Monday, December 17, 2018 Edition: #6358
Our Sheet Don’t Stink!
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Pete Davidson has deleted his Instagram account after writing that he doesn’t “want to be on this Earth anymore” in a post on Saturday. Davidson posted that “I’m doing my best to stay here for you but i actually don’t know how much longer i can last. all i’ve ever tried to do was help people.” The post came hours after he had posted in support of Kanye West, who had been tweeting about mental illness. After an outpour of support and concern, the NYPD said that Davidson was accounted for at work at NBC, and fine.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Dora the Explorer has found her villain. Benicio del Toro has closed a deal to voice “Swiper” the thieving fox, in a live-action feature based on the character from the popular Nickelodeon TV series. The signing is a late-in-the-game development, as the movie wrapped production in Australia two weeks ago. That isn’t as strange as it sounds, as voice casts for CG characters often aren’t required until post-production begins. Isabela Moner of “Instant Family” fame is starring as Dora, and Michael Pena and Eva Longoria will play her parents.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan will play lovers in a new movie. The romance-drama “Ammonite” is set in an 1840s coastal town and follows the unlikely romance between palaeontologist Mary Anning and a wealthy London woman, to whom she unexpectedly becomes a nursemaid. Production is scheduled to begin in March.
-ContactMusic
★ Disney Channel fired actor Stoney Westmoreland from “Andi Mack” after he was arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah for attempting to lure a minor for sex. Police say the 44-year-old intended to take the teen to a hotel room, but he was intercepted and charged with four counts of dealing in materials harmful to a minor and one count enticing a minor by internet or text. Westmoreland is currently being held in Salt Lake County prison on $30,000 bail.
-EW
★ Lou Ferrigno is recovering after a pneumonia vaccination went wrong. The “Incredible Hulk” actor shared the news to his social media accounts, revealing that he ended up in the hospital after he was allegedly incorrectly administered a pneumonia vaccine. He wrote: “I’ll be ok but it’s important that you keep an eye on who’s giving the shot and make sure they not only swab the spot correctly but that you watch the needle come out of the package.”
I thought he was looking a little green…)
-MSN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Seth MacFarlane, Andrea Savage, Kodak Black
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, Black Thought featuring Salaam Remi
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Sandra Bullock, Barry Jenkins
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Saoirse Ronan, Mike Birbiglia, Patrick Droney, Richard Danielson
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Armie Hammer, Amber Heard, Middle Kids, Cardi B
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Lala Kent, Adam Pally
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Kerry Washington, Daniel Krauthammer, Marlo Thomas (R)
• “The Talk” (CBS): Gwen Stefani
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): David Muir, Brit Morin, guest co-host Rita Ora
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): John Cena, Martha Stewart, Julia Garner (R)
• “The Voice” (NBC): Live Finale, Part 1
• “2018: In Memoriam” (ABC): A celebration of the lives and legacies of notable people who passed away in 2018, including Aretha Franklin, John McCain, Burt Reynolds, Stephen Hawking and Barbara Bush.
• “Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir” (PBS): Sutton Foster and Hugh Bonneville guest on the annual holiday special with the Tabernacle Choir.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Demo Lovato – was the top U.S. Google search term among people in 2018, ahead of Brett Kavanaugh and Logan Paul. She also was the top search term for musicians, followed by Eminem, Ariana Grande, Rick Ross and Cardi B.
• Taylor Swift — Security for her concert California’s Rose Bowl in May included a facial recognition system monitored from Nashville. A kiosk showing highlights of her rehearsals secretly recorded the faces of onlookers, which were sent to a “command post” which attempted to match those images to hundreds of images of known Taylor Swift stalkers, according to Rolling Stone.
• Ariana Grande — does not want any part of Kanye West’s Twitter fury. She responded to Ye after he unleashed a tirade her way for using his feud with Drake to promote new songs from her and Miley Cyrus. Saturday morning, Grande tweeted: “With all due respect, i don’t need to use anyone to promote anything. Period.”
• Maroon 5 – has reportedly reached out to more than a half-dozen artists to join them onstage for the Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 3. — and have yet to find anyone who’ll say yes. Among those considering an appearance are Cardi B, Andre Benjamin (a.k.a. Andre 3000), Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Nicki Minaj. Maroon 5 still has not been officially announced as halftime headliners.
• Shakira — Prosecutors in Spain have filed tax evasion charges against her. She’s accused of failing to hand over more than 14.5 million Euros (US $16.3 million) to the nation’s tax officials between 2012 and 2014.
• Tegan and Sara – will release a memoir in September 2019. “High School” is written from each sister’s point of view in alternating chapters, charting their individual journeys while being raised in Calgary amid the grunge culture of the 1990s, and grappling with identity and sexuality.
• Guns N’ Roses — Slash says rock music has been ”dull and boring” for the last decade. He feels bands were pressured into making their songs radio friendly rather than doing something new and exciting, prompting fans to flock to other genres such as rap and hip-hop. He points to Greta Van Fleet as an example of how things are changing again in rock’s favor.
• Tragically Hip – The Alberta Ballet will perform their music across Canada in a presentation called “All of Us”. It tells the story of two warring clans who battle to inherit the earth to redesign its future anew. The drama features a soundtrack highlighting 20 iconic songs from The Hip’s 30-year career. Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the spring tour.
• Maggie Rose — has been selected as the third opening act on 3 dates of Kelly Clarkson’s 2019 tour. Rose made her debut in 2010 with her cover of Kings of Leon’s ‘Use Somebody’ under the name Margaret Durante. Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli will also serve as openers.
• Chris Cagle will come out of retirement, if only for one night. He has announced that he’ll headline the Guthrie’s River Ruckus Festival in Iowa next July. He also promises that new music is on the way.
FATHER CHRISTMAS?
When a logo design company asked people how they would like to update the image of Santa Claus, 28 percent of survey respondents said that they believe Santa should be a woman or gender neutral. Graphic Springs surveyed 400 people in the U.S. and U.K., then 4,000 people voted on the suggestions. Nearly 11 percent voted for a female Santa, while 17 percent approved of a gender-neutral Kris Kringle.
Among the other suggestions:
• 22% said he should trade the sleigh and reindeer for a flying car.
• 25% said he should turn in his boots and wear trainers.
• 21% said he should go on a diet.
• 23% said he should use Amazon Prime.
• 20% said a tattooed Santa would be cool.
• 18 % said he should get a new hairstyle and wear skinny jeans.
(Before you get your gender-neutral shorts in a knot, remember that 72% of people thought that Santa should remain a man!)
(Did anybody bother to ask Mrs. Claus about him having a sex-change?)
(I’m not sure that “She’s making a list, checking it twice” has the same ring to it…)
-11Alive
WORST IMPRESSION:
New research shows that you have exactly 27 seconds to make a good first impression. The study of 2,000 Americans found that seven in ten people form a first impression of somebody before they even speak. Key contributors to a positive first impression included smiling, being polite, smelling nice, being a good listener and making eye contact. Oh, and on a first date? The first impression is formed even sooner, and most people say they can tell within 15 minutes whether they want a second date or not. The top three contributors to making a BAD first impression? Smelling bad, being arrogant, and dressing poorly.
(Actually, the first impression is usually formed on Google before you even meet!)
(I’m glad that a first impression is made before I even speak. That way I at least have a chance…)
(And as I found out in school, if you have older siblings, your first impression is already made!)
-NYPost
EATING CLEAN:
Almost everyone gives their apple a quick rinse before eating it. That’s not only to wash off dirt and debris, but also to remove any pesticides. But how effective is it? A 2008 study found that tap water only reduced the residue of five different pesticides by 20 percent. And that goes for other fruits and vegetables as well. So, what should we do? For one, don’t waste your money on one of those commercial produce washers. They were rated as no more effective than rinsing it in cold water. Try vinegar. It was found to reduce the residues of six different pesticides by as much as 94%. Fill a spray bottle with one-part vinegar to three parts water and keep it next to the sink.
(Or in your lunch bag?)
(Great. Any tips on removing that stupid sticker?)
(I’m more concerned about removing any lingering “fertilizer”…)
-Curiosity
TOP GOOGLE SEARCHES WORLDWIDE IN 2018:
1. World Cup
2. Avicii
3. Mac Miller
4. Stan Lee
5. Black Panther
6. Meghan Markle
7. Anthony Bourdain
8. XXXTentacion
9. Stephen Hawking
10. Kate Spade
TOP “WHY” GOOGLE SEARCHES BY CANADIANS IN 2018:
1. Why is Canada Post on strike?
2. why is 6ix9ine going to jail?
3. Why is Russia banned from the Winter Olympics 2018?
4. Why do Greeks break plates?
5. Why do dogs eat poop?
-GoogleTrends
DID YOU KNOW?
New research shows that stethoscopes carried by health-care practitioners are generally “significantly contaminated with a rich and diverse community of bacteria.” Cleaning reduced the number of bacteria, but failed to bring contamination to the level of new stethoscopes.
-ABC
BS CHRONOMETER 12.17.18
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1936 [82] Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio), Buenos Aires, Argentina, religious leader (266th Pope of the Catholic Church who took over for Benedict XVI in March 2013. He has made waves throughout the world for his modern views on homosexuality and contraception)
1946 [72] Eugene Levy, Hamilton, ON, movie actor (“American Pie” franchise)/TV actor (“Shitt’s Creek” since 2015, SCTV 1976-84)
1953 [65] Bill Pullman, Hornell, NY, movie actor (“Independence Day”, “Spaceballs”)
1969 [49] Chuck Liddell (“The Iceman”), Santa Barbara, CA, MMA fighter (former Ultimate Fighting Champion/career record of 21-8/UFC Hall of Fame 2009)/season 9 competitor on “Dancing With the Stars”
1973 [45] Eddie Fisher, Colorado Springs CO, rock drummer (OneRepublic-‘Counting Stars’, ‘Apologize’)
1974 [44] (Jeffrey Adam) Duff Goldman, Detroit MI, pastry chef/TV personality (“Ace of Cakes” 2006-11, “Cake Masters” since 2016)/owner of Charm City Cakes
1974 [44] Giovanni Ribisi, LA CA, movie actor (“Selma”, “Avatar”)/TV actor (“Dads” 2013-14)
1974 [44] Sarah Paulson, Tampa FL, movie actress (“Carol”, “12 Years a Slave”)/TV actress (“American Horror Story” since 2012)
1975 [43] Milla Jovovich, Kiev, Ukraine, movie actress (“Resident Evil” films, “The Fifth Element”) COMING UP…”Hellboy” 2019
1978 [40] Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao, Kibawe, Philippines, boxer (the first eight-division world champion)/politician (currently-serving Senator of the Philippines)
1978 [40] Neil Sanderson, Peterborough ON, rock drummer (Three Days Grace-‘I Hate Everything About You’, ‘Pain’)
1990 [28] Graham Rogers, West Chester PA, TV actor (‘Caleb Haas’ on “Quantico” 2015)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Maple Syrup Day”, the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate this delicious North American treat. Canada makes more than 80% of the world’s supply, most of it coming from the province of Québec. The state of Vermont is the biggest producer in the USA.
• “Pan American Aviation Day”, celebrates and stimulates interest in aviation in the western hemisphere as an important way to develop more rapid communications and cultural development. It is observed on the same day as the Wright Brothers Day.
• “Wright Brothers Day”, honors the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk NC December 17th, 1903. The first sustained motorized aircraft flight travelled a total of 850 ft. Orville Wright was the pilot, winning the honors in a coin toss. Wilbur got to run alongside.
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Bake Cookies Day
[Tues] Flake Appreciation Day
[Wed] Holly Day
[Wed] Oatmeal Muffin Day
This Week Is…National Cookie Cutter Week
This Month Is…National Tie Month
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1989 [29] “The Simpsons” debuts on Fox as a full animated series with the episode “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”
2014 [04] Sony Pictures cancels the release of the movie “The Interview” after hacking attacks thought to be ordered by the North Korean government (it’s eventually released on Netflix)
2017 [01] “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” takes more than $450m worldwide in its opening weekend, the 2nd largest opening in North America ($220m)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
2004 [14] A guitar played by George Harrison while recording The Beatles’ “Revolver” album sells for just shy of $568,000 at a Christie’s auction in NYC
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2014 [04] USA and Cuba re-establish diplomatic relations after severing them 55 years earlier
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2000 [18] San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens sets a new NFL record of 20 catches in a single game during a 17-0 victory over Chicago Bears
BULL’S BITS
BS WACK FACTS:
✓ Chewing gum improves your mood, while decreasing anxiety and stress.
✓ Being hungry causes serotonin to drop, causing anxiety, stress, anger, and sadness.
✓ The big toe carries the most weight of all the toes, bearing about 40% of the load.
✓ We all have tiny mites living in our eyelashes.
✓ If the human eye was a digital camera, it would have 576 megapixels.
✓ Your mouth produces a bottle’s worth of spit every day.
-WhattheFFacts, Factslides
BS INFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
• “Excuse me. Did you drop this $100 bill?”
• “Are these Crocs too sexy?”
• “Do you think octopi have a preferred tentacle to use, the same way humans use one hand more than the other?”
• “Can I get a bigger fine?”
• “What would a Hallmark movie directed by Quentin Tarantino be like?”
• “Is that your real face?”
• “Can you please mansplain that to me one more time?”
• “Who let the dogs in?”
• “Is Jar Jar Binks your favorite Star Wars character?”
• “Do you smell magenta?”
• “Do you want my bacon?”
• “How’s Waldo?”
-Twitter
Best of BS . . .
BS WHAT I GOT AT THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY:
• Super gassy from Margaret’s 3-bean salad
• Served…a restraining order
• The party started
• The ‘come hither’ look from Norman in accounting
• Annoyed. I already spend all day with these people
• Some great pictures for the company newsletter
• Snacks for later and got the hell out of there!
• Fired for making it more like XXXmas
• My Stapler back
• Drunk
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2017
BS RANDOM JOKE:
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.
BS PHONE STARTER:
Which holiday tradition is an absolute MUST for you each year?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: THIS happens to 7-out-of-10 dogs.
Answer: They get a Christmas gift.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind.