Thursday, July 11, 2019 – Edition: #6491
Either Sheet or Get Off the Air!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Apparently, Meghan Markle has no time for commoners snapping pics of her at Wimbledon. Her security demanded that people turn their lenses away while she watched Serena Williams compete. British media consultant Sally Jones says that she was sitting in the members box, taking pics of Serena Williams when one of Markle’s bodyguards came up and said, “Would you not take photographs of the Duchess? She’s here in a private capacity.” Jones says she told the security guard she had no intention of photographing Markle, and wasn’t even aware she was there.
(But thanks for the tip!)
-TMZ
★ WarnerMedia has finally named its upcoming streaming service — “HBO Max” — and confirmed that it will have the exclusive rights to the former NBC sitcom “Friends” that has most recently been available on Netflix. The service is expected to launch in Spring 2020. Its programming will be centered on programming from HBO, Warner Bros, New Line, DC Entertainment, CNN, TNT, and others. HBO Max is expected to cost slightly more than the existing “HBO Now” streaming service, which is priced at $14.99 a month, significantly higher than Netflix, Hulu and the forthcoming Disney+ service.
-TheWrap, CNN
★ Rip Torn, Emmy-winning actor and comedian, has passed away at 88. Torn, who was perhaps best known for his role as ‘Artie’ on “The Larry Sanders Show,” died Tuesday. No cause of death has been released. He won an Emmy for his “Larry Sanders” role, and was nominated 6 more times. He was also an Oscar nominee in 1984 for “Cross Creek.” Torn’s work on “The Larry Sanders Show” garnered him a whole new generation of fans, who would go on to enjoy his character work as ‘Zed’ in the first two ‘Men in Black’ films. He also had memorable roles on “Will & Grace” and “30 Rock, ” and the movie “DodgeBall.”
-TMZ
★ “Riverdale” will give Luke Perry the ‘in memoriam’ episode that he deserves. Members of the cast posed together during the table read for episode 1 of season 4, announcing that it will be the episode the late actor’s death will be honored in when they return on October 9th. Mädchen Amick, who plays Alice Cooper, posted the group shot on Monday with a caption honoring Perry.
-TheBlast
★ “Stranger Things” season 3 has a lot going for it, from sailor outfits to nonstop ’80s references. And on Monday, Netflix confirmed that the hit series’ third installment is one for the books, as it broke the streaming service’s viewership record in the first four days of its release. According to Netflix, “40.7 million household accounts have been watching the show since its July 4 global launch, more than any other film or series in its first four days.” 18.2 million have already finished the entire season, which consists of eight episodes.
-MSN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Jon Favreau, D’Arcy Carden, Taylor Bennett
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Madonna, Guy Raz, Ari Lennox (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Craig Ferguson, Ronda Rousey, Bear Grylls (R)
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Seth MacFarlane, Linda Cardellini, the 1975 (R)
• “Conan” (TBS): Kumail Nanjiani
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sen. Michael Bennet
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): “Science Bob” Pflugfelder
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Allison Janney, Maggie Rogers (R)
• “Hollywood Game Night” (NBC): Season 6 premiere
• “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV): Season 3 premiere
• “The Outpost” (CW): In the Season 2 premiere, Talon summons a new threat, recalling the ghosts of her childhood. Meanwhile, while Garret hunts for Dred, Gwynn prepares the Outpost for war.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Nicki Minaj – has pulled out of her scheduled appearance at the July 18 “Jedda World Fest” music festival in Saudi Arabia. Quote: “After better educating myself on the issues, I believe it is important for me to make clear my support for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression.” The Human Rights Foundation had recently urged her to reconsider her decision.
• Lady Gaga – has introduced “Haus Laboratories”, her new beauty brand, in a flurry of latex, leather, neon, glitter and gloss. In a promotional video, she says, “”The last thing the world needs is another beauty brand. But that’s too bad. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but at Haus Laboratories, we say beauty is how you see yourself.”
• The Beatles – Designer Stella McCartney (Paul’s daughter) has unveiled a the “All Together Now” collection inspired by their 1968 animated film “Yellow Submarine”. It’s available in stores and online now, and consists of an 85-piece range of apparel and accessories for men, women and children.
• David Bowie – A special reissue of his breakthrough single ‘Space Oddity’ comes out tomorrow in honor of its 50th anniversary. It will be issued as part of a box set which also includes a two-sided poster with the single’s original press advertisement and a photo of Bowie taken during a concert four months after the song’s release, and a print with a different picture from the cover art’s photo shoot. (***See “Today’s Music Events”, below***)
• Aerosmith — guitarist Joe Perry says the band has been approached about the possibility of a Broadway show that would include the band’s music and stories from its career. He says that’s as far as it has gotten at this point, while the band focuses on their current Vegas residency.
• Marilyn Manson – has been cast in the new TV adaptation of Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic novel “The Stand”. The 10-episode miniseries is expected to premiere in 2020.
• Kane Brown – will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Los Angeles’ iconic Staples Center, which he’ll do by headlining a concert event on Oct. 18. That concert will be the first major show in a year-long celebration of the venue’s legacy.
• Luke Bryan –has announced the opening acts for his upcoming “Farm Tour”. Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock will set the stages for Bryan during the tour, which kicks off on Sept. 26.
TO WEAR FOOTWEAR OR NOT TO WEAR FOOTWEAR:
It turns out that the best footwear just might be no footwear at all. In a new study, published in the journal “Nature” a team of researchers found that a “well-seasoned” (i.e. callused) foot gives us better protection than shoes. In fact, they suggest, shoes have actually desensitized our feet, while changing the way we walk. And over time, that has dramatically altered the human gait. The study found that barefoot walkers in countries such as Kenya, despite thick calluses on their feet, could very much feel the ground beneath their feet. In fact, even the thickest calluses didn’t dampen sensitivity. As thick as calluses are on the feet of barefoot walkers, they still feel the ground and transmit information to the brain. Shoes, not so much. That could be a major issue for people, especially the elderly, who have trouble maintaining balance, often resulting in serious injury. While the study’s author cautions that he isn’t saying that people shouldn’t wear shoes, he does suggest that more research is needed.
(Trust me, buddy, some people should NEVER be without shoes!)
(I thought the whole idea behind footwear is so you DON’T feel the ground…)
(This cannot be good news for the sock industry either…)
-MNN
HEINZ DINNER?
If they can do it with a mini-turkey, why not with mac n’ cheese? Introducing…Macaroni and cheese in a can! For those of us who find the tedious process of boiling water, cooking the pasta and adding the cheese sauce, butter and milk WAY TOO complicated or time-consuming, you’re in luck — because now you can buy Heinz macaroni and cheese in a can on Amazon Canada. Yes, this ultimate convenience item has been on sale in the UK for years, but now you can have the delicious dish (or can, to be accurate), delivered right to your door on this side of the pond…for just $3.05 (plus shipping). To make a can of Heinz macaroni and cheese, you just empty it into a bowl and microwave, no mixing required. One online review noted that it’s “perfect for camping.”
(If you forgot all your other food, of course…)
(And add ketchup, of course)
(Just because you CAN, it doesn’t mean you SHOULD!)
-Narcity
FROM THE BS POLL VAULT:
A statistical look at who we are and the things we do …
• 20% of us say we would garden if we had more free time.
• 35% of us say we get stressed driving in wet weather.
• 26% of singles are turned on by someone who doesn’t have any social media accounts.
• 7% of single women want a man to read a poem when proposing.
• 50% of us say yoga pants should be banned from offices.
• 3% of pet owners have bought a pet stroller for their dog as a gift.
HOW TO AVOID IMPULSE PURCHASES:
(According to psychology experts…)
➠ Disable one-click spending: If you find yourself online shopping more often than you or your budget would like, disconnect your credit cards and bank accounts from one-click purchases on websites you frequent. (I tried, but my wife kept hooking them back up!)
➠ Delay the gratification: Separate yourself from your shopping cart before clicking “buy now”. Go ahead and add the items that are calling your name to your cart, but then wait at least six hours to finalize the purchase. Often, we get distracted and never go back to complete the purchase. (I’d be more likely to use those six hours to add more stuff to my cart!)
➠ Set an allowance: Set a monthly or weekly online shopping budget, and dedicate one specific checking account (not a credit card) to those purchases. Transfer your spending allowance to this card, and once the money is gone, you have to wait until your next scheduled ‘allowance’ to spend more. (That’s my whole problem…I don’t have any money in the budget for online shopping!)
-ApartmentTherapy
DID YOU KNOW?
Wimbledon, which is on now through Sunday, has an official hawk named Rufus who flies every morning to deter the local pigeons.
-QI
BS CHRONOMETER 07.11.19
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [85] Giorgio Armani, Piacenza, Italy, fashion designer with a personal fortune circa $9.6 billion
1953 [66] Mindy Sterling, Paterson NJ, movie actress (‘Frau’ in the “Austin Powers” franchise)
1959 [60] Richie Sambora, Perth Amboy NJ, rock guitarist (ex-Bon Jovi-‘Livin’ on a Prayer’)/currently in RSO with Orianthi/Rock Hall of Fame with Bon Jovi, 2018
1963 [56] Lisa Rinna, Medford, OR, soap opera actress (‘Billie Reed’ on “Days of Our Lives” 1992-2018)/reality TV star (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” since 2014)
1965 [54] Scott Shriner, Toledo OH, rock bassist (Weezer-‘Buddy Holly’, ‘Beverly Hills’)
1970 [49] Justin Chambers, Springfield OH, TV actor (‘Dr Alex Karev’ on “Grey’s Anatomy” since 2005)/former fashion model
1975 [44] Nadya Suleman, Fullerton CA, reality star (best known as the “Octomom”, she gave birth to eight babies on January 26, 2009)
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Blueberry Muffin Day”, celebrating the only morning snack we can think of that turns your teeth blue.
• “Cheer Up the Lonely Day”, an opportunity to make a lonely person happy by spending time with them. (It’s a good day to give [afternoon guy] a call!)
• “Mojito Day”, an annual salute to the traditional Cuban cocktail consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. This refreshing highball is particularly popular in the summertime. (Especially if you like leaves in your drink)
• “Pet Photo Day”, a day to pose your little darlin’ and snap off a few JPEGs. (And don’t forget to further humiliate the critter by decking it out in a dress and funny hat. And be sure to photoshop the result and add the torso of a platypus.)
• “Slurpee Day”, honoring the signature frozen beverage that 7-Eleven convenience stores began selling in 1967. Between 11am and 7pm, drop by a 7-Eleven store for a free, 12 oz Slurpee (while supplies last — so get there early, to guarantee yourself a free brain-freeze!)
• “Swimming Pool Day”, although we think EVERY hot Summer day should be swimming pool day. (And that’s what friends with swimming pools are for!)
• “World Population Day”, declared by the UN as a day to focus on the problems of overpopulation. About 150 people are born each minute. World population crossed the 5-billion mark on this day in 1987. We reached the 6-billion mark sometime in 1999 and 7-billion in 2011. Current world population? Over 7.6 billion. (and I still can’t get a date for my niece’s wedding…) According to current projections, the global population will reach 8 billion by 2024.
COMING UP . . .
[Fri] Pecan Pie Day
[Fri] Different Colored Eyes Day
[Sat] Embrace Your Geekness Day
[Sat] French Fry Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2007 [12] “Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix” opens in movie theaters (goes on to make $940 million in worldwide box office)
2014 [05] Former Miami Heat player LeBron James returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers (and wins the 2016 NBA Championship)
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1969 [50] David Bowie releases the single ‘Space Oddity’ 9 days before Apollo 11 lands on the moon
2009 [10] Black Eyed Peas single ‘I Gotta Feeling’ begins a 14-week run at #1, ending the 12-week run of the group’s previous single ‘Boom Boom Pow’
2014 [05] Tommy Ramone, former drummer and last living original member of punk-rock band The Ramones, dies at age 65 of cancer
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2012 [07] Astronomers announce the discovery of Styx, the 5th moon of Pluto (how did they know its name?)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ When you’re 31 years old, you’ll live your billionth second.
✓ Jamaica is the only country in the world whose flag does not contain the colors red, white or blue.
✓ Hamsters can store half their own weight in food in their cheeks.
✓ There is more money loaded on Starbucks cards and the Starbucks mobile app than some banks have in deposits.
✓ No one knows for sure why tennis points go 15-30-40, or even why ‘0’ is called love.
✓ Milkshakes were originally alcoholic.
-WhattheFFacts,
THINGS YOUR TODDLER CAN DO THAT YOU CAN’T:
• Eat the same food for breakfast, lunch and dinner for three weeks.
• Wear nothing but underwear and shoes while Grandma is visiting.
• Tell strangers the truth about their appearance.
• Get an extra cookie from the sample lady because she’s cute.
• Demand an audience while pooping.
• Fit entire body in the bathtub.
• Completely fill a phone’s memory with nostril selfies in under two minutes.
• Convince people to assemble in the living room to watch him sing a song that he just made up.
• Look cool wearing a cape.
• Get super-excited about grocery shopping.
-nickmom
Best of BS . . .
BS MY PERFORMANCE REVIEW IN FIVE WORDS:
• Brings donuts, two thumbs up.
• Meh, you’ll do for now.
• Nice job but wear pants.
• Security will see you out.
• Stop live tweeting this, Gary!
• You’re a lil’ pitchy, dawg.
• Can’t you do any better?
• Yes, Gary, embezzlement is bad.
• You don’t even work here.
• Doesn’t seem to know how to count.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018
BS RANDOM JOKE:
There was an explosion at a cheese factory in France!!!!! De brie…..EVERYWHERE!!!!
BS PHONE STARTER:
If you could give your 20-year-old self 3 words of advice, what would you say?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: In a survey, 87% of people said that while traveling via plane, THIS is the worst thing a fellow passenger can do. What is it?
Answer: Take off their socks
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.