Daily Scoop for week of December 3rd

Last Updated on 12.07.12 Written by Sue Wilson

Friday

Today is day 2 for Tree of Lights. We need your help to reach our goal. You can donate in person, on the phone at 855-254-2819 or online at wqmx.com, or you can come to the station at 5pm for a great concert from D Vincent Williams at 5pm followed by Lost Trailers at 6pm

Today is also Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941

The official first day of winter is December 21st, same day the Myans predict the world will end. Coincidence?

Lindsay Lohan wants to give you the shirt off her back -- for the right price. Radar Online is reporting that Lindsay and sister Ali are trying to scrape up some extra cash by selling their used designer clothing to high-end consignment stores in Los Angeles

A new global survey has found that the perfect income for happiness is about $161,000. The survey also found that the amount of money needed to feel “wealthy” is $1.8 million.

According to a recent survey, 16 percent of people who own smartphones and iPads are doing their holiday shopping while sitting on the toilet.

A new study revealed that 4 in 10 Americans re-gift at the holidays ... and get away with it.

What started out as a joke on their Facebook page has launched into a tasty treat for your sense of smell. Pizza Hut is now introducing a pizza-scented perfume that smells like the hand-tossed, tomato- and cheese-laden goodness.

Last week Shania opened at Ceasars Palace
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill open their Soul to Soul show at the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip Friday. If you go, don't expect to see a glitzy, glamorous show filled with show girls and dance numbers.

Next year, there might be a smartphone on the market with a bendable screen. Samsung is in the final stage of developing phones with bendable screens that would allow users to fold up or roll their phones into their pockets as if they were dollar bills.

Nashville News

Taylor Swift’s Red is the top-selling country album in the nation for a sixth consecutive week.

Sheryl Crow says her first country album is on the way. According to Country Weekly, the album will be released next fall.   The first single is due in March.

Randy Houser's third album, How Country Feels, will come out on January 22nd.

Thursday

Today is day 2 of Tree of Lights. We are raising money for the Haven of rest. Today, in addition to the 3 ways you can donate: on the phone online and in-person, you can stop by the station for a fabulous concert. Come on by toss a few bucks in the hopper and see D Vincent Williams and the Lost Trailers. Be here by 5 for the music!

Today is Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941

Winter officially begins two weeks from today --the same day the Myans say is the end of the world!

Lindsay Lohan wants to give you the shirt off her back -- for the right price. Radar Online is reporting that Lindsay and sister Ali are trying to scrape up some extra cash by selling their used designer clothing to high-end consignment stores in Los Angeles

A new global survey has found that the perfect income for happiness is about $161,000. The survey also found that the amount of money needed to feel “wealthy” is $1.8 million.

According to a recent survey, 16 percent of people who own smartphones and iPads are doing their holiday shopping while sitting on the toilet.

A new study revealed that 4 in 10 Americans re-gift at the holidays ... and get away with it.

What started out as a joke on their Facebook page has launched into a tasty treat for your sense of smell. Pizza Hut is now introducing a pizza-scented perfume that smells like the hand-tossed, tomato- and cheese-laden goodness.

Last week Shania opened at Ceasars Palace

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill open their Soul to Soul show at the Venetian on the Las Vegas Strip Friday. If you go, don't expect to see a glitzy, glamorous show filled with show girls and dance numbers.

There might be a smartphone on the market with a bendable screen. Samsung is in the final stage of developing phones with bendable screens that would allow users to fold up or roll their phones into their pockets as if they were dollar bills.

Taylor Swift’s Red is the top-selling country album in the nation for a sixth consecutive week.

Sheryl Crow says her first country album is on the way. According to Country Weekly, the album will be released next fall.   The first single is due in March

Wednesday

Tree of Lights begins tomorrow! Stop by WQMX in person and see rising stars Drake White and Kristi Lee Cook   at 5pm Thursday

It’s International Volunteer Day.

According to the Mayans, the world ends in two weeks.  NASA said yesterday it won't happen.

Eddie Murphy tops Forbes magazine's Most Overpaid Actors in Hollywood list.  For every $1 the actor was paid for his past three flops -- they returned an average of $2.30 at the box office.  Katherine Heigl came in second, she is completely non-profitable as well.

Besse Cooper died yesterday afternoon. The Georgia resident was listed by Guinness as the “World’s Oldest Person”. She was born in 1896, making her 116 years old.

Hollywood Sign has undergone its most extensive facelift in 35 years thanks to paint company Sherwin-Williams and The Hollywood Sign Trust. It cost about $175,000.  400 gallons of white paint

According to a new study, 32 percent of young adults admit to using social network services while on the toilet.

New York City Michael Bloomberg apparently has an idea for Hilary Clinton. According to reports, he wants her to run for his job as he gets ready to step down next year.
 

Fans have been vocal about not liking the romance that One Direction's Harry Styles has going with Taylor Swift -- now known as known as "Haylor."

At a college in Ohio, a construction crew was forced to remove their “Men Working” sign after it was described as “sexist and non-inclusive.”  The builders were also forced to stop working until the sign was removed.  A female college administrator at Sinclair Community College complained  -  Replaced with "construction"

A new study shows that our noses heat up when we’re not telling the truth.  So next time you think your partner is fibbing, tell him to come closer and lay a hand on his schnoz

Gary Allan turns 45 today—and he is giving you a birthday present to you is that he is  giving away a download of an acoustic version of his single "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" in exchange for a donation to superstorm Sandy relief. To get the download, make a contribution to the American RedCross through his website.

Randy Houser's third album, How Country Feels, will come out on January 22nd.

Tuesday

It's Tell us Something Good Tuesday--so call us and tell us your good news.

Good news for the royal couple. It seems the rumors are true, the Kate Middleton is pregnant.

Today the DVD Batman:The Dark Knight Rises hits stores.  Part of a 3 disc trilogy package

The hits just keep coming for Lindsay Lohan -- the IRS has reportedly seized all her bank accounts.

Don't know is you've heard but John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John released a holiday album, This Christmas.

Sports Illustrated has revealed it’s Sportsman of the Year, and it's LeBron James.

In a bad economy, research shows women spend more on beauty products in an attempt to maintain a sense of luxury. But a new study suggests that during a recession, people may focus more on their appearance in order to attract a financially established mate

According to a new study, your kitchen sponge isyucky.  approximately 200,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat.

According to a new study, too much exercise can kill you. While regular, moderate exercise is good for you, EXTREME exercise can hurt your heart and lead to a premature death.  Running too fast, too far and for too many years can end up causing your heart to stretch, tear and scar.
 

As the rumor mill continues to speculate about Taylor Swift's love life, her latest encounter with Harry Styles of One Direction.  The two were spotted at New York City's Central Park on Sunday, T appeared flirty with Harry. He was also with Taylor when she performed on The X-Factor recently -- they held hands and Harry carried her off stage.

Lady Antebellum releases their live concert DVD, Own the Night World Tour today

Shania Twain hit Sin City over the weekend to launch her Vegas show Shania: Still the One at Caesars Palace.  100 minutes,8 costume changes.   Shania has nine more shows through December 15th. The next engagement opens March 19th.