Wednesday, August 31, 2016

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: All Day And All Of The Night.

Today is National Trail Mix Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1968: The Beatles' Apple Boutique closes after seven months in business.
1969: Elvis debuts his new Vegas show at the International Hotel.
1977: The Starland Vocal Band debuts their summer replacement TV variety series.
1980: John Phillips is arrested for possession of cocaine and running a phony prescription scam.

PAUL & HILLARY! Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton danced with Paul McCartney at a fundraiser at Jimmy Buffett's home in New York. McCartney asked Clinton to dance while Buffett was performed "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Ironic, since Paul is a vegetarian. Click here to capture the moment.

RINGO RECORD!
Ringo Starr and David Bowie will appear in the upcoming 2017 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records. Bowie is being recognized for posthumously setting the world record for having the most simultaneous entries in the U.K. albums chart with 19. And Ringo set the mark for the most expensive vinyl record sold at auction, when his copy of The Beatles' White Album brought in $790,000 at auction. Click here to see more records.


CELEBRITY SUE-AGE! Gladys Knight has filed a lawsuit against her son, demanding that he remove her name and likeness from his Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles chain claiming that the failing restaurants are damaging her reputation.Back in June, Knight's son was arrested after stealing more than $650,000 in sales and withholding taxes. Get the dirty details.

WORLD RECORD EAGLE FLIGHT! Watch an eagle's record breaking flight after being launched from the top of the world's tallest building in Dubai. Click here to watch it now.

Monday, August 29, 2016

MONDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Gimme Shelter, Gimme Three Steps, and Gimme Some Lovin.'

Today is More Herbs, Less Salt Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1959: George Harrison joins the Quarrymen.
1962: Elvis' tenth movie, Kid Galahad, opens in US theaters.
1966: The last episode of Hullabaloo airs on TV.
1966: The Beatles play the last live gig for a paying audience at Candlestick Park in San Francisco.
1986: The American Bandstand studio in Philadelphia is entered into the US National Register of Historic Places.
1990: Elton John enters rehab in Chicago to combat various drug and alcohol addictions.
2005: Fats Domino is rescued from his home in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

BEATLES CANDLESTICK ANNIVERSARY! Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' final official concert, which took place at San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Drained by the grind of touring, the Fab Four had decided to retire from the road after their 1966 North American summer trek. They played 11 songs at Candlestick. Relive the moment.

DEAD CELEB! The pro wrestling world lost a legend on Sunday. Harry Fujiwara, aka Mr. Fuji, passed away Sunday morning. Fuji won the WWE World Tag Team Championship five times but is most famous for his role as a tuxedo-wearing, cane-carrying manager to several wrestling acts in the 1980s and 1990s. He was 82. Get the obit.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Don't Breathe managed to blow away the competition over the weekend, shoving last weekend's champ, Suicide Squad, down to #2. Not much else was worth seeing. Mechanic: Insurrection debuted at a lousy #5. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

VINTAGE FAILED INVENTIONS! Check out some of history's weirdest inventions that for obvious reason never caught on. Click here to check out some wacky gadgets.

Friday, August 26, 2016

FRIDAY FILL-IN!

It's Friday on the Dave Page. Here's what's happening. First things first. Coffffeeeee....

Today is National Dog Day and Women's Equality Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!

1967: The Beatles announce that they've become disciples of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the "Spiritual Regeneration Movement."
1969: Elvis breaks out laughing during his performance of "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" at the International Hotel in Vegas.
1970: The Isle of Wight rock festival begins in England.
1973: 10cc makes its stage debut at the Palace Lido on England's Isle of Man.
1981: The mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada declares today "Paul Anka Day."
1983: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, starring David Bowie, opens in New York City.
1987: Sonny Bono announces his intention to run for mayor of Palm Springs.
1993: A recording of the Beatles playing "Kansas City" and "Some Other Guy" at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1962 fetches approximately $32,000 at Christie's auction house in London.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

THURSDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Louie De Palma.

Today is Kiss And Make Up Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1967:After a two-year hiatus, Brian Wilson returns to playing live with The Beach Boys.
1970: Elton John begins a seventeen-night run at Los Angeles club The Troubadour.
1970: Jimi Hendrix throws a party to celebrate the opening of his Electric Lady studios in New York.
1973: Bobby Darin performs at the Vegas Hilton, his last concert before his death.
1976: Frankie Avalon's summer TV variety series, Easy Does It, debuts on CBS.
1977: California governor Jerry Brown appoints Helen Reddy to the state's Parks Commission.
1994: After nine years of marriage, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley are officially divorced.

PRINCE MUSEUM! Prince's Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota, will be open to the public on as a museum October 6. Guided tours will showcase Prince's rehearsal rooms, concert hall, personal archives and more. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Get more details.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATERS! New flicks at the box office opening nationwide tomorrow include Don't Breathe (R), The Intervention (R), Southside With You (PG-13) and Greater (PG). Click here for the rest of the anticipated forgettable movie this weekend.

HIGHEST PAID ACTOR! On Tuesday, the highest paid actress according to Forbes was revealed. And today, Forbes has released the highest paid actors in the industry. Coming in at #2 is Jackie Chan, followed by Matt Damon in third. Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp rounding out the top five. Make your guess for #1 then click here to see who makes the most.

CELEBRITY PROBATION! Kim Richards almost landed herself in jail after she missed the deadline to complete her community service and attend AA meetings in her shoplifting case. But  her lawyers were able to prove that she met all of her probation requirements so the judge reinstated her probation. Ahh, star power. Get the ruling.

FASCINATING UNIVERSE FACTS! Check out some mind blowing facts that put the size of the universe into perspective. Click here to waste some valuable company time.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

WEDNESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Davis Bowie, CSNY (Neil Young), and Billy Joel.

Today is Vesuvius Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1964: Brian Epstein meets "Colonel" Tom Parker for the first time.
1967: Beatles John, Paul and George attend a lecture by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in London.
1967: Keith Moon drives his Lincoln into the swimming pool at the Holiday Inn in Flint, MI.
1969: Arlo Guthrie's film Alice's Restaurant premieres in L.A. and New York.
1981: John Lennon's killer is given a sentence of 20-years-to-life in prison.
1989: The Who performs a special 20th anniversary charity concert of their rock opera Tommy in L.A.
2007: Mark Lindsay's Rock And Roll Cafe opens in his native Portland, OR.

BLUES CRUISE LINEUP!
The initial lineup of The Moody Blues' fan cruise in January 2018 has just been unveiled. Among the acts slated to perform on the high seas include Dave Mason, Jefferson Starship, Richie Furay, the Alan Parsons Live Project, Little River Band, Ambrosia and The Ides of March. The five-night cruise sets sail from Miami on January 2. Get the details.

JACKSON BROWNE TOUR! Jackson Browne will play a pair of benefit shows during his upcoming fall acoustic tour, which gets underway on September 29 in Livermore, California. Get the dates. Meanwhile, Browne's current tour is set to wrap up August 29-30 in San Diego.

QUAID ROBS CRADLE!  62-year-old actor Dennis Quaid is apparently dating a 30-year-old model. Meanwhile, Quaid's ex filed for divorce for the second time in June. Quaid was previously married to Meg Ryan and actress P.J. Soles. Get the details.

RAMEN IN JAIL! Cigarettes as the underground "currency" of those behind bars, have apparently been replaced by ramen noodles! At an unnamed U.S. state prison, ramen was observed being traded for other items like toiletries and candy, as well as cleaning and other services, and as "cash" in card games. I wonder what the most popular flavor is! Get the tasty details.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

TUESDAVE!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Road House.

Today is Ride The Wind Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!

1962: John Lennon marries a pregnant Cynthia Powell.
1964: The Beatles play the Hollywood Bowl.
1965: The Beatles' second film, Help! has its US premiere in New York City.
1966: The Beatles again play New York's Shea Stadium.
1968: Ringo becomes the first band member to temporarily leave The Beatles.
2000: Kenny Loggins is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

RESTING ARETHA! The Queen of Soul had to cancel several upcoming concerts due to doctor's orders to get some rest. She is scrapping two appearances at Radio City Music Hall, including a special honoring Tony Bennett's recent 90th birthday. Franklin hopes to return to the road in November. Get the prognosis.

HALL & OATES GET STAR! On Friday, September 2, Hall & Oates will get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be located in front of the Musicians Institute. A live-stream of the festivities at will be made available at WalkOfFame.com. After that, the duo kicks off a road trip on September 3rd. Get more details.

HIGHEST PAID ACTRESS! Forbes is out with its annual highest paid actress list and coming in at a distant second place is Ghostbusters star Melissa McCarthy who earned an impressive $33 million in the last twelve months. Also in the top 10 include So who topped the list? Make your guess and then click here.

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE! Chris Rock's 20-year marriage is officially over. Get the ugly divorce details.
The pair, who separated in 2014, has two daughters ages 12 and 14.and a third daughter 8, who was never officially adopted but has been in the family since she was six months old.

CAT IN A HAT! If you enjoy torturing your cat by dressing it up in ridiculous costumes, here's another way to get a good laugh at the expense of your poor cat. Click here to check it out.

Monday, August 22, 2016

MANIC MONDAY!

The answer to today's FBPQ is: Blind Faith.

Today is Be An Angel Day, and National Tooth Fairy Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1956: Elvis begins shooting his first movie, Love Me Tender.
1962: Granada Television films The Beatles at the Cavern Club, then thought to be their very first filmed performance.
1968: Cynthia Lennon files for divorce one day before their sixth anniversary.
1969: The Beatles very last photo shoot as a group takes place on the lawn of John & Yoko's home in England.
1970: Elton John signs with Uni.
1985: Rick Nelson begins filming the PBS-TV special which will turn out to be his last TV appearance before his death in a plane crash.
1988: The TV documentary Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul airs on PBS.
2004: Al Dvorin, the announcer who coined the phrase "Elvis has left the building" is killed in a car crash.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! It was a big flop for Ben Hur which debuted at a pitiful fifth place at the box office over the weekend. Of course, the film had a lot to live up to since the 1959 original won 11 Oscars. Meanwhile, other subpar openings included War Dogs at #3 and Kubo and the Two Strings at #4. Click here for the rest of the rankings.

DEAD CELEB! Lou Pearlman, the music mogul who launched the careers of the Backstreet Boys, 'NSYNC and LFO, among others, died Friday in prison where he was serving a 25-year sentence. He was 62. No cause of death was revealed. Pearlman was convicted of fraud in 2008 in connection with a $300 million Ponzi scheme. Get the obit.

CORRECT WAY TO HOLD COFFEE MUG! This is a shocker. Click here to discover the scientifically correct way to hold your coffee mug. As for me, I'm too set in my ways to change.