Tuesday, May 4, 2021 — Edition: #6979

Ah, Some BS You Actually Look Forward to in the Morning!

 

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Timothée Chalamet will be co-hosting the Met Gala. The 25-year-old “Call Me By Your Name” star has long made headlines for his fresh take on fashion. It’s been previously reported that poet Amanda Gorman and Council of Fashion Designers of America Chairman Tom Ford will also host. The plan is for Vogue’s gala, also known as the “Fashion Oscars,” to return in person this year with an American theme. Sources say the invite-only event — with solo tickets reportedly costing $30,000 and tables going for $275,000 — has already sold out. The event is normally held the first Monday in May, but has been pushed back to back to Sept. 13 in hopes that things will be more “normal.”
-PageSix
★ Rebel Wilson shared that she “got some bad news” amid her struggles to have a child. In a post on her Instagram account, 41-year-old wrote: “To all the women out there struggling with fertility, I feel ya.” She didn’t give any other details about her struggle to conceive, though she has been open with fans lately about her health, including her weight loss over the last year.
-MSN
★ Elon Musk, who is already under fire from multiple directions for his upcoming “SNL” hosting appearance, is reaching out to the wisdom of the crowd. He asked Twitter to pitch some sketch ideas for him as he gets ready for an already controversial hosting gig this weekend. Musk primed the pump with three of his own pitches: “Woke James Bond,” “Baby Shark & Shark Tank merge to form Baby Shark Tank,” and “Irony Man – defeats villains using the power of irony.” One concept suggested by a Twitter user was: “Extraterrestrials found your Tesla Roadster sent to space in 2018 & are trying to figure out what it is.”
-Deadline
★ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says that while he was growing up, people often thought he was a little girl. During an appearance on “Sunday Today With Willie Geist”, The former wrestler said: “I would say between the ages of 7 and 11, people thought that I was a little girl because I had really soft features and I had really soft Afro hair.” He described one memorable moment on the school bus on his first day of 5th grade, saying: “I sit down next to a kid, and within 60 seconds, he goes, ‘Can I ask you something?’” said Johnson. “I said, ‘Yeah.’ He goes, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’”
-PageSix

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Rosario Dawson, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Anitta
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Andrew Garfield, Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps, Thomas Rhett
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Anthony Hopkins, Florian Zeller, Sen. Mazie Hirono (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Pete Davidson, Jodie Turner-Smith, George Saunders, Mario Duplantier
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Ellen DeGeneres, Wolf Alice
• “Conan” (TBS): Gal Gadot
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): “The Real Housewives of New York City”, featuring Eboni K. Williams, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Leah McSweeney, Sonja Morgan
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sen. Elizabeth Warren
• “The Talk” (CBS): Toni Trucks, guest co-hosts Jerry O’Connell & Justin Baldoni
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Patricia Heaton, Jon Batiste
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Luke Bryan, Emmanuel Acho
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Channing Tatum, Casey Wilson, Alicia Silverstone, Taylor Momsen
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Nettles
• “Young Rock: (NBC): Season 1 finale
• “The Real Housewives of New York City” (BRAVO): Season 13 premiere
• “Catfish: The TV Show” (MTV): Season 8 premiere

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Justin Bieber – His 2021 tour dates, which were originally scheduled for last year, but postponed due to the pandemic, have been pushed back again. The rescheduled tour was set to kick off June 2 and continue throughout the summer, but is now set for 2022.
• Billie Eilish – slipped into something a little more comfortable for her latest magazine cover shoot. The June issue of British Vogue features stunning photos of her wearing lingerie and showing off a never-before-seen tattoo on her abdomen and leg. Eilish posted a pic on IG with the words: “do whatever you want whenever you want.”
• Britney Spears – Her father, Jamie Spears, reportedly made claims that she was battling dementia on forms related to her conservatorship. That allegation comes from the documentary “The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and A Conservatorship,” premiering tomorrow. The claims have added to the tension building ahead of her June 23 appearance in court to speak about her conservatorship.
• Kings of Leon – Last week, they went from an NFT to the NFL. The band visited Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday to see a new exhibit featuring their venture into cryptocurrency, then they opened the NFL draft with their first live show in more than a year. In March, they made history by releasing their new album “When You See Yourself”, as a non-fungible token or NFT.
• Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall — will give fans a glimpse inside the creative process of behind their upcoming album, “The Marfa Tapes,” with a full-length film dropping on Saturday. Available to view for 24 hours via Lambert’s Facebook page, it features live performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage captured during the 5-day recording sessions in Marfa, TX in Nov.
• Kacey Musgraves – fulfilled her “lifelong dream” on Saturday — by spending the day working at a snowcone stand. She posted pics of herself dressed in a colorful outfit (including a mask), serving free snowcones to Nashvillians from a food truck called Blue Monkey Gourmet Shaved Ice. The opportunity came after she inquired online if any stands were hiring. Blue Monkey replied, asking if she wanted to work for a day giving out free snow cones.
• Confederate Railroad – Frontman Danny Shirley has suffered a broken back, but details are scarce. After Shirley posted the news, a subsequent post on the band’s Facebook page said he was victim of a “freak accident” in March, but on a good note, “there is no paralysis & the Doctor is optimistic.” Shirley later commented, saying he doesn’t intend to miss any shows, but he’ll “probably be on a stool”.

SHOOTING THE BULL

100% CHANCE OF MCFLURRIES:
(***CAUTION: Confirm this is applicable locally***) Yes, today is “Star Wars” day…‘May the Fourth Be With You’, and all that. But does that get you anything? No. So you should also know that today is also “Free McFlurry Day” at McDonald’s…and that gets you a…well, a free McFlurry. The Caramel Brownie kind. There’s no purchase necessary—all you have to do is scan the offer code in the McDonald’s app. And why is McD’s giving out free McFlurries today? It’s sort of an apology for that goofy square spoon that comes with it. If you’ve ever thought the hollow spoon was a straw, you’re not alone. It has made many of us look a little silly when we were spotted vainly trying to slurp ice cream through what is definitely NOT a straw. To make up for it, McDonald’s is offering a free McFlurry to “anyone who’s ever thought the (square-handled) spoon was a straw”…so basically, everyone. But why is the spoon hollow? McDonald’s says the design allows employees to attach it to the machine and mix the McFlurry before serving.
(Hey, if it helps, I always mistake my napkins for a Big Mac and large fries to go, too!)
(Here’s hoping you can find a McD’s with a working ice cream machine today….)
-ATasteofHome

ALEXA, FETCH ME SOME REGGAE MUSIC:
Dogs appreciate music, and prefer reggae and soft rock over other types, according to a research paper published by the Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow. In an experiment, dogs were played 5 different genres of music: Soft Rock, Motown, Pop, Reggae, and Classical, to determine whether it inspire make physiological and behavioral changes. Reggae and soft rock were found to stimulate the most positive behavioral changes. Dogs were also found to have the lowest stress levels while listening to those two music genres. The Scottish SPCA plans to create a canine-approved playlist, and extend the research to other species in its care.
(This just in! Dogs have better taste in music than most people!)
(Keep your ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’ jokes to yourself! Dogs hate that song, and so should you!)
(Were they listening with a subwoofer…on surround hound?)
-9Gag

JAB JAM:
Live music returned to the birthplace of The Beatles after a long coronavirus-enforced silence on Sunday when Liverpool, Britain hosted a music festival as part of an experiment to see if events like that spread the virus. About 5,000 people attended, ditching the face-coverings and social-distancing rules that we’ve become so accustomed to over the past year-plus. Attendees were only allowed admission to the outdoor event if they had tested negative for COVID-19, and promised to be tested again within 5 days. The concert line-up consisted of 3 acts performing in a tent built for the festival: local singer-songwriter Zuzu, indie group The Lathums and headliners Blossoms. Concertgoers’ data will be used by the government’s Events Research Programme to help understand the effect of crowds on the spread of the virus.
(Usually at a music festival, they don’t some right out and tell you to take a needle beforehand…)
(So they were partying like it’s 2019?)
(I’ve heard of people going to music festivals and catching a virus that’s way worse than COVID-19…)
-Reuters

FOODS YOU SHOULDN’T (or don’t need to) PUT IN THE FRIDGE:
✗ Ketchup (and most other condiments):  This really comes down to taste. But because it is high in sodium, it can be stored at room temperature for about a month. (That’s a good thing…when you think about restaurant ketchup bottles sitting there on tables all day long…)
✗ Bananas:  The ripening process slows down at cool temperatures; So, if you want yours to be more yellow than green, keep them on the counter. (I’ve never seen a banana in the fridge in my life…)
✗ Avocado:  Like bananas, they are used to growing in warm temperatures, so putting one in the fridge slows the ripening process way down. They last 2-3 days in the fridge before the flavor and texture become compromised.
✗ Tomatoes:  They’re best kept at room temperature. Chilling them to below 12° Celsius (54°F) compromises the flavor and texture. (So, you have a choice: bland tomatoes or fruit flies!)
✗ Bread (and other doughy items like bagels):  The natural ingredients that go into dough don’t fare well in cold temps, so putting bread in the fridge dries them out. (So, if you have a leftover meatball sub, you’re screwed one way or the other…)
✗ Coffee:  Coffee’s greatest enemies are “air, moisture, heat and light.” Since fridges are packed with humidity, they should be considered a no-go for coffee. (So much for “chilled coffee”?)
✗ Maple syrup and honey:  The sugars in syrup can crystallize when exposed to cool temperatures. Honey can harden or lose flavor.
✗ Butter:  Unsalted butter should be refrigerated. If it is salted butter that we’re talking about, it is OK out on the counter. (Unless you have a cat…)
-MSN

DID YOU KNOW?
Humans scream for 6 main reasons: anger, fear, pain, pleasure, sadness and delight, according to researchers. And which type of scream do you think humans are best at deciphering? Not anger or fear or pain, which may have been your first guesses, according to Sascha Frühholz, an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of Oslo in Norway. His study found that humans are quicker to respond to screams of delight or pleasure. Frühholz believes that, through evolution, “Signaling and perceiving these positive emotions in screams seems to have gained priority in humans over alarm signaling.” (Ice cream is a strong motivator…)
-CNN

BS CHRONOMETER 05.04.21

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [74] Richard Jenkins, DeKalb IL, movie actor (“The Shape of Water”, “The Visitor”)

1951 [70] Mick Mars (Robert Deal), Huntington IN, rock guitarist (Mötley Crüe-‘Home Sweet Home’, ‘Dr Feelgood’)

1959 [62] Randy Travis (Traywick), Marshville NC, country singer (‘Diggin’ Up Bones’, ‘Forever & Ever Amen’)

1970 [51] Will Arnett, Toronto ON, TV actor (“Arrested Development” 2003-06, 2013)/movie actor (“Hot Rod”)/voice actor (“The Lego Movie”, “Despicable Me”, “BoJack Horseman”)

1972 [49] Mike Dirnt (Pritchard), Rodeo CA, rock bassist (Green Day-‘Boulevard Of Broken Dreams’, ‘Good Riddance [Time Of Your Life]’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2015

1978 [43] Erin Andrews, Lewston ME, TV host (Fox NFL sideline reporter 2014-present), season 10 contestant on “Dancing With the Stars”, co-host 2014-present)

1979 [42] Lance Bass, Laurel MS, boy-band singer (‘NSYNC-‘Bye Bye Bye’)/actor/film-TV producer

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Intergalactic Star Wars Day”, an unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars media franchise. Why today? Because of the painful pun: “May the 4th be with you” (ouch!). Even though the holiday was not created by Lucasfilm, it has been embraced by Lucasfilm and parent company Disney as an annual celebration of Star Wars. (***See “Signs You’re a Star Wars Fanatic”, below***)

• “International Firefighters’ Day”, to recognize the efforts of those brave hearts who risk their lives to keep us safe. (And the job consistently picked in polls as ‘Sexiest Profession’.) LINK: http://www.firefightersday.org

• “Petite & Proud Day”, for all people under 5’4″ who are tired of derogatory comments about their size. It’s all about celebrating your lack of height and the advantages it brings. Famous names 5’4″ and under include: Amy Poehler, Eva Longoria, Natalie Portman, Michael J Fox, Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton and Bruno Mars.

• “Relationship Renewal Day”, a day to forget the old problems and celebrate your relationship making it through yet another year. Couples are encouraged to congratulate one another … and each other.

• “Respect For Chickens Day”, promoting compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl. Advocacy group United Poultry Concerns asks us to celebrate the beauty and dignity of chickens and protest the bleakness of their lives in farming operations. LINK: http://www.upc-online.org

• “National Orange Juice Day”, When someone mentions Vitamin C, you probably picture a glass of orange juice. OJ has more nutrients than virtually any other fruit juice. If you want the maximum vitamins per serving, drink it with the pulp in. (If you don’t, have a screwdriver!)

• “Anti-Bullying Day”, when people wear a pink shirt to symbolize a stand against bullying. It originated in Canada, and is now celebrated on various dates around the world.

AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Cinco de Mayo
[Wed] Cartoonists Day
[Thurs] National Nurses Day
[Thurs] No Diet Day

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1927 [94] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is founded in Hollywood (the Oscar people)

2012 [09] In its opening weekend, “The Avengers” earns $207 million in domestic box office, overtaking “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for biggest film opening of all-time (currently stands at #7)

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1990 [31] In an interview, David Bowie’s ex-wife, Angie (namesake of the Rolling Stones song) claims she once walked in on her ex and Stones frontman Mick Jagger naked in bed

2012 [09] Adam Yauch, the gravelly-voiced rapper who helped make the Beastie Boys one of the seminal groups in hip-hop, dies in NYC of cancer at age 47

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1968 [53] The first McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ is served (2 all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun) in Uniontown, PA. Price: 45 cents

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The most productive day of the workweek is Tuesday.
✓ Daytime fireworks, which feature more “BANG!” and less color, are popular in Spain.
✓ A well-thrown curveball can dive as much as 17 inches (43cm) as it approaches the batter.
✓ 28% of household injuries in the summer are caused by yardwork.
✓ In order to overcome gravity and hurl us all into space, Earth would have to spin 800 times faster.
✓ It’s estimated that you’ll spend a year of your life looking for misplaced objects.
-BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’RE A STAR WARS FANATIC:
• You have the original version of “Star Wars” on VHS. And laser disk. And DVD. And Blu Ray.
• You knew about the existence of the “Holiday Special” before the internet was invented.
• Your favourite episode of “Friends” is ‘The One With the Princess Leia Fantasy’.
• You try to use the Force on automatic paper towel dispensers.
• You think “The Phantom Menace” is a cinematic Tour de Force.
• You enjoy watching “Big Bang Theory” way more than the casual viewer.
• You still have your Star Wars bed sheets and pillows. On your bed.
• You think it’s funny to speak like Yoda, you do.
• Five Words: Your wedding song: ‘Imperial Death March’.
-First published in BS in 2017

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ May is National Burger Month. (David Hasselhoff will celebrate by eating one at his favorite place: The Floor.)
➠ Starbucks has unveiled their new summer menu, which includes the Caramel Brownie Frappuccino.  (And that, my friend… is the whitest thing I’ve ever uttered!)
➠ Tomorrow is Cinco De Mayo. (Normally, the next morning you call into work sick because of ‘The Corona.’ It’s just that now, there’s a lot more irony to it!)
➠ Khloe Kardashian says that she may NEVER date again. (Unless, of course, the script calls for it…)
➠ Sylvester Stallone has an idea for a “Rocky” prequel series. (Hopefully, that idea is to NOT MAKE IT.)

BS WEB GOODIE:
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BS RANDOM JOKE:
You can’t make everyone happy. You are not chocolate.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  The average man has 11 of THESE. What?
Answer:  Hats

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Work and you’ll get what you need; work harder and you’ll get what you want.