Monday, July 7, 2025 – Edition: #7988
You’ve Got Yourself in Deep Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Michael Douglas has no intention of returning to acting, he told an audience at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in Czechia, where he presented a newly restored print of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Douglas spoke about his battle against throat cancer, and said that up until 2022, he had “been working pretty hard for almost 60 years”, but didn’t “want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set.” Douglas did leave some wiggle room for a return, though, pointing out he doesn’t refer to himself as retired, “because if something special came up, I’d go back, but otherwise, no.”
-Variety
★ Craig Robinson is retiring from comedy. The actor, best known for his roles in “The Office” and “Hot Tub Time Machine”, made the official announcement on social media, captioning an Instagram video: “Life update: I’m officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I’m working on something huge.” Robinson hasn’t elaborated on what he’s doing or what his career plans are. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2vhys3b3
-Parade
★ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” proved why dinosaurs have such staying power at the box office – enjoying an extended box office opening of $141 million over 5 days. While lower than the $145 million 3-day opening of “Jurassic World: Dominion” in 2022, it is part of a global $312 million start going back to the film’s launch in China other overseas markets last Tuesday. That gives “Rebirth” the second largest worldwide launch of 2025 – behind only “A Minecraft Movie.” “F1” came second with a $24 million sophomore weekend, domestically.
-TheWrap
★ In a revealing interview with The Telegraph, Johnny Depp opened up about the lasting scars from his abusive childhood and the turbulent period he faced after being pushed out of Hollywood. Reflecting on the torment he endured at the hands of his late mother who passed away in 2016, he said that she beat him with a stick, a shoe, “an ashtray, a phone, it didn’t matter, man.” But rather than be bitter, he said: “I thank her for that” because she taught him “how not to raise kids”, and his goal as a parent to Lily-Rose, who is 26, and Jack, who is 23, was to “just do the exact opposite of what she did.”
-TheBlast
★ “Golden Bachelor” Mel Owens is already stirring controversy, and his season hasn’t even started filming. The 66-year-old former NFLer’s his journey to find love has already drawn criticism from Bachelor Nation, Hollywood stars, and now, his ex-wife, Fabiana Owens. When contacted by the Daily Mail, Fabiana didn’t hold back, saying: “Good luck. I mean, it’s going to be bad. But anyway, I don’t want to be involved in this.”
-Blast
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Anthony Anderson, Nathan Fillion, Spiritbox
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Shakira, Melissa Rivers, Erin Doherty, Joe List (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jacinda Ardern, King Princess (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Conan O’Brien, Jenny Slate (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Blair Socci, Kelsey Cook, Brian Simpson (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Barbara Kulaif, Damo Yorg
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Day of Hot Topics
• “Today” (NBC): Dr. Terry Dubrow, Dwyane Wade co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Lewis Capaldi
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Maggie Q
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Eric McCormack, Michael Iskander (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Stephen Colbert and Evie Colbert (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Christina Haack, Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa (R)
• “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC): Season 10 premiere. Fan favorites head to Costa Rica for a second (or third) shot at love.
• “Survival Mode” (NBC): Series premiere. As Hurricane Ian devastates Fort Myers Beach, 3 groups of residents who chose to stay face the deadliest storm to hit Florida in generations.
• “Christmas at Sea” (HALLMARK): Hallmark cruisers meet their favorite stars and enjoy a tree lighting at sea.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Kesha — is a free artist at last. She has dropped her first-ever independent LP, “.” (Period). It’s her first full-length release under her own Kesha Records. She’s been open about how emotional and empowering it has been to assume control over her own artistry after her yearslong legal battle with Kemosabe label owner Dr. Luke, whom she accused of drugging her and raping her in 2005.
• Adam Levine – revealed that his former “The Voice” co-judge Blake Shelton pranked him into forking over $5,000 to secure a not-so-little miniature pig for his partner, Behati Prinsloo. But the couple weren’t cut out to be pig parents and “had to give it to a little girl on a farm.” Levine said: “We’re like, ‘Send us pictures!…She sends us a picture like 6 months later and the pig is like 400 pounds.”
• Kelly Clarkson – posted that she’s “devastated” at being forced to postpone the opening weekend of her Vegas residency due to the grueling rehearsals taking “a toll” on her voice. She was set to start her “Studio Sessions: The Las Vegas Residency” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday. She plans to “be back (this) weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/uf457anm
• Spice Girls — Melanie “Mel B” Brown, aka ‘Scary Spice’, and hairstylist Rory McPhee officially tied the knot in a ceremony in The Crypt of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Saturday. She posted a pic of the 2 outside the iconic church, with the caption: “05.07.25.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/42bhy7t6
• Oasis — reunited for their first performance in 16 years on Friday. Noel and Liam Gallagher, known for their legendary spats, kicked off their “Oasis Live ’25 Tour” in front of over 74,000 fans in Cardiff, Wales. The brothers entered the stage hand in hand, with their other hands raised in triumph. Reports are that Liam Gallagher’s vocals were as potent as ever.
• Black Sabbath — The group’s original lineup brought Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show in Birmingham, England to a rousing conclusion with a 4-song set Saturday night. Prior to that, Osbourne delivered a brief solo set from a throne decorated with bats. Guns N’ Roses, Steven Tyler, Pantera, Tool, Sammy Hagar and Alice in Chains are among the acts who performed earlier in the day.
• Lee Brice – Thursday, he released the new song ‘Said No Country Boy Ever’ – with the help of some friends. Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch (aka The Traler Park) all helped out. Co-written by Brice, the barroom singalong gives kudos to fried chicken, hard work and hunting season. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4a97bmfc
• Post Malone – His massive Nashville bar is officially open. He shared the news on social media, revealing the watering hole’s name: “Posty’s”. Throughout the bar are large beer bottle chandeliers. The bar top is filled with beer bottle caps, and above the bar is a real showstopper: A full-sized pickup truck, which appears to be a replica of the blue 1971 Ford F-100 on the cover of his “F-1 Trillion” album. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/aw6d6yp4
• Morgan Wallen — has long supported youth programs in his home state of Tennessee, and now, he’s made it possible for 35 Knoxville-area children to attend summer camps focused on music and art. The Morgan Wallen Foundation has issued a $15,000 grant to cover the costs for kids from underserved communities to attend Camp Paradise Valley.
SHOOTING THE BULL
USED – BUT UNUSUAL BABY NAMES:
Earlier this year, the US Social Security Administration dropped its list of the most popular baby names in the country. And while it’s always interesting to see the usual most-commonly used names, like Olivia, Liam, and Emma, what’s even more intriguing is to dig a little deeper, and look into the treasure trove of truly unexpected choices. These are some of the – let’s say – ‘unusual’ names given to fewer than 10 babies in the US in 2024…
Some parents went for poetic names for their kiddies, like Poem and Whisper. Others leaned into power moves, such as Dragon, God, and Stoic. And some just said: “Why not?” and came up with the names Crash, Dairy, and Infant. Among the standouts for girls: Whisper, Missouri, Palace, Serenityrose, Fairy, Virtue, Chai, Universe, and Ethereal. For boys: For boys: Horizon, Nexus, Matrix, Grim, Lafayette, Zero, Ruckus, Infinity, and yes — God. Also on the list of names used fewer than 10 times last year were Cinderella and Lancelot.
(Whisper is gonna have a tough time when the teacher takes attendance!)
(Universe? That kid’s gonna think she literally revolves around everything…)
-HuffPost
TECH TALK:
➢ Chuck E. Cheese isn’t just for birthday parties and ball pits anymore: Now there’s a grown-up version. The company has just launched “Chuck’s Arcade”, a spinoff of the classic children’s birthday party headquarters designed for adults who still love arcade games (and maybe a little nostalgia). It’s packed with old-school hits like Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat, plus modern games like Halo and Connect Four Hoops. Each location features a different vibe and is “overseen” by one of the chain’s iconic animatronic characters, including Chuck E. himself. Ten US locations in malls are already open, with some offering food, drinks, and prizes. And yes, you can now win a lava lamp…while sipping wine. (Well, at least now I can get a beer to help wash down that cardboard pizza crust!)
➢ Imagine a pair of smart glasses that works as an ad blocker – but it blocks ads in real life. That’s exactly what software engineer Stijn Spanhove showed off in a concept video using “Snap Spectacles” — and honestly, I want them immediately. The idea is this: Your glasses use AI to recognize ads in your field of vision and blur them out in real time. So goodbye, Wendy’s billboard. And hello Monet painting — or whatever else it is that you’d rather see. Spanhove hasn’t perfected the tech yet, but he’s getting close. After all, smart glasses like Meta’s Ray-Bans already know what you’re looking at. The next step is replacing what you don’t want to see. And yes, there are ethical concerns — and pushback from advertisers. But let’s be honest: Who wouldn’t want to wear these babies pretty much all the time? (Here’s the problem: If you went to a ballgame or a NASCAR race and all the ads were blocked, you wouldn’t see a thing!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mrxre667
-CNN, LifeHacker
HARD TRUTHS ABOUT SOFT SKILLS:
COVID changed a lot about how we work — and for Gen Z, it also interrupted their learning how to work. Many entered the workforce during lockdowns and remote classes, and as a result, they may have missed out on internships, office culture, and face-to-face mentoring. Born between 1997-2012, according to Statistics Canada, Gen Z workers are entering the workforce during a period of generational change, and those gaps are becoming more visible. And now, with more and more companies calling people back to the office, experts say some Gen Z employees are lacking certain soft skills — like communication and professionalism. Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau says it’s not about assigning fault — it’s about gaps. From fewer family dinners to schools dropping lessons on manners, young professionals haven’t had as many chances to pick up those “micro-lessons.” The good news? Gen Z wants to learn. They’re eager for feedback and clarity—and when we approach etiquette as a tool, not a rulebook, everyone benefits.
(Can’t blame them: Zoom never taught anyone how to refill the office coffee!)
(They bring vibes. Just… maybe not voicemail skills!)
-CTV
BEST SENSATIONS OF SUMMER:
When people think of summer, 3 things immediately come to mind: the smell of a grill, chilling at the beach, and cannonballing into a pool. Well, maybe not actually cannonballing – but definitely a refreshing dip. In a new survey of 2,000 grill owners in the US, 87% said the scent of food on the BBQ is the most iconic sensation of summer, followed by beach time and hanging out at the pool. No wonder 80% agree that cooking outside is one of the season’s biggest joys. On average, people say they’ve been looking forward to summer for about 4 months, especially Gen Z, who said they are extra excited to throw backyard parties and soak up every second outdoors. According to the survey, these are the top 8 most iconic sensations of summer . . .
1. The smell of a grill (87%)
2. Spending time at the beach or lake (68%)
3. Swimming in a pool (68%)
4. Driving with the windows open or the top down on a car (58%)
5. Going to fairs or festivals (52%)
6. Staying up late at night (49%) [Because bedtime doesn’t exist when it’s still light out at 9pm!]
7. The smell of sunscreen (45%) [Ah yes, Eau de SPF 50 and desperation…]
8. Chasing fireflies (24%) [People actually do that?]
-SWNS
DID YOU KNOW?
Toby Keith helped advance red Solo cups to the next level with his hit ‘Red Solo Cup’ in 2011. But would he approve of a major change to the design of the cup that’s an important part of country music culture? The company that makes Solo Cups, Dart Container, has quietly removed those iconic lines around the cup that started at the bottom and appeared in intervals moving up the cup. College kids and other partygoers have been using those to measure out alcohol for decades. But Dart Container says those lines were never there for measurement purposes. The new redesign dispenses with the lines in favor of braille-like dots that make it easier to grip the cups. (RIP to the only math I ever used in college!)
-TheBoot
BS CHRONOMETER 07.07.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Chocolate Day”, started by the Confectioners Association to promote what is almost every woman’s (and many a man’s) weakness. Some say chocolate from the New World (mostly Mexico) was introduced to Europe on this date in 1550. Suggestions for today’s menu …
→ Breakfast: Chocolate cereal; chocolate cream-filled donuts; hot chocolate.
→ Morning Snack: Chocolate bar to give you a boost until lunch.
→ Lunch: A big, tall glass of chocolate milk; chocolate pie or pudding for dessert.
→ Afternoon Snack: Chocolate covered raisins, which contain both vegetable and fruit (Chocolate is a product of the cacao bean).
→ Dinner: Chocolate liqueur aperitif; chocolate-flavored coffee; chocolate cake.
→ Evening Snack: Chocolate ice cream, of course!
• “Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day”. If she’s a teenager, good luck! Like, are you tryin’ to embarrass her or what?
• “Global Forgiveness Day”, begun in 1994 as an excuse for us to get in touch with our need to forgive and be forgiven. A good day to knock that chip off your shoulder and make peace.
• “Macaroni Day”, saluting one of the more popular forms of pasta. How would the average student survive without mac & cheese?
• “Tell the Truth Day”, challenging us to go an entire day without telling a lie or saying anything misleading or dishonest. Is this possible? (The only time a politician tells the truth is when he calls another politician a liar!)
• “National Dive Bar Day”. From the one-time speakeasy to the little hole-in-the-wall, the dive bar is like an old pair of jeans; it just fits right. Urban Dictionary calls a dive bar “A well-worn, unglamorous bar, often serving a cheap, simple selection of drinks to a regular clientele.” (I’ll drink to THAT!)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Be a Kid Again Day
[Tues] Ice Cream Sundae Day
[Wed] Don’t Put all your Eggs in One Omelet Day
[Thurs] Teddy Bear Picnic Day
This Week is…Nude Recreation Week
This Month is…Dry Eye Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1940 [85] Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey), Liverpool England, rock drummer-singer (‘You’re Sixteen’, The Beatles-‘Yellow Submarine’)
1963 [62] Vonda Shepard, New York NY, pop singer (‘Searchin’ My Soul’, w/Dan Hill-‘Can’t We Try’)/TV actress (“Ally McBeal” 1997-2002)
1966 [59] Jim Gaffigan, Elgin IN, comedian/TV actor (“The Jim Gaffigan Show” 2015-16)/movie actor (“Hotel Transylvania: Transformania”)
1968 [57] Jorja Fox, New York City NY, TV actress (‘Sara Sidle’ on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” 2000-15)
1968 [57] Amy Carlson, Glen Ellyn IL, TV actress (‘Linda Reagan’ on “Blue Bloods” 2010-17)
1972 [53] Kirsten Vangsness, Pasadena CA, TV actress (‘Penelope Garcia’ on “Criminal Minds” since 2005)
1994 [31] Ashton Irwin, Sydney Australia, pop drummer (5 Seconds of Summer-‘Youngblood’, ‘She Looks So Perfect’)
1995 [30] Maddie Marlow, Sugarland TX, country singer (Maddie & Tae-‘Girl in a Country Song’, ‘Die from a Broken Heart’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [24] “Charlie’s Angels” star Drew Barrymore marries actor-comedian Tom Green in Malibu CA. They would divorce in 2002.
2011 [14] “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 2”, the final film based on the wizard fantasy books, premieres in London on its way to becoming the year’s top-grossing movie.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2007 [18] “Live Earth: Concerts for a Climate in Crisis” take place in 11 locations on all 7 continents, featuring performances by over 150 acts including Garth Brooks, Kanye West, Metallica, Genesis, Duran Duran, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Bon Jovi, Shakira, and Lenny Kravitz.
2009 [16] Hundreds of thousands converge on LA’s Staples Center at a public memorial for Michael Jackson (millions more watch on TV and the internet).
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1928 [99] Sliced bread is sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company, Missouri. It is described as the greatest thing since bread was wrapped.
2007 [18] The ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’ are unveiled (Great Wall of China, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue, Peru’s Machu Picchu, Mexico’s Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, the Colosseum in Rome, India’s Taj Mahal, and Petra in Jordan).
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Every second, the human eye moves about 50 times.
✓ It takes longer to drown in saltwater than in freshwater.
✓ Your tonsils can grow back if there was tissue left behind during the removal process.
✓ A study found that more driving errors occur when listening to a favorite song, compared to unfamiliar music.
✓ Alexander Graham Bell refused to have a phone in his study because the ringing drove him nuts.
✓ There’s a reply to the saying “Liar, liar, pants on fire” – It’s “I don’t care, I don’t care, I can buy another pair”.
-MentalFloss, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS WHY I WASN’T INVITED TO THE POOL PARTY:
• Apparently ‘Borat’ swimwear is no longer a thing.
• Two words: double-dipping.
• My milkshake brought all the ants to the water.
• Because of the ‘chocolate bar in the pool’ incident last year.
• They didn’t have room for my emotional support elephant.
• Because I don’t skinny dip…I chunky dunk.
• Last time, I got the 8 ball in the corner pocket — and they couldn’t get it out of the filter.
• My birthday suit doesn’t fit anymore.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Joey Chestnut won the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns. (The only thing worse than losing a hot dog eating contest is winning one…OR WATCHING ONE!)
➠ Box office revenue for January 1st to April 3rd was down 13%, compared to the same time last year. (I’m not sure why the decrease, but I bet there’s a documentary on Netflix about it!)
➠ Friday was US Independence Day (I blew up $300 worth of fireworks. Then I sat around and whined about the economy with my neighbors…)
➠ Donald Trump has launched a new fragrance called Victory 45-47. (I guess the name “Elon Musk” was already taken…)
➠ Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died last week at the ago of 90. (In lieu of flowers they asked that you send cash…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Awkward! https://tinyurl.com/5f3khu3p
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Unlike the brain, the stomach alerts you when its empty.
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which of these is technically a vegetable – not a fruit?
a) Pumpkin
b) Olive
c) Rhubarb [CORRECT]
d) Eggplant
• Which ’90 jam contains this lyric: “All right. Stop, collaborate and listen!”?
a) ‘MmmBop’
b) ‘Ice Ice Baby’ [CORRECT]
c) ‘Genie in a Bottle’
d) ‘Friends in Low Places’
• The world record for this affliction is 102 days. What is it?
a) Sneezing
b) Hiccups [CORRECT]
c) Laughing
d) Constipation
-VitalStastics
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
If work or other commitments weren’t a concern, where would you road-trip TODAY?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
57% of employers say they are less likely to promote a worker who does THIS in the office. What is it?
Answer: Swear
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Losers quit when they fail; Winners fail until they succeed.
