Tuesday, October 17, 2023 — Edition: #7576
Thanks a Sheetload for Choosing “BS”!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Ben Affleck will receive the first-ever Gotham Visionary Icon and Creator Tribute at this year’s Gotham Awards ceremony for his film “Air”. The tribute award was created for this year’s ceremony to recognize cultural icons and the filmmakers responsible for bringing those icon’s stories to life. The Gotham will honor the visionaries behind the Michael Jordan partnership and celebrate Affleck’s film, which he directed, produced, and starred in. Th institite said that “Air is a deeply refreshing reminder to the film industry that audiences respond to smart, original narratives.”
-Variety
★ It’s time to take the highway to the danger zone — for real. “Top Gun: The Next Generation”, is a new reality show coming to NatGeo, that will follow a group of Navy students as they train to become fighter pilots. Pilots will bet tasked with performing “some of the most challenging flight tests possible,” according to the network, “including landing on an aircraft carrier at sea” with “the world’s most advanced jet”, as well as following “the prospective naval aviators every step of the way — in the air, in the classroom, off-base and at home — as we discover who’s got what it takes to make it to the F-35C.” No premiere date yet.
-Messsenger
★ Will Smith is breaking his silence — sort of. He returned to Instagram on Sunday with his first post since wife Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about their marriage. The video post showed Smith sleeping on a boat at sea, surrounded by a variety of pinging sounds and ringtones. A voiceover said: “Fun fact about me: I can take a nap almost anywhere.” Smith then awakens, sits up straight and shakes his head at the camera. He wrote in the caption: “Notifications off :)” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdcmvnsj
-People
★ Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have reportedly made a $1 million donation to the International Committee to the Red Cross to “help children in Israel and Gaza.” The couple have frequently made a point of donating big sums of money to causes they feel strongly about. They matched up to $1 million in donations to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and $500,000 to the Water First Education & Training Inc. The pair are the first celebrities to make a public donation since the conflict began on Oct. 7.
-TheWrap
★ It could be a magical moment. Danny DeVito has confirmed plans to reunite with Mara Wilson, who played his telekinetic daughter in 1996’s “Matilda.” “Matilda in Concert” has DeVito and Wilson narrating the cult classic with composer David Newman playing his score. DeVito revealed that he and Wilson “were planning to perform Matilda live with the New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra just before the strike hit”. But DeVito said they’ll still try to do it “sometime soon, as it seems the strike may be coming to an end — I hope!”
-NYPost
★ “Frasier” is back on TV tonight after 19 years, but Kelsey Grammer’s character doesn’t return to the iconic Cheers bar in the series premiere. Instead, when ‘Frasier Crane’ comes back to Boston, he and his Harvard colleagues head to a bar called Mahoney’s, named after late Frasier star John Mahoney. But there’s still a chance Frasier could return to the bar where he made his debut almost 40 years ago. Executive producer Chris Harris says: “We would absolutely love to explore that. What is the bar now? Are [the Cheers characters] still there? Does everyone know his name still?” But on the other hand, co-executive producer Joe Cristalli joked that “Cheers is a Fuddruckers now.”
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Simu Liu, Myke Towers
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Paris Hilton, Jared Freid
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Rachel Maddow, Caroline Polachek
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Josh Gad, Joe Pera
• “The Daily Show (COM): Guest host Michael Kosta
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Heather McMahan, Monica Garcia
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec and Lori Greiner, John Grisham
• “The Talk” (CBS): Damon Wayans Jr., Stephen A. Smith
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Mark Cuban, A Great Big World
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Billy Porter, Eric Nam, Nick Offerman
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): TBA
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Ms. Pat, Dr. Bernada Baker
• “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC): Disney100 Night
• “Frasier” (CBS): Series premiere. Following Martin’s death, Frasier returns to Boston for a college lecture and to check in on his son, whom he quickly suspects is keeping a secret from him.
• “Name That Tune” (Fox): Celebrity contestants Taylor Hanson, JoJo Siwa, Steve-O and Rachael Harris.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign — are seeking a partner to distribute their upcoming album. Billboard reports: “Some who’ve heard the music say it is West’s best music…since 2018’s “Ye”, but companies are nervous about being associated with the controversial rapper’s previous antisemitic comments.
• Billie Eilish — TidalWave Comics has released “Female Force: Billie Eilish”. The 22-page comic book is available in 2 formats – digital and print. It is available on various platforms, including Amazon. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/49kcc77h
• Madonna — took to the stage Saturday in London for the first night of her rescheduled tour, told the crowd about her recent serious illness. Quote: “I didn’t think I was going to make it…I forgot 5 days of my life – or my death. But the angels were protecting me.”
• David Lee Roth – has dropped the solo song ‘Manda Bala’ via YouTube. It was reportedly recorded in 2007 with guitarist John 5 for an album that was never released. John 5, who has also played with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, is now guitarist for Mötley Crüe. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrvm6swa
• Scorpions – Frontman Klaus Meine says the band has plans to tour in 2024 and 2025 to celebrate its 60th (!) anniversary. The band is currently on the road, on its “Rock Believer” tour, and according to the singer, they may also “go back to the studio at some point again”.
• Lainey Wilson – ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ remains at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a third consecutive week. The song has now tied Gabby Barrett’s ‘The Good Ones’ for the longest-running solo female chart-topper this decade.
• Cody Johnson – His new album “Leather” (out Nov. 3) features two A-list collabs, but not the one fans were expecting. Jelly Roll and Brooks & Dunn appear on separate songs, but the much talked-about duet with Carrie Underwood is nowhere to be found. Why? Speculation is that it’ll appear on a deluxe version of the record in 2024.
• Chris Stapleton – Friday, he dropped the new song ‘It Takes a Woman’. The soulful, romantic ballad chronicles his love for his wife, Morgane. It is the latest preview of Stapleton’s upcoming album “Higher”, out Nov. 10. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdzf8vd3
SHOOTING THE BULL
THE BAREFOOT TRUTH:
If you’re looking to improve your sleep, there are plenty of suggestions out there, including a regular bedtime, using blackout curtains, and avoiding electronics as you wind down. But rarely do people mention this one: Warm up your feet. Some studies have shown that people who wear socks to bed (or warm them up in another way) fall asleep faster and sleep longer. And Dr Biquan Luo, a biomedical scientist in San Francisco, agrees. According to her: “Warming the feet can have a positive impact on sleep for many people, primarily because of its effect in promoting lower core body temperature and relaxation.” It seems that not only can the sensation of warmth on the feet be soothing and relaxing, making it easier to unwind, but it also can dilate the blood vessels in the feet, causing them to expand and hold more blood. This has the effect of decreasing the core body temperature, helping you fall — and stay — asleep, according to Luo.
(Wow — It’s a miracle my wife falls asleep at all!)
(Instead of wearing socks to bed all winter, I’m just going to Bermuda instead!)
-NYPost
EAT, DRINK, AND BE VERY…INFORMED:
❑ Taco Bell has added “premium chicken nuggets” to its menu in Minneapolis. In a direct swipe at competitor McDonald’s, Crispy Chicken Nuggets are now being test-marketed at 83 Taco Bell locations for a limited time. A spokesperson said: “This is like truly a very premium nugget. It’s not a chicken nugget patty you might get at some fast-food restaurants. This is very much more elevated.” (Exactly what we’ve all come to expect from a high-class joint like Taco Bell…)
❑ Alaska Airlines says it has created an in-flight brew that actually tastes good to those in flight. In collaboration with Portland-based roaster Stumptown, the airline has developed a custom blend that it claims stays flavorful at cruising altitudes, where the cabin pressure and air dryness can diminish our ability to taste. (But don’t worry, the new brew will still cause you to make a desperate end run to the occupied washroom 15 minutes later!)
-Insider
RATE-A-DATE:
Bad news for guys who are looking to “play the field”: You’re going to have to hit the gym first. Why? Women prefer flings with more muscular men, according to a new study. University of Arkansas researchers quizzed 384 females about their thoughts on dating. The women were presented with a photo of a well-chiseled man, then a pic of a scrawnier dude. Most volunteers admitted the muscular male was more attractive to them for a romantic rendezvous. But perhaps surprisingly, the study found that females were less shallow about appearance when it comes to finding a life partner. It concluded that while women associate muscles with being fit and healthy, “in a long-term context, it was important to find a kind person who will support his family [beyond physicality].” And that’s why they found that “Nice guys who make friendly jokes can actually finish first when it comes to attracting a woman looking for a long-term relationship.”
(What about nice guys who make sarcastic jokes? Asking for a…uh…myself…)
(Wow. They should reverse the roles and ask guys the same questions. Mostly because I want to see the pics of the buff babes!)
-NYPost
WHY AREN’T YOU MARRIED?
It’s the question that singles hate to hear. In 1899, a Victorian magazine asked women why they aren’t married. Here are some of their hilarious answers…
⇒ “Because (like a piece of rare china) I am breakable, and mendable, but difficult to match.”
⇒ “Because I have other professions open to me in which the hours are shorter, the work more agreeable, and the pay possibly higher.”
⇒ “Because I am an English lady, and the Americans monopolize the market.”
⇒ “Because I am like the Rifle Volunteers: always ready, but not yet wanted.”
⇒ “For good men are scarce, but fools there are plenty, that’s why I am single at seven-and-twenty.”
⇒ “Like the wild mustang of the prairie that roams unfettered, tossing his head in utter disdain at the approach of the lasso which, if once round his neck, proclaims him captive, so I find it more delightful to tread on the verge of freedom and captivity, than to allow the snarer to cast around me the matrimonial lasso.”
⇒ “…I do not care to enlarge my menagerie of pets, and I find the animal man less docile than a dog, less affectionate than a cat, and less amusing than a monkey.” (Ouch!)
-Upworthy
THE BEST SONGS OF THE 2000s – ACCORDING TO FANS:
(And by 2000s, we mean the years 2000-09…as recommended by music fans of the era…)
1. ‘Hey Ya! — OutKast (2003)
2. ‘Paper Planes’ — M.I.A. (2007)
3. ‘Crazy in Love’ — Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z (2003)
4. ‘Lose Yourself’ — Eminem (2002)
5. ‘Toxic’ — Britney Spears (2003)
-StudyFinds
DID YOU KNOW?
The NFL is serious about expanding its influence to the international market. So serious, it’s considering holding a Super Bowl in London. Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to a fan forum there last week to promote the Baltimore Ravens/Tennessee Titans regular season game in the city. While admitting such a move is not imminent, he said it has been considered. The league has featured regular season games in London, Germany and Mexico — and is said to be considering Spain and Brazil. A league official said it is also considering staging a game in Australia, although time zone constraints are a concern. (First downs down under?)
-Deadline
BS CHRONOMETER 10.17.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Pasta Day”, celebrating the Italian staple that’s popular worldwide. There are over 350 varieties of pasta in Italy. A typical Italian eats over 60 lbs. of the stuff per year.
• “Wear Something Gaudy Day”. (Well, nice to see [***co-host***] is dressed for the occasion!)
• “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty”, a UN observance since 1993. This year’s theme: “Putting dignity in practice for all”. LINK: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty
• “Mulligan Day”, a day to give yourself, or someone else, a do-over – a 2nd chance at something botched – just like bad golfers give themselves. (***See “Today’s Phone Starter”, below***)
• “Forgive an Ex Day”, when we’re encouraged to find the insight needed to move past the trauma of a broken relationship, no matter how long it lasted. (I can’t help but think it’s not a coincidence that this falls on “Mulligan Day”!)
• “Information Overload Day”, calling attention to the fact that some of us are drowning in information and that the issue of information overload comes with an extremely high cost to the economy. While many believe that the pace of information today speeds up what we do, the opposite can also be true. (TMI?)
• “Four Prunes Day”, when, believe it nor not, we’re supposed to celebrate by, you guessed it, eating 4 prunes! (Anyone wanna suggest a special name for what’s gonna happen tomorrow?)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Chocolate Cupcake Day
[Wed] No Beard Day
[Thurs] Dress Like a Dork Day
[Fri] Chicken and Waffles Day
This Week is…Medical Assistants Recognition Week
This Month is…Class Reunion Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [76] Michael McKean, New York City NY, TV actor (“Better Call Saul” 2015-18, “Laverne & Shirley” 1976-1983, “Grace and Frankie” 2020-22)/movie actor (“This Is Spinal Tap”)
1948 [75] George Wendt, Chicago IL, TV actor (‘Norm’ in “Cheers” 1982-93)/movie actor (“Fletch”)
1958 [65] Alan Jackson, Newnan GA, country singer (‘Don’t Rock the Jukebox’, ‘Chattahoochee’, w/Zac Brown Band-‘As She’s Walking Away’)
1960 [63] Rob Marshall, Madison WI, movie director (“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, “Chicago”)/stage director-choreographer (“Cabaret”, “Damn Yankees”)
1968 [55] (David) Ziggy Marley, Trenchtown Jamaica, reggae singer (‘Tomorrow People’, ‘Love is My Religion’)/son of Bob Marley
1969 [54] (Nel) Wyclef Jean, Croix-des-Bouquets Haiti, R&B singer-rapper (w/Shakira-‘Hips Don’t Lie’, Fugees-‘Killing Me Softly’)
1969 [54] Rick Mercer, St John’s NL, TV comic (“The Rick Mercer Report” 2004-18, “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” 1993-2001)/Governor General’s Performing Arts Award 2004
1971 [52] Chris Kirkpatrick, Clarion PA, pop singer (‘NSYNC-‘Bye Bye Bye’, ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’)
1972 [51] Eminem (Marshall Mathers III), St Joseph MO (raised Detroit MI), rapper (‘The Real Slim Shady’, ‘Lose Yourself’)/sometime movie actor (“8 Mile”)
1983 [40] Felicity Jones, Birmingham England, movie actress (“The Theory of Everything”, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) COMING UP… “The Brutalist”
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [18] “The Colbert Report”, hosted by Stephen Colbert, first airs on Comedy Central
2012 [11] Amid controversy over his anti-doping scandal, former cycling champ Lance Armstrong resigns as chairman of LiveStrong, his anti-cancer charity
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2008 [15] Madonna & Guy Ritchie announce their 7-year marriage is over — because they’ve “drifted apart”
2009 [14] Johnny Depp presents the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards with the ‘Rock Immortal Award’ as part of the “Scream Awards”
2017 [06] The Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie dies at 53 after a battle with brain cancer
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2011 [12] In New Mexico, Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson opens the world’s first commercial space port, “Spaceport America”
TODAY’S SECOND . . .
2018 [05] The sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Canada, the second country to do so, after Uruguay
TODAY’S RECORD ATTEMPT . . .
2008 [15] Iran’s attempt to create the world’s largest sandwich (1,500 metres, 4,921 ft.) fails when crowds eat it before it can be measured
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ You can light a Bic lighter about 3,000 times before it runs out of fluid.
✓ A trip around a baseball diamond is 20 yards longer than a goal-to-goal run on a football field.
✓ The volume of the Earth’s moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean.
✓ The highest recorded fall without a parachute is 33,330 ft. (10.2km), in 1972. The victim was in hospital for 16 months afterward.
✓ Michael Jackson’s shiny glove was actually a modified golf glove.
✓ When it was introduced in 1848, the modern golf ball was called the “gutta-percha” ball.
-Livin3, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS STUPID QUESTIONS FOR GAMERS:
• Ever stay up past midnight?
• Ever drink Mountain Dew?
• Do you like watching videos of people watching videos of people playing video games?
• Have you got Pacman the Hedgehog?
• What do you do for fun?
• Do you have carpel tunnel?
• Does Fortnite really take 2 weeks to play?
• What’s it like peeing in a diaper during those competitions?
• I can’t find Call of Duty for my Atari 2600. Do you have a copy I can borrow?
• When was the last time you went outside?
• Don’t you ever get tired?
• Are you a nerd?
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2022
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Yesterday was National Boss Day. (So, I took my wife out to lunch.)
➠ The Astros are in the ALCS for the 7th year in a row after beating the Twins, 3-1, (Sorry, didn’t watch. I already have something in my life that lasts forever and features little scoring…called, “my marriage.”
➠ Eminem turns 51 today. (Not saying he’s old, but Dr. Dre isn’t the ONLY doctor he’s gonna see this week…!)
➠ Evander Holyfield will turn 61 on Thursday. (These days he likes to relax and loves talking Boxing, …if you’ll just lend him an ear.)
➠ The new iPhone 15 looks similar to previous models, but it is lighter, thinner, and has more cameras. (Kinda like Kendall Jenner…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Risking life and limb…literally: https://tinyurl.com/5n6kc54u
BS RANDOM JOKE:
There are 3 kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what the hell just happened…
BS PHONE STARTER:
Today is “Mulligan Day”. What embarrassing or regretful thing have you done that you would like to take a ‘mulligan’ on?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 16% of us say we exercise for THIS reason. What Is it?
Answer: To socialize
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
A problem is a chance for you to do your best work.
