An extraordinary line-up of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists have banded together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research bringing new therapies to patients quickly that will saves lives now.

Stand Up To Cancer returns to primetime TV September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT.

The one-hour fundraising event will be simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1.

Cat Deeley of FOX’s SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will host the pre-show promotion to kick off the evening as the celebrity phone bank opens at 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST.

A 30-minute online “after hours” extended play featuring jams with musical guests…
Fitz and the Tantrums, Orianthi, Natasha Bedingfield and Heart will conclude the night’s events.

The pre-show and extended play will be featured on numerous online portals and destination sites (which will all also stream the one-hour special online) including: ABC, ABC News, AOL, Bing, CBS, CBS News, Crackle, Discovery Health, E! Online, FOX, G4, Hulu, Livestream, MLB Network, MSN, mun2, NBC, Style Network, TV Guide, TV One, Ustream, VEVO, VH1, Wonderwall.MSN.com, omg.yahoo.com and YouTube.

PARTICIPANTS CONFIRMED TO DATE FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10TH BROADCAST INCLUDE:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Derek Fisher, Seth MacFarlane, Diane Sawyer, Tatyana Ali, Delta Goodrem, Martina McBride, The Simpsons, Dave Annable, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Mandy Moore, Dave Stewart, Christina Applegate, Michael C. Hall, Aaron Neville, Eric Stonestreet, Lance Armstrong, Alyson Hannigan, Apolo Anton Ohno, Marcia Strassman, Natasha Bedingfield, Tony Hawk, Sharon Osbourne, Alison Sweeney, David Boreanaz, Jon Heder, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Maura Tierney, Abigail Breslin, Marg Helgenberger, Jim Parsons, Gabrielle Union, Chiquis, Terrence Howard, Aubrey Plaza, Sofia Vassilieva, Katie Couric, Ken Jeong, Dr. Ana Maria Polo, Sofia Vergara, Cindy Crawford, Rashida Jones ,Queen Latifah, Brian Williams, Fran Drescher, Minka Kelly, Yarel Ramos, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elizabeth Edwards, Laura Linney, Naya Rivera, Reese Witherspoon, Donald Faison, Zachary Levi, Robin Roberts, Stevie Wonder, Sally Field, Ray Liotta, Seth Rogen, Ethan Zohn.

The broadcast is dedicated to the 12 million U.S. cancer survivors, illustrating how groundbreaking research can change the tide in the fight against the disease. Updates will be provided on the work of the five Stand Up To Cancer Dream Teams, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, will report on other new medical developments.

SU2C’s star-studded television special builds continuing public support and donations for cutting-edge cancer research that translates at a rapid pace from the laboratory to treatments and technologies benefitting patients. One-hundred percent of all donations received from the public will go directly to cancer research. Viewers will have the ability to donate via a dedicated phone line, the web, or through text.

Find out more at: www.standuptocancer.org

The great Wisconsin State Fair is just days away and I’ll be bring you all the action live via the radio, live webcam and pictures. Plus, the family vacation to MEXICO!?! Wouldn’t that be awesome! I got everything you need to get you ready. We’ll see you at the fair!
-Van “The Man” McNeil | 99.1 The Mix

Listen to…

Kidd & Elizabeth at 7:30am

&

Van McNeil at 3:30pm

for your chance to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to the great

Wisconsin State Fair!

Join Midday host Van “The Man” McNeil

On-Air during the fair from 11am – 4pm.

We’ll be hangin’ at the Days Of The Dinosaur exhibit near Gate 4 in the Big Backyard on Wetley Way.

For a map…click here.

While visiting 99.1 The Mix at the Wisconsin State Fair be sure to register to win a family vacation for four from Funjet Vacations including airfare from Delta Air Lines and four nights at the all inclusive RIU Playacar, in Riviera Maya, Mexico!

Get more infomation about the package…click here.

Must be 21 and over to register.

Approximate Retail Value = $3320. 

Winner picked and notified on Monday, August 16th, 2010

HUNGER TASK FORCE $2 DAY – THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Fairgoers who present at least two nonperishable food items or make a cash donation between 8am and 5pm at the designated locations outside Fair admission gates will receive a voucher redeemable at the ticket window for a $2 admission on Thursday, August 5 only. Promotion will end promptly at 5pm. Food items and donations benefit the Hunger Task Force and will be distributed locally to the hungry for free.

For a complete list of how to save $$$…click here.

There are 26 new foods ON-A-STICK for you to try this year.

Here is a preview of what’s new…

A Deep fried Chili Cheese Dog On-a-Stick from Saz’s at the Fair.

Spaghetti and Meatballs On-a-Stick at Leadfoot’s Bar & Grill.

Hand-battered Scallops On-a-Stick at Joey’s Seafood.

For a complete list of Food On-a-Stick…click here.

Gate Hours:

Sunday – Thursday: 8am – 11pm

Friday – Saturday: 8am – 12am (Midnight)

Final Sunday, August 15: 8am – 9pm

Admission Prices:

$9 – Adult (Ages 12 – 59)

$6 – Senior Citizens (Ages 60 & over) and Disabled Persons

$4 – Youth (Ages 7 – 11)

FREE – Children (Ages 6 & under)

Exhibition Building Hours:

Daily: 9am – 10pm

Final Sunday, August 15: 9am – 9pm

Outdoor Exhibitors:

Daily: 8am – 11pm

Final Sunday, August 15: 8am – 9pm

Jack’s Spectacular Midway:

Daily: 10am – 11pm

Final Sunday, August 15: 10am – 9pm

For even more Wisonsin State Fair info…click here.

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has been all over Milwaukee the last couple of weeks giving you a look at why it’s a pretty big deal. One of the last events for the 2011 Ford Fiesta was to hang all weekend at the Bradford Beach Jam Sports & Music Festival. Well, with the recent rains/flooding the event has been rescheduled for Aug 20-22. So no “fiesta” if you will at the beach this weekend. But I got you covered! I was one of the first people to drive the brand new 2011 Ford Fiesta and I’m giving you an exclusive look.

Learn more about the 2011 Ford Fiesta at www.fordfiestabigdeal.com

It’s not everyday you can be one of the first people to drive a car that hasn’t hit the market. I had a chance to check out the brand new 2011 Ford Fiesta and it’s awesome! Up to 40 MPG highway fuel economy and it’s affordable. The 2011 Ford Fiesta starts at just under $14,000.

Join me and the 2011 Ford Fiesta – Saturday, July 24th, 2010 @ Bradford Beach Jam Sports and Music Festival from 12p – 2p. Check out the 2011 Ford Fiesta in person, play games and win awesome prizes.

Need more info? Check out www.FordFiestaBigDeal.com

The brand new 2011 Ford Fiesta is in town for the next couple of weeks and you can be one of the first people to check it out. Join the Ford Fiesta at Bradford Beach Jam Sports and Music Festival July 23-25 at Bradford Beach w games and fun, plus check out the 15 features that you WON’T find on any other vehicle in its class.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta. It’s A Pretty Big Deal!
Find out more: www.FordFiestaBigDeal.com

I had a chance to chat w/ some of the Top 10 American Idols at Summerfest. Milwaukee, WI was the second stop in a three month long tour. Siobhan Magnus shares the stories behind her tattoos. Andrew Garcia reveals his plans for after the tour, Katie Stevens gushes over the Green Bay Packers, Michael Lynche & winner Lee Dewyze get into an arguement mid-interview.  All in all, a great time was had by everyone. Plus, if you plan on auditioning for Season 10, they all have really good advice on how to handle the monster that is American Idol. Enjoy the interviews!

Day 8 of The World’s Largest Music Festival brings difficult decisions. So many great acts to town in town tonight. I wish they would allow Rollerblades or Segways on the Summerfest grounds so I can see all of them. Here are my picks tonight.

Santana headlines Marcus Amphitheatre w Steve Winwood opening at 7:30.

10p - Miller Lite Oasis you’ve got O.A.R. If they guarantee a performance of, Led Zepplin’s “Fool In The Rain” I’m there. We’ll see.

Here is where it get’s tricky for me. Take my chances w O.A.R. or check out the B52’s at the M&I Stage at 10p and get my Rock Lobster on? Ahhhh!

Oh yeah, can’t forget The Offspring. They rock the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse at 10p. Gotta keep’em seperated!

Choose wisely, be safe and have fun. Happy Summerfest ya’ll!

For even more Summerfest coverage + how to get in FREE…click here.

The date was April 7th, 2010. Before opening for Daughtry at U.S. Cellular Arena that evening, Cavo stopped by to preview their debut album, “Bright Nights, Dark Days” which is in stores and available for download. Cavo performed 4 songs for us that day and joined us for lunch. A great group of guys from St. Louis who can rock it. Good stuff!

For even more Summerfest coverage + how to get in FREE…click here.

In Eclipse, Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Kristen Stewart: On how Bella’s different in this film.

Robert Pattinson: On Edward in the film.

Taylor Lautner: On Bella and Jacob’s relationship in Eclipse.

There was an unexpected surprise at the 2010 Summerfest Opening Ceremony, Thursday at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.

As President and CEO Don Smiley was at the podium speaking to the crowd, out came Windell Middlebrooks, the Miller High-Life delivery guy from the TV commericals. He had a hand truck full of Miller High Life, which was passed out to the crowd for a Summerfest toast.

Thanks for the free beer Windell.

What a way to kick off the 43rd edition of Summerfest!

Take a look at the Opening Ceremony below!

For complete Summerfest coverage, including how to get in FREE… Click here.