Friday, March 9, 2018 – Edition: #6173
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Peyton Manning has officially sold off his stake in 31 Denver-area Papa John’s pizza restaurants — and he completed the move just days before Papa and NFL broke up. Manning first purchased 21 locations back in 2012, and acquired 10 more over the years — but just last month, Manning decided to hang up his apron and leave the pizza business. A rep for the company confirmed the move and described Manning’s run with Papa’s as “six successful and rewarding years.”
(It is what it is.)
-TMZ
★ The incident between Tommy Lee and his son Brandon is not going away. Brandon Lee has hired an attorney as detectives investigate the alleged altercation that went down between father and son on Tuesday night. Brandon’s lawyer has expressed a willingness to cooperate with the investigation. Detectives did not interview Brandon after the alleged incident because when they arrived at the scene, he was gone. The LA Sheriff’s Department says the argument began over a now-deleted social media post of Tommy’s.
-TheBlast
★ Tom Hardy has confirmed in an Instagram post that he will star as gangster Al Capone in the movie ‘Fonzo’. Capone gained fame as the leader of the Chicago Outfit which distributed illegal alcohol during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. ‘Fonzo’ will centre on Capone at the age of 47, following nearly a decade of imprisonment for his crimes, as dementia starts to take over his mind and his violent past comes back to haunt him.
-ContactMusic
★ Heather Locklear is seeking treatment after being arrested for felony domestic violence. The “Melrose Place” actress has checked into a treatment facility following her arrest last week. She most recently entered rehab 2017, which was her fifth go-round at a facility.
-MSN
★ Eric Bana was left terrified after a kangaroo tried to “pick a fight” with him on a recent camping trip in Australia. While the Hulk star wasn’t too worried by the kangaroo at first, he started to become anxious when it became more and more aggressive. He says he did “everything wrong”, including “walk towards him – he then took a couple of steps towards me,” and trying to scare him off by starting his motorbike. Bana says that next, the kangaroo “got on his hind legs and basically squared up and started (beating his chest) which means he either wants to fight you… or something else.”
-TorontoSun
WEEKEND SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Drew Barrymore, Josh Radnor, Kelsey Cook
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Helen Mirren, David Byrne
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Sarah Jessica Parker, Mae Whitman, Tony Rock, Jim Riley ( R )
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Martin Short, Lisa Kudrow, Fall Out Boy ( R )
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Luke Bryan
• “The Talk” (CBS): Ava DuVernay, Storm Reid, Joh’Vonnie Jackson, a performance by the Broadway cast of “Aladdin”
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Mindy Kaling, Josh Henderson
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Jamie Dornan, Drew Brees, Troye Sivan ( R )
• “Dynasty” (CW): [Moves to a new night] Suspicious that the Colbys may be up to no good, Fallon plays a dangerous game of charades. Meanwhile, Steven finds himself unexpectedly channeling his darker side when he tries to help Sammy Jo, and Cristal must cover-up an impulsive mistake that threatens to implode.
SATURDAY-
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Sterling K. Brown, with musical guest James Bay.
SUNDAY-
• “American Idol” (ABC): The premiere of the reality series reboot. First up: judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie set out to discover a new crop of inspiring talent with a touch of Disney magic.
• “iHeartRadio Music Awards” (TBS): Chance The Rapper, Camila Cabello and Bon Jovi are among the music acts honored at the annual awards show, which also features performances by Bon Jovi, Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5 and Charlie Puth. Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled host.
• “O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?” (FOX): A new special mainly featuring a long-shelved interview conducted with Simpson in 2006 in which he discusses his book “If I Did It”.
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Rickey Smiley, Eva Marcille
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Kendrick Lamar – will make a guest appearance on jazz legend Herbie Hancock’s new album.
Also appearing: Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, Travis Scott and more.
• Megan Trainor – says she “was not in a happy place” when her song ‘All About That Bass’ was hot. But she says she is happier now, taking better care of herself and working out every day with fiancé Daryl Sabara. Her new single is ‘No Excuses’.
• Ed Sheeran – sent some love to a fan who is battling cancer. He sent a personal video to Kelly Dimmock, a British woman who has suffered through a series of personal tragedies. In it, he says, “Hey Kelly, Ed Here…I’m in Perth in the moment but I just heard your story and I’m just sending you a message wishing you lots of love. I hope this makes you smile.”
• Sade – has returned with her first new music in eight years. ‘Flower of the Universe’ will appear in the Disney movie “A Wrinkle in Time”, opening today.
• AC/DC – A new sculpture carved in the likeness of former singer Bon Scott has been unveiled in his boyhood home of Melbourne, Australia…on AC/DC lane. There are also Bon Scott statues in Perth, Australia, and in his Scottish hometown. (Have we reached the statue of limitations?)
• Cranberries – plan to complete and release the music they were working on with Delores O’Riordan when she died in January. They’ll also put out a 25th-anniversary edition of their debut album, ‘Everybody Else Is Doing It, so Why Can’t We?’ within the next year.
• Limp Bizkit – singer Fred Durst is working with John Travolta on a semi-biographical project titled ‘Moose’. It’s about a “rabid movie fan obsessed with his favorite celebrity action hero”, a story inspired by a real-life fan who once stalked Durst.
• Luke Bryan – threw a little good-natured shade at his friend and peer, Blake Shelton on “Late Night With Seth Meyers”. Regarding Shelton’s recent win of People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2017, Bryan joked that Shelton is a “beautiful man – from a distance.” As you may know, the two singers frequently battle it out on social media and in the press.
• Luke Bryan – Appeared on ‘Good Morning America’ to plug this weekend’s ‘American Idol’ premiere, and revealed that he and Katy Perry feel that Lionel Richie is “like our dad” on the show, while Perry “keeps snacks stashed” on set.
• Cam – taped an episode of ‘CMT Crossroads’ alongside Smokey Robinson this week. That unique pairing will air on March 28. She tweeted: “What an absolutely fulfilling moment to meet someone I have admired so long…and then have him outshine my very high expectations”.
TODAY’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “A Wrinkle in Time” (PG, Action/Drama): After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. (Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling)
• “The Strangers: Prey At Night” (R-Rated, Horror): A family staying in a secluded mobile home park for the night are visited by three masked psychopaths, to test their every limit. (Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison)
• “The Hurricane Heist” (PG-13, Action/Mystery): Thieves attempt a massive heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its Mint facilities. (Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace)
• ” Gringo” (R-Rated, Comedy/Drama): The story of the battle of survival for a businessman, when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal. (Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron)
• “The Leisure Seeker” (R-Rated, Drama/Romance): A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. (Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland)
THE SUNSHINE SAVING STATE:
As you probably know (I hope), most of North America reverts to Daylight Saving Time this Sunday morning at 2am. That’s when all but Saskatchewan, Arizona, Hawaii, and some other small pockets of weirdos DON’T ‘Spring’ their clocks forward one hour, to take advantage of as much summer sunlight in the evenings as possible. But wait. Lawmakers in Florida are tired of the whole “fall back” and “spring forward” rigamarole, so they’ve approved a bill to keep Daylight Saving Time going throughout the year in their state. The “Sunshine Protection Act.” was approved on Tuesday. The bill now goes to the desk of the governor – but even if he approves, a change like this will literally take an act of Congress. But if it is ultimately approved, Floridians – who will set their clocks ahead one hour this Sunday when Daylight Saving Time begins — won’t ever have to change their clocks again.
(Except on April Fool’s Day!)
(Imagine…NOT having to pull your owner’s manual out of the glovebox twice per year!)
(If you read the news, Florida has always sort of walked to the beat of their own drum anyway…)
-CNN
CHU-HI ON COKE:
Coca-cola has never made an alcoholic drink. Until now. Available only in Japan, Coca-Cola’s first-ever alcoholic drink is their take on ‘Chu-Hi’, a canned low-alcohol beverage that is popular there, especially among women. Chu-Hi is made from the shochu spirit, which is distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar. The alcopop is a slightly spiked carbonated water that has a 3% to 8% alcohol. It typically comes in fruity flavors such as lime, lemon, grapefruit, apple, orange, and pineapple.
(So now you really CAN have a Coke and a smile!)
(Coca-Cola may have never made an alcoholic drink, but I think a few people have made an alcoholic drink with Coca-Cola!)
-BroBible
WORLD’S WEIRDEST SPORTS:
(according to a survey of people who had access to descriptions of what these sports are…)
1. Giant pumpkin kayaking
2. Mud-pit belly flopping
3. Underwater hockey
4. Bog snorkelling
5. Professional gurning
6. Dog surfing
7. Football zorbing
8. Wife carrying
9. Chess boxing
10. Outhouse racing
(Because I know you were wondering, Quidditch is #15!)
-AWorldofPlay
BS CHRONOMETER 03.09.18
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1970 [48] Shannon Leto, Bossier City LA, alt-rock drummer (30 Seconds to Mars-‘This is War’, ‘Kings & Queens’)/brother of actor-bandmate Jared Leto
1976 [42] Ben Mulroney, Montréal QC, TV personality (“Your Morning” since 2016, “eTalk Daily” 2002-16)/son of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney
1979 [39] Oscar Isaac (Hernández), Estrada, Guatemala, movie actor (‘Poe Dameron’ in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, “ Star Wars: The Last Jedi”)
1980 [38] Chingy (Howard Bailey Jr), St Louis MO, rapper (‘Pullin’ Me Back’, ‘Right Thurr’)
1986 [32] Brittany Snow, Tampa FL, movie actress (“Pitch Perfect” movies, “Hairspray”)
1987 [31] Bow Wow (Shad Moss), Columbus OH, TV actor (‘Baby Face’ on “CSI: Cyber”
2015-2016/movie actor (“The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift”)/rapper (‘Shortie Like Mine’)
SATURDAY-
1949 [69] Barbara Corcoran, Edgewater NJ, businesswoman/TV personality (“Shark Tank” since 2009)
1971 [47] Jon Hamm, St Louis MO, TV actor (“Mad Men” 2007-15)/movie actor (“Baby Driver”, “The Town”) COMING UP…”Tag”, 2018
1972 [46] Timbaland (Timothy Mosley), Norfolk VA, music producer (Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna, Usher, etc)
1977 [41] Robin Thicke, LA CA, pop singer (‘Blurred Lines’, ‘Sex Therapy’)
1983 [35] Carrie Underwood, Muskogee OK, country singer (‘Blown Away’, ‘Before He Cheats’)
1984 [34] Olivia Wilde, NYC, movie actress (“Love the Coopers”)/TV actress (“House MD” 2007-12)
SUNDAY –
Media billionaire Rupert Murdoch (News Corp) is 87; TV actor Terrence Howard (“Empire”) is 49; Movie actor Johnny Knoxville (“Elvis & Nixon”) is 47; Rock musicians Joel & Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) are 39.
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Barbie Day”, the anniversary of the day the world’s most successful doll was first unveiled in 1959 at NYC’s “International Toy Fair”. More than 1 billion Barbies have been sold since.
• “Crabmeat Day”, saluting the seafood we love. How can such an ugly creature taste so good?
• “Get Over It Day”, whatever it is that’s put that chip on your shoulder – a perceived slight, a public embarrassment, a failed relationship. Today’s the day to get over it and get on with your life. (And DO NOT let your next sentence start with, “I would if…”)
• “Amerigo Vespucci Day” [‘vuhs-POOCH-ee’], commemorating the Italian’s 1454 birth in Florence. He’s the marginally-successful explorer that a European mapmaker chose as namesake for the ‘New World’, as in ‘North Amerigo’.
• “Middle Name Pride Day”, today’s name celebration requires honesty and possibly some courage. Tell your middle name to three people who don’t already know it (Who you can trust…)
FAMOUS PEOPLE’S WEIRD MIDDLE NAMES:
➢ Richard Tiffany Gere
➢ Daniel Wroughten Craig
➢ Kobe Bean Bryant
➢ Drew Allison Carey
➢ Quincy Delight Jones
➢ Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland
SATURDAY-
• “International Bagpipe Day”, to celebrate the world’s many bagpipes and piping traditions.
• “Mario Day”, saluting anyone with that name because the abbreviated date (MAR-10) sort of spells ‘Mario’. Famous Marios include TV chef Mario Batali, NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux, TV personality Mario Lopez, and Super Mario Bros of videogame fame.
• “International Day of Awesomeness”, a day to recognize that people are awesome every day, frequently don’t realize it, and their awesomeness is rarely recognized.
• “International Fanny Pack Day”, celebrating the strap-on pouch that is definitely useful but definitely not in style. What do you need one for? To put your ‘stuff’ in.
SUNDAY-
• “Daylight Saving Time” in North America begins at 2 am. The annual ‘Spring Forward’ is now programmed right into computers, phones, and other electronic devices. The semi-annual clock reset is also touted as a good excuse for “Check Your Batteries Day”, when you test and/or replace smoke alarm batteries. (And remember, it’s ‘Daylight Saving Time’, not ‘Savings’!)
• “World Plumbing Day”, initiated by the World Plumbing Council to celebrate the important role plumbing plays in the health & safety. (To celebrate, wear your pants at half-mast.)
NET: http://www.worldplumbingday.org
• Worship of Tools Day” (aka “Tool Appreciation Day”), celebrating men’s inexplicable fascination with high-priced gizmos. (What tool have you bought, then never used?)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [13] Dan Rather signs off for the last time as anchor of “The CBS Evening News”
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1997 [21] Beloved New York rapper Biggie Smalls (The Notorious B.I.G.) is gunned down in Los Angeles streets six months after his rival Tupac Shakur met the same fate.
2004 [14] 63-year-old singer Tom Jones is banned from wearing tight leather pants by his manager-son Mark, who insists he cease being a laughing stock and “dress his age”
2007 [11] Vocalist-guitarist Brad Delp of classic rock group Boston dies in Atkinson NH of suicide at age 55
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1964 [54] 1st Ford ‘Mustang’ car is manufactured (goes on to become a classic collectible)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2012 [06] The world’s oldest Charles Dickens-based film, dating from 1901 and featuring a depiction of a “Bleak House” character, is rediscovered by the British Film Institute
BULL’S BITS
BS WACK FACTS:
✓ Both pronunciations of the word “Celtic” are technically correct.
✓ When playing ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’, people tend to over-select ‘rock’ and fall into patterns where they stick with the same item if they win.
✓ Instead of “Once upon a time,” many Korean folktales begin with “Back when tigers used to smoke…”
✓ No one, including late Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi, knows what the name “Nintendo” means.
✓ Before Bill Nye became the ‘Science Guy’, he won a Steve Martin look alike contest.
✓ Scientists claim people only fall when they’re shot because they see people do it in movies.
-UberFacts
BS YOU KNOW IT’S TIME TO GO HOME WHEN …
• You have absolutely no idea where your shoes are.
• You’ve had to get someone to help you pull your pants up in the ladies room.
• You mistake a police car for a cab and shout obscenities when it doesn’t stop for you.
• You drop your 3 am burger on the floor, pick it up and carry on eating.
• There are less than 3 hours before you’re due to start work.
• You’ve found ‘a deeper side’ to the office nerd.
• The man you’re flirting with used to be your 5th grade teacher.
• You think you’re in bed but your pillow feels strangely like pizza.
• You challenge the bouncer to an arm wrestling competition.
• You decide to audition for “American Idol” via the security cameras.
-First published in BS in 2011
BS TIPS FOR CANADIANS HEADING SOUTH FOR MARCH BREAK:
• Don’t be surprised to find seafood and bait in the same store. Do not buy food in this store.
• Remember, “ya’ll” is singular, “all ya’ll” is plural, and “all ya’ll’s” is plural possessive.
• “Ya’ll oughta not do that!” is the equivalent of saying “No!”
• Get used to hearing “You ain’t from ‘round here, are ya’ll?”
• Don’t be worried about not understanding what people are saying. They can’t understand you either.
• If it falls below 60 degrees, you can easily spot other Canadians because they are the ones who are also not wearing winter jackets.
• Be advised that “He needed killin’!” is a valid defence down there.
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My 30 year kindergarten reunion is coming up soon and I’m worried about the 175 pounds I’ve gained since then.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What will you never, ever buy used?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Last year, this happened at 7% of weddings. What?
Answer : A pet was involved in some way.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you have only one smile in life, give it to the people you love.
