Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Edition: #6527
Sweet Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The Joaquin Phoenix movie “Joker” has won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. After winning, director Todd Phillips thanked ”Warner Bros. and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie”. He also pointed out that ”There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin is the fiercest and brightest and most open-minded lion I know. Thank you for trusting me with your insane talent.”
-ContactMusic
★ Lifetime has released the first trailer of their highly-anticipated movie that was inspired by real-life events surrounding actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. In the first preview, viewers get an inside look at the college bribery blunder that rocked Hollywood. The network is adapting the infamous story into a 2-hour movie, but the two real-life actresses were not considered for casting. “College Admissions Scandal” is set to air on October 10.
-TheBlast
★ Alec Baldwin was in the hot seat Saturday night for the latest Comedy Central roast —and as per usual, it was brutal. Numerous digs were taken at the actor for his behavior and temper through the years but mixed in among those quips were jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. The roast will air Sept. 15 on Comedy Central.
-MSN
★ The doctor who was responsible for Britney Spears’ medical treatment has died suddenly, just weeks before the judge in her conservatorship case will receive a report focusing on whether she was receiving appropriate treatment. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but sources say that the 48-year-old psychiatrist died from an aneurysm. The timing is significant. Sources connected to Britney say the judge will receive a report within the next 10 days from a court-appointed evaluator who has spent more than 3 months determining if her medical and other care was appropriate.
-TMZ
★ Grey’s Anatomy is planning a big return from a fan-favorite character in Season 16. The long-running ABC medical drama is hoping to secure the return of a big name from its history. Series showrunner Krista Vernoff revealed in an interview that the returning star will not be Katherine Heigl, but she is “trying to get someone back”, but she wouldn’t give up a name. Grey’s Anatomy returns with new episodes Thursday, Sept. 23.
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Ed Helms, Don Lemon, Mystery Musical Guest
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jennifer Lopez, Russell Westbrook
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Ansel Elgort, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John McEnroe, Toni Collette, the Hold Steady, Terri Lyne Carrington
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Kris Jenner, half•alive
• “Lights Out with David Spade” (COMEDY): Bhad Bhabie, Donnell Rawlings, Guy Branum
• “Conan” (TBS): Sona Movsesian (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Vicki Gunvalson, Ryan Serhant
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Malcolm Gladwell
• “The Talk” (CBS): More Talk Tuesday
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Ashton Kutcher, Bill Skarsgård
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Melissa McCarthy
• “Intervention” (A&E): Season 20 finale
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift — is still riding high off the release of her latest studio album “Lover” — in multiple genres. Her collaboration with country music trio Dixie Chicks ‘Soon You’ll Get Better’, scored Swift her first Billboard Hot Country Songs top 10 since 2013 as a lead artist. The ballad was written by Swift and Jack Antonoff for Swift’s mother, who is fighting breast cancer.
• Harry Styles — may not be starring as Prince Eric in the upcoming live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” but he says that the opportunity “was discussed.” He was originally in the running to star as the prince opposite Halle Bailey’s ‘Ariel’, but he ultimately passed on the role to focus on music.
• Jimmy Page – will release a new book, “Jimmy Page: The Anthology” in December. It will document the Led Zeppelin guitarist’s career through selected material from his personal archives, including photos of hundreds of items including iconic guitars and stage costumes, plus rare posters and vinyl pressings.
• The Black Crowes – drummer Steve Gorman says it’s a “safe bet” that they will at some point be back together and playing music. The group split acrimoniously in 2015. Gorman’s book, “Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes – A Memoir” is scheduled for release later this month.
• Foreigner — Original frontman Lou Gramm says that there are more reunion shows planned for this fall. Last November, the current lineup of the group was joined during their “Double Vision: Then And Now” show by Gramm, and other previous members Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Rick Wills and Ian McDonald.
• Greta Van Fleet – have released the new song ‘Always There’, which appears on the soundtrack for the movie “A Million Little Pieces”. It was recorded during sessions for debut album “Anthem of the Peaceful Army”, but was not previously released. A Million Little Pieces is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Billy Bob Thornton and Juliette Lewis.
• The Beatles — are streaming a new 2019 mix of the track, ‘Oh! Darling’ from the forthcoming 50th anniversary reissue of 1969’s “Abbey Road”, and a previously-unreleased “Take 4” version of the song. The “Abbey Road” reissue will deliver a new mix of the original album plus 23 session recordings and demos, most of which have not been previously available.
• Justin Moore – His latest single, ‘The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home’ is his eighth No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Chart. The song is from Moore’s “Late Nights and Longnecks” which was released early this summer and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.
• Kelsea Ballerini – Her new single ‘Homecoming Queen?’, which was released on Friday, is an emotional-sounding song, but the video takes its message to an even deeper level when she begins to cry what appear to be real tears. She posted: “I’ve learned there’s a lot of strength in vulnerability.”
THIS WEEK’S VIDEO RELEASES (Streaming and/or DVD):
• “Yesterday” (PG-13, Comedy/Romance): A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. (Himesh Patel, Lily James)
• “Echo in the Canyon” (PG-13, Documentary): A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. (Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys)
• “The Dead Don’t Die” (R-Rated, Comedy/Horror): The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves. (Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton)
• “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!” (PG-13, Documentary): Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry – this time from behind the register – as he opens his own fast food restaurant. (Morgan Spurlock, Jonathan Buttram)
PILLOW TALK:
If you and your significant other are locked in an eternal battle about the thermostat setting, here is what might be the deciding vote. Whichever one of you likes it colder at night has science on their side. According to an article by Dr. Christopher Winter, medical director at Charlottesville Neurology & Sleep Medicine, there are a number of reasons to keep the temperature in the 60-67 degrees F (15.5-19.5 C) range while you sleep. His research shows that you are more likely to experience lower quality sleep if the bedroom temperature is out of that range. Why? Because of our natural 24-hour cycle, we tend to get sleepy when our body temperature begins to drop, so keeping the room cold could encourage you to fall asleep faster, and enjoy a more restful sleep. Long-term benefits of sleeping in a cool room include a decrease in stress hormones which could help you lose weight, lowered risk of diabetes and a more youthful appearance.
(I call that one awesome argument in favor of cranking the A/C all summer long!)
(If a cold bedroom is a good thing, I’m going to live forever!)
(I’m at the very advantageous position where if it gets too warm, I just snuggle up to my wife’s feet!)
-DidYouKnowFacts
A WALKMAN DOWN MEMORY LANE:
Sony is releasing a new 40th anniversary edition of its revolutionary music player, the “Walkman”. The Walkman was the first truly portable personal cassette player and it changed the way we listen to music. The new version has a 40th anniversary logo printed on the back, and it comes with a specially designed case and package that pay homage to the original TPS-L2 Walkman. While a look through the plastic window will give the impression of the cogs of a cassette turning inside, a closer look will reveal that it is a touch screen with a perfect video representation of a tape. As you tap it, the image is replaced by the modern interface of a digital audio player, with album art, track details and play and pause functionality. Powered by Android, the new Sony Walkman will deliver high-resolution audio, and give listeners the option of using a vinyl processor to give digital tracks the “character” of vinyl. It also has USB-C port for connections. It hits stores in November.
(And if you thought they were expensive in 1979…)
(And just like then, I’m sure I’ll be able to find a way to make it eat my entire music collection…)
(Aaaaand apparently all my old cassettes are….still useless.)
-Forbes, WGN
THINGS NUTRITIONISTS NEVER EAT – AND YOU SHOULDN’T EITHER:
⇒ Artificial Sweeteners – The jury is still out whether they are safe. Indulge in the real thing occasionally and mindfully instead. (Or drink your coffee black, like the coffee gods intended!)
⇒ Microwave Popcorn: Those bags are loaded with artificial chemicals, and there is also the risk of a serious lung disease called ‘popcorn lung’. (So much for my go-to ‘healthy snack…’)
⇒ Processed deli meats: They contain a lot of additives which can cause inflammation, and increase your risk for disease. Opt for organic, nitrate and antibiotic free deli meats. (I’ll just grab a burger, thanks.)
⇒ Margarine: Most contain mainly highly processed vegetable oils. Go for real butter, which has heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids (also because margarine is about one molecule removed from the container that it comes in!)
⇒ Cheese: It is high in calories, saturated fat and sodium. There are better ways to get calcium, including nuts, seeds, and fortified yogurt. (They taste pretty funny on a pizza, though…)
⇒ Ramen Noodles: Loaded with salt and have very little, if any, nutritional value. (But my inner hungover college student still craves it at least once a week!)
⇒ Lunchables: Processed meats full of nitrates, refined grains, and candy. Just. Don’t. Feed. Them. To. Your. Kids.
⇒ Blended Fruit Yogurts: Nearly 50% of the calories can come from added sugar. Basically, a dessert for breakfast. Have plain yogurt with real fruit instead. (What if I have it with lunch?)
⇒ Donuts: You didn’t think they WOULDN’T be on this list, did you? Refined white flour, deep fried, and covered in sugar. Nutritionists say they are filled with pretty much the worst ingredients out there. (And I say they’re filled with pretty much the BEST ingredients out there!)
-TheHealthy
DID YOU KNOW?
The ampersand (&) was once the 27th letter of the alphabet. To avoid confusion with the word “and”, people added ‘per se’ before its name when reciting the alphabet, so that it ended, “X, Y, Z, and per se &.” Over time, the “and” and “per se and” ran together, and the term ‘ampersand’ was born.
-DidYouKnow
BS CHRONOMETER 09.10.19
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [70] Bill O’Reilly, NYC, right-wing conservative TV personality (“The O’Reilly Factor”)/author (“Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot”)
1950 [69] Joe Perry, Lawrence MA, rock guitarist (Aerosmith-‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, ‘Dream On’/member of Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp)
1960 [59] Colin Firth, Grayshott UK, movie actor (“The King’s Speech”, “Mamma Mia!” movies)/Hollywood Walk of Fame (2011) COMING UP…”1917″, 2019
1968 [51] Guy Ritchie, Hatfield UK, movie director (“The Man from UNCLE”, “Sherlock Holmes” films/ex- Mr. Madonna 2000-08) COMING UP…”The Gentlemen”, 2020
1974 [45] Ryan Phillippe (FIL-uh-pee), New Castle DE, movie actor (“Cruel Intentions”, “Crash”)/ex-Mr. Reese Witherspoon (1999-2007)
1986 [33] Ashley Monroe, Knoxville TN, country singer (Pistol Annies-‘Hush Hush’, ‘Hell on Heels’)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “International Make Up Day”, but it’s nothing to do with face paint. If there’s someone you’re estranged from, this is an excuse to talk to them to see if the relationship can be salvaged.
• “Sewing Machine Day”, on the date that the sewing machine was patented in 1846. The first sewing machines were actually made in France in the 1830s. (Or sew it would seam…)
• “Swap Ideas Day”, because bouncing ideas off people is great for getting those creative juices flowing. Today you’re encouraged to trade ideas with others, to foster a sense of teamwork.
• “World Suicide Prevention Day”, the 17th annual as declared by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. The idea is to raise awareness of one of our biggest killers.
• “Hot Dog Day”, five things to know about everyone’s favorite street meat:
→ It is estimated that over seven billion hot dogs are eaten by Americans between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
→ The term “hot dog” is credited to sports cartoonist Tad Dorgan. At a baseball game in New York in 1901, vendors began selling hot dachshund sausages in rolls.
→ The most popular condiment for adults is mustard, while children prefer ketchup.
→ The first words Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse ever uttered in a cartoon were “hot dogs” in “The Karnival Kid” in 1929.
→ The average American is believed to eat approximately 60 hot dogs per year.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Make Your Bed Day
[Wed] No News Is Good News Day
[Thurs] Chocolate Milkshake Day
[Thurs] Video Games Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1990 [29] Starring a young rapper named Will Smith, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” debuts on NBC. Over the course of six seasons, his musical partner DJ Jazzy Jeff makes regular guest appearances.
2018 [01] John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice win Emmys for “Jesus Christ Superstar”, making them all EGOT winners
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
1991 [28] Nirvana’s landmark song ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ is released
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
2012 [07] At the US Open, Andy Murray of the UK wins Men’s Singles, becoming the first Brit to win a Grand Slam singles title since Fred Perry 76 years previously
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2008 [11] The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) particle accelerator, “Biggest Scientific Experiment in History”, is powered up beneath Geneva, Switzerland (leads to the ‘god particle’)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1945 [74] ‘Mike the Chicken’ is decapitated in Fruita, Colorado; he becomes known as ‘Mike the Headless Chicken’ as he survives for another 18 months
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Usually, a spammer needs to send 12,500,000 emails to get one response.
✓ Typically, people eat about 35% more when dining with others than when eating alone.
✓ Each square centimeter of your skin contains about 200 pain receptors.
✓ It is possible to become psychologically addicted to feeling angry,
✓ More than half of all Oscar-winning movies were adapted from books.
✓ About 10% of people are left-handed, but about 20% are left-footed.
-TheBathroomReadersInstitute
BS MAKE A CELEBRITY OLDER:
• Jerryatric Springer
• So Old Steve Austin
• Meryl Streak of Grey
• Henry Wrinklier
• Granny Glover
• Will.I.Was
• Relic Baldwin
• GrandMadonna
• Oldie Hawn
• Gary Old Man
• Wheel Cher
• Don’t bother even trying this with Rob Lowe. Dude doesn’t age!
-Twitter
Best of BS . . .
BS WHAT THE URBAN DICTIONARY HAS TAUGHT ME:
• That being awake and being “woke” are not at all the same things.
• That ‘Bae’ does not mean ‘bacon and eggs’.
• That my eyebrows are never going to be ‘on fleek’…
• How to have a conversation with my son.
• That we need to bring back words like ‘tubular’, ‘rad’, ‘gnarly’ and ‘excellent’.
• About things that would freak out the author of the Kama Sutra.
• That many nice words have more than one meaning.
• That my Rural Dictionary is not nearly as interesting.
• Everything I ever wanted to know about Keith Urban.
• That it’s lit up in here YOLO yeet yeet, kiki do you love me?
• That I’m apparently old AF.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the absolute worst thing to hear just as the anesthetist puts you under?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Keeping tropical fish at home can have a calming effect. Probably because of all the indoor fins.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 50% of people say THIS is their main form of exercise. What is it?
Answer: Walking the dog
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Confidence is contagious; so is lack of confidence.
