Thursday, May 6, 2021 — Edition: #6981
Deja Moo!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dustin Diamond will be honored in next season’s reboot of “Saved by the Bell”. Mario Lopez, who starred as ‘A.C. Slater’ alongside Diamond’s ‘Screech’ character during the show’s original run in the ’90s, says the cast and crew are working on a “special” tribute. Diamond died on Feb. 1 at 44, just weeks after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He did not participate in last year’s Saved By the Bell reboot, which was recently renewed for Season 2. However, he had a close bond with Lopez over the years, despite distancing himself from other original cast members.
-Yahoo
★ Anderson Cooper found out the hard way that following Aaron Rodgers is a tough gig. The CNN host’s first week guest-hosting “Jeopardy!” did not get off to the best ratings start, falling 7% to a 5.1 rating, the lowest debut for any of the game show’s guest hosts. Ratings for syndicated shows for the week ending April 25 were hampered due to extensive daytime coverage of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The 5.1 rating for Cooper’s first week dropped “Jeopardy!” out of the top game show spot, behind “Family Feud” which pulled in a 5.5 rating. Cooper’s 5.1 was just below Dr. Oz’s 5.2 rating for his debut week, which had been the previous low for a “Jeopardy!” guest host.
-TheWrap
★ “Saturday Night Live” is wrapping up the season with two first-time hosts. NBC has announced that Keegan-Michael Key and Anya Taylor-Joy will host the final 2 episodes of season 46. Key will headline the May 15 episode, joined by ‘Drivers License’ singer Olivia Rodrigo as musical guest. Meanwhile, “The Queen’s Gambit” star Taylor-Joy will host the season finale on May 22. She’ll be accompanied by musical guest Lil Nas X, who will also be making his SNL debut.
-Yahoo
★ Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is releasing her first children’s book, one rooted in the relationship between Prince Harry and their son, Archie. “The Bench” will be released June 8. The book grew out of a poem Meghan wrote for Harry for their first Father’s Day after Archie’s birth, according to a statement. The book will feature the stories of a diverse group of fathers and sons and moments they share.
-MSN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Julianna Margulies, Daniel Dae Kim, Amythyst Kiah
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jessica Alba, Marc Maron, Sech
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Anthony Mackie, Terry Gross (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ziwe, Foo Fighters, Mario Duplantier
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Alec Benjamin
• “Conan” (TBS): W. Kamau Bell
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Bravo Blasts from the Past, featuring Jacqueline Laurita, Gretchen Rossi, Jill Zarin, Phaedra Parks, Adriana de Moura, Taylor Armstrong
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Emmanuel Acho
• “The Talk” (CBS): Guest co-hosts Jerry O’Connell & Justin Baldoni
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Channing Tatum, Christina Stembel
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Courteney Cox, Julia Michaels
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Megan Fox, Colin Wayne, Ron Funches
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Patricia Heaton, Molly Bernard
• “Million Dollar Listing New York” (BRAVO): Season 9 premiere
• “Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch” (DISCOVERY): Season 2 premiere
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Drake – his new car automatically flips off other drivers. Luxury accessories company Chrome Hearts unveiled their custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan, designed especially for him. The car, worth $400,000 BEFORE upgrades, is adorned with gothic stylings, including black leather, embroidering, chrome crosses, and more. And the chrome wheels feature rims with the words “F you” engraved on them.
• Sean “Diddy” Combs – has changed his name…again, and this time it’s legal. He announced that he’s changed his middle name from “John” to “LOVE” by posting a photo of his new driver’s license on Instagram with the words: “Look what I just got in the mail today. “IT’S OFFICIAL!!! WELCOME TO THE LOVE ERA.” And yes, the word ‘LOVE’ is in all-caps.
• Pink – will receive the prestigious Billboard Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 23. The 3-time BBMA winner will also perform at the ceremony. Last week, Nick Jonas shared that he will host.
• Spice Girls — will reunite for a movie sequel to “Spice World”. They’ve approached a screenwriter about making a follow-up to their 1997 film. The project will help mark the group’s 25th anniversary next year.
• Red Hot Chili Peppers — are selling their publishing rights to Hipgnosis Songs Fund for about $140 million, according to Rolling Stone. Other artists who have also recently sold all or part of their catalogue to the company include Shakira, Neil Young, Lindsey Buckingham, and Debbie Harry of Blondie.
• The Monkees — have announced a farewell US tour for this fall, with surviving members Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith promising “a magical night of music: all the hits, deep cuts and fan favorites.” The 2-month tour kicks off Sept. 11 in Seattle, and wraps up in Kansas City MO, on Nov. 10. Some of the shows are rescheduled from the band’s postponed 2020 tour. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd — singer Johnny Van Zant has been diagnosed with COVID-19. In a video, he said: “We are all on quarantine around here due to me coming down with the virus first. And I spread it to everybody else.” Lynyrd Skynyrd recently announced the “Concert of Legends” with Brad Paisley at the NFL Hall of Fame on Aug. 9 to wrap up the 2021 Pro-Football Hall of Fame enshrinement week.
• Brad Paisley – has announced his “Tour 2021”, launching June 5 in Panama City Beach at Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, the first large-scale festival in the world to take place in 2021. His second stop will be Nashville’s 4th of July celebration, “Let Freedom Sing!”, which is expected to be Music City’s first major event of the year. The tour will continue through Oct. 9 in Irvine CA.
• RaeLynn – She and her husband Josh Davis are expanding their family. She announced on Tues. that she is due to give birth to her first child–a girl–in September. She also expects to release new music this summer.
• Ingrid Andress — Hot on the heels of her Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, she has announced the release of “Lady Like That”, an Amazon Music short film debuting May 14, which will chronicle her early career success.
SHOOTING THE BULL
ABOUT TIME:
You see so many abbreviations used in daily life today that it may come as a surprise that very few people actually know what the letters “a.m.” and “p.m.” stand for, when used in reference to time. Some believe it’s “after midnight” or “past midday,” but that isn’t exactly true. Actually, like many words and phrases in the English language, a.m. is short for a Latin phrase, “ante meridiem” (or “before midday”), while p.m. is short for “post meridiem” (or “after midday”). The 12-hour timekeeping system dates back to ancient Egypt. During the Renaissance period, mechanical clocks with 12-hour dials appeared in churches and palaces throughout Europe. Today, most of the world uses a 24-hour system, but many English-speaking countries follow the 12-hour clock.
(Unless they’re in the military…or don’t know how to change the settings on their iPhone!)
(I used to think that 12 AM and 12 PM were the same thing. Man, those were different times…)
(24-hour system? Not on MY watch!)
-HuffPost
WORMING THEIR WAY ONTO THE MENU:
Dried yellow mealworms could soon be hitting supermarket shelves and restaurants across Europe. The European Union has given the green light to a proposal to put the Tenebrio molitor beetle’s larvae on the market as a “novel food”. That comes after the EU’s food safety agency published a scientific opinion that concluded worms are safe to eat. Researchers said the worms, either eaten whole or in powdered form, are a protein-rich snack or an ingredient for other foods. Insects as food represent a very small market but EU officials say breeding them for food could have environmental benefits. The UN calls insects “a healthy and highly nutritious food source with a high content of fat, protein, vitamins, fibers and minerals.”
(If we can eat snails, then why not?)
(To me, worms are only a “novel food” if someone else is eating them!)
(Worms as food is NOT something I’m willing to debate. Worms as de bait, sure…)
-AP
MENTAL HEALTH CHECK:
This is the 70th annual CMHA Mental Health Week in Canada. Here are the signs you need to take a “Mental Health Day” – seriously…
➢ You’re more disorganized that usual: If lately, you’ve been losing track of tasks or your bedroom floor’s become a tornado of clothing, it may be a clue that you need a break.
➢ You’re exhausted all the time: If, for several days in a row, you’re struggling with insomnia, have trouble getting out of bed, or still feel tired even when you get enough sleep, it could be your brain’s way of warning that you need some time off.
➢You’re overly emotional: When your emotions are magnified or seem uncontrollable, taking a day to refresh can be key to setting things right — so can getting professional help if you think that isn’t going to be enough.
➢ You’re fighting with everyone: If you’re becoming more snappy or snarky with the people around you, it may be time to take a day to decompress.
➢ You’re having trouble concentrating: When a task that would usually take a few minutes ends up taking an hour, or a project you hand in is riddled with mistakes you’d otherwise catch, it could mean you need a break from your daily grind.
➢ You’re feeling physically sick: Many people experience physiological responses when their mental health needs tuning up. If you feel increased muscle tension, frequent headaches or an upset stomach, it could be tied to your mental wellbeing.
➢ Others notice that you’re not yourself: If the people around you begin making comments — such as seeing if you need help or asking if you’re doing OK — it may mean it’s time to ask yourself the same questions.
LINK: https://mentalhealthweek.ca/
-Mic
FASCINATING MOTHERS DAY FACTS:
• $116,022: Annual salary you would have to pay someone in 2020 to perform the tasks mothers do at home, according to a calculation by Insure.com.
• $4.1 billion: Estimated tab for special Mothers Day outings, like dinner or brunch (US).
• $2.2 billion: Amount expected to be spent on flowers (US).
• $220: The average amount adults spend on Mother’s Day. Sons tend to spend 24% more than daughters.
• 2 billion: Number of mothers in the world.
• 27: Average age at which a mother had her first child in 2020, up from 24.9 in 2000.
• 14: Hours per week the average mom spends cooking.
• 7,300: Average number of diaper changes a mom does by a baby’s 2nd birthday.
• 4.6: Babies born every second worldwide.
• 69: Highest recorded number of children born to one mother.
• 74 years: Oldest recorded age for a mother to give birth.
• 22 pounds, 8 ounces (10.2kg): Heaviest recorded birth-weight for a baby.
-CNBC, ReadersDigest, Town&Country
DID YOU KNOW?
If you enjoy stopping at the mirror to admire yourself every now and again, it’s completely understandable. Scientists say that seeing your own face in a mirror, or in a selfie, triggers feelings of pleasure. A study by researchers at Osaka University showed that the image of one’s face can activate reward pathways in the brain. Their research provides new understanding about how our brain enables us to distinguish our own face from those of others, even when the information is presented subconsciously. (I can always tell mine because it’s the one with the hamburger in it…)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 05.06.21
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [76] Bob Seger, Lincoln Park MI, rock singer-pianist-guitarist (w/the Silver Bullet Band: ‘Old Time Rock & Roll’, ‘Night Moves’)
1955 [66] Tom Bergeron, Haverhill MA, TV host (“Dancing With the Stars” 2005-20, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” 2001-15, “Hollywood Squares” 1998-2004)
1961 [60] George Clooney, Lexington KY, movie actor (“Ocean’s Eleven” movies , Oscar-“Syriana”)/movie director (“Good Night, and Good Luck”)/movie producer (“Michael Clayton”)/TV actor (“ER” 1994-99)
1983 [38] Gabourey Sidibe, Brooklyn NY, TV actress (‘Becky Williams’ on “Empire” 2015-20)/movie actress (“Precious”)
1993 [28] Naomi Scott, London England, movie actress (“Aladdin”, “Power Rangers”)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “International No Diet Day”, created in 1992 by UK advocacy group Diet Breakers to help people appreciate the body they have.
• “No Homework Day” … not sure why or who started it, but c’mon, teach’, be a sport! (For many these days, ALL school work is homework…)
• “Tourist Appreciation Day”, a highlight of “Travel & Tourism Week”, when we’re encouraged to consider all the things tourism brings to our communities. (Let’s see … crowds, litter, traffic jams, people wearing sandals with socks …)
• “National Nurses Day”, raising awareness of the great contributions and commitment of nurses, and to acknowledge the vital role they play in society. National Nurses Week begins today and ends May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910). Nurses are more likely to sustain a work-related back injury than construction workers, and they walk an average of 5 km (3 miles) per shift. (So stop hitting the “nurse call” button so much!)
• “World Password Day”, an annual reminder to promote better password habits and digital security. A few things to consider today:
☞ Change an old password to a long, strong one
☞ Turn on two-factor authentication for your important accounts
☞ Password protect your wireless router
☞ Don’t store passwords on your computer or phone (Whoops…)
☞ Log off when you’re done with a program
• “Beverage Day”, a chance to kick back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the day. (I’ll try to have one of each…)
COMING UP . . .
[Fri] Cosmopolitan Day
[Fri] International Space Day
[Sat] Birthmother’s Day
[Sat] Free Trade Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2004 [17] The much-hyped series finale of “Friends” airs on NBC (52.5 million viewers)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1965 [56] At a hotel in Clearwater, FL, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones can’t sleep because there’s a tune running through his head. He rolls a tape, falls asleep and wakes up the next morning to find he’s recorded the riff to ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.’
1997 [24] For the first time, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremony in Cleveland, where the Hall is located. Inducted are: The Jackson 5, The Bee Gees, The Young Rascals, Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash and Parliament-Funkadelic.
2015 [06] “The Royal Society Open Science Journal” publishes a study on the evolution of Western pop music that identifies 3 ‘music revolutions’: 1964 (‘British Invasion’), 1983 (synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines), and 1991 (hip hop going mainstream)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2002 [19] Entrepreneur Elon Musk founds aerospace manufacturing and space transportation company “SpaceX”
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2013 [08] Walmart revenue exceeds that of Exxon Mobil, making it the largest company by revenue on the “Fortune 500” list (it still is)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The 2 most-popular days to get married in Las Vegas are Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve.
✓ A stiletto heel worn by a 120-lb. woman exerts 2,000 lbs. of pressure per square inch.
✓ Fish can get seasick.
✓ Toads don’t have teeth. Frogs do.
✓ Garlic is used in almost every culture and country in the world.
✓ Schoolhouses were traditionally painted red because it was the cheapest available paint.
-BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS CLEAR SIGNS YOU’RE A MOMMY:
• You have time to shave only one leg at a time.
• You think that a little green jumpsuit with orange elephants on it (and matching hat) is “absolutely the most adorable thing” you have ever seen.
• You know where every bathroom is in every office, store, or building you go into.
• You find yourself cutting your husband’s sandwiches into cute shapes.
• Someone else’s kid throws up at the dinner table. You keep eating.
• You’ve mastered the art of placing 6 different food items on a plate without anything touching.
• You hear your mother’s voice coming out of your mouth when you say, “NOT in your good clothes!”
• You can’t bear to give away baby clothes … it’s so final.
-First published in BS in 2010
BS AWKWARD FUNERAL SONGS:
• The Final Countdown
• Happy
• Somebody That I Used to Know
• Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
• Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead
• Cold as Ice
• Ghostbusters
• Celebration
• Hot in Herre
• Another One Bites the Dust (of course…)
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo. (Jennifer Lawrence spent the day downing Modelo’s, chugging tequila shots, pounding margaritas and wishing she was Brie Larson! No word on whether she celebrated Cinco de Mayo…)
➠ NASA says that from past missions, there are about 100 bags of poop, pee, and puke sitting on the moon. (AND at the Quick Stop restroom in [***local town***]).
➠ Facebook can now tell who or if you’re dating, even if you don’t post a relationship status. (Especially if your profile picture is of you at Comic-Con!)
➠ Researchers have shown that people are happiest at 7:26pm on Saturday evening. (The low point is just after the opening monologue on “SNL”…)
➠ Scientists say that passing gas can actually help reduce high blood pressure and is beneficial to your health. (However, not directly into the stethoscope like last time, Brutus!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
(***Caution – some strong language***) A blethering bonnie lass: https://tinyurl.com/2xy48wv3
BS PHONE STARTER:
You have been given $100 on the condition that you must spend it all on yourself. What do you buy?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I did a cartwheel yesterday, thinking it was like riding a bike. It was not.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: The average mother says THIS 10 to 12 times every month. What is it?
Answer: “Clean your room!”
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
