Thursday, January 19, 2023 – Edition: #7399
Our Sheet Don’t Stink!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Promotional images for Jeremy Renner’s TV show “Mayor of Kingstown” have been edited to remove injuries from the actor’s face after his recent accident. He was originally shown bloodied and bruised in the artwork for the drama’s second season. Co-creator Hugh Dillon says it was “good of the network” to change it. A snowplow accident left Renner in critical condition earlier this month, but he revealed on Tuesday he has left hospital and is recovering at home. Reports surfaced this week, however, that he’ll require more surgery and faces a long road to recovery.
-BBC
★ Channing Tatum has revealed plans to remake the classic romance movie “Ghost”. In an interview, he announced that he has attained rights to the 1990 film, and he’ll potentially playing the Patrick Swayze role. Ghost was one of the highest-grossing movies of the ‘90s and won 2 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Whoopi Goldberg. His production company, Free Association, is putting the project together, but Tatum cautions: “We’re going to do something different” it “needs to change a little. Ghost starred Swayze as banker ‘Sam Wheat’, whose ghost tries to save his girlfriend, ‘Molly Jensen’, played by Demi Moore.
-PopCulture
★ Jennifer Lopez says it was her — not Christina Aguilera — who was meant to kiss Madonna, in addition to Britney Spears, during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Instead, Madonna smooched Spears with Aguilera onstage near the end of the iconic VMA performance, which shocked fans worldwide. In a new interview, J-Lo says she was filming a movie in Canada at the time, and she had already met up with Madonna and Spears to plan the event. Quote: “And I just couldn’t get off the film … so they got Christina to do it.”
-NYPost
★ Pamela Anderson was “crushed” and “devastated” when she divorced Tommy Lee in 1998. She writes in an excerpt of her upcoming “Love, Pamela” memoir, that the end of her marriage to the Mötley Crüe drummer was “the hardest, lowest, most difficult point of [her] life.” They began their whirlwind relationship in 1995, tying the knot just 4 days later and going on to welcome sons Brandon, now 26, and Dylan, now 25. Anderson calls her romance with Lee “the only time [she] was ever truly in love” in her book, which hits stores Jan. 31.
-PageSix
★ The future of the “Avatar” franchise might include a fire tribe of Na’vi, but it won’t include Vin Diesel. Despite the “Fast and Furious” star strongly indicating in 2019 that he joined James Cameron’s cast. Franchise producer Jon Landau has confirmed that Diesel isn’t in the “Avatar” sequels after all. Rumors of Diesel’s casting were ignited when the actor posted video with Cameron from the “Avatar” set, saying: “There is one person in Hollywood I’ve always wanted to work with and learn from, and so, all things come, I guess, to those that wait.” Landau now clarifies, saying: “People took that out of context.”
-Variety
★ Craig Ferguson, the comic who anchored CBS’ “Late Late Show” for 9 years, plans to make a return to wee-hours programming. Sony Pictures Television aims to launch a new half-hour syndicated late-night talk show led by Ferguson in the fall. “Channel Surf with Craig Ferguson” will review “the shocking, surprising and hilarious moments of the week’s shows,” joined by friends and guest stars. A pilot was shot this month, and Sony is offering the show to potential buyers this week in Los Angeles.
-Variety
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Jacob Latimore
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): John Oliver, Sam Smith, Fahim Anwar
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Meet Me @ The Altar
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Kenan Thompson, Jinkx Monsoon, Daniel Fang
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Anna Kendrick, Scott Caan, Fabrizio Copano
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Harry Hamlin, Aisha Tyler
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Guest host Leslie Jones
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Kristin Chenoweth, George Lopez
• “The Talk”(CBS): Deion Sanders
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Emma Roberts
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Bryan Cranston, Rita Wilson, Katie Chin
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Jesse Eisenberg, Finn Wolfhard, Alisha Boe
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Judge Greg Mathis, Chase Rice
• “That ’90s Show” (Netflix): The sequel to “That ’70s Show” picks up 15 years later, in the summer of 1995.
• “Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC): B.J. Novak, Brendan Hunt and Cari Champion.
• “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox): The final 7 chefs compete in challenges to earn coveted black jackets; 2 are eliminated.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• BTS — Dior has named Jimin as a global brand ambassador. Announcing the partnership via social media, the post was accompanied by images showing the 27-year-old in a series of looks from the brand’s Summer 2023 collection. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/22w94cs6
• The Chainsmokers – According to a report, the duo’s Drew Taggart is dating Selena Gomez. Us magazine says they aren’t trying to hide their romance, but are keeping things “very casual and low-key.”
• Madonna – has announced her “Celebration” tour, to celebrate her 40 years of music. The 35-city trek, featuring special guest Bob the Drag Queen, will kick off July 15 in Vancouver. It will make its way to Europe on Oct. 14 before wrapping on Dec. 1. She released a star-studded video to promote the tour…and yes, that is Jack Black with her tongue down his throat. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/36hnck7e
• Kenny Loggins – has announced his farewell tour. “This Is It!” will begin Mar. 10 in Sarasota FL, and is currently scheduled to wrap up Oct. 27 in Inglewood CA. Kenny quote: “We’re hoping to have some of my longtime friends sit in whenever possible.”
• Van Halen – David Lee Roth’s isolated vocals from the classic ‘Runnin’ With the Devil’ have been circulating the internet for years. Now, some wise-guy has reassembled the song using just Roth’s “non-words” – his trademark whoops, squeals and shrieks. And you need to hear it. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4ycdn2x5
• Wilco – This Friday, they will release the new album “Cruel Country”. It was released digitally in May, but its physical release has been delayed until now. The band has also announced a spring/summer tour, beginning March 23 in Chicago.
• Kelsea Ballerini – responded to rumors that she is seeing “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes, after he shared a pic of the 2 getting cozy at SoFi Stadium. On TikTok, she shared a screengrab of a post that concluded their relationship thus far is a “PR play”, and asked others to chime in. Ballerini’s response: “I’m about to break up with the internet (laugh emoji).” (***UPDATE*** Stokes has since confirmed to TMZ that he and Ballerini are an item***) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjy8an
• Thomas Rhett – is expanding his line of high-end liquor. He has announced the March debut of his new Dos Primos Tequila Añejo. According to him, it is “a super-smooth and flavorful tequila that can be enjoyed year-round,” and he “can’t wait for everyone to enjoy it with their friends and family.”
• Kacey Musgraves – She and Reese Witherspoon have a new show coming on Apple TV+, with a little help from Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen and Orville Peck. Witherspoon and Musgraves are executive producers for “My Kind of Country,” an unscripted competition series debuting March 24. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2z8zywzm
SHOOTING THE BULL
NATURAL REMEDY:
Simply getting out and enjoying nature can lessen the need for some medications, according to a new study. Researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare found that visiting nature 3-4 times a week was associated with 36% lower odds of requiring blood pressure pills, 33% lower odds of using mental health medications, and 26% lower odds of using asthma medications. The study interviewed about 6,000 people in 3 of the largest cities in Finland about their use of green and blue spaces within a kilometer of their homes. The researchers also looked into the impact of being able to view green or blue spaces from home, and found that had no impact on use of medications, leading the team to surmise “Just seeing nature didn’t really move the needle, but experiencing it did”. Physical activity is thought to be a key factor in the health benefits of enjoying nature.
(The problem is this: I feel like whenever I’m out in nature, I’m either behind a lawn mower – or shoveling snow!)
(On the other hand, if you’re going to [***local outdoor festival***] this summer, I’d suggest you still bring along your heart meds!)
-CNN
SUPER BOWL:
Japanese scientists say they have developed an electric spoon and bowl combination that makes food taste saltier. The team, from Kirin Holdings Company and Meiji University, say their invention uses weak electrical stimulation to enhance the salty taste of low-sodium foods. The “Electric Salt” devices, slated to launch in Japan this year, reportedly increases the salt taste by 1.5 times without raising blood pressure. The Electric Salt Spoon and Electric Salt Bowl use “electric taste sensation” technology, which transmits sodium ions from food to the diner’s mouth, to create a sense of saltiness — without any effect on the human body. The current passes through the food from the tip of the spoon and from the inside of the bowl by holding it, according to the researchers, who have also developed electric chopsticks.
(I’d take all this with a pinch of salt!)
(I told my father about this. He said: “Just 1.5? Get me 4 of them!”)
-NYPost
SPORTS SURVEY
So, it’s the day of the big game…it’s “do or die” for your team…do you put on your lucky jersey? Your lucky undershorts? Do you sit in a certain “lucky” seat at home, and eat that special snack that you believe helps your team from afar? Well, if so, you’re not alone. Four in 10 sports fans admit they’re superstitious when it comes to critical games. In a survey of 2,000 who watch sports, 25% said they carry out unusual rituals ahead of a game to help improve their team’s luck. Of these, when watching at home, 23% must sit on the same part of the couch for any game, while 24% will kiss the logo of their beloved team. And 22% say they sometimes refuse to watch a game with certain people who they feel are unlucky. And when they feel the significance of the game is out of the control of their influence, 18% of sports fans say they don’t hesitate to call on a higher power – by praying.
The top rituals ahead of a big game are:
1. Kissing the badge or emblem of your team
2. Refusing to wash for the duration of the tournament
3. Sitting in the same ‘lucky’ spot to watch from home
4. Avoiding watching the event with specific ‘unlucky’ people
5. Sitting in the same ‘lucky’ seat when watching from the venue
6. Refusing to wash your ‘lucky’ item of clothing for the duration of the tournament
7. Putting on a specific sports shirt or jersey
8. Putting on a lucky pair of socks
9. Saying a prayer
10. Eating the same pre-game meal
(If I want to guarantee a [***local sports team***] victory, I have a sure-fire ritual. I just place a bet against them!)
(When I played, I had all kinds of superstitions. I’d eat the same pre-game meal, park in the same place, put my equipment on in the same order…until one day I realized that no matter what pre-game rituals I had…I still sucked!)
-SWNS
EXPENSIVE THINGS THAT PAY FOR THEMSELVES IN THE LONG RUN:
An AskReddit user asked: “What expensive purchase have you made that has paid for itself many times over because you saved money in the long run?” Here are some of the answers…
☞ Quality cold weather gear: Not only does it work better and look better, I’ve had a couple jackets for over 5 years, that see heavy use…I have a couple friends that basically buy and throwaway cheap gear every season. Works like (heck), looks like (heck), ends up in a landfill, costs more in the long run.
☞ New windows: “Replaced the old single pane metal framed windows. It was like a waterfall of cold air coming off of them, and the noise from the street was obnoxious. Heating bill was cut in half.”
☞ A nice bicycle: “I bought a $500.00 bicycle as my main transportation…doesn’t sound like a lot but when you’re only making 8 an hour, it took some time to save up for it. With public transportation at 2.50 a ride, the bike paid for itself in about 3 months…I still have it.”
☞ Rechargeable batteries: “Xbox players save millions.”
☞ A laser printer: “They’re expensive up front, but they will save you lots of money by no longer needing cartridges. Also is less wasteful”.
☞ Hair cutting scissors: “When my wife and I started dating, she wanted to learn to cut hair and wanted a pair of scissors that cost $25, which was a lot for us then. She offered that if I bought her the scissors, she’d cut my hair for free as long as we were together. After 25 years, she decided she had repaid me…still not a bad deal.”
☞ A houseboat: “I bought a 27′ sailboat to live on because rent here is outrageous. Cost $4,500, and moorage at a marina is about $170/month. Rent for a studio apartment here is $900-$1300; every month I save $600-$1,100, so the boat paid for itself in 4-9 months.”
☞ A bidet: “Not super expensive, but saves on toilet paper. I’ve used it for about a year and I love it.”
(Me? Definitely my divorce lawyer. What? Just me?)
-DidYouKnowFacts
DID YOU KNOW?
“Beetleburgers” could be on the menu at your local fast-food restaurant someday soon. According to new research. The creepy crawlers’ larvae — better known as mealworms — could act as a meat alternative to alleviate hunger worldwide. The process uses a fraction of the land and water and emits a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional farming. French biotech company Ynsect is planning a global network of insect farms, including nurseries and slaughterhouses. According to those who know, when mixed with sugar, beetles taste just like real meat, and could also become an alternative to sausage or chicken nuggets.
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 01.19.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Popcorn Day”, a day to celebrate the healthy (until you load it with salt & butter) and addictive treat.
• “Tin Can Day”, marking the US patent of a process for storing food in tin cans issued to Ezra Daggett & Thomas Kensett in 1825. (FUN FACT: The can opener wasn’t invented until 1858…)
• “Edgar Allan Poe Birth Anniversary”, celebrating the 1809 birth of the famed American writer of “The Raven”, who’s also credited as being the inventor of the mystery novel.
• “Brew a Potion Day”, so “brew a potion for all your near and dear ones to make their day bewitched with fun.” A potion (from latin ‘potionis’, meaning beverage, potion, poison) is a consumable medicine or poison, usually possessing magical properties. (Oh! Like NyQuil!)
• “Women’s Healthy Weight Day”, a part of Healthy Weight Week. The day of body positivity for women honors women of all sizes, and pushes back against the media’s overemphasis on thinness.
• “Artist as Outlaw Day”, while most outlaw artists forever remain outside of the mainstream, some popular stars have introduced avant-garde concepts and ideas—the Beatles and Bob Dylan, for example. Today, we celebrate all outlaw artists, not matter what form of art they create.
• “Get to Know Your Customers Day”, an occasion observed on the 3rd Thursdays of January, April, July and October. (There IS such a thing as “TMI”, ya know!)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Take a Walk Outdoors Day
[Fri] Cheese Lovers Day
[Sat] Hugging Day
[Sun] Chinese New Year
This Week is…Cuckoo Dancing Week
This Month is…Conscience Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1930 [93] Tippi Hedren, New Ulm MN, movie actress (“The Birds”)/mother of Melanie Griffith
1946 [77] Dolly Parton, Sevierville TN, country singer-songwriter (‘I Will Always Love You’)/movie actress (“9 to 5″)/amusement park owner (“Dollywood”)/11 Grammys/Country Hall of Fame 1999, Rock Hall of Fame 2022
1947 [76] Paula Deen, Albany GA, celeb chef (Emmy Award for “Paula’s Home Cooking” 2002-12, “Positively Paula” since 2016)/author of at least 22 cookbooks
1951 [72] Martha Davis, Berkeley CA, pop singer (The Motels-‘Only the Lonely’, Suddenly Last Summer’)
1954 [69] Katey Sagal, Hollywood CA, TV actress (“The Conners” since 2018, “Sons of Anarchy” 2008-14, “Married With Children” 1987-97, voice of ‘Leela’ on “Futurama” 1999-2013)
1972 [51] Drea de Matteo, Queens NY, TV actress (‘Det Tess Nazario’ on “Shades of Blue” 2016-18, “The Sopranos” 1999-2006)
1982 [41] Jodie Sweetin, LA CA, TV actress (‘Stephanie Tanner’ on “Full House” 1987-95 and “Fuller House” 2016-20)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2011 [12] Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler makes his debut as a judge on the Season 10 premiere of “American Idol”, replacing Simon Cowell
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1993 [30] Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks return to Fleetwood Mac to perform at Bill Clinton’s campaign song, ‘Don’t Stop’, at his Presidential Inauguration ceremony
1994 [29] Honorees at the 9th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony include Elton John, John Lennon, Rod Stewart, Bob Marley, The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy and The Grateful Dead
2017 [06] 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith and Sam Moore are among the performers at US President Donald Trump’s inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
TODAY’S (NON)SPORTING EVENT . . .
2013 [10] Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all 7 of his Tour de France victories
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2006 [17] NASA launches the first-ever Pluto space probe with the $700 million ‘New Horizons’ mission (it reaches Pluto in 2015)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2015 [08] American skier Lindsey Vonn wins her 63rd World Cup, surpassing the 35-year-old record of 62 by Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell (Vonn retired with a total of 82)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Cheerios cereal was originally called “Cheerioats”.
✓ Sponges can hold more cold water than hot.
✓ Fingernails grow 3-4 times faster than toenails.
✓ Cats can’t move their jaw sideways.
✓ Elvis Presley made only 1 television commercial.
✓ The brain named itself.
-Did-You-Knows, UberFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS CLASSIC BOOK TITLES ADJUSTED FOR WINTER:
• “Of Ice and Men”
• “Paradise Frost”
• “To Chill a Mockingbird”
• “In Colder Blood”
• “I’m Turning the Color Purple”
• “Catch-Twenty Flu”
• “A Farewell to Bare Arms”
• “The Importance of Being Furnaced”
• “The Sound & The Flurry”
• “The Scarlet Sweater”
• “The Cold Man & The Tea”
-Jarry Lee, first published in BS in 2016
BS NAME YOUR CHILD ACCORDING TO YOUR PROFESSION:
Lawyer’s daughter … Sue
Thief’s son … Rob
Lawyer’s son … Will
Meteorologist’s daughter … Haley
Backhoe operator’s son … Doug
Hairstylist’s son … Bob
Homeopathic’s son … Herb
Hot-dog vendor’s son … Frank
Gambler’s daughter … Bette
Personal trainer’s son … Jim
Cattle thief’s son … Russell
Painter’s son … Art
Iron worker’s son … Rusty
TV star’s daughter … Emmy
Movie star’s son … Oscar
Barber’s son … Harry
Radio personality’s son … Mike
-Frist published in BS in 2011
BS WEB GOODIE:
Work smarter, not harder: https://tinyurl.com/3fdpkw4x
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Just once, I want the prompt for username and password to say: “Close enough.”
BS PHONE STARTER:
What fashion trend are you very happy that we said “good riddance” to?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: About 35% of us will go through life without ever having one of THESE. What are they?
Answer: Wisdom teeth
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Deserve your dream.
