Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

A little robot is raking in big bucks. ``WALL-E,'' the computer animated tale of a lonely robot, opens at number-one. It takes in 62 and a-half (m) million dollars this weekend. WALL-E is the ninth-straight hit for Pixar, including the ``Toy Story'' movies. Angelina Jolie's R-rated thriller ``Wanted'' opens in second. ``Get Smart'' drops to third this weekend, followed by ``Kung Fu Panda'' and ``The Incredible Hulk.'' It was another good weekend for Hollywood. The top 12 movies took in over 179 million dollars, up 22 per cent from the same weekend last year.

Fred Willard makes animation history in ``Wall-E'' by not being animated. He's the first person to appear in human form in a Pixar film. Willard plays the CEO in the movie. Willard says making history was his reason for taking the role. He says it's ``an actor's dream.''

Verne Troyer is suing T-M-Z and a pornography distributor, asking for the return of a sex tape he says was stolen. He also wants more than 20 (m) million dollars in damages. Troyer, who starred as ``Mini Me'' in two of the ``Austin Powers'' movies, also wants the video removed from the celebrity gossip site. Snippets surfaced on T-M-Z-dot-com, which reported that the video could fetch 100-thousand dollars from a porn distributor.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 30th share a birth date with Andrew Scott (1949), lead guitarist with Sweet ... and also heavy-metal guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen (1963).

In 1975, Cher and Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band were married. She'd been divorced from Sonny Bono for only several days. But nine days after marrying Allman, Cher was again suing for divorce.

In 1977, Kiss released a comic book of themselves. The story that band members contributed some of their blood to the printing ink undoubtedly helped boost sales past the half- (m) million mark.

In 1986, the Vancouver rock band Loverboy returned to their hometown for the first time in four years to play three shows at Expo 86.

In 1990, stars such as Paul McCartney, Elton John and Phil Collins helped raise more than 10- (m) million dollars for handicapped children and young musicians during a charity concert in England.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Steven Tyler sought the "safe environment" of rehab last month to recover from more than just foot surgery. The Aerosmith frontman now says was fighting a dependency on pain and sleep medication.

It's not what you might expect from a big-time rock drummer, but Bon Jovi's Tico Torres has created “Rock Star Baby,” a line of clothing for kids. Why? Here's Tico.

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Pink Floyd's The Wall. As a run-up to the anniversary, Roger Waters and Gerald Scarfe -- the artist who illustrated the album and did the animation for the movie -- have produced a limited-edition hand-signed and numbered box set of eight prints from the album plus a 32-page booklet signed by Waters. This contains many early illustrations and working drawings for The Wall, as well as a rare interview with Scarfe on his work with Floyd. Only 299 sets are available, costing 23-hundred dollars each.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Hot Songs.” Here's Marja winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

Joe Strummer wrote the lyrics about an Arab ruler who hates music, but is defied by the citizens and even his own air force. Strummer was inspired by a news report of Iranians who were flogged for owning Disco albums.

Clash Drummer Topper Headon wrote the music. Headon left the group shortly after this was released because of his heroin addiction. He was replaced by Tory Crimes, who was the original drummer for The Clash.

The US military used this as a rallying cry when they invaded Iraq in 1991.

When this became a hit, Joe Strummer considered leaving The Clash. He couldn't justify singing rebellious songs when the band was rich and successful.

Guitarist Mick Jones describes this song as the Clash moment he is most proud of.

The video was filmed in Austin, Texas.

It is ... Rock The Casbah ... by The Clash.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

The School's Out For Summer Contest has been won by Bater Electric. They have 10 tickets to see Alice Cooper September 23rd at CN Centre. Thanks to Quiznos for supplying subs, and special thanks to you if you listen to The Drive at work! I certainly do appreciate it!

Here's Doug Jones dropping off the tickets ...

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Supertrak Dave invites you the the Gateway Nationals this weekend!

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Get set to pay even more Gas Tax. But at least we got a $100 out of the deal!

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Think you’re the next David Cook or William Hung? American Idol season eight auditions begin July 17th.

The restaurant where Tom Cruise crooned to Kelly McGillis in the movie ``Top Gun'' has been gutted by a fire in San Diego. A cook at Kansas City Barbecue says the blaze started in an open cooking pit and spread quickly to the rest of the restaurant's interior.

For a second time, Chris Noth is leaving his Law and Order Mike Logan character. This time he's being replaced on ``Law and Order: Criminal Intent'' by Jeff Goldblum. Goldblum will join the show for its eighth season this fall.

In real life, Angelina Jolie is expecting twins. But on the big screen this weekend, she's a sleek assassin named Fox, in the new thriller, ``Wanted.'' Jolie says she took a break from her more serious roles to dive into the stunts for ``wanted.''

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

In 1969, the Denver Pop Festival opened at Mile High Stadium. Among the performers were Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter and Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was the last concert by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix formed the Band of Gypsies later that year.

In 1978, Peter Gabriel, former lead singer for the British progressive rock band Genesis, released the second of his four self-titled L-Ps.

In 1989, the Who performed their complete rock opera "Tommy" for the first time in 17 years.

The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Thin Lizzy will release a new live album of their "UK Tour 75" including four unheard live tracks. The original recordings were made over one night for broadcast on the radio and the pristine ¼" master tape has been transferred and re-mastered with the band's supervision. The 15-track album features the 'classic' Thin Lizzy lineup including Phil Lynott on vocals and bass.

Paging doctor Page, paging doctor Page. The University of Surrey in England has conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of the University to Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page for services to the music industry.

Motley Crue will be allowing fans to test their “Rock Band” skills at CrueFest concerts. The band will have a "Rock Band Second Stage Experience" at each show with concert goers having a chance to try out for bassist, guitarist, drummer, and singer. The top scoring participants will play "Rock Band" onstage as opening acts for Motley Crue. Winners will also receive backstage VIP passes, and get the chance to play "Rock Band" with Crue Fest artists backstage. Motley Crue's Crue Fest, and your chance at “Rock Band” stardom, hits Vancouver August 11th.

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Brian winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

The line "Streetlight people" refers to the prostitutes and other seedy characters on Sunset Strip in Hollywood.

Journey guitarist Neil Schon came up with the idea for this. Steve Perry added vocals and drummer Steve Smith had the idea to use tom-toms to form the rhythm.

This was one of the first Journey songs keyboard player Jonathan Cain played on. He replaced Gregg Rolle for this album.

This became the anthem of the Chicago White Sox during their 2005 season in which they won the World Series. Steve Perry attended the last game of the Series and sang this at their victory parade.

This was used in the 2003 movie Monster, in an episode of Family Guy and also Scrubs ... and famously at the end of the last ever episode of The Sopranos.

It is ... Don't Stop Believing ... by Journey.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

We've been on the hunt for business listening to The Drive. Today, Bater Electric scored eats from Quiznos with a visit by Ron Polillo.

And our second office to qualify for the 10 pack of tickets to see Alice Cooper is up at UNBC

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This morning I talked with Crystal from Huble Homestead about upcoming events.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

This weekend's Dukesfest will include stunts that'll look familiar to early fans of ``The Dukes of Hazzard'' T-V show. John Schneider says stunt drivers will ``be turning cars over and jumping cars and doing all kind of things'' that were done in the first episode of the series. ``Dukesfest'' is Saturday and Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Schneider, Catherine Bach and Tom Wopat will be there, along with other stars from the show.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated one-(m) million dollars to help kids affected by the war in Iraq. The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict will distribute the donation, made through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. Also, Angelina's new movie, “Wanted,'' opens tomorrow.

“Nightline” tonight will focus on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo. And, Ben Affleck is the correspondent. He took a ``Nightline'' crew on his recent trip to Africa with the goal of spreading the word on a story that gets very little attention in the U-S. Affleck's been to the Congo three times in the past year.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 26th share a birth date with Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker (1910) and also Mick Jones (1955) of the Clash.

In 1964, the first Beatles album on which they wrote all the songs, ''A Hard Day's Night,'' was released in North America.

Also on this date in 1964, ``It's All Over Now'' by the Rolling Stones was released.

In 1965, The Byrds hit number one with Dylan's ``Mr. Tambourine Man.''

In 1971, promoter Bill Graham announced the closing of his Fillmore East and West concert halls in New York and San Francisco.

In 1977, Elvis Presley gave his last performance -- at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. His final song -- ''Can't Help Falling in Love.''

In 1996, Van Halen announced that lead singer Sammy Hagar had left the band and that it was working on a greatest hits album with former frontman David Lee Roth.

The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood gave away his 29-year-old daughter Leah over the weekend as she married her boyfriend of 11 years, T-V producer Jack MacDonald in London. On hand for the reception were Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, as well as Jagger's ex-wife, Jerry Hall, and model Kate Moss. A reception followed at Woody's suburban London home complete with five dwarfs hired by Woody to entertain guests.

Pearl Jam ended their two night stint at Madison Square Garden in style last night (June 25th) with guest appearances from members of The Ramones and Kiss. Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley was the first guest to join the band on stage performing the Kiss song 'Black Diamond'. CJ Ramone then followed, joining the band for the second night running on the Ramones song 'I Believe in Miracles'.

Presumptive democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is a classic rock fan. The Illinois senator tells "Rolling Stone" that Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen are among his favorite artists, and he calls Stevie Wonder his "musical hero." Obama also shares that he has, quote, "probably 30 Dylan songs on my iPod," and that "Maggie's Farm" is, quote, "one of my favorites during the political season" because "it speaks to me as I listen to some of the political rhetoric."

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's josh winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

This became The Doors' signature song. Released on their first album, it was a huge hit and launched them to stardom.

The Doors' record company thought this was too long to get radio play, so the guitar solos were edited down for the single to make it considerably shorter. We like to play the full album version.

Most of the lyrics were written by Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger. He wanted to write about one of the elements: fire, air, earth, and water. Jim Morrison wrote some of the second verse, and Ray Manzarek came up with the organ intro.

The chord progression was inspired by John Coltrane's "My Favourite Things," a version of which Julie Andrews sang in The Sound of Music.

The song topped the chart for the first three weeks in July 1967.

It was the song The Doors famously stayed true to on The Ed Sullivan Show.

This was the last song Morrison performed live. It was a show at The Warehouse in New Orleans.

It is ... Light My Fire ... by The Doors.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)

As you may know, I'm a soccer geek. So it was fun to chat Euro with Gaetano Mauro!

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The Drive sponsors the Gateway Nationals this weekend. Supertrak Dave stopped by to talk BMX.

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Entertainment News This Morning: (Weekdays at 10:20am)

Actor Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne have been honoured by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service. The Douglas family foundation spent eight million dollars refurbishing 400 elementary school playgrounds throughout L-A County.

Here's a chance to watch entertainment history. In memory of George Carlin, NBC is replaying the very first ``Saturday Night Live'' episode in the regular SNL timeslot this weekend. Carlin was the host. Here's Don Pardo with that legendary introduction.

The episode is from October of 1975. Janis Ian and Billy Preston were the musical guests. And, Andy Kaufman performed. Plus, this episode introduced the world to the ``Not Ready for Prime-Time Players:'' Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Larraine Newman and Gilda Radner.

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Classic Rock Calender: (Weekdays at 11:20am)

Those born on June 25th share a birth date with Ian McDonald (1946), rhythm guitarist with King Crimson and Foreigner ... as well as Clint Warwick (1949), bass player with the Moody Blues.

In 1967, the Beatles performed ``All You Need is Love'' on the ``Our World'' international television program seen by 200- (m) million people.

In 1969, Mick Taylor, who replaced Brian Jones as the Rolling Stones' rhythm guitarist, made his first appearance with the group at the Coliseum in Rome.

In 1978, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker -- reunited as Cream for a show at Baker's polo club. The three had not played together for 10 years.

In 1984, the future Mrs. Springsteen, Patty Scialfa, joined Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band four days before "The Boss" began his "Born in the U-S-A" tour.

In 1993, Bruce Springsteen was a surprise guest on David Letterman's final show as host of N-B-C's "Late Night." Letterman, after more than 11 years at N-B-C, moved to C-B-S two months later.

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The Drive Nooner - Random Rock News: (Weekdays at 12:10pm)

Sir Paul McCartney has called for people to stop eating meat Mondays. His comments follow a new report from the United Nations which says that by cutting down on meat intake, people will help slow down the rate of climate change. McCartney, a long-term advocate of vegetarianism says, “A meat-free Monday is like going to the gym - with the advantage of protecting the planet."

Bryan Adams will spend his summer in North America with a series of co-headlining tour dates with Foreigner, then Rod Stewart. Adams will also hit select cities during the run with his critically acclaimed acoustic shows, 'A Very Special Solo Performance.'

"Total Guitar" magazine has released their rankings of the Best Cover Version Ever.
4. Nirvana's "The Man Who Sold The World," originally by David Bowie
3. Guns N' Roses' "Live and Let Die," originally by Paul McCartney and Wings
2. The Beatles' "Twist and Shout," originally by the Top Notes
1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "All Along the Watchtower," originally by Bob Dylan

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This week's theme on the Classic Rock Challenge at 12:25pm is “Car Songs” in honor of the Mega Sale at the Exhibition Grounds. Here's Michelle winning a 7 piece family meal from KFC.

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Classic Rock Song Facts: (Weekdays at 1:20pm)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers often covered this song in their early years. They decided to play it again at Woodstock '99 and were accused of deliberately encouraging the rioters. While they played it, the crowd tore the place up and set fires.

The main lyrics in this song came from a time when the band had just finished a gig in the cold around Christmas, 1966. They went to bass player Noel Redding's mother's house. When they got there, Jimi asked Margaret, the mother, to "Let me stand next to your fire" so he could warm up. They had a German Shepherd that was laying by the fire, which inspired the line, "Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over."

It is ... Fire ... by Jimi Hendrix.

(Search facts on your favorite songs at www.songfacts.com)