Thursday, April 8, 2021 — Edition: #6961
Sheet Happens!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Almost three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, another Republican reality TV star is eying a political campaign of their own. Reportedly, Caitlyn Jenner has been “actively” exploring running for governor of California and has been talking with political consultants about potentially doing so. Jenner is a Republican who voted for Trump in 2016, although in a 2018 interview, she criticized him and said she was wrong to think he would help transgender people as president.
-Yahoo
★ Prince Harry’s next on-screen appearance will look very different from his last. While he was most recently on CBS with Meghan Markle for their revealing interview with Oprah, the two are now focusing their efforts on their first project with Netflix, since signing a deal with the streaming service last fall. Their producing debut will be “Heart of Invictus,” a docuseries on the Invictus Games — the global adaptive sports competition Prince Harry founded. It will document competitors’ training and reveal their compelling life stories, as well as follow the Games’ organizers as they support the athletes.
-Variety
★ After earning raves at the Sundance Film Festival, the first trailer has been released for the new documentary “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.” The documentary shows the improbable beginnings of “Sesame Street,” using archival footage and interviews with the major players who brought the series to life. The film looks at the groundbreaking series, which focused on real-world issues facing children, including the effects of race, equality, death, education, and representation, that were unheard of in children’s programming. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjt3z577
-MSN
★ Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, best known for playing ‘Eldred Worple’ in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, has died at age 54. Ritter, whose roles ranged from a hapless suburban patriarch in the sitcom “Friday Night Dinner” to a Soviet engineer who helps cause a nuclear disaster in “Chernobyl,” had been suffering from a brain tumor. He also appeared in the James Bond film “Quantum of Solace” as government adviser ‘Guy Haines’. “Chernobyl” screenwriter Craig Mazin said on Twitter that Ritter was “one of the most gentle, gracious and brilliant people I’ve ever known, much less worked with.”
-TMZ, Yahoo
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Mark Wahlberg, Hunter Biden, the Wallflowers
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Carey Mulligan, Caleb McLaughlin, Lil Tjay featuring 6LACK
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Hank Azaria, Cheap Trick
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Sarah Silverman, Nico Hiraga (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Jeffrey Dean Morgan, London Grammar
• “Conan” (TBS): Baratunde Thurston
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Trishelle Cannatella, Carl Radke
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Leslie Odom Jr.
• “The Talk” (CBS): Drew Carey, Steve Leder (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Katey Sagal, Chris Valdes
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Lauren Graham, Giveon
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Max Greenfield, Dani & Dannah Lane, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Clint Black
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Josh Groban, Farideh Sadeghin
• “Rebel” (ABC): Premiere. Katey Sagal’s character in this drama was inspired by real-life activist Erin Brokovich. John Corbett and James Lesure also star.
• “Chef Boot Camp’ (FOOD): Premiere. A chef jeopardizes a favorite spot in Port Jefferson, N.Y.; a chef refuses to change the menu at a seafood restaurant in New Haven, CT; a daughter and head chef with no drive for her mom’s dream in East Meadow, N.Y.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lil Nas X – His new single ‘Montero (Call Me by Your Name)’ debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s his second chart-topper, after his breakthrough smash ‘Old Town Road’, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, reigned for a record 19 weeks in 2019.
• Bebe Rexha – will perform ‘America the Beautiful’ to kick off WWE WrestleMania 37 on Saturday. She’ll sing the patriotic anthem live from the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida.
• Avicii — A biography of the DJ/producer (approved by his family) will be published on November 16th. “Tim: The Official Biography of Avicii” was written by Swedish journalist Måns Mosesson.
• Foo Fighters — Dave Grohl’s memoir “The Storyteller” will be released Oct. 5. In it, he reflects on everything from his childhood to his years with Nirvana and Foo Fighters to times spent with Paul McCartney, David Bowie and many others. The book grew out of an essay he published in The Atlantic and from anecdotes he shared on his Instagram account.
• Ozzy Osbourne – is now a WWE Hall Of Famer. He was an unannounced addition to the combined 2020/2021 induction ceremony, which aired on Tuesday. Osbourne has made several appearances on WWE TV, including at WrestleMania 2 where he joined Captain Lou Albano to manage The British Bulldogs in their WWF tag team championship win. William Shatner was inducted at the same ceremony.
• Guns N’ Roses’ — have pushed back their European tour to next Summer. They were forced to delay their rescheduled 2020 run due to the ongoing pandemic. In a statement, the band said: “Light is at the end of the tunnel and we are looking forward to getting back on stage…” They are now scheduled to tour Europe and the UK June 4-July 10, 2022.
• Neil Diamond – “A Beautiful Noise”, the new name for the previously untitled Broadway-bound musical about his life and songs, will stage its world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in June 2022. According to production, Beautiful Noise answers the question: How did a poor, Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time?
• Florida Georgia Line – have earned their 18th #1 song with ‘Long Live’. It is at the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay charts this week. The song appears on FGL’s latest album, “Life Rolls On”.
• Carrie Underwood — Her album of gospel songs “My Savior” debuted atop Billboard’s Country and Christian charts, as well as at #4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. It’s her 9th consecutive album to debut at the top of the Billboard Country chart.
• Jason Aldean — is set perform live for the first time in more than a year, and he’s kicking things off in a big way. He’ll play back-to-back nights at The Bonnaroo Farms in Manchester, TN, May 14 and 15. Tickets will be sold in groups of 4 and will provide access to an 8’ x 8’ pod, with 6 feet between groups.
SHOOTING THE BULL
MEDICAL ADVICE VARIANT:
Maybe it’s time to put away the Clorox and bottles of hand sanitizer that seem to line the entrances to every school, restaurant and supermarket wanting to show off their COVID-19 safety protocols. While so-called “hygiene theater” may be reassuring to the public, these precautions are not necessary, according to a revised guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (in the US). The CDC says: “It is possible for people to be infected through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, but the risk is generally considered to be low. The CDC estimates the chance of contracting the coronavirus through surface transmission to be lower than 1 in 10,000. As scientists have known for a while, the virus is spread almost exclusively by airborne and aerosolized particles. Despite this, many establishments have continued to insist on strict sanitization protocols, with some school districts even closing classrooms for full-day “deep cleaning.”
(Uh-oh…we’ve got a LOT of commercials to re-do…)
(That’s fine, but I’m still going to clean my oranges before I lick them…)
(OK, but can we maybe still have hand sanitizer in the bathrooms?)
-Yahoo
YAWN PHENOMENON:
Although it’s well known that yawning is contagious, we never really knew why — until now. Researchers recently spent 5 months following two prides of lions at a game reserve in South Africa and their findings give some idea as to why the phenomenon occurs. Scientists found that spontaneous yawning mainly happened when lions were relaxed, suggesting that like humans, yawning may be used to cool the brain and increase blood flow. It was also observed that if two lions were lying down and one yawned, the other would yawn. And then, if the first yawner stood up, so did the other lion. That seems to support the theory that contagious yawning evolved to boost the vigilance of a group of social animals. This could mean that it has advantages for “threat detection”. The study, which was published in the journal “Animal Behaviour”, found that the likelihood of a lion yawning was an incredible 139 times higher if they had just seen another member of the pride yawning. Contagious yawning has also been observed in elephants – after their human handlers did so first.
(Let’s face it, of all the bodily functions that could have been contagious, it could be a lot worse than yawning!)
(Yes, but when lions yawn, does it get them out of having to watch another rom-com with their wife?)
(Maybe lions DO yawn together, but they couldn’t possibly look as horrendous as my wife and I when they do it…)
-LADBible
PLAY THESE SPORTS, STAY YOUNG:
According to research in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings involving data from The Copenhagen City Heart Study, certain sports can help you live stronger and longer. (Worth noting: The researchers admit that the jury is still out about whether the relationship is simply correlated or causal.) Over 25 years of tracking more than 8,500 people, they found that these sports and activities (done regularly) increased life expectancy the most compared to sedentary peers:
1. Tennis: increased lifespan by 9.7 years
2. Badminton: 6.2 years
3. Soccer: 4.7 years
4. Cycling: 3.7 years
5. Swimming: 3.4 years
6. Jogging: 3.2 years
7. Calisthenics: 3.1 years
(Believe me…If I go swimming, it’s NOT going to make me live longer…)
-EatingWell
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM PARENTS:
⇒ Instead of going to see Godzilla vs Kong I’ll just ask two of my kids to do a project together. – Professional Worrier
⇒ The thing about parenting young children is that you can never be 100% absolutely without doubt confident that your toothbrush was not dipped in the toilet. – Anecdotal Birthcontrol
⇒ My 4yo thinks “Proud Mary” was sung by ‘Teeny Tiny’ and she will take no further questions on this – MominBits
⇒ 11 was having the cutest hysterical giggling fit and when I asked her what was so funny all she could get out was “your face,” in case anyone is waiting around for those precious moments that make parenting worthwhile. — NicholasG
⇒ Don’t argue with them; show your displeasure by making them a sandwich with end-bread. – Arianna Bradford
…AND A FEW ABOUT MARRIAGE:
⇒ Husband just called me “Orville RUDEnbacher” because I refused to share my popcorn with him. – Eli McCann
⇒ My husband thinks he can just add random items to my junk drawer and I’m like HELLO THERE IS AN APPROVAL PROCESS – SpacedMom
⇒ Moms love knowing the exact location of any item in the house unless it’s where her keys are in her purse. – Mark
⇒ My dog just yawned while my husband was talking to him and I totally get it. – Jawbreaker
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
According to a study, turning to “Dr. Google” does not make a person’s assessment of their symptoms less accurate, or worsen their anxiety regarding their health. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that when patients Google their symptoms, it actually leads to a slight improvement in diagnosis once they are in a medical setting, contrary to the common concern that the internet can lead them down the wrong path. Study author Dr. David Levine said: “It is likely OK to tell our patients to ‘Google it’…there’s not a lot of harm in that, and, in fact, there may be some good.”
-CTV
BS CHRONOMETER 04.08.21
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1960 [61] John Schneider, Mount Kisco NY, TV actor (“Dukes of Hazzard” 1979-85, “Smallville” 2001-11)/country singer (‘You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight’)
1962 [59] Izzy Stradlin (Jeffrey Isbell), Lafayette IN, rock guitarist-singer (co-founder of Guns N’ Roses [‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’], but not part of the band’s current reunion)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2012)
1963 [58] Julian Lennon, Liverpool England, pop singer-songwriter (‘Too Late for Goodbyes’, Valotte’)/filmmaker/photographer/son of John Lennon and his first wife, Cynthia
1963 [58] Dean Norris, South Bend IN, TV actor (“Breaking Bad” 2008-13, “Under the Dome” 2013-15)
1966 [55] Robin Wright, Dallas TX, TV actress (‘Claire Underwood’ on “House of Cards” 2013-18)/movie actress (“Forrest Gump”)
1968 [53] Patricia Arquette, Chicago IL, movie actress (2015 Oscar-“Boyhood”)/TV actress (“CSI: Cyber” 2015-16, “Medium” 2005-11)
1981 [40] Taylor Kitsch, Kelowna BC, movie actor (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”)/TV actor (“True Detective” 2015, “Friday Night Lights” 2006-11)
1984 [37] Ezra Koenig, NYC, indie rock singer-guitarist (Vampire Weekend-‘Unbelievers’, ‘A-Punk’)
1997 [24] Sadie Calvano, LA CA, TV actress (‘Violet’ on “Mom” 2013-18)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Dog Fighting Awareness Day”, initiated by the SPCA to increase awareness and encourage animal-lovers to take action against this brutal form of cruelty.
• “Dog Farting Awareness Day”, I’m not kidding. And if you have a dog, you are probably already aware… (Someone should take action against THIS form of cruelty!)
• “Alcohol Screening Day,” an initiative of the National Institutes of Health in the US. The aim is to increase public awareness that alcohol abuse and alcoholism are recognized disorders which can be treated.
• “International Day Of the Roma”, begun in 1990 to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people, commonly misnamed ‘gypsies’.
• “International Feng Shui Awareness Day” [fung schway], celebrating the oriental ‘art of placement’ in which architecture and interiors are situated to blend with their surroundings.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yesemw9x
• “Trading Cards For Grown-ups Day”. After all, why should adults have to give up their precious trading cards just because they get older?
• “Zoo Lovers Day”, encouraging us to explore our local zoos. Many of them also serve as breeding centers, which are relied upon when species are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. They also provide education about a broad variety of animals and their habitats. A few zoo facts:
-The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo. It was opened to the public in 1765.
-The United States’ first public zoo, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1874 in New York.
-There are over 2,400 zoos in the United States.
-Approximately 700 million people visit a zoo each year.
-More than 4 million people visited the San Diego Zoo in 2018.
-Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed almost 14 million visitors in 2019.
COMING UP . . .
[Fri] Chicken Little Awareness Day
[Fri] Name Yourself Day
[Sat] Golfer’s Day
[Sat] Siblings Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1986 [35] Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California. (It makes his day)
2014 [07] WWE Hall of Fame wrestler ‘Ultimate Warrior’ (James Hellwig) dies of a heart attack at age 54 in Scottsdale AZ
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1994 [27] The body of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is found, the victim of a self-inflicted shotgun blast (it’s later determined the event likely occurred April 5th)
2016 [05] Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani are officially divorced after 14 years of marriage. They share three sons: Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2000 [21] In a “Saturday Night Live” skit where Blue Öyster Cult is recording ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’, Christopher Walken demands “more cowbell” from Will Ferrell, who complies. A catch phrase is born.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1996 [25] Starr Lammon of Napa CA gives birth to a 3rd daughter on her own birthday, and that of both her previous daughters (odds: 1-in-19 billion)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Men get hiccups more often than women. No one knows why.
✓ Apples are actually part of the rose family.
✓ The average bra is designed for just 180 days of use.
✓ Pound for pound, hamburgers cost more than new cars.
✓ Over 50% of lottery players go back to work after winning the jackpot.
✓ Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Col. Sanders was born in Indiana.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, RandomFactGenerator
BS FAKE MANCAVE FACTS:
• Its main purpose is for men to gather and talk about their feelings.
• Many include a sewing nook.
• It’s a no-drinking zone.
• Smooth jazz 24/7.
• Women wish their hubby didn’t spend so much time in there.
• There are more posters of kittens than neon beer signs.
• The toilet seat is always left in the down position.
• There are handmade doilies on the table, and they must always be used.
• They always smell like Febreze, not marijuana.
• They all dress like Fred Flintstone. (Whoops, sorry. – That one is a “Fake Caveman Fact”!)
• Those are NOT dolls in there – they’re collectibles!
• No farting allowed.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ The 2021 baseball season is in full swing. (Sorry, but baseball is way too boring for me. I prefer the constant stimulation of another zero-zero tie in soccer…)
➠ The 2021 baseball season is in full swing. (Sorry, if I’m gonna spend hours watching guys play on grass, I’ll just go to a Phish concert…)
➠ The 2021 Master Golf Championships are underway. (It’s one of four PGA majors that also includes The U.S. Open, The British Open, and the . . . oh God, I’m already bored. Shoot me.)
➠ April is STD Awareness Month. (Although health experts say you can also increase awareness of STDs by watching old episodes of “Jersey Shore.”)
➠ Fact of the Day: Cuddling literally kills depression, relieves anxiety, and strengthens the immune system. (Until her husband walks in…)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Strike two: https://twitter.com/UOldguy/status/1376380844177154050?s=20
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the smartest thing you’ve ever seen a child do?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I can’t wait to put “fully vaccinated” on my dating profile, just like an adoptable dog.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: When people were asked in a survey what they would miss most if they traveled back in time, THIS came in at #1. What is it?
Answer: Flush toilets
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
