Monday, May 2, 2022 — Edition: #7221
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Footage has emerged of Angelina Jolie being taken to safety after an air-raid siren went off during her visit to the Ukrainian city of Lviv. Lviv has been under attack by the Russian army in recent weeks, and last month, a missile attack on the western city left at least 7 people dead. While Jolie, a special envoy for the UN who has been doing humanitarian work for years, was visiting a refuge on Saturday, an air-raid siren went off and she could be seen quickly walking with an entourage, then getting into a car. Earlier, she was seen at a coffee shop, where she smiled and waved at fans, and signed at least one autograph.
-Yahoo, Independent
★ After 39 years of marriage, Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon are separating. In a joint statement, the couple said they are now on “separate life paths”, but remain “legally married, co-parents, co-workers and business partners.” Aykroyd and Dixon met in 1983 on the set of “Doctor Detroit” and they were married the same year. The couple also starred together in “Twilight Zone: The Movie”, “Spies Like Us”, “The Couch Trip” and “Exit To Eden”. They have 3 adult daughters.
-People
★ Ever since Netflix announced “That 90s Show”, a continuation of the classic Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show”, fans have been clamoring to know who would return. Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp were confirmed to reprise their roles and ‘Red’ and ‘Kitty Forman’, but now, we know almost the whole core cast will return in some capacity. Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Wilmer Valderrama will all appear on That ’90s Show, meaning beloved characters ‘Eric Forman’, ‘Donna Pinciotti’, ‘Kelso’, ‘Jackie’ and ‘Fez’ will all make their way back to Point Place, Wisconsin. The one missing key cast member is Danny Masteron’s ‘Steven Hyde’. Masterson has been accused of multiple sexual assaults and is awaiting trial. Those who are returning are said to be making guest appearances, meaning they won’t be on every episode.
-PopCulture
★ Batwoman’s time in Gotham has come to an end. The CW has canceled the DC Comics drama after 3 seasons. Showrunner Caroline Dries shared the news on Friday, writing: “I am bummed, but full of gratitude. What an honor to make 51 episodes.” The cancellation comes a month after the third season finale aired. It also comes as The CW’s owners, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, are exploring a sale of the broadcaster, which has led to speculation that the network would pare back on scripted series.
-HollywoodReporter
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Tom Cruise, Iliza Shlesinger, Parquet Courts
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Norman Reedus, Paula Pell, Beeple, the Linda Lindas
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jon Bernthal, Alton Brown
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Laura Linney, Melanie Lynskey, Geoffrey Zakarian, Kristina Schiano
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Dakota Fanning, Jamie Bell, T-Pain
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Vanessa Bayer, Paige DeSorbo
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns
• “The Talk” (CBS): Kate Bosworth
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Jenna Dewan
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Serena Williams, Jay Shetty, Indigo Girls
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Sasheer Zamata
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, David Sedaris, Amy Sedaris, Clint Howard, Ron Howard
• “American Idol” (ABC): American Idol greats — including Ruben Studdard, Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Kris Allen, Maddie Poppe, Laine Hardy, Willie Spence and Caleb Lee Hutchinson — reunite on the Idol stage.
• “American Song Contest” (NBC): The live semi-finals conclude with 10 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song.
• “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” (HGTV): Series premiere. Lil Jon and Anitra Mecadon make big plans to turn a couple’s scary basement into a sophisticated club, but the homeowners are hesitant.
• “NHL Playoffs” (Check local listings): 8 teams see action, as 4 first round series begin.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lizzo — wants to collaborate with BTS. She’s become good friends with J-Hope from the K-Pop boy band after exchanging texts, and in a podcast appearance, she said: “I’ve gravitated towards BTS because they remind me of myself where it’s like, self-love and this positive energy and the way they love their fans.”
• Olivia Rodrigo – after covering Avril Lavigne’s hit ‘Complicated’ throughout her “Sour” tour, she was joined onstage by the real deal during her Toronto show on Friday. Rodrigo introduced Lavigne as someone “who broke down so many barriers, and opened so many doors for girls like me. I’m so, so, so lucky that she came here tonight to sing with me.” LINK: https://youtu.be/PFSzd2aO-fU
• Celine Dion – Friday, she shared the news that she has postponed her European tour for a second time, due to “health issues”. She wrote on Instagram that she is “doing a little bit better”, but “still experiencing some spasms”. The tour was scheduled to begin in May, but the dates have now been moved to March and April 2023.
• Duran Duran – won fan voting for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022, with over 900,000 votes. The rest of the top-5, who will all be placed on a fan ballot that will be tallied alongside the other ballots used to select this year’s winners, are, in order, Eminem (680,000 votes), Pat Benatar (630,000), Eurythmics (442,000) and Dolly Parton (393,000). (You’re right, the “fan vote” basically means nothing…)
• Guns N’ Roses — Thanks to its appearance in the trailer for Marvel’s upcoming film “Thor: Love and Thunder” their classic song ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ has hit #1 Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart – almost 35 years after its release. The song, from the band’s 1987 debut “Appetite for Destruction” topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
• Paul McCartney – duetted with a video of John Lennon on the opening night of his tour in Spokane WA. Video footage shows McCartney and his band performing the Beatles classic ‘I’ve Got a Feeling’ as the crowd erupts when Lennon’s image appears on the video screen. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yumb74hv
• Naomi Judd — The Kentucky-born singer of The Judds has died at 76. Daughters Wynonna and Ashley announced her death on Saturday, saying: “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.” No more details were given. The Judds had just announced a farewell tour to begin this fall. Last night’s induction of the duo into the Country Music Hall of Fame was expected to proceed, and a rep indicated Wynonna would attend.
• Luke Bryan — will headline his 13th “Farm Tour” in September during a break from his “Raised Up Right Tour”. He’ll set up stages in the fields of local farmers across 6 states Sept. 15-24. Riley Green, Jameson Rodgers, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock will be special guests.
• Dolly Parton — now says she will “accept gracefully” if she is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She previously asked not to be included in the voting process because she didn’t feel she had earned it, but The Rock Hall said her name would remain on the ballot. Fan voting ended Friday, with Parton in 5th place with just over 390,000 votes. The 2022 inductees will be announced this month.
SHOOTING THE BULL
HOLLYWEIRD:
➠ Actors who win an Oscar are likely to live longer than their co-stars, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Toronto created a model based on 2,111 actors from 1929 to 2020 who were nominated for an Academy Award or appeared opposite a nominated actor. The data shows that those who win an Oscar are more likely to live to about 81, while those who are just nominated – or not nominated at all — are likely to live to about 76. (“I’d like to thank the Academy…”)
➠ A Will Smith impersonator says his popularity — and income — have nearly doubled following the Academy Award-winner’s notorious Oscars slap. 43-year-old Shad Ellis of Bedford, England, has moonlighted as Smith’s doppelgänger for 25 years, performing at nightclubs, weddings and corporate events around the world. Since the infamous incident when Smith smacked Chris Rock onstage, his services have never been in greater demand. He charges about $750 per gig. (And he has a better chance at being invited to the 2023 Oscars than Will does!)
-NYPost
WELL, SHEET:
An expert says the absolute maximum amount of time you should go without washing your bedsheets is – one week. Certified sleep coach and Content Manager for the Sleep Foundation Daniel Noyed says dirty sheets can contribute to allergies, skin breakouts, asthma and general uncleanliness. And although some people wash them every few days, and others every few weeks, months, or go even longer, if you want to avoid your sheets accumulating dirt, dead skin cells, body oils, sweat, and worst of all, dust mites (including their carcasses and fecal matter), it’s best to stick to a once-per-week routine. Those who sleep with their pets, and those who suffer from allergies or asthma should freshen their linens even more often.
(Every week? At least give me time to make the bed from last week!)
(So, what you’re saying is you’re supposed to wash your bedsheets?)
-LADBible
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ A hair-braiding class for dudes? Why not? Annis Waugh owns Braid Maidens in St. Albans, England, and as part of a fundraiser for a local school, she set up workshops for parents. After realizing she never had a man enroll in any of her hair-braiding classes, she designed a course called “Beers and Braids” to appeal to dads. The class sold out, with dozens of fathers signing up for the waiting list. Waugh taught the dads about hair textures and types, and demonstrated brushing and braiding techniques. The men practiced on plastic heads, and “were super engaged and really enthusiastic learners,” according to Waugh. One father says he signed up so he could help his daughters get ready for school, because “It shouldn’t just be one gender doing stuff like this. The more we do and share the load, the better it is for my daughters.”
➢ A 90-year-old found her late husband’s wedding ring under an apple tree—35 years after he lost it. Ann Kendrick says Peter, who passed away 22 years ago, lost his band while working in their back garden in Looe, Cornwall in 1987. The mother-of-7 discovered the ring April 23 when she was clearing around the base of an apple tree. She said she was “very excited” to find the ring and added that her husband would have been “as surprised as her.” Ms. Kendrick plans to wear the ring as a necklace in memory of her late husband. (This woman’s clearing land at 90, and my teenager can’t clear off the couch before passing out on it?)
-CNN, GoodNewsNetwork
7 THINGS YOU’RE WASTING YOUR MONEY ON (OR AT LEAST, I AM):
☞ Bank fees: Between ATMs and monthly service fees, they can really add up. Find a bank that offers accounts with no monthly fees. Or keep enough money in your account that fees are waived. (I would, but they keep taking it!)
☞ Stuff on sale: Everyone loves a great deal, but spending on something you don’t need just because it’s on sale isn’t wise. Wait 24 hours, and see if that deal still looks good to you.
☞ Subscriptions: A study found more than 70% of us waste more than $50 per month on recurring payments for things we don’t need or want. Carefully check your statement each month and cancel any charges for things you don’t use.
☞ Food waste: Up to 40% of food purchased is never eaten. Take stock of what you have before shopping, and plan your meals (and your shopping list) around the items you already have.
☞ Extended warranties: Sometimes the cost of the plan exceeds the cost of repairs. Plus, many credit cards include extended warranties, so you may be paying for coverage you already have. Consider directing your extra cash toward an emergency account to cover the cost of repairs. (What is this “extra cash” you speak of?)
☞ Overpaying for insurance: If you’ve been with the same provider for years, shop around to see if you can find a better price. Sometimes new customers get introductory deals, or you may simply find a policy that offers coverage for less. Also consider bundling home and auto coverage for a discount.
☞ Credit card interest: While credit cards can be useful, they become an expensive burden that drags down your finances when you carry a balance. Focus on paying those cards down, possibly with a lower-interest line of credit. (My bank has no ‘interest’ in giving me a line of credit!)
-CNN
DID YOU KNOW?
Canadian lawmakers have passed an amendment to the Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed on the Moon. Under the subheading “Lunar Gateway”, it states: “A Canadian crew member who, during a space flight, commits an act or omission outside Canada that if committed in Canada would constitute an indictable offence is deemed to have committed that act or omission in Canada.” This would include crimes en route to or on the Lunar Gateway station, currently in the works to orbit the Moon. Foreign astronauts who “threaten the life or security of a Canadian crew member” could also be prosecuted. (So keep your hands off their Timbits!)
-Mic
BS CHRONOMETER 05.02.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Brothers and Sisters Day!”, a day to let siblings know you care. (Or maybe to add up all the times you got ratted on, had your hair pulled or your dessert stolen … and get even!)
• “Melanoma Monday”, raising awareness for melanoma and other skin cancers and encouraging 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 sun protection on warm sunny days.
⇒ Don’t let the clouds fool you. UV rays still reach your skin on a cloudy day.
⇒ Avoid tanning beds. The UV light puts you at risk for melanoma, too.
⇒ Regularly check your skin for abnormal moles. If you notice changes, see a dermatologist.
• “Play Your Ukulele Day”, when you’re encouraged to play a ukulele, share your ukulele, and teach someone else how to play. (What’s the difference between a ukulele and a trampoline? You take your shoes off to jump on a trampoline.)
• “Life Insurance Day”, The anniversary of the day life insurance became available in the United States in 1759. (They say that life insurance is like fun: The older you get, the more it costs…)
• “Truffle Day”, celebrating the chocolate confectionery traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate, icing, cocoa powder, chopped nuts or coconut.
• “World Tuna Day”, not to encourage us to eat more tuna fish, but to bring attention to this valuable species threatened by a stunning demand for its meat, mostly in the form of canned tuna and sushi.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Chocolate Custard Day
[Tues] Garden Meditation Day
[Wed] Star Wars Day
[Wed] International Firefighters’ Day
This Week Is…Small Business Week
This Month Is…ALS Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1950 [72] Lou Gramm [Louis Grammatico], Rochester NY, classic rock singer (‘Midnight Blue’, Foreigner-Cold as Ice’, ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’)
1952 [70] Christine Baranski, Buffalo NY, TV actress (‘Diane Lockhart’ on “The Good Wife” 2009-16)/movie actress (“Mamma Mia!”)
1955 [67] Donatella Versace, Reggio di Calabria, Italy, fashion designer-businesswoman (founder & Chief Creative Officer, Versace Group)/model/plastic surgery victim/sister of late designer Gianni Versace
1972 [50] Dwayne (“The Rock”) Johnson, Hayward CA, movie actor (“Fast & Furious” films, “San Andreas”, Jumanji” films)/6’5”, 272-lb WWE wrestler (1996-2004, 2011-16) COMING UP…”Black Adam”, 2022
1975 [47] David Beckham, London UK, retired soccer star (Paris Saint-Germain, LA Galaxy, Real Madrid, Manchester United)/married to Spice Girl Victoria (Adams) Beckham since 1999
1980 [42] Ellie Kemper, Kansas City MO, TV actress (‘Kimmy’ in “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” 2015-19, “The Office” 2009-13)/movie actress (“Bridesmaids”, “21 Jump Street”)
1985 [37] Lily Allen [Cooper], London England, pop singer (‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Smile’)
1985 [37] Kyle Busch, Las Vegas NV, NASCAR driver (most wins in all 3 of NASCAR’s national touring series combined with 223/younger brother of NASCAR driver Kurt Busch
2015 [07] Princess Charlotte of Cambridge [Charlotte Elizabeth Diana], London England, British Royal (Princess of Cambridge)/fourth in line to the throne (The second child and first daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge)
ON THIS DAY . . .
2011 [11] Osama bin Laden, the suspected mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI’s most wanted man, is killed by US special forces in Pakistan
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2004 [18] On the cover of “TV Guide”: “So Long, Friends 1994-2004″ (the entire cast of the long-running sitcom is featured inside)
2008 [14] The first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Iron Man”, starring Robert Downey Jr., is released
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2008 [14] Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger is banned from driving for 1 year due to a DUI conviction in Vancouver BC, after being caught speeding in his Lamborghini
2009 [13] The TV series “Jonas”, starring the Jonas Brothers, debuts on the Disney Channel. It runs 2 seasons
2010 [12] A flood damages the Grand Ole Opry House and Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. John Fogerty, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill and Keith Urban are among those who lose guitars and other equipment
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2000 [22] US President Bill Clinton announces that GPS access will no longer be restricted to the US military (now it’s in your phone, in your car, everywhere!)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Ravens in captivity can learn to talk better than parrots can.
✓ Brass objects, including doorknobs, sterilize themselves after about 8 hours because bacteria have a hard time surviving on brass.
✓ Japan made all of the medals for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics out of discarded electronics.
✓ “Dessert stomach” is a real thing. Your gut expands upon contact with sugar, making room for dessert, even after having the feeling of being full.
✓ Teflon is the only known material to which geckos are unable to stick.
✓ When being photographed, instead of “cheese”, people in the Victorian era said “prunes.”
-KickassFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS SIGNS YOU’RE NOT 18 ANYMORE:
• You have a favorite grocery store.
• Instead of wings, Red Bull just gives you heartburn.
• You consider ibuprofen the fifth food group.
• Your marijuana actually IS medicinal.
• You find teenagers freakin’ annoying!
• All your favorite TV shows are being “rebooted.”
• You’re happy your plans got cancelled.
• You don’t recognize half the names on this year’s Coachella lineup.
• Your friends are having babies on purpose.
• When someone calls you after 9pm, you think it’s an emergency.
• Farts start becoming less trustworthy.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
MORE BS QUESTIONS PLAGUING HUMANITY:
• Where the heck does the ‘o’ come from when we abbreviate the word ‘number’ to ‘no.’?
• Did Noah keep his bees in ‘archives’?
• What is the opposite of ‘medium’?
• Is ‘crumby’ bread good or bad?
• Do pigs have pen pals?
• How many people thought of the Post-It note before it was invented but didn’t have anything to jot it down on?
• Isn’t saying something is ‘indescribable’, describing it?
• How does a shelf retailer keep her store from looking empty?
• What would you use to dilute water?
• What do you call a male ladybug?
• Is your answer to this question ‘no’?
-First published in BS in 2017
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which of these was NOT an early form of currency?
a) Cows (and other livestock)
b) Salt & pepper
c) Water [CORRECT]
d) Cowry shells (sea snails)
• Which traditional train car has been all-but phased out?
a) Dining car
b) Caboose [CORRECT]
c) Baggage car
d) Engine
• Which animal has the loudest call?
a) Elephant
b) Howler monkey
c) Blue Whale [CORRECT, 188 decibels]
d) Screaming earthworm
-PubTimeTrivia
BS WEB GOODIE:
I’m not completely sure what happened here: https://tinyurl.com/3d3hbvr4
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I got a new pair of gloves today, but they’re both ‘lefts,’ which on the one hand is great, but on the other, it’s just not right.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What weird thing did you do as a kid?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 75% of women say they get suspicious when their partner does THIS. What is it?
Answer: Sends flowers
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
