Wednesday, October 30, 2024 — Edition: #7824
You’re Fulla Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
[***UPDATE***] ★ Teri Garr, the beloved comic actor who scored an Oscar nomination for “Tootsie”, starred opposite Gene Wilder in Mel Brooks’ classic horror spoof “Young Frankenstein”, and played Richard Dreyfuss’ put-upon wife in Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 79. Her publicist Heidi Schaeffer said that Garr died of multiple sclerosis, with which she was diagnosed in 1999, and had struggled with health issues in recent years.
-Deadline
★ Liam Payne overdosed and had to be resuscitated at least once while in the grip of drug addiction, according to a report. Page Six reports sources as saying that the One Direction star — who fell to his death off a hotel balcony in Argentina on Oct. 16 while apparently under the influence of drugs — had ODed a few years ago. Another senior music insider said they had been told Payne had overdosed at least twice in the past. The source, who has known the singer since his days in the chart-topping British group, said that Payne’s friends and former colleagues were “shocked” when his manager signed him up for Netflix show “Building the Band” alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, because he was just out of rehab, and “there was no way he was in any shape to do this.”
-PageSix
★ Gisele Bündchen is pregnant — and she gave her ex-Tom Brady a heads-up before word got out. The 44-year-old model and boyfriend Joaquim Valente, who is 35, are expecting their first baby together, and TMZ reports that she didn’t want Brady to find out she was pregnant with another man’s baby by reading about it in the news, so she told him she is expecting before media caught wind. Bündchen has been dating the Jiu-Jitsu instructor since June 2023. Their baby will join Bündchen’s 14-year-old son Benjamin Rein, and 11-year-old daughter Vivian Lake, who she shares with Brady.
-People, TMZ
★ While fans of the Netflix series “Squid Game” still have a few months to go before the Season 2 premiere, they may be seeing the universe expand in a big way. Deadline quotes sources as saying that a new English-language Squid Game series is in the works at the streamer, with David Fincher coming on to develop it. He is known for his work on “House of Cards”, and “The Killer” for Netflix. Details are vague, but rumors have been growing for several months about what Fincher could be up to next. While he could squeeze in a movie beforehand, insiders say the Squid Game series will likely be Fincher’s main project for 2025.
-Deadline
★ Jon Stewart won’t be leaving “The Daily Show” desk any time soon. After returning to the satirical news program this year, he has extended his deal and will host the show on Mondays through December 2025. Stewart will also remain an executive producer. The Daily Show news team correspondents will continue to split hosting duties throughout the remainder of the week. They include Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper.
-Variety
★ Ready to play “Jumanji” again? Sony has given a release date for a third “Jumanji” movie, presumably in the same universe as the Dwayne Johnson/Jack Black films. Set for launch December 11, 2026, no casting or filmmaking details have been confirmed. This is technically the 5th ‘Jumanji’ film, after Joe Johnston’s 1995 original, and “Zathura” in 2005. In 2017, the franchise was revived with “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” which changed the boardgame into a videogame. That was followed by “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Eddie Redmayne, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Magdalena Bay
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Kieran Culkin, Ta-Nehisi Coates
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Emily Osment, Tien Tran, Vinny Thomas
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Tom Hanks, Ina Garten
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Adam Pally, Meredith Marks
• “The Daily Show” (COM): The Linda Lindas, host Ronny Chieng
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): The Political View with former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Scott Speedman, Mayan Lopez
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Keri Russell, The Crafty Lumberjacks
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Jesse Eisenberg, Melissa Gilbert, Jordan Davis
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Anna Kendrick, Matty Matheson, Sunny Anderson
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Blair Underwood
• “The Golden Bachelorette” (ABC): Finale Pt. 1: Joan and her remaining men travel to Tahiti for overnight dates.
• “Survivor” (CBS): Two castaways must mend fences after a wild tribal council; a secret advantage leads to a shocking change in the game.
• “Abbott Elementary” (ABC): It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary and Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couples’ costume, but it fails to translate; Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.
• “2024 World Series” (Fox, SN): Game #5: Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees (if necessary)
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Tate McRae – As a Canadian, she knows not to go out in the snow wearing just skimpy lingerie, but that’s just what she did for the new SKIMS holiday campaign. It shows her posing in a winter wonderland, wearing the brand’s new holiday offerings, including faux fur boots, a stretch lace teddy and a cropped sweater pointelle set. In a YouTube teaser, she’s described as “The North Pole’s naughtiest.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2bn6h2ak
• Liam Payne — North Carolina singer Sam Pounds announced that this Friday, he’ll release a song featuring Payne called ‘Do No Wrong’. He actually posted the song to YouTube Oct. 21, writing: “Let this song ring louder then the bad reports going out on Liam’s name! Let’s let the music win! This is what Liam would want. Spread the love & spread the music!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3tsdayk9
• Bruce Springsteen – says he’s not a billionaire. After Forbes reported in July that the blue-collar hero has an estimated fortune of $1.1 billion, he said to the UK’s Telegraph this week: “I wish I was (a billionaire), but they got that real wrong.” He noted that he’s spent “too much money on superfluous things,” without specifically mentioning what those things are.
• The Who — After a year mostly spent apart, Pete Townshend has confirmed that he and Roger Daltrey will be working together again in 2025. Quote: “We’re in good form. We love each other. We’re both getting a bit creaky, but we will definitely do something next year.” They group last toured in 2023.
• Carlos Santana – He and his band have added additional shows for next year to their well-received residency at House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay. Dates in Jan, Feb. and May will bring the heralded residency into its 14th year. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yp5292pu
• Eric Church – Not only did he perform at The Concert for Carolina, he has pledged to help even more. During the show, he shared a video message in which he announced his long-term involvement in the state’s recovery, including creating jobs, rebuilding schools and supporting local businesses. LINK: https://chiefcares.org/
• Russell Dickerson – believes in sticking to who he is, rather than chasing trends or whatever is “cool.” In his words, “Just keep on RD-ing.” What does that mean? Being selective about the things he sings about, even if they’re not what you usually hear in country songs. He said he specifically tries to avoid “whiskey, breakup, blah-blah songs”, because “that ain’t my story. It’s not my vibe.”
• Dan + Shay – have released an a cappella version of ‘Silent Night’. In a fan newsletter, they explained: “Silent Night is truly one of our favorite recordings we’ve ever done. Just our two voices, completely a cappella, harmonizing as if we were standing together in a cathedral on Christmas Eve.” There is an music video available to watch now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y2adx2t5
SHOOTING THE BULL
OUT OF ORDER BOARDER:
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when you’re waiting to board a plane, but you have to wait until “your” group is called? And you have to admit that the temptation is always there to sneak into line among the lucky people who are part of “boarding group #1”. But now, American Airlines thinks they might have the answer to “gate lice”. That’s the ever-so appealing nickname given to those who try to sneak aboard with an earlier group. American is testing a new technology that audibly alerts passengers if someone tries to board before their group is allowed. The new system makes a loud alert sound when an out-of-order boarding pass is scanned, which saves the gate agent the uncomfortable task of confronting the passenger. American Airlines said the system is testing well in trials in Albuquerque, Tucson, and Washington, DC. Complaints about line jumping from other passengers and gate agents have grown significantly over the last decade.
(What’s the rush to get aboard, anyway? So you can join the slowest-moving line in history, only to finally reach the cramped space 30 minutes early, where you are going to develop claustrophobia over the next 3 hours? Oh, yeah: Overhead storage space. Never mind!)
(How about this: Passengers agree never to be “gate-lice”, and airlines agree to stop charging us “vampiric” prices for a sandwich and a beer!)
-MorningBrew
BALANCED EXERCISE:
Recent research suggests that the ability to stand one leg is one of the first fitness markers to decline as we age. Scientists think that may be due to the fact that it uses so many different parts of the brain and body at once. Now, the UK’s National Health Service has shared what it says are the normal lengths of time that you should be able to stand on one leg, depending on your age group, to be considered “normal”, or ageing at an average rate. To test yourself, you must stand on one leg with your hands on your hips and eyes open. The timer stops when you either lower your foot or take your hands off your hips. Here’s how long you should aim for…
• Ages 18-39: 43 seconds
• 40-49: 40 seconds
• 50-59: 37 seconds
• 60-69: 30 seconds
• 70-79: 19 seconds
• 80-plus: 5 seconds
The NHS adds that those who struggle to balance for the expected amount of time are at a higher risk of developing ill-health as they age. And BTW, even if you can go well over that time, you shouldn’t stand on one leg for more than a minute.
(Well, no fear of THAT!)
([***Afternoon Guy***] can’t even stand STILL for that long, let alone on one foot!)
-HuffPost
GROCERY PICKUP:
There’s a new addition to the shopping list for many Gen Zs these days – a mate. New research shows that many 20-somethings, who are sick and tired of trying to find love through dating apps, are picking up potential partners along with their groceries. Vodka vendor Smirnoff was behind poll, which found that 47% of unattached Zoomers (ages 18-27) would love to find a partner while food shopping. And 78% said they’d rather find a new boo in person than online. Sarah Lapi, a 25-year-old New Yorker, said that for her, the Holy Grail for “boyfriend-shopping” is her local Whole Foods, where it’s easy to “interact with potential candidates” by asking for help to reach something, “which usually sparks a mini conversation.” And when the supermarket doesn’t work? Some under-30 folks do their love-hunting at funerals or protests.
(Never date someone you met at a protest – unless you want to risk spending the rest of your life being told what you should and shouldn’t be doing!)
(What’s funny is that they say they’re sick of the online scene, so they go looking for a partner at the grocery store – and then they post all about it online!)
-NYPost
THE TYPICAL VILLAINS:
An analysis of the 50 top grossing horror movies from 1995-2024 found that these are the most-common bad guys (and other things…) that are chasing teens, terrorizing towns, and generally scaring the bajeepers out of people…
☞ Ghosts or demons: The most common villains are supernatural, with 20 movies focused on convincing unwanted spirits to “Get out!”. Fully 25% of the movies in this category are from the “Conjuring” franchise.
☞ One scary guy: These villains are just bad guys, who have no supernatural powers, and seemingly no help from anyone else. 12 of the top 50 films feature a weirdo with a horrifying tool, or who is afflicted with some kind of “movie-style” mental illness. Think of the first 3 “Scream” movies as examples.
☞ Monster: 10 movies star some type of nonhuman being or horde of nonhuman beings (like zombies) as the villain. These include “World War Z”, “I Am Legend”, and “Van Helsing”.
☞ Alien: 7 of the top 50 movies have alien villains, and 3 of those are from the “A Quiet Place” films.
☞ Cult: Just one movie fell into this category. (Spoiler Alert!) The villain in Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” is a group of scary people. No ghost or monster — just racists.
(Is there no such thing as a scary FEMALE in movies? Asking because I get all scared every time I have to talk to one…!)
-MorningBrew
REAL BUT REALLY WEIRD THINGS KIDS HAVE ASKED TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN:
According to an online survey …
✓ Pile of Dirt
✓ Platypus
✓ Superhero Chicken
✓ Cinder-elephant
✓ Bubblegum on Shoe
✓ Smoke Detector
✓ Cat’s Tail
✓ Egg
✓ Evil Washing Machine
✓ Bloody Eyeball
✓ Baked Potato
✓ Murderous Banana
-Adapted from BuzzFeed
DID YOU KNOW?
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for an end to the requirement “sick notes” for those who miss work or school due to medical reasons. With a shortage of family doctors in Canada, sick notes are an added burden to burned-out physicians, according to the group representing Canada’s physicians. The CMA said eliminating them, at least for minor health issues, could prevent as many as 12.5 million “unnecessary” health-care visits per year. In a survey, about one-third of working Canadians said they were asked by their employers to produce a sick note for a short-term absence at least once in the last year. (Plus, it’s a real drag to have to go to the doctor’s office on your “day off”!)
-CTVNews
BS CHRONOMETER 10.30.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Candy Corn Day”, celebrating the traditional Halloween candy that resembles corn kernels and can’t be resisted until you’ve finished off the entire 2-lb bag. About 9 billion pieces are manufactured each year. (What?? It’s not grown on a stalk like regular corn?)
• “Devil’s Night” or “Mischief Night,” traditionally a night of pranks before Halloween. (I didn’t tell you that!)
• “Create a Great Funeral Day”. Whether you’re someone who likes to have things done your way, or if you simply don’t want to burden your loved ones with the task, pre-planning your funeral is a good idea. (Besides … it’s much more fun to do it in advance…That’s it…put the ‘fun’ back in ‘funeral’!)
• “Checklist Day”, to appreciate the value of lists, and the peace of mind they give by helping you stay organized. Too lazy to make your own? Here’s a website that does it for you: LINK: http://checklists.com (We understand that Santa Claus is a big proponent of making a list…and checking it twice!)
• “Buy a Doughnut Day” … but really, who buys just one? (The official dictionary spelling of the word is “doughnut.” The simplified, Americanized spelling of “donut,” has been around since the late 19th century. It didn’t catch on, though, until late in the 20th century)
• “Sugar Addiction Awareness Day”, something to keep in mind on what is also ‘Candy Corn’ and ‘Buy a Doughnut Day’! And by Halloween night, ‘Sugar Addiction Awareness Day’ will be nothing but a faint, sugar crashed, foggy-brained memory…
• “Pumpkin Bread Day”. Make sure you add some extra sugar!
• “Text Your Ex Day”. I can’t see this going horribly wrong at all, can you?
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Candy and Caramel Apple Day
[Fri] Doorbell Day
[Fri] Diwali
[Sat] Plan Your Epitaph Day
This Week is…Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
This Month is…Sarcastic Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1939 [85] Grace Slick, Highland Park IL, retired rock singer (Jefferson Airplane-‘Somebody to Love’, Starship-‘We Built This City’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Jefferson Starship, 1996
1945 [79] Henry Winkler, New York City, NY, TV actor (‘Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli’ on “Happy Days” 1974-1984)/movie actor (“Night Shift”, “Black Adam”)/Emmy for his role as ‘Gene’ on “Barry”
1947 [77] Timothy B. Schmit, Oakland CA, rock bassist-singer (Eagles-‘I Can’t Tell You Why’, ‘Love Will Keep Us Alive’, Poco-‘Keep on Tryin’’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Eagles, 1998
1951 [73] Harry Hamlin, Pasadena CA, TV actor (“L.A. Law” 1986-1991, “Mad Men” 2013-2014)/movie actor (“80 For Brady”)/married to Lisa Rinna since 1997
1965 [59] Gavin Rossdale, London England, rock singer-guitarist (Bush-‘Glycerine’)/married to Gwen Stefani 2002-15
1969 [55] Snow (Darrin O’Brien), Toronto ON, rapper/hip-hop singer (‘Informer’, ‘Everybody Wants to be Like You’)
1978 [46] Matthew Morrison, Fort Ord CA, TV actor (‘Will Schuester’ on “Glee” 2009-15)/TV personality (“So You Think You Can Dance” judge, 2022)/Broadway actor (“Hairspray”)
1981 [43] (Ivana) “Ivanka” Trump, New York City, NY, business executive/author/advisor to the President of the US, Donald Trump 2017-21/TV personality (judge on “The Apprentice”, “Celebrity Apprentice”)/daughter of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana
1987 [37] Ashley Graham, Lincoln NE, model (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Addition Elle, Liz Clairborne, etc./TV personality (host of “Miss USA”, “Miss Universe”, judge on “America’s Next Top Model”)
1988 [36] Janel Parrish, Oahu HI, TV actress (‘Mona Vanderwaal’ on “Pretty Little Liars” 2010-2017)/movie actress (“Bratz”)/3rd place on “The Masked Singer” in 2023
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1938 [86] A radio broadcast of H. G. Wells “The War of the Worlds”, narrated by Orson Welles (supposedly) causes mass panic.
2006 [18] Oprah Winfrey gives a $1,000 Bank of America debit card to each studio audience member on her talk show, and asks that it be spent on someone outside their family.
2012 [12] The Walt Disney Company purchases Lucasfilm Ltd and its rights to “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” for $4.05 billion.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1987 [37] George Michael’s first solo album “Faith” is released.
1991 [33] Country singer Clint Black marries actress Lisa Hartman.
2021 [03] Among those inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are: Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, Kraftwerk and LL Cool J.
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
1974 [50] In the famous “Rumble in the Jungle”, Muhammad Ali KOs George Foreman in the 8th round in Zaire. Ali regains the world heavyweight title he was stripped of for refusing induction into the US Army in 1967.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ According to psychologists, forgiveness is the number one trait linked to happiness in humans.
✓ The World’s oldest known creature, a mollusc, was 507 years old when scientists killed it by mistake.
✓ In 2011, a woman bought a “non-visible” piece of art for $10,000.
✓ Nike’s slogan “Just do it” was inspired by the last words of a man about to be executed.
✓ “Bloodcurdling” isn’t just an expression: Research shows that watching horror movies can increase a certain clotting protein in our bloodstreams.
✓ Platypuses sweat milk.
-BBC, FactSlides
Best of BS . . .
BS ODD THINGS TO ASK A VAMPIRE:
✪ If you can’t see yourself in a mirror, how is your hair and makeup always perfect?
✪ Edward or Jacob?
✪ Can I have your garlic bread?
✪ Where do you stand on the whole ‘pineapple on pizza’ debate?
✪ If you stay inside, are you able to pull an ‘all-dayer’?
✪ Are you related to umpires?
✪ What’s your go-to brand of sunscreen?
✪ Are you aware that you suck?
✪ Where do you keep your money? The blood bank? (groan…)
✪ Being that you are a soulless, blood-sucking, mind-controlling monster, will you be running for office soon?
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS BAD WAYS TO GREET PEOPLE:
• Tugging on their beard.
• Saying “Welcome to Target! I love you.”
• Telling them to pull your finger.
• Repeating everything they say.
• Butt sniffing.
• Telling them that they look tired.
• Saying “Will marry me?”
• Rolling your eyes & sighing heavily.
• When they ask, telling them how you’re REALLY doing.
• A swift kick to the nether-regions.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS WEB GOODIE:
Getting dressed for Halloween? https://tinyurl.com/4ehewz9p
BS HALLOWEEN WOULD YOU RATHER?
(***You run down the list while your caller decides which choice is more Halloween-appropriate…***)
• Would you rather eat candy corn, or tootsie rolls?
• Would you rather watch “Beetlejuice”, or “Ghostbusters”?
• Would you rather be able to fly like a witch on a broomstick, or transform into a black cat?
• Would you rather attend a costume party, or go trick-or-treating?
• Would you rather spend Halloween night in a haunted house, or in a graveyard?
• Would you rather explore a dark, eerie forest, or a dimly lit underground tunnel?
• Would you rather carve a jack-o-lantern, or bob for apples?
• Would you rather eat sugar-free candy, or candy left over from last year?
• Would you rather have a never-ending supply of candy corn, or have to eat chocolate-covered insects?
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
One of the most beautiful sounds you’ll ever hear is a baby’s laughter. Unless it’s 3am and you’re home alone. And you don’t have a baby.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
THIS vegetable was once believed to have supernatural powers during Halloween. What is it?
Answer: Cabbage
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
