Tuesday, June 11, 2024 — Edition: #7731
The BS Press!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Does Blake Lively appear in the upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie? Fans are speculating that she’ll make an appearance in the much-anticipated superhero film, after spotting what appears to be ‘Lady Deadpool’ in a new teaser for the film, released on Saturday. The clip depicts Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their title roles as they try to save the world. Around the 30-second mark, after Reynold’s ‘Deadpool’ says: “I’m about to lose everything that I’ve ever cared about,” a pair of legs are seen walking through an orange mist in a red and black Deadpool-esque suit. Online chatter shows that fans are speculating that Lively, who is married to Reynolds, may play Lady Deadpool, a female variant of Deadpool from an alternate universe. Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters on July 26. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n6pwk57
-People
★ Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup said “I do” again! On Saturday, the pair tied the knot in front of family and friends during a second wedding ceremony in Mexico City. The news, and footage of the affair was shared on social media by Naomi’s brother, Ben Watts. He posted a video that was a supercut of guests, including Justin Theroux, at the reception. Also captured were the bride and groom, who had funny moments in front of the camera. The ceremony came a year after they said “I do” during a courthouse ceremony in New York City. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3nwf75da
-ET
★Katie Holmes is planning a new career as an author. The 45-year-old actress – who shot to fame on “Dawson’s Creek” in the 1990s – has branched out into writing and directing movies in recent years, but told The Sunday Times newspaper that she’d like to “write a few books – fiction”, while continuing her film work. She has also been working on a number of fashion projects — and hopes at some point to branch out by launching her own beauty line.
-ContactMusic
★ The egotistical, evil and power-hungry ‘Plankton’ – of “SpongeBob SquarePants” fame is getting his own Netflix movie. In the Dave Needham-directed animated feature, Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted. The movie has been in the works for over 4 years, but was unveiled as part of the streamer’s “Next on Netflix Animation” press drop. “Plankton: The Movie” will come to Netflix next year.
-Deadline
★ Sir Ian McKellen is open to playing ‘Gandalf’ again – if he’s still “alive” when the next film is made. The 85-year-old portrayed the wizard in the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit Trilogies” and he confirmed he has heard of “stirrings in Tolkien land” following the news Peter Jackson will produce and Andy Serkis will direct a new spin-off movie in 2026, called “The Hunt for Gollum”. But though McKellen would be happy to return to the tole, he hasn’t been approached. According to him, so far, There’s “no script, there is no offer.”
-ContactMusic
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Donald Glover, Maya Erskine, Jesse Plemons, Bruhat Soma
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Will Ferrell, Meghan Trainor
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jake Gyllenhaal, Chloe Fineman
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Paul F. Tompkins, Morgan Murphy, Caroline Rhea
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Eddie Redmayne, Dan Licata, Tico Torres
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Lesa Milan, Tabatha Coffey
• “The Daily Show” (COM): TBA
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jennifer Connelly, Questlove
• “The Talk” (CBS): Jennifer Esposito, Nicola Yooh
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Theo James, The War & Treaty
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Amy Poehler, Gottmik, Nina West, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Alex Edelman
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Retta
• “America’s Got Talent” (NBC): Auditions 3
• “Beat Shazam” (Fox): Father’s Day Face-Off! Dads and their sons/daughters battle it out.
• “Deadliest Catch (DSC): Season 20 premiere
• “NBC News Special: Interview With Celine Dion” (NBC): Dion shares how the condition is affecting her life — and her singing career.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jonas Brothers – The trailer is out for Nick Jonas’ new movie “The Good Half”. He stars as a struggling writer who finally has to face his issues when he goes home to attend his mother’s funeral. Co-stars include Elisabeth Shue, Alexandra Shipp, Brittany Snow and David Arquette. It premieres in theaters July 23. LINK: https://youtu.be/nBoKlnaf_Bc
• Ed Sheeran – doesn’t have a cell phone – or at least a fully-functioning one. In an interview, he revealed that while he does have a mobile that he uses for social media, he hasn’t had a phone number for 9 years. Why? People would call or text him constantly and, “Suddenly you’re in, like, 40 conversations at once.” Now he just uses email – once a week.
• The Beatles – Reportedly, the roles of each of the Fab Four have been cast for Sam Mendes’ upcoming biopics. Paul Mescal will reportedly be portraying Paul McCartney, which had been previously rumored. Now, InSneider reports that John Lennon will be played by Harris Dickinson, while Barry Keoghan plays Ringo Starr and Charlie Rowe plays George Harrison. No official confirmation yet.
• Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – The duo, who kicked off their ‘Can’t Let Go Tour’ this month, have released a live version of their take on ‘When the Levee Breaks’, the classic country blues song that Led Zeppelin made famous on the album “Led Zeppelin IV”. LINK: https://youtu.be/zDfwE0iDHYo
• Shania Twain – appears on ‘White Claw’, the new single from hip hop artist Yung Gravy. He says they met at a Grammy party, and came up with the song the next day, after she invited him over for a barbecue. (Is this what you would call the “Gravy Twain”?) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4srk3aap
• Jelly Roll – has notched his 4th #1 in a row on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, with ‘Halfway to Hell’. It follows previous #1s ‘Save Me’ with Lainey Wilson, ‘Need a Favor’ and ‘Son of a Sinner’.
• HARDY – has dropped his next single, ‘Six Feet Under (Caleigh’s Song)’. The autobiographical song, written by HARDY, was inspired by his wife, Caleigh. It will appear on his new album “Quit!”, out July 12. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/435eh92t
• Dolly Parton – revealed at CMA Fest that she has several projects in the works, including a Broadway musical (“Hello, I’m Dolly: An Original Musical”, set to open in 2026), and a hotel. The Songteller Hotel in Nashville will include a museum, featuring memorabilia from her career and many of her outfits.
SHOOTING THE BULL
SPAVING:
Financial experts are warning about the new trend of “spaving”. The new trend of what-now? While the marketing ploy of enticing shoppers to spend more now — in order to save money later isn’t anything new, a number of media outlets have recently done stories explaining how spaving is contributing to people racking up record amounts of debt. Lately, businesses have become very creative in how they encourage more spending, including store credit cards, spending minimums for free shipping, subscriptions and the ever-popular “buy one, get one” deal. But spending to save doesn’t necessarily translate into more savings, which many consumers have discovered the hard way…by checking their credit card balance. One expert says the best way to approach a spaving deal is to pretend it’s not even there. Treat it like you never saw it, and make an effort to only buy what you originally intended to buy.
(But… but…but…That just sounds so…UnAmerican! [***or insert your country’s name***]
(The preceding was NOT a paid commercial message brought to you by any of the advertisers on this station…and it might be a good time right now to mention how much we love them!)
-Newser
THE TOOTH HURTS:
☞ If you love your carbs, beware: Foods such as white bread, pasta, chips, cereal and crackers could be worse for your teeth than dessert. Whitney DiFoggio, a registered dental hygienist, is warning that fermentable carbohydrates are bad for teeth because they break down into “sneaky sugars” while they’re still being chewed, which increases your chances of tooth decay. Parents will often offer Goldfish crackers over candy because they believe it’s a healthier option, “but it might be just as bad”, DiFoggio said. The good news? Dark chocolate is surprisingly good for your teeth because it can be easily rinsed off, as are foods that “require heavier biting and chewing,” such as crunchy vegetables. (That part about the veggies? That wasn’t good news to me at all…!)
☞ A dentist went viral TikTok earlier this year after sharing the circumstances in which you should actually skip brushing your teeth — at least for awhile. Dr. Shaadi Manouchehri, clinical director at Smart Dental Aesthetics and director at the London School of Facial Esthetics in England, said in a clip that has more than 12 million views, that you should leave the toothbrush alone…
• After throwing up.
• After eating breakfast.
• After eating sweets.
Why should you not brush at these times? The good doctor explains that there is one factor that links the 3 circumstances together: pH levels, or acidity in the mouth. As she puts it: “Your teeth are minerals and an acid could quite literally dissolve them.” She advises waiting 30-60 minutes before brushing in each of these circumstances. (If I waited 30 minutes after eating sweets, I’d end up NEVER brushing them!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc8kya8h
-NYPost
TIPPING POINT:
These days, many feel overwhelmed and annoyed with “tipping culture”, but it seems that some are more generous than others. And if you were to guess, which generation would you say tips the best – Gen Z or boomers? You might be surprised. According to a new survey conducted by the personal finance site Bankrate, negative feelings about tipping tend to grow with age. The survey found that a majority of boomers (ages 60-78) and Gen X (44-59) reported a negative view of tipping — 72% and 62%, respectively, while 51% of millennials (ages 28-43) and 45% of Gen Z (18 and 27) reported the same level of dissatisfaction. But just because one is fed-up with being expected to tip seemingly everywhere, doesn’t mean they don’t do it. 86% of baby boomers said they still leave a tip every time they visit a sit-down restaurant. That was followed by 78% of Gen Xers, 56% of millennials, and just 35% of Gen Zers.
(Does Gen Z even go to restaurants? I thought they just get delivery – and tip the Uber Eats guy!)
(I’m not mad about tipping because I’m old – I’m mad about tipping because I’m still waiting for the ketchup I asked for!)
-NYPost
COUNTRIES THAT CHANGED THEIR NAMES:
❑ Turkey to Türkiye: In 2022, its government requested that international organizations use Türkiye officially, to “represent and express the culture, civilization, and values of the Turkish nation in the best way”. (We understand, from the song, that the city Istanbul used to have a different name, too!)
❑ Czech Republic to Czechia: In 2016, this change was formally made after almost 20 years of discussion. Until that time, it had been referred to by both names.
❑ Holland to the Netherlands: Holland decided to officially undergo the name change in 2020. Reportedly, it was a marketing move, and a way to present the country as an open, and inclusive country.
❑ Ceylon to Sri Lanka: This change was made in 1972, to break from colonial associations.
❑ Kampuchea to Cambodia: Cambodia is derived from the Kampuchea, which is actually the English translation of Cambodia. In 1976, the communist government officially called the country Kampuchea, but after his regime came to an end, the country began to be called Cambodia.
❑ Irish Free State to Ireland: The Irish Free State was created in 1922. When a new constitution was formed in 1937, it became a republic, and was renamed Ireland.
❑ Siam to Thailand: Siam’s name was changed to Thailand in 1939, before turning into Siam once again between 1946-48, before changing back. It’s officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand.
❑ Burma to Myanmar: Historically known as Burma, because of the prominent Burman ethnic community, it was changed to Myanmar in 1989 by military leaders.
❑ Persia to Iran: In 1935, the Iranian government requested that those countries with which it had diplomatic relations, to begin calling it Iran, which is actually the name of the country in Persian.
-BBC, IndiaTimes
DID YOU KNOW?
The latest disturbing food trend on TikTok is – get ready for it – slathering Kit Kats with ketchup. But as you might imagine, many people are grossed out by just the thought of this strange combination. Proponents, however, say not to yuck their yum. The trend first made its rounds in 2021, but it’s had a resurgence, with even Heinz and KitKat getting in on it. On Instagram, KitKat posted a video of employees testing the combo…with mixed reviews. One said: “I feel this trend will take some time to ketchup”. Another: “Jail. Now. Goodbye”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/36kar4by
-NYPost
BS CHRONOMETER 06.11.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Corn on the Cob Day”. Corn is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed to have been first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. Because eating it is a messy affair, and leads to corn sticking to your teeth, etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions (or ordered on a first date!).
• “Cousteau Day”, a celebration of Jacques Cousteau’s life. In his 87 years, Captain Cousteau’s immense contributions to marine science and conservation, including the production of more than 120 documentaries, advancing the science of scuba, and promoting environmental activism, are indisputable.
• “German Chocolate Cake Day”. The first thing you should know about it is that it is not from Germany! It is named after American Samuel German, who came up with a dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852, which was named Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate.
• “National Making Life Beautiful Day”, a day dedicated to encouraging and celebrating those who are making life beautiful. Whether you’re creating beauty through building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, one small action can lead to a ripple effect, making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.
• “King Kamehameha Day”, honoring Hawaii’s first king, who unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. Not very significant to the rest of us … but it sure is fun saying “Kah-MAY-uh-MAY-uh”! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/44dv6x9v
• “Pet Memorial Day”, an opportunity to celebrate the lives of the pets that have a special place in our hearts forever. (“A true friend is gone, but the memories live on…”)
• “Call Your Doctor Day”, founded in 2016 by Bright Pink, a women’s health non-profit, to encourage young women to schedule their annual Well-Woman Exam. (And in many cases, you can set up an appointment online, quickly and securely.)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Jerky Day
[Wed] Red Rose Day
[Thurs] Weed Your Garden Day
[Fri] Strawberry Shortcake Day
This Week Is…Men’s Health Week
This Month Is…Pollinators Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [79] Robert Munsch, Pittsburgh PA, children’s author (his best-known work, “Love You Forever”, made the 2001 Publishers Weekly list of All-Time Best-Selling Children’s Books)
1949 [75] Frank Beard, Frankston TX, rock drummer (ZZ Top-‘Legs’, ‘La Grange’)
1952 [72] Donnie Van Zant, Jacksonville FL, retired rock singer-guitarist (.38 Special-‘Hold On Loosely, ‘Teacher, Teacher’)/brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd singers Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant
1956 [68] Joe Montana, New Eagle PA, former NFL QB (Super Bowl MVP, 1981, ‘84, ‘88, ’89, NFL MVP 1989, ’90, 3×First-team All-Pro; 8xPro Bowl with SF 49ers and KC Chiefs)/Football Hall of Fame, 2000)
1959 [65] Hugh Laurie, Oxford England, TV actor (“House MD” 2004-12)/movie actor (“Tomorrowland”)/jazz-blues pianist-singer (‘Didn’t It Rain’)
1960 [64] Mehmet Oz, Cleveland OH, physician-surgeon/TV personality (“The Dr Oz Show” 2009-22)/syndicated newspaper columnist (“The You Docs”)/failed US Senate candidate, 2022
1969 [55] Peter Dinklage, Morristown NJ, TV actor (‘Tyrion Lannister’ on “Game of Thrones” 2011-19)/movie actor (“Ice Age: Continental Drift”, “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) COMING UP…”Wicked”, 2024
1978 [46] Joshua Jackson, Vancouver BC, TV actor (“The Affair” 2014-19, “Fringe” 2008-13, “Dawson’s Creek” 1998-2003)/movie actor (“Cruel Intentions”) COMING UP…”Karate Kid”, 2025
1986 [38] Shia LaBeouf, Los Angeles CA, movie actor (“Transformers” films, “Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”) COMING UP…”Salvable”
1988 [36] Claire Holt, Brisbane Australia, TV actress (‘Rebekah Mikaelson’ on “The Originals” 2013-18, “The Vampire Diaries” 2011-14, “Pretty Little Liars” 2011)
1997 [27] Kodak Black (Bill Kapri), Pompano Beach FL, rapper (‘Super Gremlin’, w/Kendrick Lamar-‘Silent Hill’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1993 [28] “Jurassic Park”, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum opens, and later sets box office weekend record of $502 million
2002 [19] “American Idol: The Search For a Superstar” debuts (on FOX) as a Summer replacement series, but quickly becomes the #1 show on US television
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1996 [28] Garth Brooks sets a ‘Fan Fair’ (now ‘CMA Music Festival’) record by signing autographs in Nashville for 23 hours straight
2002 [22] 300 guests attend the wedding of Paul McCartney to former model Heather Mills at St Salvator Church in Glaslough, Ireland (Well, THAT was expensive … they divorce in 2008)
2020 [04] Lady Antebellum change their name to Lady A to avoid connotations with slavery. “Antebellum” refers to the period before the US Civil War; though the band name referred to the architectural style of Southern homes of the era
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2009 [15] The ‘Swine Flu’ (H1N1 influenza strain) is the first condition deemed a global pandemic since the ‘Hong Kong Flu’ of 1967-68
1962 [62] Brothers John and Clarence Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2012 [13] Construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) in Chile, the world’s largest optical telescope, is approved (construction began in 2014, it is expected to be completed in 2028…)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ When trying out a new pen, 97% of people will write their own name.
✓ About 240 pencils can be made from the carbon of cremated human remains.
✓ The area code of Cape Canaveral, the location of NASA’s primary launch site, is ‘321’.
✓ The letter ‘W’ is the only letter in the alphabet that has 3 syllables (all others have 1)
✓ 90% of everything written in English uses just 1,000 words.
✓ A single piece of confetti is known as a “confetto”.
-UberFacts, WordShake
Best of BS . . .
BS WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR SPOUSE:
• Laugh at your phone for no reason.
• Clear the PVR.
• Save your Amazon boxes, then stack about 20 of them on your porch just before he arrives home.
• Do impressions during sex.
• Cupboards. Leave ’em open. You’re welcome.
• Pluck his nose hairs while he’s asleep.
• Serve breakfast in bed…to your neighbor’s wife.
• Look at her through a fork and pretend she’s in jail.
• Just stare at him.
–Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Two people were arrested in a LEGO theft ring after almost 3,000 boxes of stolen LEGO toys were found by police in a California home. (Authorities are still trying to piece things together…)
➠ A Philadelphia couple, ages 102 and 100, just got married, possibly setting the record for oldest living married couple. (Big deal. My wife and I are only 2 days away from setting the record for Longest Uncomfortable Silence…)
➠ This Sunday is Father’s Day. And that means, of course, that if he sees his shadow, get ready for 6 more weeks of him asking how the tires are on your Subaru!)
➠ Tupac Shakur would have turned 53 this week. (To mark the occasion, he has recorded 3 new albums…)
➠ Fact of the Day: You can have 4 to 7 dreams in one night. (Fortunately, Margot Robbie looks the same in all of them…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Facial reaction: https://tinyurl.com/4v9r2zac
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Immorality could be defined as “The morality of those who are having a better time”.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What should be written on your headstone (funny or not)
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Years ago, almost every child did THIS. Only about 30% do now. What is it?
Answer: Jump rope
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Well done is better than well said.
