Monday, December 10, 2007

Raven-Symone - 22

Michael Clarke Duncan - 50

Susan Dey - 55

On this day-

1953 - The first issue of "Playboy" hit newsstands. It featured Marilyn Monroe. Hugh Hefner thought that would be the only issue, so he didn't even put a date on it.

1961 - Dr. Ruth married Fred Westheimer.

1963 - Donny Osmond debuted with the Osmonds on NBC's "Andy Williams Show."

1967 - Otis Redding's plane crashed and he passed away. Three days earlier, he had recorded "(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY"; it became the biggest hit of his after-life.

1982 - "AIRPLANE 2" was released.

1993 - "SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT" was released.

1993 - "WAYNE'S WORLD 2" was released.

2005 - RICHARD PRYOR died of a heart attack. He was 65 years old.

Battle of the Sexes- The men won today and are now down by 1 in the Battle with 3 days remaining in the post-season.

AT THE BOX OFFICE- NICOLE KIDMAN and DANIEL CRAIG'S new movie, "The Golden Compass," took the top spot at the box office over the weekend. Here are the Top Ten movies-

1. Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig's "The Golden Compass" $26.1 million

2. Disney's "Enchanted" $10.7 million

3. Mekhi Phifer and Chris Brown's family comedy "This Christmas" $5 million

4. "Fred Claus" $4.7 million

5. "Beowulf" $4.4 million

6. Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin's "No Country for Old Men" $4.2 million

7. "August Rush" $3.5 million

8. "Hitman" $3.5 million

9. Hayden Christensen and Jessica Alba's thriller "Awake" $3.3 million

10. "Bee Movie" $2.6 million

$25 Pyramid- Erica played today and got 3 out of 5 making the jackpot $35 tomorrow.

Laura San Giacomo-

The former "Just Shoot Me" star joined Scott and Erica this morning. (I loved her as Maya on "Just Shoot Me.") She stars as Rhetta on "Saving Grace." You can see her tonight at 10:00 on TNT.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Birthdays-

Aaron Carter - 20

Terrell Owens - 34

C. Thomas Howell - 41

Larry Bird - 51

Priscilla Barnes - 52

Tom Waits - 58

Johnny Bench - 60

Harry Chapin - (1942 - 1981)

Ted Knight - (1923 - 1986)

On this day-

1808 - James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution", was elected the 4th President of the United States.

1836 - Martin Van Buren was elected the 8th President of the United States, making him the first U.S. born president.

1941 - Pearl Harbor

1969 - "Frosty The Snowman" first aired on TV.

1972 - America's sixth and final moon mission, Apollo 17, took off from Cape Canaveral.

Battle of the Sexes-The ladies won this morning and now lead the post-season by 2 with 4 games remaining.

New Movies this weekend-

"The Golden Compass" - a fantasy film starring Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, and 13-year-old newcomer Dakota Blue Richards. (PG-13) Based on a children's book about a young girl who needs to use a magical golden compass to save the world from an evil and mysterious organization. Website: http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/

"Revolver" - starring "The Transporter's" Jason Statham as an ex-con out for revenge on Ray Liotta and was written and directed by Madonna's husband, Guy Ritchie. (R)

Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/revolver/index.html

"Atonement" - starring Keira Knightley as a woman whose lover is accused of a crime he didn't commit by her jealous younger sister. (R)

Website: http://www.atonementthemovie.co.uk/site/site.html

"Juno" - a comedy starring Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ellen Page and Michael Cera. (PG-13) Website: http://www.foxsearchlight.com/juno/

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson-

Dave is a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and he is absolutely hilarious. Together, they wrote a new book called Peter and the Secret of Rundoon." They will both be in town today and tomorrow for a book signing. You can see them today from 2-4 at the Contemporary Resort and tomorrow at the Pirate store in Adventureland at 11:00 and they will be the in the 3:00 parade. For more info on the book, go to http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Secret-Rundoon-Ridley-Pearson/dp/0786837888/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-4387154-9903308?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191361895&sr=8-1

Glenn Richards-

The FOX35 Chief Meteorologist joined us this morning to give the weekend forecast. He said expect sunny skies this weekend and dry. No rain until maybe late next week. Highs this weekend of 80 and cool at night with lows in the low 60's. He gave the weekend weather a 10!

$25 Pyramid- Erica played this morning and got 5 out of 5! The jackpot returns to $@5 for Monday morning.

Rick Schroder-

Can I just start off by saying how jealous I was of him growing up because of "Silver Spoons?" Rick joined Scott and Erica this morning and was talking about the release of Season 6 of "24. It's available pretty much everywhere, but you can pick it up here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-9753224-4664650?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=24+season+6

Fact or Fiction-

We have a new champion! Eric of Palm Coast has $20 and you can steal it Monday morning at 8:40.

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.