Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Edition: #7412

Don’t Take Any Sheet, Unless It’s Pure Bull!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Fox-TV has officially sold out all of its advertising inventory for Super Bowl LVII, with peak prices surpassing $7 million for a 30-second spot. Sunday’s game in Arizona between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will cap a year of stellar ratings for the NFL during the regular season and the playoffs. Fox had indicated even before the start of the season that it had already had takers for 95% of Super Bowl spots, an unusually fast start for the sales process, even for the most-watched TV broadcast of the year.
-Deadline
★ Showrunner Craig Mazin says there’s potentially more than 2 seasons worth of story in the “Last of Us” saga. After rave reviews and strong viewership for its initial episodes, HBO’s live-action television adaptation of the video game has scored a renewal for a second season. But while fans of the video games might assume Season 2 would adapt “The Last of Us: Part II” and that would be the end of the story, according to Mazin, the part 2 story is so big, it could extend beyond one season. He points out, however, that he and others involved are “pretty committed to not making The Last of Us an open-ended, ongoing drama” that goes on seemingly forever. (“Walking Dead”, anyone?)
-TheWrap
★ Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a traffic accident in Los Angeles on Sunday morning. Police say a woman on a bicycle swerved into the lane where Schwarzenegger was driving, and his vehicle “made contact” with the woman’s bike. First responders arrived, and the woman was taken to a nearby hospital. Schwarzenegger stayed at the scene to talk with police officers. Police believe Schwarzenegger is not at fault. In January, 2022, Schwarzenegger was involved in a more serious multi-car crash in Brentwood, which resulted in injuries to a woman.
-PopCulture
★ Jeremy Renner has shared an update for fans. The “Avengers” star revealed that his upcoming Disney+ series “Rennervations” is still in the works following his snow plow accident last month. On Instagram, he uploaded the first official image from the show, writing: “As soon as I’m back on my feet, we are coming to YOU , all across the globe… I hope you’re ready !!!” The show is described as a “4-part series that embraces Jeremy Renner’s lifelong passion to give back…by reimagining unique purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mpjpxvu
-ETCanada
★Mark Hamill is autographing “Star Wars” merch for the first time in 6 years — for an exceptional cause. In a new interview, the ‘Luke Skywalker’ actor revealed he’s autographing some limited-edition Star Wars posters that will be put up for sale, with the money raised going toward Ukraine’s “Army of Drones” project. As he pointed out, he’s making the posters available to “real hardcore collectors — especially those that have disposable income” because that way, “you can get way more money… than you would imagine.” No official details yet on how they will be sold.
-ETCanada
★ Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are both getting into superhero shape for “Deadpool 3”, and it’s safe to say there’s some friendly competition between them. On Friday, Reynolds shared a photo on Instagram Story showing him working on his bulging biceps by curling 60-lb. dumbbells. In the caption, he wrote: “I’m not training for Deadpool. I’m training to spend several months with @thehughjackman — who’s not as nice as everyone thinks.” Jackman fired back, reposting the photo and adding a “Ur cute” heart-shaped sticker.
-ETCanada

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Salma Hayek Pinault, Billy Crudup, Justine Skye (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Christoph Waltz, Tig Notaro, Fitz and the Tantrums
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Tom Hanks, Rachael & Vilray (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Reese Witherspoon, Paula Pell, Michael Solomonov
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Jay Ellis, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Elon Gold
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Dolores Catania, Isaac Mizrahi
•  “The Daily Show” (COM): Guest host Chelsea Handler
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Karine Jean-Pierre
• “The Talk”(CBS): Brianne Howey
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Diego Boneta
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Alison Brie, Michael Bolton, Lawrence Zarian, Michael Irvin
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Alan Cumming, cast of “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”, Dominique Sharpton, Ashley Sharpton
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Yvette Nicole Brown, Ron Funches
• “State of the Union 2023” (Check local listings): US President Joe Biden addresses the nation; the Republican response; analysis.
• “The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo): Season 13 premiere. When Melissa throws an 80s-inspired roller-skating party, Teresa mends fences with Margaret, not her brother; while Dolores draws boundaries with Frank and her new man.
• “History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan” (HIS): Series premiere. After 27 months of planning, an elite crew of Italian thieves targets the vault of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, and makes off with more than $100 million in diamonds, gems and cash.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Lizzo – has gone viral again – this time by going Instagram official with her boyfriend, stand-up comedian Myke Wright, with a series of pics of the couple. Her simple caption: “Hard Launch.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3whz47rz
• Lil Nas X – is keeping tight-lipped about his upcoming music, but when asked about it by a reporter at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala, he did say this: “I like to keep some things for surprise (but) it’s gonna eat, it’s gonna be great. You know me, when it’s my time to come out and pop out, I’m gonna come out and pop out.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p85w3rm
• Oasis – Amid reunion rumors, last week, 50-year-old Liam Gallagher underwent a joint replacement in his hip due to arthritis as a result of a longstanding thyroid problem. When a fan wrote: “I hope the operation hasn’t affected your swagger!!”, he responded that he’s studying “old videos of my walk so we don’t miss a trick — the comeback is real.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4nuh2zdm
• Paul McCartney – his post-Beatles life will be the focus of a new documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville. “Man on the Run” will feature never-before-seen archive material and new interviews.
• Peter Gabriel — has released the ‘Dark-Side Mix’ of a new song titled ‘The Court’ from his upcoming album “i/o”. It follows the January release of ‘Panopticom’. Gabriel will release one new song from the album every full moon, and each will feature 2 different mixes. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/55xznsma
• Jessie James Decker — From new music to the arrival of her next cookbook, she has a busy year planned, but television work is at the top of her list. After a stint on “Dancing With the Stars” last year, more TV work is definitely a goal”, whether it involves hosting or “on some sort of TV series.”
• Scotty McCreery – His 3-month-old son made his on-stage debut during McCreery’s show last Thursday in Knoxville TN. Merrick Avery McCreery joined his dad on stage during his cover of John Michael Montgomery’s ‘Be My Baby Tonight’. Daddy included a suitable twist to the lyrics, at one point singing: “THIS is MY baby tonight!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/vvrubua5
• Nate Smith – has scored his first #1 with ‘Whiskey on You’. It reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts last week. Of the song, he says: “When I released (it), I wasn’t sure what would happen. I just knew I loved it!”

SHOOTING THE BULL

ARE THE TIMES A-CHANGIN’?
A study suggests that putting our clocks ahead to daylight saving, and leaving them there, could help fight climate change. The findings, published in Environmental Research Letters, show how researchers simulated the heating and cooling demands of office buildings for 15 US cities, and analyzed the impact that daylight saving could have until the year 2050. They determined that under current climate conditions, daylight saving time reduces cooling demand by 5.9%, but increased heating demand by 4.4%. But as the environment warms, they found that daylight saving time could reduce cooling demand by up to 5.4%, while increasing heating demand by 3.2%. In both cases daylight saving results in a net decrease in energy used. They say that moving our clocks forward permanently by one hour could be a tool to help reduce carbon emissions and adapt to the climate crisis.
(OK, but who’s going to help us adapt to going to work in the dark…at 9 o’clock in the morning?!?!)
(Could happen. But I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it!)
-Guardian

THE BANK OF MOM & POP:
When you find yourself with too much month left at the end of your money, do you ask mom and dad to help? Apparently, a lot of us do. In a poll, more than 3 in 10 (35%) adults admit their parents help with at least one bill. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that the top 3 expenses that parents help their grown-up kids with are rent (19%), groceries (19%) and utilities (16%). The good news for mom and dad is that 70% of those respondents plan to take on these bills themselves within the next 2 years. On the other hand, 30% admit they’ll just keep on accepting their parents’ financial aid until they’re told otherwise. Half said they struggle to limit unnecessary spending. They also face difficulty budgeting for unexpected expenses (45%) and remembering to pay bills on time (40%).
(Uh, they can set reminders on every one of their 18 different digital devices, and they still can’t find a way to remember to pay their bills?)
(I feel this. Just last week, my kid asked for help with his car payment. I said: “I’d love to be able to help you but your grandparents are away”!)
-Talker

ANIMAL TAILS:
❑ Last month, we heard about the zoo that is offering you the chance to name a cockroach after your ex for Valentines Day. Not to be outdone, The Animal Friends and Humane Society in Hamilton OH is offering people the chance to buy cat litter boxes and name them after an ex-partner. The shelter wrote on Facebook: “Do you have a crappy ex? … For a $5 donation we will write your ex’s name in a litterbox and give it to the cats, to let them do what they do best!” (Purr-fect!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/56z9mert
❑ A German dog trainer has set the world record for most dogs in a conga line. Guinness says Wolfgang Lauenburger’s 14 canines arranged themselves into the dance formation with his help back in August. The record was certified last week. Because we believe in giving credit where it is due, the record-breaking conga dogs are Bibi, Cathy, Charly, Elvis, Emma, Filou, Fin, Jennifer, Katie, Maya, Simon, Speck, Susy, and Ulf. Lauenburger has set multiple world records, including most skips by a dog on hind legs in 30 seconds and most rollovers by a dog in one minute. (Well, actually, his dogs did…) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3uuscehj
-NYPost

FOOD MYTHBUSTING:
➠ Chewing gum stays in your stomach for 7 years if you swallow it:  Gum actually moves through the digestive tract just like anything else we consume. The difference? It doesn’t get broken down and digested – it just stays a gummy wad the whole way. (Thanks for the mental picture!)
➠ Eating turkey causes drowsiness:  Scientists have discredited this idea, because tryptophan can only cause drowsiness if it’s consumed alone. Turkey also contains several other amino acids. Chances are, the sleepiness you feel after a turkey dinner is a result of the fact you’ve eaten a large, carbohydrate-rich meal. (And the wine…and hearing Grandpa’s long, rambling stories…again…)
➠ Celery is a “negative-calorie” food:  Science has proven that there are no foods that take more energy to eat and digest than they provide. Oh, and chewing and digesting celery only burns a half-calorie anyway. (Plus there’s all that peanut butter I put on there…!)
➠ Eating raw cookie dough is a health hazard:  While it’s true that it could contain Salmonella bacteria, odds are that you won’t get sick, and those who do generally recover without treatment. (So you’ve got better chances of living if you eat raw dough than my finished cookies!)
➠ You have to wash chicken before cooking it:  Rather than making it safer to eat, it actually increases the risk of foodborne illness. Water droplets containing salmonella can rain down all over a sink area and potentially spread bacteria.
➠ Froot Loops are all different flavors:  Nope. It turns out the colors are simply decorative, with no connection whatsoever to the flavor of each piece. They all taste the same. (Oh! Just like the entire McDonald’s menu!)
➠ Chocolate causes acne:  Studies show that chocolate alone doesn’t increase a person’s risk for developing acne. Some factors that do include nutrition, diet, hormones, hygiene, and genetics. (Also, going on a first date. What? Just me?)
➠ Coffee stunts children’s growth:  There is no scientific evidence coffee affects a person’s height in any way. (It’s the cigarette that they have with it…!)
➠ Milk makes your bones stronger:  Although calcium does strengthen bone, studies have revealed that milk-drinkers do not reduce their risk for fractures. (Also, apples do not keep doctors away!)
➠ A watermelon (or any fruit) will grow in your stomach if you eat its seeds:  Oh, just shut up!
-Ranker

DID YOU KNOW?
In many Chinese cities, there is a service called “Jam Busting” that allows drivers who are caught in traffic and need to get somewhere quickly to be picked up right away. Two people arrive; one to quickly get you through traffic on a motorcycle, and the other drops off your car at your arranged location. (This happens a lot in Philadelphia too, but usually it’s involuntary!)
-UnknownFacts

BS CHRONOMETER 02.07.23

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Ballet Day”, an annual celebration of the artistic dance-form that keeps people on their toes.
• “Fettuccine Alfredo Day”, an annual appreciation of the pasta dish that involves tossing fettuccine noodles with heavy cream & cheese. (Which sits in your stomach like a bowling ball.)
• “Send a Card to a Friend Day”, a great chance to get in touch with a friend whom you haven’t heard from in a while. (Obviously created by a greeting card company…)
• “Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day” … instead of just the middle one. (And they’ll be wondering, “What the heck does that idiot want now?”)
• “International Clash Day”, to honor and celebrate the legendary punk rock band The Clash. (I see that [***co-host***] has a safety pin in his [***her***] nose for the occasion…)
• “Safer Internet Day”, the 20th annual, with the theme: “Together for a better internet”. Help make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially children, by taking measures to prevent online dangers such as bullying and identity theft. LINK: https://www.saferinternetday.org/
• “Rose Day”, marking the beginning of the love week. On this day you are free to buy as many roses as your pocket permits, and present them to your loved ones.
• “Periodic Table Day”, celebrating 160 years since the beginning of the first table of the Elements. (BS FUN FACT: ‘J’ and ‘Q’ are the only letters not found in the Periodic Table — because they do not occur in any element symbols or element names) LINK: https://www.periodictableday.org/

AND REMEMBER . . .
[Wed] Kite Flying Day
[Wed] Laugh and Get Rich Day
[Thurs] Chocolate Day
[Fri] Flannel Day
This Week Is…Pay Your Bills Week
This Month Is…Boost Your Self-esteem Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1956 [67] Emo Philips (Philip Soltanec), Chicago IL, comedian-movie actor (“UHF”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”)

1960 [63] James Spader, Boston MA, TV actor (“The Blacklist” since 2013; “The Office” 2011-12, “Boston Legal” 2004-08)/movie actor (“Lincoln”, “Sex, Lies & Videotape”)

1962 [61] (Troyal) Garth Brooks, Tulsa OK, country singer (‘The Dance’, ‘Friends in Low Places’)/married to Trisha Yearwood since 2005

1962 [61] David Bryan (Rashbaum), Perth Amboy NJ, rock keyboardist (Bon Jovi-‘Wanted Dead or Alive’, ‘It’s My Life’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018

1965 [58] Chris Rock, Andrews SC, comedian/movie actor (“Grown Ups”, “Madagascar” films)/TV actor (“Everybody Hates Chris” 2005-09)/infamous Oscars presenter. COMING UP… “Rustin,” 2023

1974 [49] Steve Nash, Johannesburg South Africa (raised in Victoria BC), retired basketball pro (8-time NBA All-Star, 2-time MVP)/Member of the Order of Canada/head coach of Brooklyn Nets 2020-22

1978 [45] Ashton Kutcher, Cedar Rapids IA, TV actor (“The Ranch” 2016-20, “Two-And-a-Half Men” 2011-15, “That ’70s Show” 1998-2005, “That 90s Show” 2023) COMING UP… “Your Place or Mine,” 2023/married to Mila Kunis since 2015

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2006 [17] Uma Thurman is named a knight of the “Order of the Arts and the Letters” of France for outstanding achievement in art and literature

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2008 [15] Britney Spears’ family stages an intervention that lands her in the psychiatric ward of UCLA Hospital. This leads to the infamous conservatorship led by her father, Jamie, giving him complete control of her assets

2016 [07] Coldplay headlines the halftime show of Super Bowl 50 between the Denver and Carolina. After a set that includes ‘Viva La Vida’ and ‘Paradise’, Bruno Mars appears, followed by another odd pairing, Beyoncé, who blasts out her new song, ‘Formation’

TODAY’S RECORDS . . .
1976 [47] Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs sets an NHL record with 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists) vs. Boston Bruins

2009 [14] Melbourne, Australia’s highest temperature on record (46.4°C/115.5°F) sparks the “Black Saturday” bushfires, worst (at the time) in Australian history

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Your hair grows faster in the morning than at any other time of day.
✓ Being a good leader is 30% genetic.
✓ When you become really close to someone, you can hear their voice in your head when you read their texts.
✓ The use of CAPITAL LETTERS to denote shouting dates back to the 19th century.
✓ The US Embassy in Kathmandu has guidelines on what to do if a yeti is found.
✓ Canada has a maple syrup reserve to ensure global supply in case of emergency.
-FactSlides, WOWFacts

Best of BS . . .
BS WHYZITS:
• Whyzit ‘medium’ is the only size that doesn’t come in ‘extra’?
• Whyzit people look up when they think?
• Whyzit the road signs that say ‘SLOW CHILDREN’ have a picture of a running child?
• Whyzit the severity of an itch is proportional to your inability to reach it?
• Whyzit women marry men hoping they will change, but men marry women hoping they won’t?
• Whyzit when you stand on your head your face turns red, but when you stand on your feet your legs don’t?
• Whyzit when a lawyer writes a 10,000-word document, it’s called a ‘brief’?
• Whyzit biker gangs chain their wallets to their pants? Is anyone really stupid enough to try and pickpocket a biker?
-First published in BS in 2012

BS BAD TAILGATING ACTIVITIES:
• Grilling and eating whatever animal is your team’s mascot
• Flaming lawn darts
• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
• Quietly reading a romance novel
• Beekeeping
• Blacking out before the burgers are done
• Shooting at propane tanks to get pumped up
• Tailgating. Literally.
• Keg-stands. Trust me on that.
• Dieting
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019

BS WEB GOODIE:
Golden tones (sound up, wait for the end):   https://tinyurl.com/ytmw8fsb

BS RANDOM JOKE:
The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, I’ll never be as good as a wall.

BS PHONE STARTER:
What expensive item can you buy a cheap version of – that’s of similar quality? (One survey included these responses: store-brand bread, basic printer paper, bottled water — and Costco’s Kirkland brand.)

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  A survey found that 27% of us absolutely do NOT want this for Valentines Day. What?
Answer:  Balloons

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The purpose of life is a life of purpose.