Monday, October 2, 2023 — Edition: #7566
We’ve Got Our Sheet Together!
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian both dropped $2 million at a charity auction for Jay-Z, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin’s Reform Alliance gala on Saturday night. Brady and Kardashian were among a roomful of VIP guests at an all-star blackjack party in Atlantic City to raise funds for the charity. During auction, a painting by artist George Condo came up for sale, and when Brady and Kardashian each bid $2 million, the artist agreed to create another work for Kardashian as a commission. Also up for sale was the jersey that Brady wore when he completed his 700th NFL touchdown in 2021, which he claimed he never even washed. It went for $1.2 million, and came with a dinner with Brady.
-PageSix
★ ABC’s gamble on “The Golden Bachelor” appears to be paying off. The spinoff ’s premiere garnered a larger audience than the last premiere of “The Bachelor.” The show, which chronicles 72-year-old Gerry Turner’s look for love with women in the same age group, pulled in 4.36 million viewers for its premiere on Thursday. That marks a 47% increase over the ratings for the Season 27 premiere of The Bachelor in January. It’s also the most-viewed of any of the same-day audiences for any version of the Bachelor franchise since the March 2022 After the Final Rose episode.
-Messenger
★ Beyoncé is in final talks to release her recent “Renaissance” tour as a concert film through AMC Theatres, according to reports. The release is tentatively set for wide release on Dec. 1 and will reportedly include parts of her live shows, her “Renaissance” visual album, and a look at both the making of the album and the tour. This follows megastar Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” heading to the AMC chain on Oct. 13. The “Renaissance” album was released in 2022, but she has yet to drop the “visual album” music videos she’s had in the works.
-TheWrap
★ “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” came out on top at the box office over fellow newcomers “Saw X” and “The Creator,” earning an estimated $22.5 million opening weekend domestically. Audience reception for “Paw Patrol 2” has been strong, earning it an A on CinemaScore and an 80% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Saw X had an estimated $18 million opening weekend, ahead of The Creator’s estimated take of $14-15 million.
-TheWrap
★ Travis Barker, who is preparing to welcome his first child with Kourtney Kardashian, has shared that he recently suffered from an episode of trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder that causes severe facial pain. The Blink-182 drummer wrote on X: “Last week I had covid, an episode of trigeminal neuralgia, and a root canal. Which means I can pretty much handle anything god throws at me.” The 47-year-old has been open about his battle with the disorder, noting in 2017 that he recommends acupuncture for others suffering from the condition. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4hwzb7je
-E!
★ Despite the fact that he’s a beloved movie star known all over the world, Robert Pattinson has the same self-doubts and anxieties that many of us share. “The Batman” star revealed that side of himself in a recent interview with comedian Jordan Firstman. Pattinson said: “I’m constantly thinking that you’re just going to spend the vast majority of your life unemployed and desperate and kind of feeling like you’re a total failure.” When Firstman responded: “If Robert Pattinson is saying that, there is no hope for anyone to ever be satisfied”, Pattinson elaborated, explaining he feels that way due to the sporadic nature of being a working actor, where a job lasts, at most, 3 months, which he called “the most stressful thing in the world.”
-Insider
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Matthew McConaughey, John Mayer
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): “A Closer Look”
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Cato
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): John Mayer
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): TBA
• “The Talk” (CBS): Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Tichina Arnold, Marcel Spears, Sheaun McKinney, Hank Greenspan (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Randy Jackson, Hilarie Burton Morgan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Jeff Goldblum, Ilana Glazer (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Ina Garten, Zosia Mamet (R)
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Season premiere
• “NFL Football” (ABC): Seattle Seahawks @ New York Giants
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Blind Auditions, Part 3
• “The Price Is Right at Night” (CBS): Host Drew Carey welcomes Jeff Probst in a “Survivor”-themed special.
• “Lotería Loca” (CBS): Series premiere. Two contestants get the chance to win $1 million.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jingle Ball — The lineup and dates for the annual touring festival have been announced. Beginning Nov. 28 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, it’ll feature appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Usher, Niall Horan, Ice Spice, and Sabrina Carpenter. The 11 stops on the tour will also see performances by OneRepublic, Flo Rida, Big Time Rush, Miguel, Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, Pentatonix, and more.
• Ed Sheeran – won’t be releasing any singles or videos from his new album “Autumn Variations”, which dropped on Friday. Why? He told CBS Mornings that he decided to release it independently because: “I’ve had 12, 13 years of the, being a pop star, and having the pressure of…everything has to be the biggest and best every time, and then better the next time…”
• Tupac Shakur – His sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, said that “today is a victory” but “reserved judgement” until legal proceedings are complete, with regards to charges laid on Friday against former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Tupac’s 1996 murder. She also pointed out that there were “multiple hands involved” and “We are seeking real justice, on all fronts.”
• The Black Keys – are reportedly getting set to drop their 3rd album is as many years, a 20-song double-LP – which the duo is calling “our Saturday-night party record”, and “our best”. It features guest appearances by Noel Gallagher, Beck, and Alice Cooper, who appears on one tune as “The Devil”.
• Aerosmith — has been forced to postpone all remaining dates of its “Peace Out” farewell tour until 2024. A statement says that Steven Tyler’s “vocal injury is more serious than initially thought”, and “in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx, which requires ongoing care.” On Sept. 9, 3 shows into the tour, the group postponed 6 shows after Tyler injured his vocal cords.
• U2 – played the opening performance of their “Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere Las Vegas” residency, on Friday, balancing dazzling visuals with musical intimacy. The group has also dropped the new single ‘Atomic City”, which gets its title from the 1950s nickname for Vegas. Bono calls it “a rock ‘n’ roll 45 in the tradition of ’70s post-punk, Blondie, the Clash, (and) some ’70s punk. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mtnzfe9e
• Thomas Rhett – Friday, he dropped the previously unannounced song ‘Mamaw’s House’, featuring Morgan Wallen. It appears on Rhett’s “20 Number Ones (Bonus Version)”, which was also released on Friday. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ykn28y79
• Chris Stapleton – will rock the stage at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3. The star-studded event will stream live on Disney+ from the Barclays Center in New York City. Also performing are Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, H.E.R., St. Vincent and New Edition. Willie Nelson will be inducted, so it’s likely Stapleton will be performing one of his hits.
• Brad Paisley – has given a taste of his upcoming album “Son Of The Mountains” by releasing a 4-song EP called “Son Of The Mountains: The First Four Tracks”. It includes the previously released ‘Same Here’ with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and ‘So Many Summers’, plus 2 new songs: ‘The Medicine Will’, and the title track. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc4fstwc
SHOOTING THE BULL
SCARY STATS:
Up until this year, Pink was never considered a Halloween color. But according to the National Retail Federation in the US, ‘Barbie’ will be the third-most-popular Halloween costume for adults this year—behind only witches and vampires. And if that isn’t enough evidence of a “Barbiecore” Halloween, it’ll also be the #7 most-popular costume among kids. Other revelations from the NRF survey…
• Total Halloween spending (in the US) will reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion. That’s an average of $108.24 per consumer, also a record.
• $4.1 billion will be spent on costumes, while $3.6 billion will go toward candy. $3.9 billion will be spent on decorations, and $0.5 billion will be spent on . . . greeting cards?
• A record 73% of people will participate in Halloween-related activities this year, up from 69% in 2022.
• Most popular costumes for adults, in order: Witch, Vampire, Barbie, Batman, Cat, Zombie, Pirate, Princess, Ghost, Spiderman
• For kids: Spiderman, Princess, Ghost, Superhero, Witch, Batman, Barbie, Zombie, Mario, Wednesday Adams
• …and for pets: Pumpkin, Hot Dog, Bat, Bumblebee, Spider
(What? No Barbie costumes for pets?)
(Rookies! My family has spent $100 on candy already – and we haven’t even bought for trick-or-treaters yet!)
-Insider, NRF
WELLNESS CHECK:
☞ 52% of people polled agree that taking “self-care” days off work are only temporary fixes, and we should instead practice smaller daily habits. 36% of those surveyed said they make it a top or high priority to practice self-care every day by doing things like staying hydrated (48%), having a positive mindset (46%), going outside (43%) and getting quality sleep (36%). One-quarter of all respondents said they don’t have time for self-care on a regular basis. Why? Being preoccupied with household chores and responsibilities as the most common reason given, followed by caring for family, and work. (I don’t believe in taking self-care days off work either. Who wants a week where you get the “Sunday Scaries” twice?)
☞ A new initiative will see healthcare professionals prescribing their patients a visit to the Toronto Zoo as part of their mental and physical wellness needs. The program was launched last week in a partnership between the zoo and PaRx, an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation that has seen more than 11,000 healthcare providers give so-called “nature prescriptions” to their patients since 2020. Patients who present their PaRx prescription will get 50 per cent off the regular admission price. The Toronto Zoo is the first facility of this kind in Canada to take part in the program. (Just what the Dr. Dolittle ordered?)
-SWNS, CTV
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ Now, THIS would be something: Curing cancer could someday be as easy as a few taps on your phone, according to Rice University scientists, who have received $45 million in funding for a new, implant-based treatment system that could cut cancer death rates by 50%. The funds, from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, will be used to develop “sense-and-respond implant technology,” with the aim to improve the outcomes of immunotherapy treatments for cancers that are usually difficult to treat. The plan is to implant patients with a small device that continuously monitors their cancer — and adjusts their immunotherapy dose in real time, rather than traditional treatments involving IV bags and external monitors…and a patient confined to a hospital bed. Researchers hope that the implant will only be needed for short-term use — eradicating the cancer in as little as 60 days.
➢ Brian Schwartz wants to mow your lawn. The man has pull-started an international kindness movement after losing his job due to the pandemic, simply as a means of making a positive impact in the world. He started a volunteer lawn care organization to help seniors, the disabled, and veterans mow their lawns, trim their hedges, and cut back their trees. And he does it all for free. While the “I Want to Mow Your Lawn” movement sprouted its grassroots in New Jersey, it has spread internationally, meaning Schwartz now oversees over 500 volunteers in 46 states, with similar organizations springing up in Australia, the UK, and Canada. I Want To Mow Your Lawn and its volunteers have spruced up over 2,000 lawns, and the organization has recently expanded to include sustainable garden planning, such as installing rock gardens, native gardens, and switching to battery-operated equipment. (And I can’t find a kid around here who I can PAY to cut my grass!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5n96e486
-NYPost, GoodNewsNetwork
WORST-RATED TOURIST SITES:
…according to a ranking of 99 global tourist attractions, using Google reviews, quality of local accommodations, distance from the closest international airport, tourist safety, and, of course, TikTok popularity:
4. Busch Gardens, Florida (4.52 out of 10): Even though it welcomes around 4 million visitors a year to the animal-themed park, it was poorly-rated for its second-rate accommodations.
3. Taj Mahal, India (3.83): The massive mausoleum of white marble — built in the 1600s — is one of the most admired pieces of architecture in the world, but some argue it’s not be worth the trip. It is a whopping 219km (136miles) from the closest airport.
2. Grand Bazaar, Turkey (3.48): It may be one of the world’s oldest shopping malls, but just like other malls, it seems many shoppers aren’t interested. Concerns included a higher tourist safety score.
1. Hollywood Walk of Fame, California (3.42): The famous attraction, along 18 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, was called in one write-up: “grubby and slightly scary!” It also received the lowest Google Reviews score. (Probably because of David Spade’s star!)
The rest of the top-10, in order: Lotte World, South Korea; Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong; Ocean Park, Hong Kong; Fushimi Inari Taisha, Japan; Great Wall of China; Everland, South Korea
-NYPost, DailyMail
DID YOU KNOW?
If reports are to be believed, you may one day soon be driving an Apple iCar. Although still a top-secret initiative, those in the know say the prototype electric vehicle being developed by the tech company will obviously be running on Apple’s iOS. It will be autonomous (self-driving), and more of a cruiser-type than a performance vehicle. Naturally, you’d be able to start your iCar via your iPhone, using Apple’s Carplay system. And it has supposedly also leaked that the vehicle will likely be within the same price range as the Tesla Model X — around US$100,000. (And every time you install an update, you can expect battery issues…)
-LADBible
BS CHRONOMETER 10.02.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Custodial Workers Day”, honoring those who clean up after the rest of us. Nicer names for ‘Janitor’ include: ‘Caretaker’, ‘Maintenance Coordinator’, and ‘Sanitation Engineer’.
• “Name Your Car Day”. Polls show that about 15% of people have a pet name for their vehicle. What awesome name did you give to your vehicle…and why?)
• “Blue Shirt Day”, also known as “World Day of Bullying Prevention”, the kickoff to National Bullying Prevention Month. We’re encouraged to wear blue shirts to highlight bullying prevention, and in solidarity with those who experience bullying in any form (cyberbullying, cruelty, racism, homophobia…). Blue is seen as bringing calmness and peace, as well as importance and confidence.
• “International Day of Non-Violence”, observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as “Gandhi Jayanti”. (You know what to do…or what NOT to do!)
• “World Farm Animal Day”, as declared by the ‘Farm Animal Reform Movement’ to memorialize the “needless suffering and death” of billions of innocent farm animals each year. It also honors the birthday of Gandhi, who was a champion of humane farming. LINK: https://dayforanimals.com/
• “World No Alcohol Day”, Finally! A day to dry out after celebrating Beer Day, Wine Day, Margarita Day, Bloody Mary Day, Martini Day, Mai Tai Day, Pina Colada Day…you see where I’m going here. (But did it have to fall on a Monday…?!?!)
• “Guardian Angel Day”. Surveys have shown that close to 75% of us believe in them. Today, we think about, appreciate, and give thanks to them, for watching over us. (I’m just thankful that mine doesn’t laugh out loud at me!)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Look at the Leaves Day
[Tues] Global Smoothie Day
[Wed] Cinnamon Roll Day
[Thurs] James Bond Day
This Week is…Customer Service Week
This Month is…ADHD Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [78] Don McLean, New Rochelle NY, folk-pop singer/songwriter (‘American Pie’, ‘Vincent’)
1948 [75] Donna Karan (Faske), Forest Hills NY, fashion house founder (DKNY)
1950 [73] Michael Rutherford, Chertsy England, rock bassist-guitarist (Mike & the Mechanics- ‘The Living Years’, All I Need is a Miracle’, Genesis-‘Turn it on Again’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (w/Genesis) 2010
1951 [72] Sting (Gordon Sumner), Wallsend England, rock singer-bassist (‘If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free’, The Police-‘Every Breath You Take’)/movie actor (“Dune” [1984])/activist (founder of the ‘Rainforest Foundation’, 1989)
1970 [53] Kelly Ripa, Stratford NJ, TV talk show host (“Live With Kelly & ______” since 2001)
1971 [52] Tiffany (Darwish), Norwalk CA, pop singer (‘I Think We’re Alone Now’), actress (“Necrosis”)
1974 [49] Sam Roberts, Montréal QC, rock singer-guitarist (‘Don’t Walk Away Eileen’, ‘Brother Down’)
1982 [41] Mike Rodden, Oklahoma City OK, rock bassist (Hinder-‘Better Than Me’, ‘Lips of an Angel’)
1988 [35] Brittany Howard, Athens GA, blues-rock singer (Alabama Shakes-‘Don’t Wanna Fight’, ‘Always Alright’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2013 [10] In the case of ‘AEG Live vs. Michael Jackson Estate’, the court determines that AEG is not guilty of negligence for hiring Michael Jackson’s physician Dr Conrad Murray
2016 [07] Kim Kardashian is robbed at gunpoint of $10 million worth of jewelry in her hotel in Paris
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2004 [19] 55-year-old Billy Joel causes a stir by marrying his third wife, 22-year-old cooking student Katie Lee (He’s now married to Alexis Roderick, since 2015)
2010 [13] On Season 7 of “The X Factor” (UK), One Direction perform as a group for the first time, singing a cover of ‘Torn’. They finish the competition in third place.
2017 [06] 66-year-old Tom Petty dies after going into cardiac arrest at his Malibu home. He is taken to UCLA medical center, but cannot be revived.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1971 [52] A homing pigeon averages a record 133kph (83 mph) in an 1100km race in Australia
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869…by a dentist.
✓ A lion’s roar is louder than a jackhammer.
✓ Frogs use their eyeballs to push food down their throat.
✓ Singer Meat Loaf was a vegetarian.
✓ The main cluster of riders in a bicycle race is called a “peloton”.
✓ A study found that politicians tend to express lies and inaccuracies through longer sentences.
-UnbelievableFacts, BathroomReadersInstitute
Best of BS . . .
BS BRITISH BLOCKBUSTERS:
• The Good, The Bad and The Ghastly
• 50 Shades of Earl Grey
• I Say, Darling…It appears as Though I’ve Inadvertently Reduced the Height of Our Offspring. My Apologies.
• The British Empire Strikes Back
• I Know What You Did Last Summer, But I Shan’t Mention it Again Because it Was All Rather Sordid
• Beatlesjuice
• Brexit at Tiffany’s
• ShowBoaty McBoatface
• Uncle Buckingham
• The Fast and the Bloody Livid
• William and Edward’s Bloody Good Time
• Gone With the Windsors
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEIRD THINGS TO ‘PUMPKIN SPICE’:
• Laundry detergent
• Hotdogs
• Chloroform
• Diapers
• An IV
• Cigarettes
• Kale
• Suppositories
• Embalming fluid
• Literally anything other than pumpkin pie and other baked goods containing actual pumpkin.
• Also, Kraft Dinner!!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
Just try not to smile (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/pjxbsh69
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’m the type who would rather park really far away, than ever even attempt to parallel park…
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• On a boat, what is the opposite of port?
a) Bow
b) Starboard [CORRECT]
c) Deck
d) The bottom
• In what language is the phrase “Hakuna Matata”?
a) Dutch
b) Klingon
c) Swahili [CORRECT]
d) Elvish
• What is the name of the world’s smallest horse?
a) Falabella [CORRECT]
b) Shetland pony
c) Icelandic Horse
d) Miniature horse
-Slido
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the absolute worst place to run into a co-worker?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 96% of us admit we do THIS — even though we know it will hurt. What is it?
Answer: Eat or drink something hot
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Focus on an ocean of positives, not a puddle of negatives.
