April 11th is the 101st day of the year. There are 264 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is National Pet Day, National Cheese Fondue Day, National Submarine Day, Barbershop Quartet Day, National 8-Track Tape Day, National Poutine Day (Canada) and National Day Of SIlence

— On this date in 1964, the 8 track tape was created

— On this date in 1970, Apollo 13 launched

— On this date in 1988, Cher won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in ‘Moonstruck.’

— On this date in 2006, Pointer sister June Pointer died

THINGS U NEED 2 NO:

There will be a full “Pink Moon” tomorrow night. The moon will NOT turn pink, despite its name. It is considered a “micro-moon” because it is smaller than an average full moon. The Pink Moon will reach peak illumination at 10:22 p.m. Eastern time

Cheetos recently launched Cheetos Pants. The orange pants have a towel-like texture on the thighs for wiping away cheese dust. There is also a pocket for holding Cheetos. The pants sold out last night 

Kellogg’s recently launched a new Rice Krispies Treat flavor called Bliss. The snack features a chocolate-dipped bottom with pretzel pieces on top.  The new flavor is receiving rave reviews for its crunchy texture and sweet-salty taste. 

Here’s a new food mash-up you might NOT want to try:  A seafood place in Charleston, South Carolina is selling “Sm’oysters” . . . a mash-up of oysters and S’MORES.  The manager says he wanted to do something different and realized “dessert oysters” weren’t a thing yet. 

Restaurants are fooling customers with their sizzling fajita dishes. The sizzling sound and steam are the result of restaurants pouring cold water on hot plates and not the food itself. The live-action marketing gimmick activates a person’s senses. Some restaurants use a “sizzle sauce” comprised of soy and oil

According to new research, the so-called “panic percentage” where people start worrying about their phone’s charge is 38%.  But 13% claim they’re unfazed until it’s under 10%.

Coachella starts today, and don’t be too jealous you’re not there.  A poll found festivals leave us exhausted and dehydrated, especially with a high of 103 DEGREES there today.  It can also ravage your bank account.  Tickets started at $599, and 60% are using Coachella’s payment plan system this year.

Samsung has introduced a new vacuum with a feature that alerts users to incoming calls and texts. The appliance is part of Samsung’s Bespoke AI product line.  The company aims to keep users connected while doing daily tasks like laundry or vacuuming. 

“A Minecraft Movie’’  is expected to earn $65 million in its upcoming second weekend out. 

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King are preparing for their all-female space flight on Monday. The crew will undergo final training sessions and zero-gravity simulations today for their 11-minute mission. Perry plans to get glammed up for the flight and hopes to inspire her daughter and a new generation by making space and science glamorous.