Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – Edition: #7641
Sheet Happens!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Ryan Gosling got an Oscar nomination for his role in “Barbie,” but Margot Robbie — was left out in the cold. The Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday, and Gosling is up for Best Supporting Actor — alongside Sterling K. Brown, Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo. “Oppenheimer” leads with 13 nominations, followed by the Emma Stone-starring “Poor Things” with 11. “Killers of the Flower Moon” has 10 nominations, and last year’s biggest hit “Barbie” scored 8. In the Best Actress category, Annette Bening is up against Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Carey Mulligan and Emma Stone. For Best Actor, Bradley Cooper faces off against Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, and Jeffrey Wright. The 96th annual Academy Awards will be held March 10, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
★ Oliver Stone has issued an apology to Ryan Gosling for blasting the actor for playing the role of ‘Ken’ in the wildly popular “Barbie” film. The legendary director posted a statement on X, praising the movie, after he accused Gosling of accepting the role of Barbie’s boyfriend solely for the money in a recently resurfaced 2023 interview. In his post on X, Stone wrote that he “was able to see Barbie in a theater back in July and appreciated the film for its originality and its themes”, adding: “I found the filmmakers’ approach certainly different than what I expected. I apologize for speaking ignorantly.”
-TMZ
★ Jennifer Hudson and rapper Common have confirmed her relationship in a swoonworthy conversation in front of the camera. After he delivered her a bouquet on the Monday episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show”, she jokingly asked him, “Are you dating anyone?” And Common didn’t hold back, saying: “I’m in a relationship that is with one of the most beautiful people I’ve met in life. She’s smart, she loves God, she has something real down to earth about her. She’s talented.” As if his sweet words for Hudson weren’t enough, the “John Wick: Chapter 2” actor, whose real name is Lonnie Lynn, made it clear he’s over the moon, saying: “This relationship is a happy place for me.”
-E!
★ Franchises find a way. Universal has greenlit a 4th “Jurassic World” movie with the revived series’ original screenwriter, David Koepp, on board. While plot details are scarce, insiders say the film will start a new storyline separate from the trilogy of “Jurassic World” films that starred Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, and eventually also included Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and B.D. Wong. The franchise has amassed over $6 billion in combined box office revenue.
-TheWrap
★ Drew Scott is embarking on his next big project – a new baby! The “Property Brothers” star and wife Linda Phan announced on Instagram that they are expecting their second child together. Phan posed with 20-month-old son Parker, who reaches out in the photo to touch his mom’s baby bump. She wrote: “Round 2. I hope Parker’s ready for a lil company.” LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mujyxphy
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Snoop Dogg, Tom Segura
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Naomi Watts, Michelle Yeoh, Dustin Ybarra
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Austin Butler, Kingsley Ben-Adir
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): J. Smith-Cameron, Baby Tate
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Sofia Vergara and Alexia Nepola
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Robert Downey Jr., Tom Kostigen
• “The Talk” (CBS): Deborah Norville, Nasim Pedrad
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Calista Flockhart, Chrissy Teigen
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Sofía Vergara, Theresa Caputo, Say She She
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Andie MacDowell, Theresa Caputo
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton, Joel Kim Booster
• “I Can See Your Voice” (Fox): Decades Night: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Frankie Muniz, Romeo Miller, Cheryl Hines
• “Chicago Med” (NBC): A woman from Archer’s past returns and threatens his transplant surgery. Followed by new episodes of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
• “Let’s Make a Deal Primetime” (CBS): Diamond Jubilee episode honoring the 60th anniversary of the show.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Ariana Grande – Max Martin now has the most #1 hits among producers in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, thanks to her new single ‘Yes, And?’. The song blasted in at the top of the Jan. 27 chart, Martin’s 24th career #1. He surpasses the late George Martin – who produced 19 of The Beatles’ 20 #1 hits.
• Justin Bieber and Tate McRae – have been named celebrity team captains, along with Will Arnett and Michael Bublé, for the 2024 NHL All-Star Game on Feb. 3 in Toronto. Bieber’s fashion brand, Drew House, worked with the NHL and Adidas to collaborate on designs for the 2024 NHL All-Star collection.
• Bon Jovi – reportedly will reunite with longtime guitarist Richie Sambora when Jon Bon Jovi is honored as the 2024 MusiCares Person of The Year on Feb. 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Roger Friedman’s Showbiz 411 says the event traditionally features “a bunch of stars play[ing] the honoree’s songs”, opening the door to the possibility of a Bon Jovi reunion.
• Billy Joel – Feb. 1st, he’ll drop ‘Turn the Lights Back On’, his first new song since 2007. The news comes after Joel’s social media pages put up the cryptic handwritten message: “Did I wait too long …,” which could be lyrics from the new tune. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/msek9cey
• The Doobie Brothers — will hit the road this year with special guests Steve Winwood and Robert Cray. The just-announced US tour will begin on June 15 in Seattle, and wrap Aug. 30 in Salt Lake City. Tickets go on sale Friday.
• Luke Combs – will be performing at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Other announced performers at the Feb. 4 event are: Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Travis Scott. Combs is nominated in the Best Country Solo Performance category for his hit cover of Tracy Chapman‘s ‘Fast Car’.
• Carrie Underwood — took advantage of the freezing winter temperatures in Nashville to convert her frozen pond into a skating rink for her son Jacob‘s 5th birthday. She captioned her Instagram carousel, which includes footage of her the celebration: “Happy birthday, Jake! I know you wouldn’t have wanted it any other way!” LINK: http://tinyurl.com/4wky3yz8
• Billy Currington – is hitting the road this spring with Kip Moore. The 2 will perform several shows together, while Larry Fleet and Redferrin will join the lineup on select dates. Things get underway April 26 in Atlanta, and zig-zag across the US, including a Nashville show May 18, before wrapping up on June 22 in New York. Tickets go on sale this Friday. LINK: https://www.billycurrington.com/tour/
SHOOTING THE BULL
DANCE LIKE NO SCIENTISTS ARE WATCHING:
If your New Year’s resolutions turned out anywhere near as badly as mine did, then you know that maintaining long-term exercise habits is not an easy thing to do. Here’s the good news: Researchers in China say that dancing, being a social and enjoyable exercise, may be the ideal solution for those looking to lose weight. In a series of tests, the scientists found that getting your groove on leads to significant improvements in body mass, waist circumference, and body fat in those who are overweight or obese. Additionally, they found that dance enhances blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, physical fitness, cognitive functions, and mental health, AND can also aid in managing health conditions such as diabetes, gallstones, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases.
(…except for the fact that it would CAUSE some people to have a heart attack if they ever saw me bustin’ a move out there!)
(The only problem is that 95% of people who spend the evening dancing hit up the drive thru for burgers and a shake on the way home!)
-SWNS
MORE NEW DEVELOPMENTS:
➠ A smartphone app that can tell a defendant what to say in court using AI has been used for the first time — and it’s a lot cheaper than a real lawyer. California-based company DoNotPay says it’s the first time AI has been used during a trial anywhere in the world. The neural network listens to all speeches from witnesses, lawyers, and the judge, then tells the defendant exactly what to say through an earpiece, urging them to stick to only those words. In this case, legal history was made over a speeding ticket. The identity of the accused and location were not disclosed by DoNotPay, but the breakthrough may set a precedent for more serious cases in the future. (I notice they also didn’t disclose whether it won!)
➠ Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy is best known for tattooing the A-list – from Rihanna to Justin Bieber and LeBron James. But now, he’s on a quest to turn tattoos into medical diagnostic devices, using “Magic Ink” — a tattooing ink which can be turned on or off by being exposed to light. He has joined forces with the professor at the University of Colorado who invented the ink. The duo believe that Magic Ink will eventually be used to warn people with diabetes about their blood sugar, or to alert people to slap on sunscreen. Magic Ink may also someday allow people to get tattoos that aren’t so permanent. McCurdy said: “You could get a patch of ink and you could change that picture inside your skin.” (Where was this stuff during my first marriage…and my second?)
-StudyFinds, NYPost
GOLF GOOF:
A 20-year-old amateur golfer just won a PGA Tour event, but he’s not allowed to collect the $1.5 million prize. Sunday, Nick Dunlap, a sophomore who plays golf for the University of Alabama, came out on top at the PGA West golf course in La Quinta CA. His score of 29-under par was one stroke better than professional Christiaan Bezuidenhout. But Dunlap won’t be able to take home the $1,512,000 prize, because of his amateur status. That means Bezuidenhout will receive the first-place cash. Dunlap is the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991, when a young Phil Mickelson won the Tucson Open.
(To me, if you beat a whole bunch of pros, you’re a pro!)
(I hope someone at least bought him a drink. Oh, wait…he’s not old enough, is he?)
-CNN
HACKS, TRICKS, AND HIDDEN FEATURES FOR COMMON PRODUCTS:
A Reddit user posted the question “”What common product has a feature you’re not sure everyone is aware of?” The answers did not disappoint. Here are some of them . . .
☞ “Lifetime warranties on (things)…like Columbia jackets and Jansport backpacks. If your zipper fails or…is no longer repelling water, file a claim online…They will either repair it or ship you a comparable new version.”
☞ “Even though it’s only been a couple decades, I feel like people forget that you can just buy an HD antenna and watch local channels instead of needing cable/satellite.”
☞ “Netflix has a Fitness genre where you can watch and work out alongside videos.”
☞ “You can mute most modern microwaves.” (WHAAAA?????)
☞ “The iPhone has a plant identifier built in. Take a picture of a plant you want to identify. Pull up from the bottom, and there will be an option to ‘look up plant.’”
☞ “If you’re too far away from your car to lock/unlock it but need to…hold the key against your head and press the button. Your skull acts as a massive antenna…”
☞ “Each box of foil, plastic wrap, etc. has tabs on the ends that you push in to keep the roll in the box.”
(Got more?)
-Buzzfeed
STRANGEST THINGS LEFT IN HOTEL ROOMS:
Travel company EasyJet Holidays, surveyed 100 European hotels in its network, and shared its finding of the weirdest things that guests have left behind. Here is the top-10, ranked in order of “strangeness”…
1. Dentures
2. Witchcraft paraphernalia (I’d probably put this at #1, but I’m sure it’s quite normal for some…)
3. Prosthetic limbs
4. A glass eye
5. Grandma’s “lucky” tea cup
6. Thousands of German Mark coins stashed behind a toilet
7. A clown costume
8. An inflatable boat
9. Caviar
10. Rosary beads
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
We’ve been told forever about the health-boosting effects of green tea, but scientists are now saying the stuff is also good for your MENTAL health. In short, it makes you happier. Previous research has shown the positive quali-teas of the drink, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Maggie Moon a brain health nutrition expert, says that the major components of green tea include caffeine, theanine, arginine and EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). The combination of those bioactive ingredients can lead to both same-day and long-lasting elevation of mental health and mood, as well as anti-inflammatory and longevity effects. A study found that those who consume at least 3 cups of green tea per week have a 21% less chance of depression compared to those who don’t.
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 01.24.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Beer Can Appreciation Day”, observed on the anniversary of the first canned beer, marketed by Krueger Brewing of Richmond, Virginia on this day 88 years ago, in 1935. (Gee, what should we do to celebrate?)
• “Compliment Day”, when we’re encouraged to say something nice to at least 5 people. (Who will, in turn, ask, “OK, what is it that you want?”) Here are a few that you probably SHOULDN’T use…
– “It must take a lot of self-confidence to wear something like that.”
– “It’s nice to see success hasn’t gone to your head … just your mouth.”
– “It’s good you’re so optimistic about being successful. False hope is better than no hope at all.”
– “Glad to see you’re a person who understands there’s more to life than keeping the house clean.”
– “You look like a million … every year of it.”
• “Global Belly Laugh Day”, a day to experience the health & happiness benefits of taking a moment to laugh out loud. To that end, we’re all encouraged to throw our arms in the air and laugh heartily at precisely 1:24 pm local time.
• “Peanut Butter Day”, originally called ‘nutmeal’, peanut butter has only been around for about 130 years, but it’s a staple in 85% of homes and we eat about 3 lbs (1.4kg) per person per year. (What’ll it be? Chunky, smooth or creamy? Or cookies?)
• “Library Shelfie Day”. Some book collectors arrange them so their spines can be admired. Others have a system of organization that results in an alternative art form. However they’re organized on the shelf, today you should take a “shelfie,” and share it on social media. (Do you just screen-shot your list if you have a Kindle?)
• “Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day”, a tongue-in-cheek salute to the beginning of the 1848 gold rush in California. (“Well, consarn it! A whole ’nuther year’s done skedaddled right past an’ we’re celerbating this agin!”)
• “Just Do it Day”, there is no time left for excuses. Today, pick a thing that you’ve been meaning to do but have been hesitant about — and just do it! (Why do I feel the urge to buy some Nikes?)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Clashing Clothes Day
[Thurs] Opposite Day
[Fri] Spouse’s Day
[Sat] Thomas Crapper Day
This Week Is…World Kiwanis Week
This Month Is…Hot Tea Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1941 [83] Neil Diamond, New York NY, oldies singer (‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘Song Sung Blue’)/songwriter (‘I’m a Believer’, ‘Red, Red Wine’/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2011
1941 [83] Aaron Neville, New Orleans LA, pop singer (w/Linda Ronstadt-‘Don’t Know Much’, Neville Brothers-‘Bird on a Wire’)
1963 [61] Keech Rainwater, Plano TX, country drummer (Lonestar-‘Mr. Mom’, ‘Amazed’)
1968 [56] Mary Lou Retton, Fairmont WV, retired gymnast (first American woman to win gold in the individual all-around competition, at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles)
1970 [54] Matthew Lillard, Lansing MI, movie actor voice of “Scooby Doo”, “The Descendants”)/TV actor (“Good Girls”, 2018-2021)
1974 [50] Ed Helms, Atlanta GA, movie actor (“The Hangover” movies, “Vacation”)/TV actor (“The Office” 2006-13, “The Daily Show” 2002-09)
1978 [46] Kristen Schaal, Longmont CO, comedian-TV actress (“Last Man on Earth” 2015-18, voice of ‘Louise’ on “Bob’s Burgers” since 2011)
1984 [40] Justin Baldoni, Los Angeles CA, TV actor (‘Rafael Solano’ on “Jane the Virgin” 2014-19)/director (“Five Feet Apart”)
1986 [38] Mischa Barton, London England, movie actress (“St Trinian’s”, “The Sixth Sense”)/TV actress (“The OC” 2003-06, “Neighbors” 2023)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2006 [18] Disney announces its $7.4-billion purchase of Pixar Studios (making the late Steve Jobs one extremely wealthy guy)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1998 [26] The “Titanic” soundtrack goes to #1 in America, replacing Celine Dion’s “Let’s Talk About Love”. Both albums contain the hit song from the movie, ‘My Heart Will Go On’
2015 [09] INXS guitarist Tim Farriss severs the ring finger on his left hand while operating a winch on his boat. Doctors manage to reattach it after 2 surgeries, but his playing remains limited
2018 [06] Elton John announces his 3-year “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” final tour (it finally ended July 8, 2023, following a nearly 2-year COVID-related hiatus)
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1984 [40] Apple unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer. It boasts a 9-inch black-and-white display, two serial ports, 128KB RAM, and a slot for a 3.5-inch floppy disc. List price: US $2495.00
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Baby robins eat 14 feet (4.3m) of earthworms every day.
✓ Carnivores dream more than herbivores.
✓ Dolphins literally sleep with one eye open, because only one brain hemisphere sleeps at a time.
✓ NASA accidentally erased the original tape of the first steps on the moon.
✓ Since 1945, all British tanks come with tea making equipment.
✓ Originally, vacuum cleaners were horse-drawn. The horse-drawn buggy would announce to all your neighbors that you were having a special treatment done. Great advertising!
-BathroomReadersInstitute, WomansDay
Best of BS . . .
BS IF DADS RAN SOCIAL MEDIA:
• Accessing your profile would require you to “enter your password and pull my finger.”
• There would be a “Yes, Dear” emoji.
• The internet would still be dial-up because “It works just fine, there’s no need to spend more money”.
• Instagram would have a cover-up filter for his daughter’s Instagram posts.
• He’d yell at the computer, just like he yells at the TV.
• Even more dad jokes.
• “Throw some dirt on it and get back out there” would be the universal reaction to typos.
• “Catfishing” would once again involve a rod, reel, and water.
• It would shut down once a week for Monday Night Football.
• In reality, Mom would actually be boss of it.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS SIGNS YOU’VE GONE TO THE WRONG CHURCH:
• Ushers ask, “Smoking or Non-smoking?”
• Karaoke hymns.
• No cover charge, but communion is a two-drink minimum.
• The church staff consists of ‘Senior Pastor’, ‘Associate Pastor’ and ‘Socio-Pastor’.
• The Bible they use is the “Dr. Seuss Version.”
• There’s an ATM in the lobby.
• The choir wears leather robes.
• Worship services are B.Y.O.S. — “Bring Your Own Snake.”
• The church bus has gun racks.
• The only song the organist knows is ‘In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida’.
-Jokerz, first published in BS in 2020
BS WEB GOODIE:
Killed me: http://tinyurl.com/nn5tmnzr
BS RANDOM JOKE:
The best thing about starting a new job is that all 4 of your grandparents are alive again…!
BS WHICH CAME FIRST?
• The NFL or the NBA? [The NFL adopted its name in 1922. The NBA did in 1949]
• “The Wizard of Oz” film with Judy Garland or “Gone with the Wind” starring Clark Gable? [The Wizard of Oz’s release date was August 25, 1939. Gone with the Wind came out December 15, 1939]
• “Family Guy” or “The Simpsons”? [The Simpsons debuted December 17, 1989, Family Guy on January 31, 1999]
• “Blue’s Clues” or “Dora the Explorer”? [Blue’s Clues began September 8, 1996. Dora the Explorer began on August 14, 2000]
• Chop suey or potato chips? [Potato chips showed up in 1865, while Chop Suey was first cooked up in 1896]
• Printed Christmas cards or the long-distance phone call? [Christmas cards were first engraved in 1875. The first long-distance phone call (from Boston to New York) was made on March 27, 1884]
• The golf tee or the safety pin? [The safety pin was invented in 1849, and the golf tee was invented in 1899]
• Dolly Parton or the Atomic bomb? [Oppenheimer was part of the team that came up with the atomic bomb, which was first tested in 1945. Parton (a bombshell herself) was born January 19, 1946]
-Braingle, WaldotheClown
BS PHONE STARTER:
You’re a burglar, but you can only steal things that mildly inconvenience your victims. What are you taking? (The plate from inside the microwave? The showerhead? Their fav coffee cup?)
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 17% of people agree: Doing THIS boosts our creativity. What is it?
Answer: Listening to music
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The real opportunity for success lies within the person — not in the job.
