Friday, March 28, 2025 – Edition: #7924
100% Grade A Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Sydney Sweeney and her fiancé Jonathan Davino have called off their wedding, as they face “major issues” in their relationship, Us Weekly reports a source as saying. The insider said that the couple hasn’t “fully split”, and “they aren’t throwing in the towel yet, they are working on their relationship.” Sweeney sparked breakup rumors earlier this month when it was reported that she had been living apart from Davino for nearly a month. Then, fans noticed she had deleted a picture of the pair kissing from her Instagram. They began dating in 2018, and were reportedly planning to get married this spring.
-PageSix
★ Nearly 4 years after Alec Baldwin mistakenly fired a loaded gun on the set of “Rust”, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza, the first trailer for the movie has been shared. The film, which stars Baldwin, plus Patrick Scott McDermott, Josh Hopkins and Travis Fimmel, follows Harland Rust (Baldwin) in 1880s Kansas as he breaks his grandson out of jail. Rust and his grandson — who was set to be hanged after mistakenly killing a rancher — become fugitives in Mexico, as they attempt to outrun a U.S. Marshal and a bounty hunter. Baldwin appears with a full beard and puts on a Western accent, telling McDermott in one scene: “Some things in life you can’t get back, I reckon.” Rust will hit theaters May 2 and will be available for VOD the same day. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2rcnpxkj
-E!
★ ‘The Avengers’ are assembling again. Marvel has announced the cast of “Avengers: Doomsday” in a livestream on YouTube and its socials. Among the returning cast members are Chris Hemsworth as ‘Thor’, Anthony Mackie, who debuted as ‘Captain America’ in “Brave New World”; his co-star Danny Ramirez as the new ‘Falcon’; Sebastian Stan as the ‘Winter Soldier’; Paul Rudd as ‘Ant-Man’; Tom Hiddleston as ‘Loki’; and Letitia Wright as ‘Black Panther’. There are a number of other big names involved, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, James Marsden, and Rebecca Romijn. “Avengers: Doomsday” hits theaters May 1, 2026. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yfh7e8e3
-Variety
★ Kim Kardashian will testify against the Parisian underground gang accused of coordinating her infamous 2016 robbery, TMZ says. The SKIMS co-founder is set to travel to France in May to take the stand, nearly 10 years after being bound and robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room. The thieves stole $10 million worth of jewelry, including the $4 million upgraded wedding ring Kardashian got from then-husband Kanye West. After a lengthy investigation, French officials ordered 12 suspects to trial in 2021, and in May, the jury trial will finally begin.
-PageSix
★ Renée Zellweger has joined the cast of “Only Murders In The Building” Season 5. Zellweger, who most recently starred in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” has been cast in a recurring guest star role on the Hulu comedy series. Details of her role and storyline are still being kept under wraps. Production on the new season is underway with more guest stars likely to be announced.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): TBA
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Elizabeth Olsen, Bob Mould (R)
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Nathan Lane, Ezra Klein (R)
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Colin Quinn, Natasha Rothwell (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): John Hodgman, Urzila Carlson, Jean Grae (R)
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders
• “Today” (NBC): Paul Ridd, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer, Henry Hager co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Adam Richman, Faith Friday with Jonathan “JP” Pokluda
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Andrew Garfield, Tyler James Williams
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Christian Slater, Amber Ruffin;
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Connie Britton. Beth Behrs
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Chelsea Handler
• “World Figure Skating Championship” (NBC): Women’s Free Skate competition; from TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
• “90 Day Fiancé” (TLC): Jovi and Yara go to Vegas; Natalie runs away from Sequim; Brandon and Julia change their wedding date; Stephanie and Harris question their future together.
• “2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament” (CBS, TBS, TSN): Regional semifinals: Michigan State vs Ole Miss; Tennessee vs Kentucky; Auburn vs Michigan; Houston vs Purdue
SATURDAY:
• “2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament” (CBS, TBS, TSN): Elite Eight; teams TBA
• “Wife Stalker” (Life): Premiere. A couple with 2 children and a picture-perfect home watch their marriage unravel when a wellness professional moves to town and sets her sights on the husband.
• “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Host Mikey Madison; musical guest Morgan Wallen
SUNDAY:
• “World Figure Skating Championship” (NBC): Women’s Free Skate competition; from TD Garden in Boston.
• “American Idol” (ABC): The final auditions.
• “The Simpsons” (Fox): Bart becomes a celebrity DJ; Homer finally breaks Flanders.
• “2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament” (CBS, TBS, TSN): Elite Eight; teams TBA
• “The Juno Awards of 2025” (CBC): Michael Bublé hosts from Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Sum 41 will give its final performance and be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Anne Murray will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Performers include: Bublé, Josh Ross, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Nemahsis, Tia Wood, and Maestro Fresh Wes.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Chappel Roan – Things seem to be going great for her. Her new single debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and at #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Plus, she revealed in a podcast interview that she has been dating someone for 6 months. Quote: “It’s serious. I’m very in love. But I am pro-single! Everyone should be single!”
• Lady Gaga – has announced her “Mayhem Ball” tour, kicking off in July in Las Vegas. According to her, she didn’t plan to tour, aside from a short run of shows, but “the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going.” Meanwhile, she’s being sued by a surfboard brand that claims she stole its “Mayhem” logo for her new album. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2rs2npec
• The Beatles — A rare piece of their history has surfaced in a small Vancouver record shop. Rob Frith, owner of Neptoon Records, stumbled upon a reel-to-reel tape believed to be a direct copy of the band’s original 15-song 1962 audition for Decca records. The label famously passed on signing the group. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ycxy5hy5
• Billy Joel — will be the subject of the 2-part HBO documentary “Billy Joel: And So It Goes”, coming this summer. Directed by Emmy winners Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, it’ll include never-before-seen performances, home movies, personal photographs and interviews. No official release date yet.
• Duran Duran — has teamed with luxury perfume company Xerjoff for two new fragrances: Black Moonlight and NeoRio. Both feature frontman Simon Le Bon’s signature on the bottle. They’re available for order now at www.xerjoff.com .
• Blake Shelton – ‘Let Him in Anyway’ sold 1,000 downloads in its first week, entering the Country Digital Song Sales chart at #8, his 41st top 10. The song ‘Texas’, also from his upcoming album “For Recreational Use Only”, is currently at #11 on the Country Airplay chart.
• Cole Swindell – Today, he releases the title track from his 5th album “Spanish Moss.” The record, out June 27, also contains his current Top 10 and personal fave ‘Forever To Me’, which he co-wrote in honor of his engagement and wedding to wife Courtney last year. The news of the upcoming birth of his first child this fall led to the release of a special digital-only remix release last month.
• CMA Fest – The first round of performers for this year’s massive festival in downtown Nashville have been announced. Taking the main stage at Music City’s Nissan Stadium will be Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley. Also taking the big stage during the event, set for June 5-8, will be Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts and Brooks & Dunn. LINK: https://cmafest.com/lineup/
SHOOTING THE BULL
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK:
• “Death of a Unicorn” (R, Horror/Comedy): A father and daughter hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO, who seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties. (Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter) Tomatometer: 60%
• “A Working Man” (R, Action/Thriller): Levon Cade works construction and tries to be a good dad. But when a local girl vanishes, he’s asked to return to the skills that once made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism. (Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, David Harbour) Tomatometer: 68%
• “The Woman in the Yard” (PG-13, Horror/Mystery): A mysterious woman repeatedly appears in a family’s front yard, delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages. Soon, it becomes clear her intentions are anything but peaceful. (Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby) No Tomatometer rating.
SHUT UP AND DANCE (FOR YOUR OWN GOOD):
It’s Friday. And if that fact isn’t enough to make you want to dance, maybe THIS is: A new study shows that dancing seems to have special powers when it comes to stress relief. The research, published in Psychology of Sport & Exercise, found that dancing weaves together music, rhythm, social connection, and physical movement to create what might be the perfect recipe for stress relief. Plenty of evidence was found that just listening to music can lower anxiety and help people relax – because music kicks our brain’s reward system into gear, releasing feel-good chemicals, while dialing down cortisol, our body’s main stress hormone. But when you combine that with the stress-busting effects of physical movement, and add the positive effects of touch and social support that one gets from dancing with a partner, it results in an unbeatable cocktail of stress-busters. The researchers say the evidence suggests that dance deserves special consideration as a stress-management tool.
(Still, just like my singing, I think I’m best to limit to the privacy of my own home!)
(Fine. So, tell me why my wife gets all stressed out when I decide to bust a move?)
-StudyFinds
‘SOCIAL’ ISSUES:
For years, we’ve heard about all the horrible things that smartphone use is doing to our kids’ brains. Now, is it backtracking time? A recent survey of over 1,500 children between the ages of 11 and 13 found that smartphones might actually be GOOD for their mental and social well-being—as long as they don’t spend too much time on social media. The research, from the University of South Florida, found that kids with smartphones are more likely to spend time with friends in person — and reported fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety than those without phones. But the downside comes with frequent social media use. Children who often post on social platforms were twice as likely to report sleep problems and feelings of anxiety or depression. The researchers recommend limiting how often kids post online, though that’s admittedly easier said than done.
(…and if you’ve ever tried to limit your kid’s social media use, you’d know that YOU’RE the one who ends up full of anxiety!)
(Plus, if you give your kid a smartphone, then tell them not to post on social media, they’ll probably get all anxious and depressed!)
-NewScientist
NEWS OF THE WEIRD:
➢ An elderly couple’s house was mistakenly raided by police who thought it was a cannabis farm. Why? Because they kept it so hot in there! Cops stormed into the home of 80-year-old Barry Lovelock and his 78-year-old wife Mavis while they were eating breakfast in their Leicestershire, England home. The raid was triggered by a thermal helicopter camera, which thought their gas fire-heated property was a drug den, based on its temperature readings. Nine officers rammed the door and charged upstairs searching for cannabis plants and the strong lamps which are used to grow them. Later, mortified cops had to admit their tip-off was “not fully accurate”, saying the reason for the mistaken raid was the couple’s 2 gas fires, which they keep on 24/7 during the colder months. (…either that or the 27 roasts and 19 pies she’s made since Christmas!)
➢ A couple in China arrived at the emergency department of a hospital on Tuesday, with the female’s hand lodged in the guy’s mouth. The pair had been attempting a viral “hand-eating challenge” where the boyfriend opened his mouth wide and the girlfriend inserted her clenched fist. But when she tried to withdraw her hand, it became stuck. The couple tried various methods to free her hand without success, and eventually had no choice but to head to the hospital. In a video circulated across social media, the man is seen walking into the hospital with the woman’s fist lodged firmly in his mouth. The attending doctor later explained that the woman’s hand got stuck as muscle spasms caused her boyfriend’s mouth to become locked. Nurses played soothing music to calm him, and the doctor then used a mouth opener to keep the man’s jaw open and administered a muscle relaxant. He was then able to slowly rotate the woman’s wrist out of his mouth, in a process that took more than 20 minutes. (Well, at least they still went viral!) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3wjzvt53
-DailyMail, MustShareNews
DID YOU KNOW?
If you want to get a good night’s sleep, try leaving your socks on. Behavioral sleep disorders specialist Michelle Drerup says that while it seems counterintuitive, wearing socks to bed can actually lower your body temperature and help you fall asleep faster. As night approaches, core temperature begins to drop, preparing the body for sleep. Drerup explained that “by making your feet warmer, you’re…increasing the blood circulation to your feet”, resulting in a lower core temperature. A study showed that men who slept in socks fell asleep nearly 8 minutes faster and slept 32 minutes longer than those who didn’t, with fewer awakenings during the night. (Your partner will sleep better too, because they won’t be accidentally stabbed by a stray toenail!)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 03.28.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Something on a Stick Day”, celebrating corn dogs, shish kebabs, Popsicles, ice cream bars, and any of the estimated 3 dozen other foods regularly served on a stick.
• “Children’s Picture Book Day”. They combine images and basic words, and are usually read to young children by adults, and later, these are usually the first books the children read on their own. (And the best of all-time? “Hop on Pop”, of course!)
• “Hot Tub Day”, time to soak yourself in a steaming hot tub (aka spas or whirlpools), and bust the stress. Human stew!
• “Weed Appreciation Day”. Easy does it, there…It’s a salute to plants that grow wild, which, though classified as weeds, have a beauty all their own. Think of them as wildflowers, and see if that helps.
• “Black Forest Cake Day”. It is not named directly after the Black Forest in southwestern Germany, but from the specialty liquor of that region, known as Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser), distilled from tart cherries.
• “Respect Your Cat Day”. In order to be respected, the desires and needs of cats must be acknowledged. For that to happen, we humans must observe and listen to cats, and we must understand their body language, including their posture and vocalizations. (Or else!) [***See “Whack Facts”, below***]
• “Eat an Edy’s Pie Day” (formerly Eskimo Pies), The inspiration for Eskimo Pie was a boy’s indecision in a store in 1920. He wanted ice cream, then decided on a chocolate bar. When asked why he didn’t buy both, the boy replied, “I only got a nickel.” The proprietor began experimenting with methods of sticking melted chocolate to ice cream, until he found cocoa butter to be perfect.
SATURDAY:
• “Piano Day”, takes place on the 88th day of the year, because of the number of keys on the instrument. Piano Day celebrates pianos and everything in their orbit: composers, performers, listeners, builders, tuners…and even piano movers.
• “Mom & Pop Business Owners Day”, honoring family-run, small-time business operations. (***Ask listeners for the most unusual combination of services offered by a single business that they’ve come across, ie: “Sam’s Roofing & Dry Cleaning”…***)
• “Brothers and Sisters Day!”, a day to let siblings know you care. (Or maybe to add up all the times you got ratted on, had your hair pulled or your dessert stolen … and get even!)
• “Smoke & Mirrors Day”. The name is based on magicians’ illusions, in which they make objects appear or disappear by extending or retracting mirrors amid a confusing burst of smoke. But ‘smoke and mirrors’ can refer to any presentation in which the audience is intended to be deceived. (A press conference, for instance…)
• “Vietnam Veterans Day”. The last US troops left Vietnam 52 years ago today, in 1973. In 1971, at the height of the conflict, some 33,000 soldiers deserted, many moving to Canada.
• “Knights of Columbus Founders Day”, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded by Father Michael J. McGivney in New Haven CT, in 1882, it was named in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus.
• “Lemon Chiffon Cake Day”. The recipe debuted in a 1948 edition of Better Homes and Gardens. General Mills marketed it as “the first new cake in 100 years” and it quickly became a sensation. The secret recipe called for vegetable oil instead of butter or shortening, and instructions were to beat the egg whites and egg yolks separately.
SUNDAY-
• “Doctors Day”, an observance dating back to 1933, commemorating the first use of anesthetic during surgery by Dr Crawford Long in 1842. He got the idea from observing party-goers high on nitrous oxide and sulfuric ether. (He asked if they would mind if he stole the idea, and they said, “Knock yourself out!”)
• “Pencil Day”, observed on the anniversary of the ‘Pencil with Attached Eraser’ being patented 166 years ago (1858) by Hyman Lipman. (Thereby giving us all something to chew on…)
• “Take a Walk in the Park Day”, which not only helps you stay healthy and manage weight, it reduces stress (especially if it’s your mother-in-law who’s doing the walking…).
• “World Bipolar Day”, observed on the birth date of artist Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as probably having bipolar disorder.
• “Virtual Vacation Day”. Virtual vacations do not require money, packing, or transcontinental flights. All you need is your imagination and free VR apps or a VR headset. (Which I can’t afford, either!)
• “Grass is Always Browner on the Other Side of the Fence Day”. You’ve heard the phrase: “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Well, that might not always be the case. Today is for taking stock in things you DO have, whether it be a roof over your head, a family, a job, or something else you’re grateful for.
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1955 [70] Reba McEntire, McAlester OK, country singer (‘Fancy’, w/Linda Davis-‘Does He Love You’)/TV actress (“Reba” 2001-07, “Happy’s Place” since 2024)/movie actress (“Tremors”)
1969 [56] Rodney Atkins, Knoxville TN, country singer (‘Take a Back Road’, ‘These Are My People’)
1970 [55] Vince Vaughn, Minneapolis MN, movie actor (“Wedding Crashers”, “Couples Retreat”)/TV actor “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 2020-24) COMING UP… “Animal Friends” 2025
1975 [50] Kate Gosselin, Philadelphia PA, reality TV star (“Jon and Kate Plus 8”, “Kate Plus 8” 2007-17)
1975 [50] Shanna Moakler, Providence RI, model, beauty queen (“Miss USA runner-up, 1995”, Playboy playmate)/TV actress (“Pacific Blue”)/movie actress (“The Wedding Singer”)/married to Travis Barker 2004-08
1976 [49] Dave Keuning, Pella IA, rock guitarist (The Killers-‘When You Were Young’, ‘Mr. Brightside’)
1981 [44] Julia Stiles, NYC, movie actress (“Jason Bourne” movies, “Save the Last Dance”)/TV actress (“Dexter” 2010, “The Lake” 2022-23)
1986 [39] Lady Gaga (Stefani Germanotta), NYC, pop singer (‘Born This Way’, ‘Bad Romance’)/movie actress (“A Star is Born”)/Oscar-‘Swallow’ from “A Star is Born”
SATURDAY- Eric Idle (Monty Python) is 82; Bobby Kimball (Toto) is 78; Brendan Gleeson (“Harry Potter” films) is 70; Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction) is 66; Amy Sedaris (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) is 64; model Elle Macpherson is 61; Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess” 1995-2001) is 57; Lara Logan (“60 Minutes”) is 54; Chris D’Elia (“The Good Doctor”) is 45
SUNDAY- Warren Beatty (“Heaven Can Wait”) is 88; Eric Clapton (‘Tears in Heaven’) is 80; MC Hammer (‘U Can’t Touch This’) is 63; Tracy Chapman (‘Fast Car’) is 61; Ian Ziering (“Beverly Hills 90210”) is 61; Piers Morgan (“America’s Got Talent”) is 60; Céline Dion (‘My Heart Will Go On’) is 57; Mark Consuelos (“Live With Kelly and Mark”) is 54; Norah Jones (‘Don’t Know Why’) is 46; Justin Moore (‘If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away’) is 41; Thomas Rhett (‘Die a Happy Man’) is 35
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1995 [30] Oddball singer Lyle Lovett and actress Julia Roberts announce they are separating after 21 months of marriage.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1981 [44] Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ hits #1 on the Hot 100, the first ever chart-topper featuring a rap.
2013 [12] Customs officials at a German airport detain and quarantine Justin Bieber’s pet capuchin monkey, OG Mally, due to a lack of documentation (Biebs leaves the critter there; it’s later sent to an animal refuge).
2014 [11] Tickets for Kate Bush’s first live shows since 1979 sell out in less than 15 minutes.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
1999 [26] Venus Williams beats kid sister Serena to win the Lipton Championship, the first all-sister women’s tennis final in 115 years.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2017 [08] The world’s largest dinosaur footprint (1.7 metres, 5’7”) is found in Kimberley, Western Australia.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The probability of you being born was about 1 in 400 trillion.
✓ Hearing your name when no one is actually calling you is a sign of a healthy mind.
✓ Putting your phone in airplane mode will stop ads while playing games.
✓ The correct English translation for ‘Jesus’ is ‘Joshua’.
✓ According to a Harvard psychologist, dogs are probably dreaming about their owners when they sleep.
✓ Cats recognize their owner’s voice, but often don’t care.
-FactSlides, Facts
Best of BS . . .
BS COULD SOMEONE PLEASE ‘SPLAIN:
• …why Mickey Mouse has gloves?
• …why meteorologists study the weather — and not meteors?
• …the 99 Problems Jay-Z claims to have?
• …Crocs and socks?
• …the difference between “full strength” and “extra strength” aspirin … and why anyone would choose to buy the weaker stuff?
• …how to fold a fitted sheet?
• …why Wile E Coyote never switched suppliers?
• …why Winnie the Pooh wears a shirt but doesn’t bother with pants?
• …how you put the lime in the coconut?
• …why everyone gets offended at everything!
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ A list of the top 10 most-visited websites includes Google, YouTube, Facebook and Wikipedia. (The same 4 sites also appear on a list of the top 10 reasons I never get anything done…)
➠ KFC has introduced a new clothing line. (Of course, there already is a clothing line for fried chicken lovers. It’s called a hospital gown…)
➠ A report says that the U.S. faces a severe shortage of doctors. (In fact, things are so bad that yesterday a triple bypass was performed by Dr. Phil!)
➠ A study shows that people who live alone are more likely to feel depressed. (Yeah, because getting to sleep in, walk around naked, and NOT step on Legos is soooo sad…)
➠ Researchers say they’ve detected trace amounts of gold, silver and other precious metals in human waste — and are exploring how to make their extraction commercially feasible. (This could make things really awkward when a cashier asks, “How would you like to pay for that?”)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Pretty sure this is some kind of comment on society: https://tinyurl.com/mr79356x
BS RANDOM JOKE:
People who say that they don’t have time for my crap need to learn how to manage their time better.
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
What’s legal now, but probably won’t be in 25 years?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
One-quarter of women lie about THIS. What is it?
Answer: Their shopping habits
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Real happiness is cheap enough, yet we pay dearly for its counterfeit.
