Monday, June 12, 2023 — Edition: #7493
100% Grade A Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup are married! The “King Kong” star, who is 54, confirmed her marriage to “The Morning Show” actor, also 54, in an Instagram post on Saturday, a day after the pair sparked marriage rumors when they were spotted in wedding outfits. Watts shared a photo of herself and Crudup in front of what appeared to be a Manhattan courthouse with wide smiles, as Watts holds a bouquet of white flowers. She captioned the photo: “Hitched!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdda6h3x
-People
★ “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” opened to a promising $60.5 million at the domestic box office, and the latest estimates had it on track to net over $100 million internationally in its debut weekend. It dethroned “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” which brought in about $55 million, after holding the #1 spot on its opener the weekend before. “The Little Mermaid” swam down a notch to third place, but it was expected to surpass the $400 million mark globally over the weekend.
-NYPost, HollywoodReporter
★ Now HERE’S an unexpected celebrity pairing: 72-year-old Bill Murray is rumored to be dating ‘Milkshake’ singer Kelis, who is 43. The pair are said to have bonded after Kelis’ husband, Mike Mora, passed away last March. Murray’s ex-wife Jennifer passed away in 2021. Reportedly, Murray was on hand to watch Kelis perform from the side of the stage at the Mighty Hoopla festival in London last weekend, and has been spotted at some of her other shows. A friend was quoted as saying: “They’ve clearly hit it off.”
-ETCanada
★ “The Crown” will bring back its past stars to honor the late Queen Elizabeth II in the series’ upcoming 6th and final season, which will premiere on Netflix this fall. Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton, all of whom portrayed the queen at various points throughout the sweeping drama, will film special scenes that will make up a tribute to the late monarch. It’s also been reported that newcomer Viola Prettejohn will portray a younger version of the Queen, when she was still a princess during World War II.
-TheWrap
★ “Young Rock” has been canceled at NBC after 3 seasons. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock focuses on different chapters of Johnson’s life. NBC also revealed on Friday the cancellation of “Grand Crew”, while a decision has yet to be made on the future of “American Auto”. Separately, it picked up the workplace comedy “St. Denis Medical”, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey and David Alan Grier, to series.
-Deadline
★ Amy Schumer isn’t shy about her thoughts on Ozempic. She criticized celebrities who aren’t honest about using diabetes medications to lose weight. On “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”, she said: “Everyone has been lying saying, ‘Oh, smaller portions…Like, shut the (heck) up. You are on Ozempic or one of those things, or you got work done. Just stop.” Schumer pointed out that when she got liposuction, “I said I got lipo.” She admits she became involved in Ozempic about a year ago but found it “unlivable” and hampered her ability to spend time with her son, because it made her ill.
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Tom Cruise, Camila Morrone, Walk off the Earth (R)
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Miles Teller, Idina Menzel, Babyface featuring Baby Tate (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Sandra Bullock, Hannah Gadsby, Buffalo Nichols (R)
• “The Late Late Show With James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Seth Meyers, a performance by the cast of “SIX the Musical” (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Michael Shannon, Danielle Brooks (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Mads Herrera, Chase Lemacks
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Eva Longoria
• “The Talk” (CBS): Justin Baldoni (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Tom Holland, Troye Sivan, Mikey Day
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Stacey Abrams, José Andrés (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Chaka Khan
• “Hey Yahoo” (GSN): Premiere. Contestants try to predict the most common Yahoo! Search answers.
• “Stars on Mars” (Fox): Just as they’re settling into life on the red planet, the remaining celebrities must figure out how to replenish their water supply.
• “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts — A Local, USA Special” (PBS): The history of the all Black army regiments, aka buffalo soldiers, formed after the Civil War, and the roles they played in the settling of the American West.
• “NBA Finals: (Check local listings): Game #5: Miami @ Denver
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• BTS – As the group’s downtime continues and members release various solo projects, they are celebrating their 10-year anniversary with Friday’s release of a new single that may set the stage for their second act. ‘Take Two’ touches on youth and their shared gratitude. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3sukvxnj
• Drake – He and GloRilla lead the 2023 BET Awards Nominations, to be handed out June 25. Drake scored 7 nods, while GloRilla has 6. 21 Savage and Lizzo have 5 each.
• The 1975 – Matty Healy responded from the stage to Oasis co-founder Noel Gallagher’s diss of him, saying to a Dublin audience: “I love Noel Gallagher…The difference between me and Noel is that I do a series of interviews to promote an album, whereas he does an album to promote a series of interviews.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4ryjvt9k
• Rolling Stones — Former bassist Bill Wyman has reportedly recorded a new song with the group, more than 30 years after leaving the group. The 86-year-old will make a cameo on the Stones’ upcoming album, on a tune written as a tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts, who died in Aug. 2021.
• Heart – Nancy Wilson has revealed she’s working on new music with her sister Ann. The two have been at odds with each other in recent years, but with the group’s 50th anniversary this year, Nancy says they will be “finishing some new material” at the end of her current solo tour.
• Twisted Sister – Dee Snider pointed out that in spite of the fact that the group’s anthem ‘We’re Not Gonna Take it’ has been has been adopted by everyone from Ukrainians using it as a battle cry, to anti-maskers, to political activists, “my band would not be allowed to perform in (some) states anymore because we violate (laws regarding) wearing women’s makeup.”
• Carrie Underwood – Friday, she dropped ‘Out of That Truck’, and ‘Take Me Out’, 2 of the 6 new songs that’ll appear on “Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)”, out Sept. 22. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/6sfwe3vw
• Kimberly Perry — After releasing her new EP “Bloom”, on Friday, she’s getting right back to work, with plans for a full-album release this fall. The former The Band Perry singer, who is expecting her first baby in July, says she and her co-writers are writing “lyrics in real time about the things that becoming a mom means to me.”
• Jimmie Allen — A second woman has come forward with sexual assault claims. A lawsuit was filed on Friday in Tennessee, accusing him of sexual assault and secretly recording the encounter. Allen’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
SHOOTING THE BULL
PLANE SMART:
Well, why not? On a long flight, most of us try to sleep anyway, so Air New Zealand is promising bunk beds in the skies. The company’s reimagined economy-class seating arrangement, Skynest, won the cabin concepts award at this year’s prestigious Crystal Cabin Award, which celebrates innovation in airplane cabin interiors. The beds-on-board concept, set to debut in 2024, works like this: 6 sleep pods in a bunk bed configuration will be available on select planes. The pods will be located between the economy and premium economy cabins on some long-haul routes, including the 17-hour direct between New York City and Auckland, which is among the longest flights in the world. Passengers will be able to pre-book a slot in the pod for US$254-$380 (NZ$400-$600) for a 4-hour block, in addition to the regular cost of their ticket. The cabin crew will change out the bedding after each use. Why 4-hour blocks? The airline found through research that “A typical sleep cycle is around 90 minutes, so a 4-hour session gives the opportunity for customers to wind down, fall asleep and wake up.”
(Just an hour and a half to wind down? These people obviously don’t have TikTok!)
(I can definitely see a use for this. Especially when you consider that after eating airplane food, I usually feel the need to lie down…)
-CNN
WHAT DAD WANTS:
According to a survey, 57% of dads call Father’s Day their favorite day of the year. And you’ve still got time to make sure your dad feels the same. According to a survey (conducted in the US), the average person plans to spend a record $196.23 on dear old dad for Father’s Day this year, up from $171.79 last year. 40% will be getting their dad something practical, like socks or a tool kit. Other top gift ideas for dad this Sunday include (in order) a meal outing (such as dinner or brunch), clothing, gift cards, electronics, and personal care items. And nearly one-third (29%) of those celebrating Father’s Day are planning to give a gift of experience, such as tickets to a sporting event or concert.
…by the way, in a survey, the top 5 gifts that dads said they DON’T want are, in order, clothing, books and CDs, greeting cards, personal care items…and gift cards(!!)
…and interestingly, 64% of dads specifically said they don’t want anything that says “World’s Best Dad “on it!
(Well, whatever MY kids get for me this Father’s Day, I hope I can afford it!)
(Did anyone think of asking Dad what he actually wants?)
-SWNS, StudyFinds, NRF
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ Scientists say that after identifying a link between the risk of cancer and clusters of chemicals in an individual’s cells, a screening program that could detect tumors DECADES IN ADVANCE is on the horizon. The breakthrough offers hope of developing personalized vaccines for vulnerable patients. Lead author Professor Simon Conn, of Flinders University in Australia, said: “Environmental and genetic factors have long been believed as the major contributors to cancer”, and this development makes “the likelihood of curing cancers…much higher.”
➢ A support group in England is using sheep to help people improve their mental health. “EWE Talk” was launched last year with just one sheep – but now has a flock of 7 sheep and 2 goats to help children and adults who are struggling. ‘Valais Blacknose’ sheep are known for their dog-like temperament – making them the perfect animal to provide emotional support. The goal of the founders of EWE Talk is to visit schools and educational settings with fluffy friends, but they also welcome children struggling with mental health onto the farm. And on some occasions, they’ve even transported the flock to locals in need of emotional support. LINK: https://youtu.be/VOiMECzUlZA
-PositiveNews, Talker
ROAD TRIPPIN’ AND CHIP DIPPIN’:
Today is “Jerky Day” (***See “Reasons to Party, below***) And although a poll of men once named jerky the ‘Best Road Snack’, the stuff didn’t show up in a new survey asking what snacks make-or-break a road trip. Conducted by OnePoll, over 2,000 Americans were asked several questions about hitting the open road. Snacks were found to be the most important aspect of taking a trip (38%), followed by the company along for the ride (34%) and the stops along the way (30%). And better than 7 in 10 (71%) agreed that embarking on a road trip gives then a “hall pass” to eat as many snacks as they’d like. And now, the info you’ve been waiting for…the top road trip snacks, in order…
1. (tie) Chips – 47%
1. (tie) Chocolate – 47%
3. Cookies – 44%
4. Nuts/seeds – 43%
5. Candy – 42%
6. Fresh/processed fruit – 40%
7. Granola bars – 38%
(Am I the only one who still considers a Big Mac and fries a “snack” anymore?)
-SWNS
THE BEST NHL PLAYERS OF ALL-TIME:
With the Stanley Cup finals nearing a conclusion, these are the top players to ever lace up the skates, according to a consultation of 10 sports, NHL, and hockey-oriented websites…
1. Wayne Gretzky (1978-1999) “The Great One”
2. Gordie Howe (1946–1971 & 1973–1980) “Mr. Hockey”
3. Mario Lemieux (1984-1997 & 2000-2005) “Super Mario”
4. Bobby Orr (1966-1978) “Number 4”
5. Mark Messier (1978-2004) “Moose”
-StudyFinds
DID YOU KNOW?
What to do with 1 million pennies? That’s the question facing John Reyes and his wife after a discovery they made in her father’s former home in Los Angeles. The pennies, with a face value of $10,000, were found in a crawlspace in the basement while the family was cleaning out the home. After months of vainly searching for a bank that would take that many pennies, Reyes listed the coins on a resale app, asking for $25,000. He has since reconsidered, and is looking for expert advice on how to proceed. They believe one of those pennies could be a collector’s item, potentially worth millions. In 2010, a 1943 penny sold for a $1.7 million. Other rare pennies have been sold for thousands of dollars.
-NBC, USAToday
BS CHRONOMETER 06.12.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Superman Day”, since 2013, on the date of the release of the film “Man of Steel”. ‘Superman’ was created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. “Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No, it is the Superman! The Man of Steel….” BS FAST FACT: Originally, Superman did not have the ability to fly, but he was “able to leap tall buildings at a single bound”
• “Automotive Service Professionals Day”, begun in 2005 by National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, to salute auto mechanics and others involved in vehicle maintenance. (We salute you. Now call me some time with some GOOD news!)
• “Crowded Nest Awareness Day”, recognizing the condition ‘Crowded Nest Syndrome’, the series of problems that occur when children who’ve moved out of the house…move back in.
• “Peanut Butter Cookie Day”, a good time to dig out Grandma’s famous recipe and bake up a dozen. The treat first became a favorite in the early 1900s.
• “Red Rose Day”, an annual celebration of the most popular cut flower. Also, one of the most expensive!
• “World Day Against Child Labor”, an International Labor Organization-sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 to foster the worldwide movement against child labor in any of its forms.
• “Jerky Day”, the annual observance celebrating the rich history, immense popularity, and nutritional benefits of dried meat snacks.
FUN JERKY FACTS:
⇒ The word ‘Jerky is derived from the Spanish word “Charqui,” which came from Quechua, a Native American language, meaning “to burn meat.”
⇒ You can use almost any type of meat to make jerky. Although beef is most popular, you can find fish, moose, kangaroo, or even turtle jerky.
⇒ Squirrels make jerky too. seriously. Red squirrels have been seen hanging fungi out to dry between tree branches. The dried mushrooms last longer during winter.
⇒ Jerky is eaten in outer space. Since the early 90s NASA’s space crews have chosen to take jerky as a lightweight, high protein snack.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Weed Your Garden Day
[Tues] Sewing Machine Day
[Wed] Strawberry Shortcake Day
[Thurs] Fly a Kite Day
This Week Is…Email Week
This Month Is…Homeownership Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1951 [72] ‘Bun E. Carlos’ (Brad Carlson), Rockford IL, rock drummer (ex-Cheap Trick-‘I Want You to Want Me’, ‘Surrender’)
1959 [64] Scott Thompson, North Bay ON, comedian/TV actor (“The Kids in the Hall” 1988-95, 2022, “The Larry Sanders Show” 1995-98)
1970 [53] Rick Hoffman, New York City, NY, TV actor (‘Louis Litt’ in “Suits” 2011-19, “The Bernie Mac Show” (2002–2005)
1974 [49] Jason Mewes, Highlands NJ, movie actor (“Clerks” movies, “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”)
1979 [44] Robyn (Carlsson), Stockholm Sweden, pop singer (‘Show Me Love’, ‘Dancing on My Own’)
1981 [42] Adriana Lima, Salvador Brazil, fashion model (“Elle”, “GQ”, “Vogue”, “Victoria’s Secret”)/world’s 2nd highest paid model since 2014
1985 [38] Dave Franco, Palo Alto CA, movie actor (“Neighbors”, “Now You See Me”)/TV actor (“Scrubs” 2009-10)/brother of James Franco, married to Alison Brie since 2017. COMING UP…”Love Lies Bleeding”
1985 [38] Chris Young, Murfreesboro TN, country singer (‘The Man I Want to Be’, w/Kane Brown-‘Famous Friends’)
1985 [38] Kendra Wilkinson, San Diego, CA, former Playboy Playmate, TV reality star (“The Girls Next Door”, “Kendra”)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1981 [42] The first ‘Indiana Jones’ film, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, premieres, starring Harrison Ford. It was directed by Stephen Spielberg and produced by George Lucas
2022 [01] Jennifer Hudson goes “EGOT” with a Tony win for “A Strange Loop” (as producer). She won an Oscar in 2007, a Grammy in 2008, and an Emmy in 2021
TODAY IN MUSIC . . .
2003 [20] Little Richard, Van Morrison, Queen, and Phil Collins are inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
2015 [08] Dave Grohl falls off the stage and breaks his leg during a Foo Fighters show in Sweden. He returns to finish the gig, but the rest of the European tour is cancelled while he recovers from surgery. When the tour resumes July 4 in Washington, DC, Grohl performs from a custom-made “guitar throne”.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1997 [26] In the first ever MLB inter-league game, SF Giants beat Texas Rangers 4-3
2007 [16] Delcambre, Louisiana approves an ordinance setting a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and a $500-fine for being caught … in saggy pants
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Earth travels through space at 660,000 miles per hour.
✓ Studies show that it’s usually the most talkative spouse who gets her (or his) way.
✓ Crayola is a French word that means “oily chalk”.
✓ Swallowing uses 25 muscles.
✓ The height of a bowling pin is equal to its circumference.
✓ There wasn’t a single pony in the Pony Express, just horses!
-RandomFactGenerator, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS BAD THINGS TO HEAR OVER A P.A. SYSTEM:
• “Please fasten your seatbelts. I want to try something.”
• “Will the owner of a white Maserati, or possibly a white Lamborghini, please come to the front door to identify the remains of your car?”
• (***Caution***) “Yes, baby…just like that…”
• “Customer needs assistance with hemorrhoid cream…”
• (mumbling) “I hate all these people so I’m going to skip the tornado announcement.”
• “Joe, please report to the office so we can discuss something that rhymes with ‘hire’, but means the exact opposite.”
• “May the Hunger Games begin!”
• “Clean up in aisle…ummm…clean up in ALL the aisles!”
• “…and today’s cafeteria special is pizza with pineapple.”
• “This is not a drill.”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ The new Indiana Jones film will hit theaters Friday, June 30th. Harrison Ford will turn 81 during the movie’s second week of release. (I heard that in this one, the giant rock he runs from will be a kidney stone!)
➠ The E3 Gaming Convention in L.A. just cancelled its 2023 Expo. (Oh, no! Now how are all those gamers gonna get this year’s allotted human Interaction?)
➠ A study found that 75% of people use a different voice to talk to their pets. (It also found that that 100% of cats don’t give a crap WHAT voice you use…)
➠ Father’s Day is this Sunday. (So, if ole dad sees his shadow, get ready for 6 more weeks of him asking how the tires are doing on your old Subaru!)
➠ Fact of the Day: Women live longer than men because their immune systems don’t age as quickly. (And also, because you don’t encounter a lot of dangerous situations when you spend half your life in the bathroom!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Caption says it all: https://tinyurl.com/2s4d4uf9
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s the first thing you ever saved up to buy?
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• In “The Wizard of Oz”, the Tin Man wanted to see the Wizard about getting what?
a) A brain
b) A heart [CORRECT]
c) A dog
d) An oil can
•In “Pirates of the Caribbean”, what was Captain Jack Sparrow’s ship’s name?
a) The Marauder
b) The Black Pearl [CORRECT]
c) The Black Python
d) The Poseidon
•Which one of these characters isn’t a part of the “Friends” group?
a) Rachel
b) Joey
c) Gunther [CORRECT]
d) Monica
-ThoughtCatalogue
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I made a huge to-do list for today. I just can’t figure our who’s going to do it.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In 1950, only 7% of women did THIS. Now, 75% do. What is it?
Answer: Dye their hair
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The difference between greed and ambition is a greedy person desires things he isn’t prepared to work for.
