Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Edition: #6447
Bull Works!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ We still don’t know much about the “Breaking Bad” movie that is reportedly a sequel set to follow the events of the original series. But we do know this: Walter White’s son will not be in it. RJ Mitte who played Flynn in the series, says he’s “not a part of” the film. He says he envisioned a future for Flynn in which the character has now joined the DEA and is committed to finding out what happened to his uncle Hank. The Breaking Bad film is reportedly code-named “Greenbriar.”
-TheWrap
★ In what has seemed like the longest pregnancy ever … Amy Schumer has finally given birth to her little bundle of joy. Schumer and husband Chris Fischer welcomed their baby boy on Sunday night. Hours before going into labor, Schumer was taking shots at Wendy’s and Chance the Rapper for trying to bring back Spicy Chicken Nuggets. She was urging fans on Instagram to boycott the fast food chain for not joining the Fair Food Coalition, which gives workers greater protections over forced labor.
-TheBlast
★ Charlize Theron has played a mom. And rather memorably in “Tully.” And of course, she’s also a mom of two adopted children. But the role of Wonder Woman’s mom? At 43, she’s only nine years older than “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot. Theron appeared on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” and revealed that she was offered the role of Wonder Woman’s mother, and called it “a great example of how Hollywood like slaps you in the face when you start aging.”
-MSN
★ Jussie Smollett’s “Empire” co-stars want him back. Although the Fox show has been renewed for a sixth season, producers recently announced that Smollett – who stars as Jamal Lyon in the hit series – has had his contract extended to keep the future of his character open, but will probably not return. Cast members reportedly believe Smollett deserves to return and they feel his character Jamal is vital for the show and for representation.
-TMZ
★ Halle Berry credits bone broth for her youthful appearance. The 52-year-old believes the bargain home-made concoction is the best anti-ageing product she can consume because it is ”full” of collagen. Plus, she says you can go to the butcher and pick up all of the bones they’re going to throw away, and they give them to you for free. Berry says: ”Then you boil them for 24 hours and drink the broth.”
-ContactMusic
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Rebel Wilson, Kyle Chandler, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Maya Rudolph, Rita Ora, Kygo
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Bryan Cranston, RuPaul
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Lena Dunham, Ian McShane, Phillip “Fish” Fisher
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Christina Applegate, Kenneth Branagh
• “Conan” (TBS): David Cross
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Sonja Morgan, Bridget Everett
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Dr. Jill Biden, Anne Hathaway
• “The Talk” (CBS): Scott Foley, Peter Daut
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Amy Poehler, Anjelica Huston
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Jason Momoa
• “Empire” (FOX): Season finale
• “The Goldbergs” (ABC): Season finale
• “Modern Family” (ABC): Season finale
• “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” (CBS): Spirits are lifted when castaways living “on the edge” read letters that they wrote to themselves before starting this adventure.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Rihanna – A Northern Ireland councillor who objected to her clothing during a video shoot has lost his council seat in an election. Alan Graham complained when Rihanna filmed scenes for the video ‘We Found Love’ on his land in 2011, describing her lack of clothing as “inappropriate.”
• Lil Wayne and Blink-182 – have announced a 38-city tour together. It will kick off June 27th in Columbus, OH and travel throughout North America before ending back in Ohio in September.
• Celine Dion — Angelina Jolie reportedly turned down the starring role in Dion’s potential upcoming biopic. Dion reportedly asked her good friend Jolie to take on the role, but was left disappointed after the star turned her down, claiming she is too busy.
• Madonna — has announced a tour in support of her new album “Madame X”. She’ll play some small shows in the UK, which are being billed as “a series of rare and intimate performances to take place exclusively in theatres, giving fans an opportunity to see Madonna in an environment like they never have before.” There are also some theatre dates scheduled in the US for Fall.
• Meat Loaf — is reportedly nursing a broken collarbone after falling off a stage. He was taking part in a question and answer session with fans at the 2019 Texas Frightmare Weekend horror convention in Dallas on Saturday when he lost his footing and tumbled off the back of the platform.
• Billy Joel – says he’s “not interesting enough” for a biopic. Even though the stories of ’70s rock stars are in high demand right now, he says his backstory doesn’t have enough of the juicy bits required for a movie. Joel says at one point, he wrote his autobiography, but “There wasn’t enough sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll in it for the publisher, so I gave the advance money back.”
• Maren Morris – says that her current single, ‘GIRL’ “wasn’t supposed to be a song.” Morris says that she was “really just [complaining] to my co-writers…about what was going on in my life. I was like, ‘I want to be friends with this person. We’re both in this industry. Why can’t we just root for each other and not be competitive?’”
• Morgan Wallen – The ‘Whiskey Glasses’ singer has been added to the 2019 Taste of Country Festival lineup. He replaces Brett Young who had to cancel due to a scheduling conflict. The Taste of Country Festival runs June 7-9 in Hunter, NY.
CALL SOMEONE WHO CARES:
These days, almost everybody has a smartphone. But according to new studies, excessive phone use has several negative effects, including on our overall health. Here are some of the latest findings:
• People would rather use their smartphones than face daily issues: This not only drastically affects productivity, but also could contribute to anxiety, depression and stress levels. (Let’s see: Write that report, or watch another cat video…easy choice!)
• People use them while driving: Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds can cause an accident. (People still do this?)
• Women use them more than men: Maybe not a big surprise, but women are also likely to spend more on their monthly phone bill than men.
• The younger generation uses them more: They not only use their phones more, but the younger generation is more likely to exhibit problematic smartphone use. (Or they just aren’t as good at hiding it!)
• People feel lost without them: A 2018 study found that Australians not only feel that they wouldn’t know what to do without their phone, but they also get poor sleep because they’d rather use their phone.
(No app for that, huh?)
-MedicalDaily
WHAT’S IN STORE:
In an effort to counter the growth of online sales and capture the attention of experience and Instagram-obsessed millennials, many mainstream and luxury retailers are offering up a café for shoppers to enjoy in the midst of their shopping trip. When it comes to grabbing a drink or a bite to eat, you might first think of big box retailers like Ikea or Costco, but now even high-end fashion retailer Armani boasts more than 20 eateries in their stores, including one in Paris with a Michelin star. Tiffany and Co’s Blue Box Café in New York is booked solid for a month in advance. Food expert Robert Carter says that the fusion of food and retail has been happening for years, but is accelerating because retailers are seeing declining foot traffic, and “Food is a way to get people in”. He says that millennials are playing a big role in that, because they are the largest restaurant consumer group, and they love a chance to sit in an esthetically-pleasing environment where they can enjoy their treats…after Instagramming them, of course.
(Shopping tip: Don’t try anything on until after you’ve eaten!)
(Armani can serve up all the fancy coffees and desserts they want, but they’ll never beat that awesome hot dog deal at Costco!)
(Finally! A place for dudes to wait that doesn’t involve sitting on a bench!)
-TorontoStar
THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER FLUSH:
…that apparently some genius HAS…
➢ Baby wipes: Even the ones that say they’re flushable. Not only CAN they cause clogs…they probably will.
➢ Diapers: Believe it or not, some people try. Remember, these things expand in water! (and other liquids…)
➢ Dental Floss: Not only can it clog your pipes; it can also cause environmental damage. Like hair, it basically turns into a net when flushed, catching other debris, and even wrapping around parts of your septic system and burning out the motor. (There’s one problem that I don’t have to worry about my kids causing…)
➢ Paper Towels & Tissues: They’re not designed to break down the way toilet paper does. (OK, you got me on the tissues…!)
➢ Medication: It works its way into the water system and can cause toxic environmental effects. (And I was going to put that stuff into my body??)
➢ Cigarette butts: Also toxic. And can cause clogs. And a waste of water. (And if you’re smoking in the washroom, you’re probably breaking a law too!)
➢ Kitty Litter: Some claim to be flushable, but will probably eventually cause a clog…and cat waste from the litter box also shouldn’t be flushed because the litter dehydrates the waste and toilets should only flush water-soluble waste.
➢ Gum: That stuff doesn’t exactly break down in water. Plus, it can stick inside your pipes, causing a clog. (And as you know, if it does, it’ll stay there for SEVEN YEARS!)
➢ Cooking Grease: You know it shouldn’t go down the drain, so it makes sense that the same goes for the toilet. It congeals when it cools…in your pipes. (And your arteries…)
(Anything words of wisdom for those of us who have flushed our career down the toilet?)
-HouseBeautiful
DID YOU KNOW?
The big difference between “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day” cards? Humor. A survey of greeting cards shows that only about 15% of Mom’s Day greetings are funny, while the majority of Dad’s Day cards feature some form of humor.
-Pinterest
BS CHRONOMETER 05.08.19
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1944 [75] Gary Glitter, (Paul Gadd) Banbury, England, rock singer (‘Rock and Roll, Part Two’, ‘Do You Wanna Touch Me? [Oh Yeah]’)
1953 [66] Alex Van Halen, Nijmegen, Netherlands, classic rock drummer (Van Halen-‘Jump’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2007)/brother of guitarist Eddie Van Halen
1957 [62] Bill Cowher, Crafton PA, TV football analyst (“NFL Today on CBS”)/retired NFL coach (Pittsburgh Steelers 1992-2007)/Super Bowl 40 winner (2006)
1964 [55] Melissa Gilbert, Los Angeles, CA, TV Actress (‘Laura Ingalls’ on “Little House on the Prairie” 1974-1983)
1975 [44] Enrique Iglesias (Preysler), Madrid, Spain, pop/Latin singer (‘Hero’, ‘I Like It’- f/Pitbull)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “V-E Day”, Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, or simply V Day, was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe.
• “Student Nurse Day”, As part of National Nurses Week, Student Nurses are honored today.
• “National Have A Coke Day”, a day to enjoy a glass of ice-cold Coca-Cola (or two). Fun fact: cans of coke first appeared in 1955. Some call it ‘soda’. In other parts, it’s called ‘pop,’ or ‘tonic’. (In my family, it’s called ‘mix’!)
• “No Socks Day”, when we’re encouraged to avoid wearing socks to feel less encumbered and help the environment by creating less laundry. (I fail to see how not covering my feet will in any way help the environment!)
• “World Red Cross Day”, celebrating the 1828 birth of Jean Henri Dunant in Geneva, Switzerland, founder of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent.
• “National Coconut Cream Pie Day”, whether vanilla, lemon, lime, peanut butter, banana, coconut or and chocolate, find one today. And remember: It’s Gilligan’s favorite!
BS Coconut Fast Facts:
➠ The coconut is not a nut. In fact, it isn’t a fruit either. It is a seed!
➠ Coconut oils accelerate the metabolism. Of course, if you put them in pie you may not notice the effect.
➠ Sailors in the 1500s gave the coconut its name. They called it “Coco”, after a grimacing face or hobgoblin.
➠ The water from the coconut has traditionally been used when commercial IV solutions of plasma are not available.
COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Hurray for Buttons Day
[Thurs] Lost Sock Memorial Day
[Fri] Clean Up Your Room Day
[Fri] World Lupus Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2006 [13] After holding his breath underwater for 7 minutes at NYC’s Lincoln Center, illusionist David Blaine fails to break the world record by having to be pulled out by divers 2 minutes short
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
1993 [26] The newly formed Backstreet Boys give their first-ever public performance, at SeaWorld Orlando.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1987 [32] Canada’s 1‑dollar coin is introduced (quickly nicknamed the ‘loonie’, due to its reverse-side depiction of the common loon, a bird that’s well‑known throughout the country)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2010 [09] At age 88, Betty White becomes oldest‑ever host of “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)
BULL’S BITS
BS WACK FACTS:
✓ A biscuit that survived the sinking of the Titanic sold at auction in 2015 for $15,000
✓ Marijuana is the fastest growing industry in the U.S. job market, adding 65,000 jobs in 2018.
✓ Fried tarantulas are a delicacy in Cambodia.
✓ The 1989 article that proposed the acronym “LOL” also suggested using ‘H’ to mean “Huh?”
✓ It would take 225 million years to walk a light year.
✓ Meghan Markle is of royal ancestry. Being a direct descendant of King Edward III, she is a very distant cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana…and Prince Harry.
-WhattheFFacts
Saturday is “Babysitters Day”, a good excuse to review …
BS SIGNS YOU’RE NOT BABYSITTER MATERIAL:
✗ When prospective employers ask about your thoughts on discipline, you simply point to your 5-inch stiletto heels.
✗ Your bedtime story to the kids consists of telling them that ‘The Sandman’ will rip their faces off if they don’t go right to sleep.
✗ Your version of “Rock-a-Bye-Baby” involves an actual tree top.
✗ You bring over some wild hyenas to watch the baby while you go out.
✗ You’ve been known to check a tyke’s temperature with a meat thermometer.
✗ Burping the baby involves a 6-pack of Bud and a beefy tostada.
✗ During a fun game with the kids you scream: “Hey! Simon didn’t say ‘Breathe’!”
Best of BS . . .
BS ACTIVITIES TO AVOID WHILE ON PROBATION:
• Hanging out with Snoop Dogg.
• Roping your probation officer into a Ponzi scheme.
• Probably most things that involve binoculars.
• Sawing off the ankle bracelet.
• Anything that involves the phrase: “Me luv u long time”
• Anything you were going to do following the phrase: “Hold my beer…”
• Don’t even break the 5 second rule…They watch everything.
• Going back to prison.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018
BS PHONE STARTER:
What pranks do you pull on the job that the general public would never be aware of?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
People who say “Go big or go home” seriously are underestimating my willingness to go home.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: A study found that a compliment from a boss is the number 1 thing that increases worker productivity. What is number 2?
Answer: Free food
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The most difficult decision is to act. The rest is merely tenacity.
