Friday, November 15, 2019 – Edition: #6574

Sheeters Always Prosper!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Work has reportedly begun on a “Friends” reunion TV special featuring all six members of the original cast. Jennifer Aniston admitted last month that she and co-stars Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer were “working on something” as the hit sitcom celebrates its 25th anniversary. Now, reports are that all six main cast members, and Friends creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman, are “in talks” to reunite on upcoming on-demand service HBO Max for what is being described as “an unscripted reunion special.”
-YahooStyle
★ NBC announced that former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Will Ferrell will return to the show to host on November 23, which will officially enter him into SNL’s super-exclusive ‘Five-Timers Club’. Others in the Five-Timers club include Justin Timberlake, Melissa McCarthy, Tom Hanks and Alec Baldwin, who has hosted 17 times. Ferrell will be joined on the 23rd by musical guest King Princess, who will be making her SNL debut.
-MSN
★ Robert De Niro has been honoured with a Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. He’s received a number of SAG nominations in the past, most recently in 2018 for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series’ for his part in “The Wizard of Lies”. Some of De Niro’s most famous films include 1976’s “Taxi Driver”, “Goodfellas” from 1990, and this year’s “Joker”. DeNiro will be bestowed the “Lifetime Achievement” honor at the 26th annual SAG Awards on January 19 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
-ContactMusic
★ Some people have to ditch cheeseburgers and beer to cut back on calories, and others — or maybe just John Cena — have to eliminate Tic Tacs from their diet. Cena admits that he had an addiction to the minty candy during his WWE days, and would down multiple boxes before heading into the ring. Cena says his thing for Tic Tacs is “a nervous superstition” and he’s had to wean himself off of them, because he was up to about three boxes a day, all of them in the 20 minutes before broadcast.
-Yahoo

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Shia LaBeouf, Lil Rel Howery, Grace Potter (R)
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Celine Dion, Tig Notaro, Colin O’Brady, Shin Lim
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): David Harbour, Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Emma Thompson, Alex Moffat, Jeremy O. Harris, Emily Moon (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Cobie Smulders, Kristin Chenoweth (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Day of Hot Topics
• “The Talk” (CBS): Patrick Stewart, Peter Bergman
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Anna Kendrick, Kathleen Turner, Lewis Capaldi
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Lena Waithe, guest host John Legend
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Kobe Bryant, Martha Stewart

SATURDAY-
• “Christmas Under the Stars” (HALLMARK): Nick loses his high finance job right before Christmas. Lost, he takes a gig at a tree lot, where he meets Julie and her son, Matt.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Harry Styles hosts and performs.

SUNDAY-
• “NFL Football” (NBC): Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams
• “Ray Donovan” (SHOWTIME): Season 7 premiere
• “The Crown (NETFLIX): Season 3 premiere

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Harry Styles — has announced a world tour for 2020. He’ll hit the road in support of his upcoming second LP “Fine Line”. The “Love on Tour” begins in Birmingham, UK on April 15, and will journey across mainland Europe, the US and Mexico through Oct. 3.
• Kodak Black — has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to weapons charges stemming from his arrest in May. He admitted that he falsified information to buy firearms. Black also faces drug, weapons and sexual assault charges in other states.
• Rod Stewart – has spent 6 years creating a 124ft long model railway. He showed off his incredible WW2 Manhattan replica called ‘Grant Street and Three Rivers City’ which he built in the attic of his Los Angeles home. Stewart says he wanted to recreate the New York skyline because he loves the ”landscape”.
• Elton John – has extended his “farewell” tour into summer 2020, announcing a new crop of concerts for the U.S. and Canada. The upcoming North American leg of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” launches March 28 in Toronto and concludes July 8 in Kansas City, Mo. Tickets go on sale Nov. 22.
• Poison — Bret Michaels says they will announce their 2020 tour dates ”in the next month or so”. He told a newspaper: ”Next year, all of us back out (on the road), and we’re gonna make it unbelievable.” He tells fans to watch for a new look and “’Hopefully –hopefully – a (new) song or two.”
• Carrie Underwood – Some of her fans got the surprise of their lives during Tuesday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from Nashville. Underwood, who hosted the CMA Awards on Wednesday, took part in a hilarious “Undercover Sing” skit, in which she hid in the back room of a boots store and sang about several customers, even persuading one to dance for free shoes.
• Johnny Reid – will perform songs from his new holiday album “My Kind of Christmas” on “The Original Santa Claus Parade” Sunday afternoon in Toronto. CTV will air the special beginning at 4:30 ET.

TODAY’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “Charlie’s Angels” (PG-13, Action/Comedy):  When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, Charlie’s Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect us all. (Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska)
• “Le Mans ’66” (PG-13, Action/Drama):  American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. (Christian Bale, Matt Damon)
• “The Good Liar” (R-Rated, Drama):  Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes. (Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen)
• “The Report” (R-Rated, Drama-Limited Release):  Idealistic Senate staffer Daniel J. Jones, tasked by his boss to lead an investigation into the CIA’s post 9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program, uncovers shocking secrets. (Adam Driver, Annette Bening, Jon Hamm)

NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A teacher who relocated for work by loading his belongings into a canoe and paddling 400km up the Rideau Canal to Ottawa has convinced Canada’s tax agency to cover his moving expenses. John Konecny decided to test the limits of the Income Tax Act after a judge disallowed his expense claims for his move from Whitby, Ont., to Ottawa in 2014. For decades, Konecny had been moving annually between the two cities, teaching in southern Ontario during the regular academic school year and eastern Ontario during the summer. He loaded up his canoe with food, clothing and a weed-wacker to use as propulsion, and made the journey beginning on the last day of school in June. After submitting his receipts for about $1,000 in expenses accumulated during his several-days’ of transit, Konecny learned last week the CRA had accepted his expense claim. (Even though the tax man didn’t get him this time, he still lost his shirt!)
➢ A woman who sued a posh New Jersey country club after a waiter spilled red wine on her purse received another surprise when she learned of the club’s response.  Maryana Beyder’s wasn’t just any ordinary bag. It was a pink Hermès Kelly clutch worth $30,000. So, after a waiter accidentally ruined it last year, she sued for negligence, demanding that the Alpine Country Club pay her the eye-popping price of her spoiled handbag. The club responded with a surprising move of its own: It’s now suing its own employee — the waiter who allegedly spilled the wine — in the latest legal development after a dinner gone downhill. Both cases are still pending. (But we do know the waiter isn’t expecting much of a Christmas bonus this year!)
➢ A cat has been locked in solitary confinement for consistently letting other cats out of their enclosures at his shelter. Quilty the cat was caught letting other kitties out of the senior room “repeatedly, several times a day” by staff at the Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organization shelter. And apparently, the feline is a serial offender, as employees at the Houston shelter have learned that he used to let the dog at his old home into the house. When it emerged that Quilty had been locked up for letting his fellow four-legged pals run free, the online campaign #FreeQuilty was launched. But the shelter has since revealed that his review with the parole board had failed, because Quilty had “released himself” anyway. (When asked for comment, all Quilty said was “Let meowwwt!”)
-Yahoo, TorontoStar, 9Gag

NEW YEAR’S REVELATION:
I don’t to harsh your Friday feeling, but experts at the University of Oxford say that the chance of human extinction within the next year is frighteningly high. According to their study, of all the species that have ever existed, over 99% are now extinct. Although human activity has certainly contributed to some of these extinctions, many others were simply caused by natural occurrences. And the way they figure, the odds that humanity goes extinct from natural causes in any given year is less than one in 14,000. Which aren’t high odds, but there’s a chance nonetheless. And here’s the really scary part: Their research did not take climate change or nuclear/biological warfare into consideration. If they had, the chances of human extinction within the next year would be even higher. As it stands, they say that the chance of human extinction within the next year is higher than your odds of dying in a car accident, being struck by lightning, getting attacked by a shark, or getting a royal flush playing poker.
(Dudes, the odds of ANYTHING are better than the odds of my getting a royal flush!)
(No sense cleaning out the garage NOW…)
(And on that happy note…have a great weekend!)
-BroBible

BS CHRONOMETER 11.15.19

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1929 [90] Ed Asner, movie actor, Kansas City KS (“Elf”, voice of ‘Carl Frederickson’ in Pixar’s “Up”,)/TV actor (‘Lou Grant’ on “Mary Tyler Moore” 1970-1977)

1951 [68] Beverly D’Angelo, Upper Arlington OH, movie actress (‘Ellen Griswold’ in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” films)

1952 [67] Jimmy Choo, George Town Malaysia, fashion designer (founder of Jimmy Choo Ltd., which is known for its selection of handmade women’s shoes)

1970 [49] Jack Ingram, Houston TX, country singer (‘Barefoot & Crazy’, ‘Wherever You Are’)

1972 [47] Jonny Lee Miller, Kingston England, TV actor (“Elementary” since 2012)/movie actor (“Trainspotting”, “Hackers”)

1974 [45] Chad Kroeger, Hanna AB, rock singer (Nickelback-‘Rockstar’, ‘How You Remind Me’)/ex-husband of Avril Lavigne

1977 [42] Sean Murray, Bethesda MD, TV actor (‘Special Agent Timothy McGee’ on “NCIS” since 2003)

1988 [31] BoB (Bobby Ray Simmons Jr), Winston-Salem NC, rapper-songwriter-producer (f/Hayley Williams-‘Airplanes’, f/Bruno Mars-‘Nothin’ on You’)

1991 [28] Shailene Woodley, San Bernardino CA, movie actress (“The Fault in Our Stars”, “The Divergent” films)/TV actress (“The Secret Life Of the American Teenager” 2008-13)

SATURDAY- Marg Helgenberger (“CSI”) is 61; Diana Krall (‘The Look of Love’) is 55; Harry Lennix (“The Blacklist” ) is 55; Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) is 53; Lisa Bonet (“The Cosby Show”) is 52; Maggie Gyllenhaal (“The Dark Knight”) is 42; Pete Davidson (“Saturday Night Live”) is 26;  Mason Ramsey (“The Walmart Yodeling Boy”) is 13

SUNDAY- director Martin Scorsese (“Goodfellas”) is 77; Danny DeVito (“Taxi”) is 75; producer Lorne Michaels (“Saturday Night Live”) is 75; RuPaul (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) is 59; Rachel McAdams (“The Notebook”) is 41

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Bundt Day”, celebrating the cake of that name which is baked in a special mold. It was first popularized in the 1950s and ’60s. Time to get out that ‘Bundt pan’ you never use so you can justify stowing it for another year.

• “Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day”. Just what is that lurking in the back? Don’t open it, the smell might kill you! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose, and get to the task. Who wins the prize for the worst refrigerator surprises? Most often, it’s workplace refrigerators.  (“Is this still good?”)

• “Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day”, when kids with a mother who’s gone back-to-school are encouraged to honor her efforts by making her lunch.  (Please don’t use any of that stuff that you just cleaned out of the fridge!)

• “Steve Irwin Day”, honoring the life and legacy of the one and only Crocodile Hunter.  From humble beginnings to worldwide fame, Steve Irwin inspired countless individuals.

• “Philanthropy Day”, set aside to recognize the great contributions people in the philanthropic community make to our lives, our communities, and our world. Arguably, Bill Gates is at the forefront these days.

• “George Spelvin Day” (female variation ‘Georgette’), commemorating the 1886 invention of the fictitious name used on Broadway for actors who have a 2nd role in a play. The name has appeared in over 10,000 Broadway programs. ‘Walter Plinge’ is similarly used in the UK.

SATURDAY-
• “Fast Food Day”, a day when we’re encouraged to celebrate by going out to our favorite fast food joint. (Like I need an excuse…)
NET: http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_fast_food_day.html
• “International Button Day”, for people who collect buttons with slogans on them. Some of the most sought-after are rare political campaign buttons. Some of our other favorites …
➠ “Knitting.  Cheaper Than Therapy … and You Get Sweaters!”
➠ “Mothers of Boys Work From Son Up to Son Down”
➠ “When Life Gives You a Lime, Look for Tequila!”
➠ “How’s Your Aspen?”
➠ “Beer!”
• “International Day for Tolerance”, established by the UN in 1996 to promote the need for worldwide tolerance and understanding. (Uh, doesn’t seem to be working.)

SUNDAY-
• “Homemade Bread Day”, when we’re encouraged to bake a loaf from scratch. It’s a good day to get a bun in the oven!  Mmm … can you smell that?
• “Baklava Day”, celebrating the Greek/Turkish dessert treat that’s made from phyllo pastry, honey, nuts, and other yummy ingredients. (Can we get this delivered? Now?)
• “Farm Joke Day”, a day to have a chuckle about the rural lifestyle. Go ahead, have a cow!
Here are a few…but be warned – they’re corn-y!
➢Why did the scarecrow win the Nobel Prize? Because he was out standing in his field!
➢What do you get when you cross a robot and a tractor? A transfarmer.
➢ As a farmer, I hear lots of jokes about sheep.  I’d tell them to my dog but he’s herd them all.
• “Unfriend Day”, an idea instigated by late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel in 2010, because you really don’t need to still be Facebook friends with people you went to camp with in Middle School. Or your former co-worker’s boyfriend’s roommate.

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [17] “Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets” opens in movie theaters ($879 million in worldwide box office)

2017 [02] Country singer Blake Shelton wins People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ award

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2004 [15] Shania Twain’s album “Come On Over” is certified double diamond by the RIAA, with over 20 million copies sold in the US. It’s just the seventh album to do so, and the only one by a female artist.

2007 [12] Kenneth Donnell of Glasgow, Scotland pays $170,000 for 2 tickets to Led Zeppelin’s one-off reunion at London’s O2 Arena (the charity-auction purchase includes admission to the legendary band’s rehearsal)

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2005 [14] 1st person to undergo a ‘Partial Face Transplant’, in Amiens, France (Isabelle Dinoire had been attacked by a dog earlier in the year)

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2017 [02] Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sells for $450.3 million at auction in New York, world record price for any artwork

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ It’s estimated that a new baby can rob parents of anywhere between 400-750 hours of sleep in the first year.
✓ Despite their names, Iceland isn’t covered in ice and Greenland isn’t very green.
✓ At the 1908 Olympics, the Russians showed up 12 days late because they were using the Julian calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar.
✓ Since 1945, all British tanks have come equipped with tea making facilities.
✓ Defeated only once in roughly 300 matches, President Abraham Lincoln was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall Of Fame in 1992.
✓ There’s a village in Norway called Hell, and it freezes over every winter.
-Sporcle

BS DRIVING A FILM CRAZY:
• Look Who’s Talking to Themselves
• Flakes on a Plane
• PsychO Brother Where Art Thou?
• 50 Shades of Crayyyy
• Full Metal Straitjacket
• 127 Hours – With My Family
• Django Unhinged
• Gonzo With the Wind
• Driving Miss Daisy Around the Bend
-Twitter

Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU ARE A CONTROL FREAK:
• You are a helicopter parent, but you don’t have kids.
• You can’t help but pass on a few driving tips…to your driver’s ed instructor.
• You schedule your panic attacks
• You perform your own open heart surgery.
• You changed your neighbor’s dog’s name.
• Your husband wears the pants in the family, but you tell him which ones to wear.
• If you want someone else’s opinion, you’ll gladly give it to them.
• You organize your own surprise party.
• You have on any occasion flipped the toilet paper roll to the “right way” at someone else’s house.
• You don’t consider yourself a control freak…but you do know what’s better for everyone else.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018

BS PHONE STARTER:
What is your favorite TV show theme song of all time?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
If I had a dollar for every time I didn’t know what was going on, I would be like, why am I always getting this free money?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  Just over 80% of people say they’re more productive at work when they do THIS. What is it?
Answer:  Wear comfortable clothes

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work.