BB KING

I went with Scott Tuesday night to the Grand Opening of BB King's new blues cclub at Pointe Orlando. Here are some of the pictures Scott was able to snap.

Birthdays-

Debbie Rowe - 49

Steven Wright - 52

JoBeth Williams - 59

On this day-

1865 - The 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, was ratified.

1941 - President Roosevelt appealed for peace to Emperor Hirohito of Japan. Pearl Harbor was bombed the next day.

1969 - 300,000 fans attended "Woodstock West," a festival featuring Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the Stones, at Altamont Speedway in California.

1969 - "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam hit #1 on the singles chart!

1985 - "Spies Like Us" hit theaters starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd.

1988 - Roy Orbison died of a heart attack at age 52.

2003 - Elvis Costello married Diana Krall. Today is their 4th anniversary.

2003 - "Bachelorette" Trista Rehn married Ryan Sutter. They are the first and only couple from either "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" to stay together.

2003 - The IRS held auctioned seized possessions of R&B star Peabo Bryson's belongings to pay off his $1.2 Million tax debt.

Battle of the Sexes-The men won today and are down 1 in the post-season.

AOL TV has released a new list of TV's 50 Sexiest Women Ever. Here are their Top 10 sexiest TV women-

1. PAMELA ANDERSON (Baywatch)

2. FARRAH FAWCETT(Charlie's Angels)

3. LYNDA CARTER (Wonder Woman)

4. HEATHER LOCKLEAR (Melrose Place)

5. EVA LONGORIA (Desperate Housewives)

6. DIANA RIGG (The Avengers)

7. BARBARA EDEN (I Dream of Jeannie)

8. KATHERINE HEIGL (Grey's Anatomy)

9. CATHERINE BACH (The Dukes of Hazzard)

10. TINA LOUISE (Gilligan's Island)

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

Us Weekly's Joey Bartolomeo- In Friday's issue-

Cover: A-List Nip/Tuck Did she or didn't she? Plastic surgeons weigh in on stars. An estimated 60 percent of women in Hollywood get some kind of cosmetic procedure:

Janet Jackson (nose job)

Teri Hatcher (has tried collagen and Botox)

Scarlett Johansson (has said she'd have it but has not had any)

Cameron Diaz (nose job)

Jennifer Aniston (nose job)

Madonna (possible fat transplants in her cheeks)

Halle Berry (possible nose job)

Courtney Love (nose job)

Victoria Beckham (breast implants)

Jessica Simpson (has had lip injections)

Britney Spears: Controlled by a Creep-

Sam Lufti is her new manager and publicist and Us uncovered two restraining order applications alleging violent tendencies. Her parents are frightened. Earlier this year, he told Britney's former assistant he was a private eye and there was a warrant to search Britney's house for drugs, there was a tap on her phone, and she was was being followed. Britney now only listens to him.

Tom, Katie, and Suri in the Italian Alps


Cameron Diaz and John Mayer's Risque Reunion-

Spotted together again in NYC, kissing, holding hands, and dirty dancing.

Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo's PDA-

Making out in public at her former assistant's birthday party. He picked up the tab for the party of 12.

How to Plan a Star Holiday Bash-

Tips from Hollywood's entertaining experts

Fact or Fiction-We need two new players for tomorrow's game and you could be our champion!

Birthdays-

Frankie Muniz - 22

Margaret Cho - 39

Johnny Rzeznik - 42

Jim Messina - 60

Little Richard - 75

Walt Disney - (1901 - 1966)

On this day-

1791 - Mozart died under mysterious circumstances at age 35. It may have been a kidney infection, or perhaps the trichinosis, from eating bad pork.

1854 - Aaron Allen of Boston patented the folding theater chair.

1933 - Prohibition ended at 5:32 P.M. as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment. That one repealed the ridiculous 18th Amendment that had outlawed all booze for nearly 14 years.

1951 - The first Push Button-Controlled garage opened in Washington, D.C.

1968 - Graham Nash quit the Hollies. Three days later, he announced the formation of Crosby, Still, and Nash.

1980 - John Lennon gave what would be his Last interview. It was with "Rolling Stone" magazine and three days later he was shot.

2003 - Gwyneth Paltrow married Coldplay singer Chris Martin just five months before giving birth to their daughter, Apple. Today's their 4th anniversary.

Battle of the Sexes- The ladies won today and lead by 2 with 6 games remaining.

Here's "Forbes" magazine's Top 20 Earners Under the age of 25-

1. LEBRON JAMES, 22, $27 million

2. REGGIE BUSH, 22, $24 million

3. MARIA SHARAPOVA, 20, $23 million

4. MICHELLE WIE, 18, $19 million

5. MARY-KATE and ASHLEY OLSEN, 21, $17 million each

6. DANIEL RADCLIFFE, 18, $15 million

7. HILARY DUFF, 20, $12 million

8. AVRIL LAVIGNE, 23, $12 million

9. CARMELO ANTHONY, 23, $10 million

10. KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, 22, $9 million

11. CARRIE UNDERWOOD, 24, $7 million

12. SCARLETT JOHANSSON, 23, $5 million

13. MISCHA BARTON, 21, $4.5 million

14. DAKOTA FANNING, 13, $4 million

15. EMMA WATSON, 17, $4 million

16. RUPERT GRINT, 19, $4 million

17. MILEY CYRUS, 15, $3.5 million

18. LINDSAY LOHAN, 21, $3.5 million

19. MANDY MOORE, 23, $3.5 million

20. FRANKIE MUNIZ, turns 22 TODAY, $3 million

Larry the Cable Guy-

The Orlando funnyman joined Scott and Erica this morning and he was hilarious! I really like him, especially in Cars, he was great. (and since I have 2 kids, we've only seen Cars 438 times). Larry has a comedy Christmas special on tonight at 9:00 on VH-1. For more info on Larry, you can go to http://www.larrythecableguy.com/

Here is Yahoo's list of the Top Searches for 2007-

1.) BRITNEY SPEARS

2.) WWE

3.) PARIS HILTON

4.) "Naruto" (cartoon)

5.) BEYONCÉ

6.) LINDSAY LOHAN

7.) RuneScape(The online game)

8.) Fantasy Football

9.) FERGIE

10.) JESSICA ALBA

Chief Val Demings-

She is Orlando's new Police Chief and she was on the show today! When the police want to come on, we don't argue. What a very nice person, I thing the "City Beautiful" is in great hands!

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

Nielson's Top 10 for last week-

1. The 5th season finale of "Dancing with the Stars," 24.9 million

2. Monday's "Dancing with the Stars" performance show, 24.2 million

3. "Shrek the Halls," 20.8 million

4. "Desperate Housewives," 20.7 million

5. "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 18.5 million

6. "NCIS," 17 million

7. "House," 16.9 million

8. "Criminal Minds," 16.2 million

9. "CSI: Miami," 15.6 million

10. "Two and a Half Men," 15.3 million viewers

Fact or Fiction-We have a new champion! Teresa has $20 you can steal in the morning at 8:40.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Birthdays-

Tyra Banks -34

Jay-Z -38

Fred Armisen -41

Marisa Tomei -43

Chelsea Noble -43

Jeff Bridges -58

Max Baer, Jr. -70

Wink Martindale -73

On this day-

1956 - Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded some songs together at Sun Studio in Memphis. The recordings were released 25 years later called "The Million Dollar Quartet."

1979 - Liza Minnelli entered into her third marriage, this time to Mark Gero. They divorced in 1992 and then Liza found true love with David Gest.

1980 - Two months after the death of drummer John Bonham, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin announced the end of the group, saying out of respect for their friend, they could no longer carry on as the Led Zeppelin.

1997 - The NBA suspended Latrell Sprewell for one year for choking and threatening his coach, P.J. Carlesimo.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and are now down by one in the post-season!

New on DVD-

Pirates of the Caribbean, At World's End"

"Superbad"

"The Nanny Diaries"

New TV Series on DVD-

"Battlestar Galactica, Razor"

"24: Season Six"

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - The Fourth Year"

"Saturday Night Live: The Complete Second Season"

"Will & Grace: Season Seven"

"7th Heaven: The Complete Fifth Season"

New Music Today-

Audio Day Dream" from Blake Lewis (Remember Blake from "American Idol?")

$25 Pyramid-Erica played today and they got all 5! The jackpot goes back to $25 for tomorrow's game.

Billy Gardell-

He's a local guy and he's also a big star! You've seen him on "Yes, Dear" and "My Name Is Earl" and now you can see him perform his stand-up this weekend. Billy will be at Bonkerz in the Altamonte Springs Holiday Inn Friday and Saturday night at 8:00pm. For ticket information, call 407-629-BONK. Billy will also have a comedy special coming to Comedy Central in January.

Fact or Fiction-

We have a new champion! Kim started her run this morning and you can steal her $20 tomorrow morning at 8:40.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Birthdays-

Brendan Fraser - 39
Montell Jordan - 39

Katarina Witt - 42

Julianne Moore - 47

Daryl Hannah - 47

Ozzy - 59

On this day-

1966 - Lew Alcindor played his first college basketball game for UCLA. He scored 56 points. He later changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

1973 - Ringo released the politically incorrect sounding song "You're Sixteen." It was his second straight #1 single.

1976 - During a nighttime raid in Kingston, Jamaica, a man fired shots into Bob Marley's house and at his wife's car. Marley's wife Rita, his manager Don Taylor, and a friend were all injured, but not seriously hurt.

1979 - Eleven people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum, where "The Who" were performing.

1984 - Dr. Ruth's book, "First Love: A Young People's Guide to Sexual Information" hit bookstore shelves.

Battle of the Sexes-The ladies won and now lead in the post-season 14-12.

In the theaters over the weekend-

The new Jessica Alba movie, "Awake," pulled in $6 million in its first weekend for a fourth place opening. Here are the Top Ten movies-

1.) Disney's "Enchanted" $17 million

2.) Mekhi Phifer and Chris Brown's family comedy "This Christmas" $8.4 million

3.) "Beowulf" $7.9 million

4.) "Awake" $6 million

5.) "Hitman" $5.8 million

6.) "Fred Claus" $5.5 million

7.) "August Rush" about a musically gifted orphan trying to find his parents, $5.2 million

8.) Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin star in "No Country for Old Men" $4.5 million

9.) "Bee Movie" $4.5 million

10.) "American Gangster" $4.3 million

Rick Springfield-

The 80's rocker and General Hospital star joined us this morning and he brought concert tickets with him! Rick is performing at Hard Rock Live Saturday night and tickets are still available. For more ticket info, go to http://www.hardrock.com/live2/live.asp Rick also has out a new Christmas CD called "Christmas With You." If you want more info, you can go to http://www.rickspringfield.com/

$25 Pyramid- Scott played today and they got 2 out of 5. The jackpot goes to $65 tomorrow!

Starpulse put together a list of the Top 10 Christmas Movies. Here they are-

1. "A Christmas Story" 1982

2. "It's A Wonderful Life" 1946

3. "Miracle on 34th Street" 1947

4. "A Muppet Christmas Carol" 1992

5. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 1965

6. " A Walt Disney Christmas" 1982

7. "Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer" 1964

8. "White Christmas" 1954

9. "Elf" 2003

10. "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" 1966

WHAT, no National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation?!? They were robbed, one of the best movies ever!

Fact or Fiction- Our champion Christian Galloway won again and now he takes home $200! We will need two new players tomorrow morning and you could be our new champion! Be listening at 8:40 for your chance to play.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Birthdays-

Clay Aiken - 29

Kaley Cuoco - 22

Elisha Cuthbert - 25

Ben Stiller - 42

Bo Jackson - 45

Billy Idol - 52

Ridley Scott - 70

Dick Clark - 78

Robert Guillaume - 80

On this day-

1887 - In Chicago, the first softball game was played. It was originally called "Indoor Baseball." They used a broomstick for a bat and a boxing glove for a ball.

1940 - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married. They divorced in 1960.

1984 - "GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER," by Elmo and Patsy, was released.

1994 - Tupac Shakur was shot five times while being robbed of $40,000 worth of jewelry outside a New York City recording studio.

1998 - Jewel stopped her show at a Creative Coalition benefit in New York to ask for nail clippers. A well-equipped guest came through her, and Jewel continues the show after trimming her nails.

2004 - Ken Jennings ended his 74-game winning spree on "Jeopardy!" His earnings on the show totaled $3,022,700.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today. The score is now 13-12.

New In Theaters This Weekend-

"Awake" starring Hayden Christensen, Jessica Alba and Terrence Howard. Rated (R) Christensen plays a guy who, in the midst of having heart surgery, wakes up! Although he's paralyzed, he can still hear and feel everything and discovers the doctors are conspiring to kill him. The Official Site is http://www.awakethemovie.com/

Dr. G-

She's local, she's a big star, and she joined Scott and Erica this morning! Dr. G is the Chief Medical Examiner for Orange/Osceola County and she has her own show on Discovery Health called Dr. G: Medical Examiner. You can see her tonight at 9:00. For more info, go to http://health.discovery.com/fansites/drg/bio/bio.html

Glenn Richards-

The FOX35 Chief Meteorologist joined us this morning once again for his weekend forecast. He said expect mostly sunny skies with high's in the low 80's for the weekend. However, we will get a cold front moving through Monday night and temperatures will drop, with high's in the low 70's! He gave the weekend an 8.

$25 Pyramid- Scott played today and they didn't get any, hard categories. That makes the Pyramid jackpot $50 for Monday!

Emerson Hart-

The former Tonic frontman has gone solo and his music is amazing! He stopped by the studio this morning to get everyone warmed up for our "Holiday Soiree" tonight at the House of Blues. If you missed it, you can hear him again Saturday morning between 6-10am on the "Best of the Scott and Erica" Show. For more info on Emerson Hart, go to http://www.emersonhart.com/

Kyra Sedgwick!

The star of The Closer joined Scott and Erica this morning! She is the wife of Kevin Bacon, so now we've had the husband and the wife on the show! The Closer has a 2 hour special coming up Monday night at 8pm. For more info, go to http://www.tnt.tv/series/closer/

Next Week-Rick Springfield, Larry the Cable Guy, Billy Gardell, and Dave Barry!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Birthdays-

Gina Lee Nolin-36
Jonathan Knight-39
Kim Delaney-43
Don Cheadle-43
Andrew McCarthy-45
Tom Sizemore-46

Howie Mandel-52
Garry Shandling-58
Peter Bergman-68
Vin Scully-80

On this day-

2006 Nicole Kidman tops The Hollywood Reporter's fifth annual list of Tinseltown's highest-paid actresses. She earns 17-million big ones per picture.

2002 Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and many others perform at a tribute concert for George Harrison at London's Royal Albert Hall.

2001 George Harrison dies in L-A. The former Beatle loses a three-year battle with cancer. The following day, his wife and son issue this statement: "He left this world as he lived in it, conscious of God, fearless of death, and at peace, surrounded by family and friends. He often said, 'Everything else can wait, but the search for God cannot wait, and love one another.'"

1986 Actor Cary Grant dies at the age of 82.

1981 Actress Natalie Wood, 43, drowns off Santa Catalina Island, California.

1975 Bill Gates chooses the name Microsoft for the company he and Paul Allen have formed.

1961 The Mercury spacecraft is launched with Enos the chimp on board. The vessel orbits the Earth twice before landing off Puerto Rico.

Battle of the Sexes-The ladies won today and now lead by 2 in the post-season.

Ashley Tisdale-

Did you see her perform on NBC's Rockerfeller Center Holiday Special last night? Great show, except she looked really bad LIP SYNCING! Her song was still playing and she was "singing" but her lips weren't moving. She must have lost her audio feed and she just stopped mouthing the lyrics while the song continued. It looked really silly.

Love your cereal?

Here's a list that may help you-

Food Review's best low-cal cereals:

1. Kashi Mighty Bites
2. Kashi Organic Promise Strawberry Fields
3. Lucky Charms
4. Natures Promise Honey Whole Grain Cereal
5. Kelloggs All Bran Yogurt Bites
6. Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat
7. Honey Bunches of Oats With Strawberries
8. Special K Fruit & Yogurt
9. Yogurt Burst Cheerios
10. Kashi Go Lean Crunch

$25 Pyramid-Scott played today and ran the table! The jackpot goes to $25 tomorrow morning.

Joey Bartolomeo
The Us Weekly Senior Writer joined Scott and Erica this morning to give you a sneak preview into Friday's issue.

Cover-

Jessica Simpson: Tortured By Regret

Last week was the 2-year anniversary of her breakup with Nick Lachey. She celebrated Thanksgiving with her family and Cowboys QB Tony Romo, they have been dating for one week and she's been calling him her boyfriend. She's been jumping from guy-to-guy. She recently spent what would have been her 5th anniversary looking at old pictures of her and Nick, she thought she'd be with someone else by now. her career and image haven't been good since the split.
Plus: Nick and Vanessa are still going strong

Britney's Bizarre Shopping Trip-
She went on a 45-minute shopping spree at the Hustler store. She wanted to try on underwear, but was not allowed to take them into the dressing room because of health codes, so she took off her thong in the middle of the store and tried them on there! She tried leaving without paying, then stole a mannequin's wig as she left the store.

Bachelor Couple Blowup
Mary Delgado was arrested for hitting her fiance, Byron Velvick (couple from three years ago). This happened just hours after they appeared on TV (in a taped show) looking happy and discussing wedding plans. However, they are still together.

Jennifer Lopez's pregnancy cravings: chips and salsa, orange soda, M&M's

Paul McCartney has been seeing Rosanna Arquette

Also...

Holiday Gift Guide

Stars and their charity causes

Tomorrow Morning-Kyra Sedgwick and Live in-studio music from Emerson Hart!