Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Edition: #6377
100% Grade A Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt are dating. And the couple was introduced by her former fiancé Sean Penn. At least that’s what one British tabloid is reporting. According to the report, their relationship, which began over Christmas, is Pitt’s first serious romance since he split from Angelina Jolie in 2016.
-Canoe
★ John Travolta’s John Gotti biopic “Gotti” has topped the 39th annual Razzie Awards with a co-leading six nominations, while President Donald Trump also earned a nod for worst actor. In nominations announced Monday, “Gotti,” the Will Ferrell comedy “Holmes & Watson,” “Death of a Nation” and the R-rated puppet comedy “Happytime Murders” all earned six nominations. Winners will be revealed Feb. 23.
-Canoe
★ America’s Got Talent is reportedly set for a major overhaul. The Simon Cowell-created show is being given a major shake-up by TV bosses, who are apparently planning to replace all of the judges except for Simon. Reports are that it started with talk about replacing Mel B and now will also involve Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Cowell is said to be determined to bring some fresh blood into the judging panel, but according to an insider, there hasn’t been much buzz yet about who that might be.
-DailyMail
★ Leslie Jones, who starred in the “Ghostbusters” reboot three years ago, tweeted out her disappointment after finding out another film would be created in the franchise, which will all but ignore the events of the previous movie. Jason Reitman is making another film in the series based on the story created and elaborated on in the 1984 original and the sequel five years later. In response to the news, Leslie took to Twitter to say she was not pleased, accusing Reitman’s decision as being like something “Trump would do.”
-CelebrityInsider
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Nathan Fillion, 6lack
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Gina Rodriguez, Lil Rel Howery, Brothers Osborne
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Drew Barrymore, Bret Baier, Maggie Rogers
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Connie Britton, Dave Franco, Chris Kelly, Sarah Schneider, Venzella Joy
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Stephen Curry, Regina King, Ron Funches, Lauren Jauregui
• “Conan” (TBS): Tom Hanks
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Judd Apatow, Jay Leno
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Gina Rodriguez
• “The Talk” (CBS): Sarah Chalke
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Chris Pine, Madchen Amick, Dr. Tanya Altmann
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Anne Hathaway, Fred Savage
• “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” (CBS): Celebrities live together in a house; and each week one or more of them will be voted out.
• “The Many Sides of Jane” (A&E): Series premiere. Single mom Jane has Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.) and nine other identities, or parts, that range in age from 6 to 28. Navigating relationships gets complicated as each part has its own agenda.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Justin Timberlake — took a break from his “Man of the Woods” tour to pop in and pose for pictures with the young patients at HCA Healthcare’s Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. Video shows children, many in their hospital beds, dancing to his hit ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’.
• Camila Cabello — has hinted that she’s working on new music with Mark Ronson. She posted an image on Instagram of herself alongside Ronson and Ilsey Juber – who wrote Cabello’s ‘She Loves Control.’ Ronson shared the same photo – offering a possible song title, as he captioned it “Feelings & Consequences.”
• Ja Rule — With two new streaming documentaries about the disastrous Fyre Festival, he is once again defending himself and his role. “Fyre” and “Fyre Fraud” — from Netflix and Hulu, respectively — both document the 2017 music festival that failed spectacularly. He insists that he did not make any money from the festival and when one fan asked if he lost money, he replied, “PLENTY.”
• Ozzy Osbourne – has announced the release of a plush toy to mark the 1982 anniversary of his biting the head off a bat on stage. The listing for the 12-inch-tall item, which is on sale for $40, says, “Bring the legendary moment in rock history to life with this soft toy plush bat, featuring the Ozzy Osbourne logo and a velcro detachable head.”
• Prince – His estate has reached a deal to settle the battle over Prince.com. It had sued a company called Domain Capital regarding its possession. The settlement is expected to allow Prince’s estate to take ownership of the internet address.
• Shania Twain – says she still gets starstruck around other celebrities. Quote: “I get really uncomfortable, I don’t know what to say. I am very shy actually. I just feel like I’m invading their space by being with them.” She says she was particularly nervous when she first met Madonna.
• Carrie Underwood – shared a picture of the new addition to her family: a German Shepherd puppy named Zero. Hubby Mike Fisher says that the couple’s 3-year-old son, Isaiah, picked the name.
• Scotty McCreery – His puppy “Moose” made his stage debut at McCreery’s Charlotte, N.C. show Friday night. Moose was carried out by his “mama”, McCreery’s wife Gabi. By the way, Moose has his own Instagram account…with 29,000 followers.
THIS WEEK’S VIDEO RELEASES:
• “Bohemian Rhapsody” (PG-13, Drama): Tracing the meteoric rise of Queen through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion, and their triumphant reunion at Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. (Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee)
• “The Grinch” (PG, Animation/Kids): Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. The Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. (Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones)
• “First Man” (PG-13, Drama): A look at the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon. (Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy)
• “Widows” (R-Rated, Drama): Set in contemporary Chicago, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities, take fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. (Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez)
• “The Hate U Give” (PG-13, Drama): Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, she must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. (Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall)
REMEMBER THAT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
Why are some goals so hard to keep? And why do we keep setting the same goals – again and again – even after we fail? According to psychologist Dr. Janet Polivy, several studies show that the human brain is “hard-wired” to be optimistic- which drives us to challenge ourselves, and believe that we can achieve new things. But she also says there are times when our optimism can get the best of us, and sabotage our chances of success because we tend to set unrealistically high expectations for ourselves. This helps explain why millions make resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking every year, but only about 1-in-10 succeed.
(I’m not feeling so optimistic after hearing THIS!)
(So my resolution should have been to be less optimistic?)
(I had forgotten about my resolution until you just reminded me…)
-TheGuardian
THERE’S ALSO AN APP FOR THIS:
The father of a 13-year-old was tired of his son ignoring his texts. So, he did what any frustrated parent would do, if only they had thought of it and had a clue how to do it. He invented an app that locks a child’s phone until they write back. The app, called ReplyASAP, gives parents the power to freeze their kids’ phones when they don’t respond to text messages. What’s more, it also lets parents set off an alarm on the phone until they respond. And the alarm works even if the phone is on silent mode. THAT should embarrass any kid into answering. ReplyASAP has been downloaded 75,000 times since it was launched on the Google Play Store last year. It is currently only available for Android devices, but an iOS version will be available soon.
(Did he ever consider that maybe his kid would write back if he wasn’t always sending ‘dad’ jokes?)
(Great idea, but it lends itself to all kinds of misuse. Like when my wife tries to get it for me, for example…)
(My kid manages to lock himself out of his phone 3 times a week all by himself…)
-NewsAU
CHEAP (OR FREE) WAYS TO CUT YOUR WINTER ENERGY BILLS:
➠ Program the thermostat: Save up to 10 percent a year by setting your thermostat 7 degrees to 10 degrees F (4-6 degrees C) lower for eight hours a day, such as when you are away or asleep. (And face the wrath of your cat when you get home…)
➠ Adjust your water temperature: Hot water is a big energy user. Anything higher than 120 degrees F (49C) is unnecessary. A 10-degree F (6C) reduction in your water heater’s thermostat can shave 3 to 5 percent off your bill.
➠ Change your furnace filter: They should be replaced regularly — even monthly, depending on the type and how much the furnace is running.
➠ Close the drapes: Reduce heat loss by keeping drapes closed at night, or when the sun is not streaming in. When it’s sunny, open your blinds or drapes and let the sun’s warmth pour into your home. (And unlike my furnace filter, at least I know where to find my drapes!)
➠ Use your ceiling fan correctly: Most ceiling fans have a switch so you can set the blades to push the warm air near the ceiling down toward the floor to keep you warmer in winter.
➠ Use LED lightbulbs: They won’t help with home heating costs, but they sure will make a difference in your electric bills.
(BONUS: Remove the lightbulb from the fridge. That way, you KNOW it is off when you close the door!)
-MoneyTalks
BS CHRONOMETER 01.22.19
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [70] Steve Perry, Hanford CA, classic rock singer (‘Oh Sherrie’, Journey-‘Don’t Stop Believin’)
1952 [67] Teddy Gentry, Ft Payne AL, country bass player, singer (Alabama-‘Mountain Music’, ‘Forever’s as Far as I’ll Go’)/a record 21 consecutive #1 country hits
1959 [60] Linda Blair, St. Louis MO, movie actress (“The Exorcist”, “The Exorcist II: The Heretic”)
1965 [54] Diane Lane, NYC, movie actress (“Under the Tuscan Sun”, “Unfaithful”)
1965 [54] Steven Adler, Cleveland OH, drummer (Guns N’ Roses -‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’)
1965 [54] DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeffrey Allen Townes), Philadelphia PA, DJ (w/ Fresh Prince [Will Smith]-‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’)
1968 [51] Guy Fieri, Columbus OH, chef (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” since 2006, “Guys Big Bite” 2006-2016)
1985 [34] Orianthi (Panagaris), Adelaide, Australia, pop-rock guitarist/singer-songwriter (former guitarist for Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper, and collaborator with former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora in “RSO”)
1996 [23] Sami Gayle, Weston FL, TV actress (‘Nicky Reagan-Boyle’ on “Blue Bloods” since 2010)
1998 [21] Silentó (Richard Hawk), Atlanta GA, rapper (“Watch Me [Whip/Nae Nae])”
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day”, a day to concentrate on your feline and answer the questions you think it’s asking. People often consider cats unaffectionate, but the truth is, they only talk to humans. Studies show they rarely ‘meow’ at other cats.
• “Celebration of Life Day”, a day to honor the gift of children and grandchildren.
• “Hot Sauce Day”, if you are one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite spicy enough, Hot Sauce Day is the perfect holiday for you! Current best-rated hot sauce on Amazon: “Secret Aardvark Habanero Sauce”
• “Polka Dot Day”, Today, we celebrate Disney’s most esteemed fashionista — Minnie Mouse. Minnie is not only Mickey Mouse’s beloved counterpart, but is a sassy and sweet pop culture icon who popularized the polka dot pattern.
• “Roe vs. Wade Day”, the day that changed everything. This date in 1973, the Supreme Court announced its decision that the constitutional right to privacy includes a right to abortion. 46 years later, we celebrate Roe vs. Wade Day as a historical moment in women’s rights.
• “Blonde Brownie Day”, the blonde brownie uses vanilla and brown sugar as ingredients in place of the chocolate or cocoa of traditional chocolate brownies. Also known as “blondies”.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Handwriting Day
[Wed] Pie Day
[Thurs] Compliment Day
[Thurs] National Peanut Butter Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [14] Businessman and “The Apprentice” host Donald Trump weds former model Melania Knauss at the Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida
2008 [11] Australian actor Heath Ledger (Oscar-“The Dark Knight”) dies in NYC of a pharmaceutical overdose at age 29
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2012 [07] Adele’s 2nd album “21″ clocks up a 16th week at #1, matching the record of the “Titanic” movie soundtrack
2018 [01] Neil Diamond announces that he’s retiring from touring because he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2015 [04] In the 1st successful celebrity case of its kind, Rihanna wins a legal battle against UK retailer Topshop for selling a T-shirt bearing her image without obtaining permission
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2006 [13] LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant scores 81 points against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, 2nd-most points in a single NBA game in history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 in 1962
BULL’S BITS
BS WACK FACTS:
✓ The “placebo effect” occurs even when the patient knows it is a placebo.
✓ Single people become happier as they get older.
✓ The population of the town of Bellagio, Italy, which inspired the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, is fewer than the number of rooms at the actual hotel.
✓ Studies have shown that ice cream really does significantly reduce emotional pain.
✓ When the creator of the Frisbee died, he was cremated and turned into a Frisbee.
✓ The inventor of toilet paper had his name printed on each sheet.
-Unbelievable-Facts, WhattheFFacts
BS UNLIKELY DNA RESULTS:
• You are your own father.
• 25% cookie, 75% monster.
• 100% still watching, just like Netflix thought.
• You’re the illegitimate love-child of Betty White and Marilyn Manson.
• You have Tiger’s Blood.
• 80% Starbucks Frappuccino.
• 1/87th can’t even.
• Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
• Anything revealed on “Maury”.
• It turns out you’re NOT the mother!
-Twitter
Best of BS . . .
BS BAD REASONS TO GET MARRIED:
• An excuse to go to Vegas
• He has the last name you’ve always wanted.
• The recycling bins aren’t going to put themselves out…
• To ensure he/she can’t testify against you in court.
• There was nothing on TV.
• He says you remind him of his mother.
• Beyoncé said if I liked it then I should put a ring on it.
• To save money on your cell phone plan.
• So you can finally pass gas in front of him.
• You have to pin this pregnancy on someone.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What is stored inside a camel’s hump?
a. water
b. fat [CORRECT]
c. carbs
d. toiletries
• Macaroni, Gentoo, Chinstrap and Rockhopper are types of what?
a. penguins [CORRECT]
b. butterflies
c. dogs
d. pastas
-PubTimeTrivia
BS PHONE STARTER:
What impressive skill do you have that is worthless in your life?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I may look fat, but I identify as skinny. Therefore, I’m trans fat.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 8% of men say the smell of THIS makes them happy. What is it?
Answer: Fish and chips
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.
