Wednesday, May 7, 2025 — Edition: #7947
The BS Press!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Billy Bush is hanging up his hat as host of “Extra”. He announced his departure during a livestream of his “Hot Mics with Billy Bush” podcast, saying that after 5 years as host, he plans to concentrate on developing his digital platform.” Bush reflected: “If I had a dollar for every time someone hollered, ‘Extra! Extra!’ to me at an airport or something, I’d buy Warner Bros.” He called it a “tremendous honor and privilege” to host the show, and called the experience an “awesome chapter” of his life.
-E!
★ A man was arrested on Monday after crashing his car through the front gates of Jennifer Aniston’s $21 million Bel-Air mansion. Police told ABC News that the incident unfolded at 12:20pm, and Aniston was home at the time of the crash. The “Friends” star’s security team responded to the incident and detained the driver at gunpoint. The man, believed to be in his 70s, reportedly sustained minor injuries and was arrested for felony vandalism.
-NYPost, TMZ
★ The judge in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case could not pass up a “Lord of the Rings” reference. As jury selection for the rap mogul’s sex trafficking trial began, presiding Judge Arun Subramanian made a light-hearted joke about the extensive list of names and places in the case. The judge quipped that just like JRR Tolkien’s long books and equally long film adaptations, the list of people and places that may come up at the trial reminded him of the epic fantasy franchise.
-E!
★ Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega ARE set to star in the new film “Shutout.” It will tell the story of ‘Jake Kejeune’, played by DeNiro, an aging pool hustler and one of the last practitioners of a dying art. After years spent chasing wins in smoky, underground halls, he crosses paths with Ortega’s ‘Mia’, a talented newcomer whose passion reignites his own. Seeing the potential to shape the next great player, Jake becomes her mentor, guiding her through the high-stakes, cutthroat world of professional pool.
-WorldofReel
★ Kevin Pollak has joined Sylvester Stallone and the cast of “Tulsa King” Season 3 at Paramount+. Pollak will appear in the series regular role of ‘Special Agent Musso’, described as “an FBI agent who has an axe to grind.” Pollak was ranked as one of Comedy Central’s top 100 comedians of all time, and is known for his role as ‘Moishe’ in the Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
-Variety
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Barry Keoghan, Luenell, I’m With Her
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Kerry Washington, Josh Hartnett, Adam Duritz, Counting Crows
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Christine Baranski, Stellan Skarsgård
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Anna Wintour, A$AP Rocky, Benito Skinner
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Paul Feig, Taylor Ortega, Alex Newell
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Tinx, Lexi Wood
• “The Daily Show” (COM): John Green, host Desi Lydic
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Josh Duhamel
• “Today” (NBC): Natasha Lyonne
• “GMA3” (ABC): Mother’s Day Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Jim Gaffigan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Patricia Clarkson, Susan Kelechi Watson, Amy Grant
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Martha Stewart, Ana Gasteyer, Zanna Roberts Rassi
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Maren Morris
• “The Masked Singer” (FOX): Season 13 finale
• “The Amazing Race” (CBS): Racers travel to Strasbourg, France, where they go head-to-head in a water jousting match.
• “Bugs That Rule the World” (PBS): Series premiere. Scientists and enthusiasts reveal the crucial roles bugs play on the planet and what the future would be without them.
• “NBA Playoffs” (TNT, TSN): Eastern Conference Semifinal, Game 2: NY Knicks @ Boston, Denver @ Oklahoma
• “NHL Playoffs” (SN, ESPN): Eastern Conference Second Round, Game 2: Florida @ Toronto
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Beyoncé – A disappointed fan is demanding a $700 refund after attending her “Cowboy Carter” tour, and claiming the tour opener on April 25 at LA’s SoFi Stadium was the “worst concert experience” of their lifetime. Since the tour began, Bey has faced backlash over sound quality, empty seats, obstructed seats, and her song choices.
• Doja Cat – There are 2 new tunes from her to hear this week. ‘Crack’ was recorded for her 2023 album, “Scarlet”, but didn’t make the final cut. Now, she has made it available on her website as a free download. Meanwhile, Doja stars in the new Marc Jacobs ad for the brand’s pre-fall 2025 campaign, and you can hear 30 seconds of the new song ‘Jealous Type’, which will be featured on her upcoming album, “Vie”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5h2r5ty3
• Adam Lambert – has been added to the cast of “Jesus Christ Superstar”. He’ll play ‘Judas’ in the 3-night production of the classic Broadway musical, set for the Hollywood Bowl this summer. He joins Cynthia Erivo, who has been cast as ‘Jesus’.
• Tom Morello – will headline the Edmonton’s KDays Music Fest, along with LA. punk legends Bad Religion and Edmonton-spawned indie superstars July Talk. 98 Degrees tops the bill on the evening of the festival finale. The 10-day event runs July 18-27.
• Wham! – ‘Careless Whisper’ has been voted the UK’s best-loved song for the 7th year in a row. The nationwide station Smooth Radio conducted a listener poll, and the song, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, came out on top. #2 is Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yvxbj6zh
• David Lee Roth – Following his first performance in 5 years on Sat. at the M3 Rock Festival in Columbia MD, he has announced a summer US tour. It kicks off July 22 in Paso Robles CA, and will hit cities such as Tampa, Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Diego and more, before wrapping in Napa CA on Sept. 14. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y8xe8f5r
• Shaboozey – ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ has notched its 43rd consecutive week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, while his Jelly Roll collab ‘Amen’ debuted at #23. Shaboozey performed both at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio CA on April 26.
• Keith Urban — will be honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award, and saluted with performances of his songs by fellow artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards tomorrow night. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 60th ACMs will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel.
• LeAnn Rimes — is reportedly bidding farewell to “The Voice UK” after just one season. She’s leaving the music competition behind to focus on her career in the US, according to a report, although she’ll still appear on the American version of “The Voice” as a Mega Mentor.
SHOOTING THE BULL
SLASHING LASHES:
So – and I’m as surprised that I’m saying this as you’re going to be hearing it – a new trend among men is…shaving off their…eyelashes. Why? Apparently, it’s being done in the belief that having no lashes makes them look “more masculine”. Yes, really. On TikTok, Instagram, and X, guys from Turkey to New Zealand are putting clippers and scissors frighteningly close to their eyeballs, in search of stubbier, “manlier” lashes. Or asking their barbers to go full buzz-cut. Experts, unsurprisingly, are not fans of the idea. One surgeon points out that eyelashes are crucial for eye health, and that by removing them, you’re putting yourself at risk for dry eyes, irritation, and, yes, even injury. Blame for this potentially harmful trend goes to the recent so-called “macho revival”, promoted by influencers like Andrew Tate and even Mark Zuckerberg, who has been talking recently about “masculine energy.”
(Finally! a trend that’s both pointless…AND pokes you in the eye!)
(Because nothing says peak masculinity like ocular discomfort!)
-CNN
FLEXING YOUR REX:
It certainly would make a good conversation piece: A wallet or purse made from dinosaur skin. A group of luxury brands and biotech companies claims to be creating the first products made of extinct T-Rex leather. Wait. How? Apparently the new, old products are made by extracting collagen from ancient fossils. The company VML has joined forces with genomic innovators The Organoid Company, and sustainable biotechnology firm Lab-Grown Leather, to create what they’re calling the world’s first T-Rex leather made using the extinct creature’s DNA. The companies claim their next-gen material would be a high-quality, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly alternative to standard leather. The first products could be available in time for the Christmas shopping season.
(Finally! Something to match the gloves I’ve been wearing since the dawn of time!)
(Because nothing says ‘eco-friendly’ like resurrecting a 66-million-year-old apex predator!)
-MorningBrew
THE 1% SOLUTION:
It’s called the “1% rule”, and it could save you hundreds of dollars. And really, it’s just common sense. The 1% rule is gaining traction online as a simple way to help people put the pause on expensive, impulsive purchases – and anyone can use it. Here’s how it works: If you’re considering a substantial, but non-essential splurge – let’s say concert tickets, an hi-end espresso machine, or a sweet getaway – and it costs more than 1% of your annual income, STOP RIGHT THERE. Then, give yourself 24 hours to think it over, and consider whether it’s really worth it. The concept was first posted by Glen James of “My Millennial Money” on CNBC. Aimed at millennials, the 1% rule is a good way to keep things in perspective, and consider whether that expenditure is going to “derail your finances”, according to James. The secret, however, is to remember NOT to eventually say “yes” to too many of your paused purchases, following the cooling off period. For the record, if you earn $50,000 a year, 1% amounts to $500.
(Think before you make a big purchase? Wow — it’s almost as if what your dear old dad drilled into your head since you were 5 – was RIGHT!)
(My problem? I pause so long before spending my money that by the time I’m ready to buy, it isn’t on sale anymore!)
-NYPost
BOOMER COMPLAINTS:
People online have been posting their own “Boomer complaints”. As near as I can tell, these are the things that Boomers stereotypically complain about – that people feel are actually worth complaining about. Here are some of the best recent examples:
My most boomer complaint is…
⇒ “leaf blowers should be illegal” — *sigh*
⇒ “Wired headphones are better than Bluetooth earbuds. I don’t to have charge wired headphones & the mic is way better, plus they’re hard to lose” – Druggernaut Gasoline Dan
⇒ “car companies taking away buttons…I want to turn the dial and change my ac temp” — alana
⇒ “why is the restaurant so [***BLEEP***] dark?” — ARI
⇒ “needing to download an app for every [***BLEEP***] thing” – talk gently not mentally
⇒ “TikTokkers & Influencers do NOT belong on red carpets” — Rey
⇒ “I hate being asked ‘are you using the app?’ at every single fast food place” — Zerconil
⇒ I cannot handle doing 2 step authentication on every app…for the rest of my life” – Missy
⇒ “nobody says ‘you’re welcome’ when they’re told thank you” – TAYLOR (Thank you, Taylor!)
(What’s YOUR biggest Boomer complaint…aside from the fact that people need to know that every pic posted on IG does NOT require music!?!?!?!)
-BuzzFeed
DID YOU KNOW?
Consistent screen use has been linked to a greatly increased the risk of neck pain, according to a new review published in the journal BMC Public Health. Study authors looked at data from 25 studies, involving more than 43,000 participants from 13 countries. They found that sedentary behavior, including screen-based behavior such as using mobile phones, computers or watching TV for 6 hours per day or more, was closely associated with participants’ complaints of neck pain. Using mobile phones was found to be the riskiest screen-based activity, increasing the likelihood of neck pain by 82%. (I have a “hunch” my neck pain’s only going to get worse…!)
-WashingtonPost
BS CHRONOMETER 05.07.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “National Cosmopolitan Day”. Typically made with vodka, lime and cranberry juices, today there are many delicious variations of the Cosmo. (Here’s the problem: If I celebrate Cosmo day, chances are I’ll miss tomorrow!)
• “National Tourism Day” (in the US), part of “Travel & Tourism Week”. Municipalities and entertainment venues big and small use today to let people know about activities and events in their area. (By the way, “World Tourism Day” happens every September.) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mke2szj2
• “Bike to School Day”, the 14th annual, in coordination with National Bike Month. Don your helmets, everyone!
• “School Nurse Day”, with the aim of recognizing school nurses and to acknowledge their role in the educational setting. (They’re the ones who have to decide if you’re sick enough to be sent home…or if you’re just a good faker!)
• “Occupational Safety & Health Professionals Day”, recognizing the efforts and commitment of these safety, health, and environmental professionals who keep us safer on the job.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Have a Coke Day
[Thurs] Coconut Cream Pie Day
[Fri] Tear the Tags Off the Mattress Day
[Sat] Clean Up Your Room Day
This Week is…Family Week
This Month is…Family Reunion Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1946 [79] Bill Kreutzmann, Palo Alto CA, rock drummer (Grateful Dead-‘Touch of Grey’)/author (“Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs With the Grateful Dead”)/also performed in “Dead and Company” with other former members of The Grateful Dead)
1968 [57] Eagle-Eye Cherry (yup, that’s his real name), Skane Sweden, rock singer (‘Save Tonight’)/half-brother of singer Neneh Cherry (BS FAST FACT: His middle name is ‘Lanoo’)
1986 [39] Matt Helders, Sheffield England, indie rock drummer (Arctic Monkeys-‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’, ‘Do I Wanna Know?’)
1987 [38] Aidy Bryant, Phoenix AZ, comedian/TV actress (“Saturday Night Live” 2012-22, “Shrill” 2019-21) COMING UP… “Lonely Hearts Club”
1992 [33] Alexander Ludwig, Vancouver BC, TV actor (‘Björn Ironside’ on “Vikings” 2013-20)/movie actor (“The Hunger Games”, “Race to Witch Mountain”)/country singer (‘Let Me Be Your Whiskey’)
1985 [40] (José) J Balvin, Medellín Colombia, reggaeton singer (w/Cardi B and Bad Bunny-‘I Like It’, w/The Black Eyed Peas-‘Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life)’
1998 [27] “MrBeast” (Jimmy Donaldson), Wichita KS, social media personality (with over 390 million, he has the most subscribers on any YouTube channel, and is the third-most-followed creator on TikTok, with over 115 million)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2010 [15] “Iron Man 2” opens in theaters, eventually grossing $624 million. (unlike most film series, the ‘threequel’ proves an even bigger hit in 2013).
2017 [08] MTV Video Music Awards becomes the first major awards show to adopt gender-neutral categories – Emma Watson wins ‘Best film actor’, Millie Bobby Brown wins ‘Best TV actor’.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2016 [09] Axl Rose takes over as lead singer for AC/DC, filling in for Brian Johnson at a show in Lisbon after Johnson is advised that continuing the tour could result in permanent hearing loss. Rose finishes the band’s tour as guest vocalist.
2016 [09] Following his unexpected death on April 21 (and with his music unavailable on most streaming services), Prince takes the top 2 spots on the Billboard albums chart with “The Very Best of Prince” at #1 and “Purple Rain” at #2.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2000 [25] Vladimir Putin is inaugurated president of Russia (the first time). This date in 2024, he was sworn in for a 5th term.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2000 [25] Skydiver Mike Hennessy of West Springfield, Massachusetts celebrates his 50th birthday by jumping out of an airplane … 50 times.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ If you unfolded your brain, it would cover an ironing board.
✓ People tend to mimic the actions of the person they are attracted to.
✓ Iran arrested 14 squirrels for spying in 2007.
✓ ‘Synovial fluid’, the fluid that eases joint movement, is the most slippery substance known to man.
✓ By the age of 60, most people have lost 50% of their taste buds.
✓ Spread across a lifetime, most people spend a total of one year sitting on the toilet.
-UnbelievableFacts, RandomFactGenerator
Best of BS . . .
Sunday is “Mothers Day”, so here a some …
BS REASONS TO REMAIN CHILDLESS:
• Think of the time you’ll save not having to post 12 pics of your kid to Instagram every day.
• So you can sit in the bathtub without impaling your butt on a ‘Transformer’.
• Because children cost money — and Nike won’t hire your kid for at least 3 or 4 years!
• Because you’re married to Elon Musk.
• So you can save your passenger-side airbag for bumping off your short mother-in-law.
• So you don’t have to put a childproof cap on the bottle of Wild Turkey.
• They give you drugs to get through childbirth, but not to get through Motherhood.
-First published in BS in 2016
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ 105-year-old Julia Hawkins just set a world record as the oldest track & field competitor. (In fact, she’s the oldest to enter a race since Bernie Sanders…)
➠ Research shows the average American watches almost 30 hours of TV a week. That’s the AVERAGE! (I watch so much TV, I can trace every sitcom’s plot back to the first time it was used on “I Love Lucy”!)
➠ Zoologists claim that Tigers have been known to seek revenge on those who have wronged them. (Q: What do you get when you cross a Tiger and a person who “wronged them”? A: A Tiger.)
➠ I just read that billions of years from now, Earth will have a 30-hour day, due to the interplay of gravity between Earth and moon. (In other words, that millennial sleeping in your basement may finally get a full day’s rest!)
➠ May is National Burger Month. (David Hasselhoff will celebrate by eating one at his favorite place: The Floor!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
If you know, you know: https://tinyurl.com/4e76xn6j
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I never finish anything. I have a black belt in partial arts.
TRUTH OR BS:
• There are 5 different blood groups. [BS. There are 4: A, B, AB, and O]
• “Avatar” is the highest grossing movie of all time. [True, $2.9 billion.]
• Timothée Chalamet went to the same school as Nicki Minaj. [True.]
• Madonna’s real name is Esther. [BS. It’s Madonna.]
• Thomas Edison discovered gravity. [BS. Isaac Newton discovered gravity when he saw a falling apple while thinking about the forces of nature.]
• There are just 2 parts of the body that can’t heal themselves. [BS. There’s just one: the teeth.]
• Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system. [True. It has an average surface temperature of around 450°C, even though Mercury is closer to the sun.]
• Fish cannot blink. [True.]
-Cosmopolitan
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What did you eat so much of that now you hate it?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
A survey says 15% of us would rather do THIS chore without our significant other. What is it?
A: Grocery shopping
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.
