Monday, May 5, 2025 — Edition: #7945
Bullseye!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The mother and sister of Halyna Hutchins – the cinematographer who was fatally shot on-set during filming – have seen “Rust” and say it is “stunning”, and are encouraging audiences to see the film in Hutchins’ honor, and to “remember her for as long as they can.” The release comes 3½ years after star Alec Baldwin – who plays an aging gunslinger in the western – was rehearsing a scene and the gun went off, killing Hutchins. Baldwin was found not responsible for manslaughter.
-TheWrap
★ Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” easily topped the weekend box office, with a projected domestic haul for the ensemble action piece, which follows a ragtag team-up of Marvel’s least superpowered personalities, of $70-75 million. The supernatural vampire pic “Sinners” fell to second place, but still managed a weekend gross of about $34 million, while Alec Baldwin’s controversy-laced “Rust” finally opened in select theaters while also being available on premium VOD – but the Western chalked up an estimated Friday opening gross of just $25,000 from 115 theaters.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Pee-wee Herman’s beloved bicycle from the 1985 cult classic “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” has found a new home — and for a hefty price. The screen-used stunt bike, ridden by the late Paul Reubens in the film, sold for $125,000 on Saturday. The bicycle was one of only 14 created for the film. The prop was custom-made, and has been restored to make it appear closer to what it looked like in the film. Fans would recognize it from scenes like the one showing Pee-wee crashing into a curb and joking: “I meant to do that.”
-TMZ
★ Queen Latifah took her final bow as street vigilante ‘Robyn McCall’ in “The Equalizer” last night – because CBS announced on Saturday that it has canceled the beloved drama, ending a 5-season run. The primetime thriller followed Latifah’s McCall, a former CIA operative and mother of 2, who tasked herself with helping others. Sunday’s season finale turned out to be the series finale. Latifah also served as the show’s co-executive producer.
-NYPost
★ “Blue’s Clues” star Steve Burns made a surprising admission about his time working on the beloved children’s show. According to him, waiters “made more money” than he did while hosting the Nickelodeon hit. The now 51-year-old said: “I got Blue’s Clues early, but every waiter I ever knew made more money than I did for the first many seasons of that show.” But, Burns said, he was “really fortunate”, because Blue’s Clues became his “side hustle forever,” and working in voiceovers was his main source of income. (No wonder he always sang “Mail’s here”! He was expecting a check!)
-NYPost
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Noah Wyle, Tom Segura, Fuerza Regida
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): David Spade, Kristin Cavallari, Ivan Cornejo
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jim Gaffigan, Suleika Jaouad
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Oliver, Chloe Fineman
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): TBA
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Connie Britton, Will Forte
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Hugh Jackman
• “Today” (NBC): Robert Irwin, Melissa Rivers
• “GMA3” (ABC): Anna Wintour, Hugh Jackman
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): David Spade, Jordan Davis
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Hannah John-Kamen, Carly Pearce
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Tyra Banks, Chris Appleton, Cooper Koch
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Sheryl Underwood
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Playoffs Part 2
• “American Idol” (ABC): Judge’s Song Contest
• “The Neighborhood” (CBS): Season 7 finale
• “NCIS” (CBS): Season 22 finale
• “The Playboy Murders” (ID): Season 3 premiere
• “NHL Playoffs” (SN, ESPN): Round 2, Game #1: Florida @ Toronto
• “NBA Playoffs” (TNT, TSN): Conference Semis, Game #1: NY Knicks @ Boston; TBD @ Oklahoma
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Beyoncé — just kicked off her “Cowboy Carter” tour, and there’s already trouble at the rodeo. The owners of the Las Vegas Sphere sent a cease and desist letter over her “unauthorized” use of their venue in her tour’s visuals. She’s depicted as hundreds of feet tall, striding through Sin City before stopping at the Sphere, picking the venue up, tapping it with a finger, and walking away with it in her hand.
• Lewis Capaldi — surfaced at a charity concert in Edinburgh. He announced he was taking a break from touring in in June 2023, after struggling to perform ‘Someone You Loved’ during his set at the Glastonbury Festival. Fans rallied to help him finish the song by lending their voices. Friday, concert-goers were stunned when Capaldi stepped onstage for a 6-song performance.
• Lady Gaga — Saturday, she performed the biggest show of her career. Her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil drew a crowd of 2.5 million people, beating Madonna’s record of 1.6 million.
• Maroon 5 – is back. Friday, they dropped the new song ‘Priceless’ featuring LISA of Blackpink (and the recent season of HBO’s “The White Lotus)”. It’s a preview of the group’s forthcoming 8th album. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5xwanzvu
• Ozzy Osbourne – said all he can do is “turn up” and do “the best I can” at Black Sabbath’s final concert amid his ongoing health battles. The group will stage the star-studded charity concert “Back To The Beginning” in Birmingham, England, July 5, and the 76-year-old recently started endurance training for the show as he deals with neck and spinal issues, as well as Parkinson’s disease.
• Sammy Hagar – Apparently, what happens in Vegas, doesn’t stay in Vegas. He’ll be livestreaming a residency show on May 16. Hagar posted: “We’re gonna rock the hell out of your house!” His team elaborated, saying: “Veeps is bringing the Las Vegas residency LIVE directly to your living room! Tune in from anywhere in the world and watch the concert live and on demand.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/54h7npmr
• Neil Young – “Talkin to the Trees”, his highly anticipated first album with the Chrome Hearts, will arrive on June 12. After releasing their debut single ‘Big Change’ in Jan., Young and his new backing quartet dropped the song and video for ‘Let’s Roll Again’ on Friday. LINK: https://youtu.be/DQm2q2KbJL8
• Eric Church – is back with Friday’s release of his 8-song, musically diverse release “Evangeline Vs. The Machine”. He says he was not involved in pre-production, and arrived to a full orchestra at the studio. Still, the album came together in just 4 days.
• HARDY – The genre-bending artist has returned to the land of country music, with his new EP “COUNTRY!”, released on Friday. It features ‘Favorite Country Song’, ‘Buck On The Wall’, and 3 more new songs.
• Kenny Chesney – gave his 2024 “Sun Goes Down Tour” opener Megan Moroney an end-of-tour gift so massive, he couldn’t even have it shipped to her. Megan quote: “He got me into ice bathing and sauna’ing. Once he got me addicted, he was like, ‘Here ya go, you can have this at home now.'”
SHOOTING THE BULL
THE THRILLA FT. A GORILLA:
OK, this has become too big of a story to ignore any longer. I’m talking about, of course, the internet’s new obsession with the question that is lighting up social feeds everywhere: Who wins in a fight — 100 people or one gorilla? Now, at first glance, you’re probably thinking: “Easy. With 100 humans, that gorilla is toast.” But slow your scroll — because we’re seriously underestimating just how insanely strong one gorilla is. To settle the matter, the youth culture site “The Tab” called in an expert: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a renowned Ugandan conservationist and CEO of CTPH (a group working to help humans and gorillas coexist peacefully). Her verdict? “The men wouldn’t stand a chance.” Dr. Gladys said that gorillas are 5 times stronger than the average human. And while they’re generally gentle giants, if you dare poke the bear — er, gorilla — things get ugly fast. Especially with wild gorillas unaccustomed to humans, it’s less “Planet of the Apes” and more “run for your life.” Long story short: Dr. Kalema says she’d put her money on the gorilla.
(All I can say is this: Those 100 dudes had better hope Mr. Gorilla isn’t out of bubble gum!)
(100 men? Sorry to say, but that gorilla’s walking out with 99 new hats!)
-TheTab
BEDTIME INTERROGATORIES:
Gen Z parents are ready to tuck bedtime stories in for good. According to a new study, cozying up under the covers with “Snow White” or a nursery rhyme just isn’t as important these days to moms and dads in their early 20s. For nearly 1 in 3 of these Zoomers, reading aloud feels more like homework than a peaceful way for their kids to drift off to sleep. And with phones, tablets, and streaming at their fingertips, who needs fairy tales, right? Just 40% of all parents — Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z — said that reading aloud is actually fun. That’s thanks to busy schedules and piles of homework. In fact, fewer than half of toddlers are read to regularly, and boys especially are missing out. But, here’s the problem: Kids who are read to often are happier, more active, and way more likely to enjoy reading on their own. So maybe it’s time to dust off those bedtime books — because studies show that their ‘happily ever after’ could depend on it.
(I LOVE reading to my kids. It’s the only time anyone in my family actually listens to me!)
(Happily ever after? Hey, I’m just trying to survive until Friday!)
-NYPost
NUN DONE:
If case you didn’t catch it when news broke late last week, a Brazilian nun who was named the world’s oldest person early this year has died. The agency LongeviQuest, which tracks the world’s longest-living people, said that Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas died on April 30, at the age of 116, just one month shy of her 117th birthday. She died in Brazil. According to Guinness, she is second-oldest nun in history, after France’s Lucile Randon (Sister André). That sister died at age 118. Now, 115-year-old Brit Ethel Caterham is officially listed as the world’s oldest living person.
(I’m a bit hesitant to say it, but stay tuned for updates!)
[***Caution***] (Wow – imagine how long that is in “nun-years!)
-USAToday
COMMONLY CONFUSED ENGLISH WORDS:
If you’re the type who corrects other people’s grammar on social media, this list is for you!
1. Affect/Effect: Example: The weather can AFFECT your mood, but the EFFECT of sunshine is usually positive.
2. Accept/Except: I will ACCEPT all the gifts EXCEPT the large one. (As if!)
3. Compliment/Complement: She gave me a nice COMPLIMENT, saying my shirt COMPLEMENTS my eyes.
4. Principle/Principal: The PRINCIPAL explained the school’s PRINCIPLE of honesty to the students.
5. Stationary/Stationery: The car was STATIONARY while I bought some STATIONERY at the store.
6. There/There: THEIR house is over THERE, next to the park. (Which is where THEY’RE going next!)
7. YOUR/YOU’RE: YOUR idea is great because YOU’RE so creative.
8. Lose/Loose: Be careful not to LOSE your keys – they’re in a LOOSE pocket.
9. Then/Than: We had dinner, THEN we went to the movie, which was better THAN expected.
10. Advice/Advise: My teacher gave me good ADVICE and ADVISED me to study regularly (and not to do to college for English, after I failed miserably at all of the above!)
-LeanEnglish, UniversityofIllinois
DID YOU KNOW?
Traditionally, those who made a New Year’s resolution involving dieting are falling off the wagon right about now. That’s if they made it through the first few days, of course. And according to a survey, the number one diet enemy could be the person who is SUPPOSED to have your best interests at heart: Your better half. 24% said their partner enjoys yummy snacks and treats right in front of them, plus they order take-out food or encourage them to have drinks. Other top reasons people said their diets fail include: lack of time to plan meals, goodies offered at social gatherings, and eating for emotional or stress-related reasons. (If you’re just giving up on your diet now, I’d say you DESERVE a week-long fried-food and sugar bender!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 05.05.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Cinco de Mayo”, a Mexican holiday commemorating the 1862 victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. Mexicans (and honorary Mexicans) everywhere celebrate with parades and fiestas. (The only downside to Cinco de Mayo is “Seis de Hangover”!) Today is also. . .
• “Totally Chipotle Day”, a celebration of the smoked jalapeño pepper.
• “Revenge of the Fifth”, the day after the “Star Wars”-themed “May the Fourth Be With You”, a play on “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”, celebrating the ‘Sith Lords’ and other villainous characters from the movie franchise.
• “Melanoma Monday”, to raise awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers, and encourage early detection through self-exams. Here are some ways to reduce your risk:
⇒ Wear sunscreen to protect from harmful UV rays. Reapply it throughout the day, too.
⇒ Wear a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants. And don’t forget to cover the back of your neck.
⇒ Find shade. Trees, umbrellas, and awnings provide excellent protection on sunny days.
⇒ Don’t let the clouds fool you. UV rays still reach your skin on an overcast day.
⇒ Avoid tanning beds. The UV light there puts you at risk for melanoma, too.
⇒ Regularly check your skin for abnormal moles. If you notice changes, see a dermatologist.
• “Cartoonists Day”, kicking off “Cartoon Art Appreciation Week”, to create greater public awareness of and appreciation for the cartoon. Why today? “The Yellow Kid”, the first newspaper comic strip, was first published on this day 130 years ago (1895). What’s your favorite? Least favorite?
• “Hoagie Day”, celebrating the super-sized sandwich also known as a sub, grinder, hero, Italian sandwich, po’ boy, wedge, zeppelin, or torpedo. What’s the best combo?
• “International Midwives Day”, observed since 1991 in over 50 nations, to recognize and honor these healthcare professionals who are experts in women’s reproductive health.
• “International Roller Derby Day”, an unofficial holiday celebrating this unique sport (or combination of sports?). [***Find your roller derby name here… LINK: www.tinyurl.com/5m8zrxb5 ****]
• “Oyster Day”, celebrating the mollusk delicacy enjoyed by many. (What brave soul first decided to try eating one of these things?)
• “Museum Lover’s Day”, when all appreciators of museums come together to celebrate their favorite place to hang out, spend their time, or check out different kinds of art and expositions.
• “Great Lakes Awareness Day”, celebrating the Great Lakes and highlighting the issues they face, and how they can be preserved. The 5 Great Lakes: Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Erie, located on the US-Canada border, make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth, ⅕ of the freshwater on the planet.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] No Diet Day
[Tues] No Homework Day
[Wed] Cosmopolitan Day
[Thurs] Free Trade Day
This Week is…Small Business Week
This Month is…Asthma Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1948 [77] Bill Ward, Birmingham England, rock drummer (Black Sabbath-‘Iron Man’, Paranoid’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2006, with Black Sabbath
1959 [66] Brian Williams, Elmira NY, broadcast journalist/retired TV news anchor (MSNBC chief anchor 2015-21, “The 11th Hour with Brian Williams” 2016-21/“NBC Nightly News” 2004-15)
1959 [66] Steve Stevens (Schneider), New York NY, rock guitarist (Billy Idol-‘White Wedding’, ‘Rebel Yell’)/Grammy-‘Top Gun Anthem’
1981 [44] Craig David, Southampton England, pop/R&B singer-rapper (‘Fill Me In’, ft. Bastille: ‘I Know You’)
1983 [42] Henry Cavill, Saint Helier Jersey Channel Islands, movie actor (“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, “Man of Steel”) COMING UP…”In the Grey”, 2025
1988 [37] Adele (Adkins), London England, pop/soul singer-songwriter (‘Hello’, ‘Rolling in the Deep’)/Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), 2013
1988 [37] Brooke Hogan (Bollea), Tampa FL, pop singer-actress-reality star (“Hogan Knows Best” 2005-07/“Brooke Knows Best” 2008-09)/daughter of Hulk Hogan
1989 [36] Chris Brown, Tappahannock VA, R&B/hip-hop singer (‘Forever’, ft. Drake: ‘No Guidance’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2000 [25] Angelina Jolie marries Billy Bob Thornton at The Little Church of The West Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. They would divorce in 2003.
2002 [23] “Spider-Man” becomes the first movie to top $100 million in its opening weekend.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1999 [26] Garth Brooks is named ‘Artist of the Decade’ at the “Academy of Country Music Awards”.
2014 [11] Beyoncé’s sister Solange attacks Jay-Z in an elevator after the Met Gala in New York. Leaked footage shows Jay taking his whooping — before a security guard steps in. Beyoncé later mentions the incident in her song ‘Flawless’.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1904 [121] Cy Young pitches the first perfect game in “modern” baseball as the Boston Americans beat the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0.
2013 [12] The world’s first plastic gun is produced by Defense Distributed in Austin TX using a 3-D printer (…and security officials fear plastic weapons cannot be detected in airport screenings).
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2004 [21] Picasso’s 1905 painting “Boy With a Pipe” sells for $104 million at Sotheby’s in NYC, setting a record-to-date for an auctioned painting.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ On average, you breathe 23,000 times a day.
✓ Only a quarter of the Sahara Desert is sandy.
✓ People who are lying tend to look up and to their left.
✓ Cold water weighs more than hot water.
✓ Cows don’t have upper front teeth.
✓ Major League Baseball umpires are required to wear black underwear in case their pants split.
-KickassFacts, DidYouKnow
Best of BS . . .
BS REASONS TO ALLOW DRINKING AT WORK:
(After all, you KNOW what day it is…)
✓ Reduces stress.
✓ Leads to more honest communications.
✓ Reduces complaints about low pay.
✓ Employees tell management what they think, not what management wants to hear.
✓ Encourages carpooling … or at least a DD.
✓ Reduces incidences of people going out and drinking at lunchtime.
✓ Increases job satisfaction — because employees just don’t give a crap anymore.
✓ Eliminates vacations, because people are happy to come to work.
✓ Makes fellow employees look better.
✓ Makes cafeteria food taste better.
✓ It’s an incentive to show up.
-FunnyLists, first published in BS in 2015
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Happy Cinco de Mayo! According to Time magazine, it’s the 4th “drunkest” holiday in America. (The first 3 are St. Patrick’s Day…!)
➠ Today is Cinco de Mayo, a day of remembrance of an important military victory for Mexico, and a source of pride for its people. (Please keep that in mind while you’re throwing up Dos Equis and pork rinds…)
➠ Today is Cinco de Mayo! (Experts say eating an avocado daily improves your ability to concentrate. (In related news, eating an avocado daily improves your ability to concentrate…)
➠ Ranker just posted a list of the ‘top revenge songs of all time’. (Or, as it’s formally known . . . “Taylor Swift’s Greatest Hits”.)
➠ The most expensive cup of coffee in the US is found at Klatch Coffee in San Francisco. They sell Elida Geisha 803 coffee for $75 per cup. Inside the cup, you’ll find delicate floral notes and a hint of a subtle brew. (…and outside the cup, you’ll find an idiot who spent 75 bucks on a coffee!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Today goals: https://tinyurl.com/59mmc9d3
BS RANDOM JOKE:
It may be Cinco De Mayo, but I don’t celebrate, because it promotes stereotypes. Plus, I can’t be trusted with alcohol since I’m Irish!
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What exactly does Mexico celebrate on Cinco de Mayo?
a) Mexico’s official entry into the United Nations.
b) The invention of the world’s first piñata large enough to block out the sun.
c) Mexico’s victory over the French Empire. [CORRECT]
d) The day Mexico finally invented mayonnaise – on it’s 5th attempt.
• What is Mexico’s currency?
a) The Mexican peso [CORRECT]
B) The US dollar
c) The Mexican reales
d) The Spanish inquisition
• Which of the following countries borders Mexico?
a) El Salvador
b) Honduras
c) Guatemala [CORRECT]
d) New Mexico
• Where does tequila come from?
a) Cactus plant
b) Agave plant [CORRECT]
c) Corn plant
d) Volkswagen plant
-KraftyLab
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
If you were hired to show tourists around the place you live, what would you show them, and have them do?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
According to a poll, 12% of people still have THIS from grade school. What is it?
Answer: Their best friend
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Be so positive that negative people unfollow you on social media.
