DALY TV! Talking U2 with (and serenading) FOX 13's hunky Russell Rhodes

Here's some more U2 merriment, courtesy of yours truly and FOX 13 stud Russell Rhodes. Special shout-out to incandescent traffic diva Jen Epstein! Adore her, too.

Daly, Belcher reunite for Mahaffey Theater "Curtain Call" (free to the general public!)

Despite the fact that we hate each other, FOX 13 stud Charley Belcher and I will emcee this Thursday's "Curtain Call" extravaganza at the gorgeous Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Pete. The star-stuffed event offers a "sneak peek" at upcoming events at the regal palace. There will also be tons of music (including the Ditchflowers, the Florida Orchestra and Frank Sinatra impersonator Tom Tiratta), loads of food (Bella Brava, Pacific Wave, Cafe Alma) and a cavalcade of guest stars (Miss Florida, Mayor Rick Baker). And it's all FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The show starts at 6 p.m. -- expect Charley's first insult to fly around 6:01 p.m. Click HERE for more info.

Are you the next Tampa Bay Idol?

Hey Idol wannabes: FOX 13, home of the unsinkable Charley Belcher, is once again looking to send a Tampa Bay singer to American Idol auditions, this time in Orlando, July 9. Winner of the local contest skips to the front of the sweltering, serpentine line for a guaranteed shot in front of producers for Season 9.

Last year's lucky lungs belonged to Tampa's Cesar De La Rosa, who made it all the way to Hollywood, only to be doinked by Cowell & Co. Eric Deggans and I will be celeb judges this year, along with Belcher and a cavalcade of stars. If you're interested, HERE'S THE SCOOP on all the action.