Thursday, May 9, 2024 — Edition: #7709
You Really Know Your Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ British actor Ian Gelder, best known for his role as ‘Kevan Lannister’ in “Game of Thrones,” has died at age 74, his husband and fellow actor Ben Daniels has announced. Gelder had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December, but Daniels wrote on Instagram that “neither of us had any idea that it would all be so fast.” In addition to Game of Thrones, Gelder had roles in shows like “EastEnders,” “Doctor Who” and “His Dark Materials.” He’ll also appear in the upcoming seasons of “Interview With the Vampire” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
-CNN, NYPost
★ North West is set to make her Hollywood Bowl debut! The 10-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is set to join the cast of Disney’s “The Lion King 30th Anniversary – A Live-to-Film Concert Event.” The star-studded 2-night live concert event will bring together some celebrated Broadway icons, as well as some castmembers from both the original film and the 2019 remake. West is joining the cast alongside Tony winner Heather Headley and GRAMMY-winning Lebo M., known as the “voice and spirit of The Lion King”, plus performers including Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Jeremy Irons, and Nathan Lane. North’s role has not yet been revealed.
-ET
★ Hilary Duff’s little one has arrived! The “Lizzie McGuire” star, welcomed her 4th baby, her 3rd with husband Matthew Koma, on Friday, May 3, she announced on Instagram Tuesday. Sharing photos of her home water birth, the 36-year-old wrote in the caption: “Townes Meadow Bair, now we know why she made us wait so long…She was perfecting those Cheeks!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/wndpfahk
-People
★ “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh has found her next major starring vehicle. She has been added to the cast of the Prime Video limited series “Blade Runner 2099”, a follow-up to the 2017 movie sequel “Blade Runner 2049”. Details of Yeoh’s role are under wraps, as is the show’s plot. It is the latest expansion of the sci-fi franchise based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, which kicked off with Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 film “Blade Runner”. Production recently began in Prague.
-Deadline
★ Disney will release no more than 3 Marvel films per year going forward, plus up to 2 Disney+ shows each year, as it works to place more focus on quality. The announcement by CEO Bob Iger comes as Disney shares plunged 8% Tuesday following the release of the entertainment giant’s quarterly earnings. This year will see the release of just one Marvel film: “Deadpool and Wolverine” starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, set for July 26. The next Marvel film, a ‘Captain America’ sequel, won’t be out until at least Feb., 2025.
-NBC
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Chris Pine, Bert Kreischer, Andra Day
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jon Glaser, Laufey
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Ryan Gosling, Desi Lydic
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Jessica Kirson, Steph Tolev, Eddie Pepitone
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Tiffany Haddish, Cam Heyward, Jay Weinberg
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon
• “The Daily Show” (COM): John Della Volpe, host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Rainn Wilson, Susan Page
• “The Talk” (CBS): Miranda Cosgrove, Jet Tila, Lisa Rinna guest co-hosts
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Simu Liu, Carrie Preston
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Riley Keough, Luis A. Miranda Jr., Andra Day
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Justin Hartley
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Valerie Bertinelli, Tara Lipinski
• “Young Sheldon” (CBS): George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back. Followed by another new episode.
• “Next Level Chef” (FOX): Season 3 finale
• “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC): An unexpectedly complex case brings back painful memories for Simone; Jules and Blue make a high-stakes bet on who can finish their procedure log first.
• “NHL Playoffs” (Check local listings): NY Rangers @ Carolina; Colorado @ Dallas
• “NBA Playoffs” (Check local listings): Cleveland @ Boston; Dallas @ Oklahoma City
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Charli XCX – said that those rumors about her writing songs for Britney Spears were true. On “Watch What Happens Live”, Charli explained: “It leaked to the press. Britney then did this post where she was like, ‘I don’t have random people write for me’… (I did)…But she didn’t record it.”
• Taylor Swift – Her feud with Scooter Braun has inspired a new Discovery+ docuseries. Now the bad news: So far, it’s only scheduled to run in the UK and Ireland in June. “Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” will be a 2-parter, focusing on what happened after Braun bought the rights to Swift’s first 6 albums in 2019, leading to her decision to re-record them.
• Cyndi Lauper – The documentary “Let the Canary Sing” will make its streaming service debut on Paramount+ on June 4. Directed by Alison Ellwood, the trailer features footage from throughout her career, plus interview clips from Lauper, Billy Porter, Boy George, Patti LaBelle and more. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/nu2727rh
• Pearl Jam – couldn’t let the lone Canadian appearance in their current tour pass without paying tribute to their friends in The Tragically Hip. During the group’s Sunday show in Vancouver, Pearl Jam segued from their own song ‘Daughter’ into a short cover of The Hip’s ‘Bobcaygeon’. The Tragically Hip responded on X, writing: “We love you guys.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mr28hmeu
• Rush – Alex Lifeson says he has been jamming Rush songs with former bandmate Geddy Lee. He told Ultimate Classic Rock: “We get together one day a week over at his place. We just picked some Rush songs and we started playing them and we sound like a really, really bad Rush tribute band.” The group played its final concert in 2015.
• Tyler Hubbard – says that when recording his current hit ‘Back Then Right Now’, he was fully aware that he and the other musicians were “pulling a lot of 80s nostalgia”, so he simply told them to “keep leaning into that, whatever that thing is” because it felt “classic and unique at the time.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/36sck4y2
• Lainey Wilson – has shared the name of her new bar on Nashville’s Broadway Street. Staying true to her famous fashion, it will be called: “Bell Bottoms Up Bar”. She posted on X that the establishment will open “later this summer in the heart of country music city.” It’ll be in the former location of “FGL House”, which was partly owned by Florida Georgia Line. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yy9j8bd5
• Morgan Wallen – His “One Thing at a Time” album has returned to the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, for a 46th week at #1. Released in March, 2023, the 36-song collection has also generated 7 Country Airplay top-10 hits.
SHOOTING THE BULL
DR. AI:
If you were thinking that one benefit of the rise of AI is that you might have better access to medical advice, think again. A Washington State University study has found that visiting a doctor is still your best bet when it comes to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues. Researchers evaluated ChatGPT-4’s ability to assess the risk of a heart attack among simulated patients experiencing chest pain. It turns out that the AI system provided inconsistent conclusions and failed to use approved methods to assess a patient’s cardiac risk. In short, AI may be able to pass a medical exam, but it can’t replace your cardiologist yet – and the researchers believe these results could hold true for other afflictions as well.
(But on the other hand, it’s a lot easier to get an appointment with Dr. A.I. — and he’s generally on time!)
(Oh, well – back to Dr. Google, then!)
-StudyFinds
COMPLIMENTARY ADVICE:
Yes, it’s true – everyone loves to receive a compliment. But which is the best one to give? It turns out that we love hearing that our home is clean when guests come over. And what’s more, according to a poll, 43% of us agree: One of the BEST home compliments is: “Your home smells so good!” The OnePoll survey of 2,000 adults in the US looked at how home fragrances play a role in cleaning routines. 55% of respondents said that the way a home smells is even more important than how it looks. Other favorite home-related compliments included that the place has a good vibe (37%) and that it looks clean (52%). The poll also found that the most common signs that your home needs a good cleaning are: when there’s visible dust (57%), and when it starts to “feel” unclean (48%). And 46% said they feel the need to clean when their home doesn’t smell fresh.
(We have teenage boys. Our home NEVER smells fresh…!)
(A little advice from experience here: When telling someone that their home smells good, NEVER say it with a surprised tone to your voice!)
-StudyFinds
SOUR POWER:
It’s the hottest new trend – aside from asking women if they’d rather be stuck in a forest with a man or a bear, that is. This one is the hottest new trend among foodies: Eating lemons. And if you think THAT sounds like the kind of ordeal that no one should put themselves through, just to make it worse, these people are also eating the peel! The trend started when a TikTok user discovered a type of “snackable lemons” made by an Italian company called Lemon Snack. It grows small, low-acidic lemons with an edible peel (said to be rick in antioxidants), and these lemons are made to take a bite out of – no peeling necessary. So, TikTok user @lalaleluu posted a video (with over 9 million views) where she says she found the snack at her grocery store in Germany. The influencer put some salt and chili powder onto the lemon for taste, and pronounced it “so awesome”. Another user cut it into slices and added honey and Tajin, calling it good, but “very sour”. Oddly, her friend said that the concoction “tasted like pepperoni”, and is the type of meal you make when your parents forget to buy groceries”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3ha6778z
(Has this poor girl never heard of DoorDash?)
(Now I can finally see why they’re trying to ban TikTok!)
-NYPost
THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRIES:
The online trip-planning company “Rough Guides” asked readers to vote on the world’s most beautiful countries. Here are the results…
1. New Zealand: Praised for its “contrast in scenery and beauty to be found in the people and culture”.
2. Italy
3. Canada
4. Switzerland
5. France
6. United Kingdom
7. Norway
8. Australia
9. Greece
10. South Africa
The next 10, in order: United States, Chile, Iceland, Argentina, Croatia, India, Indonesia, Portugal, Slovenia, and Japan. LINK (for details on each): https://tinyurl.com/33m9a648
-TimeOut
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ thank goodness it’s raining so my laziness is justified, my nap is encouraged, and my gluttony is applauded – Heauz Pro Boner
⇒ The secret to work life balance is generational wealth – Kay
⇒ therapist: you seem manic. me: well it is Monday — RiotGrlErin
⇒ Do you panic that you’re choosing the wrong answer during an eye exam or are you normal. – OneAwkwardMom
⇒ In my 20s I used to have a mustang and I never washed it so I called it the disgustang. – itssherifield
⇒ my problem is I reward myself for not wasting money on a little treat by getting a little treat – vision bored
⇒ The British really got it right with knackered. Just like yeah. That’s the feeling. – AB
⇒ grabbing dinner w ur friend is like: omg these fries r epic. also I cried myself to sleep last night. Can u pass the ketchup. You won’t believe who’s crawled back into my DMs. Are you down to try this new spot? tom? I hate him. The weather was so nice today – NourFarouk1
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have some bad news for both short and tall motorcycle riders: Your bike doesn’t fit. Using computer software, the team found that it is very difficult for someone who isn’t “average” height to get comfortable on a motorcycle. As a result, tall riders must constantly fix their position and posture on the bike, and flex their joints from discomfort. Shorter riders have even more trouble because there are fewer ways for them to adjust the seat, the handlebars, and foot pegs. (Maybe adjust the height of the road?)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 05.09.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Lost Sock Memorial Day”, a day to remember those singular hose that went into the washing machine or dryer, never to return. (And play ‘Taps’ for them?)
• “Moscato Day”. Moscato, or Muscat in Italian, is one of the oldest known varieties of grapes. Today, raise your glass and toast National Moscato Day.
• “Butterscotch Brownie Day” also known as Blondies or Brookie (brownie + cookie). Blonde brownies were actually created before chocolate brownies.
• “Tear the Tags Off the Mattress Day”, definitely not an event for the timid. But if you crave excitement and enjoy living on the edge, gird up your loins and ‘fresh courage take’! Forego those posted warnings from the government — and rip off those tags! And if you’re really gutsy, do the pillows too.
• Hurray for Buttons Day”. Button collecting, which is most popular in the United States, varies from people keeping buttons in a container for future use, to casual collecting, to competitive collecting. (Competitive collecting??)
• “Childhood Depression Awareness Day”, first designated by the National Mental Health Association in 1997. Also known as “Green Ribbon Day”, today, we’re encouraged to wear one to create awareness.
• “Make-A-Book Day”. It takes place during National Family Reading Week, a week that started in 1995 to bring families together to read. On Make-A-Book Day, families must first make a book, before reading it!
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Small Business Day
[Fri] Liver and Onions Day
[Sat] Twilight Zone Day
[Sun] Limerick Day
This Week Is…Herb Week
This Month Is…Miniature Garden Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1946 [78] Candice Bergen, Beverly Hills CA, TV actress (5 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes for “Murphy Brown” 1988-98, 2018), “Boston Legal” 2005-08)/movie actress (“Miss Congeniality”) COMING UP…”Harvest Moon”
1949 [75] Billy Joel, Bronx NY, pop/rock singer (‘Piano Man’, ‘My Life’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1999
1961 [63] John Corbett, Wheeling WV, movie actor (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” films)/TV actor (“Northern Exposure” 1990-95, “Sex and the City” 2000-03) COMING UP… “On Fire”
1962 [62] David Gahan, Essex England, electronic pop singer (Depeche Mode-‘Just Can’t Get Enough’, ‘Personal Jesus’)
1965 [59] Steve Yzerman, Cranbrook BC, retired NHL player (3 Stanley Cups w/Detroit Red Wings, Olympic Gold 2002, Canada Cup 1984, Hockey Hall of Fame 2009)/GM of the Red Wings since 2019
1979 [45] Pierre Bouvier, Montréal QC, rock singer (Simple Plan -‘Shut Up!’, ‘Welcome to My Life’)
1979 [45] Rosario Dawson, NYC, movie actress (“Rent”, “Sin City”)/TV actress (“Ahsoka” since 2023, “Daredevil” 2015-2016) COMING UP… “Speed of Light”
1985 [39] Audrina Patridge, Los Angeles CA, reality star (“The Hills” 2006-11)/movie actress (“Scary Movie 5”)
1996 [28] Noah Centineo, Miami FL, movie actor (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movies, “Black Adam”)/TV actor (“The Recruit” since 2022) COMING UP…”The Greatest Disaster in Cinema History”
1995 [29] Shaboozey (Collins Chibueze), Woodbridge VA, hip hop/country singer-songwriter (‘A Bar Song [Tipsy]’, w/Beyoncé and Linda Martell-‘Spaghettii’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [19] Kenny Chesney marries Renée Zellweger in St John, US Virgin Islands (the union is annulled after 4 months)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1996 [28] The members of Rush are appointed Officers of the Order of Canada, the first band so honored
2014 [10] Hunter Hayes breaks the record for most concerts performed in different cities in 24 hours, playing 10 shows in 10 cities to raise awareness of child hunger (The record was broken last weekend by Frank Turner, with 15)
2020 [04] Legendary rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1987 [37] Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray becomes the first player to hit switch-hit home runs in 2 consecutive games
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Earth is the only place in the solar system where a total solar eclipse can happen.
✓ Mice sing like birds, but humans can’t hear them.
✓ The words ‘Mr.’ and ‘Mrs.’ came from the words ‘master’ and ‘mistress’.
✓ The only difference between kosher salt and table salt is that kosher salt grains are smaller.
✓ The sound of the “Star Wars” lightsaber was created using the combined sounds of a film projector and noise from an old TV.
✓ The word “fizzle” dates back to the 1400s when it meant to “break wind quietly.”
-WhattheFFacts, Facts
Best of BS . . .
As we get ready for Mother’s Day on Sunday, let’s pause and appreciate the . . .
BS THINGS MOTHER TAUGHT US:
• LOGIC – “If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.”
• MEDICINE – “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.”
• THINKING AHEAD – “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job!”
• GENETICS – “You are just like your father!”
• ESP – “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you’re cold?”
• BECOMING AN ADULT – “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
• SEX – “How do you think you got here?”
• ANTICIPATION – “Just wait until your father gets home!”
-First published in BS in 2012
BS FAKE PARENTING FACTS:
• You’ll thoroughly enjoy watching the same movie over and over, day after day, with your child.
• You’ll enjoy deep and restorative sleep every night.
• The “terrible twos” stop abruptly when the child turns 3.
• Once your child is taller than you, you can no longer tell them what to do.
• Having a child is the only way to acquire a dad-bod.
• They make a manual for it.
• It’s never a competition with other parents.
• A “timeout” is given so the child can take a break from a bad situation and experience some peace and quiet.
• Eventually, your kids will be reassured by their therapist that you did a great job raising them.
• It gets easier as they get older.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
Been there: https://tinyurl.com/52ub6nnn
BS RANDOM JOKE:
For every complex problem, there is an answer that is clear, simple – and wrong.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s the most exotic food you’ve ever eaten? And how did that come about?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
About 40% of couples will argue about THIS while in the car. What is it?
Answer: Where to park
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
There is great power in words, if you don’t hitch too many of them together.
