Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — Edition: #7971

Bull Works!

 

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Six TV legends will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame later this year. Viola Davis, the late Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O’Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winkler will all be honored at a ceremony during the Televerse Festival on Aug. 16 in Los Angeles. The ceremony honors people who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences, or management of television. Since its inception in 1984, more than 150 people, ranging from actors and costume designers to writers and animators have been given the honor.
-TheWrap
★ Wrestling fans are set to get a new round of bouts to watch on streaming after Billy Corgan’s National Wrestling Alliance struck a deal with Roku. The deal will see matches airing on The Roku Channel in the US, Canada, and Mexico, starting July 29. It marks the first significant first-run deal for the association in more than 25 years. It is the latest sports deal for Roku, which also airs MLB Sunday Leadoff, NBA G-League, Formula E, Pro Volleyball Federation, and Bassmaster.
-Deadline
★ Amanda Seyfried says Paramount Pictures owes her money. The “Mean Girls” alum called out the studio for allegedly using her “likeness” on merchandise for the 2004 teen classic without giving her proper compensation. In a conversation with Adam Brody on Variety’s Actors on Actors series, she said: “I really love seeing my face on people’s T shirts. I mean, I’m a little resentful, because Paramount still owes me some money.” According to her, she doesn’t recall ever signing a merchandising deal, but conceded: “I don’t know if it was because I was 17 and dumb, or what.”
-E!
★ Iris Apatow, known for her role in the Netflix series “Unstable” and “Love”, has landed a recurring role in the third season of Hulu’s popular drama series “Tell Me Lies”. She’ll play the role of ‘Amanda’, a bubbly but fragile college freshman keeping a big secret. Apatow is the latest to join the cast, following Costa D’Angelo, who was added as a series regular last month.
-Deadline
★ Entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate pop culture icon Paris Hilton, with her next-gen media company 11:11 Media, has announced “Infinite Icon,” a feature concert documentary set for theatrical release in early 2026. The film will tell the story of the making of her second album, “Infinite Icon,” and the role music has played in her life journey.
-Variety

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Arnold Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Lil Wayne
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, MARINA
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Colman Domingo, Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Conan O’Brien, Jenny Slate
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Sasheer Zamata, Tien Tran, Paul F. Tompkins
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Atsuko Okatsuka, host Desi Lydic
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Coleman Domingo
• “Today” (NBC): Leighton Meester; Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Jonathan Pryce, David Foster, Daphne Oz, Preston Konrad
• “GMA3” (ABC): Mario Cantone, Taron Egerton
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Taron Egerton; Henry Winkler
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Sydney Sweeney, Luna Blaise, Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Hannah John-Kamen, The Doobie Brothers
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Amy Adams, Marielle Heller (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Mikey Madison (R)
•  “NBA Final” (ABC, SN): Game #3: Oklahoma @ Indiana
• “Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service” (Fox): Gordon must orchestrate a fresh start for the owner of a fish-focused restaurant in Chesapeake Bay.
• “Sherlock & Daughter” (PIX): Season 1 finale
• “The Real Housewives of Miami” (BRAVO): Season 7 premiere

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift — won a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker who she claims showed up at her LA home numerous times over the past year to claim she’s the mother of his child. The order requires 45-year-old Brian Wagner of Colorado to stay 100 yards away from Swift and her residence. Swift’s team also says he tried to steal her mail and obtained a California driver’s license that listed her address as his own.
• Nick Jonas – In case you missed it when it was announced late last week, he’ll play KISS frontman Paul Stanley in the upcoming biopic “Shout It Out Loud” – and he’ll do his own singing in the movie. Production starts at the end of this year or in early 2026, and it is expected to be released in late 2026 or in 2027.
• Katy Perry — had the perfect reaction when a fan stormed the stage during her show in Sydney. The fan ran up next to her and put their arm around her shoulder. Keeping her cool, Perry did a quick spin to release herself from the fan’s grasp, and kept singing as bodyguards rushed the stage. Then she said to the crowd: “There’s never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it.”
• Prince – During this year’s edition of the annual Prince Celebration at the late artist’s Paisley Park entertainment complex, his estate announced 2 upcoming releases: A boxed set edition of 1985’s “Around the World in a Day”, and a 2026 reissue of 1986’s “Parade”.
• Pink Floyd — A new book about the group will hit bookshelves Oct. 9. “Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History” was written by author Mark Blake, who’s worked with the band for 35 years. The book is described as “the most comprehensive history of the band ever compiled” and includes new, and unpublished interviews with David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and the late Richard Wright.
• Brantley Gilbert – While he does own a zebra, his was not the one that was running rampant through the streets of Tennessee. He shared a vid where he says: “Thank y’all so much for all…the thoughts and prayers, but no need to be concerned…the zebra is home safe and sound.” He also shared clips of both the escaped zebra being transported home, and his own zebra roaming his backyard. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2wuj3kf6
• Old Dominion – Some fans brought bouquets in honor of the new song ‘Water My Flowers’, and dressed like the woman on the cover of their upcoming album “Barbara”, for the first weekend of the band’s “How Good Is That World Tour”. The band also brought along the couch from the cover of their self-titled 2019 album to raise money for Save The Music, to fund getting instruments and music teachers into schools.
• Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Randy Houser — hit the golf course together and possibly created a funny new song on the tee stand. The song has a working title of ‘Head Down’. In a vid posted to Bryan’s Instagram, Houser interrupted Bryan’s concentration by singing, “Head down, head down.” It’s to the tune of his hit song ‘How Country Feels’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3yzzh45w

SHOOTING THE BULL

DOCTOR WHO? DOCTOR CPU!
When you’re not feeling well, would you rather talk to a doctor– or a computer? A new University of Maine study suggests that AI might actually give you more accurate medical answers than a human doctor—but there’s a catch. Researchers analyzed over 7,000 medical questions, comparing responses from AI systems and real doctors in the US and Australia. The verdict? AI scored high on accuracy, professionalism, and clarity—often earning 8 out of 10. But while the facts were spot-on, AI lacked something critical: empathy. Patients don’t just want the right answer—they want to feel heard. That’s where human doctors win. Their responses showed more emotion, offered reassurance, and showed that they were “there” for their patients. As researcher Kelley Strout put it, healing often comes from human connection—something no algorithm can replicate, no matter how smart it gets. The team concluded that AI should support, not replace, healthcare professionals.
(On the other hand, I can get an appointment with CHAT GPT a lot quicker than I can with my GP!)
(Do I prefer a doctor or a computer? Depends on which is most likely to believe my answer to the question: “How much do you drink?”!!)
-StudyFinds

VIEWS TO DIE FOR, BILL TO CRY FOR:
If you’re looking for a 4-bedroom suite in the heart of London with killer views, I know just the place. But it’ll cost you – big time. The luxurious new penthouse at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is perched on the 11th floor of Mayfair’s first newly built hotel in a decade. It sprawls over 5,000 square feet and is decked out with hand-painted wallpaper, a marble tub, museum-worthy art, and a sleek design by Studio Indigo. But the real showstopper? Two levels of wraparound terrace with sweeping 180-degree views of the city. Of course, all that glam doesn’t come cheap. A night here starts at a mind-bending £40,000 (around US $54,000)—which, for context, could pay for over a year’s stay at a Travelodge just down the road…
(Booked it! Just kidding, I went to the website, and it laughed at me!)
(I’ve heard it’s ideal for those moments when one simply must escape the yacht…)
-CNN

BRUSH, RUSH, REPEAT:
Not everyone wakes up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. In fact, 2 in 5 Americans say they’re just plain bad at mornings. A new survey found 38% of people admit they get out of bed later than planned—an average of 8 times a month. For some (about 1 in 10), that happens more than 20 times a month(!). When mornings do go sideways, breakfast is the first thing to get skipped (41%). But hygiene isn’t far behind—16% skip showering, and 11% skip brushing their teeth. Yuck. And here’s the kicker: less than half (43%) of Americans use an alarm to wake up. Among those who do, the first alarm typically rings at 6:33am — though Gen Z and millennials are much more likely to set an alarm than boomers are. Alarm users average 2 alarms per morning before they manage to get their bones moving, and about 1 in 5 will hit snooze at least 3 times. So yes, that “5 more minutes” routine? It’s a lifestyle.
(As for those people who are GOOD at mornings: Don’t you envy them? And hate them?)
(Me? I don’t wake up. I regain consciousness…)
-SWNS

MUSIC STARS WHO ARE BEING FORGOTTEN THE FASTEST:
According to a calculation of artists who had at least ten top 40 hits in these decades, but now are played least-often on Spotify…
1960s:
1. Ronnie Dove (11 Top 40 hits)
2. Bobby Rydell (17)
3. Jerry Butler (13)
4. Gary Lewis & the Playboys (12)
5. Peter & Gordon (10)
1970s:
1. The Osmonds (10)
2. Helen Reddy (14)
3. Tony Orlando (14)
4. Three Dog Night (18)
5. Gladys Knight & the Pips (16)
1980s:
1. Sheena Easton (11)
2. Rick Springfield [forgotten…except for that ONE monster hit!] (16)
3. Barry Manilow [thankfully…] (10)
4. The Pointer Sisters (10)
5. Billy Ocean (11)
(What song or artist do you think SHOULD be forgotten?)
-Can’tGetMuchHigher

DID YOU KNOW?
The iconic Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The airship embarked on its maiden flight in 1925, taking tire advertising to new heights. During World War II, Goodyear blimps watched over US Navy ships. In 1955, Goodyear floated into the sports world, helping fans enjoy a bird’s-eye view of their favorite events. According to the company, there are fewer blimp pilots in the world than astronauts. And that might explain why a Goodyear Blimp pilot can make up to $170,000 annually – plus bonuses. (Honestly, I just want the jacket…)
-MorningBrew

BS CHRONOMETER 06.11.25

TODAY’S BS REASON TO PARTY . . .
• “Corn on the Cob Day”. Corn is an ancient plant native to the Americas. It is believed to have been first cultivated in Mexico and spread around the world via European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. Because eating it is a messy affair, and leads to corn sticking to your teeth, etiquette rules that it should never be served at formal occasions (or ordered on a first date!).
• “Cousteau Day”, a celebration of Jacques Cousteau’s life. In his 87 years, Captain Cousteau’s immense contributions to marine science and conservation, including the production of more than 120 documentaries, advancing the science of scuba, and promoting environmental activism, are indisputable.
• “German Chocolate Cake Day”. The first thing you should know about it is that it is not from Germany! It is named after American Samuel German, who came up with a dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852, which was named Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate.
• “National Making Life Beautiful Day”, a day dedicated to encouraging and celebrating those who are making life beautiful. Whether you’re creating beauty through building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, one small action can lead to a ripple effect, making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.
• “King Kamehameha Day”, honoring Hawaii’s first king, who unified the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. Not very significant to the rest of us … but it sure is fun saying “Kah-MAY-uh-MAY-uh”! LINK: https://tinyurl.com/44dv6x9v
• “Pizza Margherita Day”. Traditional margherita pizza toppings consist of crushed fresh or canned San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It is perfection in its simplicity.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Jerky Day
[Thurs] Red Rose Day
[Fri] Weed Your Garden Day
[Sat] Strawberry Shortcake Day
This Week is…Pet Wedding Week
This Month is…Give A Bunch of Balloons Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [80] Robert Munsch, Pittsburgh PA, children’s author (his best-known work, “Love You Forever”, made the 2001 Publishers Weekly list of All-Time Best-Selling Children’s Books)

1949 [76] Frank Beard, Frankston TX, rock drummer (ZZ Top-‘Legs’, ‘La Grange’)

1952 [73] Donnie Van Zant, Jacksonville FL, retired rock singer-guitarist (.38 Special-‘Hold On Loosely, ‘Teacher, Teacher’)/brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd singers Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant

1956 [69] Joe Montana, New Eagle PA, former NFL QB (Super Bowl MVP, 1981, ‘84, ‘88, ’89, NFL MVP 1989, ’90, 3×First-team All-Pro; 8xPro Bowl with SF 49ers and KC Chiefs)/Football Hall of Fame, 2000)

1959 [66] Hugh Laurie, Oxford England, TV actor (“House MD” 2004-12)/movie actor (“Tomorrowland”)/jazz-blues pianist-singer (‘Didn’t It Rain’)

1960 [65] Mehmet Oz, Cleveland OH, physician-surgeon/TV personality (“The Dr Oz Show” 2009-22)/newspaper columnist (“The You Docs”)/failed US Senate candidate, 2022/current US Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

1969 [56] Peter Dinklage, Morristown NJ, TV actor (‘Tyrion Lannister’ on “Game of Thrones” 2011-19)/movie actor (“Ice Age: Continental Drift”, “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) COMING UP…”Roofman”, 2025

1978 [47] Joshua Jackson, Vancouver BC, TV actor (“Dr. Odyssey” since 2024, “The Affair” 2014-19, “Dawson’s Creek” 1998-2003)/movie actor (“Cruel Intentions”)

1986 [39] Shia LaBeouf, Los Angeles CA, movie actor (“Transformers” films, “Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”) COMING UP…”God of the Rodeo”

1988 [37] Claire Holt, Brisbane Australia, TV actress (‘Rebekah Mikaelson’ on “The Originals” 2013-18, “The Vampire Diaries” 2011-14, “Pretty Little Liars” 2011)

1997 [28] Kodak Black (Bill Kapri), Pompano Beach FL, rapper (‘Super Gremlin’, w/Kendrick Lamar-‘Silent Hill’)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1993 [32] “Jurassic Park”, directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, opens — and later sets a box office weekend record of $502 million.

2002 [23] “American Idol: The Search For a Superstar” debuts (on FOX) as a Summer replacement series, but quickly becomes the #1 show on US television.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1996 [29] Garth Brooks sets a Fan Fair (now CMA Music Festival) record by signing autographs in Nashville for 23 hours straight.

2002 [23] 300 guests attend the wedding of Paul McCartney to former model Heather Mills at St Salvator Church in Glaslough, Ireland. (Well, THAT was expensive … they divorce in 2008.)

2020 [05] Lady Antebellum change their name to Lady A to avoid connotations with slavery. “Antebellum” refers to the period before the US Civil War; though the band name referred to the architectural style of Southern homes of the era.

TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2009 [16] The ‘Swine Flu’ (H1N1 influenza strain) is the first condition deemed a global pandemic since the ‘Hong Kong Flu’ of 1967-68.

1962 [63] Brothers John and Clarence Anglin, and fellow inmate Frank Morris, escape from Alcatraz Island prison, the only ones to do so.

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2012 [13] Construction of the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) in Chile, the world’s largest optical telescope, is approved (construction began in 2014, and is expected to be completed in 2029…).

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Trees “sleep” at night, relaxing their branches after dawn and perking them up before sunrise.
✓ The lowest temperature of the day is usually right after sunrise.
✓ An iPhone contains about 0.0012 ounces of gold, worth about $3.97 US.
✓ Before Google launched Gmail in 2004, “G-Mail” was a free email service on the cartoon character “Garfield” website. It operated from 1998-2001.
✓ Liars blink less frequently than normal during the lie, and then speed up to around 8 times faster than usual afterwards.
✓ Hans Christian Anderson died by falling out of bed.
BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS STRANGE SUMMER CAMP RULES:
• Everyone must go swimming within 30 minutes of eating.
• Maximum 2 campers per sleeping bag.
• Bring cookies for the guy in the hockey mask.
• Counselors may only “get it on” at the dock after 9pm.
• You may only raid your own panties.
• All campers are required to call home each hour.
• You have to go in January.
• Be sure to pack your flute!
• No pants allowed.
• Stay away from the murdery-est part of the woods.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019

MORE BS QUESTIONS PLAGUING HUMANITY:
• When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
• Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?
• Is there another word for synonym?
• Should crematoriums give discounts for burn victims?
• If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
• If a mute kid swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?
• Where do forest rangers go to get away from it all?
• What should you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?
• If a parsley farmer is sued, do they garnish his wages?
• Can we ever really know when our philosophy assignment is due?
-First published in BS in 2015

BS WEB GOODIE:
Probably his sister:  https://tinyurl.com/tkjxkerh

BS RANDOM JOKE:
I caught a glimpse in the mirror this morning – and it looks like my charisma will be doing the heavy lifting again today…

BS BRAIN BUSTERS:
• There are 10 flies are on the table. With one swat, you kill 3. How many are left on the table? [The 3 squished ones. The rest flew away.]
• Feed me and I live, give me a drink and I die. What am I? [Fire.]
• Walk on them living and they don’t even mumble, but walk on them dead and they mutter and grumble. What are they? [Leaves.]
• In which sport are the shoes made entirely of metal? [Horse racing.]
• If the US Vice-President died, who would be President? [The President.]
• How many times can you subtract 2 from the number 9? [Just once, then you’d be subtracting 2 from the number 7.]
• If you are standing on a hard floor, how can you drop an egg 3 feet without breaking it? [Drop it from more than 3 feet.]
• If you take 2 apples from 3 apples, how many apples will you have? [The 2 you took.]
-First published in BS in 2004

☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the dumbest thing you’ve ever done?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Having THIS increases you chances of landing a job by 10%. What is it?
Answer:  White teeth

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.