Friday, September 29, 2023 – Edition: #7565
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Sir Michael Gambon, best known for his role as ‘Professor Albus Dumbledore’ in 6 of the 8 ‘Harry Potter’ films, has died. Gambon passed away “peacefully in hospital” surrounded by family after suffering from pneumonia, says a statement from Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon. He was 82. Throughout his 6-decade career, Gambon earned more than 140 TV and film credits, also including in “The Singing Detective”, “The Lost Prince” and “The King’s Speech”. He won three Laurence Olivier Awards, was awarded four UK television BAFTAs, and was knighted for services to the entertainment industry in 1998.
-PopCulture
★ “Suits” actor Patrick J. Adams has apologized for sharing behind-the-scenes photos of his former co-star Meghan Markle on social media amid the SAG-AFTRA writer’s strike. In a statement on Instagram, he wrote that posting the photos amid the standoff, which have since been deleted, was “an embarrassing oversight” and that he is “incredibly sorry”, and he thanked “those who gently and swiftly course corrected me here and I look forward to continuing the fight in the days and weeks ahead.” Adams had shared several never-before-seen snaps of the Duchess of Sussex posing sensually in character as paralegal ‘Rachel Zane’.
-PageSix
★ “Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval has launched his own podcast, with the first episode out yesterday. In a teaser vid, he says: “The past 7 months have been wild, but — today I’m so excited to announce my brand-new podcast, Everybody Loves Tom. I’ll be talking with my friends and celebs about EVERYTHING from my personal life to fashion, music, mixology, BTS of VPR & Special Forces and lots more.” Another video shows someone reading the insulting names Sandoval has been called over the past year, including “Scum Devil” and “narcissist.” Another is a compilation of celebs like Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer giving their opinions about Sandoval, and the last shows him sitting at a desk with his shirt off, ready to record.
-TheMessenger
★ Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon will be flashing their smiles on the small screen next week. Live editions of “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night” will again grace the airwaves on Monday, Oct 2. They’ll align with the already-announced returns of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” While off-air due to the now-resolved WGA strike, the TV hosts linked up for the “Strike Force Five” podcast, which also featured John Oliver.
-ETCanada
★ “True Blood” star Joe Manganiello will host “Deal or No Deal Island,” a new spin on the game show, NBCUniversal has announced. In the competition show, 13 players are transported to a private island to compete for cash in a season-long competition. They’ll have to tackle “thrilling challenges, mind-bending dilemmas and the classic game of ‘Deal or No Deal’”. Several briefcases will be hidden on the island with millions in prize money split between them. No word on a premiere date.
-TheWrap
★ Long Island medium Theresa Caputo is returning to TV for a new Lifetime series. “Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits,” is set to premiere next year. It follows her as she embarks on the next chapter of her life, including an international tour with sold-out shows in London, as well as shifting family dynamics as she goes through a divorce and becomes a grandmother, “and channels her share of spirits for others”, according to the show’s logline.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Amy Poehler, David Sedaris, SuperM (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Zac Efron, Debbie Harry, Lea Michele (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jon Stewart, LCD Soundsystem (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Nathan Lane, Rep. Katie Porter (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Tracey Bregman, Christian Le Blanc, Katee Sackhoff; Victor Cruz guest co-hosts (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Luann de Lessep, JP Saxe
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Chance the Rapper, Jillian Bell (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Guest co-host Pink (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Alfonso Ribeiro (R)
• “Secret Celebrity Renovation” (CBS): Season 3 finale. Elle King returns to her roots to surprise her “Pawpaw” with a transformation of the Wellston, Ohio, home he has lived in for nearly 50 years.
• “Shark Tank” (ABC): Products include a low-calorie chocolate, a wine to pair with pizza, a medical eye patch for children, and an herbal soap for eczema.
• “The 72nd Annual Miss USA Pageant” (CW): Keltie Knight and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton from the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
SATURDAY-
• “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story” (Life): A man who calls himself Amish Stud plots with his mistress to murder his wife, to the horror of his conservative Amish community.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Travis Kelce; Kelsea Ballerini performs (R)
SUNDAY-
• “The Simpsons” (Fox): Season 35 premiere. Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard.
• “Family Guy” (Fox): Season 22 premiere. Meg agrees to be Bruce and Jeffery’s surrogate, causing a pregnant Meg to annoy her family.
• “NFL Football” (NBC): Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Katy Perry – will guest star on the children’s show “Peppa Pig” as it celebrates its 20th anniversary next year. She’ll voice a new character called ‘Mr. Leopard’ in the 3-part “Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special”.
• Kanye West – is reportedly plotting is musical comeback. Sources say he is in a “great headspace” and has completed nearly 10 songs in the past week. His collaborator Ty Dolla $ign is also said to have joined him in the studio. Also this week, there was an online of leak Ye’s Dr. Dre collab album “Jesus Is King 2.”
• Megan Thee Stallion — has launched her mental health resources site “Seize The Awkward”. Tuesday, she revealed the website and shared a video about opening up. The site features videos of her discussing a variety of topics, such as being vulnerable. LINK: https://seizetheawkward.org/
• Sum 41 — has released the new single ‘Landmines’ along with a music video. In May, the group announced plans to split, following a worldwide tour in support of its upcoming album “Heaven :x: Hell”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y23ntbvr
• Mark Tremonti – The founding member of Alter Bridge, Creed and Tremonti has released the first song from his upcoming holiday album “Christmas Classics New & Old”. ‘The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ is now available. The album drops Oct. 27. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n7naxzf
• Bruce Springsteen – has postponed all remaining 2023 tour dates “out of an abundance of caution”, as he recovers from peptic ulcer disease. The good news is that tickets will be valid for makeup dates, which are expected to be announced next week. Refunds are also available. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/27s6vn94
• Jelly Roll – Today, he drops a new collab with Chris Ryan, ‘Scared to go to Church’. Ryan, who was one-half of the now-defunct duo BEXAR, says of the new song: “When I started writing for the album, ‘Scared To Go To Church’ was the first song I finished. The minute I wrote it, I knew Jelly could help me tell the rest of the story.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bd4rdpkv
• Blake Shelton – His game show “Barmaggedon” begins its 2nd season this November. With co-hosts Carson Daly and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Glaser, Shelton will host, once again, from his Ole Red bar in Nashville. Celeb contestants include Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll, Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson.
• Garth Brooks – Next week, he and Trisha Yearwood will oversee a Habitat For Humanity event, part of the Carter Work Project in Charlotte NC. It’s named for President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, and is the first build event the Carters haven’t been able to attend. Also, a new Garth Brooks 7-disc box set complete with a new studio album will be available this holiday season at Bass Pro Shops.
SHOOTING THE BULL
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (PG, Animation/Action): A magical meteor crash-lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. (Dax Shepard, Taraji P. Henson, Tyler Perry) Tomatometer: 86%
• “The Creator” (PG-13, Action/Sci-Fi): Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child. (Allison Janney, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe) Tomatometer: 77%
• “Saw X” (R, Horror/Thriller): A desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. (Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith) No Tomatometer rating.
• “Dumb Money” (R, Biography, Comedy): Based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop into the world’s hottest company. (Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley) Tomatometer: 85%, Audience score: 87%
IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS (I THINK…):
What is the absolute WORST gift that someone could get for you? In a poll of 2,000 adults, the answer turned out to be…a diet plan! That was closely followed by cufflinks and soap on a string. Also high-up on the list of “thanks-but-no-thanks” gifts were: bad romance novels, hankies, and aftershave. According to the OnePoll survey, when confronted with an unwanted present, 27% graciously accept it, and 17% pretend to be delighted. A tenth said they show no emotion and simply ‘do nothing’, and 21% have even had a falling-out with a loved one over a terrible present. And what does one actually do with a garbage-gift? 26% donate them to charity, 18% re-gift them, and 14% say they simply hide them in their home.
(…usually until that person comes back for another visit!)
(Now, I’m worried. The last time I made a drop-off at the local Sally Ann store, I’m pretty sure their reaction could be accurately described as “graciously accepting”)
-SWNS
PUFFER BUFFER:
A Singapore beer brand has teamed up with fashion designer Izzy Du to create a puffer jacket that’s designed to lower your body temperature. How? By carrying around cold cans of beer, of course. When the wearer puts ice-cold beer cans into the pockets, they supposedly send a cooling effect across your torso through a network of tubes filled with water, which is pumped around the body. The designers say it can lower your body temperature by up to 5°C (41°F). The beer-filled puffer jacket made its debut at Paris Fashion Week, of course!
(Well, at least then you’d have an excuse for wearing a puffer jacket IN THE SUMMER: It’s got air conditioning – and you’re drunk!)
(Anyone know where I can get some cans of antifreeze for Winter?)
-Insider
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ They might be interested in this at the recently-announced Nerf theme park in Brazil: A German engineer has custom-built a toy minigun capable of firing off 684 Nerf darts in one minute — more than 11 per second. Thomas Busch’s MOAB, or “Mother of All Blasters”, broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest motorized foam dart gun fire rate. The darts fly at a speed of 45 mph (72kph), approximately the same as a standard Nerf gun, but according to the designer, the high rate of fire adds a little extra sting. Quote: “It does hurt a bit”. (That’s what his kids told him, anyway…)
➢ Residents of Leighton, Pennsylvania are being asked to keep a lookout for a tortoise who escaped his home at a veterinary clinic – for the third time! The Mahoning Valley Animal Hospital said in a Facebook post that Tank, a tortoise belonging to veterinarian Mike Nelson, escaped from his outdoor pen at the clinic. A vet tech said Tank is known for his escapes, and is nicknamed Houdini. According to her, the previous 2 times Tank hightailed it out of his cage, he was missing for about 2 weeks. (…and was found about 4 feet away!)
-UPI
DID YOU KNOW?
Teens get as many as 237 notifications each day on their smartphones, according to a new report by Common Sense Media. The research says adults often turn off their notifications, but teens usually keep alerts on — and impulsively check their phones throughout the day — even when they feel bombarded. About one-fourth of notifications came during school hours, and researchers said phones and apps could improve on cutting down unnecessary alerts at times when teens shouldn’t be disrupted.
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 9.29.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “National Coffee Day”, celebrating one of the world’s favorite beverages. It’s also to promote fair trade and to raise awareness of the plight of coffee growers. Today is also “Biscotti Day”, which is fairly handy. (BTW, Sunday is “INTERNATIONAL Coffee Day”)
SIGNS YOU’RE DRINKING TOO MUCH COFFEE…
✓ You call a radio talk show and they ask you to “turn yourself down”.
✓ You finish your 60-minute presentation before everyone is seated.
✓ You’re passing everybody on the freeway when suddenly you realize … you’re not in a car.
✓ Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
✓ You have a picture of your coffee mug … on your coffee mug.
✓ Your boss asks to meet with you at 2:00, and you eagerly ask, “AM or PM?”
✓ Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.
• “Michaelmas”, the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of exorcists. It’s also known as “Goose Day” in some places, thanks to the old English proverb which says, “If you eat goose on Michaelmas Day, you will never want money all the year round.” In the Middle Ages, it celebrated the end of harvest, when laborers were paid with meat, ale, fish, ale, good bread … and ale.
• “World Heart Day”, a chance for people across the globe to take part in the world’s biggest intervention against cardiovascular disease. LINK: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day
• “Ask a Stupid Question Day”, created by some unknown keener who decided that ‘asking a stupid question is better than repairing a stupid mistake’. It’s a good excuse to pose perplexing questions like…
⇒ If our knees were bent the other way, what would a chair look like?
⇒ Why did Yankee Doodle name the feather in his hat ‘Macaroni’?
⇒ Can we spell the word ‘creativity’ however we want?
⇒ Can you be a ‘closet claustrophobic’?
⇒ If winning isn’t important … why do we keep score?
⇒ Why aren’t blueberries blue?
• “Confucius Day”, born in China in 551 B.C., he was one of the earliest, and perhaps the first great philosopher. He was also a teacher, a scholar, and a politician, and came up with 499 famous sayings, including: “Never do to others what you would not like them to do to you.”
• “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste”, a day to prioritize actions and move ahead with innovation to reduce food loss and waste.
• “Hug a Vegetarian Day”, dedicated to hugging those who love animals the most! Adopting a meat-free diet saves the lives of more than 100 animals per year.
• “Broadway Musicals Day”, Broadway theaters, considered to be unequaled in the English-speaking world, are located in Midtown Manhattan, close to Times Square, near Broadway, although only a handful of them are actually on Broadway. There are more than 40 Broadway theaters, and to be considered, it usually must have at least 500 seats.
SATURDAY-
• “Orange Shirt Day” or “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (in Canada since 2021), to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools where tens of thousands of First Nations children were taken from their families and forced to attend classes that separated them from their culture. All are encouraged to wear an orange shirt today. LINKS: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ https://tinyurl.com/yckhvzkf
• “Hot Mulled Cider Day”, a day to cradle a warm cup of spiced cider in your hands, breathe in the fragrance, and then take a sip. It’s a cool-weather treat for all your senses.
• “Chewing Gum Day”, Thomas Adams received a patent on the first gum-making machine in 1871. After experimenting with different flavors, he manufactured the first flavored gum in the US, the licorice-flavored “Adams’ Black Jack”. Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit and Spearmint soon followed.
• “International Blasphemy Day”, encouraging individuals and groups to openly express criticism of religion, and blasphemy laws. It was founded in 2009 by the Center for Inquiry.
• “International Translation Day”, introduced in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators. Online translators allow you to switch from language-to-language instantly. Try translating an English message to another language then back to English. Odds are you’ll get something that’s really wonky. LINK: http://translate.google.com/#
• “International Podcast Day”, a celebration of the power of podcasts! Today is a great chance to connect with podcasters and listeners. (And please also leave a 5-star review…)
• It’s also “Ghost Hunting Day” and “Family Health and Fitness Day”. We’re thinking it might be possible to somehow combine the 2…
SUNDAY-
• “October” arrives. It actually means ‘8th month’ but has been the 10th month ever since New Year’s Day was moved from March to January. At other times in history, October has been called Germanicus, Hercules, and Faustinus. So, happy First of Faustinus!
• “Homemade Cookies Day”, What’s the absolute best kind? Chocolate chip? Oatmeal & raisin? Peanut butter? Shortbread? Dirt balls?
• “International Day of Older Persons”, an annual observance begun by the UN to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives.
• “International Music Day”, initiated in 1975 by Lord Yehudi Menuhin to encourage the promotion of musical art among all sections of society.
• “Pumpkin Spice Day”. It was 2003 when the flavor started taking over the world every fall! The first Pumpkin Spice Latte was created in the “Liquid Lab” at Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters that year, and within a decade, it became the company’s top-selling drink, with over 200 million sold.
• “International Coffee Day”, Yes, we celebrated “National Coffee Day” 2 days ago. (Another round?)
• “World Vegetarian Day”, to create awareness of the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. (My friend really changed when she became a vegetarian…It’s like I’ve never seen herbivore!) LINK: http://www.worldvegetarianday.org
• “CD Player Day”, between audio cassettes and the MP3, compact discs were the most popular way to listen to music in parts of the 1980s and 1990s. (They’re like DVDs without the pictures, kids!)
• “Less Than Perfect Day”, a day to accept that it’s okay to not be perfect. Today, remember that we all make mistakes, and that we should try hard at everything we do, but not so hard that we stress ourselves out. (I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken…)
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1948 [75] Bryant Gumbel, New Orleans LA, TV personality (“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” since 1995, “The Early Show” 1999-2002, “Today” 1982-97)/4 Emmy Awards
1948 [75] Mark Farner, Flint MI, rock singer-guitarist (ex-Grand Funk Railroad-‘We’re an American Band’, ‘The Loco-Motion’)
1957 [66] Andrew Dice Clay, Brooklyn NY, foul-mouthed comedian/movie actor (“The Adventures of Ford Fairlane”, “A Star is Born” [2018])
1973 [50] Danick Dupelle, Montréal QC, country guitarist-vocalist (Emerson Drive-‘Moments’, ‘She’s My Kind of Crazy’)
1970 [53] Russell Peters, Toronto ON, comedian (first comedian to have a Netflix stand-up special [“Notorious”]/movie actor/TV actor-producer (“Hop-Hop Evolution”)
1979 [44] Chrissy Metz, Homestead FL, TV actress (“American Horror Story” 2014-15, ‘Kate Pearson’ in “This Is Us” 2016-22)
1980 [43] Zachary Levi (Pugh), Lake Charles LA, TV actor (“Chuck” 2007-12)/movie actor (“Shazam!” movies) COMING UP… “Harold and the Purple Crayon”, 2024
1980 [43] Dallas Green, St Catharines ON, indie-rock singer-songwriter (City & Colour-‘Thirst’, ‘Fragile Bird’, Alexisonfire-‘Young Cardinals’)
1994 [29] Halsey (Ashley Frangipane), Clark NJ, pop singer (‘Without Me’, w/The Chainsmokers-‘Closer’)
SATURDAY- Barry Williams (“The Brady Bunch”) is 69; Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”) is 66; Eric Stoltz (“Some Kind of Wonderful”) is 62; Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) is 60; Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls) is 59; Jenna Elfman (“Fear the Walking Dead”) is 52; Marion Cotillard (“The Dark Knight Rises”) is 48; Lacey Chabert (“Mean Girls”) is 41; Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) is 41; T-Pain (Flo-Rida ft. T-Pain-‘Low’) is 39; Ezra Miller (“The Flash”) is 31
SUNDAY- former US President Jimmy Carter is 99; [Dame] Julie Andrews (“The Sound of Music”) is 88; Randy Quaid (“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”) is 73; former UK Prime Minister Theresa May is 67; Zach Galifianakis (“The Hangover” films) is 54; Sarah Drew (“Grey’s Anatomy”) is 43; Brie Larson (“Captain Marvel”) is 34
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [22] Jennifer Lopez marries her second husband, actor-choreographer Chris Judd, in Los Angeles (they separate 8 months later, she’s currently on marriage #4…)
2013 [10] The series finale of “Breaking Bad” airs on AMC, drawing a record 10.3 million viewers
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1984 [39] Prince and the Revolution start a 2-week run at #1 in the US with ‘Let’s Go Crazy’. It’s the opening track on both the album and the film “Purple Rain”
2018 [05] Kanye West announces on Twitter he is changing his name to “Ye”. (It became official in Oct. 2021)
2021 [02] Granting her petition, a judge suspends Britney Spears’ father, Jamie, as her conservator, a role he has held since 2008
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1916 [107] American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world’s first billionaire
2014 [09] eBay Inc announces it’s splitting off its PayPal unit into a separate company
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Cats do not have a collarbone, so they can fit through any opening the size of their head.
✓ Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of a blue whale.
✓ On average, a horse can produce about 15 horsepower.
✓ In Japan, Domino’s tested pizza delivery via reindeer in 2016.
✓ Geckos can turn the stickiness of their feet on and off at will.
✓ Jackrabbits got their names because their ears look like a donkey’s (or jackass).
-MentalFloss, BestLife
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BS SIGNS YOU’RE ADDICTED TO CHOCOLATE:
• You once killed a man for breaking off a piece of your Kit Kat bar.
• Your spirit animal is the Cocoa Puffs bird.
• The last time you orgasmed was when you bit into a York Peppermint Patty.
• You know how everyone knew Norm’s name in “Cheers”? The same goes for you in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
• Your husband caught you in bed with Three Musketeers.
• You know how to spell “Ghirardelli.”
• Every time you watch that kid drown in “Willy Wonka” you mutter, “Lucky bastard.”
• You had to be rescued by forest rangers after getting lost looking for the Keebler Tree.
• You’re only interested in sex if your wife wraps herself in foil with a paper strip at the top.
• You have a Google alert for “fudge.”
• You actually LIKE Whoppers.
-First published in BS in 2022
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS…
➠ Hurricane Ophelia is gone, but there are 3 other systems in the Atlantic that weather experts are tracking. (Since they cause lots of hype for a few days, then disappear forever, I say they should be named after winners of “American Idol”.)
➠ People are still talking about how bad the Dolphins thrashed the Broncos on Sunday (70-20) (It was such a beating that out of habit, Roger Goodell denied seeing it…!)
➠ Researchers believe that the ‘popularity of the internet’ has distracted people from voting in our elections. (I can believe it. I mean, why leave your home to go ‘vote for monsters’ when you can collect them by playing “Pokémon Go”?)
➠ A report found you can improve your relationship by going on a road trip. (Just don’t forget to call every once in a while, and let her know where you are…!)
➠ Fact of the Day: Mark Twain was born when Halley’s comet was visible; he died when it returned 75 years later. (Roughly the same length of time it took me to read one of his books…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
That’s what friends are for (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/2wpfmepy
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Some of us were made to cook. And some were made to stand there and keep that person company.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What are you a stickler for?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 36% of adults say they’ll do THIS in preparation for Halloween. What is it?
Answer: Watch scary movies
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Never regret anything that made you smile.
