Tuesday, May 2, 2023 — Edition: #7465
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Prince William’s role at his father’s coronation has been revealed — but Prince Harry has been snubbed. After the Archbishop of Canterbury pledges his allegiance to King Charles III on Saturday, the Prince of Wales will follow suit, according to the Liturgy of the Coronation Service. Prince William will kneel before his father, who will already have been crowned, and place his hands between the king’s and recite the Homage of Royal Blood. He is the only member of the royal family who will honor King Charles in speaking capacity during the ceremony. A role for Harry in the coronation was not included in the Liturgy, meaning he’ll play no official part in the ceremony.
-PageSix
★ Don’t ask Bill Hader to sign a piece of “Star Wars” memorabilia — because he won’t. He served as “voice consultant” in creating the sounds of droid BB-8 in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and its sequels. During a recent podcast, the “Barry” star explained that there was a time when he would happily sign whatever was presented, but recalled the moment he had a change of heart. Quote: “One time I saw somebody and they had their kid come up to me to sign a BB-8 thing and it was 3 in the morning…we went to an after-party thing and it was super late and this guy kept his kid up all night. [He was like], ‘Go over there so he’ll sign it so I can sell it online’”. Now, Hader says he “not signing any of this (stuff).”
-ETCanada
★ Miley Cyrus’ mother, Tish Cyrus, is engaged to Dominic Purcell after the “Prison Break” star proposed in Malibu over the weekend. Tish confirmed the news via Instagram, with 2 pics of the pair cuddling, with the caption: “A thousand times…. YES @dominicpurcell.” 55-year-old Tish and Purcell, who is 53, went Instagram-official last November. That was shortly after her ex-husband, Billy Ray Cyrus, officially moved on with Australian singer Firerose.
-PageSix
★ Robert Pattinson will star in a new serial killer movie coming to Netflix. The “Batman” actor will play the lead character in the “black comedy taking on serious issues” from “Don’t Look Up” filmmaker Adam McKay. Robert Downey Jr., Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker and Danielle Deadwyler will also have prominent roles. The film, titled “Average Height, Average Build” will see Pattinson as a serial killer who hires a lobbyist to change laws so he can easily get away with his murders. He winds up becoming a hero in Washington while hiding his true motives. Filming starts this summer.
-PopCulture
★ Will Smith owes Chris Rock an apology and some credit for the newfound popularity of one of his older films. Following Rock’s “Selective Outrage” comedy special in March, the 2004 animated film “Shark Tale” started gaining traction on the streaming charts, breaking into the Top 5 and cementing itself as the #1 kids’ movie. Why? During the comedy special, Rock threw a few metaphorical punches at Smith, following the Oscars slapping incident. At one point, Rock specifically mentions Smith’s character in Shark Take, saying: “Will Smith played Muhammed Ali in a movie!…I played ‘Pookie’ in New Jack City. … Even in animation, he’s bigger: I’m a zebra, he’s a shark.”
-PopCulture
★ A Twitter account used the site’s Twitter Blue video feature to upload “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” in its entirety, where it was seen by millions of users before being taken down. The movie, which was posted on Saturday night in 2 parts by a page with 1.1 million followers titled “vids that go hard,” stayed online for at least 7 hours before being taken down by Twitter moderators. It was viewed an estimated 9 million times. The leak was possible thanks to a feature available exclusive to Twitter Blue subscribers that allows them to upload high quality videos of up to one hour in length.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Dr. Phil McGraw, Gina Rodriguez, Pixies
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ken Jeong, Emma Chamberlain, Arlo Parks
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Chita Rivera
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Rachel Weisz, Paul Giamatti, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Tanner Wayne
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Rachel Fuda, Willie Geist
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Ellie Kemper, Deborah Roberts
• “The Talk” (CBS): Patricia Clarkson, Cristo Fernandez
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): James Marsden, Minka Kelly
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Kate Mara, Dr. Jane Goodall, Ava Louise Murchison
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Tiki Barber, Anne Burrell
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Marsai Martin
• “NHL Playoffs” (Check local listings): Round 2: Florida @ Toronto; Seattle @ Dallas
• “Night Court” (NBC): Dan ponders his future after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime; Abby can’t find time for her fiancé, and her heart lands her in some trouble.
• “The Rookie” (ABC): Season 5 finale. Followed by season finales of “The Rookie: Feds” and “Will Trent”
• “1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed” (HBO): Premiere. Multiracial children and their families share the joys and struggles of growing up mixed in the Bay Area.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lewis Capaldi — has recorded a song with Calvin Harris – but no one knows where it is. The ‘Someone You Loved’ singer recorded with Harris 2 years ago, but admitted they’re unsure whether it will ever see the light of day because “He put it on his laptop and then lost it or something.”
• Katy Perry – has lost a 15-year legal dispute brought by Australian designer Katie Perry. Sydney-based Katie Perry claimed the pop singer disregarded her trademark by selling clothing merchandise on her Australian tours between 2014-18. Quote from the judge: “This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name.”
• Aerosmith — has announced its 40-date “Peace Out” farewell tour for this fall. It begins Sept. 2 in Philadelphia and is scheduled to wrap up Jan. 26, in Montreal. The only other non-US date is Sept. 12 in Toronto. The Black Crowes will serve as opening act. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
• Bachman-Turner Overdrive – co-founding guitarist/vocalist Tim Bachman died Friday at 71. He was with the group from 1973-74, appearing on their first 2 albums. He returned in 1984 for 4 more years, before launching a career as a realtor in the ‘90s.
• Black Sabbath – The Birmingham Royal Ballet will present a ballet inspired by their music in the metal icons’ hometown this September. It will feature 8 classic songs reinterpreted for the stage, accompanied by original music. Tony Iommi quote: “I never thought for a minute we would have people dancing to Black Sabbath and War Pigs and Iron Man.”
• The Judds – Sunday, actress Ashley Judd marked the one-year anniversary of her mother Naomi’s death with a reflection published in TIME. Meanwhile, the late Country Music Hall of Famer’s former personal manager, Michael P. Dolan, has sued her estate, alleging he’s still owed money from a TV special the duo was involved in more than 20 years ago.
• Dierks Bentley – teased his new line of Desert Son merch on Instagram. In a reel, he said: “Here at the world-famous Station Inn and I’m doing a whole photoshoot for all the new Desert Son stuff with Flag & Anthem. Can’t wait for you to check it out! It’s awesome.” Desert Son is a clothing line inspired by his personal style. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/45f2tb5d
• Shania Twain – not only launched her “Queen of Me Tour” in Spokane WA on Friday, she also dropped the “Queen Of Me: Royal Edition”, the deluxe version of her latest album. The extended 18-song record includes 4 new songs, including a duet with Breland on ‘Inhale/Exhale AIR’.
SHOOTING THE BULL
STRESS DISTRESS:
The bad news is this: new research has confirmed that stress actually ages the body. The good news: It only takes a few days to recover. Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine found that the biological age of humans and mice rapidly increases in response to various forms of stress, such as surgery, major illness, childbirth and severe COVID-19. The researchers used “DNA methylation clocks” to measure changes in biological age in humans and mice in response to various stressful stimuli. Their results revealed that biological age may increase over relatively short time periods in response to stress but trends back towards its original level following stress recovery. The researchers feel that “reducing biological age and the ability to recover from stress may be crucial determinants of successful aging and longevity.”
(Here’s my “catch-22” problem: Stress causes ageing…and the main cause of stress in my life IS ageing!)
(I’m so stressed that last night I woke up screaming – then I realized that I hadn’t fallen asleep yet!)
-StudyFinds
‘SHORT’ TEMPERS:
It’s no secret that parenting isn’t easy. And a recent poll backs that up. A survey of 2,000 Moms and Dads with kids under the age of 4 found that parents have a disagreement with their children about every other day. Moms were more likely than dads to let their kids go to bed later (59% vs. 48%), but dads find themselves bargaining more over bath time (37% vs. 28%). And what about those famous toddler temper tantrums? Three-quarters of respondents (74%) said their kid has thrown a tantrum in the last month, with the average child throwing about 4 per week. And what are some of the causes of these tantrums? Here are the “greatest hits”, according to the exhausted parents:
• “Because he couldn’t fit a toy in his toy car.”
• “Because the dirt on the floor was a monster.”
• “I gave her spaghetti and she doesn’t like the color red, so she refused to eat it.”
• “His shirt wasn’t pants.”
• “He lost his pet worm.”
• “I wouldn’t let them play in the toilet.”
(Even worse, tantrums are contagious. ‘Cause if my kid has one, either his brother will follow shortly, — or I will!)
(Parents: Add to the list. What odd thing caused your kid to lo-o-o-o-se it?)
-StudyFinds
NEW SOCIAL:
An invite-only alternative to Twitter has been growing in popularity over the past few weeks, as users unhappy with some of Elon Musk’s changes, hunt for other platforms. Bluesky (pron. ‘Blue Sky’) was developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. It works a lot like Twitter does, with users setting up a profile and able to post, repost, and like and reply to other users. You can also follow others “in your network”, and the timeline is split into 2 feeds: One containing posts from users you follow, and a “What’s Hot” section that displays popular posts. At this point, the app is only available to those with an invite or on the waiting list. Celebs including Chrissy Teigan, Dril and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have all joined Bluesky, and so far, most users seem to be using it mainly to bash Twitter. Oh, one more point of interest: Another Bluesky user is Grimes, Elon Musk’s ex-girlfriend. LINK: https://bsky.app/
(I had no interest in this until I found out you need an invitation to join. Now I GOTTA get one!)
(It’s only a matter of time until either Zuckerberg or Musk buys this thing – and wrecks it!)
-WashingtonPost, Insider
THE PLAIN TOOTH (sorry…):
An NYC dentist has revealed what he calls the 4 mistakes people make that are ruining their teeth. Dr. Gerry Curatola, the founder of Rejuvenation Dentistry, says you should avoid these at all costs…
✗Mouthwash: Curatola calls it “another manmade creation by the consumer products industry.” He says experts warn against frequent usage due to potential teeth staining from dyes, removal of the mouth’s healthy microbiome and even a potential cancer risk.
✗Root Canals: This treatment involves removing bacteria and decay from the tooth, disinfecting the area, filling the roots, and sealing them to prevent further decay. The good dentists says “It’s the only procedure we do where we keep human dead tissue inside you.” According to him, “These are bacteria and bacterial byproducts that can dysregulate your immune system.”
✗Charcoal toothpaste: Activated charcoal has surged in popularity with promises of whitening teeth and providing fresh breath. But Curatola warns it can be abrasive: “It’s the equivalent of using Ajax on your teeth. If you’re brushing with it every day, you’re going to wave your enamel away, and your teeth are going to get more sensitive.”
✗ Metal Fillings: While not widespread anymore, the dentist warns that mercury content in the fillings has the potential to release mercury vapor into the mouth, which could be inhaled by the lungs.
(Also bad for your teeth: Most TikTok trends…and hockey!)
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Giving table scraps to your puppy might be good for its tummy, says a new report. Chronic enteropathy (CE), the name for gastrointestinal disorders lasting 3 weeks or longer, is a common problem in older dogs. But a study published in Scientific Reports has found that diet at a younger age may play a role in these problems in later life. The team concluded that “giving the dog human meal leftovers and table scraps during puppyhood (2–6 months) and adolescence (6–18 months) were protective against CE later in life.” (…good for them unless, of course, I was in charge of cooking the family meal that day…)
-IFLScience
BS CHRONOMETER 05.02.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Brothers and Sisters Day!”, a day to let siblings know you care. (Or maybe to add up all the times you got ratted on, had your hair pulled or your dessert stolen … and get even!)
• “Play Your Ukulele Day”, when you’re encouraged to play a ukulele, share your ukulele, and teach someone else how to play. (What’s the difference between a ukulele and a trampoline? You take your shoes off to jump on a trampoline.)
• “Life Insurance Day”, The anniversary of the day life insurance became available in the United States in 1759. (They say that life insurance is like fun: The older you get, the more it costs…)
• “Truffle Day”, celebrating the chocolate confectionery traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate, icing, cocoa powder, chopped nuts or coconut.
• “Concert Day”, a day to celebrate music artists, record labels, live music industry leaders, tour managers, and their teams, who work to produce live music experiences for fans. (***Here are some of the best concerts that ever happened: https://tinyurl.com/2sjpzbu9 ***)
• “World Asthma Day”, to raise awareness and help improve the lives of the many people around the world who suffer from asthma, a common but potentially life-threatening ailment.
• “World Tuna Day”, not to encourage us to eat more tuna fish, but to bring attention to this valuable species threatened by a stunning demand for its meat, mostly in the form of canned tuna and sushi.
• “Fire Day”. What’s your celebration plan? Of course, there are many interesting things you could do, such as:
⇒ Fire up the grill
⇒ Light a match under someone.
⇒ Sing ‘Ring of Fire’.
⇒ Install Firefox.
⇒ Watch “Chicago Fire”.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Chocolate Custard Day
[Wed] Garden Meditation Day
[Thurs] International Firefighters’ Day
[Fri] Cinco de Mayo
[Thurs] This Week is…Go Diaper Free Week
This Month is…Better Sleep Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1950 [73] Lou Gramm (Louis Grammatico), Rochester NY, classic rock singer (‘Midnight Blue’, Foreigner-Cold as Ice’, ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’)
1952 [71] Christine Baranski, Buffalo NY, TV actress (‘Diane Lockhart’ on “The Good Wife” 2009-16)/movie actress (“Mamma Mia!”)
1955 [68] Donatella Versace, Reggio di Calabria, Italy, fashion designer-businesswoman (founder & Chief Creative Officer, Versace Group)/model/plastic surgery victim/sister of late designer Gianni Versace
1972 [51] Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hayward CA, movie actor (“Fast & Furious” films, “San Andreas”, Jumanji” films)/6’5”, 272-lb WWE wrestler (1996-2004, 2011-16) COMING UP… “Red One”, 2023
1975 [48] David Beckham, London England, retired soccer star (Paris Saint-Germain, LA Galaxy, Real Madrid, Manchester United)/married to Spice Girl Victoria (Adams) Beckham since 1999
1980 [43] Ellie Kemper, Kansas City MO, TV actress (‘Kimmy’ in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” 2015-19, “The Office” 2009-13)/movie actress (“Bridesmaids”, “21 Jump Street”) COMING UP…”Happiness for Beginners”, 2023
1985 [38] Lily Allen (Cooper), London England, pop singer (‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Smile’)
1985 [38] Kyle Busch, Las Vegas NV, NASCAR driver (most wins in all 3 of NASCAR’s national touring series combined with 226/younger brother of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch
2015 [08] Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (Charlotte Elizabeth Diana), London England, British Royal (Princess of Cambridge)/third in line to the throne (The second child and only daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge)
ON THIS DAY . . .
2011 [12] Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI’s most wanted man, is killed by US special forces in Pakistan
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1997 [26] The ‘James Bond’ spoof “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”, starring Mike Myers, hits theaters. It spawns 2 sequels (and a rumored 3rd…) Yeah, baby!
2008 [15] The first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Iron Man”, starring Robert Downey Jr., is released
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2008 [15] Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger is banned from driving for 1 year due to a DUI conviction in Vancouver BC, after being caught speeding in his Lamborghini
2009 [14] The TV series “Jonas”, starring the Jonas Brothers, debuts on the Disney Channel. It runs 2 seasons
2010 [13] A flood damages the Grand Ole Opry House and Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. John Fogerty, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill and Keith Urban are among those who lose guitars and other equipment
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2000 [23] US President Bill Clinton announces that GPS access will no longer be restricted to the US military (now it’s in your phone, in your car, it’s everywhere!)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ “Dessert stomach” is a real thing. Your gut expands upon contact with sugar, making room for dessert, even after having the feeling of being full.
✓ King Charles & Prince William never travel in the same plane. That’s because if there is a crash, one needs to survive.
✓ Brass objects, including doorknobs, sterilize themselves after about 8 hours because bacteria have a hard time surviving on brass.
✓ 15 minutes of shivering from cold temperatures can be the metabolic equivalent of 1 hour of exercise.
✓ Teflon is the only known material to which geckos are unable to stick.
✓ When being photographed, instead of “cheese”, people in the Victorian era said “prunes.”
-KickassFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’RE NOT 18 ANYMORE:
• You have a favorite grocery store.
• Instead of wings, Red Bull just gives you heartburn.
• You consider ibuprofen the fifth food group.
• Your marijuana actually IS medicinal.
• You find teenagers freakin’ annoying!
• All your favorite TV shows are being “rebooted.”
• You’re happy your plans got cancelled.
• You don’t recognize half the names on this year’s Coachella lineup.
• Your friends are having babies on purpose.
• When someone calls you after 9pm, you think it’s an emergency.
• Farts start becoming less trustworthy.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A clothing company has developed a shirt that can be worn 100 days straight without developing any odors. (Now, it’s just a matter of introducing it to the guys who work at Game Stop…)
➠ Documents recovered from Osama Bin Laden’s compound revealed that he wanted operatives to kill President Obama — but not Joe Biden. (I guess he figured that would be like taking out Garfunkel…)
➠ Tony nominee Josh Groban has announced a new album and concert tour dates. You can visit his website to purchase tickets. (You WON’T, but technically you CAN…)
➠ A married Japanese couple has worn matching outfits every day for 40 years. (When reached for comment, the wife said that the outfits are a great way to keep their relationship fresh, while the husband replied: “Please kill me.”)
➠ There’s an App that lets you rate prostitutes. (Facebook is suing the site for infringing on its copyright of the “poke” button…!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Not sure how I feel about this: https://tinyurl.com/2p8urdnx
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I was a bookkeeper for 10 years. The library wasn’t too impressed.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What, to you, is the funniest TV show ever?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 65% of women in a relationship say they don’t believe their man when he tells them THIS. What is it?
Answer: That he’s sick
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.
