Friday, June 6, 2025 – Edition: #7968
Sheet For Brains!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have broken up, ending their nearly 8-year, on-off relationship, People quotes multiple sources as saying. When breakup rumors surfaced in August, a rep for the actress shut down the claims and said the pair were “happily together.” Around the same time, a source said: “They’ve had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now.” But now, People quotes one source as saying: “”It feels final this time.”
-People
★ Tom Hanks is sharing how he really feels about his daughter E.A. Hanks’ memoir “The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road” — and the claims it brings that her mom, actress Samantha Lewes, was emotionally and physically abusive. Hanks said that he’s “not surprised” that his daughter “had the wherewithal as well as the curiosity to examine this thing”, and said she was “honest about” it. He continued, saying: “We all come from checkered, cracked lives”, and “If you’ve had kids, you realize that you see who they are when they’re about 6 weeks old.”
-People
★ Tom Felton is venturing back to Hogwarts. He’ll reprise his role as the platinum blonde villain ‘Draco Malfoy’ in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway. He will join the show on Nov. 11 for 19 weeks. This marks Felton’s Broadway debut. It’s also the first time an original “Harry Potter” cast member has joined the stage production of “Cursed Child.” It takes place 19 years after the final Harry Potter novel. In the story, Draco — as well as ‘Harry’, ‘Ron’ and ‘Hermione’ — are grown up and sending their own children off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
-Variety
★ An Austrian newspaper has come under fire after Clint Eastwood said an alleged interview with him published by the paper to mark his 95th birthday was “entirely phony”. In the interview, which was picked up widely by North American media, Eastwood criticizes a lack of fresh ideas in the film industry, saying “we live in an era of remakes and franchises.” In a statement, Eastwood said: “I can confirm I’ve turned 95. I can also confirm that I never gave an interview to an Austrian publication called Kurier, or any other writer in recent weeks, and that the interview is entirely phony.”
-CTVNews
★ Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, Shailene Woodley and Annabelle Wallis have signed on to star in “Unabom”, a new thriller on domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, to be directed for Netflix by Janus Metz. The pic follows Kaczynski (played by Tremblay)’s transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber, who carried out a nationwide bombing campaign in the U.S. from 1978-95, killing 3 people and injuring 23.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Seth Meyers, Sen. Cory Booker, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ana de Armas, Pom Klementieff, Jin (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): TBA
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Paul Rudd, Ike Barinholtz, Michael Longfellow (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): David Oyelowo, Bokeem Woodbine, Simone Missick (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Mark Hamill, Brianne Howey
• “Today” (NBC): Cynthia Erivo, Mark Hamill, Natasha Rothwell
• “GMA3” (ABC): Sarita Choudhury
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Patrick Schwarzenegger, Steve Guttenberg
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, Sarah Catherine Hook (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Gayle King, Jonathan and Drew Scott (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Mark-Paul Gosselaar (R)
• “Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life” (ABC): Charles Blow explores the circumstances, struggles and triumphs of a diverse group of people who came out as LGBTQ in the later stages of their lives.
• “Soaring to Life: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon” (NBC): A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live-action film, following writer/director Dean DeBlois’ reimagining of the animated franchise and revealing the film’s elaborate sets and technology.
• “Killer Cases” (A&E): Season 6 premiere
• “NHL Stanley Cup Final” (SN, CBC, ABC): Game #2: Florida @ Edmonton
SATURDAY:
• “Kidnapped by a Killer: The Heather Robinson Story” (LIFE): A 15-year-old’s world comes crashing down when the man she knew as her uncle is arrested for the murders of multiple women, including her mother.
• “Storage Wars” (A&E): Season 16 premiere
• “2025 Belmont Stakes” (FOX): The final chapter of the Triple Crown from Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, NY.
SUNDAY:
• “NBA Finals” (ABC, SN): Game #2: Indiana @ Oklahoma City
• “Tucci in Italy” (NGC): Season 1 finale
• “The 78th Annual Tony Awards” (CBS): Cynthia Erivo hosts; Performances from all 5 shows nominated for Best Musical: Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Outlaw, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, and Operation Mincemeat. Plus, the cast of Hamilton reunites to perform in honor of the musical’s 10th anniversary on Broadway.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift — Fans finally feel free to re-consume her original 6 Big Machine albums, now that she owns their rights again. Streaming and sales for Swift’s seminal titles surged by as much as 430% in the days following her announcement of the purchase of her early catalog from Shamrock Holdings.
• Eminem — is suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatApp, for alleged unauthorized distribution of his songs through the use of Reels Remix and Original Audio. He’s seeking up to $150,000 per song, per platform, which could work out to about $1 million.
• ABBA – At age 80, Björn Ulvaeus is pioneering a new frontier in musical theater. During a talk at SXSW London, he said: “I’m writing a musical, assisted by AI.” He indicated that he is “three-quarters” through the creative process.
• A-ha – singer Morten Harket revealed he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The ’80s pop star posted on his band’s website that he has had 2 advanced surgeries, where electrodes were implanted inside each side of his brain, which greatly alleviated his symptoms.
• All-American Rejects – Frontman Tyson Ritter has announced that he has started an OnlyFans page, ahead of the band’s new single ‘Easy Come Easy Go’. A “dirty” version of the song dropped on June 5. He’ll also be releasing an “alternative version” of the music video for the song on his OnlyFans page. LINK: https://onlyfans.com/theallamericanrejects
• Heart — is offering a “no questions asked” reward for the return of some instruments that were stolen. Before their May 31 show at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, 2 guitars were taken, including a one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with hand-painted headstock, which was custom made for Nancy Wilson.
• Metallica – has released 4 different versions of their 1996 single ‘Until it Sleeps’. It’s to promote the June 13 release of the “Load (Remastered)” box set, which is packed with bonus material. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n76bay8
• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill – Their daughter Gracie is setting the record straight after it was reported that she came out as queer. In a new Instagram Stories slide, she points out that she’s been out as queer and bisexual for a while, and admonished the “tabloids” for using her story as “clickbait.”
• Luke Combs – has posted video of himself singing an cover Teddy Swims’ mega-hit “Lose Control” on his socials. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5xab47p4
• The Grand Ole Opry – has debuted its 6th microphone stand design change in its history. Carrie Underwood showed off the rhinestone-studded Opry 100th anniversary microphone at her shows there this week. This weekend, the Opry 100 Rhinestone mic stand will be at the Grand Ole Opry booth at CMA Fest in Nashville, where fans can get a 360 “glam cam” photo with it. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdh7wstc
• Hardy — At one of the first shows of his “Jim Bob Tour”, young fan and his mom asked if Hardy could pull the boy’s tooth out at a meet and greet. Video shows him yank the tooth out and yell: “I got it,” as the tooth falls to the ground and the boy scoops it up. Then, Hardy says with a laugh: “I haven’t and will never do that again.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5zdf42va
SHOOTING THE BULL
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “The Phoenician Scheme” (PG-13, Comedy/Action, expands wide): Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as his sole heir. They soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and assassins. (Benicio Del Toro, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks) Tomatometer: 78%
• “The Ritual” (R, Horror): Based on true events, 2 priests — one questioning his faith and one reckoning with a troubled past — must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a dangerous series of exorcisms. (Al Pacino, Dan Stevens, Patricia Heaton) No Tomatometer rating.
• “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” (R, Action/Thriller): Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. (Keanu Reeves, Ana De Armas) No Tomatometer rating.
• “Dangerous Animals” (R, Horror/Mystery): A shark-obsessed serial killer holds a rebellious surfer captive on his boat. Racing against time, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic shark feeding. (Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney) Tomatometer: 84%
NO PLAN, AND DEFINITELY NO PAN:
This may come as no surprise to you, but Gen Z does not shop for groceries in the same way their parents did. Instead of filling carts with fresh meat and produce like older generations, Gen Z is all about speed and convenience — think frozen meals, dairy, and anything you can grab and go. That’s according to NielsenIQ’s Colleen McGinnis, who explained at a recent industry event that fresh food just doesn’t have the same pull for those born between 1997-2012. They want minimal prep and maximum ease—and they’re shopping more often because of it. In fact, Gen Z is 41% more likely to hit the store more than NINE times a week. But don’t expect them to have a list or a meal plan; they usually decide what to buy once they’re at the store. They’re also super versatile — splitting their shopping between in-store and online more than any other generation (of course). Add in apps like Uber Eats, auto-ship grocery services, and fast food, and it’s clear: for Gen Z, convenience is king. Interestingly, many Gen Zers see grocery shopping as a flex – something that’s worth splurging on – even more than travel or dining out.
(NINE trips to the store in a week, and they still don’t have anything to make for dinner?)
(Not me! I shop like I’m on a cooking show. Then I eat cereal for dinner…)
-TheBoot
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A group of squatters who took over a house in Spain has installed an alarm system — to prevent others from breaking into their illegally occupied home. According to one local in San Miguel de Pedroso, “they have placed a sign belonging to the company that installed the alarm in the building to prevent what happened to the owner of that house from happening to them.” Residents say the squatters had been eyeing the property for some time, and after learning that no one had lived there for about 2 decades, they decided to move in. Now, others are afraid that their houses could be at risk of being illegally occupied by strangers. (I understand they’re also renting out rooms. They call it the “B&E B&B”!)
➢ UK DIY store B&Q has issued an apology after a bathroom cabinet listed on its website was described as “easy to assemble even if you’re a girl.” B&Q quickly removed the listing, blamed it on a third-party seller, and said it regrets any offence caused. The incident is especially awkward timing for the retailer, which recently launched a campaign called “Do The Lift Thing” to highlight and support women in trades. (And let’s face it: In reality, NOTHING you buy at those stores is easy to assemble – even if you’re a girl!)
-OddityCentral, Independent
EMBARRASSING WAYS TO DIE:
These actually happened for real …
• Getting an infection after being cut by the teeth of your enemy’s decapitated head that you’ve hung from your horse saddle (892).
• Shooting yourself while showing a jury how the victim could have shot himself (1871).
• Using an overcoat as a parachute while jumping off the Eiffel Tower (1911).
• Reading your own obituary and dying from the shock (1940).
• Drowning at a lifeguard party celebrating a drown-free swimming season (1985).
• Falling out of a window after throwing yourself against the glass to prove it’s unbreakable (1993).
• Defecating on your prison-cell floor, then slipping in it and whacking your head (2002).
• Being crushed by a cow falling through your roof (2013).
-SlipTalk
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ My husband handed me a coffee before I even said good morning. I don’t know if that’s love or survival instinct, but I’ll take it. – sixfootcandy
⇒ lightning struck right outside my window and I realized I’m not afraid of dying I just don’t want it to be loud. – Ennui Doofen
⇒ My idea of a power couple is two people who can afford to split an appetizer AND a dessert — macykk
⇒ ok my new theory is that dogs domesticated humans so that humans would domesticate cows and give dogs cheese – Julia Carrie Wong
⇒ These cannot be the same men that Dolly begged Jolene not to take. – mrs.kmita
⇒ So help me if I only taste 999 islands in this dressing… — Pru
⇒ We need a Disney Princess who’s going through menopause – The Volatile Mermaid
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
(***CAUTION – Preview for content***) If that “AI summary” that you see at the top of the page after entering a Google query is irritating to you, there’s a way to avoid it. Simply including the “F-word” to your Google search term disables the unwanted AI summary at the top of the results page. If that’s too NSFW for you, you can also add “-ai”, which will achieve the same thing. (Who knew? Turns out swearing IS productive!)
-QuiteInteresting
BS CHRONOMETER 06.06.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “D-Day”, the 81st anniversary of 1944’s “Operation Overlord” invasion of Europe by Allied Expeditionary Forces during WW2. Before dawn, over 2,700 ships converged on Normandy, carrying 2-million tons of war materials and 155,000 troops. The password for the operation: ‘Mickey Mouse’.
• “Drive-in Movie Day”, commemorating the opening of the first ‘drive-in’ 92 years ago (1933) in Camden, NJ. It cost 25 cents per person — or a buck-a-car — to see “Wife Beware”.
• “National Churro Day”. They’re fried, they’re crunchy, they’re sweet! What’s not to love?
• “Gardening Exercise Day”, a day to get out and workout with your plants. Don’t laugh… if you’ve ever helped a gardener for an afternoon, you know what hard work it is.
• “Atheist Pride Day”, promoting the civil rights of atheists, the separation of state and church, and devoted to providing information about atheism.
• “Yo-Yo Day”, observed on the birth anniversary of Donald Duncan (1892-1971), who first mass-marketed the wildly popular invention in the West during the 1930s. According to legend, the yo-yo was invented in the Philippines centuries ago … as a weapon.
• “Donut Day”, honoring the Salvation Army ‘Lassies’ of WWI who served donuts to thousands-upon-thousands of soldiers. It’s now used as a fund-raiser for the Sally Ann’s causes. Many donut shops offer freebies today. The official dictionary spelling of the word is “doughnut.” The Americanized spelling of “donut” caught on in the late 1900s. (Thanks, Homer!)
• “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” (in the US), to raise awareness of gun violence and to fight for a future that is free of it. It’s a nationwide movement that also honors the lives lost due to gun violence, and those wounded by it. LINK: https://wearorange.org/
• “Eyewear Day”. We can “clearly see” the importance of bringing awareness to eye health and comprehensive eye exams. Some eyewear innovations…
⇒ Bifocals were invented in the 1760s. These eyeglasses made it possible to see objects both close up and far away.
⇒ Monocles were developed in the late 18th century and were worn around the neck. Interestingly, monocles were mainly worn by aristocrats.
⇒ Pince-nez were invented in the late 19th century. These eyeglasses were held in place by a spring-clip between the lenses, instead of frames.
⇒ Sunglasses became popular in America around 1929. Eventually, they became an essential fashion item still in use today.
⇒ Ray-Bans are also knowns as “Aviators.” First developed for pilots in the 1930s, Ray-Ban eyeglasses are now especially popular with celebrities.
SATURDAY:
• “Chocolate Ice Cream Day”, celebrating one of the most popular flavors, but not THE most popular. That honor still goes to vanilla. Chocolate is runner-up, followed, in order, by Strawberry, Butter Pecan, and Cookie Dough.
• “VCR Day”, honoring the TV video recorder, introduced on this day in 1975 (The “Sony Betamax”). Not many homes even have one hidden away in a closet or basement anymore. But how many of us still have VHS tapes – and nothing to play them on?
• “National CAPHPACH Day”, also known as National Citizens Against Police Harassment, Police Against Citizen Harassment Day. The day is for “promoting mutual respect between police and citizens”. (What a concept!)
• “Daniel Boone Day”, On June 7, 1769, frontiersman Daniel Boone first saw the forests and valleys of present-day Kentucky. He is largely credited with exploration and settlement of that state. Contrary to the coonskin cap-wearing stereotype, Boone preferred a felt hat.
• “June Bug Day”. The june bug is a member of the Phyllophaga genus, which consists of over 260 species of scarab beetles. In June, they emerge from the ground to search for food and a mate. They may have been in the ground as larvae for up to 3 years.
SUNDAY:
• “Upsy Daisy Day”, encouraging us to face the day in a positive way, and to get up ‘gloriously, gratefully and gleefully’ each morning. (Another observance from the Society of the Hopelessly Optimistic…)
• “Best Friends Day”, a day to salute your BFF for being there … when nobody else is. (You’d better – they know too much!)
• “Name Your Poison Day”. Let’s say you can have all you want of one ‘bad-for-you’ thing for the rest of your life without any repercussions. Which would you pick? (Or, rather, which brand of bacon would you pick?)
• “World Brain Tumor Day”, a day of awareness of the malady that’s killed off almost as many soap opera characters as heart attacks have…
• “World Oceans Day”, a UN observance to honor our oceans, their marine life, and their sea-lanes that enable international trade.
• “Jelly Filled Donut Day”, just in case you forgot to enjoy one of these on “Donut Day” on Friday. The jelly donut is popular in the US and Canada, but there are many variations throughout the world…some of which were originally not filled with jelly, but with meat and vegetables.
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [78] Robert Englund, Glendale, CA, movie actor (‘Freddy Krueger’ in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” films)
1952 [73] Harvey Fierstein, Brooklyn NY, Broadway actor (Tony Award-“Hairspray”)/playwright (“Torch Song Trilogy”)/movie actor (“Mrs. Doubtfire”, “Independence Day”)
1955 [70] Sandra Bernhard, Flint MI, comedian-TV actress (“’Nancy’ on “Roseanne” 1991-97, “Severance” since 2025)/movie actress (“The King of Comedy”)
1956 [69] Björn Borg, Stockholm Sweden, retired tennis player (former #1 ranked player, 11-time Grand Slam winner, first to win 6 French Open singles titles)
1959 [66] Colin Quinn, Brooklyn NY, movie actor (“Trainwreck”), TV comedian (“Saturday Night Live” 1995-2000)
1960 [65] Steve Vai, Long Island NY, rock guitarist (Whitesnake, David Lee Roth, Frank Zappa, solo artist-‘The Audience is Listening’)
1967 [58] Paul Giamatti, New Haven CT, movie actor (“Cinderella Man”, “Sideways”)/TV actor (“John Adams”)
1974 [51] Uncle Kracker (Matthew Shafer), Mount Clemens MI, country/rock/rap singer (‘Follow Me’, ‘Drift Away’)/former Kid Rock turntablist
1980 [45] Pete Hegseth, Minneapolis MN, US government official (Secretary of Defense since 2025/former TV host (“Fox & Friends” 2017-24)
2007 [18] Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Santa Monica CA, TV actress (‘Lily Tucker-Pritchett’ on “Modern Family” 2011-20)
SATURDAY- Tom Jones (‘It’s Not Unusual’) is 85; Liam Neeson (“Taken” movies) is 73; Record exec-producer “LA” (Antonio) Reid is 69; Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) is 58; (Edward) “Bear” Grylls (“Running Wild with Bear Grylls”) is 51; Bill Hader (“Saturday Night Live”) is 47; Former pro tennis player Anna Kournikova is 44; Michael Cera (“Arrested Development”) is 37; Iggy Azalea (ft. Charli XCX-‘Fancy’) is 35; Fetty Wap (‘Trap Queen’) is 34; model Emily Ratajkowski is 34; George Ezra (‘Budapest’) is 32
SUNDAY- Nancy Sinatra (‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin’’) is 85; “Boz” Scaggs (‘Lido Shuffle’) is 81; Bonnie Tyler (‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’) is 74; Scott Adams (“Dilbert” comic) is 68; Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) is 63; Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wife”) is 59; Kanye West (‘Stronger’) is 48; Maria Menounos (“Extra”) is 47; Torrey DeVitto (“Pretty Little Liars”) is 41
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1991 [34] NBC announces Jay Leno will succeed Johnny Carson as host of “The Tonight Show” on May 25, 1992.
1998 [27] “Sex and the City” premieres, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1992 [33] Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ video debuts on MTV. At $1.5 million, the 9-minute epic is then the most expensive video ever made. In 2018, it becomes the first video made before YouTube’s launch to reach 1 billion views.
2001 [24] Saying he doesn’t have time to drive them anymore, Elton John auctions off 20 of his cars for a total of $2.75 million.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2012 [13] A solar plane called ‘The Solar Impulse’ lands in Morocco after completing the world’s first intercontinental flight powered by the Sun.
2018 [07] A special pedestrian lane for slow-walking smartphone users is introduced in Xi’an, China.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2018 [07] A man is announced to have won France’s €1 million (US $1.1 million) My Lottery for the second time in 2 years, beating the odds of 1 in 16 trillion.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The world’s total number of insects is estimated to be a billion times greater than that of the human population.
✓ Kraft singles cannot be advertised as cheese, because USFDA standards state a food can only be identified as cheese if it contains “at least 51% real cheese”.
✓ Originally, the Eiffel Tower was to be erected in Barcelona, but the plan was rejected because citizens thought it was an eyesore.
✓ People who regularly play video games are faster at making real-life decisions.
✓ The human brain has the same consistency as tofu.
✓ In 2007, a 1000-gallon inflatable swimming pool was stolen from a backyard – and not a single drop of water was found.
-WhattheFFacts, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS REASONS YOUR KID WASN’T ASKED TO BE VALEDICTORIAN:
• Has 3 more years to go in 11th grade.
• He’s only popular with his ‘My Manga/Anime Girlfriend’ chat group.
• Doesn’t want to be a valedictorian as she really doesn’t like animals.
• Hasn’t showed up at school since Christmas.
• Hates being lumped in with the ‘dorky kids’ who actually graduate.
• Not really at the head of the class, more the other end.
• Turned it down because of a scheduling conflict … he had grad that weekend.
• Still hammered from prom.
-BennyDesk, first published in BS in 2014
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Game one of the NBA finals took place last night between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. (It’s the NBA’s annual contest to determine whose city will be set on fire…)
➠ For the first time ever, more than 90% of all senior citizens in the US are using the Internet. (Or as AOL put it, “We’re back, baby!”)
➠ A survey says that 20% of women in their 40s would describe themselves as very happy. (However, only 1% of women in their 40s would describe themselves as a woman in her 40s!)
➠ Today is National Donut Day. (Or, as it’s known around here, “National Eat Your Body-Weight in Donuts Day”!)
➠ Kanye West turns 48 on Sunday. (Or as he likes to say, the Sun will be making its 48th revolution around him…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Funny – but the comments are even funnier: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMSkqor1k/
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’m writing a book about beer. It’s going well — I’m on my fourth draft…
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What do you spend waaay too much money on?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
In the average kitchen, there are about 6 of THESE. What are they?
Answer: Fridge magnets
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
When you love what you have, you have everything you need.
