Rock News

Chevelle releases its fifth studio album on Monday (August 31st), titled Sci-Fi Crimes. Although the band recorded its last effort, 2007's Vena Sera, in Las Vegas, they chose to work on the new disc in Nashville. But while the Tennessee town is known as Music City, drummer Sam Loeffler told us it wasn't his favorite place to work: ["Nashville's good. It's just, you know, when we did the last record in Vegas, it's probably a better place for us to be -- somewhere where there's a lot more action. Because, you know, when you're doing a record, there's a lot of downtime, and you start to just kind of turn inwards if you don't have somewhere to go. And we were sort of out in the country and things, and I don't know that that's the best environment for us.


A.F.I. played in the U.K. this past weekend (August 29th and 30th) at the annual Reading and Leeds Festivals, capping a summer festival run that marked the band's first live performances in more than two years. But singer Davey Havok told us that the quartet had no problem getting back into the live groove: ["It is kind of stunning, I should say, to be back on the stage all of a sudden after that long, but there were shows in between the long period of time without us playing before our first festival over here in Europe. You get used to it pretty quickly. We've been playing shows for so long that once you get up there, you're like, 'Oh, okay, I remember this.'


A new song from Death Cab For Cutie will serve as the lead single from the soundtrack of the movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon, according to Billboard.com. The track, called "Meet Me On the Equinox," was written and recorded specifically for the film and will be unveiled at MTV.com on September 13th during the broadcast of the MTV Video Music Awards. The rest of the soundtrack's roster has yet to be confirmed, although reportedly Muse and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke may contribute new tunes to the October 20th release.

7:15am

Our listeners are a bit strange!


The show got to hang out with some listeners at The Blue October / Switchfoot show and the guys were shocked how many hot chicks they saw. But of course the show attracted two drunk slobs who kept doing shots at the bar and it was early afternoon. The two drunk girls got mad at JoJo and Scotty for not talking to them at the bar. We hope everyone made it home safe!

7am Headlines

Police in Buena Park, Calif., say they found blood and evidence of a violent struggle inside a car belonging to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted a massive manhunt for the reality TV contestant wanted in her murder.

Sgt. Roger Powell said Thursday afternoon that investigators found blood splattered on the passenger seat, back seat and rear windshield.

Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was found abandoned Wednesday in West Hollywood.


A Staten Island man was sentenced today to 15 years behind bars for aggravated assault against several Atlantic City police officers.

Rafael Pichardo was convicted of biting off part of an officer's finger, and spitting on two others, while they tried to subdue him after he was acting unruly at the Casbah Nightclub in February of 2007.

He was convicted of various charges, including aggravated assault, resisting arrest, obstructing the administration of law and making terroristic threats.


An 11-year-old California girl kidnapped in 1991 while waiting for a school bus has been found alive, and a convicted sex offender is accused of raping and fathering two children with her while he and his wife held her captive in their backyard.

Despite the shocking revelations, the discovery of Jaycee Lee Dugard brought sudden relief to her family 18 years after their young girl disappeared.

Dugard had been kept with the two girls, ages 11 and 15, in a series of tents and sheds hidden behind the home


A 19-year-old Las Vegas-area woman has been arrested on allegations that she hid her pregnancy and then killed her newborn son because she was afraid her mother would be mad at her for giving birth out of wedlock.

6:45am

Blue October is afraid of germs!

Scotty introduced Blue October last night at the House of Blues and found out the guys in the band are huge germ-o-phobes. Their manager told Scotty that after he's done making the introduction don't get mad but he's going to wipe down the microphone. The lead singer has a real problem with germs!

Celebrity Trash

George Clooney is recovering after breaking his hand in Italy several weeks ago. Although the European media reported that the actor injured himself after a motorcycle accident in Switzerland, his rep Stan Rosenfield clarified to People magazine, "There was an accident and he did break his hand. He was not riding a motorcycle, it was not in Switzerland ... He was on his property in Italy and he shut the car door on his hand." Rosenfield joked, "The doctor has given him 30-40 years more to live, and no live animals were harmed during the wrapping of the hand."


Kate and Jon Gosselin were peaceful as they sent daughters Cara and Mady on the bus for their first day of school on Thursday (August 27th). Photographers captured the parents arriving at the bus stop in separate cars to see the nine-year-olds off although witnesses told Usmagazine.com that the estranged couple did not interact.


Megan Fox, who shares a lip lock with co-star Amanda Seyfried in their new movie Jennifer's Body, admits that the girl-on-girl scenes were fine with her. She told MTV News, "I feel much safer with girls, so I felt more comfortable kissing her in the movie than kissing any of the other people that I had to kiss." Her ease was in contrast to Seyfriend's comfort as Fox revealed, "I think she was extremely uncomfortable. I don't think that -- I know that. She was not comfortable and there was a lot of laughing -- like, giggling fits that happened in between takes."


Chelsea Handler refused to confirm reports that she's split from her boyfriend, Comcast CEO Ted Harbert. When asked about the relationship, the Chelsea Lately host told People magazine, "I only comment on other people's lives, not my own."


Tom Sizemore has been charged with one count of spousal battery stemming from an incident with his girlfriend earlier this month. TMZ.com reports that the actor could face up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine if he's found guilty of the misdemeanor. Sizemore was arrested on August 6th after someone called 911 once a verbal argument allegedly turned physical.

6:15am

We all love Michael Vick!

Michael Vick made his first start with the Eagles and Philly ate it up! The crowd went nuts when Michael Vick came out on the field and so it begins!

Good Morning! Friday August 28th 2009

Police in Buena Park, Calif., say they found blood and evidence of a violent struggle inside a car belonging to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted a massive manhunt for the reality TV contestant wanted in her murder.

Sgt. Roger Powell said Thursday afternoon that investigators found blood splattered on the passenger seat, back seat and rear windshield.

Jasmine Fiore's white Mercedes-Benz was found abandoned Wednesday in West Hollywood.


A Staten Island man was sentenced today to 15 years behind bars for aggravated assault against several Atlantic City police officers.

Rafael Pichardo was convicted of biting off part of an officer's finger, and spitting on two others, while they tried to subdue him after he was acting unruly at the Casbah Nightclub in February of 2007.

He was convicted of various charges, including aggravated assault, resisting arrest, obstructing the administration of law and making terroristic threats.




6am
Wildfires chewed through tinder-dry brush in California on Friday, forcing thousands to flee ritzy seaside neighborhoods, comfortable foothill suburbs and tiny farming communities.

At least 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate from the wealthy seaside community of Rancho Palos Verdes late Thursday


A popular candy is causing an uproar in Europe after a flood of complaints about its packaging.

Claims have been made that the fruit figures that appear on Haribo sour candies are engaging in sex acts.

A father-of-two told The Daily Mail of his disgust after spotting the fruity cartoon characters.

Rock News

Sources close to Slipknot have told us that the official reason for drummer Joey Jordison's hospitalization over the weekend was a burst appendix, although that has yet to be officially confirmed by either the band's record label or management. The incident led the band to cancel the rest of its tour dates for August and September to give Jordison time to recover. At the moment a planned October trek is still on the group's schedule, although dates and cities have yet to be finalized.

Slipknot rarely cancels gigs and has even toured with members missing due to injuries, meaning that Jordison's condition must have been serious. Singer Corey Taylor told us last year that the band always tries to find a way to make the show go on: ["I'm very proud of the fact that I've only canceled four shows in my entire career, and it was only because I was just physically unable to do it. If you're able to do it, at least get up there, you know. At least do your best. I mean, the fans appreciate that beyond anything else. I think that's why we're still here, because we've never let that stuff stop us."]


Korn announced on Tuesday (August 25th) that they will release a free, exclusive digital EP four times a year to Premium Members of the band's website, Korn.com. The first EP is due in early September and will feature several previously unreleased tracks, as well as a rough instrumental demo from the band's upcoming album. The group recently resumed work on the record after spending the summer on tour, and guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer told us what the material sounds like: ["Very raw. It's very raw on an emotional level, and also a level that we haven't hit on in a while. It feels very personal and raw. You break it down to the basics and those are the raw ingredients that gave birth to this band, and it's nice to kind of get back to that original sound that we had."]


Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump was arrested on Tuesday night (August 25th) in Hollywood, California on a traffic warrant stemming from a charge of driving without a license. According to TMZ.com, Stamp was taken to a West Hollywood sheriff's station and held on $15,000 bail until he was released at 4:30 a.m. Stump said in a statement, "All I really have to say is ignorance of the law isn't innocence. I didn't want to give up my Illinois driver's license and was unaware that was a crime. It is, by the way, in the state of California. Lesson learned. I technically broke a law, so technically I deserve whatever I get. But man, is my mom gonna be pissed."

9:15am

More from Goodman Fiske, they will be playing the Ugly Mug in Cape May tonight!

myspace.com/goodmanfiskeband

Do You Think You Have It Bad?

TOE-POPPING PRINCIPAL: A high school assistant principal in Florida was investigated by the sheriff's department after students complained about his method of discipline. Underperforming students were forced to remove a shoe so he could pop their toes. One student claimed his toes had been popped 20 times. The assistant principal was cleared, but was ordered to stop. (Tampa Tribune)

IT WAS WORTH A TRY: A Chicago banker re-categorized his $3 million mansion as a church in order to avoid paying $80,000 a year in property taxes. His application for the change featured a picture of an exterior wall of the home with a large cross on it, which was later discovered to have been drawn on the photo itself with a marker. The application was originally approved by the Illnois Department of Revenue, but was recently reversed by an administrative law judge. (Chicago Tribune)

BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME: A man in Washington state is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg that was accidentally self-inflicted while trying to hunt an opossum that had been killing his chickens. He fired his .22 caliber pistol prematurely, hitting his lower right thigh instead of the cat-sized opossum wandering his property. (skagitvalleyherald.com)

8:45am

Goodman Fiske is in studio and will be playing The Ugly Mug in Cape May tonight!


myspace.com/goodmanfiskeband

Celebrity Trash

Redmond O'Neal is reportedly getting his own reality show. In Touch Weekly reports that Ryan O'Neal "brokered" a deal for his troubled son to star on a program centered on his drug addiction.

A source claims that Redmond wants to do the show for the sake of his late mother, Farrah Fawcett. The insider explained, "Redmond wants to do this to honor his mother. He really wants to get better to honor her memory."
Filming is reportedly slated to begin later this year when he is released from prison, where he is currently undergoing intensive substance abuse treatment. The show is expected to follow Redmond as he maintains sobriety while acclimating to a normal life.


The LAPD has released photos of the people suspected of breaking into Lindsay Lohan's home last weekend. RadarOnline.com reports that according to the police department's press release, three suspects entered Lohan's home through an unlocked door and later fled on foot.

Lohan addressed the burglary on her Twitter page Tuesday (August 25th) night, suggesting it was an inside job. She wrote, "electronics weren't taken... just things that a certain old friend knew meant a lot to me."


Chelsea Handler reportedly broke up with her boyfriend -- who also happens to be her boss. The New York Daily News reports that E!'s Chelsea Lately host dumped her longtime partner Ted Harbert, forcing him to move out of the couple's Los Angeles home and into a nearby hotel.

A source close to Handler told the paper, "It's such drama."
Harbert is the CEO of Comcast and is Handler's direct supervisor.
A rep for E! refused to comment on Handler's personal life.



Kate Gosselin will serve as a guest host on The View next month. E! reported on Wednesday (August 26th) that the reality mom joins the list of big names like LaToya Jackson and Meghan McCain, who have been tapped to fill on for Elisabeth Hasselbeck while she is on maternity leave. Gosselin is slated to take the stage on September 14th and September 15th.

8:15am

Jeffrey Ross checks in and talks about his show this Friday at Borgata

8am Headlines

With Sen. Edward Kennedy's death making world headlines Wednesday, the race to succeed him begins in earnest -- on Thursday -- and promises to be crowded and fiercely fought.

Unlike most states where governors appoint a successor, Massachusetts law requires a special election within 145-160 days after a Senate seat becomes vacant, which means one must be held by January. The law bans the governor from making an interim appointment.


Gov. Jon Corzine and New Jersey federal legislators joined an angry chorus of opposition Wednesday to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's expected stay in the state, where 38 victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, lived before their deaths in 1988.

Corzine and Democrats U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and U.S. Rep. John Adler protested anticipated plans by Gadhafi to stay in the northern New Jersey community of Englewood when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly next month. Adler said he should be "barred" from New Jersey.


Forecasters say people in the Bahamas and from the Carolinas north along the East Coast should keep an eye on Tropical Storm Danny, which was strengthening some as it moves toward land.

The storm has top winds near 50 mph and is moving northwest near 10 mph. On Wednesday night, the storm's center was about 370 miles east-northeast of Nassau, Bahamas, and about 675 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.


Author and journalist Dominick Dunne, the writer who told the world about killers like OJ Simpson and the man who killed his daughter Dominque, died Wednesday in Manhattan after a battle with bladder cancer, according to his son, actor-producer Griffin Dunne. He was 83.

7:45am

We want to hear you Rant!

Call up and bitch about anything for 30 seconds!

If we like it you win Switchfoot/Blue October tickets!

Rock News

Kings Of Leon plan to release both a live DVD and a remix album this fall, according to Billboard.com. The concert DVD was filmed at the O2 Arena in London this past July, while the remix collection will feature revisions of Kings tracks by artists such as Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, Linkin Park, producer Mark Ronson and others. Drummer Nathan Followill told us he's especially looking forward to that project: ["That's gonna be awesome. You know, it started out, we just had different people come up to us that were friends of Justin Timberlake or Pharrell and all those guys and it was like, 'You know, they've been working on a remix of one of your songs,' and, you know, they just started adding up. Before you knew it, we had seven or eight that people had just done to our stuff, and the wheel was kind of put in motion then


Green Day closed out its summer North American tour on Tuesday night (August 25th) at the Los Angeles Forum, thrilling the packed arena with a show that lasted more than two hours and 45 minutes. According to Spinner, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd, "This is our last show of our tour tonight and we're gonna play all f***ing night," before leading the band into a marathon performance that included a monster medley of excerpts from Led Zeppelin's "Thank You," Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love," Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama," Ozzy Osbourne's "Believer" and a sing-along version of Guns 'N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine."


Police were called on Tuesday (August 25th) to settle a custody dispute between Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and his ex-wife, former Miss USA and Playboy model Shanna Moakler, outside Moakler's house in Barrington, Rhode Island. According to local station WPRI-TV, Barker was standing in the parking area outside the home when officers showed up. The drummer was there to drop off his and Moakler's two children, five-year-old Landon and three-year-old Alabama, but refused to leave without a certified nanny present.

Barker told police that he did not want to leave his children at the house without a nanny present because he claimed that a pedophile was on the premises, saying that the person's car was parked at the house. Barker later posted a photo of the car's license plate on Twitter as well as the name of the person, who is believed to be Moakler's uncle. Barker wrote, ""Would u (sic) leave your kids at a house where a child molesters (sic) car was present? Me neither."

7:15am

Michaela Almost Died!


Our favorite trans-gender had a mini stroke and is paralyzed! After laughing for awhile the guys talked to Michaela and found out she should be fine. She also recieved an e-mail saying she was fired from the show, except there's one problem, she wasn't fired. Somebody was screwing with her and sent a fake e-mail.

7am Headlines

With Sen. Edward Kennedy's death making world headlines Wednesday, the race to succeed him begins in earnest -- on Thursday -- and promises to be crowded and fiercely fought.

Unlike most states where governors appoint a successor, Massachusetts law requires a special election within 145-160 days after a Senate seat becomes vacant, which means one must be held by January. The law bans the governor from making an interim appointment.


Gov. Jon Corzine and New Jersey federal legislators joined an angry chorus of opposition Wednesday to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's expected stay in the state, where 38 victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, lived before their deaths in 1988.

Corzine and Democrats U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and U.S. Rep. John Adler protested anticipated plans by Gadhafi to stay in the northern New Jersey community of Englewood when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly next month. Adler said he should be "barred" from New Jersey.


The United Nations is recommending that children as young as five receive mandatory sexual education that would teach even pre-kindergarteners about masturbation and topics like gender violence.

The U.N.'s Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a 98-page report in June offering a universal lesson plan for kids ranging in age from 5-18, an
"informed approach to effective sex, relationships" and HIV education that they say is essential for "all young people."


An executive for an anti-animal cruelty group says her 16-year-old blind and deaf dog died after she accidentally left him in her hot car for four hours.

Robin Starr, the CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says she didn't realize "Louie" was in the car until noon. Starr's husband, Ed, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch he put the dog in her car as she got ready for work Aug. 19. She often took the dog to work with her.

Robin Starr took the dog to two clinics, but he died of kidney failure.

6:45am

Goofy Names for Fantasy Football Leagues


JoJo's fantasy football league has some weird team names

Malcolm XXL

Stafford Infection

Mustache Rider

Utter Gutter

Chronic Commander

Pungent of Sasquatch

Money Shot

Scotty believes this all started in the nineties when people used chatrooms and used goofy chatroom names! We miss you "Prodigy"

Celebrity Trash

The drama between Hulk Hogan and Linda Bollea did not end with their divorce settlement. Fox News's Pop Tarts reports that Bollea filed a motion against her ex on Tuesday (August 25th) for the "Enforcement of the Confidential Marital Settlement" -- claiming Hulk has failed to release her Harley Davidson motorcycle and pay her $225,000 due on August 7th as promised in the settlement. A rep for Hogan said that he has done nothing wrong and is "absolutely complying with the terms of the marital settlement agreement."


Susan Sarandon is in talks to join the upcoming Wall Street sequel. Variety reports that the actress is in negotiations to star in Oliver Stone's Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps as the mother of Shia LaBeouf's character -- who falls under the "seductive influence" of Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas.


Megan Fox will not be the next star to take on the role of Catwoman. Although the British press said that the actress was to follow in the footsteps of Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry in the next Batman film, a rep for the studio behind the first two Christopher Nolan films told People magazine, "It's rumor. It's not true. There is no script. There is no project to be cast in."


Jake Gyllenhaal and Christina Applegate are among the stars who will be appearing in a new "Sesame Street-style" production aimed at teaching Jewish-American children about Jewish culture. The Associated Press reports that Shalom Sesame is a 12-part series for preschoolers featuring the globe-trotting Muppet Grover, who will explore Jewish identity and traditions and will film on location at several Israeli sites, including the Western Wall. Other celebrity guest stars include Debra Messing, Greg Kinnear and Cedric the Entertainer.


Redmond O'Neal is reportedly getting his own reality show. In Touch Weekly reports that Ryan O'Neal "brokered" a deal for his troubled son to star on a program centered on his drug addiction.

A source claims that Redmond wants to do the show for the sake of his late mother, Farrah Fawcett. The insider explained, "Redmond wants to do this to honor his mother. He really wants to get better to honor her memory."
Filming is reportedly slated to begin later this year when he is released from prison, where he is currently undergoing intensive substance abuse treatment. The show is expected to follow Redmond as he maintains sobriety while acclimating to a normal life.

6:15am

People love Ted Kennedy!

Scotty is all fired up because everyone is making Ted Kennedy out to be a saint now that he's dead. Scotty wants everyone to remember that Teddy killed someone and was with his nephew when that nephew raped a woman. Will OJ be honored when he dies?

Good Morning! Thursday August 27th 2009

6am Headlines

With Sen. Edward Kennedy's death making world headlines Wednesday, the race to succeed him begins in earnest -- on Thursday -- and promises to be crowded and fiercely fought.

Unlike most states where governors appoint a successor, Massachusetts law requires a special election within 145-160 days after a Senate seat becomes vacant, which means one must be held by January. The law bans the governor from making an interim appointment.


Gov. Jon Corzine and New Jersey federal legislators joined an angry chorus of opposition Wednesday to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's expected stay in the state, where 38 victims of the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, lived before their deaths in 1988.

Corzine and Democrats U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and U.S. Rep. John Adler protested anticipated plans by Gadhafi to stay in the northern New Jersey community of Englewood when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly next month. Adler said he should be "barred" from New Jersey.


6am

The U.S. Navy says pirates holding a hijacked ship off the coast of Somalia fired at one of its helicopters making a routine surveillance flight over the ship.

The Navy says pirates Wednesday morning fired a large caliber weapon at the helicopter which is based on the USS Chancellorsville. At the time the helicopter was flying over a Taiwanese-flagged vessel called the Win Far

The Navy said in a statement Thursday that no rounds of ammunition struck the helicopter and no injuries resulted from the incident.


A handful of students were sent home from Florida schools this week after showing up in shirts proclaiming that "Islam is of the Devil," part of a fiery church campaign to "expose" Islam as a religion of violence.

Three high schoolers were forced to leave Tuesday for wearing the shirts made by the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., where school officials say violated the district's dress codes.

Do You Think You Have It Bad?

22 AND COUNTING: Police in New Mexico arrested a man for his 22nd drunken driving offense. His blood-alcohol level was .393, almost five times higher than the state's legal limit, but he appeared coherent to officers who initially weren't sure if he was drunk. The man faces a felony DWI charge. (ap)

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: A Connecticut man was charged with burglary and disorderly conduct after falling asleep naked in his neighbor's child's bed. He had allegedly been drinking when he wandered into the wrong home and bed. The child alerted his parents when he woke up and found the man. (connpost.com)

QUITE A SPREAD: A drunk man with a hearty appetite was arrested at a grocery store in North Dakota after police found him at a table in the deli eating avocados, cake, cookies, plums and pistachios. The man had no way to pay for all the scarfed food, so he was charged with misdemeanor theft. (bismarcktribune.com)

8:45am

More K9 Unit Talk!

People are pissed at the mayor of Atlantic City and him getting rid of the K9 units in the city!

Celebrity Trash

Phylicia Rashad, best known as Claire Huxtable from The Cosby Show, has lost 35 pounds in the last eight months. The 61-year-old, who signed on as the new Jenny Craig spokesperson last December, said in a statement, "The most rewarding thing about reaching my goal weight is that I feel so much lighter. There's just an overall sense of well-being. And there's the increased energy as well. It's nice to have people say you look nice. Who knew losing weight could be so much fun?" her first commercial for Jenny Craig begins airing on August 29th.


Robin Williams' rep says that the comedian has no plans to play Susan Boyle in a possible biopic about the Scottish singing sensation. Although the U.K.'s Telegraph quoted Williams as having said, "I've been asked if I want to play Susan in the movie. I think she's incredible," his rep told MSNBC's The Scoop that the item is untrue.


Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celebrity to search for on the web. A study by security technology company McAfee Inc. found that internet searches for the actress are more likely to lead to online threats such as spyware and viruses than searches for any other celebrity.

8:15am

Dogs = Protection


People called about the mayor of Atlantic City taking the K9 units off the streets, we got a call from a police officer who said the dogs are much safer then guns, tasers, or mase.

8am Headlines

Sen. Edward Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts lawmaker whose personal tragedies along with his professional triumphs and losses unfolded in the public eye, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

His family announced his death in a brief statement released early Wednesday.

"We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever," the statement said. "We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all."


A day after Atlantic City's mayor enforced the immediate suspension of the police department's canine patrol, handlers from the unit met to discuss what's next. The canines will be off the streets until the mayor’s administration conducts an internal investigation
The suspension stemmed from criticism and complaints over how the police dogs were being used, including allegations of un-necessary biting of suspects by dogs. The unit stands firm, that without them on the streets, public safety is a huge issue. "This dog will give his life to save the life of police officer, handler or citizen…taking them off the streets, it creates a very dangerous situation not only for our police officers but the citizens of Atlantic City,"


The wildly successful $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program has generated more than half a million car sales. Now dealers hope to get paid.

The deadline for car dealers to submit reimbursement paperwork for the federal car incentives ended Tuesday night, a day after the government halted new sales under the program. Dealers received extra time to submit records for the car rebates as the government's Web site set up to handle the program struggled to accommodate dealers' rush to submit last minute claims.


Authorities say the mother of a Florida girl suffocated by a pet python last month has been charged in the child's death.

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 19-year-old Jaren Ashley Hare and her boyfriend, 32-year-old Charles Jason Darnell, were each charged Monday with manslaughter, third-degree murder and child abuse.

7:45am

Call McMuffin!

The show has listeners call McMuffin's cell phone to convince him why they should win Switchfoot/Blue October tickets. "Call At Your Own Risk"

Rock News

Theory Of A Deadman will release a special edition of its third and latest album, Scars & Souvenirs, on October 20th. According to Tunelab Music, the CD/DVD package will contain all the band's music videos, a live version of the single "Hate My Life," behind-the-scenes footage from all the shoots for videos from this album and a spoof of MTV's Cribs program called Haciendas.

Scars & Souvenirs has become the Canadian act's most successful record yet. It's sold nearly 700,000 copies, more than twice what each of the band's previous releases moved. Frontman Tyler Connolly told us he has no idea why this CD was the one that really stuck: ["I don't know, man. A lot has to do with timing, I think. I always think that our music is always great and our fans are always great, but the timing has been so amazing, just with the touring and the singles. Everything just seems to be lining up. It's just one of those things that -- you know, yeah, I can say we worked hard and made a great record, but every band works hard and puts out great records. It's just, I think, a little bit of luck, and everything's kind of clicking


The dates and venues for Saving Abel's upcoming fall road trip, dubbed the Class of 2009 tour, have been revealed. The jaunt will get underway on October 27th in San Antonio, Texas and continue until the end of the year, with dates booked so far through November 28th. Joining the headliners on the bill will be Red, Pop Evil and Taddy Porter. Tickets for the first leg go on sale this weekend (August 28th) with additional shows and on-sale dates to be announced shortly.

This is likely to be Saving Abel's last outing before getting to work on its second album. Frontman Jared Weeks says the band could use a break but isn't complaining: ["We've gone 18 months without having time off, man, so I mean, it's kind of like, you know, you do forget your address and you do forget how normal sitting down on the couch watching, you know, Roseanne at night feels, you know, but that's a good thing. You know, these guys, our fans, our people that like the music, put us where we are, so you know, we can't complain at all. This is what we wanted


Rob Zombie is getting ready for this Friday's (August 28th) release of his fourth movie as a screenwriter and director, Halloween II, doing press interviews and attending the premiere on Monday (August 24th) in Los Angeles. But Zombie somehow managed to find time in the past year to also make a new record, and told us as much as he could about it: ["Still figuring out the title. The release date is November 10th. It's a great record. It's probably my favorite record ever, because for the first time since like the last White Zombie record, I made a record with a band. You know, all my solo records have been real solo records, like, you know, there's pictures of people on the record but they didn't play on the record. This has been the same four guys now for four years and it's all of us really, we really were in a room jamming and making something, and more special things come out that way.

7:15am

The Mayor of Atlantic City has halted the use of K9 units in Atlantic City due to the dogs biting suspects.

Have you ever been bit by an attack dog? JoJo was in a bar fight years ago and the dogs got called and his buddy got bit and mased...That's a bad night!

7am Headlines

Sen. Edward Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts lawmaker whose personal tragedies along with his professional triumphs and losses unfolded in the public eye, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

His family announced his death in a brief statement released early Wednesday.

"We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever," the statement said. "We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all."


A day after Atlantic City's mayor enforced the immediate suspension of the police department's canine patrol, handlers from the unit met to discuss what's next. The canines will be off the streets until the mayor’s administration conducts an internal investigation
The suspension stemmed from criticism and complaints over how the police dogs were being used, including allegations of un-necessary biting of suspects by dogs. The unit stands firm, that without them on the streets, public safety is a huge issue. "This dog will give his life to save the life of police officer, handler or citizen…taking them off the streets, it creates a very dangerous situation not only for our police officers but the citizens of Atlantic City,"


The half brother to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has been indicted on felony charges of encouraging child sexual abuse in Oregon.

James Auchincloss was indicted by a grand jury on 25 counts of abuse resulting from the alleged duplication and possession of images of child pornography.


A sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer is also to blame for half of all cases of cancer of the penis, Spanish researchers said on Tuesday.

The finding suggests already available human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for cervical cancer are also likely to be effective in the fight against penile cancer,
Penile cancer is much rarer, accounting for less than 1 percent of adult male cancers in Europe and North America, although the incidence can be as high as 10 percent in parts of Africa and Asia. Worldwide, there are more than 26,000 new cases every year.

6:45am

We Want Your House!


The Morning Edge wants to broadcast at your shore house the Friday of Labor Day weekend! The show will bring the party and you just have to get us the house!

Last year we threw a big party in Avalon and this year want to Go Bigger and Better!

Celebrity Trash

Anna Paquin addressed the false pregnancy reports that have been circulating, telling Extra earlier this week, "My uterus is really flattered that everyone cares. But sorry, no occupants." The actress recently became engaged to her True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer.


Phylicia Rashad, best known as Claire Huxtable from The Cosby Show, has lost 35 pounds in the last eight months. The 61-year-old, who signed on as the new Jenny Craig spokesperson last December, said in a statement, "The most rewarding thing about reaching my goal weight is that I feel so much lighter. There's just an overall sense of well-being. And there's the increased energy as well. It's nice to have people say you look nice. Who knew losing weight could be so much fun?" her first commercial for Jenny Craig begins airing on August 29th.


Kim Kardashian is moving to the other end of reality television. The socialite, who is featured on E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians, will reportedly executive produce a new, unscripted series about her friend, publicist, Jonathan Cheban. An insider told the New York Post, "It's a docu-series that follows Jonathan and the world of celebs and entertainment p.r."


Pauly Shore might be headed to television. The New York Post reports that Adopted, which follows Shore's efforts to adopt an African child, is among the shows that London-based Shine Group has picked up for international distribution.



Jon Gosselin just wants to be normal. The reality dad complained to Usmagazine.com on Monday (August 24th), saying, "I wish I had a 9 to 5 job instead of the nightmare I'm living. This is 24/7. I don't even want to do taping for the show anymore."

Gosselin explained that he only hits the town doing promotional appearances and has his life filmed by cameras to make ends meet. Speaking outside his Pennsylvania home, the 32-year-old said, "I have two houses and eight children to take care of and I need to work."
Later in the day, Jon donned a T-shirt that read "Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies" while TLC cameras filmed him and his children selling lemonade for charity.

6:15am

Gambling makes people happy.....Money = Happiness


JoJo and Scotty went to the Trump Marina yesterday and Scotty took the casino for $75 which made Scotty happy! JoJo's brother came with the guys and won almost $3,000 and it made him Happy! JoJo's brother's friend came and won a couple of hundred dollars and it made him Happy! Money = Happiness

Good Morning! Wednesday August 26th 2009

Sen. Edward Kennedy, the longtime Massachusetts lawmaker whose personal tragedies along with his professional triumphs and losses unfolded in the public eye, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

His family announced his death in a brief statement released early Wednesday.

"We've lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever," the statement said. "We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice, fairness and opportunity for all."


A day after Atlantic City's mayor enforced the immediate suspension of the police department's canine patrol, handlers from the unit met to discuss what's next. The canines will be off the streets until the mayor’s administration conducts an internal investigation
The suspension stemmed from criticism and complaints over how the police dogs were being used, including allegations of un-necessary biting of suspects by dogs. The unit stands firm, that without them on the streets, public safety is a huge issue. "This dog will give his life to save the life of police officer, handler or citizen…taking them off the streets, it creates a very dangerous situation not only for our police officers but the citizens of Atlantic City,"


6am

A teen armed with a sword and chainsaw who had several pipe bombs strapped to his body was arrested Monday after two explosions rocked Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif.

Police called the foiled attack that forced the evacuation of more than 1,200 students and teachers a Columbine-style plot

17-year-old boy came onto campus with the chainsaw, a 2-foot-long sword and 10 homemade pipe bombs attached to a tactical vest he was wearing.

He detonated two of the pipe bombs in an empty hallway near the library, and the smoke activated a fire alarm


NASA calls off space shuttle Discovery launch because of a bad fuel valve.

The space agency was fueling the shuttle Tuesday for an early morning launch Wednesday.

Thunderstorms prevented Discovery from blasting off early Tuesday.

Rock News

Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell told Spin.com that the band's late lead singer, Layne Staley, was a fan of Elton John, who plays piano on the title track of the band's upcoming album, Black Gives Way To Blue. Cantrell explained, "Layne's mom reminded me that Elton John was Layne's first concert and she said he was blown away. Layne told me that once, but I had totally forgotten about it. It brought back some really cool memories. There's a lot of really weird things lining up here. Number one: the significance of Elton to Alice In Chains. Number two: it was Layne's first concert. And to have Elton play on a song for Layne, whew, it means so much to us."


Nine Inch Nails blew away the audience at New York City's tiny Webster Hall on Sunday night (August 23rd) by playing its classic 1994 album The Downward Spiral in its entirety for the first time, according to Billboard.com. The gig was only the second on Nine Inch Nails' 10-show "Wave Goodbye" trek and opened with the album, which features the hits "Closer," "Hurt" and "March Of The Pigs," played in sequence. Frontman Trent Reznor told the audience, "I've always wanted to play that whole record, and this seemed like the time to do it."


Pearl Jam's performance video for its new single, "The Fixer," has been posted online. The clip was shot at a secret show the band played in its hometown of Seattle back in May, and was directed by Cameron Crowe, the band's longtime friend and director of the films Singles and Almost Famous. The song comes off Pearl Jam's upcoming ninth album, Backspacer, which is due out on September 20th through Target. The video will also reportedly appear in Target commercials promoting Backspacer. In other news, another song from the CD called "Supersonic" began leaking over the weekend, while 30-second clips of every track on the record are streaming at Amazon.co.uk.


MySpace Music began streaming the new song "All Is Love" by Karen O and the Kids on Monday (August 24th). The track is taken from the soundtrack for the upcoming film Where The Wild Things Are, for which the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer and guitarist composed and recorded the score. The soundtrack comes out September 29th, while the movie opens on October 16th.

Do You Think You Have It Bad?

EXPLOSIVE WORKOUT: A man from China had been using two old mortars as dumbells for 30 years before someone realized they were still live. The mortars have now been diffused and will be put on display in a military museum. (ananova.com)

A STICKY SITUATION: Doctors had to remove a toilet seat from a man's backside in Australia after pranksters smeared the seat of a public restroom commode with fast-acting adhesive. The man was taken from the scene of the crime, a shopping mall, to the hospital by ambulance. Hospital staff had to use industrial solvents to separate the man from the seat. (yahoo.com)

HE RAINED ON THEIR PARADE: A police officer in New Hampshire was injured when a man upset his street was blocked off for a local parade drove through a barricade. The man allegedly hit the officer, injuring his leg. He was charged with felony reckless conduct and felony second-degree assault

8:45am

We want you "Donald"!

The guys are still trying to get "The Donald" on the phone....no luck


They're hoping to bump into him at the Trump Marina while they broadcast live for Miller Lite today from 5-7pm on the deck.

Celebrity Trash

Melanie Griffith has checked into Cirque Lodge, a rehab facility in Utah. The actress's publicist Robin Baum told Star magazine, "She is there to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy. This is part of a routine plan that was designed between her and her doctors years ago." However, a supposed insider counters that the rehab stint is actually a bid to save her marriage to Antonio Banderas. The source said, "The reason Melanie checked in was her husband was demanding that she get clean and sober. He told her that if she didn't get the help she needed it would be the end of their marriage." Star reports that the 52-year-old actress has battled addictions to drugs and booze since she was a teenager.

The Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery crypt above the one in which Marilyn Monroe's body is kept was sold for $4.6 million. The Associated Press reported that an eBay auction for the space was help with bidding starting at $500,000. Monroe was laid to rest at the cemetery in 1962.


LaToya Jackson, Victoria Beckham and Kathy Griffin are among the celebrities who will be filling in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck while The View co-host is on maternity leave. Jackson is set to join the show on September 16th and September 18th, marking her first time on the program since the death of her brother Michael.


Iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford admits that she too has flaws. The 43-year-old tells the September issue of Redbook, "I have cellulite. I admit it. But sometimes I just say, 'Screw it, I am going to wear a bikini.'"

Crawford says that she doesn't let the media's appetite for gossip effect how she presents herself. She stated, "I think I look good for my age. I am not 25; I am 43. That feels like a big pressure, especially when the National Enquirer is dying to get a picture. I am so aware that I don't want to change the way I live because of that kind of attention. So you say, 'Screw it. I am wearing a bikini, and I am not putting on a cover-up.' You just brace yourself for a bad picture."


Nobody knew whether director Quentin Tarantino's quirky World War II drama/fantasy Inglourious Basterds would be a success. But that didn't stop actor and comedian B.J. Novak from wanting to be in the movie, even if it meant taking time off from the hit TV series for which he writes and co-stars, The Office: ["Yeah, I did. I had to take about three months off The Office, which was a very tough ask, and it was tough to schedule. But it did make sense, if it hadn't made sense, they would have made me choose. You know, I've been with The Office gang for five or six years, I've never really asked for a big favor like that, and they knew how much it meant to me too. They knew that this wasn't just a career move, this was something personal for me too."

8:15am

Switchfoot and Blue October tickets could be yours!


It's Tuna Tuesday and ladies out there it's your chance to win tickets to see Switchfoot and Blue October, Just tell the show what Branzino is and where we can get some (JoJo's fiances birthday is this weekend and that is what she wants).

Okay we figured it out, It's an Italian Sea Bass and can be found at multiply resturaunts in Atlantic City and surrounding areas!

Thank You Listeners

8am Headlines

The H1N1 flu virus could cause as many as 30,000 and 90,000 deaths in the United States and "poses a serious health threat" the Obama administration's advisory group on Science and Technology said in a report released Monday.

Deaths would be concentrated among children and young adults, according to the report. In contrast, the typical seasonal flu kills between 30,000 and 40,000 annually — mainly among people over 65.

The report predicts 1.8 million will be hospitalized during the epidemic, with up to 300,000 patients requiring intensive care units.


Mayor Lorenzo Langford, on Monday, ordered the suspension of Police K-9's from active duty, pending the outcome of an investigation by his office, into allegations of K-9 misuse on residents.

The initial directive from the mayors office took effect Monday morning: Police K-9 dogs will not be used for criminal apprehension, but can still be used for narcotics work and mutual aid calls in neighboring towns.

The decision by Langford is the result of complaints by some Atlantic City residents about alleged K-9 misuse, including the un-necessary biting of suspects by the dogs.


The space shuttle Discovery was in the final stages of preparation before its early Tuesday morning flight when weather forced the postponement of the launch.

Thunderstorms popped up all around the launch site, putting lighting strikes dangerously close to the shuttle.



Men who drink beer or liquor on a regular basis may face a heightened risk of several different types of cancer, according to a Canadian study.

Researchers from McGill University in Montreal surveyed nearly 3,600 Canadian men aged 35 to 70 and found those who averaged at least a drink per day had higher risks of a number of cancers than men who drank occasionally or not at all.

These included cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, lungs, pancreas, liver and prostate

7:45am

Linda Connor is in the studio our Real Estate "Guru"

Get a great deal on a house with Linda Conner here's her website

www.lindaconner.com

Rock News

Slipknot has canceled all its remaining tour dates in August and September following the hospitalization on Saturday night (August 22nd) of drummer Joey Jordison, according to Blabbermouth.net. Jordison was taken to a hospital for undisclosed "health reasons" on Saturday, forcing the band to cancel that night's show in Seattle. Although the group hoped to resume touring on Sunday (August 23rd), they've now made the decision to call off all live dates for at least the next month.

Fans posted footage on YouTube of an emotional Corey Taylor, singer for Slipknot, telling the crowd the bad news: ["We did everything we could to try and make this show happen, and we couldn't. It took right up until the last hour. I'm really sorry. I'm really, really sorry. The good news is, hold on to your ticket stubs because we are coming back to do this."]


Kings Of Leon received their first platinum album award this month for sales of more than one million copies of the band's fourth and latest effort, Only By The Night, according to FMQB.com. The group was also given gold and platinum certifications for the digital versions of their singles "Sex On Fire" and "Use Somebody," both of which were taken from the record. After six years, four albums and constant touring and work, drummer Nathan Followill told us that success has been sweet: ["If anything, it's opened our eyes to how much more work you have to do if your record's, you know, successful. But you know man, it's great. We feel like it's been a long time coming. It's so funny, we'd almost given up on the idea of ever, you know, being big, you know, especially in America. Then this record comes along and a song with the words 'sex' and 'fire' in it turns everything around. So who woulda knew.


The dates and venues for Buckcherry's 41-date fall tour as openers for Kiss have been unveiled, with the band adding a few headlining dates to its schedule to warm up before hitting the trail with the masked rock legends. Buckcherry will play five shows on its own, beginning on September 18th in Des Moines, Iowa, before linking up with Kiss on September 25th for the first of two nights at Detroit's Cobo Arena, where Kiss recorded its breakthrough concert album Alive! nearly 35 years ago.

The Kiss Alive 35 Tour will feature Kiss performing Alive! in its entirety along with other classics. The trek will tie in with the band' first new studio album in over a decade, called Sonic Boom, which will be available as an exclusive Wal-Mart release on October 6th. The three-disc set will retail for $12 and include a re-recorded greatest his CD and a live DVD in addition to the new effort.
Buckcherry continues to support its fourth studio album, Black Butterfly, which arrived last fall. The set's latest single is called "Talk To Me."
Newly announced Buckcherry tour dates (with Kiss unless noted):
September 18 - Des Moines, IA - Val-Air Ballroom (Buckcherry only)
September 19 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club (Buckcherry only)
September 20 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium (Buckcherry only)
September 22 - Moline, IL - iWireless Center (Buckcherry only)
September 23 - Champaign, IL - Assembly Hall (Buckcherry only)
September 25 - Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena
September 26 - Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena
September 28 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
September 29 - London, ON - The John Labatt Centre
October 1 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
October 2 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
October 3 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
October 5 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
October 9 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
October 10 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden Arena
October 12 - Philadelphia, PA - The Wachovia Center
October 13 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
October 16 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum
October 17 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
October 19 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Civic Center
October 21 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
October 22 - Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
October 24 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Arena
October 26 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
October 28 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
October 29 - North Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena
October 31 - New Orleans, LA - Voodoo Music Festival
November 6 - Chicago, IL - United Center
November 7 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
November 9 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
November 10 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre
November 12 - Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome
November 14 - Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
November 15 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena At Seattle Center
November 17 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
November 20 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
November 21 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
November 24 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
November 25 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
November 27 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
November 28 - Las Vegas, NV - TBA
December 1 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
December 2 - El Paso, TX - University Of Texas
December 4 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
December 5 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
December 6 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

7:15am

McMuffin's Corner

McMuffin is here and will let us in on what's hot in the gaming world! Except he knows nothing about gaming!

Check out more on JSERocks.com and our youtube channel

7am Headlines

Deaths would be concentrated among children and young adults, according to the report. In contrast, the typical seasonal flu kills between 30,000 and 40,000 annually — mainly among people over 65.

The report predicts 1.8 million will be hospitalized during the epidemic, with up to 300,000 patients requiring intensive care units.


Mayor Lorenzo Langford, on Monday, ordered the suspension of Police K-9's from active duty, pending the outcome of an investigation by his office, into allegations of K-9 misuse on residents.

The initial directive from the mayors office took effect Monday morning: Police K-9 dogs will not be used for criminal apprehension, but can still be used for narcotics work and mutual aid calls in neighboring towns.

The decision by Langford is the result of complaints by some Atlantic City residents about alleged K-9 misuse, including the un-necessary biting of suspects by the dogs.


The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and is the target of a manslaughter investigation.

The coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died June 25



An obese eighth-grader's sudden death during a football conditioning lap has revived discussion about whether testing children's hearts before they engage in sports or strenuous activity is necessary.

Anthony Troupe Jr. collapsed last week on a suburban St. Louis football field before he finished running a lap before practice. The oversized 13-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital an hour later.

The boy, known as "Big Ant" for his 6-foot-2-inch, 383-pound body

6:45am

It Ain't Scary Bitch!

Scotty watched "Last house on the left" and was not impressed or scared at all, while it wasn't a bad movie Scotty ran into people who told him it was the scariest movie of all time. Scotty said the original was much better and the movie really wasn't a horror film it was really a thriller.

"Gutterballs" is still the best....Check out the trailer

Celebrity Trash

Brad Pitt did not call Tom Cruise's Nazi movie Valkyrie "ridiculous," despite a quote attributed to him in the German magazine Stern. After word of the supposed diss spread around the internet, Pitt's manager told People magazine that not only was the quote "inaccurate," but "Brad has never even seen Valkyrie." Pitt has recently been doing press for his own Nazi film, Inglourious Basterds, which topped the box office last weekend.


In the wake of Ryan Jenkins' apparent suicide, investigators turned their initial investigation to a female companion who reportedly checked the VH1 reality contestant into the Canadian motel where his body was found on Sunday (August 23rd). TMZ.com reports that Canadian police held a press conference on Monday (August 24th), saying that they've identified the mystery woman but will not reveal her identity.
In other news, VH1 announced on Monday that they are canceling I Love Money 3, the second VH1 reality show in which Jenkins is featured. The network had already stopped airing Megan Wants a Millionaire, which brought Jenkins his initial fame.


Kate Gosselin is scheduled for an interview with Larry King on Tuesday (August 25th) night. Entertainment Tonight reports that the TLC reality mom will sit down with King for a primetime exclusive interview on CNN.


Robin Williams is reportedly considering channeling his Mrs. Doubtfire persona again if a film about Susan Boyle makes it to the big screen. The actor is quoted by the Daily Star as having said, "I've been asked if I want to play Susan in the movie. I think she's incredible. That clip of her singing on Britain's Got Talent was extraordinary. So inspiring. It was quite a shock when she began to sing. I saw some other clip of her singing 'Cry Me A River' a few years ago. It was incredible. She's got a really great voice."


Hulk Hogan has a new job. TMZ.com reports that the reality star and former wrestler is now the pitchman for GuaranteedLowerPropertyTax.com. The website features an ad with Hogan front and center.

6:15am

Trump Marina Party

Join us at the Trump Marina this afternoon for a HUGE party with a chance to win U2 tickets and a cruise courtesy of Miller Lite...Be There 5-9pm

Good Morning! Tuesday August 25th 2009

6am Headlines

The H1N1 flu virus could cause as many as 30,000 and 90,000 deaths in the United States and "poses a serious health threat" the Obama administration's advisory group on Science and Technology said in a report released Monday.

Deaths would be concentrated among children and young adults, according to the report. In contrast, the typical seasonal flu kills between 30,000 and 40,000 annually — mainly among people over 65.

The report predicts 1.8 million will be hospitalized during the epidemic, with up to 300,000 patients requiring intensive care units.


Mayor Lorenzo Langford, on Monday, ordered the suspension of Police K-9's from active duty, pending the outcome of an investigation by his office, into allegations of K-9 misuse on residents.

The initial directive from the mayors office took effect Monday morning: Police K-9 dogs will not be used for criminal apprehension, but can still be used for narcotics work and mutual aid calls in neighboring towns.

The decision by Langford is the result of complaints by some Atlantic City residents about alleged K-9 misuse, including the un-necessary biting of suspects by the dogs.


6am

Convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff is dying of cancer, sources told the New York Post.

Madoff, who is serving 150 years at a North Carolina federal prison after pleading guilty to swindling more than $65 billion, has been telling fellow inmate he doesn't have much longer to live.

"He's been taking about 20 pills a day for his cancer," one inmate told the newspaper. "He talks about it all the time. He's not doing very well."



A man who used a public toilet in a shopping mall was taken to a hospital to have the toilet seat removed from his backside after someone smeared it with glue in what an official condemned Monday as a sick joke.

Rock News

Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo spoke with Billboard.com on Friday (August 21st) about the band's seventh studio album, Raditude, which is due out October 27th. While Cuomo confirmed that two songs the band recently performed live, called "The Girl Got Hot" and "I'm Your Daddy," will be on the album, along with the first single, "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To." But he added that the group is still choosing from a list of fifteen finished tunes to make up the final track listing.


30 Seconds To Mars has extended its "Summit" initiative on Twitter to fans in Iran, according to Spinner.com. The band has been asking fans all over the world to contribute vocals to its upcoming album, This Is War, by recording them into their home computers and emailing them directly to the group. Although the initial Summit was open to fans in Mexico, Canada, the U.K., Japan, Australia, Germany, Italy and France, singer Jared Leto said, "We got an e-mail from a fan in Iran saying he really wished he could be on the record," adding that the band worked with Twitter to allow access.


A report posted late Thursday (August 20th) at BostonHerald.com cites anonymous "band sources" as saying that Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has fallen off the wagon and was drunk when he fell off the stage in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 6th. Tyler sustained a broken shoulder plus head and neck injuries, forcing the band to cancel the rest of what was already a troubled tour. But the Herald report suggests that Tyler's problems started before that, with a source saying, "Everyone is very worried about him. All of this didn't happen overnight. Sturgis was just the final straw.

9:15am

Day number 8 of "The Donald Challenge"


The guys want Donald Trump to check in with the show so they can welcome him back to Atlantic City. We're giving him a day off because he must be very tired after his Miss Universe contest last night