Wednesday, July 9, 2025 — Edition: #7990
There’s No BS Like Show BS …
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Denise Richards’ husband of 6 years Aaron Phypers filed for divorce on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The filing comes several months after Richards’ oldest daughter Sami Sheen — who she shares with ex Charlie Sheen — hinted at trouble in the blended family, saying: “We’re not even that close. We don’t ever hang out, we never talk.” However, Sami noted she still supported her mom’s relationship since “he makes her happy.”
-E!
★ Kelly Osbourne is building upon her already great week by adding another hosting gig to her résumé. After getting engaged to Slipknot rocker Sid Wilson at her dad Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath show on Saturday, she’s now set to host “Lego Masters Jr.” next month on Fox. The child-friendly special event spinoff will run for 4 weeks starting Aug. 18, the network announced.
-TheWrap
★ Danai Gurira is reuniting with her “Black Panther” co-star Michael B. Jordan for a reimagining of “The Thomas Crown Affair”. The original Thomas Crown movie, made in 1968, starred Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway and involved a man who organizes bank robberies for fun but meets his match when he falls for (or maybe not) the insurance investigator hot on his tail. The 1999 remake starred Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Jon M. Chu is putting the pedal to the metal. The director of “Crazy Rich Asians” and both “Wicked” films will be helming a live-action “Hot Wheels” movie. Mattel’s chief content officer said in a statement: “Jon’s ability to craft rich, elaborate worlds with a distinct point of view makes him the ideal storyteller to bring Hot Wheels to life.” Writing partners Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier will pen the script for the movie, which is based on the toy line. No release date yet.
-TheWrap
★ Tom Cruise hit the brakes on Joseph Kosinski’s adaptation of “Ford v Ferrari” when he learned that he would have limited time behind the wheel, according to Brad Pitt. He had been initially been attached to star opposite Cruise in an early version of the film about race car driver Ken Miles and automotive designer Carroll Shelby. In an interview, Pitt said: “What it came down to is that we both wanted to drive. When Tom realized that Carroll Shelby would not be driving much in the movie, it didn’t come through.” Those roles ultimately went to Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
-EW
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Anthony Anderson, Chance the Rapper
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Salma Hayek Pinault, Mel B, Amyl and the Sniffers (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jean Smart, Gov. Josh Stein (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Cole Escola (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Richie Moriarty, Betsy Sodaro, Punam Patel (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Stephanie Shojaee, Sara Foster
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Youngmi Mayer, host Ronny Chieng
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Gloria Steinem
• “Today” (NBC): Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet, Adam Levine
• “GMA3” (ABC): Madison Fisher; Ami McClure; Danny Grant; Lori Bergamotto; Dr. Darien Sutton
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Rachel Brosnahan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Bill Burr, Aimee Carrero, Opry Dan (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Bill Murray (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Gabriel Iglesias (R)
• “Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service” (FOX): Gordon gains intel on community staple Callahan’s Seafood Bar and Grill, which has rapidly declined since the owner died and left the restaurant to his daughters.
• “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FX): Season 17 premiere
• “Celebrity IOU” (HGTV): Season 10 premiere
• “Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind” (E): Series premiere. Celebs consider reversing their past cosmetic surgeries.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lewis Capaldi – has more new music on the way. After releasing his comeback song ‘Survive’, he told ABC that a new EP is next and an album will follow next year. The EP will “reflect the last 2 years in the best way possible”, and will contain a song that’s “even more personal than Survive.”
• Sabrina Carpenter — welcomed Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon and John Taylor to the stage during her BST Hyde Park show in London on Sunday. She then joined then in a rendition of 1982’s ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ee3cbajw
• The Beatles — Ringo Starr is now happy with the way his biopic is progressing after spending 2 days with director Sam Mendes dealing with script issues. His story will be released in 2028, alongside films focusing on his bandmates. Starr had concerns when he read scenes that feature his first wife, Maureen Starkey Tigrett. He still wonders how Mendes will meet the deadlines attached to the 4-movie project.
• Pearl Jam — Drummer Matt Cameron has left the group. On social media, he wrote: “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam.” He sent “much love” to the band members “for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, one filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2pfm59w4
• Men Without Hats – The ‘80s new wavers have dropped a new nostalgia-fueled synth-pop banger that “celebrates the decade that made them legends,” the band said. ‘I Love the ’80s’ offers “a hairsprayed wink and a shoulder-padded strut” from the singers of the iconic ’80s hit ‘The Safety Dance’. It’s the lead single from the album “Men Without Hats On the Moon”, set for release in October. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ktezb
• Morgan Wallen – His Tate McRae collab ‘What I Want’ is at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for a 7th week. In addition, with ‘Just in Case’ at #2, and 3 other songs in the top 10, Wallen has notched his 28th career week with at least half the tunes in the top 10. No other act has done that more than once.
• Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert – will release their new collab ‘A Song To Sing’ this Friday. Miranda quote: “To have someone so soulful and willing to go into the heart of the feelings, to share the pull of the road and creative life and what that means when you love someone with every bit of your being, is next level.” (So is that quote!)
• Jelly Roll – is a gracious tour headliner. Canadian country artist Josh Ross talked about his time sharing a stage with Jelly Roll on the Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour, saying: “He brought me and the band into his green room and he got everyone a Nintendo Switch.” Why? “He was like, ‘I know you guys travel a lot…this is what saves me when I’m in the airport waiting for 4 hours.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
YOU SNOOZE, YOU WIN:
Teens might finally have a perfect excuse to hit that snooze button — but only for a little while. A new study says sleeping in up to 2 extra hours on the weekend can actually help reduce anxiety. But any MORE than 2 hours and it could do more harm than good, messing with their internal clock and making the week ahead even tougher. Researchers tracked nearly 1,900 teens (ages 12-15) using Fitbits and parent surveys, and found that too little or too much weekend sleep was linked to more anxiety. Experts warn that teens are already in a sleep crisis—most only get 6 or 7 hours on school nights, far below the recommended 8-10. The fix? According to the researchers, we should let teens sleep a bit more on weekends – and a later start to school days wouldn’t hurt either.
(Fine – YOU try getting a teen up on a Saturday at noon when they’ve only had about 11 hours of sleep!)
(As if ANY teen even THINKS of using an alarm clock on the weekend…!)
-NYPost
AMBITIOUS, RUTHLESS – AND MEATLESS:
It turns out, vegetarians might not be the peace-loving, go-with-the-flow types that you might imagine. A new study from the US and Poland found that people who follow plant-based diets actually score higher than meat-eaters on values like personal power, achievement, and independence. Yep – ‘veggies over values’ like conformity, tradition, and even caring for close friends and family. Instead of being all about harmony and kindness, vegetarians came across in the study as more driven, individualistic, and even a little rebellious. They were also found to be less likely to care about ‘fitting in’ or preserving social norms — which makes sense, considering vegetarianism still goes against the grain in many places. Researchers say choosing a minority lifestyle like this often means facing social pushback, so maybe vegetarianism attracts (or builds) stronger-willed people.
(If vegetarians are more determined, does that mean vegans are probably out there running marathons uphill, in the snow, barefoot … for fun?)
(Who ever suspected that vegetarians are actually the alpha wolves?
-StudyFinds
“PAWS”-ING YOUR PLANS:
[***CAUTION: COLORFUL ACRONYM COMING UP! ***]
If you’re a dog owner, chances are your pup calls the shots more than you do. A new survey of 2,000 dog parents found they make about 27 decisions a month based on their dog — from vacation plans to where (and whether) they work. Most admit they cancel social plans about 4 times a month, and cut other plans short even more often. And if you’re part of the (ahem!) “DINKWAD” crew (Double Income, No Kids, With A Dog), the obsession runs even deeper. Nearly three-quarters admit their life basically revolves around their pet, and over half skip events just because their dog looks too cuddly to leave. Many even spend more money on treats, food, and fancy extras — like personalized blankets and dog furniture — than they spend on themselves. Birthday paw-ties and beach days? Yep, those too.
(Yes, I often cut my plans short to get home to the pupper. Because when the dog’s gotta go, YOU gotta go!)
(I know! I bought my dog an orthopedic bed. And I sleep on a futon from 2011!)
-SWNS
THE TOP DISCONTINUED MENU ITEMS AT MCDONALD’S THAT PEOPLE WANT BACK:
The team of researchers at Infinity Calculator analyzed internet searches for over 70 items once sold at Mickey D’s in the US. Here are the people’s choices…
1. McRib: 94,500 monthly searches
2. Snack Wraps: 42,000
3. Spicy Chicken McNuggets: 10,100
4. McDLT: 8,700
5. Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait: 8,300
6. Szechuan Sauce: 7,800
7. Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 5,800
8. Cinnamon Melts: 5,500
9. Hot Mustard: 5,300
10. McPizza: 4,000
(Does no one else remember the Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry? Or McSpaghetti?)
-NYPost
FROM THE BS POLL VAULT:
A statistical breakdown of who we are and what we do …
• 36% of adults have lied about a financial matter to a romantic partner.
• 36% of people say they’ve dated a co-worker.
• 22% of workers say they have dated a boss.
• 14% of us eat the watermelon seeds.
• 30% of adults say they NEVER eat hot dogs.
• 15% of us order the same thing every time we go out to eat.
• 9% of us admit we have cried while eating ice cream.
• 17% of us have eaten an entire cake in one sitting.
-Yahoo
DID YOU KNOW?
Researchers at the US company Pattern have developed a groundbreaking AI system that they claim can translate cat meows in real time with 95% accuracy. It’s designed to help humans finally understand what their cats are trying to say. This AI listens to a cat’s meows, analyzes the sound patterns, and instantly translates them into human language. Whether it’s “I’m hungry” or “I want attention,” you’ll supposedly know exactly what your furry friend is saying. (But is it “purr-reviewed”?)
-Airesearches
BS CHRONOMETER 07.09.25
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”. Although this occasion has been officially moved to Oct. 13, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many choose to celebrate on both dates. It’s fairly self-explanatory, but you can also show your ‘support’ by wearing something purple (or LACK of support?).
• “Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day”. This comes 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. (As opposed to any other day, when we wear our most UNfashionable stuff?)
• “Deadhead Day”, a globally celebrated holiday in honor of the Grateful Dead, the music they created, and the culture of Dead Head fandom. We celebrate Deadhead Day on July 9th because that’s the anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s final concert at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois in 1995.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Teddy Bear Picnic Day
[Thurs] Piña Colada Day
[Fri] Essential Oils Day
[Sat] Etch A Sketch Day
This Week is…Therapeutic Recreation Week
This Month is…Independent Retailer Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1952 [73] John Tesh, Garden City NY, TV host (“Entertainment Tonight” 1986-96, “Intelligence For Your Life TV” since 2014/syndicated radio host (“John Tesh Radio Show”)/musician (‘Power of Love’)
1955 [70] Jimmy Smits, Brooklyn NY, TV actor (“NYPD Blue” 1994-2004, “The West Wing” 2004-06)/movie actor (“Star Wars” Episodes 1 and 2, “Rogue One”)
1959 [66] Jim Kerr, rock singer-songwriter (Simple Minds-‘Don’t You [Forget About Me]’, ‘Alive and Kicking’)/married to Chrissie Hynde 1984-90
1956 [69] Tom Hanks, Concord CA, movie actor (Oscars-“Forrest Gump”, “Cast Away”)/TV actor (“Bosom Buddies” 1980-82) COMING UP…”Decades in Sports”, 2026
1957 [68] Kelly McGillis, Newport Beach CA, movie actress (“Top Gun”, “Witness”)
1964 [61] 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
1966 [59] Pamela Adlon, New York City NY, TV actress (“Californication” 2007-2014, “Better Things” 2016-2022)
1975 [50] Jack White (Gillis), Detroit MI, rock singer-guitarist (‘Lazaretto’, White Stripes-‘Seven Nation Army’, The Raconteurs-‘Steady As She Goes’)/movie actor (“Cold Mountain”, “Walk Hard-The Dewey Cox Story”)
1976 [49] Fred Savage, Chicago IL, TV actor (“The Wonder Years” 1988-1993), director (“2 Broke Girls” 2011-16)
1984 [41] Jacob Hoggard, Surrey BC, rock singer (Hedley-‘Old School’)/currently serving a 5-year sentence for sexual assault
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [24] “The Office”, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, starring Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman, premieres in the UK. (It is the precursor to the American series of the same name.)
2023 [02] The fantasy-comedy film “Barbie”, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig, premieres at the Shrine Auditorium in LA. It goes on to become the top-grossing film of the year ($1.45 billion).
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1999 [26] 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 [26] Elton John checks into London’s Wellington hospital to have a pacemaker installed, due to an irregular heartbeat.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2002 [23] To the boos of disappointed fans, the MLB All-Star game in Milwaukee finishes in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings, when both teams run out of pitchers.
2005 [20] Daredevil skateboarder Danny Way uses a ramp to jump over the Great Wall of China, becoming the first to clear it without motorized aid.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ An average person will forget 80% of what they learned today.
✓ Russian bricklayers have been known to mix vodka into their mortar to keep it from freezing.
✓ Roses cut in the afternoon will last longer than those cut in the morning.
✓ More people are allergic to cow’s milk than any other food or drink.
✓ Technically speaking, brides don’t walk down the aisle – they walk down the ‘nave’.
✓ Soybeans produce more flatulence than any other bean.
-BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS SUGARCOATING BAD NEWS:
• “Your house burned down while you were away, but it was the most beautiful shade of orange I’ve ever seen.”
• “Just think of jail as a vacation from your family.”
• “It’s not contagious.”
• “We had to amputate your legs, but the guy in the next bed would like to buy your slippers.”
• “I don’t like you, but I’m sure somebody will.”
• “Yes you did sprain your ankle after slipping in dog poo, but it was Jeff Bezos’ dog.
• “Dinner is ready, but we’re gonna need a new microwave.”
• “Sorry to hear about your divorce. Try to think of your bank account as “half-full”…
• “On the plus side, you won’t have to pay an inheritance tax.”
• “The surgery was a success, but you’re still ugly.”
• “You’re always saying that you’re so hungry you could eat a horse…”
• “Yes, that dress does make you look fat, but big butts are in.”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS STUPID QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVIES:
• What’s the name of the ship in Titanic?
• Where was La La Land filmed?
• Is Star Wars based on a true story?
• Lambs can talk???
• Why does Spider-Man have only two legs?
• Are the first 12 Apollo movies out on video yet?
• Why are they called Goodfellas when they are actually bad fellas?
• Why would anyone want to steal magnolias?
• Have you heard about Fight Club?
• Black Panther isn’t a sequel to Pink Panther?
• Is Forrest Gump stupid or something?
• Why can’t Samuel L. Jackson make a movie without yelling?
• Why does the concession stand cost more than the movie?
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS WEB GOODIE:
Making plans for the weekend: https://tinyurl.com/38d3t846
BS RANDOM JOKE:
If you wait long enough to make dinner, everyone will just eat cereal. It’s science.
BS WOULD YOU RATHER?
(***You run down the list while your caller decides which choice is more palatable …***)
• Would you rather inherit $20 million, or earn $50 million through hard work and dedication?
• Would you rather be trapped in a romantic comedy with people you hate, or in a horror movie with people you love?
• Would you rather lose the ability to use GPS, or credit cards for the rest of your life?
• Would you rather sell all your possessions and hit the road in an RV, or have everything you want at your fingertips but never be able to travel?
• Would you rather have X-ray vision, or super-sensitive hearing?
• Would you rather have all your dreams play out in real-time on Snapchat or have all of your most embarrassing moments go viral on TikTok?
• Would you rather have a great body for your entire life but have below average intelligence, or have a mediocre body, but be above average in intelligence?
• Would you rather be constantly tired no matter how much you sleep, or constantly hungry no matter how much you eat?
• Would you rather greatly help one person who really needs it, or make 100 people’s lives a little bit better?
• Would you rather eat a live worm, or a dead worm?
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What did you think was cool when you were young – but you definitely don’t feel that way about it now?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
66% of parents admit they have used THIS to motivate their kids to do something they don’t enjoy. What is it?
Answer: Ice Cream
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.
