Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — Edition: #8004
Tomorrow’s Show Prep Today!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Nominations have been announced for MTV‘s 2025 VMAs. Lady Gaga leads the field with a dozen nods, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. This marks the third year that Gaga has led all nominees. The Moonman statuettes will be handed out during the VMAs ceremony on September 7 at USB Arena in New York City. CBS and MTV will simulcast the event live, and Paramount+ will stream it.
-Deadline
★ Pamela Anderson is doubling down on her claim that Sylvester Stallone once offered her a Porsche and a condo in exchange for being his “No. 1 girl.” During her visit to “Watch What Happens Live”, she was asked to share her thoughts on Stallone denying that he’d ever made such an offer to her following the release of her 2023 documentary “Pamela, a Love Story”. Anderson’s response: “Well, how could you make that up?…I mean, that was pretty specific.” Stallone’s rep later again denied that the actor made the offer.
-EW
★ NBC has renewed the long-running unscripted series “American Ninja Warrior” for Season 18. Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall return to lead the series, which will film this fall in Las Vegas. The action competition is one of NBC’s most reliable unscripted franchises, alongside “America’s Got Talent”, which is currently airing Season 20, and “The Voice”, which was just renewed for Season 29.
-Deadline
★ Pottermore Publishing and Audible have unveiled the cast lineup for “Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions”. “House” star Hugh Laurie is set to voice ‘Albus Dumdledore’, Matthew Macfadyen (“Succession”) will portray ‘Lord Voldemort’, Riz Amed (“The Phonenician Scheme”) voices ‘Professor Snape’, and Michelle Gomez (“Doctor Who”) plays ‘Professor McGonagall’. Cush Jumbo (“The Good Fight”) will narrate. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” will be the first to be released, launching November 4 on Audible.
-Deadline
★ Tom Holland likes his casting rumors shaken, not stirred. Appearing on Gordon Ramsay’s YouTube channel, he acknowledged that “there’s speculation at the minute” about him being tapped to inherit the role of ‘James Bond’. When asked by the host: “Ever thought about using the word James with future movies going forward?”, Holland answered: “We’ll keep it to a minimum for now. We’ll get there one day.” He also said: that for “every young British actor”, the 007 role is “the pinnacle of working in our industry.”
-People
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Kevin James, Joey Logano, All-American Rejects, guest host Jelly Roll (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Seth Rogen, Heidi Klum, Derrick Stroup
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Josh Brolin, The Black Keys
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Pete Davidson, Taylor Schilling
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Affion Crockett, Marcella Arguello, Milana Vayntrub (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Adriana De Moura, Loni Love
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Mindy Kaling (R)
• “Today” (NBC): Kristin Scott Thomas, Ravyn Lenae
• “GMA3” (ABC): Heidi Klum, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Tony Hawk, guest co-host Rita Ora
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Daisy Ridley, Alex Cooper, Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, Sam Barber feat. Avery Anna performs (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Selma Blair, Mikey Madison (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer (R)
• “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC): Celebrity contestants Joel McHale, Jim Rash, Tramell Tillman and Zach Cherry
• “Expedition Unknown” (DSC): Season 15 finale
• “Wednesday” (NETFLIX): Season 2 of the Addams Family spinoff series will stream in 2 parts, with a second batch of episodes arriving Sept. 3.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Beyoncé — is still rocking her Levi’s jeans in a commercial posted on Monday, but fans believe it contains hints on the direction of her highly anticipated “Act III” album. In the ad, she appears as “The Denim Cowboy,” riding into town on a horse and hustling some men in a game of pool. The fact that she exits on a motorcycle led some fans to conclude it symbolizes her transition to a rock sound. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/34ykskks
• Alex Warren – His hit ‘Ordinary’ is now at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a 9th week. It’s his first-ever #1.
• Katy Perry – At her “Lifetimes Tour” stop in Detroit on Sunday, a young girl collapsed during Perry’s nightly ritual of bringing a few fans on stage to help perform ‘The One That Got Away’. The fan, named McKenna, was clearly overcome with emotion and fainted as Perry prepared to start the song. She was immediately attended to as Perry knelt alongside her.
• Earth, Wind & Fire — made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza, joining Sabrina Carpenter for her headlining set Sunday night. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers performed performed their 1981 smash ‘Let’s Groove’ – and, of course, the band’s iconic 1979 hit ‘September’.
• Ozzy Osbourne – His son Jack shared a fond memory of his late dad Ozzy Osbourne’s eating habits during a Sunday appearance on “Cooking with the Stars”, filmed before Ozzy’s July 22 death. Jack joked that the Black Sabbath frontman never employed any one family chef for very long, as he was a “picky eater” who would suddenly decide: “‘No, I don’t like it anymore,’ even though it’s some amazing chef.”
• Metallica – is rumoured to be “ready to ink a deal” for a residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in 2026. The publication Vital Vegas made the claim after guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed the group is eager to play the state-of-the-art venue on The Strip. The report says that though “specifics haven’t been confirmed”, it’s been suggested they “could play Sphere in the fall of 2026”, after they wrap their M72 world tour.
• Chris Young – has announced his first-ever holiday tour “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young.” Tickets for the 15-dates go on sale this Friday. Chris Quote: “Music was always heavily tied to the spirit of the season for me, so I can’t wait to celebrate that feeling with everyone out on the road this year.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y55b38jp
• Lily Rose will release her full-length album, “I Know What I Want,” on Oct. 3. She announced the 13-track record with the release of the final preview song, the slow-burning confessional ‘Of Course I Do’. It The new album follows her “Runnin’ Outta Time” EP, released in 2024. LINK: https://lilyrosemusic.net/
• Morgan Wallen – His “I’m the Problem” album is back at #1 on the Billboard 200, its 9th nonconsecutive week at the top. After new releases from Travis Scott, Justin Bieber and Tyler, The Creator detoured Wallen from keeping a consecutive #1 streak, the record is back on top with 143,000 album units in the week ending July 31.
SHOOTING THE BULL
TRASHY TECH:
➢ A clever team in China called HTX Studio has taken trash disposal from mundane to mind-blowing. They built robotic trash cans with cameras and motors that track flying garbage in real time — and then move to catch your off-kilter throw in mid-air. And once full, the bins can empty themselves automatically. These aren’t your average waste cans, but sleek, self-aiming units engineered to intercept tossed items and handle bag replacement autonomously. It’s playful, futuristic, and genuinely practical. Though still in prototype mode, this could be the most entertaining solution for messy spaces yet. (So… when do our laundry baskets learn to fold?) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdehpsjm
➢ Tired of picking up toys, bottles, and stuffed animals all day – and of stepping on Legos? You’re not alone—and Chinese researchers say they may have a solution. A new prototype robot can spot objects on the floor and gently scoop them up for you, using soft, inflatable fingers. It responds to voice commands, maps rooms, and can handle items up to about half a pound, without crushing them. During lab tests, it successfully picked up everything from teddy bears to oranges. To move around, it uses the same kind of laser tech as self-driving cars, and its soft grip is designed to be safe around pets and kids. The robot even lifts up and down to reach different surfaces. It’s still in early development, but the future of tidy living may be getting closer. (Or, just teach your kids to pick up after themselves…)
-TechBlog, StudyFinds
NEW FOOD NEWS:
► Is there a cure for migraines that you can pick up from the Golden Arches drive-thru? TikTok seems to think so. The so-called “McMigraine” meal from McDonald’s has gone viral, with users sharing videos claiming that you can cure a migraine by consuming one large Coca-Cola and a large order of fries. But experts are dubious of the supposed solution, and Amy Davis, RDN, registered dietitian and founder of Amy Davis Nutrition, notes: “While it’s become a popular hack online that many swear by anecdotally, there is no clinical research to support it as a reliable treatment for migraines.” (“McMigraine” sounds like something you’d get FROM fast food, not the cure!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4d22n77r
► Just in time for “Root Beet Float Day” today, comes news that A&W has rolled out its new Ice Cream Sundae soda, a sweet, fizzy throwback that tastes like you’re pulling up a stool at an old-school ice cream counter. The limited-edition soda, available in cans, hits all the classic components of a sundae: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, even a hint of sprinkles, and a cherry on top. A&W Ice Cream Sundae is available in regular and zero-sugar versions, and is sold in 12-packs. (Finally! A dessert I can chug!)
-Food&Wine, AllRecipes
DOCTOR’S ORDERS: CHILL OUT, LITERALLY:
In a small community room inside a Toronto high-rise, a doctor recently caused a stir by writing prescriptions — but not for pills. These were for air conditioners. As the summer heat continues to scorch the city, Dr. Samantha Green has set up pop-up “A/C clinics,” where she meets with residents, asks questions about their health and living conditions, and — if it makes medical sense — hands them a note that can get them a brand-new air conditioner, covered by social assistance. For those on such programs, the City of Toronto will help pay for a cooling unit, if a doctor says it’s medically necessary. The problem? Most people have no idea that this benefit exists. So, Green decided to bring the clinic to them. The goal is to help vulnerable people stay safe as summer temperatures climb dangerously high. The doc says that heat can make some health conditions worse, and it can be deadly, especially for those with breathing problems or mental health challenges. People living in older, poorly ventilated buildings are especially at risk.
(Definitely the coolest thing a doctor has ever done!)
(Is there a generic brand of cold air available?)
-TorStar
NOW BATTING: TODD BONZALES:
Baseball is known for having some of the most awesome names out there among its players. In the 1990s, a Japanese video game designer needed some American-sounding baseball player names. Here’s what he came up with…
Dean Wesrey, Mike Truk, Tony Smelrik, Bobson Dugnutt, Willie Dustice, Dwigt Rortugal, Todd Bonzales, Steve McDichael, Onson Sweemey, Daryl Archideld, Anatoli Smorin, Rey McSriff, Glenallen Mixon, Mario McRlwain, Jeromy Gride, Scott Dourque, Shown Furcotte.
NOW, here are some bona fide REAL names of MLB players from over the years (and we’re not including those with awesome nicknames, like Coco Crisp, Boog Powell, or Oil Can Boyd)…
❑ Madison Bumgarner – Sturdy, dramatic, sounds like a Civil War general and a mountain.
❑ Clayton Kershaw – Sounds like the lead in a gritty sports biopic.
❑ Max Scherzer – Intense, sharp, almost villainous.
❑ Noah Syndergaard – Biblical + Norse = epic.
❑ Hunter Pence – Sounds like he was born to hit doubles and lead a cavalry charge.
❑ Chase Utley – Has action-hero energy and rom-com charm.
❑ Blake Snell – Clean, modern, cool under pressure.
❑ Dante Bichette – Dashing, almost operatic.
❑ Byron Buxton – Rolls off the tongue with elite energy.
❑ Christian Yelich – Sharp and commanding.
❑ Felix Hernandez – Royalty vibes (which fits his “King Felix” nickname).
❑ Orlando Cabrera – Sounds like he should arrive in a Ferrari and hit a walk-off.
❑ Carlos Beltrán – Regal and classic.
❑ Zack Greinke – Just plain cool.
❑ Xander Bogaerts – Sci-fi energy; could be a Marvel villain or genius shortstop (or both).
❑ Chase Utley – Has action-hero energy and rom-com charm.
❑ Blake Snell – Clean, modern, cool under pressure.
(Somewhere, there’s a minor leaguer named Dusty Thunderpants, just waiting for his call-up!)
–BathroomReadersInstitute, MLB
DID YOU KNOW?
France is considering cutting 2 public holidays as the government seeks to save money. Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a series of spending cuts recently as the government works to reduce the budget deficit. Among the proposals were his suggestion that the Easter Monday holiday be canceled, because it “no longer has any religious significances,” and May 8, also known as ‘Victory in Europe Day,’ which marks Nazi Germany’s surrender, which brought an end to World War II. Predictably, backlash to the idea has been intense. (I can’t wait for “France Remembers” Day—celebrating the holidays they used to have…)
-CNBC
BS CHRONOMETER 08.06.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Fresh Breath Day”, a gentle reminder to maintain oral hygiene. If you’re average, you have over 10 billion bacteria in your mouth right now. Some of them churn out stinky chemicals such as hydrogen sulphide, the same gas that gives rotten eggs their odor.
• “Hiroshima Day”, observing the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the city in 1945, followed a few days later by another, on Nagasaki. The bombings effectively ended World War II by bringing about the surrender of Japan. Hiroshima Day is now a focus for anti-war and anti-nuclear discussions and demonstrations.
• “Root Beer Float Day”, saluting the yummy taste-treat that involves plopping ice cream into a flagon of root beer. Did you know root beer started out as a health tonic?
• “Wiggle Your Toes Day”, a chance to air out your piggies, wiggling them around for all to see. The best place to wiggle your toes on a hot August day is in a swimming pool. Or, sit on a dock and stick your wiggly digits in the water.
• “Farmworker Appreciation Day”, to show appreciation for seasonal agricultural workers who labor to bring food from fields to tables. Many are migrant workers who travel back to their home country after the season’s work is completed. Their help to local farmers is integral to the economy and the food supply chain.
• “Balloons to Heaven Day”, to celebrate families everywhere by releasing balloons to the sky in a symbolic gesture towards ending gun violence. (Noble cause or not, environmentalists are asking us NOT to release balloons, because they return to pollute the Earth, and can end up in the ocean and along shores, and be mistaken for food, thus harming wildlife…so let’s find another way to end gun violence…)
• “Gossip Day”, or so I’ve heard…
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Lighthouse Day
[Thurs] Raspberries ‘n Cream Day
[Fri] Frozen Custard Day
[Sat] Hand Holding Day
This Week is…Simplify Your Life Week
This Month is…Bystander Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1962 [63] Michelle Yeoh (Yeoh Chu-Kheng), Ipoh Malaysia, movie actress (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”, “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” franchise). COMING UP…“Wicked: For Good”, 2025
1970 [55] M Night Shyamalan (Manoj Nelliyattu), Mahé India, movie director (“Unbreakable”, “The Sixth Sense”)/screenwriter (“Stuart Little”)/2 Oscars. COMING UP…”Labor of Love”
1972 [53] Geri Halliwell, Watford England, pop singer (Spice Girls- ‘Wannabe’, ‘Spice Up Your Life’)
1973 [52] Vera Farmiga, Clifton NJ, TV actress (“Bates Motel” 2013-17)/movie actress (“The Conjuring”, “The Departed”) COMING UP…“The Conjuring: Last Rites”, 2025
1976 [49] Soleil Moon Frye, Glendora CA, TV actress (“Punky Brewster” 1984-88, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” 2000-03)
1981 [44] Leslie Odom Jr., Queens NY, stage actor (“Hamilton”)/TV actor (“Person of Interest 2013-14)/movie actor (“One Night in Miami”)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1996 [29] “A Game of Thrones”, an epic fantasy novel by George RR Martin, is published (basis of the mega-popular HBO show that debuts in 2011).
2009 [16] Movie director John Hughes (“Sixteen Candles”, “Pretty in Pink”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, “Home Alone”) dies of a heart attack at age 59.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
2004 [21] Funk legend Rick James (‘Super Freak’) is found dead at age 56 in his LA home.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2012 [13] NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ rover lands on the surface of Mars (it is still in operation).
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ More champagne is consumed in France each year than in the rest of the world combined.
✓ The Statue of Liberty’s mouth is 3 feet wide.
✓ “The Good Ship Lollipop” that Shirley Temple sang about was a plane, not a boat.
✓ Bamboo is the world’s tallest grass.
✓ A species of earthworm in Australia grows up to 10 feet in length.
✓ The world record for fastest 100m run in high heels is 13.557 seconds.
-TotallyAwesomeselessInformation, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS:
• Try to have at least a basic understanding of ‘you’re vs. your’, ‘they’re vs. there vs. their’, and ‘too vs. two vs. to’.
• Never, ever reveal your love for pineapple on pizza — or Nickelback.
• Assume nobody is wearing pants.
• Autocorrect mayo or may not be your friend.
• Have access to Urban dictionary. You’ll need it.
• If you’re typing “Not to be rude, but…” — you’re definitely about to be rude.
• Remember, if your relationship status is “It’s complicated”, everyone knows you’re a home wrecker.
• Just because you were born naked and screaming, we don’t need to see that forever.
• Inspirational quotes posted over pics of beach sunsets won’t fix your ex.
• New moms are going to post hundreds of baby pics. Deal with it.
• Before sending that photo, ask yourself: “Am I ever going to be running for office?”
• No one has ever changed their political leanings because of a Facebook comment. Ever.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ On Friday, MTV celebrated its 44th birthday. (MTV’s getting so old it now only watches VH1!)
➠ 50 years ago, this week, Jimmy Hoffa went missing. (And, if he’s ever discovered… it’ll be by someone playing Pokémon Go!)
➠ Author J.K. Rowling recently turned 60. (I’m not gonna say she’s getting up there, but her new book is titled: “Harry Potter and the Seven-Years of Night-Sweats”!)
➠ Today is Jamaican Independence Day. (Last year, everyone spent the entire day smoking, drinking, and having a great time — and then they remembered it was Jamaican Independence Day!)
➠ [***Caution***] For the second time in a week, somebody threw a dildo onto the floor at a WNBA game. (Not sure why JD Vance was at a WNBA game, but to each their own…)
BS THREEZER:
(Give contestant the clues, they tell you what all 3 have in common…)
• Brakes, Ears, A rock band
Answer: They all have drums
• “Friends”, “The Office”, “Mad Men”
Answer: They are all shows that take place in workplaces
• Bunny, Ant, Blueberry
Answer: They are all hills
-TriBond, Quizlet
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen in another vehicle while driving?
BS WEB GOODIE:
Every time: https://tinyurl.com/awd8mme4
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’ve been repeating the same mistakes in life for so long now, I think I’ll start calling them traditions.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
The average person has 21 of THESE every week. What are they?
Answer: Snacks
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Conscience may not prevent you from doing wrong, but it sure will keep you from enjoying it.
