Thursday, January 26, 2023 – Edition: #7404
The BS Press!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ A new police report says Jeremy Renner was trying to save his adult nephew from being hit by his snowplow when the machine accidentally crushed him. A Nevada sheriff’s office incident report reveals Renner didn’t activate the emergency brake as the machine started sliding sideways after he used it to pull his nephew’s truck out of snow. Police believe that “When Renner attempted to stop or divert (the machine) to avoid injury to (his nephew), he was pulled under the vehicle by the track and run over.”
-PageSix
★ Netflix is defending its reality series “Squid Game: The Challenge” after it may have become too close to the fictional source material — with players allegedly being stretchered away as the set turned into a frigid “warzone.” While in the UK secretly filming the much-awaited game show, based on the series, in which 456 contestants compete for a $4.5 million cash prize, temps dropped to 3°C (27° F) during shooting, reportedly resulting in players getting injured — although Netflix denies that, stating “While it was cold on set…participants were prepared for that – any claims of serious injury are untrue.”
-NYPost
★ After Paris Hilton shared she and husband Carter Reum recently welcomed their first baby, she received an outpouring of well wishes from family, friends and fans on social media. The couple welcomed their baby boy via surrogate. Lindsay Lohan, who became friends with the reality star in the early 2000s, was one the first stars to congratulate the new mom. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian—another pal whose bond with Paris goes back years, wrote, “So happy for you guys!!!” The warm wishes didn’t stop there. Ashley Benson, Demi Lovato and Naomi Campbell were also among the stars who shared their excitement for the “Simple Life” star.
-E!
★ Madonna’s biopic is on the backburner. The film – which was set to star Julia Garner and be directed by the singer herself – is not moving forward, according to a source. The news comes a week after the ‘Material Girl’ singer announced plans for a career-spanning, globe-trotting tour, raising speculation about the project’s future. It has languished in development since 2020, when Madonna was set to direct and co-write the screenplay with Diablo Cody. Cody departed the project in 2021. No official comment from Madonna’s reps, or from Universal Films.
-TheWrap
★ “That ’90s Show” hit the Netflix Top 10 for the week of January 16 — after only 3 days on the service. The “That ’70s Show” spinoff series brought in 41.1M hours viewed, coming in at #5 on the list of most-watched English-language series. “Ginny & Georgia” Season 2 is continuing to heat up the charts, staying at #1 with 87.4M hours viewed in its third week. Season 1 also stayed on the list, coming in 4th, after being pushed out of the #2 spot by “Vikings: Valhalla Season 2”.
-Deadline
★ Jennifer Coolidge continues her winning streak: The “White Lotus” star and recent Golden Globe Award winner has been named the recipient of Harvard-based Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2023 Woman of the Year Award. The Pudding called her “a truly unique and impactful presence in the world of entertainment.” The Woman of the Year Award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ oldest honor, bestowed on performers who have made “lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.” The Woman of the Year event happens Feb. 4, when Coolidge will lead a parade through the streets of Harvard Square.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): George Clooney, Snoop Dogg, Coldplay
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Michael B. Jordan, Hugh Dancy, Måneskin, Tom Morello
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Audie Cornish, Tom Hanks, Elle King
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Alex Wagner, Bowen Yang, Danny Carey
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): David Duchovny, Mike Sabath & the Moongirls
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Hilary Duff, Nikki Bella
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Sherrilyn Ifill, guest host Wanda Sykes
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Linsey Davis
• “The Talk”(CBS): Lil Rel Howery
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Hilary Duff
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Benjamin Bratt, Nikki Glaser
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Josh Duhamel, Lisa Guerrero, Thomas Doherty, Damona Hoffman
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Shemar Moore, Reneé Rapp
• “Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC): Patton Oswalt, Brendan Hunt and Michael Cera.
• “Nikki Bella Says I Do” (E): Series premiere. Nikki and Artem try to plan a wedding in 4 weeks; Brie is appointed maid of honor and scrambles to plan a bridal shower.
• “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” (MTV): Season 6 premiere. Mike says goodbye to his beloved dog, Deena’s on edge because Angelina’s been hanging out with her brother-in-law; the fam gets a big surprise when they hit the Shore for DJ Pauly D’s gig at Headliners.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Beyoncé – Her father Mathew says that, despite the backlash she received for playing a gig in Dubai, due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws, she brought people together with her performance. He also indicates that a full tour is coming, which will be announced when she is ready.
• Dua Lipa — received the European Excellence Award over the weekend, an honor that recognizes positive representation of European culture through music, from the ESNS Exchange, previously known as European Talent Exchange Programme. Lipa is British, of Albanian origin. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yckv2tmu
• Drake – has joined the roster of star-studded parties for 2023 Super Bowl Weekend. He’ll be performing at h.wood Homecoming on Friday night, Feb. 10, at the private jet complex “Scottsdale Hangar One” in Scottsdale AZ. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/zhe8kkpw
• Panic! at the Disco — is breaking up after nearly 20 years. Frontman Brendon Urie announced the news in an Instagram statement, and confirmed wife Sarah’s pregnancy in the process. Quote: “It’s been a hell of a journey. But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin.” Urie is the last original member of the group. This will be his first child. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/p6ywwk2r
• Dave Matthews Band – has announced a new album and a summer tour. Their 10th album “Walk Around the Moon” will drop May 19, and their North American tour begins May 9 in Mexico, running through Sept. 3. The new single “Madman’s Eyes’ is out now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4v4szexx
• Neil Young – is scheduled to play at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert, his first public performance since before the pandemic. “Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday” is set for April 29-30 at LA’s Hollywood Bowl. Performers also include Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Tom Jones and more.
• Blake Shelton – says that when he makes his exit from NBC’s “The Voice” following season 23, he’s taking his big red chair with him. Quote: “I don’t know if they’re gonna offer that or not…I mean, who else can sit in my chair?…Maybe I’ll have to buy it or something.”
• Brad Paisley — has never shied away from lending a helping hand, and Tuesday, he revealed he has joined UNITED24 as an ambassador to support the Rebuild Ukraine program. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched UNITED24 for collecting charitable donations in support of rebuilding and restoring homes damaged by the war. LINK: https://u24.gov.ua/donate/renew
• Nickel Creek – is set to release its first new album in 9 years. “Celebrants” will drop March 24. The new song ‘Strangers’ came out this week. The group has sold out gigs set for Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium April 27-29, and additional tour dates will be announced soon. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yae9bacs
SHOOTING THE BULL
WORKS FOR ME:
So much for a “working vacation”. According to research out of the UK, working while you should be relaxing isn’t the “flex” you think it is – and over time, it can lead to decreased productivity – and even exhaustion. As reported in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, researchers conducted weekly surveys of 90 teachers over 2 months before, during and after their school’s winter break. What did they find? There are practically no benefits of vacation time when the employees insist upon working when they should be resting. This includes checking email, preparing or finishing work, or speaking to colleagues about work.
(They don’t mention it here, but it also includes looking after anything on the “honey-do” list, plus all types of housework. In fact, it turns out that golf is the only activity allowed while on vacation. So, if my wife asks…)
(On the other hand, they found that among those who treat their regular work time as if they were on vacation, while their productivity is nothing to write home about…they rarely suffer from exhaustion! So – Mojito Monday, anyone?)
-Essence
GET YOUR ‘ASS-END’ DESCENDING:
Earlier this month, we found out that Monty Python’s famous “silly walk” is an ideal exercise for burning calories. Well, this isn’t quite as extreme, but Michael Mosely, a medical writer and former doctor, says that while you might think that running up a hill is better for you than jogging down it, or that climbing a flight of stairs challenges your muscles more than walking down, in fact, the opposite is true. This counter-intuitive approach is part of the new science of ‘eccentric exercise’. The name comes from the fact that contracting your muscles (to climb stairs or lift weights) is called ‘concentric exercise’, but any work that goes into those muscles while they are stretched out (like when you go downstairs or lower the weights) – that’s known as ‘eccentric exercise’ (pronounced ‘ee-centric’). It’s a rather long and complicated explanation, but after performing these exercises, your body burns more calories in the process of repair and recovery. That means an increase in metabolic rate…and it increases strength in a far more effective way than conventional exercises. Test subjects have also shown greater improvements in resting heart rate, insulin sensitivity and blood fat levels.
(And if you want a REALLY good workout, go to the top of a ski hill and try NOT to go down!)
(To be honest, I don’t do a lot of running up OR down hills. I do pump my own gas, though…!)
-ScienceFocus
OVERTIME:
What would you do with an extra 4 hours each day? According to a poll, 60% of adults feel as though there isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done that they need to do. But what if they had more time? According to the survey of 2,000 Americans, one in 5 would focus on projects or tasks they enjoy, while 28% would tackle more projects — and bigger ones. 34% said they’d finish more chores, and 20% would use the time to get some extra sleep. And why do some people feel they need more sleep? Here are the things they said drain them of their energy the most:
• Cleaning (housework/chores) – 33%
• Preparing for events (holiday, visiting family, etc.) – 28%
• Job – 28%
• Financial responsibilities – 27%
• Climate change and other environmental concerns – 26%
• Taking care of my family – 24%
• Taking care of myself – 21%
• Traveling – 18%
• Politics – 17%
(Nothing in there about grocery shopping, huh?)
(I don’t know about you, but for me, with another 4 hours a day, there would have to be at least one more meal in there…)
(What would YOU do with an additional 4 hours each day?)
-SWNS
THE REASONS WE PROCRASTINATE:
Believe it or not, laziness isn’t the reason. These are the 4 types of procrastinators, says Jenny Yip, a clinical psychologist and executive director of the Los Angeles-based Little Thinkers Center (Which one are you?)
☞ The perfectionist and the worrier: Both perfectionists and worriers might put off starting tasks due to a fear of failure or criticism. The perfectionist needs things done perfectly, so it takes a LOT of effort. And if they don’t have a plan, then the perfectionist will get lost. Worriers tend to be indecisive and dependent on others for advice or reassurance before taking initiative. (Yeah, that’s me. The perfectionist. Said no one to me ever!)
☞ The dreamer: A “dreamer” procrastinator doesn’t like the nitty gritty logistical details often needed to get projects done. They like to come up with ideas, but it’s difficult or boring for them to execute these visions.
☞ The defier: These people tend to view life in terms of what others expect or require them to do. This pessimism diminishes their motivation to complete tasks. It also can prevent them from discussing the matter with whomever gave them the assignment. (So, like, a teenager?)
While there are different methods of approaching each of these in an effort at combating procrastination, one catch-all helper is this, according to Yip: “Visualization works. If you can visualize yourself completing (a task), then it becomes more achievable simply because you have an idea that it can be done.”
(Also: Put your phone down!)
(One procrastinator they missed: The binge-streamer. Right, honey?)
-NYPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Billionaire Bill Gates has announced an investment in Australian start-up Rumin8, which is developing a seaweed-based feed to reduce the methane emissions cows produce through their burps and, to a lesser extent, when they pass wind. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with 84 times more global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. Nearly one-third of global methane emissions come from livestock — most of that from cows. (Maybe instead, Mr. Gates would like to invest a bit of money in keeping Windows 11 from burping and farting all over the place!)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 01.26.23
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Australia Day”, the national day for our mates Down Under, commemorating the 1788 landing of Captain Arthur Phillip at Sydney to establish a penal colony. Records of an annual celebration date back to 1808. (FUN FALSE FACT: Australia’s biggest export is boomerangs. It’s also their biggest import!)
• “Peanut Brittle Day”, celebrating the yummy treat that sticks to your fillings. A little sugar, a little corn syrup, a little more sugar, some peanuts, a little butter, a little more sugar …
• “Clashing Clothes Day”, observed on the 4th Thursday of January. Some people seem to celebrate this holiday every day, right [***afternoon guy***]?
• “Spouse’s Day”, a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half. (Just before you deposit this month’s alimony…)
• “International Customs Day”, recognizing the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security. It focuses on the working conditions and challenges that customs officers face on-the-job. (To celebrate, body-frisk a co-worker today. Just kidding!)
• “Green Juice Day”, to encourage people to stick to their health and wellness resolutions by drinking a green juice and staying healthy. (Why do I have the feeling this is going to involve kale?)
• “Lotus 1-2-3 Day”, marking the anniversary of the day in 1983 when the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet program, which was a three-in-one spreadsheet calculator, database manager, and graphics package, debuted as an application for the IBM PC.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Chocolate Cake Day
[Fri] Big Wig Day
[Sat] Blueberry Pancake Day
[Sun] Curmudgeons Day
This Week is…World Kiwanis Week
This Month is…Oatmeal Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [89] Bob Uecker, Milwaukee WI, baseball announcer (honored in 2021 for 50 years as the comedic play-by-play announcer for Milwaukee Brewers’ radio broadcasts)/movie actor (“Major League” movies)/former MLB player
1949 [74] David Strathairn, San Francisco CA, movie actor (“Bourne” films, “Good Night, and Good Luck”)
1957 [66] Deep Roy (Mohinder Purba), Nairobi Kenya, movie actor (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Star Trek”)
1958 [65] Ellen DeGeneres, Metairie LA, comedian/TV personality (“Ellen DeGeneres Show” 2003-22, “American Idol” 2010-11)/TV actress (“Ellen” 1994-98)/movie actress (voice of ‘Dory’ in “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory’)/married to Portia de Rossi since 2008
1961 [62] Wayne Gretzky (“The Great One”), Brantford ON, retired NHL player (9-time MVP, 10-time scoring champ, 4-time Stanley Cup winner)/all-time greatest hockey player?/NHL coach (Phoenix Coyotes 2005-09)
1963 [60] Andrew Ridgeley, Surrey England, pop singer (Wham!-‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’)
1964 [59] Paul Johansson, Spokane WA (raised Kelowna BC), TV actor (“One Tree Hill” 2003-12, “Van Helsing” 2016-18)/director (“Atlas Shrugged: Part I”)
1981 [42] Colin O’Donoghue, Drogheda Ireland, TV actor (‘Captain Hook’ on “Once Upon a Time” 2012-18)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2009 [14] 8 children are born to Nadya Suleman, whom the media dubs ‘Octomom’ (public reaction turns negative when it’s discovered the unemployed single mom already has 6 other kids via in vitro fertilization)
2010 [13] Director James Cameron’s film “Avatar” surpasses his 1997 movie “Titanic” to become the highest-grossing film of all-time (eventually totaling $2.9 billion)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2006 [17] Garth Brooks’ “Double Live” album, released in 1998, becomes the first live album certified Double Diamond for sales of over 20 million in America
2019 [04] Miranda Lambert gets married for a second time, tying the knot with police officer Brendan Mcloughlin in a secret ceremony. Her first marriage was to Blake Shelton
2020 [03] 18-year-old Billie Eilish wins 4 of the 9 televised awards at the Grammys, including the big ones: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
2020 [03] LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and 7 others die in a helicopter crash in foggy conditions in the hills above Calabasas, California
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1972 [51] Serbian flight attendant Vesna Vulovic survives the highest-ever fall without a parachute — 10,160 meters (6.3 miles)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ No one really knows for sure why we have armpit hair.
✓ The distance from your wrist to your elbow is the same length as your foot.
✓ A study found that Instagramming your food before eating it may make it taste better.
✓ Researchers found that having too many friends on Facebook causes people to have a negative perception of you.
✓ Cats can hear ultrasound.
✓ A slang word used by bankers for those who pay off their credit cards in full each month is “deadbeats”.
-WhattheFfacts, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS IT’S NOT REALLY A COMPLIMENT IF:
• It begins with “No offense, but…”
• It contains the words, “You look really good from far away”.
• They can’t say it with a straight face.
• They add, “…for your age”.
• Your response is, “What is that supposed to mean?”
• There are “air quotes”.
• It is followed by the word, “but”.
• You need chocolate and a hug after you hear it.
• You are saying it to the mirror.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
BS QUESTIONS FOR A MAN FROM A WOMAN:
• How is it you can be looking for something, be told EXACTLY where it is, and still not see it?
• How is it you’re unable to remember what day is garbage day, when it hasn’t changed for 9 years?!
• Isn’t it embarrassing how you act when you’re sick?
• When a woman speaks about her feelings, does that sound like Charlie Brown’s teacher to you?
• Do you want to go to ‘Bed , Bath and Beyond’ with me?
• Why do you even try to argue with me?
• Do you really need a seat for each of your legs?
• If you speak in the forest and there’s no one there to hear you, are you still wrong?
• Why is it when you watch your own kids, people say you’re ‘babysitting’?
• Why do you act like you just cleaned the entire house when all you did was take out the trash?
• Are you even listening to me?
• Why can’t you just put the seat down?!!!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2017
BS WEB GOODIE:
Thanks for the illustration, Dad (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/49ms7yux
BS RANDOM JOKE:
All my passwords are protected — by amnesia.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What bit of trivia do you know that is very interesting — but also very useless?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: A survey found that people who do THIS are more likely to lead adventurous and sexier lives. What is it?
Answer: Eat spicy foods
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The scariest moment is always just before you start.
