Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – Edition: #7607
Sheet for Brains!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Jada Pinkett Smith is now saying she and Will Smith are “staying together forever,” despite previously announcing that they have been separated since 2016. In a taped interview which aired on yesterday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the topic of the couple’s separation came up while discussing Pinkett Smith’s recent memoir, “Worthy.” Barrymore said: “I feel like maybe your and his shadow separated in a way in this book, whether they stay together forever or not. It sounds like you’re staying together forever.” In a preview clip, Pinkett Smith replies: “We’re staying together forever. I tried. We tried.”
-Insider
★ Mark Cuban plans to leave “Shark Tank” after more than a decade on the ABC pitch show. The owner of the Dallas Mavericks said “it’s time” on the podcast “All the Smoke”, specifying that he wants “to have a couple summers with my teens before they go off on their own.” Cuban told Forbes on Monday that he’s “still got a whole new season to shoot” of the show, so his departure wouldn’t be until Season 16 ends in 2025. No official word from ABC. The current lineup of “sharks” is Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec.
-TheWrap, Messenger
★ Tiffany Haddish is planning to “get help” following her arrest over the weekend. Speaking with ET, the actress and comedian pledged that “this will never happen again” after she was cited for DUI for the second time in 2 years. Early Friday morning, she was found asleep in her car, which witnesses said was stopped in the middle of the road. She claims that she had spent a long Thanksgiving Day that started with feeding underprivileged people at The Laugh Factory, and delivered a set at the venue’s annual free feast for locals, then went out dancing. Haddish told ET “I’m going to get some help so I can learn balance and boundaries.”
-ET
★ “The Late Show” has been canceled for this week, after Stephen Colbert had another medical emergency. After canceling a week of programs in October as he recovered from COVID-19, the comedian revealed that he has had surgery for a ruptured appendix. While there was no show planned for Monday, it was going to be a big week for Colbert as he had a number of A-list guests lined up, including Barbara Streisand taking The Colbert Questionert. In a social media post, Colbert wrote: “Going forward, all emails to my appendix will be handled by my pancreas.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/43ukjj3b
-Deadline
★ Despite a report earlier this month that Marvel has considered bringing back the original 6 Avengers for a future project, at least one of those Avengers knows nothing about it. “Captain America” star Chris Evans appeared on “The View” Monday, and when asked directly about the idea of returning with his former co-stars, he first chuckled about how often that rumor seems to surface. Then, he indicated that he’d at least consider an Avengers reunion, saying: “No one’s spoken to me about it. And…I would never say never, but…I’m very protective. It’s a very precious role to me, so it would have to be just right.”
-TheWrap
★ Jodie Whittaker says she is “grief ridden” that she’s no longer ‘Dr. Who’. Whittaker starred as the Thirteenth Doctor for the show’s 11th, 12th and 13th seasons, ending last year. Appearing on a podcast, Whittaker was asked whether no longer being the Doctor was freeing. Her response: “No. It’s my absolute happiness, that job…I will be forever grief ridden that I’m not The Doctor.” Her final episode featured a surprise regeneration; instead of morphing into the body of ‘Ncuti Gatwa’, David Tennant appeared, setting up the currently airing 60th anniversary specials.
-DigitalSpy
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, Juno Temple, d4vd (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Pete Davidson, Troye Sivan, Josh Johnson (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Bradley Cooper (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Willie Geist, James Austin Johnson (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton
• “The Daily Show (COM): Guest Host Michelle Wolf
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jennifer Garner
• “The Talk” (CBS): Alfonso Ribeiro
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Sebastian Maniscalco, David Blaine
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Paris Hilton, Please Don’t Destroy
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Kerry Washington, Delaney Rowe
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Carrie and Brett Yancey
• “The Masked Singer” (Fox): Disco Night
• “King Charles” (CNN): Limited series premiere. Gayle King and Charles Barkley in freewheeling and authentic conversations centered around stories, moments and cultural themes.
• “91st Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (NBC): Kelly Clarkson hosts, kicking off the holiday season with musical guests including Chloe Bailey, Cher, and Darlene Love, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
• “Christmas at Graceland” (NBC): Music stars celebrate Elvis Presley, his music and his favorite time of year, live from the Graceland Estate. Featuring Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, John Legend and Lana Del Rey.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Drake – His “For All the Dogs” LP is back at #1 on the Billboard 200, after debuting there on Oct. 21. Its return to the top is thanks in part to the Nov. 17 release of its deluxe edition “For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition”.
• Dua Lipa — is reportedly in talks for a 2024 stadium tour, following the success of her 2022 “Future Nostalgia” shows. A source told a UK newspaper: “Dua is going to be everywhere in 2024”, and that could include headlining next year’s Glastonbury Festival.
• Billy Joel – recently scored “cool Dad points” by taking his daughters, 8-year-old Della Rose and 6-year-old Remmy Anne, with his wife Alexis Roderick to see Taylor Swift in concert. The family also got to meet Swift. His thoughts on the singer? “She’s great. She’s really very good. We’re going to probably go see her again.”
• Metallica — will play its first-ever concert in Saudi Arabia next month. They will headline opening night of the 3-day Soundstorm festival in Riyadh on December 14. Also on the bill: Pharrell Williams, Chris Brown, H.E.R., Black Eyed Peas, J Balvin and Anne-Marie, as well as DJs Tiesto and David Guetta. More than 600,000 people reportedly attended last year’s Soundstorm.
• Smashing Pumpkins – surprised fans by performing the Christmas standard ‘Silver Bells’ on the TV special “The Wonderful World Of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” on Sun. It turns out that Billy Corgan is a Disney fanatic, and he told ABC: “When they called me to come play Disney, I’m like, whatever you need. Do I need to play in the middle of the moat, on a float, singing upside down?”
• Parmalee – has dropped a deeply personal video for their new song ‘Gonna Love You’. It depicts the attempted bus robbery early in the band’s career in which drummer Scott Thomas shot and killed an assailant, wounded another, and was shot himself, nearly taking his life. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/vf6n58jb
• Jason Aldean – kicked off the week with a tour announcement. He’ll bring back his Highway Desperado Tour next year, kicking off May 18 in Thackerville OK, and continuing through Oct. 5 in his hometown of Macon GA. Lauren Alaina will open on select dates. The new single ‘Let Your Boys Be Country’ went to radio on Monday as well. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3x6ycj5e
• Jelly Roll – revealed why he hasn’t yet recorded a collab with his glamorous wife Bunnie Xo. In spite of recent hits by couples Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and Kane and Katelyn Brown, Jelly explained while appearing on Bunnie’s Dumb Blonde Podcast why they haven’t recorded a duet together “Well, you want me to do dirty Christmas songs. We’re never gonna win a Grammy doing dirty Christmas songs.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdv9nt89
SHOOTING THE BULL
IS THIS REAL?
The word of the year, according to Merriam Webster is … “authentic”? Really? (No pun intended.) Actually, when you think about it, it does make sense. The year was dominated by headlines about deepfakes, AI, fake news, and whatever the heck Elon Musk was up to next. Editor at large Peter Sokolowski said that while lookups for the word are routinely heavy on the dictionary’s website, they were boosted to new heights this year, because of a “kind of crisis of authenticity.” He pointed out that “What we realize is that when we question authenticity, we value it even more.” Others considered for “word of the year” include: rizz, kibbutz, implode, coronation, deepfake, and indict.
(C’mon, Swifties! No ‘Karma’? No ‘Anti-Hero’? You’ll have to do better next year!)
(My word of the year was “woot”, but I’ve never been one to be right on top of things…)
-AP
GIRL STUFF:
⇒ “Hot Girl Walks” have been the talk of the internet – or at least TikTok – since 2021, when content creator Mia Lind first shared her method for looking and feeling her best. But as those of us in the Northern Hemisphere move into the coldest months, the experts at Shape magazine are making the case for the “Chilly Girl Walk”. Those who take outdoor walks in cooler temps can expect to enjoy all the mental and physical benefits of a Hot Girl Walk, plus a few more. Being outdoors in the cold helps us gain perspective, feel more joyful, and feel more connected. In addition, it may encourage you to take deeper breaths, as well as get some precious sunlight exposure, so rare at this time of year. (And if you step in a puddle, VERY deep breaths!)
⇒ A 28-year-old spent $20,000 creating an ’80s Barbie-themed apartment – then decided to do the same to her new house. Hannah Dahl was trying out different colors on her home in LA when she painted the wall pink and had an “epiphany”, inspiring her to spend a year creating a whimsical, Barbie-inspired design. When she and her husband relocated to Guthrie, Oklahoma, she began painting every room pink and sourcing vintage finds – such as a heart-shaped bath tub – for the 2-bedroom “Barbie Dream House”. Her love for pink is also evident in her dress sense, and she also loves wearing princess dresses and vintage outfits – to match her house. She says the color pink “Feels so me”. Her husband? They are also working on building him a mancave. (Where he’ll be able to curl into the fetal position and wonder where it all went so wrong…)
-Stuff, Talker
RETRACEBOOK:
Research has revealed that people tend to seek content on social media that triggers nostalgia. A team from the University of Gothenburg and University West in Sweden followed social media users over the course of a decade, offering a unique perspective on how these platforms have been used to document and share life experiences. The study identified a phenomenon known as “social media nostalgizing,” in which users actively seek out content that triggers our memories. In fact, participants in the study referred to this behavior as “treating themselves” to a nostalgic journey from time to time. Some social media platforms have responded to this trend by introducing “memories” features that enable users to engage with older content.
(So, social media is all about nostalgia now? Except for “X”. People there are just looking for a fight!)
(“Social media nostalgizing”, huh? Well, that explains why I belong to 11 different Facebook groups that just post 40-year-old pictures of downtown!)
-StudyFinds
TOP 10 SONGS OF 2023:
1. ‘Last Night’ — Morgan Wallen (6.96 million sales with streaming equivalents included)
2. ‘Kill Bill’ – SZA (5.16M)
3. ‘Flowers’ — Miley Cyrus (4.83M)
4. ‘Something in the Orange’ — Zach Bryan (4.07M)
5. ‘Fast Car’ — Luke Combs (3.53M)
6. ‘Anti-Hero’ — Taylor Swift (3.34M)
7. ‘You Proof’ — Morgan Wallen (3.32M)
8. ‘Die For You’ — The Weeknd (3.3M)
9. ‘Ella Baila Sola’ — Eslabon Armado f/Peso Pluma (3.23M)
10. ‘Snooze’ – SZA (3.18M)
(Maybe the only year-end list that won’t have Taylor Swift at the top?)
-Variety
FROM THE BS POLL VAULT:
A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …
• 86% of adults eat ice cream all year round.
• 48% of us sing in the shower.
• 40% of us never give or receive flowers.
• 18% of adults brush their teeth 3 or more times a day.
• 75% of women make their bed every day. Only 40% of men do.
• 29% of us will consume eggnog over the holidays.
• 8% of workers have stolen a stapler from work.
• 30% of adults say their most embarrassing moment happened at their wedding.
• 10% of people bring their own bed sheets when they check into a hotel.
• 29% of us don’t like our neighbors.
DID YOU KNOW?
As artificial intelligence continues to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, more and more people find themselves wondering if they’ll one day be out of a job because of an AI-powered robot. The University of Cincinnati’s Anthony Chemero, a professor of philosophy and psychology, however, claims that popular conceptions regarding the intelligence of today’s AI have largely been exaggerated. He contends that while AI is indeed intelligent, it simply cannot be intelligent in the way that humans are, and often makes things up. On the other hand, he says, “it can lie and BS like its maker.” (Oh, so it’ll probably become my boss!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 11.29.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Customer is Wrong Day”. If you work in retail, celebrate at your own risk, even if they usually are! (Retail workers…what’s your best “nightmare customer” story?)
• “Choose Women Wednesday”, this glass ceiling-shattering holiday is for listening to, supporting, and standing up for women. Supporting women-owned businesses is the main focus of the day, but it has the broader goal of closing the gender gap in all areas.
• “Lemon Creme Pie Day”. The definition for a lemon creme pie is broad, but it should, of course, include lemon flavoring, usually a lemon curd, like in lemon meringue pie, or as a flavoring to the creme itself. Any way you slice it, lemon creme pie is tart, but sweet.
• “Rice Cake Day”. The first rice cakes were developed in Southeast Asia, where rice has been grown for nearly 5,000 years. (This is NOT what I signed up for when I asked for cake!)
• “Electronic Greetings Day”, another excuse to interact with others via messaging, Facebook, email, voicemail, etc.
• “Square Dance Day”, a chance to get out and ‘dosey-doe’ with your partner.
• “National Chocolates Day”. And no, you can’t have one from the second tray until all the lame ones on the top are gone!
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Mousse Day
[Thurs] Personal Space Day
[Fri] Bartender Appreciation Day
[Sat] Earmuff Day
This Month is…Real Jewelry Month
This Month is…Spinach and Squash Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1954 [69] Joel Coen, Minneapolis MN, movie producer-director-screenwriter (“No Country for Old Men”, “Fargo”)/brother of ‘Coen Brothers’ filmmaking partner Ethan Coen
1955 [68] Howie Mandel, Toronto ON, TV personality (“America’s Got Talent” since 2010, “Deal or No Deal” 2005-19)/TV actor (‘Dr Wayne Fiscus’ on “St Elsewhere” 1982-88)/stand-up comedian
1962 [61] Andrew McCarthy, Westfield NJ, movie actor (“Pretty in Pink”, “Weekend at Bernie’s”)/TV actor (“The Resident” since 2022)/TV director (“The Blacklist”, “Orange is the New Black”)
1964 [59] Don Cheadle, Kansas City MO, movie actor (“Avengers: Infinity War”, “Hotel Rwanda”)/TV actor (“House of Lies” 2014-16, “The Wonder Years” since 2021) COMING UP… “Prince of Darkness”
1968 [55] Jonathan Knight, Dorchester MA, pop singer (New Kids On the Block-‘Step by Step’, ‘Hangin’ Tough’)
1972 [51] Brian Baumgartner, Atlanta GA, TV actor (‘Kevin Malone’ on “The Office” 2005-2013)
1976 [47] Anna Faris, Baltimore MD, movie actress (“Brokeback Mountain”, “22 Jump Street” “Scary Movie” films)/TV actress-“Mom” 2013-20)
1978 [45] Lauren German, Huntington Beach CA, TV actress (“Lucifer” 2016-21, “Chicago Fire” 2012-14)/movie actress (“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” [2003])
1979 [44] The Game (Jayceon Taylor), LA CA, rapper (f/Lil Wayne-‘My Life’, f/50 Cent-‘Hate It or Love It’)
1982 [41] Lucas Black, Decatur AL, TV actor (‘Christopher LaSalle’ on “NCIS: New Orleans” 2014-19)/movie actor (“Fast and Furious” movies)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2011 [12] Convicted of involuntary manslaughter, Dr. Conrad Murray receives a 4-year sentence for Michael Jackson’s 2009 death
2017 [06] Matt Lauer is fired from NBC’s “Today” show after an allegation of sexual misconduct
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2001 [22] The Beatles’ George Harrison dies in LA of cancer at age 58
2010 [13] Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ is released (Billboard Song of the Year 2011, Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, 2012)
2014 [09] Taylor Swift replaces herself at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as ‘Blank Space’ knocks ‘Shake It Off’ from the top, making her the first female artist to do so
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1972 [51] Atari releases “Pong”, the first commercially successful video game, in Andy Capp’s Tavern in Sunnyvale, California
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Nintendo’s first products were playing cards.
✓ The first product that Sony came out with was the rice cooker.
✓ Google got its name from the word ‘googol’, which refers to the number 1 with 100 zeros after it.
✓ People who look young for their age tend to live longer.
✓ Popcorn is known to be one of the healthiest snacks. It builds bone, muscle, tissue, aids digestion, and is good for the teeth.
✓ Gold is edible.
-DidYouKnow, F’dUpFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS COURSES TAUGHT AT ‘SANTA CLAUS SCHOOL’:
• “Flask Concealment 101″
• “Placing Finger BESIDE Nose as Opposed to IN It”
• “How to Get Rid of Pee on your Knee”
• “Things Santa Never Says” (“Touch my beard and I’ll put the hurt on you!”, “Off my lap, tubby!”, “Dream on, peewee!”, or perhaps “You’ve been bad and now you’re going down, punk!”)
• “Snowy White Beard? Yes. Snowy White Nose Hair? No.”
• “How to Fill Out a bank loan form to get a “Playstation 5”
-First published in BS in 2005
BS SIGNS YOU’RE NOT GETTING A CHRISTMAS BONUS:
• Your boss buys a new boat; names it “Employee Bonuses ’23”.
• You walk into boss’ office with your hand out and yell, “Grease time!”
• Boss sticks her head in your office door and asks, “You like Doritos, don’t you?”
• Just as the bonuses are handed out, you’re shoved into a closet and left there well into the New Year.
• Your boss catches you licking a photo of her husband.
• You’ve just received word that the “Jelly of the Month Club” went into bankruptcy.
-First published in BS in 2007
BS WEB GOODIE:
I’ve been living this for a week now (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/5546ssnh
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Any job is a dream job if you can fall asleep during meetings.
BS THREEZER:
(Give contestant the clues, they tell you what all 3 have in common…)
• Football, Kidney Stones, Time
Answer: Things we pass
• A Coffee shop, a Bra, a Quart
Answer: They all have cups
• History 101, an Appetizer, Pebble Beach
Answer: They are all courses
• Your Voice, Children, Your Hand
Answer: They are all raised
• Knee, Ankle, Prison
Answer: Joints
-TriBond
BS PHONE STARTER:
What brand are you most loyal to – and why?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 13% of people say they love doing THIS holiday preparation activity. What is it?
Answer: Wrapping presents
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
