Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Edition: #7728
Sheet For Brains!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Martin Lawrence says he’s OK. The 59-year-old actor appeared on a radio show to allay fans’ concerns about his health. Chatter began to circulate last month when the actor and his “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” co-star, Will Smith, attended the film’s LA premiere. In a viral clip, Smith appeared to help Lawrence stand as they addressed the crowd, with the Lawrence looking around in what appeared to be a confused manner. In the new interview, he said: “I’m fine. I’m in God’s hands. I’m blessed….No need for people to be concerned.” Then, he quipped: “And I’m healthy as hell! Stop, stop, stop the rumors!”
-ET
★ After the events of “Scandoval”, is it any surprise that Tom Sandoval is in the new season of “The Traitors”? America’s most famous-ish cheater has joined 20 other contestants for a third outing of Peacock’s Emmy-winning series. Other Season 3 players, who will get together in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands to compete in a series of missions for a chance at earning up to $250,000, include a few “Survivor” veterans, some from “Big Brother”, and a helping of “Bravo-lebrities”, but perhaps the most surprising addition is the former Mr. Britney Spears, Sam Asghari.
-EW
★ Like the characters in the “Lost” finale, Evangeline Lilly is moving on. The 44-year-old announced on Instagram that she’s “stepping away” from acting. She shared a clip of her on the set of “Lost” in 2006, in which she said: “Ideally 10 years from now I’d like to be a retired actress, and I would like to have a family, and I’d like to be writing”, plus doing humanitarian work. In her caption, the “Ant-Man” star explained her decision to quit showbiz, writing: “Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment.” She did leave some wiggle room, though, pointing out: “I might return to Hollywood one day.”
-NYPost
★ It’s been a long time coming amid trickles of information that never were fully confirmed, but the Shelby family faithful can now wholly rejoice, because the “Peaky Blinders” movie is officially moving forward. Netflix has greenlit a feature film that will star Oscar winner Cillian Murphy in a return to the iconic role of the Birmingham clan’s leader ‘Tommy Shelby’. Tom Harper will direct the untitled film. He is no stranger to Peaky, having helmed part of Season 1. Production will begin later this year.
-Deadline
★ Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are bringing their family to reality TV! The actor his wife have announced that they will be starring alongside their 7 children in the upcoming TLC reality show “The Baldwins”, coming next year. According to the show’s description, “Alec and Hilaria invite viewers into the home they share with their 7 growing kids. For the first time, they’re opening up their family lives and bringing everyone in to join in the non-stop love, laughter and drama.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mr3yer6m
-PopCulture
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Magic Johnson, Jo Koy, Doechii featuring JT
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Ariana Grande, Ron Howard, Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hozier
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Brian Simpson, Kelsey Cook, Blair Socci
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): David Ortiz, John Early, Roni Kaspi
• “The Daily Show” (COM): George Conway, Ronny Chieng
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Ron Howard, Steve Toussaint
• “The Talk” (CBS): Eric Dane
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Method Man, James Patterson, Jordan Davis
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Jennifer Esposito
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Charlotte Tilbury, Chris Appleton, Shani Darden
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Shay Mitchell
• “I Can See Your Voice” (FOX): Season 3 finale
• “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” (FOX): Going Rogue!
• “D-Day: The Unheard Tapes” (HISTORY): A look at real audio recordings, piecing together a minute-by-minute account of the D-Day invasion.
• “NBA Finals” (Check local listings): Game 1: Dallas Mavericks @ Boston Celtics
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jonas Brothers – have been announced as halftime performers at the CFL’s 2024 Grey Cup game in Vancouver. The Grey Cup game will be held Nov. 17 at B.C. Place Stadium.
• Halsey – has revealed that her secret battle with Lupus fueled the creation of her latest single ‘The End’. She wrote on Instagram: “long story short, i’m Lucky to be alive. short story long, i wrote an album. it begins with The End. out now.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5u2bxwa6
• Paula Abdul – has announced her “Straight Up To Canada Tour!” She’ll be hitting 21 Canadian cities with support acts Taylor Dayne and Tiffany, beginning Sept. 25 in Victoria BC. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4wt8wkvz
• Rolling Stones – Mick Jagger, who turns 81 next month, was asked how it feels to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium concert stages. His answer: “Like being on stage at 78”. He also said the group, currently on tour in the US, will consider offers to tour in Europe and South America next year, and he hinted the group is likely to release new music soon.
• Van Halen – Michael Anthony says that the fact that Alex Van Halen is auctioning off his personal collection of instruments and memorabilia, probably means he has no plans to be involved in a much talked-about potential Van Halen tribute show. Quote: “It appears like he’s selling everything right down to his last drumstick.”
• Luke Combs – Today, he finally releases ‘The Man He Sees in Me’. He teased the song in January with no release date, leaving fans wondering if or when he’d drop it. On X, Combs posted a clip of himself acoustically performing the fatherhood-inspired song, and wrote: ‘The Man He Sees in Me.’ Out THIS Thursday, June 6 at 4 PM ET”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2pdnkt47
• Thomas Rhett – was so surprised to find his younger brother Tyler Lankford blasting his music during a recent family beach outing — that he had to troll him on social media. Rhett posted the evidence, and wrote: “Rare sighting of my little brother listening to my music”. He added the hashtag #onlylistenstozachbryan. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yymmaxhp
• Zach Bryan – has his 10th Billboard Country Airplay top 10 with ‘Pink Skies’. The lead single from his upcoming LP, which is believed to be titled “The Great American Bar Scene”. The song debuted at #3.
SHOOTING THE BULL
DRINKS ON A PLANE:
Sometimes, in the midst of a long travel day, there’s nothing more relaxing than unbuckling your airplane seatbelt, downing a nice glass of wine, then grabbing your neck pillow, and eye mask…and Z-z-z-z… But researchers are saying that’s a very bad idea. Following study by the Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Germany, experts are calling for limits to in-flight alcoholic beverages. Why? It was found that plane passengers who drink before dozing off during long-haul flights are risking their heart health. It seems that the combo of cabin pressure, drinking, and dozing lowers the amount of oxygen in the blood — and raises heart rate for an extended period – even in people who are young and healthy. The researchers wrote: “Higher doses of alcohol could amplify these…effects…escalating the risk of health complications and medical emergencies during flight, especially among older individuals and those with…medical conditions.” As a result, they are suggesting that “inflight consumption of alcoholic beverages should be restricted.”
(It already is…by my paycheck!)
(…and this is why I’m so worried about American Airlines pilots!)
-CNN, NYPost
CYCLE-CHOLOGY:
The old saying says that “Once you learn to ride a bicycle, you never forget”. But what if you never learned in the first place? That’s the case for a shocking 24% of adults, according to a new poll. The survey of 2,000 Brits found almost a quarter lack this fundamental skill, a big jump from just 1 in 8, in a poll taken 5 years ago. Other activities that many adults were found to struggle with include: rollerblading (46%), swimming (28%), skateboarding (50%), ice skating (43%), and soccer (30%). So why don’t these people learn? Fear and embarrassment are the main reasons. Among those who can’t ride a bike, 16% said they are afraid of falling off. 52% said they feel they lack the skills needed to learn new sports – and 42% said they’re worried about embarrassing themselves in the process.
(Hey – if I can learn to shop for my own clothing, you can definitely learn to ride a bike. Oh, wait, picking out my own clothes DID learn to some embarrassing moments, come to think of it!)
(Why is it that kids can pick up on things like swimming and cycling so much easier than adults can – but they just can’t seem to learn how to pick up after themselves?)
-StudyFinds
CASH ON RECOVERY:
A New York City couple found $100,000 in a safe at the bottom of a pond in Queens. James Kane and Barbie Agostini made the discovery while “magnet fishing”, a hobby that involves using metal detectors to find various items in bodies of water. They said that they had previously found many old safes, but they were usually empty or full of plastic bags, so they were stunned when they found that this one was stuffed with soggy $100 bills. Although the bills were found to be partly decomposed and stuck together, the couple estimated the safe contained as much as $100,000, in fairly recent currency. With no clues about who the rightful owner might be, Kane and Agostini called police to report their discovery and were told there is no evidence of a crime…and they can keep the cash.
(That’s their story…and they’re stickin’ to it!)
(…and if you can’t imagine what kind of condition those bills are in, just imagine emptying your 7-year old’s pockets, at the end of a camping trip!)
-UPI
HOME HACKS TO KEEP COOL:
15 handy home hints to consistently keep cool…
1. Keep your blinds closed: This can lower temps by up to 20°F (9°C)
2. Even better, get blackout curtains: They block sunlight and naturally insulate the room from heat.
3. Be smart about doors: Closing off unused rooms prevents cool air from filling those areas when it is hottest. (Remember to locate the cat first!)
4. Hack a fan: Fill a large bowl with ice (or even an ice pack), and put it at an angle in front of a large fan. Magic!
5. Swap your sheets: Go for cotton when it’s hot. It breathes easier and stays cooler.
6. Set ceiling fans to go counter-clockwise: That way the airflow creates a wind-chill breeze effect.
7. Focus on body-temp, not home temp: Sip iced drinks and keep a cold cloth handy, if you don’t have A/C. And a bowl of cool water by your bed can come in handy if it is too hot to sleep.
8. Turn on bathroom fans: Maybe the kitchen exhaust fan, too. Both pull hot air out.
9. Heat-proof your bed: Fill a water bottle, freeze it, and place it at the foot of your bed. And weird as it sounds, slightly dampening your sheets or popping them in the freezer before bed can help too.
10. Sleep low: Heat rises, so if it’s too hot to sleep, try the downstairs couch or basement. Or even the bedroom floor if the air feels cooler down there. (Except I hate sleeping on dirty laundry…)
11. Let the night air in: If the evening air is cooler, crack the windows before bed. You can also set up your fans to force the perfect cross breeze.
12. Hack your windows: To create a cooling air current, open the top windows on the downwind side of your house, and open the bottom windows on the upwind side. A fan can help.
13. Ditch incandescent lights: They waste about 90% of their energy in heat, so tossing them in favor of CFLs will help cool your home, and lower your electric bill.
14. Start grilling: Of course, cooking inside heats the place up. It’s summer! Use the BBQ!
15. Make long-term improvements: Insulated windows, awnings, and planting trees can shield your home from the sun. Or, you know…buy an A/C!
(What’s your tip for staying cool? I simply ask my wife to bring her feet to bed!)
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
If you find that you feel sore and beat up after a rigorous workout, try almonds. Scientists found that “weekend warriors,” or people who do their most strenuous physical fitness on the weekends, experience a much easier recovery if they eat almonds every day. (The only problem? In order to afford eating almonds every day, you’d have to work all weekend!)
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 06.06.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “D-Day”, the 80th anniversary of 1944’s “Operation Overlord” invasion of Europe by Allied Expeditionary Forces during WW2. Before dawn, over 2,700 ships converged on Normandy, carrying 2-million tons of war materials and 155,000 troops. The password for the operation: ‘Mickey Mouse’.
• “Drive-in Movie Day”, commemorating the opening of the first ‘drive-in’ 91 years ago (1933) in Camden, NJ. It cost 25 cents per person — or a buck-a-car — to see “Wife Beware”.
• “National Churro Day”, They’re fried, they’re crunchy, they’re sweet! What’s not to love?
• “Gardening Exercise Day”, a day to get out and workout with your plants. Don’t laugh… if you’ve ever helped a gardener for an afternoon, you know what hard work it is.
• “Atheist Pride Day”, promoting the civil rights of atheists, the separation of state and church, and devoted to providing information about atheism.
• “Yo-Yo Day”, observed on the birth anniversary of Donald Duncan (1892-1971), who first mass-marketed the wildly popular invention in the West during the 1930s. According to legend, the yo-yo was invented in the Philippines centuries ago … as a weapon.
• “Moonshine Day”. Moonshine, white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, or Tennessee white whiskey is a high-proof distilled spirit, generally produced illicitly. The word is believed to come from the term “moonrakers” used for early English smugglers and the clandestine nature of their operations.
• “Eyewear Day”. We can “clearly see” the importance of bringing awareness to eye health and comprehensive eye exams. Some eyewear innovations…
⇒ Bifocals were invented in the 1760s. These eyeglasses made it possible to see objects both close up and far away.
⇒ Monocles were developed in the late 18th century and were worn around the neck. Interestingly, monocles were mainly worn by aristocrats.
⇒ Pince-nez were invented in the late 19th century. These eyeglasses were held in place by a spring-clip between the lenses, instead of frames.
⇒ Sunglasses became popular in America around 1929. Eventually, they became an essential fashion item still in use today.
⇒ Ray-Bans are also knowns as “Aviators.” First developed for pilots in the 1930s, Ray-Ban eyeglasses are now especially popular with celebrities.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] June Bug Day
[Fri] Chocolate Ice Cream Day
[Sat] Rosé Day
[Sun] Donald Duck Day
This Week is…Fragrance Week
This Month is…Soul Food Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1947 [77] Robert Englund, Glendale, CA, movie actor (‘Freddy Krueger’ in “A Nightmare on Elm Street” films) COMING UP… “Harvest Moon”
1952 [72] Harvey Fierstein, Brooklyn NY, Broadway actor (Tony Award-“Hairspray”)/playwright (“Torch Song Trilogy”)/movie actor (“Mrs. Doubtfire”, “Independence Day”)
1955 [69] Sandra Bernhard, Flint MI, comedian-TV actress (“’Nancy’ on “Roseanne” 1991-97, movie actress (“The King of Comedy”)
1956 [68] Björn Borg, Stockholm Sweden, retired tennis player (former #1 ranked player, 11-time Grand Slam winner, first to win 6 French Open singles titles)
1959 [65] Colin Quinn, Brooklyn NY, movie actor (“Trainwreck”), TV comedian (“Saturday Night Live” 1995-2000)
1960 [64] Steve Vai, Long Island NY, rock guitarist (Whitesnake, David Lee Roth, Frank Zappa, solo artist – ‘The Audience is Listening’)
1967 [57] Paul Giamatti, New Haven CT, movie actor (“Cinderella Man”, “Sideways”)/TV actor (“John Adams”) COMING UP…“Downton Abbey 3”
1974 [50] Uncle Kracker (Matthew Shafer), Mount Clemens MI, country/rock/rap vocalist (‘Follow Me’, ‘Drift Away’)/former Kid Rock turntablist
2007 [17] Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Santa Monica CA, TV actress (‘Lily Tucker-Pritchett’ on “Modern Family” 2011-20)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1991 [33] NBC announces Jay Leno will succeed Johnny Carson as host of “The Tonight Show” on May 25, 1992
1998 [26] “Sex and the City” premieres, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1992 [32] Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ video debuts on MTV. At $1.5 million, the 9-minute epic is then the most expensive video ever made. In 2018, it becomes the first video made before YouTube’s launch to reach 1 billion views
2001 [23] Saying he doesn’t have time to drive them anymore, Elton John auctions off 20 of his cars for a total of $2.75 million
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2012 [12] A solar plane called ‘The Solar Impulse’ lands in Morocco after completing the world’s first intercontinental flight powered by the Sun
2018 [06] A special pedestrian lane for slow-walking smartphone users is introduced in Xi’an, China
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2018 [06] A man is announced to have won France’s €1 million (US $1.1 million) My Lottery for the second time in 2 years, beating the odds of 1 in 16 trillion
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Spending money on experiences, as opposed to material possessions, leads to greater happiness.
✓ Not getting enough sleep and being hungry are the two biggest reasons for being angry.
✓ People who regularly play video games are faster at making real-life decisions.
✓ Believing you have a good memory helps you to have a better memory.
✓ Nail biting has been associated with a better immune system because of the exposure to germs that causes your body to build antibodies for.
✓ The human brain has the same consistency as tofu.
-WhattheFFacts, FactSlides
Best of BS . . .
BS REASONS YOUR KID WASN’T ASKED TO BE VALEDICTORIAN:
• Has 3 more years to go in 11th grade.
• He’s only popular with his ‘My Manga/Anime Girlfriend’ chat group.
• Doesn’t want to be a valedictorian as she really doesn’t like animals.
• Hasn’t showed up at school since Christmas.
• Hates being lumped in with the ‘dorky kids’ who actually graduate.
• Not really at the head of the class, more the other end.
• Turned it down because of a scheduling conflict … he had grad that weekend.
• Still hammered from prom.
-BennyDesk, first published in BS in 2014
BS SIGNS YOU’VE HIRED THE WRONG KID TO MOW YOUR LAWN:
• Shows up with a pair of manicure scissors and a Ziploc.
• Turns a goat loose and says he’ll be back in 3 weeks.
• On the side of his lawnmower you notice the stenciled silhouettes of 13 cats.
• Stops every 15 minutes to smoke some clippings.
• Keeps trying to impress you by stopping the lawnmower blade with his head.
• Somehow manages to mow the hood ornament off your Lexus.
• No toes.
-First published in BS in 2013
BS WEB GOODIE:
Nice pose: https://tinyurl.com/4j2sfe5n
BS RANDOM JOKE:
You can’t hurt my feelings. I used to bring the wrong tools to my dad…
BS PHONE STARTER:
What is something that you should NEVER do at someone else’s home?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
10-12% of us share this trait — but it is about twice as high among Major League Baseball players. What is it?
Answer: Left-handedness
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; the pessimist fears this is true.