Monday, June 16, 2025 — Edition: #7974
Can You Believe This Sheet?
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ “Harry Potter” actor Gary Oldman and former England soccer captain David Beckham were knighted in King Charles’ annual birthday honours list on Saturday. Oscar winner Oldman has honored for his contributions to drama, while Beckham was knighted for services to sport and charity. The Who singer Roger Daltrey, also a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, received a knighthood for services to charity.
-Reuters
★ In a rare move, People magazine deleted a story from its website last week after it triggered “violent” threats against its subject, actress Olivia Munn, and her family. The story was about Munn’s distaste for children’s television, and bore a headline specifically citing the popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel — which apparently triggered some fans. In a statement, People said: “There is no excuse for these abhorrent attacks, and we will always prioritize safety above all else.”
-WashingtonPost
★ Sacha Baron Cohen can’t put on his ‘Borat’ accent and talk about his wife anymore — because he and his ex-Isla Fisher have officially finalized their divorce. The 2 shared the same statement to their respective Instagram stories Friday, announcing they’ve officially agreed to a settlement more than a year after announcing their estrangement. Baron Cohen and Fisher added that they’re committed to maintaining a friendship and a strong co-parenting relationship for their 3 children.
-TMZ
★ “How to Train Your Dragon” remake has taken off at the box office with a strong $82.5 million domestic opening weekend, and $200 million worldwide. While not at the heights of “Lilo & Stitch,” the remake, starring Mason Thames as the dragon rider ‘Hiccup’, topped the opening weekends of its 3 animated predecessors in the 2010s. Lilo & Stitch came second in its 4th weekend with $15 million, followed by “Materialists,” a romance drama starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, with a take of $12 million domestically.
-TheWrap
★ Nick Cannon is taking on a new hosting gig. Cannon, host of Fox’s hit competition series “The Masked Singer”, has joined “Lego Masters” as host, taking over for Will Arnett, who served as host for the show’s first 5 seasons. Arnett is leaving due to scheduling conflicts. Based on the hit British reality-competition series of the same name, Lego Masters brings imagination, design and creativity to life when teams of Lego enthusiasts go head-to-head, with infinite possibilities and an unlimited supply of Lego bricks.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Steve Martin, Zach Cherry, Alison Brown, Tim O’Brien
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Javier Bardem, Carrie Coon, John Crist
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Mariska Hargitay, Sen. Tammy Duckworth
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barry Diller
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Taran Killam, Tone Bell, Jess McKenna (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Rainbeau De Roos, Anthony Iracane
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Javier Bardem
• “Today” (NBC): Javier Bardem, Rebel Wilson, Marlee Matlin, Uma Thurman, Leslie Bibb co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Will Ganss shares fun new products for kids
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Daymond John
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Colman Domingo; Maya Hawke; Chasten Buttigieg
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Gayle King, Nate Burleson, Vlad Duthiers, Dax Shepard
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Blair Underwood (R)
• “The Quiz With Balls” (FOX): Island Vibe vs. Turkish Pride
• “Walking With Dinosaurs” (PBS): Series premiere. An orphaned baby Triceratops must outwit a deadly Tyrannosaurus rex.
• “Super Mega Cakes” (FOOD): Series premiere. The themes are varied, including Superman, architectural wonders, and classic cartoons, all with an emphasis on impressive animation.
• “NBA Finals” (ABC, SN): Game #5: Indiana @ Oklahoma
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Bonaroo — The Music and Arts Festival was canceled for the weekend, due to severe weather. The festival did get underway in Manchester, TN on Thursday with headliner Luke Combs, but weekend performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Vampire Weekend, Hozier, Glorilla, Queens of the Stone Age and Avril Lavigne, were all canceled.
• Taylor Swift – is known to be a true humanitarian, and her recent visit to a Florida children’s hospital proves just that. After a date night with boyfriend Travis Kelce the night before, she made a pit stop at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood FL on Friday, where she reportedly delighted patients, families, and staff alike.
• The Jonas Brothers – have announced the cancellation of 6 concerts for their upcoming “Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour”, and said they will replace the stadium performances with shows at smaller venues on the same dates. A statement says: “Every decision we make is with you in mind, ensuring the best experience for our incredible fans…We’re pouring our hearts into making this the best tour we’ve ever done.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ycykh8np
• Def Leppard — Vivian Campbell’s cancer is in complete remission for the first time since he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2013. Following an unsuccessful transplant of his own cells and a donor that didn’t work out, he a perfect match was found last year. He said of the 21-year-old donor: “I don’t get to know who he is for a couple of years, but…obviously, I’m gonna buy him a beer or 2 or 3.”
• Pearl Jam — OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted them to be in the submersible that ended up imploding en route to the Titanic, according to the new documentary “Netflix’s Titan: The OceanGate Disaster”. One talking head in the film says that Rush mentioned getting the group aboard the craft in a bid for publicity.
• Ozzy Osbourne – The first-ever exhibition dedicated to him will open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery June 25. For 3 months, it will showcase “Ozzy’s most prestigious international honours – including Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame accolades, MTV awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars honours”, among other things.
• Kane Brown – His new song ‘2 Pair’ has more to do with boots than cards. Quote: “2 Pair is an anthem for the summer. I wanted to give my fans a song they can blast at full volume and sing along to all summer long. This summer, Brown is working fairs and festivals, and will be shooting his feature film debut in “The Token Groomsmen” with Taylor Lautner. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y9atzs62
• Lauren Alaina — is a mom! She welcomed her first baby, a daughter, last Wednesday. A joint IG post with husband Cam Arnold says daughter Beni Doll Arnold arrived at 8:44am, weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz., and measuring 19 inches long. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/52ya79ba
• Cole Swindell – Friday, he released his new song ‘Dale, Jr.’ in honor of Father’s Day. It will appear on his upcoming 5th studio album “Spanish Moss”, out June 27. Dale, Jr. tells a true story about Swindell and the NASCAR driver reminiscing about the memory of their dads.
SHOOTING THE BULL
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS – BUT MONEY MANAGEMENT CAN:
If money troubles ate keeping you up at night, you’re probably thinking that if you made more cash, you’d be able to sleep better. Well, according to new research, you’d actually be much more likely to rest easy if you were to develop healthy financial habits. A study tracking 20,000 Australians for more than 2 decades found that those who develop good financial habits — like regular saving and paying off credit cards on time – tend to actually boost their mental wellbeing in measurable ways. It was found that adopting good financial habits can boost mental health scores by nearly half a percentage point—a meaningful improvement that could reduce stress, worry, and sadness. Crucially, the study controlled for income levels, meaning these benefits weren’t simply about having more money. Participants with identical incomes but different financial habits showed markedly different mental health outcomes.
(Another good strategy is this: Change the Amazon password, without telling my wife!)
(Oh no: My savings account is about as consistent as my gym visits!)
-StudyFinds
“WE NEED TO TALK” JUST GOT A REBRAND:
Everyone says they want honesty in a relationship, but do we really want “brutal honesty”? It turns out, yes. And the brutal truth might even make your bond stronger. A new study from the University of Rochester found that being upfront with your partner, even about tough topics, leads to better emotional well-being, and greater relationship satisfaction. Researchers brought long-term couples into a lab and asked each person to request a real change from their partner — you know, the kind of conversation most of us dread. They found that when people were more honest (even if the delivery was awkward), both partners actually felt better afterward. Three months later, couples who had those open conversations reported still reported feeling better and noticing positive changes. So, while honesty might feel risky in the moment, it’s actually a long-term win for love.
(Aaaaand finally, science says it’s OK to tell her I can’t stand her mother!)
(Does this apply to others in our lives as well? Because I’ve got a meeting with the boss in about an hour – and I’ve got a few ideas…!)
-StudyFinds
MILE-HIGH – BUT NO FRIES:
Airline food is getting an upgrade — and it’s not your typical mystery meat. Delta has teamed up with Shake Shack to bring the burger joint’s famous cheeseburgers to first-class passengers on flights over 900 miles. The catch? You’ve got to pre-order it. The burger is made with 100% Angus beef, melty cheese, and served on a toasted potato bun with the works — lettuce, tomato, and that iconic Shack Sauce. No fries yet — but you do get Shake Shack-branded chips, Caesar salad, and a brownie. Delta says getting that signature burger flavor at 35,000 feet took 10 rounds of Research & Development, plus a whole lot of taste tests at Shake Shack’s Innovation Kitchen. The hard work paid off — it’s now the most requested pre-select item onboard. Delta recently expanded the Shake Shack menu to 13 hubs throughout the US.
(Hey, if it’s cheaper than eating at the airport – why not?)
(So that DoorDash guy who got lost and ended up on a runway in Chicago was actually a trendsetter?)
-NYPost
THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS COUNTRIES TO VISIT:
The financial comparison site Hellosafe has ranked the most dangerous (and the safest) nations to travel for 2025, ranking them on an “unsafe vacation nation” scale of 1 to 100, based on 5 criteria: frequency of natural disasters, societal violence, involvement in armed conflict, health infrastructure, and militarization…
MOST DANGEROUS:
1. Philippines (82.31)
2. Colombia (79.21)
3. Mexico (78.42)
4. India (77.86)
5. Russia (75.65)
6. Yemen (74.6)
7. Indonesia (72.94)
8. Somalia (70.8)
9. Mozambique (69.69)
10. Pakistan (68.03)
SAFEST:
1. Iceland (18.23)
2. Singapore (19.99)
3. Denmark (20.05)
4. Austria (20.31)
5. Switzerland (20.51)
6. Czech Republic (21.19)
7. Slovenia (21.44)
8. Finland (21.81)
9. Ireland (22.49)
10. Hungary (22.87)
(I make my vacation plans exclusively based on healthcare…specifically, access to hangover cures…!)
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5ckt39by
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
According to new research, the average beard contains more germs than some toilets. A report in the Washington Post revealed a dense and diverse microbial population that thrives in facial hair, which is influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, humidity and nutrient availability. Beards create a warm, often moist environment where food debris and oils can accumulate – ideal conditions for microbial growth. Experts recommend washing your beard and face every day, and using a beard comb to clear debris. (So, in theory, it would make sense to wash my beard…in a toilet?)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 06.16.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Fresh Veggies Day”, urging us to eat healthy by including fresh veggies with every meal and snack. Better still, be a vegetarian for a day. Your body will like it. (My top 5 favorite vegetables: 1. Tomato 2. Lettuce.)
• “Fudge Day”, celebrating the ooey-gooey treat that can be inhaled warm or cold. Fudge is said to be a result of the late-night cravings of Vassar College girls in the early 20th century.
• “Take Your Cat to Work Day”, because you’ve needed to clear everything off your desk for months…
• “International Day of the African Child”, initiated by the Organization of African Unity in 1991. It honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising on this date in 1976. In South Africa, it’s celebrated as “Youth Day”.
• “World Sea Turtle Day”, to highlight the importance of sea turtles. Not only are they beautiful, they show incredible perseverance and resiliency – after all, they’ve been nesting on beaches for millions of years.
• “Vinegar Day”, this common household product brightens many salads, is used in canning, and can shine up a window, too! Varieties include: Apple cider * Balsamic * Beer * Cane * Coconut * Date * Distilled vinegar * East Asian black * Flavored vinegar * Fruit * Honey * Job’s tears * Kiwifruit * Kombucha * Malt * Palm * Raisin* Rice * Spirit vinegar * Sherry vinegar * White * Wine *…
• “Cannoli Day”, honoring a classic Italian pastry that originated in the South of Italy, on the island of Sicily. Most cannoli consist of tube-shaped shells of deep-fried pastry dough filled with a sweet and creamy mixture made from ricotta cheese.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Garbage Man Day
[Tues] World Croc Day
[Wed] Autistic Pride Day
[Thurs] Garfield the Cat Day
This Week is…Animal Rights Awareness Week
This Month is…Give A Bunch of Balloons Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1952 [73] Gino Vannelli, Montreal QC, pop-rock singer (‘Black Cars’, ‘Wild Horses’)
1955 [70] Laurie Metcalf, Carbondale IL, TV actress (‘Jackie Harris’ on “Rosanne” 1988-97, 2018, “The Conners” 2018-2025, ‘Mary Cooper’ on “Big Bang Theory”) COMING UP…”Everybody Digs Bill Evans”
1970 [55] Phil ‘Lefty’ Mickelson, San Diego CA, pro golfer (45 PGA tour wins, 6 majors)/World Golf Hall of Fame, 2012
1972 [53] John Cho, Seoul South Korea, movie actor (‘Sulu’ in “Star Trek” films, “Harold & Kumar” movies) COMING UP…”The North Star”
1973 [52] Eddie Cibrian, Burbank CA, TV actor (“Rosewood” 2016-17, “CSI: Miami” 2009-10)/married to LeAnn Rimes since 2011
1978 [47] Daniel Bruhl, Barcelona Spain, movie actor (“Captain America: Civil War”, “Inglourious Basterds”)
1982 [43] Missy Peregrym, Montréal QC, TV actress (“Rookie Blue” 2010-15, “Heroes” 2007)
1987 [38] Diana DeGarmo, Birmingham AL, pop singer (3rd season runner-up on “American Idol” 2004)/TV actress (“The Young and the Restless” 2011-12)
1988 [37] Keshia Chante (Harper), Ottawa ON, pop-R&B singer (‘Unpredictable, ft. Drake-‘Fallen’)/TV host (“Entertainment Tonight Canada” since 2018)
1987 [38] Abby Elliot, New York City NY, TV actress (“The Bear” since 2022, “Odd Mom Out” 2015-2017)
2000 [24] Bianca Andreescu, Mississauga ON, pro tennis player (Canadian and US Open winner, 2019)/highest-ever ranked Canadian female in history (4th in 2019)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1978 [47] The film “Grease” opens, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, based on the 1971 musical, and goes on to become the box-office smash hit of the summer.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2002 [22] Elvis Presley appears on the UK singles chart for the first time since 1977 with the remix of ‘A Little Less Conversation’, breaking a 25-year stalemate with The Beatles for most chart-topping singles in British history.
2007 [18] 62-year-old Rod Stewart and his 3rd wife, 36-year-old model Penny Lancaster, marry in a medieval monastery in Italy. (Quote from Rod prior to this: “Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and just give her a house.”).
2023 [02] Re-creating a scene from the ‘All the Small Things’ video, Kourtney Kardashian announces her pregnancy with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker by holding up a sign reading “Travis I’m Pregnant” at the band’s concert in Los Angeles.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2010 [15] Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Your nose gets warmer when you tell a lie.
✓ The human eye is comprised of about 2 million working parts.
✓ The tendency to be pessimistic and negative is a genetic trait similar to hair and eye color. (Some people are just born to be pessimistic…)
✓ Dogs can be allergic to humans.
✓ Cats almost never meow at other cats. They save that sound for humans.
✓ Some fish cough.
✓ In the 1950s, both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. had plans to bomb the Moon.
-WTF Facts, Parade
Best of BS . . .
BS BAD THINGS TO HEAR OVER A P.A. SYSTEM:
• “Please fasten your seatbelts. I want to try something.”
• “Will the owner of a white Maserati, or possibly a white Lamborghini, please come to the front door to identify your car?”
• (***Caution***) “Yes, baby, just like that…”
• “Customer needs assistance with hemorrhoid cream…”
• (mumbling) “I hate all these people so I’m going to skip the tornado announcement.”
• “Joe, please report to the office so we can discuss something that rhymes with ‘hire’, but means the exact opposite.”
• “May the Hunger Games begin!”
• “Clean up in aisle…ummm…clean up in ALL the aisles!”
• “And today’s cafeteria special is pineapple pizza.”
• “This is not a drill.”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS KNOCK-OFF BOARD GAMES:
• Scribble
• Peckish Hippos
• Bono-poly…where the streets have no names
• Clue-less
• Grammar Checkers
• Life…Without Parole
• Dungeons and Drag Queens
• Eye Candyland
• Outbackgammon
• Sorry (Not Sorry)
• (***Caution***) Dic Pictionary
-Twitter, First published in BS in 2018
BS WEB GOODIE:
All set for the week: https://tinyurl.com/yc5fjn3s
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I thought my dryer was making my clothes shrink. Turns out it was my refrigerator.
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which business was named by flipping a coin to determine which founder’s name would come first?
a) HP (Hewlett Packard) [CORRECT]
b) Ben & Jerry’s
c) Simon & Garfunkel
d) Wal Mart
• This monumental 1730 invention changed our lives for the better. Wha is it?
a) Shoelaces
b) Can opener
c) Eyeglasses arms [CORRECT]
d) Tattoos
• Which of these was a real animal, before becoming extinct?
a) Thunderbird
b) Skunk ape
c) Grootslang
d) Elephant bird [CORRECT]
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
You wake up and it’s 1990. No Wi-Fi, no smartphones. What’s the first thing you do?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
The average person gets 17 of these each year. What?
Answer: Bug bites
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Good friends are hard to find, heard to leave – and impossible to forget.