Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Edition: #7966
You Really Know Your Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Haley Joel Osment must attend AA meetings for 6 months. In April, he was arrested on charges of alleged public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. The “Sixth Sense” actor was arraigned in court on Monday, and granted a one-year diversion by the judge. The Mono County district attorney reportedly objected to the diversion request due to Osment’s prior DUI conviction, as well as the actor using racial slurs against a police officer while being arrested, but was overruled.
-People
★ A newly released teaser trailer for “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” gives the first glimpse of the highly anticipated film, which “follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s,” according to the official synopsis. It adds, “As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.” Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hits theaters Sept. 12. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/43rasw88
-People
★ Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Lee Curtis, Pedro Pascal, and more than 100 other Hollywood figures and entertainers have signed an open letter denouncing the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the social program behind the suicide prevention hotline for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth. The letter states that “As artists, creators and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility…today, that responsibility is clear: we must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.”
-TheWrap
★ James Cameron is set to adapt Joe Abercrombie’s best-selling dark epic fantasy “The Devils.” It’ll be Cameron’s next project after “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” The novel takes place in an alternate medieval Europe threatened by an imminent elvish invasion. And the elves are hungry for human flesh. The novel was published May 6 and was an instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller in the UK. It also just entered the New York Times bestseller list at #5.
-TheWrap
★ “Saturday Night Live” went all out this year with its 50th anniversary — and its ratings reflect it. NBC has revealed that Season 50 of the late-night show hit a 3-year ratings high – the most-watched season since Season 47, which ran in 2021-22. Season 50 averaged 8.1M viewers across all platforms, a 12% increase over Season 49. Nielsen said that the show averaged 7.2M viewers last season.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Atsuko Okatsuka, Garbage
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Miley Cyrus, Annie Murphy, Benson Boone
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Mark Hamill, Cristin Milioti
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Benicio Del Toro, Stephen Graham
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Nori Reed, Dave Thomason, Caroline Ulwick
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Amanda Batula, Kristin Cavallari
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Leah Litman, host Michael Kosta
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Taraji P. Henson, Nick Kroll, Andrew Rannells
• “Today” (NBC): Taraji P. Henson, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Halle Berry co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Keanu Reeves
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Zoe Saldaña, Natasha Rothwell, Grace Potter
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Ana de Armas, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Finn Wolfhard, Seventeen
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Chloë Sevigny (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Derek Hough (R)
• “Jeopardy! Masters” (ABC): Season 3 finale
• “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour” (BRAVO): Series premiere. Kristin Cavallari is fed up with clickbait headlines so she’s taking matters into her own hands; first in Atlanta with guest Kim Zolciak.
• “NHL Stanley Cup Final” (SN, CBC, TNT): Game #1: Florida @ Edmonton
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift – has a friend in Carole King. Since announcing she has regained control of her masters, Swift has received support from friends, admirers and colleagues — from Travis Kelce and Selena Gomez to, of course, millions of excited Swifties. And King, one of her idols, posted a pic on IG of Swift raising her hands in celebration, and wrote: “You continue to inspire!”
• Eminem, Bad Bunny, and Post Malone — are some of the famous faces who appear in the newly-released trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2”. Bad Bunny makes his debut in the franchise as Gilmore’s rookie caddy. Eminem appears in a wig as a disgruntled golfer. We’re not sure about Postie’s character, but he rocks a huge cowboy hat and massive brown beard. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/78da8cye
• Alex Warren — In its 16th week on Billboard’s Hot 100 songs chart ‘Ordinary’ has finally hit #1. The romantic ballad rose from #4 to the top on the latest chart, with 21 million official streams and 44 million radio airplay impressions.
• Rick Astley – Over 30 years after its release, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has joined Spotify’s Billions Club. To celebrate, he posted: “Reaching one billion streams is something I never dreamed of and to everyone who’s ever listened, thank you.”
• Duran Duran – has teased that they are in studio with one of their most legendary collaborators. The group posted a pic on IG with the caption: “Working with our good friend Nile at Abbey Road Studios this weekend. Stay tuned…” Nile Rodgers, who produced some of the band’s biggest hits, also shared the moment. It’s the first time Rodgers and Duran Duran have worked together in nearly a decade. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4jnrffzu
• Blue Rodeo – has announced a coast-to-coast Canadian tour to mark its 40th anniversary. The legendary Toronto alt-country act has booked a 27-date run that kicks off with 2 shows in Calgary on Oct 1 and 2, and continues into early next year. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ssrh3n3b
• Jelly Roll – announced during his Nashville concert: “This will be my last Nashville show until 2027, y’all.” Why? He told the crowd he wants “to be the first act to play Nissan Stadium when it opens in the spring of 2027.” He asked fans to film his announcement, presumably in hopes his plea would go viral. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4spykdhs
• Cam – has released her first new music in 4 years, the single ‘Alchemy’, which she calls “a song about reflecting on what we’re made of, where we’re coming from and where we’re going.” Recently, she picked up a Grammy as one of the songwriters on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3dxuz5cs
• Lainey Wilson – was asked in an interview how many pairs of her signature bell-bottoms she has in her closet. Her answer: “I have completely lost count, but I’ve worn a new pair on stage each time for the past 15 years…” When informed that if you add up all her concerts, plus press days and interviews, the total would be about 1,000 pairs, she responded, saying: “Yes, probably well over that.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
NAME SHAME:
Around the world, it’s becoming trendy to give children unusual, unique names. And in Japan, names like Nike, Pikachu and Pudding have grown in popularity as some parents look to stand out from tradition with unique and unusual choices — until now. Starting this week, new government rules are limiting how creatively names can be pronounced. The goal? To reduce confusion for schools, hospitals, and public services that struggle with names that sound nothing like they’re written. The new rules have sparked online debate, with some feeling that it’s government overreach. One person posted: “They’re not children of the nation—they’re children of their parents.” Others argue the names can lead to bullying or make things like banking and ID registration unnecessarily complicated.
(So… RIP baby Pikachu. We barely knewchu?)
(It would seem that unclear names have now been clearly banned…!)
-CNN
ALOTTA LOTTO LUCK:
Some people are just lucky — and then there’s David Serkin. The Lethbridge AB man just scored his FOURTH lottery win, snagging a cool $1 million in the May 3 Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball draw. If you’re keeping track (and maybe shaking your fist a bit in envy…), that’s $2.5 million in less than 9 months. Let’s rewind:
• Last August, Serkin pocketed $500,000 on a Lotto Max ticket.
• Three months later? Another $1 million.
• And now? Yep. Another mil.
Oh — and he also won $250,000 back in 2012. Because, why not?
Serkin admitted that he knows “the odds are astronomical,” and while he doesn’t think he’ll ever win again, he still likes buying tickets. BTW, the odds of winning the Lotto Max jackpot are 1 in 33 million. So yeah, if you’re looking for a human good luck charm, David’s probably your guy. He’s been playing 6-49 since it launched in 1982. He’s a cancer survivor, retired, and said: “I’m just grateful for all of it.” With his last big win, Serkin took his wife to Hawaii. This time? They’re headed to Newfoundland.
(Wow. And I consider myself lucky when I don’t get stuck behind a school bus in the morning!)
(He’s besties with Lady Luck. I think she blocked my number…)
-CTVNews
SWIPE ‘HEIGHT’ OR SWIPE LEFT:
Tinder is testing a “height filter” that lets users set minimum and maximum height preferences for matches—but only if you’re a Platinum subscriber. The new height option popped up on Reddit and other forums, and appears in the Discovery section of the app. While Tinder has always let users filter by age, orientation, and distance, this marks a new level of customization—for a price. The premium tier starts at $39.99/month and also includes perks like priority likes, an interest filter, and the ability to message before matching. Tinder says it’s all part of helping people “connect more intentionally,” and stresses that this height filter is just a test, not a permanent change. It is supposedly meant to give users more control, without fully blocking out potential matches. But the move has sparked debate about at what point “intentional” starts to become “superficial.”
(Wow. Imagine paying $40 a month just so you can be rejected faster!)
(Next up: swiping based on credit score and star sign alignment…)
-NYPost
THE BEST SPORTS MOMENTS OF THE CENTURY – SO FAR:
1. Tiger Woods Wins the 2019 Masters: After a decade-long major championship drought and personal setbacks, he completed a remarkable comeback by winning the 2019 Masters, securing his 15th major title and reigniting global enthusiasm for golf.
2. LeBron James Delivers Cleveland’s First NBA Title in 2016: James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a historic victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit and ending Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought.
3. Usain Bolt’s 9.69-Second 100m: Bolt stunned the world by winning the 100-meter sprint in 9.69 seconds at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, celebrating before the finish line and setting a new world record with apparent ease.
4. Michael Phelps Wins 8 Golds at the 2008 Olympics: Phelps achieved the unprecedented feat at the Beijing Games, surpassing Mark Spitz’s 1972 record, and solidifying his status as the most decorated Olympian.
5. The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series: The Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year championship drought by defeating the Cleveland Indians in a dramatic 7-game series, culminating in a 10-inning Game 7 victory that captivated baseball fans. (And Harry Caray would have turned over in his grave – if his glasses didn’t get in the way!)
6. The Patriots’ 28-3 Comeback in Super Bowl LI: The New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, executed the largest comeback in Super Bowl history by overcoming a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons, winning 34-28 in OT.
7. Kobe Bryant Scores 60 in His Final Game: In his final NBA game, Bryant delivered a vintage performance by scoring 60 points against the Utah Jazz, leading the Lakers to a comeback victory and ending his career on a high note.
8. Simone Biles Dominates the 2016 Olympics: Biles showcased her extraordinary talent at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning 4 gold medals and 1 bronze, and redefining excellence in women’s gymnastics.
9. Kawhi Leonard’s Buzzer-Beater Hits Every Part of the Rim: Leonard’s dramatic buzzer-beater in Game 7 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals bounced on the rim 4 times before dropping, propelling the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA title.
10. The Malice at the Palace: The 2004 brawl between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills led to significant suspensions and reshaped NBA policies on player conduct and security.
(What sporting event would you add to this self-admittedly American-leaning list?)
-TheRinger
DID YOU KNOW?
Air conditioners are making global warming worse, a new study has found. As the summertime mercury rises, thousands – or millions – will crank the air conditioning to full blast – and probably complain about global warming. But it turns out those A/Cs are part of the problem: Researchers from the University of Wisconsin say air conditioners further degrade air quality and generally compound the toll on human health created by air pollution. The study predicts that as many as 1000 additional deaths will occur every year in the Eastern US alone, due to the increased use of fossil fuels to cool steadily-warming buildings where people live and work. (Awkward!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 06.04.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Cheese Day”, celebrated on the anniversary of the creation of Roquefort cheese, made from ewes’ milk and ripened in a cave near Roquefort, France in the year 1070. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge yourself with a slice of your favorite. (If I could just get this wrapper off…)
• “Hug Your Cat Day”, a day to realize that felines need affection, even though they sometimes act as though they don’t want it.
• “Old Maid’s Day”, a truly outdated observance initiated in 1948 for unmarried women over age 35. These days, 35 is sometimes when a woman begins THINKING about having kids (Can I still play the card game “Old Maid”, or is that politically incorrect, too?)
• “Shopping Cart Day”. The shopping cart was unveiled on this date in 1937 by Oklahoma’s Sylvian Goldman (the next day, 27 of them were found abandoned behind his apartment building).
• “International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression”, a UN observance established in 1982. There are approximately 122 million uprooted refugees around-the-world who have sought safety in another country. Around half of them are children.
• “Cognac Day”, inviting you to have a laid-back day while enjoying one of the finest alcoholic drinks. Cognac is a type of brandy that originated in a town of the same name in France.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Ketchup Day
[Thurs] Gingerbread Day
[Fri] Yo-yo Day
[Sat] Boone Day
This Week is…Theater Understudy Appreciation Week
This Month is…Dairy Alternatives Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1936 [89] Bruce Dern, Chicago IL, movie actor (“Nebraska”, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”)/father of Laura Dern. COMING UP… “Feathered”, 2025
1944 [81] Michelle Phillips, Long Beach CA, folk-rock singer (The Mamas & The Papas-‘California Dreamin’’)/TV actress (“Knots Landing” 1987-93)
1968 [57] Scott Wolf, Boston MA, TV actor (‘Carson Drew’ on “Nancy Drew” 2019-2023, “Party of Five” 1994-2000)
1971 [54] Noah Wyle, Hollywood CA, TV actor (‘Dr. John Carter’ on “ER” 1994-2009, “Leverage: Redemption” since 2021)/movie actor (“Donnie Darko”)
1975 [50] Russell Brand, Essex England, movie actor (“Despicable Me 2”, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall”)/comedian (“Live in New York City”)/married to Katy Perry 2010-12
1975 [50] Angelina Jolie (Voight), LA CA, movie actress (“Maleficent”, Oscar-“Girl, Interrupted”)/movie director (“Unbroken”)/married to Brad Pitt 2014-19. COMING UP… “Couture”
1976 [49] Kasey Chambers, Mount Gambier South Australia, country singer-songwriter (‘Nothing at All’, ‘Not Pretty Enough’)
1978 [47] Josh McDermitt, Phoenix AZ, TV actor (‘Eugene’ on “The Walking Dead” 2014-2022)
1981 [44] TJ Miller, Denver CO, comedian/TV actor (“Silicon Valley” 2014-17)/movie actor (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”, “Office Christmas Party”)
1985 [40] Bar Refaeli, Hod HaSharon Israel, fashion model (“Sports Illustrated”, “Maxim”)/TV host (“X Factor Israel” 2013-17)
2021 [04] Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, Santa Barbara CA, British royal (Princess Lilibet of Sussex)/daughter of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/7th in line to the British throne
ON THIS DATE . . .
1989 [36] The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurs: Chinese troops clear the square of student protesters, unofficial figures place death toll near 1,000.
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2004 [21] “Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban” opens in theaters (It goes on to earn almost $800 million worldwide).
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1984 [41] Bruce Springsteen releases his landmark 7th studio album “Born in the USA”. Featuring 7 hit singles, it becomes his biggest commercial success, topping the charts in 11 countries and selling over 30 million.
2012 [13] Queen Elizabeth II’s “Diamond Jubilee Concert” (60th anniversary on the throne) is held outside Buckingham Palace. Performers include Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jessie J, Kylie Minogue, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and Tom Jones.
2017 [08] Ariana Grande hosts the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert to honor victims of the terrorist bombing at her May 22 concert at Manchester Arena, which killed 22 people. The show, at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, also features Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1988 [37] The world record for ‘Hacky Sack’ (foot bag) is set at 48,825 consecutive kicks (currently stands at 63,326 (1997).
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ You lose about 8% of your body water while on a flight.
✓ It’s the skin of plums and prunes, not the fruit, that provides the laxative effect.
✓ The fastest reptile is the sea turtle. (They can swim as fast as 35mph)
✓ When the computer mouse was invented, it was called the “X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System.”
✓ In a study, “love” was found to be the most common word used in 8 out of 10 music genres. The exceptions? Rap and heavy metal.
✓ Passing gas helps reduce high blood pressure and is good for your health.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, RandomWordGenerator
Best of BS . . .
BS MAKE A QUOTE MILLENNIAL:
• “To thine own selfie be true.”
• “To bae or not to bae.”
• “If at first you don’t succeed, swipe, swipe again.”
• “Frankly my dear, I can’t even.”
• “Toto, I have feeling we’re not in Starbucks anymore.”
• “Show me the Bitcoin.”
• “We’re gonna need a bigger phone.”
• “A stitch in time saves screen time.”
• “Photoshop twice, post once.”
• “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because you Snapchatted every minute of it.”
• “Your Mom’s basement, or mine?”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WAYS TO MAKE BASEBALL MORE EXCITING:
• Infield chatter must be in the form of a question, like on “Jeopardy!”. (“What is ‘Swing, batta, batta, batta’?”)
• Goodbye Gatorade, hello Johnny Walker Blue!
• Clothing-optional dugouts.
• Knock out a beer vendor with ball, you automatically win the game.
• Extra outs for every person on your team named ‘Chip’, ‘Peewee’, ‘Scooter’, ‘Sparky’ or any nickname that begins with ‘Big …’.
• Games do not start until players’ ‘roids have kicked in.
• If the catcher snags your pop foul, he gets to make out with your wife in the stands.
• Reach a base, do a shot.
• No more keeping your eye on the ball.
-First published in BS in 2013
BS WEB GOODIE:
How I unroll: https://tinyurl.com/mux79wek
TRUTH OR BS:
• Your eyes can always see your nose, but your brain ignores it. [TRUE]
• The Caesar salad was named for Julius Caesar. [BS. It was named after the guy who created it.]
• “Snake milker” is a real job title. [TRUE. They are trained to remove venom from poisonous snakes.]
• Geckos lick their eyeballs to moisten them because they lack eyelids. [TRUE]
• Stars are made up mainly of fire and ice. [BS. They are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.]
• In Japan, falling asleep at your desk is not taboo. [TRUE. It is often seen as a sign of diligence.]
• In 2015, Taylor Swift unsuccessfully tried to trademark the word “squad.” [BS. She has, however, trademarked some phrases, like “this sick beat” and “party like it’s 1989″.]
• The average office chair with wheels travels 27 miles (43km) per year. [BS. About 8 miles (13km).]
-TeamBuilding
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your best (or worst) restaurant horror story?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Oh, I can walk the walk, no problem. Just don’t ask me to jog the jog or run the run.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
25% of people have shopped online HERE. Where is it?
Answer: In the actual store
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Many attempts have been made to define happiness, but it all boils down to one thing: Not having to set the alarm clock.
