NeNe Leakes has defended Miss Utah‘s answer fumble at the Miss USA pageant this past weekend. During the show, NeNe asked 20-year-old Marissa Powell what it says about society that women continue to earn less than men even though they are the primary earners in 40% of American families with children.

In a statement to People, NeNe said that she thinks the criticism will pass. She said, “We all make mistakes that often result in a miscommunication. Unfortunately, Miss Utah’s error was very public. I’m confident she will use this experience and learn from it.”

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The 101 number one song of the day was the last of its kind.  There were 19 of these before but there would never be another after this one.  And it was released over the objections of it creator.

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Happy Birthday to Paul McCartney, who turns 71 years old today (June 18th). To date, McCartney is the most successful songwriter in history, having written or co-written 30 U.S. Number One hits.

The Beatles‘ are still such a big deal that a rare 45 demo of their first single. “Love Me Do,” recently sold on eBay for $10,000. The 45 was one of only 250 made for radio airplay in 1962. The demo was from a personal collection and predates the Parlophone imprints of the single. When the song was released the group were unknowns and the writing credits instead of listing Lennon-McCartney read ‘McArtney.’

• The song only climbed to Number 17 in the United Kingdom but it paved the way for the group to release “Please Please Me,” which launched their careers.
• According to Rollingstone.com, another copy of the demo sold for $17,000 in an auction in 2011.

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The 101 number one song of the Day was recorded by a group whose lead singer was unhappy with the results but a little white lie helped to get the record to the top of the charts. 

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Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night by Billy Joel:

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The 101 number one song of the day was produced and recorded by an Anglo American band that was immersed in tremendous upheaval.  Just when personal relationships were disintegrating, the group came together to achieve its
greatest commercial success. 

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Don’t forget Dad on Sunday.  And to all the dads,  have a Happy and relaxing Fathers Day!

It was 46 years ago today  the Monkees began recording their third and final Number One hit, “Daydream Believer.” The song, which was recorded during the group’s sessions for Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., was held off the album and released separately as a single.

“Daydream Believer” was written by the late John Stewart, who had written several songs for the Kingston Trio, and at that time was performing with future superstar John Denver. Shortly after the song’s release in November 1967, Stewart became the official musician of the Democratic National Committee, which involved traveling with Senator Robert Kennedy during his brief 1968 Presidential campaign.

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