CHECK OUT THESE UNUSUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!

I think the man in the cage deserves an award for creativity (or insanity)  Then there's The Birds costume, the blind referee, and a few more to strange to mention.  Click here for photos...

MOODY BLUES (WITHOUT THE CRUISE) TOUR DATES

The Moody Blues are making the rounds of the upper Midwest with their current tour dates.  They'll be in Milwaukee at the Riverside Theatre on Oct.3rde and 4th.  Other Midwest dates can be viewed here...

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK!

For the entire family, (and I definitely liked the first one) "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2." The second in what may be an animated series. Flint Lockwood is back and so is that strange machine.  Rated PG.

"Rush," directed by Ron Howard, is the story of a famous racing rivalry, James Hunt vs Niki Lauda.  Starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl.  Rated R.

And there are more.  Click here for plots and trailers...

CHER WILL TOUR IN 2014!

Though she called it her "Farewell Tour" ten year ago, Cher has had a change of mind, and, at age 67, plans to tour extensively in 2014.  Here is her "Dressed To Kill" tour schedule...

NEW RAY CHARLES STAMP

The United States Postal Service is honoring singer Ray Charles with a limited edition postage stamp.  I know the Postal Service has a "Music Icon" series as I have an Icon sheet for Johnny Cash.
Read the complete story - click here...

65th EMMY AWARDS WINNERS

The big winners at the Emmys were...well, for Drama Series, "Breaking Bad," for Comedy Series, "Modern Family."  And that's just the beginning.  Click here for all the winners...

THE 65TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS ARE THIS WEEKEND ON CBS!

Will it be "Modern Family," "The Big Bang Theory," or one last time for "30 Rock?"  They are among the Primetime Emmy nominees for Comedy Series.  Then it's the Drama category with "Breaking Bad," "The Game of Thrones," and "Downton Abbey."  See all the nominees by clicking here...

THE MOODY BLUES AND THEIR CRUISE 2

Rock fans are invited to join the Moody Blues this coming spring on their "Cruise 2."  April 2nd-7th are the dates for classic rock "music and memories" on a cruise ship sailing in the South seas.  (leaving and returning to a Florida port)  Roger Daltry will definitely be aboard as will other rockers who were present at "The Isle of Wight" concert in 1970.  Click here for more info...

PAUL MCCARTNEY ON JIMMY KIMMEL!

They'll be stopping traffic on Hollywood Blvd, (literally) when first Paul McCartney, and then Justin Timberlake visit the Jimmy Kimmel show on ABC.  McCartney is scheduled to appear this Monday, Sept.23rd with Timberlake on Tuesday.  Both will perform outside on the street and record breaking crowds are expected for the free concerts.  McCartney is promoting his 16th studio album, "New."  Click here for the details...

KENNEDY CENTER HONORS FOR CARLOS SANTANA AND BILLY JOEL!

Musicians Carlos Santana, Billy Joel, and Herbie Hancock are among those receiving the nation's highest honors for contribution to the performing arts.  The Kennedy Center Honors will be given out December 8th with a broadcast on CBS later in the month.  Learn more here...

THE BEERS OF AUTUMN (SORT OF)

The new "Lederhosen Lager" from Pearl Street Brewery is getting good reviews but what about these brews. 

Imperial Stout Trouper - New England Brewery's tribute to Star Wars.
Vulcan Ale - You guessed it, a nod to Star Trek and a salute to Vulcan, Canada at the same time. 
                      A  Montana's Harvest Moon Brewery product.

Hoptimus Prime - A salute to Transformers fans by Robinson's Brewery in the UK.

See more unusual brews by clicking here...

ARE THEY OUT THERE? MOST AMERICANS THINK YES!!

Aliens.  Yes, they do exist!   A Huffington Post survey finds most Americans think there is life on other planets. (50% in fact)  A third of those polled think they have visited the Earth.  Find out more by clicking here...

GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66!! (IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND IT!)

For those of you who have driven parts of (or most of)(or wanted to) the legendary Route 66, here's some fun facts.  Click on the video here...

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2013

Guinness has announced their new world records for 2013.  I know you've been waiting patiently to check on records like..."longest basketball spin on a toothbrush," "the largest chocolate coin," "tallest Mohawk hairdo," and "most slam dunks by a parrot in 1 minute."  Click here for the slideshow...

STAND UP FOR HEROES 2013

Bruce Springsteen and Roger Waters return to help raise money for injured service members at the 7th Annual Stand Up For Heroes benefit at Madison Square Garden Nov. 6th.  Learn more about the event by clicking here...

THEY WERE BIG HITS BUT WHO SANG THE ORIGINAL?

Through the years, many very popular songs became identified with certain artists or groups.  But were they the first to record these songs.  Test your knowledge by clicking here...
(songs like "Me & Bobby McGee," "Louie, Louie," "Killing Me Softly With His Song," and "Respect."  All had earlier versions by other artists.)

BRUNO MARS TO PERFORM AT SUPERBOWL HALFTIME!!

Though he is not as well known as some of the more recent performers (like Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones,) he has been very popular with recent hits like "Locked Out of Heaven" and "Treasure."  Also, he and his band are well known for their exciting shows.  Bruno Mars will provide the halftime shoFind out  more by clicking here...
w this February at the Superbowl.

EMMY AWARDS COMING UP SEPT. 22ND

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast September 22nd on starting at 7pm on CBS.

Here is the list of nominees Including a photo gallery. 

THE EAGLES OUT ON TOUR!

The Eagles continue their "History of the Eagles" tour with more dates announced including Minneapolis on Sept.18th and Chicago on Sept. 20th.  Click here for the story and complete tour date list.

THE MAZE MAN HAS BEEN BUSY THIS SUMMER!

He is known as the "maze man" because of the intricate designs he carves in cornfields.  We are not talking about his cornfields now but fields across the country, traveling thousands of miles in a summer to practice his skills. (Yes, it's amazing!)  Watch the video by clicking here...

THE NEW ALBUM FROM ROD STEWART IS "RARITIES"

Rod Stewart's new album is now in stores with a look back at his Mercury years in the late 60s and early 70's.  Alternate takes of "Maggie May" and "You Wear It Well" appear as well as covers of other artists songs.  Click here for  a review of the album.

DANCING WITH THE STARS CAST IS NAMED FOR SEASON 17!

The new cast for "Dancing With The Stars" has just been named.  Click here for all the info.

HERE COME THE JUDGES...

What do they have in common, they're all singers and they're all American Idol judges.  It is official, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. join retuning Keith Urban as the panel for Season 13 of American Idol on Fox.  Here is the complete story...

DID YOU KNOW? DOLLAR BILL TRIVIA

It takes a nickel to print a $1 bill.  Made of 1/4 linen and 3/4 cotton, a $1 bill in circulation lasts about 21 months before it needs to be replaced.  Thus, 95% of $1 bills printed each year are replacement bills.  Find out more by clicking here...