Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Edition: #6710
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Keanu Reeves’ struggle to nail the title of the first John Wick movie prompted filmmakers to change the title. The title of the 2014 blockbuster, which centres on Reeves’ action hero character, was initially called “Scorn” but Reeves failed to refer to the film properly in interviews. Screenwriter Derek Kolstad told Comicbook.com: “The only reason it’s called John Wick is that Keanu kept referring to it as John Wick. Marketing was like, ‘Dude, that’s four to five million dollars in free advertising so far, so it’s John Wick instead of Scorn.” The change worked out, with the film becoming a huge hit spawning three sequels, including “John Wick: Chapter 4”, which is set to be released next year.
-Canoe
★ Just a few weeks ago, Netflix confirmed that the dark comedy “After Life” will be returning for a third and final season. But they can take comfort in the knowledge that Ricky Gervais already has an idea for another show. Gervais confirmed that he has been working on another series, while also making progress writing the last season of After Life while in lockdown. He has a deal with Netflix to “produce both scripted series and stand up comedy”.
-LADBible
★ John Cusack was attacked by Chicago police after filming protests and riots in the city. He’s been using social media to document the protests that have arisen in the city in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Cusack wrote on Twitter: “Cops didn’t like me filming the burning car so they came at me with batons. Hitting my bike.” In video of the incident, also posted by Cusack, a police officer can be heard shouting at Cusack to move, alongside sounds of metal hitting metal.
-Independent
★ Michael Angelis, best known as the long-term narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine series “Thomas And Friends”, has died at the age of 76. He lent his voice to the children’s TV program for 21 years, taking over from Ringo Starr in 1991, when it was called “Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends”.
-Yahoo
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Joel McHale, Phoebe Robinson, Nick Jonas, Charli XCX
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Keegan-Michael Key, Milky Chance & Jack Johnson
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Tracee Ellis Ross, Tim McGraw
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Michael Sheen, M. Ward
• “Conan” (TBS): Patton Oswalt
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sen. Lindsey Graham (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Anna Camp, Dr. Jennifer Jellison
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Jake Tapper, Ricky Martin
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Laura Benanti, Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins (R)
• “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW): Season 5 finale
• “Outdaughtered” (TLC): Season 7 premiere
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jennifer Lopez – She and Alex Rodriguez apparently aren’t giving up on their desire to purchase the New York Mets. While their first attempt recently fell apart, they are now working with JPMorgan Chase bank to produce a second bid. The pair are said to be willing to invest “hundreds of millions” out of their pockets to acquire the team.
• Halsey – says she was hit with rubber bullets and shrapnel while participating in an L.A. protest over the death of George Floyd. According to her post, she and the group she was with were also tear gassed by police while they were demonstrating peacefully.
• Micheal Bublé – made a surprise appearance on “The Voice Australia” after contestant Jake Meywes mentioned that he is sometimes compared to the crooner. Coaches Guy Sebastian, Boy George, Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland all agreed, then surprised the contestant by FaceTiming Bublé so he could listen to Meywes sing.
• John Legend – feels that some tracks on his upcoming album have become ”more relevant” due to the pandemic. “Bigger Love” comes out June 19, and he says the title track “felt like a simple love song before, but now it feels more like it’s about resilience and hope in dark times.”’
• Ice-T — wants to create a retirement fund for ageing rappers. Swizz Beats brought up the concept last month, saying that a lot of rappers have fallen on hard times. T says that some of the earliest rap stars never made much money during their careers.
• Elton John — hosted a virtual viewing party for his biopic “Rocketman” on Friday night, and tweeted anecdotes and commentary along the way. Among them, he joked: “It took a fairly Herculean effort to get yourself noticed for taking too much cocaine in the music industry of 1970s L.A., but I was clearly prepared to put the hours in.”
• Mötley Crüe – Their “Summer Stadium Tour” with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett has been postponed to next summer due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement posted to Twitter says “tickets will be honored for all postponed shows and refund policy information will be made available shortly. Stay tuned, be safe and we will see you next year!”
• AC/DC — Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken listened to the group’s classic song ‘Back In Black’ just prior to the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft Saturday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They were awakened on Sunday to Black Sabbath’s ‘Planet Caravan’ with the lyrics, “We sail through endless skies, stars shine like eyes.”
• Sinéad O’Connor – says she is planning to become a healthcare worker. Appearing on Irish TV show, she said she’s been accepted to a college program and hopes to do palliative care for “people who for one reason or another don’t have family ’round or are on their own.”
• Dan + Shay — have been mostly inactive on social media since early March, but on Saturday as riots and protests raged over the police killing of George Floyd, they urged fans to “use your voice” and help make a positive change in America. They also mentioned that they have been taking social distancing precautions very seriously while prepping the release of new music.
• Tyler Farr – The ‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’ singer will release the four-song EP, “Only Truck in Town,” on June 5. It’s produced by Jason Aldean.
THIS WEEK’S NETFLIX (Canada) RELEASES:
➢ June 2:
• “Fuller House: The Farewell Season” (Netflix original): Jimmy and Steph bring their new baby home and dive headfirst into the world of parenting. But no worries: They’ve got a houseful of hands to help.
• “Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On” (Season 1): The biographical series offers an intimate look into Brooks’ life as a musician, father, and man, as well as the moments that have defined his decade-spanning career and seminal hit songs.
➢ June 3:
• “Fast and Furious” (Action-Adventure): The first 7 movies of the blockbuster movie franchise.
➢ June 5:
• “13 Reasons Why” Season 4 (Netflix Original): In the show’s final season, the senior class prepares for graduation. But before they can say goodbye, they’ll have to band together to keep a dangerous secret buried and make peace with the last four years.
• “Hannibal” Seasons 1-3 (Horror-Thriller): Focuses on the early years of the relationship between FBI criminal profiler Will Graham and homicidal cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
➢ June 10:
• “Lenox Hill” (Netflix documentary): An intimate look at the lives of four doctors — two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician, and a chief resident — as they navigate the highs and lows of working at New York City’s renowned Lenox Hill Hospital.
(Full list: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/netflix-canada-june-2020_ca_5eca9ebac5b67b3741812b91 For releases in other Netflix regions, click here: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/coming-soon/)
HOLIDEALS:
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, some countries are so desperate for tourism dollars that they are offering to pay people to come and visit. According to a report from the UK, Italy has a fund of $55 million (US) that will be used to encourage travelers to visit Sicily. That stimulus will pay for half of travelers’ plane tickets along with 1 out of every 3 nights spent in a hotel. And Mexico is offering to foot half the hotel bill for Cancun tourists. In Japan, a campaign is being considered to pay for half of traveler’s airfares (domestic only) in an effort to get locals traveling.
(Do you see this taking off?)
(Remember when flying was the most dangerous part of taking a holiday?)
(This will really test those of us who’ve gone on holiday and said “You couldn’t pay me to go back there!”)
-BroBible
BRAKE N’ BAKE:
Ford has come up with a pretty awesome idea to keep its lineup of Police Interceptor vehicles COVID-free. A new software update, called “Interior Cabin Heat Soak,” enables the vehicles heat their interior cabins to 133 degrees Fahrenheit (56C) to neutralize any infected surfaces. Because there is no way that the existing climate system on a vehicle would be able to provide that kind of heat, the vehicle redirects hot coolant from the engine, allowing the cabin to reach a crispy 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Ford says the system is capable of neutralizing 99 percent of viral contaminants. They suggest police officers should use the feature at the start and end of each shift, when the vehicle changes hands. Ford’s system raises the possibility that the rideshare industry, which has been thrown into turmoil by the pandemic, could use similar technology.
(My last car had that feature. And by that, I mean it leaked coolant onto the seats…)
(Cop note to self: “Do NOT leave ham and cheese sandwich in car!”)
(Keep your “hot wheels” jokes to yourself…)
-TheDrive
TAKING SIDES:
What’s the best sleep position if you want to feel top-notch the next day? According to science, it’s on your side. Sleeping on your side keeps your spine straight and aligned by helping to “prevent stress points that may aggravate joints and connective tissue,” according to Dr. Robert Hayden, who is a Georgia-based chiropractor and spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Association. Side sleeping is also crucial for those who snore or suffer from sleep apnea, because it is an effective way to keep airways open. How do you teach yourself to sleep on your side? Experts recommend placing a body pillow under your torso to support your upper arm and knee, and placing another pillow between your knees to relieve any pain and help keep your pelvis aligned. And your head on the pillow should remain level with the mattress.
(It’s a good thing my wife has 700 pillows laying around…)
(I’m sitting here wondering how the heck I’m supposed to sleep on my side – on a La-Z-Boy!)
(That’s strange, because according to my wife, the best position for me to sleep is with no covers, my spine twisted into an unnatural position, and her cold feet firmly planted in the middle of my back!)
-Mic
DID YOU KNOW?
According to a survey, the average person has missed four significant events while on lockdown, and attended five virtual events. The most common events people reported missing are birthdays, weddings, graduations, and baby showers. And those numbers could actually be higher, as the survey was taken more than a week ago. (There were a few weddings I was supposed to be at, but I didn’t “miss” one of them!)
-SWNS
BS CHRONOMETER 06.02.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1941 [79] Charlie Watts, London UK, classic rock drummer (Rolling Stones)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1989)
1948 [72] Jerry Mathers, Sioux City IA, TV actor (‘Beaver Cleaver’ on “Leave It to Beaver” 1957-63)
1955 [65] Dana Carvey, Missoula MT, comedian-movie actor (“Saturday Night Live” 1986-93, ‘Garth’ in “Wayne’s World” movies)
1961 [59] Liam Cunningham, Dublin Ireland, TV actor (‘Davos Seaworth’ on “Game of Thrones” 2012-19)
1968 [52] Andy Cohen, St. Louis MO, TV host (“Watch What Happens Live”)/the first openly gay late-night talk-show host
1972 [48] Wentworth Miller, Chipping Norton, UK, TV actor (“Prison Break” 2005-17, “The Flash” 2014-19)
1972 [48] Wayne Brady, Orlando FL, actor-TV host (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” since 1998, “Let’s Make a Deal” since 2009, “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” 2007-09)
1977 [43] Zachary Quinto, Pittsburgh PA, movie actor (‘Spock’ in “Star Trek” movies)/TV actor (“American Horror Story: Asylum” 2012-13, “Heroes” 2006-10)
1980 [40] Fabrizio Moretti, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, rock drummer (The Strokes – ‘Last Nite’, ‘Juicebox’)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Rocky Road Day”, saluting the ice cream flavor that’s made with chocolate ice cream, nuts and marshmallows. (Immortalized by ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic in his Joan Jett parody, ‘I Love Rocky Road’).
• “Bubba Day”, honoring those formally named or just informally called ‘Bubba’. (We’re betting most of ’em live in ‘Dixie’.) A quick search for famous “Bubbas” reveals that all of the top 12 are nicknamed (rather than born with the name) Bubba, including President Bill ‘Bubba’ Clinton, Charles ‘Bubba’ Smith (“Police Academy”) and golfer Gerry ‘Bubba’ Watson Jr.
• “Yell Fudge at the Cobras in North America Day”. To keep the poisonous snakes off the continent, you’re supposed to go outdoors at noon and yell ‘fudge!’ Seems to be working.
• “Rotisserie Chicken Day”, This delicious style of chicken is cooked whole on a rotisserie or spit that turns continuously over a heat source, roasting it slowly. This sears the skin to seal in the flavor, resulting in a tender and juicy chicken. (And resulting in the dog laying around the kitchen all day, drooling).
• “Leave the Office Early Day”, an incentive to many who often work more than 40 hours each week. (And of course today will be the one day that the boss doesn’t!)
• “I Love My Dentist Day”, there’s no better way to show your dentist that you love them then by showing off the teeth they have helped to maintain.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] National Egg Day
[Wed] Impersonate Authority Day
[Thurs] Hug your Cat Day
[Thurs] National Cheese Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1953 [67] Coronation of 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II, one of the first international news events given live minute-by-minute TV coverage
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2000 [20] Tim McGraw is named ‘Father of the Year’ by the National Fatherhood Institute
2001 [19] A cover of the chart-topping 1974 Labelle hit ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Pink, Mya and Lil’ Kim takes the song back to the top, making Lil’ Kim the first female rapper to appear on a Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2003 [17] European Space Agency’s first voyage to another planet begins, as the ‘Mars Express’ probe is launched from the space center in Kazakhstan
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2004 [16] Contestant Ken Jennings begins his record 74-game winning streak on TV game show “Jeopardy!”
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ In the original version of “Cinderella”, the slipper was made out of fur, not glass.
✓ Baby robins eat 14 feet of earthworms every day.
✓ People are typically perceived as more attractive when they tilt their heads.
✓ A pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of potatoes.
✓ Coffee beans aren’t beans – they’re fruit pits.
✓ Non-dairy creamer is flammable.
-RandomFactGenerator
Best of BS . . .
BS LAWS OF GOLFING:
• No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come.
• Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever.
• Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic.
• The higher a golfer’s handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.
• Every par-3 hole in the world has a secret desire to humiliate golfers.
• Golf carts always run out of juice at the farthest point from the clubhouse.
• All 3-woods are demon-possessed.
• The person you would most hate to lose to will always be the one who beats you.
• The last 3 holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.
• Golf should be given up at least twice per month.
– Adapted from FunnyLists.net, first published in BS in 2015
BS SIGNS YOU ARE A CONTROL FREAK:
• You schedule your panic attacks
• You perform your own open heart surgery.
• You have on any occasion flipped the toilet paper roll to the “right way” at someone else’s house.
• You changed your neighbor’s dog’s name.
• You are a helicopter parent, but you don’t have kids.
• You can’t help but pass on a few driving tips…to your driver’s ed instructor.
• Your husband wears the pants in the family, but you tell him which ones to wear.
• If you want someone else’s opinion, you’ll gladly give it to them.
• You organize your own surprise party.
• You don’t consider yourself a control freak…but you do know what’s better for everyone else.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge officially opened this week in 1937, making it 83 years old. (You know the Golden Gate Bridge, right? Orange, always making a splash while swaying back and forth on the topics. . . . sorry, I’m confusing this with something else…)
➠ A California man broke into a Wells Fargo bank to microwave Hot Pockets and was arrested. (It’s funny. . . every-time I go into Wells Fargo I leave with Empty Pockets.)
➠ A study found that sharks are most likely to attack people wearing black and white, since sharks have the ability to recognize contrast. (And that’s EXACTLY why I leave my Foot Locker employee uniform home during spring break!)
➠ Madison Square Garden opened this week in back in 1879. (Up until then, New Yorkers had to make do with oval gardens.)
➠ Morgan Freeman turned 83 yesterday! (Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to enjoy his birthday party, because he was too busy narrating it…)
BS WEB GOODIE: Golden Eye of the Tiger (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/yaxwdg9g
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s the most statistically improbable thing that’s ever happened to you?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Why do they call it a Zoom meeting and not a Co-Vid?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: The average family has eight of THESE in their home. What are they?
Answer: Coffee mugs
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says “I’ll try again tomorrow”.
