Wednesday, July 2, 2025 — Edition: #7985

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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
[***UPDATE***] ★ Infamous televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. A cause wasn’t given, though Swaggart had been in ill health. The Louisiana native was best known as a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following before being caught on camera with a prostitute in New Orleans in 1988. He famously admitted on TV “I have sinned”, and was defrocked by the Assemblies of God. He continued preaching for decades, and in 1991 was caught with another prostitute. Jimmy Swaggart was 90.
-TMZ, AP
★ Not one, but 2 castmembers from “The Secret Lives of Morman Wives” are joining “Dancing with the Stars” for Season 34. Whitney Leavitt and Jennifer Affleck were announced Monday night during a reunion special. As #MomTokers, which is short for Morman influencers, Leavitt and Affleck have seen their star power skyrocket with the success of the reality show, which launched in 2024. They join wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and influencer Alix Earle for the new season. The full cast of celebrities and pro dancers for Season 34 will be announced later.
-Deadline
★ Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are officially set to return for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which has now started production. In addition to the stars of the original 2006 film, Kenneth Branagh will join the cast as the husband of Streep’s ‘Miranda Presley’, the demanding editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. Disney’s 20th Century Studios confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing just a teaser of 2 devilish red pumps. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9j4dt
-Variety
★ J.K. Rowling has once again clapped back at Pedro Pascal after he reignited their feud during a recent interview. Their latest war of words came after Pascal accused Rowling of being a “heinous loser” for her views on women’s rights, doubling down on comments he made earlier this year. The feud began when Rowling praised a Supreme Court ruling that protected women-only spaces, sparking outrage from Pascal. He revisited the issue a few days ago, explaining that his anger stemmed from a desire to stand up to what he perceives as bullying. In a scathing X post, Rowling responded: “Can’t say I feel very shut down, but keep at it, Pedro. God loves a trier.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrxwfb8p
-Blast!
★ Cynthia Erivo is set to star in and produce an adaptation of author Adrian Tchaikovsky’s sci-fi action thriller “Saturation Point”. The film centers on “Dr. Jasmine Marks”, who leads a search and rescue mission into The Zone — a section of rainforest along the equator with a climate inhospitable to intelligent life. The film’s logline says: “As she pushes further into the wilderness, (she) discovers the Zone is far deadlier than initially believed and not all forms of intelligent life are necessarily human.”
-Variety
★ In honor of its 50th anniversary and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, “Good Morning America” has launched a new yearlong series, “50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful.” The weekly series kicks off tomorrow from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the first state to join the Union, and will run through July 2026. Each week will feature a new state, following the order in which they joined the U.S., to highlight a local changemaker and showcase the state’s unique culture, history, traditions and landmarks.
-Deadline

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Bella Ramsey, HARDY (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Robert De Niro, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Arcade Fire (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): John C. Reilly, Eva Victor (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Henry Winkler, Monica Barbaro (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Owen Thiele, Amita Rao, Malik Elassal (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Angela Bassett
• “Today” (NBC): Joey Chestnut, Peter Dager, Glen Powell, Casey Wilson
• “GMA3” (ABC): Rocco DiSpirito, Jesse Palmer, Maria Menounos
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Jesse Palmer
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Antoni Porowski (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Simu Liu, Benny Blanco (R)
• “Expedition Unknown” (DSC): The Man-Eating Lions of Kenya
• “American Pickers” (HIS): Mike and Jersey unearth a bonanza of vintage treasures at a 1950s Kentucky drive-in.
• “Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print” (HBO): More than 50 years since its debut, the magazine’s staffers reveal the origin story of this trailblazing publication – how it defied the odds, transformed its readers, and fought to uphold its ideals in the face of resistance.
• “Tour de France” (NETFLIX): A thrilling ride through the world’s most prestigious cycling race, capturing the essence of the competition, and the athletes’ relentless determination.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Rihanna – A$AP Rocky may have let slip the sex of their unborn third child. While speaking to “ET” on the red carpet for the premiere of “Smurfs” in Brussels, he was asked whether the baby is “the girl [he’s] been waiting for.” He smiled and nodded, saying: ““It is man, it is.” But he then played the moment off by holding up a Smurfette plushie, implying that the girl he’d been referring to had actually been the toy.
• Miley Cyrus – Her visual album, “Something Beautiful,” is headed to Hulu and Disney+ July 13. The film, with the album’s 13 new songs, is described as “a one-of-a-kind pop opera fueled by fantasy.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4ntfj7jt
• ABBA – Their monster hit ‘Dancing Queen’ has officially hit one billion views on YouTube. The group announced the news on IG, writing: “One billion times! One billion views on YouTube! We are overwhelmed by the sheer fact that so many people want to view and listen to Dancing Queen, and on top of that, it’s one of the about 300 songs that have reached that number.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5kbterwj
• Aerosmith — Joe Perry said the group would love to do a final show, provided Steven Tyler is well enough. They postponed, then canceled their “Peace Out” farewell tour after just 3 shows due to Tyler’s vocal injury. Quote: “I know there’s gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig, and I’m not looking forward to putting the set list together for that one.”
• Queen — With the 40th anniversary of Live Aid coming up, they are giving fans a chance to relive their iconic performance. July 13, they’ll make available their set on their YouTube channel for 24 hours starting at 6:41pm BST, the same time Queen took the stage at Wembley Stadium. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjwzyx7r
• Josh Turner and LOCASH — will both appear in PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” TV special from the West Lawn of the US Capitol, along with Lauren Daigle, The Beach Boys, The Temptations and the National Symphony Orchestra.
• Eric Church and Trisha Yearwood — will both perform during Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, airing from New York on NBC. Broadway star Ariana DeBose will host, with contributions from Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer and The Jonas Brothers.
• Bailey Zimmerman – A lot of people have told him that he’s looking happier and healthier these days – and for good reason. In a social media vid, he explained, saying: “Yeah tbh I quit drinking all the time and that has truly changed my whole life.” He also said he has recently taken up running. LINK:  https://tinyurl.com/yc3urjj6

SHOOTING THE BULL

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “Jurassic World Rebirth” (PG-13, Action/Adventure): Five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, an expedition braves isolated equatorial regions to extract DNA from 3 massive prehistoric creatures for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough. (Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey) Tomatometer: 58%
• “Pretty Thing” (Mystery/Thriller-limited): A successful executive begins a torrid affair with a younger man who becomes obsessed with her. (Alicia Silverstone, Karl Glusman) No Tomatometer rating
• “40 Acres” (R, Action/Mystery-Limited): Surviving on an isolated farm after a series of plagues and wars, a Canadian Black family descended from American Civil War migrants make one last stand against a vicious militia that wants to take their land. (Danielle Deadwyler, Michael Greyeyes) Tomatometer: 96%

TAIL BLAZERS:
Taking your cat for a walk isn’t as unusual as it used to be. More and more pet owners are embracing leashes and harnesses made specifically for cats, giving their feline friends safe ways to explore the outdoors. In fact, one Vancouver-based pet company says cat harnesses now outsell dog versions. “Adventure cat” gear is especially popular in urban areas, where apartment living means less opportunity for pets to roam. With the right harness, owners can bring their cats along for picnics, hikes — or even just a stroll around the block. RC Pets has sold nearly 500,000 of its “Adventure Kitty Harnesses” across North America, and demand keeps growing. Those who know say that training your cat to walk on a leash works best when they are young, but with patience, even older cats can learn. The B.C. SPCA offers helpful tips for getting started. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ytxz29mv
(Of course, cats being cats, now they’ll also be demanding hiking boots!)
(Kitty quote: “Let’s be clear, Karen: I walk you.”)
-CTV

THE RULES OF COOL:
Everyone (except my mother) wants to be considered “cool”. But what exactly makes someone cool? According to a global study of nearly 6,000 people across 13 countries, it turns out coolness is surprisingly universal. Whether you’re in Nigeria or New York, cool people tend to share the same 6 traits — and they’re not just about being “good.” Researchers found that cool people are consistently seen as outgoing, adventurous, independent, and fun. While “good” people are often viewed as kind, traditional, and rule-following, cool people tend to bend the rules, stand out, and spark change. Here are the 6 common traits of coolness that stood out across cultures:

1. Extraversion – They’re outgoing and socially confident.
2. Hedonism – They enjoy life and seek pleasure.
3. Power – They’re influential and respected.
4. Adventurousness – They take risks and embrace new experiences.
5. Openness – They’re curious, creative, and unconventional.
6. Autonomy – They follow their own path, not the crowd.

Basically, cool people dare—and care—to do their own thing.
(…as long as their own thing is cool!)
(Hedonistic? That would totally be me, but it’s laundry night…!)
-StudyFinds

THE BIGGEST ONE HIT WONDERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY:
#1. ‘Heat Waves’ — Glass Animals (2022)
#2. ‘Bad Day’ — Daniel Powter (2006)
#3. ‘Rude’ — MAGIC! (2014)
#4. ‘Watch Me’ — Silentó (2015)
#5. ‘Cheerleader’ — OMI (2015)
#6. ‘Calm Down’ — Rema feat. Selena Gomez (2023)
#7. ‘Let Her Go’ — Passenger (2014)
#8. ‘Roxanne’ — Arizona Zervas (2019)
#9. ‘The Middle’ — Jimmy Eat World (2002)
#10. ‘Party Like a Rockstar’ — Shop Boyz (2007)
-Billboard

FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ I could put my keys in the same spot every day, but why deprive myself of a treasure hunt that makes me late – stoned cold fox
⇒ I took up gardening. After 6 months, 42 trips to Home Depot, 38 blisters, and throwing my back out, today I was able to eat my $632 salad… — kaurpamela
⇒ What if “pineapples” was pronounced like “Minneapolis”?? – good-kleo
⇒ Please don’t ever bring up math to me. I’ve healed. I’ve moved on. Let me have peace. — lindarpersaud
⇒ microdosing a European vacation by walking 23,000 steps in shoes that aren’t really meant for it and then eating a piece of cheese outdoors – Janel Comeau
⇒ just got diagnosed with needing ice cream — erika
⇒ Me: forwards email to myself. Me minutes later: who tf is emailing me? — L
⇒ They should invent a food that sounds good for dinner tonight. – the braless wonder
-HuffPost

DID YOU KNOW?
Some recent viewers of the Netflix documentary “Trainwreck: Poop Cruise” have shared on TikTok their horror at realizing they’ve been on that same boat. Since the 2013 disaster that left the vessel stranded for 4 days without working toilets, causing sewage to flood parts of the ship, Carnival spent $200 million to repair and refurbish the “Triumph”, re-christening it in 2019 the “Carnival Sunrise”. In the past week, TikTok has been filling up with videos from people realizing that they were on the so-called Poop Cruise boat, with one captioning their video: “some areas STUNK, and we never knew why”. (I hope they also renamed the Poop Deck!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n6d6dwe
-DailyDot

BS CHRONOMETER 07.02.25

BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Halfway Point of the Year”. Today is the 183rd day of the year; 182 days remain until the end of the year. So, today is the first day of the second half of the year, as well as the midpoint, because there are 182 days before and 182 days after it. (Some of us would say “Time flies when you’re having fun”, but nobody’s had any fun this year, and it’s already half-over!)
• “World UFO Day”, celebrating the “existence” of UFOs and extra-terrestrial life. We are encouraged to gather together to watch the skies for Unidentified Flying Objects. Or just watch UFO movies. (I’m pretty sure that anyone who celebrates UFO Day does that EVERY day of the year!)
• “Freedom From Fear of Public Speaking Day”. They say speaking in public is our #1 fear, with death being #2. That means if you’re at a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than giving the eulogy!
• “I Forgot Day”, set aside to make up for all the birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions that you forgot to acknowledge over the past year. (What’s the lamest excuse you’ve heard?)
• “World Sports Journalists Day”, honoring those who report on sport, an essential element of any news media organization. Sports journalists from all over the world are united by the International Sports Press Association. (And are called the “Toy Department” by the news people!)
• “Special Recreation for the Disabled Day”. A good occasion to remind us of the importance of recreational activities in the lives of those with health conditions or impairments. Stats show that about 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability.
• “Anisette Day”. Anisette is an anise-flavored liqueur mainly consumed in France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, and Spain. It is sweeter than most anise-flavored liqueurs, and also has a lower alcohol content (typically 25% by volume).
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Compliment Your Mirror Day
[Thurs] Plastic Bag Free Day
[Fri] U.S. Independence Day
[Sat] Bikini Day
This Week is…Independent Living Week
This Month is…Bikini Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [78] Larry David, Brooklyn NY, TV producer-director-writer-actor (“Curb Your Enthusiasm” 2000-24, “Seinfeld” 1989-96)

1949 [76] Roy “The Professor” Bittan, Queens NY, rock keyboardist (Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, session work with Jon Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Chicago, Bob Seger and many more)

1956 [69] Jerry Hall, Gonzales TX, former model/movie actress (“Batman”)/married to Rupert Murdoch 2016-22, partner of Mick Jagger 1977-99

1957 [68] Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Calgary AB, former pro wrestler (5-time WWF World Heavyweight Champion/2-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion)

1983 [42] Michelle Branch, Flagstaff AZ, pop/country singer (‘All You Wanted’, w/Santana: ‘The Game of Love’, The Wreckers-‘Leave the Pieces’)

1984 [41] Johnny Weir, retired figure skater (2008 World Championships bronze, 2-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist)/TV actor (“Be Good Johnny Weir”)/reality TV personality (“Dancing With the Stars”, “Wedding Cake Challenge”)

1985 [40] Ashley Tisdale, West Deal NJ, TV actress (“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” 2005-2008, Phineas and Ferb” since 2007)/movie actress (“High School Musical” films)

1986 [39] Lindsay Lohan, NYC, movie actress (“Mean Girls”, The Parent Trap”, “Freaky Friday”)/TV reality star (“Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club”, 2019) COMING UP…Freakier Friday″, 2025

1990 [35] Margot Robbie, Dalby Australia, movie actress (“Barbie”, “Suicide Squad”) COMING UP… “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey”, 2025

1993 [32] “Saweetie” (Diamonté Harper), Santa Clara CA, rapper (‘My Type’, w/Doja Cat-‘Best Friend’)

ON THIS DATE . . .
2018 [07] British divers discover 12 boys and their soccer coach alive in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand after being trapped for 9 days by monsoon flooding. Between July 8-10, all of them are rescued.

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1996 [29] “Independence Day”, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, and Jeff Goldblum, opens in theaters, grossing $100 million in 7 days — a new record.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1988 [37] Michael Jackson’s ‘Dirty Diana’ hits #1 on the Hot 100, making him the first artist to score five #1 singles from the same album (“Bad”).

2001 [24] UK’s Liverpool Airport is renamed “John Lennon Airport”.

2005 [20] Ten “Live 8” concerts are staged simultaneously worldwide to benefit impoverished African nations, featuring performances by Elton John, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The Who, and a Pink Floyd reunion for the first time since 1981, among dozens of other acts.

TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1962 [63] Sam Walton opens his first Walmart store, in Rogers, Arkansas. (Now, Walmart has 10,784 stores and clubs in 19 countries.)

2002 [23] Adventurer Steve Fossett becomes the first to fly solo around-the-world nonstop in a hot air balloon. (He later disappears during a 2007 flight and is declared legally dead in 2008.)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The word “almost” is the longest word in the English language with all of its letters in alphabetical order.
✓ The milk seen in cereal TV commercials is usually glue, to prevent sogginess and sinking.
✓ Your senses of smell and taste decrease by 20%-50% during flights.
✓ The sound of a “Star Wars” lightsaber was created by pairing together the sound of an idle film projector and the buzz from an old TV set.
✓ Bananas can be used to power a small light bulb.
-TheFactSite, BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS THINGS NEVER HEARD IN A SUPERHERO MOVIE:
• “That’ll be $200 for saving your kid and an extra $100 because it’s after-hours.”
• “I’m just going to call the police…after all, really it’s their job.”
• “Your disguise is a pair of glasses! Of course everyone knows! We’re just humoring you!”
• “Yes, please tell us your origin story — for the fifth time…”
• “I’m sure that we can settle this matter through meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding.”
• “Captain America has been let go after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.”
• “Dance off!”
• “All I ask for is a superhero costume that doesn’t give me a wedgie!”
• “That guy looks just like Stan Lee!”
• “Inside! The underwear goes INSIDE the tights!”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ It was well over 110 in [***local area***] over the weekend. The morning low was 93. (113 to 93 isn’t a temperature range, it’s a damn basketball score!)
➠ Friday is July 4th. …when America combines our 2 favorite pastimes: alcohol and explosives!)
➠ Friday is the 4th of July. (…when we celebrate our 249th year of independence from Great Britain. And our 22nd year of dependence on China…)
➠ July 4th is my favorite holiday. No presents, no church, just a lighter, 12-pack of Budweiser, and a trunk full of explosives.
➠ Friday is the 4th of July. (And I’m sorry. But if you DON’T celebrate by blowing off at least one finger with an M-80, you clearly hate America.)

BS WEB GOODIE:
I always suspected:  https://tinyurl.com/edpy36er

BS RANDOM JOKE:
I can’t decide if people who wear house slippers in public have given up on life or are living it to the fullest…

BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What is the most ticklish part of the human body (for most)?
a) The feet
b) The underarms [CORRECT]
c) The roof of the mouth
d) The funny bone

• What country has the most horses per person?
a) USA
b) Cuba
c) Mongolia [CORRECT]
d) Neigh–pal

• What country pays the most for a gallon of gasoline on average, as of Jan. 1, 2025?
a) Hong Kong [CORRECT: US $12.95/gallon, $3.42/liter
b) Netherlands
c) Germany
d) Iran [They pay the least, about US 11 cents per gallon, .03 cents/liter
-Perissodactyla, GlobalPetrolPrices

BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ What song makes you tear up every time you hear it?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
If you’re average, you keep one of these for 7 years. What is it?
Answer: A mattress

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Nothing is more dangerous than a dangerous person who thinks they’re a genius.