#WhatsHappening for November 28, 2017

Hey-o, kids. How goes? Yes, I've been lazy. Let's get to it.

Because, evidently, their isn't enough fucktardedness in the world, MTV announced yesterday that the douche canoes of the Jersey Shore will be returning with Jersey Shore Family Vacation in 2018.

Flipping through channels, and there's a show on GPTV called How Not To Die. Huh... if they aren't giving us the secret to immortality, what a stupid fucking name for a show.

It's life, folks- nobody gets out alive.

Speaking of dying, AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young was laid to rest in Sydney, Australia, today in a private funeral attended by family, friends and band mates. 

Reuters reports that his younger brother, Angus- who's now the only surviving original member of the band, put a guitar on the casket as fans lined the streets outside the cathedral where the funeral was held.

A pipe band led the funeral procession from the church with the traditional Australian ballad Waltzing Matilda.

NBC and Dick Clark Productions have signed a multi-year contract that will bring the Billboard Music Awards to the network, beginning next year.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with the Billboard Music Awards and Dick Clark Productions to bring our mutual love of music and live programming together to showcase spectacular performances with the biggest names in music," said Paul Telegdy of NBC. "The Billboard charts have long been the industry standard of greatness, making this show the #1 destination for music artists."

The awards' show previously aired on ABC.

Rapper Meek Mill will remain in prison for now, after his emergency motion to be released on bail from his two to four-year prison sentence was denied by Pennsylvania's Superior Court today. 

Philadelphia radio station KYW Newsradio reports that the rapper's legal team filed the motion November 16, but the presiding judge in the original case had not rendered a decision, so the court denied the request and sent the motion to a lower court.

The rapper is currently serving time for a parole violation stemming from a 2008 drug and gun charge.

The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has announced its lineup for its 2018 edition. Tickets are on sale now through the festival's web site.

Goddamned hiccups!

Even though the man himself didn't allow alcohol to be served at public events at Paisley Park, the current operators of his former home and recording complex are seeking a special permit to do so during the week of the Super Bowl.

KMSP-TV reports the site- which was turned into a museum following Prince's death last year- wants to host events for between 500 and 1,000 guests next February, when the Super Bowl will be held at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis- just over 20 miles from Paisley Park.

Birthdays today include: Trey Songz (33); Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees; Dawn Robinson of En Vogue (49); Matt Cameron of Soundgarden (55); the extremely annoying Paul Shaffer (68); Beeb Birtles of Little River Band (69); Randy Newman (74); and Bruce Channel (77). #MusicaBirthdays 

#WhatsHappening for November 24, 2017

Before we join the normal frivolity, I'd like to break in for a moment and urge you to contact your representatives in Washington- no matter their party- and demand that they listen to "We the People" and block the FCC from rolling back Net Neutrality.
If the plan to roll back restrictions goes through, you're going to regret it. I'm going to regret it. We're all going to regret it. Don't believe me? Ask the people of Portugal.
If there's one thing that's been proven- time and time again- it's that corporations do not have the best interests of the people in mind when they make policy, except the people who own their stock.
More info here and here. Petitions here,and here.
#netneutrality 

Now, back to our regularly scheduled stupidity...

Good Friday morning, homies. Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving yesterday (and for those of you reading from other nations, your Thursday). And, for those of you who got stuck working yesterday- or are stuck dealing with the rude, screaming assholes today- you have my sympathies.

The wonderfully weird Liō from Mark Tatulli.

We'll be around tomorrow night to let you belt out your sympathies at Saturday Night Karaoke, live and loud at the Iron Horse Tavern in historic downtown Norcross. And there's booze!

Noel Gallagher is adamant that there will never be an Oasis reunion, despite his brother's supposed willingness to join him onstage.

The elder Gallagher told Yahoo! Music that he thinks "Liam knows very well that there isn’t going to be a reunion. So, it gives him absolute immunity to play his fans by saying, 'I'll do it!' He knows it’s not going to happen. So, he can do the little fucking dance and play to the gallery all he fucking likes. I can assure you of this: He doesn’t want no reunion either, but he wants everybody to think that he does."

My question: Does anyone actually want them to reunite? I'd think the market for music from petulant drunkard and pretentious, condescending asshole really all that big?

The list of men being accused of sexual harassment seems to get longer every day, so let's get this out of the way: It's reprehensible no matter who does it- and political party, race, and age don't make one fucking bit of difference. 
Personally, I always thought there was something "off" about Kevin Spacey- something I could never quite put my finger on. If the allegations (including a new investigation by London police) against him are true, I guess I was right?
Same thing for Al Franken, though my experience with him ended when I quit watching Saturday Night Live- back in the 80s. He always struck me as... I dunno... lizard-like. And creepy. And I'm not surprised in the least about the allegations.
Much like I'm not surprised by the allegations against Alabama senate wannabe Roy Moore. If he behaved in an ethically irresponsible manner on the bench, why would anyone think his private life would be any less disgusting?
Nor am I surprised by recent comments from party leaders that electing Moore was preferable to putting a Democrat in office. You know, instead of putting in the best person for the job? Putting party over people is the ultimate betrayal of the public's trust.
Again, though, it's not a political issue- it's a people issue. A sense of right and wrong should have fuck-all to do with what party ticket you vote.

KC & The Sunshine Band have released a Christmas CD. And now you know.

One-time teen heartthrob David Cassidy has died, days after being hospitalized for organ failure.
Best known for his role on The Partridge Family, Cassidy also enjoyed a brief career as a hit singer.
"On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy," a statement to The Hollywood Reporter read. "David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for the abundance and support you have shown him these many years."
Cassidy had been suffering from dementia. He was 67.

A "new" Mythbusters? I've said it before, but- no thanks.

It was on this day in 1991 that we lost the incredible Freddie Mercury.

Birthdays today include: Julieta Venegas (47); Chad Taylor of Live (47); Dawn Robinson of En Vogue (51); John Squire of Stone Roses (55); Clem Burke of Blondie (62); Bev Bevan of ELO (72); Lee Michaels (72); and Tommy Allsup (85). #MusicalBirthdays