JAMES TAYLOR AT NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING!

The National Christmas Tree lighting is coming up December 6th on the Ellipse at the Capitol in Washington DC.  James Taylor will be there as well as Colbie Caillat and American Idol winner Phillip Phillips.  (Colbie Caillat has a new Christmas album out this year.)  The ceremony will take place at 3:30pm Central time.  Here are other details on the 90 year old tradition....

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT!

NBC will carry the annual Christmas tree lighting from 8pm - 10pm Wednesday night, (Nov.28th)  Celebrities expected to be in attendance and to perform, include Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, and 2011 American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, among others.  Stewart and McCreery both have new Christmas albums out this holiday season.  Get all the details by clicking here...

"HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU KID!"  SAY GOODBYE TO THE PIANO! (OR IS IT HELLO?")

The piano that played a major role in the classic Humphrey Bogart film, "Casablanca," is going up for auction   in New York on Dec.14th.  Expect to spend a cool $1.2 million dollars to take it home.  Here's more...

HURRICANE SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN!

Some big names with connections to New Jersey and the East coast like Bruce Springsteen , Jon Bon Jovi and Billy Joel will take the stage to benefit those who were hit hard by hurricane Sandy on Dec.12th.  The Who, Roger Waters, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and others yet to be named will also perform.  Here is the story...

NEW WHITNEY HOUSTON GREATEST HITS COMPILATION!

For Whitney Houston fans, and just in time for the holidays (sounds like a commercial) the new greatest hits collection "I Will Always Love You --The Best of Whitney Houston" is now available.  It includes two songs never before released.  Here is the story...

YOU'RE TOO LATE, IT'S BEEN SOLD!!

The blue gingham dress Judy Garland wore in the "Wizard of Oz" has been sold at auction for a mere $480,000.  Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills says it was the hottest item in last weekend's auction of Hollywood memorabilia.  No such interest for a dress Julie Andrews wore in "The Sound of Music."  Just $38,000 or so.  Find out about other auction items here...

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK!

James Bond fans are ready for the 23rd movie in the series.  Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in "Skyfall."  Rated PG-13

The Stephen Spielburg film, "Lincoln," will be out in limited release at first.  It stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War years.  Rated PG-13.

And, as always, there are more and more info and the trailers can be found by clicking here...

"CHARLIE IS MY DARLING" BRINGS THE EARLY ROLLING STONES TO LIFE!!

Released in 1966 and then never seen again! (except by collectors) the tour film "Charlie Is My Darling," has just been released with additional footage and interviews.  It was shot on a 3 day tour of Ireland in 1965 so you will see the original Stones lineup including Brian Jones and Bill Wyman.  Find out if you're interested here...

WILL STAR WARS RETURN?  WELL...MAYBE!

Now that Disney has acquired Lucasfilm for a cool $4 billion,  (George Lucas needed some spending cash) rumor is Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia could return.  Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher seem open to the idea.  Find out more by clicking here...