Thursday, August 7, 2025 — Edition: #8005
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Christina Applegate has been hospitalized for a kidney infection, which has since spread to both kidneys, causing her to be hospitalized with “so much pain” she said she’s “screaming.” The “Married… With Children” star recorded the podcast she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler from an L.A. hospital as she struggled with pain that made her feel like her appendix was bursting. Applegate said that while in Europe visiting family, she began to feel unwell. On the flight back, she decided to go straight to the hospital, explaining she didn’t want to wake up at 3am and need to run to the emergency room.
-People
★ Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” sequel will be split into 2 films, with both parts coming out in 2027. “Part One” is slated for Good Friday, March 26, and “Part Two” set for 40 days later on May 6. “The Resurrection of the Christ” Parts One and Two are Gibson’s follow-ups to his landmark film “The Passion of the Christ,” which until “Deadpool & Wolverine” came along last year, was the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time domestically.
-TheWrap
★ “The Thomas Crown Affair” is getting another remake! Michael B. Jordan will star in and direct the new version of the classic crime caper for a new generation. 26 years ago, The Thomas Crown Affair starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo was released. And that wasn’t the first time audiences were introduced to Thomas Crown. The heist thriller was a remake of the 1968 original, featuring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Both movies follow Thomas Crown, a wealthy but bored businessman, who entertains himself by committing crimes. The latest Thomas Crown Affair movie has a release date of March 5, 2027.
-People
★ KJ Apa has signed on to star as James Stewart in “Jimmy,” an upcoming biopic about the “It’s a Wonderful Life” legend. Apa, best known for his role as ‘Archie’ on the “Riverdale,” said he feels “so honored I get to bring his story to life.” The movie will chronicle Pennsylvania-native Stewart’s rise in Hollywood, including winning an Academy Award for his work in “The Philadelphia Story,” before enlisting in the Army Air Corps as a combat pilot at the beginning of World War II. Not long after his return home, he starred in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
-Variety
★ During a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Chris Pratt was asked about how he and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt decided on the name for their 8-month-old, and if it had a connection to the actor’s family. The dad of 4 welcomed his son Ford with wife Schwarzenegger Pratt in November 2024. His response? “They paid the most.” That’s a joking reference to the Ford truck company. Pratt continued, saying: “He was almost Hyundai. No, it’s Ford Explorer Pratt.”
-People
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Sterling K. Brown, Paul Walter Hauser, sombr, guest host Fortune Feimster (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jonas Brothers, Greg Gutfeld, Good Charlotte
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): “Kids Pitch” with John Oliver, Amanda Seyfried, Judy Greer, Lizzy Caplan, Matthew Rhys, Steve Buscemi, Tituss Burgess, Tramell Tillman & Walton Goggins, Sen. Alex Padilla, John Scofield, Marcus Miller
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jean Smart, Molly Gordon
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Sasheer Zamata, Tien Tran, Paul F. Tompkins (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Julia Garner, Gina Kirschenheiter
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Matteo Lane (R)
• “Today” (NBC): Alicia Silverstone, Daniel Dae Kim, Paula Patton
• “GMA3” (ABC): Luis Guzmán
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Carol Leifer, guest co-host Elle Duncan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Jenna Bush Hager, Anna Cathcart (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Mario (R)
• “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC): Kyle Richards vs. Kandi Burruss-Tucker and NFL Offense vs. NFLPA Defense
• “Bob’s Burgers” (FOX): Louise’s schoolmate enlists her to direct a promo video for his new bodyguarding business; a stolen car blasting 90’s alternative rock is abandoned outside the restaurant.
• “Sinister Surgeon” (LMN): A young doctor’s dream job with a top cosmetic surgeon becomes a nightmare when she fears that he may secretly be murdering his patients.
• “Necaxa” (FXX/Hulu): Premiere, 2 episodes. Companion series to Welcome to Wrexham following Eva Longoria as she teams with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac to revive the fortunes of a Mexican soccer team.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Chappell Roan — Though she just released the new single ‘The Subway’, she’s taking her time with her second album. When asked about it, she revealed a “second project doesn’t exist yet”, and “It took me 5 years to write the first one, and it’s probably going to take at least 5 to write the next.” Her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” dropped in September 2023.
• Lady Gaga – It’s not a surprise, given widespread fan speculation, but she’ll release a song titled ‘Dead Dance’ that will appear in Season 2 of “Wednesday.” The song and video are expected to drop next month to coincide with her appearance in the show as a “legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday.”
• Justin Bieber – His son Jack Blues Bieber gets some screen time in the new music video ‘Yukon’, and it’s the best view of the baby that we’ve seen so far. It mainly consists of Justin dancing and singing on a yacht, while wife Hailey does some swimming in a bikini – but there are shots of the parents playing with Jack, whose face is still mostly obscured by water droplets. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4mxdcx2r
• David Byrne and Hayley Williams — The Talking Heads and Paramore singers are linking up again, this time for a new song called ‘Open the Door’ for the upcoming animated Netflix film “The Twits”. In addition to that song, Byrne wrote 3 others for the film, which will be performed by the cast. The Twits will be released later this year.
• John Fogerty – The composer of classics like ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Fortunate Son’, and ‘Who’ll Stop the Rain’ will receive BMI’s Troubadour Award in September. The music rights management company said Fogerty is being celebrated for “the tremendous influence he’s had on the American musical landscape.”
• Def Leppard – Joe Elliott shows off his piano skills (or lack of them) in a new IG video. The caption reads: “Allow us to introduce you to Sir Elton Joe.” Elliott tries to play a few notes, messing up several times to the point where he begins cursing at himself and loses track of how many attempts he’s made at performing. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mvcfj3s2
• MTV Video Music Awards – has finally given Country Music its own award category. In its nominees list announced on Tuesday, it included the 6 country music videos that are up for an award in the new “Best Country” category at this year’s ceremony: Chris Stapleton-‘Think I’m in Love With You’, Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood-‘I’m Gonna Love You’, Jelly Roll-‘Liar’, Lainey Wilson-‘4X4XU’, Megan Moroney-‘Am I Okay?’, and Morgan Wallen-‘Smile’.
• Morgan Wallen – ‘Miami’ has become his 41st song to hit the Billboard Country Songs top 10. After the remix with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross arrived on July 25, it also debuted at #1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.
• Luke Bryan — attempted to bust a move while playing guitar and covering Bruno Mars’ ‘Uptown Funk’ – and suffered an NSFW injury. During the Riverbend Music Center show in Cincinnati, he moonwalked while singing the prechorus, then called for the music to stop and, out of breath told the audience that he “pulled my (bleep!)”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/muw5d8yj
SHOOTING THE BULL
YOU SNOOZE, YOU WIN:
Before making a major decision, many people say they’d like to “sleep on it” first. Well, according to science, that’s not just procrastination – it’s a good idea. A new study in PLOS Biology found that short naps—especially those reaching deep sleep—can boost creative problem-solving. In one test, 86% of nappers who hit “N2” sleep (the second stage of non-REM sleep), had an “aha” moment after just 20 minutes. Researchers believe this deeper sleep stage may help the brain reorganize and strengthen important connections, clearing mental clutter. Experts say the ideal nap length is 20-30 minutes, depending on how fast you fall asleep. While a full night’s sleep has benefits too, this research focused on quick naps. Sleep doesn’t just rest the brain—it sharpens it, improves memory, reduces emotional reactivity, and supports better decisions. So next time you’re stuck, a power nap might be your smartest move.
(That’s exactly what I keep telling the boss — but he’s all, ““please stop crawling under the conference table…”
(If naps equal eureka moments, I’m basically Einstein with a blanket!)
-RealSimple
BONE TO BE WILD:
Forget what the thermometer says: because Fall is here—at least according to Home Depot, which officially made ‘Skelly’, its viral 12-foot-tall Halloween decoration, available for sale over the weekend. And this year, they’re also offering ‘Ultra Skelly’, a smaller 6½-foot (2m) version that lets you talk with trick-or-treaters through an app. When kids approach, Ultra Skelly can greet them, comment on their costumes – and can even be customized with up to 30 seconds of spooky, modulated voice recordings. It also features app-controlled lighting and movement—all for $279. Also joining the Grace & Bones Collection are Sitting Skelly’s Dog and Skelly’s Cat, which are both 5 feet tall. Although Halloween is still 87 days away, Home Depot’s early launch means you can have your porch haunted well in advance. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2wndtwt9
(That skeleton has more features than my car!)
(The only thing scarier than Skelly is how early Halloween starts…!)
-MorningBrew, Wired
PET SNACKS:
A zoo in Denmark has made a wild request: they want you to donate your unwanted pets—not for adoption, but to feed them to their lions and lynxes. Yes, really. Aalborg Zoo is asking for chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, and even small horses to be handed over, so they can be “gently euthanized” and served up as dinner for their predators. Their reasoning? To mimic the “natural food chain.” The Facebook post announcing this came complete with a photo of a snarling lynx, because why not? While some people are praising the zoo for its “naturalistic” approach, others are (understandably) horrified. Deputy director of Aalborg Zoo, Pia Nielsen, said in a statement that the initiative has been in place for years and is common practice in Denmark.
(Even Hannibal Lecter would be like, “Okay, Denmark. Chill.”)
(Imagine telling your kid that Fluffy went to a zoo… and stayed for dinner…)
-CNN
FORMERLY FREE:
Recently, BuzzFeed asked its readers to share some of the things that used to be free, that they are now forced to pay for. Here are some of the most-missed miscellanies…
☞ “Accessories that used to come with your phone. They claim it’s to…be more environmentally friendly, but the phone is actually more expensive now…”
☞ “Driving on the highway. Tolls (bleep!) me off. It’s not about the money; it’s about having to stop and count out change.”
☞ “Buying tickets. ‘Convenience fee: $9001.'”
☞ “I used to be able to get extra garlic sauce cups for free any time I got pizza…Now, they charge $1 per extra cup.” (Same with McDonald’s sauces…)
☞ “Plastic grocery bags.”
☞ “Airplane food. I remember complete meals for free, and they were pretty decent too.”
☞ “Air for your tires. When I started driving, I could walk up to any gas station and fill my tires for nothing. Not anymore. It’s ‘only’ $1.25, but it used to be free.”
☞ “Content in games. Maps, extra levels, weapon packs, and the like were available as updates, not downloadable content that you have to pay for.”
☞ “Everything on the internet, especially news articles and even most original content.”
(The best things in life are free… until the subscription kicks in!)
(What would you add to the list? Email storage and cloud backups? Phone apps? Heck, BMW charges you to use your heated seats!)
-BuzzFeed
DID YOU KNOW?
For some people, watching others fidget isn’t just annoying—it’s unbearable. This common reaction, affecting about one in 3 people, is known as misokinesia, meaning “hatred of movements.” It’s a visual counterpart to misophonia, where certain repetitive sounds trigger irritation. While misokinesia has only recently started getting scientific attention, it’s surprisingly widespread. Researchers say the discomfort comes not from noise, but from simply seeing someone tap, bounce, or squirm—making everyday moments unexpectedly stressful for those affected. (Misokinesia? I call it “open office syndrome.)
-ScienceAlert
BS CHRONOMETER 08.07.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Beach Party Day”. Swimming, relaxing on a towel with a book, or just staring off towards the water can bring rejuvenation. But, if you turn your beach visit into a beach party, it gets even better. Today is all about gathering together with friends and having a party on the beach!
• “Lighthouse Day”, an annual observance when lighthouse grounds, where feasible, are open to the public. No more lonely lighthouse keepers these days … they’re all automated.
• “Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day”, to draw attention to the environmentally unfriendly over-packaging of consumer goods. Which are worst for this? (Is it the packaging for scissors that requires scissors to open…or the oranges sold in plastic containers…with their peels removed?)
• “Professional Speakers Day”, an annual salute to those who move us and inform us through the magic of their oratory talents. To speak and to speak well are 2 very different things…
• “Purple Heart Day”. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who have been wounded or killed, died as a result of a wound in battle, or otherwise designated by the President of the United States. This now includes those killed as a result of friendly fire.
• “Sea Serpent Day”, recognizing perhaps the most famous-ever sea serpent sighting. During a voyage to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic in 1848, the men and officers of HMS Daedalus spotted a 60-foot long creature, which they reported held a peculiar maned head above the ocean water.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] International Cat Day
[Fri] Odie Day
[Sat] Book Lovers Day
[Sun] National Lazy Day
This Week is…International Lace Week
This Month is…Child Support Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1942 [83] Tobin Bell, New York City NY, movie actor (‘Jigsaw’ in the “Saw” movie franchise)
1950 [75] Rodney Crowell, Houston TX, country singer (‘She’s Crazy for Leavin’’, ‘After All This Time’)
1955 [70] Wayne Knight, Cartersville Georgia, TV actor (‘Newman’ on “Seinfeld” 1992-98)/movie actor (“Jurassic Park”) COMING UP…“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”, 2025
1958 [67] Bruce Dickinson, Worksop England, metal singer (Iron Maiden-‘Run To the Hills’)
1960 [66] David Duchovny, NYC, TV actor (“Californication” 2007-14, “The X Files” 1993-2018)/movie actor (“X-Files: I Want to Believe”, “Zoolander”) COMING UP…”See You When I See You”
1961 [64] Maggie Wheeler, New York City NY, TV actress (‘Janice’ on “Friends” 1994-2004)
1963 [62] Harold Perrineau, Brooklyn NY, TV actor (“From” since 2022, “Lost” 2004-2010)
1966 [59] Jimmy Wales, Huntsville AL, Internet entrepreneur (co-founder of Wikipedia and Fandom)
1974 [51] Michael Shannon, Lexington KY, movie actor (“The Shape of Water”) /TV actor (“Nine Perfect Strangers”, “George & Tammy”) COMING UP…”Dead Guy”
1975 [50] Charlize Theron, Benoni, South Africa, movie actress (“Mad Max”, “Monster”, Oscar-“Monster”) COMING UP…”Apex”
1987 [38] Sidney Crosby (“Sid the Kid”), Cole Harbour NS, NHL superstar (youngest captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup, with Pittsburgh in 2010, also won in 2016, 2017)/captain of 2 Olympic gold medal winning teams, and captain of World Championship, World Cup of Hockey, and 4 Nations Face-Off gold medal teams.
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [20] Peter Jennings, anchor & senior editor of ABC News, dies of cancer at his NYC home at age 67.
2018 [07] “Crazy Rich Asians,” the first Hollywood film with an all-Asian cast, starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh, premieres in Los Angeles.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1997 [28] Garth Brooks plays to a crowd in NYC’s Central Park estimated at 750,000, ranked the 3rd-largest concert audience of all-time (over 15 million watch on HBO).
2009 [16] ‘Tik Tok’ released by Kesha (Billboard Song of the Year 2010).
2024 [01] Great White singer Jack Russell dies of Lewy body dementia at age 63.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2007 [18] Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants breaks Hank Aaron’s MLB record by hitting his 756th home run (finishes career with a total of 762, a stat that will always carry an ‘asterisk’ due to his alleged use of steroids).
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ There’s more fresh water in the atmosphere than in all of Earth’s rivers combined.
✓ Around 50% of English words come from French.
✓ There are 6 communities in Tennessee named “Shiloh”.
✓ We call redheads “redheads” rather than “orangeheads” because redheads have existed longer than the word “orange” (in English).
✓ People using sign language also have accents.
✓ The word ‘buffalo’ can refer to the animal, a city in New York, and can mean ‘to bully’. Therefore, the following sentence is grammatically correct: Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
-Q.I., BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’RE LAZY:
• You’ll watch an entire infomercial just so you don’t have to get up for the remote.
• You even nap in your dreams.
• Sure, library books are free, but they don’t have delivery service, so Amazon it is…
• You dry the same load of laundry 3 times rather than fold it.
• You’d rather stay home starving in your pajamas than go buy groceries.
• You refer to everyone as “Hey, You” so you don’t have to remember names.
• To you, Easy-Bake ovens aren’t easy enough.
• Your Christmas Tree is still up…or at least the parts of it that haven’t been shed all over the living room.
• Still haven’t gotten around to preparing for Y2K.
• You need to dust yourself.
• You own “The Clapper”.
• Ah, I’ll tell ya later.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS SIGNS YOU STREAM TOO MUCH TV:
• You’re trying to enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon — until someone informs you that it’s Wednesday.
• You ask your wife what season your marriage is on.
• Netflix never even bothers to ask “Are you still watching?” anymore.
• You’ve run out of “Simpsons” episodes that you haven’t seen 3 times.
• You’ve forgotten your favorite show’s theme song because you’ve skipped it so many times.
• You keep trying to skip ads during actual conversations.
• You start rating real-life events with stars: “3 out of 5, would not attend again.”
• Forget streaming…your family says that you ‘river’ TV.
• You refer to your kids as your ‘originals’.
• Netflix asks YOU for recommendations.
• (Breaks bottle) I’ll tell YOU when I’ve streamed too much!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS WEB GOODIE:
Sound up…DEFINITELY sound up: https://tinyurl.com/bd7ntv4t
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I just had my patience tested. I’m negative.
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s something you’ve tried, that you’ll never, ever try again?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
If you’re average, you’ll do THIS five times in your life. What is it?
Answer: Lock yourself out of your car
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
A crisis does not build character. It reveals it.
