THE GROUP AMERICA HAS RELEASED A NEW ALBUM!

They performed at Freedom Fest in La Crosse earlier this summer and they now have a new album out this week called "Back Pages." The songs are covers of some of Gerry and Dewey's favorite hits by other artists. Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Zombies, and more receive their due credit. Here is the review...

ROD STEWART IN LAS VEGAS!

Rod Stewart begins his two year residency this week in Las Vegas at the Caesar's Palace C0lleseum. Yes, it's the same place that Celine Dion and Elton John have ongoing shows. The show is called "Rod Stewart: The Hits," so you know he doesn't plan to go too far afield. (remember his best selling albums of the last few years featuring 40s and 50s standards)
Here is the story.

REMEMBERING JERRY LEIBER!

Jerry Leiber died on Monday but you can be sure his music will live on. No, he wasn't a performer but the songs he helped write are a part of rock and pop history. "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog" "Kansas City" and "Love Potion #9." "Stand By Me" and "Yakety Yak." Find out more about Jerry Leiber by clicking here.

VIRAL VIDEOS ( VIDEOS THAT ARE POPULAR MUST SEES ON THE INTERNET)

An owl in slow motion, a dog herding sharks, a kitten nodding off! Among the popular videos you can see by clicking here.

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK!

Conan the Barbarion! You know you wanted a new version of this. Tough luck, Arnold, you are not the only Conan on the block. Starring Jason Momoa and rated R.

Fright Night! Another remake with Colin Farrell. It's horror comedy or comedy horror!
It's rated R.

Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World. Another in the series for families but in 4-D. Apparently a "scratch and sniff" version is available. Help me, please. It's rated PG-13.

Click here for the movie trailers of the shows above and info on other new films.

BRAND NAMES GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

How about F.W.Woolworths, the Diners Club Card, and the first low calorie soda, Tab!
Read more by clicking here.

HOLLYWOOD'S HIGHEST PAID STAR FOR 2011 (including more than actors, that is)

Directors James Cameron and Steven Spielberg are at or near the top. Johnny Depp's $100 million plus leads the acting world but many are close. Click here for the complete list...

ELVIS IS BACK IN THE BUILDING! (SORT OF)

You'll see Elvis at his best with the new DVD release called "Elvis: The Great Performances."
The footage includes appearances back in the mid-1950s through his final concerts in 1977. The two DVD set is already leading the Billboard Top Music Video Sales chart. Find out more here.

THE ICE CREAM DEBATE CONTINUES!

Is it chocolate or vanilla that leads the way? It's chocolate say the Harris polsters. Then vanilla, butter pecan, mint chocolate chip, Rocky Road, and strawberry. And, age does make a difference! Find out more by clicking here...

THE REAL D.B.COOPER DISCOVERED? (MAYBE...)

The FBI has a lead on the identiy of the notorious hijacker D.B.Cooper. A woman claiming to be his niece has come forward and the FBI is seriously looking into the clues she is providing. It was Nov.24th, 1971 when Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Orient flight from Portland, Oregon to Seatle, Washington. Here is the story...

THE ACTRESS WHO PLAYED CHA CHA IN GREASE HAS DIED!

Annette Charles, who played the role of Cha Cha Digregorio in the movie Grease has died. She had cancer for some time. She appeared in many roles on tv in the 70s and 80s. It was only this past spring that the actor who played Kinicki in Grease, Jeff Conaway died. Here is more...

ED SULLIVAN PRESENT "ROCK 'N ROLL REVOLUTION!" AS IN THE BRITISH INVASION AND AMERICA'S RESPONSE!!

This collection is new and getting good reviews for the many old videos of young stars that made it all happen. (of course, Ed wasn't too young, but then you knew that.) Find out more here...

TWENTYTHREE SKIDOO, THE CAT'S PAJAMAS, FAR OUT, GROOVY AND COOL!

Here's a look at popular slang phrases through the ages. Click here...