Tuesday, May 26, 2020   Edition: #6705

More From the Sheethouse!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Nathan Fillion is sending his gratitude to a Costco employee in Edmonton who did a big solid for a very special person in his life. He took to Twitter to share this heartwarming story: “The other day in Canada, a woman buying gas at a Costco had trouble with her credit card. The attendant bought her gas out of his own pocket and asked only that she pay it forward…That attendant was Les Thompson, and Les? That woman was my mother.” Fillion wrote: “You restore my faith in humanity, sir. My dad and I are sending three iPads and headphones to a nearby senior care facility so that folks there can visit with their families. Right now, we could all stand to be a little less afraid, and a little more Les.”
-MSN
★ Bryce Dallas Howard has finally graduated from New York University — 21 years after first enrolling there. She took to her Instagram page to mark the momentous occasion, while also celebrating the graduates of the ‘Nine Muses’ program, which she teaches at the university. She wrote: “I am so overcome with joy to share that I have officially graduated from NYU!!” She first enrolled in undergrad in ’99, then took a leave of absence work as an actor.
-Canoe
★ The “Gossip Girl” reboot has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The much-anticipated new version of the drama series – which starred Blake Lively, Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley – was supposed to be released on HBO Max later this year, but it’s been delayed until 2021 because of the health crisis. The makers of the show have also confirmed that the reboot will take place eight years after the events of the original series.
-ContactMusic
★ David Beckham has reportedly been buying tubs of Big Mac Special Sauce on eBay during lockdown. He and his wife Victoria have been isolating at their English mansion, and they’ve decided to spice up their lockdown experience by having the tasty dip delivered to them. Apparently, they’ve ordered enough to “keep them going for a while” McDonald’s launched the dip earlier this year.
-ContactMusic

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Lisa Kudrow, Jacob Collier with Ty Dolla $ign & Mahalia
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): “Tonight Show” Staff Favorites, including Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Rachel Maddow, Dylan McDermott, Rita Ora, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki Glaspie (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Constance Wu, Neil Patrick Harris, Sheryl Crow (R)
• “Conan” (TBS): Russell Brand (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Terry Crews
• “The Talk” (CBS): Luke Wilson, Lauren Lapkus, guest co-host Ukee Washington
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Keegan-Michael Key, Madison Beer, Vern Yip
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Howie Mandel, Sarah Cooper
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): A new Message From Montana, repeat segments with Joel McHale, Grace Byers, Duff Goldman (R)
• “America’s Got Talent” (NBC): Season 15 premiere. Expect only a partial season, since production was halted in March amid coronavirus concerns.
• “World of Dance” (NBC): Season 4 premiere.
• “Our New Reality: A Diane Sawyer Special” (ABC): Exploring the COVID-19 crisis and the way forward; interviews with scientists racing to find a vaccine and everyday Americans volunteering for testing; the lives of essential workers on the frontlines

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Miley Cyrus — persuaded her boyfriend, Cody Simpson, to don a dress, fishnet stockings and make-up for his latest video, which she directed at home. She makes her debut behind the camera for the arty promo for ‘Captain’s Dance with the Devil’ in which he portrays a cross-dressing seaman.
• David Guetta — will do a livestream performance on Sat. in New York benefiting a number of charities including the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, Feeding America and the World Health Organization. It will be streamed via his Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram and VK channels.
• Carly Rae Jepsen — is making a ”little baby quarantine” album. She’s isolating in Los Angeles with her cat and has been writing songs with Tavish Crowe, who co-wrote ‘Call Me Maybe’. She also plans to drop a number of unreleased tracks from her 2019 album “Dedicated”, for which she originally wrote about 200 songs.
• Eminem – has announced a listening party and live chat scheduled for tomorrow to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his seminal album “The Marshall Mathers LP.” Fans are invited to go to his website to sign up to participate.
• Journey – has recruited Grammy-winning drummer Narada Michael Walden and reunited with bassist Randy Jackson. Jackson served as Journey’s bassist in the mid-80s, The new lineup made its debut during a socially distanced performance of ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ for UNICEF’s Won’t Stop fundraiser.
• Queen – guitarist Brian May has revealed that he suffered a “small” heart attack while recovering from what he called a gardening injury. He posted that he was readmitted to hospital for an angiogram, which found three blocked arteries and left him “very near death”. He had three stents implanted and now feels he is “ready to rock”.
• Kane Brown – How did he and his wife Katelyn come up with the name “Kingsley” for their daughter? They originally thought they were having a boy and planned to name him “Kingston” to remain consistent with his dad’s KB initials. After they learned they were expecting a girl, they began brainstorming other names that start with ‘K’, and eventually “just fell in love with the name Kingsley”.
• Jana Kramer – will release her book “The Good Fight” this fall. It is being touted as a self-help book that chronicles the challenges that she and her husband Mike Caussin have gone through during their marriage.

THIS WEEK’S NETFLIX (Canada) RELEASES:
➢ May 26:
• “Hannah Gadsby: Douglas” (Netflix Comedy Special): Following the success of her last comedy special, “Nanette,” Gadsby decided to name this one after one of her dogs in hopes he could inspire comedy obedience.
➢ May 27:
• “I’m No Longer Here” (Netflix Film): In the mountains of Monterrey, Mexico, a small street gang spend their days attending dance parties and showing off their outfits. But when the leader tries to protect his friends from a quickly evolving drug/political war, he’s forced to leave for New York City.
➢ May 28:
• “Animal Kingdom, Season 4” A southern California family’s excessive lifestyle is fuelled by their criminal activities.
➢ May 29:
• “Space Force” (Netflix Original): A comedy series about the people tasked with creating Space Force, a new branch of the U.S. military. (Steve Carell)
➢ June 1:
• Movies dropping include: “Black Snake Moan”, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, “The Hunt for Red October”, “Into the Wild”, “Jurassic Park”, “The Lost World: Jurassic Park”, “Schindler’s List” and 4 ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ films
(Full list: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/netflix-canada-may-2020_ca_5ea5d220c5b6f9639816e81a For releases in other Netflix regions, click here: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/)

THE OTHER CADBURY SECRET:
Cadbury has finally answered the ages-old question of whether or not chocolate should be stored in the cupboard or the fridge. It seems some people like their chocolate cold, giving it a snap-like effect when they eat it. And others prefer it to melt-in-the-mouth (and to be easier on the teeth, too). The answer? According to Cadbury, chocolate should be kept in the cupboard. When asked the question on Twitter, the chocolate-maker responded: “Chocolate should always be stored in a slightly cool, dry, dark place such as cupboard or pantry at temperatures less than 21°C to ensure the quality isn’t compromised.”
(Like there’s ever a chance to STORE chocolate! Or is that just in my house?)
(Note: If you like those cheap little chocolate eggs,: Fridge, no fridge…it’s not going to make a difference!)
(I suppose next you’re going to tell me that you can leave the butter on the counter!!)
-YahooStyle

CORONA: TWO MORE THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT:
➢ With the weather heating up, there have been a number of warnings posted about the supposed risks of hand sanitizer containers exploding if left in a hot car. Doctors at Alberta Health Services say people shouldn’t leave it in their cars for too long because it could lead to a fire. And the National Fire Protection Association in the US issued a warning about the possibility, although it noted there must be an ignition source for a fire to occur. It said spontaneous combustion is highly unlikely unless a vehicle were to reach extreme temperatures. But experts still say you should store the stuff in a console or glove box to keep it away from direct sunlight, just in case.
➢ Now the next question: Will hot temperatures render hand sanitizer ineffective? Jamie Alan, an assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University, says that hand sanitizer is dependent on the amount of ethanol content. And if enough ethanol [a form of alcohol] evaporates, the concentration could drop to one that is ineffective against the virus. While the interior of your car can reach 157 degrees (F) on a very hot day, alcohol boils at 173 degrees. So, while unlikely, if you live in an especially hot area, it’s not impossible. But if your hand sanitizer did reach that temperature, you’d know it: Your sanitizer would look different or the cap would pop off from the pressure and cause a mess.
(The same thing can happen to beer that’s left under the seat. Or so I’ve heard…)
-CBC, AOL

WHAT’S THE RISK?
Here is how experts rate the risks of summer activities during the pandemic…
⇒ A BYOB gathering with one other household: low to medium risk. Hopefully the other family has been social distancing too. Avoid sharing food, drinks or utensils. (“I’d love to offer you a beer, but corona. Heh-heh-heh…”)
⇒ Eating indoors at a restaurant: medium to high risk. Because even if spacing is OK, the duration of exposure is longer. Pick a restaurant that has adapted for the pandemic. And choose outdoor dining if available.
⇒ Spending the day at a beach or pool: low risk(!!). Be sure to stay socially distanced. The water is an unlikely source of infection. The most dangerous spots may be the change rooms or washrooms. And beaches are better than pools in terms of space.
⇒ An outdoor celebration such as a wedding with more than 10 guests: medium to high risk. The danger varies greatly depending on the size of the gathering and how closely people gather. (And what are the odds that close-talking Uncle Everett is going to keep his distance?)
⇒ Staying at a hotel: low to medium risk. Limit your time in common areas such as the lobby, gym, restaurant and elevator. And bring disinfecting wipes for the TV remote control and other common surfaces. (And remove the bedspread…which you should do even if there isn’t a pandemic – Blech!!)
⇒ Going to a nightclub: high risk. Crowds, ultra-close contact, singing, sweating and inhibition-loosening alcohol are a potent cocktail of risk factors. (Body-shots are probably a bad idea at this point too…)
⇒ Going camping: low risk. You’re outdoors and isolated. What could go wrong? It’s more dangerous if you’re at a crowded campground with a shared restroom and communal picnic areas.
-NPR

DID YOU KNOW?
Two in three Americans said they don’t remember the last time they wore real pants. In a survey of 2,000 Americans who currently work from home, four in five said they spend their days wearing PJs or comfy clothes. So, it should be no surprise then that seven in 10 said they much prefer working from home than heading into the office every day. (At this point, I’m not even sure whether I wear PJs all day or I sleep in my clothes…)
-SWNS

BS CHRONOMETER 05.26.20

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1948 [72] Stevie (Stephanie) Nicks, Phoenix AZ, pop-rock singer (‘Edge of Seventeen’, Fleetwood Mac-‘Dreams’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 (and with Fleetwood Mac 1998)

1949 [71] Hank Williams Jr, Shreveport LA, country singer (‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight’, ‘If the South Woulda Won’)

1964 [56] Lenny Kravitz, NYC, rock singer-guitarist (‘Fly Away’, ‘Are You Gonna Go My Way’)

1966 [54] Helena Bonham Carter, London UK, movie actress (“The King’s Speech”, “Alice in Wonderland”)

1971 [49] Matt Stone, Houston TX, TV writer & producer (“South Park” co-creator with Trey Parker)

1975 [45] Lauryn Hill, South Orange NJ, pop-R&B singer (‘Doo Wop [That Thing]’, The Fugees-‘Killing Me Softly’)

1981 [39] Isaac Slade, Denver CO, pop-rock singer-pianist (The Fray-‘You Found Me’, ‘How to Save a Life’)

1983 [37] Scott Disick, Eastport NY, reality star (“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” 2007-2016)/Baby-daddy to Kourtney Kardashian’s three children

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Blueberry Cheesecake Day”. Well okay … if we have to!

• “Paper Airplane Day”, an unofficial observance honoring the simple aeronautical toy anyone can make. (Just remember: Once you throw a paper airplane, it’s no longer stationary!)

• “World Dracula Day”, Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel Dracula was first published on this date in 1897. According to legend, the character may have been based on Stoker’s horrible boss.

• “World Redhead Day”, Some Whack Redhead Facts:
• Less than 2% of the population has red hair.
• Red hair is thicker than other colors, and harder to dye.
• Redheads are more sensitive to hot, cold and pain.
• Redheads are more likely to be left handed.
• Thanks to climate change, it is believed that red hair is dye-ing out (sorry for the pun!)
• Redheaded women have more sex.
-Cosmo

AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Nothing to Fear Day
[Wed] Sunscreen Protection Day
[Thurs] International Hamburger Day
[Thurs] Amnesty International Day

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1994 [26] Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley, the child of Elvis, in a secret ceremony held in the Dominican Republic. They divorce 20 months later.

2006 [14] “X-Men: The Last Stand” opens in movie theaters with the then-4th-highest debut in box office history

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1977 [43] The members of KISS provide Marvel Comics with a vial of their blood to be mixed with the red ink used to print their upcoming comic book. The photo op takes place at the printing plant in Depew, New York, where the comic will be made.

2008 [12] Yale University awards Paul McCartney an honorary Doctorate of Music

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2003 [17] Only three days after a previous record, Sherpa Lakpa Gelu climbs Mount Everest in 10 hours, 56 minutes

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS
✓ Bread goes stale in the fridge six times faster than at room temperature.
✓ According to the Cleveland Clinic, if you regularly fall asleep in less than 5 minutes, you’re likely sleep-deprived.
✓ Given the choice, mice prefer sweets and carbs over cheese.
✓ Youngest siblings tend to be the funniest, according to research.
✓ Mankind put a man on the moon before putting wheels on luggage.
✓ In Japan, police deal with violent or very inebriated people by taking a large futon and rolling them into a “burrito”, then carrying them away.
-UberFacts

BS BAD NAMES FOR A ROMANCE NOVEL:
• From Here To Paternity
• Gone With The Next Door Neighbor
• You’ve Got Mail Order Bride
• The MILF on the Shelf: A Christmas Love Story
• Burning Sensation
• “Keep the Change” and Other Date-Night Whispers
• For God’s Sake Just Rip His Shirt Off And Spare Us The 180 Pages Of Butt-Clenchingly Turgid Prose Leading Up To The Deed
-Twitter

Best of BS . . .
BS LEAST POPULAR TV SPORTS:
• Bungee Archery
• Seniors Hide-and-Seek
• Bowling-Ball Soccer
• Greco-Roman Tiddly Winks
• Public Pool Warm-Spot Obstacle Course
• Nude Bowling
• Cobra Throw
• Lawn Farts
• Synchronized Snow-Writing
-First published in BS in 2006

TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ In India, a man who was arguing with his wife while driving, shot himself. The bullet traveled thru his ear, then out of his skull and struck his wife in the neck. (“Sir, you have the right to remain silent. . . . I said, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN. . .”)
➠ Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are selling their home in Nashville for $5 Million. (It’s the perfect family-place for Dad to throw passes that his son won’t catch)
➠ Hertz car rental company has filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.  (Hertz is describing Chapter 11 as “Two Back-to-Back Number Ones” . . . so sorry Avis, you’re still #2.
➠ NASA claims that urine can be used for landing pads, gardens, and drinking water on the Moon.  (At least in space there’s a lack of Pee-er Pressure!)
➠ I just read that animals who only mate at one specific time of the year are called “Seasonal Breeders.” (Because “Star Wars Fan” was already taken?)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Be careful on the follow-through:  https://tinyurl.com/ybh8t2ef

BS PHONE STARTER:
Who would be the worst famous person to be stuck in an elevator with?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
If it weren’t for my lawyer, I’d still be in prison. Two people can dig a lot faster than one.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  30% of women do THIS every 3 to 5 years. What is it?
Answer:  Change their hair color

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you can’t be positive, then at least be quiet.