Monday, February 25, 2019          Edition: #6400

Bully For You!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ “Holmes & Watson,” the Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly buddy comedy, “won” the ‘Worst Picture’ award at the 39th Annual Razzie Awards. The film also picked up the Golden Raspberry, or the “$4.97 Trophy,” in three other categories, including John C. Reilly for ‘Worst Supporting Actor’, Etan Cohen for ‘Worst Director’ and the prize for ‘Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel’. Melissa McCarthy, who was nominated for an Oscar for “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” won ‘Worst Actress’.
-TheWrap
★ As “Big Bang Theory” gets set for its swan song, Sheldon Cooper fans can take solace that “Young Sheldon” will be on the airwaves for at least two more years. The network handed out a two-year renewal to the “Big Bang” spinoff, which stars Iain Armitage as a younger version of Jim Parsons’ Sheldon Cooper. The series was picked up through the 2020-21 season. “Big Bang Theory” is ending its 12-year run in May.
-TheWrap
★ PETA is facing another social media controversy in wake of a statement on late wildlife expert Steve Irwin’s birthday. The issue began when Google honored Irwin, who was best known for his reality show “The Crocodile Hunter”, on what would have been his 57th birthday, with Google Doodle artwork on their home page. PETA lashed out on Twitter, claiming that Irwin was “harassing” the sting ray that killed him and that Google’s promotion was “dangerous.” PETA has received widespread condemnation for their remarks about Irwin, but has not walked back or taken down their statements.
-Popculture
★ Amy Schumer has cancelled the rest of her comedy tour. She shared an Instagram post revealing she won’t be able to fly anymore due to hyperemesis, a pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. She wrote that she “wanted to push through and do my shows. Because I hate letting people down and I love stand up and money! But more than that I have to think about my health and the baby.” She went on to assure fans that both she and the baby and I are healthy and “everything looks good”. Schumer and her husband Chris Fischer are expecting their first child together.
-DailyMail

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Katy Perry, Javier Bardem, Lil Pump
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, Robert Irwin, Robert De Niro, Florida Georgia Line
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Chris Christie, Yvette Nicole Brown (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): John Legend, April Ryan, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Epcar
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Stephen Curry, Regina King, Ron Funches, Lauren Jauregui (R)
• “Conan” (TBS): Ben Sinclair
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Casey Wilson, Tom Sandoval
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Day of Hot Topics
• “The Talk” (CBS): Maria Bello, Kevin Frazier, guest co-host Marie Osmond
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Live’s After Oscar Show, featuring interviews with winners & presenters, Bebe Rexha
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Colton made it through an extremely challenging week, questioning which women were really ready for commitment.
• “The Voice” (NBC): The blind auditions commence in the Season 16 premiere.
• “Biography: The Trump Dynasty” (A&E): Starting with the Yukon Gold Rush, three generations of the Trump family confront new frontiers and build the foundation for Donald Trump’s fame and fortune.
• “27th Annual Movieguide Awards” (HALLMARK): Honoring the Top Movies for Families and More Mature Audiences, celebrating movies that honor the good, the true, and the beautiful.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Mac Miller – He apparently recorded a full joint album with hip-hop producer Madlib before he died.  According to Thelonious Martin, the duo recorded an entire record together last year.  Martin says, “If Madlib decides to bless the world with that project, he should.”
Adele – has been spotted hanging out in L.A. with Drake.  A TMZ report says the pair dined at Jerry’s Famous Deli in Los Angeles before making their way to a private party, and ending the evening at Chill N Vape Lounge.  They became friends after Adele praised Drake on social media.  It is not clear if they are collaborating on music.
• R. Kelly – has turned himself in to the Chicago Police Department to face 10 counts of sexual abuse. A judge set bond at $1 million, with the requirement that he must surrender his passport and not have contact with anyone under the age of 18.
• Peter Frampton – announced a farewell tour of America this summer and fall, then revealed that he has been battling a rare muscle disease for eight years. He suffers from Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM), an inflammatory muscle disease affecting the arms, legs and fingers.
• Mötley Crüe — The soundtrack to their biopic “The Dirt” will feature four new songs, including a cover of Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’.  Nikki Sixx isn’t sure if Madonna has heard the cover, but said, “She will soon, I imagine.” The soundtrack comes out March 22, the same day the movie premieres on Netflix.
• Led Zeppelin – Fans can now create a custom Led Zeppelin Spotify playlist, complete with their name in the famous Led Zeppelin font. The generator allows fans to mix and match songs from any album in the Led Zeppelin catalog. The Led Zeppelin Playlist Generator then allows for custom, personalized cover art to pair with the songs – and the option to share on social media.
• Garth Brooks — will be honored with the Artist of the Decade Award at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. It’s the first-ever presentation of an award that was created to reward outstanding achievements and broken records. Brooks is the No. 1 selling solo artist in U.S. music history, with more than 148 million albums sold.
• Thomas Rhett – has teased a sample of his next single ‘Look What God Gave Her’ across his social media platforms. The song will be released March 1, one day before he performs on Saturday Night Live.

CHARGE IT:
The British Columbia SPCA is calling on dog owners to sign an online pledge not to use shock collars.  According to them, shock collars, also known as electronic collars or e-collars, cause both physical and psychological pain to dogs. Shock collars send electrical shocks to a dog’s neck. The owner can control the intensity and length of each shock. But Karen van Haaften, senior manager of behaviour and welfare at the B.C. SPCA says that “There is no level of a shock collar that is not uncomfortable for the dogs.”  Her organization says side-effects of the use of shock collars include increased cortisol levels, higher rates of aggression, fear and anxiety. Several European countries have banned the use of shock collars, as has the province of Quebec.
(Maybe they should be restricted to use on politicians…)
-CBC

PUSSIBLE OUTCOME:
If your child is struggling with acne, tell him or her that you have some good news.  It turns out that zits might be good for their career prospects, if not for their social life.  In a study published in the Journal of Human Capital, researchers say that having acne as an adolescent is closely related with higher grade point averages, a greater likelihood of graduating college, and for women, even an association with higher earnings.  Why?  Maybe for the exact reason you are guessing.  Those with acne were less likely to be out socializing and more likely to spend their time studying.  The study found that, basically, acne “is associated with reduced participation in sports clubs and increased participation in non-sports clubs, suggesting a possible shift from physical to intellectual pursuits.”
(I was the kid with the acne problem AND the failing grades.  But I sure was good at video games!)
(So, what you’re saying is… kids with zits tends to stay home…and you can connect the dots from there…)
(It must be all those ‘pop’ quizzes!)
-NationalPost

THINGS ABOUT OSCAR:
(What you probably never realized about the Academy Award . . .)
☞ Height: 13.5 inches. Weight: 8.5 pounds.
☞ It depicts a golden knight standing on a film reel, gripping a crusader’s sword.
☞ The reel has five spokes, one for each of the 5 original Academy branches: actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers.
☞ The name “Oscar” is likely from Academy librarian Margaret Herrick’s exclamation upon first seeing it that it reminded her of her uncle Oscar.
☞ It takes Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry in Walden, New York three months to make 50 solid bronze statuettes and plate them in 24-karat gold.
☞ 3,140 of them have been given out over the course of 90 years (before last night).
-Reader’sDigest, Oscars.org

DID YOU KNOW?
According to a study from researchers at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, men who have thick, rugged beards enjoy the benefits of being protected from 90-95% of harmful ultraviolet rays on their faces, helping reduce the risk of skin cancer.  They determined that facial hair has a UPF of 2-21, depending on the thickness of the beard.  Having a large beard also protects the face from irritants and can keep the face youthful by retaining moisture and blocking harsh wind.
(Beards are also known to retain snacks for later…)
-DidYouKnowFacts

BS WEB GOODIE:
Mic’d Up 4-Year-Old hockey player:  https://youtu.be/A3-L3YwU-iQ

BS CHRONOMETER 02.25.19

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1965 [54] Carrot Top (Scott Thompson), Rockledge FL, comedian (red-haired prop comedian whose odd inventions are the center of his stand-up acts)/movie actor (“The Hangover”, “Pauly Shore is Dead”).

1966 [53] Téa Leoni, NYC, TV actress (‘Elizabeth McCord’ on “Madam Secretary” since 2014)/ex-wife of actor David Duchovny

1971 [48] Sean Astin, Santa Monica CA, movie actor (“Lord Of the Rings”, “Goonies”)

1975 [44] Chelsea Handler, Livingston NJ, TV personality (“Chelsea Does” on Netflix 2016, “Chelsea Lately” 2007-14)/standup comedian

1976 [43] Rashida Jones, LA CA, TV actress (“Parks & Recreation” 2009-15, “The Office” 2006-11)/movie actress (“The Social Network”, “The Muppets”)/daughter of Quincy Jones

1978 [40] Shawna Thompson, Chatom AL, country singer (Thompson Square-‘If I Didn’t Have You’, ‘Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not’)

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Clam Chowder Day”, a day to add a little heat to your Winter with a bit of bacon, onion, and flour; some diced potatoes and a can of clams, simmered in clam juice and milk. Add lots of black pepper. Nummers!

• “Let’s All Eat Right Day”, a day to honor Adelle Davis, one of America’s best-known nutritionists. Born on February 25th 1904, she was an advocate in the nutrition movement, and wrote a series of books about healthy living.

• “National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day” (there goes “Let’s All Eat Right Day”!), The first chocolate-covered peanut candies were ‘Goobers’, which were first sold in 1925.  The word “Goober” was a common slang word for peanut (and for many of my relatives!)

• “Quiet Day”, also known as “National Don’t Utter a Word Day”. It’s a day to lower the noise level for a healthier and more relaxed life.

• “Pistol Patent Day”, Samuel Colt invented the pistol. He received Patent # 138 for it on this day in 1836. The patent was for the Colt Revolver with a rotating chamber containing six bullets.

COMING UP . . .
[Tues] Carnival Day
[Tues] Levi Strauss Day
[Wed] Inconvenience Yourself Day
[Wed] National Kahlua Day
This Week Is…National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
This Month Is…National Bird Feeding Month

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2004 [15] Mel Gibson’s controversial film “The Passion Of the Christ” is independently released in about 2,000 theaters (thanks to grassroots promotion, the $30-million film goes on to gross over $600 million worldwide)

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2009 [10] Calling his music “the soundtrack of my youth”, Barack Obama presents Stevie Wonder with the Library of Congress ‘Gershwin Prize’

2015 [04] Madonna falls down a set of stage stairs during her performance of ‘Living For Love’ at the Brit Awards when the cape she is wearing doesn’t release properly when pulled by a dancer. She gamely gets up and finishes the performance

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2007 [12] After decades of filmmaking and 7 Academy Award nominations, director Martin Scorsese finally wins his 1st Oscar, for “The Departed”, at the 79th Academy Awards

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1896 [123] ‘Largest Chicken Egg’ on record is laid by a Black Minorca hen in England (the 5-yolk egg weighs nearly 12 ounces and measures 12.25 inches around the long axis and 9 inches around the short axis)

BULL’S BITS

BS WACK FACTS:
✓ According to mathematicians, there are 177,147 ways to tie a tie.
✓ A study found that students who chew gum have better math test scores than those who do not.
✓ The birthday paradox says that in a group of just 23 people, there’s a 50% chance that at least two will have the same birthday.
✓ You can buy eel-flavored ice cream in Japan.
✓ In Portugal, it’s considered rude to write in red ink.
✓ Because the speed of earth’s rotation changes over time, a day in the age of dinosaurs was just 23 hours long.
-Factslides, MentalFloss

ACTUAL TWEETS THAT SUM UP MARRIED LIFE:
• “I’m never more nervous than when I insist we’re out of something and my wife goes to look for it herself.”
• “My husband surprised me by taking today off.  Now I have to pretend like I do dishes and laundry and stuff while he’s working.  My Friday is ruined.”
• “In case you’re wondering what marriage is about, my husband and I just fought over the fact that he wouldn’t tell me where he hid the candy I asked him to hide from me.”
• “We just measured our bed at 10pm to make sure we were both sleeping on equal sides of the bed.”
• “I opened the dishwasher and it’s full of clean dishes and I’m scared my wife is going to know that I know.”
• “I’ve reached the point in my marriage that my husband fell asleep on the couch and OMG I AM SO EXCITED I GET THE BED ALL TO MYSELF!”
• “[watching husband sleep] ME: ‘I just love him so much, he’s my everyth–’ *husband snores* Me: ‘I can’t live like this.’”
• “You know you’ve been married a while when you can correctly answer “What’s that one person’s name in that movie about the thing?”
• “[Me, on my deathbed] Wife:  ‘Is that what you’re going to wear?’”
–Awkward

Best of BS . . .
WEIRDEST BS WANT ADS:
The world’s 1st ‘Classified Ad’ appeared in “The Times of London” 129 years ago today in 1886. A few recent ads that might cause a double-take …
• “Used Tombstone. Perfect for someone named Homer Hendel-Bergen-Heinzel. One only.”
• “Turkey for sale. Partially eaten. Only 8-days-old. Both drumsticks still intact. $23.”
• “Full-size mattress. Royal Tonic. 20-year warranty. Like new. Slight urine smell. $40.”
• “Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.”
• “Human skull. Used once only. $200 OBO.”
• “White trash compactor. Looks like new. Asking $225.”
• “China cabinet, buffet, hutch. Solid pine. A few cat scratches … but cat has been killed. $700.”
– First published in “BS” 2011.
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BS RANDOM JOKE:
They said I should follow my dreams…so I went back to bed.

BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s your one-liner life lesson?

BS ‘THIS OR THAT’:
You run down the list rapid-fire while your guest picks one from each pair …
• Being overdressed or underdressed at a party?
• Having a child much more intelligent or much more attractive than yourself?
• Doing things right or doing the right things?
• Being single or in a relationship that’s going nowhere?
• Losing all of your old memories or never being able to make new ones?
• A good friend moving away or losing touch with a good friend who lives nearby?
• Having less work to do or more work that you actually enjoy doing?
• Failing or never trying?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Employers say THIS is their second biggest employee fashion pet peeve (after wearing sneakers). What is it?
Answer:  Wearing un-ironed clothes

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The wise man has his thoughts in his head.  The fool, on his tongue.