Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Edition: #7743
More From the Sheethouse!
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Princess Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence has given an update on her recovery after her accident earlier this week. The 73-year-old royal, who is a highly skilled horsewoman, sustained injuries and a concussion while walking on her estate in an accident thought to have been caused by a kick from a horse. Speaking to reporters after visiting her in hospital, Sir Tim said: “Slow, but sure…She is recovering well, thank you.” He also expressed gratitude to the medical team and hospital staff for their care, and to the emergency services and those who sent messages of support following the accident.
-ContactMusic
★ Andy Serkis has given ‘Batman’ fans a timeline for when to expect Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader back on the big screen. The hotly anticipated sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 “The Batman” should arrive in theaters by mid-2026, or shortly after, according to Serkis, who plays Bruce Wayne’s trusted butler and confidant in the new iteration of the DC saga. Speaking at an event at ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024, Serkis joked: “Well, there is a huge arc which you’ve got – nah, I’m not giving away anything” — before revealing production is likely to start in early 2025.
-DigitalSpy
★ While ‘Lord Debling’ found himself drawn to ‘Penelope’ during Bridgerton season 3, actor Sam Phillips had his eye on a different Featherington sister. “The Crown” alum and Bessie Carter, who plays Penelope’s older sister ‘Prudence’, have confirmed their romance. The pair stepped out for a morning stroll in Sussex UK, during which Carter planted a few kisses on Phillips’ shoulder. Unlike their high-society characters on the Netflix show, the couple opted for a casual look for their day out. She wore a black sweatshirt, gray leggings and sneakers, while he sported an orange T-shirt, black sweatpants and sneakers.
-E!
★ Brooke Mueller, ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, has become embroiled in the investigation surrounding Matthew Perry’s death. In Touch reports that a source close to the situation revealed: “She’s hired lawyers and has had multiple meetings with law enforcement since they arrived at her sober living house with a search warrant.” Although Mueller was not arrested, police confiscated her iPhone and laptop during the search. The insider emphasized Mueller is adamant she had “nothing to do with” Perry’s death. The 2 reportedly met while in rehab.
-PopCulture
★ National Geographic is paying homage to “Jaws”. It has given the green light to “Jaws @ 50”. That’s the working title for a feature documentary to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel and the blockbuster film directed by Steven Spielberg. The doc will include footage and photography from the Benchley and Spielberg archives, as well as all-new interviews. Jaws @ 50 will premiere next summer, the film’s 50th anniversary, on National Geographic and stream on Disney+ and Hulu as part of “Sharkfest”.
-Deadline
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Melissa McCarthy, Nick Kroll, The Warning, guest host Martin Short
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Camila Cabello, Questlove (R)
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Sen. Cory Booker, Billie Eilish (R)
• “After Midnight” (CBS/Global): Andy Richter, Penn Jillette, Aasif Mandvi (R)
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Lupita Nyong’o, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Mario Duplantier (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Jordan Klepper, Adam Lambert
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Lori Gottlieb, host Jon Stewart
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Busta Rhymes, Caroline Wanga, Sandra Bernhard, Judy Gold
• “The Talk” (CBS): Sir Patrick Stewart
• “Live with Kelly and Mark” (ABC/CTV): Daniel Kaluuya, Adam Driver, Elle Fanning
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Eddie Murphy, Abby Elliott, Savannah Bananas, Miranda Cosgrove, Alisa Amador
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Drew and Mikel Welch gave a total design makeover to a couple who recently became empty nesters. (R)
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Roy Wood Jr.
• “First Presidential Debate: Hosted by CNN” (CNN/ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX): President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in the first Presidential Debate of 2024; Jake Tapper and Dana Bash moderate.
• “Copa América” (Fox): Panama vs. United States; Uruguay vs. Bolivia
• “Hunting Housewives” (LMN): A weekend getaway turns into a nightmare when a plane crash leaves 4 housewives stranded in the wilderness. When they realize they’re not alone, they must band together to make it out alive.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Dua Lipa — will livestream her headlining performance at England’s Glastonbury Festival. Fans can watch it tomorrow at 5pm ET via BBC.com. She wrote in her newsletter: “Performing at Glastonbury…is my biggest dream come true. I’ve been thinking about this moment my whole life!”
• Sabrina Carpenter – has scored her first Hot 100 #1 hit with ‘Please Please Please’ rising from #2 in its second week. In addition, ‘Espresso’ is currently at #4. To celebrate, she re-posted a tweet from a music fan that definitely didn’t age well. It reads: “Please Please Please: i dont think ive ever seen someone fumble a second single this hard. my goodness.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2s4jpuf7
• Elton John – A documentary focusing on the life and career of his lyricist Bernie Taupin is in the works. A press release says the film will “dive deep into the roots of Bernie’s creativity,” and feature new interviews with Ringo Starr, Annie Lennox, Pete Townshend, James Hetfield, Alice Cooper and Brandi Carlile. No release date yet.
• Peter Frampton — has announced a new run of tour dates leading up to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October. The “Positively Thankful Tour” will launch Sept. 8 in North Charleston SC, and run through September 23 in Northfield OH. He wrote: “It’s been an incredible year for me and my band so far. First the nomination, then you guys voted like crazy and got me into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”
• Shaboozey – has announced a fall North American headlining tour. The “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tour” will make 9 stops, kicking off in Minneapolis on Sept. 9. He’ll also play at the FONO Festival in Quebec on Sept. 14.
• Like Combs – His Dad’s Day weekend release “Fathers & Sons” debuted at #2 on the Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. On the all-genre Billboard 200, it arrives at #6. That’s his 6th top 10 on each list.
• Moneybagg Yo – His new genre-bending Morgan Wallen collab ‘Whiskey Whiskey’ has debuted at #6 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It is Moneybagg’s first-ever appearance on the country chart.
• Lainey Wilson – has announced that her new single ‘4x4xU’ will drop on July 4. In addition, she has unveiled the track list for her 5th album “Whirlwind”, out Aug. 23. It’ll include the previously released ‘Country’s Cool Again’, lead single ‘Hang Tight Honey’, and the Miranda Lambert duet ‘Good Horses’.
SHOOTING THE BULL
ZOOMING OUT:
So, are you a “Zoom meeting camera off person” or a “Camera on person”? If you leave your camera on, as nature intended, chances are you plan to stick around at your current position for a while. New research published in the Harvard Business Review found that going ‘camera-on’ correlated with sticking around at your job. In an analysis of looked at 40 million video meetings, they determined that people who left their companies within a year enabled their cameras during meetings 18.4% of the time, compared to 32.5% of the time for employees who stayed at their company longer. The researchers noted that employers that have significant numbers of workers who elect not to activate their cameras during meetings should probably look into staff engagement issues.
(I WAS a “camera-on” Zoom person – until I just found out this moment that there’s an option to turn it off!)
(…and as I found out at my last job, if you also turn off the mic, and the sound, chances are you’ll be leaving the company even sooner!)
-MorningBrew
HOPE YOU CAN HANDLE THE TRUTH:
Stats show that trust in politicians has never been lower. And if you pay attention, there’s little wonder why. People simply don’t feel they can believe what many politicians are saying. And in Wales, they’re trying to do something about it. A proposal before parliament there is seeking to introduce a law that, if passed, would make Wales the first country in the world to criminalize politicians who lie. Under the proposal, it would be a criminal offense for a member of the Senedd parliament, or a candidate for election, to wilfully make or publish a statement that is known to be false or deceptive. Proceedings would have to be brought within 6 months from the date on which the statement was made. The proposed punishment isn’t as bad as some would like, however: Being prosecuted for lying would disqualify a person from being a Senedd member.
(One thing for sure: It’ll definitely shorten up political debates!)
(Why do I get the feeling there are going to be a lot more news reports containing the words “had no comment” in them?)
-StudyFinds
STAY ‘FLEX’ FOR SUCCESS:
Good news: A Harvard Business School expert has revealed the trait that he believes leads to being an extremely successful person – and it’s a so-called muscle that anyone can build. Professor Joseph Fuller says that if you want to equip yourself to go above and beyond in lifelong career achievement, you need to develop the ability to adapt and be flexible. According to him, those who go the farthest in their career aren’t “wedded to some predetermined…path that they set when they were a student or starting their first job.” Instead, these people are “open to unexpected opportunities and embrace change instead of fearing it.” And being totally open and adaptable when it comes to one’s career isn’t as common as you might think. Fuller said it’s actually a “skill that can be rare to find”, because “People are afraid to try new things and fail. But you can’t grow without moving beyond your comfort zone.”
(Oh. Is that it? Thank God! I was worried he was going to tell me I have to get up and be in the gym by 6 o’clock in the morning, or something awful like that!)
(Why couldn’t the key to success have been something I’m GOOD at – like eating the entire appetizer menu, or “speed-binging” a whole TV series in one weekend?)
-NYPost
THINGS THE PANDEMIC RUINED:
Remember the height of the pandemic? Yeah, that was a weird time. And it seems that we’re still dealing with some of the repercussions A Reddit user recently asked “What things did the 2020 pandemic ruin?” Here are some of the best answers . . .
⇒ “24-hour stores and supply chains. Even today, more than 4 years later, there are still things out of stock and hard to find.”
⇒ “Dining out. The bar is so much lower for good food and service now.”
⇒ “All the cheap buffets in Vegas are gone.” (For a while there, it looked like buffets would be gone – entirely!)
⇒ “People. People are so outwardly mean, antagonistic, and proudly uninformed now. We’ve lost all sense of a social contract.” (They’re NOT wrong!)
⇒ “Genuine human interaction. Feels weird and technological now.”
⇒ “My sense of purpose or meaning. I haven’t felt this nihilistic since I was a ‘brooding teenage girl.’”
⇒ “Dating is really weird now compared to before COVID. I can’t put my finger on what is different, though. I just know the apps are different now.”
⇒ “COVID ruined the tipping culture. Now, I’m expected to tip everyone, everywhere. I’m so sick of having a tablet shoved in my face with tip choices at fast-food places.”
⇒ “The medical industry. So many got burnt out and left, and the shortages are still a huge issue, so healthcare is suffering.”
⇒ “The small-town vibe and affordability of my area. Work-from-home people and retirees moved here.”
⇒ “Several friendships.”
(What would you add to the list? Has the pandemic made anything better?)
-BuzzFeed
DID YOU KNOW?
A new study has found that that mental well-being is the single most important contributor to healthy aging and longevity. But there’s another large contributor: Eating cheese. Chinese researchers conducted research involving 2.3 million people, found that while cheese is not directly responsible for longevity, a higher intake of cheese and fruit is a standout contributor to high well-being scores. And higher well-being is directly co-related with robust levels of mental health and stress resilience, resulting in a longer lifespan. (Well-brie-ing?)
-NYPost
BS CHRONOMETER 06.27.24
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Canadian Multiculturalism Day”, an opportunity to celebrate the country’s diversity and to appreciate contributions of various multicultural groups and communities to Canadian society. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3rkb6jy5
• “Decide to Be Married Day”, focusing on the joys of the ball-and-chain. (Please note: This is not a decision that one can make independently). [***Ask listeners for advantages to being married that you rarely hear about***]
• “Happy Birthday to You Day”. It’s been translated into at least 2 dozen languages, and Guinness once called it the most recognizable song in English. Today is the birthday of the woman who wrote the song’s melody. Mildred Hill was born on this date in 1859.
• “Pineapple Day”. Whether you’re eating a pineapple upside-down cake or sipping a piña colada, be sure to celebrate this occasion with pineapples in some way! (Fun Fact: Pineapples were such a status symbol in 18th century England that you could rent one for the evening to take to a party.)
• “Sunglasses Day”, the 88th anniversary of the debut of ‘Ray-Ban Sunglasses’. In the 1930s, the US military commissioned glasses that would protect pilots from sun glare. But they didn’t become a real fad until the ‘60s when an ad campaign asked, “Who’s behind those Foster Grants?”
• “Bingo Day”. Bingo is a game popular with both the young and old that is played in person or online, often for prizes or money. Bingo dates back to 16th-century Italy, where a lottery game called Il Giuoco del Lotto d’Italia was played.
• “HIV Testing Day”, an annual campaign by the National Association of People with AIDS to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing.
• “Industrial Workers of the World Day”, to draw attention to workers in manufacturing and their importance in producing the goods that we consume and rely on. (Thank-you, China.)
• “PTSD Awareness Day”, to bring greater awareness to the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder.
• “Helen Keller Day”. Born on this date in 1880, she was an American author, political activist, and lecturer, and the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The story of her and her teacher, Anne Sullivan, was made famous by Keller’s autobiography, “The Story of My Life”, and its film and stage adaptations, “The Miracle Worker”. (***See ‘BS Deep Thought’, below***)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Fri] Food Truck Day
[Fri] Paul Bunyan Day
[Sat] Hug Holiday Day
[Sun] Social Media Day
This Month is…Iced Tea Month
This Month is…Candy Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1942 [82] Bruce Johnston (Benjamin Baldwin), Peoria IL, pop-rock singer-bassist/keyboardist (Beach Boys-‘California Girls’)/songwriter (Barry Manilow-‘I Write the Songs’)
1949 [75] Vera Wang, New York City, NY, fashion designer (Recognized for her haute couture wedding gown designs and for her relationships with celebrities)
1959 [65] Lorrie Morgan (Loretta Lynn Morgan), Nashville TN, country singer (‘Watch Me’, ‘What Part of No’)/daughter of George Morgan, widow of Keith Whitley, and ex-wife of Jon Randall and Sammy Kershaw, all of whom are country singers
1966 [58] (Jeffrey Jacob) “JJ” Abrams, NYC, movie producer-director (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”, “Mission: Impossible” films) TV show creator (“Felicity”, “Lost”) COMING UP… “Flowervale Street”, 2025
1975 [49] Tobey Maguire, Santa Monica CA, movie actor (“The Great Gatsby”, “Spider-Man” films)
1984 [40] Khloé Kardashian, LA CA, reality TV personality (“Keeping Up With the Kardashians” 2007-21), “The Kardashians” since 2022/sister of Kourtney, Kim, and Rob Kardashian
1986 [38] Sam Claflin, Ipswich England, movie actor (‘Finnick Odair’ in “Hunger Games” films, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”)
1986 [38] Drake Bell, Newport Beach CA, TV actor (“Drake & Josh” 2004-2007, “The Fairly OddParents” 2011–2014)
1996 [28] Lauren Jauregui, Miami FL, pop singer (Fifth Harmony-‘Work From Home’, ‘Worth It’)
1997 [27] H.E.R (Gabriella Wilson), Vallejo CA, R&B singer (‘I Can’t Breathe’, ‘Damage’)
1999 [25] Chandler Riggs, Atlanta GA, TV actor (‘Carl Grimes’ on “The Walking Dead” 2010-18, “A Million Little Things” 2019)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2008 [16] Bill Gates steps down as Chairman of Microsoft Corporation to focus full-time on charity work
2017 [07] Tennis star Serena Williams poses pregnant and nude for the cover of “Vanity Fair”
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2002 [22] Bassist John Entwistle of The Who dies in Las Vegas at age 57 of a heart attack induced by cocaine
2015 [09] Bassist and songwriter Chris Squire of Yes dies of leukemia at age 67 in Phoenix AZ
TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1967 [57] The world’s first ATM is installed in London, England. Though it did use PIN codes, one major difference from today’s ATMs is the fact that this one did not charge a fee
1999 [25] Tony Hawk becomes the first skateboarder to land a “900”, (a 2½ revolution aerial spin), at the X Games in San Francisco
2017 [07] Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook has reached 2 billion monthly users (Now 2.99 billion)
TODAY’S RECORD . . .
2005 [19] At age 46, Julio Franco of the Atlanta Braves becomes ‘Oldest MLB Player to Hit a Grand Slam’ (vs Florida Marlins)
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The terminal velocity of a penny is not enough to kill a person, even if dropped off the Empire State Building.
✓ It would take 225 million years to walk a light year.
✓ Pigs always sleep on their side.
✓ Giraffes make no sounds. They can, they just choose not to.
✓ It’s a scientific fact that chicken noodle soup helps relieve symptoms of the common cold.
✓ Sylvester the Cat has won 3 Academy Awards.
-WhattheFFacts, FactSlides
Best of BS . . .
BS BAD TIMES TO FALL ASLEEP:
• After Netflix, before chill…
• After telling her to calm down.
• When someone asks who stole their Ambien.
• Right after making Freddy Krueger mad.
• Right after your Mom yells “Are you up?”
• During the big, “two chainsaws and a live grenade” finale of your juggling act.
• Before you go-go, ’cause I’m not planning on going solo.
• During sex, apparently.
• In the middle of a….Zzzzzzzz……
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
With Canada Day coming up on Monday, here are some awesome examples of…
BS CANADIAN TRASH-TALKING:
• “My Mom’s Nanaimo bars are better than your mom’s Nanaimo bars!”
• “You not as sorry as I am!”
• “You want a piece of this? Here you go, you’re welcome.”
• “Don’t do something you’ll regretzky.”
• “You might think you’ve got it all, but you’ve got Nunavut!”
• “You probably put your BBQ away in winter.”
• “Your poutine cheese doesn’t squeak.”
• (***Caution***) “I’d kick your ass, but you’d just go to the hospital and be treated for free.”
• “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. I’ve been meaning to fix that…”
• “Not only do you use grocery store syrup on your pancakes, I think you PREFER it!”
• “As Kiefer Sutherland once said, you’re just lucky my mom isn’t on Twitter!”
• (***Caution***) “Eh-hole.”
• And whatever you say, remember: You’re required to say it in both English and French…
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS WEB GOODIE:
…and the background’s even funnier: https://tinyurl.com/358hhfex
BS RANDOM JOKE:
My alone time is for everyone’s safety.
BS PHONE STARTER:
☎ Who is your favorite celebrity couple?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
If you’re average, you’ll do THIS 5 times in your life. What is it?
Answer: Lock yourself out of your car
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
