Thursday, February 23, 2023 – Edition: #7424
Why Not Get Sheet-Faced Every Morning?
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ It’s another HBO boo-boo. After the most recent episode of “The Last of Us” premiered, eagle-eyed fans noticed a blunder that brought to mind the infamous “Game of Thrones” Starbucks cup. In the 6th episode of the series, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s characters ‘Joel’ and ‘Ellie’ are seen alone, crossing a bridge through a snowy landscape. The problem? They weren’t quite so alone. In an aerial shot, members of the crew could be spotted in the far left of the frame. Commenting on a TikTok video highlighting the mistake, one fan commented: “Better than a starbucks cup.” No word yet on whether the network will digitally remove the crewmembers, as it did with the coffee cup. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4dws55yv
-ETCanada
★ Kevin Costner’s attorney is firing back at anonymous complaints about his work ethic on “Yellowstone.” Marty Singer slammed reports that unnamed sources have claimed Costner wanted to film the Western drama for 50 days for the first part of the season and only a week for the second batch of episodes, calling them “an absolute lie”. He added: “As everyone who knows anything about Kevin is well aware, he is incredibly passionate about the show, and has always gone way above and beyond to ensure its success.” No comment from Paramount so far.
-NYPost
★ Savannah Chrisley has revealed that her family has a new show in the works as her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley remain in prison. On a new episode of her “Unlocked With Savannah Chrisley” podcast, she teased that fans will soon be able to get a glimpse of her family’s “new normal.” Speaking to niece Chloe Chrisley, whom she was left to raise, and grandmother Nanny Faye, Savannah said that she’s “talking to a few production companies” about another show, which will detail “how we’re coping with it, how we get through it.” Her family’s hit show “‘Chrisley Knows Best” was axed by NBC Universal after Julie and Todd were sentenced to a combined 19 years for fraud and tax evasion.
-PageSix
★ Constance Wu is going to be a mom of 2! The “Hustlers” actress, who is 40, is expecting her second baby with boyfriend Ryan Kattner, she announced on her Instagram Story. Sharing a photo where she stands with her shirt lifted revealing her baby bump, she wrote, “Bun in the oven. Filipinese baby #2 coming soon.” The couple is already parents to a 2-year-old daughter.
-People
★ Adam Driver is going to be a dad of two! The “Marriage Story” actor and wife Joanne Tucker are expecting their second baby together. The couple is already parents to a young son, whose name has not been shared. 40-year-old Tucker was recently spotted out with a baby bump on display while the pair were in New York City. Driver and Tucker met while attending Juilliard, and tied the knot in 2013. In the years since, they have welcomed a son, whom they’ve kept out of the spotlight.
-People
★ Steven Spielberg says he’s “mounting a big production” of one of Stanley Kubrick’s lost projects. The large-scale biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte has been in the works for HBO for the last 7 years, and the “E.T.” director now says the project will become a 7-part series. Kubrick originally planned the film after the success of “2001: A Space Odyssey” and did extensive research on the French Revolutionary leader. He had planned to film the movie across Europe, in France, the UK and Romania with around 40,000 soldiers, but the project was abandoned.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Anthony Mackie, Chris Distefano, Gracie Abrams
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Dave Bautista, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Bryan Adams (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Hank Azaria, Isabel Wilkerson, Depeche Mode
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Ana Gasteyer, Bomani Jones, Sam Morrison, Danny Carey (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Mila Kunis, Clea DuVall, a performance by the national touring company of “Oklahoma!” (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Milo Ventimiglia, Alan Cumming
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Goldie Taylor
• “The Talk”(CBS): O’Shea Jackson Jr., guest hosts Lisa Rinna & Morris Chestnut
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Whitney Cummings, Eitan Bernath
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Sen. Bernie Sanders, Jabari Banks
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Rita Wilson, Young Dylan Gilmer, Monique Kelley
• “Next Level Chef” (Fox): The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.
• “Station 19” (ABC): After a terrifying lightning strike, the crew works overtime to extinguish a fire at Meredith’s home; Maya is rushed to hospital.
• “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC): On Meredith’s last day at Grey Sloan, Nick confronts her about the future of their relationship; the interns compete to scrub in on a groundbreaking procedure.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Harry Styles – took part in what he called “one of the most disgusting” local traditions while performing in Perth, Australia on Monday — a “shoey”. That involves drinking liquid – usually alcohol – out of your footwear — then popping your shoe back on your foot. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3yk29nzb
• Beyoncé and Rihanna – were among the first winners of 2023 NAACP Image Awards. The organization is announcing winners in non-televised categories all week, leading up to the live ceremony. Bey won outstanding female artist, outstanding soul/R&B song for ‘Cuff It’, and outstanding album for “Renaissance”. RiRi won outstanding music video/visual album for ‘Lift Me Up’.
• Coldplay — Chris Martin and actor Hugh Jackman are among the co-chairs for this year’s Global Citizen NOW, a leadership summit set for April 27-28 in New York. They’ll join political, corporate and philanthropic leaders, all “focused on driving urgent action to end extreme poverty.”
• Rolling Stones – are giving fans a peek into their custom-built mobile studio., which is credited for changing the world of recording. A short documentary has been shared on the band’s YouTube channel, showing how the “most important music studio on wheels” came into existence. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/22ttdzm2
• Ozzy Osbourne – and wife Sharon are featured in a new commercial for PlayStation VR2, the next generation of virtual reality gaming. The console launched this week, and Osbourne tweeted out a link to the commercial, writing: “Did this spot with the @PlayStation team. We had a lot of fun. Their new VR2 really is amazing.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3jze7sp8
• Jason Aldean is recording his 11th album. He posted pics from the studio, and wrote: “Always a blast when we start making new music together.” Hopes are that it will be ready for release before his “Highway Desperado Tour” begins in July. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/29epzwdc
• Ashley McBryde – has a new tune coming tomorrow. On her socials, she wrote: “You know me, as soon as we put out new music… first thing I want to do is put out more new music. I can, I am, I will…‘Light On In The Kitchen’ is out Friday!” Earlier, she dropped a short snippet of the song. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2665v7vb
• Garth Brooks – When he and wife Trisha Yearwood announced last week that a new duets album is coming, it left many hoping it would be the long-awaited, full-length collab between the 2. But this week on “Inside Studio G”, Brooks said: “The duets record…is not just of the queen (his nickname for his wife). “The queen’s in there, of course, ’cause you can’t do it without her.” It’s expected late this year.
SHOOTING THE BULL
PIE-HOLE FILLING:
I’m loving this! A new treatment to prevent cavities is easier, more effective, and definitely cheaper than getting fillings. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities, a new technique involves the use of silver diamine fluoride. It is applied by brushing it onto the teeth, and has been shown to lower the risk of cavities in children by 80%. Researchers from NYU College of Dentistry found the treatment stopped cavities from getting worse in 50% of situations. The application of silver diamine fluoride can be done by a dental nurse, whereas sealants are applied by a dentist or dental hygienist. This could be vital in reducing the overall risk of cavities in children, particularly those in low socioeconomic areas. But of course, dentists remind us that this is not a replacement for brushing teeth.
(…or for regular check-ups. Or regular cleaning. Or whatever else they can think of…)
(I don’t mind going to the dentist. Because let’s face it, a search for cavities sure beats a “cavity search”!)
-NYPost
DOGGIE TALES:
❑ New research out of Hungary says that that puppies instinctively imitate human actions, even without any training or a food reward. The study was carried out by observing the behaviors of puppies, kittens, and wolf pups, and only the young dogs imitated the actions of a human using a body part similar to the trainer’s demonstration. The study authors believe that dog puppies may have evolved to imitate the actions of people in order to learn new skills or information. An alternative explanation is that imitation breeds flattery. Impersonating another creature could be a method of getting into someone’s good graces and improving their social standing. (Copypups?)
❑ A study has found that nearly a third (28%) of dog owners believe they can immediately pick up on their pet’s different moods. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that the top sign that lets a pet parent know their dog is happy is when it wags its tail (big surprise there…), followed by when their furry friend jumps on them, or shows affection with cuddles or kisses. What about when Rover is sad? The top signs are loss of appetite, low energy, or whining or crying. (Same…except for the part about “loss of appetite”!!)
-StudyFinds, SWNS
EAT YOUR VEGGIES:
Eating a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining good health. And vegetables are definitely an important part of that equation, as they’re full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. But which are the healthiest veggies? Ironically, a recent survey found the vegetables that people like the most are corn and potatoes, not exactly the most nutritious offerings from Mother Nature’s garden! According to nutrition experts, spinach is the healthiest vegetable. One cup (30g) of raw spinach provides vitamins A and K, plus antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of disease, probably including cancer. Spinach may also benefit heart health by helping reduce blood pressure. If spinach doesn’t work for you, the next 4 healthiest veggies, according to those who know, are, in order: Watercress, Broccoli, Carrots, and Beet Greens.
(Ah, well. One out of 5 ain’t bad!)
(You know what they say: “People who don’t eat meat are called vegetarians, but what are people who don’t eat vegetables? Constipated!)
-StudyFinds
SIGNS YOU’RE ADDICTED TO ONLINE SHOPPING:
☞ You’ve forgotten what’s in the box when it gets delivered: Forgetting what you ordered is a sign you’re on spending autopilot, which is a slippery slope to debt. (When this happens to me, it always turns out to be something my wife ordered – that SHE can’t remember. Hey…WAIT a minute…!)
☞ You shop when you’re bored or lonely: Online shopping has a way of pulling you from boredom into an emotionally engaging place. This is the effect of dopamine (a naturally produced chemical in your brain). The problem is that this surge of excitement is short-lived, so you go looking for that “rush” again. Try a 24 hour pause between filling your cart and actually hitting the ‘buy’ button to see if your purchase is a need or a want.
☞ Your credit card balance mysteriously keeps rising: You’ve just consolidated your debt, and now your credit card balances are up again. What’s going on? You need to make a budget — and stick to it. Whatever is left over for discretionary spending, “Have at ‘er!” (The problem is that I think “she” already did…)
☞ There are unopened packages or price tags on previous orders: The fact that you’re considering rounding up all of those items and selling them on Facebook Marketplace kinda shines a light on your overspending problem. Time to take some of that earlier advice.
☞ Family and friends comment on your shopping habits: And not in a good way. If they’ve made comments, or have sat you down for a full intervention, they’re bringing it up because it seems you’re struggling. Change starts with finding a reason to do so. For your kids? For the freedom that savings could bring you? Is it for your wellness? If you can find that reason, you can find the initiative to change. (Actually, the problem for me is the fact that I have an overwhelming crush on the cute UPS lady…!)
-TheStar
DID YOU KNOW?
Would you like to have superspeed just like The Flash and other comic book heroes? Don’t laugh, scientists say super speed is already possible — at least among rodents. The study authors hypothesize that repeated stimulation of the nerves in mouse legs could eventually form superfast muscles similar to those that control eye movements. This means that maybe, someday, we could be part of a superhuman society where the limits of human speed are a thing of the past. (I’d be happy if they’d just figure out a way to make my kids get ready for school faster!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 02.23.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Curling is Cool Day”, celebrating the Winter sport of curling … basically a drinking game with some housecleaning interspersed. In tribute, here are some . . .
(***Caution***) BS REASONS CURLING IS BETTER THAN SEX:
✓ It’s acceptable to play with your best friend’s wife.
✓ You can yell “Hurry, hurry, hard!” without anyone taking much notice.
✓ You can score more than once in each end.
✓ You can do it in 8 houses in less than 2 hours.
✓ You get to shoot your rocks 16 times in just 1 game.
✓ You can use your rubber more than once.
✓ Short is not always bad.
✓ Men don’t fall asleep when play is completed.
✓ The ice-maker always cleans the sheets when you’re done.
• “Banana Bread Day”, the first cookbooks mentioning banana bread were published during the Great Depression. Culinary historians believe that a resourceful housewife who didn’t want to throw away over-ripe bananas may have invented the original recipe.
• “Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day”. A poll of pet owners found that about ⅓ have eaten dog food at one time or another, most likely just to see what it tastes like (Or to gross out their sister!)
• “Diesel Engine Day”, on this day in 1893, Rudolf Diesel received a patent for his diesel engine. Instead of gasoline, this engine burns fuel oil, and uses compressed air in the cylinder instead of a spark to ignite the fuel.
• “National Rationalization Day”, all about observing the fake reasons or false excuses given for not finishing work, or doing it wrong. Today, we should try to correct the mistakes we’ve made because of rationalization. (How do I get the dog to “un-eat” my homework?)
• “Chili Day”, observed annually on the last Thursday of February. It’s a great excuse to put together a perfect pot of spicy chili. What’s your secret ingredient?
• “Digital Learning Day”, celebrating the use of digital technology in learning and, in particular, highlighting innovative and forward-thinking uses of technology for learning in the classroom.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] World Bartender Day
[Fri] Tortilla Chip Day
[Sat] Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
[Sun] Set a Good Example Day
This Week is…Take Your Family to School Week
This Month is…Mend a Broken Heart Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1952 [71] Brad Whitford, Winchester MA, rock guitarist (Aerosmith-‘Walk This Way’, ‘Sweet Emotion’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2001
1955 [68] Howard Jones, Southampton England, new wave singer (‘Things Can Only Get Better’, ‘No One is to Blame’)
1965 [58] Michael Dell, Houston TX, entrepreneur (founder & CEO of Dell Computer)/philanthropist (co-founder of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, focusing on urban education, childhood health and family economic stability)/current net worth: $52 billion
1970 [53] Niecy Nash (Carol Ensley), Palmdale CA, TV actress (“Reno 911!” 2003-09, since 2020)/TV host (“Clean House” 2003-10)
1969 [54] Daymond John, Queens NY, TV personality (“Shark Tank” since 2009)/businessman (CEO of FUBU, The Shark Group)/consultant/speaker
1981 [42] Josh Gad, Hollywood FL, movie actor (“Frozen”, “Jobs”)/Broadway actor (“The Book of Mormon”)
1983 [40] Emily Blunt, London England, movie actress (“A Quiet Place” movies, “The Devil Wears Prada”)/married to John Krasinski since 2010. COMING UP… “Oppenheimer”, 2023
1983 [40] Aziz Ansari, Columbia SC, TV actor (“Parks & Recreation” 2009-15), “Master of None” 2015-21/standup comedian (“Live at Madison Square Garden”)
1994 [29] Dakota Fanning, Conyers GA, movie actress (“Twilight Saga”, “The Runaways”) COMING UP… “The Equalizer 3”, 2023
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2013 [10] At the 33rd Golden Raspberry Awards, Rihanna is named ‘Worst Supporting Actress’ for her role in the sci-fi action flick “Battleship”
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2010 [13] Britain’s Culture Ministry declares The Beatles’ Abbey Road Studios in London a protected historic site
2019 [04] Ariana Grande becomes the first solo artist to hold the top 3 spots on the Hot 100, a feat previously accomplished only by The Beatles. The songs: #1: ‘7 Rings’ #2: ‘Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored’, and #3: ‘Thank U, Next’
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
2021 [02] Tiger Woods crashes his Genesis SUV south of LA, seriously injuring both legs, and leading to his November declaration that that his full-time career as a pro golfer is over, but he would continue to play “a few events per year”
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2000 [23] Santana wins 8 Grammys for the album “Supernatural”, tying Michael Jackson’s record for the most in a single night
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Moons can have moons, and they are called “moonmoons.”
✓ One acre of peanuts produces enough peanut butter for 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.
✓ Hard cheeses have a longer shelf life than soft cheeses.
✓ When Play-Doh was first developed in the 1930s, it wasn’t a toy… it was a way to clean wallpaper.
✓ Disney World is the second-largest purchaser of explosives in the United States, the first is the U.S. Department of Defense.
✓ Coca-Cola owns all website URLs that can be read as ahh, all the way up to 62 h’s.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’RE GETTING OLD:
• You refer to one of your legs as “My good leg”.
• That crap your dad always said starts to make sense.
• You need to calculate your age in your head, because you’re just not sure anymore.
• You start 8-12 sentences a day with the words “These damned millennials…”
• They keep remaking your movies.
• The Urban Dictionary is your homepage.
• The hot guys all call you “ma’am”.
• Ibuprofen has become a food group.
• Your biggest enemy? Gravity.
• When you fall down at a party, rather than laugh like they used to, people panic and run to help you.
• ‘50 shades of grey’ is your hair, not your sex life.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS PONDERABLES:
• If you did something “like a boss”, you’d probably just pay someone else to do it.
• If you view a bald eagle at the zoo, you are looking at the American symbol of freedom in captivity.
• The only time “incorrectly” isn’t spelled incorrectly is when it’s spelled incorrectly.
• What if our use of emojis becomes so extensive that we actually circle back to writing in hieroglyphics?
• When you say the word “crisp”, it moves from the back of your mouth to the front as you say it.
• If you have a PhD, every meeting you go to becomes a doctor’s appointment.
• We say “hair” when referring to lots of it, but we say “hairs” when referring to a few.
• How far back in history do you have to go before it’s considered archaeology rather than grave robbing?
• When a pregnant woman swims, she is a human submarine.
• The person who proof-read Hitler’s speeches was literally a grammar Nazi.
-SunnySkyz, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
Did that really just happen? https://tinyurl.com/2ynjxf64
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My in-laws treat me like one of the family, and I’ve put up with it for as long as I can.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What animal would be the most terrifying (or funniest) if it could speak?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: One out of 8 adults don’t know how to do THIS. What is it?
Answer: Ride a bike
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Don’t believe you have to be like anybody to be somebody.
