Friday, February 19, 2021 — Edition: #6921

Tomorrow’s Show Prep Today!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The popular CBS sitcom “Mom” is coming to an end. The network has announced that Chuck Lorre’s comedy will end after its currently-airing 8th season. As fans mourn the impending end of their favorite series, many have been left wondering if Anna Faris may make a return in the final episodes. When Season 8 premiered in November, Faris’ exit was addressed, with her character, ‘Chrisy Plunkett’s’ storyline having left the door open for a possible future return. She would follow other actors who returned to series they had left in the final season. After leaving “That ’70s Show”, Topher Grace returned for the series finale. Steve Carell returned for “The Office”, and Angus T. Jones made an appearance during the final season of “Two and a Half Men”.
-PopCulture
★ Zendaya will be this year’s recipient of the SeeHer Award at the upcoming 26th annual Critics Choice Awards. The award recognizes a woman who embodies the values of the SeeHer movement to push boundaries, defy stereotypes and acknowledge the importance of authentic portrayals of women on screen. Her “Malcolm & Marie” co-star John David Washington will present her with the award in a ceremony hosted by Taye Diggs on March 7. It will air on the CW.
-TheWrap
★ The stars have aligned for Paris Hilton and boyfriend Carter Reum. On Wednesday, her 40th birthday, she confirmed she’s engaged to her boyfriend of just over a year. Hilton told People: “This past year with COVID has accelerated so many things. As someone who traveled constantly, I had a chance to stay home and reevaluate what was important to me. My relationship and the time I spent with Carter was a gift. I’m excited for our next chapter.”
-E!
★ Peacock isn’t wading into true crime — it’s diving in head first. The NBCUniversal streaming service has ordered six-part docuseries “John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise,” which is set to drop in its entirety on March 25. It features an interview with Gacy himself from prison, as well as conversations with those who “were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth about the case remains concealed to this day,” according to Peacock.
-MSN

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Kate Hudson, Dominique Fishback, Evanescence
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Nicole Kidman, Cole Sprouse, Henry Hall (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): John Oliver, Ingrid Andress (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Michelle Pfeiffer, the Tenderloins, Baio, Matt Cameron (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Bill Gates, The Head and the Heart (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Day of Hot Topics
• “The Talk” (CBS): Storm Reid, Ross Butler
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Chloë Grace Moretz
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Randy Jackson, Dean Edwards, guest host Tiffany Haddish
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Cookie Monster, Stanley Tucci, Alison Sweeney, Faouzia & John Legend
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Jason Biggs, Rita Ora

SATURDAY-
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Regé-Jean Page, with musical guest Bad Bunny
• “Mix Up in the Mediterranean” (HALLMARK): A small-town cook finds romance while impersonating his big-city twin to compete in a culinary contest.
• “The Long Island Serial Killer: A Mother’s Hunt for Justice” (LIFETIME): Mari Gilbert’s search for her missing daughter, Shannan, uncovers the work of a serial killer on Long Island.

SUNDAY-
• “American Idol” (ABC): Auditions across California continue.
• “Allen v. Farrow” (HBO): A 4-part series tracing the end of the marriage between Woody Allen and Mia Farrow as allegations of child sexual abuse were swirling around the acclaimed director.
• “Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine” (SHOWTIME): Daniel Hernandez faces a childhood trauma that triggers him to reinvent himself as Tekashi 6ix9ine; he develops his trademark rainbow look, joins a gang, drops the track “Gummo,” and leaves his family wondering what the future holds.
• “Boiling Point” (BET): Premiere of the 6-part series; Exploring the acquittal of 4 officers in the 1992 Rodney King beating that lit a firestorm of unrest and rang the alarm on a troubling history of excessive force by police.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Nicki Minaj — A 70-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the hit-and-run death of her father on Long Island. Charles Polevich faces charges of leaving the scene of an incident and tampering with physical evidence. He is free on bail.
• Justin Bieber – will headline the 2021 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, where he’ll perform his latest single ‘Anyone, plus ‘Intentions’, alongside Migos’ Quavo. Bieber, also has 4 nominations for the 34th annual awards show, hosted by Kenan Thompson, airing March 13.
• Soundgarden — Chris Cornell’s widow is suing the surviving members over the buyout price for her stake in the band. Vicky Cornell says they offered her just $300,000 for Chris’s share, which she says is far lower than the real value of his estate’s interests in the group.
• Lenny Kravitz — has joined the cast of the film “Shotgun Wedding”. He’ll co-star opposite Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel in the action-comedy, playing the ex-boyfriend of Lopez’s character. Production begins this month, no release date yet.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd — On April 9, they will release “Lynyrd Skynyrd: Live At Knebworth ’76” on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, limited edition 2LP+DVD, and digital video. It captures the band’s historic festival performance in England on August 21,1976.
• Ronnie James Dio – His autobiography will be posthumously released on July 27. He began writing “Rainbow in the Dark” before his death in 2010 at age 67. It was completed by British author and music journalist, Mick Wall.
• Bret Michaels – The Poison singer will celebrate his 58th birthday on March 15 by treating his fans to an “epic” show via the online venue StageIt. It will feature a live, interactive question-and-answer session, a range of rare collectors’ items for charity auction, and an exclusive sneak preview of a never-seen acoustic version of Poison’s ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’.
• Kacey Musgraves – has shared that years ago, she purchased the modest house in the small town of Golden, Texas where she grew up, and painted it pink because it was her late grandmother’s favorite color. The house is currently covered in snow, and Musgraves shared photos, writing: “Ain’t neverrr seen Golden, TX like this.”
• Kane Brown – used his appearance during the “Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music” special on Sunday, to honor his 1-year-old daughter, Kingsley. For his debut Opry performance, he sang ‘For My Daughter’, which he wrote for Kingsley before she was born, and released days after her birth in October 2019.
• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill — are selling their mansion on a private island in the Bahamas for $35 million. The listing says the island on which the 6,500 square foot property is located features almost 1.3 miles of water frontage. It includes an 8-bedroom main home, two yurts for “high quality, beachfront accommodation,” plus nearly 6,000 square feet of staff houses, engineering facilities, and mechanical storage.
• Luke Combs –has been named among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. In the second annual Time100 Next list, Time says: “In this age of self-promotion, Luke Combs is letting everybody else do the talking for him…Being a star is not up to him: the people will confirm it. Everything Luke tries … he sounds very much at home. You can tell he is really comfortable.”

SHOOTING THE BULL

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEARD-HOLDER?
(***CAUTION: Content***)
According to a study, that well-worn cliché of the movie-star stud with 3 days’ of stubble and a piercing stare is…absolutely correct. The survey, by OnBuy.com, asked women to list the physical attributes of men they have had the best sex with (***alt: “men they would most like to [ahem!] date”***). Coming in first was…facial hair…with 73% of women saying their best partner rocked at least a scruff. 71% of women said men with dark eyes are the best. And just in case you wondered if the “arts” are important, men sporting piercings and tattoos came in at 70% and 62%. Broad shoulders? 68%. You know the saying about big things coming in small packages? That may or may not be true. 53% of women said their best lover had small feet. At the bottom of the list were big hands (37%) and bushy eyebrows (36%).
(***CAUTION***Why is it that all I can picture is Bradley Cooper? That bastard!)
(We also have the equivalent men’s survey answers…but this is a family show…!)
(Hmm. Nothing there about reciting the periodic table? Or attending the midnight premieres of EVERY Harry Potter movie? I’m shocked. And a little disappointed because of how much time I put into those in good faith…)
-TheSun

NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A UK man “celebrated” the fact that he was driving under the limit while going past a police speed trap by sticking both his middle fingers up at the camera… and wound up with a fine for that instead. Ben Baron was driving to work as he approached a known ‘hotspot’ in Lancashire. He says he was “elated” that he wouldn’t be getting a ticket, and “carried on, giving the guy the finger…smiling and laughing”. He went on with his day, unaware that he had been sent a notice of infraction for “not being in a position to have proper control of a vehicle”. Police were kind enough to include a picture of his gestures, with his passenger laughing along. He has launched a GoFundMe to cover the fine, which could be as much as £1,000 (US$1,400). (Small price to pay for having the best Facebook cover photo…EVER!)
➢ UK Journalist Liam Thorpe was surprised to be offered a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, given that he’s healthy, and at this point, it is only being distributed to those in high-risk categories. Curious as to why, he called his doctor and discovered it was a “wee” mix-up. The doc’s records had him listed at 6.2 cm (2.4 inches) tall, rather than 6 foot 2 inches (187 centimeters), giving him a very alarming BMI of 28,000. In a series of tweets, Thorpe admitted that he has “put on a few pounds in lockdown”, but said that he declined the vaccine, figuring medical workers probably would have caught on “when a morbidly obese pancake didn’t slither in.”
-NYPost, IFLScience

DID YOU KNOW?
Cities don’t just have rising sea levels to worry about – they’re also slowly sinking under the weight of their own development, according to new research. Geophysicist Tom Parsons looked at San Francisco as a case study, and found that the city might have sunk as much as 80 millimetres (3.1 inches) as it has grown over time. Considering the Bay Area is under threat from as much as 300 mm (11.8 inches) of sea level rise by 2050, the “sinkage” is significant enough to be concerning. He feels this phenomenon should be factored into models of climate change risk.
-ScienceAlert

BS CHRONOMETER 02.19.21

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1940 [81] (William) “Smokey” Robinson, Detroit MI, pop-R&B singer (w/The Miracles: ‘The Tears of a Clown’, ‘You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me’)/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987)

1955 [66] Jeff Daniels, Athens GA, movie actor (“Dumb & Dumber”, “Good Night, and Good Luck”)/TV actor (“The Newsroom” 2012-14)

1960 [61] Prince Andrew (Andrew Albert Christian Edward Windsor), London UK, British royal (Duke of York/#2 son of Queen Elizabeth II/8th in the line of succession to the British throne (he has “suspended public duties” due to allegations against him of sexual abuse)

1963 [58] Seal (Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel), London UK, pop singer (‘Kiss From a Rose’, ‘Crazy’)/married to model Heidi Klum 2005-12

1967 [54] Benicio Del Toro, Santurce Puerto Rico, movie actor (“Guardians Of the Galaxy”, Oscar-“Traffic”) COMING UP…“The French Dispatch”

1970 [51] Bellamy Young, Asheville NC, TV actress (‘Mellie Grant’ on “Scandal” 2012-18)

1975 [46] Daniel Adair, Vancouver BC, rock drummer (Nickelback-‘Photograph’, ex-3 Doors Down-‘Let Me Go’)

2004 [17] Millie Bobby Brown, Marbella Spain, TV actress (“Stranger Things” since 2016)/movie actress (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters”)

SATURDAY-Retired basketball player Charles Barkley is 58; Fashion model Cindy Crawford is 55; Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) is 46; Chelsea Peretti (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) is 43; Coy Bowles (Zac Brown Band) is 42; Trevor Noah (“The Daily Show”) is 37; Rihanna (‘Shut Up and Drive’) is 33; Jack Falahee (“How to Get Away With Murder”) is 32

SUNDAY- Kelsey Grammar (“Frasier”) is 66; Tituss Burgess (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) is 42; Jennifer Love Hewitt (“Ghost Whisperer”) is 42; Jordan Peele (“The Twilight Zone”) is 42; Elliot Page (“Inception”) is 34; Ashley Greene (“Twilight”) is 34; Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones”) is 25; “Blanket” (Michael) Jackson (youngest child of singer Michael Jackson) is 19

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Tug-of-War Day”, a celebration of the competitive sport in which 2 teams hold opposite ends of a large rope and attempt to pull the other towards them in order to win. The spectacle has a long history all over the world. (And works best if there is a mud pit in the middle!)

• “Chocolate Mint Day”, a celebration of one of the all-time great flavor pairings (and one of the all-time great Girl Guide cookie flavors!)

• “Lashes Day”, to appreciate both real and false eyelashes for the beauty they add to women (and men).  Not only do they make our eyes “pop”, they also help keep foreign material from entering our eyes and prevent eye moisture from evaporating. (“I sentence you to two lashes…”)

• “Prevent Plagiarism Day”, to call attention to the rampant problem of high-tech theft of words, images and ideas that is all too easy in the internet age. (I may or may not have stolen this from Wikipedia…)

• “Friday Fish Fry Day”, on the first Friday of Lent, when family and friends gather for fish frys at restaurants and bars. It is celebrated in the US Midwest, as well as other places around the world. The day was created by Caleb Westphal, who had eaten over 370 consecutive Friday night fish frys at the time of the holiday’s first celebration. (It’s also a song – by The Wiggles!) https://tinyurl.com/1cgektu0

• “National Caregivers Day”, to reflect on the meaning of our caring lives and to thank ourselves, not for being perfect, but for being the best caregivers we know how to be. (And to thank another caregiver, too!)

SATURDAY-
• “Cherry Pie Day”, honoring the second-most-popular fruit pie, behind only apple pie.
• “Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab, and South Asian Immigrants”, observed since 2002.
• “World Day of Social Justice”, the 14th annual, initiated by the UN to promote solutions to global issues such as poverty, exclusion, and unemployment. 2021 theme: “A Call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy”
• “Love Your Pet Day”, as if you need some kind of excuse.
• “Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day”, when you’re encouraged to go outdoors at noon and yell “Hoodie-Hoo!” at the top of your lungs to relieve Winter blahs and encourage the arrival of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, which is one month away…whether you yell “Hoodie-Hoo” or not… (***Could make an interesting on-air bit with callers***)
• “Clean Out Your Bookcases Day”, how about giving away the books that no longer interest you? By donating your old books, you could enrich the lives of others. Today, go to one of your bookcases at work or home and get organized! (BookcasES? How many do they think I have?)
• “Handcuff Day”, on this day in 1912, a patent was granted to George A. Carney, for a swinging arm type of adjustable, ratcheting handcuff. (Fun in the sheets, but not on the streets!)

SUNDAY-
• “Card Reading Day”, a day to have your future foretold with tarot cards. (Or to go to the store and read a bunch of greeting cards…)
• “Single Tasking Day”, a day to focus on one project at a time. Studies show you’ll likely end up accomplishing more. (But good luck telling that to a multi-tasker!)
• “Sticky Bun Day”, an annual food holiday saluting the ooey-gooey buns you just can’t turn down (or let go of…)
• “UN International Mother Language Day”. (In school, Latin was always a real mother.)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2008 [13] Toshiba announces the demise of its HD DVD video format, ending the format war between it and Sony’s Blu-Ray Disc to become the next big thing in home video (until streaming came along…)

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1980 [41] AC/DC singer Bon Scott dies at 33 after a night of heavy drinking. The coroner’s report lists “acute alcohol poisoning” as the cause of death, classified under “death by misadventure.”

1985 [36] Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger releases his first solo album, “She’s the Boss” (That went well…)

TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
2010 [11] In a televised news conference, the world’s #1 golfer Tiger Woods apologizes for his many, many extramarital affairs

2019 [02] Four-time MLB All-Star third baseman Manny Machado agrees to the biggest free-agent contract in American sports history (at the time), a 10-year deal with the San Diego Padres worth $300 million

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1985 [36] “Cherry Coke” is first sold in cans and bottles (after being available for decades at soda fountains and restaurants)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ On average, a 150-pound person burns 114 calories per hour while standing and doing nothing.
✓ Believe it or not, Robert Ripley died on the set of “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!”
✓ To dig a hole to China, you’d need to start shoveling in Chile or Argentina.
✓ Nintendo trademarked the phrase “It’s on like Donkey Kong” in 2010.
✓ Males sweat 40% more than females.
✓ Herring fish communicate through flatulence.
-TheFactSite, BathroomReadersInstitute

BS BAD TIMES TO USE YOUR ‘SEXY VOICE’:
• When checking produce for freshness at the grocery store.
• During a colonoscopy.
• Parent teacher conference.
• When addressing the nation.
• Over the loudspeaker at Target, at least according to the prosecutor.
• While giving legal advice to Harvey Weinstein.
• When asking the person in the next stall for toilet paper.
• In my case, always.
-Twitter

TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ A man in Seattle strapped a large fan to his back and used it to power himself on skis amid heavy snowfall in the city, and the pics have gone viral. (Moments later, a giant anvil fell on his head, and that pesky roadrunner got away again!)
➠ The price of gasoline has steadily increased each of the past several months. (Well, I think I speak for everyone when I say, it’s nice to see something FINALLY go right for the good guys who run the oil companies!)
➠ A study says that a Type 2 diabetes drug shows “promise” against obesity, but it’s expensive.  (Or, you could just not order that third 99-ounce soda with your fries. You’re right. What am I thinking? That’s a terrible idea…)
➠ Fact of the Day: Music can make you feel less pain. (Unless it’s ‘Group Week’ on “American Idol”!
➠ Thought of the Day:  Memories are worth more than money. (Unfortunately, I can’t remember having money…)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Hello, weekend (sound up):  https://youtu.be/4PSzFJMRrDQ 

BS RANDOM JOKE:
Could someone please explain why underwear and socks come in resealable bags, but potato chips don’t?

BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your (very specific) dream job?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  37% of drivers say they have never done THIS in the car. What is it?
Answer:  Honk the horn

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
To do things you’ve never done before, you have to do things you’ve never done before.