Thursday, February 13, 2025 – Edition: #7893
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ If you’re ready to tie the knot this Valentine’s Day, Ryan Reynolds has you covered. For one day only, the “Deadpool & Wolverine star” and his Aviation American Gin are offering $214 weddings at the Aviation Gin Distillery in Portland OR. Reynolds’ gin brand is helping to make weddings memorable by adding “the intoxicating aroma of botanicals at the ever so romantic Aviation Gin Distillery,” according to a press release. Weddings will be hosted at the bar, and come equipped with a photographer and videographer, along with a cake and of course, a cocktail flight. The release also points out that weddings include a public tour of the distillery for soon-to-be newlyweds, allowing strangers to witness your wedding, “because nothing says ‘celebration’ like sampling gin with your newly minted in-laws and a bunch of new pals.”
-People
★ Dave Chappelle is set to receive the President’s Award at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. The Grammy- and Emmy-winning comedian, who received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2019, will be recognized at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 2. Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Jay-Z, and Rihanna. The NAACP Image Awards will air on BET and CBS.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Brad Pitt flaunts his tattoo collection, which includes multiple tributes to ex-wife Angelina Jolie, in a shirt-free photo, released as part of a teaser trailer promoting his upcoming Grand Prix movie “F1.” The shot sees Pitt lying on his back with his arm outstretched to the floor. Visible is a tornado on his side as well as a few on his chest and scattered designs down his arm. The date of Jolie’s birthday is inked on his lower abdomen in Khmer, the official language of Cambodia, where son Maddox was born. Pitt also has the initials of his entire family, including an “A” for Angie, on his forearm. On his back is an inked version of one of Jolie’s doodles. The couple was divorced in December after nearly a decade of accusations, custody battles and lawsuits. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2yzzz3z5
-PageSix
★ John Ross Bowie is set to reprise his role of physicist and string theorist ‘Barry Kripke’ in a spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory,” which is currently in development at Max. The Wrap reports a source as saying that because the project has not yet received an official greenlight, Bowie has signed a holding deal with Warner Bros. Television. Other “Big Bang Theory” alums poised to return include Kevin Sussman, who played ‘Stuart Bloom; Brian Posehn, who played ‘Bert Kibbler’; and Lauren Lapkus, who played ‘Denise’.
-TheWrap
★ Peter Dinklage has boarded the cast of Showtime’s “Dexter: Resurrection.” Dinklage, who is best known for his roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” will join the “Dexter” follow-up as a series regular, joining Michael C. Hall, Uma Thurman, David Zayas, James Remar and Jack Alcott. While Hall reprises his ‘Dexter’ character whom he played for 8 seasons on the original series as well as in “Dexter: New Blood,” Dinklage will join the new show as ‘Leon Prater’, a billionaire venture capitalist who, “behind his polished exterior, lies dark intrigue.”
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Antoni Porowski, Sia
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Renée Zellweger, Halsey, The Lumineers
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Chris Hayes, Nicole Scherzinger (R)
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Tom Hanks, Harper Steele
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Utkarsh Ambudkar, Betsy Sodaro, Punam Patel (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Anya Taylor-Joy, Miles Teller
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Brady Corbet, host Jordan Klepper
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Monica Barbaro
• “Today” (NBC): Molly Shannon, Alessia Cara, Monica Barbaro, Cheri Oteri co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Anthony Mackie, Coralie Fargeat
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Questlove
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Christina Ricci; Danny Ramirez, Naomi Watts
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Theresa Caputo, Anya Taylor-Joy
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): George Lopez, Sexyy Red
• “4 Nations Face-Off” (SN, ESPN): USA vs. Finland
• “Next Level Chef” (Fox): Season 4 premiere. Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.
• “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS): Audrey and Mary go to war over CeeCee and Georgie, and Mandy can’t help but take sides.
• “The First 48” (A&E): When someone kills a young man at a party in a park, detectives turn to the families of the victim and possible suspect to break the silence.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lady Gaga – Her new single ‘Abracadabra’ has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. That makes the song just the second chart-topper in the survey’s 5-week history. Tate McRae’s ‘It’s Ok I’m Ok’ was at the top for the Hot Dance/Pop chart’s first 4 weeks.
• Tate McRae, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd — are the leading nominees for the Canada’s Juno Awards, set for March 30 in Vancouver. McRae has 5 nods, while The Weeknd and Mendes have 4 each. All 3 are nominated for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and in the TikTok Juno Fan Choice Award category. Michael Bublé will host this year’s Junos.
• Billy Idol and The Black Crowes — are among those nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction for the first time this year. Other new considerations include Bad Company, Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker, Mexican pop-rockers Mana, OutKast, and Phish. Also nominated are: Mariah Carey, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, the White Stripes and Soundgarden, all of whom have been up for consideration before.
• Green Day – has teamed up with Live Nation on the coming-of-age comedy movie “New Years Rev”. Production is now underway in Oklahoma on the movie, about 3 friends who mistakenly think they’ve been chosen as Green Day’s opening act, and head off on a road trip to LA for their New Year’s Eve show. “The Office” alums Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer will both star in the movie.
• Pat Benatar – and Neil Giraldo have announced a spring North American tour. Over two dozen dates have been set for April through June. Things start April 11 in Palm Springs CA, and wrap up on June 1 in Selbyville DE.
• Morgan Wallen – currently sits at the top of all 5 of Billboard’s country charts for a record-extending 8th time. ‘I’m the Problem’ rules the Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts, while ‘Love Somebody’ is at #1 on Country Airplay, and “One Thing at a Time” leads the Top Country Albums chart.
• Beyoncé — Following its Feb. 2 Grammy Award wins for Album of the Year and Best Country Album, “Cowboy Carter” has shot up from #37 to #4 on the Top Country Albums chart. And the Miley Cyrus collab ‘II Most Wanted’, which won Best Country Duo/Group Performance, has debuted at #42 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
• Lainey Wilson – has a collab with a pop star coming. She joins Myles Smith for a duet version of his hit ‘Nice to Meet You’, out tomorrow. He shared the news on Instagram with a Reel featuring a song snippet and footage of Wilson recording her part in Nashville. Her current single ‘4X4XU’ is burning up the country charts. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mpja3435
SHOOTING THE BULL
LIFE LOVES THE FUN-LOVERS:
Do you consider yourself to be the “fun-loving” type? If you do, that’s a good thing, because new research has found that playful people are resilient. That means, in this case, that they are better-equipped to find silver linings in difficult situations – and find creative solutions. A team from Oregon State University and Vanderbilt University found in their study that playful people aren’t just wearing “rose-colored glasses”. They actually carry what the researchers call a “color spotlight,” which selectively highlights opportunities for growth and enjoyment — while maintaining realism about difficult situations.
This means that instead of naively believing everything will work out, playful individuals are able to reframe their circumstances in ways that make life more engaging, regardless of how tough a situation might be for them.
(Finally, a study that justifies my life motto: “When in doubt, just make a joke out of it.”)
(So…basically, my ability to laugh at my own terrible decisions is a superpower?)
-StudyFinds
STREAMING TABLE SERVICE:
Netflix has opened its own themed-restaurant on the Las Vegas strip. Visitors to the area can now stop by “Netflix Bites”, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, to sample food creations based on the streaming service’s top shows and movies. The restaurant is there on a “one-year culinary residency” where guests can “dig into dishes and drinks that bring the magic of the screen to the table”, the company said. Such as?
• Bridgerton Regency Tea ($65 per person, 3-course service)
• The WWE Smashburger ($23)
• A “Too Hot to Handle”-inspired Bloody Mary ($18)
• The Mind Flayer ($24)
• “Stranger Wings” ($18)
• The Pink Soldier ($18), a nod to the “Squid Game” guards that “puts Korean soju in the spotlight.”
Netflix Bites Vegas is patterned on the streamer’s 2023 pop-up restaurant in L.A., for which reservations were fully booked for more than 6 weeks. FULL MENU: https://tinyurl.com/4xcb4t7d
(Knowing me, I’d end up pausing my meal — and coming back to finish it 3 months later!)
(Finally! A place where I can binge-eat while I binge-watch!)
(Obviously, there’s a $7 fee if you choose to share!)
-Variety
APPLE UNDER WHERE?
Ever tried wearing your Apple Watch on your…ankle? Many people are these days. I’m not kidding – hear me out. According to a New York Times report, a growing number of people are doing so, with 5 main reasons cited. The most mundane of these are people with tiny wrists who find the watch is too loose during workouts. OK. Fair enough. Some people also claim they get more accurate step counts when wearing it on their ankle — when walking or running. Step-counting relies on the swinging motion of your arm, which can be less consistent than the motion of your feet – especially if you’re pushing a stroller or shopping cart. Others who have wrist tattoos have reported that heart-rate readings are either unavailable or unreliable when the sensor is blocked – or partly blocked by the ink. Some with skin conditions say they have found the Apple Watch uncomfortable, but feel wearing it on the less sensitive skin around their ankles feels OK. And lastly, some medical professionals aren’t permitted to wear watches due to hygiene rules in hospitals, so they say they have taken to wearing it around an ankle to track the often ‘crazy’ number of steps they walk during a shift. And BTW, a surprisingly common issue reported by those who wear their smartwatch on an ankle is others mistaking it for the type of ankle monitor that some convicted criminals or suspects awaiting trial are required to wear by law. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4mdbzupr
(So now my ankle can tell me I’m lazy, too? Great…)
(I guess it’s only a matter of time before we start wearing our phones as necklaces, too?)
-9to5Mac, NYPost
ODD VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS:
They’re all real – and they’re all really odd…
☞ Wine condom: It’s actually a bottle stopper and protective wrap to protect the wine in your bottle from getting old. But it is sold in a classic condom-style wrapper. Box of 8 for $29.99. (Don’t be silly, wrap your…wine bottle…) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mptuzfwb
☞ Subtle Butt gas neutralizers: The activated carbon filters are attached to your lover’s undies to save you from the dreaded Dutch-oven in bed…or any other time you’re within fart-shot! 5-pack for $12.99 LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc2jca3m
☞ Light saber chopsticks: It lets your Valentine enjoy takeout “in a galaxy far, far away” (like your kitchen). They glow. And bonus: They make all your food look blue, too! Actually, they’re available in 12 colors, $13 each. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2snnh3a9
☞ Valentine’s TP: Funny but endearing toilet paper that shows you give a “crap” about them. Messages inscribed on the paper include “Thanks for putting up with my [poo emoji]”, and “From top to bottom, I love you.” $12. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2s387tmv
☞ Colon-cleansing cereal: “Poop Like a Champion” cereal is packed with tons of fiber to show that by investing in their digestion, you truly care. (Or, just get ‘em Raisin Bran…) $12.57 LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5bjvwbb3
-BuxxFeed
DID YOU KNOW?
Once again this year for Valentine’s Day, zoos are raising funds by giving the broken-hearted a chance to get back at their ex. For example, the San Antonio Zoo invites you make a donation, then name a cockroach, rodent, or vegetable after your ex — that’ll then be fed to a resident animal. And for a donation of $15, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will let you name a superworm after an ex. It’ll end up being fed to the zoo’s sloth bears. (It may be the only way to feed your ex to a zoo animal without becoming the subject of a ‘true-crime’ podcast!) LINK: https://sazoo.org/crymeacockroach/
-MorningBrew
BS CHRONOMETER 02.13.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Kiss Day”. On this day, partners express their love for each other by kissing them. Ingrid Bergman said, “A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.” (In other words, “Shut up and kiss me.”)
• “Galentine’s Day”, an observance invented by Amy Poehler on “Parks & Recreation” as a chance to get your best gals together (friends, mom, coworkers, etc.) and revel in being female. (***A few ways to celebrate: https://tinyurl.com/5n8vsvt8)
• “Tortellini Day”, saluting the yummy little pasta rings stuffed with goodies such as cheese or prosciutto. They are sometimes described as ‘navel-shaped’, hence the alternative Italian name of ‘ombelico’ (‘belly button’). Today is also “Italian Food Day”, so go crazy!
• “World Radio Day”, a UN observation to remember the unique power of radio to touch lives and bring people together across every corner of the globe. Remember where you heard about it! (Shouldn’t we get the day off or something?)
• “Get a Different Name Day”, set aside to give us the opportunity to pick one we’d really like. (***Find listeners with really odd names and ask them what they’d like to be called***)
• “International Condom Day”, initiated by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in 2009 in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV through safe sex practices. Some organizations celebrate this occasion on Feb. 14. We say: “Do both!” (I take a condom with me wherever I go. Unfortunately, it’s always the same one…)
• “Employee Legal Awareness Day”, a day to make employees aware of the legal duties involved in conducting their day-to-day activities and the legal risks incurred by failure to fulfil those duties.
• “Cheddar Day”. The stuff got its start in the 12th century in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England. Today, it is made in many countries and is eaten more than any other cheese in the world. (And remember the #1 rule of cheese: “There’s no such thing as too much cheese!”)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Call in Single Day
[Fri] Winter Bike to Work Day
[Sat] Gumdrop Day
[Sun] Do a Grouch a Favor Day
This Week is…Flirting Week
This Month is…Pancake Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1944 [81] Stockard Channing, New York City NY, movie actress (“Grease”, “Six Degrees of Separation”)/TV actress (“The West Wing” 1999-2006)
1950 [75] Peter Gabriel, Surrey England, rock singer (‘In Your Eyes’, ‘Sledgehammer’), Genesis co-founder (‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’)
1961 [64] Henry Rollins (Garfield), Washington DC, punk singer (Black Flag, Rollins Band)/spoken word artist/TV-radio host (“The Henry Rollins Show”)/movie-TV actor (“Sons of Anarchy”)
1966 [59] Neal McDonough, Dorchester MA, TV actor (“Desperate Housewives” 2008-09, “Suits”2014-19, “Yellowstone” 2019)/movie actor (“Captain America”) COMING UP… “The Last Rodeo” 2025
1974 [51] Robbie Williams, Stoke-on-Trent England, pop singer (‘Angels’, ‘Rock DJ’, Take That-‘Pray’)
1976 [49] (Leslie) Feist, Amherst NS, pop singer (‘1-2-3-4’, ‘Mushaboom’)/member of Broken Social Scene 2001-05
1979 [46] Mena Suvari, Newport RI, movie actress (“American Beauty”, “American Pie” movies)/TV actress (“American Horror Story” 2011, 2018) COMING UP… “Devoted”
1997 [28] (Prince) Michael Jackson Jr, Beverly Hills CA, Michael Jackson’s first son (with then-wife Debbie Rowe)
2002 [23] Sophia Lillis, Brooklyn NY, movie actress (‘Beverly Nash’ in “It” movies)/TV actress (“I Am Not OK With This”, 2020)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2000 [25] The last original “Peanuts” comic strip appears in newspapers, one day after the death of creator Charles M. Schulz.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1970 [55] Black Sabbath release their self-titled debut album, which not coincidentally, comes out on Friday the 13th. It is It is widely considered the first heavy metal album. (They’ve just announced a “final concert” featuring the original lineup, July 5 in Birmingham, England.)
2002 [23] American “outlaw” country singer Waylon Jennings dies of diabetic complications at 64.
2016 [09] Justin Bieber’s ‘Love Yourself’ replaces his song ‘Sorry’ at #1 on the “Billboard Hot 100″ (the 3rd consecutive #1 from his “Purpose” album).
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2003 [22] Dan Price completes a 4,000-mile cross-country ride from Joseph, Oregon to Key West, Florida … on a tricycle (he averages 50-to-60 miles a day, camps out at night).
TODAY’S LAST . . .
2019 [06] NASA confirms that Mars Opportunity rover’s mission has ended after 15 years due damage sustained in a sandstorm.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ A bolt of lightning can reach 29,727° C (53,540°F). That’s 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun.
✓ Most female cats prefer using their right paw, and males are more likely to be left-pawed.
✓ Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can.
✓ Chewing gum boosts mental proficiency and is considered a better test aid than caffeine.
✓ The majority of blind people cannot read braille.
✓ Per capita, the happiest countries in the world also rank highest in terms of consumers of antidepressants.
-ReadersDigest, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS LEAST POPULAR VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS:
• “Who needs flowers when we have love?”
• “To show you my love, tomorrow we’re eating at a place with silverware!”
• “Thinking of you sweetheart, which, technically, the court order can’t prevent.”
• “Just wanted to say ‘I love you’ when I wasn’t falling down drunk.”
• “If only we weren’t so closely related!”
• “Hey Lover, How ’Bout a Pizza and Pay-Per-View Wrestling by Candlelight?”
• “I Don’t Even Know Anyone Named Angie … I Swear!”
• “Hey Valentine, I’ll give you money to have sex with me.”
• “My dearest love: If you need me, I’ll be at Hooters”
• “If you won’t be my Valentine, will you at least be my alibi?”
-First published in BS in 2001
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Two major winter storms are bearing down on the US, bringing some of the highest snow totals of the season to cities including Chicago and Washington. (So I think we all know what we have to do. We have to kill that groundhog!)
➠ A new report says that last year Colorado collected $240 million in marijuana taxes. (Unfortunately, they can’t remember where they put it…)
➠ There was no $142 million winner in Monday’s Powerball lottery. A winner would have been able to take a lump sum of $66.8 million. (That’s the most money you can make for doing nothing, short of becoming a Kardashian…)
➠ The Village People are suing comedian Jim Jefferies for saying that the song ‘Y.M.C.A.’ is a ‘gay anthem’. (It’s the landmark court case of Cop and Construction worker vs. Comedian…)
➠ It’s Fashion Week in New York. (Normally, you’d have to watch the Food Network to see that many oily ribs!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Pardon the caption: https://tinyurl.com/5n7e8dnp
BS RANDOM JOKE:
If you think girls are dramatic, you’ve never seen a guy whose video game just lagged…
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What would be the WORST gift your sweetheart could buy you for Valentine’s Day?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
About 20% of us will give a Valentine’s Day gift to THIS recipient?
Answer: A pet
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Expect problems – and eat them for breakfast.
