Wednesday, March 3, 2021 – Edition: #6930

100% Grade A Bull!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ (***NOTE ‘F’***) Alec Baldwin reacted angrily after some people left negative remarks on his baby post announcing his sixth child with Hilaria Baldwin. One user questioned who the mother is, noting that Hilaria gave birth just six months ago, writing: “If it was a surrogate just say that. If the baby was adopted just say that. If the baby was a product of an affair and you’ve decided to raise it with your wife just say that. If you don’t want to say anything – why don’t you both stop constantly posting and begging for clickbait.” Alec’s reply: “you should shut the (***F***) up and mind your own business.”
-Yahoo
★ Spike Lee is currently in production on a documentary film about New York City and the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. “NYC Epicenters 9/11 – 2021½” will premiere on HBO this year. The multi-part documentary will be a portrait of how New Yorkers have rebuilt and rebounded not just from the terrorist attack, but now an ongoing global pandemic. The film features over 200 interviews of citizens with firsthand accounts of 9/11.
-TheWrap
★ Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano are expecting their third child together. She shared the happy news on Instagram on Monday, just hours after she presented during the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Gadot posted a family photo featuring Varsano and their daughters: 9-year-old Alma and 3-year-old Maya, with the caption: “Here we go again.”
-MSN
★ “Dexter” fans have been excited about the upcoming series revival, and now star Michael C. Hall seems to have subtly hinted that there could be more episodes beyond that. Recently, Hall sat down to discuss the revival and was asked if this will mark the end of the franchise. His response? “I’m reluctant to say ‘definitely’, you know? What’s plain now is that there’s 10 new episodes.” The revival will pick up a decade after the series’ 2013 finale, with Hall’s ‘Dexter Morgan’ now living in the fictional small town of Iron Lake, in Upstate New York.
-PopCulture

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Daisy Ridley, Justice Smith, Ashe featuring Finneas
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Leslie Jones, Elizabeth Olsen, Nicky Jam & Romeo Santos
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Paul Bettany, Metallica
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Jake Tapper, Glynn Turman
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Ben Schwartz, Foo Fighters
• “Conan” (TBS): Lauren Cohan
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Annaleigh Ashford, Jackie Goldschneider
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Tim & Fred Williams
• “The Talk” (CBS): Kyra Sedgwick
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Arsenio Hall, Melba Wilson
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, Brandy Clark
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Awkwafina, Steve Austin
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): Stephen King, Amy Brenneman, Ben Schwartz, Michelle Park
• “Name That Tune” (FOX): Season 1 finale
• “Farmhouse Fixer” (HGTV): Premiere. Jon Knight must preserve the history of a 280-year-old farmhouse while making it feasible for modern living; when he learns that part of the foundation is beyond saving, he makes the proposition to the owners to tear down half of the home.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Taylor Swift — heard about the joke in Netflix’s “Ginny & Georgia” — and she’s not shaking it off. The show used a line that read: “You go through men faster than Taylor Swift.” Swift’s reaction: “Hey Ginny & Georgia, 2010 called and it wants its lazy, deeply sexist joke back. How about we stop degrading hard-working women by defining this horse (crap)—- as FuNnY.”
• Cardi B — would love to record a song with Lizzo, but only when she is ready. Cardi tweeted over the weekend to show her appreciation for Lizzo, then was inundated with requests for the pair to team up on a song. She responded to one follower: “Can I do a song first that I can put her on?”
• Nirvana — After the success of Tapehead City’s Love Buzz Red reissue of their “Bleach” album, the cassette purveyor announced another limited-edition reprint. The “Blew” edition (pressed on a cobalt blue tape) is named after the album’s opening song and will be limited to 1,989 copies, in honor of its release date. It has already sold out through preorders.
• Evanescence — will release the new single ‘Better Without You’ this Friday. It is from the band’s upcoming album “The Bitter Truth”, which drops March 26.
• Queen – has released a mobile game. “Queen: Rock Tour,” is available on Android and iOS, and according to a press release, it allows players to “fully immerse themselves into the world of Queen.” Fans push buttons to rhythmically play along to Queen classics. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/_AlrGDSOMqw
• Fleetwood Mac – Unlike Christine McVie, who recently said she can’t imagine the band touring again, he does envision a possible farewell tour. Quote: “It would be hugely appropriate, that we actually say ‘this is goodbye’ and go out and actually do that.” Could a farewell tour include estranged guitarist Lindsey Buckingham? “Strange things can happen.”
• Osborne Brothers – TJ Osborne appeared on “CBS Good Morning” and reflected on the month since he announced, via Time Magazine, that he is gay. He called the reaction “a tsunami of love, almost to the point that it was hard for me to comprehend it for several days,” and said that had he “known that the whole time, I would have done it probably a long time ago and saved myself a lot of strife.”
• Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd – In an interview, they spoke about the exciting landmark moments of parenting. Morris noted that although their nearly year-old son Hayes isn’t walking yet, “He’s fast. We can’t look away because he is just across the room in a second.” Hurd pointed out that Hayes has the words ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada” down, but hasn’t yet figured out “who is who”.
• Chase Bryant – said “I owe my parents more than I could ever even tell you,” after People shared his story of attempted suicide. His new song ‘Upbringing’ isn’t a tribute to his parents and their dedication to him after the gun he planned to use to end his life misfired, but it is a “show of pride” for how Bryant was raised. He says if it weren’t for them, “I don’t know that I wouldn’t (have tried) again.”

SHOOTING THE BULL

SEIN OF THE TIMES:
A Toronto restaurant is taking advantage of the lockdown binge-watching craze with a menu themed around everyone’s favourite show about nothing: “Seinfeld”. Unlike the ‘Soup Nazi’ in the show who screams “No soup for you!” Betty’s General is offering up a “That’s a Big Matzo Ball” soup, along with other Seinfeld-inspired menu items, like the “Big Salad”, “Double Dip Dip,” and who could resist an order of “These Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty”, probably with a drink on the side? And for dessert, might I suggest “Mr. Pitt’s Snickers”, served with a knife and fork, of course. Betty’s General proprietress Amanda Gatien says that she and her staff had a fun, but tough time deciding which dishes to feature because there are so many hilarious food references to choose from. She’s holding off on a few ideas for a possible “sequel” menu, which might feature things like crab bisque, Kenny Rogers roaster chicken…or even Jujyfruits…if she can find them.
(But I’m not sure if George’s “Garbage-can éclair” will ever make the cut!)
(And who’s gonna turn down a Junior Mint?)
(It turns out that Seinfeld wasn’t a ‘show about nothing’ at all. It was always about food!)
-BlogTO

CAT DOGMA:
According to the old stereotype, dogs are loving and fiercely loyal, while cats are aloof and indifferent. And while most “cat people” would probably disagree, it’s probably best to trust science on this one. A new study by researchers in Japan employed a method previously used to study dogs, and found cats – unlike dogs – don’t avoid strangers who refuse to help their owners. In the experiment, a cat watched as her owner tried to open a box. Two strangers sat on either side of the owner and the owner asked for help. Only one complied. Then, both strangers offered the cat a treat. When this experiment was conducted on dogs, they preferred not to take food from a stranger who refused to help their owner. Cats? They were completely indifferent, showing no avoidance of the unhelpful person. Apparently, as far as cats are concerned, food is food. In defence of kitties, previous research has shown that cats do form emotional bonds with their humans.
(Don’t get all mad at the cats. Chances are, they weren’t even paying attention…)
(Hopefully this is some indication that if we all died, our cats would eat strangers before eating our friends…)
-ScienceAlert

SPREAD THE WORD:
How about some delicious Reese’s peanut butter cups – hold the chocolate? The Hershey Company has announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery. Very, very peanut-buttery. In fact, the new Reese’s cups will be chocolate-free. Hershey’s announced that it was celebrating National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day with the release of an all-peanut butter cup, called the Reese’s Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cup. It will be available for a limited time only.
(Is this aimed at those unfortunate souls who have a nasty chocolate allergy?)
(Can I get a “jelly-cup” to go with that?)
(So, these are “peanut butter cups – literally!)
-NYPost

MONEY FOR THE WEEKND:
Music artists have definitely been hit hard by the pandemic, with concert revenues dropping off to next-to-nothing. And many say that releasing music isn’t much of a money-generator, either, with some going so far as to refer to streaming earnings as a “joke”. However, there is still money to be had, if you’re lucky enough to score a hit — or a few. Here’s The Weeknd’s US 7-day revenue take for the week ending Feb. 11, including sales and streaming earnings, according to Buzz Angle.
• Blinding Lights (#3 biggest money-generating song of the week) – US$119,890
• Save Your Tears (#4) – $107,044
• The Hills (#37) – $41,783
• Starboy (#50) – $34,981
• Total:  $303,788
(And remember…this is just for his 4 most-popular songs…and just for one week…in one country…)
-HitsDailyDouble

DID YOU KNOW?
US scientists have successfully tested a solar panel the size of a pizza box in space, designed as a prototype for a future system to send electricity from space to any point on Earth. The panel — known as a Photovoltaic Radiofrequency Antenna Module, is designed to harness light from the sun to convert to electricity. It is aboard a drone which loops Earth every 90 minutes. The panel is designed to make best use of the light in space, which doesn’t pass through the atmosphere, making it more powerful than the sunlight that reaches Earth. (I look forward to some day driving an electric car that “fills up” while I drive…)
-CNN

BS CHRONOMETER 03.03.21

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1945 [76] George Miller, Brisbane Australia, movie producer-director (“Mad Max: Fury Road”, “Happy Feet” films) COMING UP…“Three Thousand Years of Longing”

1958 [63] Miranda Richardson, Southport UK, movie actress (“Harry Potter” films, “The Hours”)

1966 [55] Tone Loc (Anthony Smith), Los Angeles CA, rapper (‘Funky Cold Medina’, ‘Wild Thing’)

1970 [51] Julie Bowen (Luetkemeyer), Baltimore MD, TV actress (2 Emmys-‘Claire Dunphy’ on “Modern Family” 2009-20)/movie actress (“Happy Gilmore”, “Horrible Bosses”)

1977 [44] Buddy Valastro, Hoboken NJ, baker/reality TV star (“Cake Boss”, “Kitchen Boss)

1982 [39] Jessica Biel, Ely MN, movie actress (“Hitchcock”)/TV actress (“7th Heaven” 1996-2006)/married to Justin Timberlake since 2012

1984 [37] Joe ‘Blower’ Garvey, Oklahoma City OK, rock guitarist (Hinder-‘Lips Of an Angel’, ‘Better Than Me’)

1997 [24] Camila Cabello, Havana Cuba, pop singer (w/Shawn Mendes-‘Señorita’, ft. Young Thug-‘Havana’, ex-Fifth Harmony-ft. Ty Dolla $ign-‘Work From Home’)/reality TV contestant (“The X Factor” 2012)

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “I Want You to Be Happy Day”, a day to show love, care, and concern for others. (Tomorrow is ‘OK, My Turn Day’.)

• “American National Anthem Day” in observance of the bill designating “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the U.S. national anthem being passed by Congress and signed into law by President Hoover on this date in 1931.

• “World Maths Day”, instigated by some numbers geek somewhere. (Go figure…)

• “Cold Cuts Day”, You might pop deli meats into sandwiches, you might have them drizzled with oil and with a few slices of cheese – whatever way you like them, today is all about celebrating the tasty meats that are somehow even tastier when served up in slices.

• “Mulled Wine Day”, one of the most delicious ways of serving up your usual cheeky glass of red. Laden with spices and fruit, mulled wine brings out the natural sweetness of the alcoholic drink and gives it an extra sparkle of flavor. On a chilly night, curling up with a warm glass is the perfect tonic to winter blues.

• “Canadian Bacon Day”, as it is known in the United States (“back bacon” to Canadians) It is actually a little more like ham than bacon. It is served formed into a cylindrical shape and is sold ready to eat.

• “International Ear Care Day”, to raise awareness and promote ear and hearing care across the world. (As mom used to say, “Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear”)

• “World Wildlife Day”, the 7th annual, proclaimed by the UN to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora (the famous nature twins). This year’s theme is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet” LINK: https://www.wildlifeday.org/

COMING UP . . .
[Thurs] Grammar Day
[Thurs] Pound Cake Day
[Fri] Reel Film Day
[Fri] Poutine Day

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2019 [02] Undeterred by a lawsuit filed by Michael Jackson’s estate, HBO airs the first part of the 4-hour documentary “Leaving Neverland”, leveling new accusations of child abuse at Jackson 10 years after his death

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2008 [13] Chumbawamba breaks the record for ‘Longest Album Title’ with the 160-word new disc whose name begins: “The Boy Bands Have Won, and All the Copyists and the Tribute Bands and the TV Talent Show Producers Have Won …”, etc.

2009 [12] To celebrate the release of U2’s 12th studio album “No Line on the Horizon” and their appearance every night for a week on “Late Show with David Letterman”, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg temporarily renames part of 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan ‘U2 Way’

TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2009 [12] The uber-luxurious Maybach Zeppelin sedan goes on sale, with a starting price of $524,000-to-$611,000 (automaker Daimler-Benz announces only 100 will be built, each to owner specifications)

TODAY’S RECORDS . . .
2004 [17] Belgian brewer Interbrew and Brazilian rival AmBev agree to merge in a $11.2 billion-deal that forms InBev, the ‘World’s Largest Brewer’

2005 [16] Steve Fossett flies the ‘Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer’ aircraft to a world record by completing the first non-stop, non-refueled, solo flight around-the-world (40,000 miles/67 hours, 2 minutes)

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The term “Blue Chip” comes from the color of the poker chip with the highest value, blue.
✓ To make one kilogram (2.2 lbs) of honey, bees have to visit 4 million flowers, traveling a distance equal to 4 times around the earth.
✓ According to “The Joy of Cooking”, one ostrich egg will serve 24 people.
✓ The harmonica is the world’s best-selling music instrument.
✓ Over 8 ‘Harry Potter’ movies, Daniel Radcliffe went through 70 wands and 16 pairs of glasses.
✓ NASA slang for floating space poop is “escapees”.
-DudYouKnow, BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
MORE BS QUESTIONS PLAGUING HUMANITY:
• Why do we always ask babies and pets the same question twice? (“Aren’t you just the cutest little thing huh? Aren’t you just the cutest?”)
• Why does one recite at a play, but play at a recital?
• If ‘love is blind’, how can we believe in love ‘at first sight’?
• Do sore thumbs really stick out?
• If someone ever gets addicted to counselling, how can they be treated for it?
• Is ‘cheese’ the plural of ‘choose’?
• Why do women always ask questions that have no right answers?
• Do cannibals get engaged to be marinated?
-First published in BS 1998

TODAY’S SLICE OF BS:
➠ “General Hospital” actor Tyler Christopher was arrested and charged with public intoxication.  Now, his job is in jeopardy. (And according to CBS by-laws, he’ll be replaced on the show by Ashton Kutcher…)
➠ A cliff-side graveyard in Italy crumbled into the sea, leaving coffins scattered all over a beach.  (There were no survivors.)
➠ Europe’s oldest person just survived COVID right before her 117th birthday. (…even though her Tinder profile has her listed as 43!)
➠ The FAA is seeking $27,500 from a passenger who hit a flight attendant because they were told to wear a mask. (And, out of reflex. . . the airline quickly charged the passenger a $35 “slapping fee”.)
➠ Fact: A loyal dog once stopped his owner from committing suicide by knocking the gun out of his hand. (Meanwhile, my dog sleeps all day, chewed a hole in my sofa and crapped in grandma’s slipper!)

TRUTH OR BS?
Some of these statements are true, some total BS. Which are which?
• English is the world’s most widely spoken language. (TRUE, with 1.13 billion speakers. Mandarin, with 1.12 billion speakers, is second [2021 stats].)
• A country custom among men in Wales is to paint their toenails for good luck. (BS)
• The ‘fortune cookie’ was invented in Taiwan. (BS. The fortune cookie is thought to have been invented in 1916 by George Jung, a Los Angeles noodle maker.)
• A ‘momus’ is a person who is always finding fault with others. (TRUE. Named for Momus, the Greek god of mockery.)
• There is seaweed in toothpaste. [TRUE. Carrageenan, or Irish Moss, is a common ingredient in toothpaste … and ice cream.]
• The natives of Antarctica are called the ‘Opomway’ people. (BS. Antarctica has no native population.)
• It took 1,500 men a total of 3 years to dig the Grand Canyon. [BS. It was carved over the course of 6 billion years by the Colorado River.]
• During your lifetime, you’ll eat the equivalent weight of about 6 elephants. [TRUE]

BS WEB GOODIE:
Purr-fect shot:  https://tinyurl.com/h2muh88v

BS PHONE STARTER:
What product do you have absolutely NO faith in, whatsoever?

BS RANDOM JOKE:
Let me make this simple, I want to be invited but I don’t want to go.

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  A survey found that 65% of married women do not trust their husbands to do THIS. What is it?
Answer:  Work on their car

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels like it is responsible.