"FROZEN," MAKES ANIMATION HISTORY!!

It is the highest grossing animated film of all time, bumping "Toy Story 3"from that title.  (Winning an Oscar didn't hurt either.)  A billion dollars worth of revenue worldwide is more than impressive.  Here is the story... 

FLEETWOOD MAC RETURNS TO THE ROAD WITH CHRISTINE MCVIE!

She hasn't toured with the group for 16 years but Christine McVie says she will return to do just that this fall as Fleetwood Mac opens their tour in Minneapolis on Sept. 30th.  Read more here...

SO RUSSELL CROWE PLAYS NOAH, GEORGE BURNS PLAYED GOD!!

See if you can remember what biblical characters were played by these actors.

David Bowie (Pontius Pilate)

Bill Cosby (Satan) (in a Disney movie, of all things)

Morgan Freeman (God) (in two different movies)

See more actors in biblical roles by clicking here...

NEW MOVIES!

Russell Crowe as "Noah" and the return of Arnold Schwartzenegger in "Sabotage" lead the way among new movies this weekend.  See the plots (Noah isn't quite the Noah of the Bible) and watch the movie trailers here...

THE RETURN OF "GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD!"

It's the 40th anniversary of Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."  To celebrate, the classic album has been remastered and reissued in several packages. (Including a yellow vinyl edition)  Find out more here...

FORGET DANCING WITH THE STARS, THE BIG DANCE IS SWEET SIXTEEN!

It's "Sweet Sixteen" time at the big dance.  The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is down to the final 16.  Can the Badgers beat Baylor, can my alma mater, Iowa State handle Connecticut?  We're determined to find out, and will, this week.  Here is the "Sweet Sixteen March Madness" schedule from Fox.

IT'S OK TO USE OK!

They've traced it first use in the Boston Morning Post to 175 years ago. "It is the most spoken or typed word on the planet." Well, they say it's OK to claim that.  Find out where they think the expression came from here...

CHER'S "DRESSED TO KILL" TOUR!

She had what was billed as a "farewell tour" ten years ago, however, the 68 year old is back with her "Dressed To Kill" tour. (and no mention of "farewell" this time)  Cher will tour with the help of Pat Benatar and Cyndi Lauper on selected dates Click here for the June dates in the immediate Midwest.

DOES GUM LOSE IT'S FLAVOR ON THE BEDPOST OVERNIGHT?

Actually, it probably does, but the real question is why the drop in gum purchases?  Is it too expensive, too unattractive to chew, or are there just a lot more products to chomp on at the check out isle.  Chew on these questions by clicking here...

IT'S ALL IN YOUR GENES AND NOT JUST THE WEIGHT OF FRIED FOODS

It's really isn't a surprise to most of us as some people can eat anything and never gain weight.  Researchers now say your genetic makeup can make you prone to gain more weight from fried foods than your neighbors.  Here's the story...

BUZZER BEATER MANIA!!!

Thanks to Fox sports to fire up everyone for March Madness.  Click here for 10 minutes of buzzer beater shots from this past college season..(that's right 10 minutes of game winning, game tieing shots)

MR.PEABODY AND SHERMAN SAY "TAKE THAT!"

Considered a box office surprise, "Mr.Peabody And Sherman," lead the way.  (Rocky & Bullwinkle fans remember "Peabody's Improbable History.")  Check out the top movies and see their trailers here...

U.S.POSTAL SERVICE MUSIC ICON SERIES!

Jimi Hendrix is the latest "music icon" to have a stamp in his honor.  Janis Joplin will appear on a stamp later this year. ( I have a page of Johnny Cash Icon stamps and will need to add Hendrix to my collection. )  Here is the story...

BEATLES MEMORIBILIA TO BE AUCTIONED!

Check out the Marvels of Modern Music's auction site for Beatles memorabilia like the "Flip The Wig" game or tickets, or posters, or albums, or...click here...

THE OLD 5 SECOND RULE MIGHT APPLY AFTER ALL!!

Remember the old line about being able to pick up food items that have fallen to the floor "within 5 seconds" and avoid germ problems?  The "5 second rule" might have some substance after all.  Read the story here and find out it all depends on surface and time...

MUSIC'S TOP MONEYMAKERS FOR 2013

Taylor Swift led the way with an incredibly successful year but some veteran rockers weren't far behind, like top five for Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones.  Check out the moneymaker list here...

KEITH RICHARDS AND CHILDREN'S LITERATURE?

It's true, the veteran guitarist for the Rolling Stones has teamed up with his daughter, Theodora, to write a children's book called, "Gus & Me, The Story of My Granddad And My First Guitar." Actually he tells the story and she does the illustrations.  Read the story here...

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - SOME DO AND SOME DON'T

Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend but not for all.  Arizona, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico all pass as do many countries around the world.  Learn who here...

STRANGE (OR AT LEAST UNIQUE) FOODS ACROSS AMERICA!

From "head cheese," to "Rocky Mountain Oysters," to "scrapple" "egg cream," and "turtle soup," these delicacies might not be for everyone...( and mostly not for me)  Read more...

CONSUMER REPORTS TOP AUTO PICKS FOR 2014

From economy to luxury, Consumer Reports' top auto picks for 2014 might have something for you.  Click here...

WHAT'S IN A NAME? CHECK OUT THESE PAINT NAMES!

Planning to do a little painting around the house this spring.  Check out these unique (if not bizarre) names for paint.  A brown color called "cardboard," or a brown called "gentle fawn."  There's a golden paint called, "extra virgin olive oil," or you guess the color with "pancake syrup," "mayonnaise," or "grandma's sweater."  Click here for more... 

THE BEATLES "YESTURDAY" PIANO TO BE AUCTIONED!

The piano on which Paul McCartney composed "Yesterday" is hitting the auction block. (Is does make you wonder how many pianos or other instruments could be sold having Beatles connections) It's expected to bring about $80,000. ( How do they come up with these figures?)  Here is the complete story...

DANCING WITH THE STARS 2014 LINEUP!

From Olympic gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White to Drew Carey and Billy Dee Williams, (and these are not dancing partners,) the new cast for the 18th season has been announced!  Click here for the list and their group picture. 

ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS 2014!!

Click here for the complete winners list at the 2014 Academy Awards.

The short list:

Best Picture :  "12 Years A Slave"

Best Director :  Alphonso Cuaron for "Gravity."

Best Actor In A Leading Role :  Matthew McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club"

Best Actress in A Leading Role :  Cate Blanchett in "Blue Jasmine."