Happening Now:

Happy Halloween from Keener 13. We’ve got a list of celebratory suggestions for every age.

The Freep has four don’t miss Dia de Los Muertos events for your weekend calendar. We have the direct link.

Nearly 2.2 million Michiganders have voted early, according to the Secretary of State’s office. This first presidential election with early in-person voting in Michigan runs through Sunday. We have links to help you find a polling place near you.

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the World Series last night, coming back from a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees on their home turf.

It seems like there are Too 100 lists for everything now days and Horror Movies are no exception. At the head of Indy Wire’s countdown: 1981’s Possession. See the full list here.

Forbes is out with their 2023 review of highest earning dead celebrities. Michael Jackson tops the list of highest-paid dead celebrities in 2024, earning $600 million, largely due to his musical and touring productions. Other top earners include Freddie Mercury ($250 million from Queen’s catalog sale), Dr. Seuss ($75 million), and Elvis Presley ($50 million). Matthew Perry joins the list, earning $18 million in “Friends” royalties.
You know those QR codes we use for everything from web links to paying restaurant bills? Two European banks, the UK National Cyber Security Centre, and the US Federal Trade Commission are warning about “quishing,” a new phishing scam using QR codes sent in emails to bypass security measures. As always, be careful about any email attachments you get. You never know what may be inside.

Looking for an all-night restaurant? Many Denny’s diners are cutting hours and menu items, with some closing entirely, as the chain moves away from its 24/7 operations. Find out what’s happening at one near you.

Happening this week:

Michigan’s Hush Haunted Attraction offers four terrifying experiences with amazing actors and special effects. Get your tickets, including the VIP Bar Creep Pass for access to hidden bars, at Hush Haunted Attractions dot com.

“Hockey: Faster Than Ever” at The Henry Ford Museum explores the evolution of hockey through technology and science. Interactive exhibits let you test your reflexes, shot speed, and aim. See a real ice resurfacer, the Stanley Cup®, and historic skates and gear. There’s also a Science Lab and displays of NHL star players’ jerseys. The exhibit runs through January 5th. Details at The Henry Ford dot org.

Columbia Street in Detroit has transformed into a free, public pumpkin patch experience for their annual Fall Fest, presented by Michigan First Credit Union. Enjoy the fall décor and whimsical photo opportunities now through November 15th. Details at The District Detroit dot com.

The Tony Award-winning musical MJ is on stage at the Fisher Theatre through November 3rd This show explores Michael Jackson’s creative process during the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Tickets and info at Broadway In Detroit dot Com.

Today in History:

• 1952 – Pianist Johnnie Johnson hired 26-year-old Chuck Berry as a guitarist in his band. While playing evening gigs in the St. Louis area, Berry kept his day job as a hairdresser for the next three years.
• 1962 – The “Monster Mash” rules the airwaves, becoming the most popular Halloween song of all time.
• 1963 – Gerry and the Pacemakers were at No .1 on the U.K. singles chart with “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the group’s third and final No. 1.
• 1963 – The Beatles returned to London from Sweden and were greeted by hundreds of screaming fans and a mob of photographers and journalists. Ed Sullivan was at Heathrow as The Beatles arrived, and was struck by the sight of Beatlemania in full swing. He decided to look into getting this group to appear on his television program.
• 1964 – The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with “Baby Love”, the group’s second of five consecutive U.S. No. 1’s. Making them the first Motown act with two No. 1 hits. (The first was “Where Did Our Love Go”).
• 1967 – Iggy and The Stooges, initially called the “Psychedelic Stooges,” debuted at a 1967 Michigan Halloween party. Their early avant-garde sound, featuring household objects like vacuum cleaners, was described as “an airplane landing in the room.”
• 1969 – David Bowie appeared at a Halloween night at the General Gordon, Gravesend, England. The gig lasted about 15 minutes, after Bowie sang “Space Oddity” to everyone’s delight and then dragged a stool on stage, along with a huge book. He then sat and read poems and was booed off stage.
• 1969 George Harrison’s “Something” is released by the Beatles as a single in UK, his first “A” side
• 1970 – Led Zeppelin started a four week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with Led Zeppelin III – the band’s second U.S. chart topper.
• 1974 – Led Zeppelin held the U.K. launch for their new record label Swan Song in Kent, England. Drinks were served by nuns in suspenders, a naked woman lay in a coffin covered in jelly and naked male wrestlers cavorted in recesses of the caves. Label mates Bad Company, The Pretty Things and Maggie Bell also attended.
• 1975 – Queen released “Bohemian Rhapsody”. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera and it was reportedly the most expensive single ever made at the time of its release, although the exact cost of production cannot be determined.
  1989 – The very first MTV Unplugged show was recorded in New York, featuring U.K. band Squeeze.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Dan Rather is 93.
• Russ Ballard of Argent and songwriter of America’s “You Can Do Magic” is 79.
• Actor John Candy was born today in 1950.
• Jane Pauley is 74.
• Peter Jackson — director of Lord of the Rings and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021) — is 63.
• Actor Rob Schneider is 60

Halloween costume idea. Dress as a thesaurus and say, “Prank or Gratification.”