Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Edition: #7597
Sheeters Always Prosper!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dwayne Johnson might actually be cooking up a run at the White House. After a recent poll indicated 46% of U.S. adults would support the wrestler-turned actor running for President, The Rock was asked if he’d be interested in the job during an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Johnson told Fallon: “I think down the road, for sure.” He indicated that, at one point last year, he had met with “political operatives” from D.C. about his potential future endeavors. While Johnson said he’s open to the idea, it won’t be anytime soon. As he told Fallon, he’s currently focused on being a dad to his 2 young daughters.
-Messenger
★ Central Perk Coffeehouse, named after the fictional shop featured on “Friends”, opened its first permanent location yesterday in Boston — and it used the occasion to honor Matthew Perry. For the grand opening, the coffee shop announced in a press release that it would “distribute the Chandler Bing ‘Can I Interest You in a Sarcastic Comment’ sleeve…for the entire day, in honor of the life and enduring legacy of Matthew Perry.” The shop, which licensed the name, is located on Boston’s famed Newbury Street, and is modeled after the spot where the Friends characters hung out. Its opening was delayed out of respect for Perry following his death on Oct. 28. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2xha8e8f
-Messenger
★ Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon are putting a label on things. The lovebirds are reportedly “doing great” after one year of dating, an insider told People. The source was quoted as saying: “This is Brad’s first proper relationship since the divorce. He introduces [de Ramon] as his girlfriend.” The “divorce” part is a a reference to Pitt’s split from Angelina Jolie. The insider added that he is “in a good place, and de Ramon makes Pitt “very happy.” That comes a week after the pair stepped out for their first public appearance together at the 12th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala.
-PageSix
★ Chris Appleton has filed for divorce from Lukas Gage after almost 7 months of marriage. According to divorce documents, Appleton cited “irreconcilable differences” on Monday with a date of separation as Nov. 10. The documents also show that a postnuptial agreement is in place. Appleton, who is a hairstylist to the stars — for one, Kim Kardashian — married “White Lotus” actor Gage in a Las Vegas ceremony on April 22, with Kardashian officiating. The 2 have not yet publicly addressed their split.
-People
★ The AFI Gala celebrating Nicole Kidman originally scheduled for last June will now take place on April 27, 2024, the American Film Institute has announced. The annual gala, now in its 49th edition, was postponed due to the WGA writer’s strike, which was resolved in September after 5 months. The actor’s strike also ended last week, clearing the way for this rescheduled event. In a statement, the AFI said: “Nicole Kidman has captured the imaginations of audiences throughout her prolific career, delivering complex and versatile performances onscreen.”
-TheWrap
★ Ready to go back underwater? James Cameron’s Oscar-winning adventure “The Abyss,” originally released in the summer of 1989, will return to theaters on Dec. 6 for a one-night-only event. It will be the “special edition” of the movie, newly remastered in 4K. The Abyss stars Ed Harris as a deep-sea oil worker whose ex-wife and the oil platformer’s designer (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) returns with a SWAT team (led by Michael Biehn) after a nuclear sub goes missing. Soon, they uncover a deeper mystery involving a potential extraterrestrial intelligence. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3c8zturj
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Julianne Moore, Glenn Howerton, The Hives
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Taika Waititi, Rachel Zegler, Tariq Trotter, Chef Tim Hollingsworth
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Paul Giamatti, Tom Blyth
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Ariana DeBose, Iman Vellani
• “The Daily Show (COM): Guest Host Leslie Jones
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Maren Morris, Sutton Stracke
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Ed Helms, Mark Harmon
• “The Talk” (CBS): Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf; a performance from the cast of “Mamma Mia!”
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Jeff Probst
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Laverne Cox
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Steve-O
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Mariah Carey
• “Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC): Macaulay Culkin, Rachel Dratch and Becky Lynch
• “The Amazing Race” (CBS): Teams visit the country of Slovenia; racers soar to new heights in glider planes and experience roadblock surprises.
• “The Masked Singer” (Fox): Trolls night
• “Interrogation Cam (A&E): Series premiere. A suspect loses his cool in the interrogation room; a man with a shocking gunshot wound leaves police with more questions than answers.
• “CMT Smashing Glass: A Celebration of the Groundbreaking Women of Music” (CMT): Performances and tributes honoring Tanya Tucker and Patti LaBelle.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Pink – plans to hand out 2,000 banned books during her 4 Florida shows. In a press release, she said: “Books have held a special joy for me from the time I was a child, and that’s why I am unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools.” Florida leads the country in book bans.
• Dua Lipa – says collaborator Kevin Parker’s band Tame Impala “completely changed” her life. She teamed up with Parker on her latest single ‘Houdini’ — and her upcoming third album – with the multi-instrumentalist serving as co-producer. In an interview, she said Tame Impala’s “Currents” album “has been the soundtrack to my life. It’s one of my favourite albums ever, ever, ever.”
• Ozzy Osbourne – Penelope Spheeris has confirmed that her unreleased Ozzfest documentary “We Sold Our Souls For Rock ‘N’ Roll” will finally see the light of day. The “Wayne’s World” director said that the film, featuring the original Black Sabbath, plus Slipknot, Rob Zombie, System of a Down, Godsmack, Fear Factory, and more, was made 20 years ago, and finally, Sharon Osbourne plans to release it.
• Bryan Adams – has announced a 2024 US tour with ex-Eurythmic Dave Stewart. It begins January 20 in Billings MT, and hits 27 US cities, plus 2 in Mexico, before wrapping March 20 in Syracuse NY. Adams will release his new box set “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” on December 8. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4fw738ne
• Dave Grohl — teamed up with his daughter Violet again over the weekend. David Bowie‘s pianist Mike Garson was performing a concert of Bowie covers in LA, which 17-year-old Violet joined in for. Dave accompanied his daughter on drums for a cover of Nirvana‘s ‘Heart Shaped Box’ and their collab ‘Show Me How’ from Foo Fighters‘ recent album “But Here We Are”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc4nj6ee
• Carly Pearce – says her 4th album is “done” and will “probably” be released early next year. And what can we expect? She says that her last album gave her “the confidence to be as country as I wanted. But this album — I know the title but I can’t say it — solidifies who I am.”
• Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert – are 2 of the artists who are teaming up with Kid Rock for “Rock The Country”. The 2024 festival will hit 7 small towns across the US for a total of 14 shows, kicking off in Gonzales LA on April 5-6. Also on the bill, depending on which city, are Hank Williams JR., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Randy Houser, Big & Rich featuring Gretchen Wilson, and more. (We’re guessing Bud Light will NOT be served…!) LINK: https://www.rockthecountry.com/
• Morgan Wallen – Not only has 17 nominations at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, he’ll also be performing at the Nov. 19 show — but not from MGM Grand Garden in Vegas, where the show is being held. A recording of his recent performance of ’98 Braves’ at Truist Park in Atlanta will be streamed into the awards show. He played the song at the home of the Braves on Nov. 9 and 10.
SHOOTING THE BULL
A COLD ROLL:
Today is “Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day . . . but hmmm . . . maybe you won’t need to, after hearing about this: There is a TikTok hack going around that advises people to put toilet paper in the fridge as a way of eliminating the stench of spoiled food – or whatever else is the cause of that ungodly smell in there. You heard that right — your two-ply Charmin Ultra-Soft can soak up odors. Yes, Baking soda is the traditional approach to eliminating odors. . . but honestly, what under-30-year-old has baking soda in the house? The experts at “Parade” recommend using a fresh roll, placing it in the back of the fridge away from anything that could leak on it, and throwing away the roll after 3 weeks — and they even warn you: “don’t try to reuse the roll in the bathroom”. And by the way, baking soda aside, some other ways to neutralize the stink in your refrigerator include activated charcoal, vanilla, coffee grounds, lemon and oats – or fridge-specific deodorizers, which are available at your local store. LINKS: https://tinyurl.com/mry9r36t https://parade.com/living/toilet-paper-in-the-fridge-hack
(The experts are right: Re-using toilet paper under any circumstances is a BAD IDEA!)
(Actually, in my experience, what under-30-year-old has TOILET PAPER in the house?)
-NYPost
SCIENTISTS SAY:
☞ People who spend 20 hours or more per week in nature or green spaces are 41% more productive on an average day than those who spend less than 30 minutes a week outside, according to a new study. The study, commissioned by the Greener Communities Fund in the UK, also found that three-quarters of adults feel that spending time in nature gives them a boost of happiness that keeps them going all day, and 79% said it also makes them feel healthier and more energetic. (And that’s why I always try to look at the trees – while spending 20 hours per week in the Starbucks drive-thru!)
☞ Researchers at the University of Georgia have found that we’d all be better off talking to others – rather than staring into our phones. They report that when people were asked to either scroll on their phones, sit quietly by themselves, or have a conversation with a stranger, most believed talking was the most enjoyable. But note: While study participants generally expected to get more enjoyment from conversing with a real person than using their smartphone, they didn’t always actually follow that advice. (Hey! Those candies aren’t going to crush themselves!)
-Study Finds
HOLIDAY STUFFING:
From the department of “Thank-you, Captain Obvious” comes this story. According to a new survey, most of us enjoy the holiday treats and drinks that are so common this time of year, but are dreading what they might do to the waistline. The poll of 2,000 adults in the US found that although 72% of us definitely look forward to the treats around the holiday season, 65% agree this is the worst time of the year for their diet. Three-quarters say they tend to eat more often during the day. Big surprise there? No? Other findings from the survey:
• 51% said they “often” or “always” feel like they ate too much food during the holidays.
• As a result, 56% suffer from constipation, 49% get indigestion, and 45% report getting acid reflux.
I could get into even MORE details about that, but I’ll spare you. Instead, here are the top 3 foods that people said cause “digestive issues” at this time of year:
1. Turkey (reported by 44%)
2. Pecan pie (41%)
3. Potatoes (39%)
…and the top 3 drinks:
1. Chocolate milk (45%)
2. Non-alcoholic eggnog (38%)
3. Hot cocoa/hot chocolate (38%)
(Well, HERE’S your problem – it’s those 2 words in front of “egg nog”!)
(My problem is that I “enjoy the treats and drinks that are so common at this time of year” all year round!)
-SWNS
DIGITAL JARGON THAT LEAVES ME “FIT TO BE TIED”:
One in 6 older adults admits they are baffled by the next generation of digital terms. A survey of senior adults found that terms like “hyperlinks,” “phishing,” and “The Cloud” (and many others) are likely to confound them. Here are the top 20 most “dadgum” digital terms, which sound like nothing but “tomfoolery” to those over 65 . . .
1. Smishing (Don’t worry – I had to look it up too: Sending texts while pretending to be from reputable companies in order to steal personal information)
2. Vishing (a type of cyber attack that uses voice and telephony technologies to trick people into revealing sensitive data)
3. Hyperlink
4. USB-C
5. Ransomware
6. URL
7. Phishing
8. QR code
9. Cloud
10. Malware
Bonus: Numbers 11-15…are Malware, IP address, Cookies, Streaming, and Tabs.
(I’m aware of some of these terms…but the rest just aren’t my cup of tea!)
-StudyFinds
DID YOU KNOW?
Scientists have come up with a toothpaste that could end severe peanut allergies. You may know that for years, doctors have treated allergies by introducing small amounts of the dangerous allergen over time, which desensitizes the patient. Experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology say their process, called Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy, involves a toothpaste containing tiny amounts of allergenic peanut proteins, designed to build patients’ immunity over time. In a trial, every participant tolerated the highest dose of the peanut toothpaste without any moderate or severe reaction. (The only problem? They had to brush their teeth – after brushing their teeth!)
-GoodNewsNetwork
BS CHRONOMETER 11.15.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day”. When was the last time you checked to see what was in the back of your refrigerator or at the bottom of the drawers? Or checked the expiration date of everything in your fridge? Just what is that lurking in the back? Don’t open it, just throw it out! (“Is this still good?”)
• “Pack Your Mom’s Lunch Day”, when kids with a mom 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!)
• “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.
• “Steve Irwin Day”. Crikey! It’s to honor the life and legacy of the one and only Crocodile Hunter (1962-2006). This day represents the things he was passionate about: family, wildlife conservation and fun. Among other things, you’re encouraged to wear khaki today. LINK: http://www.steveirwinday.org/
• “Philanthropy Day”, to recognize the great contributions people in the philanthropic community make to our lives, our communities, and our world.
• “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.
• “I Love to Write Day”, started by author John Riddle, who wanted a day set aside so that everyone, no matter their age, could spend some time writing. It doesn’t matter what you write today, as long as you write what you want to write. (Alright?)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Check Your Wipers Day
[Thurs] Great American Smokeout
[Fri] Homemade Bread Day
[Sat] Married to a Scorpio Support Day
This Week Is…Apprenticeship Week
This Month Is…Gratitude Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1932 [91] Petula Clark, Surrey England, pop singer-songwriter (‘Downtown’, ‘Don’t Sleep in the Subway’)/ Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1998
1945 [78] Frida (Princess Anni-Frid Synni Reuss), Ballangen Norway, pop singer (ABBA-‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Mamma Mia’)/Princess and Countess of Plauen/married to ABBA’s Benny Anderssen 1978-81
1951 [72] Beverly D’Angelo, Upper Arlington OH, movie actress (‘Ellen Griswold’ in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” films)
1948 [75] Jimmy Choo, George Town Malaysia, fashion designer (founder of Jimmy Choo Ltd., known for its selection of handmade women’s shoes)
1970 [53] Jack Ingram, Houston TX, country singer (‘Barefoot & Crazy’, ‘Wherever You Are’)
1971 [52] Jay Harrington, Wellesley MA, TV actor (“Better Off Ted” 2009-10, “S.W.A.T.” since 2017)
1972 [51] Jonny Lee Miller, Kingston upon Thames England, TV actor (‘John Major’ on “The Crown” 2022, “Elementary” 2012-19)/movie actor (“Trainspotting”, “Hackers”)
1974 [49] Chad Kroeger [pron: CREW-ger], Hanna AB, rock singer-guitarist (Nickelback-‘Rockstar’, ‘How You Remind Me’)/married to Avril Lavigne 2013-15
1977 [46] Sean Murray, Bethesda MD, TV actor (‘Special Agent Timothy McGee’ on “NCIS” since 2003)/movie actor (“Hocus Pocus”)
1988 [35] BoB (Bobby Ray Simmons Jr), Winston-Salem NC, rapper-songwriter-producer (f/Hayley Williams-‘Airplanes’, f/Bruno Mars-‘Nothin’ on You’)
1991 [32] 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) COMING UP…“Killer Heat”
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [21] “Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets” opens in theaters ($88.4 million opening weekend, the third-largest opening at the time, and a total of $879 million in worldwide box office)
2019 [04] “Joker”, starring Joaquin Phoenix, becomes the first R-rated film to earn $1 billion worldwide
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2004 [19] Shania Twain’s album “Come On Over” is certified double diamond, for over 20 million copies sold in the US. It’s just the 7th album to do so, and the only by a female artist
2017 [06] Blake Shelton wins People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ award
2007 [16] Kenneth Donnell of 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 rehearsal)
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2005 [18] The first person ever undergoes a ‘Partial Face Transplant’, in France (Isabelle Dinoire had been attacked by a dog earlier in the year)
2022 [01] The world’s population reaches 8 billion, just 11 years after passing 7 billion (though now slowing, it is expected to reach 9 billion about 2037), says the UN
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2017 [06] Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sells for $450.3 million at auction in New York, a world record price for any artwork
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ If you’re an average sleeper, you’ll roll over 12 times in bed tonight.
✓ It’s estimated that a new baby can rob parents of anywhere between 400-750 hours of sleep in the first year.
✓ Penguins have an organ above their eyes that converts seawater to fresh water.
✓ The rules of golf once said that if your ball hit your opponent, he would lose the hole.
✓ There are 3,000 English words or phrases which mean ‘drunk’.
✓ There’s a village in Norway called Hell, and it freezes over every winter.
-Sporcle, WTFFacts
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 SIGNS YOUR CAR SUCKS:
• Opening your trunk requires finding a screwdriver.
• People behind you change lanes to keep your oil off their windshield.
• You never get lost because of the Hansel and Gretel-like trail of loose parts that it leaves behind.
• You offer your friend a ride and he says, “No thanks. I’ll walk”. It is raining.
• The motor is so loud, you can’t hear a dump truck crash through a nitroglycerin factory.
• You have to leave it running for fear it might not start back up.
• You’ve been chased down by a fire truck.
• You park on the side of the road and someone stops and asks you if you’re injured.
-Killsometime, first published in BS in 2017
BS WEB GOODIE:
Cold, hard truth (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/yc3mcbp4
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My love life is like a fairytale: A long time ago, in a land far away…
BS WOULD YOU RATHER?
(***You run down the list while your caller decides which choice is more palatable …***)
• Would you rather never have air conditioning, or never be able to use deodorant?
• Would you rather go a year with no eyelashes, or go a year with no eyebrows?
• Would you rather lose your best friend, or all of your friends EXCEPT your best friend?
• Would you rather never be able to leave your own country, or never be able to fly in an airplane?
• Would you rather live in a country with a low cost of living but horrible weather, or in a country with a high cost of living and amazing weather?
• Would you rather have 5 half-sized clones of yourself, or one full-sized clone?
• Would you rather have a face that everyone laughs at, or a name that everyone laughs at?
• Would you rather never have a toilet clog on you again, or never have the power go out again?
• Would you rather get your wisdom teeth pulled, or your butt cheeks pierced?
-Brightful, ConversationStarters
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the most bizarre “house rule” you’ve ever encountered at someone else’s home?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Two out of 3 married women say their husband isn’t very good at THIS. What is it?
Answer: Driving
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Never reply when you’re angry. Never make a promise when you’re happy. And never make a decision when you’re sad.
