Thursday, June 11, 2020 Edition: #6717
Bully For You!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ James Bond will reportedly be taking on his most terrifying mission to date in upcoming movie “No Time To Die” — becoming a father. According to a report, Daniel Craig’s 007 will be seen as a doting father to five-year-old Mathilde – the daughter of super spy Dr. Madeleine Swann. Apparently, Bond finding out he is a father is integral to the plot of the new movie, but it is just one of a host of “twists” in the film, which is said to revolve around Bond’s attempts to save the world from a pandemic similar to COVID-19. No Time To Die is due for release in November. (Nov. 12 in the UK, Nov. 25 in North America)
-Canoe
★ Fans of “The Bachelor” franchise are rallying around a new petition that calls on ABC to cast more people of color. The petition, which has garnered over 65,000 signatures, calls the franchise’s lack of diversity “unacceptable” and notes that in 40 seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay has been the only black lead. Mike Johnson was a contender to become the first-ever black Bachelor last season, but Peter Weber, who is half-Cuban, got the gig.
(***Petition update HERE ***)
-MSN
★ Reese Witherspoon is being sued by a group of teachers who claim they handed over a bunch of sensitive information in hopes of getting a free dress from the actress and ended up getting screwed. Earlier this year, Draper James ran a promotional giveaway offering to give teachers a new dress. The suit says Draper James asked for all the information and said “winners” would be notified by April 7. The suit says Draper James only had 250 dresses to give away for the million teachers who entered the contest. The plaintiffs feel the entire dress contest was a scam to create a “valuable customer database.”
-TheBlast
★ “Batwoman” showrunner Caroline Dries has confirmed reports the crimefighter will return to TV with a new identity following Ruby Rose’s shock exit. She quit the TV series after just one season last month and last week it was rumored that her character will not be recast. Instead, the show’s creators and writers plan to retire Kate Kane and introduce a new Batwoman character, ‘Ryan Wilder’, when the show returns to TV.
-Canoe
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Chadwick Boseman
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Anthony Mackie, Guy Raz, Avril Lavigne
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Regina King, Ann Patchett
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Brandy Clark
• “Conan” (TBS): Nicole Byer
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Leah McSweeney, Tinsley Mortimer
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Stacey Abrams
• “The Talk” (CBS): Yvette Nicole Brown
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Steve Buscemi, Catherine Fisher
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Stacey Abrams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Trisha Yearwood, Josh Gad, Sean Astin, Christina Tosi
• “Celebrity Watch Party” (FOX): The Jersey-Shore Shank Redemption
• “Don’t” (ABC): Contestants from Brooklyn, N.Y. do their best to master challenges Don’t Get Tired, Don’t Blink, Don’t Drink, Don’t Use Fowl Language and Don’t Get Clocked in hopes of winning $100,000.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Nicki Minaj – sparked mass speculation and hysteria after tweeting a line that many fans believe to be a taste of an upcoming track. She tweeted “Showed you how to get a bag now u goin shopping” to her 20 million followers. The tweet quickly went viral, amassing over 70,000 likes and more than 15,000 retweets.
• Iggy Azalea — showed off her 30th birthday hair makeover on Monday. In her Instagram post, she poses in front of a giant heart-shaped arrangement of red roses, gazing at the camera with her newly red tresses curled into an elegantly casual coif. PIC
• Lollapalooza — won’t have fans rushing the gates this year, but there will still be a festival — of the virtual kind. Organizers scrapped the weekend-long block party after Chicago prohibited all large, permitted outdoor events through Labor Day. This could be a sign of things to come for other festivals, including Coachella.
• Smashing Pumpkins — After pushing their spring tour to the fall, they have now canceled their Rock Invasion 2 tour. The group was also scheduled to play several festivals and open for Guns N’ Roses this summer.
• (***Caution: language***) Mötley Crüe – Tommy Lee says that although the band’s gear has had to be put into storage for this year, they have big things planned for next year’s “Stadium Tour”. According to him, when it comes to a stage show, the group has pulled off pretty much everything you could think of, “So, now we get to play with a…ginormous stadium that has no roof on it. … I’m just telling you right now…it’s f-ing ridiculous!”
• Twisted Sister — frontman Dee Snider will direct a horror movie from a script he wrote, titled “My Enemy’s Enemy”. My Enemy’s Enemy is based on a real-life crime spree that took place in his native Long Island in 1982.
• Blake Shelton – is one of the acts who will be featured on The Today show’s 2020 Citi Music Series. Shelton will play live on July 24. The summer series will also feature Rascal Flatts and the Dixie Chicks, as well as other stars like Kelly Clarkson and Alanis Morissette. The virtual performances with no live audience can be seen Friday mornings on NBC.
• Jason Aldean — After he posted a new picture of his laughing 2½ year old son Memphis taking his first-ever ride on a boogie board, one Instagram user chimed in with “Cool … now get him to the barbershop, ” accompanied by an eye-rolling emoji. Jason’s reply? A shushing emoji followed with a clenched fist.
DON’T WANT THE BUG? GIVE A HUG:
As we start to see some things revert to a new semblance of normal in the wake of the pandemic, a Belgian virologist says that a hug is safer than shaking hands, when it comes to risk of coronavirus transmission. Marc Van Ranst announced his suggestion this week when Belgium allowed its citizens to see 10 other people per week as the country relaxes its nationwide lockdown. While experts are aware of people’s needs to display affection as they emerge from their months-long isolation, Dr. Van Ranst advises against what he calls “difficult handshakes” which allow hands to “come into contact with each other and with the environment”, and would increase the chance of spreading the coronavirus.
(But remember, hugging can still get you slapped in the face!)
(Could someone tell that to my wife?)
(Still, I can’t see hugging everyone around the conference table at work…)
-NYPost
PIZZA SERVER:
The coronavirus has changed a lot of things, and now it’s coming after your pizza. A pizza business owner in Ohio has created the “No HandL Portion PadL”, a pizza serving plate which comes with a “touchless pizza border” to keep consumers safe from other grubby hands touching their slice. The cutting-board-style pizza platter has finger wells to allow each diner to pull out their slice of pizza without having to manhandle the rest of the pie. In addition to the touchless border, the paddle has perfectly proportioned grooves so the eater knows each slice is equal in size.
(And what about those of us who don’t WANT to share our pizza?)
-NYPost
TECH TALK:
⇒ Huawei has introduced a new smartphone that can take your temperature. The company’s Honor Play 4 Pro has an infrered temperature sensor integrated into the device’s rear camera. It doesn’t just take the temperature of people — it can also measure the surface temperature of objects. The feature arrives as the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic, with the disease listing fever as one of its symptoms.
⇒ More than 2,000 Coca-Cola vending machines across Australia and New Zealand now accept bitcoin as a payment option. Coca-Cola Amatil, the area’s largest distributor, has partnered with crypto payments start-up Centrapay, for the initiative. To pay via bitcoin, users first need to install Sylo Smart Wallet on their phones. Once the wallet is installed, Centrapay allows users to scan a QR code to pay in bitcoin and other digital currencies. (They would also have to understand what the heck I just said…)
⇒ Tweeters, rejoice! The little blue checkmark is coming back. The feature has been missing since 2017 when the company caused an uproar by assigning a checkmark (which then signified a noteworthy individual) to the profile of a white supremacist. Now, Twitter has announced that the feature will return. This time, regular folks will be able to ask Twitter to give them a blue checkmark to verify that they are, in fact, themselves. The company hasn’t yet committed to a rollout date for the new (-ish) feature. (I’m not sure if I should like this or…retweet it!)
-BusinessTimes, NYPost, Mashable
WHAT YOUR SLEEPING POSITION SAYS ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY:
☞ Skydiver: On stomach, head to one side and arms wrapped around pillow: Playful, to the point, risk-taker – can also be anxious and crave control.
☞ Stargazer: Arms behind head while lying on back: Positive, helpful, easy-going, loyal.
☞ Starfish: Sprawled out across bed, usually on back: Eager to support friends, outgoing, but doesn’t want to be the center of attention. Natural leaders, people pleasers.
☞ Pillow-hugger: Hands, feet, or both wrapped around a pillow: Cares about personal relationships, more family-oriented than others.
☞ Fetus position: More sensitive than others, but can exhibit a tougher exterior. Can come off as shy, but often more personable than others. (Sleeps like a baby – literally!)
☞ Stomach sleeper: Bold personality, often very sociable. Doesn’t take criticism well, often doesn’t handle stressful situations well.
☞ Yearner: Arms and legs stretched out: Less gullible than most, but tends to take a long time to make up mind. Can also be more cynical. (Figures!)
(Anything there about “on the couch while drooling on your chest and Netflix asking if I’m still watching”?)
-HouseBeautiful
DID YOU KNOW?
Whether contained in yogurt or stuffed into capsules and sold on pharmacy shelves, probiotics are popular among the health conscious. But a new report from the American Gastroenterological Association says that these so-called “good bacteria” don’t do much for gut health — including digestive conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. Probiotics are tiny living organisms, including certain bacteria and yeasts, but for the majority of the digestive diseases studied, currently “there is not enough evidence to recommend using probiotics.” (I’m guessing the off-brand version that I buy is no good either – ‘Semi-probiotics’?)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 06.11.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [75] Robert Munsch, Pittsburgh PA, children’s author (his best-known work, “Love You Forever”, made the 2001 Publishers Weekly list of All-Time Best-Selling Children’s Books)
1959 [61] Hugh Laurie, Oxford UK, movie actor (“Tomorrowland”)/TV actor (“House MD” 2004-12)/jazz-blues pianist-singer (‘Didn’t It Rain’)
1960 [60] Mehmet Oz, Cleveland OH, physician-surgeon/TV personality (“The Dr Oz Show” since 2009)/syndicated newspaper columnist (“The You Docs”)/Oprah Winfrey protégé
1969 [51] Peter Dinklage, Morristown NJ, TV actor (‘Tyrion Lannister’ on “Game of Thrones” 2011-19)/movie actor (“Ice Age: Continental Drift”, “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) COMING UP…”I Care a Lot”
1978 [42] Joshua Jackson, Vancouver BC, TV actor (“The Affair” 2014-19, “Fringe” 2008-13, “Dawson’s Creek” 1998-2003)/movie actor (“Cruel Intentions”)
1986 [34] Shia LaBeouf, Los Angeles CA, movie actor (“Transformers” films, “Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”) COMING UP… “The Tax Collector”
1988 [32] Claire Holt, Brisbane Australia, TV actress (‘Rebekah Mikaelson’ on “The Originals” 2013-18, “The Vampire Diaries” 2011-14, “Pretty Little Liars” 2011)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Corn on the Cob Day”, Corn is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed to have been first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. Because eating it is a messy affair, and leads to corn sticking to your teeth, etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions (or ordered on a first date!).
• “Cousteau Day”, a celebration of Jacques Cousteau’s life. In his 87 years, Captain Cousteau’s immense contributions to marine science and conservation, including the production of more than 120 documentaries, advancing the science of scuba, and promoting environmental activism, are indisputable.
• “German Chocolate Cake Day”, the first thing you should know about this cake is that it is not from Germany! It is named after American Samuel German, who came up with a dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852, which was named Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate.
• “National Making Life Beautiful Day”, a day dedicated to encouraging and celebrating men and women who are making life beautiful. Whether you’re creating beauty through building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, one small action can lead to a ripple effect, making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.
• “King Kamehameha Day”, honoring Hawaii’s first king, who unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. Not very significant to the rest of us … but it sure is fun saying “Kah-MAY-uh-MAY-uh”!
NET: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/kamehameha-day
COMING UP . . .
[Fri] Magic Day
[Fri] Superman Day
[Sat] Sewing Machine Day
[Sat] World Softball Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1993 [27] “Jurassic Park”, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum opens, sets box office weekend record of $502 million
2002 [18] “American Idol: The Search For a Superstar” debuts (FOX) as a Summer replacement series, but quickly becomes the #1 show on US television
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1996 [24] Country star Garth Brooks sets a ‘Fan Fair’ (now ‘CMA Music Festival’) record by signing autographs in Nashville TN for 23 hours straight
2002 [18] 300 guests attend the wedding of Paul McCartney to former model Heather Mills at St Salvator Church in Glaslough, Ireland (well, that was expensive … they divorce in 2008)
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2009 [11] The ‘Swine Flu’ (H1N1 influenza strain) is the first condition deemed a global pandemic since the ‘Hong Kong Flu’ of 1967-68
1962 [58] Brothers John and Clarence Anglin and fellow inmate Frank Morris escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2012 [08] Construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), the world’s largest optical telescope, is approved (although construction began in 2014, it is not expected to be completed until 2024…)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The letter W is the only letter in the alphabet that has 3 syllables (all others have 1)
✓ When trying out a new pen, 97% of people will write their own name.
✓ The area code of Cape Canaveral, where the Space Shuttles were launched, is ‘321’.
✓ A violin bow contains about 150 horsetail hairs.
✓ Every year, hundreds of people swallow their false teeth.
✓ In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, there was not a single reported case of an ostrich burying its head in the sand.
-FactSlides, UberFacts, BathroomReadersInstitute
BS WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR SPOUSE:
• Laugh at your phone for no reason.
• Clear the PVR.
• Save your Amazon boxes and then stack about 20 of them on your porch just before he arrives home.
• Do impressions during sex.
• Cupboards. Leave ’em open. You’re welcome.
• Pluck his nose hairs while he’s fast asleep.
• Serve breakfast in bed…to your neighbor’s wife.
• Look at her through a fork and pretend she’s in jail.
• Just stare at him.
–Twitter
TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ A Syracuse man rammed a car into a smoke shop, stole whippets, got high, tried to choke an EMT who tried to help, then got arrested by police. (Your move, Nick Nolte!)
➠ Burger King has
Burger King has introduced their new “Social-Distancing Burger”. It comes with extra onions to help ‘Keep People Away’. (Or, as it has been known up until now: “A Hamburger With extra Onions”.)
➠ (***Caution***) Doctors have extracted a cell phone charger from man’s urinary bladder after the cable was inserted through his penis as a form of sexual gratification. (And you thought waiting in line at the Apple Store was excruciating…)
➠ Fact of the Day: If you’re 16 or older, there’s a 60% chance that you’ve already met the person you’ll one day marry. (According to a case study solely conducted at a Mississippi family reunion…)
➠ Fact of the Day: You can have four to seven dreams in one night. (Fortunately, Margot Robbie looks the same in all of them…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Quarantine workout: https://tinyurl.com/y8p73rus
BS PHONE STARTER:
What, to you, is the most difficult thing to learn?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Ever notice that the older a man gets, the further he had to walk to school as a boy?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: According to a survey, THIS is the number #1 thing guys eat on a road trip. What is it?
Answer: Beef jerky
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
