Frankie Valli is 92 years old, and after a momentous 75-year run, the singer is finally putting down the mic.
His brother, Bobby Valli, made the announcement on social media:
MY BROTHER FRANKIE WHOM I AM SO PROUD OF AND LOVE HIM DEARLY. ❤️HE HAS HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE A DREAM COME TRUE. HE IS AN INCREDIBLE SINGER. HAS HAD AN MAGNIFICENT CAREER IN MUSIC AN ICON A LIVING LEGEND. HE HAS MILLIONS OF FANS WHO LOVE HIM DEARLY. HE IS NOW 92 YRS OLD. IN HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER HE HAS SOLD OVER 100 MILLION RECORDS, R&R HALL OF FAME, HE HAS BEEN PERFORMING FOR 6 DECADES. HE WILL NOW RETIRE. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF FRANKIE VALLI. HE HAS REACHED A PLACE IN HIS LIFE WHERE HIS FAMILY IS THERE TO LOVE, CHERISH AND TO BE THERE FOR HIM. WE APPRECIATE YOUR LOVE AND CONCERN. ❤️
Three-quarters of a century is one helluva run. Most bands would be happy with a tenth of that!
Thank you for all the music you brought into the world, which has been enjoyed by multiple generations of fans.
Pokémon is turning 30. While he might not be getting a birthday cake, he and his friends can celebrate at Krispy Kreme with six donuts in their honor.
Bulbasaur Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing and topped with frosting and a Bulbasaur piece.
Charmander Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut with chocolate and toasted marshmallow flavored filling, dipped in orange colored caramel icing and sparks of red and gold sugar, topped with a Charmander piece.
Squirtle Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut piped with cotton candy flavored buttercreme, dipped in sanding sugar and nonpareils, and topped with a surfing Squirtle piece.
Pikachu Doughnut – an unglazed shell filled with lemon flavored Kreme™ filling dipped in vanilla icing, decorated with electrifying drizzle and nonpareils, and topped with a Pikachu piece.
Jigglypuff Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut piped with strawberry flavored buttercreme, sprinkled with strawberry flavored cookie, and topped with a Jigglypuff piece.
Poké Ball Doughnut – an Original Glazed® doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing and red sprinkles, piped with chocolate icing.
Fans can also purchase 10 Original Glazed Gold Dot in one of five Special-edition Pokémon cups.
“We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can,” said Alison Holder, Chief Brand and Product Officer at Krispy Kreme. “From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging and fan surprises, this collection is made to be caught and shared as we celebrate 30 incredible years of Pokémon.”
The donuts will be available for a limited time starting on August 18th.
Before Jimmy Fallon hosted his own talk show, he was in the audience of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (because he had a crush on her). How funny is the prank that the 21-year-old did in 1996 on the daytime talk show?
To hear Fallon tell Conan O’Brien the story, then click here!
