Thursday, October 3, 2024 – Edition: #7805
Sheet Happens!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
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★ Sean “Diddy” Combs will soon be facing even more lawsuits from more than 100 new accusers, according to reports. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference, where he detailed some of the new accusations against the rapper — which, again, include alleged sexual assault and abuse. Buzbee’s firm says it is pursuing claims from “more than 50 individuals who suffered sexual assault and abuse at the hands of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his cohorts. This group…include(s) both men and women; many were minors when the abuse occurred.” The new lawsuits are expected to be filed within the next 30 days.
-TheWrap
★ Daniel Day-Lewis was spotted back on a film set this week, marking his shocking return to acting. The 67-year-old Oscar winner was photographed looking barely recognizable while driving a motorbike through the streets of Manchester, England, with actor Sean Bean behind him. For the scene, filmed for a new movie called “Avelyn,” Day-Lewis was dressed in an olive-green bomber jacket, black pants, and brown boots. Reps did not respond when contacted for comment on whether this marks his official acting comeback. Day-Lewis has not been in a movie since 2017, when his rep announced he was stepping away from show business.
-PageSix
★ One of the biggest movies of the year will soon be streaming. Tim Burton‘s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, which has taken in more than $374 million at the box office, will be available Oct. 8, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in 4K Ultra HD will be available to buy digitally for $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms. The film is also set for release on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD (Steelbook) starting Nov. 19.
-Variety
★ Great news for “Scream” fans. Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson revealed on Instagram that the 7th installment of the classic meta-horror franchise will be released by Paramount on Feb. 27, 2026. It was previously announced that Campbell would return to the series as heroine ‘Sidney Prescott’, after stepping out of “Scream VI” in 2023 over a pay dispute. Created by Williamson alongside director Wes Craven, Scream became one of the defining horror series of the 1990s for its satire of slasher film tropes. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/34y36j6z
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC/Global): Saoirse Ronan, Adam Brody, beabadoobee
• “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Chris Martin, Chase Stokes, Sabrina Carpenter
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Chris Wallace, Yotam Ottolenghi, Justin Hartley
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Matt Rogers, Brendan Scannell, Greta Titelman
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Nate Bargatze, Paul Reiser
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Emily Simpson, Michael Rapaport
• “The Daily Show” (COM): JJ Johnson, host Michael Kosta
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): LeVar Burton
• “The Talk” (CBS): Nicholas Sparks, Yvette Nicole Brown guest co-hosts
• “Live With Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Florence Pugh, Jake Shears, Eden Grinshpan
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Helen Mirren, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Garner, Lake Street Dive
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Reed Cowan
• “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Common and Pete Rock
• “Law & Order” (NBC): Season 24 premiere. When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Followed by season premiere of “SVU”.
• “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox): When the punishment pass is introduced to the chefs, the pressure is on to deliver; a fiery flambé challenge.
• “Doctor Odyssey” (ABC): As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers; with rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, the team rush to restore order.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Camila Cabello – has recorded a cover of The Who’s 1971 classic ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ for the trailer for the video game “Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred”. Having been born in Cuba and raised in an immigrant family, she hadn’t heard the original before, but, as she put it: “I was like, ‘Wow, this is one of the greatest songs of all time.’” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3nwzafj6
• Ariana Grande – has surprise-dropped another deluxe edition of her “Eternal Sunshine” album, featuring new live performances of 7 songs – and she’ll be adding videos for them to her YouTube channel daily through early next week. The first few vids, including for ‘Intro (End of the World)’, are available now. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ysd97dar
• The Cure – have made good on their recent online tease, announcing they will release the new album “Songs of a Lost World” on Nov. 1. Their first new record since 2008 was announced with the premiere of the new single ‘Alone’. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/39vr9pp6
• Elton John – The documentary “Elton John: Never Too Late” will premiere on Disney+ on Dec. 13. Directed by R.J. Cutler and John’s husband, David Furnish, it looks back on John’s half-century career as he prepares for his final North American concert in November 2022 at LA’s Dodger Stadium. It will also have a limited theatrical run starting Nov. 15.
• Nate Smith & Avril Lavigne – have reunited for another duet. ‘Can You Die From a Broken Heart’ is out now, the latest preview of Smith’s upcoming album “California Gold”, which drops tomorrow. Their first duet ‘Bulletproof’ arrived in May. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/ycycw6pc
• Keith Urban – His new album “High” has earned him his 11th top-10 Billboard Country Albums chart appearance. It debuted at #10 on the latest ranking, and opened at #6 on the all-genre Top Album Sales chart.
• Kane Brown – The noted family man has taken to TikTok to tease an emotional new song aimed at his little girls — that fans are going nuts over. ‘Backseat Driver’ describes the mundane and repetitive questions that small kids ask their parents, but if you have children, it’s guaranteed to hit you in the feels. No release date yet. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5d2a4dfe
• Lee Brice – has announced dates for his 2025 acoustic “You, Me and My Guitar Tour”. He’ll perform on a stage adorned with guitars and other instruments – each one bearing a special memory as he narrates the special stories each instrument holds, and performs acoustic versions of his hits. Things kick off on Jan. 30 in Wilkes-Barre PA. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3hwpdpbk
SHOOTING THE BULL
SPRAY SAFE:
Colds, flu, and COVID – we’re starting to pile up quite a list of medicines and needles needed to fight respiratory infections. But some day soon, you made be able to take care of all 3 with just a simple spray. American scientists have developed PCANS, a nasal spray that they say could shield us from a wide range of airborne threats, from everyday colds to pandemic-causing viruses. It’s a big breakthrough, which, if successful, could also protect us from pneumonia-causing bacteria. The scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston say that even though vaccines and masks have played a crucial role in combating infections, “We need new ways of protecting ourselves”, and PCANS uses a drug-free formulation which works by trapping respiratory droplets, immobilizing germs, and neutralizing them, preventing infection.
(I’d be happy if the stuff just worked to stop hay fever!)
(My friendly-neighborhood tip for these guys: Don’t call it a vaccine!)
-StudyFinds
ADULTING:
❑ Some young people who are looking for work are now being very clear about their urgent need for a job, adorning their profiles with a new LinkedIn banner that reads “#Desperate.” The emblem, which serves as a frame around their profile pic, serves as an upfront notification that that person is probably willing to accept almost any position that the viewer might offer. Courtney Summer Myers, who created the emblem, points out that “LinkedIn is a platform that’s made for networking and connecting with people…So if you’re in need, why would you not ask for help?” Her original post launching her LinkedIn banner has garnered more than 400,000 reactions, but with mixed reviews. While some users say they “feel” for those who need to use it, others warn that employers may be wary “about hiring candidates who seem too eager.” (BTW, it’s probably a bad idea to use this approach on your dating profile!)
❑ Some artsy Gen Zs have taken to…decorating the inside of their toilet bowls. Yes, fancying up the facilities with adhesive, flower-shaped discs is becoming a thing with 20-somethings. The TokTok trend, popularized with the #ToiletTalk, comes on the heels of the recent “fridgescaping” fad, which sees fashionistas add things like flowers and framed pictures to their fridges, along with thoughtfully placed groceries. And who can forget the “airport tray atheistic” mania, where travelers neatly unpack their belongings into TSA bins and snap Instagram-worthy pics, before boarding a flight. (Decorating the toilet bowl: The “fountain” of youth?)
-NYPost
CYBER CRYING:
By now, everyone knows that the internet can be a dangerous place. But apparently many of us didn’t clue in to that fact soon enough. A new study has revealed that literally BILLIONS of people have been the target of cybercriminals at some point. The survey found that half of all respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam. Of 20,000 adults from around the world, 45% said that their personal data, like banking or email info, has been compromised by a hacking attempt or scam. And even though most agree that scams have become more sophisticated due to AI, a horrifyingly low 39% of people said that they believe simply using a username and password is the most secure way to protect your accounts.
(‘Username’… and ‘Password’. That’s 2-factor authentication, isn’t it?)
(Maybe our personal info wouldn’t be all out there if huge companies weren’t getting hacked all the time! Talking to you, Ticketmaster!)
-StudyFinds
BEST FOODS FOR OKTOBERFEST:
Bavaria’s legendary Oktoberfest continues through October 6. And sure – we know there’s a lot of beer to drink – but what exactly do they eat there? Here are the 5 things you need to try…
☞ Brezeln (Pretzels): This loved pastry is usually the first thing people think of when asked to name an Oktoberfest food. What better way to soak up all that beer than with a giant knot of delicious dough? (Dip ‘em in mustard – or beer!)
☞ Obatzda (German Beer Cheese Dip): Actually, THIS is what you should dip your pretzel in. The flavorful spread is a beer garden classic made with camembert cheese, butter — and beer!
☞ Reibekuchen/Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes): Another stick-to-your-ribs option. Served fried golden crisp and with a variety of toppings to choose from, including savory with a salad or sweet with apple sauce.
☞ Schnitzel: The SECOND thing people think of, after pretzels. Served breaded and fried, it is traditionally made with veal, but can also feature pork loin, chicken breast, or even fish! (When you’re at Oktoberfest, at a certain point, nothing matters!)
☞ Bratwurst: A bratwurst sausage can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, and served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. Serving suggestion: Sauerkraut and Bratwurst Balls—2 well-known German foods, rolled into bite-sized balls, breaded and fried. Serve with Bavarian mustard (and beer – of course!)
-StudyFinds
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ “ai is coming for your jobs” i’d like to see ai procrastinate all day before a 2pm meeting — sophie
⇒ *walking into someone’s house with healthy, thriving houseplants everywhere* Me: Oh, I see you dabble in witchcraft. – Hollie Harris
⇒ being a latchkey kid was sad but kids who had a parent home to greet them never got to live in that lawless two hours where you could eat something weird and you and your brother could hit each other – roxy demento
⇒ When I tell my husband I need two minutes, I mean two football minutes—so, like, 20 minutes, a timeout, and maybe a snack break. — sixfootcandy
⇒ i think about whether medusa’s leg hairs are little snakes more than i care to admit. — RiotGrlErin
⇒ When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of growing up to satisfy user needs in a way that meets business goals for transformative outcomes – Chappell Ellison
-HuffPost
DID YOU KNOW?
A mother was arrested at Disneyland after allegedly lying about her children’s ages. KLTA News reported that she was arrested at Disney’s California Adventure after failing to show her identification to police officers, who were called after she attempted to bring her 2 kids into the theme park without paying for tickets. Disney theme parks allow children under 3 in for free, with an adult. Videos showing Jessenia Diaz wearing Minnie ears, and shouting while being led away by police in handcuffs went viral on TikTok. When approached by security in regards to the ages of her daughters, she ignored them and kept walking. Police stated that she had done this 4 times in the last 2 months. (Happiest place on Earth?) LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3mfhh8u7
-TheBoot
BS CHRONOMETER 10.03.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “German Unification Day”, celebrating the 1990 reuniting of East & West Germany to again become a single country after 45 years. It was a benchmark of the end of the ‘Cold War’.
• “Techies Day”, saluting those who know their way around the technology that is essential to our daily lives. Also, a day when students are encouraged to consider a career in technology. (There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don’t…)
• “Boyfriend Day”. If you have a boyfriend, today is for giving them extra attention and doing all the things they want to do. If you aren’t someone’s boyfriend, you could always watch a movie featuring a memorable boyfriend, such as Paul Rudd in “Clueless” or Hugh Grant in “Notting Hill”. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5cbkppsk
• “Look at the Leaves Day”, a day to admire the color changes of Autumn. (Now imagine the leaves a foot-and-half deep all over your backyard and a rake in your blistered hand …)
• “Caramel Custard Day”. It is a rich, flavorful dessert that originated in Europe. The Ancient Romans experimented with the binding properties of eggs in their cooking, but custard as we know it didn’t emerge until the Middle Ages. (If it has caramel in it, I’m in!)
• “Soft Taco Day”. Soft tacos have their roots in Mexican cuisine, where tortillas have been a staple for centuries. In the 1960s, the ‘soft’ variation of the taco emerged, utilizing a soft flour tortilla instead of a crisp corn tortilla. (Fortunately, it can be equally messy!)
• “Global Smoothie Day”, to inspire people around the world to view the adoption of a nutritious, plant-based smoothie lifestyle as achievable and exciting. (May I please have a Caramel Custard smoothie?)
• “Family TV Show Day”, a time for everyone to gather round the TV for the privilege of learning how wonderful this brand of air freshener and that roll of toilet paper are.
• “Mean Girls Appreciation Day”. Any day is the perfect day to quote “Mean Girls”, but today’s date is particularly noteworthy for fans of the 2004 hit movie. (Things really started to heat up between Aaron Samuels and Cady when he asked her what day it was, and she replied, “It’s October 3rd.”)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Denim Day
[Fri] Toot Your Flute Day
[Sat] Do Something Nice Day
[Sun] Coaches Day
This Week Is…Active Aging Week
This Month is…Bat Appreciation Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1941 [83] Chubby Checker (Ernest Evans), Spring Gully SC, rock n’ roll pioneer (‘The Twist’, ‘Let’s Twist Again’)
1949 [75] Lindsey Buckingham, Palo Alto CA, rock guitarist-singer (‘Trouble’, Fleetwood Mac-‘Go Your Own Way’)
1959 [65] Jack Wagner, Washington MI, TV actor (“General Hospital” 1984-1995, 2013, “The Bold and the Beautiful 2003-12, “Melrose Place” 1994-99)/pop singer (‘All I Need’)
1962 [62] Tommy Lee (Bass), Athens Greece, rock drummer (Mötley Crüe-‘Dr. Feelgood’, ‘Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room’)/married to Pam Anderson 1995-98, Heather Locklear 1986-93
1964 [60] Clive Owen, Coventry England, TV actor (“The Knick” 2014-17)/movie actor (“Sin City”, “Closer”) COMING UP… “Cleaner”, 2025
1969 [55] Gwen Stefani, Anaheim CA, pop singer (‘Hollaback Girl’, No Doubt-‘Don’t Speak’)/reality TV personality (“The Voice” on and off 2014-24)/fashion designer-marketer (LAMB)/married to Blake Shelton since 2021
1971 [53] Kevin Richardson, Lexington KY, boy-band pop singer (Backstreet Boys-‘Quit Playing Games With My Heart’, ‘I Want It That Way’)
1973 [51] Neve Campbell, Guelph ON, movie actress (“Scream” movies, “Wild Things”)/TV actress (“Party of Five” 1994-2000)
1973 [51] Lena Headey, Hamilton Bermuda, TV actress (‘Cersei Lannister’ on “Game of Thrones” 2011-19)/movie actress (“300”, “The Purge”)
1976 [48] Sean William Scott, Cottage Grove MN, movie actor (‘Stifler’ in “American Pie” franchise, ‘Goon’, ‘Dukes of Hazzard’)/TV actor (“Welcome to Flatch” 2022-23, “Lethal Weapon” 2018-19) COMING UP… “Bad Man”
1979 [45] Josh Klinghoffer, LA CA, rock guitarist (Red Hot Chili Peppers 2009-19-‘Californication’, ‘Otherside’)/Gnarls Barkley, Janes’ Addiction, Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder touring bandmember
1983 [41] Tessa Thompson, Los Angeles CA, movie actress (‘Valkerie’ in “Thor” movies, “Creed” movies)/TV actress (“Westworld 2016–2022)
1984 [40] Ashlee Simpson, Waco TX, pop singer (‘Pieces Of Me’, ‘Boyfriend)/TV actress (“Melrose Place 2009-10)/movie actress (“The Hot Chick”)/sister of Jessica Simpson
1988 [36] A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers), Harlem NY, rapper (w/Selena Gomez-‘Good for You’, ‘L$D (LOVE x $EX x DREAMS)’/partner of Rihanna since 2020
2004 [20] Noah Schnapp, Scarsdale NY, TV actor (‘Will Byers’ on “Stranger Things” since 2016)/voice of ‘Charlie Brown’ in “The Peanuts Movie”)
THIS DAY IN SHOWBIZ . . .
1961 [63] TV comedies “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “Mr. Ed” both make their debuts on CBS.
1995 [29] Former NFL running back, broadcaster and actor O.J. Simpson is found not guilty of the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman in Los Angeles.
2003 [21] Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy is attacked and seriously injured by one of the show’s tigers, resulting in the end of their “Beyond Belief” show.
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1992 [32] Declaring “Fight the real enemy,” Sinead O’Connor rips up a picture of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live”.
2011 [13] Based on scientific research, Queen’s ‘We Are the Champions’ is declared the “Catchiest Song Ever Written”.
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1946 [78] The first TV ‘soap opera’ airs. (“The Faraway Hill” – on the DuMont Network)
1964 [60] The first ‘Buffalo Wings’ are made, at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo NY.
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
1997 [27] 69-year-old Gordie Howe plays a game with the IHL’S Detroit Vipers, becoming the first to play pro hockey in 6 different decades.
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ There are more than 40,000 characters in Chinese script.
✓ When a waitress draws a happy face on a check, tips rise 18%. When a waiter does the same thing, tips rise 3%.
✓ Strawberry is the only fruit with its seeds on the outside.
✓ A soap bubble is 10,000 times thinner than the average human hair.
✓ Cats have 3 eyelids, but most do not have eyelashes.
✓ Coconuts kill more people worldwide than sharks do.
-DidYouKnow, UKY
Best of BS . . .
BS QUICK CONVERSATION KILLERS:
• “Are you looking for an investment opportunity?”
• “Who’s your favorite Kardashian?”
• “Mind if I record this?”
• “Narcolepsy is such an easily misunderstood… (zzzzzzzzzz)”
• “I don’t like beer.”
• “I’m a vegan.”
• “Wanna see my rash?”
• “Can I borrow some money?”
• Me walking into the room.
• Dropping your pants.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS:
➠ Pete Rose died at the age of 83. (I’m not going to say he had a gambling habit, but… last year he lost $300,000 when he bet he wouldn’t make it to 82…)
➠ A study shows that many office workers feel they are simply “too tired” to exercise. (I know, right? Sitting on Facebook all day long and ignoring your workload can be exhausting…!)
➠ A study claims that middle aged women want to have sex up to 6 times a week. (…with Ryan Gosling.)
➠ Jimmy Carter turned 100 on Tuesday. (He’s so old, now he votes Republican…)
➠ A survey found that 20% of people have begun their Christmas Shopping. (0% were men!)
BS WEB GOODIE:
Definitely a chip-hound: https://tinyurl.com/4wcutek6
BS RANDOM JOKE:
You’re only young once. After that you have to think up some other excuse.
BS PHONE STARTER:
What used to be expensive, but is actually pretty affordable now? (TVs? Microwaves? Cosmetic surgery?)
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
56% of people say they will not date someone who isn’t good at THIS. What is it?
Answer: Driving
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Every strike brings you closer to the next home run.
