Monday, April 8, 2024 — Edition: #7693
Sheet Happens!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Kristen Wiig received a star-studded reception when she hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the 5th time, allowing her to join the elite “Five-Timers Club.” After welcoming the SNL band, the “Bridesmaids” star said: “As a former cast member, it is very special being a 5-timer.” She was interrupted by Paul Rudd who asked if he could be part of the sketch where she gets her jacket. Wiig explained that they weren’t actually doing that, but then Paula Pell chimed in, saying she used to be a writer, and that the 5-timers club isn’t actually a big deal, and Lorne Michaels gives out the commemorative jackets “out to everybody like free maxi pads.” Proving her point, Matt Damon appeared, wearing a jacket. Although he has only hosted twice, he said Michaels told him that his first time was so good, it counted for 3, and the second counted for 2. At that point, Wiig needed to ask Michaels directly. As the camera panned to him, he was flanked by Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Martin Short and Jon Hamm — none of whom have hosted 5 times…but all wearing jackets. In the end, next week’s host Ryan Gosling appeared on stage in a 5-timers jacket, before finally giving Wiig her own.
-TheWrap, NYPost
★ “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily held on to #1 at the box office. Industry estimates have the film earning just under $32 million domestically in its second weekend, following its $80 million opening weekend. Elsewhere, a pair of newcomers showed mixed results: “Monkey Man” came in second with an estimated $10.1 million, and “First Omen,” a prequel to the classic 1976 horror film, opened to an estimated $8.4 million.
-TheWrap, Variety
★ Cole Brings Plenty, the actor who played ‘Pete Plenty Clouds’ on the “Yellowstone” spinoff series “1923”, has been found dead in Kansas days. He was 27. Police say his body was found in a wooded area late on Friday morning, after reports of an unoccupied vehicle. Brings Plenty was a media student at Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas. He had been missing since March 31, and was a suspect in a domestic violence case. The investigation is ongoing.
-Independent
★ Disney has confirmed the release dates for its next batch of films, with “Toy Story 5” and Star Wars’ spin-off “The Mandalorian and Grogu” set for summer 2026. The studio has confirmed that The Mandalorian & Grogu will hit cinemas on May 22, 2026, while the 5th instalment of the Toy Story franchise will premiere on June 19, 2026. In addition, the live action remake of 2016’s “Moana” is now expected to hit cinemas on July 10, 2026 instead of 2025, as originally planned.
-DigitalSpy
★ It’s the end of an era at “Wheel of Fortune”. Pat Sajak recorded his final shows as host of the iconic game show on Friday, on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, California. The final episode will air on June 7, when Sajak will end his legendary run as host after 41 seasons. But he won’t be totally gone, at least for now. The 77-year-old will serve as a consultant for 3 years, as the show transitions with its new host, Ryan Seacrest.
-E
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Henry Cavill, Mike Epps, Tori Kelly
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jim Parsons, Kaia Gerber, Heart
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tyla
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Dustin Nickerson, Dulcé Sloan, Amir K
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jessica Lange, Corey Stoll
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Alison Brie, Rebel Wilson
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jerrod Carmichael
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Julianne Moore, Dr. Sampson Davis, Grace Potter
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Dev Patel, Nick Mohammed, Sue Bird, Maurette Brown Clark
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Joey King, Logan Lerman, Anita Yokota
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Quinta Brunson, Tabitha Brown
• “2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament” (Check local listings): Championship: Purdue Boilermakers vs Connecticut Huskies
• “The Voice” (NBC): Mega mentor Keith Urban helps prepare artists for the knockouts.
• “American Idol” (ABC): Top 24 at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii, Part #2
• “NCISverse: The First 1,000 (CBS): Kevin Frazier hosts a celebration of the “NCIS” franchise, including interviews with cast members and guest stars. Plus new details about the origins of “NCIS”.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Bruno Mars — has been tapped to play the opening of the new home of the LA Clippers. The Intuit Dome will officially open on August 15, when Mars plays the first of back-to-back opening night shows Over the 2 months following, Twenty One Pilots, Usher, Weezer, and Billy Joel also have shows booked at the new venue.
• Billie Eilish –may have just pioneered an incredible new social media growth tactic with one simple move on Instagram. She gained 7 million new followers in 2 days after adding all 100-million-plus followers to her “Close Friends” Story, where she’s been posting teasers for 3rd album. That’s a growth of 6.4% on the platform.
• Bonnie Tyler – Her 1983 hit ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ saw Spotify searches skyrocket by 50% in the US in the past week, leading up to todays solar eclipse. Also, as of Saturday, the song ranked #62 in iTunes downloads. During the 2017 eclipse, she sang the song aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship with the band DNCE, featuring Joe Jonas.
• Nirvana — For the first time ever, fans will be able to see never-before-published photographs of Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love and their daughter. A new photo book, “Family Values: Kurt, Courtney & Frances Bean” comes out June 4, featuring about 90 unseen shots taken at their home for a SPIN cover story shoot in 1992. Only 6 of the photos were ever previously published.
• Prince – The rare B-side “United States of Division” has been released digitally for the first time, to mark the 20th anniversary of his “Musicology” album. It is a protest tune written during the Iraq War era, which came out in 2004 as a virtual B-side for ‘Cinnamon Girl’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n7e3vf5
• Toby Keith – In addition to the memorial which aired during the CMT music awards last night, the 1-hour special “CMT Music Awards Celebrates Toby Keith” will premiere this Thursday on CMT. Performers include Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar, backed by Keith’s band. Lukas Nelson and Roger Clemens will also make appearances.
• Jelly Roll – His private jet had to make an emergency landing after experiencing technical issues mid-flight. He was traveling with his team and wife Bunnie XO, who documented the ordeal on TikTok. They were headed to Auston TX for the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Back on the ground, Jelly Roll explains “it’s an issue with the computer…At least it wasn’t the brakes!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4wtpjd33
• Kelsea Ballerini – is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut single ‘Love Me Like You Mean It’ with a new reimagined version, out now, which she performed last night during the CMT Music Awards. The original version made her the first female artist on an independent label to top the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/33d65wht
SHOOTING THE BULL
FLIPPIN’ COINS:
This could change how we all come to a conclusion on 50-50 propositions…not to mention how football games are started. University of Amsterdam have found that when flipping a coin, the chances of heads or tails coming up are not exactly 50-50. The team analyzed the results of 350,757 coin flips using 46 currencies, and found that coins had a 50.8% chance of landing on the same side they started from. In their conclusion, the researchers pointed out: “If you bet a dollar on the outcome of a coin toss, and repeat the bet 1,000 times, knowing the starting position of the coin toss would earn you 19 dollars on average, which is better than the casino advantage for 6-deck blackjack against an optimal-strategy player.”
(350,757 coin flips? How did they decide to analyze that specific number of coin flips? Or did they leave it to…you know?)
(Never mind 50-50 propositions, this could change how I make all my important life decisions!)
-UPI
APOC-ECLIPSE NOW:
Millions of people in North America will have the chance to witness a rare total solar eclipse today. It occurs during the brief period when the moon totally covers the sun, with a show of streamers and magnetic loops dancing around the sun. For those watching from within the moon’s path of totality, the sun’s rays will be completely blocked, plunging the surrounding landscape into darkness for a short time. Darkness will last, at most 4 minutes 28 seconds over northern Mexico. As the shadow moves eastward, it will pick up speed. Experts warn the eclipse excitement could create dangerous and busy traffic conditions as people pack into the narrow band with the best view. Canada’s Niagara Falls region, which was tagged by National Geographic as the “most picturesque” place to view the eclipse, has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to host over one million visitors for the event. The next total solar eclipse in North America will be in 2044. And remember, to avoid eye damage, proper gear is essential. Glasses with special dark lenses certified for solar viewing are the simplest option. Similar filters are also available for cameras and smartphones.
(So, you’re saying that using my binoculars is a bad idea?)
(Why is it that they can tell us about an eclipse happening in 20 years, but they can’t predict the weather correctly for next Tuesday?)
-CTV
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ On an island off the coast of a Scotland, a local grocer’s boo-boo turned into a national charity event. Dan Dafydd wanted 80 chocolate Easter eggs to sell in his shop on one of the Orkney Islands, but accidentally ordered 80 CASES, for the total island population of 500. Wondering what he was going to do with all those Easter eggs, he decided to raffle off groups of 100, with proceeds going to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which rescues dozens of people and vessels every year. The international media picked up on it, and it proved to be such a big hit that, in the ultimate irony, Dafydd had to order more chocolate eggs, because he ran out. What’s more, manufacturer Nestlé contacted Mr. Dafydd with the proposal that they would match any donations received up to £10,000, with the aim of raising £20,000 (US$25,300).
➢ Can you imagine the joy of seeing your beloved pet dog that went missing 7 months ago? In March, dog dad Mehrad Houman miraculously received word that Mishka had been found. What was puzzling, though, is how Mishka the dog ended up 2,300 miles (3,700km) away from her home in San Diego. Last month, a resident of Harper Woods, Michigan called police about a stray dog. Luckily, Mishka was microchipped and a local shelter identified her owners. Even luckier, Houman and his family happened to be visiting Minneapolis for Easter at the time, so he made 10-hour drive to pick up his beloved pet. The shelter that helped with the reunion posted a video on Facebook showing the dog’s tail-wagging reunion with family. The strangest part? Someone taught Mishka to sit while she was away. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5f345usn
GUILTY PLEASURE FOODS THAT ARE HEALTHIER THAN YOU THOUGHT:
It’s Monday…treat yourself a little…
❑ Cheese and butter: Provide healthy fats and boost immune system. Also good for gut health and overall well-being. Cheese also contains vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
❑ Eggs: An excellent source of protein, and packed with nutrients like choline, biotin, and vitamin A.
❑ Potatoes: They are high in flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids — which all help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer. (Not the way I eat ‘em!)
❑ Whole milk: It is rich in nutrients and has been linked to lowering the risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
❑ Fatty fish: Not only provides all the healthy fats you need, it also is a source of protein, and monounsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.
❑ Nuts: Packed with fats, fiber, and other vitamins essential for the body. Also, good for the heart, and can help control blood sugar levels and weight management.
❑ Chocolate: In its purest form, it is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants — compounds that supply blood flow to the heart and reduce inflammation. It has also been shown to aid brain function and boost immunity. (Uh…For the record, are 11 Easter Creme Eggs considered “chocolate in its purest form”?)
❑ Coffee: Consume it in moderation, but it is rich in antioxidants that help reduce the risk of several diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. (…and in many situations, murder!)
(But try as I might, I just can’t seem to find “potato chips” on this list. They MUST be good for something!)
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
The Minnesota Twins’ AAA affiliate is standing firm on its decision to name its live pig mascot “OzemPig” – even after a number of fans squealed in protest. The St. Paul Saints, known for their tomfoolery, traditionally employ young pigs to help out with delivering game balls to umpires. The team hosts an annual contest to come up with a silly name for each animal. Past winners include ‘Ham Solo’ and ‘Notorious P.I.G.’ This year’s winner, Ozempig, beat out candidates like ‘Porky Blinders’ and ‘Sloppenheimer’, but some felt that the reference to the popular weight-loss drug was a form of fat-shaming. (Apparently, someone had a cow about a pig’s name!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/42pfr5mp
-TMZ
BS CHRONOMETER 04.08.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Dog Fighting Awareness Day”, initiated by the SPCA to increase awareness and encourage animal-lovers to take action against this brutal form of cruelty.
• “Dog Farting Awareness Day”, I’m not kidding. And if you have a dog, you’re probably already aware… (Someone should take action against THIS form of cruelty!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3m699k9f
• “International Day of the Roma”, begun in 1990 to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people, commonly misnamed ‘gypsies’.
• “International Feng Shui Awareness Day” [fung schway], celebrating the oriental ‘art of placement’ in which architecture and interiors are situated to blend with their surroundings. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yesemw9x
• “Trading Cards For Grown-ups Day”. After all, why should adults have to give up their precious trading cards just because they get older?
• “Zoo Lovers Day”, encouraging us to explore our local zoos. Many of them also serve as breeding centers, which are relied upon when species are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. They also provide education about a broad variety of animals and their habitats. A few zoo facts:
-The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo. It was opened to the public in 1765.
-The United States’ first public zoo, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1874 in New York.
-There are over 2,400 zoos in the United States.
-Approximately 700 million people visit a zoo each year.
-More than 4 million people visited the San Diego Zoo in 2018.
-Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed almost 14 million visitors in 2019
• “Empanada Day”. Empanadas are turnover dough pastries, which are wrapped around a wide range of savory and sweet fillings. They can be baked or fried, and can be a main or side dish. They are thought to have originated in Galicia, in Spain. The name stems from empanar, the Galician word for “embreaded.”
AND REMEMBER…
[Tues] Name Yourself Day
[Tues] Gin and Tonic Day
[Wed] International Day of Pink
[Thurs] Poutine Day
This Week is…Be Kind to Spiders Week
This Month is…Global Astronomy Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1960 [64] John Schneider, Mount Kisco NY, TV actor (‘Bo Duke’ on “Dukes of Hazzard” 1979-85, “Smallville” 2001-11)/country singer (‘You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight’)
1962 [62] Izzy Stradlin (Jeffrey Isbell), Lafayette IN, rock guitarist-singer (co-founder of Guns N’ Roses-‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, not part of the band’s current incarnation)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2012
1963 [61] Julian Lennon, Liverpool England, pop singer-songwriter (‘Too Late for Goodbyes’, ‘Valotte’)/filmmaker/photographer/son of John Lennon and his first wife, Cynthia
1963 [61] Dean Norris, South Bend IN, TV actor (‘Hank Schrader’ on “Breaking Bad” 2008-13, “Under the Dome” 2013-15) COMING UP… “Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story”, 2024
1966 [58] Robin Wright, Dallas TX, TV actress (‘Claire Underwood’ on “House of Cards” 2013-18)/movie actress (“Forrest Gump”)/married to Sean Penn 1996-2010
1968 [56] Patricia Arquette, Chicago IL, movie actress (Oscar-“Boyhood”)/TV actress (“CSI: Cyber” 2015-16, “Severance” since 2022)
1981 [43] Taylor Kitsch, Kelowna BC, movie actor (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”)/TV actor (“True Detective” 2015, “Friday Night Lights” 2006-11)
1984 [40] Ezra Koenig, NYC, indie rock singer-guitarist (Vampire Weekend-‘Unbelievers’, ‘A-Punk’)/music producer (work on Beyoncé’s album “Lemonade”)
1989 [35] Matty Healy, London England, indie pop singer-guitarist (The 1975-‘Love Me’, ‘The Sound’)
1997 [27] Sadie Calvano, LA CA, TV actress (‘Violet’ on “Mom” 2013-18)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1986 [38] Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California. (It makes his day)
2022 [02] The US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bans Will Smith from attending the Oscars for 10 years, after he slapped host Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 ceremony
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1994 [30] The body of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain is found, the victim of a self-inflicted shotgun blast (it’s later determined the event likely occurred April 5th)
2016 [08] Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani officially divorce after 14 years of marriage
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2000 [24] In a “Saturday Night Live” skit where Blue Öyster Cult is recording ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, Christopher Walken demands “more cowbell” from Will Ferrell. And a catch phrase is born
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1996 [28] Starr Lammon of Napa CA gives birth to a 3rd daughter on her own birthday, also the birthday of both her previous daughters (odds: 1-in-19 billion)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The most-expensive object ever built is the International Space Station, at US$150 billion.
✓ The average bra is designed for just 6-9 months of use.
✓ Pound for pound, hamburgers cost more than new cars.
✓ Ulcers are more aggravated by decaf than by regular coffee.
✓ The heart symbol was first used to mean ‘love’ around 1250. Prior to that, it represented foliage.
✓ Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Col. Sanders was born in Indiana.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, RandomFactGenerator
Best of BS . . .
Baseball season is underway, so here are the . . .
BS WARNING SIGNS YOUR BASEBALL TEAM IS REALLY BAD:
✗ Players routinely leave the game early to beat traffic.
✗ The mascot doubles as a starting outfielder.
✗ Your team name contains the words ‘Oakland’ and ‘Athletics’.
✗ Regular spirited locker room debates about how many strikes to an out.
✗ Your cleanup hitter is 5-months-pregnant.
✗ Your 9 starters who made the ‘Performance Enhancing Drug All-Star Team’ have all been suspended.
✗ The team owner has changed team name to ‘Losers’.
✗ Six of the 9 players on the field have the words “player to be named later” stitched on their back.
✗ When you finally win a game, the team tries to dump Gatorade cooler on manager’s head…and misses.
-First published in BS in 2013
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ According to a poll, nearly 50% of American adults say they wish they’d studied more in college. (More specifically, they wish they had studied the terms of their student loans!)
➠A study says 33 is the happiest age. (Probably because you’re too old to marry Alec Baldwin…)
➠ The MLB season is underway…but I just can’t seem to get into it. (The way I look at it, if I’m going to spend 4 hours watching a bunch of guys play on grass, I’ll go to a Phish concert…)
➠ The Rolling Stones have announced additional venues they’ll be playing this summer. (Okay, HOPE to be playing this summer!)
➠ Experts say that most successful marriages have 5 happy experiences for every one unhappy one. (It’s true. Last night I took my wife to dinner. So now I owe her 5 happy times!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Just another Monday: https://tinyurl.com/ypdnv55s
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Pulling my phone up off the floor by the phone charger is the closest I’ll ever come to fishing.
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What is it called when we have a second full moon within one month?
a) Blue moon [CORRECT]
b) New moon
c) Full moon
d) Dark side of the moon
• Why do stars appear to twinkle when we look at them?
a) Clouds obscure our view
b) The earth’s atmospheric layers bend their light rays [CORRECT]
c) They are turning on and off like a light bulb
d) Actually, like the song says, only little stars twinkle
• What is a solar eclipse?
a) When the sun moves between the earth and the moon
b) When the moon moves between the earth and the sun [CORRECT]
c) When the sun emits solar flares
d) When the sun explodes
-FunTrivia
BS PHONE STARTER:
What news story shocked you as a kid?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
30% of us admit we’ve done THIS At work. What is it?
Answer: Looked through a coworker’s desk
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Advice from a solar eclipse: See the total picture, be moved by beauty, live in the moment, celebrate nature’s cycles, don’t be afraid of the dark, be naturally phenomenal…and lighten up!
