Monday, February 10, 2020 – Edition: #6630
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Razzie nominations for the worst in movies in 2019 are in! “Cats”, “Rambo: Last Blood,” and Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Family Funeral” top this year’s nominations list for the worst movies and performances of 2019, scoring eight nominations apiece. Other “honorees” on this year’s list include the remake of “Hellboy” and “The Haunting of Sharon Tate”. Anne Hathaway is a double-nominee for Worst Actress for her performances in “The Hustle” and “Serenity”, and John Travolta is up for Worst Actor twice for his work in “The Fanatic” and “Trading Paint”.
(***FULL LIST HERE: https://tinyurl.com/tftgaya ***)
-TheWrap
★ Pamela Anderson and her new husband Jon Peters split up after he sent a text message ending their 12-day marriage. According to reports, the text message described their relationship as a “beautiful amazing love fest,” but also said that “this whole marriage thing…has scared me.” Peters wrote that at the age of 74, he needs “a simple quiet life and not an international love affair”. He then wrote that the two need “to go our own separate ways” and that he hopes Anderson can forgive him. Oh, and then the movie producer wrote that he’d still like her to be in one of his movies.
(The last time she made a movie with a husband, it was definitely before they broke up!)
-TheBlast
★ Maggie Gyllenhaal has been cast as Elvis Presley’s mother Gladys in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Elvis Presley biopic. She’ll star alongside Austin Butler, who is playing Elvis. Tom Hanks is on board to play Presley’s former manager Colonel Tom Parker, who spotted Elvis’ talent in the early 1950s, initially helping him with bookings and promotion before becoming his manager. The as-yet-untitled biopic is slated for release on October 1, 2021, and production is expected to begin later this year.
-ContactMusic
★ Simon Cowell has written a children’s book with his 5-year-old son Eric. Simon says that the two wrote it together on a plane, “so whether he likes it or not, he’s in the family business already.” In true Simon style, he also says about the book: ”It’s brilliant, and we’re meeting publishers at the end of this month.” He admits he and his son disagreed about who would be listed first as author. According to Simon, his son asked: ‘Who comes first, Eric or Simon?’ I said, ‘Well S comes before E in the alphabet, so Simon’. But eventually, someone told him that E comes first so now it’s ‘By Eric and Simon Cowell’.”
-ContactMusic
★ Orson Bean, a familiar face on TV game shows and series from Hollywood’s Golden Age to Netflix, was fatally struck by a car Friday evening while walking across a busy boulevard in Los Angeles. Bean, best known for his roles in “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” and “Being John Malkovich,” was 91. He was a frequent participant on quiz shows like “To Tell the Truth,” “Super Password” and “Match Game,” and made guest appearances on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Grace and Frankie.” He had regular roles on “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” and “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.”
-TheBlast, CNN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Harrison Ford, “Science Bob” Pflugfelder, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty & Sueco the Child
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Janet Jackson, Jane Levy, Jo Firestone
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): John Oliver, Alex Ebert
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Claire Danes, Zach Woods, Gov. Gavin Newsom, drummer Elijah Wood
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Dr. Phil McGraw, Lana Condor, Green Day
• “Conan” (TBS): Elijah Wood
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): “Below Deck” Reunion Show
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Gov. Gavin Newsom, guest co-host Tyra Banks
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Kesha, Jonathan Van Ness, Maria Menounos
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): John Krasinski, Curtis Stone, Cat Cora, Susan Feniger
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Peter Gallagher, Lily Aldridge
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Peter and the remaining six women travel to Lima, Peru; Madison and Peter reach a make-or-break moment in their relationship; Kelsey and Peter ride ATVs in the mountains; Kelly, Hannah Ann and Victoria F. face off in the three-on-one date.
• “America’s Got Talent” (NBC): The top 10 finalists perform, including four Golden Buzzer acts and six performers from the semifinals.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jennifer Lopez — You can now tell your friends you have JLo in your contacts. She shared a phone number on Twitter and wrote: “Text me.” If you do, you’ll receive this response: “Hi, my love it’s Jen! Yes, this is really my number and I’ll be using it to stay in touch with you. Click the link to add yourself to my contacts so I can text you back. Can’t wait to hear from you!!” Go for it: 305-690-0379
• Billie Eilish – says that the rarely sleeps well because she suffers from night terrors. Eilish says often her scary dreams mess her up so much, it ruins the whole day afterwards. On the plus side, her nighttime disturbances have provided inspiration, such as the for the ‘Bury a Friend’ video.
• Justin Bieber – The new video for his Quavo collaboration ‘Intentions’ is about giving back, and after the video dropped Friday, he gave a $100,000 check to fan Julie Coker. The 22-year-old is the president of the Stockton University chapter of Active Minds, which is dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students.
• Gwen Stefani – cancelled her Saturday night show at Zappos Theater in Las Vegas due to ill-health. She says she is doing all she can to take to the stage for her scheduled shows Feb. 12-22.
• Aerosmith – and drummer Joey Kramer seem to be on the verge of a reunion. After several contentious weeks, Kramer has been brushing up on his skills, and word is that as soon as his fellow band members feel he is back to the level that he needs to be, he’ll be welcomed back with open arms.
• Kiss – Paul Stanley say that the band won’t be “disappearing into thin air” after their current farewell tour. Quote: “[Kiss] just reached a time where touring, and doing 100 shows in seven months…is … just too demanding and time-consuming, when there’s other things to do in life.”
• Keith Richards – The man who, in 2002, famously said: “I haven’t stopped smoking…anything” – has stopped smoking. He confirmed to an interviewer that he hasn’t had a cigarette since October, saying: “Done that, been there.”
• Blake Shelton – has recorded another new duet. He and country legend John Anderson have released ‘Tuesday I’ll Be Gone’, which will appear on Anderson’s forthcoming new album, “Years”, out April 10.
• Kenny Chesney – will drop a brand-new single on Feb. 21. ‘Here and Now’ is described as “two minutes and 51 seconds of pulsating attitude adjustment.”
• Neal McCoy – His tour bus was destroyed in a fire in Louisiana early Saturday morning. He captured the fire on Facebook Live, sharing video of the enflamed bus, which was nicknamed “Old Glory.”
HIGH IMPACT:
The type of music on your playlist can make your workout better, according to a new study. The report, published in the journal “Frontiers in Psychology”, found that listening to high-tempo music can reduce the amount of perceived effort of a workout, and boost cardiovascular benefits compared to slower tempos. Researchers say that for benefits to occur, music should be at least 170 beats per minute (ie: ‘Take on Me’ – A-ha). They also found that music can boost your mood before exercise, and inspire bursts of effort, performance and endurance, while minimizing perceptions of pain and fatigue.
(I’ve gotta tell you, some of the music I hear at the gym is the SOURCE of my pain and fatigue!)
(And I thought women wore earbuds just so I wouldn’t talk to them!)
(Pro-tip: Don’t listen to fast music while at a buffet!)
-AtlantaJournal
NOW BOREDING:
You’ve definitely seen some viral videos of people having a “travel meltdown”. Now, Los Angeles International Airport is looking for people to do just that. The airport is looking for 500 people to be their “nightmare travelers” and pretend to need extra assistance, be sick, or just act difficult to help test out its new Midfield Satellite Concourse, which is scheduled to open this summer. They are asking for volunteers to simulate what the 750,000-square-foot facility will be like when operating at peak capacity. The airport plans to test everything from emergency responses to how concession workers operate. Volunteers will be asked to fill out a survey and, if picked, will be emailed their characters the day before the test.
(They’re looking for nightmare travellers? I told them to send my kids back when they’re done with them…)
(I saw the ad. It said “Miserable people needed at the airport. Bring your own baggage. Literally.”)
(It would take a special kind of person to volunteer to spend a day at an airport…)
-TravelandLeisure
VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS THAT YOUR PARTNER WILL LOVE:
…according to relationship experts…
➢ Write a love letter: A handwritten love letter might seem old-fashioned, but it can be very romantic. For a special touch, present it along with breakfast in bed. (What if my cooking is as messy as my handwriting?)
➢ Romantic picnic: Restaurants are packed, so if you live somewhere warm, find a nice spot on a beach or in a park. It shows you put some thought into making the day special. (And if you live somewhere cold…at least there’ll be no ants!)
➢ Try something new together: Indoor skydiving, a cooking class, an art workshop…new experiences have a bonding effect on couples. (This is going to be just like picking a movie. She has automatic veto power!)
➢ Visit the place where you went on your first date: This will bring back fond memories and help to set the mood. If you’re married, you can also visit your wedding venue and reread your vows. (This time WITHOUT a hangover…)
➢ Track down something from your Valentine’s childhood: Did your partner have a favorite toy, movie, or collector’s item as a kid? Find one and present it as a Valentine’s gift. (“Oh, yay. A McDonald’s Happy Meal toy. You shouldn’t have. Really.”)
➢ Surprise your Valentine with their favorite thing: A thoughtful gesture will make him/her feel appreciated. Have your partner’s favorite lunch delivered to work or slip a special snack in their bag that morning. (That can make it awkward in the evening, though: “What do you mean, reservations? I already got you a Valentines’ meal!”
-BestLife
DID YOU KNOW?
On Oscar night, after climbing the stage steps in Dolby Theatre, accepting a nearly 9-pound statuette and thanking the Academy, every award winner agrees to comply with the “spirit as well as the letter” of the Academy’s regulations. As stated in regulation note 10 under “Copyrights and Trademarks,” Academy Award winners “shall not sell or otherwise dispose of the Oscar statuette, nor permit it to be sold or disposed of by operation of law, without first offering to sell it to the Academy for the sum of $1.00.”
-MSN
BS CHRONOMETER 02.10.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1961 [59] George Stephanopoulos, Fall River MA, TV co-host (“Good Morning America” since 2009/ABC News chief anchor and political correspondent)
1967 [53] Laura Dern, Los Angeles CA, movie actress (“Wild”, “The Fault in Our Stars”) COMING UP…”Jurassic World 3″, 2021
1974 [46] Elizabeth Banks, Pittsfield MA, movie actress-director (“Pitch Perfect” films, “Hunger Games” films)
1981 [39] Uzo Aduba, Boston MA, TV actress (‘Crazy Eyes’ on “Orange Is the New Black” 2013-19)
1991 [29] Emma Roberts, Rhinebeck NY, TV actress (‘Chanel Oberlin’ on “Scream Queens” 2015-16, American Horror Story since 2013/movie actress (“We’re the Millers”)/niece of actress Julia Roberts
1997 [23] Chloë Grace Moretz, Atlanta GA, movie actress (“Let Me In”, “Kick-Ass” movies) COMING UP…”Tom and Jerry”, 2020
2000 [20] Yara Shahidi, Minneapolis MN, TV actress (‘Zoey Johnson’ on “black-ish” since 2014)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Flannel Day”, a day for people to wear their best lumberjack-esque attire and enjoy a piece of clothing made to keep them warm during a long winter. (So put on your Canadian uniform!)
• “Teddy Day”, We’ve been playing with them since childhood. This reflects our nurturing personality and is a symbol of affection. The teddy bear is named after President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
• “Umbrella Day”, honoring the famous invention designed to protect against rain or sunlight. “Parasol” usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; “Umbrella” refers to a device more suited to protect from rain. (But some of us use ‘umbrella’ for both…sort of an ‘umbrella’ term!)
• “Clean out Your Computer Day”, an annual event on the 2nd Monday of the month when we’re encouraged to delete all the digital chaff we’ve collected over the past year.
• “Oatmeal Monday”, a holiday that was traditionally celebrated at Scottish universities. From the seventeenth to the late nineteenth centuries, students at Scottish universities were required to bring their own food and fuel to campuses, such as oatmeal and firewood.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Get Out Your Guitar Day
[Tues] Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
[Wed] International Darwin Day
[Wed] Hug Day
This Week Is…National Marriage Week
This Month Is…National Bird Feeding Month
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [19] Jennifer Lopez’ album “J.Lo” hits #1 in America. Her movie “The Wedding Planner” is #1 at the box office, making her the first artist with a #1 movie and album at the same time
2006 [14] Final episode of cult favorite “Arrested Development” airs on FOX-TV (a later Netflix reboot lasts one further season)
2014 [06] Actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat Shirley Temple dies in Woodside CA at age 85 (the top Hollywood box-office draw for 4 years in-a-row 1935-38)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1993 [27] 90 million Americans tune in as Michael Jackson appears on Oprah’s prime time special, where he talks about having a skin condition called Vitiligo, and claims he’s had just 2 plastic surgery operations
2011 [09] The video for Rebecca Black’s song “Friday” is uploaded to YouTube and quickly becomes a viral hit, amassing over 180 million views, making it the year’s most watched video
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1996 [24] IBM computer “Deep Blue” becomes the first computer to win a game of chess against a reigning (human) chess champion, Gary Kasparov
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK OSCAR FACTS:
✓ While an Oscar is of unnamed value to someone who wins (or loses) one, the actual trophy has a raw value of about $600.
✓ Oscar is standing on a reel of film gripping a crusader’s sword. The five spokes of the film reel represent the five original branches of the Academy — actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.
✓ The official Oscar engravers are R.S. Owens, and they make plates for every nominee so no one knows the winner ahead of time.
✓ The iconic red carpet is 500 feet long and 33 feet wide.
✓ The “golden envelopes” used during the ceremony are made of burgundy satin, lacquered paper and gold leaf foil, and are heavier than an iPhone.
✓ The phrase: “And the winner is…” was discontinued in 1989. Presenters are now required to say, “And the Oscar goes to …”
-MSN
MORE BS QUESTIONS PLAGUING HUMANITY:
• If ‘love is blind’, how can we believe in love ‘at first sight’?
• Why do birds have white poop?
• Do sore thumbs really stick out?
• If someone ever gets addicted to counselling, how can they be treated for it?
• Did Adam & Eve have navels?
• What part of a monkey do you use a monkey wrench on?
• If you accidentally ate your own tongue, what would it taste like?
• If quizzes are quizzical, then what are tests?
Best of BS . . .
BS UNLIKELY LIMO DESTINATIONS:
• The laundromat
• A Kid Rock Concert
• The DMV
• Antarctica
• Dollar Tree
• Amish Wedding
• The bus station
• Home Depot
• The ATM
• Blockbuster
• My house
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
Dude deserves a raise: https://tinyurl.com/w3sk87c
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Statistically, a woman who purchases flowers on Valentine’s Day is most likely buying them for …?
a. Her significant other
b. Her mother
c. Herself [CORRECT]
d. A funeral
• On a scale of 1-to-10, how do most people rate themselves as kissers?
a. A terrific 10
b. A slurpy 7 [CORRECT, according to a Harlequin Romance poll.]
c. A satisfactory 6
d. A woeful 1
• In the Middle Ages young people would draw names from a bowl to see who their Valentines would be and then display them where?
a. On their earlobes
b. On their hats
c. On their sleeves [CORRECT. The origin of the term ‘wear your heart on your sleeve’.]
d. On their Insta profile pic
-UsefulTrivia
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your favorite comfort food when you’re feeling sick? (Chicken soup? Meh. Toast with honey, cut up into little squares, right? It works miracles on sore throat, upset tummy, sprained ankle …)
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I feel super lazy today. It’s like regular lazy, but you wear a cape.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: The average person burns 283 calories just by doing THIS.
Answer: Watching a scary movie.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Those who criticize are sometimes motivators in disguise.
