Monday, February 24, 2025 – Edition: #7900
We Give a Sheet!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Kanye West and Bianca Censori are putting on a united front amid their looming divorce — or we at least think it was her. Ye and a woman shrouded in a head-to-toe outfit appeared in LA Saturday night for a film starring Censori and produced by Kanye. At the premiere, held in front of a large crowd inside a Koreatown warehouse, Censori was wearing a nun-like uniform that covered her entire face. Reports indicate she never removed the black outfit. The film is said to explore the female body. Saturday’s outing comes less than 2 weeks after it was reported that West and Censori had reached out to divorce lawyers.
-TMZ
★ Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially became divorced on Friday. An LA Superior Court judge approved their divorce settlement, on Jan. 6, and declared that it would take effect on Feb. 21, after California’s required 6 months passed since Lopez filed to dissolve their 2-year marriage. The document said they settled through mediation in September. Lopez now drops the Affleck from her legal name. Most of the financial details were kept private, but we know neither will pay the other spousal support.
-AP
★ The new horror comedy “The Monkey” had a strong opening weekend, although it took silver at the box office, behind “Captain America: Brave New World.” The super hero movie managed to top the charts domestically, despite a substantial tumble in its second weekend, taking in an estimated $28.1 million. The Monkey managed about $14 million, pretty good when you figure in the fact that it only cost $10 to make. “Paddington in Peru” took third place, with a projected weekend haul of $6.5 million.
-Variety
★ In the premiere of “The Baldwins,” which debuted last night on TLC, Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria speak candidly about their family’s struggle through the aftermath of the fatal 2021 “Rust” shooting. Alec Baldwin at one point says that in the most difficult moments of the “terrible” year prior to his trial, “there was times I’d lay in bed and I’d go, ‘Wow, I can’t get up.’” His wife added: “Everyone who is close to Alec has see his mental health decline. He was diagnosed with PTSD.” Baldwin pleaded not guilty, and his case was dismissed days after his trial began in July 2024. He faced up to 18 months in prison.
-CNN
★ Lynne Marie Stewart, who was best known for her roles on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” died on Friday at age 78. Her manager said that Stewart became ill after doctors found a tumor between her liver and gallbladder. Stewart is best known for playing ‘Miss Yvonne’ on CBS’ “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” from 1986-1990. Her character’s obsession with beauty, glamour and flirtation earned her the title of “The Most Beautiful Woman in Puppetland.” Stewart most recently played ‘Bonnie Kelly’ in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, and recently wrapped work on a film titled “The Dink”.
-TVLine
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Chris Pratt, Drew Carey, Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Chelsea Handler, Billy Crudup, Waxahatchee
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Woody Harrelson, Wendell Pierce, Sam Waterston
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Christian Slater, Zosia Mamet (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Tichina Arnold, Affion Crockett, Essence Atkins
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Jon Hamm, Morris Chestnut
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
• “Today” (NBC): Eric McCormack, Steve Amell. Heather McMahan co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): The cast and director of “Mickey 17”, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Hank Azaria, The EZ Street Band, Phil Dunster
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Andy Cohen, Kate Winslet, Max McNown
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Halle Berry
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Tina Knowles
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Blind Auditions, Part 4
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Grant and the women arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland; Relationships soar to new heights as Grant explores his connections further during an adventurous week of dates.
• “The Neighborhood” (CBS): Calvin and Dave join Lamar on a road trip to the casino; Tina and Gemma babysit Daphne; Marty desperately tries to spend time with Courtney alone.
• “NCIS” (CBS): NCIS investigates the case of a Navy lieutenant found dead at a blood donation bank; McGee needs help to raise money for his twins’ school fundraiser.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Tate McRae — dropped her long-awaited third album “So Close To What” on Friday. It includes collabs with and The Kid LAROI among its 15 songs. She also released the music video for her new song ‘Revolving door’, showing her dancing through a liminal space and unable to escape, a metaphor for how she feels in her life and career, according to a press release. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5fx96wxf
• Imagine Dragons – Their 2023 single ‘Children of the Sky’ is going to space. February 26, the space tech company Lonestar will launch a rocket from Kennedy Space Center in a mission to land a data center on the Moon. If successful, the song will be transmitted from the moon—an achievement that’s never happened before. The song was written for the video game “Starfield”.
• Dave Grohl – The New York Post has identified his baby mama as 38-year-old Jennifer Young. She had a baby girl with the married Foo Fighters frontman last August, and the unnamed tot has Grohl’s last name. Young, who lives in LA, confirmed Grohl, who vowed to be a “loving and supportive” parent to his 4th child when he revealed the affair last fall — is the father of her child.
• Counting Crows – have dropped their first new music in almost 5 years, the new song ‘Spaceman in Tulsa’. It’s from the upcoming album “Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!”, out May 9. It will also include the 4 songs the group released in 2021 as the “Butter Miracle: Suite One EP”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mu8fnm5k
• Carlos Santana — has announced he’ll release the new album “Sentient” on March 28. It will include collaborations with late legends Michael Jackson and Miles Davis. Santana just released the song ‘Please Don’t Take Your Love’ with Smokey Robinson, an alternate take of a 2009 collab that appeared on Robinson’s album “Time Flies When You’re Having Fun”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/57xr7hbh
• Carly Pearce – March 14, she’ll release “hummingbird: no rain, no flowers,” a deluxe version of her acclaimed 4th studio album, adding 5 new songs. Those include ‘no rain’, which dropped on Friday. She debuted the song the same night in London at the second of two sold-out shows. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bddebftc
• Miranda Lambert — has unveiled the music video for her new single ‘Run’. Filmed at a Gold Canyon AZ ranch, it shows her delivering the heartbreak song as horses gallop freely. Miranda quote: “I love horses because they’re a way to run to something – or away if you need to.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/d78tv643
• Nate Smith – Not only did he drop his HARDY collab on Friday, he also released a star-studded music video to go along with it. The ‘Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend’ clip includes appearances by actor Kevin James, TV personality Amanda Mertz and TikTok star Sophia La Corte. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bdd74bea
SHOOTING THE BULL
SCREENING DREAMS:
Are you a “dream rememberer”, or do you wake in the morning with no idea of what your brain has been doing for the past 7 or 8 hours? Although about 1 in 4 people claim they don’t dream at night, the truth is that they simply don’t REMEMBER their dreams. Why is that? According to a new study, it’s the daydreamers among us who are more likely to have stronger recall of their overnight adventures. The study, published in Communications Psychology, involved detailed sleep monitoring, cognitive testing, and brain activity measurements. The researchers say that 3 main factors turned out to be strong predictors of dream recall: a person’s general attitude toward dreaming (whether they agreed that dreams are useful), their tendency to let their mind wander during waking hours (this makes sense, as both dreaming and daydreaming involve similar brain networks), and their typical sleep patterns (Those who typically enjoy longer periods of lighter sleep with less deep sleep tend to be better at remembering their dreams).
(If my brain’s overnight adventures are anything like my daydreams, let’s just say the world is better off that I forget them!)
(Wait, so the key to dream recall is less deep sleep? I guess I’ve been napping wrong my whole life!)
-StudyFinds
AIRPLANE MODE = BETTER MOOD:
New research has revealed a surprisingly simple way to improve your mental health – and your focus: Just turn off your phone’s internet. A study by researchers in the US and Canada found study found that blocking mobile internet access for just 2 weeks led to measurable increases in well-being, mental health, and attention span. In fact, they compared the improvements to the positive effects of cognitive behavioral therapy. After 2 weeks without mobile internet, study participants reported feeling happier and more satisfied with their lives – an effect that was greater than what is typically seen with the use of antidepressants. The average smartphone user spends nearly 5 hours each day on their device.
(I think just not seeing other people’s restaurant dinners on Instagram for 2 weeks would help MY mental health!)
(So the way the Wi-fi works around here is for our own good?)
-StufdyFinds
SHOES IMITATING ART:
Birkenstock sandals might be cool – but they’re not works of art. So says a German court, anyway. The company claimed that the classic footwear should be classified as art, thereby making it protected by copyright laws, in an effort at stopping other manufacturers from selling knock-off versions of the cork-soled sandals. The judge didn’t agree, though, ruling that the shoes are simply that – a practical design. German law distinguishes between design and art, noting that design serves a practical purpose, and works of art need to show a certain amount of individual creativity. Birkenstock had taken 3 manufacturers and retailers to court over their copycat version’s of the company’s “iconic design”.
(No even cared about Birkenstocks until Margot Robbie wore some pink ones in “Barbie”!)
(Uh…Walking the line between comfort and delusion?)
-BBC
WHAT THE DAY YOU WERE BORN SAYS ABOUT YOU:
(According to TikTok’er Professor Slippery (@papiiitino)…if you believe this kind of stuff…)
☞ SUNDAY: They possess traits such as creativity, boldness, and confidence and have natural leadership skills. They are charismatic and “unwaveringly cheerful.”
☞ MONDAY: Are very kind in nature and have a deep loyalty to family. Women born on this day possess special maternal qualities. They are very sensitive people and the smallest things tick them off.
☞ TUESDAY: Those born on this day possess a fiery and combative spirit. They are brave but very impatient. They can be infuriatingly headstong, and their dogged determination often gives them the drive to be wildly successful.
☞ WEDNESDAY: They are highly communicative and expressive with their feelings, making them most likely to make the first move in a relationship. They also tend to be guilty of a wandering eye and are always tend to explore multiple options before settling on the best one. They can be impulsive. (Sorry if I just got you in trouble…!)
☞ THURSDAY: They possess special traits such as hopefulness. They tend to be optimistic, sociable people, and ooze charisma and power. They are also very likable and regularly find themselves in leadership positions.
☞ FRIDAY: These people are very artistic and have a strong interest in aesthetics. They are also said to be the most romantic people of all the days of the week. They also have more narcissistic tendencies than others, and aim to live lives that are rooted in luxury and hedonism.
☞ SATURDAY: Those born on this day possess modesty, studiousness, wisdom and practicality. They are very hard working and love expanding their knowledge, but they are very strict in nature, preferring to plan for the future, rather than idle away the present.
(I guess I have to start blaming my crippling addiction to chocolate-covered pretzels on something else?)
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
As of last Friday, the probability of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth on December 22, 2032 had been downgraded to 0.36%, after NASA initially reported its highest-ever impact probability for an object of its size. This means there is a 99.64% chance it will not hit Earth. YR4, which was discovered in December 2024, is estimated to be 40-90m (130-300 ft.) wide. It is moving in an eccentric orbit of the Sun at a speed of about 61,000 kph (38,000 mph). Further updates will not be possible until 2028 when YR4 approaches Earth again. (Great. Now we can go back to wrecking the planet OUR way!)
-NASA, EuropeanSpaceAgency
BS CHRONOMETER 02.24.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Tortilla Chip Day”, saluting the 1940s invention by Rebecca Webb Carranza of LA. Rather than tossing misshaped tortillas from an automated tortilla machine, she cut them into triangles, fried them, and sold them for a dime a bag. They were an immediate hit!
• “World Bartender Day”, to appreciate the staff at your favorite watering hole. They work hard to keep their customers happy and often aren’t paid very well. (And without them, really, how many jokes would there be?)
• “Trading Card Day”. Traditionally associated with sports; baseball cards are especially popular. Cards dealing with other subjects, like Pokémon, are often considered a separate category, known as non-sports trading cards. These can include cartoons, comic book characters, television series and film stills. (“Got it…got it…need it…trader…”)
• Twin Peaks Day”, honoring the TV show created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, which premiered in 1990. Why today? Because the character ‘Special Agent Dale Cooper’, played by Kyle MacLachlan, uttered the words: “Diane, it’s 11:30am, February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks” as he made his entrance into the town of Twin Peaks and into the TV series.
• “I Hate Coriander Day”, a chance for haters of this herb to unite and have a good old coriander bashing session. If the existence of coriander haters baffles you, there is even some research being done that suggests that hatred for coriander can actually be genetic. (Also, the cause of “re-curry-ing” nightmares!)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Quiet Day
[Tues] Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
[Wed] Levi Strauss Day
[Thurs] Chili Day
This Week is…Invasive Species Awareness Week
This Month is…Time Management Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [80] Barry Bostwick, San Mateo CA, movie actor (“The Rocky Horror Picture Show”)/TV actor (“Spin City” 1996-2002)
1950 [75] George Thorogood, Wilmington DE, blues-rock singer/guitarist (‘Bad to the Bone’, ‘One, Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’)
1951 [74] Debra Jo Rupp, Glendale CA, TV actress (‘Kitty Forman’ on “That ‘70s Show” 1998-2006, and “That ‘90s Show” 2023-24, “The Ranch” 2017-2020)/movie actress (“She’s Out of My League”)
1958 [67] Sammy Kershaw, Kaplan LA, country singer-guitarist (‘She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful’, ‘Third Rate Romance’)/married to Lorrie Morgan 2001-07
1966 [59] Billy Zane, Chicago IL, movie actor (“Zoolander”, “Titanic”) COMING UP… “Waltzing with Brando” 2025
1977 [48] Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr, Grand Rapids MI, retired pro boxer (held 15 world titles in 5 weight classes/retired with a 50-0 record/world’s highest-paid athlete 2012-15, 2018, and 6th all-time as of 2021)/current boxing promoter
1989 [36] Daniel Kaluuya, London England, movie actor (“Get Out”, “Black Panther”, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (voice) COMING UP… “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” 2027
1991 [34] O’Shea Jackson Jr (“OMG”), LA CA, movie actor (“Cocaine Bear”, “Straight Outta Compton”)/TV actor (‘Kawlan Roken’ in “Obi-Wan Kenobi”/rapper/son of Ice Cube
ON THIS DATE . . .
2008 [17] Ailing 82-year-old Fidel Castro retires as President of Cuba after nearly 50 years, turning the reins of power over to his brother Raul (at the time a spry 77-year-old).
2022 [03] Russian leader Vladimir Putin announces the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine to “demilitarize” the country, moments before Russia launches an invasion by land, air and sea, amid international condemnation.
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2011 [14] CBS announces it is suspending production of “Two-and-a-Half Men” after Charlie Sheen airs a scathing rant about the network and show creator Chuck Lorre. (He’s eventually dumped for Ashton Kutcher; Sheen moves on to “Anger Management”.)
2019 [06] Queen, with Adam Lambert, open the Oscars with a medley of ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are the Champions’. The biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” goes on to win 4 awards, more than any other film at the ceremony.
2020 [05] Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is found guilty of rape and a criminal sexual act in a landmark case that ignited #MeToo movement (currently serving a 23-year sentence).
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1993 [32] Eric Clapton wins big at the Grammys, taking 3 awards for ‘Tears in Heaven’, 2 more for his album “Unplugged”, and Best Rock Song for his acoustic version of ‘Layla’.
1998 [27] Elton John is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ When the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, more visitors came to see the empty space than previously visited to see the actual painting.
✓ Amber-colored rear turn signals are statistically proven to reduce collisions by about 28%.
✓ Studies show a “50% off” sign increases sales, even if shoppers don’t know the original price, or what a reasonable price for the product would be.
✓ Webster’s Dictionary accidentally included a word that didn’t exist in it for 5 years: “Dord.”
✓ If your throat tickles, scratching your ear can make it go away.
✓ Cabbage was once considered an aphrodisiac.
-FactRetriever, TheFactSite
Best of BS…
BS BOOKS FOR PERFECTIONISTS:
• Great Expectations — Met
• 7 Habits of Highly Anal-Retentive People
• Around the World in 6,912,000 Seconds
• The Girl with the Anatomically Correct Dragon Tattoo
• Ironing Your Underwear for Dummies
• 50 Shades of Great
• Is it EXACTLY Fahrenheit 451?
• The Old Man and the OCD
• No Fault in Our Stars
• Everyone Poops — Except Me
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2021
BS FAKE BEACH FACTS:
• The best beach bods are always at the nudie beaches.
• You can make friends there by approaching random strangers and offering to rub them down with sun tan lotion. Pantsless.
• Winter is the best time to visit.
• That’s really kitty litter.
• Everyone you meet there ends up transferring to your school so you can fall in love forever.
• I own some Arizona ocean-front property, in case you’re looking.
• Jellyfish go great with peanut butter.
• Walking to your car with sand in your suit feels fantastic.
• Actual sex on the beach is better than the drink of the same name.
• Socks with sandals are perfectly acceptable.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
BS WEB GOODIE:
Not today: https://tinyurl.com/2s353yye
BS RANDOM JOKE:
No one on earth had more on their to-do list than a child who has just been told that it’s bedtime.
BS PHONE STARTER:
When was the most inappropriate time you burst out in laughter?
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which programming language is commonly used for creating web pages?
a) Python
b) Java
c) HTML [CORRECT]
d) Na’vi
• What is the main ingredient in the traditional Japanese dish tempura?
a) Deep-fried vegetables [CORRECT]
b) Noodles
c) Rice
d) MSG
• What is the smallest ocean in the world?
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Indian Ocean
c) Arctic Ocean [CORRECT]
d) Gulf of America
-ClassPoint
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
23% of pet owners describe their relationship with a pet THIS way- What is it?
Answer: Parent and child
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.
