Monday, November 9, 2020 – Edition: #6846
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ (***UPDATE***) Alex Trebek has died more than a year and a half after publicly revealing his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis. The Sudbury, Ontario-born Trebek was an American pop culture icon and a fixture in homes around the world as the beloved host of “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years. He was 80. In Oct., Trebek said he was was “hanging in” there after announcing he was undergoing another round of chemotherapy. He said (QUOTE) “We’ll play it by ear and keep chugging along until we either win or lose,” and added that he was “not afraid of dying.”
-Yahoo
★ Johnny Depp will no longer appear in the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise after losing his libel suit against a tabloid that called him a “wife beater.” Depp confirmed he was asked to step down following a judge’s ruling that it’s “substantially true” he abused ex-wife Amber Heard. In a statement, he maintained his innocence and said he plans to appeal. Depp portrayed dark wizard ‘Gellert Grindelwald’ in the first two installments. The third film is in production.
-Yahoo
★ Matthew Broderick says he almost turned down the lead role in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. The 1986 movie is one his most iconic roles, but according to him, (QUOTE) “I thought [the script] was great, and I had a teeny hesitation because having just done [the plays] ‘Brighton Beach [Memoirs]’ and ‘Biloxi [Blues],’ I was like, ‘Wow, I’m talking to the audience, just like in these plays”. He went on to explain that as a young actor, you feel that you ‘have to do something different.'” Fortunately for Broderick, friends, family and his agent urged him to take the role because John Hughes was directing.
-ContactMusic
★ Jason Priestley is set to star in “Fear the Worst”. He’ll also produce the upcoming movie, an adaptation of Linwood Barclay’s novel of the same name. The story details how an ordinary man’s desperate search for his daughter leads him into a dark world of corruption, exploitation, and murder. Priestly currently stars in the Canadian comedy-drama television series “Private Eyes” as a hockey player turned private investigator.
-ContactMusic
★ Sarah Michelle Gellar and good friend Shannen Doherty chose to de-stress last week by suiting up and plowing into each other, all in good fun of course. Gellar posted a light-hearted clip to Instagram, writing that she hoped to give followers some “alternative programming,” likely implying that we all need a break from constant election coverage. The pair are seen wearing blue inflatable bubbles, going head-to-head, as Gellar knocks Doherty to the ground.
-PageSix
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Taraji P. Henson, Luke Combs, Nathaniel Rateliff
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Kaley Cuoco, Megan Rapinoe, 21 Savage x Metro Boomin
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Legend, Sarah Cooper, Carter McLean
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): David Oyelowo, Sam Smith
• “Conan” (TBS): John C. Reilly
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sarah Cooper
• “The Talk” (CBS): Kelly Rowland, Shemar Moore
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Gillian Anderson, Tayshia Adams
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Anthony Anderson, guest host Sarah Silverman
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Rainn Wilson, Lisa Rinna, Billy Ray Cyrus
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS):Zooey Deschanel, Wilson Tang, Karolina Kurkova
• “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC): Honoring their favorite musical icons, seven celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to the artists’ songs and face elimination.
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Battles Premiere
• “Industry” (HBO): Premiere. Five young graduates take very different approaches to their first few weeks at Pierpoint & Co.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Miley Cyrus — Stevie Nicks is featured in her new song ‘Edge of Midnight’. As its title suggests, the remix blends elements of Nicks’ 1981 hit ‘Edge of Seventeen’ with Cyrus’ August single ‘Midnight Sky’, which also contained elements of the older song. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y3o2fuc2
• Diplo — The former EDM superstar has purchased a home formerly owned by Kid Rock for $13.2 million. The mansion is in the sought-after Point Dume neighbourhood of Malibu. Rock owned it from 2006-13 before selling it to an LA businessman.
• Van Halen — Eddie Van Halen’s influence was acknowledged during the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which aired on Sat. A video tribute, including testimonials from Slash, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine was featured, with the latter calling him “the Mozart of our generation”.
• Queen + Adam Lambert — Fresh off their release of the “Live Around the World” album, they’ve released a performance video for ‘Somebody to Love’. It was shot during a 2016 concert at the Isle of Wight Festival in the UK. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y6b8bsj5
• System of a Down — have released their first new music since 2005 to raise awareness of the conflict in Armenia. They’ve dropped the songs ‘Protect the Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’ in solidarity with Armenians under fire from Azerbaijani and Turkish forces in the lopsided conflict.
• Michael Bublé and Dolly Parton – have released an animated video for their holiday duet ‘Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas’. It shows them in front of a blazing fire at “Holly Dolly’s Ski Resort” as a snowstorm blows outside. After its release last month, “A Holly Dolly Christmas” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart.
• Brothers Osborne – had two of the best tweets after Joe Biden was announced as the winner of the US presidential race: #1: “Remember in little league when, no matter the result, we had to walk on the field and slap the opposing team’s hand and say ‘good game’? Half were happy, half were sad, then everyone got to eat pizza afterwards. I think we should all eat pizza tonight.” #2: “Who would have thought that two men in their 70’s could maintain an election that long?”
• Thomas Rhett — has surprised fans with a preview of his upcoming single ‘What’s Your Country Song’. The song, to be officially released in Wed., was written by Rhett and his father Rhett Akins, among others. He’ll also perform at the CMAs on Wednesday.
• Billy Ray Cyrus – released a cover of LL Cool J’s ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ on the new second installment of his “Singin’ Hills Sessions” EPs. In Cyrus’s version, the 1990 rap hit becomes a string-instrument number, with a handclap rhythm and background gang vocals – but still features the defiant opening line: “Don’t call it a comeback.”
NOW YOU CAN COMMUTE – EVEN IF YOU’RE WORKING FROM HOME:
If you’ve been working from home, you might feel like you never leave work these days. Well, the Marriott says they’re here to help. The hotel chain is offering a new “day pass” and other options for members of its Marriott Bonvoy travel program in some cities as a way for them to work remotely – AND get out of the house. Day pass guests get a hotel room from 6am-6pm with Wi-Fi, desk space, a chair and, of course, electrical outlets. They also can enjoy coffee, bottled water and food, and access to on-site business facilities such as printing, fax and scanning equipment, plus other perks like the gym and pool. Some locations are also offering supervised children’s and family activities. The day pass package is being offered at hotels in 9 international cities, and Marriott plans to add more locations.
(Plus, you can get a wake-up call when it’s time to go home!)
(Some people will go to tremendous lengths just so no one sees their house on Zoom!)
(They SAY they have Wi-Fi, but last time I stayed there, the only reception was just inside the front door!)
-NYPost
NOT SO HOT:
The idea that a simple paint could be almost as effective as modern air-conditioning sounds crazy, but if it works, we say, “Take my money, please!” Engineers at Purdue University have unveiled a revolutionary “radiative cooling” white paint that they say can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (7.8 degrees Celsius) cooler than their ambient temperature. It works by absorbing almost no solar energy and actually sending heat away from the surfaces it covers. The say that currently available white paint reflects just 80-90% of sunlight and can’t achieve temperatures below its surroundings, but the new reflective white paint reflects 95.5% of sunlight and radiates infrared heat much more effectively. They estimate that the new reflective white paint would be cheaper to produce than commercial white paint, and save homeowners about a dollar a day per floor on air-conditioning.
(Does it come in black?)
(Sure, but then I’d have to spend my whole summer painting…)
(That’ll be the first time I’ve ever put on a coat because it’s too hot!)
-OddityCentral
TEXAS WATERFALL:
A third-grader from Celeste, Texas has won the kids category at the USA Mullet Championships. 8-year-old Jaxon Crossland is one of hundreds from across the country who submitted photos of their “Camaro crash helmet”, ranging in styles from the “freedom flapper”, “modern mullet” and the Tennessee top hat”. Jaxon’s falls under the “curly” category. His mom Zoie says he has been “ecstatic” since winning the $500 prize. Jaxon’s response? “I can’t give autographs right now, ’cause I don’t know cursive.”
(Don’t worry, kid. Many who sport your hairstyle don’t!)
-CNN
FEEL-GOOD FODDER:
With the presidential election results in, those of us who have been spending our evenings flipping through the news channels vainly searching for an update — should find that we have a bit of extra time on our hands. And with all the doom and gloom and negativity that we’ve been exposed to lately, why not find a feel-good movie to watch? Here are a few . . .
• “Shazam!”: Zachary Levi won hearts years ago starring in the NBC series “Chuck.” In his latest role, he’s practically perfect as a superhero.
• “Legally Blonde”: Reese Witherspoon was so great in this comedy about a sorority girl who heads off to Harvard Law School that the 2001 film spurred movie sequels, a Broadway musical and a reality show.
• “Moonstruck”: Cher, who won the Oscar for best actress in 1988 for her performance, was a delight starring as a widow who falls for her fiancé’s younger and more passionate brother, played by Nicolas Cage (!).
• “Pitch Perfect”: Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson lead the cast in this charming film set in the world of a cappella singing competitions.
(Name some more feel-good films…)
-CNN
DID YOU KNOW?
‘Baby Nancy’, the first Black baby doll to have an Afro and other authentic features, was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday, along with sidewalk chalk and the wooden block game “Jenga”. The 2020 honorees were recognized for their creativity and popularity over time. They were chosen from a list of 12 contenders, beating out other classics like bingo, My Little Pony and Tamagotchi. The Strong National Museum of Play, in Rochester, New York, heads the Hall of Fame, and has inducted new toys each year since 1988.
-CNN, CTV
BS CHRONOMETER 11.09.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1951 [69] Lou Ferrigno, Brooklyn NY, TV actor (“The Incredible Hulk” 1977-1982)
1955 [55] Ryan Murphy, Indianapolis IN, TV producer (“American Horror Story” since 2011, “Glee” 2009-15)
1972 [48] Eric Dane, San Francisco CA, TV actor (“The Last Ship” 2014-18, “Grey’s Anatomy” 2006-12)/movie actor (“X-Men: The Last Stand”, “Burlesque”)
1973 [47] Nick Lachey, Harlan KY, former boy-band singer (98 Degrees-‘I Do [Cherish You]’)/TV personality (“The Sing-Off” 2009-14, “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica” 2003-05)
1978 [42] Sisqó (Mark Andrews), Baltimore MD, hip-hop artist (‘Incomplete’, ‘Thong Song’)
1980 [40] Vanessa Lachey, Angeles City, Philippines, TV actress (“Dads” 2013-2014, “The Bold and the Beautiful” 2001/married to Nick Lachey since 2011
1988 [32] Nikki Blonsky, Great Neck NY, movie actress (“Hairspray”)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY:
• “Chaos Never Dies Day”, the one day of the year to acknowledge that chaos is essential to a harmonious universe (and if you don’t believe that chaos never dies, visit a daycare center some time!)
• “Go To an Art Museum Day”, a day to enjoy wonderful sculptures and beautiful paintings. Many art museums have days when admission is free or reduced, so if you have never been to an art museum … try it!
• “World Freedom Day”, begun in 2001 to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of Communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2014 on this date, Germany commemorated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the wall with a balloon-release ceremony and celebrations throughout the country.
• “Carl Sagan Day”, no other scientist has been able to reach and teach so many non-scientists in such a meaningful way, and that is why we celebrate Dr. Sagan, remember his work, and revel in the cosmos he helped us understand.
• “National Scrapple Day”, similar in both composition and taste to British white pudding. Its name comes from the fact that it is composed of “scraps” of pork combined with cornmeal and spices. The mixture is formed into a mostly solid loaf, and then it is sliced and pan-fried before serving.
• “World Orphans Day”, raises awareness about children who are orphaned and displaced around the world, with the goal of strengthening humanitarian aid towards them. Organizations, groups, and individuals in more than 50 countries observe the day.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Vanilla Cupcake Day
[Tues] Forget-Me-Not Day
[Wed] Remembrance Day
[Wed] Veterans Day
This Week Is … National Young Reader’s Week
This Month Is …Lung Cancer Awareness Month
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2004 [16] Swedish writer Stieg Larsson dies of a heart attack at 50, shortly after turning in the manuscripts for 3 crime thrillers which go on to be best-sellers: “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”, “The Girl Who Played With Fire”, and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest”
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2004 [16] Kenny Chesney is the big winner at the Country Music Association Awards. Chesney, who had never won a CMA award, scores both the Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year trophies. The latter is for “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems”
2010 [10] A 3-alarm fire in a warehouse in San Carlos CA where Neil Young had stored everything from vintage cars to guitar cases causes damage estimated at $800,000
2014 [06] One Direction are the big winners at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, picking up 3 awards, including ‘Best Pop Act’
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2001 [19] The 3,400-seat, $94-million Kodak Theatre, designed to be the permanent home of the Academy Awards, opens in Hollywood CA (now known as the Dolby Theatre)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2004 [16] Roger Clemens of the Houston Astros wins a record 7th Cy Young Award as his league’s best pitcher
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ In Thailand, it is customary to GIVE presents on your birthday.
✓ A cricket can not hear its own chirping.
✓ Until 2004, caffeine was on the International Olympic Committee list of banned substances.
✓ On average, there are 178 sesame seeds on each McDonald’s Big Mac bun.
✓ 7.5 million toothpicks can be created from a cord of wood.
✓ Breathing in helium before playing the clarinet will raise its pitch.
-CarnegieMellon, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS:
BS SUPERHERO APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
• Aside from super-human strength, what are your strengths?
• Which relative of yours tragically died, inspiring you to become a superhero?
• Are you allergic to spandex?
• How poorly can you hide your true identity?
• Do you see yourself more as a hero or a sidekick?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 sequels?
• Do you have a special skill or are you just rich?
• How comfortable are you wearing your underpants on the outside of your clothing?
• What was the estimated cost of the damage done to public property on your last super mission?
• Please provide at least three references who are not found in comic books or graphic novels.
• Do you even lift, bro?
-Twitter; First published in BS in 2017
TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ A survey suggests that women spend a full month of every year worrying. (The other 11 months are spent talking and talking and talking about it with their girlfriends…)
➠ A man was busted for cooking chickens in a Yellowstone hot spring. (He’s been charged with two counts criminal trespassing and one count of impersonating a Warner Bros cartoon.)
➠ Social media critics say we are experiencing a “narcissistic epidemic”. (But I disagreed on Instagram in the form of a food selfie, therefore we’re not…)
➠ An online poll suggests that married women are more likely to have sexual aids than single women. (This is true, my wife has one. His name is Alexander and he “cleans the pool.”)
➠ A study claims that of all the countries, British women wear the highest heels. (This just in: when I’m home alone, I’m apparently a British woman…)
➠ (EXTRA) “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has passed away at 80 from pancreatic cancer. (What is . . . . today’s sad news?)
BS WEB GOODIE:
This caused me unfiltered laughter: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSX7Vg8w/
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What year did World War I begin?
a) 1914 [CORRECT]
b) 1905
c) 1919
d) 1939
• What is the scientific name of the knee cap?
a) Femur
b) Scapula
c) Patella [CORRECT]
d) Snuffleupagus
• Which movie contains the quote, “Say hello to my little friend!”?
a) Scarface [CORRECT]
b) Reservoir Dogs
c) Goodfellas
d) Shrek
-Brightful
BS PHONE STARTER:
What stupid question have you always wanted to ask? (Where does the wind start? Do people in countries that drive on the left also walk down the left side of a hallway? Why do some people begin a sentence with “Yeah, no…”)
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Time is a great healer, but a terrible beautician.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey of the strangest things people have done while driving, 3% said they have done THIS. What is it?
Answer: Switched drivers
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The words you speak become the house you live in.
