Monday, March 21, 2022 – Edition: #7192
Sheet Happens!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Long-standing daytime talk show “Maury” is coming to an end after 31 years on the air. The series, which is, of course, hosted by Maury Povich, will cease production this spring, but repeats will continue in syndication. Maury began in 1991 as “The Maury Povich Show” with Paramount Domestic Television. In 1998, its title was shortened when production was taken over by what is now known as NBCUniversal. Maury was last renewed 2 years ago through the 2021-2022 TV season. In May, 2016, the show marked its 3,000th episode.
-Yahoo
★ Two weeks after starting a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have raised more than $34 million through more than 67,000 donations. The couple thanked their supporters Thursday in a video, when the total was closer to $30 million. The couple said in the caption that they will make sure the money “finds maximum impact with those in need.” Some has already gone to Flexport.org and Airbnb.org, who are providing housing and supplies for the millions affected by Russia’s invasion of the country. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3b25wvc2
-Yahoo
★ Nick Jonas is taking his talents to a new reality competition. He’ll replace Shaquille O’Neal as a judge on NBC’s “Dancing With Myself”, after O’Neal was forced to exit when production was delayed. Jonas will join a judging panel that also consists of Shakira and Liza Koshy. Dancing With Myself features everyday people who will try their hands at dance challenges that will be designed and demonstrated by the judges. Jonas has previously served as a coach on “The Voice”, and is expected to return for Season 22.
-PopCulture
★ Disney and Pixar have restored the animation studio’s first same-sex kiss in a feature film. The upcoming movie “Lightyear”, out this June, features the kiss between a character called ‘Hawthorne’ (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her partner. The same-sex relationship was always a part of the movie and not up for debate, but the kiss itself had been removed in an early edit of the film. The news comes after a letter released by Pixar employees in the wake of Disney’s response to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation accused the studio of barring them from creating or showing displays of LGBTQ+ intimacy and content. An insider says that in light of the current environment at Disney, a decision was made last week to restore the kiss to the finished film.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Wanda Sykes, Michael Cera, Weezer
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Leslie Mann, Mikey Day, Kae Tempest
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Sen. Bernie Sanders, Big Thief (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Oliver, Jason Clarke, Carter McLean (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Paige DeSorbo, Craig Conover
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Daniel Radcliffe
• “The Talk” (CBS): Rocky Carroll, Katherine Kelly Lang, John McCook, Don Diamont, Jack Wagner, Margaret Cho
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Michael Chiklis, Katheryn Winnick
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Angela Bassett, Dina Shihabi, Alison Sweeney
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Addison Rae, John Holiday
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Nicola Coughlin, Tinx, Pilar Valdes
• “American Idol” (ABC): Auditions in Los Angeles; Austin TX, and Nashville come to an end; the final Platinum Ticket winner is revealed.
• “American Song Contest” (NBC): The all-live music competition series premieres with hosts Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson; the first 11 artists, representing their state or territory, perform original songs and compete to win America’s vote for best hit song.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Kanye West — The Recording Academy has pulled the plug on his scheduled Grammys performance on April 3. Reportedly, the decision was made due to his recent bout of “concerning online behavior.” Lately, he has repeatedly used his Instagram to take shots at a number of celebrities, including his ex-Kim Kardashian, and her new boyfriend, Pete Davidson. Ye has 5 Grammy nominations.
• Maroon 5 – Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo have listed their sprawling LA estate for $57.5 million. They bought it just over 2 years ago from Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner for $32 million. The 3-acre Pacific Palisades property includes the main house and a 4-bedroom guest house, plus a separate yoga/office and gym — for a total of 10 bedrooms and 14 baths in 16,000 square feet of living space.
• Heart — Ann Wilson says she once offered to front a band made of former Led Zeppelin members, but never received a response. After the group staged a reunion at the O2 Arena in London in 2007, some members wanted to continue, but singer Robert Plant declined. Wilson was interested, but couldn’t get a response. Quote: “I went, ‘I’m here!’ and it was crickets.”
• Aimee Mann – says she has been dropped from Steely Dan’s summer tour. She wrote: “No one is entirely sure why, but it seems they thought their audience wouldn’t like a female singer-songwriter?” Mann dropped the news within one of the cartoons she has recently been posting on Instagram to document her life.
• Liam Gallagher — will release a live album on May 27, the same day he drops a new studio record. “Down By The River Thames” is a recording of his show which was originally streamed live during lockdown. Quote: “As we were in lockdown, bored and depressed, rock ‘n’ roll came to save the day once again. It was a top night and a top gig and it’s captured here on record for you to all enjoy.”
• U2 — A scripted series about the group is in early development at Netflix. J.J. Abrams (“The Force Awakens”) is attached to executive produce, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten will handle the script.
• Carrie Underwood – Friday, she released the new single ‘Ghost Story’, which she calls “a different take on a revenge song.” She explained that “Instead of smashing headlights, this scorned lover is letting her ex know that she will continue to haunt him no matter how hard he tries to forget her.” LINK: https://youtu.be/4Y7flhznvnE
• Morgan Wallen — has announced his first-ever headlining stadium gig. He’ll play Globe Life Field in Arlington TX on Oct. 8, along with openers Hardy, Mike Ryan and Jake Worthington. The show is an addition to Wallen’s ongoing “Dangerous Tour”.
• High Valley – dropped the new single ‘Somebody Tell That Girl’ on Friday, featuring Christian breakout artist Anne Wilson. The group’s 6th studio album “Way Back” will be released on May 20.
SHOOTING THE BULL
NETFLIX: CHILL:
So, it turns out that Netflix may be aware that some people share their password. And you might soon have to pay to do so. The streamer has been working on ways to “enable members who share outside their household to do so easily and securely, while also paying a bit more,” according to a blog post last week. Over the next 2 weeks, Netflix will be testing features in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru called “Extra Member” and “Profile Transfer.” With “Extra Member,” subscribers can pay to add an account for up to 2 people they don’t live with. These “extra” members will have regular Netflix access, including their own profile and login, at a discounted rate of about $3 US. Separately, the “Profile Transfer” option lets subscribers transfer their profile info — namely their watch history and recommendations — to a new account, which would make it easier for password moochers to start paying for their own plans.
(Actually, if you’re still on your ex’s or parent’s account … it’s probably time to switch anyway!)
(I’d better borrow another friend’s password, just in case they cancel the one I’m using now!)
-CNN, Variety
(Brace yourselves, BS’ers . . . happiness overload coming up!)
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ Despite the devastating loss of life and growing uncertainty that have the world very much on edge, there is some good news in the UN’s World Happiness Report: Benevolence is surging globally. That’s one of the key findings of the research done by the agency’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, that draws on survey data from people in about 150 countries. It found substantial increases in all 3 forms of benevolence that are asked about in the poll. Donating to charity, helping a stranger and volunteering, “especially to help strangers” were all up by about 25% in all regions of the world, compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to the report. (Which bodes well for (***Afternoon guy***), ‘cause he’s as strange as they get!)
➢ With the price of gas near record highs, some people have made the effort to help those feeling pinched at the pumps. Drivers in Burnsville NC were able to gas up for just $2.25 a gallon one day last week, much less than the state average of $4.12. The gas station owners said they wanted to help people during this difficult time, so they took a loss and dropped their prices until they ran out. And Chicago businessman Willie Wilson donated $200,000 in free gas across the city. Gas stations were backed up as grateful motorists filled their tanks for free on Thursday. In all, about 4,000 vehicles were filled. Each station also agreed lower their gasoline prices during the event to allow more families to benefit from Wilson’s generosity. Oh, and this Thursday? Same plan . . . except he’s giving away $1 million worth.
-CNN
HAPPIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD:
In recognition of yesterday’s “International Day of Happiness”, the UN’s ‘World Happiness Report 2022’ list of the happiest countries was unveiled. Here are the top-10 . . .
1. Finland (5th year running…)
2. Denmark
3. Iceland
4. Switzerland
5. Netherlands
6. Luxembourg
7. Sweden
8. Norway
9. Israel
10. New Zealand
(Other BS countries in the top 101: Australia (11), Canada (14), Ireland (15), UK (17), US (19), UAE (25), Singapore (32), Jamaica (36), Kuwait (46), Thailand (53), Philippines (60), Hong Kong (75), Malaysia (79), South Africa (101)
-CNN
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO STAY HAPPY:
✓ Exercise more: You knew we were going there. Exercising releases good mood endorphins so you are always happier after a workout or a simple nice walk to the store.
✓ Positive thinking: It raises energy levels, creativity and productivity by as much as 30%.
✓ Treasure experiences: Spending on experiences provides longer lasting happiness than spending on possessions.
✓ Write it down: Feeling and thinking about why you are grateful helps stave off negative thoughts. Keep a journal . . . or use social media if you like (God knows we could use some positivity there!).
✓ Practice mindfulness: Concentrate and pay full attention to the present moment and accept it in a non-judgmental way. This can boost mood, reduce stress levels, and lead to a better quality of life.
✓ Beauty sleep: When you don’t get enough sleep, negativity takes over big time.
✓ Help others: Research shows that when we dedicate a little time or money to helping others, it has a significant effect on our own happiness.
✓ Focus on strengths: Whether you are curious, open-minded or brave, use those traits to improve your life and that of others, rather than dwelling on weaknesses. Realizing our full potential is one of the best ways to find happiness . . . and to make the world a better place.
(Also – chocolate!)
-LifeHack
DID YOU KNOW?
Mike Tyson’s weed company is selling edibles in the shape of an ear. In a nod to the infamous 1997 ring incident when the boxer got a mouth-full of Evander Holyfield’s ear, Tyson, who has been selling cannabis products since 2016, is now marketing “Mike Bites”, ear-shaped edibles with a bite mark at the top of the gummy, exactly where Tyson took off a piece of Holyfield’s cartilage. Tyson gave the product personal approval, responding to a tweet about the new product by writing, “THESE ears actually taste good!” Tyson is believed to earn about $1 million per month through his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/d67mx7dk
-InternationalHighLife, Forbes
BS CHRONOMETER 03.21.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Common Courtesy Day” … if you please. Thanks for your adherence!
• “Fragrance Day” and “Flower Day”, both observed on the first full day of Spring. So, smell a flower or wear a favorite scent…if that’s still allowed where you work.
• “Single Parents Day”, saluting those dedicated saints who single-handedly do the work of 2 in raising and providing for their families.
• “Teenagers Day”, a day to quit picking on them for their awkwardness and angst, and admit that they aren’t so bad after all. Today, tell them how special they are (…and they’ll grunt at you.)
• “Memory Day”, but we can’t remember why.
• “World Poetry Day”, a good day to sample some ‘modern poetry’ by reading the inane lyrics to a hit song over a mushy violin background track. (***Find lots of dumb lyrics here …***) LINK: https://www.lyrics.com/
• “World Down Syndrome Day”, “to create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome.”
• “International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”, observed annually on the anniversary of the date in 1960 that police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws”.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Goof-off Day
[Tues] World Water Day
[Wed] Cuddly Kitten Day
[Wed] Puppy Day
This Week Is…Button Week
This Month Is…Noodle Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1946 [76] Timothy Dalton, Colwyn Bay Wales, movie actor (‘007’ in “The Living Daylights”, “Licence to Kill”)
1950 [72] Roger Hodgson, Portsmouth England, rock singer-guitarist (‘Had a Dream’, Supertramp-‘Take The Long Way Home’, ‘The Logical Song’)
1958 [64] Gary Oldman, London England, movie actor (“The Dark Knight Rises”, ‘Best Actor’ Oscar for “Darkest Hour”, 2018) COMING UP…”Monster Butler”
1962 [60] Matthew Broderick, NYC, movie actor (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”, “Inspector Gadget”)/Broadway actor (Tony Award-“The Producers”)/married to Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997
1962 [60] Rosie O’Donnell, Commack NY, TV talk show host (“The Rosie Show” 2011-12, “The View” 2005-07, 2014-15, “Rosie O’Donnell Show” 1996-2002)/movie actress (“A League of Their Own”)
1980 [42] Deryck Whibley, Ajax ON, rock guitarist-vocalist (Sum 41-‘In Too Deep’, ‘Fat Lip’)/married to Avril Lavigne 2006-10
1980 [42] Ronaldinho [Gaucho], Rio Grande do Sul Brazil, retired soccer star (midfielder with 97 caps; 2X FIFA Player of the Year, FIFA World Cup 2002, Olympic bronze, 2008, 2X Ballon d’Or)
1986 [36] Scott Eastwood, Monterey County CA, movie actor (“Suicide Squad”, “The Longest Ride”)
2004 [18] Forrest Wheeler, LA CA, TV actor (‘Emery Huang’ on “Fresh Off the Boat” 2015-20)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1980 [42] On the season finale cliff-hanger of “Dallas”, villain J.R. Ewing is shot by a then-unknown assailant (It was Kristin!)
2006 [16] Twitter founder Jack Dorsey sends the first-ever tweet over his new social networking site, which reads: “just setting up my twttr” (It was sold as an NFT in March, 2021 for $2.9 million)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2013 [09] John Mayer becomes the first celebrity to host a Google+ ‘Hangout’, an online virtual meeting place with his fans
2015 [07] Jason Aldean weds former “American Idol” contestant Brittany Kerr in Mexico
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2011 [11] The first ‘Full Face Transplant’ is performed by surgeons at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston MA
2013 [09] The European Space Agency reveals new data indicating the universe is 13.82 billion years old (roughly…)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2000 [22] *NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached” sets an all-time record for single-day album sales of 1.1 million
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Drivers of expensive cars have been found to be less likely to slow down for pedestrians, and more likely to feel a sense of superiority over other drivers and to break traffic rules.
✓ Studies show that bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists because they are happy just to get a medal at all.
✓ A typical microwave oven uses more electricity operating its digital clock than it does heating food.
✓ The common cold is caused by over 200 different viruses.
✓ Selfie sticks are banned from all Disney theme parks.
✓ An estimated 80% of the ‘close door’ buttons in elevators don’t actually do anything.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, FactRetriever
Best of BS . . .
BS UNLIKELY HOME REMEDIES:
(***DO NOT try these at home . . .***)
• Use red wine to remove red wine stains.
• A spoonful of sugar helps the insulin go down.
• Put salt on an open wound.
• If you’re choking on an ice cube, pour boiling water down your throat.
• In a pinch, denture tablets can be used in place of Alka-Seltzer.
• You put de lime in de coconut, you drank ’em bot’ up.
• Always apply a heating pad over an ice pack.
• Take 2 of these and call me in a year.
• Laughter is the best medicine. Mix with scotch and serve on ice.
• If you stop asking your wife for sex, her headaches will clear up pretty quickly.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BEST OF BS:
BS SIGNS YOUR TAX PREPARER IS WACKY:
• Shows you how to make paper hats from tax forms.
• Asks you how many monies you made last year.
• Suggests you claim multiple personalities as dependents.
• When filling out your form she asks, “What color crayon you want?”
• That ain’t no calculator, it’s a TV remote!
• Repeatedly grabs himself and says, “Tax this, am I right?”
• His only other client is Lil Wayne.
-First published in BS 1995
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Stratus, Cirrus & Cumulus are names for different types of what?
a) Clouds [CORRECT]
b) Lions
c) Gases
d) Wrestlers
• In most modern vehicles, the carburetor has been replaced with what?
a) Fuel injection [CORRECT]
b) Spark plugs
c) Crankshaft
d) Subwoofer
• Which is the largest muscle in the human body?
a) Triceps surae
b) Gluteus maximus [CORRECT]
c) Gluteus minimus
d) Abdominis Schwarzeneggerus
-Trivia.fyi
BS WEB GOODIE:
Same: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GGTYd9Q0NM
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I used to have winter fat, but now I have spring rolls.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What takes way too much time, but is totally worth it?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey, 59% of people said they would not buy THESE used?
Answer: Earrings
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.
