Today is Love A Tree Day, National Sea Monkey Day and Wear Purple For Peace Day. I think there's some purple in the t shirt I wore to work today. Or maybe it's more a maroon color.

OLDIES TIMELINE!
1969: During the Who's set at the Fillmore East in New York, a plainclothes policeman rushes the stage to tell the audience that a fire has broken out, but guitarist Pete Townshend, figuring him for a rabid fan, kicks him off. 1970: Randy Bachman leaves the Guess Who and joins what would become Bachman-Turner Overdrive. 1975: The Midnight Special is hosted by Chubby Checker and featuring musical performances by Bo Diddley, The Drifters, Lesley Gore, The Angels, The Tymes, and Danny and the Juniors.
1980: The Carpenters' last TV special, Music, Music, Music, airs on ABC.
1986: Johnny Paycheck is convicted of shooting a man at a bar in Hillsboro, OH. Paycheck is pardoned after 22 months in prison.

CHER TRUMPED! After Cher bashed Mitt Romney calling him "racist" and "homophobic", Donald Trump fired back with a war of words on Twitter, saying Cher "is an average talent who is out of touch with reality." A feud between the two has been building for some time. Read what other nasty comments "The Donald" had to say about Cher.

DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! If you missed the elimination show last night, I thought Katherine Jenkins would get eliminated after her stumble on Monday but she somehow clung on to stay alive in the competition. Meanwhile, Donald Driver is still in the hunt as well.Get the recap and results by clicking here.

AMBIDEXTROUS PEOPLE! Most people are right-handed. Some 10% of the world population is left-handed. Only 1% is ambidextrous. Ambidexterity is the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages (such as the hands). Check out 11 fun facts about the ambidextrous.

I went to my son's Spring Concert last night and heard some songs that we play on the Eagle like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Love Train". It's good to know that the choir teachers are keeping the oldies alive too!

Today is National Chocolate Chip Day and Police Officer's Memorial Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK & ROLL HISTORY: 1954: A Memphis truck driver named Elvis Presley auditions with the house band at Memphis' Hi Hat Club and is told he'll never make it as a singer.
1967: Paul McCartney meets a young photographer named Linda Eastman.
1972: The Temptations recorded "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
1975: The latest and ultimately most famous lineup of Fleetwood Mac -- Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks -- play their first show together in El Paso.
1986: Bob Dylan signs for his first true acting gig, the disastrous love triangle Hearts Of Fire.
1996: The earliest-ever footage of The Beatles was found in a Liverpool home. It shows the group (minus sound) performing at the Casanova Club on February 14, 1961.

ROLLING STONES REUNION! Apparently there won't be a reunion on the season finale of Saturday Night Live this weekend. Mick Jagger will still be the host, but will not be the musical guest with the Stones as had previously been announced. Click here to find out why it ain't gonna happen.

RINGO'S LOST PHOTOGRAPHS! Ringo Starr says that a bunch of photographs he took of his band mates during their early years may be lost forever as a result of his moves over the years. He says he's hoping that they may turn up in a shoebox someday like some postcards did some years back which he used in a book. Get the sad details.

JACKSON'S CLOTHES ON TOUR! Since Michael Jackson can't go on tour anymore, it looks like his clothes at least will! Some items from his stage wardrobe will go on tour before they hit the auction block in December. Items including a suit and crystal covered glove he wore during his "Bad" tour, will start their world tour on Friday in Santiago, Chile. Read more on it.

JUMPING ON EGGS WITHOUT BREAKING THEM! Check out one of the strangest videos you will ever see of a man on British TV demonstrating how to jump on eggs without breaking them. It must have been a slow news day. Click here to watch it now!

I hope you had a great Mother's Day yesterday (especially if you're a mother). Sice I could not be with my mom since she's long distance, I whipped up a batch of my world famous Mother's Day Ramen which I call "Mom-en," made with chicken Ramen and a dash of love.

Today is Dance Like A Chicken Day but I'm not going to play The Chicken Dance on my show today.

ON THIS DAY I IN ROCK HISTORY! 1956: Buddy Holly visits his eye doctor to correct his horrible 20/800 vision with primitive contact lenses, but Buddy hates them, and decides to keep his signature glasses.
1964: Jan and Dean recorded "Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)"
1968: The Rascals recorded "People Got To Be Free"
1968: John Lennon and Paul McCartney appear on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Unfortunately, Carson is on vacation that week, and his replacement, sportscaster Joe Garagiola, at one point asks which one of the two is Ringo.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! I'm surprised that Dark Shadows did not capture the top spot at the movin' picture theater over the weekend. The Avengers is just still too hot to give up the number one spot. Only one other new movie debuted in the top 10. Click here to find out what it was and check out the top 10.

DONALD "DUCK" DUNN DEAD! He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Booker T & The MG's, and died in his sleep yesterday morning after performing at a concert in Tokyo the night before. He played the bass line on hits Stax records hits like "Green Onions" and "Time Is Tight" as well as "Soul Man" by Sam & Dave and Mustang Sally" by Wilson Pickett. He was 70. Get the obit.

BEACH BOY BASHES OBAMA! So much for good vibrations! At an autographing signing session last Thursday in New York, Bruce Johnston warned fans that it would not be fun fun fun if Obama was reelected "Unless you're interested in never having any money and being socialized." Watch fan footage of the shocking outburst.WARNING: CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE!

SECRET REVEALED! Ever wonder why it's so hard to walk with a cup of coffee without spilling it? For me it's because my mug is too full. But it turns out that there is also a scientific reason why you're likely to spill your coffee when you walk. Click here for the answer. Now if only they could tell me how not to spill my Ramen when I take it from the microwave to my office.

A lot is going on this weekend including the River to Ridge 5k Run/Walk Saturday morning, #43 Brad Powell in action at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway Saturday night and of course Mother's Day on Sunday! Happy Mother's Day!

Today is Eat What You Want Day, Spouses Day and Military Spouses Day and Twilight Zone Day.

THIS DATE IN ROCK HISTORY! 1958: Jerry Lee Lewis finds that the marriage scandal involving his 14-year-old second cousin has ruined his career.
1964: Manfred Mann recorded "Do Wah Diddy Diddy"
1965: Buckingham Palace announces that the Beatles are to be awarded the MBE (Members of the British Empire) award by Queen Elizabeth II. Several members immediately return their awards, complaining that they have become "debased."
1966: Elvis begins shooting his 26th film, Double Trouble, in Hollywood.
1966: European radio reported that Roger Daltrey of The Who was been killed in an auto accident days earlier. In fact, guitarist Pete Townshend was in the wreck, but suffered only minor injuries.

BIRTHDAYS! 1940: Joey Dee (Joey Dee and the Starliters)

CELEBRITY SPLITSVILLE? Rumors are again circulating that Johnny Depp, star of the big screen version of Dark Shadows which opens in theaters today, has split with his longtime girlfriend. But at the London premiere of the movie, Depp vehemently denied the rumors, but said some fans will choose to believe it anyway. Read more of the nasty rumor.

HENDRIX BIOPIC! The Hendrix family-owned company entrusted with safeguarding the legacy of Jimi Hendrix is protesting the use of copyrighted original music for the new Hendrix movie. All Is By My Side is going ahead with production anyway, with or without the estate's blessing, and will star Andre 3000 as Hendrix. Get more experience.


MAYAN CALENDAR WRONG? New evidence has been found that the end of the world may not happen on December 21st. According to the new discovery, the world will now end sometime after that date! Click here for the doomsday details.

Today is Clean Up Your Room Day. I wonder if I post a picture of my daughter's room on Facebook if that would make her clean it!

THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY! 1960: The Beatals (sic) changes its name to the Silver Beatles.
1963: The Rolling Stones make their first recordings for Decca Records and are rejected as "dreadful."
1965: The Rolling Stones recorded "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
1968: Jim Morrison incites a riot at a Doors concert at the Chicago Coliseum.
1969: Tricia Nixon invites The Temptations and the Turtles to perform at a White House ball.
1974: Led Zeppelin launches its new record label, Swan Song.
1974: Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot The Sheriff".
2004: Glen Campbell is sentenced to 10 days in a jail after he pleads guilty to driving under the influence.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! Danny Rapp (Danny and the Juniors) is 71, Dave Mason (Traffic) is 66, Donovan is 66, Graham Gouldman (10cc) is 66, Jay Ferguson (Spirit) is 65 and Bono (U2) is 52.

NEW MOVIES IN THEATER! The much hyped movie version of the classic Dark Shadows TV show hits the big screen tomorrow starring Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins.Other new flick this weekend include Girl In Progress (PG-13) and God Bless America ®. Check out the rest by clicking here.

ARETHA HALL OF FAME! Already a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Queen of Soul will soon also be a member of  the Gospel Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place in August. Get the soul details.

GLENN FREY COVER TUNES! On Tuesday Glenn Frey released his sixth solo album, After Hours, a collection of cover tunes of some of his favorite songs, including renditions of tunes by The Beach Boys, Dusty Springfield and Randy Newman. Check out his take on "Route 66".

ANTIPODES MAP! Have you ever wondered where the exact point is opposite of your location on earth? For instance, if you drew a straight line from your present location through the earth to the exact opposite side of the globe, where would you end up? Click here to find out.

Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day, National Receptionists Day, National Train Day & School Nurses Day.

ON THIS DAY IN ROCK & ROLL HISTORY:
1959: A sixteen-year-old Wayne Newton begins a two-week engagement that Vegas' Freemont Hotel and proves so popular that he would headline at the location for over three years.
 1964: Chuck Berry makes his UK stage debut at London's Astoria Theatre, with The Animals, The Nashville Teens, and The Swinging Blue Jeans opening for him.
1965: Bob Dylan gives his first major performance in the UK, opening at London's Royal Albert Hall for an audience that includes the Beatles, the Stones, Donovan, and Marianne Faithfull. 
1979: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr attend Eric Clapton's marriage to George's ex-wife, Patti The "Threetles" performed at Clapton's country manor.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS! Actor Albert Finney is 76. Actress-turned-politician Glenda Jackson is 76. Guitarist Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly and The Crickets is 75. Producer-director James L. Brooks is 75. Tommy Roe is 70. Singer Clint Holmes is 66. Actress Candice Bergen is 66. Billy Joel is 63.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/09/2789720/celebrity-birthdays-on-may-9.html#storylink=cpy

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR! The third edition of the traveling tour gets underway on June 8th with headliners this year including Flo & Eddie of The Turtles, Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees, The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots and Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Get the itinerary here.

DWTS ELIMINATION X2! On last night's double elimination round, the two unlucky stars given the boot were Roshon Fegan and, unfortunately, Melissa Gilbert, who turned 48 years old yesterday and received a gift in the form of a proverbial giant stage hook. Get the recap.

ALEX TREBEK RETIRING? After hosting Jeopardy! for 28 years, the 71 year-old Trebek is considering giving up the gig sometime in the near future. When asked about when exactly he intends to retire, out of habit, Trebek answered in the form of a question and said: "What is 'In two years'?" Get the details.

WORLD'S LOUDEST BIKE HORN! It's called The Hornster and it's so loud that the bike rider needs to wear ear protection. The good news is that motorists will hear it. The bad news is that it will probably cause more accidents by startled motorists! Click here for the details and demo.

Today is Iris Day, National Teacher's Day, No Socks Day, V-E Day and World Red Cross Day.

ON THIS DAY IN ROCK HISTORY: 1961 Ricky Nelson turns 21 and drops the "y" from his name.
1967: During filming of what would become the documentary Dont Look Back Bob Dylan makes the iconic short film of "Subterranean Homesick Blues," flipping giant cue cards with the lyrics of the song on them.
1967: Gerry and the Pacemakers broke up.
1969: The Beatles sign a contract making Allen Klein their manager. Paul, pointedly, refuses to show up and sign the agreement, a decision that will lead to the group's eventual dissolution.

BIRTHDAYS! Enrique Iglesias is 37, Melissa Gilbert is 48, Toni Tennille is 72 & Don Rickles is 86.

DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! It was a perfect score for Levy and Burke last night for their foxtrot. Meanwhile Donald Driver was in the zone with Peta Murgatroyd and tonight's elimination round will take the contestants down to the final four. Get the recap and the scores going into tonight's double-elimination round.


LOST DUI! Former Lost star Matthew Fox was pulled over in Oregon at 3:23am on his way to a fast food restaurant for a late night snack, reportedly with an unidentified passenger in his vehicle. He was released later that day. Get the staggering details. He kind of looks like Danny DeVito!

HENDRIX BIOPIC! The much anticipated Jimi Hendrix biopic All is By My Side starring Andre 3000 is in pre-production in Ireland. The film will focus on Hendrix's time in England in 1966 and 1967. Get the details.

GUM SWALLOWING! Remember when you swallowed your gum in school so you wouldn't get caught chewing it in class? There's a possibility that it could still be lurking somewhere in your digestive tract! Click here for  the gross details of some extreme cases of gum swallowing, and discover why it sticks around in your system.

Congratulations to our driver, #43 Brad Powell, who took the checkered flag in the Kwik Trip Nascar Late Model Feature Saturday night at the speedway.  Way to go Brad!

And thanks to all participants in the Festival Foods La Crosse Fitness Festival last weekend. I had fun with the folks from Ho Chunk Nation at the water stop at mile marker 11 of the Half Marathon. A little rain at the start but then just cloudy after that.

Today is Astronomy Day and National Tourism Day.

THIS DATE IN HISTORY!
In 1789  The first inaugural ball was held in honor of George Washington.
In 1888 George Eastman patented the Box Camera.
In 1934 The World's largest pearl (6.4kg.) was discovered in the Philippines.
In 1941 Glenn Miller recorded the "Chattanooga Choo Choo".
In 1945 Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Rhims, France, ending WWII in Europe.
In 1970 The Beatles last album was released- "Long and Winding Road".

DEAD CELEB! George Lindsay, famous for his role as Goober Pyle on the The Andy Griffith Show and star on Hee Haw passed away yesterday after a short illness. He was 83. Get the obit. I caught a classic episode of Hee Haw last night and one of the musical guests was Donna Fargo who sang her top 40 crossover hit "Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." See more on the IMDb.

CCR REUNION! CCR frontman John Fogerty says a CCR reunion is still possible. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Fogerty says that although it's a possibility, he also says that it still appears other members of CCR are still mad about stuff by their recent negative comments in the press. Even so, Fogerty says the door is still open. Get more sour grapes.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! The only new movie that debuted in the box office Top 10 was Marvel's The Avengers which took the top spot and an estimated $200 million. That shatters the previous opening-weekend record of $169 million held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 from last summer. Get the review and click here to get the rest of the top 10.

STAIR OF THE DOG! Check out a stair lift for morbidly obese dogs. It can also be used by older dogs that suffer from arthritis. Check it out.

Today is Bird Day, International Tuba Day, National Candied Orange Peel Day, Renewal Day and International Space Day.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY! In 1626, Indians sold Manhattan Island for $24 in cloth and buttons.
In 1878, Phonograph is played for the first time at the Grand Opera House.
In 1934, Academy of Motion Pictures is founded.
In 1932, Atlanta Penitentiary has a new resident after Al Capone is convict of income tax evasion.
In 1964, Soap operas "Another World" and "As the World Turns" premiere.

BEACH BOYS QVC! On May 16th, The Beach Boys will take to the QVC network to drum up sales for their upcoming album That's Why God Made The Radio, due in store June 5th. Viewers will have an opportunity to order the new cd set, complete with material. Get the details.


JAGGER HOSTING SNL! Mick Jagger will make his first ever appearance as host and musical guest on the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 19th. It will be Jagger's third appearance as musical guest. Read more on it.

KING OF "POP"! Michael Jackson is set to appear on a new can of Pepsi. The new campaign is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Jackson's Bad album and will likely include a TV commercial and opportunities for fans to download remixes of Jackson's biggest hits. Click here for more.

Today is Baby Day and Brothers & Sisters Day.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY! In 1885, Good Housekeeping Magazine first hit the newsstands.
In 1939, Lou Gehrig played in his 2,130th game, a baseball record that lasted for 57 years until Cal Ripken come along

CELEBRITY ALZHEIMERS! Last year Bobby Vee was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but he only just recently revealed the shocking news on his official website. Vee says he'll remain private while he focuses on his family and his music. Get more details.


STARR MUSICAL! Ringo Starr and former Eurythmics member Dave Stewart have been commissioned to write the music and produce the musical Hole In The Fence, an original idea by the two musicians about kids who form a band in a down and out mining town. Read more on it.

CELEBRITY MOTHERHOOD! The bun is finally out of Jessica Simpson's oven and it's a girl! Simpson and her fiance welcomed Maxwell Drew to the world yesterday morning, weighing in at 9 pounds, 13 ounces. Click here to get the baby details.

OCTOMOM ACTRESS! Now that she?s declared bankruptcy, Octomom Nadya Suleman has decided to shoot an adult film. She's apparently been hired by an online adult entertainment company to appear in a video for which she'll get in excess of $10,000, well more than she's worth. Get the sad details.

TRADE CENTER TIME LAPSE! The World Trade Center is once again the tallest building in New York City. Click here to watch a time lapse video of the World Trade Center rising out of the rubble.

Today is May Day, Loyalty Day, Mother Goose Day and Save The Rhino Day.

THIS DATE IN HISTORY! In 1778, Oliver Pollack invented the dollar sign $.
In 1963, daytime soap opera General Hospital first aired on ABC.

ROBIN GIBB UPDATE! Robin Gibb is continuing to recover after coming out of a nine-day coma last month. The 62-year-old Bee Gees singer, who is battling colon and liver cancer may leave the hospital as early as this week. Get the updated prognosis.


BEATLES MUSICAL! A new musical production about the Fab Four is in the works, and auditions for actors to play The Beatles begin today famous Cavern Club in Liverpool. Another casting call is set for May 8^th at London?s Gielgud Theater. The show, titled Let It Be, is scheduled to open in September in London. Read more Beatle mania.


CELEBRITY IN CEMENT! Whitney Houston was reportedly buried with over $800,000 worth of jewelry, and now her family is worried someone may try and steal it. Whitney?s body currently has a 24-hour guard at but her mom can?t afford to keep it going so she?s considering encasing Whitney?s body in concrete to keep out potential burglars. Get the morbid details.
R2D2 DRAWING! Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw that famous droid from Star Wars? Click here for 12 easy steps on how to draw R2D2. Or not.

Today is Hairstyle Appreciation Day and National Honesty Day. I'd honestly like to tell Phil Spector what I think of his dandelion hairstyle.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY: In 1975, the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon (later renamed Ho Chi Minh City).

TOP AT THE BOX OFFICE! Four new movies debuted in the Weekend box office top 10 but none managed to grab the top spot. Last week's number one stayed put, while the highest debuting movie of the week landed at #2. Click here for the complete Top 10.

BOB DYLAN AWARD! Last week he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to a United States civilian. The medal recognizes, "individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." How did he earn it? Find out here.

NEW BEATLES PICTURES! Previously unreleased photos of The Beatles will be hit the auction block on May 19^th. Twenty black and white images, were shot in London in 1964 by studio props manager Peter Allchorne during the filming of A Hard Days? Night. Allchorne, now 87, has had the pictures in the family album since 1964. See the photos.

TEENY TINY THINGS! Check out some very small things of every day objects! Click here for the small things.

Today is East Meets West Day, Secretary's Day and World Penguin Day.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY! In 1945, 25 Delegates from 45 countries met in San Fransisco to organize the United Nations.

SAY GOOD KNIGHT GLADYS! Monday Knight she  she was at the bottom of the leader board and last Knight she was a bottom feeder again, thus getting the boot from the show after losing a dance duel to dancing duo Disney star Roshon Fegan and dance professional Chelsie Hightower. Click here for the recap.

ZEPPELIN BY HEART! Heart's upcoming box set Strange Euphoria will feature an entire CD of Led Zeppelin cover tunes. Discs 1-3 will contain the usual mix of live an original studio versions of their greatest hits, while the 4th disc will feature the Zeppelin tunes but will only be available through Amazon. Get the details.

LINDSAY LINDSURANCE!  Lindsay Lohan is set to play the role of Elizabeth Taylor in the upcoming flick Liz & Dick and according to producer Larry Thompson it took a lot of insurance to get her. He says Lohan's contract included ?three pages of what-ifs.? Read more Lindsanity.

WATER BIKE! Check out this video of a bike that rides on water. Watch it now!

Today is Lover's Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, Take A Chance Day and World Laboratory Day. I'd love to take a chance and eat zucchini in the lab today. Does that make any sense?

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! Nothing of any significance happened on this day.

ROBIN GIBB OUT OF COMA! Apparently all of his brother Barry's bedside singing has helped Robin Gibb emerge from a coma. He's awake and able to communicate after going into a coma more than a week ago after being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Get the story and the prognosis.

DIAMOND MARRIES! Neil Diamond walked down the aisle for the third time over the weekend. He's 71, and she's his 42 year old manager. Meanwhile, the honeymoon will be over by June 1st when Diamond kicks off a North American tour to mark the 40th anniversary of Hot August Night. Feel the marital bliss.

DICK CLARK MEMORIES! Dick Clark will be a part of at least one more New Year?s Eve in Times Square. This year, fans can submit memories and tributes which will be printed on pieces of confetti that will be used to shower midtown Manhattan when the ball drops at midnight December 31^st. Get the details.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Three new movies debuted in the top 10 at the box office over the weekend. New flicks held down the one, two and four spots. The Hunger Games slipped from #1 to #3. Click here to see the top 10 list.

COW WASH! Yes you read that right! Check out car wash machinery adapted to wash cows instead of cars. Click for the cows.

Join me live from Kwik Trip on Rose Saturday 4/21 from 11am-1pm on the final day to get general admission tickets for Freedom Fest at the low price of $35 plus tax. After that, they jump to $45.

Today is Look Alike Day and Volunteer Recognition Day.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! In 1999, two teenage boys went on a shooting rampage in Columbine High school in Littleton, Colorado. One teacher and 12 students were killed.

ROBIN GIBB UPDATE! The bedside vigil continues for the former Bee Gees singer who's still in a coma. New reports say that his brother Barry is singing to his brother in hopes that it will pull him out of it. Gibb went into a coma after being admitted to the hospital fro pneumonia. Get the details.

ANTHONY AS ALFRED! Anthony Hopkins plays director Alfred Hitchcock in the new film Hitchcock, and yesterday, the first picture of Hopkins in the role hit the internet. The resemblance is uncanny but not as uncanny as the resemblance Hopkins had with the dummy in the movie Magic. Get the details.

DEAD CELEB! Yet another death to report in the growing list of famous people kicking the bucket. Jonathan Frid, who played vampire Barnabas Collins on TVs Dark Shadows, died last Friday following a fall at his home. He was 87. His death comes just weeks before the May 11^th release of Tim Burton's big screen version of Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp. Get the obit.

THE DOGS OF WALMART! Check out some funny pictures Walmart customers posing with their dogs. Click here to see the canines.

Today is International Juggler's Day and National Columnists Day. I'll be celebrating the former by doing my usual multi tasking by talking on the radio while eating Ramen and balancing a giant cup of coffee on my head.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! In 1775, Paul Revere made his famous ride shouting "the Red Coats are coming" which also marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
In 1906, The Great San Francisco earthquake killed 700 people.

NUGENT "FIRED" UP! "The Nuge" got the attention of the Secret Service after his anti-Obama rant at the National Rifle Association convention over the weekend in St. Louis. The right-wing Republican rocker called for NRA members to "ride into the battlefield and chop off their heads in November." Read the rest and watch the shocking video.

RUMOURS REVEALED! In conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the release of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, a new book is out by the album's co-producer. Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album gives a first person behind the scenes look at the third largest-selling album of all time. Get the review.

NEARLY DEAD CELEB! The family of Levon Helm, longtime drummer for The Band states that the drummer is in the final stages of his stages of cancer and asks for the prayers and love from his fans. The 71 year-old Helm was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of The Band. Get the deadly details.

SHEEN TV SERIES! A test screening of Charlie Sheen's new TV series has received some positive results. 80 percent of the screening audience gave Sheen positive remarks for his new comedy Anger Management, set to premiere on FX Thursday June 28th.

MODERN ANTIQUES? Do you realize that there are at least 11 items that your kids have never seen? Or if they have, they have no idea of their purpose. If you share this list with your young-uns, be ready to do some explaining. My favorite is #1 on the list. Click here see outdated objects now.

Today is Blah, Blah, Blah Day, National Cheeseball Day and Pet Owners Independence Day.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! Nothing much happened.

RING OF CONTROVERSY! The press is "Pitt"-ing the engagement ring Brad Pitt designed for Angelina Jolie vs. the one he gave to Jenifer Aniston. Jolie's ring is worth anywhere from $250,000 to $1 million. Meanwhile the ring he proposed to Aniston with is a meager $500,000. See the rock.

PIPPA POSSIBLE PROSECUTION! Pippa Middleton may be prosecuted and face jail time for an incident involving paparazzi in Paris. On Saturday she was riding in a car in Paris when her driver pointed what appeared to be a semi-automatic weapon at photographers. Paris police were not impressed. Get the details.

BOBBY BROWN PLEA! Yesterday Bobby Brown pled not guilty to a DUI charges. He is currently out on bail and not allowed to consume any alcohol. Brown blew a .12 on a breathalyzer after cops smelled booze on his breath when he was pulled over for talking on his cell phone while driving. Read the rest of the arresting story.

DANCING WITH THE STARS RECAP! Aretha Franklin soul legend shook her stuff to the samba, and even though the judges were lukewarm on it, they still praised her earning the Queen of Soul 22/30 points. Meanwhile, the recovering Melissa Gilbert rehearsed in a neck brace and hard hat but managed 21 points for her saucy salsa. Get the standings.

THINGS THAT CATS LOOK LIKE! Meet Pusheen the cat. What else does he look like besides a cat? Click here to find out and

Today is National Eggs Benedict Day, National Librarian Day, National Stress Awareness Day and Patriot's Day.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! Nothing of significance whatsoever happened on this day.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE! Three new movies debuted in the top 10 at the weekend box office but not one took the top spot! The Cabin In The Woods, The Three Stooges and Lockout were the three new flicks. Click here to find out which one did the best and check out the rest of the top 10.

ROBIN GIBB IN COMA! After being admitted to a London hospital for pneumonia, now comes word that former Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is in a coma and fighting for his life. Gibb recently underwent intestinal surgery and is in a heated battle colon and liver cancer. Get the prognosis.

RICHIE NOT RICH! The incredibly rich Lionel Richie owes the taxman incredible tab of over $1 million dollars in back taxes. It's mainly because he still hasn't paid taxes for 2010 yet! But maybe royalties from the sales of his new country album Tuskegee will help offset some of his tax pain. The album debuted at the the top of the Billboard Country chart. Get the details.

CELEBRITY CANCER! 70-year-old actor Ryan O'Neil announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Doctors say a full recovery is looks good for O'Neil who urges everyone to get regular check-ups for early detection. O?Neil successfully battled leukemia in the late 90s. Get the prognosis.

JUMPING DUKES! If you were a fan of The Dukes of Hazard tv show, you probably recall many of the jumps that the Duke boys used to make with the General Lee. Check out this video compilation of some of their best jumps. Watch them now.

Today is Friday the 13th. I wonder how many people called in sick today? It's also Scrabble Day. I wonder if the people who called in sick are at home playing Scrabble online.

HISTORY LESSON! Tomorrow in 1865, President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. He died the next day.
And on Sunday in 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic ocean as sank.

THE TAX MAN COMETH! Monday is the deadline to file your income tax returns. Click here to check out 11 fun facts about income taxes that you can impress your friends with. Or not. It was not a good year for the Kennedy's as I had to pay in this year.

STEAM POWER! Check out this gallery of vintage, as well as modern, trucks and buses that run on steam power. Click here to view!

Today is Golfer's Day and National Sibling Day. I think I'll hit the links after lunch and maybe this time I'll get the ball in the clown's nose and win a free round.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY! In 1912, the Titanic departed from Southampton, England on it's ill-fated maiden voyage.
In 1916, the first professional golf tournament was held.
In 1866 the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established

TERRIBLE KNIGHT! Last night on Dancing With The Stars, Gladys Knight landed at the bottom of the scoreboard heap after the judges gave her a 20 out of 30 for her awkward tango to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. She'll try to salvage her dancing career on tonight's the eliminations show. Get the standings.

SINATRA BIOPIC! Martin Scorcese is reportedly interested in doing a Frank Sinatra biopic. It could be made as a big screen movie or be done in miniseries form. Scorsese has already done music-related movies based on The Rolling Stones and George Harrison. Get the details.

FOUR QUEENS! Queen is set to do four European concerts this summer featuring former American Idol contestant Adam Lambert as lead singer. The first show is on June 30th in Moscow. Get the itinerary.

WIIGED OUT! Last week it was reported that Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis were leaving Saturday Night Live at the end of the season. But Wiig said in an interview by Alec Baldwin for his podcast, that she still ?doesn?t know? if she?ll be returning or not. Read the rumor. I like her as the one-up lady character on Saturday Night Live.

TITANIC FUN FACTS! One hundred years ago today, the Titanic set out on her date with destiny. Time to impress your friends with some facts on the ill-fated ship and her doomed passengers. Click here to absorb the details.