TONY BENNETT WILL JOIN CARSON DALY ON HIS NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW!!

Tony Bennett, following the success of his "Duets" album this year, which featured several big name contemporary artists including Lady Gaga, will be on national TV New Years Eve with Carson Daly. (on NBC.) Here is the story...

THE GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Diana Ross, Glenn Campbell, and the Allman Brothers Band are among those receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards in February at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Here is the complete story...

THE BEACH BOYS WILL TOUR TO MARK THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY!!

Fifty dates for fifty years. That's the catch phrase for the anniversary tour. Here is the ultimate selling point. The man who wrote most of the hits and produced all of them, Brian Wilson will join Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston on the tour. (However, concert dates haven't all been firmed up) Read the coomplete story here...

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK!!

I'm looking forward to seeing the new Sherlock Holmes moving starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. This one is titles "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows."

Also, opening this week is "Carnage," with an all star comedy cast including Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet.

And for the general public including kids and grandkids, there is "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip- Wrecked."

Click here for more info and movie trailers...

ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S JEWELRY AUCTION SETS NEW RECORD!

$118 million dollars were bid successfully for jewelry from the estate of Elizabeth Taylor including $9 million for the ring given her by Richard Burton. Find out the details by clicking here...

A NEW NEIL DIAMOND GREATEST HITS IS OUT (NEIL SAYS THEY'RE ALL THERE)

Neil Diamond has received his share of awards lately but what fans most want to hear are his hit songs. 23 hits made the current collection just released called "The Very Best of Neil Diamond."
Learn more about a good Christmas gift here...

PETER FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE!!(AGAIN)

Back by popular demand in 2012, Peter Frampton continues his tour and 3 hour performance of the album "Frampton Comes Alive." Dates include Chicago and Milwaukee in February. Check out the attached site for info on the 35th Anniversary tour...

SEVEN GIFTS TO AVOID THIS YEAR!! (SAYS KABOODLE . COM)

A new appliance or a gift basket for Christmas. Not the best idea says this list! Check it out by clicking here...

NEW MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEK!

There is the thriller, "Ticker, Tailer, Soldier, Spy," starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, rated R.

The comedy, "New Years Eve," with many familiar faces including Robert DeNiro and Michelle Pfeiffer, rated PG13.

And, with a Minnesota theme and starring Charlize Theron, "Young Adult," rated R.

And of course, several more. Learn all about the above and others by clicking here....

TOP TEN CHRISTMAS ALBUMS FOR 2011

Leading the way is "Christmas." It is the best selling album in all categories, Christmas or otherwise, for Michael Buble. The there are new Christmas albums for Carole King, Paul Anka, and Chicago. Check out the list here...

THOSE HARD TO FIND GIFTS FOR UNDER TWENTY DOLLARS!

From Moody Pet Dog Toys to a Burt's Bees Manicure Kit, there's something different for anyone in these under $20 gifts. Click here for more...

THE TEN BEST CARS OF 2012! (According to Car & Driver Magazine)

Gotta love that 2012 Mustang GT (says I) Find out what other rides are recommended by Car & Driver...

THE DONNA REED SHOW REUNION!!

Yes, Shelley Fabares and Paul Petersen will be there. The Paley Center in Los Angeles is saluting the classic TV show with a reunion gathering Tuesday, night, Dec.6th. It would only cost you $15 to be there but you'd have to catch a fast jet. Here is the show's history and who will be there. (Donna Reed died in 1986.)

THE GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEES PLEASE!

And they do include Tony Bennett, who continues to gain respect from much younger performers and proves it with his Grammy nominated "Duets" album. Here is alot more...