Friday, February 10, 2023 – Edition: #7415
Good Morning, Sheetheads!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Burt Bacharach, one of the most prolific composer/songwriters in American history — responsible for enormous hits like ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’ and ‘I Say a Little Prayer’ — has died at age 94. Bacharach died Wednesday at his LA home, of natural causes, according to his publicist. Bacharach and his composing partner, Hal David, composed a string of Dionne Warwick hits, including ‘Do You Know The Way to San Jose’, ‘Walk on By’ and ‘I’ll Never Fall in Love Again’. Other artists who recorded his songs include Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield, Frank Sinatra and Tom Jones. In all, he scored 73 Top 40 hits in the US. The 8-time Grammy winner and 3-time Oscar winner also had cameos as himself in the first 2 Austin Powers movies, performing new versions of 2 of his hits.
-TMZ, BBC
★ Disney has confirmed that it has sequels on the way for “Toy Story”, “Frozen” and “Zootopia”. During an earnings call with investors, CEO Bob Iger made the announcement, saying the company will have “more to share about these productions soon”. The last entry in the main “Toy Story” franchise was 2019’s acclaimed “Toy Story 4”. Last year, Pixar released the spin-off film “Lightyear”, which failed to meet expectations at the box office. On Twitter, Tim Allen confirmed that he’ll be returning to voice ‘Buzz Lightyear’ for “Toy Story 5”. In the spin-off, the character was voiced by Chris Evans. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yckmb5ew
-ETCanada
★ Elizabeth Banks isn’t ashamed of her past work. As director, she was behind beloved audience favourites like “Pitch Perfect 2”, but also worked on 2019’s “Charlies’ Angels”, which IS universally considered a failure. Banks, who also produced, wrote, and starred in the film, accepted its performance with grace, tweeting at the time, “if you’re going to have a flop, make sure your name is on it at least 4x.” While promoting her new project, “Cocaine Bear” (out Feb. 24), Banks said she “took full responsibility for Charlie’s Angels”, and the new dark comedy is also “a ginormous risk,” even joking it “could be a career ender for me.”
-ETCanada
★ James Cameron will be competing with James Cameron this weekend. While there’s a chance his latest epic “Avatar: The Way of Water” could overtake “Titanic” as the third-biggest movie in history, don’t count Titanic out yet. The re-release of the 1998 opus will sail out to 2,400 Imax screens, and based on estimates, the tragic romance of ‘Jack’ and ‘Rose’ just might outpace the recent re-release of the original “Avatar”. The first trip to Pandora, which still ranks as the highest-grossing film in history, generated $10 million in North America and $20.5 million internationally during its theatrical re-issue last fall.
-Variety
★ Salma Hayek Pinault hit it off with her “Magic Mike” stripper costars. She stars in “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” as a wealthy socialite who has Magic Mike assemble a crew of male dancers for a liberating stage show in a stuffy London theatre. Hayek Pinault says she became good friends with her cast mates who play the strippers — eventually even inviting them to the house she shares with her husband, French businessman François-Henri Pinault. As Hayek Pinault pointed out to her interviewer: “My husband is not a jealous man.”
-People
★ Netflix is setting the record straight about its password sharing restrictions. Amid recent reports regarding the eventual introduction of anti-password-sharing measures in the US, the company has stated that limitations regarding account sharing began rolling out in Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain on Feb. 8. Netflix did not say when the rules will be introduced stateside, though co-CEO Greg Peters has said that’ll happen next month. Netflix users will be able to set a primary location, “ensuring that anyone who lives in their household can use their Netflix account”, and have the option to “add an extra member sub account for up to 2 people they don’t live with.” In Canada, this will cost an additional $7.99 per month per person.
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Reese Witherspoon, Wesley Kimmel, “Science Bob” Pflugfelder (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Paul Rudd, Marc Maron, Kelela
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Harrison Ford, Vic Mensa (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Natasha Lyonne, Adam Pally, Keio Stroud (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Allison Janney, Joe Jonas, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Kim Fields, Jeff Mauro
• “The Talk”(CBS): Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek Pinault
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Maude Apatow, Jillian Michaels
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Alyssa Milano, Macklemore, Kranium
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Pamela Anderson, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Dan Schachner, Dayanny De La Cruz
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Alison Brie, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
• “Criss Angel’s Magic With the Stars” (CW): Season 1 finale. Cynthia Bailey and Brec Bassinger attempt an illusion.
• “20/20” (ABC): Affairs, antifreeze, a letter from the grave and the investigation into what happened to Julie Jensen.
• “S.W.A.T.” (CBS): The team races to stop a violent rampage with ties to a painful chapter from Hicks’ past.
SATURDAY-
• “Byron Allen Presents: The Comedy and Music Superfest” (NBC): Featuring Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, George and Mayan Lopez, Kenan Thompson, Byron Allen, Loni Love, Jon Lovitz, Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson and Howie Mandel; music performances by John Legend and Toni Braxton.
• “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” (Life): Kidnapped, assaulted and held captive for 18 hours, 15-year-old Kara plots a daring escape from a serial killer’s apartment.
SUNDAY-
• “Super Bowl LVII” (Fox, CTV, TSN): Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Halftime performance by Rihanna.
• “Puppy Bowl XIX” (Animal, TBS, DSC): To raise awareness of animal adoption, 122 adoptable puppies selected from shelters and rescues come together to “compete” at the puppy-sized Geico Stadium.
• “The Last of Us” (HBO): New. Joel and Ellie must survive ruthless killers and monsters on a trek across America after an outbreak.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Bad Bunny, Christina Aguilera and Jeremy Pope – will be honored at the 34th annual GLAAD Media Awards, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, on March 30. Bad Bunny will receive the Vanguard Award, Aguilera the Advocate for Change Award, and Pope the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.
• Miley Cyrus — spread the love after her hit ‘Flowers’ topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a third week in a row. She posted outtakes from the song’s video, writing: “As magical as this moment feels I know it doesn’t happen by chance. This song & its success represents the power of YOU!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jmtmu
• Michael Jackson – There may be a deal afoot to sell his music catalogue – or at least half of it – for about $900 million. Sony is said to be interested, but Jackson’s estate reportedly is only willing to agree to a 50/50 split, while retaining complete control.
• Duran Duran – has announced a North American tour that will begin May 27 at the BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley CA. It will continue through the summer, wrapping up Sept. 19 in Toronto. Opening acts are Bastille and Nile Rodgers & Chic, and tickets go on sale Feb. 16. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/9k8whnu7
• Roger Waters – Wednesday, the Pink Floyd co-founder addressed the UN Security Council, at Russia’s invitation. Although he condemned Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor as illegal, he added that he believes it was provoked, and he called for a ceasefire.
• Carrie Underwood – just kicked off the 2023 leg of her “Denim and Rhinestones” tour, and on Instagram she took fans through her full show-day schedule, showing the meal she eats every night before hitting the stage. Her 5pm dinner consists of: 2 eggs (scrambled and peppered), half an avocado, veggies including cherry tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, plus hummus (“no exceptions”). LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mr2k6dxz
• Walker Hayes – said in a new interview that he and his family “have the most random schedule” and “don’t go to bed till 2 or 3.” He says sometimes they spend “quality time” together, watching a show, singing, playing a game, or just reading. So when do they get up in the morning? Hayes says he’s out of bed by 9-9:30, but he’s “the only one up for the next few hours.”
• Tanya Tucker, Lainey Wilson and Hardy – have all been added to the star-studded tribute to actor, comedian and musician Leslie Jordan on Feb. 18 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. “Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan” will also feature previously-announced performers Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Brittney Spencer, Billy Strings, Eddie Vedder, Ashley McBryde, Jelly Roll, and more.
SHOOTING THE BULL
THIS WEEK’S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” (R- Comedy/Drama): “Magic” Mike takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, for what he hopes will be one last hurrah. But a wealthy socialite lures him with an offer he can’t refuse. (Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek, Caitlin Gerard) Tomatometer: 58%, No audience score.
• “Consecration” (R, Horror/Mystery – limited): After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, a woman goes to a convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past. (Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Ian Pirie) Tomatometer: 27%, No audience score.
THE UGLY TRUTH:
People who perceive themselves to be less attractive wear protective masks more often, according to a new report. A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that those who are not particularly confident in their looks were more willing to wear a mask, particularly in situations where they are motivated to make a good impression. The study’s authors, from Seoul University, wrote: “Our findings suggest that mask-wearing can shift from being a self-protection measure during the COVID-19 pandemic to a self-presentation tactic in the post-pandemic era.”
(Well, they always said that we should wear one to protect others, not ourselves!)
(Is that why some kid downtown called me a “double-masker” yesterday?)
-NYPost
VALENTIME:
☞ This year, Americans will shell out $192.80, on average, on candy, cards, flowers and other gifts for friends, loved ones, classmates and even coworkers for Valentine’s Day, according to a report from the National Retail Council. That’s up about $17 from last year. Those in a relationship will spend roughly $187 for their significant other, according to a separate survey. That’s despite the fact that many Americans are already going into more debt just to afford their day-to-day expenses as prices rise. 27% said they’ll need to rely on credit cards to cover Valentine’s Day costs. Another survey found Canadians plan to spend about $104 on their Valentine (and totally forget about their friends and coworkers!).
☞ Walmart has a little something special for those who have a “not-so-significant other” this Valentine’s Day. The retailer is selling a stuffed teddy bear holding a ‘broken in 2’ heart that says “LOVE”, and the little guy is also wearing a shirt that says: “Bye bye!” The 9-inch-tall stuffed animal, which also dances on demand, is named the “Way To Celebrate!” bear — even though the recipient might not really feel like celebrating. The brown bear dances to the *NSYNC hit song ‘Bye Bye Bye’ when its foot is pressed. The Way to Celebrate! bear is selling for $16.98. (But remember – a breakup text is cheaper!)
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ycyhjpux
-CNBC, Time2Play, NYPost
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ A New York man’s dreams of an idyllic Australian getaway didn’t quite go off as planned after a small mistake in the details resulted in the destination of Sidney, Montana, rather than the warm Aussie metropolis of Sydney. Kingsley Burnett said he knew there was a problem when he saw the mountain top covered in white snow upon arrival. The other problem? He was scheduled to jump on a cruise ship down under. Sidney, Montana boasts a population of about 6,000 people, while Sydney’s population is over 5 million. Burnett said he’d gotten confused by the airport codes while booking the flight. The Australian city’s shortform is ‘SYD’, while Sidney, Montana’s is ‘SDY’. (For a while there, he thought he was on the world’s fastest airplane!)
➢ A Venezuelan man has become the first person to be permanently tattooed by a – monkey.
Funky Matas, an artist and social media influencer, already holds the Guinness Record for the most signatures tattooed on his back (over 220). He trained a small monkey to handle a tattoo gun and then let himself be tattooed by the animal in what is considered a first-of-its-kind experiment. He wrote on social media that “The intention…was to create the logo of the NFTs project that I started with my partner…And while the tattoo itself wasn’t the best in terms of quality, the event was a fascinating look into the capabilities of these highly intelligent animals.” (That means he’s not sure what the monkey drew, either!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yjs6578h
-NYPost, OddityCentral
DID YOU KNOW?
As of Mon. Feb 6, it’s been 5 years since SpaceX caused a stir by launching Elon Musk’s personal Tesla roadster into outer space, sending the car on an endless journey where it’s expected to remain for millennia. At the 5 year mark, data estimates showed the cherry-colored sports car had completed about 3¼ loops around the sun and was then about 203 million miles (327 million km) from Earth, according to the tracking website www.whereisroadster.com . On the other hand, it’s difficult to say for sure where the vehicle is — or to determine if it’s still in one piece, as it’s possible the car has been obliterated by a meteor or eroded beyond recognition by radiation, because current data is based only on calculated estimates of the car’s trajectory. (Elon’s trajectory, however, we’re pretty sure about…!)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 02.10.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Flannel Day”, a day for people to wear their best lumberjack-esque attire and enjoy a piece of clothing made to keep them warm during a long winter. (So put on your Canadian uniform!)
• “Teddy Day”, We’ve been playing with them since childhood. This reflects our nurturing personality and is a symbol of affection. The teddy bear is named after President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt.
• “Umbrella Day”, honoring the famous invention designed to protect against rain or sunlight. “Parasol” usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; “Umbrella” refers to one more suited to protect from rain. (But some of us use ‘umbrella’ for both…sort of an ‘umbrella’ term!)
• “Home Warranty Day”, to educate home builders, real estate professionals and homeowners about insurance-backed structural warranties and home warranty service agreements, and how they can protect when the unexpected happens. (I don’t have a warranty on my A/C, but it’d be a lot cooler if I did!)
• “Plimsoll Day”, honoring Samuel Plimsoll, a member of English Parliament back in the day who championed sailors’ safety. The “Plimsoll line”, or waterline on a ship where the hull meets the water surface, is named after him.
• “International Cribbage Day” Cribbage is one of the oldest regularly played card games. It was created by Sir John Suckling in the early 17th century, and is derived from the Old English game “nod”.
• “No One Eats Alone Day”, a school-based day of action that encourages youth to sit with others, find new friends, and model ways to end social isolation in the lunchroom. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/bv39kzxd
SATURDAY-
• “Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day”, an annual reminder that everyone screws up now and then. It’s a day to be optimistic, think positive, look on the bright side, and find something good in whatever happens. (Also, a good day to argue whether the correct term is ‘spilled’ or ‘spilt’)
• “Get Out Your Guitar Day”, today, pull your axe out of the attic, dust it off and, if you’re lucky, find someone who can tune it.
• “Inventors Day”, honoring the birth date of prolific inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), who single-handedly patented 1,200 inventions.
• “Global Movie Day”, a day for film fans to celebrate their favorite movies and engage with Academy members and filmmakers across social media. LINK: https://www.oscars.org/news/global-movie-day
• “Satisfied Staying Single Day”, for those who choose to live independently and are quite happy doing so, thank-you very much. (Imagine being single on Valentine’s Day. Ha! The joke’s on you, I don’t have to imagine!)
• “Shut-in Visitation Day”, encouraging us to brighten the day for someone who is unable to get out and about.
SUNDAY-
• “Darwin Day”, commemorating the birth of Charles Darwin on this date in 1809, and to highlight his contribution to science. (I understand he wasn’t always an evolutionist–he slowly became one over time…)
• “Lincoln’s Birthday”, celebrating the birth of the 16th president of the USA (1861-65). The “President’s Day” holiday (Feb. 20 this year), honors the birthdays of both Presidents Lincoln and Washington.
• “Lost Penny Day”, set aside to collect all of those wasted pennies stashed in jars and drawers around the house and donate them to charity. (Because a penny saved is … a waste of time.)
• “National Freedom to Marry Day”, a non-official US occasion to promote same-sex marriage. It was founded in 1999 by Lambda Legal, a gay rights advocacy law firm.
• “Paul Bunyan Day”, celebrating the gigantic lumberjack who was “born” on this date in 1834, according to American folklore. The story says it took 5 giant storks to deliver Paul to his parents. His first bed was a lumber wagon pulled by a team of horses. As an adult, Bunyan and his blue ox ‘Babe’ travelled around the country, where he became known for his logging feats.
• “Super Chicken Wing Day”, Yes, there is a “National Chicken Wing Day” in July, but they just couldn’t let the Super Bowl happen without its perfect accompaniment! http://www.nationalchickenwingday.com/
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1961 [62] George Stephanopoulos, Fall River MA, TV co-host (“Good Morning America” since 2009)/ABC News chief anchor and political correspondent 2014-21)/Senior advisor to the President 1993-96
1967 [56] Laura Dern, Los Angeles CA, movie actress (“Jurassic Park” movies, “Wild”, “The Fault in Our Stars”)
1974 [49] Elizabeth Banks (Mitchell), Pittsfield MA, movie actress (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Pitch Perfect” films, “Hunger Games” films)/directed, wrote, produced, and starred in “Charlie’s Angels” film (2019)
1981 [42] Uzo Aduba, Boston MA, TV actress (‘Crazy Eyes’ on “Orange Is the New Black” 2013-19)
1981 [42] Stephanie Beatriz, Neuquen Argentina, TV actress (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, 2013-21)/voice actress (“Bob’s Burgers”)
1991 [32] Emma Roberts, Rhinebeck NY, TV actress (‘Chanel Oberlin’ on “Scream Queens” 2015-16, American Horror Story 2013-19/movie actress (“We’re the Millers”)/niece of Julia Roberts. COMING UP… “Madame Web”, 2024
1997 [26] Chloë Grace Moretz, Atlanta GA, movie actress (“Let Me In”, “Kick-Ass” movies)
2000 [23] Yara Shahidi, Minneapolis MN, TV actress (‘Zoey Johnson’ on “black-ish” 2014-22, “Grown-ish” since 2018)
SATURDAY- Tina Louise (“Gilligan’s Island”) IS 89; Sheryl Crow (‘All I Wanna Do’) IS 61; former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is 59; Jennifer Aniston (“Friends”) is 54; Isaiah Mustafa (“It Chapter Two”) is 49; Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) is 46; Brandy [Norwood] (‘Have You Ever?’) is 44; Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child) is 42; Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”) is 41; Taylor Lautner (“Twilight Saga” films) is 31
SUNDAY- Judy Blume (“Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret”) is 85; Arsenio Hall (“The Arsenio Hall Show”) is 67; Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips) is 55; Josh Brolin (“Avengers”) is 55; Jim Creeggan (Barenaked Ladies) is 53; Jesse Spencer (“Chicago Fire”) is 44; Christina Ricci (“Addams Family”) is 43
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [22] Jennifer Lopez’ album “J. Lo” hits #1 in America. Her movie “The Wedding Planner” is #1 at the box office, making her the first artist with a #1 movie and album at the same time
2006 [17] The final episode of cult favorite “Arrested Development” airs on Fox. (a Netflix reboot airs in 2013, and another from 2018-19)
2014 [09] Actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat Shirley Temple dies in Woodside CA at age 85 (she was the top Hollywood box-office draw from 1935-38)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1993 [30] 90 million Americans tune in as Michael Jackson appears on Oprah’s prime time special, where he talks about having the skin condition ‘Vitiligo’, and claims he’s had just 2 plastic surgery operations
2011 [12] The video for Rebecca Black’s song ‘Friday’ is uploaded to YouTube and quickly becomes a viral hit, amassing over 180 million views, and becoming the year’s most watched video
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1996 [27] IBM’s “Deep Blue” becomes the first computer to win a game of chess against a reigning (human) chess champion, Gary Kasparov
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The modern salute is believed to be derived from the way in which French Knights would greet each other by lifting the visors of their helmets.
✓ In America, it is a federal crime to use your roommate or friend’s Netflix account.
✓ Chocolate ice cream has been proven to significantly reduce emotional and physical pain.
✓ Hot dogs take more than 20 years to break down in landfills.
✓ There are no seagulls in Hawaii.
✓ Volkswagen owns Bentley, Lamborghini, Audi, Ducati, and Porsche.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, TheFactSite
BS WHACK FOOTBALL FACTS:
✓ xxxAmerican football has several names around the world. In Europe it’s called ‘soccer’, and in the UK, it’s called ‘rugby’.xxx
✓ Helmets weren’t mandatory for football players until 1939.
✓ Though football games usually last around 3 hours, the ball is typically in play for only 11 minutes.
✓ Statistically, injured players in televised NFL games get 6 more seconds of camera time than celebrating players.
✓ Super Bowl Sunday ranks second when it comes to the highest American food consumption. #1 is Thanksgiving.
✓ A cow has a 1 in 17,420,000 chance of becoming a Super Bowl football.
-FactRetriever
Best of BS . . .
BS VALENTINE CARDS FOR LONG-TERM COUPLES:
• “I Want You … To Put the Trash Out”
• “With Just a Couple Exceptions, You’re More Beautiful Than the Day We Met.”
• “We’ve Been Through a Lot Together … And Most of It Was Your Fault”
• “You’re My Kind of Weird, Hon’”
• “You Know, Valentine, Beauty Is Only a Light Switch Away.”
• “I Will Shave My Legs for You … But Only on Date Night”
• “You Put Up with My Crap… And I Like That”
• “If You Were a Booger, I’d Pick You First.”
• “Happy Valentines Day to My Ex. Hope You like the Heart-Shaped Box Full of Angry Hornets.”
• “I Love You … Even Though You Fart in Bed”
-BuzzFeed, first published in BS in 2016
BS SUPER BOWL PICKUP LINES:
• Do you have a jersey? Because I need your name and number.
• You can perform an illegal motion on me anytime.
• If I said you have a beautiful body, would you tackle me with it?
• Girl, your arm must be tired, because you’ve been passing through mind all day!
• Want to join my fantasy league?
• Is that a challenge flag in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
• Hey baby, I’m an eligible receiver for your phone number!
• Did I just catch you looking into my backfield?
• I want you to touch-down. I’ll leave it at that.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
BS WEB GOODIE:
Literally taking it too literally (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/bdh5uxuw
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My wife says she’ll pretend to care about the Super Bowl if I pretend to care about Valentines Day.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What word is a lot of fun to say?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTIONS:
Question: Perhaps surprisingly, 60% of people agree that couples should do THIS when out celebrating Valentine’s Day. What is it?
Answer: Split the bill
Question: When it comes to the big game on Sunday, 71% of people are excited to watch the halftime show. Meanwhile, 76% are looking forward to THIS. What is it?
Answer: Seeing the ads
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Tension is who you think you should be; relaxation is who you are.