Wednesday, April 8, 2020        Edition: #6672

Sheet Happens!

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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert will host a major television event to help end COVID-19. The special will air on NBC, ABC and CBS as well as a number of international networks. The trio will front “One World: Together at Home” featuring a slew of A-list stars on Saturday April 18. The event, which is curated by Lady Gaga, has been put together by the social action platform Global Citizen and the World Health Organization. Among the celebs expected to appear are:  Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Billie Joe Armstrong,  Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Stevie Wonder and friends of Sesame Street.
-Deadline
★ Harry Potter fans are flipping out that author J.K. Rowling has revealed that she has coronavirus symptoms. She shared a YouTube clip about relieving the symptoms of the virus, and wrote: “For last 2 weeks I’ve had all symptoms of C19 (tho haven’t been tested) & did this on doc husband’s advice. I’m fully recovered & technique helped a lot.”
-PopCulture
★ Roseanne Barr is putting her coronavirus self-quarantine time to use. Speaking with Norm Macdonald for his YouTube series, “Quarantined With Norm Macdonald”, Barr said that she is spending her time working on her plans to sue “everyone (in)…Hollywood”.” She went on to discuss how “valuable” time in self-quarantine can be, saying: “I have the time now to research and come up with the perfect lawsuit. The lawsuit I’m going to wage against Hollywood.”
-PopCulture
★ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says that despite the fact that he’s had very successful careers as both a pro wrestler and an actor, at one point, he ”dreamed” of becoming a country singer. Johnson says that when he was a teenager, he lived in a ”little motel in Nashville, and says the experience made him want to become a ”traditional country music singer”.
-ContactMusic

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): The cast of “Modern Family”
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Taraji P. Henson, Dua Lipa
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jim Gaffigan
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Alison Brie, Will Forte, Doug Smith (R)
• “Conan” (TBS): Tracy Morgan
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Paul Scheer, Lindsay Hubbard, Hannah Berner
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Rep. Ben McAdams, guest co-host Sara Haines
• “The Talk” (CBS): David Boreanaz, Jay Shetty
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Taraji P. Henson, Dr. Wendy Bazilian
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Drew & Brittany Brees
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Retta, Matt Fraser, Kevin Hart, Annie Murphy
• “Modern Family” (ABC): Series finale
• “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC): Series premiere. Actors Eric Stonestreet and Will Forte play for charity.
• “Survivor” (CBS): Things get tense for the remaining castaways during a chaotic tribal council; a kind gesture could paint a target on someone’s back; one person will be the last one standing in a taxing immunity challenge.
• “Ghost Hunters: (A&E): Season 2 premiere

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lady Gaga – says that she has called on the “greatest artists in the world” — including Elton John, Lizzo and Billie Eilish — for the two-hour “Together at Home” special to raise funds in the fight against the pandemic. The April 18th concert will be seen and heard on major broadcast and cable networks, such as ABC, NBC and CBS, as well as through digital music providers.
• Justin Bieber — has turned amateur talk show host during isolation. While quarantined, he and his wife, Hailey, have broadcast their daily life, but on Sunday, he decided to hold a talk show where he invited Kehlani, Lil Pump, Kendall Jenner and Toronto Maple Leaf Auston Matthews to chat.
• America – has announced an eight-disc box set titled “Half Century” to mark the band’s 50th anniversary. The collection will include a book, replica posters and memorabilia, along with a series of previously unreleased demos, album outtakes and home movies. It will be released in early June.
• Pink Floyd — New Jersey police broke up an impromptu concert by two people playing the band’s songs in the middle of a residential street – a violation of the social-responsibility rules during the coronavirus pandemic. About 30 people had assembled to listen to the acoustic show.
• Neil Young – has posted a full-length concert video with Crazy Horse, shot in Buffalo on Feb. 16, 1991. It’s part of his “Uncle Eddie” program, named after an aging fan who expressed concerns that he wouldn’t live long enough to see all of Young’s archive material that’s listed for release.
• Shania Twain — duetted with her horse for the “ACM Presents: Our Country” TV special on Sunday night. The Academy of Country Music Awards was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in its place, country stars performed in self-isolation for the virtual show. Twain performed ‘Honey, I’m Home’ in her barn with her horse and pet dog by her side.
• Kenny Rogers – Tom Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson will host “Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares” on CMT tonight and on MTV Live on Friday. Virtual performers and interviewees include: Dolly Parton, Gavin DeGraw, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, Jennifer Nettles, Lady Antebellum, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and more.

GOURD-GEOUS:
If you’re looking for a mental boost during these tough times, it could be as simple as planting a garden. A study by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University finds that community or home gardening improves body image. A study of gardeners in London determined that people who cultivate flowers, spices, fruits or vegetables have significantly higher levels of body appreciation, body pride, and appreciation for their body’s overall functionality. The findings also suggested that the more time people spent gardening, planting seeds, weeding, watering, harvesting, etc., the larger the improvement in body image. Previous research has proven that gardening can improve many aspects of psychological wellbeing and physical health.
(That would explain old Mrs. Mitchell – the neighborhood nude arborist!)
(Of course. Why else would you spend all day in beds?)
(And just like my tomato plants, I always seem to be underdeveloped!)
-StudyFinds

CORONAUPDATE:
➢ Whether or not it is advisable to wear a mask has been a controversial topic throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, but it seems health officials and politicians may finally have a clear-cut answer for Canadians. On Monday, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam announced that health officials are now advising Canadians wear non-medical masks while out in the community. While she reiterated that wearing a non-medical, or even homemade mask won’t protect you from contracting COVID-19, she acknowledged that wearing masks may prevent asymptomatic people from spreading the virus.
➢ Now that at least one tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has officially advised those who are possibly sick with the virus  to stay away from their household pets and other animals. Though it appears that animals may be able to contract the disease from us, there is currently no evidence that the public should be worried about them being a risk to humans (aside from their fur serving as a potential surface to carry the virus).
➢ A new study has found that humidity inside homes is critical to curbing transmission of COVID-19. Many are hopeful that spread of the virus will slow as temperatures warm up, similar to what has been experienced with other respiratory illnesses. This new Yale study finds that the environment indoors may be just as important. Researchers found that there is a sweet spot in terms of indoor relative humidity. Mice living in an environment of between 40%-60% relative humidity were much less capable of transmitting viruses to healthy rodents than those living in habitats featuring lower or higher levels of relative humidity. So, in Spring and Summer, the coronavirus will have a much harder time spreading through the air, but we should be extra vigilant in cleaning surface areas, because infectious droplets are also more likely to fall onto indoor surfaces and remain contagious for long periods of time in more humid conditions.
-FreshDaily, StudyFinds

DÉJA-BREW:
Some people put a lot of sugar into their coffee. And while they may think they like their coffee sweet, it’s nothing compared to this. “Peeps” brand creamer is available again this year – just in time for Easter. Created by International Delight, the company that is also responsible for creating Reese’s and Cinnabon-flavored creamers, the Peeps version promises to bring all the marshmallowy goodness of the traditional Peeps candy to your cup of java. I hope that’s what you felt your cuppa was lacking! And not only does Peeps creamer incorporate the flavor of its namesake candy, but its color as well. This stuff is a pastel shade of yellow. Thankfully, same as last year, it’s only available during Easter season. And by the way, 7-Eleven is selling a “Peeps Marshmallow Latte” too!
(Just in case your Easter hadn’t already been ruined by COVID-19!)
(And thankfully, I’m not going anywhere a store for another 2 weeks!)
(I don’t imagine this is the reason for the 50-yard lineups outside my grocery store?)
-MyRecipes

DID YOU KNOW?
A woman who gave birth to twins during India’s pandemic lockdown has decided to name them Corona and Covid. Preeti Verma and her husband believe that the names are fitting as they will remind them of the hardships that they faced during the lockdown and ahead of the successful delivery in a hospital last week.
-It’sGoneViral

BS CHRONOMETER 04.08.20

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1960 [60] 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 [58] Izzy Stradlin (Jeffrey Isbell), Lafayette IN, rock guitarist-singer [co-founder of Guns N’ Roses (‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’), not part of the band’s current reunion]/ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2012)

1963 [57] Dean Norris, South Bend IN, TV actor (“Breaking Bad” 2008-13, “Under the Dome” 2013-15)

1966 [54] Robin Wright, Dallas TX, TV actress (‘Claire Underwood’ on “House of Cards” 2013-18)/movie actress (“Forrest Gump”) COMING UP…“Wonder Woman 1984″, 2020

1968 [52] Patricia Arquette, Chicago IL, movie actress (2015 Oscar-“Boyhood”)/TV actress (“CSI: Cyber” 2015-16, “Medium” 2005-11)

1981 [39] Taylor Kitsch, Kelowna BC, movie actor (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”)/TV actor (“True Detective” 2015, “Friday Night Lights” 2006-11)

1984 [36] Ezra Koenig, NYC, indie rock singer-guitarist (Vampire Weekend-‘Unbelievers’, ‘A-Punk’)

1997 [23] 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!)

• “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.
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• “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”,  a perfect day to visit a zoo and be one of the millions of people who visit them each year.
A few zoo facts:
-The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and 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 has had more than 20 million annual visitors.

COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Chicken Little Awareness Day
[Thurs] Name Yourself Day
[Fri] Golfer’s Day
[Fri] Good Friday

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1986 [34] Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California. (It makes his day)

2014 [06] 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 [26] The body of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is found, the victim of a self-inflicted shotgun blast (it’s later determined the event occurred several days earlier, likely April 5th)

2016 [04] 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 [20] 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 [24] Starr Lammon of Napa CA gives birth to a 3rd daughter on the anniversary of her own birth, 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.
✓ The average adult male shaves off a pound of beard growth every 10 years.
✓ The average bra is designed for just 180 days of use.
✓ Pound for pound, hamburgers cost more than new cars.
✓ Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Col. Sanders was actually born in Indiana.
-BathroomReadersInstitute

BS FAKE MANCAVE FACTS:
• Its main purpose is for men to gather and talk about their feelings.
• Guys send so much time in there because they’re sewing their own clothes.
• Many include a sewing nook.
• There are handmade doilies on the table, and they must always be used.
• It’s a no-drinking zone.
• Smooth jazz 24/7.
• Women wish their hubby didn’t spend so much time in there.
• More posters of kittens than neon beer signs.
• The toilet seat is always left in the down position.
• 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 – they’re collectibles!
• No farting allowed!
-Twitter

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Irish researchers have developed hospital robot that uses UV light to kill viruses, bacteria, and germs. (My understanding is that it works by going from Room to Roomba)
➠ A Florida county is reminding people to maintain a distance of at least one alligator between each other. (Not to be outdone, in California, they’re asking residents to maintain a physical distance of at least one Kardashian ass!)
➠ Some Blaze Pizza locations in the US are selling two rolls of toilet paper for two dollars alongside their pizzas. (I don’t know about you, but to me, that sounds like a rip-off…)
➠ Scientists say that passing gas helps reduce high blood pressure and is good for your health. (Except no nurse will get close enough to put the cuff around your arm!)
➠ Fact of the Day: Cuddling literally kills depression, relieves anxiety, and strengthens the immune system. (Until her husband walks in…)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Just Arnold feeding his ass again: https://tinyurl.com/rt7sy2x

BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What are the tallest trees on earth?
a. Redwood [CORRECT – the tallest is 116 metres]
b. Douglas Fir
c. Giant Sequoia
d. Maple

• Which of these characters turns 70 years old in 2020?
a. Mickey Mouse
b. Charlie Brown [CORRECT]
c. Bugs Bunny
d. Fred Flintstone

• Which song does NOT begin with a drum solo?
a. Walk This Way – Aerosmith
b. Jump – Van Halen [CORRECT]
c. My Sharona – The Knack
d. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
-Sporcle

BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the biggest bullet that you’ve ever dodged?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
Of all the bodily functions that could have been contagious, I’m really glad it is the yawn.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  Couples who do THIS at their wedding are no more likely to divorce than couples who don’t. What is it?
Answer:  Mash cake in each other’s faces

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice.