Monday, August 15, 2022 – Edition: #7289
Sheeters Always Prosper!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ The man suspected of stabbing author Salman Rushdie in western New York pleaded not guilty Saturday to attempted murder in the second degree and other charges. 24-year-old Hadi Matar is accused of stabbing Rushdie — whose controversial work has triggered death threats — at a speaking engagement on Friday. Matar, a New Jersey resident, also was charged with assault in the second degree, with intent to cause physical injury with a deadly weapon. He was refused bail and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail. Matar’s next court appearance is Friday. Rushdie’s agent says he is off a ventilator and talking, but likely to lose an eye, and he suffered nerve damage in his arm, and a stabbed liver.
-CNN
★ The investigation around Anne Heche’s car crash has come to an end, says the LAPD. Friday, the same day that the 53-year-old actress died from injuries sustained in the crash, police confirmed that authorities would no longer be pursuing an investigation. In a statement, LAPD said: “Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.” After Heche smashed into an LA home on Aug. 5, police issued a warrant for blood analysis and announced that a DUI investigation was ongoing.
-People
★ The gun used in the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set could not have been fired without pulling the trigger, according to an FBI forensic report. Alec Baldwin shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western, which he was producing and starring in, last year. Baldwin believed he was handling a “cold gun” — one without live ammunition – but a live bullet struck Hutchins, killing her. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was also wounded in the shooting. The FBI report says: “With the hammer fully cocked, the gun ‘could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger while the working internal components were intact and functional’. Baldwin has repeatedly insisted that he did not pull the trigger.
-Yahoo
★ Actress Denise Dowse, known for her role as Vice-Principal Teasley’ in “Beverly Hills, 90210”, has died. She was 64. Her sister, Tracey, shared the news on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life.” Dowse was frequently seen on TV in the 90s, with credits on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The X-Files,” “ER”, “Bones,” “House,” “Law & Order,” “Seinfeld”, “ER”, and others. Her sister said Dowse was most proud of “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story,” a picture she directed that premiered at the Pan African Film Festival in April. In recent days, Dowse had been in a coma, battling meningitis.
-ETCanada, NYPost
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Jerrod Carmichael, Jeanie Buss, Grace Ives, guest host Desus Nice
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Sterling K. Brown, Eve Hewson, Gabrielle Zevin, Em Beihold
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jimmie Allen (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Joe Manganiello, Corey Stoll, Johnny Rabb (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Molly Shannon, Josh Groban, Giveon (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): 25th-anniversary celebration (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Eric Braeden (R)
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Dr. Sandra Lee, Aasif Mandvi, Ayo Edebiri
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Tracee Ellis Ross, Margaret Qualley, Brian Chesky (R)
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Simon Cowell, Terry Crews, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, Tomorrow X Together (R)
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Greg Kinnear, George Oliphant (R)
• “Better Call Saul” (AMC): Series finale.
• “The Bachelorette” (ABC): The bachelorettes select 2 lucky guys for their most important dates yet; a cheesy weightlifting competition; Gabby and Rachel make tough decisions at the rose ceremony.
• “#TextMeWhenYouGetHome” (LIFE): Queena goes to the library to return a book after hours; she’s on her cell phone with her best friend, Rachel, who hears her scream, then the line goes dead.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Drake – just got his 36th tattoo, and the first on his face – and he did it for his Mom, Sandi Graham. Thursday, on Instagram, he revealed the tiny face tat, consisting of the initials “SG” under his left eye. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2tpxpsbj
• Cardi B – shared with fans her unexpected secret to growing luscious locks — onions. Alongside video of her long hair, she wrote in Instagram: “My last 2 washes I been boiling onions and using the water to wash my hair…Its odorless and I notice that it’s been giving a shine to my hair.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4mjvnknn
• Metallica — frontman James Hetfield and his wife of more than 2 decades have called it quits. TMZ reports that he filed for divorce from Francesca Hetfield in their home state of Colorado earlier this year. The 2 met in 1992 and have been married since 1997. They have 3 children.
• Alice in Chains – will release an expansive box set edition of their 1992 classic “Dirt” to mark the album’s 30th anniversary. Limited to 3000 units, and available exclusively from the band’s webstore, the box set is retailing for $275, and includes 1LP, 2CDs, 5 singles, a book and more.
• The Black Keys — Michelle Branch was been charged with domestic violence against her estranged husband, singer-drummer Patrick Carney, less than a day after she announced they were splitting following 3 years of marriage. She admitted to slapping Carney “in the facial area one to two times,” and was arrested “without incident.”
• Walker Hayes – just might be opening his own Applebee’s. Since the release of his viral tune ‘Fancy Like’, he has formed a relationship with the restaurant chain, and in a recent interview, he said there are talks about opening a “Fancy Like”-themed Applebee’s in downtown Nashville, nestled among the town’s honky-tonks on Broadway.
• Dan + Shay — singer Shay Mooney and his wife Hannah just revealed they’re expecting their third baby – and it’s another boy. The couple is already parents to sons Asher and Ames. Hannah posted a video on Instagram of her asking the brothers if they wanted a brother or a sister. Asher, who just started kindergarten, says, “I wanted a baby sister so it’s a baby sister.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yckwy4jd
• Lainey Wilson – has announced her new album, “Bell Bottom Country” will be released Oct. 28. Friday, she revealed the album cover on a billboard in Times Square, and released the collection’s first single ‘Watermelon Moonshine’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p84pu3p
SHOOTING THE BULL
SHOWER POWER:
Monday morning, and it feels like you only slept for a few hours – again. If you’re looking to get better quality zzzzzzzs, a sleep specialist suggests you include a shower in your bedtime routine. Olivia Arezzolo, author of “Bear, Lion, Wolf”, say the pandemic caused the average person’s sleep to get worse, with some people spending hundreds these days on supplements to improve their rest. And with our busy schedules these days, and high levels of anxiety and stress, things aren’t getting any better. She says to minimize the amount of time it takes to drift off, and to ensure maximum benefits from your sleep, you should:
• Shut off technology, as blue lights from phones, laptops, tablets and televisions are known to impact sleep.
• Take a shower, as it promotes melatonin when the water brings your body temperature down.
• Integrate calming scents in your body wash, such as lavender and vetiver. Both reduce activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which can otherwise make you feel tense.
• In the bedroom, create a sanctuary with no screens, a spritz of calming scents in a pillow spray and a dab on your pulse points.
• Meditate or read for 20 minutes.
(Oh…one more thing! Send the kids to Grandma’s!)
(And then, if you’re anything like me, you’ll blow it all by checking your phone ‘one more time’…and get stuck on TikTok for an hour and a half!)
-News.Au
TIP TIPOFF:
You probably tip the person who cuts your hair. And the person who delivers your dinner. How about the person cutting your lawn? More and more often, we’re seeing a gratuity option on card payment machines in industries where tipping didn’t used to be customary. Think: Fast food chains. And auto mechanics. This modern phenomenon, known as “tip creep”, is causing some online discussion. Some, for whom the practice leaves a bad taste in their mouth, are venting about being asked if they’d like to pay an extra 15% or more on top of the price of takeout pizza, and oil change, or propane tank refill. Why now? For one, as customers shift away from carrying cash, it’s easier than ever for any business to ask for a bit extra by adding the automatic prompt to the card payment machine — what psychologists call a “tip nudge”. For another, as we learned in the depths of the pandemic, people who perform an essential service are sometimes undervalued – and very important. Inflation is another likely driver: faced with rising costs, employers may view tips as a way to address workers’ demands for higher pay without actually increasing their wages.
(Well, that doesn’t seem fair, either!)
(Yeah, I’m not quite sure why I feel compelled to pay an extra dollar or 2 to the guy who grabs me a beer from the fridge behind him — but the guy who fixes a tire to keep my family safe – nada!)
-Yahoo
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ It could restore sight for the up to 13 million people who have gone blind due to diseased corneas. Researchers have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, and restored vision to 20 people. The promising result of the trial brings hope to those suffering from corneal blindness and low vision by providing a bioengineered implant as an alternative to the transplantation of donated human corneas, which are scarce. Professor Neil Lagali, at Linköping University in Sweden, said “The results show that it is possible to develop a biomaterial that meets all the criteria for being used as human implants, which can be mass-produced and stored up to 2 years and thereby reach even more people with vision problems.” Currently, just one in 70 patients receives a human cornea transplant.
➢ A caregiver surprised the adults she supports by asking them to be her bridesmaids. Kayrin Callaghan of Cornwall, England, says when her fiancé proposed, she instantly knew she wanted the adults she supports, all of whom have Down syndrome, to be a part of her special day. She has struck up a special relationship with Jamie, Daisy, Francesca and Chloe, who range in age from 18-26, by enjoying trips to the local swimming pool and cinema together. She asked the 4 of them to be her “flowermaids” by getting them to open boxes full of balloons. All 4 were ecstatic and are already planning a bachelorette party for bride-to-be. Callaghan says there were plenty of happy tears when asked them to participate in her wedding, and she’s planning a “Disney-inspired Halloween wedding, so they’ll get to wear princess dresses.”
-GoodNewsNetwork, Talker
THE MOST COMMON iPHONE ISSUES:
(according to Google search data…)
1. iphone is disabled, won’t connect to itunes (42,000 searches per month)
2. forgot iPhone passcode (38,000)
3. face id not working (32,000)
4. iphone stuck on apple logo (31,000)
5. iphone not charging (31,000)
6. iphone virus (18,000)
7. liquid detected in lightning connector (17,000)
8. iphone won’t turn on (16,000)
9. carplay not working (15,000)
10. airpods not connecting to iphone (13,000)
(#7 just might be the explanation behind a lot of these!)
-FreedomMobiles
DID YOU KNOW?
Richer people are dining more often at family-style chain restaurants like Applebee’s and IHOP these days. In the quarter ending June 30, sales at the 2 chains grew 8% among households earning over $75,000 per year, as cash-strapped American consumers swap higher-priced goods for more affordable alternatives. And while that can be good news for Applebee’s and IHOP, there’s also a flip-side: Both brands saw their sales drop among households earning under $50,000 a year. Why? Dine CEO John Peyton, whose company owns both restaurants, says: “We assume that they’ve left us for lower-cost options.” (That, or that dang ‘Applebee’s’ song is driving them away!)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 08.15.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Acadian Day” In Canada), celebrating the French who settled areas of Canada now called Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island in the early 17th century. Many Acadians were later banished by the British to Louisiana, where the name was contracted to ‘Cajun’.
• “Lemon Meringue Pie Day”, Traditionally, it has 3 components: shortcrust pastry, lemon custard filling, and a meringue topping, and there is no top crust. OK, we’re in! Just a small piece this time. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/3osh9j9
• “Relaxation Day”, a day to think about and encourage new forms of relaxation. Meditation? Yoga? Beer?
• “I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day”, saluting all cowpokes everywhere, whether they roam the range or ride the rodeo, pardner.
• “Failures Day”, to encourage the celebration of mistakes. But if you fail on purpose, it is a failure or a success? (***A great phone topic: “What was your funniest failure?”***)
• “Check the Chip Day”, a reminder to pet owners to check and update their pets’ microchip registration information.
• “Best Friends Day”, a day for doing something fun with your best friend, such as going to the movies, going shopping, going to a park or restaurant, playing a game, or just hanging out. (A friend will buy you lunch. A best friend will eat your lunch!)
AND REMEMBER…
[Tues] Tell A Joke Day
[Tues] Roller Coaster Day
[Wed] I Love My Feet Day
[Thurs] Fajita Day
This Week is… National Canning Month
This Month is… Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1948 [74] Tom Johnston, Visalia CA, rock singer-guitarist, (The Doobie Brothers-‘Listen to the Music’, ‘China Grove’)
1964 [58] Melinda French Gates, Dallas TX, philanthropist (co-founder & co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)/computer scientist (former Microsoft general manager)/married to Bill Gates 1994-2021/net worth 2022: $6.5 billion
1968 [54] Debra Messing, Brooklyn NY, TV actress (“The Mysteries of Laura” 2014-2016, “Will & Grace” 1998-2006, 2017-20)/movie actress (“Lucky You”, “The Wedding Date”) COMING UP…“Bros”)
1972 [50] Ben Affleck, Berkeley CA, movie actor (“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, “Gone Girl”)/ movie director (“Argo”, “The Town”)/screenwriter (Oscar-“Good Will Hunting”)/married to Jennifer Lopez since 2022. COMING UP… “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, 2023
1989 [33] Joe Jonas, Casa Grande AZ, pop singer (w/Demi Lovato-‘This Is Me’, Jonas Brothers-Sucker’, ‘Burnin’ Up’, DNCE-‘Cake By the Ocean’)/movie actor (“Devotion”, 2022)
1990 [32] Jennifer Lawrence, Louisville KY, movie actress (Oscar-“Silver Linings Playbook”, “The Hunger Games” movies)/TV actress (“The Bill Engvall Show” 2007-09) COMING UP…“Causeway”, 2022
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1983 [39] Musician Paul Simon marries Carrie Fisher (‘Princess Leia” in “Star Wars” movies). “Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels best man; Penny Marshall is maid of honor. The couple split up a year later, but resumed their relationship in less formal terms throughout much of the ’80s.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1969 [53] Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in New York State on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm
(Performers include The Who, Santana, Grateful Dead, CCR, CSNY, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix and …Sha Na Na?)
2009 [13] The UK gig of the “U2 360° Tour” breaks the record for a concert at London’s Wembley Stadium, with over 88,000 attending (broken in June 2017 by Adele, 98,000)
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2013 [09] The olinguito, native to Andes forests in South America, is the first new mammal to be discovered in 35 years (described as a mini-raccoon with a teddy bear face)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2002 [20] ‘Slowest Police Chase on Record’ as cops in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania charge a 30-year-old man for public drunkenness after he’s spotted cruising down a street on a child’s Fisher Price Power Wheels car … at 3 mph
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Official temperatures used in weather apps are taken in shade, not under sunlight.
✓ Likely due to climate change, allergy season is getting longer and more intense each year.
✓ The human body becomes partially paralyzed during sleep to prevent harming itself when dreaming.
✓ Wet hay bales can spontaneously combust when stored improperly.
✓ Under extreme high pressure, diamonds can be made from peanut butter.
✓ The term ‘bug’ for a software malfunction dates back to 1947, when a fault was traced back to a moth stuck in the system.
-WTFFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS MUCH-NEEDED BASKETBALL RULES:
• All free throws must be made “Granny-style”.
• Penalty for shoe-squeaking.
• One tattoo per player.
• First basket wins the game.
• No dunkin’ without donuts.
• A special Oscar awarded in the category of “Best On-Court Flop”.
• No drooling while dribbling.
• Miss a free-throw, 50 push-ups.
• Football-style end zone dance required after a slam dunk.
• No crying in basketball, either.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A rollercoaster crash at Legoland Germany injured more than 30 people last week. (Police are still trying to piece-together what happened…)
➠ A report says that an increasing number of high-end restaurants are doing away with reservations. (Which once again makes me glad about my longstanding policy of only taking dates to Carl’s Jr. …)
➠ A report claims that people who eat fried foods have a 60% higher chance of getting heart disease. (The research was conducted at the University of Unnecessary Studies…)
➠ Mike Tyson continues to bash Hulu’s limited series, “Mike,” claiming that it was made without his blessing and that the series is “tone deaf.” (Of COURSE it is. Because he bit off their ears!)
➠ Khloe Kardashian has a new commercial promoting the migraine medicine Nurtec ODT. (This would explain why no Kardashian, ever, has said: “Not tonight. I have a headache.”)
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• What do the letters “www” in www.google.com stand for?
a) Wide World Web
b) World Wide Web [CORRECT]
c) Web Wide World
d) Wild Wild West
• Which of the following is NOT an award in the film industry?
a) Academy Awards
b) Golden Globes
c) Grammy Awards [CORRECT]
d) Critics Choice Awards
• What is origami?
a) The art of making sushi
b) The art of paper folding [CORRECT]
c) The art of making anime
d) The art of being organized
-WeLoveQuizzes
BS WEB GOODIE:
When your crush walks into the gym: https://tinyurl.com/mteerp46
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I’m a psychic amnesiac. I know in advance what I’m going to forget.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What law or social rule completely baffles you? Why?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 85% of us love the smell of this, but the rest think it stinks. What is it?
Answer: The ocean
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Not only strike while the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.