Friday, October 14, 2022 – Edition: #7337
Can You Believe This Sheet?
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ T.J. Miller and Ryan Reynolds’ “Deadpool” drama is dead in the water. Miller has revealed that his former co-star reached out to him via email after Miller alleged that Reynolds was “horrifically mean” to him on set. During a Wednesday radio interview, Miller said it “was a misunderstanding,” and called Reynolds “cool” and a “good dude”, adding: “It was very cool for him to say, ‘Hey, you know, I just heard … that you were upset about this’…and then we sort of hashed it out quickly.” Miller noted that he “feels bad” over how “misconstrued” his on-set story became after his “Adam Corolla Show” podcast interview went viral.
-PageSix
★ Emily Ratajkowski is enjoying her freedom. The “My Body” author—who filed for divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard last month—confirmed her relationship status, and dismissed a question about her rumored romance with Brad Pitt. In a new interview, she said: “One of the things I write about in the…book is about control and…one of the best ways to actually be happy and have some semblance of control is letting go.” She said that she’s “newly single” for the first time, and is enjoying “not being super worried about how I’m being perceived.” It was reported last month that she and Pitt have been casually hanging out.
-E!
★ John Stamos says he couldn’t imagine filming a “Full House” reboot without Bob Saget. Saget, who played ‘Danny Tanner’ on the sitcom – passed away in January at 65, and Stamos admits he’d be reluctant to shoot a reboot after the death of his former co-star. Quote: “It’s just not the same without him. There’s something missing, there’s a piece missing.” He mentioned that there have been several tributes to Saget, including one he participated in on Netflix, and “We’ll continue to do tributes to him, but I don’t know about a Full House one, though.”
-Bang
★ Cher’s massive Malibu mansion, a place she’s called home for decades, is hitting the market — at a price fitting for an icon. She has listed the stunning home for a whopping $85million, an incredible bump from the $2.95 million she bought the place for in 1989. The Italy-inspired home took 5 years to build, and features just about all the amenities you can imagine. It sits on 1.7 acres, and opens with 40 Palm trees complete with a courtyard and a fountain. The main residence has 7 bedrooms, a primary suite with a meditation room and 2 closets, an indoor/outdoor, gym and a home theater. According to legend (and it’s Cher, so believe it), there’s also a climate-controlled wig room with up to 100 hairpieces. The whole thing overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
-TMZ
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Martin Short, Juno Temple, Demi Lovato (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Colin Jost, Paul Mescal, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tom Benko (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, a performance by the Broadway cast of “Moulin Rouge!” (R)
• The View” (ABC/CTV): Rick Klein, Aarón Sánchez, Adriana Robleto
• “The Talk” (CBS): Shemar Moore
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Dwayne Johnson
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Marlon Wayans, Priah Ferguson
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Jamie Lee Curtis
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey
• “Sherri” (Check local listings): Michael R. Jackson
• “MLB Playoffs (Check local listings): Atlanta @ Philadelphia; LA Dodgers @ San Diego. Games also on Sat/Sun. LINK: https://www.mlb.com/schedule/2022-10-15
• “Shark Tank” (ABC): A solution to make moving to and from college easier; an African-inspired home-decor line; a natural nonalcoholic beverage; update on the Mad Rabbit tattoo aftercare line.
• “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (CW): Season 9 premiere. Featured magicians include Jon Mobley, the Van Hargen twins, Axel Adler and Chris Canfield.
• “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip” (BRAVO): Season 2 premiere. After settling into their rooms, the ladies bond as former Housewives; Dorinda hosts a clambake; Taylor and Brandi settle an old score; a conversation gets heated.
SATURDAY-
• “Queen Elizabeth II: The Woman Behind the Crown” (CW): Celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• “Autumn in the City” (HALL): As she bounces between temporary jobs, an optimistic woman and her jaded neighbor discover the beauty of New York City together.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Megan Thee Stallion hosts and performs.
SUNDAY-
•”Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC): Semifinal #1: Ike Barinholtz, Iliza Shlesinger and Simu Liu
• “The Simpsons” (Fox): Marge is hired as a segment producer on Krusty’s new daytime talk show but soon discovers what an endless nightmare it is.
• “The Walking Dead” (AMC): Eugene goes on the run, and Mercer is tasked to find him; Aaron’s group faces a complication on the road.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Bad Bunny — leads the 2022 AMA nominations with 8, including artist of the year. If he were to win in all 8 categories, he would tie Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most awards in a single year. His latest album “Un Verano Sin Ti” is up for favorite pop album and Latin album. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Drake all have 6 noms. The AMA ceremony is set for Nov. 20 at the Microsoft Theater in LA.
• Adele – The LA couple who got engaged during her concert special has finally tied the knot. On Monday, Ashleigh Mann and Quentin Brunson got married, with the bride walking down the aisle to ‘Make You Feel My Love’, the same song Adele serenaded them with after their on-stage engagement during the singer’s concert special, which aired last November.
• Louis Tomlinson – releases his new single ‘Out of My System’ today. He shared a teaser earlier in the week, and it sees him going in a grittier and more rock-inspired “direction” (pardon the pun). Tomlinson’s forthcoming album “Faith in the Future” drops Nov. 11. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/569x2rpb
• Duran Duran – will release a new docu-concert film titled “A Hollywood High” in theaters on Nov. 3. It captures the band performing live on a rooftop in LA, alongside interviews and archival footage that tells the story of their long-time relationship with the city. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/maa7kfu6
• Green Day – are teasing 25th anniversary celebrations for their “Nimrod” album. In a cryptic social media post, the group shared the roman numerals XXV on a yellow and black background, referencing the colour scheme for the record’s artwork. The caption: “Someone’s got a VERY big birthday on Friday… Any guesses who??!” The LP featured the classic single ‘Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/sy56s9fy
• AC/DC — have inspired a children’s alphabet book. An Australian company will release “The AC/DC AB/CD High-Voltage Alphabet” aimed at pre-schoolers, on Nov. 11. Sample text: “A is for Angus [Young], who thinks it’s good luck, to wear a school uniform, and walk like a duck.”
• Old Dominion and Brothers Osborne – are among the artists taking part in “The Midnight Rider: Gregg Allman’s 75th Birthday Jam” at the Beacon Theatre in New York, in honor of what would have been the southern rock icon’s 75th birthday on Dec. 8. Also among the performers: Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Jackson Dean, and British singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas, who’s John Osborne‘s wife.
• Alan Jackson – will be honored as CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime for 2022, and will perform during the Artists of the Year event tonight. The Breakout Artist of the Year award will go to Lainey Wilson. Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes are this year’s CMT Artists of the Year, and all will perform, except Combs. It airs on CMT starting at 9pm CT.
• Brett Eldredge – has announced the return of his annual “Glow LIVE” holiday tour. A Christmastime tradition, the 14-date-run will begin with a residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium Nov. 25-27, with an invite to fans to join him on the third night via livestream.
SHOOTING THE BULL
TODAY’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “Halloween Ends” (R, Horror, Mystery): After 45 years, the most revered horror franchise in film history reaches its terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation. Only one will survive. (Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, Andi Matichak)
• “TÁR” (R, Drama, Music): As the groundbreaking conductor of a major German orchestra prepares both a book launch and much-anticipated live performance, her life begins to unravel in a singularly modern way. (Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss)
IDEAL MEAL:
Got dinner plans? Hopefully yours involve being at home with those closest to you. The secret to easing stress be as simple as having dinner as a family, according to researchers with the American Heart Association. They report that 91% of parents notice their families are less stressed when they share meals together. In a poll of 1,000 adults, 84% said they wish they could share a meal with loved ones more often. But adults eat alone roughly half of the time. Two-thirds (65%) say they’re at least somewhat stressed and 27% are very stressed. The AHA points out: “Sharing meals with others is a great way to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and improve social connection, particularly for kids.” And remember, chronic stress can also increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important to reduce and manage stress as much as possible. The survey also found that many people believe sharing a meal has additional health benefits, including providing a reminder of the importance of connecting with others. More than half (54%) say sharing a meal reminds them to slow down and take a break. And nearly 6 in 10 feel they make healthier food choices when they eat with others.
(That’s because when I eat with MY family, all the unhealthy stuff is gone before I’ve grabbed a fork!)
(I hate eating alone. But when I have family over, I’m also reminded that I hate eating with others!)
-StudyFinds
THE RUDEST THINGS YOU CAN DO IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HOUSE:
According to etiquette experts…
☞ Touching and moving things: When someone says ‘Make yourself at home,’ they don’t mean it literally. Keep your feet off the furniture, and unless it’s a close friend, don’t open the fridge without being asked. (And don’t even get me STARTED on the medicine cabinet…)
☞ Expecting a tour: Many people are happy to show you around, but not everyone. And if your host doesn’t offer a tour, don’t take it upon yourself to wander around, either.
☞ Overstaying your welcome: Know when it’s time to leave. The top complaint etiquette experts hear is about guests who simply won’t leave when they should. (It’s a strong indicator if they put their jammies on…)
☞ Hiding a mess: Mistakes happen. You might accidentally spill red wine on the carpet or knock over a lamp. Tell your host immediately – even if it’s something small like a finished roll of toilet paper. (…which I was using to clean up the wine spill…on the pool table!)
☞ Bringing an uninvited ‘plus-one’: Even if it’s a casual gathering, be sure to ask ahead of time.
☞ Others: Waiting to share dietary restrictions, feeding the dog, disrespecting shoe rules, and showing up empty handed.
(Actually, I can think of a few ruder things…!)
-HuffPost
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A California ophthalmologist recently shocked followers by posting a video of herself extracting 23 forgotten contact lenses from a patient’s eye. Katerina Kurteeva, an eye doctor in Newport Beach CA, posted an Instagram video of herself carefully removing the contact lenses from a woman’s eye. The patient had forgotten the lenses in her eye for months, possibly years. The video went viral, leaving millions scratching their heads about someone could simply forget that many contact lenses in their eye. (Or more accurately: Scratching their eyes!)
➢ A woman was somehow scammed into paying $30,000 to help a “Russian astronaut” she had met online…return to Earth from the International Space Station. Japanese news outlets are reporting that the citizen fell in love with a man claiming to be a Russian astronaut and sent him 4.4 million yen to help him arrange a ride back to Earth. She sent her online lover the money in 5 installments, but ended up alerting the police after he kept asking for more. (Kinda makes the “Nigerian prince” scam sound almost believable, doesn’t it?)
-OddityCentral
DID YOU KNOW?
Some Belgian scientists say they have developed a way to make beer taste even better. They’ve successfully engineered a gene responsible for the strong flavor of beer and other alcoholic beverages. It’s a long, technical explanation, but we’ll just trust them when they say it has to do with modifying a yeast strain to give beers more of that fruity, banana-like flavor that it is known for. They admit their work was supported by a brewing company, which hopes to make use of the technology in a patent, meaning other brands of brew might miss out. (We’re not sure which company it is, but yesterday I did notice an ad for new “Bud Light Banana”!!)
-ScienceAlert
BS CHRONOMETER 10.14.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Bald & Free Day”, honoring those with a beautiful, shiny top. You don’t have to be bald to celebrate — people who are married to, or related to a bald-headed person are also encouraged to celebrate alongside the honoree. (The people who can’t part their hair because they’ve already parted WITH it!)
• “World Egg Day”, observed annually on the 2nd Friday of October to salute the many uses of chicken embryos. Events are held across the world celebrating the egg.
• “Dessert Day”, honoring the tasty treat that tops off dinner. The word originates from the French word “desservir”, meaning “to clear the table.” Nowadays, just 12% of families regularly consume dessert, as opposed to 25% in the 1980s. (Sometimes I eat dessert…after dessert!)
• “lowercase day”, a day to write without capital letters. your middle school grammar teacher might be horrified, but the “shift” button on your keyboard will thank you for the day off.
• “World Standards Day”, honoring the experts who develop standards for measurement, electronics, and telecommunications worldwide. (If they can’t even agree on a universal electrical plug, it doesn’t seem to be working…)
• “Chocolate Covered Insects Day”, for this exotic snack, insects are roasted to perfection, then coated in chocolate. Crickets and ants are the most popular variety, and most people think they taste like chocolate-covered popcorn.
• “FRUMP Day”, Probably not what you think it is. FRUMP Day is a day to be a Frugal, Responsible, Unpretentious, and Mature Person. It is also a day to honor those who exemplify these characteristics. (Sounds boring…)
SATURDAY-
• “Global Handwashing Day”, the 15th annual, part of a campaign to motivate people to wash their hands with soap, a key factor in disease prevention. This year’s theme: “Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene” (Shame that we need a reminder for this…) LINK: https://globalhandwashing.org/global-handwashing-day/
• “Grouch Day”, a day to be grumpy, ungrateful, and cantankerous, and a day to allow grouches everywhere time to spout off. (***Oscar the Grouch sounds here***: https://tinyurl.com/yvy5r7rn )
• “International Day of Rural Women”, a UN observance since 2008. (Celebrate it – even if you can’t SAY it!)
• “Mushroom Day”, saluting the fungus among us. (And you thought you were the only thing kept in the dark and fed crap…)
• “White Cane Safety Day”, set aside since 1964 to celebrate the achievements of the visually impaired and their important tool of independence, the white cane.
• I Love Lucy Day”, celebrating the beloved “I Love Lucy” TV show. Stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz broke new ground with their show, which first aired on this day in 1951.
• “Cheese Curd Day”, the moist pieces of curdled milk either eaten alone as a snack, or used for other things. They are chiefly found in Quebec, Canada, in the dish ‘poutine’ (made of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy), and in the northeastern and midwestern US. Curds are sometimes referred to as “squeaky cheese” (and apparently pair well with ‘whey’…)
• “Pug Day”, Pugs date to 400 BCE or earlier. They became part of royal families when Chinese emperors began keeping them as lap dogs. Pugs were often treated to luxury, and sometimes even given their own palaces and guards.
SUNDAY-
• “Dictionary Day”, celebrating the birth of Noah Webster, one of the most famous of lexicographers, who first published “Webster’s Dictionary” in 1828. (I just memorized 6 pages of the dictionary…I learned ‘next’ to ‘nothing’!)
• “Feral Cat Day”, also “Global Cat Day”, initiated in 2001 by the advocacy group ‘Alley Cat Allies’ to promote humane care for domestic cats who are scrabbling to stay alive in the wild.
• “World Food Day”, as declared annually by the UN. (Don’t mind if I do!)
• “Steve Jobs Day”, celebrating the renowned businessman and visionary. He dramatically changed numerous industries, and lead organizations such as Apple, Pixar and NeXT. Jobs died Oct. 5, 2011, and the 16th was established as Steve Jobs Day by the Governor of California.
• “Boss’s Day”, an observance since 1958, when employees are encouraged to honor the boss with a small gift or greeting card (aka ‘Brown Nosers Day’).
BS THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY TO YOUR BOSS:
– “Maybe you’ll have the proposal on your desk by Monday, then again, maybe you won’t.”
– “I saw your wife at the last Christmas party. If you weren’t rich, there’s no way you’d be able to score a hottie like that.”
– “If I didn’t work for you, I’d kick your sorry butt up and down this office.”
– “Is that a rug?”
• “National Liqueur Day”, A liqueur is a strong alcoholic beverage that has been sweetened with herbs, fruits, nuts, cream, or spices. Traditionally served as after-dinner drinks or mixed with coffee, they can also be called cordials or schnapps. (You were looking for something to get for “Boss’s Day?)
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1939 [83] Ralph Lauren (Lipshitz), Bronx NY, fashion designer/businessman (Polo, Ralph Lauren)/estimated net worth $6.4 billion
1940 [82] (Sir) Cliff Richard, Lucknow India (raised England), pop singer (‘Dreamin’, ‘Devil Woman’)
1958 [64] Thomas Dolby (Robertson), London England, pop singer-songwriter (‘She Blinded Me with Science’, session musician for Def Leppard and others)/faculty member at Johns Hopkins University
1965 [57] Steve Coogan, Middleton England, comedian/movie actor (“Despicable Me 2 “, “Night at the Museum” films, “Stan & Ollie”)
1974 [48] Natalie Maines, Lubbock TX, country singer (The Chicks [formerly Dixie Chicks]-‘Not Ready to Make Nice’, ‘Travelin’ Soldier’)
1978 [44] Usher (Raymond), Dallas TX, pop-R&B singer (‘U Remind Me’, Love In This Club’ ft. Young Jeezy)
1979 [43] Stacy Keibler, Rosedale MD, retired pro wrestler (known as “Super Stacy” and “The Legs of WCW”)/model
1989 [33] Mia Wasikowska, Canberra Australia, movie actress (“Alice in Wonderland”, “Alice Through the Looking Glass”)
1996 [26] Lourdes “Lola” Ciccone Leon, LA CA, model, celeb offspring (Madonna’s first child, via her personal trainer Carlos Leon)
SATURDAY- Linda Lavin (“Alice”) is 85; Chris De Burgh (‘The Lady in Red’) is 74; Emeril Lagasse (“Emeril Live”) is 63; Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson (Duchess of York) is 63; Kimberly Schlapman (Little Big Town) is 53; Dominic West (“The Affair”) is 53; Ginuwine (‘Pony’) is 52; Keyshia Cole (‘I Remember’) is 41
SUNDAY- Suzanne Somers (“Three’s Company”) is 76; Tim Robbins (“The Shawshank Redemption”) is 64; Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 60; John Mayer (‘Your Body is a Wonderland’) is 45; Caterina Scorsone (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 42
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2007 [15] “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” featuring Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney Kardashian, premieres on the E! cable network
2011 [11] The remake of 1984 film “Footloose” opens in theaters, starring Kenny Wormald & Julianne Hough, with Blake Shelton resurrecting the original theme song
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2004 [18] Eric Clapton is suspended from driving in France after being clocked at 134 mph (216 kph) in his Porsche 911 Turbo (he gets a €750 fine, poses for photos with cops, then leaves with his secretary behind the wheel)
2006 [16] While opening for Rascal Flatts at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Eric Church goes off-kilter, playing a little ‘Crazy Train’ and staying on stage past his allotted time (he’s kicked off the tour and replaced by a talented newcomer . . . Taylor Swift)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2014 [08] Facebook and Apple offer to pay the cost of freezing the eggs of female employees (a way to help women focus on their careers if they wish to delay motherhood)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2012 [10] Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner jumps from the stratosphere to break the record for ‘Highest Freefall Jump’ with an altitude of 39,068 meters (128,018 feet … or 24 miles)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Mayonnaise is an excellent skin moisturizer.
✓ The top speed of a chicken at full gallop is 9 mph (14.5kph).
✓ Children grow faster in the springtime than any other season.
✓ The most popular sport as a topic for a film is boxing.
✓ Earth is slowing down: each day is longer than the previous one by milliseconds. In a few million years, a leap year will no longer be necessary.
✓ Prussia’s Frederick the Great liked his coffee made with champagne and mustard.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, DidYouKnow
Best of BS…
BS SIGNS YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS A MAKEOVER:
• You’ve earned 2 million, 450 thousand loyalty points … at Value Village.
• When you get home, your kids ask you if today was tacky sweater day at work.
• You’re 38-years-old, and you still wear Spider-Man pajamas.
• That avant garde design on your shirt is just spaghetti sauce.
• You wear turtle necks … made out of real turtles.
• The only magazine cover you’ve ever appeared on: “Ugly Clothes Guy”.
• Co-workers keep asking where you found your costume.
• Lizzo sees your Facebook photo and exclaims, “Whoa, that’s a bit much!”
-First published in BS in 2010
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Mark Zuckerberg donated $125 million toward flood disaster In Pakistan. (Then he went back to his usual work of violating Facebook users’ privacy…)
➠ According to industry analysts, the movie “Amsterdam” stands to lose anywhere from $80-$100 million at the box office. (Which is amazing since Johnny Depp wasn’t in it.)
➠ It’s been over 6 weeks since Kim Jong-Un appeared in public. (Let’s hope this time when he crawls out of his hole and sees his shadow, it doesn’t mean 6 more years of dictatorship…)
➠ I just read that a brain gets in good shape by memorizing music. (Not me. Mine gets in shape by memorizing which aisle the ice cream is in!)
➠ (***Caution***) An 80-year-old Mississippi woman was arrested on drug charges. (Police became suspicious when her grandkids actually visited!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Classic scene, remastered (sound up, definitely): https://tinyurl.com/56ekzkmf
BS RANDOM JOKE:
What I do on the weekend, after a few drinks, is none of my business.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s something you really resent paying for?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey asking what is unacceptable to wear at a nice restaurant, THIS came in at #1. What is it?
Answer: Flip-flops
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.
