A dad in Texas had a more eventful first school day than most parents this week: His took his daughter to her first day of middle school . . . then came home and wrestled an ALLIGATOR that was in their driveway.

Mariah Carey is trying to trademark the phrase "Queen of Christmas". But Christmas singer Elizabeth Chan is trying to stop her. She says, quote, "No one person should hold onto anything around Christmas or monopolize it in the way that Mariah seeks to in perpetuity."

Chipotle is adding a new product to its online store tomorrow . . . a "Water Cup Candle" that smells like LEMONADE. It's supposed to poke fun at people who ask for a water cup, and then fill it with lemonade instead.

An 18-year-old in Florida was arrested on Monday, after he sent a "random text" to a County Commissioner offering to sell him cocaine. The police arranged a meet-up and busted him.

Kanye is selling his Yeezy Gap collection in trash bags. He recently said he gets design inspiration from the homeless, so people online can't help but think it's related.

In the upcoming movie "Wise Guys", Robert De Niro will play two real-life rival mob bosses, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello.

Mike Z has a double shot of interviews for you tonight at 10pm for "Wired In The Empire" on 96.7 KCAL Rocks. Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante will be on as they are about to rock a sold out House of Blues in Anaheim on August 24th

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Classless Act singer Derek Day will be on before they open "The Stadium Tour" at Sofi Stadium on August 27th

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Corey Feldman says Marilyn Manson sabotaged his 2017 tour by planting singers and musicians on his crew who would perform horribly. He also arranged it so Corey's tour bus would break down multiple times. Why would Manson do this? Corey doesn't know.

There's a Kickstarter campaign where they're offering a "Karen" action figure. There's also a "Joe the Manager" figure . . . but it will cost you $34 to get them both. The campaign runs through September 8th.

Here are some tips from burglars on how to protect your home from burglars. Use a wireless alarm system . . . put your porch light on a timer . . . get a mean guard dog . . . and keep valuables out of your bedroom.