Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Edition: #7835

If You Can’t Dazzle Them with Brilliance, Baffle Them with Bull!

 

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ “Full House” star Dave Coulier has been diagnosed with cancer. The comedian revealed on the “Today” show that he was was diagnosed with stage 3 non-hodgkin lymphoma in October. He first went to the doctor after an upper respiratory infection led to swelling in his lymph nodes. He told “People” mag: “I went from, ‘I got a little bit of a head cold’ to ‘I have cancer’, and it was pretty overwhelming.” The good news is that he has been told that the cancer has not moved outside of his lymphatic system. He has begun chemotherapy, which is expected to be completed in February, and called the “curability” rate “promising.”
TheWrap, PageSix
★ Emily Blunt wants her husband John Krasinski’s “Sexiest Man Alive” cover to be made into wallpaper for their home. During Krasinski’s interview with People magazine, his wife joked that she would cover their home in his wallpaper if he were given the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” this year. “The Office” star remarked: “Do we have that on camera? Because that’s like a binding contract, I think”. Tuesday night, Krasinski was named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2024 during “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The “A Quiet Place” star initially thought he was “being punked” when he learned he won the title.
-PageSix
★ Olivia Munn admits she “barely knew” her now-husband, John Mulaney, when she got pregnant with their first child in 2021. She told GQ of their relationship status when she found out she was expecting their son, Malcolm, saying: “It wasn’t anything close to ‘dating’. I barely knew him.” The couple talked about how their physical relationship blossomed into a marriage with 2 kids while being interviewed by GQ, for its 2024 Men of the Year issue. Munn initially assumed they would simply co-parent their child while she lived in LA and he remained in New York. But the 2 grew closer throughout Munn’s pregnancy, and for Mulaney, freshly out of rehab after a relapse, the arrival of the little one was “the only thing that made him seem light and happy.”
-PageSix
★ The first trailer for “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” has been released, and Renée Zellweger’s ‘Bridget’ is still looking for love as she comes to terms with the tragedy of losing ‘Mark’ (Colin Firth). That’s correct: The trailer serves up the bad news straight away that Darcy is no more. So, Bridget must move on, and is faced with 2 possible romances: There’s the hunky and age-appropriate ‘Mr. Wallaker’ (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a teacher at Bridget’s children’s school, and the wild card of ‘Roxster’ (Leo Woodall), who should be a red flag. Mad About the Boy will head directly to streaming in the US via Peacock, on Feb. 13. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2s4bwwhy
-HollywoodReporter
★ Winter is (slowly) coming to the big screen, as a “Game of Thrones” movie is in the early stages of development. No director, writer, or cast members are currently attached, but Warner Bros. has been quietly at work on at least one movie set in the fantasy world of George R.R. Martin’s book series. HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the news during a 2025 preview event. Quote: “When we announce at HBO we’re developing this story or that story, keep in mind it’s developing…They’ll develop an idea, we’ll see if it’s good…That’s the point of development: you see, is there a story that’s worthy of being in theaters and a big spectacle? I think it would be fun.” There is also talk of a “Game of Thrones” spinoff about ‘Jon Snow’.
-EW

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Ted Danson, Mikey Madison, Blxst, Anderson .Paak
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Billy Bob Thornton, Sharon Horgan
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Mark Duplass, Kate Micucci, Pete Holmes
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Cynthia Erivo, Brett Goldstein
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephanie Ruhle
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Francis Ford Coppola; Host: Jordan Klepper
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Cynthia Erivo, a performance from the cast of “Annie”
• “The Talk” (CBS): Bonnie Hunt, Skye P. Marshall
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Don Johnson, Caroline Rhea; Bishop Briggs
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Hugh Grant, Gizelle Bryant, Lawrence Zarian
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Kelly Reilly, Gayle King
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Inspiring stories of those who emerged as heroes during Hurricanes Helene.
• “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS): Mandy struggles to get Georgie’s family to join him for his first Thanksgiving without his father.
• “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox): Get a Clue!
• “Doctor Odyssey (ABC): As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey’s brother arrives with an unexpected guest.
• “CONCACAF Nations League Soccer” (TNT): Quarterfinal: Jamaica vs. United States

BS MUSIC NEWS:
• Chappell Roan – ‘Good Luck Babe’ has been crowned ‘the best pop song ever made by Time Out. The 2024 hit beat other songs on the list, including ‘Torn’ by Natalie Imbruglia, ‘Semi-Charmed Life’ by Third Eye Blind, ‘Apple’ by Charlie XCX, and ‘Umbrella’ by Rihanna, to name a few. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ms62xa9s
• Mariah Carey – is bringing Christmas cheer to fans via a series of pop-up bars. Until Dec. 29, Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar will offer custom cocktails, photo ops and the chance to sing along to her holiday hits at Virgin Hotels in New York, Nashville, New Orleans, Chicago and Dallas. Drinks available, made with Mariah’s signature brand of Irish cream liqueur, Black Irish, include the ‘What More Can I Do martini, It’s Time!, Queen of Christmas Cocoa, and the Make My Wish Come True martini.
• *NSYNC — JC Chasez will host a sing-along performance of “& Juliet” on Nov. 21 to celebrate its 2-year anniversary on Broadway. & Juliet, a reworking of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet”, is a jukebox musical featuring songs written by Max Martin. Joey Fatone will join the cast of the hit musical in January.
• Oasis — Noel Gallagher has recorded a 6-hour version of ‘Champagne Supernova’. The new version was created for the National Portrait Gallery in London, as his portrait goes on display at the museum. The song will be played for visitors to the gallery as part of its Legends exhibition.
• Prince – Former Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink is auctioning an unreleased Prince album. Fink was also part of Prince’s short-lived Rebels side-project, which in 1979 recorded the unreleased album. He’s also selling memorabilia and equipment from the era. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/22xramu5
• Bryan Adams and Steve Winwood — are among those being considered for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The organization also announced that these artists are in the running for induction next year: Doobie Brothers members Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and Michael McDonald, The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, Boy George, David Gates of Bread, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, Eminem, Tommy James, Dr. Dre, Easy-E, Ice Cube, and MC Ren and DJ Yella of Public Enemy.
• Shaboozey – His mega-hit ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ is currently spending its 17th week at #1 the Billboard  Hot 100. Over the chart’s 66-year history, the song is now the longest-leading #1 ever by an artist with no collaborating artist credited, surpassing the 16-week run of Morgan Wallen’s ‘Last Night’.
• Jelly Roll — has announced a headlining tour of Canada for spring 2025. The 12-date trek, beginning March 6 in Victoria, will also include stops in Toronto, Vancouver, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa, London and Quebec City. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/js654fu4
• Luke Bryan – has dropped the new single ‘Country Song Came On’. Tomorrow, Hulu premieres a new docuseries “It’s All Country” hosted by Bryan. It takes a look at the stories behind country songs, and features never-before-seen performances by some of the biggest stars of country music. In addition, Bryan will co-host the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 20 with Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson.

SHOOTING THE BULL

REESE’S MASTERPIECES:
Reese’s has launched the “Deconstructed Peanut Butter Cup Kit”, which allows fans to fill a huge chocolate shell with as much – or as little – peanut butter as they want. Available now for a limited time, the kit includes a giant 9-ounce milk chocolate shell and lid, plus a 10-ounce jar of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup filling. In a release, Reese’s said: “We know how personal your ideal ‘chocolate to peanut butter ratio’ is. So, go ahead, amp up the peanut butter or tone it down – we won’t judge.” The oversized cup kit was launched on Nov. 4 for National Candy Day, and is selling for $29.99. It, of course, sold out right away, but the company says they’ll bring it back “sooner than later.” The company was inspired to create the kit by a post on Reddit where the user showed that his entire pack of 5 Reese’s came without peanut butter in the cups. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrjvfjcw
(That would totally be my villain origin story!)
(Forget the peanut butter – I’m definitely filling it with milk and cereal!)
-NYPost

GENERATION GENERALIZATIONS:
❑ An opinion column published on the Kidspot website argues that millennials make the best parents. And it makes a pretty good argument. The article, presumably written by a millennial, points out that not only are parents who are in that age group (28-43) regularly given advice by their parents who have “been there”, they are also served a “constant stream of content” including parenting advice, on social media. That includes what they go searching for, and things they just happen to come across, thanks to their personal algorithms. So, they can not only lean of tons of advice on what to do with their children when they experience certain situations, they can also take advantage of all kinds of new scientific research regarding the raising of children. The author did point out, however, that even if millennials truly are the best generation in history when it comes to parenting, “it’s worth keeping our opinions on how great we are to ourselves.” (But when you’re older, you’ll definitely let your kids know!)
❑ New research shows that Gen Z consumes more online content than any other generation. The poll of 2,000 people in the US found that Gen Z respondents (ages 12-27) consume an average of 6.6 hours of media and content every day. The comprehensive study on media consumption also showed that, on average, Americans (of all ages) consume 6 hours of content per day — or 42 hours per week, which would add up to 91 full days per year. 42% of those polled said they consume “too much” media, with 66% of Gen Z agreeing with that sentiment. (In my defense, I’d consume a lot less if “The Office” wasn’t SO DARN RE-WATCHABLE!)
-NYPost, SWNS

HOLIDAY DELAY:
When it comes to holiday spending, shoppers aren’t saying they intend to hold back this year, but they do plan to take a more “deliberate” approach to the purchases they make. A new study of 2,000 consumers in the US who celebrate a winter holiday reveals the growing trend of “slow shopping”. Nearly 3 in 4 respondents said slow shopping would be a good descriptor of how they are handling things this holiday season. Three in 5 indicated they’re starting earlier than usual, and making more frequent shopping trips and picking up fewer gifts at a time. The Talker Research poll found that more than half of those who have embraced the slow shopping trend are doing so to ensure they are only buying the items they truly want. Similarly, 51% said they’re using slow shopping in order to take advantage of more deals and promotions. And by the way, 68% said they plan to spend the same or more than they did last year.
(I’m “slow shopping” so I can make room on my credit card as I go!)
(I’ve been seeing lots about another new trend called “doom spending”. Well, they CALL it new. But I’ve been referring to my Christmas shopping as doom spending for years!)
-SWNS

CELEBS WHO WALKED AWAY FROM FAME:
☆ Rick Moranis: His disappearance from Hollywood is well-known. A huge comedy star in the 1980s and ‘90s, he stepped away to raise his kids after the death of his wife. The news that he will be appearing on the “SCTV” Netflix special was greeted with surprise and enthusiasm.
☆ Macaulay Culkin: was a huge star before he was even a teenager, but that doesn’t always go well. Though he has acted occasionally since the ‘90s, he lives in Paris much of the time, and plays in a “pizza-focused Velvet Underground cover band.”
☆ Emilio Estevez: While his brother Charlie Sheen has been in the limelight, Estevez has largely disappeared. He was a member of The Brat Pack, then became known for his role in “The Mighty Ducks” movies. Since the turn of the millennium, he’s spent time directing TV, but did appear on “Gamechangers,” the “Mighty Ducks” show on Disney+.
☆ Jonathan Taylor Thomas: Once a huge TV star, he left “Home Improvement” to focus on school. After that, he was never able to regain that teenage glory. The only thing he’s done in the last decade is appear in a few episodes of Tim Allen’s “Last Man Standing”.
☆ Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen: Ashley stopped acting after 2004’s “New York Minute.” Mary-Kate hasn’t appeared in anything other than a documentary since 2011. Although they have remained active in fashion, neither even showed up for “Fuller House”. (Probably a smart decision…)
☆ Meg White: The deeply shy and private ex-White Stripes drummer never seemed comfortable being in a huge band, and when the duo, which also featured her ex-husband Jack White, broke up, she basically disappeared from public life.
☆ Daft Punk: The robot-headed musicians were never eager to reveal their real faces, so maybe it’s no surprise that they called it quits in 2021, with the intention of dropping out of the spotlight forever.
☆ Dave Chappelle: Remember when he walked away from his sketch show on Comedy Central – and away from his $50million payday? He laid very low for several years, living for a time in South Africa, before eventually resurfacing. These days, his standup specials are easy to find on Netflix.
(What star is on your “Whatever happened to…” list?)
-YardBarker

DID YOU KNOW?
Today’s must-have accessory for many young club-goers is…earplugs. For a long time, being seen at a nightclub, concert or festival with earplugs was the pinnacle of uncool. But that attitude is now changing amid growing awareness of the risks of exposure to loud music. Earplugs have become a common sight at music venues, and some even hand them out at the door. Many people say this is thanks to Loop Earplugs, a company founded in 2016 by 2 friends who experienced tinnitus after a night out. Their idea was to market their products as “sunglasses for your ears”. They turned earplugs into jewellery-like accessories, costing far more than standard earplugs. The company has sold more than 11 million sets to date. (Which is cooler – ear rings or ears ringing?)
-TheTimes

BS CHRONOMETER 11.14.24

BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “International Girls Day”, instigated by Kappa Delta Sorority to celebrate all kinds of girls with all kinds of interests and abilities. It’s an opportunity to build confidence in girls and help them realize their potential.
• “Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day”, encouraging us to take things a little slower, take a mental step back and find some balance. And laugh. (Then realize you’re running behind, and get back to work!)
• “Operating Room Nurse Day”, initiated in 1989 to honor RNs who provide TLC in the OR.
• “Pickle Appreciation Day”, a day to gear up for some tangy, spicy and yummy fun. (Never a dill moment…until today!)
• “Spicy Guacamole Day”, a day to show your true green colors by adding some jalapeño to your avocado dip.
• “Seat Belt Day”. As the holiday travel season approaches, this day reminds us that the first thing we should do when we get in a vehicle, is to buckle up. (My car computer doesn’t give me a choice – if I want to hear the radio!)
• “World Diabetes Day”, to help improve the lives of the more than half a billion people living with diabetes worldwide. 1 in 2 people currently living with diabetes are undiagnosed. LINK: http://www.worlddiabetesday.org/
• “Guinness World Records Day”, an annual celebration of record-breaking, when thousands of people around the world come together with one common goal, to become a title holder. (What record would you attempt?)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day
[Fri] Philanthropy Day
[Sat] Button Day
[Sun] Unfriend Day
This Week is…Pursuit of Happiness Week
This Month is…Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1948 [76] King Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor), London England, British royal (King of the UK and the 14 other Commonwealth realms, Prince of Wales 1958-2022)/married to Queen consort Camilla Parker Bowles since 2005/married to Lady Diana Spencer 1981-96

1954 [70] Yanni (Yiannis Chryssomallis), Kalamata Greece, new age composer-keyboardist (‘Aria’, ‘The Rain Must Fall’)

1962 [62] Harland Williams, Toronto ON, comedian-movie actor (“Dumb and Dumber”, “Half Baked”)/TV series creator (“Puppy Dog Pals” 2017-23) COMING UP… “Wing Man”

1964 [60] Patrick Warburton, Peterson NJ, TV actor (‘Joe Swanson’ on “Family Guy” since 1999, “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, 2017-19)

1964 [60] Joseph “Run” Simmons, Queens NY, rapper (Run-DMC-‘King of Rock’, w/Aerosmith-‘Walk This Way’)/practicing minister (as ‘Reverend Run’)

1968 [56] Brian Yale, Woodbridge CT, rock bassist (Matchbox Twenty–‘3AM’, ‘Bent’)

1972 [52] Josh Duhamel [PRON: ‘due-MEL’], Minot ND, movie actor (“Transformers” films, “Shotgun Wedding”)/TV actor (“All My Children” 1999-2002)/married to singer Fergie 2009-19

1974 [50] Chip Gaines, Albuquerque NM, reality star (“Fixer Upper” 2013-18, “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home” since 2021)/married to Joanna Gaines since 2003

1975 [49] Travis Barker, Fontana CA, rock drummer (Blink 182-‘All the Small Things’, ‘I Miss You’), session drummer for Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne)/married to Kourtney Kardashian since 2022

1977 [47] Brian Dietzen, Barrington IL, TV actor (‘Jimmy Palmer’ on “NCIS” since 2004, “NCIS Hawai’i” 2022-23)

1986 [38] Cory Michael Smith, Columbus OH, TV actor (‘The Riddler’ on “Gotham” 2014-19, “Utopia” 2020)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [22] ‘Kermit the Frog’ receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2006 [18] “Casino Royale”, the 21st James Bond film, and the first starring Daniel Craig, premieres in London.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1991 [33] Michael Jackson’s ‘Black or White’ video premieres in 27 countries. (After critics blast the violence and crotch-grabbing, Jackson issues an apology — and a cleaned-up version.)

1998 [26] Lauryn Hill becomes the first female rap solo artist to hit #1 on the Hot 100 without a guest artist, with ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’.

2000 [24] As promised, The Offspring give away $1 million of their own money to a lucky fan, the 14-year-old winner of a trivia contest on “MTV’s Total Request Live”.

TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1997 [27] Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies wins NL MVP, the first Canadian to be so honored.

2008 [16] The first “G-20” economic summit opens, in Washington DC.

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1993 [31] Don Shula becomes the coach with the most wins in NFL history. (He retired with 328 regular season victories.)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The average baby has its diaper changed up to 10,000 times before being potty trained.
✓ When an opossum plays dead, it can emit a smell like rotting meat.
✓ Most tropical marine fish could survive in a tank filled with human blood.
✓ Female mosquitos are deaf.
✓ “Exocannibals eat their enemies. “Indocannibals” eat their friends.
✓ An “ultracrepidarian” is someone who gives an opinion on something they know nothing about. (And oddly, the word was coined before the advent of social media!)
-RandomFactGenerator, BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS ODD SMART WATCH FEATURES:
• Breathalyzer
• Catheter
• Automatically sends random drunk texts to your exes
• Tells you to get a real watch
• Waffle maker
• Expected time of death
• Backing up beeper
• Magic 8 ball
• Rips out your arm hair when you take it off
• Tells time (You saw that coming…)
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018

BS MENU DESCRIPTIONS TO BE WARY OF:
If a restaurant uses any of these adjectives, beware!
✗ Food-like
✗ Dumpster-raised
✗ Gristle-licious
✗ Long-suffering
✗ Recycled
✗ Gently vibrating
✗ Gypsy-cursed
✗ Slow-fondled
✗ Freshly-exhumed
✗ Hairy
-First published in BS in 2015

BS WEB GOODIE:
Ya gotta do what ya gotta do:  https://tinyurl.com/39533nuf

BS RANDOM JOKE:
My biggest fear about becoming a zombie is all that walking.

BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ Who’s your current celebrity crush?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Before the end of the year, the average person will say THIS 56 times. What is it?
Answer:  “Merry Christmas!”

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Speak less than you know; have more than you show.