Monday, March 24, 2025 – Edition: #7920

We Give a Sheet!

BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin has amended a divorce filing against estranged wife Victoria Goodwin, who was recently arrested for allegedly plotting to murder him. Clark County, Nevada, court records show the reality TV personality filed the amended divorce complaint Wednesday. He is suing her for assault, false imprisonment and negligence along with other claims, according to a report by Us Weekly. Aaron is seeking more than $10,000 in damages, alleging his estranged wife was “negligent in her marital actions”, and calling her conduct “extreme or outrageous” causing him “to suffer “severe or extreme emotional distress”.
-Fox
★ Disney’s “Snow White” is the fairest of them all at the box office. The musical, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, earned a projected $45 million domestically over the weekend. While that’s a lot less than Disney was hoping for, it’s still the second-biggest debut of the year behind Disney’s “Captain America: Brave New World.” Meanwhile, the mafia drama “The Alto Knights,” starring Robert De Niro playing identical (but unrelated) gang leaders in New York, kicked off with a meagre projected $3 million opening weekend.
-Variety
★ Invitations have gone out for Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos’ wedding — nearly 2 years after they got engaged, Page Six reports. The wedding is set to take place in Venice, Italy, this summer. Earlier this year, it was reported that the couple would wed in June on their $500 million yacht off the coast of Italy. The Amazon founder proposed to Sánchez in May 2023 after 5 years of dating. No official word yet from reps for the couple.
-PageSix
★ Former “Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto has denied the claims he sexually assaulted a 19-year-old TikToker in 2023 — but admits he has used “poor judgment” in the past. The 48-year-old comedian said in a statement: “I have used poor judgment and as a result have violated the trust of the people I love most. But anyone who knows me at all knows full well that I wouldn’t assault anyone.” He went on to say that he is working on himself, and now will “take some time away from the public eye to focus my energies where I need to.” In a TikTok video, user joozyb alleged that she was “sexually assaulted by Joe Gatto, the Impractical Joker.”
-PageSix
★ Channing Tatum says he’s done with packing on pounds to fit “fat roles”. The “Magic Mike” star’s weight has fluctuated over the past year as he got into character for 2 back-to-back movies, and he reflected on that as he shared shirtless mirror selfies showcasing his body transformations. He posted a pic of himself “today”, at 205 pounds, alongside one labelled “2nd photo 235 (pounds) for a movie called Josephine, and a 3rd photo, “which is 172 (pounds) for a movie Roofman.” Tatum said he is “so grateful” for his genetics – and he gave a shoutout to the people who helped him reach his different body goals. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mr424uvb
-E!

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Pedro Pascal, Ike Barinholtz, Trisha Yearwood
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Nikki Glaser, Randall Park, Bozoma Saint John, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Jake Gyllenhaal, Roxane Gay
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Kate Hudson, John Turturro (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Sunita Mani
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Debra Messing, Ellen Pompeo
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Juju Chang
• “Today” (NBC): Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Gabriel Macht, Sofia Carson, Barbara Bush co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Celebrating Nightline’ 45th anniversary with Byron Pitts and Ashan Singh
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laverne Cox, Calum Scott
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Matt Iseman, Joe Manganiello, Andrew Burnap, Barbie Ferreira, 1 Girl Revolution
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Kimmay Caldwell, Will Taylor, Mally Roncal
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Uzo Aduba, Billy Zane
• “The Bachelor” (ABC): Season 29 finale. Grant introduces Litia and Juliana to his family; After the Rose.
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Battles Part 3
• “NCIS” (CBS): After a Navy Lieutenant’s death reveals ties to Special Agent Sawyer, Torres and Knight uncover a murder linked to a wealthy family; Parker discovers a shocking connection between his mother’s death and Lily. Followed by a new “Origins”.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• SZA – On “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Friday, she revealed that a Taylor Swift collab could happen. Quote: “I think that I mentioned that I would love to write with her and build some things together. I love her storytelling. She was open to…I think she’s awesome. She’s so bossed up.”
• Sabrina Carpenter – has achieved a chart feat that hasn’t been done since Taylor Swift’s “1989” era. “Short n’ Sweet” has become the first album to generate at least 4 #1 hits on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart since Swift’s first official pop album “1989”, which had 5.
• Blink-182 — Travis Barker says he is handling drums on the new Yellowcard album, their first since 2016. He casually mentioned that fact while showing off his “main” drum kit in a video, saying he used it on Blink’s latest record “One More Time…”, MGK’s “Lonely Road”, and “I just did the entire new Yellowcard album on this.”
• The Searchers – The longest-running band in pop history have decided to pack it in after 68 years. The group, which rose to fame in Liverpool as contemporaries of The Beatles, are best known for their 1963 hit ‘Needles and Pins’. They’ll retire following their first-ever appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in June.
• Kiss – has announced plans for their first live performance in 2 years. An e-mail sent to followers says they’ll perform an unmasked live show as part of the Kiss Army Storms Vegas event, which is scheduled for Nov. 14-16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/25fp4hmr
• Vince Gill – Tomorrow, he’ll announce this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees. The invitation-only press conference will be livestreamed at 10am CT pm on the Country Music Association’s YouTube Channel. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/35dnhcyy
• Morgan Wallen – has scored his 19th top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, as ‘I’m the Problem’ sits at #9. Morgan quote: “I have been a problem, for sure, and I’ve got no problem admitting that…Do I still want to be the problem? Is it time to move past that phase in my life?’ I think it probably is.”
• Luke Bryan – has a new nickname for Carrie Underwood, and it’s pretty sweet. On CMT, he spoke about his “American Idol” co-star – and called her the “country music jukebox.” Why? He said that he actually prides himself on being a “jukebox”, but “when I start singing something, she jumps right in, no matter if it’s from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, present day — she’s literally like a jukebox.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/35svvxey

SHOOTING THE BULL

FOLDED GOLD:
If you’ve been holding off on replacing your phone in hopes of being one of the first to get their hands on the rumored new foldable Apple iPhone, you might want to start preparing yourself for sticker-shock. According to industry rumors, the first-ever foldable iPhone will debut within the next year — and it’ll cost well over US $2,000. While nothing is carved in stone just yet, analysts are predicting that prices will start at $2,299 — making it the most expensive phone model to date. Another analyst predicted the new iPhone could cost even more – around $2,500. At this point, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s largest and most expensive phone — starting at $1,199. The foldable iPhone is expected to be very thin, measuring around 4.5mm when open, and around 9.5mm when folded. It is said to have one front camera, 2 rear cameras, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.
(For $2,500, it had fold my laundry, too!)
(At that price, it should unfold into a laptop…or a car!)
-NYPost

NUTTY BUDDY:
A Brit with a sweet-tooth and a good sense of humor was granted his wish to be buried in a Snickers-themed coffin. Friends and family laughed his idea off, but when he passed away, they discovered he’d actually put this quirky request in his will. So, his family had a coffin made to look like a partially-unwrapped Snickers bar, complete with the phrase “I’m nuts!” painted on the side. They say it was a perfect reflection of Paul’s fun-loving spirit. His funeral procession passed by his favorite café, where friends in tribute T-shirts applauded his final journey in his candy-inspired coffin. They say the occasion was a touching and humorous farewell, just the way the mischievous and fun-loving Paul would’ve wanted it. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2f6fmx9n
(You’ve got to admit – it’s a sweet way to go!)
(I cannot begin to imagine what songs were played at his funeral!)
-SWNS

JUST THE TIP:
What generation would you guess leaves the most generous tips? According to a new survey, it’s Millennials, who leave tips averaging 19.49% of the bill. The poll of 2,000 Americans found that Baby Boomers are the worst tippers, with that generation leaving behind a gratuity averaging 16.40% — more than 2% less than the average of 18.85%. Gen Z? They came in right behind Millennials at 19.31%. In addition to being a little stingy when they leave tips, Boomers were also found to be the most likely age group to never tip, according to the survey. Men were found to be slightly more generous tippers than women, but women are more likely to tip for grooming services, like the hairdresser. Men are more likely to tip at hotels, and for taxis or rideshares. Despite stories of consumer backlash regarding “tipping culture in recent years, just 7% of respondents admitted they never tip in any scenario.
(On the other hand, I’ve found Boomers are happy to give me a tip about my wardrobe – and why I can’t afford a house!)
(I’m guessing men tip taxis and Uber drivers because it’s easier than asking for directions!)
-NYPost

THE 10 BEST REALITY TV ELIMINATION LINES:
(Because, really, what’s a reality show without a snappy and memorable catchphrase for the moment contestants get sent packing?)
1. “The tribe has spoken.” (Survivor)
2. “Your cab is here.” (Double Shot at Love)
3. “Please pack your knives and go.” (Top Chef)
4. “Now, sashay away.” (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
5. “Don’t call us — we’ll call you.” (The Starlet)
6. “You get the ax.” (Scream Queens)
7. “You’re out.” (Project Runway)
8. “Your time is up.” (Flavor of Love) [Get it? Because Flav always wears a giant clock around his neck?]
9. “You are NOT the biggest loser.” (The Biggest Loser)
10. “The tour ends here.” (Rock of Love with Bret Michaels)
(You can expect President Trump to complain on social media that “You’re Fired” didn’t make the list…and then he’ll have Elon fire someone!)
-EW

DID YOU KNOW?
What it’s like outside plays a direct role in our productivity at work, according to 73% of people. A survey of 2,000 working adults found that over 1 in 4 feel that cool temps and clear blue skies have a connection to being more productive at work, and 43% said they do their best work in the spring. But the season they look forward to even more could be summer. The OnePoll survey found that about 6 in 10 (59%) are afforded the warm weather perk of “Summer Fridays”, when staff is allowed to work a short day, or day off on occasional Fridays during the warmest season. (Spring makes people more productive? Tell that to my allergies!)
-StudyFinds

BS CHRONOMETER 03.24.25

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Chocolate Covered Raisins Day”, celebrating the treat that lives in the hearts of theater-goers the world over, and masquerades as a healthy addition to trail mix. (We’re not celebrating the kind you find in your kid’s bunny cage…)
• “Cheesesteak Day”. If you’ve never had one, you should know that you can really only get an authentic one in Philadelphia. Other places try, but Philly is the real deal. The roll is filled with chipped steak, and you can order it with or without cheese and onions.
• “Cocktail Day”. Cocktails are drinks typically comprised of wine or a distilled beverage (such as whiskey, brandy, vodka, rum, or tequila), and mixed with other tasty ingredients such as cream, soda, liqueurs, fruit, juices, honey, beer, etc. (And if you don’t drink, celebrate the movie instead!)
• “International Day for Achievers”, honoring those who have achieved something in any field. It is a day to recognize those who have set goals and displayed determination and confidence on their journey to achieve them. (What’s YOUR greatest achievement? BESIDES your kids?)
• “World Tuberculosis Day”, to build public awareness that TB remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of about 1.25 million each year, mostly in low and middle-income nations. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc54vhd7
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
[Tues] Waffle Day
[Wed] Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
[Thurs] MLB Opening Day
This Week is…Cleaning Week
This Month is…Kidney Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1951 [74] Tommy Hilfiger, Elmira NY, fashion designer (“Tommy Hilfiger”, “Tommy Girl”)

1960 [65] Nena (Gabrielle Kerner), Hagen West Germany, pop singer (‘99 Luftballons’, ‘99 Red Balloons’)

1970 [55] Lara Flynn Boyle, Davenport IA, TV actress (‘Donna Hayward’ in “Twin Peaks” 1990-91, “The Practice” 1997-2003)/movie actress (“Wayne’s World”, “Men in Black II”)

1971 [54] (Mathilde) “Tig” Notaro, Jackson MS, comedian (“Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted”)/TV actress (“Star Trek: Discovery” 2019-24)

1973 [52] Jim Parsons, Houston TX, TV actor (‘Sheldon Cooper’ on “The Big Bang Theory” 2007-19)/movie actor (“The Boys in the Band”)

1974 [51] Alyson Hannigan, Washington DC, TV actress (‘Lily Aldrin’ on “How I Met Your Mother” 2005-14, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 1997-2003)/movie actress (“American Pie” movies)

1976 [49] Peyton Manning, New Orleans LA, retired NFL QB (Indianapolis Colts 1998-2011, Denver Broncos 2012-15)/2 Super Bowls with 2 teams/5-time MVP/14-time Pro Bowl selection

1977 [48] Jessica Chastain, Sacramento CA, movie actress (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye, “Zero Dark Thirty”)/TV actress (“George & Tammy” miniseries) COMING UP… “Lear Rex”

1978 [47] Amir Arison, St Louis MO, TV actor (‘Aram Mojtabai’ on “The Blacklist” 2013-23, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” 2009-11)

1986 [39] [Valentin] ‘Val’ Chmerkovskiy, Odesa Ukraine, pro dancer (“Dancing with the Stars” 2011-21)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2002 [23] Halle Berry (“Monster’s Ball”) & Denzel Washington (“Training Day”) take home the top acting Oscars at the Academy Awards. Berry becomes the only Black woman to have won the award.

2005 [20] The US version of “The Office,” created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, starring Steve Carell and John Krasinski, premieres on NBC.

2016 [09] Comedian, actor, screenwriter Garry Shandling (“The Larry Sanders Show”) dies at age 66.

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2001 [24] The part of Highway 19 running through Macon GA is renamed “Duane Allman Boulevard”, in honor of the Allman Brothers guitarist, who died in a motorcycle crash nearby, 3 decades earlier.

2005 [20] After Carrie Underwood performs ‘Alone’ on “American Idol”, Simon Cowell predicts she’ll win the competition and sell more records than any previous winner. He’s right.

TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2019 [06] 2-time American League MVP Mike Trout signs the biggest contract in North American sports history, a $426.5 million, 12-year extension with the LA Angels (Current record: Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million deal with NY Mets).

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Approximately one-third of people can’t snap their fingers.
✓ In a day, your brain uses the amount of energy contained in 2 large bananas.
✓ A day on Venus is longer than its year.
✓ In the 18th Century, high heels were fashionable even for children.
✓ A study found that judges are more lenient after lunch.
✓ Oxford University discovered if someone prods one of your middle toes while your eyes are shut, most people can’t tell which toe is being touched.
-RandomFactGenerator, BathroomReadersInstitute

Best of BS . . .
BS THINGS TO DO WHILE STUCK IN TRAFFIC:
✓ Roll down your window, ask the person next to you, “Is this the line-up for the iPhone 32?”
✓ Call police, report a stolen car, give the license plate of car in front of you.
✓ Imagine you’re in a line of cars waiting to run over a certain politician.
✓ Turn on your wipers, and have a ‘race’ to see which one goes faster.
✓ Walk up to guy in the car ahead of you, ask him about his grandson.
✓ Use jumper cables to resuscitate roadkill.
✓ Play the exciting game ‘Does My Head Fit In the Glove Compartment?’
✓ Honk your horn … THAT always seems to help…
-First published in BS in 2014

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ It’s Spring — and you sure can tell. (Daisy Dukes. Tank tops. No bras. But enough about Uncle Frank…)
➠ A survey found that 59% of people say they’re not ready for bathing suit season. (Unfortunately, the other 41% believe they are!)
➠ Americans are expected to wager over $3 billion dollars on this year’s March Madness tournament — and the majority of that money will be wagered illegally, a report says. (That’s what makes it so exciting: the thrill of potentially doing hard time for circling “Xavier Musketeers” on a bracket!!)
➠ Thursday was the first day of Spring. (…which means I have about 30 minutes to take down my Christmas lights before it gets weird!)
➠ The Dodgers and Cubs played the first two games of the 2025 MLB season last week in Japan. (My team is gonna be HORRIBLE. They’re so bad, they sold their TV rights to Comedy Central!)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Some are rule breakers – and some are rule followers: https://tinyurl.com/8amrpa8r

BS RANDOM JOKE:
Caffeine doesn’t do it for me anymore. I need someone to text me: “We need to talk”!

BS HEADLIES:
We give you an actual recent headline, and a fake one. You tell us which is real.
• Apartment Complex Holds Vigil For Resident Alligator Killed After Complaints [REAL]
• Belfast City Workers Use Wrong Dye, River Colored Orange For St. Patrick’s Day

• Local Man Buys DIY Rocket Kit, Ends Up in Neighbor’s Pool
• 380-Million-Year-Old Fossils Dumped In Landfill After N.J. College Didn’t Pay UPS Bill, Lawsuit Claims [REAL]

• Idaho Ballet Company Sells Out Performance of The Shawshank Redemption in Less Than 24 Hours
• Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto Sells At Auction For Whopping $87,840 [REAL]
-MorningBrew, HuffPost

☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
In what place are you not welcome anymore? And why?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
44% of people say this is one of the biggest “icks” people experience when visiting someone else’s home. What is it?
Answer:  Dead plants

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right.