Friday, May 24, 2024 — Edition: #7719
Deja Moo!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Ben Affleck toyed with the paparazzi Wednesday, by hiding his ring finger while picking up his son from school in LA. As the photogs trained their cameras on his left hand, Affleck mischievously hid it in his sweater, while sporting a wide grin. Amid rumors of a split with Jennifer Lopez, Affleck has flipped back and forth over the last few weeks, sometimes wearing his wedding ring and sometimes not. Meanwhile, J Lo was in Mexico at a panel for her new movie, “Atlas,” and when a reporter dared to ask about her marriage status, she shut him down, leaning forward, and telling him: “You know better than that”.
-TMZ
★ The company Riley Keough accused of trying to defraud her family into selling Graceland has dropped all claims on the property. Hours after a Tennessee judge blocked Naussany Investments and Private Lending from unloading the legendary property in a foreclosure sale, an attorney for Keough “received an email…confirming they do not intend to move forward with their claim,” a Graceland rep said. Monday, Keough filed suit against the company, calling the foreclosure sale “fraudulent”. The company claimed that Lisa Marie Presley had put Graceland up as sucurity for a loan, but Keough claimed Lisa Marie’s signatures were forged.
-People
★ Pitbull has responded on social media about his 2011 hit song being featured in one of the hot and steamy scenes in “Bridgerton” Season 3. He wrote on X: “This again shows the world how music is the international language that transcends over boundaries, moreso how a hit song can remain timeless. “Thank you @bridgerton and @netflix for the opportunity!” The orchestral version of ‘Give Me Everything’ is played during the nearly 3-minute scene. Bridgerton’s official account on X responded, naming him “Lord Worldwide”.
-NYPost
★ Hugh Jackman committed to playing ‘Wolverine’ in a third “Deadpool” movie before even letting his agent know. Jackman told Fandango that his decision to play the character again after it was killed off in 2017’s “Logan”, was made while driving when, quote: “literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan (Reynolds)”. Jackman said that ever since he saw the first “Deadpool” film, he knew the 2 characters should be together. So, as soon as he could, he called Reynolds and said “Let’s do it.” Next: “I had to ring my agent and said, ‘Oh, by the way, I have just committed to a movie.’”
-Variety
★ Will audiences be “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” on Broadway? Fitness pioneer Richard Simmons, who has been reclusive for the past decade, is putting together a show for the Great White Way. He posted on Facebook that he and a friend “who is an attorney and manages famous artists in music” are planning “an interactive Broadway show” about his life. The show would create an open space near the stage where theater-goers could join in on workout dance numbers. The 75-year-old said: “I have so many ideas and I’m writing them all down … Broadway is in my blood!”
-PageSix
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Carol Burnett, Nicholas Galitzine, Christian Nodal
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jerry Seinfeld, Logan Lerman, Lizzy McAlpine (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): TBA
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Shane Torres, Kyle Kinane, Amy Miller (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Kristen Wiig, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): John Leguizamo
• “The Talk” (CBS): Natalie Morales returns to her first job as a pet care worker.
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Chris Hemsworth, “American Idol” runner-up performs.
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Lee Jung-jae, Christina Applegate, Jamie-Lynn Sigler
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Drew talks to Carolina Garcia Jayaram about her foundation giving away $25 million for social impact and global good.
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Ernie Hudson
• “Lingo” (CBS): Season 2 premiere
• “Stanley Cup Playoffs” (Check local listings): Florida Panthers @ New York Rangers
• “NBA Playoffs” (Check local listings): Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves
SATURDAY:
• “Cruise Ship Murder” (LIFETIME): A man’s secret past comes to light after his wife mysteriously falls overboard a cruise ship.
• “Stanley Cup Playoffs” (Check local listings): Edmonton Oilers @ Dallas Stars
• “NBA Playoffs” (Check local listings): Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers
SUNDAY:
• “National Memorial Day Concert 2024” (PBS): The 35th concert honoring the military service and sacrifice of men and women in the US armed forces. Performances by Cynthia Erivo and Gary LeVox.
• “Stanley Cup Playoffs” (Check local listings): New York Rangers @ Florida Panthers
• “NBA Playoffs” (Check local listings): Minnesota Timberwolves @ Dallas Mavericks
• “Indianapolis 500” (NBC): The 108th running of the jewel of the IndyCar Series. Scott McLaughlin’s record-setting qualifying run for pole led a Penske front-row sweep.
• “NASCAR Cup Series” (FOX): The Coca-Cola 600. Kyle Larson is the first driver to attempt Double Duty, competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day, since Kurt Busch in 2014.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Dua Lipa — has unveiled the trailer for her Hulu docuseries “Camden”, about the London neighborhood that has been a hotbed of musical activity for decades. She’s an exec-producer, and says it “celebrates the very place I started everything!!!” Appearing in the trailer are: Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Questlove of The Roots, Boy George, Noel Gallagher, and Nile Rodgers. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4mxbt8hc
• Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone – Their current hits are the first 2 songs to attain 70 million streams in the US in the same week. Luminate reports that Posty’s ‘I Had Some Help’ (ft. Morgan Wallen), earned 76.4 million in the May 10-16 tracking week, while Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ tallied its second week of 70 million-plus streams, with 72 million.
• Ariana Grande – has a big fan in Katy Perry. On the red carpet following the “American Idol” season finale, Perry said that this year’s winner, Abi Carter, has a voice “unlike anything I’ve heard in pop music.” She elaborated, saying: “The last time I said that, I said that about Ariana Grande…Like, ‘Oh, this girl is the best singer of our generation.’ I don’t say that lightly.”
• *N’SYNC – It sounds as though there’s a reunion in the works. Chris Kirkpatrick said to TMZ: “There has been discussion with the 5 of us about, you know, possibilities of future endeavors together as the band, bringing the band back.” They did record a song for “Trolls Band Together”, then did a lone live performance in March. Kirkpatrick ended his comment by saying: “We’re working on it.”
• Bon Jovi — keyboardist Dave Bryan is launching a podcast with his daughter Gabby Byran, described as a “comedic self-help series.” “Let Me Ask My Dad” will see the pair respond to listener questions and offer tips on subjects including parenting, family, love and rock ‘n’ roll. It launches May 28.
• Lauryn Hill – “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” has been named #1 on Apple Music’s “100 Best Albums” list. The rest of the top-5, in order, are: “Thriller”-Michael Jackson, “Abbey Road”-The Beatles, “Purple Rain”-Prince & the Revolution, and “Blonde”-Frank Ocean. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/r926rwvw
• Kylie Frey and William Michael Morgan – have teamed up for a rendition of Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s hit duet ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’. The song drops May 31 and is available for presave now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/442th7cw
• Lainey Wilson — was surprised during Tuesday’s live episode of “The Voice”, when Reba McEntire invited her to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. She’ll be inducted on June 7.
• Toby Keith – The Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic is getting set for its 20th year. Silent auction items this time will include a Blake Shelton-autographed album, Post Malone-autographed guitar, Dolly Parton memorabilia, and a guitar signed by Jimmy Buffett. Proceeds go to The Toby Keith Foundation-funded OK Kids Korral. LINK: www.us.givergy.com/tobykeithfriendsgolfclassic
SHOOTING THE BULL
TODAY’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (R, Action/Adventure): The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa. Before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. (Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth) Tomatometer: 88%
• “The Garfield Movie” (PG, Family/Comedy): After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat gets involved in a hilarious high-stakes heist. (Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult) Tomatometer: 45%
• “Sight” (PG-13, Biography/Drama): When a blind orphan arrives in his waiting room, an eye surgeon must confront his past — and draw on the resilience he gained growing up in China during the Cultural Revolution — to try to restore her sight. (Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen) Tomatometer: 64%
• “Hit Man” (R, Action/Comedy): A professor moonlighting as a hit man for his city police department descends into dangerous, territory when he finds himself attracted to a woman who is a potential criminal. (Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta) Tomatometer: 97%
TIKTOK TALK:
When TikTok was launched in 2017, it was marketed as an app for sharing short-form videos. And the clips were definitely short – the limit was 15 seconds. But the time limit has gradually increased since then, and now, TikTok is testing 60-minute videos. That’s right, it has been reported that some users in select markets can now upload TikToks that are one-hour long! The thinking is that TikTok has been slowly allowing longer and longer videos in an effort to better compete with YouTube — and to give creators a longer leash in order to do what they do — creative. The new 60-minute limit could also allow for more full episodes of TV shows to appear in your feed.
(I never thought I’d see my parents crowded together in front of a tablet watching TikTok videos. But the minute that full episodes of “Columbo” become available, I’m pretty sure they will!)
(That’s ALL my wife needs…encouragement to spend the remaining 3 waking hours that she’s not on TikTok – on TikTok!)
-MorningBrew, TechCrunch
WINE NOT:
This is a “good news” story – especially if you’re a wine drinker. A new survey asked “How much joy do you experience every month?” And the results were surprisingly positive. The poll of 2,000 American wine drinkers found the average person has 10 “extraordinary” days each month. That adds up to 120 every year. And when asked what exactly defines a joyful life, the top answer, agreed upon by 77% of respondents, was ‘feeling happy’. That was followed by ‘being healthy’ (71%), having ‘positive personal and family relationships’ (69%), and ‘feeling comfortable’ (69%). The survey, commissioned…you guessed it…by a wine maker, also asked how often people like to treat themselves. It found people are most likely to treat themselves to something nice on their birthday (66%). Other believe they should treat themselves while on vacation (59%,) or if they’re simply having a good day (48%).
(Or, you could be like me. I believe that I should treat myself anytime we have snacks on hand – before my kids get to them!)
(10 extraordinary days per month? I’ve got a feeling that the wine drinkers are hogging all the joy these days!)
-StudyFinds
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A football (soccer) referee has been suspended for life for celebrating with a club that he helped to victory. Dutch football clubs St. George and SV De Valken met in a final match of the country’s 4th division to decide which team would be promoted to the 3rd. During the game, ref Jan Smit showed 3 red cards to SV De Valken players and another to the coach, and let the game go an extra 15 minutes. Then, as soon as St. George scored the equalizer necessary to guarantee the club’s promotion, Smit whistled the end of the game. A clip circulated later of St. George players celebrating alongside Smit, who was seen laughing and singing with the winners — and even lifting the trophy. The Royal Dutch Football Association soon released a statement, indicating he had been banned, and saying “We expect a neutral attitude from a referee and that both teams are treated with respect. His attitude, of course, was not indicative of that.” (He won’t be refereeing any more, but we understand he’s been offered a job deflating footballs for the Patriots!)
➢ The Japanese eating legend who won 6 consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests is retiring — because he literally no longer has the hunger to compete. 46-year-old Takeru Kobayashi made the announcement in the new Netflix documentary “Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut” after doctors discovered his brain had become repelled by highly processed foods. Kobayashi spent more than 2 decades chowing down on hot dogs and other junky food, with his enormous appetite earning him fame and up to $650,000 per year. But in recent years, his appetite started to wane — and he now doesn’t feel hunger at all, and once went 3 days without eating. (He’s currently shopping around his idea for a “competitive starving” reality show!)
-OddityCentral, NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Nestlé is launching a new frozen-food brand aimed at the growing market of consumers who are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The new brand, named “Vital Pursuit”, will have an initial lineup of 12 items, including frozen bowls, sandwich melts and pizzas. The products will include one or more essential nutrients, like protein, calcium or iron. The company plans to sell Vital Pursuit items for $4.99 or less, and offer gluten-free options, beginning later this year. Roughly 1 in 8 adults in the US has used a weight-loss drug at some point, according to a recent survey.
-CNBC
BS CHRONOMETER 05.24.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Asparagus Day”, honoring the only ‘spears’ most of us ever eat. Essayist Marcel Proust wrote in the late 1800s that asparagus “transforms my chamber-pot into a flask of perfume.” (Someone needs to get his nose checked!)
• “Brothers Day”, a day to give yours a quick punch on the arm … just to let ’em know you care.
• “Escargot Day”, celebrating the gourmet food you can harvest off your driveway. (How come we’ll eat snails — but not slugs? Aren’t they the same thing?)
• “International Tiara Day”, a day for women to celebrate their leadership powers. Real or virtual tiara-wearing is optional.
• “Scavenger Hunt Day”, a game where individuals or teams compete to find items or perform tasks provided to them as a list by the organizers of the game. (My friend’s mom kicked me out of the birthday party when I’d clearly won the scavenger hunt. She was all like “I don’t care how many vultures you shot, get those things out of here!”)
• “Don’t Fry Day”, also known as “Heat Awareness Day”, “to encourage employers and workers to recognize the warning signs for heat illness and keep workers safe.” But it raises awareness about the dangers of heat for everyone. (Thank goodness. I thought it was a day telling me not to have French Fries!)
• “National Road Trip Day”, observed on the Friday before Memorial Day in the US, and the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. 63% of road trippers say that having good music, audiobooks, and/or podcasts to listen to are the most important parts of a successful road trip. (We think the most important thing is having a dad who owns a gas station…)
• “Title Track Day”, a day to listen only to title tracks, whether from a record, CD, mp3, the radio, or a streaming service. Some of the best: ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles, ‘L.A. Woman’ by The Doors, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’. (***Add to the list!***)
SATURDAY:
• “Geek Pride Day”, a day for sci-fi fans and techno-nerds to stand tall. The date coincides with the 1977 release of the first “Star Wars” movie. What is a geek? The Geek Pride Organization says ‘you know one when you see one’. (I already knew this, because I had it circled on my “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” calendar…)
• “International Missing Children’s Day”, promoting awareness of the problem and, hi-lighting safety tips for kids and parents. We’re encouraged to turn on our porch lights as a way to show hope for missing kids, and support for their families.
• “African Liberation Day”, when many African countries celebrate the hard-fought achievement of their freedom from European colonial powers. It was founded in 1958 and coincides with the African Union’s “Africa Day”.
• “Tap Dance Day”, honoring the birthday of Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, ‘King of Tap Dancers’, in 1878. (***Caution***I wonder if tap dancers look at a floor and think “I’d tap that!”)
• “Brown Bag-It Day”. Taking your lunch to work or school is an effective way to save money and to ensure you and your family are eating healthy (and a great way to smuggle all of the cookies out of the house for yourself!). [And yes, last Thursday was “Brown Bag-It Thursday…”]
• “Wine Day”. In moderation, wine not only fights heart disease, it can also help with high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, stroke, reduce risk of some cancers, and even fight depression. In general, red wines are healthier than white wines. (Really, ANY day is wine day!)
SUNDAY:
• “Paper Airplane Day”, an unofficial observance honoring the simple aeronautical toy anyone can make. (Just remember: Once you throw a paper airplane, it’s no longer stationary!)
• “Blueberry Cheesecake Day”. Well, okay … if we have to!
• “World Dracula Day”, Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror novel “Dracula” was first published on this date in 1897. According to legend, the character may have been based on Stoker’s horrible boss.
• “Sally Ride Day”. The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, is a role model for young people, particularly for girls and those interested in science and space. At the time of her first flight, Ride, at 32, was also the youngest US astronaut to travel in space.
• “World Redhead Day”, Some “Whack Redhead Facts”:
⇒ Less than 2% of the population has red hair.
⇒ Red hair is thicker than other colors, and harder to dye.
⇒ Redheads are more sensitive to hot and cold, and sometimes to pain. But other studies say they are LESS sensitive to pain. Either way, they need about 20% more anesthesia to be sedated.
⇒ Redheads are more likely to be left-handed.
⇒ Contrary to some reports, red hair is NOT dye-ing out (sorry for the pun!). Although their numbers are decreasing, they are not in danger of extinction.
⇒ Redheaded women have more sex…according to Cosmo.
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1938 [86] Tommy Chong, Edmonton, AB, movie actor (“Cheech and Chong” comedy movies [“Up in Smoke”] and albums)/TV actor (‘Leo’ in “That 70’s Show”, “That 90s Show”)
1941 [83] Bob Dylan (Zimmerman), Duluth MN, folk-rock-pop singer-songwriter (‘Like a Rolling Stone’), Traveling Wilburys-‘Handle With Care’)/Lifetime Achievement “Grammy Award” 1991/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1988/Nobel Prize in Literature 2016
1944 [80] Patti LaBelle (Holte), Philadelphia PA, soul-R&B-gospel singer (Labelle-‘Lady Marmalade’, w/Michael McDonald-‘On My Own’)
1945 [79] Priscilla Presley, Brooklyn, NY, TV Actress (‘Jenna Wade’ on “Dallas” 1983-1988)/movie actress (“Naked Gun” movies)/married to Elvis Presley 1967-1973
1953 [71] Alfred Molina, London England, movie actor (‘Doc Ock’ in “Spider Man 2”, “Spider-Man: No Way Home”)
1955 [69] Rosanne Cash, Memphis TN, country singer (‘Seven Year Ache’, ‘I Don’t Want to Spoil the Party’)/daughter of Johnny Cash
1960 [64] (Dame) Kristin Scott Thomas, Cornwall England, movie actress (“The English Patient”, “Mission: Impossible”, “Four Weddings and a Funeral”)
1960 [64] Doug Jones, Indianapolis IN, movie actor (“The Shape of Water”, “Pan’s Labyrinth”)
1965 [59] John C. Reilly, Chicago IL, movie actor (“Step Brothers”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”)
1969 [55] Rich Robinson, Atlanta GA, rock guitarist (Black Crowes-‘Hard to Handle’, ‘She Talks to Angels’)
1986 [38] Mark Ballas, Houston TX, professional dancer (“Dancing With the Stars” 2007-2016)
1988 [36] Billy Gilman, Westerly RI, country-pop singer (‘One Voice’)/reality TV contestant (“The Voice” Season 11 runner-up)
SATURDAY- (Sir) Ian McKellen (“Lord of the Rings”) is 85; Muppeteer Frank Oz is 80; Klaus Meine (Scorpions) is 76; Mike Myers (“Austin Powers”) is 61; Octavia Spencer (“The Help”) is 52; Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) is 48
SUNDAY- Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) is 76; Hank Williams Jr. (‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight’) is 75; Philip Michael Thomas (“Miami Vice”) is 75; Lenny Kravitz (‘Fly Away’) is 60; Helena Bonham Carter (“Alice in Wonderland”) is 58; Matt Stone (“South Park”) is 53; Lauryn Hill (The Fugees) is 49; Scott Disick (“Keeping Up With The Kardashians”) is 41
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1991 [33] The Oscar-winning road movie “Thelma & Louise”, starring Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon, opens in theaters
2014 [10] Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are married in Florence, Italy (divorced March 2022)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2016 [08] The Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie announces he has a terminal brain cancer called glioblastoma. He does one last tour with the band, closing with a show in his hometown of Kingston ON on August 21. (He died Oct. 17 2017)
2023 [01] Tina Turner dies at 83, at her home in Switzerland, following a long illness
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
1935 [89] In the first night game in MLB history, the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2–1 at Crosley Field in Cincinnati (This lamp post brought to you by…)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2003 [21] Paul McCartney sits down for tea with Russian president Vladimir Putin, then heads to Moscow’s Red Square for his first-ever performance in the country
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone.
✓ In Elizabethan England, the spoon was so novel and prized that people carried their own folding spoons to banquets.
✓ When you look at a bright sky and see white dots, you are looking at your white blood cells.
✓ Computer mouse speed is measured in “Mickeys.”
✓ Some fish cough. Really.
✓ A wildlife technician once calculated that a woodchuck would chuck 700 pounds of wood if it “could chuck wood”.
-CTech, KidsActivities
Best of BS . . .
MORE BS LAWS OF GOLF:
• The more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.
• Golf carts always run out of juice at the farthest point from the clubhouse.
• Any ball you can see in the rough from 50 yards away is definitely not yours.
• A good golf partner is one who’s a slightly worse player than you are.
• A stroke does not occur unless it is observed by another golfer.
• No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come.
• An extra ball in the pocket is worth 2 strokes in the bush.
• The last 3 holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.
• You can put ‘draw’ on a ball, you can put ‘fade’ on a ball, but no golfer can put ‘straight’ on a ball.
• Golf balls are like eggs. They’re white; sold by the dozen; and you need to buy fresh ones each week.
-First published in BS in 2013
BS SIGNS YOU’RE AT A GEEK BBQ:
• It’s being live-blogged online.
• Everybody’s drinking open-source beer.
• They’re serving up barbecue-flavored ramen.
• Heat-resistant webcam inserted in the grill lid keeps an eye on the food when it’s closed.
• It’s being held in mom & dad’s basement.
-BBSpot, first published in BS in 2008
BS WEB GOODIE:
Enjoyed this WAAAY too much: https://tinyurl.com/4udehweu
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’m a social drinker with lots of imaginary friends.
BS PHONE STARTER:
Who was your teenage celeb heartthrob?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
A survey found that 55% of people take pictures of their food. And THIS is the most popular food item we photograph. What is it?
Answer: Ice cream
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Each day provides its own gifts.
