Friday, January 19, 2024 – Edition: #7638
Our Sheet Don’t Stink!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day will kick off this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas with pre-game performances, the NFL has announced. McEntire will sing the national anthem, Malone will perform ‘America the Beautiful’, and Day will take on ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’. This year’s big game will be played at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 11, airing on CBS. Usher headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, as previously announced.
-Deadline
★ Fitness guru Richard Simmons is perturbed enough at the unauthorized movie about his life that he’s broken his silence for only the second time in 10 years. He posted on Facebook: “You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore. I have never given my permission for this movie. So don’t believe everything you read.” Earlier, Shore had indicated that he hoped that Simmons would be involved. But obviously, Shore’s project — which just recently got the green light — isn’t authorized. To further complicate matters, Shore also portraying Simmons in a short film called “The Court Jester,” which is premiering today at The Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
-TMZ, ET
★ One name comes to mind when Lorne Michaels thinks about his “Saturday Night Live” successor. The executive producer feels that Tina Fey could “easily” replace him once he retires. Michaels went on to call Fey, who was on the variety series from 1997-06, “brilliant” and “great at everything,” noting she is “a very important person” in his life. Michaels plans helm the show for at least one more year, as the series hits its 50th anniversary next February, “and sometime before that we’ll figure out what we’re gonna do”, in regards to moving forward.
-Messenger
★ The 2024 BAFTA Awards nominations are here! The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced its picks for the 2024 awards show. “Oppenheimer” leads the pack with 13 nominations, including best film and leading actor for Cillian Murphy. “Poor Things”, the Frankenstein-esque fantasy film starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, follows with 11 nominations. “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “The Zone of Interest” both earned 9 nods, while “Barbie” and “Saltburn” each scored 5. David Tennant will host the ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 18.
-People
★ Comedy Central says it’ll have an update next week on the next chapter for “The Daily Show”. The announcement, which follows the late night show winning a Primetime Emmy on Monday for Outstanding Talk Series, comes as the network has been searching for a permanent replacement for Trevor Noah for over a year. During the Emmys, former “Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. could be seen mouthing “Please hire a host” during Noah’s acceptance speech. Since Noah’s absence, The Daily Show has filled the spot with a rotating casrt of celebrity guest hosts.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): TBA
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Natasha Lyonne, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Dusty Slay
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Barbra Streisand, Taylor Tomlinson (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Amy Poehler, Jack Antonoff (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jodie Foster, Kali Reis
• “The Talk” (CBS): Lucy Hale, Allison Holker Boss
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Alaqua Cox
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Mateo, Jeffrey Wright, Matt Mathews, Michael Bublé
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Clive Owen, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Heidi Klum
• “Transplant” (NBC): A software glitch takes down the emergency department; Bash explores new terrain; Mags searches for a new cardiologist; Theo attempts a stable dating life.
• “Shark Tank” (ABC): A damage-free wall light; an umbrella with two handles; a silicone placemat with an edge; a gluten-free alternative to popcorn.
• “Hustlers Gamblers Crooks” (DCS): Series premiere. A roulette dealer discovers a way to cheat for his favorite customers; a high-stakes gambler ends up in a car chase with $4.5 million in his back seat.
SATURDAY-
• “NFL Football” (Check local listings): AFC divisional round: Houston Texans @ Baltimore Ravens
• “NFL Football” (Check local listings): NFC divisional round: Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49ers
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Jacob Elordi, Reneé Rapp performs.
SUNDAY-
• “NFL Football” (Check local listings): NFC divisional round: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions
• “NFL Football” (Check local listings): AFC divisional round: Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills
• “Woman With the Red Lipstick” (LIFE): Looking to spice things up, Lucy and her boyfriend assume fake names and pretend to meet for the first time in a hotel bar. Later, Lucy sees a report about a missing person who has the same name that she just used.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jennifer Lopez – has revealed the star-studded cast for her “This Is Me… Now” film. She shared a 2-minute trailer of what looks like an action, drama, and romantic comedy film all in one. Among those making appearances in the Amazon original are: Ben Affleck, Fat Joe, Trevor Noah, Kim Petras, Post Malone, Keke Palmer, Sofía Vergara, Jenifer Lewis, Jay Shetty, Neil Degrasse Tyson, and Derek Hough. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/547yzyea
• Drake – His hotly anticipated “It’s All a Blur Tour” with J. Cole has been postponed. Originally slated to kick off yesterday in Denver, the first show will now take place Feb. 2 in Tampa Bay. The Denver dates have been pushed back to April 15 and 16. No reason for the delay has been given.
• No Doubt – will reunite with Gwen Stefani on stage for the first time in over a decade at this year’s Coachella, set for April 12-14 and April 19-21 in Indio CA. Just-announced headliners include Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/mskhdv5a
• R.E.M. – All 4 members are among those announced as 2024 inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also on the list are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan, Hillary Lindsey (‘Jesus. Take the Wheel’), Timothy Mosley (Timbaland), and Dean Pitchford (‘Footloose’). LINK: http://tinyurl.com/z32h5vuw
• Green Day — will embark on the “Saviors” tour this summer in support of their new album of the same name, but they’ve just announced that they will playing 2 of their classic albums in full: 1994’s “Dookie” and 2004’s “American Idiot”. The group considers the 3 records all part of a trifecta.
• Mötley Crüe – has unveiled the “Crueseum”, an online virtual museum dedicated to the band’s long and colorful history. A press release says it includes rare memorabilia, backstage photos, handwritten notes, flyers and poster art, ticket stubs, tour itineraries, VIP laminates and more, much of which “have never been seen by the public.” LINK: https://crueseum.com/
• Kenny Chesney — has announced his new album “Born” will be released March 29. The follow-up to 2020’s “Here And Now” will include its lead single ‘Take Her Home’, and the unreleased title track. He also posted the cover art, which he described as “the kind of picture that says everything, but leaves plenty of room for everything else.” LINK: http://tinyurl.com/cfmnsym9
• Blake Shelton — will host an All for the Hall benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame in Tulsa on March 30. The show, featuring Oklahoma artists, will also benefit the Hall of Fame’s education programs. On the bill are: Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Wade Hayes and The Swon Brothers.
• Kane Brown — gave some gas station employees a ride home in a snowstorm. Wife Katelyn posted that Brown had been to the gas station the morning that Nashville saw up to 9 inches of snow. He gave workers his number “and told them to call whenever they got off work, and he would give them rides home.” He followed through, and Katelyn joked: “So currently Kane is like the Uber driver of Nashville.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “I.S.S.” (R, Sci-Fi/Thriller): Tensions flare aboard the International Space Station as a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth. The astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary. (Adriana DeBose, John Gallagher Jr., Chris Messina) Tomatometer: 73%
• “Founders Day” (R, Horror/Comedy): A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. As accusations fly and the threat of a masked killer looms, residents must race to uncover the truth. (Devin Driod, Emilia McCarthy, Amy Hargreaves) Tomatometer: 74%
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS:
❑ Miller Lite is selling mints for people who miss the taste of beer during Dry January. Miller Lite Beer Mints promise an initial taste of mint, followed by “the subtle, yet great taste of Miller Lite that leaves consumers’ breath feeling fresh and their taste buds hoppy.” The mints come in a $5 tin with the beer’s iconic logo on the front. (Sorry, I come from a generation where we ate mints so we DIDN’T smell like cheap, stale beer!)
❑ A startup in Greenland has begun harvesting arctic ice and shipping it to the United Arab Emirates so exclusive bars can serve it in high-priced cocktails. Using glacial ice in drinks is a common practice in Greenland, and several entrepreneurs have unsuccessfully attempted to export it. The Arctic Ice company says the ice, which has been compressed over millennia, is completely without bubbles and melts more slowly than regular ice. By the way, the shortest shipping route from Greenland to Dubai? 19 days and 9,000 nautical miles (14,500km). (Why not? They way things are going, all the icebergs will be water in a few years anyway…)
❑ Hidden Valley has done it again, putting ranch dressing where it was never intended to be. It has gotten together with Burt’s Bees to come up with 4 new flavors of…wait for it…lip balm: Ranch, Buffalo Sauce, Crunchy Celery, and Fresh Carrot. Add that to past collaborations, which have produced ranch-flavored ice cream, ranch churros, pickle flavored ranch dressing, ranch popcorn, ranch chili crunch topping, and a “self” collaboration on Double Ranch, “the ranchiest ranch yet.” Oh, and in 2022, Hidden Valley created a 2-carat diamond ring with Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning. Not to mention the fact that later this year, the company will debut its clothing line, Hidden Valley Clothing. (That’s right, by summer you might literally be “ranch dressing”!)
-CNBC, Guardian, Eater
SURVEY SAYS:
⇒ People who like to read action/adventure books are the most generous tippers, according to a new survey. A poll of 2,000 Americans who are frequent readers looked at the personality differences between lovers of different genres. It was determined that adventure readers are the likeliest to tip over 20%. Maybe it’s not a surprise, but romance readers daydream the most, but are also the likeliest to say they worry often. Those who enjoy reading biographies were found to be the least likely to have worries regularly. (Least likely to worry that someone is going to steal their book, at least!)
⇒ If you’re extroverted, love horror, and fall asleep to TV or podcasts — you’re more likely to sleep in the buff. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, which looked at differences in personalities and sleeping habits of those who sleep naked vs. those who wear pajamas. Those who sleep au naturel are also slightly more likely to be a night owl, and more likely to say they’re “very confident” than those who sleep in PJs. Respondents who sleep in the nude were also found to be happier with their sex life. Respondents who sleep in pajamas are more likely to watch drama and mystery movies, and more likely to be early birds. (Why not? If you’re not getting any “action”, you might as well go to bed!)
-SWNS
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ An advertising agency is being accused by former employees of moving its offices to a remote mountain area to force them to quit and avoid paying them compensation. In what is being called one of the most extreme tactics to convince employees to resign, the business, based in downtown Xi’an City, China, allegedly moved its offices to a rural mountain area with very limited transport options. A staff member who says he is one of many who was forced to quit due to the new location said the company notified them that they would have to travel to a new location in the Qinling Mountains, which required a 2-hour commute (one way) for those with a car, and travel via bus also required a 3km walk through mountainous pathways. Also, the nearest toilet is in a neighboring village. (I shall never complain about working ‘remotely’ again!)
➢ An Indian man who had been pronounced dead “came back to life” when the ambulance transporting him home to his family hit a pothole. Darshan Singh Brar had not been feeling well, so his grandson took him to hospital. He was diagnosed with a severe chest infection which also took a toll on his pre-existing heart condition, and despite doctors’ best efforts, he was pronounced dead after 4 days on a ventilator. But as friends and relatives gathered to mourn, the ambulance transporting his body home hit a deep pothole. Moments later a grandson, who was with the body, saw the 80-year-old move his hand. He checked for a pulse and, sensing one, alerted the driver. Back at hospital, doctors confirmed that Brar was very much alive. He’s currently listed in critical condition. (So is someone’s medical licence!)
-OddityCentral
DID YOU KNOW?
It’s time to swipe right on — LinkedIn? The world’s largest professional networking site is apparently becoming much more than just a place to find jobs. A new survey has found that people are turning to LinkedIn – to find love. A survey of 505 single adults between the ages of 20-40 found that 52% of participants used LinkedIn as a dating site. For those in the age group 35-40, a whopping 61% had found a date on the professional networking platform. (Well, at least you know if the person has a job!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 01.19.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Popcorn Day”, a day to celebrate the healthy (until you load it with salt & butter) and addictive treat.
• “Tin Can Day”, marking the US patent of a process for storing food in tin cans issued to Ezra Daggett & Thomas Kensett in 1825. (FUN FACT: The can opener wasn’t invented until 1858…)
• “Edgar Allan Poe Birth Anniversary”, celebrating the 1809 birth of the famed American writer of “The Raven”, who’s also credited as being the inventor of the mystery novel.
• “Brew a Potion Day”, so “brew a potion for all your near and dear ones to make their day bewitched with fun.” A potion (from latin ‘potionis’, meaning beverage, potion, poison) is a consumable medicine or poison, usually possessing magical properties. (Oh! Like NyQuil!)
• “Good Memory Day”, a great opportunity to share some of yours…or simply sit back and reminisce about the “good ol’ days”.
• “Artist as Outlaw Day”, while most outlaw artists forever remain outside of the mainstream, some popular stars have introduced avant-garde concepts and ideas—The Beatles and Bob Dylan, for example. Today, we celebrate all outlaw artists, not matter what form of art they create.
SATURDAY-
• “Cheese Lover’s Day”, celebrating the more than 2,000 known cheeses of the world. Which is best? Mmm, 18-month-old Comté from France. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/jsnxhp7
CHEESY FACTS:
➢ Cheese was created over 4,000 years ago — by accident.
➢ It takes 10 pounds of milk to make just one pound of cheese.
➢ Of the more than 2,000 varieties of cheese available worldwide, mozzarella is the favorite.
➢ If a cheese is named after a city, it’s capitalized. Examples include Asiago, Brie, Camembert, Gouda, and Parmesan.
➢ Mice don’t particularly like cheese. They prefer sweets and carbs.
• “Coffee Break Day”. The term “coffee break” originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin, during a time when women working in factories would take a brief break to drink coffee and socialize. The tradition quickly spread across the country, and around the world.
• “Penguin Awareness Day”, to bring attention to the interrelationship between humans and marine animals. FUN FACT: 37 million years ago, one species of penguin grew to a height of 6 foot 8 inches (2m).
• “Take a Walk Outdoors Day”. Nature affects our body and soul in amazing ways. People who walk outdoors report less depression, anxiety, and more productivity and creativity. And besides, spending the entire Winter ‘mall-walking’ can turn you all pasty-white.
• “Camcorder Day”, a tribute to videography of all varieties. Perhaps you’re a professional and enjoy shooting wildlife (with a lens, not a gun), or an extreme sports fan who attaches a GoPro to your helmet before jumping out of a plane (or maybe you just watch TikTok all day…!)
• “International Day of Acceptance”, dedicated to the social acceptance of disability and to honor the late Annie Hopkins, founder of 3E Love and creator of the International Symbol of Acceptance.
• “National Disc Jockey Day”, dedicated to the pros who play the tunes at clubs, bars, weddings, and even concerts. But since ‘disc jockey’ is also a term used to describe what WE do, we’re taking ownership!
BS WAYS EVERYONE CAN CELEBRATE “DJ DAY”:
☞ Whenever you’re talking to someone, hold a hand over one ear.
☞ Throw a party where everyone mingles about, telling the time & temp.
☞ Give away stuff that’s not yours.
☞ Get laughs by using cheap sound effects instead of coming up with actual jokes. (***SFX***)
☞ Do play-by-play of the traffic on your way to work.
☞ Talk DEEP!
SUNDAY-
• “Hugging Day”, Today, offer a hug to anyone you think would like one. Hugging, like cuddling, releases oxytocin, which not only feels good, it reduces pain and stress, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the risk of heart disease. It also eases anxiety. LINK: http://www.nationalhuggingday.com
• “Granola Bar Day”, saluting the formerly healthful treat that, these days, is more than likely loaded with sugar, salt, chocolate, and some kind of hardened white gunk that they claim is yogurt.
• “Squirrel Appreciation Day”. There are over 200 types of squirrels in North America alone, which can be put into 3 groups: Ground squirrels, tree squirrels and flying squirrels, which can’t actually fly, but have flaps of skin that allow them to glide from tree to tree. (Or from my roof to my bird feeder…)
• “New England Clam Chowder Day”, different varieties include: New England, Manhattan, Rhode Island, Down East, and Outer Banks. New England clam chowder is made with milk or cream, and the use of tomatoes is frowned upon. In fact, in 1939 the state of Maine made it illegal to put tomatoes in clam chowder!
• “Sweatpants Day”, introduced in the 1920s by Le Coq Sportif, a sports equipment and clothing company. The original sweatpants were knitted gray jersey pants which were designed to help athletes exercise easier. (Picture Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky”, “Rocky II”, “Rocky III” …)
• “Playdate Day”, a reminder that a playdate is a great way to unglue your children from screens and get them to experience the great outdoors. Today, schedule time for your kids to grow by playing outside.
• “One-Liners Day”, with award season upon us, this occasion celebrates the best one-liners in films. Here are a few:
☞ “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” — Airplane
☞ “It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.” – The Blues Brothers
☞ “I’m glad he’s single, because I’m going to climb that like a tree.” — Bridesmaids
☞ “Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the War Room!” — Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
☞ “These go to eleven.” – Spinal Tap (What’s YOUR favorite?)
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1930 [94] Nathalie “Tippi” Hedren, New Ulm MN, movie actress (“The Birds”)/mother of Melanie Griffith, grandmother of Dakota Johnson
1946 [78] Dolly Parton, Sevierville TN, country singer-songwriter (‘I Will Always Love You’)/movie actress (“9 to 5″)/amusement park owner (“Dollywood”)/11 Grammys/Country Hall of Fame 1999, Rock Hall of Fame 2022
1947 [77] Paula Deen, Albany GA, celeb chef (Emmy Award for “Paula’s Home Cooking” 2002-12, “Positively Paula” since 2016)/author of at least 22 cookbooks
1951 [73] Martha Davis, Berkeley CA, pop singer (The Motels-‘Only the Lonely’, Suddenly Last Summer’)
1954 [70] Katey Sagal, Hollywood CA, TV actress (“The Conners” since 2018, “Sons of Anarchy” 2008-14, “Married With Children” 1987-97, voice of ‘Leela’ on “Futurama” 1999-2013)
1972 [52] Drea de Matteo, Queens NY, TV actress (‘Det Tess Nazario’ on “Shades of Blue” 2016-18, “The Sopranos” 1999-2006, “Paradise City” since 2021)
1982 [42] Jodie Sweetin, LA CA, TV actress (‘Stephanie Tanner’ on “Full House” 1987-95 and “Fuller House” 2016-20, multiple Hallmark movies)
SATURDAY- Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (Second man on the moon) is 94; David Lynch (director-“Dune”) is 78; Paul Stanley (Kiss) is 72; Bill Maher (“Real Time With Bill Maher”) is 68; Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) is 58; Skeet Ulrich (“Scream” films) is 54; Questlove (The Roots) is 53; Brantley Gilbert (‘Bottoms Up’) is 39; Evan Peters (“American Horror Story”) is 37
SUNDAY- Jack Nicklaus (73 PGA Tour titles) is 84; Billy Ocean (‘Caribbean Queen’) is 74; Geena Davis (“Thelma & Louise”) is 68; Cat Power (ft. Lana Del Rey-‘Woman’) is 52; Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton (Spice Girls) is 48; Luke Grimes (“Yellowstone”) is 40
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2011 [13] Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler makes his debut as a judge on the Season 10 premiere of “American Idol”, replacing Simon Cowell
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1993 [31] Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks return to Fleetwood Mac to perform at Bill Clinton’s campaign song, ‘Don’t Stop’, at his Presidential Inauguration ceremony
1994 [30] Honorees at the 9th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony include Elton John, John Lennon, Rod Stewart, Bob Marley, The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy and The Grateful Dead
2017 [07] 3 Doors Down, Toby Keith and Sam Moore are among the performers at US President Donald Trump’s inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
TODAY’S (NON)SPORTING EVENT . . .
2013 [11] Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all 7 of his Tour de France victories
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2006 [18] NASA launches the first-ever Pluto space probe with the $700 million ‘New Horizons’ mission (it reaches Pluto in 2015, still going…)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2015 [09] American skier Lindsey Vonn wins her 63rd World Cup, surpassing the 35-year-old record held by Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell (Vonn retired with a total of 82)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Cheerios cereal was originally called “Cheerioats”.
✓ Sponges can hold more cold water than hot.
✓ There was no punctuation until the 15th century.
✓ Elvis Presley made only 1 television commercial.
✓ To help speed up the solving-time for Rubik’s Cubes, lubricants can be used to grease the joints. These include “Cubicle Lubicle”, “Cosmic Lube” and “Lubix Cube”.
✓ People cannot pass gas forcefully enough to propel them in zero gravity (it’s been tried…)
-Did-You-Knows, UberFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS “OK BOOMER” MOVIES:
• Get Off My Lawn in 60 Seconds
• 8 Mile to School in the Snow
• Nursing Home Alone
• No Patience for Old Men
• Miracle on 401K Street
• Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex but Forgot What the Question Was
• Bill and Ted’s Excellent Dentures
• Sixty Candles
• Mighty Morphin Power Scooters
• Back In My Day to the Future
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
BS WORST THINGS TO YELL OUT AFTER SEX:
• “I hope you have a ride home.”
• “Here’s your participation trophy.”
• “14 more minutes and I could have saved 15% with Geico.”
• “Next!”
• “Mom! Can you bring us something to eat?”
• “You got change for a 20?”
• “So, what are we?”
• The wrong name.
• “I’ve had better.”
• “Guard!”
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2020
BS WEB GOODIE:
Mooooommmmm!: http://tinyurl.com/bdhhe75b
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My friend has a tattoo on his arm that says “Comparison is the thief of joy”, and I’m really debating getting the same thing on my arm, but bigger.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What would be an appropriate tag line for January?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 44% of women agree that THIS should be part of a perfect date night. What is it?
Answer: Dancing
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Happiness is a place between too much and too little.