CHER ON TOUR IN 2014!

Cher will be in Des Moines, Chicago, and Minneapolis (Target Center) in June.  Check out her official "Dressed To Kill" tour site by clicking here...

SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMERS!

It's Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers at halftime this year.  Maybe not up to Beyoncé or The Rolling Stones but Bruno Mars is an exciting performer.  Why he has enlisted the Chil Peppers to join him is a good question.  Learn more by clicking here...

SUPERBOWL ADS FOR BUDWEISER!

Since some ads that will be appearing in this years Super Bowl are already making the rounds on the internet, and since I'm a big fan of last year's Budweiser ad and the new one for this year.  Here's a chance to see both.  Just click here...

NEW TOOTH PASTE FLAVORS!!

Proctor & Gamble will introduce three new toothpaste flavors that may make you want to brush more often.  This February, the new flavors in the Crest Be line will be "mint chocolate trek," lime spearmint zest," and "vanilla mint spark."  Will kids really want to brush their teeth?  Flavors could make the difference.  Here's the story...

IT'S SUPER BOWL XLVIII (48) SO HERE'S 48 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SUPER BOWL

Thanks to Forbes, you now have access to 48 things you need to know about Super Bowl 48.  Can there be that many?  Well, starting with game time at 5:25pm Central time pitting the Denver Broncos against the Seattle Seahawks and the fact that Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at halftime and Fox TV coverage begins at 2pm, and tickets cost 3-4 thousand dollars and...(it does add up)  Click here for the full forty eight...

GRAMMY WINNERS!

Sir Paul was at his best at the 2014 Grammys, winning several, including one for Best Rock Song.  Paul McCartney did perform, as did Ringo Starr.  In case you wondered, (and if you can make sense of it all) here is the complete list of winners courtesy of Rolling Stone Magazine...

THE BEATLES WILL RECEIVE THE "LIFETIME ACHIEVEMANT AWARD"

The Beatles have 11 previous Grammy Awards to their credit but the group has never received this one, "The Lifetime Achievement Award."  (hard to believe but true)  Paul and Ringo will be on hand to do just that for the group this Sunday night in L.A. (the word still is that Ringo and Paul will both perform but not together.)   The Grammys will be Sunday night on CBS at 7pm Central Time.  More Grammy details here...

BAD WEATHER COULD CAUSE DATE CHANGE FOR SUPER BOWL!

It wouldn't be a week later, but it could be a day earlier or a day later.  Anytime between Friday and Monday would be a possibility if weather conditions caused travel problems.  And, of course, playing in a cold weather city could cause just such a problem.  Get the details here...

HERMAN'S HERMITS WERE PART OF THE BRITISH INVASION!! (answer for Facebook question)

JAY LENO'S FINAL WEEK ON THE TONIGHT SHOW!

Jay Leno will be closing out his 22 year run as the host of The Tonight Show in the first week of February.  Special guests will include his successor, Jimmy Fallon, as well as Billy Crystal and Garth Brooks.  Feb.6th will be his final night though NBC hopes to have Jay host specials in the future.  See the list of other guests for Jay's last hurrah by clicking here...

WHAT NEXT? BEER FLAVORED JELLY BEANS!!

Jelly Belly, the jelly bean company with all those different flavors, has answered Oktoberfest's call and developed a "draft beer" flavored jelly bean.  It took them 3 years to match the hops and the yeast flavor "without being too bitter."  Sorry, no alcohol in this creation. Get the necessary details here...

THE 56TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS ARE THIS SUNDAY!

There are several music awards shows, but the one with the greatest prestige is the oldest, The Grammy Awards.  The 56th annual awards will be broadcast this Sunday night on CBS.  To see the lists of nominees, just click here for the official Grammys website...

BEST (AND WORST) SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS!

Check out this video archive of the "best and worst," commercials to appear in past Super Bowl broadcasts. (Feel free to disagree with the choices)  The "mini Darth Vader" gets a strong vote from me. Also, the cowboy cat herders and "Mean Joe Green."   Click here....

IT'S TIME FOR FAMOUS MOVIE MISQUOTES!!

In the 1930s movie, does Tarzan really say "Me Tarzan, You Jane?  Nope, "Jane, Tarzan, Jane, Tarzan."

In the movie, "Dirty Harry," does Clint Eastwood's character say "Do you feel lucky, punk?" Not quite, it's "you've got to ask yourself the question, do I feel lucky. Well, do you, punk?"

In "Snow White," it's not "Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?"  It's "Magic Mirror on the wall,..."

Check out 10 movie misquotes by clicking here...

SUPER BOWL XLVIII

Super Bowl XLVIII (48) will feature Denver and Seattle!!  See how the teams match-up!  Head to the official Super Bowl website by clicking here...

THE PROFESSOR IS NO MORE!!

Russell Johnson, the actor who played "the professor," on the TV show "Gilligan's Island" has died at age 89.

Also, Dave Madden, who played the group manager on "The Partridge Family," has died at age 82.

And, the last female Munchkin from "The Wizard of Oz," has passed. 

Check their career info by clicking here

HOW MUCH MORE WILL YOU PAY THIS YEAR (OR NOT)

MSN Money says:  1.  Food prices will match inflation.
                                2.  It shouldn't cost anymore at the pump this year.  About the same as the last
                                     year.
                                3.  Health insurance varies widely but increases should slow this year.

                                4.  And there is always more by clicking here...

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL EXPANDS INSTANT REPLAY!

They say the "fans are going to love it."  Owners, players, and umpires approved the changes.  Find out how the calls will be reviewed here...

THE OSCAR NOMINATIONS ARE OUT!!

"Twelve Years A Slave," "Gravity," "Captain Phillips," "The Wolf of Wall Street."  All familiar nominees from other awards shows and all nominated for best picture for the 2014 Academy Awards. There were some surprises just the same, find out by clicking here...

TED NUGENT IS A DETROIT ROCK AND ROLLER WHO STARTED IN THE GROUP "THE AMBOY DUKES!"

NEW MOVIES!

If you are a Jack Ryan fan, (books and movies,) then "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit," is for you.  Jack Ryan has been played by several actors, this time Chris Pine plays a young Jack Ryan.  It's rated PG-13.

For animated movie fans, "Nut Job<" turns loose the squirrels in 3D.  Rated PG.

Other new movies, plots, and trailers are available here...

PAUL AND RINGO AT GRAMMYS!

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will perform at the Grammy Awards on January 26th.  They will join the usual list of top artists performing including Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Carole King among others.  Click here for the complete story...

NFL DOWN TO THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Who will be Super Bowl bound this year? The Conference Championships will feature 2 games with lots of interest as the AFC Championship has veteran QB's Peyton Manning of Denver and New England's Tom Brady while the San Francisco 49er's and Seattle Seahawks tangle in the NFC Championship.  (the 49ers eliminated the Packers and former Badger QB Russell Wilson leads Seattle)  Learn more about the matchup here...

THE BOX TOPS ONLY #1 HIT WAS "THE LETTER!"

THE GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS!

Will it be "Captain Phillips" or "Gravity" or.....The Golden Globe Awards will be given out this Sunday night on NBC.  See the complete list of nominees here...

BUSINESS JAGON THAT CAN DRIVE YOU NUTS!

The survey says... phrases like "think outside the box" "ducks in a row," and "perception is reality" need to disappear.  There is always some phrase that catches on and gets overused.  Check out a few more suggestions here...

DAVID LETTERMAN SALUTES THE BEATLES IN FEBRUARY!

With the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles arrival in American coming up (and their debut performance on the Ed Sullivan Show) David Letterman joins the list of those planning a salute.  The "Late Show" is hoping to get Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to perform together on Friday, Feb.7th, capping off a full week's salute to Beatles.  Here is the story...

LOVE THAT B UTTER!!

1. Wisconsin and Coulee Region dairy farmers are smiling.  Butter consumption has reached a 40 year high as people look for heathier foods. (remember the bum rap butter once received.) Here is the story...

HERE'S A FEW WAYS YOU KNOW IT'S REALLY COLD OUT!!

When boiling water turns to snow, when schools close without snow, when tailgaters at the Packer game had to warm up their beer, you know it's really cold.  Check out the list and videos here...http://www.today.com/news/how-cold-it-6-crazy-signs-its-freezing-outside-2D11867396

THE BEATLES ON THE COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE!

It's nothing new, yet it is something special.  The Beatles, as a group or as individuals, have appeared on the cover of  Rolling Stone Magazine many times.  Click here to see if you remember these covers...

THINGS THAT WILL COST YOU MORE IN 2014

From food (at home or in restaurants) to travel, to healthcare, to postage, you're likely to pay more in more in 2014.  Check the list here...

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN'S NEW ALBUM!!

The new year will bring a new album for Bruce Springsteen fans. (including yours truly)  The album is called "High Hopes," and is a mix of covers, remakes, and studio outtakes.  Find out what it's all about by clicking here...