Thursday, June 19, 2025 — Edition: #7977
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Jeremy Allen White is stepping into Bruce Springsteen’s shoes on the big screen, and the trailer is now out! “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album, and appears to explore Springsteen’s relationship with his childhood. The trailer also shows footage of White during an energetic performance of Springsteen’s 1975 classic ‘Born To Run’. “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” hits theaters Oct. 24. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3a5jua9p
-People
★ Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will be among this year’s recipients of honorary Oscars. They join choreographer, actor and director Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas, all scheduled to receive special Oscars at this year’s governors’ awards in November. Academy president Janet Yang called them “four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our film-making community continue to leave a lasting impact”.
-Guardian
★ Machine Gun Kelly has finally dropped the name of his baby girl with ex Megan Fox — and as you’d expect, it’s not your average handle. MGK posted a tender daddy-daughter moment to IG – showing him strumming a soft tune on a ukulele while his baby girl listened in — but the real showstopper was the caption: “Saga Blade Fox-Baker” with a heart emoji. MGK shut off comments on the post. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5cyphax5
-TMZ
★ Tyler Perry’s lawyer calls a $260 million lawsuit against the filmmaker a “shakedown” and “a scam”. Actor Derek Dixon is suing Perry for over alleged sexual harassment, assault and retaliation. Dixon accuses Perry of creating “a coercive, sexually exploitative dynamic” between them while he was starring in the shows “The Oval” and “Ruthless”. The complaint accuses Perry of “promising him career advancement and creative opportunities…only to subject him to escalating sexual harassment, assault and battery, and professional retaliation when Mr. Dixon did not reciprocate Mr. Perry’s unwanted advances.”
-People
★ Kelsey Grammer’s family is growing again! The 70-year-old “Frasier” star and his wife Kayte Walsh, who is 46, are expecting their 4th baby together, his 8th child. Grammer was photographed in London with his pregnant wife as they strolled through a park. In May he opened up about being a father to 7, telling People mag that since he’s had his 3 younger kids, he’s been “playing catch up” with his older ones.
-People
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Seth Rogen, Ramy Youssef, Big Time Rush
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lionel Boyce, Keke Palmer
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Paul Simon, Rep. Maxwell Frost
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Mike Birbiglia
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Michelle Collins, Brendan Scannell, Kurt Braunohler (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Ciara, Anthony Ramos
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Renée Elise Goldsberry
• “Today” (NBC): Chris Perfetti, Michelle Buteau co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Jodie Sweetin
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Josh Gad, Ashley Park
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Eva Longoria, Isabella Rossellini, Adam Scott, Hugh Grant, Jason Issacs, Jeffrey Wright
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress and Lauren Ambrose (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Terrence Howard (R)
• “NBA Final” (ABC, TSN): Game #6. Oklahoma @ Indiana
• “Transplant” (NBC): The York Memorial team deals with the life changing-surgery of one of their own.
• “Bob’s Burgers” (FOX): The Belchers have a wild night at a casino and Linda learns more about her late grandfather than she wanted to know.
• “Alone” (HIS): A look at dangerous and iconic moments from the past; from serious injuries to wild animal encounters, hazardous situations test the steadfast survivalists on their adventures.
• “Date at Your Own Risk” (LMN): Eva becomes horrified when she reads a post where other women accuse her ex-fiance of harassment and aggressive behavior. When one of the women mysteriously disappears, she starts to wonder if the stories are true.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Drake — Lil Wayne’s son Lil Novi says his father ghostwrote the majority of Drake‘s music. The 15-year-old artist made the claim after being asked to choose between his dad and Drizzy as artists during a livestream session. Quote: “My dad wrote most of his [BLEEP]…If it wasn’t for my pops then it wouldn’t be no Drake, for real, for real.”
• Bruno Mars — Fortnite has announced he’ll be the next icon for Fortnite Festival, debuting on the Main Stage for Season Nine, which started yesterday. A digital version of Mars is available as a playable character, with a skin featuring his outfit from the ‘Die With a Smile’ video. Previous icons include The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Karol G, and Sabrina Carpenter.
• Mariah Carey — hasn’t celebrated her birthday for decades. During a recent interview, she revealed that she doesn’t make a big deal out of birthdays because she refuses to acknowledge the passage of time. Quote: “I don’t have a birthday, no. That is true. I just don’t believe in it.”
• The Beatles – Their sons have united to make music together. Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey joined forces with John Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon and Paul McCartney’s son James McCartney for the song ‘Rip Off’, which Starkey shared a clip of. Sean and James joined Starkey’s supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos for the genre-bending rock song with elements reminiscent of the Fab Four’s sound. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2zw38et5
• The Police – Sting and Andy Summers have reunited for the first time since their 2008 tour to perform together on a new version of their former band’s 1983 song ‘Murder by Numbers’. The jazzy song was given the big band treatment, and will appear on Sting’s “Without Further Ado, Vol. 1” album, out Aug. 29. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc2c6wsa
• Talking Heads — frontman David Byrne is featured in a new documentary series “The Art of Sound”, from L-Acoustics, a creator of professional audio technology. The series “merges scientific discovery with artistic insight to explore sound’s fundamental role in human evolution and its continuing influence on our daily lives.” Byrne’s episode is now available on the L-Acoustics YouTube channel.
• CMA Fest – The full list of “CMA Fest” TV performances has been unveiled for the special, set to air June 26 on ABC, and stream the next day on Hulu. Among the performers featured are: Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts and Brooks & Dunn.
• Lainey Wilson – is the latest superstar to get her own exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The collection “Tough as Nails” will open July 18 and run through June 2026. It will include the saddle she used as a child, and the program from her kindergarten graduation where she sang ‘Butterfly Kisses’, and the journal she wrote as a 16-year-old.
• Brad Paisley – will perform at the 2025 CFL Grey Cup Festival in November. The Grey Cup game is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium. He’ll perform Nov. 14 at Canada Life Centre and be the Grey Cup Festival’s official Friday Night headliner.
SHOOTING THE BULL
TIRED, AND REFIRED?
Do you feel exhausted before your day even starts? You’re not alone: about 1 in 3 people say they’re already drained the moment they wake up. And it only gets worse from there. A new survey of 2,000 Americans reveals what’s zapping our energy, and it’s not just a bad night’s sleep (though that definitely doesn’t help…). Interruptions, awkward small talk, and unsolicited advice top the list of social energy killers. Add in gloomy weather, money stress, and office gossip, and it’s no wonder we’re worn out before lunch — with the average crash hitting at 11:54am. And physical energy isn’t faring much better. Lack of sleep (42%) and constant housework (28%) are dragging people down. And while most people agree that staying hydrated helps, the average person drinks just over 5 cups of water a day — well below the recommended 8 or 9. And how do we fight back? Caffeine, loud music, power naps, a quick walk outside, or even a bit of stretching are the top methods put in use to feel less like a zombie.
(Housework drains me — and I’m only watching someone else do it!)
(Exercise to feel energized? Sorry — I’d rather nap aggressively.)
-Talker
MORE NEW FOOD NEWS:
❑ We’ve got a winner! Lay’s just crowned its 2025 “Do Us A Flavor” champion — and the top chip is Bacon Grilled Cheese. Submitted by Paula George from Sapulpa, Oklahoma, the flavor was inspired by her late father’s signature sandwich, combining crispy bacon and melty cheese in every bite. George wins the $1 million prize, beating out over 700,000 entries (seriously), including the other top finalists Valentina & Lime and Wavy Korean-Style Fried Chicken. The new nostalgic, savory creation joins past winners like Cheesy Garlic Bread in Lay’s flavor hall of fame. (Bacon and cheese? Bold of her to read my diary!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/33anfb5d
❑ Summer’s heating up — and so are your drink options. From new Coca-Cola flavors to retro craft root beer, there’s something for everyone. But when it’s hot and you’re on the move, nothing hits like Gatorade. And now, the classic hydration go-to is packing serious flavor variety. This year, Gatorade has brought back Aqua Blast, made Midnight Ice and Lightning Blast permanent, and launched Mashups — combos of fan-favorite flavors. And now, there’s a new kid on the block: Summer Blaze. Available exclusively at Circle K, the 28-ounce bottle’s flavor hasn’t been officially revealed, but the internet says it screams “peach.” (Peach or not, now I’m emotionally invested!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/56p6r7v9
-People, AllRecipes
TATTLETALE TATTOO:
Here’s what might be the next “wearable tech”: Imagine wearing a sticker on your forehead that tells you when your brain’s overloaded. That’s exactly what researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created. It’s an ultra-thin, wireless “e-tattoo” you stick on your skin, and it monitors brain activity and eye movements to gauge mental stress in real time. Perfect for high-stakes jobs like air traffic control, piloting, or truck driving, the tattoo measures EEG and EOG signals – with no bulky cap or goo required. In tests with memory tasks, it was able to detect the brain waves that indicate rising effort and increasing fatigue. A smart algorithm even predicts when you’re nearing cognitive burnout. The whole setup costs under $200 – much cheaper than a traditional $15,000 EEG system. While still in trials, the dream is that one day, these face tattoos could help everyone from surgeons to meditators stay in their mental “sweet spot.”
(Can it just turn red when I hit maximum drama?)
(But let’s face it – if you were forced to walk around with a tattoo on your face, you stress level might be a little high to begin with…)
-Business Insider
THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITIES:
Vienna is no longer the most liveable city in the world. After owning the title for 3 years, the Austrian capital has been beaten out by “Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen” in the annual list from the Economist Intelligence Unit. Denmark’s capital came out on top of the EIU’s 2025 ranking of 173 cities around the world on factors including healthcare, education, stability, infrastructure and environment. Here’s this year’s top 10…
1. Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Vienna, Austria (tie)
2. Zurich, Switzerland (tie)
4. Melbourne, Australia
5. Geneva, Switzerland
6. Sydney, Australia
7. Osaka, Japan
7. Auckland, New Zealand
9. Adelaide, Australia
10. Vancouver, Canada
(Oh yeah? Have you ever tried to pay rent in some of those cities?)
-CNN, Economist
DID YOU KNOW?
The world’s most popular messaging platform, WhatsApp will soon be displaying ads. Meta made the announcement this week, reversing WhatsApp’s longtime stance against advertising. The good news? You may not notice a difference — if you only use it to text your international friends and family. The company indicated that messages will remain ad-free, and sponsored content will only appear in Updates, a social tab launched 2 years ago which is similar to the “Stories” feature on other apps. (For now…)
-MorningBrew
BS CHRONOMETER 06.19.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Juneteenth”, officially “Juneteenth National Independence Day”, on the anniversary of the 1865 announcement of General Order #3, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas. This day celebrates the emancipation of all who had been enslaved in the US.
• “Recess at Work Day”, started in 2004 because in order for workers to be productive, happy, and loyal, they need to have a fun work environment. Recess at Work Day is a starting point in improving employee morale, happiness, health, wellness, and productivity. (How about some “Reese’s Pieces for recess?)
• “World Sauntering Day”, a day to “revive the art of Victorian sauntering, and discourage jogging, lollygagging, sashaying, fast walking, and trotting”. (It’s also “Martini Day”, can we stumble?)
• “Martini Day”. Recipe for a very dry martini: Take 1 bottle of gin …
• “Eat an Oreo Day”. Oreo has been the best-selling cookie in the United States since its introduction in 1912. The perfection of an Oreo cookie is down to an exact science. The cookie-to-crème ratio of an original Oreo cookie is always, without fail, 71% to 29%. (Except when they sell you those “double-stuffed” pieces of perfection!) By the way, a 2016 Utah State University study found the optimal amount of time to dip an Oreo in milk – is 3 seconds.
• “Pets in Film Day”. We all have our favorites canine stars – from ‘Lassie’ to ‘Snoopy’, to ‘Rin Tin Tin’ to ‘Marley’. And how about cats such as ‘Buttercup’ from “Hunger Games” Or ‘Puss in Boots’? What other memorable pets on the big screen left an impact on you?
• “Garfield the Cat Day”, honoring Jim Davis’ fat cat comic strip on the anniversary of its 1978 debut in newspapers. (Big fat hairy deal…)
• “Watch Day”, to recognize an industry that has been around for more than 500 years. Choosing a watch is very personal, as they present a statement of who we are. Even with the advent of smartphones and smartwatches, the classic wristwatch signals individual taste and culture.
• “Corpus Christi”, observed by Christians — especially Roman Catholics – to commemorate the Holy Eucharist, a rite also commonly known as Holy Communion or the Last Supper.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] World Refugee Day
[Fri] World Productivity Day
[Sat] Go Skateboarding Day
[Sun] Onion Rings Day
This Week is…Waste & Recycling Workers Week
This Month is…Perennial Gardening Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [78] Salman Rushdie, Mumbai India, novelist (“Satanic Verses”, Midnight’s Children”)/knighted by Queen Elizabeth, 2007
1948 [77] Phylicia Rashad, Houston TX, TV actress (‘Claire Huxtable’ on “The Cosby Show” 1984-92)
1950 [75] Ann Wilson, San Diego CA, rock-pop singer (Heart-‘Barracuda, ‘All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You’)
1954 [71] Kathleen Turner, Springfield MO, movie actress (“Romancing the Stone”, voice of ‘Jessica Rabbit’ in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”)
1962 [63] Paula Abdul, Van Nuys CA, TV personality (“So You Think You Can Dance?” 2015-16, “The X Factor” 2011, “American Idol” 2002-10, “The Masked Dancer” 2020-21)/pop singer (‘Straight Up’, ‘Opposites Attract’)
1964 [61] Boris Johnson, New York NY, British politician (UK Prime Minister 2019-22, Mayor of London, 2008-2016)
1969 [56] Lara Spencer (Von Seelen), Garden City NY, TV personality (“Good Morning America” since 2002, “The Insider” 2004-11)
1975 [50] Hugh Dancy, Stoke-on-Trent England, TV actor (“Law & Order” since 2022, ‘Will Graham’ on “Hannibal” 2013-15)/movie actor (“Downton Abbey: A New Era”)/married to Claire Danes since 2009
1978 [47] Zoe Saldaña, Passaic NJ, movie actress (“Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Avatar” films) FUN FACT: She appeared in all 3 of the highest-grossing films of all time (2 “Avatar” films and “Avengers: Endgame”) COMING UP… “Avatar: Fire and Ash″, 2025
1983 [42] Macklemore (Ben Haggerty), Seattle WA, rapper (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis-‘Thrift Shop’)
1984 [41] Paul Dano, New York City NY, movie actor (“There Will Be Blood”, Little Miss Sunshine”, ‘Riddler’ in “The Batman”) COMING UP… “The Wizard of the Kremlin”
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2013 [12] “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini dies of a heart attack at age 51 in Rome, Italy.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1965 [60] ‘Yesterday’ is recorded and mastered throughout the week, the first Beatles song recorded solo (by Paul McCartney). Temporarily titled ‘Scrambled Eggs’, it is often called the “most covered” song of all time.
2010 [15] Katy Perry’s ‘California Gurls’ hits #1, the first of five Hot 100 chart-toppers from her “Teenage Dream” album – a feat only equaled by Michael Jackson’s “Bad”.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1846 [179] The first officially recognized baseball game is played. The NY Nines defeat the Knickerbockers 23-1 at Hoboken, New Jersey.
2018 [07] Canada’s Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, the first major economy to do so.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The brain cycles that occur when you are asleep also occur when you are awake, but in smaller sections. That means parts of your brain are always falling asleep.
✓ When you exercise, the burned fat metabolizes into carbon dioxide, water, and energy. That means you literally exhale your own fat.
✓ The word ‘bi-weekly’ has two meanings. Twice a week, and once every two weeks.
✓ Kraft produces enough Cool Whip each year to fill the Grand Canyon.
✓ There are over 100 billion known galaxies. How many unknown galaxies there are — is not known. (Makes sense…)
✓ Goofy’s son is named Goofy Jr.
-TotallyAwesomeUselessInformation, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
EVEN MORE BS SIGNS YOU DRINK TOO MUCH COFFEE:
• You can thread a sewing machine while it’s running.
• You walk 20 miles on your treadmill before you realize it’s not plugged in.
• You don’t need a hammer to pound nails.
• Your only source of nutrition comes from “Sweet & Low.”
• You don’t sweat, you percolate.
• When someone says. “How are you?”, you say, “Good to the last drop.”
• You buy ½ & ½ by the barrel.
• You can type sixty words per minute … with your feet.
• You’ve worn out the handle on your favorite mug.
• You go to AA meetings just for the free coffee.
• You help your dog chase its tail.
-Reddit, first published in BS in 2022
MORE BS LESSER-KNOWN LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE:
You’ve likely heard of Newton’s Law of Gravity, but have you heard of these uncommon laws of physics?
• You will always turn on the ceiling fan when you want to turn on the light, and vice versa.
• A cat will always prefer the box that the bed came in to the bed itself.
• The drawstring on your favorite hoodie will always slip out of place in the laundry.
• Two pillows will always be too high. One pillow will never be high enough.
• Cold butter will always tear untoasted bread.
• You will always squirt gross, yellowish water onto your burger before you get actual mustard out of the container.
• The wind will always blow the smoke from a campfire in your face, regardless of where you sit.
• A deodorant stick near the end of its lifespan will always fly out of the tube and across the floor.
• Whenever you print an email, it will print as 2 pages: One with what you want, another with a “Think Before You Print” reminder.
• Your butt will only ever feel itchy in the presence of others.
-Adapted from BuzzFeed, first published in BS in 2014
BS WEB GOODIE:
They aren’t amused: https://tinyurl.com/4ndyc639
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What childish thing do you still enjoy?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My therapist asked me to describe myself in 3 words. I said: “Lazy.”
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
According to a survey, the average person gets 4 of THESE a year. What are they?
Answer: Birthday gifts
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.
