Wednesday, March 30, 2011



THE LOST BEATLES PHOTOGRAPHS! They weren't exactly lost but then they weren't found either. Some 3,000 photographs of the Beatles and The Rolling Stones on tour had never seen the publishing light of day. They were taken in the 60's by the Beatles U.S. tour manager, Bob Bonis. Here is the story of how you can own "The Lost Beatles Phtographs" (and see some of them now without buying a thing)

Monday, March 28, 2011

MOST AMERICANS SAY EXERCISE IS A HEALTHY IDEA!! ( but few exercise) The latest Rasmussen Report is a survey of American opinions on the value of exercise. Americans value it highly but participate lowly. Here is the report...

DEEP PURPLE TO TOUR WITH AN ORCHESTRA! Yes, with a 32 piece orchestra. Tour dates attached!

ZZ TOP AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD TO TOUR AS "REBELS & BANDOLEROS!" It's been a long time since they've toured together but they are back together this spring. Here is the story and the available dates so far.

A SURPRISING FINAL FOUR!! No number 1 or 2 seeds remaining? Who would have thought it possible!! But that is the case with the Final Four this year. It's No.3 Connecticut vs No.4 Kentucky and No.8 Butler vs No.11 Virginia Commenwealth this coming Saturday. A lineup very few could have predicted. Here is the story as real March Madness continues with the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.

Friday, March 25, 2011


RIDICULOUS IDEAS THAT MADE PEOPLE RICH !!

From the "Slinky" to the "Snuggie," here are some strange ideas that paid off!! (click here)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

ELTON JOHN WILL HOST "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!"

For the first time ever, Elton John will host on Saturday Night Live, April 2nd. (Elton will team with Leon Russell as musical guests.) Just a couple of weeks later, he will perform before a sell out crowd at the La Crosse Center. Here is the story...

HOLLYWOOD LEGEND ELIZABETH TAYLOR HAS DIED AT AGE 79!

Actress Elizabeth Taylor has died of congetive heart failure. She had been hopitalized for about 6 weeks. She was a child star in movies like "National Velvet" and an academy award winning actress in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and "Butterfield 8. Click here for the world of Elizabeth Taylor.

Monday, March 21, 2011


DANCING WITH THE STARS IS BACK!!!

Premiering this week with a new cast of celebrity dancers including:

Ralph Macchio
Kirstie Alley
Sugar Ray Leonard
Hines Ward (played well in Superbowl against the Pack)
And others almost too numerous to mention. Here is the complete list and even odds on who will win.

THE "MIRACLE PLANE" HAS A SMOOTH LANDING (AND NOT IN WATER!)

The famous plane that splashed to a landing in the Hudson River has been acquired by a North Carolina museum. (This museum has room to spare, to say the least) Here is the complete story.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011


WHAT DO TOMMY SHAW OF STYX AND THE GRAND OLE OPRY HAVE IN COMMON?

Not much you'll answer and you will be wrong.
Tommy Shaw of Styx is releasing a bluegrass album called "The Great Divide" on March 22nd and will appear on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on March 26th. (by the way, the Doobie Brothers released a country themed album not long ago and also were guests at the Grand Ole Opry.) Find out more here...

Monday, March 14, 2011


STEELY DAN WILL GO OUT ON TOUR IN 2011!

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker will head out on a lengthy tour in 2011. Look for Steely Dan in Milwaukee on August 27th and 28th at the Riverside Theatre and in Minneapolis on Aug.30th at the Minnesota State Fair. The complete tour schedule is available here...

Friday, March 11, 2011


THE 26 ANNUAL ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES!

Neil Diamond and Alice Cooper lead the way among inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Find out who else is part of the class of 2011.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FAMOUS CATCH PHRASES!

Check out who said these famous catch phrases (if you don't already know)

"I coulda been a contender"
"I am serious...and don't call me Shirly"
"Book' em, Danno"

The answers follow here...
IT'S AN OUTRAGE!! (sort of) THEY ARE RETIRING "CAP'N CRUNCH" CEREAL!

Many a youth nearly finished their teeth on a bowl of "Capn' Crunch." and it's ultra high sugar content. It was once the No.1 breakfast cereal. Now Pepsico is making the good "Captain" walk the plank. Here's the sad (sort of) story.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011


THE "BOOK OF JOEL!"
It's not biblical though to Billy Joel fans it might be an eye opener! His new autobiography is coming out in June with that title, "The Book of Joel." Is it a tell all or is it already all told. Here is the story!
PAUL SIMON TOUR!

With a new album coming out in April called "So Beautiful or So What," Paul Simon has decided to do a full tour for 2011. He'll be in Minneapolis on May 2nd and in Chicago on May 17th. Here is the story with tour dates included.

Friday, March 4, 2011


CELEBRITY APPRENTICE IS BACK WITH SOME CLASSIC ARTISTS ABOARD! (Donald Trump excluded)

Meatloaf, David Cassidy, and Dionne Warwick are among the new contestants on Celebrity Apprentice. See the entire list of contestants by clicking here.

KISS FANS - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!

Actually, there are a lot of people who could help the group KISS gather together memorabilia for a new book. Some might not want to admit they still have KISS collectables but they are tucked away somewhere. The band is collecting items from 1972-1975. Here is the scoop...

Thursday, March 3, 2011


DAVID FOSTER AND FRIENDS ARE BACK!!

"The Hitman Returns," with David Foster and more of the artists he has produced over the years are back with the new CD now out and a PBS special this month. Recorded in Las Vegas, Foster's friends include Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, Martina McBride, Chaka Khan, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Find out more here...

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEKEND!

Leading the way is "The Adjustment Bureau," a sci-fi flick with Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, rated PG13,

And, for most of the whole family, it's the animated film, "Rango," with the voice of Johnny Depp as the hero chameleon, rated PG.

Click here for reviews and trailers of all the new movies.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

ACTRESS JANE RUSSELL DIES!

Known for her roles as a sexy brunette! I remember her best with Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Jane Russell died Monday at age 89. Here is a look at her career from pinup girl for World War II GIs to actress on the big screen with Clark Gable and Robert Mitchum. Click here.
BEST VEHICLES IN TEN CATEGORIES FROM CONSUMER REPORTS!

Looking to purchase new transportation this year. Consumer reports lists and describes their top picks for 2011.