Monday, June 23, 2025 – Edition: #7979
There’s Nothing Like a Good Sheet, Early in the Morning!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The 38th edition of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards took over Santa Monica on Saturday. Hosted by Tyla, the awards show featured performances by Machine Gun Kelly and KATSEYE, as well as skateboarding stunts by Tony Hawk and Katelyn West, and several slimings. Winners included Ariana Grande, Dwayne Johnson, SZA, Bruno Mars, and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as the stars of “Wicked”, “Cobra Kai”, and “The Thundermans: Undercover”. Jack Black received a Silver Blimp as he was crowned King of Comedy for his career of hilarious work, while Rihanna received the first-ever ICON Silver Blimp.
-Deadline
★ The new Pixar film “Elio” has set the dubious record of suffering the worst opening weekend in the studio’s history. The animated movie is projected to have finished its debut weekend at the domestic box office with a total of just over $22 million. That puts it at #3, behind horror movie “28 Years Later”, and the live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon”, which held onto the top spot in its second weekend with $35.7 million.
-Deadline, ScreenRant
★ The death of Food Network star Anne Burrell is being investigated as a possible drug overdose. Burrell, host of “Worst Cooks in America”, and who appeared on “Chef Wanted”, “Chopped”, and “Food Network Star”, was found dead at her Brooklyn home on Tuesday morning. NY Times said the 55-year-old was “discovered in the shower unconscious and unresponsive, surrounded by approximately 100 assorted pills.” An autopsy has been completed, but no findings have been announced.
-Independent
★ Paris Hilton has purchased Mark Wahlberg’s former mansion after losing her Malibu home in the LA wildfires. She’s the new owner of a roughly 30,500-square-foot, 12-bedroom Beverly Park property. There’s a sports court made for basketball and tennis, plus a skate park, 5-hole golf course with a driving range and a resort-style pool with waterslides. There’s also a wine cellar in the main house, as well as 20 bathrooms, a grand entryway with dual staircases, a 2-story library, a movie theater and a gym. Oh, and did I mention the price? $63 million. (We’re pretty sure that library’s going to go to waste…!)
-People
★ Jack Betts, the debonair character actor who starred in spaghetti Westerns, played ‘Dracula’ for a moment on Broadway, and appeared in such notable films as “Spider-Man” and “Gods and Monsters”, has died. He was 96. Betts portrayed doctor ‘Ivan Kipling’ on ABC’s “One Life to Live” from 1979-85, and his soap opera résumé also included stints on “General Hospital”, “The Edge of Night”, “Another World”, “All My Children”, “Search for Tomorrow”, “Guiding Light”, and more.
-HollywoodReporter
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Patton Oswalt, Adria Arjona, NEZZA, guest host Diego Luna
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Charlize Theron, Jensen Ackles, Lukas Nelson
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Idris Elba, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Uma Thurman, Matty Matheson
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Suzi Barrett, Dylan Adler, Will Miles, Carrie Preston (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Arnold Schwarzenegger
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jay Pharoah
• “Today” (NBC): Charlize Theron, Rupert Friend, John Leguizamo, Niecy Nash-Betts co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Liza Colón-Zayas, Josh Groban, Idris Elba, Joy Behar
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Anthony Ramos, Eden Grinshpan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Kevin Bacon, Wilmer Valderrama, Chris Meloni, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, José James
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Jeff Bridges, Grace Van Patten (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Coco Jones (R)
• “American Ninja Warrior” (NBC): Qualifying rounds continue on the world’s most challenging obstacle course; the top 20 advance to the semifinals.
• “LEGO Masters” (FOX): The remaining teams must craft a thrilling Batmobile that will excite the judges.
• “90 Day: Hunt for Love” (TLC): Jen learns something that makes her question everything. Tiffany lets her guard down with Carlo. Chantel shocks everyone with a kiss no one saw coming.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jonas Brothers – Their new song was inspired by The Bee Gees‘ 1978 #1 hit ‘Stayin’ Alive’. ‘No Time To Talk’ interpolates the Bee Gees tune, and they say they got the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ permission to use the disco classic. Instead of the Bee Gees’ iconic chorus, “Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive,” the JoBros sing, “She said ‘I, I, I, I/ came to dance, no time to talk.’” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mw3f9ucx
• Beyoncé – brought out Miley Cyrus for a duet during her tour stop Thursday in Paris. They sang their duet ‘II Most Wanted’ from the “Cowboy Carter” album. Fan video shows Beyoncé lauding Cyrus saying: “I’m so grateful to watch you and to sing with you Miss Miley Cyrus.”
• Oasis – Released their Adidas collab on Friday. Ads for the 90s-inspired clothing range “Original Forever”, show Noel and Liam Gallagher pictured together for the first time since the reunion tour was announced last summer, wearing specially designed Adidas jackets. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5xhbf3dn
• Bruce Springsteen — His kids are unphased by his success. In a recent interview, he shared that his 3 children – all in their 30s – don’t even display his memorabilia in their New Jersey family home. Quote: “Except for a few guitars and a piano, you wouldn’t know musicians lived here…we tried to keep a very natural domestic existence for them.”
• Mötley Crüe – Friday, they released a new version of ‘Home Sweet Home’ – featuring Dolly Parton! A portion of profit from the 40th anniversary re-do of the song will benefit Covenant House, a non-profit for youth experiencing homelessness. It will appear on the “From The Beginning” singles collection, out Sept. 12. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ppmb2mzh
• Chris Janson — will release his 5th studio album “Wild Horses” on Aug. 1. It’ll contain 15 songs, including ‘Hardest Huntin’ Season’, ft. Jamey Johnson. His latest release off the forthcoming album is ‘The Bride’. Chris quote: “I’ve always referred to my wife, Kelly, as ‘the bride.’ This is the perfect love song and perfect for wedding season.”
• Kenny Chesney – will publish his first book. “HEART*LIFE*MUSIC,” out Nov. 4. It traces the life of Chesney from a small town in east Tennessee to a country music superstar. Kenny quote: “I remembered moments, connected dots and laughed a lot about some of the places I’ve been.”
• Blake Shelton – after turning 49 on Wed., he posted: “Thank you for all my happy birthday wishes! I love ya’ll! I’m kinda bummed though @lukebryan is the only of my friends that hasn’t reached out to me today. He’ll probably only do it now after he sees this.” Later, Bryan responded: “Happy birthday to everyone in the world today except @blakeshelton. Clearly you need to lay off the beers. ha.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
ENDLESS BUMMER:
Workdays aren’t just long anymore — they feel endless. According to new research from Microsoft, workers experiencing what they call an “infinite workday”, juggling a nonstop stream of meetings, messages, and interruptions that stretch well beyond the traditional 9-to-5. Evening meetings — especially those after 8pm — are up 16% from last year, thanks to remote teams and “flexible” hours. During a typical workday, employees are interrupted 275 times — that’s every 2 minutes — and the pings don’t stop after hours. The average employee sent or received 58 instant messages outside of their core working hours – and by 10pm, nearly a third of workers are back in their inboxes. And don’t forget the average of 117 daily emails and dozens of after-hours chats. The result? One in 3 workers say they simply can’t keep up. Microsoft compares it to assembling a bike before every ride — all effort, no momentum. The report concluded by noting: “The modern workday for many has no clear start or finish (and) time once reserved for focus or recovery may now be spent catching up, prepping, and chasing clarity”.
(The good thing? If you’re working all day every day – a Monday isn’t so bad, then, is it?)
(275 interruptions a day? That’s not a job — that’s parenting!)
-CNN
A DOG’S LIFE:
New drugs designed to allow our dogs to live longer might not only extend your pet’s life — it could pave the way for humans to live longer too. A biotech company called Loyal is working on canine anti-aging drugs. Founder Celine Halioua, who used to work on human brain diseases, is now focused on giving our furry friends more happy, healthy years. Loyal is testing several treatments, especially for big breeds like Great Danes, which sadly don’t live as long as many other breeds. One drug, LOY-001, is an injectable; another, LOY-003, is a chewable pill. They’re designed to slow aging by targeting hormones that cause cells to burn out too fast. Another drug being tested, LOY-002, aims to boost metabolism in senior sniffers. The ultimate goal is to come up with a drug that adds at least one good year to your dog’s life — and improve their health while doing it. And the research could even teach us humans a few things about aging.
(Great, now my dog’s aging in reverse — while I pull a muscle tying my shoe…!)
(This is great – but it’s gonna make calculating “dog years” more confusing than ever!)
-NYPost
DANDY DANDELIONS:
Weeds — including those dandelions that have been taking over my lawn over the past few weeks — might be the enemy of the arborist, but according to gardener Jamie Walton, they’re secretly nutritional powerhouses — and we should be eating them, not yanking them. Walton, who is an ecological gardener in the UK, has built a huge following online for his nature-friendly approach to gardening. In his new book “Nettles and Petals”, he makes the case for giving weeds a second look — and even a spot on your dinner plate. Take dandelions: every part is edible, and full of vitamins A, C, and K. The flowers make a sweet syrup, and the roots can be used as a coffee substitute. Nettles? Think of them as supercharged spinach — just boil the sting out first. They’re packed with iron and are great in soups or stir-fries. Walton’s philosophy is simple: work with nature, not against it. Sometimes the healthiest greens are the ones we’ve been digging out of the ground.
(I used to wage war on weeds — now I’m supposed to sauté them?)
(You can eat dandelions? Finally! I’ve managed to grow something in my garden that’s edible!)
-TheIndependent
THE THINGS WE WASTE TOO MUCH MONEY ON:
According to a self-made millionaire…
☞ Bulk grocery shopping (that ends up in the trash): How many times have you bought the mega pack of spinach, only to throw half away a week later? You’re not getting a deal if you toss what you paid for in the garbage. (Lady, I’ve NEVER bought a mega-pack of spinach!)
☞ Decorative household items for every season: Instead of spending on decorations that will be outdated soon, invest in timeless, high-quality home essentials and switch things up with small, inexpensive accents like candles or flowers. (Preach, sistah! I’ll go get my wife…)
☞ Children’s toys: Some parents spend hundreds – or thousands — on toys that their kids lose interest in within weeks. Less is more. Rotate toys instead of buying new ones, and prioritize experiences over stuff. (Oh. I thought you meant when I buy children’s toys for myself. Never mind…)
☞ Shoes that are bad for your feet: Stop buying shoes that don’t fit, don’t support your feet or that’ll only be worn once. A few high-quality pairs of comfortable, well-made shoes will take you further than a closet full of ‘medieval torture devices’. (I know people who spent hundreds just to walk like a wounded giraffe!)
☞ High-end skincare products: The beauty industry convinces us we need a 12-step routine with $80 serums – but most of it is pure marketing hype. Stick to simple, dermatologist-approved products that actually work. (I spent $80 on a serum that made me look exactly like I did before—just shinier!)
☞ Overpriced athleisure: $15 warehouse leggings and free t-shirts are just as good as the $100 Lululemon ones. Some love to justify expensive activewear by saying it motivates them to work out, but a fancy outfit doesn’t do push-ups for you. (Neither do the cheap ones, unfortunately…)
-CNBC
DID YOU KNOW?
Drinking your coffee black could help you live longer. In a study of the java habits of more than 46,000 people, those who drink 1-2 cups of black coffee a day (or coffee with small amounts of added sugar and saturated fat) were linked to a 14% lower risk of death from any cause. The study, carried out by researchers at Tufts University, also found that coffee with high amounts of added sugar and saturated fat had no health benefits. (I don’t know about the health benefits, but a grizzled morning show veteran at my first radio job told me this: “Kid, if you learn to drink your coffee black and your scotch on the rocks, you’ll be surprised how much simpler your life will be.” He wasn’t wrong…)
NationalPost
BS CHRONOMETER 06.23.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Let It Go Day”, a day to release pent-up emotions. Whatever’s bugging you, let it go! (Aaaaad now you’ll be singing that song all day! You’re welcome…)
• “International Widows Day”, a UN-sanctioned day of action to address the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries.
• “Typewriting Day”, a celebration of the anniversary of the granting of a patent to American Christopher Sholes in 1868. So, take your old typewriter from the attic, dust it off, and get started on your magnum opus! (Would that first model be called a “proto-typewriter”?)
• “National Pink Day”, not to be confused with “International Day of Pink” (against bullying and discrimination) in April. For some unknown reason, this is just a day to dress in pink, from your lipstick to your toenail polish. (So, let’s get this party started….!)
• “Pink Flamingo Day”, saluting the tacky lawn ornament created by Don Featherstone in 1957. [BS FAST FACT: Worldwide, there are more fake flamingos than real ones.]
• “UN Public Service Day”, celebrating “the value and virtue of public service to the community”, and to recognize the work of public servants, and encourage youth to pursue careers in the public sector.
• “Runners Selfie Day”, a day to celebrate your run with a pic, and post it with #runnersselfie.
• “Pecan Sandies Day, a tribute to those fabulous shortbread cookies that are rich with both butter and toasted nuts. Perfect with iced tea or milk or coffee, they really require no embellishment.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Celebration of the Senses
[Tues] Pralines Day
[Wed] Leon Day (6 months until Christmas)
[Thurs] Forgiveness Day
This Week is…Lightning Safety Awareness Week
This Month is…Rose Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1956 [69] Randy Jackson, Baton Rouge LA, TV personality (“American Idol Judge” 2002-2014, “America’s Best Dance Crew” 2008-2010), rock/pop bassist-singer (Journey, Aretha Franklin, Kenny G)
1957 [68] Frances McDormand, Chicago IL, movie actress (“Burn After Reading”, “Almost Famous”, Oscar-“Fargo”)/married to filmmaker Joel Coen (of The Coen Brothers) since 1984
1972 [53] Selma Blair, Southfield MI, TV actress (“Anger Management” 2012-14)/movie actress (“Cruel Intentions”) COMING UP…”Stay Forte”
1974 [51] Joel Edgerton, Blacktown Australia, movie actor (‘Owen Lars’ in ‘Star Wars’ films “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith”)
1977 [48] Jason Mraz, Mechanicsville VA, pop-folk singer (‘I’m Yours’, ‘I Won’t Give Up’)
1980 [45] Melissa Rauch, Marlboro NJ, TV actress (‘Bernadette Rostenkowski’ on “The Big Bang Theory” 2009-19, “Night Court” 2023-2025)
1984 [41] (Aimee) Duffy, Bangor Wales, pop singer (‘Warwick Avenue’, ‘Mercy’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2009 [16] TV personality Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” sidekick (1962-92), dies at 86.
2018 [07] “Game of Thrones” actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie marry in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS. . .
2016 [09] After a trial in which the 3 living members of Led Zeppelin testified, a jury rules they are not guilty of plagiarizing the intro of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ from the 1968 song ‘Taurus’ by the band Spirit. The ruling is upheld in 2020.
2021 [04] Britney Spears asks a court to end her conservatorship, which is controlled by her father, saying “I deserve to have a life.” Her request is denied, but she gets her wish 5 months later.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2013 [12] Millions watch on TV as Nik Wallenda becomes the first to successfully walk across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope.
TODAY’S RECORDS. . .
1981 [44] In the longest-ever pro baseball game, the Pawtucket Red Sox finally beat Rochester Red Wings 3-2 in 33 innings (the game began April 18).
2007 [18] After passing through 50 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, and the US, an around-the-world relay celebrating Ferrari’s 60th anniversary finishes at company headquarters in Maranello, Italy.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Most heart attacks happen on Mondays.
✓ Jellyfish are not fish. (They have no brain, heart, or bones)
✓ Females are better at distinguishing colors, while males excel at tracking fast-moving objects.
✓ People prefer blue toothbrushes over red ones.
✓ ‘Chewbacca’ in “Star Wars” is based on George Lucas’ dog, an Alaskan Malamute named “Indiana.” Indiana also inspired ‘Indiana Jones’.
✓ There’s a statue of Jason Voorhees, the “Friday the 13th” serial killer, chained to the bottom of a Minnesota lake.
-MentalFloss, Today
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU JUST MIGHT BE TRAILER TRASH:
• You’ve been married 3 times — and still have the same in-laws.
• You wonder how gas stations keep their restrooms so clean.
• You think a woman who is ‘out of your league’ is one who goes bowling on a different night than you do.
• Your junior prom had a daycare.
• The bluebook value of your truck goes up and down … depending how much gas is in it.
• Your toilet paper has page numbers on it.
• You allow your 12-year-old daughter to smoke at the dinner table … in front of her kids.
-First published in BS in 2015
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A study claims Facebook users can be affected by the mood of their friends. (For example, if your friend is depressed on Facebook, you’ll be depressed. And if they’re really happy on Facebook, you’ll be even more depressed!)
➠ The number of adults in America that are in a same-sex marriage is nearing 1,000,000. (That’s compared to the nearly 65 million adults in a no-sex marriage…)
➠ President Trump is losing support from his own party over his handling of the Iran-Israel war. (In fact, even Joe Biden compared him to Joe Biden!)
➠ Summer arrived on Friday. (I love summer — but some people do not like it and, frankly, find it cruel. These people are called Bananarama!)
➠ A survey found that 62% of people are simply “going through the motions” at their jobs. (…and the other 38% blah, blah, blah, punch line…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Try it sometime: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vsd8x
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’ve never understood the concept of the gift card…because for the same 50 bucks, my friend could have got me…50 bucks!
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• If a beaver opens its mouth and smiles at you, what color will its front teeth be?
a) Red
b) Orange [CORRECT. They turn orange from the iron content in the food they eat]
c) Black
d) White, same as ours
• How did Iceberg lettuce get its name in the 1920s?
a) It is the only lettuce that will grow in colder climates
b) Growers shipped it covered in ice [CORRECT]
c) It was a featured menu item at the Iceberg Restaurant in New York City
d) It was popularized by silent movie star Inga “Iceberg” Henson
• You’ve just executed a successful ‘pittypat’. In which activity are you participating?
a) Playing marbles
b) Curling
c) Skipping stones [CORRECT. A ‘pittypat’ is a short skip at the end of a ‘run’.]
d) Urinalysis
-Land O’UselessFacts
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
(***CAUTION: Badass!***) What is the most badass thing you’ve ever done?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: A little more than half of all men will post a selfie this summer of them doing THIS. What Is it?
Answer: Barbecuing
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Those who have no vices also have no virtues.
