8/22 Quick News & Notes

-The judging panel on "American Idol" is currently at a standstill- when Mariah Carey heard about Nicki Minaj being close to becoming a judge, she angrily hung up the phone.
-Eve Torres' boyfriend is fittingly a Gracie- Rener.
-Prior to Brandy Slampa winning a 2013 Ford Mustang on the June 6th episode of "The Price is Right", she owned an older one.
-Contrary to earlier reports, a new version of the current music for "Wheel of Fortune" may debut for the 30th Anniversary season.
-"Jet Set", which was heard on the later versions of "Jackpot", was used towards the end of last night's monologue on "Late Show with David Letterman".
-Footage of "Wheel" was used on "The Tonight Show" last night for its monologue.
-If you see any future NASCAR Showcases on "The Price is Right", don't expect to see a Dodge car in any of them anytime soon- that car maker's dropping out of NASCAR competition after this season. 
-Tomorrow's $500 Quickie Deal objects are a domino & a one-cent postage stamp.

Various sources contributed to this report.