Monday, January 22, 2018 Edition: #6140
100% Grade A Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Ewan McGregor has filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason he wants to end his marriage to Eve Mavrakis. The announcement came shortly after pics surfaced of Ewan kissing his “Fargo” co-star, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, at a London café.
(Yeah, I could see that being an irreconcilable difference…)
-TMZ
★ Audiences are used to seeing Jason Momoa kick butt onscreen, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t human. While speaking about his new movie, ‘Braven’ — Momoa revealed that he nearly ended up with a second facial scar when a choreographed bar fight scene went totally wrong. He says he was working with some stuntmen that he hadn’t worked with before when “I got knocked out…a stunt guy hit me. He blindsided me.” The incident landed Momoa in the hospital and caused production on the film to shut down for the day. Now, Momoa says he brings in “people I know and know how to dance with in terms of the choreography.”
-Yahoo
★ Meghan Markle broke some very important royal protocol during her official engagement in Cardiff on Thursday – but it made her fans very happy! The soon-to-be royal signed an autograph for a young girl who had waited for hours outside Cardiff Castle to get a glimpse of the couple. She also posed for a selfie with another fan, despite previously saying she was “not allowed” to take photos with members of the public during an official engagement.
-MSN
★ Catherine Zeta-Jones has distanced herself from sexual assault allegations surrounding her husband Michael Douglas. Earlier this month, Douglas pre-emptively denied a potential claim that he harassed a former employee 32 years ago, in an alleged incident which involved him touching himself in front of her. Zeta Jones says while she supports her husband, she also supports “Times Up, Me Too, 110 percent. Always have”. As for Douglas, she says he “now has to take the next step for where he goes from here. It’s a question for him, because it happened 30 years ago. It was B.C. ..Before Catherine.”
-ContactMusic
★ Today is the big day for Minnie Mouse. She will be honored with the 2,627th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Minnie made her debut in the Disney classic, Steamboat Willie, and she instantly became America’s sweetheart. Katy Perry will make the presentation.
-WalkofFame
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Zach Galifianakis, Antonia Thomas, Tune-Yards
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Greg Kinnear, Jason Momoa, the War on Drugs
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): James Corden, Ann Curry, Deon Cole
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Lithgow, Selma Blair, Derek Waters, Brann Dailor
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Kristen Wiig, Seth MacFarlane, Romesh Ranganathan ( R )
• “Conan” (TBS/Comedy): Sharon Stone, Luke Evans
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Samantha Bee, Dan Rather
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Guest co-host Ana Navarro
• “The Talk” (CBS): Peter Facinelli, Shelley Wade
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Sharon Stone, Clayne Crawford, Andy Grammar
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Chadwick Boseman, Jeff Garlin, Kalen Allen
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Arie and the remaining bachelorettes travel to South Lake Tahoe
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Tom Petty – died from “multisystem organ failure” caused by an accidental drug overdose, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner. An autopsy found he had several prescription drugs in his system including fentanyl, and oxycodone. A statement from his family says that Petty “suffered from many serious ailments including emphysema, knee problems and most significantly a fractured hip,” leading the family to feel “the pain was simply unbelievable and was the cause for his over use of medication”.
• Ed Sheeran – has announced his engagement to girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. In an Instagram post, he revealed that the pair became engaged “just before new year,” saying that the couple are “very happy and in love.” They’ve known each other since they were 11.
• Pharrell Williams – he and his band ‘N.E.R.D.’ will be the halftime entertainment for the NBA All-Star game Feb. 18 in Los Angeles. Fergie and Barenaked Ladies will sing the anthems and Kevin Hart will introduce the players.
• Kid Rock – will perform during the second intermission of the NHL All-Star Game this Sunday in Tampa.
• Def Leppard – has finally put their music on Spotify and Apple Music. Why the delay? They say they ”weren’t going to be victims of the industry”. They admit they were waiting for a ”fair deal”.
• Elton John – will perform on the Grammys with Miley Cyrus. U2, Sam Smith and Kendrick Lamar have also been added to the lineup. The Grammys are Jan. 28 from New York.
• Fredo Santana – the Chicago drill rapper and cousin of Chief Keef, has died at the age of 27. While no cause of death has been revealed, there are reports that the rapper born Derrick Coleman suffered a fatal seizure Friday night in Los Angeles.
• Elvis Presley – A paper cup he allegedly used six decades ago in Oklahoma was up for auction through the weekend. The crumpled blue-and-white Dixie cup was snagged by a fan as a “memento” in April 1956, after Elvis performed at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion. Bidding closed last night. (***Final auction result here: https://tinyurl.com/y9hvw9bq ***)
• Montgomery Gentry – as Eddie Montgomery gets set set to hit the road with Montgomery Gentry for the first time since the death Troy Gentry, he explained how he and the band will move forward after their loss. “All of our guys [in the band] are great singers, too, and of course, they’ve been our family…we got to talking about it, and the band was like, ‘Man, we would really like to sing a verse here or sing a verse there.”
• Carrie Underwood – Has posted a picture showing her hand X-ray with the caption, “Last check up on the old wrist this morning!!…I’m good to go!” The X-ray clearly shows a metal plate and some screws. In November, she suffered a fall in which she broke her wrist and injured her face.
DIETING TO TELL SOMEBODY:
If you are trying to lose weight, don’t tell your friends. That’s the word from a study published in the journal ‘Obesity’. According to research, more than 75% of respondents said they “never” or “rarely” felt supported by friends or family when they were trying to lose weight. Good thing, too…researchers found that participants who didn’t receive support from friends were the most likely to shed pounds. Jealously, insecurity and competitiveness are three likely reasons that friends have trouble supporting other friends who are trying to change their diet.
(So if you are trying to take off the pounds, just keep your mouth shut…in more ways than one!)
(The reason your friends don’t want you to lose weight is because whenever you diet, you always order salad and then eat all their fries!)
-MNN
ONE GIANT(er) STEP FOR MAN:
MIT scientists published the results of a study on Thursday that show Earth is gradually drifting AWAY from the Sun. Hold on. Don’t run up your credit cards with wild abandon just yet. The theory has always been that as the Sun ages and sheds mass, the gravitational pull it exerts on its planets weakens. That means that the orbits of the planets in our solar system slowly expand over time. Finally, scientists have calculated this shift. If you’re picturing a dystopian future where the Earth breaks away and disappears into the cold abyss of space, ummm don’t panic. It’s not quite that dramatic. They figure Earth’s orbit of the sun expands by about 1.5 centimeters per year. That’s a rough estimate, because the Sun’s rate of mass loss changes throughout its lifetime of 10 billion years. By the time the Sun burns out, Earth will only be 0.1% further from the Sun than it is now.
(I thought it was getting colder!)
(Someone please break the news to Kanye that they have just proven that the world does not revolve around HIM!)
-TheRegister
DISHING ON THE DISHWASHER:
The dishes and silverware may look spotless, but a new study says the actual dishwasher you used to clean them in could be crawling with potentially dangerous bacteria and fungus. University researchers in Slovenia found that a sample of dishwashers contained bacteria that are linked to urinary tract infections, skin infections, food poisoning, heart infections, and the fungus linked to thrush. The age of the dishwasher, how often the dishwasher is used, and the hardness of incoming tap water had “significant impact on bacterial and fungal composition,” the researchers said. The good news? These opportunistic pathogens are supposedly capable of causing disease only when a person’s resistance is lowered, such as someone with a compromised immune system, a prior infection, or the elderly. It’s suspected that bacteria and fungus get into the dishwashers via food, tap water, people and pets. To keep the microbes contained, it is suggested that you don’t open the dishwasher until it has cooled down after completing it’s cycle.
(No biggie. ***Screams while vomiting***)
(I’ll still take the germs rather than having to wash dishes myself!)
(OK, OK, OK. I’ll stop cleaning my workout shoes in there.)
-HuffingtonPost
SLEEPING HACKS:
Scientifically-backed methods of falling asleep…
☞ Cool Down Your Brain: buy an Elasto-Gel Hot/Cold Therapy Cranial Cap, $45.87. Not only does this (weird looking) cap help you fall asleep, it’s apparently all-around better for your health than sleeping in the heat. A study showed that keeping your brain cooled down can help with insomnia. (Or you could, you know, cool down your room…)
☞ Take A Sleepy Supplement At Bedtime: Magnesium capsules should do the trick. Magnesium works to calm you down, plus it regulates the body’s sleep hormone, melatonin. (My sleep supplement is a third serving of mashed potatoes!)
☞ The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Inhale to a count of four, hold your breath for a count of seven, and exhale for a count of eight. Repeat as much as you need to…usually works in less than a minute! (Don’t do this while driving…)
☞ Keep Your Socks On: While science says to keep your head cool, you want to keep those toes nice and toasty. Keeping your feet warm helps you fall asleep more quickly. (Socks also help you sleep by keeping your husband away!)
☞ Splash Your Face With Some Cold Water: Or go whole-hog and dunk your face or head in freezing cold water. It is an extreme version of the sleeping cap or cooling your room, but the dunk allows for an added shock-and-relax response to your nervous system. (So why is it that is what I do to WAKE UP??)
(My sleeping hack? Let her pick the movie!)
-EliteDaily
BS CHRONOMETER 01.22.18
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [69] Steve Perry, Hanford CA, classic rock singer (‘Oh Sherrie’, Journey-‘Don’t Stop Believin’)
1952 [66] Teddy Gentry, Ft Payne AL, country bass player, singer (Alabama-‘Mountain Music’, ‘Jukebox in My Mind’)/a record 21 consecutive #1 country hits
1959 [59] Linda Blair, St. Louis MO, movie actress (“The Exorcist”, “The Exorcist II: The Heretic”)
1965 [53] Diane Lane, NYC, movie actress (“Under the Tuscan Sun”, “Unfaithful”)
1965 [53] Steven Adler, Cleveland OH, drummer (Guns N’ Roses -‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’)
1968 [50] Guy Fieri, Columbus OH, chef (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” since 2006, “Guys Big Bite” 2006-2016)
1985 [33] Orianthi (Panagaris), Adelaide, Australia, pop-rock singer-songwriter/guitarist (“According to You”, played guitar for Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, currently collaborating personally and professionally with former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora)
1996 [22] Sami Gayle, Weston FL, TV actress (‘Nicky Reagan-Boyle’ on “Blue Bloods” since 2010)
1998 [20] Silentó (Richard Hawk), Atlanta GA, rapper (“Watch Me [Whip/Nae Nae])”
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day”, a day to concentrate on your feline and answer the questions you think it’s asking. People often consider cats unaffectionate, not true companions. But the truth is, they only talk to humans. Studies show they rarely ‘meow’ at other cats.
• “Celebration of Life Day”, a day to honor the gift of children and grandchildren.
• “Better Business Communication Day”, encouraging all employers to interact with staff in other ways besides pink slips.
• “Hot Sauce Day”, if you are one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite spicy enough, Hot Sauce Day is the perfect holiday for you!
• “Polka Dot Day”, no one can rock the dots better than Minnie Mouse…who happens to be getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today!
• “Roe vs. Wade Day”, is the day that changed everything. The Supreme Court announced its decision that the constitutional right to privacy includes a right to abortion. Now, 45 years later, we celebrate Roe v. Wade Day as a historical moment in women’s rights.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Measure Your Feet Day
[Tues] Handwriting Day
[Wed] Belly Laugh Day
[Wed] Peanut Butter Day
This Week Is…Clean Out Your Inbox Week
This Month Is…National Clean Up Your Computer Month
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [13] Businessman and “The Apprentice” host Donald Trump weds former model Melania Knauss at the Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida
2008 [10] Australian actor Heath Ledger (Oscar-“The Dark Knight”) dies in NYC of a pharmaceutical overdose at age 29
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
2012 [06] Adele’s 2nd album “21″ clocks up a 16th week at #1, matching the record of the “Titanic” movie soundtrack
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2015 [03] In the 1st successful celebrity case of its kind, Rihanna wins a legal battle against UK retailer Topshop for selling a T-shirt bearing her image without obtaining permission
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2006 [12] LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant scores 81 points against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, 2nd-most points in a single NBA game in history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 in 1962
BULL’S BITS
BS WACK FACTS:
✓ In ancient Greece, the handshake was used to make sure that the person you were meeting wasn’t carrying a concealed weapon.
✓ The fist bump is from the1800s, when people began imitating how boxers touched gloves as a way of greeting before a match.
✓ The origin of the thumbs-up sign goes back to ancient Rome when, during gladiatorial combats, spectators would use the thumbs-up sign when they wanted the losing gladiator to be put to death.
✓ The average cumulus cloud weighs around 1.1 million pounds.
✓ It takes two years to grow a pineapple.
✓ Next to the US Army, Disney is the largest buyer and importer of explosives in the USA.
-Unbelievable-Facts
BS BAD REASONS TO GET MARRIED:
• An excuse to go to Vegas
• He has the last name you’ve always wanted.
• The recycling bins aren’t going to put themselves out…
• To ensure he/she can’t testify against you in court.
• There was nothing on TV.
• He says you remind him of his mother.
• Beyonce said if I liked it then I should put a ring on it.
• To save money on your cell phone plan.
• So you can finally pass gas in front of him.
• You have to pin this pregnancy on someone.
-Twitter
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• How many rings circle the planet Saturn?
a. 3
b. 5
c. a number estimated to be in the thousands [CORRECT]
• In what year was the modern flush toilet invented?
a. 1775 [CORRECT]
b. 1892
c. 1926
-VitalStatistics
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What is the best app on your phone (Facebook not allowed!)?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Obviously there is no ‘I’ in team…but shouldn’t there be at least one ‘I’ in cyclops?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Over three-quarters of us do THIS alone, but would prefer to do it with a partner.
Answer: Drive to work.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Nothing is quite as dangerous as the combination of confidence and ignorance.
