Yankees vs. Dodgers Kick Off World Series Tonight, Love Boat Theme Song Singer Jack Jones Dead at 86, Global Champagne Day is Celebrated

2024 World Series kicks off tonight as the Yankees face the Dodgers in LA. For the first time since 1981, fans from coast to coast are getting ready to experience the thrill of a Yankees/Dodgers World Series. The two teams kick off the 7-game fall classic tonight in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. The matchup sees some of the league's top sluggers facing off, including MLB home run leaders Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, who have hit 58 and 54 long balls respectively this regular season alone. This will be the 12th time the Yankees and the Dodgers have battled it out for the iconic Commissioner's Trophy in Major League Baseball history. Fans can tune in tonight on Fox when the first pitch is thrown out at 8:08 PM ET. Grammy award-winning singer and vocalist for the Love Boa t theme song Jack Jones dies at 86. Best known for giving his voice to the iconic Love Boat theme song, singer Jack Jones' decades-long career in music cemented him as one of the greats. Born into show business, his natural-born talent led him to release a multitude of hit songs, including his 1962 Grammy-winning recording of 'Lollipops and Roses,' 1963's 'Wives and Lovers,' and 1966's 'The Impossible Dream.' Throughout his career, Jones earned himself 5 total Grammy nominations, taking home 2 awards. He passed away on Wednesday following a two-year-long battle with leukemia. His passing was confirmed by stepdaughter Nicole Whitty in a statement made to The Hollywood Reporter. Global Champagne Day is celebrated around the world. Pop a bottle and raise a glass because today is Global Champagne Day. Celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of October, this special holiday celebrates the bubbly beverage that is always there in our most celebratory occasions. Whether consumed on its own or used in a mixed drink such as an aperol spritz or a mimosa, champagne is the perfect pairing for any meal. Celebrate by picking up a bottle of your own and make a special toast today, because there is always a reason to celebrate. National Breadstick Day is recognized in the U.S. October 25 is also National Breadstick Day! Recognized yearly on the last Friday of October, this holiday celebrates breadsticks of all kinds. Whether soft or crunchy, sweet or savory, breadsticks have become a fan favorite alongside meals such as pasta, soups, or salads. Celebrate by baking your own at home or check out local restaurants to see what kind of deals they may have in place for the special occasion. In today's birthday news: Actress Marion Ross 96, drummer Chad Smith 63, actor Adam Goldberg 54, actor Craig Robinson 53, singer Katy Perry 40, New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto 26.