Friday, February 29, 2008

Leap Year Birthdays-

Ja Rule - 32

Antonio Sabàto Jr. - 36

Tony Robbins - 48

Dennis Farina - 64

On this day-

1940 - "GONE WITH THE WIND" won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1939

1960 - The FIRST PLAYBOY CLUB, featuring waitresses in "bunny" outfits, opened in Chicago.

1972 - JOHN LENNON'S U.S. immigration visa expired. Thus began the ex-Beatle's three-and-a-half year fight to remain in the country.

1980 - BUDDY HOLLY'S glasses and the BIG BOPPER'S wristwatch, the ones they wore when their plane crashed in 1959, were found in old police files by the Mason City Sheriff.

1996 - Daniel Green was convicted in North Carolina of murdering MICHAEL JORDAN'S father during a 1993 roadside holdup. Green was sentenced to life in prison.

2004 - "Finding Nemo" won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and are now down by 2.

New In Theaters-

"Semi-Pro" - starring Will Ferrell as the owner, coach, and player of a terrible 1970s ABA basketball team who tries to rally his teammates to start winning so they can be one of the only four teams to survive once the league is absorbed into the NBA. (R)

"The Other Boleyn Girl" - starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson as two sisters who both have affairs with King Henry the 8th, played by Eric Bana, but he can only choose one of them as his wife. (PG-13)

"Penelope" - starring Christina Ricci as a woman who's been cursed with a PIG snout for a nose. James McAvoy, who played the goat man Mr. Tumnus in "The Chronicles of Narnia," is her love interest and Reese Witherspoon plays her new best friend. (PG)

$25 Pyramid- Erica played today and they got 1 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $60 for Monday.

Frank Caliendo-

He is one of the funniest men alive and he was on the Scott and Erica Show again this morning. Frank does great impersonations of President Bush, Robin Williams, Bill Clinton, Charles Barkley, and so many more. Frank is performing Sunday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa. If you need a night out and want to laugh, this is where you should go! For more info on Frank or the show, go to http://www.frankcaliendo.com/

Malaak Compton-Rock-

She is the wife of Chris Rock and she is a celebrity judge on "Oprah's Big Give." The show premieres Sunday night at 9:00 on ABC. On the show, people compete to give rather than to get. For more info on the show, go to http://abc.go.com/primetime/oprahsbiggive/index?pn=index You can also go to Malaak's personal website at http://www.angelrockproject.com/

Birthdays-

Ali Larter - 32

Pat Monahan - 39 (L to R Me, Pat, Scott)

RAE DAWN CHONG - 47

John Turturro - 51

Gilbert Gottfried - 53

Bubba Smith - 63

Mario Andretti - 68

On this day-

1849 - The first ship full of GOLD RUSHERS arrived in San Francisco.

1979 - MR. ED died

1983 - At the end of its 11th season, the final episode of "M*A*S*H" aired on CBS. The special two-and-a-half-hour finale was watched by a record 125 million people.

1984 - MICHAEL JACKSON won a record EIGHT Grammy awards, including Album of the Year for "THRILLER" and Record of the Year for "BEAT IT"

1986 - TRAGEDY STRUCK WHEN WHAM! ANNOUNCED THEY WERE BREAKING UP

1986 - "PRETTY IN PINK" WAS RELEASED STARRING MOLLY RINGWALD

1989 - "COACH" starring CRAIG T. NELSON debuted on ABC

1993 - A 51-day standoff in Waco, Texas, began after four federal agents and six Branch Davidians were killed as agents tried to serve warrants to DAVID KORESH and his followers

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won and now lead 22-19.

Us Weekly- Senior Writer Joey Bartolomeo joined us for her weekly celebrity update. Here's a look into tomorrow's issue:

Cover- Jennifer Aniston: Stood Up By Angelina

Brad and Angelina did not attend the Night Before the Oscars Party -- rep says they had travel plans that always precluded them from going (other co-hosts also didn't attend)

In the past, Angelina said she'd welcome a meeting with Jen

Jen spent time with Orlando Bloom at the party

Plus: Brangelina's Family Week

They took the kids to a surplus store to shop (they got canteens, rope)

Pax's adoption was finalized

Angelina showed off her bump at the Spirit Awards

Exclusive with Barak Obama: Is He Really Just Like Us?

Talks about Britney Spears and Paris (his kids are down on them)

Calls Clooney "a good friend"

Boxers or briefs? "I don't answer those humiliating questions. But whichever one it is, I look good in 'em!

Just Like Us pics (picks up groceries, loves hot sauce, plays with babies, goes on a ride with kids)

Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson: Dating Again

He was spotted leaving her house on a recent morning

Sources say they are hooking up, but neither wants a serious commitment

Kate and Justin Timberlake have also been more than friends

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony: It's a Girl . . . and a Boy

Babies born on 2/22

Sold baby pics for $5 million -- reps says the money will likely go to charity (but negotiations never included mention of a charity)

They rented out all 40 rooms on one floor of the hospital to ensure privacy and to house assistants, a chef, and medical staff ($5,000 per day, per room)

She had been on bed-rest; delivered via C-section (which had been scheduled for 2/23)

Lopez plans to return to work in April -- she will play an overweight woman

Oscar coverage-

Best and worst dressed, timeline, party pics

Britney Spears sees her kids twice-

Dad and a therapist were present

Visits may become regular now

Nicole Richie has been offered the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway

Paris Hilton dating Benji Madden (who recently broke up with his fiancee)

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and got 3 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $40 for tomorrow's game.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Birthdays-

Josh Groban - 27

Chelsea Clinton - 28

Howard Hesseman - 68

Ralph Nader - 74

Elizabeth Taylor - 76

On this day-

1980 - At the Grammy Awards, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS had the Best Record and Best Song for "What a Fool Believes"

1981 - STEVIE WONDER AND PAUL MCCARTNEY RECORDED "EBONY AND IVORY"

1986 - The "VAN HAGAR" era officially began with the release of the Van Halen single "Why Can't This Be Love"

1990 - "Time" magazine quoted MILLI VANILLI "singer" ROB PILATUS as saying, "Musically, we're more talented than any Bob Dylan or Paul McCartney. Mick Jagger can't produce a sound. I'M THE NEW ELVIS."

1992 - ELIZABETH TAYLOR celebrated her 60th birthday by closing DISNEYLAND for a private party with her celebrity friends.

2002 - ALICIA KEYS was named Best New Artist at the Grammys, where she also won Best R&B Album for "Songs in A Minor", plus Song of the Year and Best R&B Song for "Fallin'"

2003 - MR. ROGERS died at the age of 74,

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and are now down by 2.

Joy Behar-

The View co-host joined us once again this morning and she was hilarious! If you missed her, you can hear her again Saturday morning on the Best of Scott and Erica between 6-10 am. Today on The View is Valerie Bertinelli. For more info on Joy or The View, you can go to http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/index

$25 Pyramid- Erica played today and they got 4 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $30 for tomorrow's game.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Birthdays-

Corinne Bailey Rae - 29

Erykah Badu - 37

Michael Bolton - 55

Fats Domino - 80

On this day-

1929 - President Calvin Coolidge signed a measure establishing GRAND TETON National Park.

1945 - A MIDNIGHT CURFEW ON NIGHTCLUBS, BARS AND OTHER PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT WENT INTO EFFECT ACROSS THE NATION

1951 - The 22ND AMENDMENT to the Constitution was ratified, limiting a president to two terms in office.

1983 - "PASS THE DUTCHIE" BY MUSICAL YOUTH PEAKED AT #10 ON THE POP SINGLES CHART

1985 - At the 27th annual Grammy Awards, TINA TURNER won Best Record, Best Pop Vocal Performance and Best Song for "What's Love Got To Do With It" . . . CYNDI LAUPER won Best New Artist and LIONEL RICHIE won Best Album for "Can't Slow Down"

1993 - A terrorist bomb exploded in the garage of New York's WORLD TRADE CENTER, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others.


1997 - Fourteen-year-old LEANN RIMES won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.


2005 - HALLE BERRY showed up IN PERSON to collect her Golden Raspberry Award for WORST ACTRESS (for the movie "Catwoman") at the 25th annual Razzie Awards.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won again this morning and now lead 20-17.

Margaret Cho-

The always-funny Margaret Cho joined us once again this morning and she said she's coming to Orlando! Her new comedy tour called "Beautiful" is coming to Hard Rock Live on June 6. For more information on Margaret, tour dates, shoe size, go to http://www.margaretcho.com/

$25 Pyramid- Erica played this morning and they got all 5! The jackpot returns to $25 for tomorrow.

Esai Morales-

You've seen him on NYPD Blue, La Bamba, and a ton of other shows and now he stars in "Jericho" on CBS. Esai joined Scott and Erica this morning and what a great guy! You can see him tonight at 10 PM on CBS. You can also visit his web page at http://www.esaimorales.com/

Monday, February 25, 2008

Birthdays-

Julio Iglesias Jr. - 35

Daniel Powter - 37

Sean Astin - 37

CARROT TOP - 43

Téa Leoni - 42

Nancy O'Dell - 42

Ric Flair - 59

SALLY JESSY RAPHAEL - 73

On this day-

1836 - Inventor SAMUEL COLT patented his revolver.

1919 - Oregon became the first evil state to TAX GASOLINE. Did you know, you're not allowed to pump your own gas in Oregon?

1957 - BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS recorded what would become their first hit, "That'll Be The Day"

1964 - Seven-to-one underdog CASSIUS CLAY beat SONNY LISTON to claim the World Heavyweight Boxing title.

1992 - NATALIE COLE'S "Unforgettable" won Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won today and now lead 19-17.

The Oscars-

Best Picture: "No Country for Old Men"

Best Animated Feature Film: "Ratatouille"


Best Director: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men"


Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood"


Best Actress: Marion Cotillard, "La Vie en Rose"


Best Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, "No Country for Old Men"


Best Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton"


Best Adapted Screenplay: "No Country for Old Men"


Best Original Screenplay: "Juno"


Best Film Editing: "The Bourne Ultimatum"

$25 Pyramid- Scott played today and they got all 5! The jackpot is $25 for tomorrow.

Katie Daryl-

TMZ is the place to go when you need breaking news in the celebrity world. This morning TMZ reporter Katie Daryl joined us with the latest celebrity scoop from Hollywood. For all the latest on the celebrities, go to http://www.tmz.com/

Fact or Fiction- We have a new champion! Jeannie came in and stole Alicia's $80 and can turn it into $200 with 1 more win. We'll play again Wednesday morning at 8:40 and you can steal the money!

Friday, February, 22, 2008

Birthdays-

DREW BARRYMORE - 33

James Blunt - 34

Dr. J (Julius Erving) - 58

John Ashton - 60

Ted Kennedy - 76

Steve Irwin - Would have been 46 - (1962 - 2006) (The "Crocodile Hunter".)

George Washington - (1732 - 1799)

On this day-

1630 - THE INDIANS INTRODUCED THE PILGRIMS TO POPCORN

1879 - Frank Winfield WOOLWORTH opened a five-and-dime store in Utica, New York.

1888 - Scotsman John Reid first demonstrated the game of GOLF to Americans in Yonkers, New York.

1956 - ELVIS PRESLEY'S classic "HEARTBREAK HOTEL" became his first Top-10 single.


1980 - Malcolm McLaren and ADAM ANT had a falling out and Adam was forcibly separated from the original Ants. Adam formed a new group of Ants while McLaren turned the original band into BOW WOW WOW.


1980 - The MIRACLE ON ICE occurred when the United States FINALLY beat the Soviet Union in hockey, winning by a score of four to three in the 13TH WINTER OLYMPICS in Lake Placid, New York.

1986 - D.L. HUGHLEY married his wife LaDonna. Today is their 22nd Anniversary.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won again today and are now only down by 1!

New In Theaters This Weekend-

"Vantage Point" - starring Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox (Jack on "Lost"), Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver and William Hurt. (PG-13) Eight strangers witness an assassination attempt on the president and share their eight different viewpoints to help uncover a conspiracy behind the shooting.

"Witless Protection" - a comedy starring Larry the Cable Guy as a small town sheriff who "rescues" Jenny McCarthy from four men, only to find out that they were FBI agents assigned to protect her and he's just stolen their key witness. (PG-13)

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and they got all 5! The jackpot goes to $25 for Monday's game.

Bruce Vilanch and Sid Ganis- Bruce is the head writer for the Academy Awards and Sid is the President of the Motion Picture Association. We had them on again this year leading up the the Awards show and they were hilarious as usual. You can hear them again tomorrow morning on the Best of Scott and Erica Show from 6-10 am.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Birthdays-

CHARLOTTE CHURCH - 22



JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT - 29







Steve Francis - 31

BILLY BALDWIN - 45

Mary Chapin Carpenter - 50

Kelsey Grammer - 53

TYNE DALY - 62

RUE MCCLANAHAN - 74





On this day-

1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs (Taylor) became America's FIRST FEMALE DENTIST.

1878 - In New Haven, Connecticut, the FIRST TELEPHONE DIRECTORY was issued. It contained 50 WHOLE names.



1931 - ALKA SELTZER was first introduced.







1947 - Edwin H. Land demonstrated the FIRST SELF-DEVELOPING INSTANT CAMERA.

1968 - The MINIMUM ANNUAL SALARY for Major League Baseball players became $10,000. It is now $390,000.

1970 - TITO JACKSON & THE JACKSON 5 debuted on "AMERICAN BANDSTAND".

1981 - DOLLY PARTON'S "NINE TO FIVE" hit #1 on the pop chart.

1992 - Despite falling once, and stepping out of another jump, KRISTI YAMAGUCHI won the Olympic Gold Medal in women's figure skating





Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and are now down by two, 19-17.





Joey Bartolomeo- Here's asneak peek into tomorrow's issue of Us Weekly with Senior Writer Joey Bartolomeo.


Cover: The Littlest Victims (Sean and Jayden Federline)
They haven't seen Britney in seven weeks

Kevin and everyone around the kids don't talk about Britney because they don't want to upset the kids; no pics of her in his house -- not a good approach, say experts


Britney cries about not having the boys

She is extremely focused now on getting them back

She knows something is wrong with her

She is still allowed to see Adnan -- her father doesn't want to take awayeverything



Jessica and Tony: "I Think They Are Going To Get Married"

Close friends (including Sophia Bush and lead singer of Metal Skool) think they will wed
Nick tells Us, "I wish her nothing but happiness."
A Simpson pal worries she is moving too fast
She's so busy with Tony she hasn't been writing songs for her country album




Oscar Preview Special

A sneak peek at where the stars will be schmoozing -- restaurants, hotels,parties

Menu for the Oscar's after party -- includes truffled mac and cheese

Plus: Oscar beauty -- what it costs
Estimated $14,410 (body treatments, botox, hair, makeup, etc...)



The Us Preg-o-meter!

Who is pregnant, who is not, who is staying mum

Denials:Kate Hudson, Fergie, Jenny McCarthy, Eva Longoria Parker, Katie Holmes

Mum: Angelina Jolie, Tori Spelling (ovbiously pregnant)


Confirmed: Gwen Stefani, Nicole Kidman, Camilla Alves, Jessica Alba, HalleBerry, Jennifer Lopez (due any day)



When Will Your Fave Shows Return?
Guide to when shows are coming back on air


Nicole and Joel: Break From Baby
They were at an L.A. Club for 45 minutes (arrived at midnight), during which
Nicole danced atop a banquette



$25 Pyramid- I played today and we got all 5 in only 19 seconds! The jackpot goes back to $25 for tomorrow's game.



Fact or Fiction- We have a new champion! Alicia came in and stole Dana's $80 and came make it $200 on Monday. Or you can steal her money.

Birthdays-

Rihanna - 20

Brian Littrell - 33

Cindy Crawford - 42

French Stewart - 44

Charles Barkley - 45

Ivana Trump - 59

Sidney Poitier - 81

Kurt Cobain - Would've been 41

On this day-

1792 - President George Washington created the U.S. POST OFFICE.

1839 - Congress PROHIBITED DUELING in the District of Columbia.

1962 - Astronaut JOHN GLENN became the first American to orbit the Earth flying aboard Friendship 7.

1982 - PAT BENATAR and her guitarist, Neil Geraldo, were married on Maui. Today is their 26th Anniversary.

1985 - THE VOICE OF DONALD DUCK, Clarence Nash, died at the age of 80.

1992 - DICK YORK died at the age of 63.

1996 - The Recording Industry Association of America sued AMWAY for using the music of about 50 artists including GLORIA ESTEFAN, THE BEATLES and MICHAEL JACKSON without permission on motivational tapes

1997 - BEN & JERRY'S introduced a new flavor, PHISH FOOD

1998 - Tiny TARA LIPINSKI became the youngest Olympic champion EVER when she beat MICHELLE KWAN to win the gold medal in women's figure skating. Tara Lipinski was just 15 years old.

1999 - GENE SISKEL, of Siskel & Ebert, died at the age of 53

Battle of the Sexes- The men won the battle and are now down by 3, 19-16.

Maroon 5-

Adam and James from Maroon 5 stopped by the studio yesterday and performed 2 songs. We played back one of them this morning and will play the other back tomorrow. If you miss either song or want to hear some of the Q&A, listen Saturday morning between 6-10 am to the Best of the Scott and Erica Show for the entire Maroon 5 interview.

$25 Pyramid- Scott played this morning and they got 2 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $45 for tomorrow's game.

The Police!

No, not the one behind you with the blue lights. The one on the stage with thousands of screaming fans and a ton of monster hits! We have your tickets to see The Police every morning this week at 8am with the "Pick Me Up Song of the Morning!"

Fact or Fiction- Our champion Dana now has $80 and can make it $200 tomorrow! Or you can steal her cash and be the new champion! Listen tomorrow morning at 8:40 for your chance to win.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Birthdays-

Haylie Duff - 23

Benicio Del Toro - 41

Justine Bateman - 42

Seal - 45

Jeff Daniels - 53

Smokey Robinson- 68

On this day-

1878 - THOMAS EDISON received a patent for his PHONOGRAPH

1934 - BOB HOPE married the beautiful Dolores Reade

1980 - AC/DC's lead singer, BON SCOTT, died in London at the age of 33

1981 - GEORGE HARRISON was ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for the "SUBCONSCIOUS PLAGIARISM" of The Chiffons' 1960 hit "He's So Fine" which George allegedly lifted in writing "My Sweet Lord."

1985 - Coca-Cola introduced CHERRY COKE

1991 - PUBLIC ENEMY boycotted the 1991 Grammy Awards because the rap award wasn't going be presented during the live TV ceremony.

1995 - PAMELA ANDERSON married TOMMY LEE

1997 - A New York judge dismissed a fan's $7 million lawsuit filed against MOTLEY CRUE for hearing loss suffered at one of Crue's concerts.

2005 - LINDSAY LOHAN'S dad, MICHAEL LOHAN, was arrested for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won today and now have a 4 point lead, 19-15.

New Out Today On DVD-

"American Gangster" [Two Disc Collector's Edition] - starring Denzel Washington as a drug kingpin in the '70s and Russell Crowe as a cop determined to do whatever it takes to bring him down. It also stars Cuba Gooding Jr.

"Michael Clayton" - starring George Clooney as a lawyer at a big law firm who suddenly grows a conscience after years of clearing up dirty cases for corporate clients.


"In the Valley of Elah" - starring Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon as the parents of a soldier who disappears after coming home from a tour of duty in Iraq. Charlize Theron plays the police detective investigating the case.

"Rendition" - starring Reese Witherspoon as a woman whose Egyptian-born husband is abducted and tortured by a new CIA agent, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, for terrorist information that he may or may not have while the government tries to cover it up.

"Margot at the Wedding" - starring Nicole Kidman as a woman who wreaks havoc when her sister, Jennifer Jason Leigh, tries to marry an unemployed artist, played by Jack Black.

"Kurt Cobain - About a Son" - previously unheard audio interviews with Kurt Cobain during Michael Azerrad's research for the book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana."




TV SERIES ON DVD:

"Cops: 20th Anniversary Edition" a two-disc set of behind-the-scenes secrets.

"Coach: The Third Season" a three-disc DVD set

"Walker, Texas Ranger: The Complete Fourth Season" a seven-disc DVD set

$25 Pyramid- Adam played today and got 4 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $30 for tomorrow's game.

Peter Walsh-

You see him on "Oprah" all the time and as one of the stars of TLC's "Clean Sweep." Peter joined us this morning to talk about his new book "Does This Clutter Make Me Look Fat?" If you have clutter, and don't we all, Peter can help. For more info on Peter or his book, go to http://www.peterwalshdesign.com/ and you can also go to http://www.tlc.com/ for more info on "Clean Sweep."

Fact or Fiction- Our champion Dana now has $60 you can steal in tomorrow's game!

The Police!

That's right, we have your tickets to see The Police at Amway Arena on May 16th. We're giving away a pair every morning this week at 8am with the "Pick Me Up Song." Just tell us the name of the artist and be caller 15 at 407-919-1051.

Vacation

Have a great week, I'm on vacation! I will be in the mountains skiing with the family. Talk to you again on 2/19.

Jay

Friday, February 8, 2008

Birthdays-

Seth Green - 34

GARY COLEMAN - 40

VINCE NEIL - 47

John Grisham - 53

Mary Steenburgen - 55

Nick Nolte - 67

Ted Koppel - 68

On this day-

1910 - The BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA was incorporated

1964 - Max Firetag, publisher of "Louie Louie," as recorded by the KINGSMEN, denied Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh's claim that the song was "pornographic" and offered $1,000 to anyone who could find anything "suggestive" in the song's lyrics

1968 - The original "Planet Of The Apes" was released

1976 - "Taxi Driver" was released with ROBERT DE NIRO and JODIE FOSTER.

1980 - Ten years before he was "the john" in "Pretty Woman," RICHARD GERE starred in American Gigolo

1985 - "The Dukes Of Hazzard" ended its six-year run

1991 - MC HAMMER made his amazing acting debut, playing himself on "Amen"

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and have tied the score at 14-14!

Chris Tucker-

You know him and love him from Rush Hour! The big star joined us this morning and talked about spending time in Orlando and his upcoming appearance in the NBA Celebrity All-Star game. If you didn't hear the interview, you can listen again Saturday morning to the Best of Scott and Erica Show between 6-10 am.

$25 Pyramid- Erica played this morning and they got 3 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $45 for Monday's game.