Friday, July 3, 2020 Edition: #6732
It’s Another Running of The Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ At a time when the world needs laughter more than ever, two of America’s most iconic TV stars are getting ready for a glorious return — Beavis and Butt-Head! Comedy Central has announced that creator Mike Judge has signed on to deliver a reimagined take on the franchise that includes a two-season order and plans for additional spinoffs. Judge, who’s had tremendous success in Hollywood with other projects, including the long-running “King of the Hill” animated series, “Silicon Valley” and the movie “Office Space”, said “It seemed like the time was right to get stupid again”. This comes days after Comedy Central also announced an upcoming animated spinoff of another popular 90’s show, “Daria.”
-TheBlast
★ Former “MythBusters” co-host Adam Savage allegedly sexually abused his younger sister in the 1970s, and once even referred to himself as the “raping blob,” according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday. His sister, Miranda Pacchiana, claims he assaulted her during the ages of 7 and 10. Savage was among the original hosts of MythBusters along with co-host Jamie Hyneman and was a part of the show for 14 years. The 52-year-old also worked on films like “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones” and “The Matrix Reloaded”.
-PopCulture
★ Match Group, which owns Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid, Hinge, and other dating sites, has added Ryan Reynolds and investor Wendi Murdoch to its board of directors. In a statement, Reynolds said: “Most millennials and Gen Z can’t remember what dating was like before the advent of Tinder, OkCupid and Hinge. These brands have enormous responsibility and opportunities to affect societies…while embracing new technologies and remaining at the forefront of pop culture. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and work with the team on their future growth and success.”
-HollywoodReporter
★ Danny Hicks has died aged 68. The actor – who was best-known for his roles in several Sam Raimi films including “Evil Dead II”, and “Darkman”, passed away following a battle with stage four cancer. Hicks had opened up about his diagnosis in June, saying he had been given a prognosis of between one and three years to live.
-ContactMusic
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Pharrell Williams (R)
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Tina Fey, José Andrés (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jake Gyllenhaal, M. Ward (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Kelly Clarkson, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Laura Dern, Mark Duplass, Mariah Carey, guest host Melissa McCarthy (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Rahm Emanuel, Tamika Palmer, Ben Crump (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Dermot Mulroney, Marcus Samuelsson
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Renée Elise Goldsberry
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Brothers Osborne
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Derek Hough, Dr. Terry Dubrow, Dr. Paul Nassif
• “Color Splash: Hot or Not” (HGTV): Series premiere. David uses green in his designs to bring the outside in; In this episode, he uses many different shades of green on trims, accents, muted tones and furniture.
• “iHeartCountry 4th of July BBQ” (CW): Bobby Bones hosts as Kane Brown, Lauren Alaina and Old Dominion perform live from their backyards.
SATURDAY-
• “2020 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest” (ESPN): Joey Chestnut looks to make it a lucky 13 wins at the Super Bowl of the competitive eating circuit.
• “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (NBC): Celebrating America’s birthday in New York with music and fireworks; performers include Black Eyed Peas, The Killers, Lady A, John Legend, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley.
• “A Capitol Fourth” (PBS): John Stamos and Vanessa Williams host the 40th edition of the annual Independence Day broadcast.
SUNDAY-
• “Hollywood Game Night” (NBC): Season 6 finale
• “Sunday Best” (BET): Season 10 premiere. Introducing the first half of the top 20 talented singers.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Maroon 5 — Bassist Mickey Madden was arrested Saturday in Los Angeles on charges of domestic violence. Police say the charge involves willful infliction of a “traumatic” injury on a spouse or cohabitant. Madden, who is not married, posted bail at $50,000.
• Katy Perry – opened up in an interview about finding hope after going through some dark times in 2017. She said she “lost my smile” after a break-up with her now-fiancé Orlando Bloom and the disappointing response to her “Witness” album, which “literally kind of broke me in half”. Now, she sees that as a positive, calling that time in her life both a “good crash” and a “necessary brokenness.”
• Sia – is a grandmother. She shared on Tuesday: “My youngest son just had two babies. I’m just immediately horrified. No, I’m cool. They call me Nana.” In May, she revealed she had adopted two teenage boys in 2019 because they were “aging out of the foster care system.” They are both 19 now.
• The Go-Go’s – Their upcoming documentary “The Go-Go’s” will be accompanied by the first new music from the group since 2001. The song ‘Club Zero’ will be released on July 31, the day before the documentary makes its broadcast debut on Showtime. TRAILER: https://tinyurl.com/yd3eoqvh
Eagles – The new concert film, “Live From the Forum MMXVIII” will debut on ESPN on Sunday. It is complied from three September 2018 shows at the Los Angeles arena, and is the band’s first official release since the death of co-founder member Glenn Frey in 2016. It also marks recorded debuts of Deacon Frey and Vince Gill with the group.
• Neil Young — put the spotlight on some of his most politically charged songs in the latest instalment of his “Fireside Sessions” acoustic concert series. His “Porch Episode” featured a rendition of 2006’s ‘Lookin’ for a Leader’ with a change of the lyrics to “We had Barack Obama and we really need him now.”
• Kane Brown – His new single ‘Cool Again’ just got an update, with rapper Nelly appearing on a soon-to-be-released remix of the summer-ready song. Last week, Nelly posted a tease of the new version on Instagram.
• The Avett Brothers – will releases the new album “The Third Gleam” on Aug. 28. Although it was recorded before the pandemic and BLM protests, the group says the album “delves into isolation, incarceration and injustice, as well as resilience, redemption and love, offering a gleam of hope in a dark and uncertain time.”
THERE’S ALSO AN APP FOR THIS:
Pub drinkers and restaurant-goers are set to get digital help from an app that aims to make social distancing rules work as the hospitality industry reopens amid coronavirus concerns. A Stockholm developer has come up with “BYEVID”, which allows drinkers (and eaters) to book a reservation online, or scan a QR code once inside a bar or restaurant, allowing them to see if the venue has reached its safe capacity. A readout will tell drinkers (or diners) where the establishment is, how many people are there now, and what the maximum is. Owners can adjust the maximum number of customers, depending on the rules in their country.
(And Florida owners can promptly ignore them!)
(If using the app while bar-hopping, read the middle number!)
(This’ll be really handy for introverts even after the pandemic!)
-NYPost
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ The department store “Canadian Tire” says a downloading error is to blame for a glitch that caused all items to scan at the register as “Mr. Potato Head”. Five stores in Lindsay and Whitby, ON were impacted in the bizarre computer system fritz that started around 7 a.m. Monday. A staffer said any item the team scanned showed the same product number and information as the classic toy, which returned to popularity in the “Toy Story” movies. It took about 90 minutes to correct the glitch. (SOMEONE needed his angry eyes that morning!)
➢ Prince Edward Islanders are going to great lengths to keep their island free of COVID-19, even if that means being uncharacteristically frosty to visitors. That explains an online ad, which promises to help outsiders hide their place of origin by purchasing or renting out a P.E.I. licence plate. The ad reads: “P.E.I. License Plate: $50.00” and explains: “All you Mainlanders coming to PEI sick of being harassed by dummies about your New Brunswick license plate? Well don’t worry I’ve got just the fix. Slap this baby on your car and tell folks you’re from Summerside, and you’re all set! Rental for $50 a month or buy it for $150 flat!” The ad comes as the tiny province braces for an influx of cottage owners, many of whom have out-of-province plates. (Even though it’s in print, I can actually hear the “Lord Tunderin’ Jaysus” accent!)
-MyKawartha, TheStar
THINGS AMERICANS DO THAT CONFUSE THE REST OF THE WORLD:
(The 4th of July is coming…and we present this fun look at America!)
➢ Use a Single-Colored Currency: The U.S. dollar is powerful, but it isn’t very exciting to look at. (And they call other countries’ cash ‘Monopoly money’!)
➢ Party With Red Solo Cups: Going to a party and drinking out of red solo cups is viewed by many others as a very American thing to do. It has a lot to do with Hollywood using them in party scenes. The cups are a staple at America-themed parties thrown around the world, and considered a fun cultural association.
➢ Eat it All: Visitors are often blown away by the size of American meals. Plus, researchers found that U.S. candy bars are an average of 41% bigger, yogurt servings are 82% bigger, and sodas are 52% bigger than those of other countries. (Plus free refills!)
➢ Hold a World Series: They call it the World Series, but every team except for one is American. The fact that they call the winners “World Champs” is baffling to foreigners.
➢ Refer to Themselves Simply as ‘America’: Sometimes it seems like it is forgotten that the U.S. is not the only America. It is actually considered politically incorrect in South America to call the U.S. “America”.
➢ Measure in Miles, Feet, and Inches: This is an obvious one, and a constant source of bewilderment for most of the world. America is one of just 3 countries to follow the imperial system of measurement. (Canada only follows it when playing football…or ordering a quarter-pounder!)
(Happy Independence Day to all U.S.B.S.’ers!!)
-Redbook, first published in BS in 2018
DID YOU KNOW?
YouTube star Stan Browney has successfully reclaimed his record for the most pushups in 30 seconds. He started the pushup challenge when he recorded himself setting the record, managing 47. He then challenged his viewers to beat him. One standout, who observed near-perfect form, was able to pound out 50 pushups in 30 seconds. With that as his goal, Browney went to work, focusing on speed and endurance. Eventually, he was able to get 53 done in the time limit. While it is an impressive feat, for it to actually be a world record, a judge must be present to record the accomplishment.
-ManofMany
BS CHRONOMETER 07.03.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1943 [77] Kurtwood Smith, New Lisbon WI, TV actor (‘Red Forman’ on “That 70’s Show” 1998-2006, “The Ranch” 2017-19)
1962 [58] Tom Cruise (Thomas Mapother IV), Syracuse NY, movie star (“Risky Business”, “Jerry Maguire”) COMING UP . . . “Top Gun: Maverick” 2020
1962 [58] Thomas Gibson, Charleston SC, TV actor (‘Aaron Hotchner’ on “Criminal Minds” 2005-16)
1964 [56] Yeardley Smith, Paris France, TV voice actress (‘Lisa Simpson’ on “The Simpsons” since 1989)
1971 [49] Julian Assange, Townsville Australia, incarcerated Entrepreneur (founder of WikiLeaks)
1973 [47] Patrick Wilson, Norfolk VA, movie actor (“Insidious”, “The Conjuring”) COMING UP…”The Conjuring 3″ 2020
1980 [40] Olivia Munn, Oklahoma City OK, movie actress (“Magic Mike”, “Iron Man 2”)/TV actress (“The Newsroom” 2012-14, “The Daily Show” 2010-11)
1989 [31] Elle King (Tanner Elle Schneider), Los Angeles CA, pop singer (‘Ex’s & Oh’s’, ‘America’s Sweetheart’)/daughter of actor Rob Schneider
SATURDAY- Andrew Zimmern (“Bizarre Foods”) is 59; Al Madrigal (“The Daily Show”) is 49; Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino (“Jersey Shore”) is 38; Melanie Fiona (w/Cee Lo Green-‘Fool for You’) is 37; Post Malone [Austin Richard Post] (‘Circles’) is 25; Former US presidential daughter Malia Obama is 22
SUNDAY- Huey Lewis (‘I Want a New Drug’) is 70; Marc Cohn (‘Walking in Memphis’) is 61; Edie Falco (“The Sopranos”) is 57; Pauly D (“Jersey Shore”) is 40; Dave Haywood (Lady A-‘Need You Now’) is 38
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Compliment Your Mirror Day”, Participation involves complimenting your mirror on having such a wonderful owner and keeping track of whether other mirrors you meet during the day smile at you. (This is much more easily done if you have a prescription for medical marijuana)
• “International Plastic Bag-Free Day”, a day to pick paper over plastic or, even better, a bag that’s reusable. “Disposable” plastic bags are one of the world’s worst environmental problems.
NET: http://www.plasticbagfreeday.org
• “Stay Out of the Sun Day”, encouraging us to give our skin a much-needed break from the sweltering heat. (At least they decided NOT to have this on a Sunday!)
• “Eat Your Beans Day”, celebrating beans of all sizes, shapes and colors. Beans (legumes) are one of the longest-cultivated plants, dating back to the seventh millennium BC. They are also an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron and complex carbohydrates (not to mention fart jokes…)
• “Drive Your Corvette to Work Day”, the annual event initiated by Mid America Motorworks. (I hope you don’t need to pick up groceries on the way home!)
• “American Redneck Day”, you might be a redneck if…
✓ You mow your lawn and find a car
✓ You can spit without opening your mouth
✓ Your brother-in-law is your uncle.
✓ You have flowers planted in a bathroom appliance in your front yard
SATURDAY-
• “U.S. Independence Day”, celebrating the country’s declaration of nationhood in 1776.
• “Barbecue Day”, Almost everyone loves the taste of freshly grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and steak! So gather up the gang and celebrate the time-honored tradition of singeing your eyebrows and arm hair…
• “Country Music Day”, celebrating the roots music movement that began in America almost 100 years ago with the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers. Country is actually a mishmash of several other styles, including folk, Celtic, blues, gospel, hokum, and old-time music.
• “Sidewalk Egg Frying Day”, it’s July, the middle of summer. It’s hotter than blazes. Why, it’s so hot that you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. Here’s your chance to go ahead and prove it! (what if I wanted them poached?)
• “Caesar Salad Day”, is not named after Julius Caesar. It’s actually named after the chef who created it – Caesar Cardini, who first concocted it at Caesar’s Place Restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico
SUNDAY-
• “Graham Cracker Day”, saluting the wafer developed in 1829 by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham, who believed consumption of graham flour suppressed “carnal urges”. What’s the best use for graham crackers? Pie crust? S’mores? Moon pies? (Anti-aphrodisiac?)
• “Workaholics Day”, a day to remove your nose from the grindstone … just once. (As Rodney Dangerfield said, “My old man was a workaholic. You mentioned work, he got drunk.”)
• “Bikini Day”, celebrating the July 5, 1946 unveiling of the landmark swimsuit by designer Louis Reard at a Paris press conference, which he described as ‘4 triangles of nothing’. It’s named after a tiny Pacific atoll (ring-shaped reef) where the first atomic bomb tests were performed earlier that week.
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1985 [35] “Back to the Future” opens in movie theaters, starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and a customized 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 sports car (the first of a trilogy)
2012 [08] “The Amazing Spider-Man”, starring Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone, opens in movie theaters (goes on to gross over $750 million worldwide)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1971 [49] Jim Morrison of The Doors is found dead in a bathtub at age 27. No autopsy is performed, and while drugs are suspected, the official cause is listed as heart failure
2018 [02] Cardi B becomes first female rapper to score two #1 one US Billboard hits, with ‘I Like It’ with Bad Bunny and J Balvin (her previous #1 was ‘Bodak Yellow’)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2004 [16] Maria Sharapova wins her first Grand Slam tennis title by beating Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4 at Wimbledon
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1988 [32] Rocky Kenover sets a world record by skydiving 403 times within 24 hours, averaging 1 jump every 3 minutes using 7 planes, 10 pilots, and 50 parachute packers (The record now? 640!)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ If a man’s tie is too tight, his vision gets worse.
✓ Worker performance declines by about 1% for each degree that an office temperature varies (hotter or colder) from 22C (72F).
✓ The woman who made cannabis brownies famous by baking and distributing them to AIDS patients was actually named Mary Jane.
✓ Earth is farthest from the sun in July and closest to the sun in January.
✓ New York City’s Statue of Liberty is technically in Jersey City, New Jersey.
✓ Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.
-KickassFacts, UberFacts, BestLife
Best of BS . . .
BS SILLY WEATHER COMPLAINTS:
• That breeze is way too pleasant.
• This rain is way too wet!
• This rain is NOT gluten-free!
• It’s cloudy, but still no meatballs.
• I can’t go outside, the oxygen level is too high.
• It’s too weathery.
• It’s just not humid enough.
• Why do they never include rainbows in the forecast? It’s weather!
• The sun makes my butt look big.
• It’s too perfect out and now I don’t have an excuse to stay inside.
• It’s raining men.
• That whole “hurricane in the forecast” thing.
-Twitter
BS HOW DOGS WOULD CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY:
• A bark-B-Q
• Having drinks with friends & telling the story of how they almost got that darned mailman.
• Eating and pooping.
• Partying with no clothes on!
• Being grilled and eaten. Whoops. Wrong kind of dog.
• Following children and drunk people around, waiting for someone to drop some food.
• Sleeping as much as possible, same as me.
• Lighting up some barklers.
• Pausing to reflect on the sacrifices of the brave people who helped form this great nati—SQUIRREL!!!
• Banning fireworks.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ Rubber found in Pilgrim’s chicken nuggets has sparked a recall of 60,000 pounds of chicken. (No worries, investors — sales will bounce back!)
➠ A report that claims that men lie three times as much as women. (And remember, men conducted the survey. So, it’s probably seven times as much…)
➠ I just read where scientists said that the testicles of mice that eat yogurt are bigger than those that don’t. (The scientists also said that their careers didn’t quite pan out quite the way they imagined…)
➠ A report that says 30% of Facebook users are getting bored with it. (The other 70% didn’t respond because they were busy scrolling through your “summer fun” bikini album.)
➠ I just read a survey that says over 20% of flight attendants say they’ve had sex with a colleague during a flight. (In other words, elbows and knees with beverage carts aren’t the ONLY thing they’ve been bangin’!
BS WEB GOODIE:
The weekend’s here…Grab a beer: https://tinyurl.com/y8xgjsg9
BS RANDOM JOKE:
With great power comes great electricity bill.
BS PHONE STARTER:
Holiday Friday or Holiday Monday…Which do you prefer and why?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 10% of us are happy to admit we’ve played this game while drunk. What is it?
Answer: Mini golf
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.