Wednesday, July 10, 2024 — Edition: #7751
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Julia Fox has come out as a lesbian, after recently revealing she’s been celibate for over 2 years. Monday, the actress candidly opened up about her sexuality in response to a TikTok user, who said, “I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like ‘Aww, you hate that man.” Fox responded: “Hey, that was me. I was that lesbian. So sorry, boys. Won’t happen again.” She received lots of support as fans gushed about how excited they were for her. Fox was married to Peter Artemiev from 2018-20, with whom she shares a 3-year-old, and dated Kanye West in 2022.
-PageSix
★ Paramount has released the first “Gladiator 2” trailer, offering a look at Ridley Scott’s long-promised sequel to his Best Picture-winning 2000 film. Russell Crowe is out and Paul Mescal is in, playing the grown son of Connie Nielsen’s character from the first film, ‘Lucius’. In an epic journey that mirrors the one Crowe’s ‘Maximus went’ on in “Gladiator,” the sequel finds Mescal crossing paths with those who wronged him in the gladiatorial arena with an A-list ensemble that includes Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington. It’ll be in theaters November 22. LINK: https://youtu.be/4rgYUipGJNo
-TheWrap
★ Jimmy Kimmel’s son is “doing great” following his open-heart surgery. His youngest, 7-year-old Billy, suffers a congenital heart condition which affects blood flow, and recently underwent his third operation. Kimmel told “Entertainment Tonight”: “He’s got the scars and everything, but he’s just mentally right back where he was, which is crazy. Physically, you know, we’re gonna have to be careful with him for a couple of months but he’s doing really well.”
-ContactMusic
★ Doug Sheehan, best known for his work on soap operas “General Hospital” and “Knots Landing”, has died at age 75. An announcement says he passed away “peacefully at his home” on June 29. A cause of death was not disclosed. His first major TV role was that of lawyer ‘Joe Kelly’ on General Hospital from 1979-82, during which he picked up a Daytime Emmy nomination. The following year, Sheehan joined the cast of Knots Landing as journalist ‘Ben Gibson’.
-TVLine
★ Halle Berry and Glenn Close are set to star alongside Kim Kardashian in an upcoming Hulu legal drama from Ryan Murphy. The series was first announced in December, and is currently titled “All’s Fair.” As reported at that time, Kardashian will play a successful divorce lawyer who leads an all-female law firm in Los Angeles. Details about Berry and Close’s characters are being kept under wraps. Both will also serve as executive producers on “All’s Fair,” as will Kardashian. Close will produce.
-Variety
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Seth Rogen, Joe Locke, Cigarettes After Sex, guest host Kathryn Hahn
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Channing Tatum, Keith Robinson, Common & Pete Rock ft. Posdnuos and Bilal
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global) : Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Martha Stewart
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Chrissy Teigen, Adam Pally, Sandy Honig
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Whoopi Goldberg, Kate Schellenbach
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Rashida Jones, Joey King
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Hosts Jordan Klepper & Desi Lydic, Elizabeth Dias, Lisa Lerer
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Michael Douglas, Linda Carpenter-Grantham
• “The Talk” (CBS): Donald Faison, Judge Rachel Juarez, Judge Michael Corriero and Judge Yodit Tewolde
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Kevin and Frankie Jonas
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Vanessa Williams, Alex Wolff, Norah Jones
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Dan Levy (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Tichina Arnold
• “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC): Season 3 premiere
• “Claim to Fame” (ABC): Season 3 premiere
• “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC): Season 3 premiere. John Mulaney & Nick Kroll; Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell
• “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” (BRAVO): Season 15 premiere
• “My Strangest Arrest” (A&E): Season 2 premiere
• “Great White North” (DSC): There’s a growing population of aggressive white sharks in an unlikely location: Canada. An expedition along Nova Scotia’s coast tries to determine if this new population could be the largest in the world.
• “Copa América” (TSN): Semi-final: Uruguay vs. Columbia
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Katy Perry – will not only release her hotly-anticipated new single ‘Woman’s World’ tomorrow, she also has a racy new collab with Kim Petras on the way. The song has been called “a tongue-in-cheek track which is sure to raise a few eyebrows”, and will appear on Perry’s upcoming 7th studio album, which is rumored to be called “143”, internet slang for “I Love You”.
• Lady Gaga — wrapped up her Jazz + Piano residency in Las Vegas on Saturday, but promised fans she’ll return with “a whole new show”. Billboard has reported that at another time during the final run of shows, she told the crowd that the new show will be “pop.” Jazz + Piano began in 2019.
• Queens of the Stone Age — have scheduled a concert at the Catacombs of Paris. Josh Homme made the announcement during a press conference at Hellfest 2024, claiming QOTSA will be the first band to play there after he spent “18 years” trying to book it. The Catacombs are an underground site dating back to the 1700s, which hold the remains of more than 6 million people.
• Duran Duran — has announced tour dates for this fall. The shows are built around the group’s annual “Danse Macabre” Halloween show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Seven shows are scheduled in that region starting Oct. 21 in Allentown PA. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3s8bnn4y
• Rod Stewart – has no plans to retire – ever. His wife Penny Lancaster told HELLO! magazine that the 79-year-old “loves what he does so much and will never retire.” 53-year-old Lancaster also said that she struggles “to keep up with his training schedule. He works out 3 or 4 four times a week – even on tour.”
• Megan Moroney — As a longtime Kenny Chesney fan, opening for him on his “Sun Goes Down Tour” is definitely a thrill. Quote: “It’s the most insane thing ever. I get asked…what my dream tour is, and like, I think I’m on it. And then I get to watch Kenny Chesney perform like 2 hours of hits every single night that I grew up listening to…I’m like, ‘Pinch me, this is so cool.’”
• Carly Pearce — Her next single, the follow-up to the Chris Stapleton collab ‘We Don’t Fight Anymore’, will hit the airwaves on July 29. ‘Truck on Fire’, from her latest album “hummingbird”, tells the story of a scorned woman’s desire to set her cheating ex’s truck ablaze. LINK: https://youtu.be/B7DwJ2cASFo
• Wynonna Judd – After 9 years away, she’ll return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for 3 shows in December. Quote: “This is a milestone year for me. Mom and I played our very first show in 1984, which means I’ve been performing live for 40 years…’The Greatest Hits’ celebration is a chance for the fans and I to celebrate. Tickets go on sale this Friday. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/43fkmukf
SHOOTING THE BULL
BEAUTY IS IN THE IRIS OF THE BEHOLDER:
You might think that when it comes to facial attractiveness, eye color might be among the strongest factors. Not so, says new research. But oddly, the size of your irises is. A study published in the journal Cognition determined that people appear more attractive when their irises are expanded, showing more brightness in their eyes. The iris is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil. Pupil size is controlled by autonomic bodily functions, usually triggered by changes in light. Researchers also found that eye color had no significant bearing on perceived attractiveness.
(We look more attractive when our pupils are smaller? Weird. Because I’ve always been told that I look better in a dark room!)
(Well, you know what they say about a guy with large irises…)
-NYPost
ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE:
A clean-up crew tasked with clearing Mount Everest of decades worth of trash left behind by climbers says the job is going to take years. The crew of soldiers and Sherpas, funded by the government of Nepal, has so far removed 11 metric tons (24,000lbs) of garbage, 4 dead bodies and a skeleton from Everest. And Ang Babu Sherpa, the leader of the sherpa team, estimates there could be as much as 50 tons (110,000lbs) still up there…at the highest camp on the mountain alone. What kind of garbage do climbers leave behind? Mostly old tents, some food packaging and gas cartridges, oxygen bottles, and ropes – in addition to garbage “in layers and frozen”, Babu said. In recent years, Nepal has required that climbers bring back their garbage or lose their deposits, which has significantly reduced the amount of garbage left behind.
(Is this what they mean by a “mounting problem”?)
(I’ve been thinking of climbing Mt. Everest again. I mean, I’ve never done it, but I’ve thought about it like 10 times now!)
-AP
OFF THE WALMART:
Some Walmart stores in the Toronto area are experimenting with what they are calling a “sensory-friendly experience” to make shopping trips easier for those with disabilities, who are sensitive to busy environments, or who are just looking for some peace and quiet while they do their thing. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at participating stores, the lights are lowered, the music is shut off, and announcements are halted. TVs in the entertainment section display a blue screen, and are, of course, silent. While the idea isn’t new, it is becoming more popular these days, with grocers, toy stores, and even theaters dabbling in the practice. A Walmart spokesperson points out that the program is not only good for those with sensitivities, but also for those who prefer to “spend a bit more time and (not) feel as rushed” as they might during prime shopping hours.
(But can they also please do something about that “beep” sound I hear for EVERY STINKING ITEM that they run across the scanner before I can get out of there?)
(They should also have a dedicated day for people who promise not to block the grocery aisles with their cart!)
-CP
TOP MOVIES OF THE 1980S:
These are the era-defining films of the decade, according to a survey of multiple sources…
1. Raging Bull (1980): Not what you were expecting, I know. It contains one of the all-time-great feats of directing (Martin Scorsese) and one of the all-time-great feats of screen acting (Robert DeNiro).
2. Blade Runner (1982): Harrison Ford’s ‘Dekard’ is sent to kill 4 escaped androids, but falls in love with one of them. Like fine wine, this film gets better with age.
3. The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Rather than trying to recreate what worked in “Star Wars”, George Lucas and Co. pushed forward with their epic story, presenting huge character twists and a plot that arced toward an enormous cliffhanger.
4. The Shining (1980): Has there ever been a scarier movie than Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Steven King’s haunted-hotel novel? The famous climax—involving crazy-eyed Jack Nicholson and an axe, is actually less terrifying than the slow build that leads up to it.
5. Do the Right Thing (1989): Set over the course of one day on a single block, Spike Lee’s masterpiece about racial tensions in Brooklyn during a heatwave is at first hilarious, then devastating.
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Harrison Ford emerged as a leading man for the ages as ‘Indiana Jones’, the archaeologist-adventurer in Spielberg and Lucas’s globe-hopping saga. From the booby-trapped opening sequence to the Nazi-melting climax, it is pure Hollywood perfection. (Was the guy in EVERY movie that decade?)
7. When Harry Met Sally (1989): The ultimate rom-com. The story of Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s characters, which wavers for years on the line between love and friendship, is tender, timeless and funny.
(I’m still holding out for “Christmas Vacation”!)
-StudyFinds
DID YOU KNOW?
The newest Gen Z slang term is “Oomf”. What-now? It’s a term of affection that has recently been popularized online by Gen Z, but has actually existed for years. On X, it has been used as a hashtag to mean “one of my followers” since 2010. Now, young people are using it to refer to other social media users they interact with. When calling someone “bff” (best friend forever), your friend is fully aware they have a close spot in your heart — but anyone can be oomf – and that anonymity is part of the word’s appeal, because you can covertly say things about them. (Of course, I usually simply go with “mof”, which stands for “My one follower”. And yes, my one follower IS my mom, thank you very much!)
-BuzzFeed
BS CHRONOMETER 07.10.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “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!
• “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 increasing concern for the well-being of the crop-pollinating critters, EVERY day should be Don’t Step on a Bee Day. (And if your porch is near a hive…also don’t be on a step!)
• “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. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/348bmctn
• “Kitten Day”, a day to celebrate the incredible magic of kittens, and to encourage adoption.
• “Pick Blueberries Day”. The perfect opportunity to enjoy the flavorful and healthy blueberry, a fruit native to North America. The prime harvest season runs from June-August. Blueberries are known to be rich in antioxidants.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Cheer Up the Lonely Day
[Thurs] Blueberry Muffin Day
[Fri] Different Colored Eyes Day
[Sat] Embrace Your Geekness Day
This Week Is…Non-Binary Week
This Month Is…Peach Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [75] Greg Kihn, Baltimore MD, rock singer-guitarist (Greg Kihn Band-‘Jeopardy’, ‘The Breakup Song’)
1951 [73] Phyllis Smith, St. Louis, MO, TV actress (‘Phyllis Lapin-Vance’ on “The Office” 2005-2013)
1952 [72] Kim Mitchell, Sarnia ON, rock singer-guitarist (‘Patio Lanterns’, ‘Go For Soda’, Max Webster-‘Paradise Skies’)
1953 [71] “Rocket” Rik Emmett, Toronto ON, rock guitarist-singer (Triumph-‘Magic Power’, solo-‘Saved By Love’)
1970 [54] Gary LeVox, Powell OH, country singer (ex-Rascal Flatts-‘Bless the Broken Road’, ‘Life is a Highway’)
1972 [52] Sofia Vergara, Barranquilla Colombia, TV actress (‘Gloria Pritchett’ on “Modern Family” 2009-20, judge on “America’s Got Talent” since 2020)/movie actress (“The Smurfs”)/model/world’s highest-paid TV actress, 2019
1976 [48] Adrian Grenier, Santa Fe NM, TV actor (“Entourage” 2004-11)/movie actor (“The Devil Wears Prada”)
1980 [44] Jessica Simpson, Abilene TX, reality TV star (“Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica” 2003–05)/movie actress (“Dukes of Hazzard”)/pop singer (‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’’)/fashion designer (“Jessica Simpson Collection”)
1986 [38] Wyatt Russell, Los Angeles CA, movie actor (“22 Jump Street”, “Black Mirror”)/son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2010 [14] Emily Blunt marries John Krasinski in Como, Italy
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1965 [59] The Rolling Stones start a 4-week run at #1 with ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, the group’s first US chart-topper. Keith Richards claims he wrote the main riff in his sleep, waking only long enough to record it
2010 [14] Carrie Underwood marries Nashville Predators NHL player Mike Fisher in Greensboro, Georgia
2019 [05] Taylor Swift is named the world’s highest paid entertainer by Forbes, with 2018 earnings of $185 million (and she was just getting warmed up…)
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2007 [17] Turkish adventurer Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world at Bodega Bay CA (hiking, using rowboats, kayaks, and bicycles, he finishes in July 2012)
2008 [16] “Shazam” is released. For the first time, by simply opening an iPhone app, music fans can get an answer to the timeless question, “What’s that song?” And it actually works…
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2017 [07] With nearly 2.9 billion views, ‘See You Again’ by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth breaks the record for most-viewed music video on YouTube, overtaking ‘Gangnam Style’ by PSY (current title-holder: ‘Despacito’ by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee – over 8.4 billion views)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ When you snap your finger, it moves at about 20mph (32kph).
✓ The stomach of an adult can hold 1.5 liters of material (Approximately one Bug-Gulp).
✓ About 700 grapes go into one bottle of wine (approx. 2.6lbs – 1.2kg)
✓ A new word in English is created every 98 minutes.
✓ Ounce by ounce, nutritious food costs up to 10 times more than junk food.
✓ The average person unlocks his or her smartphone 110 times each day.
-FactSlides, GoodHousekeeping
BS NEW SHORTFORMS FOR COMMON NAMES:
• Jennifer: Niffer
• Elizabeth: Zabe
• Jonathan: Onath
• Christopher: Stop
• Hannah: Nah
• Brooklyn: Ookly
• Leonardo: Nard
• Brandon: Rando
• Vicky: Icky
• Alice: Lice
• Theodore: Odor
-KindHumour
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’VE SENT YOUR KID TO A BAD SUMMER CAMP:
• The mess hall has a cash bar.
• There are weekly prizes for ‘Best Rash’.
• After 3 days, you spot your kid in a bad part of town paving driveways.
• Youngsters take turns being ‘Camp Doctor’.
• Your daughter starts using a lot of prison slang.
• It’s the first time you’ve heard of a roadkill culinary camp.
• It’s called “Camp Itchibug of Muskoka”.
• Son comes home with a poorly stitched incision where his kidney used to be.
• It’s the first time you’ve heard of an Amish computer camp.
• It’s called “Mr & Mrs Cranky’s Camp for Kids Whose Parents Don’t Love Them, Don’t Want Them Around, and Won’t Even Pay for a Halfway Decent Camp.”
-First published in BS in 2012
BS WEB GOODIE:
Someone needs a long, hot bath: https://tinyurl.com/8vyz7387
BS RANDOM JOKE:
For my next relationship, I’m going to need a $1,500 security deposit…
BS THREEZER:
(Give contestant the clues, they tell you what all 3 have in common…)
• A ball, a fish, a cold
Answer: Things you catch
• Crunch, America, Kangaroo
Answer: They’re all captains
• A boat, a tug-of-war, The nightly news
Answer: They all have anchors
-TriBond
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What’s something that you had to learn the HARD way?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Stats show that you’re more likely to do THIS at work on a Wednesday. What is it?
Answer: Fall asleep
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The moment when you doubt you can fly, you cease ever being able to do it.
