Friday, December 18, 2020 — Edition: #6875

100% Grade A Bull!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Johnny Knoxville and Steve-O have been sent to hospital after just two days of filming “Jackass 4”. The actors and stunt performers, known for their work on previous Jackass films, were reportedly jumping on a full speed treadmill while carrying “band equipment”, including a tuba, when they sustained injuries. According to a report, neither star is seriously injured, and filming is expected to resume soon. Jackass 4 will be the first film involving the whole cast since the death of Ryan Dunn in 2011, at the age of 34.
-Independent
★ A sequel series to “Night Court” is in development at NBC. The follow-up to the classic sitcom will see original series star John Larroquette return as ‘Dan Fielding’. Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch is an executive producer. The new multi-cam show will follow unapologetic optimist judge ‘Abby Stone’, the daughter of the original series character ‘Harry Stone’, who was played by Harry Anderson. Abby will follow in her father’s footsteps, presiding over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court.
-Yahoo
★ Prepare yourselves, Coke fans, Fox has ordered “Cherries Wild,” a half-hour trivia game show hosted by Jason Biggs that will heavily promote Pepsi’s Wild Cherry brand. The soda maker partnered with the network for the show. The fast-paced half-hour game show will feature two rounds of “pop” culture trivia gameplay – during which a team of two contestants will try and “Solve the Slots” in hopes of getting one step closer to winning the $250,000 jackpot.
-TheWrap
★ Don’t expect Christopher Walken to follow in Mandy Patinkin’s footsteps and twerk on TikTok anytime soon, especially since he has never owned a cellphone or computer. Appearing remotely on “The Late Show”, Walken told Stephen Colbert, “Somebody had to come and set this up because I don’t have a cellphone or a computer.” Colbert asked if Walken had a moral reason for avoiding technology, and Walken responded: “No, I just got to it too late. I think I’m right at a certain age where it just passed me by. And…it would be strange to have any 10-year-old be much better at it than I am.”
-Yahoo

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Olivia Colman, Lucas Hedges, Jhené Aiko, Nas
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): George Clooney, Black Pumas
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jimmy Fallon, Joe Manganiello, Kaz Rodriguez (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, Francesca Hayward, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tom Hooper (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Viola Davis, Darlene Love
• “The Talk” (CBS): Sienna Miller
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen (R)
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Christian Serratos, Carrie Underwood
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Martha Stewart, Jess Rona
• “Christmas on the Menu” (LIFETIME): A celebrated, romantic 35-year-old city chef heads home to spend the holidays at the quaint bed and breakfast where she grew up and where her mother has just opened a new restaurant.

SATURDAY-
• “Global Citizen Prize Awards” (NBC): Musical collaborations, notable presenters and intimate conversations celebrate activists for their achievements in working to end extreme poverty and their fight for change. John Legend hosts.
• “Christmas Carousel” (HALLMARK): Lila is hired by the royal family of Ancadia to repair a carousel and must work with the prince to complete it by Christmas.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Kristen Wiig with musical guest Dua Lipa.

SUNDAY-
• “22nd Annual A Home for the Holidays” (CBS): Inspirational stories of lives changed through adoption; performers include Josh Groban, Miranda Lambert, Meghan Trainor, Leslie Odom Jr. and Andrea Bocelli. Gayle King hosts.
• “Garth & Trisha Live! A Holiday Concert Event” (CBS): Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform an intimate concert of seasonal music live at their home recording studio, Studio G.
• “Unexpected” (TLC): Season 4 premiere.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jennifer Lopez – will headline the 49th annual “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. She’ll perform from Times Square, just before the famous ball drop at midnight. Other stars taking part include Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and Jimmie Allen.
• Maroon 5 — Adam Levine and his wife are celebrating a partnership with Ferrari that raised 6-figures for Save the Children. He recently took a spin in Ferrari’s new “Roma” coupe, and posted a series of videos showing how psyched he was behind the wheel. Then one of the first Romas in the US, which lists for $220,000, was sold at a charity auction for $750,000.
• Whitney Houston — British actress Naomi Ackie has been chosen to play the late singer in the planned biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Ackie is best known for her role as ‘Jannah’ in “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.” The Houston film is set for release in Nov. 2022.
• ZZ Top — frontman Billy Gibbons has announced a livestream concert to be broadcast from Austin on New Year’s Eve. The 5^th annual “Jungle Show” will see him teaming with an all-star lineup of blues musicians, including Jimmie Vaughan, Mike Flanigin, Sue Foley and Chris Layton.
• Mötley Crüe — The romance of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee is being turned into a Hulu limited series. Lily James and Sebastian Stan will portray the couple. Tentatively titled “Pam & Tommy,” it will feature their whirlwind 96-hour courtship and the controversy that ensued when their honeymoon sex tape was leaked. Exec-Producer Seth Rogan is expected to play the man who stole the tape.
• Pearl Jam – has been announced as one of the headliners for Lollapalooza Stockholm, set for July 2-4. Other acts announced include Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, the Killers, DaBaby, Kacey Musgraves, the Pretty Reckless, Doja Cat and many more. The release states: “Fueled by recent progress, organizers are optimistic that the festival will enjoy its return.”
• Eddie Money – His family is suing USC’s Keck Hospital and 3 doctors there for medical negligence and wrongful death. They claim Money didn’t get proper treatment when he went there for cardiac problems. Money ultimately got pneumonia, which contributed to his death in Sept., 2019.
• Scotty McCreery – made a special appearance at a bride and groom’s wedding rehearsal dinner. He worked with the groom to arrange things, and shared the story on the “Today” show. One of Lucas and Emily Cubic’s first dates was to a McCreery concert.
• Brantley Gilbert — will (almost) close out 2020 with a livestream from his home in Georgia on Dec. 30 at 9 p.m. ET, featuring segments with a full band, stripped down hits and an acoustic set, at www.nugs.net
• Old Dominion — singer Matthew Ramsey released ‘It’s Christmas and We’re Still Here’ yesterday. Proceeds of the song will go to his charity, the “My Hometown Fund”, which is in conjunction with the Foundation for Roanoke Valley in Virginia.

SORTA DRESSED UP AND NO PLACE TO GO:
If you want to look good for a Zoom meeting, but can’t stand the thought of getting all dressed up, this could be for you. A Japanese clothing company has created a “Pajamas Suit” that’s meant to resemble office attire but feel like sleepwear. Aoki Holdings is marketing the navy, beige, black and dark grey suits for both male and female teleworkers, describing them as “more than pajamas and less than fashionable clothes.” The jackets are knit cardigans and can be mixed and matched with elastic-waist pants designed for sitting for long periods. All items in the collection cost US $48.
(These are TOTALLY my jams!)
(For any dudes who are getting married soon…Stop. Thinking. Now.)
(I’m pretty sure I had this as a Halloween costume when I was 8!)
-Reuters

NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ It’s the go-to excuse for not having your homework done, but this time, it was true. A pair of pups in the Philippines were caught in the act – of eating their human brother’s homework. In video captured by security cameras, Darren Lamban and his cousin are asleep when a hungry husky creeps into the room — where his pug pal is snoozing on one of the boy’s chests. The larger dog, named Sam, comes across a few sheets of paper on a desk, drags them to the ground and begins digging in. Soon, Sam and the smaller dog, Mayor, are seen chowing down on what turned out to be the teenagers’ homework. They were confused to find their work shredded on the floor when they awoke, until they viewed the footage that showed the dogs had literally eaten their homework. (You’ve heard of a “dog’s breakfast”?)
➢ Instead of walking down the aisle, a woman in Zambia walked into a courtroom. 26-year-old Gertrude Ngoma sued the father of her child, 28-year-old Herbert Salaliki, for not proposing to her after dating for 8 years. In his defence, Salaliki said he wants to marry her, but can’t afford it. The judge told the would-be bride that the court couldn’t do anything for her as there was no formal marriage, despite the fact that a dowry had been paid. (This is NOT the type of “courtship” either had in mind 8 years ago!)
-NYPost, Canoe

DID YOU KNOW?
Matt Goodman of Boston turned 21 last week but wasn’t able to share his first beer with his dad. But his father John, who passed away 6 years ago, wanted to be sure that he purchased the first legal libation for his son. Before he passed, John gave Matt’s sister Casey a $10 bill and told her to save it for her brother’s 21st birthday. Casey and their mother kept it hidden for 6 years until last week, when they gave Matt the $10. The family went out for breakfast on Matt’s birthday, and John bought his son his first legal beer. Matt ordered a Bud Light, his dad’s favorite.
-BroBible

BS CHRONOMETER 12.18.20

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1943 [77] Keith Richards, Dartford UK, classic rock guitarist (Rolling Stones-‘Start Me Up’, ‘Satisfaction’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1989)

1946 [74] Steven Spielberg, Cincinnati OH, movie director-producer (“Indiana Jones” films, “Jurassic Park” films)

1954 [66] Ray Liotta, Newark NJ, movie actor (“The Place Beyond the Pines”, “Goodfellas”)/TV actor (“Shades of Blue”, 2016-18)

1963 [57] Brad Pitt, Shawnee OK, movie actor (“Fight Club”, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”)

1975 [45] Sia (Furler), Adelaide Australia, pop singer (w/ Sean Paul-‘Cheap Thrills’, ‘Chandelier’)

1975 [45] Randy Houser, Lake MS, country singer (‘How Country Feels’, ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight’)

1978 [42] Katie Holmes, Toledo OH, movie actress (“Batman Begins”, “First Daughter”)/TV actress (“Dawson’s Creek” 1998-2003)/Married to Tom Cruise 2006-12

1980 [40] Christina Aguilera, Staten Island NY, pop singer (‘Beautiful’, ‘Genie In a Bottle’)/TV personality (“The Voice” 2011-2016)/5 Grammy Awards, 30 million+ albums sold

1989 [31] Ashley Benson, Anaheim CA, TV actress (‘Hanna Marin’ on “Pretty Little Liars” 2010-17)/movie actress (“Spring Breakers”)

2001 [19] Billie Eilish, Los Angeles CA, pop singer (‘Bad Guy’, ‘Everything I Wanted’)

SATURDAY- Cicely Tyson (“The Help”) is 96; Jennifer Beals (“Flashdance”) is 57; Criss Angel (“Criss Angel: Mindfreak”) is 53; Tyson Beckford (“Make Me a Supermodel”) is 50; Alyssa Milano (“Charmed”) is 48; Jake Gyllenhaal (“Brokeback Mountain”) is 40

SUNDAY- Peter Criss (KISS) is 75; Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes) is 54; David Cook (‘The Time of My Life’) is 38; Jonah Hill (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) is 37; JoJo (‘Leave [Get Out]) is 30

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day”. The idea is to answer: “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”, a quote from the 2003 Will Ferrell movie “Elf”.

• “Bake Cookies Day”. What’s the best kind of homemade cookie: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal-Raisin, or Peanut Butter? (And why is it Peanut Butter?)

• “Roast Suckling Pig Day”, “Here [co-host], put this apple in your mouth!”

• “Underdog Day”, the 45th annual, saluting the underdogs and the unsung heroes, the ‘Number Twos’ who contribute so much to the ‘Number Ones’ that we always hear about:  Sherlock Holmes’ Dr Watson, Captain Kirk’s Mr. Spock, Garfunkel, etc.

• “Flake Appreciation Day”, a fun day created to encourage us to take notice of snowflakes and to be mesmerized by each one that falls (And keep your “Everybody’s a snowflake these days” jokes to yourself!”)

• “International Migrants Day”, a day of solidarity for migrant workers, on the anniversary of the UN’s 1990 adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrants Workers & Members of Their Families. (Catchy name.)

• “National Twin Day”, celebrates the siblings who enjoy the unique connection because they share a birthday. (as well as DNA…)

• “Ugly Christmas Sweater Day”, an annual event on the 3rd Friday of December celebrating the seasonal fad that’s become so commercialized that thrift stores are charging top prices for them and other retailers are selling kits to make them.

• “Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day” We’re not exactly what you are supposed to do to observe this “special” day…

SATURDAY-
• “Look for an Evergreen Day”, saluting people for whom only a fresh-cut real tree will do for Christmas.  For them, the scent of fresh pine helps to capture the feeling of the holidays. (But remember…just because you find one, it doesn’t mean it’s yours!)
• “Oatmeal Muffin Day”, a day to enjoy the cholesterol-lowering benefit of oatmeal in your muffins … then slather on a ton of butter and enjoy!
• “Holly Day”, while the prickly leaves and berries make lovely additions to any holiday décor, eating holly can be bad for your health. The leaves and berries can cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and other issues. Holly is toxic to dogs, cats and horses, and consuming 20 or more berries can actually be fatal to children. (Happy Holly-days, here’s a deadly plant for you!)
• “Hard Candy Day”, a celebration of all types of hard candies—everything from lollipops to candy canes to caramels. (If you don’t have one, just ask any older lady carrying a purse. She has at least 30 in there…usually unwrapped.)
• “Super Saturday”, the last Saturday before Christmas, a major day of revenue for retailers, marking the end of the shopping season that they, and many customers, believe begins on Black Friday.

SUNDAY-
• “Dot Your i’s Day”, don’t be a poor penmanship perpetrator. Stop the neglect and give i’s their dots.
• “Go Caroling Day”, a day to get together and sing out with friends, family, or a singing group. Nursing homes, hospitals and other places often welcome carolers if you call ahead. We suppose ‘socially-distanced’ caroling could be done this year… (***See ‘Today’s Phone Starter’, below***)
• “International Human Solidarity Day”, a UN observance since 2005 to remind us of the importance of solidarity and the spirit of sharing in combatting poverty worldwide.
• “Sangria Day”, put a little “olé” in your life with the traditional fruity wine punch named for the Spanish word ‘sangre’, which means ‘blood’.
• “Games Day”. The best-selling board game of all-time? ‘Monopoly’, with over 250 million sold in 80 countries in 26 languages since 1935. An estimated 500 million people have played ‘Monopoly’ since its inception (and half of those games are still going on…) New version for 2020: Monopoly ‘Speed’, which guarantees you’ll finish in under 10 minutes…

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1966 [54] Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” airs on TV for the first time

2009 [11] “Avatar”, directed by James Cameron, opens in theaters. With a budget of $300 million-plus, it’s the most expensive movie ever made; it’s also the most successful ($2.8 billion gross), until 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame”.  “Avatar 2” is slated for release in Dec. 2022.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1983 [37] With Mick Jagger serving as best man, Keith Richards weds long-time girlfriend Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2011[09] One Direction play their first show, performing at Watford Colosseum in London. It does not go well. Niall Horan says, “We were just a joke.”

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2006 [14] United Arab Emirates holds its first-ever elections

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ If they were laid end to end, all of the blood vessels in your body would circle the Earth four times.
✓ By age 50, your eyes will let in 20% less light than they did in your 20s.
✓ Humans are the only animals with chins.
✓ Belly buttons grow special hairs to catch lint.
✓ Right-handed men tend to put on their pants ‘right-leg first’ (and vice-versa).
✓ Drunk men smile more often than drunk women.
-MentalFloss, WhattheFFacts

BS MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS:
• Jingle Hell’s Bells
• Grandma Got Run Over by a Crazy Train
• What Sweet Child O’ Mine is This?
• Enter Santaman
• Rock You Like A Candy Cane
• I’m Dreaming of a Whitesnake Christmas
• Slayer Ride
• For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls
• Little Drummer Boy’s 12-Minute Solo
• The Toys are Back in Town
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019

Best of BS . . .
IF DOGS DID THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING:
• All the presents would be buried instead of wrapped.
• They would all say “From Santa Paws”.
• I’d probably get a phone with collar ID.
• They would make us return the gift so they could go get it again.
• Mmmmm. Bacon.
• Some people wouldn’t mind working retail during the holiday season.
• They would do a better job than most men.
• Christmas morning would be Ruff.
• We probably wouldn’t force them to sit on the floor and beg for scraps during Christmas dinner.
• I don’t have a dog, so I wouldn’t get shihtzu.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2017

TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ InsiderMonkey’s list of 2020’s highest paid actors has Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at number one with $87.5 million earned. (Not to be outdone, Hulk Hogan is eyeballing a new reality show where he and Carrot Top learn how to train poodles for a traveling circus.)
➠ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Steven Spielberg is 74 and Keith Richards is 77 today. (Spielberg and Richards are very different, of course. One is a showbiz legend whose work with dinosaurs continues to amaze. And the other is Steven Spielberg…)
➠ Florida Lottery’s POWERBALL and Mega Millions jackpots are both over $275 million dollars.  (Experts say if you stacked 275 million one-dollar bills from end-to-end in two different stacks, it would mean . . . . . . you have OCD.)
➠ A poll claims that 31% of holiday shoppers have yet to buy a single Christmas gift. (Yeah, there’s a name for these people: “Husbands”.)
➠ Fact of the Day:  For a million years, the population of humans was less than 26,000. (Then, came the invention of hot tubs and wine-coolers…)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Good boys:  https://tinyurl.com/ybdf3j6l

BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your favorite Christmas song? What one can you absolutely not stand?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
May your weekend be so amazing that there is no emoji to describe it.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  For the average person this Christmas, THIS will only take 5 seconds. What is it?
Answer:  Deciding whether or not they like a gift

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Anyone can pedal hard going down the hill, but you win the race by pedaling hard, up the hill.