Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – Edition: #6423

You’re Up to Your Eyeballs in Sheet!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ In a stunning reversal, Chicago prosecutors have dropped all charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett just weeks after he was indicted on 16 felony counts for allegedly filing a false police report.  36-year-old Smollett was seen arriving at a Chicago courtroom around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday for an emergency hearing. Following his court appearance, his attorneys released a statement saying that the actor was indeed attacked by two people he was unable to identify on January 29th, and now his “record has been wiped clean of the filing of this tragic complaint against him.”
-NBC
★ Nikki Bella is saying goodbye to the WWE. The professional wrestler has announced that she is retiring because her body can no longer handle the strain that comes with being…on the road.  Nikki, who used to be engaged to John Cena, said her most recent tour in Europe helped her make her decision.  During an episode of her reality TV show “Total Divas”, she said that “[The tour] was good but I just feel like I’m too old for that travel.” She’s 35.
(You’d almost think that the wrestling would be tougher than the travel…if it were real!)
-DailyMail
★ The long-awaited third film in the “Bill & Ted” series is taking shape.  William Sadler, who played the Grim Reaper in “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey,” is set to reprise his role in the sequel. The official Twitter feed for the film announced the news on Monday.  Sadler joins Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in the reunion film in which the now middle-aged Bill and Ted set out on a new adventure to fulfill their destiny to bring harmony to the universe through the power of their music. “Bill & Ted Face the Music” will begin production this summer, and the film is scheduled for release on Aug. 21, 2020.
-TheWrap
★ Val Kilmer has been served with a lawsuit accusing him of ripping off an artist.  The artist, Bale Allen, had been selling gold-colored tumbleweed sculptures for years in art galleries around Texas and New Mexico when he discovered Kilmer was selling a knock-off of his work for $150,000. Allen says he reached out to Kilmer demanding he stop, but never heard back. He seeks unspecified damages and a court order prohibiting the actor from selling any art that infringed on his copyrights.
-TheBlast
★ Bondage lovers will be happy to know that Goop, the company owned by Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, has released a set of very special underwear made completely of leather. The lifestyle site also suggests some interesting leather accessories as an addition to the lingerie.  Also available: A nude Fleet Ilya handmade leather bra with special “open” cups.  Or how about a black leather flogger, advertised as “extra comfortable to grip”, which is said to please not only your hands but “in other ways too”.
(“Conscious unbuttoning”, anyone?)
-SputnikNews

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Justin Turner, Durand Jones & the Indications
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Oscar Isaac, Lilly Singh, Jimmy Carr (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Charles Barkley, Tig Notaro
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Oliver, Tatiana Maslany, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Jeff Friedl (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Pamela Adlon, David Harbour, Wallows
• “Conan” (TBS): Tracy Morgan, Taraji P. Henson (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Ramona Singer, Tracy Tutor
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Stacey Abrams
• “The Talk” (CBS): Leighton Meester, Sara Rue
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Bridget Moynahan, Elizabeth McGovern, O.A.R., guest co-host Katie Lowes
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Portia de Rossi, Olivia Munn, Shin Lim (R)
• “Survivor” (CBS): Alliances are tested after a highly anticipated merge between tribes. Also, the first individual immunity challenge of the season.
• “Million Dollar Mile” (CBS): Tim Tebow hosts a new obstacle course competition series in which contestants have a chance at winning one million dollars.
• “Jane the Virgin” (CW): Season 5 premiere. Jane makes a shocking discovery and looks to Rafael for answers but is confused by his decision to put everything he and Jane have on hold.
• “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX): The premiere of the series about three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Ed Sheeran — has become a board member for the Ivor Novello Awards – the prestigious annual British music ceremony which is dedicated to honoring songwriters. He joins the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood.
• Justin Bieber – His wife Hailey shared video of him catching some Z’s in a hyperbaric oxygen tube. During the therapy, the lungs gather more oxygen than would be possible at normal air pressures, which helps fight bacteria and promote healing.
• Radiohead — An inquest got underway this week into the fatal stage collapse at their Toronto concert nearly seven years ago. The band’s drum technician was killed when a massive structure crashed down on him hours before the group was set to take the stage at Downsview Park.
• Michael Jackson — will remain in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite the allegations in the “Leaving Neverland” doc and calls for his induction to be revoked, an official for the organization said that he was “recognized for musical excellence and talent”, and any scandal doesn’t change that fact.
• Creed — Former frontman Scott Stapp has revealed a brand new song called ‘Purpose For Pain’, which will be on his forthcoming album “The Space Between The Shadows”.  He has also announced the first dates of an American tour, beginning June 20 in Oshkosh, WI.
• Sex Pistols – Following the success of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, A biopic based on their anarchic career is reportedly on the way. UK firm Starlight Films has been working on the project for the last 18 months.
• Luke Combs – received the exciting news from Carrie Underwood that he is this year’s winner in the Academy of Country Music Awards ‘Best New Male Artist’ category.  LANCO won ‘Best New Group’ and Ashley McBryde has been announced as the winner in the ‘Best New Female Artist’ category.  The ACMs will air live from Las Vegas on April 7.
• Carrie Underwood – has been announced as a performer for the 2019 ACM Awards — Eric Church, Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn and Kelly Clarkson will take to the stage as well.  Also on the performers’ list: Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs Maren Morris, Kane Brown, and Thomas Rhett.  Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Brandi Carlile, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde. Jason Aldean is set to receive the Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award, and he is also scheduled to perform. The ACMs are on April 7.

ROLLING PAPAS:
As legalization of cannabis becomes more and more commonplace, it is also becoming more common for seniors in their 70s and 80s to add it to their list of activities, alongside things like golf and bingo.  Recent studies show that the 65-and-over crowd are the fastest-growing segment of cannabis users.  And while it is a fact that many of them used marijuana to get high in their youth, now they may be more interested in easing age-related afflictions such as arthritis and sleeplessness.  As an example, recently a group of about 50 seniors boarded a bus at a retirement community in Laguna Woods, California for a “field trip” to a local pot shop near Disneyland.  They spent much of the day choosing from a variety of cannabis-infused products, including candies, drinks and weed. Then, they stopped for a little bingo before heading home.
(Million-dollar idea!  Bingo bongs!)
(It wouldn’t have been the first tour bus that was loaded with pot!)
(Is it just me, or do you think that age group never really stopped using cannabis?  They’re just doing it legally now!)
-AP

COMMON EMOJIS YOU’RE USING WRONG:
➢ Smile With Tongue Sticking Out: Most think this one is a joking emoji. It actually is meant to signify enjoying or savoring food. (I see a tongue sticking out as a reaction to a lot of what I cook, but it doesn’t usually mean they enjoyed it!)
➢ Surprised Face: The one with the eyebrows raised and small circle for lips actually means ‘hushed’ rather than surprised. (Insert surprised face here!)
➢ Hi-Five: Yeah, actually that is supposed to be two hands praying…or saying ‘please’ or ‘thank you’. (Hi-five if you use it correctly)
➢ Peace Sign: Nope. It was designed to symbolize the ‘V’ for ‘Victory’.
➢ Hugging Face: You totally thought this one was ‘Jazz Hands’, didn’t you? Well, it’s not. It’s just an emoji wanting a hug.
➢ Sad but Relieved Face: Because of the one tear, it’s easy to get this one mixed up with a person crying, but it really symbolizes anxiety and stress.
➢ Poop: In spite of what you may have heard, this is a smiling pile of poop. Not chocolate ice cream. (Excuse me. I need to clarify a text I sent to my kids earlier…)

MENTAL SPRING CLEANING:
Spring is the season of fresh starts and new beginnings, symbolized by growth and new life. It’s a time when we’re encouraged to clean our homes and organize our lives. It’s also a great time to give a little attention to renewing your mental health.  Here’s how:
➠ Create a to-do list of short-term and long-term goals:  It could be reconnecting with an old friend or taking more time to do enjoy a nice cup of coffee. Having a set of goals can give you a sense of purpose and guide you toward your desired path.
➠ Improve your physical health:  Physical activity has been scientifically proven to play an important role in sustaining mental health and wellbeing. And an active lifestyle often leads to a healthy diet.
➠ Begin to renew your spirit:  Yoga and/or meditation can do wonders for the cleansing of the mind. Studies on the power of meditation have reported a significant reduction in negative energy. Yoga encourages self-awareness to help you attune to your physical and emotional needs.
➠ Improve your stress management skills:  Try not to dwell on issues that are out of your control. Learning to accept the situation is an important skill in reducing stress. And pay attention to what triggers your stress responses to learn and prepare for the next instance.
➠ Actively contribute to your community:  This may include volunteering for a cause that you care about, helping out a neighbor, or tending a community garden, which will help you feel good about yourself and your place in the world.
(***To co-host***:  Perfect!  There is a fundraiser on Sunday morning that I need you to host!)
-CAMH

DID YOU KNOW?
A study found the closer your surname is to the end of the alphabet, the more likely you are to be an impulse shopper, because if you were always called upon last growing up – for example, for school attendance — it creates a desire to be first at something – like overspending.
-BusinessInsider

BS CHRONOMETER 03.27.19

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1963 [56] Quentin Tarantino, Knoxville TN, film producer-writer-director (“Kill Bill” movies, Oscar-“Pulp Fiction”) COMING UP…”Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, 2019

1969 [50] Pauley Perrette, New Orleans LA, TV actress (‘Abby Sciuto’ on “NCIS” 2003-18)

1970 [49] Elizabeth Mitchell, Los Angeles CA, TV actress (“Lost” 2006-2010, “Dead of Summer” 2016)

1970 [49] Mariah Carey, Huntington NY, pop singer (‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, ‘Emotions’)/5 Grammy Awards/18 #1 singles

1971 [48] Nathan Fillion, Edmonton AB, TV actor (“Castle” 2009-16, “The Rookie” since 2018)

1975 [44] Fergie (Stacy Ferguson), Whittier CA, pop singer (‘Fergalicious’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, Black Eyed Peas-‘I Gotta Feeling’, ‘My Humps’)

1988 [31] Jessie J (Jessica Cornish), London UK, pop singer (‘Bang Bang’, ‘Price Tag’)/TV personality (“The Voice UK” 2012-13)

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Joe Day”, when people who hate their names are to be given a break and simply called ‘Joe’. (***Ask listeners for the most horrific given names they’ve come across***)

• “Spanish Paella Day” [pie-AY-uh], celebrating the saffron rice dish that’s basically a stew that might include, chicken, sausage, shellfish, and vegetables. It’s often cooked and served in a flat round pan.

• “International Whisk(e)y Day”, launched in 2008. The name is used with the parenthesis to indicate support of Canadian, Japanese, and Scotch whiskies (no ‘e’) as well as American and Irish whiskeys (with an ‘e’). The day aims to support Parkinson’s Disease research.

• “World Theatre Day”, established in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute. A celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form “theatre”. Generally, the British prefer the “r-e” spelling of the word, while Americans tend to spell it ending with the letters “e-r”.

• “Viagra Day”, celebrating the 1998 date when the ‘Little Blue Pill’ for men was approved for retail sale. Are you up for this?

• “Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day”, how about these, for instance …
– ‘I Gave Her the Ring, and She Gave Me the Finger’
– ‘I Wish I Were a Woman (So I Could Go Out With a Guy Like Me)’
– ‘Get Off the Table, Mabel (The Two Dollars is for the Beer)’
– ‘My Phone Ain’t Been Ringing, So I Guess It Wasn’t You’
– ‘He’s got a Way with Women…and He’s Just got Away with Mine’
(A listing of hundreds more here [click on ‘The Best Of the Worst Country Song Titles’] …
NET: http://www.downstream.ca )

COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Children’s Picture Book Day
[Thurs] Black Forest Cake Day
[Fri] Knights of Columbus Founders Day
[Fri] National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [17] Brit movie actor Dudley Moore (“Arthur”, “10”) dies at age 66

2015 [04] Willie Nelson announces that he and his family are hard at work on a new brand of marijuana called “Willie’s Reserve”

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1986 [33] Sammy Hagar makes his first appearance as Van Halen’s lead singer when the group begins their “5150″ tour in Louisiana.

2008 [11] 2006 “X Factor UK” winner Leona Lewis hits #1 on the singles chart with ‘Bleeding Love’

2008 [11] Country singer Trace Adkins is one of the finalists on Season 7 of “The Celebrity Apprentice” (NBC), but loses the battle to TV personality/tabloid editor Piers Morgan

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2014 [05] Doctors announce that a 3D-printed plastic skull has been successfully used to replace part of a woman’s real skull in an operation in the Dutch city of Utrecht

BULL’S BITS

BS WACK FACTS:
✓ Leather does not have a smell. The scent associated with it actually comes from the materials used in the tanning process.
✓ Until the nineteenth century, solid blocks of tea were used as money in Siberia.
✓ George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew marijuana on their plantations.
✓ Babies start dreaming even before they’re born.
✓ If you counted 24 hours a day, it would take 31,688 years to reach one trillion.
✓ Pinocchio is Italian for “pine eye”!
-RandomFactGenerator

BS ODD SPA SERVICES:
• Leg hair straightening
• Eyeball massage
• Whisker tweaking
• Peanut butter back waxing
• Taxidermy classes
• Emotional bullying
• Embalming
• Toe hair restoration
• Exfoliating by your ex
• Dutch oven aromatherapy
-Twitter

Best of BS . . .
BS CHANGE A WORD…CHANGE A SLOGAN:
• Like a good neighbor, stay over there!
• Today is the first day of the rest of your sentence.
• Subway – “Eat Flesh”
• I’ve fallen and I can’t get Wi-Fi.
• There a nap for that.
• Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s photoshop.
• Red Bull gives you wigs.
• Have a toke and a smile.
• Can you beer me now?
• The stripper-picker-upper
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018

BS PHONE STARTER:
What was the best decision that you ever made?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
If money is the root of all evil, I’m good.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  Just 5% of women would give THIS up for life if it meant they would never gain another pound. What is it?
Answer:  Their Best Friend

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.