Friday, July 9, 2021 — Edition: #7025
There’s No BS Like Show BS …
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Bill Cosby is jumping right back into showbiz now that he’s out of prison. Not shockingly, he’s working on a docuseries about himself, but more surprising is the fact he’s plotting a return to standup comedy. Cosby’s rep, Andrew Wyatt, says the comedian, at 83 years old, wants to hit the road and tell jokes, and he says several promoters and comedy clubs are open to the idea. Despite widespread backlash and outrage over his prison release, the rep says: “The world wants to see Mr. Cosby.” Reportedly, Cosby is also working on a 5-part docuseries covering his life, legacy, trial and prison experience, and he’ll be sitting down soon to do an interview for the project.
-TMZ
★ Robert Downey Sr., the actor and filmmaker best known for classic films such as “Putney Swope” and “Greaser’s Palace,” died Tuesday night after battling Parkinson’s disease, his son Robert Downey Jr. has confirmed. He was 85. Downey Sr. also went on to appear in movies such as 1997’s “Boogie Nights,” 1999’s “Magnolia” and 2000’s “The Family Man.” Downey Jr. wrote that his father “was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout.”
-Yahoo
★ Scarlett Johansson is reportedly going to be a mom again. She’s pregnant with her first child with her husband, “SNL’s” Colin Jost. She’s been noticeably absent from several “Black Widow” events, and fans caught on that something was up because she hasn’t been doing in-person interviews or events to promote her latest Marvel film, which she stars in and executive produced. The new addition will be Johansson’s second child. She shares her 6-year-old daughter, Rose Dorothy, with her ex-husband Romain Dauriac. This will be Jost’s first child.
-Yahoo
★ Tom Hardy has a writing credit on the upcoming ‘Venom’ sequel. He contributed to the script for “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”, and will reprise his role as ‘Venom/Eddie Brock’ opposite Woody Harrelson as supervillain ‘Carnage’ in the upcoming instalment in the Marvel franchise. Screenwriter Kelly Marcel says Hardy also has a “new role” in the second movie and is “very involved” in the story of his beloved character, saying: “He’s absolutely 100 per cent committed to everything that he does. He’s married to ‘Venom’. He loves this character.” “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is in production now.
-ContactMusic
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Kathryn Hahn, Jon M. Chu, Polo G. (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Wanda Sykes, Craig Melvin (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Tracy Morgan, Kings of Leon (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Regina Hall (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Michelle Buteau, Rabbi Steve Leder, guest co-hosts Deborah Norville & Bobby Bones
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Daniel Radcliffe, Amy Goodman
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Adrienne Houghton, Tate Mcrae, BluPrint & Taylor Pierce, guest host Stephen “tWitch” Boss
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Topher Grace, Kit Hoover, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Daughtry (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Jason Derulo, Eitan Bernath, Kathy Shea Mormino, Michelle Buteau (R)
• “Secret Celebrity Renovation” (CBS): Premiere. Wayne Brady returns to his roots in Orlando, FL to give his Aunt Lilly the home makeover of her dreams.
• “Gossip Girl” (CW): Premiere. The start of a new school year ushers in the arrival of a newcomer; while other students cling to their comfortable, glamorous lives, a mysterious presence threatens to upend the status quo.
SATURDAY-
• “The 2021 ESPYS” (ABC): Celebrating inspiring humanitarian efforts and the year in sports; Maya Moore is honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award; Anthony Mackie hosts.
• “Crashing Through the Snow” (HALLMARK): When Sam proposes that he and Maggie team up against his sister’s perfect Christmas, neither are prepared for the blended family challenges that lie ahead.
• “Framed by My Husband” (LIFETIME): A woman agrees to help her wealthy husband pay off an extortionist, but when the extortionist is found dead, she becomes the prime suspect.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Regina King, with musical guest Nathaniel Rateliff (R)
SUNDAY-
• “2021 NBA Finals” (ABC, TSN): Game 3. Phoenix Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks
• “Wellington Paranormal” (CW): Premiere. Officers O’Leary and Minogue have an encounter with the demon Bazu’aal when it descends upon Wellington.
• “Jackass Shark Week” (DSC): Shark Week begins today as Johnny Knoxville sends Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and new “Jackass” cast members on a mission for the ages, dialing up a series of shark stunts that test their bravery and threshold of pain as they put common shark myths to the test. FULL SHARK WEEK SCHED: https://tinyurl.com/3f23yexx
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Miley Cyrus — showed her support for Britney Spears during a performance at Resorts World Las Vegas, shouting out the #FreeBritney movement while singing her hit ‘Party in the U.S.A.’ She changed the lyrics to: “That’s when the taxi man turned on the radio. He turned to me and said, ‘Free Britney!'”
• BTS — showcase Louis Vuitton’s fall 2021 menswear collection in a new fashion film. The K-Pop’ers chose from 34 new pieces from the luxury French fashion brand’s line to wear in the film by Korean director Jeon Go-woon. It comes after BTS were named brand ambassadors of Louis Vuitton in April.
• Amy Winehouse – MTV has announced the new documentary “Amy Winehouse & Me: Dionne’s Story,” which will premiere July 23. It tells the story of the singer 10 years after her tragic passing, through the eyes of her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.
• The Clash — Paul Simonon’s Fender Precision bass, pictured being smashed onstage on the cover of the classic “London Calling” album, will go on permanent display at the Museum of London. It will be featured in a world city gallery, which opens July 23, telling the story of London from the 1950s to today.
• Journey – guitarist Neal Schon is selling 112 of his guitars at auction – and bidding for the Les Paul used on ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ starts at $200,000. The 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Black Solid Body was also played throughout the group’s “Escape” tour. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/7bp9dd4e
• Nikki Sixx – has announced the launch of “Sixx On Sixx”, a direct-to-fan merchandise line. Currently available for pre-order: 3 t-shirts, a logo zip hoodie, logo sweatpants and a pocket knife. Items are expected to begin shipping in late August. LINK: https://www.sixxonsixx.com/
• Florida Georgia Line – are among the artists who’ve signed on to play Together: Feeding Nashville, a benefit concert on Aug. 3 in Music City to combat local food insecurity. Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris, Russell Dickerson, Lauren Alaina and Lily Rose have also committed to appear at the event, organized by FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and his wife, Hayley, in partnership with Tennessee Titan Taylor Lewan and his wife, Taylin. Tickets go on sale today.
• Garth Brooks – continues to add to his Stadium Tour. His first-ever show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts has been announced for Oct. 9. Tickets go on sale today for his first major Boston-area concert in 6 years.
• Terri Clark and High Valley – will entertain during the nightly grandstand shows at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Clark kicks things off with shows tonight through July 13, while High Valley will play July 14-18. Performers playing other venues include The Road Hammers, Jess Moskaluke, Brett Kissel, The Recklaws, Gord Bamford and the James Barker Band.
SHOOTING THE BULL
DOGNAPPING:
An animal expert says sleeping with your dog in bed can improve your mental health. According to dog behaviorist Karen Barrett, you should welcome your dog or cat into your bed as long as you establish dominance. Obviously, if the dog is sleeping on your head, they think they are superior, and that’s a problem, but if your doggo is happy lying next to you, she says that results in “an oxytocin release that encourages us to cuddle up together. It’s also a basic genetic survival instinct.” She also says that for singles or those whose partners have passed, having a dog that sleeps on the bed is comforting. A study conducted last year by Canisuis College in Buffalo found that women who sleep with a dog were more likely to get a restful night’s sleep than those who opted to share their bed with a cat OR human.
(Depends if the cat is clawing at the door to get in, though…)
(Apparently this woman has the only dog in the world who doesn’t snore…)
(Actually, if you want to get the BEST SLEEP EVER, send the dog in to sleep with your wife (husband), and bunk out in the guest room!)
-LADBible
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A Virginia angler set a new record when he landed a 3-pound, 9-ounce (1.6kg) goldfish. Jeremy Fortner was fishing in Hunting Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, when he caught the 16-inch-long (40cm) goldfish. The fish, which measures almost 15 inches in circumference, was heavy enough to capture the state record. (Right now, Aquaman is looking for an identical one so his daughter never finds out this one went missing…)
➢ The California Highway Patrol says an officer pulled a vehicle over when he noticed an unusual visual obstruction on the hood. The CHP said in an Instagram post that a Toyota Prius was stopped on an area highway after the officer saw the large satellite dish mounted right in front of the windshield. The officer asked the driver if the satellite dish impeded their view, and the person responded: “Only when I make right turns.” No word on whether the driver was ticketed. (He definitely won’t have ‘transmission’ problems, though…) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/u48jsws
-NYPost, UPI
DID YOU KNOW?
If you’d like to rock and roll all night, New York City could be the place. The city’s Office of Nightlife is proposing to test a 24-hour party district. As part of a 160-page report, they wrote: “Uniform closing hours for nightlife businesses can result in groups of people congregating in the street, elevating tensions between patrons and residents. Allowing 24-hour use in specified districts, if implemented properly, can help people to move at their own pace and reduce conflicts.”
-LADBible
BS CHRONOMETER 07.09.21
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [74] O.J. (Orenthal James) Simpson, San Francisco CA, former pro football player (NFL Hall of Famer/1968 Heisman Trophy winner)/movie actor (“Roots”, “Naked Gun” movies)/acquitted in the murder of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and waiter Ronald Goldman, but later found liable in civil court
1952 [69] John Tesh, Garden City NY, TV host (“Entertainment Tonight” 1986-96)/musician (‘Power of Love’)/syndicated radio host (“Intelligence For Your Life With John Tesh”)
1955 [66] Jimmy Smits, Brooklyn NY, TV actor (“NYPD Blue” 1994-2004, “The West Wing” 2004-06)
1956 [65] Tom Hanks, Concord CA, movie actor (Oscars-“Forrest Gump”, “Philadelphia”)
1957 [64] Kelly McGillis, Newport Beach CA, movie actress (“Top Gun”, “Witness”)
1964 [57] Courtney Love (Harrison), San Francisco CA, rock singer (Hole-‘Celebrity Skin’)/ TV actress (“Revenge” 2015, “Sons of Anarchy” 2014)/movie actress (“People vs Larry Flynt”)/married to Kurt Cobain (1992-94)
1975 [46] Jack White (Gillis), Detroit MI, rock singer/guitarist (‘Lazaretto’, White Stripes-‘Seven Nation Army’, The Raconteurs-‘Steady As She Goes’)/movie actor (“Cold Mountain”)
1976 [45] Fred Savage, Chicago IL, TV actor (“The Wonder Years” 1988-1993), director (“2 Broke Girls” 2011-16)
SATURDAY- Phyllis Smith (“The Office”) is 70; Kim Mitchell (‘Patio Lanterns’) is 69; Rik “Rocket” Emmett (Triumph) is 68; Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) is 51; Sofia Vergara (“Modern Family”) is 49; Adrian Grenier (“Entourage”) is 45; Jessica Simpson (“Dukes of Hazzard”) is 41
SUNDAY- Fashion designer Giorgio Armani is 87; Mindy Sterling (“Austin Powers”) is 68; Richie Sambora (ex-Bon Jovi) is 62; Lisa Rinna (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) is 58; Justin Chambers (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 51; Nadya Suleman (“Octomom”) is 46
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Sugar Cookie Day”, honoring the cookie that is so delicious, yet so simple. All you need is sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and baking powder (and insulin…)
• “Call of the Horizon Day”, if the idea of following your dreams over the horizon has ever called you, take the time to follow today! (Keep the dream alive – hit ‘snooze’!)
• “No Bra Day”, it’s fairly self-explanatory, but if wearing a bra on this day is absolutely necessary, you can also show your ‘support’ by wearing something purple (or lack of support?)
• “Don’t Put All Your Eggs In One Omelet Day”, from the saying: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” meaning “Don’t put all your faith (or time, or money, etc.) into one thing”, because that one thing could fail, and you’ll be left starting from scratch.
• “Fashion Day”, On this day, people sport their best fashionable looks, and post pictures on social media.
• “Calgary Stampede”, the annual rodeo & 10-day festival through July 18th in Calgary, Alberta. “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, attracts over 1 million visitors per year and features one of the world’s largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions (and usually the Prime Minister flipping pancakes while wearing chaps…) This year’s Stampede will be the first major Canadian event to require attendees show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or take a rapid test.
SATURDAY-
• “Don’t Step on a Bee Day”, a warning that now is the time when going barefoot can mean getting stung by a bee. And with declining populations of the crop-pollinating critters, EVERY day should be Don’t Step on a Bee Day. (And if your porch is near a hive…Don’t be on a step!)
• “Piña Colada Day”, saluting the refreshing tropical cocktail that originated in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The name means ‘strained pineapple’ in Spanish. The traditional recipe calls for pineapple juice, light rum, and coconut cream poured over crushed ice. Don’t forget the mini umbrella!
• “Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day”, an annual excuse to have a picnic with your stuffed animals. (Why? ‘Because today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their pic–nic!’) ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ was originally a song consisting of a 1907 melody by US composer John Walter Bratton with lyrics added in 1932 by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy.
• “Kitten Day”, a day to celebrate the incredible magic of kittens and encourage adoption.
SUNDAY-
• “Blueberry Muffin Day”, celebrating the only morning snack we can think of that turns your teeth blue.
• “Cheer Up the Lonely Day”, an opportunity to make a lonely person happy by spending time with them. (It’s a good day to give [afternoon guy] a call!)
• “Mojito Day”, an annual salute to the traditional Cuban cocktail consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. This refreshing highball is particularly popular in the summertime. (Especially if you like leaves in your drink)
• “Pet Photo Day”, a day to pose your little darlin’ and upload a few pics to Insta. (And don’t forget to further humiliate the critter by decking it out in a dress and funny hat. And be sure to add the “platypus torso” filter.)
• “Swimming Pool Day”, although we think EVERY hot Summer day should be swimming pool day. (And that’s what friends with swimming pools are for!)
• “World Population Day”, declared by the UN as a day to focus on the problems of overpopulation. About 150 people are born each minute. World population crossed the 5-billion mark on this day in 1987. We reached 6-billion in 1999 and 7-billion in 2011. Current world population? Over 7.8 billion. (And I still can’t get a date for my niece’s wedding…) According to current projections, the global population will reach 8 billion in 2023. (Keep track here: https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ )
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [20] “The Office”, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, starring Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman, premieres in the UK (the precursor to the American series of the same name)
2004 [17] The movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” opens in theaters (Kind of a big deal?)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1999 [22] Mick Jagger’s marriage to model Jerry Hall is officially annulled in a London court, eliminating 8 years of marriage and a 22-year relationship (and about $37 million)
1999 [22] Elton John checks into London’s Wellington hospital to have a pacemaker installed due to an irregular heartbeat (The circle of life?)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2002 [19] To the boos of disappointed fans, the MLB All-Star game in Milwaukee WI finishes in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings when both teams run out of pitchers
TODAY’S RECORDS . . .
2005 [16] Daredevil skateboarder Danny Way uses a ramp to jump over the Great Wall of China, becoming the first to clear it without motorized aid
2006 [15] The Fiat 500 Club Italia organizes the ‘World’s Largest Parade of Fiat Cars’, from Villanova d’Albenga to Garlenda, Italy (500 of them, of course)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team in his sophomore year.
✓ The human brain cannot feel pain.
✓ Almost 80% of millionaires drive used cars.
✓ To find out if a watermelon is ripe, knock it. If it sounds hollow, it’s ready to eat.
✓ The word ‘clue’ originally meant “ball of twine”. That’s why you “unravel” clues to solve a mystery.
✓ An average dairy cow produces 4 times her weight in manure each year. (Holy cow!)
-RandomFactGenerator, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS BAD COOKOUT DISHES:
• Chocolate covered Salmon
• Carrot dogs
• Beard hair salad
• Leftover potato salad from last week’s cookout
• Veggie tray. Don’t be that guy.
• Fava beans and a nice Chianti
• Gas station sushi
• Anything that is imprisoned inside Jell-O
• Fruitcake
• Anything and everything containing mayonnaise
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
It’s “Nude Recreation Week”, here are some …
BS PROBLEMS WITH NUDE RECREATION:
• Tough to keep your eye on the ball while playing a game.
• Getting sunblock in places you can’t even get soap.
• No place to carry beer money.
• Splinters on the bench.
• Your ‘uniform’ is starting to look awfully wrinkled.
• Mosquito bites in places where it looks rude to scratch.
• Uncontrollable bouncing.
-TheToiletPaper, first published in BS in 2010
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Shark Week kicks off on Sunday. (I don’t know a lot about sharks, but I do know this: Wearing shark-teeth around your neck is a great way to let others know you sell pot…)
➠ A study claimed that cell phones are “eroding” personal relationships. (At least that’s what I think I read while I texted my daughter explaining why I’d be late for her Senior Year Orientation, while in the middle of a particularly intense Pokémon GO session!)
➠ Courtney Love is 57 today. (No word yet on how that’s possible.)
➠ Joey Chestnut won the 2021 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday by eating a world-record 76 hot dogs. (How is this even possible? I have a wood-chipper that can’t work that fast!)
➠ A study in “Psychology Today” magazine once said that one of the best ways to get someone to go to bed with you is to make them laugh. (Coincidentally, for me, one of the best ways to make someone laugh is to go to bed with them…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
It’s Friday! Who’s ready for the weekend? (sound up) https://tinyurl.com/yhbtc5js
BS RANDOM JOKE:
This is ridiculous! It’s July 9th and people are still setting off fireworks. One almost caught my Christmas decorations on fire!
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your best answer for when a cop says: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” (We like: “Depends on how long you were behind me…”)
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Almost one in 5 people believe that a really good friend should be willing to do THIS for you. What is it?
Answer: Bail you out of jail
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
You can fail at what you don’t want—so you might as well take a chance at doing what you love.
