Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Edition: #6195

Bully For You!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Matthew Perry still calls Kathleen Turner “Dad”. Turner – the actress – enjoyed a guest stint on “Friends” as Chandler Bing’s father Charles, who was also known as male burlesque star Helena Handbasket, and she’s still in touch with her on-screen son. When asked if it’s true that Perry still calls her dad, she confirmed: ”Yes, he does.” Turner didn’t have to audition for the ”silly”role, but was approached about the part when one of the “Friends” creators saw her on stage.
(Dad! Could you BE anymore embarrassing?)
-ContactMusic
★ Rachel McAdams  has given birth to a baby boy.  McAdams has famously kept her private life under wraps, but was spotted with ‘Dear John’ writer Jamie Linden in April of 2016, generating talk that the two were together.  It was first reported that she was pregnant in February, and now the celebrity website  ‘Hollywood Pipeline’ has posted a photo showing the couple carrying an infant.
-ContactMusic
★ “Kate Plus 8” fans can expect another injection of their favorite reality TV program, minus Jon Gosselin, of course. Kate Gosselin will star in TLC’s new spinoff, appropriately called ‘Kate Plus Date!’ The series will explore Gosselin’s dating life as she looks for love following her 2009 divorce from Jon after 10 years of marriage. According to Kate, “I’m nervous, I’m excited, and I’m forcing myself to do this.” ‘Kate Plus Date!’ premieres this fall.
(Either that, or her bill collectors are forcing her to do this…)
-MSN
★ According to his lawyer, Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has become virtually housebound, barely eats, and wakes each morning with a “terrible sense of dread” since a Sydney newspaper alleged inappropriate behavior toward an actress. Rush has denied the allegation. He is suing the newspaper, which he says portrayed him as a pervert and sexual predator. His lawyer’s sworn affidavit says that Rush “suffers lack of sleep and anxiety requiring medication” and believes his worth to the entertainment industry “is now irreparably damaged.”
-Canoe
★ Former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey finally had her chance to step into the WWE ring Sunday night when she made her highly anticipated pro wrestling debut at WrestleMania 34 — and she did not disappoint. Rousey, best known as a champion mixed martial arts fighter, defeated Stephanie McMahon and her husband, Triple H, in front of a crowd of thousands at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
(Much to the surprise of everyone except the guy who wrote the script…)
-MSN
★ You know Mark Zuckerberg’s in some serious trouble when he ditches his hoodies and t-shirts. The Facebook honcho went with traditional business attire — dark suit, blue tie — as he showed up on Capitol Hill Monday morning for meetings with lawmakers. Zuck is testifying this week for Senate and Congressional committees looking into the Facebook privacy scandal.
(I’m sure he thanks us for sharing!)
-TMZ

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Anna Faris, Chris Hardwick, the Regrettes
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Kerry Washington, Gad Elmaleh, 5 Seconds of Summer
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Martin Short, Aisha Tyler
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Krasinski, Retta, James Bay, Gil Sharone
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Neil Patrick Harris, Dave Franco
• “Conan” (TBS/Comedy): Andy Cohen, Hayley Atwell, Declan McKenna
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Dorinda Medley and the Night of 31 Doorbells
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Katie Couric, Dr. Ian Smith
• “The Talk” (CBS): Reba McEntire
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Kerry Washington, Busy Philipps, David Foster
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Anna Faris, John Legend
• “Conan Without Borders: Italy” (TBS): Conan tours Italy with fan favorite show staffer Jordan Schlansky. Included: a road trip from Florence to Naples.
• “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” (CW): J.K. Rowling goes behind the scenes at the British Library to reveal some of the real-life counterparts to her characters.
• “Stanley Cup Playoffs” (TSN/NBCSN/SN): Minnesota vs. Winnipeg, Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh, Los Angeles vs. Vegas.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Ariana Grande – will release her first new music since the Manchester Arena terror attack last year, when she drops the debut single from her upcoming album on April 27. It’s said to be deeply personal and inspired by her experiences over the past two years.
• Katy Perry – her parents Mary and Maurice showed up on American Idol on Sunday. The duo, who are in their seventies, didn’t hold back at all, tossing out zingers like “She’s still the bird, she’s still mouthy” and “She’s the middle child, they always want the most attention.”
• George Michael – some of his possessions may be repossessed because his former partner Fadi Fawaz hasn’t paid his debts. It is believed that he owes the equivalent of $720 due to a traffic offence. Enforcement Agents are threatening to sell his goods at public auction unless full payment is made immediately.
• Rod Stewart – during his Calgary concert on Sunday, he honored the 15 killed in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash by saying, “I’m in Canada and they’re your kids. And my son plays hockey in this area [and] has done all those journeys. It just brought home to me how quick life can end.” He then performed “People Get Ready”.
• Fleetwood Mac – guitarist Lindsay Buckingham has left the band for a second time. Rolling Stone is reporting that he has been fired, and will be replaced by Tom Petty guitarist Mike Campbell and Crowded House’s Neil Finn on their upcoming tour. Buckingham previously left the group in 1987.
• Mötley Crüe – are the latest band to receive the Knucklebonz ‘Rock Iconz’ collection treatment. The hand-painted 8.5 inch figurines of the group’s four members will be limited to 3000 each and will include a certificate of authenticity.
• Ozzy Osbourne – has given up driving after a minor fender-bender on an LA freeway while driving his Ferrari. He passed a driver’s test for the first time in 2009 at age 60 on his 19th attempt.
• Carrie Underwood – will perform her new single, which will be released today, at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday. It will be her first public appearance since sustaining facial injuries in a fall in November. She is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and Vocal Event of the year for ‘The Fighter’, her collaboration with Keith Urban.
• Vince Gill – is selling 29 of his guitars and banjos on guitars.com. They range in price from $2,500 to $20,000, with more than 20 already sold.
• Midland – have released a Spanish version of their No. 1 hit, ‘Drinkin’ Problem’, which also features vocals from Jay De La Cueva of Mexico’s Moderatto music group.

UNHAPPY WIFE, UNHAPPY LIFE:
There are many household chores that could be accurately described as ‘the worst’ at any given point in time. Laundry, dusting, vacuuming, changing diapers, groceries and yardwork have all at one point been contenders to the title. But when it comes right down to it, a report from the Council of Contemporary Families says that women have decided that doing the dishes is the absolute worst. The study found that women who wash the majority of the dishes at home report less satisfaction in their relationships, more conflict, and poorer sex lives than those who split dish duty with their partners.
(What if they split dish duty with the pool boy?)
(Nah. Still not worth it!)
(I’ve got to tell you. I have washed dishes, and it wasn’t the worst. But I’m not willing to risk that happening in the future!)
-TheStir

UNHEALTHY APP?
The good news is that people keep coming up with wonderful new ideas and inventions which make things so east and convenient for us. The bad news is these wonderful new ideas are making us fat. Or fatter, as the case may be. A survey conducted by Harris asked both regular people and health experts about the impact of technology on their fitness levels. What they found is that with the advent of things like Uber and Netflix, there’s a solid chance the apps you rely on are causing you to gain weight over time. The survey discovered people are finding it increasingly harder to lose weight thanks to busy lifestyles that are supplemented by services which make it easy to avoid exercise…even if that involves something as simple as walking.
(I’m guessing they aren’t including my Fitbit in this…)
(I knew I was doomed the minute they came up with the remote control.)
(At least I still get my steps in walking back to the fridge to see if anything’s changed!)
-BroBible

THINGS THAT MAKE YOU (OR MORE LIKELY, ME) UNLIKABLE:
According to a UCLA study…
✗ Sharing too much, too early: Over-sharing comes across as self-obsessed and insensitive to the balance of the conversation.
✗ Having a closed mind: No one wants to have a conversation with someone who has already formed an opinion and is unwilling to listen. (I refuse to believe that this could make me seem unlikable…)
✗ Gossiping: Guaranteed to make you look negative and spiteful every time. (Unless you’ve got something really juicy!)
✗ Name-dropping: It’s great to know important and interesting people, but using every conversation as an opportunity to name-drop is pretentious. People see right through it. (I know, I hate when people drop my name!)
✗ Whipping out your phone: Nothing turns someone off like a mid-conversation text message or even a quick glance at your phone. (Noted. I’ll try this on my irritating neighbor)
✗ Not asking enough questions: The biggest mistake people make in conversation is being so focused on what they’re going to say next that they fail to hear what’s being said. (‘Huh?’ does not qualify as an acceptable question.)
✗ Being too serious: People gravitate toward those who are passionate. That said, it’s easy for passionate people to come across as too serious or uninterested.
✗ Humble-bragging: We all know those people who like to brag about themselves behind the mask of self-deprecation. This makes the bragging all the more frustrating, because it isn’t just bragging; it’s also an attempt to deceive. (And I’m a little ashamed to admit it, but MAN, am I good at that!)
(I think we’ve just described my conduct on my last date to a ‘T’!)
-Forbes

BS CHRONOMETER 04.11.18

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1974 [44] David Banner (Lavell William Crump), Brookhaven, MS, rapper (w/Chris Brown – ‘Get Like Me’), actor (“Black Snake Moan”)/took his stage name from ‘The Incredible Hulk’ TV series

1979 [39] Chris Gaylor, Stillwater OK, rock drummer (All-American Rejects-‘Gives You Hell’, ‘Dirty Little Secret’)

1981 [37] Alessandra Ambrosio, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil, Victoria’s Secret model

1987 [31] Joss Stone (Joscelyn Stoker), Dover UK, pop-soul singer (‘You Had Me’, ‘Fell In Love With a Boy’)/TV actress (“The Tudors” 2009-10)

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Louie Louie Day”, the birthday of Richard Berry, the man who composed ‘Louie Louie’. He and his band, the Pharoahs, recorded the song in April 1957 as a calypso doo-wop B-side to ‘You Are My Sunshine’.

• “Cheese Fondue Day”, it started as a hearty dish of the Alpine Swiss, but now is savored all over the world. It began with Switzerland cheeses like Emmenthaler and Gruyère Swiss, but cheese fondue options have expanded to incorporate a variety of cheeses and flavors to make endless, mouthwatering combinations.

• “Barbershop Quartet Day”, commemorating 1938 date when the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America was founded (…founded…FOUNDED!!!)

• “Pet Day”, sponsored by the Animal Miracle Network as a reason to ‘paws’ and consider the plight of the many animals in shelters awaiting a home.

• “World Parkinson’s Disease Day”, to boost awareness of the disorder and to spur new research and treatment innovations. The red tulip is the official flower of “World PD Day”.

•”Eight Track Tape Day”, a day to bring back the fond memories of the sixties and seventies.
The 8-track tape, originally called the ‘Stereo 8′, was created in 1964, and was made popular by the inclusion of 8-track players in Ford automobiles in 1965. 8-tracks were being phased out by 1982, but were still available through record clubs as late as 1988.
(…and she’s buy-ing…the stairway…..CLICK!!!!!!…..to hea-vennn)

COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
[Thurs] Drop Everything and Read Day
[Fri] Scrabble Day
[Fri] Peach Cobbler Day

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2013 [05] Influential comedian/actor Jonathan Winters (inspiration to Billy Crystal, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Kimmel, Robin Williams, and Steve Martin) dies at age 87 in Montecito CA

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2002 [16] Aretha Franklin and several Motown recording stars are honored with street names in Detroit MI’s new low-income housing project (“You can’t miss it, it’s at the corner of Aretha and Smokey …”)

2014 [04] Nirvana is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside KISS, Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates, Linda Ronstadt and Cat Stevens

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2004 [14] After 11 years as a pro, golfer Phil Mickelson wins his 1st major championship, The Masters

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1964 [54] The Beatles set a new record as 14 of their singles are listed at the same time on the ‘Billboard Hot 100 chart (from ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ at #1 to ‘Love Me Do’ at #81)

BULL’S BITS

BS WACK FACTS (NHL Playoffs Edition):
✓ The current Stanley Cup, which is a replica of the original bowl with newer bands below, weighs in at 34.5 lbs. or 15.5 kg.
✓ There was no Stanley Cup winner in 1919 due to a flu outbreak.
✓ 45% of millennial males believe that longer playoff beards are luckier.
✓ 25% of hockey fans agree that eating your favorite cereal or snack can bring your team good luck.
✓ 77% of Canadians would wear the same pair of socks up to 3 days if they thought it would help their team’s chances in the playoffs.
✓ 2001 Stanley Cup winner Shjon Podein of the Colorado Avalanche wore his sweaty uniform, equipment and skates for more than 25 hours after his team won the Stanley Cup (on a dare).
-Kellogg, TheHockeyWriters, KidzWorld

BS FIRST-WORLD PLAGUES:
• Video buffering
• iNeck
• Cookies with raisins instead of chocolate chips
• When YouTube won’t allow you to skip the ad
• Swarms of lawyers
• No Wi-Fi
• Being ghosted
• Large outbreaks of ‘Can’t Even’
• Man buns
• Stupidity. Stupidity everywhere.
-Twitter

MURPHY’S (OTHER) LAWS:
We all know that “if something can go wrong, it will.” Here are some more:
• If anything simply cannot go wrong, it will anyway.
• Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.
• Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
• The chance of the bread falling with the buttered side down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet.
• The buddy system is essential to your survival; it gives the enemy somebody else to shoot at.
• Technology is dominated by those who manage what they do not understand.
•The opulence of the front office decor varies inversely with the fundamental solvency of the firm.
• Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he’ll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he’ll have to touch it to be sure.
• The first myth of management is that it exists.

BS RANDOM JOKE:
When I told her that she drew her eyebrows on too high, she looked surprised.

BS PHONE STARTER:
If someone invented a way to talk to our pets, what’s the first thing you would say to yours?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: If you do this, on average, it lasts 4 days, what?
Answer: Diet

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you want to fly, you have to give up the stuff that weighs you down.