Wednesday, June 15, 2022 — Edition: #7252
Here, Have Another Sheetload!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ It’s official. “The Wendy Williams Show” will air its final episode this Friday. The Wendy Williams Show had been slated to continue through the end of the season with rotating guest hosts, as Williams has been sidelined with health issues for the entire season. Over the past few years, Williams had taken various health-related hiatuses from her show and had been vocal with her viewers about suffering complications from both Graves’ disease and lymphedema. Williams will not be present for the final episode, but it will include a video montage with a tribute to her and her 13-year run. It was announced in February that a daytime syndicated talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd would succeed The Wendy Williams Show, beginning this fall.
-Deadline
★ Hollywood creators want to model a better culture around guns. Amy Schumer, Shonda Rhimes, and many more Hollywood actors, writers, producers have signed their names to an open letter agreeing to “model norms and visions that guide us to a safer America free of gun violence.” 200 Hollywood leaders signed the pledge, put together by the Brady Organization, including Jimmy Kimmel, Judd Apatow, J.J. Abrams, Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore, and others. The letter reads, in part: “Hollywood has modelled positive culture change before: Seatbelt use, smoking, teen pregnancy, marriage equality. Now, as America’s gun violence epidemic worsens, is the time to undertake a responsibility in storytelling depicting firearms and gun safety.” Along with onscreen depictions, the signatories also vow to fight for gun law reform in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and gun violence in general.
-ETCanada
★ Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially Mr. and Mrs. — but it didn’t happen before some very serious legal legwork, to make sure her millions are protected down the road. TMZ reports that sources close to the newly married couple say they have an ironclad prenup in place where Asghari doesn’t get a dollar from the fortune Spears has made up to this point. Word is that lawyers were called shortly after the couple got engaged to start figuring things out. Britney’s worth a reported $60 million, with potential for serious earnings in the future. You might recall that at one point, Asghari joked that HE was the one who wanted the prenup — to protect his jeep and shoe collection.
-TMZ
★ “Doctor Who” has found its latest villain. Neil Patrick Harris, the star of “How I Met Your Mother”, is joining the BBC sci-fi series. Harris’ character has not been revealed, though the British public broadcaster has unveiled a first-look photo of him on set, in an old-timey apron with what appears to be a pair of pliers. Showrunner Russell T Davies called his character the “greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced”. Harris, who is set to headline Darren Star’s Netflix comedy series “Uncoupled”, joins new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa and Heartstopper breakout Yasmin Finney, who will play ‘Rose’, as well as returning stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): TBA
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Hailey Bieber, Austin Butler, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Phoebe Bridgers
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Emma Thompson, Tom Segura
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jabari Banks, Jordyn Blakely
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Kyle Richards, Chloe Fineman
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Ed Helms, guest co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin
• “The Talk” (CBS): Ben Falcone
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Rainn Wilson, Hailey Bieber, Steve Patterson
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Fun moments from Season 19, David Spade, Machine Gun Kelly, Kym Douglas
• “The Wendy Williams Show (Check local listings): Melissa Rivers, Gina Yashere, guest host Sherri Shepherd
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Leslie Bibb, Kevin Dunn, Taylor Bennett
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Padma Lakshmi (R)
• “NHL Playoffs” (CBC, SN, ABC): Finals game #1: Tampa Bay @ Colorado
• “MasterChef (Fox): In the first elimination round of the season, all 20 chefs must cook something inspired by the dish that originally sent them home.
• “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox): The top 12 dancers perform.
• “Kung Fu” (CW): Season finale. Nicky teams up with an unexpected ally and sets out on a dangerous mission to take down Russell Tan once and for all.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• The Kid Laroi – was joined onstage by some legends of Australian music during his Saturday gig in Melbourne. Not AC/DC. Keith Urban? Nope. The Wiggles. The crowd went crazy, and sang seemingly every word of their song ‘Fruit Salad’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yh96sn4m
• Post Malone – has made 2 announcements: One is a 2-month North American tour in support of his newly released album “Twelve Carat Toothache” — with help from special guest Roddy Ricch. The Twelve Carat tour begins Sept. 10 in Omaha NE. The other? He has welcomed his first child with his fiancée, whom he hasn’t identified.
• Nickelback – Desperate to end a 12-game losing streak, baseball’s LA Angels decided to play Nickelback music only at their game last Wed. in hopes of changing their luck. Every batter used a Nickelback tune as their walk-on song. The team still lost, this time 1-0 to Boston.
• Def Leppard – is celebrating its 45th anniversary…with booze! In partnership with Swedish liquor producer Brands for Fans, Lep has released 2 premium gins named after songs on their classic “Hysteria album: ‘Animal’ and ‘Rocket’. The group’s tour with Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett begins tomorrow night in Atlanta.
• Kenny Loggins – In his memoir “Still Alright”, out today, he details how Garth Brooks settled a copyright dispute with him while inside a judge’s chambers, rather than having to go to trial. Brooks paid an undisclosed sum due to the similarities between his 1993 hit ‘Standing Outside the Fire’ and Loggins’ 1991 release ‘Conviction of the Heart’.
• Toby Keith — won’t be touring in 2022. He has cleared his concert calendar, following the weekend announcement of his stomach cancer diagnosis. There had been more than a dozen dates on the 60-year-old’s calendar through early November, but his official website now has no shows listed.
• Cole Swindell – Not only did he recently nab his 11th #1 hit ‘Never Say Never’ with Lainey Wilson, he’s revealed plans for his headlining “Back Down to The Bar Tour”, launching Sept. 23 in Helotes TX. Ashley Cooke and Dylan Marlowe will be supporting acts. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ytsebn4u
• Old Dominion – CMT will air “CMT Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th,” which is Nashville’s Fourth of July fireworks display and concert headlined by Old Dominion. In addition, the “Red, White & Blue Weekend” will include CMT Hot 20 Countdown’s annual “Holiday Salute to the Troops” special.
SHOOTING THE BULL
DON’T LOSE SLEEP OVER THIS:
Maybe sometimes, when it’s too hot in your bedroom, or when you’d just prefer to be able to S-T-R-E-T-C-H right across the mattress, you look back longingly on your “sleeping-single” days. Well, this might surprise you: According to a new study, having a sweetheart to cozy up to can actually help you get a better sleep. Researchers from the University of Arizona found that those who share a bed with a spouse or partner experience better-quality sleep than those who sleep by themselves, and may even have a lower risk of issues such as insomnia and sleep apnea. However, those who often share a bed with a child reported higher levels of insomnia, less control over their sleep and have a greater risk of apnea.
(I do know THIS: Sleeping with a partner is definitely healthier than sleeping with someone else’s!)
(Well…there’s my new pickup line! “Come home with me — I guarantee you’ll get a good sleep!”)
-CTV
SUB-PAR EXPERIENCE:
Many hardcore golfers go their entire life without ever sinking a hole-in-one. Frank Kowalski did it twice – in the same round. It all started with his first swing of the day. He was running late for his weekly outing at Bentley Village Golf Club last month in Naples, Florida, so he didn’t have time to practice. Using a sand wedge on the 7th hole where his group was starting, he hit a hole-in-one. Then on hole #15 — one of the trickiest on the course – he scored another ace with a 5 wood. The 74-year-old described it as the most exciting day he has ever experienced on the greens.
(He says he’s lucky, because the windmill almost took out his ball on the 15th hole…)
(That’s a LOT of drinks to buy at the 19th hole, though…)
-NaplesDailyNews
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE…NEVER MIND – FOUND HIM:
How would you like to sleep in Scooby’s van? Actor Matthew Lillard, who played ‘Shaggy’ in the live-action film version of “Scooby-Doo” 20 years ago, has partnered with Airbnb to give fans a chance to stay overnight in the “Mystery Machine”. Lillard will virtually host the guest experience, and says he “can’t wait to welcome guests into the world of the Mystery Inc. gang…and give them a summer vacation they’ll never forget…monsters not included!” For just $20 a night, guests will be able to stay in the Mystery Machine and get a view of the Southern California coastline from the parked vehicle. Fans will appreciate the attention to details, including exterior decals, a lava lamp, fairy lights, a square TV, and a Sugar Ray album that you can play on a portable CD player. There’s also an outdoor setup featuring a couch and hammock, and you can watch Scooby-Doo episodes with popcorn and movie candy. Airbnb will begin taking bookings for the Mystery Machine tomorrow. But Zoinks! There are only 3 overnight stays available. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rpd4h
(What? No Scooby-snacks?)
(Just wondering if there’s any of Shaggy’s second-hand smoke still wafting around in there…)
-InsideEdition
AGE-BY-AGE GUIDE TO CHORES THAT THE KIDS SHOULD BE DOING:
For parents, it’s often a shock to realize how much more cleaning is required once kids are added to the mix. From sweeping up spilled cereal to organizing a playroom full of toys, it can be overwhelming to manage day-to-day chores. But how old should your child be before you start asking them to help? According to Elizabeth Fraley, a Los Angeles educator and CEO of Kinder Ready, an education program focused on kindergarten readiness and private school preparation, here’s the rundown of what jobs are appropriate at what ages…
Ages 1-2:
• put toys away in a toy bin
Ages 3-4
• the above, plus:
• feed pets
• set the table
• make the bed
• put laundry in hamper
Ages 5-6
• all of the above, plus:
• load the dishwasher (with adult help)
• set, clear the table
• wash dishes (with adult supervision)
• wipe countertops with wet wipes
• match laundered socks
• water indoor plants
Ages 7-8
• all of the above, plus:
• pack lunch for school
• load and unload dishwasher
• help with cooking (I’m STILL not allowed to do this…)
• fold and put away laundry
• sweep floors
• rake leaves
Ages 9-10
• all of the above, plus:
• vacuum
• do laundry
• clean mirrors, dust furniture
• sweep porch, deck, garage or sidewalks
Ages 11-12
• all of the above, plus:
• wash dishes
• clean the bathroom, kitchen
• help with meal prep
• wash cars
(And after 12, good luck getting them to do anything!)
-Yahoo
DID YOU KNOW?
What would you do if you won the lottery? New house? New car? Quit your job? One thing that most of us say we WOULDN’T do is – tell others, even our own family, according to a new poll. A survey of over 1,100 people, commissioned by Play Pennsylvania, looked at people’s lottery playing habits and how they would react to hitting the jackpot. 83% said they would keep their winnings a secret to avoid the outstretched hands of their friends and family. On the other hand, 88% said they’d donate the money, giving a slice to charity or relatives in need. And interestingly, 2% said they’d walk away from their significant other if they were a big winner…
-StudyFinds
BS CHRONOMETER 06.15.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Fly a Kite Day”, on the anniversary of the date in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm, with the intent of proving that lightning was caused by a discharge of electricity It’s handy that today is also . . .
• “Global Wind Day”, a day for promoting wind, its power, and the possibilities it holds to change our world. (Keep your ‘wind’ jokes to yourself!)
• “Worldwide Day of Giving”, when you’re encouraged to do one of 3 simple activities: Give a stranger $10, volunteer, or donate $10. Then, share your story and inspire others to do the same!
• “Lobster Day”. In the past 100 years, lobsters have gone from being ‘peasant food’ to a delicacy. There are many ways to enjoy lobster, but the most popular cooking methods are boiling, baking, steaming, and grilling. (No wonder they have “shellfish steamed issues”!)
• “Nature Photography Day”, started in 2005 by the North American Photography Association to salute a favorite hobby of camera buffs. (There is a big difference between photographing someone in ‘nature’ and ‘au naturel’. Be careful.)
• “Smile Power Day”, recognizing the 2nd-best thing you can do with your lips. (After whistling.)
• “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, the 17th annual, when we’re encouraged to show the world we care about ending elder abuse and neglect by wearing something purple. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2z8nsw8c
• “Justice for Janitors Day”, They’ve always faced an uphill battle to be recognized for the important work they do for public health and safety, and many are paid close to minimum wage. This is an awareness day to help them win better working conditions, respect at work, and to raise industry standards for all cleaners.
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Fresh Veggies Day
[Thurs] Fudge Day
[Fri] Global Garbage Man Day
[Fri] World Croc Day
This Week Is… National Clay Week
This Month Is…Men’s Health Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1954 [68] Jim Belushi, Chicago IL, TV actor (“According to Jim” 2001-2009, “Saturday Night Live” 1983-85)/movie actor (“Little Shop of Horrors”)/brother of the late John Belushi
1963 [59] Helen Hunt, Culver City CA, movie actress (“Twister”, “As Good as it Gets”), TV actress (“Mad About You” 1992-99)
1964 [58] Courteney Cox, Birmingham AL, TV actress (“Friends” 1994-2004), “Cougar Town” 2009-15)/movie actress (“Scream” movies) COMING UP…another “Scream” film, 2023
1969 [53] Ice Cube [O’Shea Jackson], LA CA, movie producer (“Straight Outta Compton”)/movie actor (“Are We There Yet?”, “Barbershop” movies)/rapper (NWA 1986-89)
1970 [52] Leah Remini, New York City NY, TV actress (“The King of Queens” 1998-2007, “Kevin Can Wait” 2017-18)/reality TV judge (“So You Think You Can Dance”, 2022)/TV producer-host (“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” 2016-19)
1971 [51] Bif Naked [Beth Torbert], New Delhi India (raised in Manitoba) rock singer-songwriter (Spaceman’)
1973 [49] Neil Patrick Harris, Albuquerque NM, movie actor (“Gone Girl”)/TV actor (“How I Met Your Mother” 2005-14)/Broadway actor (“Hedwig & The Angry Inch”)/former Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards host
1976 [46] Gary Lightbody, Bangor Northern Ireland, alt-rock singer (Snow Patrol-‘Chasing Cars’)
1984 [38] Wayne ‘Wing’ Sermon, American Fork UT, rock guitarist (Imagine Dragons-‘Believer’, ‘Radioactive’)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1994 [28] The Disney film “The Lion King” hits theaters. It takes in over $300 million in 1994, second only to “Forrest Gump”. The soundtrack (featuring ‘Circle of Life’) sells over 10 million copies
2014 [08] Syndicated radio personality, voice actor (‘Scooby-Doo’), and co-creator of “American Top 40″ Casey Kasem dies at age 82 in Gig Harbor WA
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1956 [66] 15-year-old John Lennon meets 13-year-old Paul McCartney (The Beatles ensue)
2017 [05] Jay-Z becomes the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
2004 [18] Tim Berners-Lee receives the $1.2-million ‘Millennium Technology Prize’ in Helsinki, for creating the World Wide Web in 1989 (So it wasn’t Al Gore?)
2012 [10] Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk over Niagara Falls (ABC-TV carries it live, but demands he be tethered to avoid potential disaster)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Humans are born with only 2 innate fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud sounds.
✓ All people are born with 2 basic food preferences: We like sweet foods and dislike bitter foods.
✓ Pure cocoa can help prevent tooth decay.
✓ There is no butter in buttermilk.
✓ Eye of newt, toe of frog, and wool of bat are just archaic terms for mustard seed, buttercup, and holly leaves.
✓ Iceland has a dating app that stops you from hooking up with your cousin.
-Did-You-Knows, Parade
Best of BS . . .
BS ODD COSTCO POLICIES:
• No labels on aisles, so you have to walk through every one to find tuna in the clothing area next to the booster cables.
• Hot dogs come in 240 packs, but hot dog buns come in 200 packs.
• Buy one 40-pound tub of mayo, get one free.
• If you can stand in the dairy section wearing nothing but cut-offs & a tube-top for an hour, you get free milk.
• One lifetime supply per customer.
• Must use the same toothpick for all free samples.
• If you find something you’ve never seen before, you must buy TWO just in case it’s the best thing ever.
• Coffins are only sold in 3-packs.
• If your cart isn’t full, go back and try harder this time.
• No pants, no samples.
-Twitter
BS ‘DAD’ MOVIES:
• Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dad
• D.I.Y. Hard
• From Here To Paternity
• The Good, The Dad and the Ugly
• About a Lazyboy
• My Grill
• The Fatherhood of the Traveling Cargo Shorts
• Do the Right Thing. Or you’re grounded.
• No Country For My Old Man
• Get off Mulan!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
Just in time for Fathers Day, it’s the …
BS WHO’S YOUR DADDY QUIZ?
Guess the fathers of the following entertainers …
• Actress Bryce Dallas Howard (director Ron Howard)
• Actor Colin Hanks (actor Tom Hanks)
• Actress Emma Roberts (actor Eric Roberts)
• “Blind Side” actress Lily Collins (singer Phil Collins)
• Model/socialite Hailey Baldwin (Actor Stephen Baldwin)
• “X-Men” actress Zoe Kravitz (rocker Lenny Kravitz)
• ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’ singer Elle King (“Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo” actor/comedian Rob Schneider)
• “50 Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson (“Miami Vice” actor Don Johnson)
-QMI, BuzzFeed
BS WEB GOODIE:
You only graduate once (sound up): https://tinyurl.com/4ck3a67j
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Judging from my experience as a child, if a mother is laughing at the father’s jokes, it means they have guests.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s the funniest or oddest surname you’ve ever heard in your life?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: For some reason, THIS item is given as a gift more often than it is purchased for ourselves. What is it?
Answer: A blender
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
When things go bad, don’t go with them.
