Thursday, March 7, 2024 – Edition: #7672

You’re Fulla Sheet!

 

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The British Army’s website quietly removed Kate Middleton’s name from the list of attendees for the Colonel’s Review, after it was speculated that the event would be one of her first appearances since her abdominal surgery. That happened after her office at Kensington Palace said they hadn’t been consulted. It had been reported that the Princess of Wales would be appearing at the pre-Trooping the Colour event on June 8. Trooping the Colour is a batch of ceremonial events that celebrate the birthday of King Charles III. Middleton has been in attendance for all of the events since she married Prince William in 2011.
-NYPost
★ “American Idol” honcho Nigel Lythgoe has been accused of another alleged sexual assault. According to legal documents, the woman — identified as Jane Doe — claims the television exec forced himself on her and pinned her against a wall. She says she was close with Lythgoe professionally, and the incident happened in 2018 during a meeting at his home. The documents also reveal Lythgoe is denying allegations of sexual assault by former host Paula Abdul, saying she is a “pathological liar.” As reported by The Blast, Lythgoe says that Abdul has “a long history of telling wild stories that are untethered from reality and are primarily designed to attract attention.”
-TheBlast
★ The final batch of Oscar presenters has been confirmed ahead of this weekend’s 96th Academy Awards. Are you ready? Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker are all taking part in Sunday’s ceremony. They join previously announced names like Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Al Pacino, Zendaya, and many more.
-TheWrap
★ Sinbad is thanking “fans and friends” for their enduring support following his first major appearance in more than 3 years. The 67-year-old comedian suffered a stroke in 2020 — and with the exception of a pic shared to his Instagram in 2022, had not been seen in public until last Thursday. He joined the cast of the “A Different World” (via Zoom) as part of an HBCU tour event at an Atlanta college. In a new video released to Instagram, Sinbad acknowledged the “rough” journey he’s faced on the road to recovery, thanked his supporters, and told fans to “Expect to see more of me soon.”
-TVLine
★ Chalk up one more thing that Kate Hudson can do. For decades, the actress/business & fitness mogul has delighted audiences with a variety of projects — and her latest turn is singer/songwriter. The “Almost Famous” star recently shared a new single ‘Talk About Love’, and now she has dropped a music video to go with it. The song was co-written Hudson, Songwriters Hall of Famer Linda Perry, and singer/songwriter Danny Fujikawa (who happens to be Hudson’s fiancé). Hudson compares her debut single to “the rock, the pop, the dance music and even a bit of the alternative records I love.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/23d4ty8s
-RockCellar

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Benson Boone (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ricky Martin, Michael Imperioli, Manuel Turizo & Yandel
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): TBA
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Beth Stelling, Mo Welch
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Peter Dinklage, Rory Scovel
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Lindsay Hubbard, Carson Kressley
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Awkwafina, host Ronny Chieng
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Dan Harris
• “The Talk” (CBS): Beth Behrs
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Ayesha Curry, Cat Deeley
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Annette Bening, DeWanda Wise and Pyper Braun; Holly Black
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Millie Bobby Brown, Jack Antonoff
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Daniel Dae Kim
• “The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes” (A&E): Season 3 premiere. In Tulsa, a woman is shot outside her home; in Birmingham, a mother is shot in front of her young children; in Charlotte, a couple is suspected of stabbing a man in his car, and detectives need to determine who is telling the truth.
• “Young Sheldon” (CBS): Missy steps up; Mary has a surprise for George; Sheldon finds his dorm occupied.
• “State of the Union 2024” (Check local listings): US President Joe Biden addresses the nation.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Reneé Rapp — has postponed 2 performances in her “Snow Hard Feelings Tour” to rest her voice. On X, the “Mean Girls” star broke the news that she won’t be able to perform her back-to-back shows at Vinilo Record Store in Southhampton today because: “I’ve been sick for the majority of the European leg of this tour, and without any recovery time I can’t seem to shake it.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/jucdm2xm
• Drake – has revealed an upcoming collab with iHeart’s On The Verge artist 4Batz. Drizzy posted a screenshot of a file that holds his remix to the hit ‘Act II: Date @ 8’. This came about not long after Timbaland suggested Drake should jump on the record.
• Paramore and Talking Heads – With Paramore having covered Talking Heads’ ‘Burning Down the House’, David Byrne is returning the favor. He has recorded a version of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’, which will be released alongside Paramore’s Burning Down the House” on a 12-inch vinyl single exclusively for Record Store Day, April 20.
• Bruce Springsteen – will release “Best of Bruce Springsteen” on April 19. Songs will span from 1973’s “Greeting From Asbury Park, NJ” all the way to 2020’s “Letter to You”. The physical version contains 18 songs, and 31 will be on the digital release. He and The E Street Band will be touring the US, Canada and Europe this year, beginning March 19 in Phoenix.
• The Stampeders – Bassist Ronnie King has passed away at age 75, following a battle with cancer. A statement says “as little as 3 weeks ago he was looking forward to doing one final tour” with the group. The country rockers had an impressive run of hits in the 1970s, including ‘Sweet City Woman’, ‘Wild Eyes’, ‘Minstrel Gypsy’, and a cover of ‘Hit the Road Jack’ featuring legendary radio DJ Wolfman Jack.
• Luke Bryan – will drop the new single ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’ on April 5. He posted a preview on Instagram, writing: “Can’t wait for y’all to hear this one live”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y68s768n
• Chris Young – Good news if you want to hear more of his upcoming album “Young Love & Saturday Nights”, out March 22. Tomorrow, he’s dropping the new song ‘What She Sees in Me’. The news arrived via Instagram, where he is shown seated by a piano in a white shirt. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdfwwu4s
• Kacey Musgraves – has been outspoken about her adoration for marijuana over the years, but the reality is that she has stopped using it. She recently told The Cut: “It’s not for this chapter. Maybe later, when I’m a 60-year-old lady with nothing to do…” Her new song ‘Deeper Well’ contains the lyrics: “So I’m gettin’ rid of the habits that I feel/Are real good at wastin’ my time.”

SHOOTING THE BULL

STRESS DISTRESS:
You know how it is when you have a really busy day, and nothing seems to go right? And you swear you can feel your hair turning grey? Well, scientists at North Carolina State University say younger adults really can look and feel older on especially stressful days. Study authors collected data from 107 people between the ages of 18-36. The key finding was that “on days when study participants reported experiencing higher levels of stress than they normally did, they also reported looking and feeling older.” Interestingly, though, this was only true on days when they also reported feeling that they had less control over their lives than they normally did. The scientists say this tells us that the phenomenon of stress making people feel older is not limited to older adults – and it could result in negative health outcomes, long-term.
(Great. You know what else stresses me out? Someone telling me that a stressful day is going to make me look older!)
(…and yet somehow, [Afternoon guy***] manages to waltz in here at 2o’clock every afternoon, breeze through his 4-hour shift…and he looks younger every day. Go figure!)
-StudyFinds

POP CULTURE:
⇒ If you drink just 2 cans of soda pop per week, your workouts aren’t making up for it, a study says. Pharmacologists at the Université Laval in Quebec City analyzed health data from 100,000 adults over 30 years to find that the damage done by sugar-sweetened beverages can’t be overcome with the average recommended workout quota of 150 minutes weekly. The group said in their conclusion, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: “Physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease associated with sugar-sweetened beverages by half, but it does not fully eliminate it.” They’re urging consumers to drop cane and syrup-based sodas altogether. (So – what are we supposed to use for mix?)
⇒ A soft drink company is hiring what they call “soda consultants” to embark on an American adventure. OLIPOP, a trendy soda brand that offers a variety of flavors, says in its “Dream Job Alert” that it “is looking for two real besties great at creating content, and open to traveling to each city on OLIPOP’s tour to share their love of soda.” The “senior soda consultants” will visit 4 cities across the U.S. with $10,000 allotted for each city. The perfect candidates are 2 best friends who can create content showcasing the cities they visit and represent OLIPOP. Last year, the company received over 90,000 applications from people who were interested in the role. (After that last story, I hope they also offer health benefits!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4hkwtbsz
-NYPost, Fox

TOWEL RACKET:
We’re accustomed to the occasional conversation about how often it is appropriate to wash your bedsheets. But what about your bath towel? According to a microbiologist, while every week or 2 is usually OK for sheets, towels are best washed every few days. Excessive? Nope. Rietie Venter, Head of Microbiology at University of South Australia, explains that when you dry yourself, you deposit thousands of skin cells and millions of microbes onto the towel. And because you use your towel to dry yourself after a shower or bath, your towel is regularly damp. Towels are also made of a thicker material than sheets, and therefore tend to stay damp for longer. Therefore, towels are a breeding ground for bacteria and molds. And this, of course, can lead to a nasty smell. Exposure to microbes in your towels (and sheets) can also lead to asthma, allergic skin irritations, or other skin infections. So, towels should be washed every few days, and your facecloth after every use. By the way, in one survey, almost half of single men reported not washing their sheets for up to 4 months at a time!
(And THAT, my friend, is why those men are single!)
(The way I figure, if I only shower half as often, I can get away with washing my towels half as often too!)
-TheConversation

THE SNACKS THAT ADULTS ARE SEARCHING FOR:
An analysis of Google search data by Spin Genie uncovered the nostalgic snacks that people (in the US) are searching for the most. Some are still available, some are just fond memories…
1. Dunkaroos: Wat there any doubt this would be #1? What’s better than cookies dunked in sugary frosting? While they disappeared for a while, they came back in 2020, with new flavors!
2. Oreo Cakesters: They are basically an Oreo cookie, but with cake-like cookies – and frosting in the middle. They also made a comeback, in 2022.
3. Bagel Bites: The perfect after-school snack. Really, it’s a mini pizza. Except smaller. (A mini-mini pizza?)
4. Tab soda: Released in the 1960s, the cola remained a popular diet beverage until 2020, when it was discontinued. (Yeah, there’s no need to bring this one back!)
5. Fruitopia: When it debuted in the ‘90s, it was advertised as a healthy alternative to soda. The fruity drink featured flavors like Tangerine Wavelength, Strawberry Passion Awareness, Fruit Integration and Blueberry Watermelon Wisdom. A few of those have been revamped under the brand Minute Maid.
6. Crystal Pepsi: This was a no-caffeine, colorless version of the classic beverage, released in the ‘90s. It has returned as a limited-edition offer.
7. Kudos granola bars: Produced by Mars Inc. until 2017, these granola bars were coated in chocolate or caramel. And one version was covered in M&Ms. (What’s not to like?)
8. Orbitz drinks: Short-lived — but fondly remembered. These odd drinks, released in the ’90s, contained edible balls floating around the liquid. (Like drinking a bottle of confetti!)
9. Waffle Crisp cereal: Post released this in 1966, calling it a “perfect breakfast.” Each bite of the waffle-shaped cereal had notes of maple syrup. It returned to shelves in 2021.
10. Rice Krispies cereal: Not only is it a fan-favorite on its own, it’s also a popular dessert, when baked with marshmallows and butter. (Which also makes a pretty darn good breakfast…!)
(What childhood snack food would you most like to experience again?
-Fox

DID YOU KNOW?
It turns having big, well-developed abs could be bad for a man’s health. Researchers from the University of California-San Diego are challenging the commonly-held belief that body composition (the amount of fat, bone, and muscle in the body) is an indicator of heart health. The new research found that that men with a larger abdominal muscle area have a 6-times greater risk of heart disease. They did not find the same co-relation in women. (I saw this just in time. I was about to do a sit-up!)
-StudyFinds

BS CHRONOMETER 03.07.24

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Nametag Day”, today’s celebration of names stipulates that wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you wear a “Hello, I’m [your name here]” nametag. In a playful mood? Rename yourself for the day, or just wear a name other than your own!
• “Be Heard Day”, for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and solo professionals to find their voice, tell their story, and be heard (If you want to be seen, stand up. If you want to be heard, speak up…and if you want to be appreciated, shut up!)
• “Cereal Day”, to share in the delights of crunchy n’ crispy breakfast cereals. Celebrated on the anniversary of the world’s first corn flakes being served to Dr John Kellogg’s sanitarium patients in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1897. LINK: http://www.lavasurfer.com/cereal-guide.html
• “Flapjack Day”. Today, breakfast just keeps on getting better! This day honors the sturdy, wholesome cakes that were a staple of pioneers pursuing new lives on the frontier. Packed with nutrients and energy, they provided the fuel needed to withstand the often-arduous trails. (Fine. Just pass me the syrup…and the whipped cream!)
• “National Crown Roast of Pork Day”. It earns its name when a pork loin is formed into a circle with the ribs pointing upwards, forming the points of a crown. Often, they are held together with twine. It is then seasoned, and often stuffed, roasted and served, making a beautiful table centerpiece. The ends of the bones may be given a paper frill treatment for added decoration.
• “Sportsmanship Day”, to bring about thoughtful discussion about good sportsmanship among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents.
• “Plant Power Day”, aiming to “take plants off the sidelines and make them the headliner of any meal.” Plant-based foods and drinks are encouraged to be placed first on menus today, becoming the main part of meals. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2f8reawx
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] International Women’s Day
[Fri] Be Nasty Day
[Sat] Fanny Pack Day
[Sun] Daylight Saving Time begins
This Week Is…Read an E-Book Week
This Month Is…Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1946 [78] Peter Wolf (Blankfield), The Bronx NY, rock singer (J. Geils Band-‘Centerfold’, ‘Freeze Frame’)

1956 [68] Bryan Cranston, Canoga Park CA, TV actor (“Breaking Bad” 2008-13, “Malcolm in the Middle” 2000-06)/movie actor (“The Lincoln Lawyer”, “Argo”) COMING UP… “Kung Fu Panda 4”, 2024

1964 [60] Wanda Sykes, Portsmouth VA, comedian-TV actress (“Black-ish, 2015-20, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 2001-11)/movie actress (“Evan Almighty”)

1970 [54] Rachel Weisz, London England, movie actress (“Black Widow”, “The Bourne Legacy”, Oscar-“The Constant Gardener”)/TV actress (“Dead Ringers” since 2023)/married to Daniel Craig since 2011

1971 [53] Peter Sarsgaard, Scott Air Force Base IL, movie actor (“The Batman”, “Jarhead”)/married to Maggie Gyllenhaal since 2009

1973 [51] Jay Duplass, New Orleans LA, TV actor (“Transparent” 2014-17, “The Mindy Project” 2012-17)

1974 [50] Tobias Menzies, London England, TV actor (‘Prince Philip’ on “The Crown” 2019-20, “Outlander” 2014-2018, “Game of Thrones” 2013-2019)

1974 [50] Jenna Fischer, Fort Wayne IN, TV actress (“The Office” 2005-13)/movie actress (“Hall Pass”, “Mean Girls”)/podcast host (“Office Ladies”)

1975 [49] TJ Thyne, Boston MA, TV actor (‘Dr Jack Hodgins’ on “Bones” 2005-2017)

1980 [44] Laura Prepon, Watchung NJ, TV actress (‘Alex Vause’ on “Orange Is the New Black” 2013-19, “That ’70s Show” 1998-2006, “That 90s Show” since 2023)/movie actress (“The Girl on the Train”)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2010 [14] Kathryn Bigelow (“The Hurt Locker”) becomes the first female director to win an Oscar

2011 [13] Charlie Sheen is fired from the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” following a series of clashes with the show’s co-creator Chuck Lorre

2021 [03] During Oprah Winfrey’s CBS interview with Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meaghan alleges she was made suicidal and subject to racist treatment by the palace

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1985 [39] ‘We are the World’ by USA for Africa is released. Written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, it was recorded to help battle famine in Africa by a stunning list of singers, including Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and many more

1987 [37] “Licensed to Ill” by Beastie Boys becomes the first rap album to top the US chart. It stays at #1 for 7 weeks

2015 [09] Drake places 14 songs in the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to the release of his mixtape “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (The Beatles are the only other act to accomplish this, in 1964) Morgan Wallen would land 36 songs on the chart dated March 18, 2023

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2007 [17] A British movie theater allows a patron to propose to his girlfriend with a 3-minute video inserted among the trailers before the main feature (unfortunately, she was at the snack bar . . . just kidding)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The ‘bobsled’ was so named because early racers bobbed their heads back and forth to gain speed (It didn’t work).
✓ A whole orange will float, but a peeled orange will sink.
✓ Your funny bone is actually a nerve.
✓ ‘Mulan’ has the highest kill count of any Disney character, including villains.
✓ 79% of pet owners sleep with their pets.
✓ Even though smoking is banned there, ashtrays are mandatory on every plane. This is for safe disposal in case someone breaks the law.
-FactSlides, BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS ODD CRIES FOR HELP:
• Eating pizza with a knife and fork
• Saying, “This is too much wine.”
• “Like and retweet”
• Pooping with the door open, despite complaints from the other Starbucks customers
• Eating my own weight in Chinese food
• Actually crying, “Help!”
• My browser history
• “Uncle!”
• Pretty much anything posted on Facebook
• Socks with sandals
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019

BS SIGNS YOUR TAX PREPARER IS WACKY:
• Shows you how to make paper hats from tax forms.
• Asks you how many monies you made last year.
• Suggests you claim multiple personalities as dependents.
• When filling out your form, she asks, “What color crayon you want?”
• That ain’t no calculator, it’s a TV remote!
• Repeatedly grabs himself and says, “Tax this, am I right?”
• His only other client is Shakira.
-First published in BS in 1995

BS WEB GOODIE:
Don’t mind if I do:  https://tinyurl.com/59kc72dd

BS RANDOM JOKE:
So, it turns out being an adult is mostly just googling how to do stuff.

BS PHONE STARTER:
What were you absolutely certain of — until you found out you were wrong?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  23% of people who have quit their job — did THIS first. What is it?
Answer:  Called their Mom

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you can’t believe in miracles, then believe in yourself.