Wednesday, February 5, 2020 – Edition: #6627
Deja Moo!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced a movie version of his award-winning musical “Hamilton”, featuring the original Broadway cast. The movie “Hamilton”, which was filmed on stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in June 2016 when it won 11 Tony Awards, will hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. Miranda is producing with Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Kail. Kail also directed the stage production, which the Disney studio describes as a leap forward in the art of “live capture”.
-TheWrap
★ Joaquin Phoenix used his platform during his ‘Best Actor’ award acceptance speech for “Joker” at the BAFTAs to criticize the British Academy for a lack of diversity, calling on others to be the ones to “dismantle” the “systemic racism” in the industry. Quote: “I think we send a very clear message to people of color that you’re not welcome here. I think that’s the message that we’re sending to people who have contributed so much to our medium and our industry in ways that we’ve benefited from.” This year, all 20 of the acting nominees at the BAFTAs were white.
-TheWrap
★ David Schwimmer says he would ”jump at the chance” to play the next James Bond. He told GQ Hype magazine: ”If I were offered to play James Bond – which will never happen in a million years – of course I would jump at the chance. It would be a really ridiculous comedy.” However, Schwimmer believes there is a better actor with much more experience than him who should be in the running to play the iconic role. When asked which of his ‘Friends’ co-stars does he think would make the best spy, he replied: ”Phoebe. You never know when she’s lying. Also, she has a twin sister, so they could interchange.” Phoebe Buffay was played by Lisa Kudrow in the hit sitcom.
-ContactMusic
★ While Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney will be revisiting “first-time wedding disasters” and “remaking wedding dreams” for a new 10-episode Netflix and CTV series, the Duchess of Sussex herself won’t be involved. Reps for Bell Media have confirmed that Meghan has never been a part of the production and will not appear on the show.
-MSN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Nick Kroll, Tika Sumpter, Russ
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Claire Danes, Lana Condor, Lil Wayne
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jim Carrey, Michael Kiwanuka
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Ewan McGregor, Rob McElhenney, Erin Jackson, Ilan Rubin
• “Lights Out with David Spade” (COMEDY): Ron Funches, Jo Koy, Morgan Stewart
• “Conan” (TBS): Diego Luna
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Bob Harper, Teresa Giudice
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jessica Simpson, guest co-host Alec Baldwin
• “The Talk” (CBS): Dr. Phil McGraw
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Jeff Probst, Lana Condor
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Julie Bowen
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Whitney Cummings, Alexander Ludwig, Wolfgang Puck
• “LEGO Masters” (FOX): Season premiere. The contestants are introduced; each duo must craft one section of a theme park, and when the sections are combined, they create an impressive theme park world.
• “Survivor at 40: Greatest Moments and Players” (CBS): A retrospective featuring interviews with unforgettable players from the previous two decades of “Survivor”; a sneak peek of the next season.
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): In Santiago, Chile, one woman reveals to Peter that she has never been in love; Peter and a group star in their own telenovela; two feuding women square off one last time.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Justin Bieber – relied on drugs as an ”escape” from his life in the spotlight. Speaking about his addictions in an episode of his YouTube Premium documentary “Justin Bieber: Seasons”, he says that people aren’t aware of how ‘serious his addictions were, and that he eventually decided to get sober because he was ”dying”.
• Demi Lovato – It’s a career first for her as ‘Anyone’, the song she premiered at the 2020 Grammys, has debuted at #1 on the Digital Song Sales chart.
• Billie Eilish — wrote a song about suicide when she was 11 years old. The 18-year-old says that she decided to experiment with songwriting at a young age, and although she never felt like taking her own life, she wrote ‘Why Not’ about suicide from a character’s viewpoint.
• Louis Tomlinson — has vowed to never appear on “BBC Breakfast”’ again following an awkward interview on the program on Monday. He was asked about how he approaches songwriting with regards to the loss of his mother and sister. He responded by claiming that the hosts had not respected his wish to not speak publicly about the deaths of his relatives.
• Guns N’ Roses – have announced 19 North American dates as part of their 2020 worldwide stadium tour this summer. They’ll be the first ever rock band to perform at the long-awaited Los Angeles SoFi Stadium on Aug. 8. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday.
• Kiss – Their already-announced biopic now has a release date: July 2021, which will coincide with the group’s last-ever show on July 17, 2021. The movie will be produced by Mark Canton, who co-produced “300” and its sequel “Rise of an Empire”.
• Riley Green – is facing backlash after a tweet about the Jennifer Lopez/Shakira Super Bowl halftime performance. He wrote: “Great game… but can I get somebody to translate this Super Bowl halftime show so I know what they are singing about??” Fellow country singer Mickey Guyton was among those who replied, writing: “I’m at a loss for words…Step outside of yourself for a second and do better.”
• Blake Shelton – is teaming up with Ryman to open a new “Ole Red” restaurant and bar in Orlando, FL on April 14. The planned $15-million project will offer 17,000-square-feet over two levels and will seat approximately 500 guests. They have already opened Ole Red locations in Tishomingo, OK, Nashville, TN and Gatlinburg, TN.
CAT-ASTROPHE:
Remember Perdita? The cat so-lovingly described by a rescue group as “just a jerk” — the kitty who was said to stare “into your soul until you feel as if you may never be cheerful again” Well, she’s been adopted. The feisty feline was rescued by Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) in North Carolina, in mid-January. Executive Director Amber Lowry jokingly described Perdita on social media as the “World’s Worst Cat,” prompting her to waive the adopting fee in hopes that someone would try to put up with her. And feline lovers took notice. Posts about her quickly reached thousands of shares, and she was featured on several major TV shows and websites. Staff at the MCAR sifted through the nearly 200 adoption applications from brave souls who wanted to take on the “Perdita challenge”. She was finally adopted by Joe and Betty, a couple from Tennessee. MCAR staff wrote that Perdita “tolerated their meet and greet well with minimum complaining and very little slapping, a sure stamp of approval from the World’s Worst Cat.” Joe and Betty plan on changing her name to Noel, to make sure the name Perdita was not the root of her naughty behavior.
(That alone should be enough to set her off…)
(So now we can turn our attention back to that wonderful cat “Smudge” from the “Woman yelling at cat” meme?)
-MNN
MIXED EMOJIS:
The Unicode Consortium is the group that runs the official set of Emojis, and they’ve just announced the 117 new ones that will be hitting our phones later this year. Among them: a flip-flop, a roller skate, an accordion, a magic wand, a boomerang, a toothbrush, a ladder, and a toilet plunger. Also coming are Emojis for the transgender flag and transgender symbol, ninjas, bubble tea and piñatas. Another new one that many are looking forward to is the new “people hugging”, which is said to be a lot less grabby and creepy than the current hugging smiley face.
(Finally! That accordion emoji that I’ve been dying to pepper amongst my witty texting repartee!)
(What emoji do we need that they haven’t come up with yet?)
(Great. How many can we get rid of?)
[Complete list here: Emojipedia]
-MacWorld, Emojipedia
VERY, VERY DANK WEED:
Italian scientists have discovered a new cannabis compound that could be as much as 30 times stronger than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the stuff in weed that gets you high. But they admit that the newfound cannabinoid, called, THCP, has not actually been tested for its intoxicating effects. The scientists estimated THCP’s effects by assessing its ability to bind to human cannabinoid receptors. THCP has a bond 33 times stronger than THC. They are now considering further studies on the possible medical benefits of THCP.
(It’ll definitely be a joint study…)
(They’re just waiting on approval of a million dollars in funding for their “Doritos and Taco Bell” account before moving forward…)
(That’s stuff is gonna make some CRAZY brownies!)
-NYPost
FUTURISTIC THINGS THAT ACTUALLY ALREADY EXIST:
⇒ Flying suits: British inventor Richard Browning broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest speed in a body-controlled, jet-engine-powered suit. It travels 32 miles per hour and goes as high as 12,000 feet. (Yeah, but how would it hold up in a battle with Thanos?)
⇒ Robo dogs: Look for YouTube videos of Spot, a semi-autonomous dog-like robot that can see in 360 degrees and navigate rough terrain. It can run for 90 minutes on a single charge. Spot was originally developed to aid humans in combat, and the Massachusetts State Police is using Spot in the field.
⇒ Bendable screens: Flexible OLED displays can be found on a number of devices right now. They are extremely thin, flexible, and vivid, and don’t require a backlight. (Perfect for those of us who always forget that our phone is in our back pocket!)
⇒ 3D printers: We’re sure you’re aware that they exist, but they’re still pretty futuristic. These days, they are being used to make everything from prosthetic limbs to entire houses. (Takes a BIG printer, though!)
⇒ Cashier-less stores: Amazon Go stores, which allow people to shop without cashiers or checkout, are expanding across the U.S. They utilize technology that allows customers to grab what they want and just leave, and they are sent a receipt. (No checkout? That explains why no one buys the Enquirer any more!)
⇒ Flying cars: Porsche and Boeing have teamed up to develop a commercial passenger drone that will hit the market around 2025. How much? $1.3 million. (Of course, whether you know it or not, if you have teenagers, they’ve already got experience with ‘flying cars’!)
⇒ (***Caution***) Robot, err, companions: Robot Companion builds and sells AI-powered sex robots for around $4,500. They are said to feature “the best features of the female mind and body to bring you a Humanoid Experience like none other on this earth.” Creeped out yet? (For the man who really, really, really loves gadgets!)
-Reader’sDigest
DID YOU KNOW?
(***Caution: contains ‘poop’***) Laser tattoo removal doesn’t erase your tattoos. It breaks down the ink particles so your white blood cells can carry them to your liver. Basically, you end up pooping out your old tattoo.
-DidYouKnow
BS CHRONOMETER 02.05.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [86] Don Cherry, Kingston ON, former “Hockey Night in Canada” commentator (“Coach’s Corner” 1980-2019)/former NHL coach (Boston Bruins 1974-79, Colorado Rockies 1979-80)
1948 [72] Christopher Guest, New York, NY, actor/director/comedian (“This is Spinal Tap”, “Best in Show”)/married to Jamie Lee Curtis since 1984/holds a hereditary British peerage as the 5th Baron Haden-Guest, a member of the House of Lords known as “Lord Haden-Guest”
1962 [58] Jennifer Jason Leigh, Los Angeles CA, movie actress (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, “The Hateful Eight”, “Single White Female”)
1964 [56] Laura Linney, New York City NY, TV actress (‘Wendy Byrde’ on “Ozark” since 2017, “The Big C” 2010-13)
1964 [56] Duff McKagan, Seattle WA, rock bassist (Guns N’ Roses-‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, Velvet Revolver-‘Fall to Pieces’)
1969 [51] Bobby Brown, Roxbury MA, R&B singer (‘My Prerogative’, New Edition-‘If it Isn’t Love’)/widower of Whitney Houston/father of the late Bobbi Kristina Brown
1969 [51] Michael Sheen, Newport Wales, TV actor (‘William H Masters’ on “Masters of Sex” 2013-16)/movie actor (“The Twilight Saga”, “Frost/Nixon”)
1971 [49] Sara Evans, Boonville MO, country singer (‘A Little Bit Stronger’, ‘Suds in the Bucket’)
1984 [36] Tyler Farr, Garden City MO, country singer (‘A Guy Walks Into a Bar’, ‘Redneck Crazy’)
1985 [35] Cristiano Ronaldo (dos Santos Aveiro), Funchal Portugal, soccer star (Real Madrid, Portugal National Team)/six league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA European Championship, one UEFA Nations League/holds records for the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League (128) and the joint-most goals scored in the UEFA European Championship
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Weather Forecasters Day”, commemorating the 1746 birth of Boston physician Dr. John Jeffries, one of the first to keep detailed records of weather conditions
• “Western Monarch Day”, celebrating the stunning orange & black migratory butterfly. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly. The eastern North American monarch population is notable for its annual late-summer/autumn migration from the northern and central United States and southern Canada to Florida and Mexico. Western monarchs have been known to winter in California and Mexico
• “World Nutella Day”, the 14th annual celebration of the chocolate-y hazelnut spread that’s best eaten right out of the jar … by the handful. (***And remember: ‘Nutella’ is pronounced “New-TELL-uh”, according to the company’s FAQ page***)
NET: http://www.nutelladay.com
• “Chocolate Fondue Day”, the word “fondue” is derived from the French word “fondre,” which means ‘to melt’. Traditional dippers include fresh fruits such as bananas, strawberries, and tangerines; small pieces of cookie or cake; and miscellaneous goodies like marshmallows and pretzels.
• “Disaster Day”, strangely enough, despite all the things that could potentially have gone wrong, there weren’t any major disasters today….(Although that’s now up for discussion, having seen what [co-host] chose to wear….)
COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Lame Duck Day
[Thurs] Frozen Yogurt Day
[Fri] Ballet Day
[Fri] Bubble Gum Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1992 [28] For the first time, an animated feature is nominated for a ‘Best Picture’ Oscar (Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast”)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2006 [14] Rolling Stones play 3 songs during the half-time show of Super Bowl 40 in Detroit MI (afterward they express displeasure over Mick Jagger’s microphone being turned down during graphic lyrics in ‘Start Me Up’ and ‘Rough Justice’)
2017 [03] Lady Gaga opens the Super Bowl halftime show with a verse from ‘God Bless America’, followed by ‘This Land Is Your Land’
2017 [03] Black Sabbath play their final concert in their home town Birmingham, England
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1901 [119] The “Loop-the-Loop” centrifugal roller coaster is patented by Ed Prescot
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1981 [39] World’s ‘Largest Jell-O’ contains 9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavored mix (Brisbane, Australia)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ With each breath, you only exchange about 17% of the air in your lungs.
✓ In the 12th century, many Europeans believed that trees gave birth to birds.
✓ In the 1700s, people added butter to their coffee.
✓ Japan’s Lake Mashu is transparent to a depth of 136 feet (the world’s clearest water).
✓ You’re 96% likely to die a natural death.
✓ Taco is Spanish for “plug”.
-BathroomReadersInstitute
BS AUSTRALIA-CANADA MASHUPS:
• Hugh LumberjackMan
• A visit to the Ootback
• Nickel Outback
• Men Without Hats at Work
• Wallabeaver
• Royal Canberra Mounted Police
• Didger Ski-Doo
• Maple-flavored vegemite sandwich. With poutine.
• AC/CBC
• Spiders that kill you, then write a heartfelt apology to your family.
• The Great Barrier Reefer
-Twitter
Best of BS . . .
BS REJECTED MAGAZINE TITLES:
• Adequate Housekeeping
• Reader’s Digested
• Local Geographic
• Completed Crosswords
• U.S. Nudes and World Report
• Dude, Where’s My Car & Driver
• Vague
• No Appetit
• Worse Homes and Gardens
• Pauly Shore Monthly
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
Good skills: https://tinyurl.com/swn7zoa
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Think old and you’ll be old. Think young and you’ll be a delusional old fart.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is your creative answer to the question, “How are you?”
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 46% of parents admit to having used THIS belonging of their child. What is it?
Answer: Cash from their piggy bank.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Every man is guilty of the good he did not do.
