Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – Edition #6745
Our Sheet Don’t Stink!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Amber Heard entered the witness box in London on Monday where she testified that she was abused by her ex-husband Johnny Depp during their five-year relationship. According to her, Depp threatened to kill her “many times” and said “death was the only way out” of the marriage. Depp testified he was the victim of Heard’s verbal and physical abuse, which she denies. While the pair’s showdown in the U.K. is expected to end on Friday, they are entangled in another lawsuit in Virginia, where Depp is suing Heard for $50 million for defamation over her abuse claims.
-Yahoo
★ Gordon Ramsay is reportedly set to cater Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding. He recently became engaged to actress Nicola Peltz, and with the groom’s parents, David and Victoria Beckham, planning to spare no expense on the couple’s big day, they are keen to ask their close friend Ramsay to take charge of the meals that will be served to guests. A source says that not only are the families “close pals”, but Brooklyn has raved about Ramsay’s cuisine in the past.
-ContactMusic
★ Marilyn Monroe’s pearls from her last ever photo shoot could be yours. The historic jewelry is hitting the auction block. She wore faux pearl earrings and slipped on a faux pearl necklace for the photo spread — famously known as the “Last Sitting”, a session which took place just 6 weeks before her death in 1962. The earrings are expected to bring in $50,000, and the necklace $8,000. Some of Monroe’s extensive wardrobe is also part of the auction. A gown and shawl are estimated to go for $40k and a pair of black and white checkered pants could fetch $15k.
-TMZ
★ John Oliver has rounded up some famous faces to explain the harm that comes with spreading false information about the coronavirus online. Alex Trebek, Catherine O’Hara, Billy Porter, Paul Rudd and John Cena have recorded public service announcements for Oliver’s site, “The True True Truth”. Oliver hopes to educate web surfers with the humorous celeb messages.
-MSN
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Willie Nelson, guest host George Lopez
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Cameron Diaz, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Kygo featuring OneRepublic
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Mary Trump, Kristen Bell
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Amy Sedaris, Nikki Glaspie
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Michael Sheen, Justin Willman (R)
• “Conan” (TBS): Jim Gaffigan
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Maren Morris, Dorit Kemsley
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Day of Hot Topics
• “The Talk” (CBS): Norah O’Donnell, Rosanna Pansino
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Jane Curtin, Marc Santa Maria
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Lauren Graham (R)
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Lester Holt, Andrew Rannells, Danielle Kartes (R)
• “Game On!” (CBS): Season 1 finale
• “Happily Ever Altered” (LIFETIME): Captures newly engaged couples as they take the emotional and physical journey of a lifetime to try and create the best version of themselves.
• “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” (BET): Season 1 finale
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Juice WRLD– As his posthumous album “Legends Never Die” sits atop the Billboard albums chart, he has landed 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. That includes 5 in the top 10, a feat only accomplished previously by The Beatles and Drake.
• Kanye West – Friends and associates are growing increasingly concerned for him after he turned on his own family in a series of Mon. night tweets, targeting Kris Jenner, comparing his life to the movie “Get Out” and accusing Kim Kardashian of trying to commit him to a mental hospital. That followed his now-infamous comments about Harriet Tubman at a presidential campaign stop in South Carolina on Sunday.
• Nicki Minaj – is expecting her first baby with husband Kenneth Petty. Not only did she reveal she’s pregnant after months of speculation, but she also dropped the first baby bump photos, and based on size, she’s well into the pregnancy.
• Mariah Carey — is celebrating three glittering decades in the music industry with weekly releases of items from her personal vault and rarities from her career. Weekly #MC30 releases will include digital EPs, remixes, bonus cuts, rare tracks, acapella moments and live performances. The music will be accompanied by video footage, photos, personal notes from Carey and physical releases.
• Van Halen – Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang has suggested his father isn’t done with performing. They haven’t toured since 2015 and singer David Lee Roth recently claimed that they are unlikely to tour again. But Wolfgang, who plays bass for the band, commented on the article about Roth, writing: ”Yeah I don’t really think that’s up for him to decide.”
• Dokken –Several months after suffering nerve damage during spinal surgery, frontman Don Dokken has revealed that his guitar-playing days are behind him. As he put it, “It’s over. My right hand is paralyzed.” His voice is unaffected.
• KISS — will bring their “End of The Road” tour to Europe next summer. They were due to tour there this summer, but because of the pandemic, those shows are now set for June and July 2021. Their planned performances in Norway, Lithuania, Portugal, Poland and Bulgaria were unable to be rescheduled.
• Carrie Underwood — has officially announced her first-ever holiday album “My Gift” will drop on Sept. 25. She posted a video taking fans behind the scenes of the making of the album, which will contain “a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating her faith…as well as original material.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yyvg6grf
• Jana Kramer — During a recent episode of her podcast “Whine Down With Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin”, she admitted to “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Joe and Melissa Gorga that she auditioned for the reality TV show in May. Was she accepted? She says she hasn’t heard back yet.
THERE’S NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE – OH, WAIT…
Why is it that you like the music that you like? Is it the singer’s voice? The sound of the musicians on the recording? Nope. A new study says that your taste in music may actually not be about the songs as much as the musician’s personality. A team from Bar Ilan University in Israel says people usually like other people they can easily relate to, and it’s no different when choosing your favorite musicians. Their study found that many bands and musicians create a public persona for themselves that makes them more accessible to their fans. Fans are usually quite similar to the persona of their favorite artists. The researchers pointed out that their study examined the relationship between the fans’ personalities and how artists are PERCEIVED. They did not study the actual personalities and behavior of the artists.
(And as for those singers with NO public persona…well, we’ve never heard of you. Except for you, Imagine Dragons guy!)
(Fans tend to be attracted to musicians with a similar personality to themselves? If you’re an Oasis fan, I’ve got bad news for you…)
(Should I be concerned that in my opinion, The Monkees are the greatest group of all time?)
-StudyFinds
A HALF-PAIR OF SHOES:
Online shoe and clothing retailer Zappos is now selling single shoes…and mixed sized pairs. It’s part of a push to cater to shoppers who naturally have different-sized feet, as well as those with prosthetics, which can create a need for mixed-size shoes, as well as those missing a foot or leg. Zappos.com, which is owned by Amazon, will initially offer the option for just six brands (Nike, BILLY, Converse, PLAE, Stride Rite and New Balance). The company already sells an assortment of shoes for those with disabilities, and says it has received many requests from people wanting a single shoe or different sized pairs.
(This could also come in handy for those with a puppy!)
(I HEARD they were having a half-off sale…)
(What about shoes for those with two left feet? Asking for a friend…)
-CTV
OLD DOGS – NEW TRICKS:
German researchers say that how your dog communicates with you depends largely on your actions. In an experiment, they separated pets from their owners. While the human waited in a different room, a researcher placed one of the pooch’s favorite toys in one of four boxes. When the owner entered the room, the dog would try to show where the toy was hidden. If it was able to successfully show his or her owner the location of the toy, they’d be rewarded with a prize. What they found is that if an owner vocally encourages their pooch to find the toy, the dog always put more effort into their “showing” actions. Unfortunately, this extra vigor also often leads to decreased accuracy, possibly due to the dog’s excitement at its owners’ encouragement. It’s the first piece of research to suggest that an owner’s actions can shape their pup’s communicative accuracy, and could impact future training methods.
(If a dog’s actions depend on what its owners does, I’m going to have a tough time explaining how I trained my Bowser to pee in the backyard!)
(Can we somehow make my teenagers this eager to please?)
(I’m not so sure my dog is ever THAT excited to help me do stuff!)
-StudyFinds
ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH:
⇒ Learn something new: People who have made a habit of learning generally have better physical and mental health, including reduced risk for heart diseases and obesity, healthier habits, better wellbeing and cognition, and a stronger sense of purpose in life. So, pursue a new skill.
⇒ Join a sport or social club: You know that playing a sport is good for you physically, but it is also good for your mental health. Similarly, non-exercise pastimes like card and board games, crafts, even videogames or singing in a choir can be good for your physical and mental health.
⇒ Volunteer: doing so is associated with enhanced mental health, more physical activity, fewer functional limitations, and lower risk of mortality. It can provide a sense of meaning and purpose, improve self-esteem, solidarity, and compassion.
⇒ Political or community involvement: Community engagement is generally associated with better physical and mental health and wellbeing, and is linked to sustained cognitive health. (I don’t see how being involved in politics can be healthy for anybody these days…!)
⇒ Religious or spiritual activity: A large volume of research shows these are beneficial to mental health. These benefits positively impact physical health by improving immune function and lowering the stress response.
-Inverse
DID YOU KNOW?
The world is pinning its hopes on a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, but will a vaccine alone be enough to stop the pandemic and allow life to return to normal? In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, a computer simulation found that a coronavirus vaccine’s effectiveness may have to be higher than 70% or even 80% before we can safely stop relying on social distancing. By comparison, the measles vaccine has an efficacy of 95%-98%, and the flu vaccine is 20%-60%. That doesn’t mean a vaccine that offers less protection would be useless, but it would mean social distancing in some form may still be necessary.
-Inverse
BS CHRONOMETER 07.22.20
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [86] Louise Fletcher, Birmingham AL, movie actress (Best Actress Oscar for her role as ‘Nurse Ratched’ in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”)/TV actress (“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” 1993–1999)
1940 [80] Alex Trebek, Sudbury ON, TV game show host (“Jeopardy!” since 1984)
1946 [74] Danny Glover, San Francisco CA, movie actor (“Lethal Weapon” films, “The Color Purple”)
1947 [73] Albert Brooks (Einstein), Beverly Hills CA, movie actor (“Finding Dory”, “Broadcast News”)
1947 [73] Don Henley, Linden TX, classic rock singer-drummer (‘The Boys of Summer’, Eagles-‘Hotel California’)
1955 [65] Willem Dafoe, Appleton WI, movie actor (“The Grand Budapest Hotel”, “Spider-Man”) COMING UP…”The French Dispatch”, 2020
1964 [56] David Spade, Birmingham MI, movie actor (“Joe Dirt”, “Grown Ups”)/TV actor (Saturday Night Live” 1990-95)
1989 [31] Keegan Allen, Gold Hill OR, TV actor (‘Toby Cavanaugh’ on “Pretty Little Liars” 2010-17)
1992 [28] Selena Gomez, Grand Prairie TX, pop singer (‘Hands to Myself’, ‘The Heart Wants What It Wants’)/movie actress (“Spring Breakers”, “The Muppets”)
2013 [07] Prince George (George Alexander Lewis), London UK, British royal (First son of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge)/third in line to the throne after his grandfather and his father
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Hammock Day”, honoring the most relaxing thing you can have in your backyard. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down and chill during the ‘Dog Days of Summer’. (And keep your “banana hammock” jokes to yourself!)
• “Ratcatchers Day”, observed on the anniversary of the fabled ‘Pied Piper of Hamelin’ (Germany) piping the town’s rats into the Weser River in 1376.
• “Spooner’s Day”, honoring the 1844 birth of William Archibald Spooner in London UK, who accidentally invented ‘spoonerisms’ – slips of the tongue like ‘queer old dean’ instead of ‘dear old queen’ or ‘blushing crow’ for ‘crushing blow’. (Sounds odd … but it’s tucking frue.)
• “Lion’s Share Day”, A “lion’s share” is an idiom meaning “the largest part of something divided amongst others.” The expression comes from one of Aesop’s fables, where a lion asks animals to help him hunt, and afterwards tells them why he should get to keep all parts of the spoils.
• “Pi Approximation Day”, today’s date, written in the date/month format, is 22/7. That’s an approximate value for pi. Don’t confuse today with Pi Day, observed on March 14th.
• “Hot Dog Day”, they gained in popularity in the United States in the early twentieth century, and are similar to frankfurters and wieners, which take their names from Frankfurt, Germany, and Vienna, Austria. In the United States, hot dogs were traditionally sold at hot dog stands and carts.
COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Vanilla Ice Cream Day
[Thurs] Gorgeous Grandma Day
[Fri] Cousins Day
[Fri] Amelia Earhart Day
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2019 [01] The Marvel superhero film “Avengers: Endgame” becomes the world’s highest-grossing film at $2.8 billion, overtaking “Avatar”
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1999 [21] Woodstock ‘99 music festival begins at Griffiss Park, Rome NY (till 25th). Attended by 400,000, it would end due to violence. Performers included Metallica, Creed, Kid Rock, Dave Matthews and Red Hot Chili Peppers
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2013 [07] A scientific study first reveals that dolphins have unique names for one another, much like humans (only they’re all called ‘Ack Ack Ack Ack’)
TODAY’S RECORDS . . .
2001 [19] A 30-year-old New Dehli, India man sets a record by standing still for 24 hours and 1 minute, eclipsing the previous record of 18 hours.
2009 [11] The longest recorded solar eclipse in history lasts 6 minutes, 38.8 seconds over parts of Asia and the Pacific Ocean
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The average active vocabulary of an adult English speaker is of around 20,000 words.
✓ 90% of everything written in English uses just 1,000 words.
✓ There are more English words beginning with the letter “S” than with any other letter.
✓ The nonexistent word “dord” appeared in the dictionary for eight years in the mid-20th century due to a printing error.
✓ The word “swims” is still “swims” when turned upside down.
✓ Ironically, the most commonly misused word in the English language is “Ironic”.
-FactSlides
BS SONG TYPOS:
• Juice Box Hero
• Doncha Wish Your Girlfriend Was Not Like Me?
• Don’t Fear the Reefer
• Eleanor Rugby
• Pirate Dancer
• Love in a Cattlefield
• Don’t Stop Relievin’
• I’m a Belieber
-Twitter
TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ Comic-Con is under way…online only this year. (This is the 50th annual…which means Comic-Con is now too old to attend Comic-Con!)
➠ A woman was told to leave a Verizon store after she refused to wear a mask, so she urinated all over the storeroom floor. (She was arrested and then immediately hired at Waffle House.)
➠ A New Hampshire man suffered serious injuries over the weekend after grabbing a bull by the horns. (Now he is dealing with life-altering injuries and a case of severe irony.)
➠ Two Indonesian airline pilots were recently arrested on drug charges. (Passengers knew something was wrong when flight attendants announced that the flight will take off as soon as the plane is de-iced . . . and the pilots are de-toxed…)
➠ Monica Lewinsky turns 47 tomorrow. (Awww, it seems just like yesterday she was on her hands and knees, crawling around …The White House floor!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Rockin’ down the highway: https://tinyurl.com/y3zsz4kl
COLLECTIVELY SPEAKING:
Herd of cows? Sure, you’ve heard of heard of cows. But how about …
• A group of jellyfish – are they called a ‘smack’, a ‘smock’, or a ‘smuck’? [SMUCK]
• A bunch of trout – are they a ‘haver’, a ‘hover’, or a ‘hoover’? [HOVER]
• A gathering of goldfish – a ‘bubbling, a ‘troubling’, or a ‘doubling’? [TROUBLING]
• A group of unicorns is known as a ‘blessing’, a ‘prayer’, or a ‘benediction’? [BLESSING]
• Twelve or more cows are known as – a ‘flink’, a ‘flank’, or a ‘flunk’? [FLINK]
• A whole mess of kangaroos – are they called a ‘mafia’, a ‘mob’, or a ‘gang’? [MOB]
– Old Farmers Almanac, Collective Noun Page
BS PHONE STARTER:
What was your best “I gotta get out of here” moment?
BS RANDOM JOKE:
A signature always reveals a man’s character—and sometimes even his name.
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 26% of singles say they are turned on by someone who doesn’t have THIS. What is it?
Answer: Social media accounts
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Respect is for those who deserve it, not those who demand it.
