Friday, August 26, 2022 – Edition: #7298
Another Sheetload of Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Sylvester Stallone is speaking out following the news that his wife, Jennifer Flavin, filed for divorce last week. Amid rumors that Flavin opted to file for “dissolution of marriage and other relief” after 25 years over a disagreement about Stallone’s Rottweiler, Dwight, Stallone set the record straight, telling a reporter that they simply “went in different directions.” As news of the divorce circulated Wednesday, so did rumors that Flavin decided to file for divorce after Sly decided to get a Rottweiler for protection for the family, something that she didn’t want. The issue over the dog supposedly led to arguments that ultimately led to the divorce filing. According to Stallone, however, that isn’t the case. Although Stallone confirmed that he and his wife had some disagreements over the dog, they, QUOTE: “did not end the relationship on such a trivial argument.”
-PopCulture
★ The next generation of “Jeopardy!” is here. Michael Cera, Constance Wu and Ray Romano are among the famous contenders for the first-ever season of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” In a video announcement, host Mayim Bialik called it: “The OG ‘Jeopardy’ with celebrities.” “The Office” actor B.J., Novak, Marvel star Simu Liu, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, “The Talk” host and “Criminal Minds” star Aisha Tyler, “I Love My Dad” actor Patton Oswalt and the WNBA’s Candace Parker round out the cast. Celebs will play for the chance to score money for a charity of their choice. Celebrity Jeopardy! will premiere Sept. 25 on ABC and will stream on Hulu. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ywez48yp
-NYPost
★ Kelli Giddish, who plays ‘Detective Amanda Rollins’ on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”, is leaving the show. She joined the NBC drama in its 13th season and will depart in the middle of the upcoming 24th season. Speculation has been rampant of late that Giddish may be looking to turn in her badge, and in a statement, she said: “Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life…She’s grown and changed, and I have as well.” The new season begins September 22, when a 3-way crossover is planned for all of NBC’s Law & Order dramas.
-Deadline
★ Sean Connery will forever be synonymous with the Aston Martin DB5 featured in his ‘James Bond’ films, but the only one he ever owned himself, a 1964 model he purchased in 2018, has sold at auction for $2.4 million. Connery’s son, Jason, said that his father “used to talk about owning his own DB5, for no other reason than he loved the car, and I think in hindsight it did represent something in his life that was unique and captured a moment in time.” The winning bidder paid almost twice the pre-auction estimate of $1.4-1.8 million, but the sale included a chauffeured drive in the car by Formula One legend Jackie Stewart, a fellow Scot and longtime friend to Connery.
-Fox
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Joel McHale, Zoey Deutch, Saucy Santana (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Amanda Seyfried, Stephen Merchant (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Amy Sedaris, Michael R. Jackson, a performance from Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”, Derrick Wright (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Bill Clinton, OneRepublic (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Rep. Elaine Luria, Eva Longoria, Olivia Goncalves, Diana Maria Riva, guest co-host Lindsey Granger (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Vanessa Lachey (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Nick Lachey (R)
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Kevin Hart (R)
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Ed Sheeran, Max Greenfield, Ben Vereen, Ally Maki, Reba McEntire (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Kal Penn, Michael Urie, Eitan Bernath (R)
• “Gold Rush: Pay Dirt” (DSC): Season 9 premiere. Dave entrusts mechanic Nathan with a solo prospect deep in the Alaskan wilderness when he tests positive for COVID; equipment breakdowns force greenhorn Andrew to step up and save the team’s gold.
• “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (FOOD): In Palm Springs, a crepe spot is all about the savory, while a joint is cooking real deal Mexican pollo; an Egyptian food truck is serving wings and a falafel waffle.
SATURDAY:
• “NASCAR Cup Series” (NBC): Martin Truex Jr. and Bubba Watson are among those seeking their first checkered flag of the year, along with the playoff spot that would come with a win.
• “Game, Set, Love” (HALLMARK): Former tennis pro Taylor reluctantly agrees to coach her friend and bad boy, Will, only to find there’s a lot more to him than she thought.
• “Help! I Wrecked My House” (HGTV): Season 3 premiere
SUNDAY:
• “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC): Mysterio vs. The Miz and Kurt Warner vs. Orel Hershiser
• “2022 MTV Video Music Awards” (MTV/CMT): Hosted by Jack Harlow, LL Cool J, and Nicki Minaj. Minaj will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Red Hot Chili Peppers receive the Global Icon Award. Performers include Anitta, J Balvin, Kane Brown, Blackpink, Khalid w/Marshmello, Lizzo, Panic! At the Disco, Måneskin, Minaj and RHCP.
• “Danger in the House” (LIFETIME): A wealthy young man hires a seemingly perfect caregiver to help his ailing mother. But the arrangement spirals out of control when she decides to make herself a permanent addition to the family.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift – Her songwriting will be the subject of a new university literature course, called “Literary Contests and Contexts: The Taylor Swift Songbook,” focused on her approach to crafting lyrics. The university’s website says her songs will now be read aloud alongside work by literary giants such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Coleridge, Frost, and Keats.
• Adele – The video for her 2015 smash hit ‘Hello’ has reached 3 billion YouTube views. The black-and-white clip, which holds the record for being the quickest to reach the 1 billion mark, netted as many as 1.6 million views in a single hour during its peak.
• Madonna – Her daughter Lourdes Leon has dropped her debut single ‘Lock and Key’, under the moniker, Lolahol. The dance track was co-produced by experimental artist Eartheater, who also directed the music video, in which Lolahol ventures around New York City’s boroughs. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p9e56c8
• Nickelback – has teased 10 tantalizing seconds of new music, and the internet is loving it. With the caption “Soon”, the group tweeted a clip of what may be the heaviest song they’ve ever written. The preview sent Twitter into overdrive, inspiring comments such as: “NICKELBACK IS DROPPING A HARDCORE EP”, and “100% here for a wall of death at a nickelback show”.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/msb4m88a
• Van Halen – Sammy Hagar says he collaborated on a song with the late Eddie Van Halen in a dream. He claims Van Valen appeared, saying: “Man, let’s write some music!” Van Halen played a riff, which Hagar developed into a song called ‘Thank You’. Hagar says that when the song eventually is released, Eddie Van Halen will be credited as a co-writer.
• Mickey Guyton – Her new new song ‘Somethin ‘Bout You’ drops today. She’s also scheduled to perform it on TODAY’s Summer Concert Series on NBC at 7am ET.
• Kenny Chesney – was joined onstage by longtime friend Uncle Kracker at Ford Field in Detroit over the weekend. Together, they performed their 2004 hit duet ‘When the Sun Goes Down’, plus ‘Follow Me’ and ‘Drift Away’ . LINK: https://youtu.be/ryBMGhAQ5po
• Johnny Cash — A new movie about him is coming to theaters this winter. Kingdom Story Company created the documentary with exclusive access to over 100 tapes that have never been heard before outside of the Cash family. “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon”, will be in cinemas Dec. 5, 6 and 7 only. LINK: https://johnnycashmovie.com/
SHOOTING THE BULL
TODAY’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “Three Thousand Years of Longing” (R, Fantasy/Drama): A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her 3 wishes in exchange for his freedom. (Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton)
• “The Invitation” (PG-13, Horror/Mystery): A young woman is courted and swept off her feet, only to realize a gothic conspiracy is afoot. (Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty)
• “Breaking” (PG-13, Crime/Drama): When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, he takes a bank and several employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police. Based on the true story. (John Boyega, Nicole Beharie)
MARRIAGE PROBLEMS:
Imagine being invited to a wedding – and then, in the words of Alanis, being “uninvited”. Despite the fact that pandemic lockdowns are a thing of the past (at least for now…), it seems some soon-to-be-married couples have returned to the concept of the “microwedding” – and inflation is to blame. Couples blindsided by wedding budgets that have blown up by as much as 100% are scrambling to economize by any means possible in order to contend with the highest inflation in 40 years – and in some cases, that means downsizing their plans, and asking people that they had previously invited to share their big day, NOT to come. The Knot, which conducts an annual survey on wedding trends, found that nearly half the couples who were married last year reduced their guest count, and inflation has only continued to climb since. These days, couples are haggling more, searching for less-expensive substitutes for everything from entrees to engagement rings, and cutting costs any way they can.
(Just wondering: If you’re “uninvited” to a wedding, are you required to RSVP, saying you got the message?)
(In our family, we held a lottery to see who would go to my brother’s 4th wedding. The loser had to show up!)
-CNN
‘HALF’ A DRINK:
Scientists in the UK say the trick to cutting back on your alcohol consumption may be as simple as using a smaller glass. Their new study found that people who regularly drink wine at home consumed less each week when they switched to smaller glasses and bought smaller bottles. They determined that households drank 6.5% less wine each week when the participants switched out their usual wine glasses for smaller ones provided by the researchers. Opting to buy half-size bottles of wine (375ml) instead of the standard size of 750ml cut down on people’s drinking by 3.6%.
(And having your mother-in-law move out cuts it by 45%!)
(I tried it. All I noticed was more trips to the liquor store!)
-StudyFinds
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A TikTok cooking duo earned their third Guinness World Record by visiting 69 fast food restaurants in a 24-hour period in New York. Chefs Nick DiGiovanni and Lynn Davis, chose Manhattan as the location because they could visit all 69 eateries with a single 8-mile walk. The pair, who previously cooked up the world’s largest chicken nugget and world’s largest cake pop, were required to purchase and consume at least one food or drink item at each location — but the rules didn’t stipulate they had to do the consuming themselves, so sometimes other customers waiting in line were treated to free food. They had 24 hours to complete the record, but they managed to visit all of the restaurants in 7 hours and 15 minutes, despite some time lost by getting stuck in an elevator at Macy’s on 34th Street. (Have these guys never heard of Uber Eats?)
➢ A Tesla owner will never lose his keys again — after spending $400 to have them permanently implanted in his hand. Brandon Dalaly of Detroit shared a video showing him having a chip implanted in his right hand, then using the device to unlock his vehicle, with just the wave of a hand. The implanted chip can also start the car from the inside. He says that now, he uses it as his key when his Bluetooth key fails, or he doesn’t have his key card. Dalaly, a self-described tech nerd, isn’t new to getting microchip implants for the sake of convenience. In his other hand is a chip that can unlock the front door to his house. It also stores his medical info, like his COVID-19 vaccinations. (Great until the battery goes dead…) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2cwsu7wt
-UPI, WDIV, NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Wood is one of the most common building materials, but it obviously has a big weakness – fire. Now, a team in Singapore says it has created an invisible coating which can prevent wood from burning. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University say their invention allows for the “natural beauty” of wood to shine through and only activates through exposure to flames — keeping it fireproof. Current fireproofing methods involve using fire-retardant panels (like gypsum or magnesia boards) or treating the wood with thick mixtures that conceal the natural wood grain. The new coating is just 0.075 millimeters thick and transparent, making it invisible to the naked eye. (Makes poor kindling, though…)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 08.26.22
BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Forgive Your Foe Friday”, It’s not always easy, but in the end, you’ll be much more at peace. Because remember: Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.
• “Dog Appreciation Day”, to encourage support, rescue, and help for dogs in need. (And, just because: https://youtu.be/cG4CEr2aiSg
• “Make Your Own Luck Day”, a day to take affirmative action to gain control of your life. (Sorry, but my life is waaaay too important to put it in the hands of someone so irresponsible…)
• “Women’s Equality Day”, celebrating the civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention, in Seneca Falls NY.
• “National Cherry Popsicle Day”, the kind moms love, ’cause the stains DON’T come out!
• “Toilet Paper Day”, What’s the difference between good and bad toilet paper? One is terrible the other is tearable. (Don’t stop me, I’m on a roll!)
• “WebMistress Day”, A WebMistress is a woman who designs, develops, markets and maintains websites. The term has existed since the mid-1990s. Comparatively, the term WebMaster arrived on the scene around 1986. (A ‘WebMistress’ isn’t what you thought it’d be, is it?)
SATURDAY-
• “Banana Lovers Day”, an annual celebration of the fruit with appeal. (***Some ’nana facts here:***) LINK: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/banana-lovers-day
• “Rock Paper Scissors Day”, the only game that, regardless of language, gender or age, everyone has a chance of coming out victorious in the end. (Have you ever noticed that it is just as hard to try to LOSE at Rock Paper Scissors as it is to win?)
• “Just Because Day”, a chance to do something spontaneously without rhyme nor reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, we want to, or they’re expected of us. None of those reasons apply on this day…just because.
• “Petroleum Day” (aka Oil & Gas Industry Appreciation Day), honoring the world’s first commercially successful oil well, drilled near Titusville, Pennsylvania 163 years ago today, in 1859. (You might call it a “crude” awakening…)
• “Kiss Me Day”, also known as “First Kiss Day”, commemorating Popeye’s first kiss with Olive Oyl. Some sources claim today marks the date of their first on-screen kiss, when Olive Oyl said “My hero” after kissing Popeye.
• “Tarzan Day”, on this day in 1912, Tarzan made his magazine debut. Tarzan was the creation of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and 2 years later, Burroughs published the first of a series of novels based on the character.
SUNDAY-
• “Bow Tie Day”, saluting the look that involves “a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the 2 opposite ends form loops”. (Some people just can’t ‘pull off’ a bow tie…and that’s why their face is red!)
• “Cherry Turnover Day”, celebrating the yummy treat made with a little puff pastry, some cherries, some butter …. and a little more butter.
• “Crackers Over the Keyboard Day”, honoring the time-honored tradition of snacking and web surfing. (What’s the worst thing you’ve spilled on your computer keyboard? Or someone else’s?)
• “Radio Commercials Day”, commemorating the first-ever radio ad, broadcast on this date in 1922. Queensboro Realty received 10 minutes of air time on NYC station WEAF for $100. (Then, the salesperson asked for some freebies overnight!)
• “Red Wine Day”, whether you prefer a fine wine after a hard day at work, with a few of your favorite friends at the local pub, or enjoy a glass or 2 during dinner, red wine is perfect any time! (Except the shower. Wine is MUCH better in the bath…) Here are some benefits:
✓ Good for your heart – Grapes are loaded with antioxidants. Resveratrol is believed to be the key ingredient in red wine that is good for blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and increases the good kind of cholesterol – HDL.
✓ Cancer – Drinking dark red wine may also reduce the risk of colon, lung and prostate cancer. Some believe resveratrol attacks cancerous cells and “inhibits their ability to function.”
✓ Brain Power – Resveratrol may also help keep your memory sharp-as-a-whistle.
✓ Colds – Red wine may help keep the common cold at bay.
✓ Red wine may help prevent tooth decay.
✓ Resveratrol testing on animals suggests it may also help protect against obesity and diabetes. The skin of red grapes may help regulate blood sugar. (Never mind the wine…get me a bottle of resveratrol!)
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1957 [65] Rick Hansen, Port Alberni BC, Paralympic games athlete (3 gold medals)/philanthropist/wheelchair marathoner (his “Man in Motion” world tour logged more than 40,000 km through 34 countries on 4 continents before crossing Canada)
1966 [56] Dan Vickrey, Walnut Creek CA, rock guitarist (Counting Crows-‘Mr. Jones’, ‘Accidentally in Love”)
1966 [56] Shirley Manson, Edinburgh Scotland, rock singer (Garbage-‘Only Happy When it Rains’, ‘Stupid Girl’)/TV actress (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” 2008-09)
1970 [52] Melissa McCarthy, Plainfield IL, movie actress (“Identity Thief”, “Bridesmaids”)/TV actress (“Mike & Molly” 2010-16) COMING UP…“The Little Mermaid”, 2023
1975 [47] Tyler Connolly, Delta BC, rock singer-guitarist (Theory Of A Deadman-‘No Surprise’, ‘Not Meant to Be’)
1980 [42] Macaulay Culkin, New York City NY, movie actor (“Home Alone”, “Uncle Buck”, “My Girl”)
1980 [42] Chris Pine, LA CA, movie actor (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, “Wonder Woman”, “Star Trek” films)
1982 [40] John Mulaney, Chicago IL, comedian (former writer for “Saturday Night Live”)/voice actor (‘Peter Porker/Spider-Ham’ in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
1985 [37] Brian Kelley, Ormond Beach FL, country singer (Florida Georgia Line-‘Simple’, ‘Cruise’)
SATURDAY- Paul Reubens/Pee-wee Herman (“Pee-wee’s Playhouse”) is 70; Alex Lifeson (Rush) is 69; Fashion designer Tom Ford is 61; Chandra Wilson (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 53; Cesar Millan (“Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan”) is 53; Tony Kanal (No Doubt) is 52; Mike Smith (“Trailer Park Boys”) is 50; Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”) is 46; Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) is 43; Patrick J. Adams (“Suits”) is 41
SUNDAY- Jennifer Coolidge (“American Pie”) is 61; Shania Twain (‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman’) is 57; Jack Black (“School of Rock”) is 53; Jason Priestly (“Beverly Hills 90210”) is 53; Jake Owen (‘I Was Jack [You Were Diane]’) is 41; LeAnn Rimes (‘How Do I Live’) is 40; Florence Welch (‘Dog Days are Over’) is 36; Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) is 36; Alana Thompson (“Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”) is 17
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1996 [26] Electronics giant Philips unveils the first ‘Flat TV’, which can be hung on a wall (These people obviously never met my crazy Uncle Jerry!)
2018 [04] Playwright and author Neil Simon (“The Odd Couple”), dies at 91
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS. . .
2014 [08] Kate Bush makes her stage comeback at London’s Hammersmith Apollo to an ecstatic response from fans at her first concert in 35 years (22 shows are sold out in less than 15 minutes)
2019 [03] Ed Sheeran wraps up his ÷ (Divide) tour with a show in Ipswich, England. It is the highest-ever grossing tour, earning him $775.6 million over 255 shows since March 2017
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2014 [08] It’s announced that Burger King will purchase Canada’s Tim Hortons restaurant chain for US$11.4 billion, creating the 3rd-largest global fast-food company (now 5th, under the name Restaurant Brands International)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2013 [09] All 25,000 applicants to the University of Liberia fail their entrance examination
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Only 30% of people can flare their nostrils.
✓ Eating 100 calories gives you the energy to propel a bicycle 3 miles (5km).
✓ People who post their fitness routine on Facebook are more likely to have psychological problems.
✓ The term “junkie” comes from the fact that heroin users in the early 1900s would collect and sell scrap metal to pay for their fix.
✓ There is an island in New York state called “Just Enough Room,” where there’s just enough room for a tree and a house.
✓ A single dairy cow can pass more than 300 pounds (136kg) of gas per year.
-TheFactSite, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS NOT-GREAT MOVIE SEQUELS:
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Behind
• Taken 4: Granted
• Ironing Man
• Flushing Dory
• A Few Good Manbuns
• There’s Nothing About Mary
• RowBoatCop
• Driving Miss Daisy’s Hearse
• Titanic 2: Rose Moves On
• All the President’s Women
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Ben Affleck is selling his mansion for $30 million. (It features 5 bedrooms, 4 baths…and a huge walk-in closet for Matt Damon!)
➠ JoJo Siwa and Kylie Prew have split up. (Apparently their dating had become too big of a distraction from their stated goals of ruining social media. )
➠ A life-sized Colonel Sanders statue was stolen from a California senior complex. (Police are looking for someone with sticky fingers…)
➠ A study shows drinking a lot of beer doesn’t give you a beer gut. (Researchers came to this conclusion after examining the way the body breaks down alcohol, tracing beer consumption through the ages, and completely ignoring the crowd at the Packers’ last preseason game.)
(***Caution***) ➠ The Oakland Police Department is investigating after 2 fans at the Athletics-Mariners game on Sunday allegedly engaged in a sex act in the stands at RingCentral Coliseum. (Hold up. Where’s their dignity? Where’s their morality? . . . Where’s the video?)
BS WEB GOODIE:
But why? https://tinyurl.com/yehnjt2c
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I may not be my mother’s favorite child, but I’m definitely the first one she thinks of when the police show up…
BS PHONE STARTER:
If your 5-year-old self suddenly found itself inhabiting your current body, what would your 5-year-old self do first?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Stats show that THIS food is eaten outside of the home 80% of the time. What is it?
Answer: French fries
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.
