Monday, March 31, 2025 – Edition: #7925
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Fans are slamming Morgan Wallen for abruptly exiting the “Saturday Night Live” stage as the credits rolled. After host Mikey Madison thanked the ‘You Proof’ singer for joining her as musical guest, the cast began cheering and celebrating. Wallen then exchanged a few words with the actress, gave her a one-armed hug, and walked straight down the aisle without saying a word to any of the cast. It’s customary for the host and the musical guest to mingle and chat with the “SNL” stars. He seemingly also skipped the afterparty, because almost immediately after his swift exit, he posted a photo of a private plane with the caption, “Get me to God’s country.” Fans took to social media, calling the 2-time Grammy nominee out for his alleged “tantrum.”
-PageSix
★ Richard Chamberlain, the movie and TV heartthrob, passed away on Saturday night in Hawaii of complications following a stroke. Chamberlain rose to prominence in the 1960s, thanks to his starring role on the NBC medical drama “Dr. Kildare”. Later, he became known for his work in miniseries like “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds”. During the ’70s, he appeared in movies like “The Three Musketeers” and “The Towering Inferno” before achieving a major TV breakthrough with 1978’s “Centennial”, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Richard Chamberlain was 90.
-People
★ David Ayers’ blue-collar drama “A Working Man” has declared victory over “Snow White” with a projected domestic opening weekend haul of $15.6 million. Snow White is looking at $14-15 million in its second weekend, a steep decline of 65%, as the live-action update is dogged by poor word-of-mouth and controversial headlines over star Rachel Zegler. In third was “The Chosen: The Last Supper — Season 5, Part One” placing third, with a better-than-expected $12.8 million. The horror “The Woman in the Yard is looking at a 4th place finish with a projected $9 million.
-HollywoodReporter
★ Comedian Paul Rodriguez was arrested on charges of possession of narcotics in California on Friday. The Burbank Police Department says officers stopped a car for vehicle code violations that Rodriguez was a passenger in around 7:30pm. Narcotics were located during the investigation, cops said, and the 70-year-old “was arrested and booked”. He was later released with a citation to appear in court on April 25.
-People
★ The White House Correspondents’ Association has dropped plans to feature a comedian at its April 26 dinner. Amber Ruffin had been announced as the featured entertainer. WHCA President Eugene Daniels wrote in a letter to members: “At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work…” The White House has been critical of the choice of Ruffin, citing her past humor at the expense of Donald Trump. He’s not expected to attend, and there are reports his supporters are planning a competing event.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Jennifer Coolidge, Sarah Bock, Coco Jones (R)
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Jack Black, Britt Lower, Yandel
• “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Maurice DuBois, Jonathan Groff
• “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Nathan Lane, Adrienne Warren
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Maria Bamford, Lisa Gilroy, Bob the Drag Queen
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Bill Murray, Naomi Watts
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Sara Gilbert
• “Today” (NBC): Vicky Nguyen, Jason Momoa, Maria Shriver, Jack Black, Olivia Munn co-hosts
• “GMA3” (ABC): Sara Gilbert, Mike Muse, Milly Almodovar
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Jenny Mollen, Eric Adjepong, Los Lonely Boys
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Eric McCormack, Michael Iskander, Lawrence Zarian
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Briana DeJesus and Mackenzie McKee; Jordan Firstman
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Adam Devine, Peyton List
• “American Idol” (ABC): Hollywood Week: Idol Arena
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Knockouts Premiere
• “Rescue: HI-Surf” (Fox): Season 1 finale. Hina and Kainalu assist the Coast Guard in searching for snorkelers left behind in the ocean; Sonny takes matters into his own hands about Vince.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Tate McRae — was the top winner at Saturday’s Juno Awards industry gala. The Calgary pop star was awarded 4 Junos at the invite-only event, winning artist of the year, single of the year for ‘Exes’, and her 2023 record “Think Later” won both album and pop album of the year.
• Sean Kingston – He and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty in their federal wire fraud case on Friday. They were convicted on all 5 charges they were facing, after being accused of netting more than $1 million in an elaborate fraud scheme involving jewelry, luxury vehicles and other goods.
• Ariana Grande – Her father Ed Butera stars in her new short film “brighter days ahead”. On Instagram, he posted a pic of himself with Ari as a baby, writing: “I want to thank my beautiful daughter and [her co-director] Chris for including me in her…short film.” Fans will know that Grande decided to use her birth name, Ariana Grande-Butera, in the credits of Wicked, in honor of dad. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5fu9h424
• The Sex Pistols — have announced a North American tour. After roaring back to life in August with Frank Carter on vocals in place of John Lydon/Johnny Rotten, the group, also including Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock, have announced 13 shows, beginning Sept. 16 in Dallas. Each show will see them perform all of 1977’s landmark album “Never Mind the Bollocks”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yhandf5m
• The Guess Who — Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings are plotting a Guess Who reunion tour in 2026. Bachman told American Songwriter they plan to “do a set list of about 30 hit songs, and it’s probably gonna be a 2 or 3-hour Springsteen kind of marathonic show.” He’s currently getting set for a BTO tour and album.
• The Who – played play 2 shows in London to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust. During one show, 79-year-old Pete Townshend revealed he’s recovering from a knee replacement, and 81-year-old Roger Daltrey shared that in addition to his hearing problems, “now I’ve been told I am going blind. Thank God I’ve still got my voice. If I lose that I’ll go full Tommy,” a reference to the “deaf, dumb and blind” main character in The Who’s rock opera “Tommy.”
• Maren Morris – Thursday, she released the song ‘carry me through’, from her upcoming album, “DREAMSICLE”, out May 9. The stripped-back ballad “reflects on navigating a dark place and finding the strength to pull herself out”, says a release. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/33z9jxra
• Lady A — Charles Kelley will release the solo album “Songs for a New Moon” this summer. Kelly quote: “A New Moon is the beginning of a new chapter, a new cycle, and that’s what this is to me.” Friday, he dropped the new songs ‘Can’t Lose You’ and ‘Here With Me’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/f4sus7cc
• Zach Bryan – has again captured the #1 spot of Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart (betcha didn’t even know that chart exists…). ‘Oklahoma Smokeshow’ rules the February 2025 list following its use in the CBS show “Tracker”. He also led the Nov., 2022 chart when ‘Something in the Orange’ was used on “Fire Country.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
YES WE CAN:
A London-based startup claims it has developed the world’s first self-cooling aluminum beverage can. Weird, but here’s how it works: When a “power button” on the bottom of the can is pressed, a cooling mechanism is activated, dropping the temperature from around 71°F (22°C) to 42°F (6°C) within 10 minutes. And to tell you when it’s ready, the Cool Can features a snowflake mark that turns from white to blue. Think about this — rather than waiting for what feels like FOREVER for a cold beer or other drink when you really want one… like after cutting the grass, at a picnic, or simply after a tough day at work, the “Cool Can” has got you. Apparently, the idea isn’t new, but this company, DeltaH, claims to have finally nailed the tech where others couldn’t. The can is fully recyclable, and the idea is that just one of these special cans would be provided per case, in order to keep costs down.
(Well, that kinda leaves you high and dry after about 2 minutes, doesn’t it? What? Just me?)
(I’d much rather to have “self-refilling” cans, but I guess this is a start…)
-OddityCentral, Techeblog
BRACE-FACE CASE:
I couldn’t believe it when I heard it, but apparently old-school “train-track” braces are making a comeback. In face, they’re now considered something that they never were in their 1970s and 80s heyday: cool. Orthodontists say they’re noticing a spike in interest in the once-uncool oral appliances (Think ‘Marcia Brady’ in a particular episode of “The Brady Bunch,” Drew Barrymore, aka ‘Josie Grossie’ in “Never Been Kissed,” and America Ferrera in “Ugly Betty”…). Braces are seemingly becoming popular these days among Gen Z hipsters — and even adults who apparently have no problem with putting their corrective can-openers on full display for all to see. In fact, enthusiasts say their braces show that they care about their appearance, and can afford to invest in themselves. Dentists across the US say people are begging for the classic metal braces instead of the less noticeable options like Invisalign. In fact, some people who don’t even need braces are buying fake ones just to hop aboard the trend.
(Great. Yet another [ahem!] inexpensive thing that my teen is gonna HAVE to have!)
(Train track braces: cool. Not cool? Braces with yesterday’s lunch still in ‘em!)
-WashingtonPost
EASE A SNEEZE:
There are those who dread the loud noise and attention-bringing effect of letting loose with a hearty sneeze. And there are those who relish nothing more than the relief provided by unleashing a giant dad-sneeze that could wake the dead (or your spouse). This is not directed at that last group. But believe it or not, there are “things we can do to decrease the volume of the sneeze,” according to Jay F. Piccirillo, professor of otolaryngology (whatever that is…) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. But, he cautions, you’ll have to think about it ahead of time. Here’s what to do:
• Exhale: Even though a sneeze can seemingly come out of nowhere, if you have a chance, exhale before the moment of truth. This will release some of the pressure in the lungs.
• Relax your vocal cords: Imagine you’re letting out a deep sigh. The pronounced “ooo” at the end of “achoo” is due to vibrating vocal cords and an open mouth.
• Keep your mouth closed: Hold your tongue to the roof of your mouth to direct air pressure through your nose, rather than your mouth. (This goes against everything I stand for!)
• Do the “Dracula” when you reach the point of no return: Cover your mouth with your elbow. If that’s not possible, at least sneeze into a handkerchief to muffle the blast.
(Perfect. Now, how do I teach all this to my dog?)
(I’m not so sure about closing my mouth. Not only will you blow sneeze-matter out your ears, your lips will make the sound of air being let out of a stretched balloon!)
-WashingtonPost
THE BEST DANCE SONGS OF ALL TIME:
According to the writers at Billboard magazine . . .
1. ‘I Feel Love’ – Donna Summer (1977)
2. ‘Groove Is in the Heart’ — Deee-Lite (1990)
3. ‘One More Time’ – Daft Punk (2000)
4. ‘Block Rockin’ Beats’ – The Chemical Brothers (1997)
5. ‘Your Love’ — Frankie Knuckles ft. Jamie Principle (1986)
6. ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ – Stardust (1998)
7. ‘Supernature’ – Cerrone (1977)
8. ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’ — Underworld (1996)
9. ‘Show Me Love’ – Robin S (1993)
10. ‘Good Times’ – Chic (1979)
LINK (complete top 100): https://tinyurl.com/5amrurhw
-Billboard
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
To celebrate “She’s Funny That Way Day” (***See “Reasons to Party”, below***)…
⇒ My therapist and I saw each other at the grocery store and pretended not to know each other. Next week’s session writes itself. – TracieBreaux
⇒ I honestly have no idea what a vitamin is. It’s in a banana but it’s also the sun? sure. — mchinegirl
⇒ despise when a recipe tells me to add 2 cups of onions. They don’t come in cups. The come in onions. – karlaa.mendoza
⇒ You’d think a check engine light would eventually burn out – Trophy Wife
⇒ I got in the shower. A large spider jumped in. I got out, toweled off, and walked away. This is called Nope Not One More Thing – Ennui Doofen
⇒ When I feel stupid, I like to remind myself that I got my bachelor’s degree without ChatGPT. — ibddieticianeloise
⇒ Adapt a “Goofy” movie for Broadway, cowards – matyoliversdrunkencousin
⇒ Nobody will remember: your salary, the car you drove, the hours you worked. People will definitely remember: that you accidentally invited a journalist into a top secret war briefing room. – sarah_snop13
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
Kermit the Frog will be the featured commencement speaker the University of Maryland’s 2026 graduation ceremony. Kermit, of course, is the brainchild of Jim Henson, the late “Muppets” mastermind and former voice of Kermit, and a Maryland alumnus. There’s even a statue of him on campus, depicting him in conversation with Kermit. In a statement, the frog said: “Nothing could make these feet happier than to speak at the University of Maryland. I just know the class of 2025 is going to leap into the world and make it a better place, so if a few encouraging words from a frog can help, then I’ll be there!” Kermie will deliver his speech on May 21. (Nothing like getting life advice from a guy with no pants — who lives in a swamp!)
-CNN
BS CHRONOMETER 03.31.25
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Farm Workers Day”, encouraging us to thank agricultural laborers for their role in growing what we eat. (Remember, today is for farm WORKERS, not their boss, the C-I-E-I-O!)
• “She’s Funny That Way Day”, paying tribute to the female funny bone. How do the women in your life make you laugh? (***Ask for quirky things that funny ladies do, see “Funniest Tweets of the Week from Women”, above***)
• “Dance Marathon Day”. Dance marathons are events where people dance or walk to music for an extended period of time. They started as dance contests in the 1920s and developed into entertainment events during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
• “Crayon Day”, celebrating the invention of crayons and the joy of coloring. It’s a perfect day to dust off your crayons and spend the day coloring. (Crayons are like M&Ms . . .They taste the same no matter what color they are!)
• “Bunsen Burner Day”, honoring the 1811 birth date of its inventor, Robert Wilhelm Eberhard von Bunsen of Germany. (Thanks to him, hundreds of high school labs have been accidentally blown up!)
• “National Prom Day”, a day created to honor friendship, cherish memories, celebrate history, and enjoy the fun and excitement this milestone event brings (***Who has a prom disaster story?***)
• “International Transgender Day of Visibility”, to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by them. It’s also a celebration of their contributions to society.
• “World Backup Day”, a reminder to be prepared against data loss and data theft. Today, back up and better protect your data. (I know some people who have no idea how to back up…their computer OR their car!)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Tues] April Fools’ Day
[Tues] Fun at Work Day
[Wed] Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
[Thurs] Burrito Day
This Week is…Physicians Week
This Month is…Mirth Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [91] Shirley Jones, Charleroi PA, TV actress (“The Partridge Family” 1970-74)/movie actress (“Oklahoma!”, Oscar-“Elmer Gantry”)/step-mom to late co-star, David Cassidy
1943 [82] Christopher Walken, Queens NY, movie actor (Oscar-“The Deer Hunter”, “Pulp Fiction”)/TV actor (“Severance” since 2022) COMING UP… “That’s Amore!”
1948 [77] Rhea Perlman, Brooklyn NY, TV actress (“Cheers” 1982-1993, “Taxi” 1979-82)/movie actress (“Matilda”, “Barbie”)/married to Danny DeVito since 1982, separated.
1948 [77] Al Gore, Washington DC, politician (US Vice President 1993-2001)/environmentalist (founder of The Climate Reality Project/author of “An Inconvenient Truth”)
1955 [70] Angus Young, Glasgow Scotland, short-panted rock guitarist (AC/DC-‘Highway To Hell’, ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’)/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2003
1971 [54] Ewan McGregor, Crieff Scotland, movie actor (‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ in “Star Wars” prequels, “Moulin Rouge!”, “Trainspotting”)/Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to drama and charity. COMING UP… “Flowervale Street”, 2026
1981 [44] (George) Ryan Bingham, Hobbs NM, TV actor (“Yellowstone” 2018-24)/singer-guitarist (‘The Weary Kind’)
1983 [42] “40” (Noah Shebib), Toronto ON, hip-hop producer (Drake, Lil Wayne, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx)/co-founder of Drake’s “October’s Very Own” (OVO) label
1984 [41] Jack Antonoff, Bergenfield NJ, pop-rock guitarist/singer/drummer (fun.-‘Some Nights’, Bleachers-‘I Wanna Get Better’)/producer (Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Chicks…)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1981 [44] At the first ever Golden Raspberry Awards (aka The Razzies), Neil Diamond is named ‘Worst Actor’ for his performance in “The Jazz Singer”.
1985 [40] At WrestleMania I, at Madison Square Garden, NYC, Hulk Hogan & Mr. T beat Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorf.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1967 [58] Onstage at the Astoria Theatre in London, Jimi Hendrix sets fire to his guitar for the first time. He goes to hospital after the show with minor burns.
2011 [14] Michael Bublé marries actress and model Luisana Lopilato in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2019 [06] 33-year-old rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle (Ermias Asghedom) is fatally shot outside his clothing store in Los Angeles.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2007 [18] 2.2 million people take part in the first “Earth Hour” in Sydney, Australia.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Dr. Seuss coined the word ‘nerd’ in his 1950 book “If I Ran the Zoo”.
✓ A cockroach can change directions up to 25 times a second.
✓ Zebras have only one toe on each foot.
✓ Only about a third of the world’s population eats with a knife and fork.
✓ The letter ‘Z’ is the least frequently used letter in written English. It is, however, more common in American English than in British English, due to spelling differences.
✓ In 1980, the Yellow Pages accidentally listed a Texas funeral home under ‘Frozen Foods’.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, TheFactSite
Best of BS . . .
BS SNAPPY COMEBACKS TO THE QUESTION “WHY AREN’T YOU MARRIED YET?”:
• “I was hoping to do something meaningful with my life”.
• “Because I just love hearing this question”.
• “What? And spoil my great sex life?”
• “Just lucky, I guess.”
• “It gives my mother something to live for.”
• “I already have enough laundry to do, thank-you.”
• “I wouldn’t want my parents to drop dead from sheer happiness.”
• “Why aren’t you thin?”
• “(Single Moms) Because having a husband AND a child would be redundant.”
-First published in BS in 2010
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Garcelle Beauvais has announced her departure from “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” after 5 seasons. (That’s when you know unemployment’s bad — when people who don’t even have jobs are losing their jobs!)
➠ A report says that men today are 3 times more likely to cry in public than their fathers were. (When I hear stuff like this, I just can’t help feeling like we’ve let Chuck Norris down…!)
➠ On TikTok, Kylie Jenner said she wants to keep her personal life private. (…then, she put on a bikini, posted a selfie, mentioned her favorite brand of underwear, posed for some paparazzi photos, and then shot 10 more seasons of her reality show…)
➠ Steven Tyler just celebrated his 77th birthday. (Dude looks like he’s 80…)
➠ A study claims that older women are doing more and more binge drinking. (I asked my mom if that’s true — and she said: “You wanna know schumthin’? Yer my besht friend!”)
BS WEB GOODIE:
So far, so good: https://tinyurl.com/5n882kj3
BS RANDOM JOKE:
They should make an alarm clock that sounds like a dog that’s about to puke. Nothing gets you out of bed faster!
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which space mission successfully landed humans on the Moon for the first time?
a) Apollo 11 [CORRECT]
b) WD 40
c) Voyager 1
d) R2D2
• Which iconic musician’s real name is ‘Marvin Lee Aday’?
a) Gene Simmons
b) Meat Loaf [CORRECT]
c) Slash
d) Dua Lipa
• What is the ‘real name’ of Batman’s arch-nemesis supervillain, The Joker?
a) Kirk Langstrom
b) Oswald Cobblepot
c) Edward Nygma
d) Jack White [CORRECT]
-RunawayGames
☎ BS PHONE STARTER:
When was the last time intentionally stayed up all night – and why?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Stats show THIS is the third most-often shoplifted item at convenience stores, following candy and snacks. What is it?
Answer: Energy drinks
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you’ll be fired with enthusiasm.
