Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check

I'm a Poll Man:

Former VP DAN QUAYLE's son is locked in a tight race for Congress. BEN QUAYLE trails Democratic JON HULBURD 46-to-44-percent in a race to succeed retiring Democrat JOHN SHADEGG.
   Those numbers are actually bad news for Quayle, who many thought would have little trouble winning in a heavily consevative district. (Pacelli)

What's the Buzz:

Is Starbucks gearing up to be even more "trendy?" USA Today reports that Starbucks is gearing up to offer regional wine and beer and cheeses at many of its locations.
   The goal for Starbucks? Getting more cash flow during the afternoon hours. U-S Starbucks stores get about 70-percent of their business before 2 p.m. (Pacelli)

Sucks to be you:

It's not always easy being JUSTIN BIEBER. AbsoluteNow.com reports the sixteen-year-old superstar actually failed his driving test on the first attempt! The flat-ironed singer was so ticked off he refused to cruise home with his mom, chose to walk in the rain and yelled at a truck driver that threw a cigarette out the window. He eventually passed the exam and is now rolling around in a Range Rover which was a gift from his buddy, USHER. For more lurid details, check out his new book: "First Step 2 Forever: My Story." (Lee)

Gossip Central: Tabloids:

SNOOKI can't catch a break. People give her a hard time about her clothes, her hair, her drinking and now, her dog.  Star magazine reports that the "Jersey Shore" star bought a Pomeranian puppy from a pet store and people are hitting the Internet blasting her for not getting a shelter dog instead.

Broadcast, cable and video news:

ED ASNER, whom we all remember fondly as "Lou Grant" on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and later on his own show, is coming back to TV at age 80 to do another show. The Hollywood Reporter says he'll star in CMT's first scripted sitcom, called "Working Class," about a blue-collar single mom who moves her family to a well-to-do suburb. MELISSA PETERMAN will play the single mom, and Ed will play her neighbor on the show, beginning in January.

The Reel Deal:

Deadline.com says "Glee" creator RYAN MURPHY, who'll be doing a parody of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" next week for Halloween, has apparently been approached by Fox 2000 to do a remake of the 1975 musical for the big screen as well.

Grace notes:

CELINE DION checked into a hospital yesterday to get ready for the birth of her twin sons. People magazine says the singer is at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, so that doctors can keep an eye on her, and to make sure Celine doesn't deliver them too early. The hospital also dismissed rumors that Celine was behaving like a diva. Last week, the singer's publicist said there is no truth to the reports that said Celine was scheduled for a C-section this Friday. (Marino)

Pro football:

So how do pro football teams solve the problem of dropped passes? A porta-potty drill.
   They sit receivers inside the porta-potty, close the door, someone throws and at the last second, another player opens the door and you have to react. (video)
   The last second reaction is, but it's even tougher sitting down because you're not really able to use your body, only your hands.
   The video shows the Kansas City Chiefs doing the drill. The Chiefs had the most dropped passes last season 47 --about three a game. (Maiman)