The world according to Dan.

Songs from The Beatles, covered by other artists, are powering the soundtrack to the new Sean Penn/Michelle Pfeiffer movie “I Am Sam.” Sorry, there is no Grover singing “Letter B.”

Both David Letterman and Criag Kilborn enjoy strong ratings in November. And why wouldn’t they!?! They’re both awesome!

Is there to be a Goonies Part II? Maybe!

Wesley Crusher (Will Wheaton) says that the script for the new Trek film is the best since “The Wrath Of Khan.” And y’know, after not being part of the Trek franchise for a number of years, I honestly thought he would badmouth it!

“Star Trek- The Next Generation” is finally coming to DVD. Hello Troi!

With no Sarah McLachlan music in competition Sloan tops East Coast Music Award nominations. Ah yes, if it feels good do it!

Rumour has it that George Harrison’s song “My Sweet Lord” is being rush- released as a single again. Yes, that should help people grieve!

STROY NUMBER ONE: SOARING

The Beatles’ greatest hits collection 1 doubling its position this week on the U.S. album charts to number 73, as it sold nearly 31,000 copes in the wake of George Harrison’s death.

STORY NUMBER 2: LET IT BE, PAUL

Paul McCartney telling a German magazine that his fiancÈe, Heather Mills, knows next to nothing about the Beatles and doesn’t even recognize their songs, because she grew up listening to classical music, not rock ‘n’ roll.

PARADISE CITY…AGAIN

Guns N’ Roses playing two shows December 29 and 31 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas–a repeat of last year’s Vegas run where they played to rave reviews. No word on when the band’s long-awaited album, Chinese Democracy, finally hits stores.

GEE, YA THINK SO?

Elton John telling the syndicated radio show Live from the Lounge that he’s not hanging up his recording career after all, adding that he made those statements after “having a bad day.”