Matthews' 'Stuff' Right for No. 1 Spot
The Dave Matthews Band arrived once again in a familiar place -- the top of the album sales list -- as the RCA act's disc "Busted Stuff" sold nearly 622,000 in the week ended Sunday, according to SoundScan statistics.
The opening numbers are lower than those for "Everyday," which sold nearly 750,000 copies in its first week last year and also debuted at No. 1. It's a considerable leap, though, from the band's two previous studio efforts, 1998's "Before These Crowded Streets" (422,000 sold) and '96's "Crash," which debuted at No. 2 on sales of 254,000.
The week was a good one for rock 'n' roll in general. "Highly Evolved," from Capitol's Australian import the Vines, hit No. 11 on sales of 64,000; Robert Plant's "Dreamland" (Universal) dropped in at No. 40, selling 25,000; and the Flaming Lips' "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" sold 22,000 to come in at No. 50. Other high-charting debuts were gospel duo Mary Mary at No. 22, selling 43,000 copies of "Incredible" (Columbia), and, one slot lower, country artist Darryl Worley's "I Miss My Friend" with sales of 42,000.
Last week's top nine all stayed in the top 10, with Nelly's "Nellyville" (Universal) dropping to No. 2 on sales of 305,000. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' "By the Way" sold 140,000 plus -- almost exactly half of its debut week total.
Warners' soundtrack to "Austin Powers in Goldmember" made its debut at No. 56 on sales of 20,000.
Mike Myers Gets Star in Hollywood
Comedian Mike Myers of the "Austin Powers" films now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Wearing a black suit and shirt, the Canadian-born actor displayed his trademark self-deprecating humor Wednesday as he accepted the award in front of an adult gift shop.
"It's a long way from playing street hockey in Toronto to having a star in front of the International Love Boutique," he quipped.
Myers, 39, was accompanied by his wife, Robin Ruzan, his mother and two brothers. Celebrity guests included "Austin Powers" cast members Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling and Seth Green.
The ceremony took place two days before the nationwide release of "Austin Powers in Goldmember," the third installment of the spy spoof.
A crowd of 350 screaming fans interrupted Myers' speech several times by yelling "Yeah, baby!" The line is often used by his Austin Powers character.
Heather Locklear 'Scrubs' in for Guest Spot
When he was an executive producer of "Spin City," Bill Lawrence hired Heather Locklear to be part of the cast. He left the show, however, before her first appearance.
The two will finally work together this fall, when Locklear does a three-episode guest stint on Lawrence's current show, NBC's "Scrubs."
Lawrence casually announced Locklear's involvement in the show during a session Wednesday (July 24) at the TV Critics Association press tour in Pasadena. Following the session, he elaborated on her role.
She'll play a "slutty pharmaceutical rep" who gets under the skin of Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley), creating a sort of love triangle with Cox and his ex-wife, Jordan (Christa Miller, Lawrence's real-life wife). Locklear's episodes will air during November sweeps.
"She'll be doing very edgy stuff that I don't think she's done before," Lawrence says. "It should be fun."
Although their paths never crossed on "Spin City," Lawrence says he's gotten to know Locklear in recent years and says "She's a very sweet lady, and I thought it would be fun" to bring her on the show.
Lawrence also says that Miller may have a bigger role on "Scrubs" this season, as she's leaving ABC's "Drew Carey Show" after the first two episodes in the fall.
Remember..."Lower Your Expectations."
Oh No!
There is a space rock on a collision course with earth.