1. HOW TO ENTER

a. These rules govern the KTWVSleepless in Seattle – The Musical online promotion (the “Promotion”) being conducted by KTWV-FM (the “Station”) beginning on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2013 at 12:00am Pacific Time (“PT”) and ending on Monday, May 27th, 2013 at 11:59pm PT (the “Promotion Period”).

b. To enter online visit 947thewave.com and follow the links and instructions to enter the Promotion and complete and submit the online entry form during the Promotion Period. Online entrants are subject to all notices posted online including but not limited to the Station’s Privacy Policy. Limit one (1) online entry per person and/or email address regardless if entrant has more than one email address. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. P.O. Boxes are not permitted. Entries submitted may not be acknowledged or returned. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the Promotion administrator.

c. All entries must be received by 11:59pm PT on Monday, May 27th, 2013.

2. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS

a. The Promotion is open to all persons who are eighteen (18) years of age or older and who reside in one (1) of the following Southern California Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego or Ventura. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees, officers, directors, and agents of Pasadena Playhouse, the Station, the Station’s licensee (collectively, “Promotion Entities”), their respective parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities, Station’s advertising and promotional agencies and participating sponsors, other radio stations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings or children) and those living in the same household of each (whether related or not), are ineligible to enter or win. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By participating, entrant agrees to comply with these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are final and binding in all respects.

b. Persons are eligible to win a prize valued at $50 or more or event tickets valued at $100 or more from the Station only once every thirty (30) days, and listeners are eligible to win a prize in a Promotion conducted by the Station only once every sixty (60) days if the prize is valued over $600 and only once per year if prize is valued over $1,000. Only one (1) winner per household is permitted in any Station promotion.

c. Each winner may be required to provide valid government-issued photo identification and must provide their complete address, date of birth and phone number to claim a prize.

d. Entrants are required to provide truthful information and the Station will reject and delete any entry that it discovers to be false or fraudulent. The Station will disqualify any entrant who does not meet the eligibility requirements and will also delete any entry as required by law.

3. PRIZES

a. Three (3) prizes will be awarded in this Promotion. Each prize is two (2) tickets (valid for one (1) prize winner and one (1) guest) to Sleepless in Seattle – The Musical on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 at the Pasadena Playhouse, located at 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101. The Approximate Retail Value of the prize is $118.00 ($59.00 per ticket). Tickets are for Thursday, May 30th, 2013 only. The winner will be solely responsible for all taxes and all other fees and expenses not specified herein associated with the receipt and use of the prize. The Station accepts no responsibility for repairing any real or supposed damage to any prize. The prize is awarded as is. Tickets are valid for the date printed on the tickets only. Tickets are not refundable or transferable, and may not be substituted or exchanged for cash or credit at any time. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced. Tickets may not be sold to a third party. The tickets will be subject to the terms and conditions as set forth by the issuer of the tickets. If a prize-related event is unable to take place as scheduled, for reasons such as cancellation, preemption, postponement or unavailability, including for weather, or for any reason beyond the control of the Station, its sole responsibility to the winner will be to award the remaining available elements of the prize and no substitution or compensation will be provided for the unawarded elements of the prize. The Station reserves the right to remove or to deny entry to the winner and/or guests if either engages in a disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at Pasadena Playhouse.

b. No more than the stated number of prizes specified in these official rules will be awarded. All prizes or prize certificates may be claimed at the office of the Station at the address below during regular business hours. Each winner will forfeit any prize or prize certificate not claimed by 5:00pm PT on Thursday, May 30th, 2013. In the event that a prize or prize certificate is mailed or shipped to the winner, it will be with the prior written consent of the winner and therefore, winner assumes the risk of its loss. The Station is not responsible for the safe arrival of a prize or prize certificate.

c. The Prize(s) is not transferable, and no substitution, assignment, or cash equivalent of prize is permitted, except by the Station (solely at its discretion), which reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize portion with another prize or prize portion of greater or equal value. The prize(s) are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and unless otherwise expressly specified, do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses. Entrants acknowledge that the Promotion Entities have not made, nor are in any manner responsible or liable for, any warranties, representations or guarantees, and hereby disclaim any and all warranties expressed or implied, in fact or in law, whether now or hereafter enacted concerning any prize, including without limitation, implied warranties of quality, merchantability, mechanical condition, or fitness for a particular purpose, except for any express manufacturer’s warranty as may be included with the prize or as may be separately provided to participants by law. Other restrictions may apply.

4. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

a. Decisions of the Station management with respect to the Promotion are final.

b. Three (3) potential prize winners will be selected on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 12:00pm PT in a random Station-conducted drawing from all eligible online entries received. The Station will notify the potential prize winners by phone on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at approximately 1:00pm PT. Prize(s) will be awarded only upon confirmation of eligibility and completion of all requisite releases.

c. Odds of winning depend on the number of valid entries received.

d. Entrants do not need to listen to the Station or be present to win.

e. Each winner must execute and return any required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release by 5:00pm PT on Thursday, May 30th, 2013 or prize will be forfeited and no alternate winners will be selected. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the required affidavit of eligibility and/or liability/publicity release within the required time period, or if a prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the potential winner forfeits the prize.

5. CONDITIONS

a. Payments of all federal, state and local taxes are solely the responsibility of the winner. The winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize and will be required to complete and submit an IRS form w-9 with the winner’s full social security number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the station (or any other CBS radio station in station’s market) in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more. Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in forfeiture of the prize. Such winnings of $600 or more will be reported to the IRS.

b. Participation in the Promotion and/or acceptance of the prize (s) constitutes entrant’s and/or winner’s (and guest’s, if applicable) permission for the Station or its agents to interview the winner(s) (or guest(s), if applicable), to photograph, film, and record each winner (or guest, if applicable), and to use in commerce and in any media now or hereafter known throughout the world in perpetuity, his/her name, prize won, hometown (city and state), biographic information, likeness, photograph, audio or video recording, and/or any statements made by him/her regarding the Station, the Promotion, and/or its sponsor(s) for purposes of trade, publicity, or promotion without notice or additional compensation, notification, or permission, except where prohibited by law. Each winner (and guest, if applicable) agrees to sign a publicity release confirming such consent prior to acceptance of the prize, except where prohibited by law.

c. Participation in the Promotion and/or acceptance of prize constitutes entrant’s and/or winner’s (and guest’s, if applicable) agreement to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Promotion’s sponsor(s), the Station, its licensee, their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, their advertising and promotional agencies, prize suppliers, and participating sponsors, and their respective officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives and all of their successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize and participation in the Promotion, including, but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property, which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in Promotion, or delivery, possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of prize or participation in any Promotion-related activity, including but not limited to any claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.

d. If for any reason this Promotion cannot be executed as planned, including but not limited to, as a result of infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Released Parties that corrupt or affect the security, administration, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, or if the Promotion is compromised or becomes technically corrupted in any way, electronically or otherwise, the Station reserves the right to cancel, terminate, suspend, and/or modify the Promotion. If the Promotion is terminated before the original end date, the Station reserves the right, in its sole discretion to, to modify the procedure for selecting winners, unless the nature of the event giving rise to such termination renders it impossible to select winner(s).

e. The Released Parties are not responsible for (i) typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering, or the administration of the Promotion or in the announcement of a prize; (ii) incorrect or inaccurate entry information, human error, failure, or omission; (iii) unauthorized human intervention; (iv) lost, stolen, mangled, misdirected, postage due, illegible, incomplete, or late entries; (v) entries not received due to difficulty accessing the internet, service outage or delays, computer difficulties and other technological problems or for telephone service outages, delays, busy signals, poor signals or signal interference, accidental disconnection, equipment malfunctions, and any other technological failures of any kind; or (vi) any cancellations, delays, diversions, or substitutions or omissions whatsoever by any transportation providers or any other persons or entities providing any services to winner(s) (and guest(s), if applicable) including any results thereof such as changes in services or location necessitated by same. Further, the Released Parties are not responsible if any part of a Promotion prize that cannot be awarded due to acts of God, acts of war, natural disasters, weather, acts of terrorism, or other factors beyond the Released Parties’ control.

f. The use of any device to automate entry is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Online entries generated by a script, macro or use of automated devices will be disqualified at the Station’s discretion. The Promotion administrator’s computer or telephone system is the official time keeping device for this Promotion. In the event of a dispute, online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized Account Holder” means the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. For phone or mobile entries, the authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the text or mobile telephone number by a telecommunications provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning such numbers. The Station, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Station’s website. Failure to comply with the rules of the Promotion may result in an entrant’s disqualification and/or forfeiture of any prize or prizes. If the Station makes a good faith determination that an entrant has cheated or committed fraudulent activity in connection with a Promotion, the Station reserves the right to disqualify that entrant from entering and/or winning this and future Station-administered Promotions and to prosecute and seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

g. The Station reserves the right to make changes in the rules of the Promotion, including, without limitation, the substitution of a prize of equivalent value, which will become effective upon announcement. If due to circumstances beyond the control of the Promotion Entities, any competition or prize-related event or travel is delayed, rescheduled, postponed or cancelled, the Station reserves the right, but not the obligation, to cancel, terminate, suspend, or modify the Promotion and shall not be required to award a substitute prize.

h. Except where prohibited, by entering the Promotion, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion or any Prize (s) shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in New York, NY; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event shall such costs include attorneys’ fees; and (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including, without limitation, lost profits may be awarded (collectively, “Special Damages”). Further, by entering the Promotion, each entrant waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased. New York law governs the interpretation and construction of these Official Rules and all aspects related thereto.

i. For a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by May 28th, 2013 to “KTWV Online Contest Rules: Sleepless in Seattle – Official Rules,” Attn: Promotions, KTWV-FM, 5670 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90036. For the names of the prize winners send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by July 28th, 2013 at the above address marked “KTWV Online Contest Rules: Sleepless in Seattle – Winner List.” The Official Rules and the Winner List (when completed) shall also be available during regular business hours at the main offices of the Station and may be posted online at 947thewave.com.

6. PRIVACY

a. By participating in the Promotion, you agree to the Station’s Terms of Use Agreement and to the use of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy located at http://947thewave.cbslocal.com/. In the event of conflict between the Station’s Terms of Use Agreement and these Official Rules, the terms of these Official Rules shall apply.

Station/Administrator: KTWV-FM, 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #200, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Sponsor: Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101

It was the final of four Southern California ’50 And Counting’ shows at major venues. Floor level seats ran about $600 for this one, that is for “legitimate” tickets. Some people actually only paid  $85, but didn’t know where they would sit, until the night of the show. For all of us who were there, (in any seat), it was a loud, great night with the original bad boys of Rock n’ Roll. The show started an hour late, but that was actually 1/2 hour less wait than 2006, at their last LA appearance.

Hard to believe these guys are (1) still playing, and (2) still ALIVE… some 50 years later. The Rolling Stones, along with The Beatles and Eric Burdon’s Animals were the very first English bands to appreciate African-American Blues and Soul music.They repackaged those sounds, and actually introduced them to white American audiences. Heavily influenced by Solomon Burke, Etta James, Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, they received radio play in the US, when many of our own black artists didn’t. Their song “All Down the line” tells this story best.

I first saw The Rolling Stones on their 1972 tour, which also featured Stevie Wonder just as he was changing his music to the more progressive style he still has today. One of the 1972 highlights was (then) Rolling Stone guitarist Mick Taylor, who joined the band by replacing founding member Brian Jones, when he was only 20 years old. Taylor really stood out in the 1972 show, and is back as a guest artist for the 50 years and Counting Tour. He appeared for at least three songs including “Sway,” “Midnight Rambler,” and “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking.”

Original Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and drummer Charlie Watts haven’t slowed a bit. Watts is still stoic and methodical at his task, but I did actually catch him smiling once. Sadly, original bass guitar man Bill Wyman made the London shows, but not the LA concerts. Vocalist Lisa Fisher added her piercing vocals (mixed with Jagger’s), on my very favorite Stone’s song “Gimme Shelter.” They didn’t do this one at the LA show on the 2006 tour. Linda has toured with the group singing back-up since 1989. Merry Clayton sang on the original recording of “Gimme Shelter” in 1969.

Saxophonist Bobby Keys was born on the same day  as Keith Richards. They met in 1964 at a teen fair. Bobby has played sax on many famous Rolling Stones songs including “Brown Sugar.” Bobby was also on the 1972 tour, and has played with John Lennon, and many famous early Rock and Roller’s including Elvis Presley, Dion, and Buddy Holly. Bobby’s presence was strongly felt once again at this show.

“Paint it Black,” “Honky Tonk Women,” “Tumbling Dice,” “Miss You” and “Start Me Up” never sounded better. The much demanded encore was a stirring performance of “You Can’t Always Get What you Want” featuring the USC Thornton Chamber Singers.

The current Rolling Stone’s tour has already featured many celebrity guest artists including Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty, Katy Perry, Dave Grohl (from Foo Fighters) and John Mayer. Jagger said the audience was the guest artist at the Monday night show. Fine with me, as The Rolling Stones need no guest artist.

That’s why they are called The World’s Greatest Rock And Roll Band!

A spokesperson for Franklin said that the 71-year-old singer will reschedule her two dates from May 20th in Chicago and May 26th in Connecticut and pick up the remainder of her tour in July.

Franklin announced the canceled dates earlier this month to seek medical treatment under doctor’s recommendations for an unspecified health issue. This isn’t the first time the Queen of Soul had to postpone shows due to medical reasons in recent years. Franklin previously canceled a tour in 2010 to undergo surgery for a pain her side, which sparked rumors that she was seeking treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Though her health has posed some interference with shows in the past, Franklin has never been interested in divulging specific details of her health with the media. After her surgery in 2010, Franklin told Jet magazine that she doesn’t “talk about my health with anybody other than my doctors” and only revealed that “the problem has been resolved.”

Last week, Franklin appeared in good health when performing on the season finale of American Idol via satellite singing a medley of her greatest hits with the female finalists.

The Canadian crooner told Vanity Fair that after breaking off his engagement with actress Emily Blunt in 2008, he was heartbroken and insecure.

“I was not a happy man for many years,” he said. “I never thought I could hold a relationship. No way. Because how could anyone love me if I didn’t? That sounds like a shrink would say it, but it’s the truth.”

After the break-up Bublè began to really look at himself and realize that he wasn’t getting any younger. He told the mag that fame can stunt your growth and he knew he needed to become an adult. Bublè even started reading the self-help book The Power of Now, which is all about spiritual thinking. He says the Oprah-recommended book was something he needed at the time.

“I started reading it, and I believed in it,” Bublè explained. “I started practicing it, and it was as simple as just being in the moment and being thankful for what I had and every day trying to be grateful and to try to work on myself. It was such a slow process, but it changed my life.”

He added, “Literally. If you talk to my mom and dad, they’ll tell you that I’m a different son. I’m present.”

We came across these great tips on how to avoid making big money mistakes when dining out on Oprah.com so you can lower that food bill without sacrificing your dining experience.

Making reservations over the phone

Instead of making reservations over the phone, use an online service like Savored or Open Table to find availability at a restaurant. These services also reward you with a discount on the bill if you reserve through them so your meal will cost less!

Walking in hungry

They  say never to grocery shop while hungry and the same goes for dining out. Restaurant consultant Aaron Allen says a common mistake is over-ordering when you come to a restaurant famished. To avoid over-eating and over-paying, Allen suggests eating a small snack before you leave or splitting an appetizer to save on your wallet and appetite.

“Hoodwinked” by a smiley face

According to Allen, customers tend to tip more for service when the gratuity is suggested on the bill, but he suggests to tip based on the service itself, not the suggestions. Studies have also shown that customers are likely to tip 18 percent more when the server draws a smiley face on the check.

Drinking the house wine

Beware ordering the house wine at a restaurant, according to Allen, these wines are usually the worst value on the menu and the mark-up on the bottles are often high because restaurants know they’re an easy sell. Instead, he suggests to consider the imported wine selection like Chilean varieties or Malbecs since they’ve become more reasonable in price.

Ordering the wrong Vodka

When ordering a mixed drink, often times your server will ask which brand of Vodka or spirit you want in your drink. To lower you drink bill, go for the whatever is in the “well” instead of a premium spirit, which mixes fine with a tonic or juice, but costs about two-thirds less.

Do you have any other money-saving tips when dining out? Share them in the comments below!

The destruction left behind after the storm is tough to watch, but through it all, amazing stories of survival and rescues have been coming out, like this happy ending for a victim and her pet dog.

You’ve most likely have seen this viral video make its rounds yesterday, but it’s worth to watch again and again. A tornado survivor who thought she lost her pet dog was being interviewed by CBS News when all of a sudden, her dog was found alive underneath the rubble of her former home.

Barbara Garcia told her story of being caught in the tornado’s path and how she took cover, adding that she lost her beloved pet dog in the chaos.

But in a miraculous moment on camera, someone spotted the dog under debris of the house and it was pulled to safety.

“Well, I thought God just answered one prayer – to let me be okay,” she said to CBS News. “But he answered both of them, because this was my second prayer.”

Watch her amazing story below (skip to the 1:30 mark for the dog).

I finally had to turn the TV off.  I just couldn’t watch anymore.  Remember how it was after the Northridge earthquake?  The massive overload of grief coming through the news, just too much for my brain to handle.

Again, the American Red Cross is stepping up to help.  You can help, too.  Join the vampire line as they need blood – all types!  And they need money -that one is super easy.

Grab your phone and text “RED CROSS” to 90999 and instantly donate $10.00.  Ten bucks – that’s two lattes at the fancy coffee house or 5 power-ball tickets or a new tube of lip stick.  Okay, that one will make you look amazing but I still think the American Red Cross is a better bet.

There are other ways to help and donate as well – see our guide of disaster relief agencies to help those affected by the tornado.

Next blog I’ll tell you how to teach your kids to ride a two wheeled bike without training wheels!  Oh yes, you can do it and so can they!

Smooches!

Brie

The unrated version of “Blurred Lines,” which Thicke premiered April, features several women sans clothing. YouTube quickly banned the naked clip, but not before it racked up more than one million hits.

“We just had a great feeling about the song,” Thicke told Carson Daly. “I made it last summer. I mean, I had it for about eight or nine months and Jimmy Iovine liked it, but nobody was really jumping all around the place for it.”

“And then we shot the video and Jimmy called me seven seconds into the video and he said, ‘This is a smash! This video is amazing!’”

Read more at Radio.com

–Paul Valery

When was the last time you just threw off all your cares and just got stupid with the one you love the most?

Make it a goal this weekend.