Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – Edition: #7291
Sheeters Always Prosper!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are having their dream wedding celebration this weekend at his home in Georgia, one month after tying the knot in Las Vegas. Their 3-day “intimate celebration for family and friends” will kick off with a rehearsal dinner on Friday, according to sources. The actual ceremony will take place on Saturday, and the couple will close out their weekend with a barbecue and picnic on Sunday. Lopez, is expected to wear a custom couture Ralph Lauren dress made in Italy, and Vogue magazine is expected to document her fashion journey for the weekend. Ben and Jen picked his Riceboro home near Savannah as the spot for the big bash last month. The 87-acre property is where they originally planned to tie the knot 20 years ago, when they were first engaged.
-TMZ, PageSix
★ Ezra Miller is getting treatment for mental health issues, the actor says in a new statement. The 29-year-old star of “The Flash” apologized for their recent troubling behavior. The statement says, in part: “Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment. I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.” Miller has made headlines multiple times this year, including for 2 arrests in Hawaii. The star was charged with disorderly conduct after causing a disturbance at a karaoke bar and pleaded no contest to the charge.
-People
★ Idris Elba won’t be the next ‘James Bond’. Elba was a longtime favorite to be the next ‘007’, but has reportedly pulled himself out of the running. The upcoming 26th Bond film will be the first without Daniel Craig, whose Bond met an explosive end in “No Time To Die” last year. Elba reportedly suggested other actors play Bond during conversations with producer Barbara Broccolli, according to a report. The Sun newspaper says the “Beast” star would rather “create something for himself”, but has been in talks with Bond producers for so long that he is ‘informally’ involved in the decision-making process.
-PopCulture
★ The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has sent a letter of apology to Sacheen Littlefeather, the indigenous activist who spoke on Marlon Brando’s behalf at the 1973 Oscars, calling the treatment she received for her speech “unwarranted and unjustified.” Littlefeather attended the Oscars in Brando’s place after he decided to boycott the ceremony to protest the portrayal of Native Americans in the entertainment industry. When Brando was named Best Actor for his performance in “The Godfather,” Littlefeather gave a speech on Brando’s behalf, declining the honor amid a mix of applause and jeers, with presenters Raquel Welch and Clint Eastwood making dismissive jokes about Brando and Littlefeather’s actions later that evening.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Alison Brie, Sasheer Zamata, Father John Misty, guest host Nicole Byer
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Demi Lovato, Kenan Thompson, Angel Olsen
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Rep. Adam Schiff, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kurt Vile (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Isaac, Zazie Beetz, Phil Wang, Fred Eltringham (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Elle Fanning, Anthony Ramos, UPSAHL (R)
• The Daily Show (COM): John Boyega
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Marcus Samuelsson, Simu Liu, Chloe Fineman (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Randy Jackson, Peter Bergman, Susan Walters (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Michelle Pfeiffer, Blair Underwood, Sophie Liard, Jenna Dewan
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Channing Tatum (R)
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Angela Bassett, Kel Mitchell, Nyesha Arrington (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Sam Heughan, Asad Syrkett (R)
• “The Challenge: USA” (CBS): Players are blindfolded and must navigate an epic crash course driving challenge.
• “America’s Got Talent” (NBC): Two acts from last night’s show move on to the finals.
• “Vicious” (BET): Series premiere. Stepping into the world of an iconic New York City fashion mogul/fashion magazine maven, her narcissistic husband, and her under-appreciated staff as they navigate the cutthroat world of fashion.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Blackpink, and Måneskin — have been added to the lineup of performers for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The show will air live from Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Aug. 28.
• Adele – says the decision to cancel her Las Vegas residency on short notice in January “was the worst moment in my career, by far.” She told Elle that although she was excited to do the shows, “The stage setup wasn’t right. It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy.” She went on to say that she is proud of herself for making the bold decision. Rescheduled dates begin in November.
• Jonas Brothers – will co-headline the 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival, in New York’s Central Park on September 24, alongside Mariah Carey and Metallica. Also on the bill: Charlie Puth, MÅNESKIN, Mickey Guyton and Rosalía, with more to be announced. Global Citizen Festival: NYC will be hosted by Global Citizen Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
• Black Sabbath – Tony Iommi has revealed why bassist Geezer Butler didn’t join himself and Ozzy Osbourne in their Commonwealth Games closing ceremony performance. The guitarist said: “He’d been on holiday to Kenya and to Italy and had had an accident on a boat, cracking or breaking a rib.” Butler also recently battled COVID-19.
• Aerosmith – is streaming a 1993 concert in the latest of their limited-edition 50th anniversary archival concert series. The show at the Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheater in Pittsburgh has been remastered and is available until Friday on the band’s YouTube channel.
• Jeff Beck – has announced a US tour, beginning on Sept. 23. It will include some shows alongside ZZ Top and Ann Wilson, before a string of his own headlining performances. The news came this week, on the heels of the release of “18”, his new album with Johnny Depp.
• Lady A – As guitarist Charles Kelley focuses on getting sober, he posted a pic of himself smiling at the beach with his wife Cassie McConnell, and 6-year-old son, Ward, with the caption: “I want to thank everyone who has shown me so much support and encouragement so far on my journey of sobriety. Y’alls kind words have meant the world to me and really lifted me up.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4b9aek3z
• Blake Shelton — will release the new single ‘No Body’ this Friday. He says the song takes him “back to the ’90s when I was in high school and first moved to Nashville, because it feels like what the music sounded like at that time.”
• Kane Brown — When it comes to family life, he might be the “fun parent”. In a video he posted over the weekend, Brown and 2-year-old Kingsley get ready for bed, with a routine that includes a selfie video, funny faces and a whole lot of giggles, which may not be the most effective way to wind down the day. His caption: “My bedtime routine is not approved by (my wife) @KatelynBrown. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/pmjnp7nd
SHOOTING THE BULL
SCHOOL’S OUT – MORE OFTEN THAN IT’S IN:
As companies around here talk more and more these days about switching to a 4-day work-week, the people running the education system in the UK are living in 2050! Schools there could move to a THREE-DAY WEEK this fall – but it’s not necessarily for positive reasons. Due to financial constraints, many head teachers there are now holding ‘crisis meetings’ with trustees and boards of governors, during their summer holidays, as they plan ahead for schools reopening next month. Media is reporting that costs are rising faster than school budgets predicted. Energy expenses for some are expected to rise by 300%, and with teacher pay raises scheduled for September, an addition layer of pressure will be added. One school exec said that some measures being considered include: shorter school days, fewer after-school clubs and enrichment opportunities, cutting back on maintenance work, and delaying the purchase of new textbooks. But another high-ranking school official admitted that, to save on costs, there have been discussions of a “three-day week”.
(That way they win a few ways: Lower heating costs, they can pay teachers less…and less wear and tear on those textbooks!)
(Believe me – Back in my school days, my friends and I had a LOT of discussions about a 3-day week!)
-LADBible
LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN:
A cat owner who was sick of his kitty bringing home the treasures of its night-time hunting expeditions has invented an A.I.-based cat flap, which prevents her from bringing home gifts, such as dead birds and mice. Martin Rosinki, a British tech researcher, says he was being awakened up to 4 times per night when his cat, Jinx, would proudly drop off prey and meow loudly. So, he came up with a microchip-run cat flap by installing a camera and developing A.I. software that detects the presence of prey. If prey is detected, the cat flap is temporarily locked and a notification is sent to his phone. In just over a year, it has prevented Jinx from bringing a whopping 42 victims inside! He’s now started a crowdfunding campaign to get the OnlyCat cat flap on the market by next April. LINK: https://www.onlycat.com/
(This guy thinks HE had problems. Our cat brings home LIVE birds…and mice…and chipmunks…!)
(The only problem is that now, his front porch looks like something out of a “Pet Sematary” sequel!)-StudyFinds
LOVE TRIANGLES:
Doritos fans who like to dip their chips in ketchup and mustard will be happy to know they no longer have to do so, because Frito-Lay’s is doing it for them. The brand announced the new ‘Classic Ketchup’ and ‘Spicy Mustard’ flavors on social media last week. Frito-Lay also announced a new group of “flavor swap” chips, which mix flavors and brands in unexpected ways. This year’s lineup includes ‘Kettle Cooked Fritos Chili Cheese’ flavor, ‘Lay’s Cheetos’ flavor, ‘Lay’s Doritos Cool Ranch’ flavor, and ‘Lay’s Wavy Funyuns Onion’ flavor. Both the flavor swaps and condiment-flavor chips are only available online, for a limited time. LINKS: https://tinyurl.com/29rrmv43 https://www.snacks.com/
(Great idea on the condiment-flavored chips. Now could someone PLEASE do this with sausages?)
(The big takeaway of all this for me is that you’re telling me some people dip their Doritos…in ketchup and mustard?)
-PopCulture
HIGHEST-GROSSING HOLLYWOOD MOVIE STARS…EVER:
(The top stars based on cumulative international box office of all the movies the star has had a leading role in)
1. Scarlett Johansson: $15.5 billion (33 movies, including her top film: “Avengers: Endgame”)
2. Robert Downey, Jr: $14.39 billion (43 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
3. Samuel L. Jackson: $14.36 billion (63 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
4. Chris Hemsworth: $11.9 billion (25 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
5. Chris Pratt: $11.7 billion (20 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
6. Tom Cruise: $11.4 billion (43 movies, including “Top Gun: Maverick”)
7. Chris Evans: $11.3 billion (29 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
8. Zoe Saldana: $11 billion (28 movies, including “Avengers: Endgame”)
9. Tom Hanks: $10.7 billion (55 movies, including “Toy Story 4”)
10. Vin Diesel: $10.5 billion (26 movies, including “Avengers: Infinity War”)
(Ever get the feeling that superhero movies are kind of taking over?)
-TheNumbers
DID YOU KNOW?
The Karens of the world can rejoice, because their difficult-to-digest persona now comes in the form of a toy. The K-name has been co-opted to refer to any “white-lady-with-a-bone-to-pick” online, and, while certainly not fair to the many agreeable and easy-going women born with the name, it has inspired many slangy catch-phrases, like “Calm down, Karen.” Now, Pennsylvania toy company Namespace has unveiled plans to produce 3¾-inch tongue-in-cheek action figures, depicting the problematic bob-cut Karens of the world. And, to make things more interesting, the action figure will be sold along with an overworked “Joe the Manager” figure for her to hurl insults at. (And to demand to speak to!)
-NYPost
BS CHRONOMETER 08.17.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Baby Boomer Recognition Day”, a special day to commemorate the accomplishments of those born between 1946 and 1964. The oldest ‘boomers’ are now 76. (‘OK, Boomer!’ …or is that totally a ‘boomer’ thing to say now?)
• “Black Cat Appreciation Day”, an annual event encouraging the adoption of black, and black & white cats. Like black dogs, they are usually the least popular choice at animal shelters.
• “Thrift Shop Day”. What’s the best deal you ever found in one? Our list includes Pierre Cardin and Oscar de la Renta jackets, a solid walnut coffee table, and a roll-top desk. (If I ever opened a thrift shop, it would definitely be called “Stranger’s Things”!)
• “#2 Pencil Day”, if it’s the most popular pencil, why isn’t it #1?
• “Vanilla Custard Day”, a sweet pudding-like dish made with vanilla, eggs, sugar, and milk. It can be enjoyed on its own, or as a topping for other desserts.
• “I Love My Feet Day”, saluting the appendage most models say is their ugliest feature.
NET: http://www.ilovemyfeetdays.com
• “Nonprofit Day”, recognizing the goals and positive impacts non-profits have on communities and on the world.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Fajita Day
[Thurs] Never Give Up Day
[Fri] Aviation Day
[Fri] Kool-Aid Day
This Month is…Eat Dessert First Month
This Month is…Eye Exam Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1943 [79] Robert De Niro, NYC, movie actor (Oscars for roles in “The Godfather II”, “Raging Bull”) COMING UP…“Wash Me in the River”, 2022
1958 [64] Belinda Carlisle, Los Angeles CA, pop singer (‘Mad About You’, ‘Heaven is a Place on Earth’, Go-Go’s-‘We Got the Beat’, ‘Our Lips are Sealed’)
1960 [62] Sean Penn, Santa Monica CA, movie actor (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High”, Oscars for roles in “Milk”, “Mystic River”) COMING UP…“Black Flies”
1964 [58] Colin James, Regina SK, rock/blues singer-guitarist (‘Just Came Back’, Voodoo Thing’)
1969 [53] Donnie Wahlberg, Dorchester MA, pop singer (New Kids On the Block-‘Hangin’ Tough’)/TV actor (“Blue Bloods” since 2010)/movie actor (“Saw” films)
1974 [48] Giuliana Rancic, Naples Italy, TV personality (“Fashion Police” 2010-17, “E! News” 2005-15, 2018-19), former “Miss Universe” and “Miss USA” co-host)
1991 [31] Austin Butler, Anaheim CA, movie actor (“Elvis”, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) COMING UP…“Dune Part Two”, 2023
1994 [28] Taissa Farmiga, White House Station NJ, TV actress (“American Horror Story” 2011-18)
2003 [19] The Kid Laroi (Charlton Howard), Waterloo Australia, rapper/singer-songwriter (w/Miley Cyrus-‘Without You’, w/Justin Bieber-‘Stay’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1979 [43] Monty Python’s “Life of Brian,” directed by Terry Jones, starring Graham Chapman & John Cleese, premieres
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1995 [27] Microsoft buys the rights to The Rolling Stones’ 1981 hit ‘Start Me Up’ to use as the theme for the rollout of the “Windows 95” operating system
2011 [11] ‘Last Friday Night (TGIF)’ by Katy Perry hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the second artist with five #1 singles from the same album (“Teenage Dream”), joining Michael Jackson (“Bad”)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2001 [21] After performing over 400 vasectomies, 45-year-old Dr Jonathan Heatley of London UK performs one . . . on himself (do NOT try this at home)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2008 [14] By winning gold in the Men’s 4X100 medley relay in Beijing, USA swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first Olympian to win 8 gold medals in a single Olympics (retired from competition with a record 23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Oprah Winfrey has a bathtub that’s shaped like her body.
✓ Tom Hanks has a collection of over 100 typewriters.
✓ Jennifer Lopez was Madonna’s first choice to perform with and, of course, kiss, at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards (Britney Spears eventually got the gig).
✓ “Independence Day” star Jeff Goldblum and his wife had their first child on Independence Day.
✓ Leonardo DiCaprio’s mom was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting in a museum in Italy when Leo first kicked. That’s why he’s named Leonardo.
✓ Willie Nelson wrote the song ‘On the Road Again’ on an airplane barf bag.
-UberFacts, Delite, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS THINGS A COWBOY WOULDN’T SAY:
• “It’s way too hot for boots. Where are my flip-flops?”
• “I’ll just have a salad.”
• “I need to get me a 10-litre hat.”
• “Here kitty kitty.”
• “Can’t get enough of that ice fishing.”
• “My financial advisor suggested I move 10% of my portfolio to Bitcoin, but I’m leaning toward high-yield dividend stocks.”
• “No beer. I’ll have an appletini.”
• “I’ve had enough beans for now.”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
BS DICTIONARY:
• Foreign film: any movie shown in Texas theater that isn’t a western.
• Magazine: a bunch of printed pages that tell you what’s coming in the next issue.
• College: the three to four-year period when parents are permitted access to their home’s snacks.
• Emergency numbers: police station, fire department and places that deliver.
• Opera: when a guy gets stabbed in the back and instead of bleeding, he sings.
• Buffet: a French word that means “get up and get it yourself.”
• Tattoo: permanent proof of temporary insanity.
• Traffic light: apparatus that automatically turns red when your car approaches.
• Baby-sitter: a teenager who must behave like an adult so that the adults who are out can behave like teenagers.
-Emmitsburg, first published in BS in 2017
BS THREEZER:
(Give contestant the clues, they tell you what all 3 have in common…)
• A joke, a safe, a whip
Answer: They’re all cracked
• Hooking, roughing, spearing
Answer: Penalties in hockey
• Collateral, Valkyrie, Cocktail
Answer: Tom Cruise movies
-TriBond
BS WEB GOODIE:
Summer bods (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/bdf7hwsu
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Ever notice that everybody has a drawer in their home that contains both garbage — and the most important documents a human can possess?
BS PHONE STARTER:
What basic rule of etiquette do you see broken every day? (Let people off before you get on? Headphones aren’t optional in a public space? Listen before responding?)
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 46% of singles say they want to know THIS about someone before going on a date with them. What is it?
Answer: Their astrological sign
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.