Monday, January 22, 2024 — Edition: #7639
100% Grade A Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Jamie Foxx is back in action. He was spotted with co-star Cameron Diaz on the Atlanta set of their upcoming movie, “Back in Action,” on Saturday. It was Foxx’s first time being seen at work since he experienced a health emergency last April. The two appeared to be in a chipper mood, and were pictured walking outside together in casual clothing. When Foxx was hospitalized, it was unclear if he had more scenes to shoot for the action-comedy.
-PageSix
★ Charlie Sheen’s neighbor has received a 2-year probation and been ordered to undergo treatment for substance abuse after attacking the actor at his home. 48-year-old Electra Schrock pleaded no contest to a charge of felony assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury in Van Nuys Superior Court on Friday. On Dec. 20, Schrock allegedly “forced her way” into the “Two and a Half Men” star’s house in Malibu, and attempted to strangle him. Schrock is also barred from contacting Sheen.
-Messenger
★ The box office has officially entered the January doldrums. The weekend’s only new wide opener, the outer space thriller “I.S.S.,” failed to make impact, with a $1.2 million opening day, and an estimated weekend haul of $3.3 million. “Mean Girls” continues its reign as queen bee of the box office, earning a projected $11 million. In second place, “The Beekeeper” combed together about $8.4 million over the weekend, and in third place was “Wonka”, with an estimated $6.7 million in its sixth weekend of release.
-Variety
★ Friday, Alec Baldwin was indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, as prosecutors once again seek to hold him accountable for the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin was initially charged in January 2023, but the charges were dropped 3 months later, after his defense team raised questions about whether the gun was functioning properly when it fired. If convicted, Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison.
-Variety
★ Sofia Vergara and Netflix have been hit by a lawsuit by Griselda Blanco’s estate over the upcoming series “Griselda.” The suit seeks a court injunction to block the release of the miniseries, which is scheduled to premiere this Thursday, due to alleged unauthorized use of the family’s image and likeness. The series, which stars Vergara, follows the infamous cartel leader known as “the Godmother” as she rises through drug trafficking ranks in 1980s Miami. Vergara also serves as an executive producer.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, Joey Graziadei, Charley Crockett
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Dakota Johnson, Chloë Sevigny, Gaby Moreno and Oscar Isaac
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Trevor Noah, Ruby Bridges
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Common, Tom Hollander
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Tumi Mhlongo, Captain Sandy Yawn
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Jamie Lee Curtis
• “The Talk” (CBS): Ava DuVernay, John and Callahan Walsh
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Ken Jennings
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Jodie Foster, Sherry Cola, Niko Moon
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Isla Fisher, WWE wrestlers Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Tiffany Miranda
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Season 28 premiere. 32 women, the most to ever arrive at the mansion on night one, prepare to open their hearts to Joey Graziadei.
• “Bad Romance — A Special Edition of 20/20” (ABC): An Illinois man jokes on national TV that he regrets his marriage; a couple of months later, his wife is murdered.
• “America’s Most Wanted” (Fox): Season 2 premiere. John Walsh returns as host with his son Callahan.
• “TMZ Investigates” (Fox): Obsessed and Dangerous: Hollywood’s Stalker Crisis. Do laws do enough to protect stars like Taylor Swift, Drew Barrymore, and Sandra Bullock? Logan Paul and Bristol Palin share their experiences with stalker situations.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Usher – won’t give up many details ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show performance on Feb. 11, but he did say to Vogue that he’s preparing a career-spanning set, and “It has to be perfect.” He also said: “This night was specifically curated in my mind to have R&B take the main stage.”
• Justin Timberlake – will make his return to “Saturday Night Live” as musical guest on Jan. 27. It’ll be his 5th time as a solo artist. Dakota Johnson will host for a second time.
• Tracy Chapman — will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2024 International Folk Music Awards on Feb. 21. She’ll be honored at the Folk Alliance International Conference in Kansas City MO.
• Red Hot Chili Peppers — Anthony Kiedis’ autobiography “Scar Tissue” is being turned into a biopic. Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the singer’s New York Times best seller. Brian Grazer, who was behind Oscar-nominated films like “Splash’, and “Apollo 13”, will produce.
• David Lee Roth – claims in a new YouTube video that he recently spent $92,000 on marijuana. Quote: “I smoke every day. I smoke my body weight.” He then gets his business manager on the phone, asking: “Jerry, would you please share with the folks my recent bill for pot coming from The Silver Lake dispensary?” Jerry responds: “Are you sure you want to hear this? $92,000.” LINK: http://tinyurl.com/58nkwu2d
• Dolly Parton – celebrated her 78th birthday on Friday by releasing an expanded edition of her “Rockstar” album, this one featuring an additional 9 rock covers. Bonus songs include her takes on Pat Benatar’s ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’, Eddie Money’s ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’, and Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/2ehv39re
• Mitchell Tenpenny – dropped the new single and video ‘Breaking My Heart’ on Friday. It’s the follow up to his Top 10 hit ‘We Got History’. He said of the tune: “(It’s) about going through a break up and trying to get your ex off your mind…but it seems like every single thing reminds you of them.” LINK: http://tinyurl.com/3c2vf3ef
• Miranda Lambert – Her MuttNation Foundation has released a new Palomino-inspired collection. Available now at Tractor Supply Company, the MuttNation Fueled By Miranda Lambert line includes new dog toys, beds, collars, harnesses, pet beds and a waste bag dispenser. LINKS: www.tractorsupply.com http://tinyurl.com/ypv93j9k
SHOOTING THE BULL
LOCK CHECK:
If you’re one of those people who is always worrying about whether you remembered to lock the front door when you left, then this new product is for you. Created by Japanese lock manufacturer Miwa, the “ChecKEY” is a sleeve-like accessory that goes over the top part of your key and features a small window that indicates whether you locked your door or not. The ChecKEY comes with a built-in mechanism that detects when you turn the key clockwise or counterclockwise — and changes color accordingly. When you turn the key clockwise, the little window on the ChecKEY turns white, and when you turn it counterclockwise, it turns orange. The mechanism is entirely mechanical, so it doesn’t require a battery. And any time you want to check to see if you locked your home, you simply look at your key. LINK: http://tinyurl.com/yffksdhc
(…and if you’re one of those people who NEVER gives another thought to whether you locked the house or not, I envy you!)
(No thanks. I’ll wait until they unnecessarily over-complicate it, and make you hook your lock up to your wi-fi, download an app, and pay for a monthly subscription. THEN I’ll get it!)
(…unfortunately, what it DOESN’T tell you is whether your kid locked the door when he left after you did!)
-OddityCentral
TECH TALK:
❑ Researchers from the University of Basel and the Technical University of Munich are challenging previous assumptions about the impact on sleep of blue light emanating from our devices. Their findings are that the color of light might not significantly affect the human internal clock and sleep quality, contradicting prior research. The study results also cast doubt upon the common practice of using night mode on smartphones and tablets. Night mode often involves a yellowish color adjustment, which according to these study results, would be irrelevant. (I don’t know what all the fuss is about. I can fall asleep with a handful of sloppy nachos, in the middle of a movie, while watching TikToks on my phone. It seems to bother the other people at the theater, though!)
❑ It has been long-reported that spending excessive amounts of time online or on your phone is linked to lower levels of mental health and dissatisfaction in relationships. But a new Canadian report says there is a “sweet spot” regarding how long you can use digital technology without causing much of an impact. StatsCan found that people who spend less than 10 hours weekly watching online content report having very good or excellent mental health at a rate of 16% higher than those who watch content for 20 or more hours per week. It was also found that those who take a “break” from the internet are much more likely to report very good mental heath. (Why is it, then, that when the internet goes down (forcing me to take a “break” from the internet, I feel like I’m gonna blow a gasket?)
-StudyFinds, GlobalNews
NEW GOOD NEWS:
➢ A Vancouver Island woman was heading home one night in Courtenay when she stumbled on an envelope stuffed with cash, frozen in the snow. Talia Ball said she “just saw like a $100 bill in the snow, so I thought like maybe somebody just dropped one — (but) it was like a big stack of cash.” It had the word ‘kids’ written on it, so she knew it was important to a family somewhere. Ball turned to social media, posting a message about the discovery, which spread like wildfire. She withheld the exact amount of cash, and other details, to ensure she would find the rightful owner. And it wasn’t long before someone who knew the family who lost the money connected them with the post. Ball said that when the owner came by, he told her that his wife “cried when she found out someone had actually turned it in.” She was given a $50 reward for her honesty.
➢ Supporters of a hockey team in Hershey PA came out in full force to break a world record. Every year, fans gather for the Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss, where they throw stuffed animals down to the ice. The plush toys are then donated to local charities. Early this month, the toss took place during the Bears’ match against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and after a Bears player scored in the second period, stuffed animals began to rain down. Bears Captain Dylan McIlrath said it was “incredible” to see. The Bears announced that for 2024, a world record 74,599 stuffed animals were tossed. Since the first event in 2001, nearly 390,000 stuffed animals have been collected. (We’re just thankful the “Sabres” have never tried this promotion!)
-GlobalNews, GoodNewsNetwork
THE MOST IMPACTFUL TV MOMENTS EVER:
According to the Television Academy’s new list of the 75 most impactful moments in TV history…
1. The moon landing, 1969
2. 9/11 coverage, 2001
3. “The Ed Sullivan Show” – The Beatles make their US TV debut, 1964
4. “Roots” premieres, introducing viewers to Kunta Kinte (Levar Burton), 1977
5. John F. Kennedy’s death, announced by Walter Cronkite, 1963
6. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, 1963
7. Mister Rogers dips feet in a pool with Officer Clemmons, 1969
8.” M*A*S*H” series finale, 1983
9. MTV premieres, with its first music video – ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’, 1981
10. “Saturday Night Live” premieres, hosted by George Carlin, 1975
11. “The Ed Sullivan Show” – Elvis Presley performs ‘Hound Dog’, 1956
12. CNN’s coverage of Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, 1986
13. Ellen DeGeneres comes out on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, 1997
14. “Charlie Brown Christmas” – Linus shares with Charlie Brown the true meaning of Christmas, 1965
15. “The Carol Burnett Show” airs a “Gone with the Wind” parody, 1976
16. The O.J. Simpson Ford Bronco car chase, 1994
17. ‘Lucy’ gets drunk shooting commercials for a liquor-filled vitamin on “I Love Lucy”, 1952
18. The first Kennedy-Nixon presidential debate, 1960
19. On “All in the Family”, Sammy Davis, Jr. kisses ‘Archie’ on the cheek, 1972
20. Footage of George Floyd’s murder, 2020
(Is it just me, or did they totally miss the shocking breakup of Kermit and Miss Piggy?)
(What TV moment was most impactful to you?)
-CNN
MALE ACTORS WHO’VE PLAYED THE EXACT SAME CHARACTER IN ALMOST EVERY MOVIE THEY’VE BEEN IN:
☞ Adam Sandler (Well, duh!)
☞ Dwayne Johnson
☞ Will Smith
☞ Hugh Grant
☞ Michael Cera
☞ Will Ferrell
☞ Jeff Goldblum
☞ Mark Wahlberg
☞ Jackie Chan
☞ Al Pacino
(There are more…who comes to mind?)
-BuzzFeed, first published in BS in 2021
DID YOU KNOW?
Gamers are particularly at risk of going deaf or developing tinnitus because of excessively loud sound levels on their gaming consoles, researchers warn. A study by the World Health Organization and South Carolina University found that sound levels coming from gaming consoles can spike to short bursts of 119 decibels, equivalent to the noise of a bulldozer or motorbike. Prolonged exposure to anything over 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss or tinnitus.
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 01.22.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day”, a day to concentrate on your feline and answer the questions you think it’s asking. People often consider cats unaffectionate, but the truth is, they only talk to humans. Studies show they rarely ‘meow’ at other cats.
• “Celebration of Life Day”, a day to honor the gift of children and grandchildren. (Because having “a 2-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it.” — Jerry Seinfeld)
• “Hot Sauce Day”. If you’re one of those people who feels that “spicy” is never quite spicy enough, Hot Sauce Day is the day for you! It is used in Bloody Marys, and put on foods such as eggs, enchiladas, and chicken wings. There are many variations and brands, but the one thing common to all hot sauce is the presence of chili peppers.
• “Southern Food Day”, dedicated to celebrating the rich culinary tradition of the Southern US. Southern cuisine is known for comfort food, characterized by hearty flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and a blend of cultural influences. From fried chicken, barbecue, and catfish, to grits, collard greens, and biscuits… (Sorry my mouth started watering there, and I lost my train of thought!)
• “Polka Dot Day”. This day celebrates Disney’s most esteemed fashionista — ‘Minnie Mouse’. Minnie is not only Mickey Mouse’s beloved counterpart, but is a sassy and sweet pop culture icon who popularized the polka dot pattern.
• “Roe vs. Wade Day”, the day that changed everything. This date in 1973, the Supreme Court announced its decision that the constitutional right to privacy includes a right to abortion. 51 years later, Roe vs. Wade Day is celebrated as a historical moment in women’s rights.
• “Better Business Communication Day”, to help companies get on a path to implementing solid communication practices. By encouraging better communication in the workplace, employees feel connected and empowered, which leads to better decision making. (So hit “reply all” on all the emails you receive today!)
• “Blonde Brownie Day”, the blonde brownie uses vanilla and brown sugar as ingredients in place of the chocolate or cocoa of traditional chocolate brownies. Also known as “blondies”.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Measure Your Feet Day
[Tues] Pie Day
[Wed] Compliment Day
[Thurs] Robbie Burns Day
This Week is…Fresh Squeezed Juice Week
This Month is…Skating Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1949 [75] Steve Perry, Hanford CA, classic rock singer (‘Oh Sherrie’, Journey-‘Don’t Stop Believin’’)/Rock Hall of Fame w/Journey, 2017
1952 [72] Teddy Gentry, Ft Payne AL, country bassist-singer (Alabama-‘Mountain Music’, ‘Forever’s as Far as I’ll Go’)/a record 21 consecutive #1 country hits
1959 [65] Linda Blair, St. Louis MO, movie actress (“The Exorcist”, “Roller Boogie”)
1965 [59] Diane Lane, NYC, movie actress (“Under the Tuscan Sun”, “Unfaithful”) COMING UP… “Anniversary”
1965 [59] Steven Adler, Cleveland OH, rock drummer (ex-Guns N’ Roses -‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’)
1965 [59] DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeffrey Allen Townes), Philadelphia PA, DJ (w/Fresh Prince [Will Smith]-‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’, ‘Yo Home to Bel-Air’ [The “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” theme])
1968 [56] Guy Fieri, Columbus OH, celeb chef/TV host (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” since 2007, “Guy’s Grocery Games” since 2013)
1972 [52] Gabriel Macht, The Bronx NY, TV actor (‘Harvey Specter’ on “Suits” 2012-19)
1985 [39] Orianthi (Panagaris), Adelaide Australia, rock guitarist/singer-songwriter (Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper/collaborator with former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora in “RSO”)
1996 [28] Sami Gayle, Weston FL, TV actress (‘Nicky Reagan-Boyle’ on “Blue Bloods” since 2010)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2005 [19] Businessman and “The Apprentice” host Donald Trump marries former model Melania Knauss at the Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Florida
2008 [16] Australian actor Heath Ledger (posthumous Oscar-“The Dark Knight”) dies in NYC of a pharmaceutical overdose at age 28
2018 [06] Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world, with a net worth of $100 billion. (Netflix’s current net worth is capped at $211 billion)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2012 [12] Adele’s second album “21″ clocks up a 16th week at #1, matching the record of the “Titanic” movie soundtrack
2018 [06] Neil Diamond announces he’s retiring from touring because he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2006 [18] LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant scores 81 points against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, the 2nd most points in an NBA game ever, behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 in 1962
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ “Jedi” is an official religion, with over 70,000 followers, in Australia.
✓ There are more insects in one square mile of rural land than there are human beings in the world.
✓ When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to 3 times your body weight.
✓ Studies have shown that ice cream really does significantly reduce emotional pain.
✓ Dandelion root can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute.
✓ All odd numbers contain the letter ‘e’.
-RandomFactGenerator, WhattheFFacts
Best of BS . . .
BS UNLIKELY DNA RESULTS:
• You are your own father.
• 25% cookie, 75% monster.
• 100% still watching, just like Netflix thought.
• You’re the illegitimate love-child of Betty White and Marilyn Manson.
• You have tiger’s blood.
• 80% Starbucks Frappuccino.
• 1/87th can’t even.
• Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
• Anything that was ever supposedly “revealed” on “Maury”.
• It turns out you’re NOT the mother!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS TERRIBLE MOVIE SEQUEL IDEAS:
• 10 More Things I Hate About You
• Apocalypse Again
• The Second to Last Jedi
• The Day After the Day After Tomorrow
• Titanic II: Jack’s Back
• San Andreas II: The Repair Begins
• Four Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
• The Matrix 4: Turn The Power Off, Wait 10 Seconds And Turn it Back On
• 50 More First Dates
• Star Wars: Episode 9
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2021
BS WEB GOODIE:
Truth: http://tinyurl.com/ypdtd39t
BS RANDOM JOKE:
The fact that I have more clothes to sleep in than to go out in says a lot about me.
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which of the following NFL team has won the most Super Bowls?
a) Pittsburgh Steelers [CORRECT, 6, tied with New England Patriots]
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Green Bay Packers
d) Los Angeles Chargers
• Who was the first country music artist to sell 10 million copies of an album?
a) George Strait
b) Shania Twain
c) Garth Brooks [CORRECT]
d) Johnny Bond & His Red River Valley Boys
• Who was the original host of “Family Feud” when it debuted in 1976?
a) Regis Philbin
b) Alex Trebek
c) Richard Dawson [CORRECT]
d) Monty Hall
-ProProfs
BS PHONE STARTER:
Where is the worst-smelling place that you’ve ever been?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey, 19% of people said they would miss THIS the most if they had to move. What is it? Answer: Their hair stylist
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
