Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Edition: #7737
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Justin Timberlake was arrested on DWI charges Monday night in Sag Harbor, NY, police have confirmed. He was detained overnight, and arraigned and released without bail yesterday. He has been charged with 1 count of DWI and cited for running a stop sign and failure to keep in his lane. His next court date is July 26. Sources told TMZ that cops pulled over the former *NSYNC member almost immediately after he got behind the wheel of his car following a night out with friends at a hotel in the Hamptons. He is currently in the midst of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour”.
-PageSix, TMZ
★ “Modern Family” ended in 2020, but cellular connection is the tie that binds the Dunphy-Pritchett families together — sort of — in a new commercial for WhatsApp, featuring the sitcom’s stars. Unveiled yesterday, it features Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson reprising their roles. In it, Ferguson’s ‘Mitchell’ character realizes the family has left him out of a group chat. Bowen’s ‘Claire’ tells her younger brother that they didn’t include him because of the “blurry photos” and “weird likes” they receive from him, because his phone isn’t the same brand as theirs. Later, his spouse ‘Cameron’ tells him: “We may have cut you out from here,” pointing to his phone, before moving his hand to his chest, and saying: “Never from here!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yxxat8tc
-ET
★ Halle Berry lit the Olympic torch before making her way down part of the Croisette yesterday morning. The Oscar-winning actress stood on the red steps of the Palais des Festivals during the Cannes Lions festival, and posed for photos before strolling down the famed boulevard with the lit torch in an all-white, athletic-looking ensemble. She waved to fans who stood on both sides of the street as she made her way to her handoff point, where another person took up the torch for part of the relay event. The Paris Games begin next week.
-PageSix
★ The superhero world isn’t for everyone. Jude Law says that he was considered for the role of ‘Clark Kent’-‘Superman’ in Brett Ratner’s axed superhero movie in the early 2000s, but he ultimately passed on the major career opportunity. In a podcast appearance, he said “This is true. Yeah. And there was a process of flirtation going on”, but he resisted, “because it just felt like [off]. Law said that despite the fact that he had roles in both “Captain Marvel” and “Fantastic Beasts”, it just felt like “a step too far” when producers had him try on the Superman suit with the hopes of changing his mind.”
-NYPost
★ Jordan Peele is ready to return to, presumably, scare you silly. The writer/director’s 4th film now has an official release date of Oct. 23, 2026. It will be released, once again, by Universal Studios, which has handled all his movies so far, and produced by Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions. No logline or additional details have been revealed, but judging by its release date a few days before Halloween…
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Dakota Johnson, Jack Quaid, Maya Hawke
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Luke Newton, Michael Che
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Cynthia Erivo, Rep. Jamaal Bowman
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): James Davis, Ashley Nicole Black, Laurie Kilmartin
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Lupita Nyong’o, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Mario Duplantier
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Abby Elliott, Craig Melvin
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Taraji P. Henson, Patti LaBelle, Kool & The Gang
• “The Talk” (CBS): Keegan-Michael Key, Sarayu Blue
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Jada Pinkett Smith
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Aisha Tyler, Jo Koy, Alex Breane Corporation, Lalah Hathaway
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Sterling K. Brown
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Tarek El Moussa
• “U.S. Olympic Trials” (NBC): Swimming
• “Let’s Make a Deal Primetime” (CBS): 60th Anniversary Jubilee
• “MasterChef” (Fox): Gen X auditions conclude, chef Christine Ha guest judges.
• “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics” (HISTORY): The dramatic tale of Owens’ athletic dedication, perseverance and triumph over Hitler’s Aryan supremacy agenda.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Katy Perry – Her new musical era has almost arrived. She’ll drop the new single ‘Woman’s World’ on July 11 at 7pm ET. It is the first single from a new album, which currently has no title or release date. She posted the single’s cover art to Instagram, along with a snippet of the new song, and the caption: “GET READY TO POP OFF”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3v79cxzp
• Ariana Grande — will bring ‘The Boy Is Mine’ full circle with a new remix featuring Brandy and Monica, who famously scored a hit with their own song, ‘The Boy Is Mine’ in 1998. Grande’s remix arrives this Friday. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/kpsjr8vr
• Coldplay – Friday, they’ll drop ‘feelslikeimfallinginlove’, the first single from the upcoming album “Moon Music”, which will be released Oct. 4. A preview clip is available now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n6jf7se
• Duran Duran — frontman Simon LeBon has been named a Member of the Order of the British Empire by King Charles, recognizing his services to music and charity. He wrote on social media: “Blimey this is a SURPRISE!…right now, I am experiencing the most severe case of IMPOSTER-SYNDROME.”
• Stevie Nicks – has confirmed there’s “no chance of putting Fleetwood Mac together” following the 2022 death of Christine McVie. She said to Mojo: “Without Christine, no can do…Without her, it just couldn’t work.” Mick Fleetwood expressed a similar sentiment in February 2023.
• David Gilmour – The Pink Floyd guitarist has shared ‘Between Two Points’, the latest preview from his upcoming album “Luck and Strange”, out Sept. 6. It features his daughter, Romany Gilmour, on lead vocals and harp. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2u7347wt
• Shaboozey – has someone in mind as his dream collaborator. The 29-year-old, who is featured on Beyoncé’s latest album “Cowboy Carter”, was recently asked who he wants to work with next. His answer: “Sabrina Carpenter, I would love to collaborate with her.”
• Carrie Underwood – has confirmed many of the details being reported about a fire near her home in Tennessee on Sunday night. Among them: The fire was in the garage and was started by a UTV, her 10,000 gallon water tank was of assistance in putting out the blaze, and no person or pet was harmed. There was no damage to the primary residence, which she shares with husband Mike Fisher and their 2 sons. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yw2bcmat
• Priscilla Block – This Friday, she’ll release the 5-song EP “PB2”. It will feature her current single ‘Good On You’, which has amassed over 14 million streams, as well as 4 other new songs. She calls the EP: “The start of an ongoing story.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
‘SURE’ IS NOT A SURE THING:
First, it was the “thumbs up” emoji that started getting a bad rap as “rude” on social media. Now? By all means, NEVER text the word “sure”, because apparently, it’s loaded with hidden meaning. Apparently, using that word in a text, as a reply to pretty much anything can be interpreted as being “short”, “dismissive”, and can reveal a certain negative attitude. This all came to light in a Huffington Post article, which told the story of how New York City comedian Isabel Steckel recently called out her brother for using the offensive word, and posted their chat on “X.” It shows that she asked her brother if he wanted to hang out. After he replied: “Sure”, she threw it back at him, saying, “If you’re bringing a ‘sure’ attitude, then let’s not do it.” In the article, Steckel said the word’s meaning varies depending on the context, so replying “sure” to an errand or task is fine, but it sounds bad when inviting someone to spend time with you, unless it is followed by an exclamation mark. Her post soon received over 11 thousand likes, and people agreed that “Sure” is the worst one-word answer – to pretty much anything. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/rce7457h
(How about “soytainly”?)
(Do agree? What one-word answer is even worse?)
-Forbes
WORKING OUT – AND WALKING OUT:
❑ Exercising outside could be more beneficial to you than an indoor workout, a new study suggests. A team at Texas A&M University analyzed data from prior research regarding the benefits of outdoor exercise compared with indoor workouts. The studies revealed a mix of benefits from outdoor physical activity, including improved mood and brain function, better social interaction, greater enjoyment of exercise, and possibly even less perceived exertion. (Ask them again in January, though!)
❑ If you wish there were a way to burn more calories while walking, try changing up the length of your strides. New research has found that striding in an uneven cadence can be a game-changer for your fitness. A University of Massachusetts Amherst study looked into how non-uniform strides affect a person’s metabolism — a calorie-burning mechanism — during walks. It was found that varying the length of your steps can increase metabolism by 1.7%, which the researchers called “a modest, albeit significant role in the metabolic cost of walking.” (Like a walk in the park…on the way home from the pub!)
-UPI, NYPost
PROFILING YOUR DATING PROFILE:
What are the most important traits that daters are looking for in a potential spouse these days? According to a poll of 2,000 adults in Britain who are looking for a mate, the most-desirable attributes are emotional intelligence, the ability to get along with your friends and family, and, of course, financial stability. Interestingly, 79% of respondents to the survey said they are searching for a partner who has certain qualities that they don’t have, as a way of making a more fulfilling relationship, which can lead to personal growth and discovery. But that “pie-in-the-sky” stuff aside, here are the rest of the top-10 most desired qualities in a potential mate, following emotional intelligence, getting along with friends and family, and the money thing…
4. Happy to have relaxing and restful and ‘lazy days’
5. Animal lover
6. Active listener and wants to hear about my day
7. Knows what they want
8. Stimulates me intellectually
9. Likes children
10. A good sense of style
(All I can say is thank God no one is looking for a partner who can cook!)
(Am I the only one who said they’re looking for someone whose dad owns a gas station?)
-SWNS
HYDRATION MYTHBUSTING:
Because ‘tis the season…
Myth #1: You need to drink 8 glasses of water per day. How much water you need depends on your daily needs, based on exercise level, how much you sweat, age and medications, plus your diet and local heat and humidity. A good goal is to drink half your weight in ounces per day. (Maybe the reason you’re so thirsty is because you did exactly that with beer yesterday!)
Myth #2: Water is the only thing that hydrates you. Along with fruits, vegetables and other water-based foods, other non-alcoholic drinks can help hydrate you. Some studies claim that milk is better than water. for hydration.
Myth #3: Coffee is dehydrating. The caffeine in coffee is a mild diuretic. But since you take in more liquid than you lose while drinking coffee, it doesn’t have enough of an effect to lead to dehydration, and may also inspire you to drink more water.
Myth #4: Thirst is the only sign of dehydration. While thirst is one of the first signs of dehydration, other warning signs can include dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, dry skin, dry mouth or fatigue. Also amber-colored pee.
Myth #5: You don’t need to see a doctor for dehydration. Symptoms that require medical attention include: dizziness that makes it difficult to stand or walk, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, fever, lethargy and confusion. In severe cases it can lead to seizures, shock or coma.
Myth #6: There’s no such thing as drinking too much water. Over-hydration can cause major problems. Water toxicity happens when someone drinks water too fast, throwing off their electrolyte balance — and some people have even died from it. (And on that positive note, happy hydration!)
-YahooLife!
THE MOST POPULAR DISNEY-INSPIRED BABY NAMES IN THE US:
1. Merida, from “Brave”
2. Koda, from “Brother Bear”
3. Moana, from “Moana”
4. Finnick, from “Zootopia”
5. Mirabel, from “Encanto”
6. Ariel, from “The Little Mermaid”
7. Flynn, from “Tangled”
8. Raya, from “Raya and the Last Dragon”
9. Camilo, from “Encanto”
10. Elsa, from “Frozen”
-BeenVerified
DID YOU KNOW?
Not only are plants living things, researchers are now saying they also possess a form of intelligence. Findings published in the journal Plant Signaling and Behavior shows plants like goldenrods are “smart enough” to detect other plants nearby, without ever making contact. They are also smart enough to adapt to threatening situations, such as herbivores eating them. The Cornell University researchers even found that some species have the intellectual capacity for flexible, real-time adaptive responses. While plants do not have a brain, they do have vascular systems, which some biologists say are similar to our central nervous system, and can be used to process information. (Smarty-plants?)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 06.19.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Juneteenth”, officially “Juneteenth National Independence Day”, on the anniversary of the 1865 announcement of General Order #3, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. This day celebrates the emancipation of all who had been enslaved in the US.
• “World Sauntering Day”, a day to “revive the art of Victorian sauntering, and discourage jogging, lollygagging, sashaying, fast walking, and trotting”. (It’s also “Martini Day”, can we stumble?)
• “Martini Day”. Recipe for a very dry martini: Take 1 bottle of gin …
• “Eat an Oreo Day”. Oreo has been the best-selling cookie in the United States since its introduction in 1912. The perfection of an Oreo cookie is down to an exact science. The cookie-to-crème ratio of an original Oreo cookie is always, without fail, 71% to 29%. (Except when they sell you those “double-stuffed” pieces of perfection!)
• “Pets in Film Day”. We all have our favorites canine stars – from ‘Lassie’ to ‘Snoopy’, to ‘Rin Tin Tin’ to ‘Marley’. And how about cats such as ‘Buttercup’ from “Hunger Games” Or ‘Puss in Boots’? What other memorable pets on the big screen left an impact on you?
• “Garfield the Cat Day”, honoring Jim Davis’ fat cat comic strip on the anniversary of its 1978 debut in newspapers. (Big fat hairy deal…)
• “Watch Day”, to recognize an industry that has been around for more than 500 years. Choosing a watch is very personal, as they present a statement of who we are. Even with the advent of smartphones and smartwatches, the classic wristwatch signals individual taste and culture.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] World Refugee Day
[Thurs] World Productivity Day
[Fri] Go Skateboarding Day
[Sat] Onion Rings Day
[Sat] Chocolate Éclair Day
This Week is…Take Your Pet to Work Week
This Month is…Iced Tea Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [77] Salman Rushdie, Mumbai India, novelist (“Satanic Verses”, Midnight’s Children”)/knighted by Queen Elizabeth, 2007
1948 [76] Phylicia Rashad, Houston TX, TV actress (‘Claire Huxtable’ on “The Cosby Show” 1984-92)
1950 [74] Ann Wilson, San Diego CA, rock-pop singer (Heart-‘Barracuda, ‘All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You’)
1954 [70] Kathleen Turner, Springfield MO, movie actress (“Romancing the Stone”, voice of ‘Jessica Rabbit’ in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”)
1962 [62] Paula Abdul, Van Nuys CA, TV personality (“So You Think You Can Dance?” 2015-16, “The X Factor” 2011, “American Idol” 2002-10, “The Masked Dancer” 2020-21)/pop singer (‘Straight Up’, ‘Opposites Attract’)
1964 [60] Boris Johnson, New York NY, British politician (UK Prime Minister 2019-22, Mayor of London, 2008-2016)
1969 [55] Lara Spencer (Von Seelen), Garden City NY, TV personality (“Good Morning America” since 2002, “The Insider” 2004-11)
1975 [49] Hugh Dancy, Stoke-on-Trent England, TV actor (“Law & Order” since 2022, ‘Will Graham’ on “Hannibal” 2013-15)/movie actor (“Downton Abbey: A New Era”)/married to Claire Danes since 2009
1978 [46] Zoe Saldaña, Passaic NJ, movie actress (“Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Avatar” films) FUN FACT: She appeared in all 3 of the highest-grossing films of all time (2 Avatar films and “Avengers: Endgame”) COMING UP…”Avatar 3″, 2025
1983 [41] Macklemore (Ben Haggerty), Seattle WA, rapper (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis-‘Thrift Shop’)
1984 [40] Paul Dano, New York City NY, movie actor (“There Will Be Blood”, Little Miss Sunshine”, ‘Riddler’ in “The Batman”) COMING UP… “The Wizard of the Kremlin”
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2013 [11] “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini dies of a heart attack at age 51 in Rome, Italy
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1965 [59] ‘Yesterday’ is recorded and mastered throughout the week, the first Beatles song recorded solo (by Paul McCartney). Temporarily titled ‘Scrambled Eggs’, it is often called the “most covered” song of all time
2010 [14] Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ hits #1, the first of five Hot 100 chart-toppers from her “Teenage Dream” album – a feat only equaled by Michael Jackson’s “Bad”
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1846 [178] The first officially recognized baseball game is played. The NY Nines defeat the Knickerbockers 23-1 at Hoboken, New Jersey
2018 [06] Canada’s Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, the first major economy to do so
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The brain cycles that occur when you are asleep also occur when you are awake, but in smaller sections. That means parts of your brain are always falling asleep.
✓ When you exercise, the burned fat metabolizes into carbon dioxide, water, and energy. That means you literally exhale your own fat.
✓ It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow.
✓ The word ‘bi-weekly’ has two meanings. Twice a week, and once every two weeks.
✓ Kraft produces enough Cool Whip each year to fill the Grand Canyon.
✓ Goofy’s son is named Goofy Jr.
– -TotallyAwesomeUselessInformation, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS FAKE NASA FACTS:
• The moon landing was scheduled during a full moon, to minimize chances of missing.
• The guy who does the launch countdown gets invited to thousands of New Year’s parties annually.
• When astronauts see a cute girl, they say, “Hubble, hubble.”
• Beyoncé tried to buy Saturn from NASA, saying she liked it because it has a ring on it.
• NASA originally stood for New And Spectacular Anagram
• Alice Kramden was the first woman on the moon.
• Ground Control is still looking for Major Tom.
• Donald Trump wants to build a wall on the moon and make Mars pay for it.
• Neil Armstrong taught Michael Jackson how to moonwalk.
(***Caution***) • What happens on Uranus stays on Uranus.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS GYM ALTERNATIVES:
• Resistance training: Training yourself to resist opening that bag of Doritos.
• Getting a dog and naming him “Five Miles”. Then you can say that you walk Five Miles every morning.
• Jumping to conclusions
• Pulling your weight
• Chasing your dreams
• One night stands
• Photoshop
• Prune juice
• Paying $30 a month for something that you actually use
• James
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS WEB GOODIE:
Sound up – definitely: https://tinyurl.com/3bzws8cp
BS PHONE STARTER:
What was a non-tragic turning point in your life?
BS HERE OR HEREAFTER?
Are the following celebs stiff or still kickin’?
• ‘Darth Vadar’ voice James Earl Jones [Alive at 93]
• Tennis great Billie Jean King [Alive at 80]
• Comedian Richard Lewis [Died in 2024]
• Rocker Eddie Money [Died in 2019]
• “Leave it to Beaver” actor Jerry Mathers [Alive at 76]
• “Knot’s Landing” actress Donna Mills [Alive at 83]
• Baseball great Dave Winfield [Alive at 72]
• South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu [Died in 2021]
• Country singer Jimmie Rodgers [Died in 2021]
• Actor Anthony Hopkins [Alive at 86]
BS RANDOM JOKE:
A therapist asks a lot of expensive questions that your wife asks for nothing.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey, 78% of people agreed that THIS makes them feel like they have their life together. What is it?
Answer: A clean car
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.
