Thursday, September 29, 2022 – Edition: #7321

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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ TV icon Katie Couric is battling breast cancer. In a post on her website, The 65-year-old former “Today” show anchor shared she was diagnosed in June. Cancer is no stranger to Couric. She lost her first husband, Jay Monahan, to colon cancer in 1998. Her sister died from pancreatic cancer and her mother-in-law died from ovarian cancer. She wrote: “Given my family’s history of cancer, why would I be spared? My reaction went from, “Why me? to Why not me?” She underwent surgery in July and started radiation treatment early this month. She also reminded readers that “we need to stay on top of our screenings, advocate for ourselves, and make sure everyone has access to the diagnostic tools that could very well save their life.”
-TMZ, CNN
★ What is Jeopardy!’s fate? Answer: Expanding into the future. The long running ABC game show is looking ahead to more questions and answers as it plans to expand the franchise. Executive producer Michael Davies recently shared some possibilities, including potentially creating a pro-league version featuring the top Jeopardy! players. He said he has also considered the idea of a spin-off dedicated to pop culture trivia. He told The New York Times about his vision, saying, “It seemed ridiculous to me that we have this sport where every single year we take all of our best players — we take our LeBrons and our Dwyanes — and we switch them all out.” Davies said he would want the master league to air live, though he admitted, the thought of that makes his staff nervous.
-E!
★ “Monster — Dahmer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” the limited drama series starring Evan Peters as the infamous serial killer, has debuted atop the Netflix Top 10 English TV list with 196 million hours viewed, making it the most-viewed title this week. Only “Squid Game”, “All of Us Are Dead”, season 4 of “Stranger Things” and season 2 of “Bridgerton” have beaten it in the period since the streamer changed the way it reports ratings figures in June 2021. Released Sept. 21, Dahmer has sparked questions on social media concerning the ethics of dramatizing the real-life story for entertainment purposes, with the victims’ family members saying it is “retraumatizing” them.
-TheWrap, Deadline
★ If your stomach can handle it, here’s your chance to own one of the most iconic props from “The Walking Dead” — Negan’s barbed wire-wrapped bat, ‘Lucille’. The bat has been at the center of some of the series’ most shocking moments, and now it’s available at Goldin Auctions, with an opening bid of $3,000, but it’ll sell for much more. If you watch TWD, you know Lucille. During the season 6 finale/season 7 premiere, ‘Glen’ one of the show’s most beloved characters, was brutally killed by Lucille … at the hands of Negan, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Other iconic TWD props up for auction include Daryl’s 1992 Honda Nighthawk motorcycle and Rick’s (rubber) Colt Python stunt gun. The auction wraps Oct. 15. The Walking Dead, which premiered in 2010 — will air its series finale in November.
-TMZ

TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Ben Stiller, Desus Nice, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Robert De Niro, Chloe Fineman, Arctic Monkeys
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): George Clooney, Alex G
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Colin Jost, Paul Mescal, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tom Benko
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Billy Eichner, Maya Hawke, Mt. Joy
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Iman
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Kelly Ripa
• The View” (ABC/CTV): Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O’Leary, Robert Herjavec, Lori Grenier
• The Talk” (CBS): Marg Helgenberger
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Jimmy Smits, Alfonso Ribeiro
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Jim Rash, Symone
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Fat Joe, Nick Kroll, Jurnee Smollett
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Chandra Wilson
• “Sherri” (Check local listings): Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel
• “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC): Tiki Barber, Lauren Ash and Jim Jefferies
• “Young Sheldon” (CBS): Season 6 premiere. George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail; Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy; Mary feels unwelcome at church.
• “Law & Order” (NBC): A politician’s daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging; it becomes apparent it isn’t a random act of violence; Followed by new episodes of L&O “Special Victims Unit” and “Organized Crime”.

BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Harry Styles – His hit ‘As It Was’ has become the longest-running #1 in the US by a British artist, ever. The song has scored a 15th week atop the Billboard Hot 100, breaking the record jointly held by Mark Ronson (‘Uptown Funk’) and Elton John (‘Candle in the Wind’). Styles is also currently at the top of the US box office chart with his film “Don’t Worry Darling”.
• Maroon 5 – Amid singer Adam Levine’s cheating scandal, the group has announced a Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM between March 24 and Aug. 12 next year. Tickets go on sale Oct. 3.
• Shakira – has been ordered to stand trial in Spain over tax fraud charges. Tues., a judge approved a trial against the Colombian singer over charges on 6 counts of tax fraud, accusing her of owing about $20 million in taxes. She could face up to 8 years in prison.
• Foo Fighters — Guitarist Chris Shiflett says he expects the band to release new music in the future. The group’s next steps have been uncertain since the March 25 death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Shiflett said most people have been polite enough not to mention the “elephant in the room”, but at some point, the group will get “around to putting out another Foo Fighters record”.
• David Bowie – His handwritten lyrics to the classic ‘Starman’ were sold at auction for more than £200,000 (US $214,500), 5 times their estimated value. And in November, the iconic spacesuit he rocked in his 1980 video for ‘Ashes to Ashes’ will also go under the hammer. It’s expected to go for $92,000.
• Jake Owen – His new single ‘Up There Down Here’ is a tribute to angels on earth. On Instagram, he wrote: “I’m really proud of this song and this video. The thought was about how so many guys out there just like us, have these angels watching over us. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3695ybp7
• Morgan Evans – During his headlining set at the CMC Rocks QLD Festival in his home country of Australia, he sat down at a piano to play the unreleased song ‘How Long’ about his split from Kelsea Ballerini, including the line: “How many times did you say you loved me when it wasn’t true?” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p8kbe89
• Blake Shelton – His wife, Gwen Stefani, used to think his accent was fake. During Monday’s “The Voice”, first-time coach Camila Cabello asked Stefani: “Has his accent rubbed off on you? I feel like it’s gonna rub off on me a little.” Gwen replied that she used wonder when he was going to stop talking like that, and said: “But then, it’s actually his real voice! I kinda got used to it.”

SHOOTING THE BULL

SUIT YOURSELF:
A company is using NASA spacesuit technology to make clothing to reduce hot flashes in women. That’s right — the same self-regulating materials that keep astronauts from exploding in space are now being used in clothing to reduce effects of menopause. London-based Fifty One Apparel has come up with the novel approach to making women feel more comfortable in their all-purpose fashions made for lounging, the gym, the office – plus intergalactic travel if needed. The company, named after the average age people experience menopause, turns high-tech fabric that was first designed to help keep astronauts comfortable inside their spacesuits into clothing that “put the freeze on hot flushes,” according to the Fifty One Apparel website. Instead of wicking away sweat, the clothes actually keep your body temperature stable and control the production of moisture before it starts, using technology first incorporated by NASA into spacesuit gloves.
(I told my wife about this. She said: “Challenge accepted!”)
(And as a result, guys don’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away!)
-Healthing

NITPICK YOUR PARTNER:
While we’d all love to stay in the “honeymoon” phase of our relationship forever, a new study finds stress can make even the most loving couples only focus on their partner’s most annoying habits. Researchers at University of Texas at Austin say ongoing stress causes men and women to become more critical of their partner’s negative behavior. These unpopular acts can include anything from a spouse breaking a promise, showing anger or impatience, or criticizing their partner. The team reported that people who experienced stressful life events outside of their relationship, such as problems at work, were “especially likely to notice if their partner behaved in an inconsiderate manner.” The results of their study of 79 newlywed couples show a single stressful day is not enough to cause couples to nitpick their partner’s bad habits. But a long-term buildup of stress does cause them to focus more on their lover’s inconsiderate behavior.
(And that, folks, in a nutshell, provides remarkable insight into my marriage!)
(I can’t imagine something like this happening in my relationship. You know what that means, right? Either my wife’s life is perfect…or I am!)
-StudyFinds

OBVIOUS DEPARTMENT OF OBVIOUSNESS:
What part of the day do you look forward to most? That first coffee? Quitting time? Dinner? Your favorite TV show? It would seem none of the above. According to a survey, for 4 in 5 of us, it’s coming home to our furry friends. In the poll of 2,000 US pet owners, 71% also said they regularly put their pet’s needs before their own. Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Chewy, the survey aimed to uncover the degree to which pet parents prioritize their pets’ happiness when making major life decisions and planning their daily activities. And do we ever! Pets were found to influence what trips they take (40%), where they live (37%) and the people they hang out with (35%), and 36% admitted their pet even impacts how they spend money. Nearly half said they plan their free time around being with their pet – so much so that 39% would rather cancel plans to spend more time with their pet. And almost two-thirds (62%) of respondents have gotten another pet for their pet.
(We would…but there’s no more room on the bed!)
(My cat never greets me at the door – The dog? She’s just giddy when I come home. But I love them both – Aloof and Aroof!)
-NYPost

STRET-T-T-C-C-H-H-ING THAT DOLLAR:
Inflation has been making things extremely difficult for many. But it’s not the first time people have had to get creative in order to make ends meet. A Twitter thread asked what extraordinary methods people’s parents used to keep them fed and sheltered. Here are some of them…
✓ We used plain bread as hot dog buns — and for dessert: margarine & cinnamon on bread.
✓ Pork and beans sandwiches.
✓ When they knew exactly how many days it takes for a check to clear at every grocery store around. (I’m old, back when it took time lol).
✓ Filling the empty shampoo bottle with water and giving it a good shake!
✓ Water in cereal.
✓ When I went to other houses and they had paper towels, I thought they were rich.
✓ Wearing bread bags over my socks because my shoes had holes in them.
✓ Mustard sandwiches at school for lunch.
✓ My brother’s favorite breakfast was bread torn up into pieces with milk and sugar on it. It was called “Kitty Soup”.
✓ BLT’s without the ‘B’.
✓ I got cassette tapes with songs recorded off the radio as Xmas presents. And was thrilled with it.
-Twitter, DidYouKnow?

DID YOU KNOW?
What’s the best way to maintain peak brain health as we age? Scientists in Norway sought to simplify the countless studies on preventing cognitive decline, and condensed them to 3 recommendations: Physical exercise, social activity, and passionate interests and hobbies. The study was published in Brain Sciences. (Does it help that I’m passionate about NOT exercising?)
-StudyFinds

BS CHRONOMETER 9.29.22

TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “National Coffee Day”, celebrating one of the world’s favorite beverages. It’s also to promote fair trade and to raise awareness of the plight of coffee growers. Today is also “Biscotti Day”, which is fairly handy. (BTW, Saturday is INTERNATIONAL Coffee Day)
SIGNS YOU’RE DRINKING TOO MUCH COFFEE…
✓ You call a radio talk show and they ask you to “turn yourself down”.
✓ You finish your 60-minute presentation before everyone is seated.
✓ You’re passing everybody on the freeway when suddenly you realize … you’re not in a car.
✓ Starbucks owns the mortgage on your house.
✓ You have a picture of your coffee mug … on your coffee mug.
✓ Your boss asks to meet with you at 2, and you eagerly ask, “AM or PM?”
✓ Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil.

• “Michaelmas”, the feast day of St Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of exorcists. It’s also known as “Goose Day” in some places, thanks to the old English proverb which says, “If you eat goose on Michaelmas Day, you will never want money all the year round.” In the Middle Ages, it celebrated the end of harvest, when laborers were paid with meat, ale, fish, ale, good bread … and ale.
• “World Heart Day”, a chance for people across the globe to take part in the world’s biggest intervention against cardiovascular disease. LINK: https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day
• “World Maritime Day”, The theme for 2022 is “New technologies for greener shipping”.
• “Confucius Day”, born in China in 551 B.C., he was one of the earliest, and perhaps the first great philosopher. He was also a teacher, a scholar, and a politician, and came up with 499 famous sayings, including: “Never do to others what you would not like them to do to you.”
• “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste”, a day to prioritize actions and move ahead with innovation to reduce food loss and waste.
• “Broadway Musicals Day”, Broadway theaters, considered to be unequaled in the English-speaking world, are located in Midtown Manhattan, close to Times Square, near Broadway, although only a handful of them are actually on Broadway. There are more than 40 Broadway theaters, and to be considered, it usually must have at least 500 seats.

COMING UP . . .
[Fri] Chewing Gum Day
[Fri] The Time for Yoga Day
[Sat] CD Player Day
[Sun] Bed and Breakfast Day
This Month is…Preparedness Month
This Month is…Self Improvement Month

TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1935 [87] Jerry Lee Lewis, Ferriday LA, pioneering rock & roll singer (‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On’, ‘Great Balls of Fire’)

1948 [74] Bryant Gumbel, New Orleans LA, TV personality (“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” since 1995, “The Early Show” 1999-2002, “Today” 1982-97)/4 Emmy Awards

1948 [74] Mark Farner, Flint MI, rock singer-guitarist (ex-Grand Funk Railroad-‘We’re an American Band’, ‘The Loco-Motion’)

1957 [65] Andrew Dice Clay, Brooklyn NY, foul-mouthed comedian/movie actor (“The Adventures of Ford Fairlane”, “A Star is Born” [2018])

1973 [49] Danick Dupelle, Montréal QC, country guitarist-vocalist (Emerson Drive-‘Moments’, ‘She’s My Kind of Crazy’)

1970 [52] Russell Peters, Toronto ON, comedian (first comedian to have a Netflix stand-up special [“Notorious”]/actor-producer (“Hop-Hop Evolution”)

1979 [43] Chrissy Metz, Homestead FL, TV actress (“American Horror Story”, ‘Kate Pearson’ in “This Is Us” 2016-22)

1980 [42] Zachary Levi, Lake Charles LA, TV actor (“Chuck” 2007-12)/movie actor (“Shazam!”)

1980 [42] Dallas Green, St Catharines ON, indie-rock singer-songwriter (City & Colour-‘Thirst’, ‘Fragile Bird’, Alexisonfire-‘Young Cardinals’)

1982 [40] Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Montgomery AL, freestyle dancer (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 2012-22), runner-up on “So You Think You Can Dance”, 2008)

1994 [28] Halsey (Ashley Frangipane), Clark NJ, pop singer (‘Gasoline’, ‘Colors’)

THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2001 [21] Jennifer Lopez marries her second husband, actor-choreographer Chris Judd, in Los Angeles (they separate 8 months later)

2013 [09] The series finale of “Breaking Bad” airs on AMC, drawing a record 10.3 million viewers

TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
1984 [38] Prince and the Revolution start a 2-week run at #1 on the US chart with ‘Let’s Go Crazy’. It’s the opening track on both the album and the film “Purple Rain”.

2018 [04] Kanye West announces on Twitter he is changing his name to “Ye”. (It became official in Oct. 2021)

2021 [01] Granting her petition, a judge suspends Britney Spears’ father, Jamie, as her conservator, a role he has held since 2008

TODAY’S FIRSTS . . .
1916 [106] American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world’s first billionaire

2014 [08] eBay Inc announces it’s splitting off its PayPal unit into a separate company

BULL’S BITS

BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ According to a 2015 study, less than half the world’s cultures kiss romantically.
✓ All the paint on the Eiffel Tower weighs the same as 10 elephants.
✓ Pineapples, bananas, watermelons, pumpkins, and avocados are all berries.
✓ Geckos can turn the stickiness of their feet on and off at will.
✓ Jackrabbits got their names because their ears look like a donkey’s (or jackass).
✓ On average, a horse can produce about 15 horsepower.
-MentalFloss, BestLife

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BS SIGNS YOU’RE ADDICTED TO CHOCOLATE:
• You once killed a man for breaking off a piece of your Kit Kat bar.
• The last time you orgasmed was when you bit into a York Peppermint Patty.
• Your spirit animal is the Cocoa Puffs bird.
• You know how everyone knew Norm’s name in “Cheers”?  The same goes for you in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
• Your husband caught you in bed with Three Musketeers.
• You know how to spell “Ghirardelli.”
• Every time you watch that kid drown in “Willy Wonka” you mutter, “Lucky bastard.”
• You had to be rescued by forest rangers after getting lost looking for the Keebler Tree.
• You’re only interested in sex if your wife wraps herself in foil with a paper strip at the top.
• You have Google alert for “fudge.”
• You actually LIKE Whoppers.

TODAY’S SCOOP OF BS…
➠ Alec and Hilaria Baldwin just had their 7th child. (I’m not sure if they plan to have any more, but if they do, it’ll become an honorary Osmond…)
➠ The world’s oldest bodybuilder just posed nude for Men’s Health magazine. (See? This is what happens when you can’t get out of your gym membership!)
➠ Hurricane Ian slammed Florida this week. (Since they cause lots of hype for a few days, then disappear forever, I say they should be named after winners of “American Idol”.)
➠ J.K. Rowling’s new novel “The Ink Black Heart” has hit bookstores. (There’s lots of swearing and violence. And that’s just from me, when I found out it wasn’t about Harry Potter!)
➠ A lady spent 4 days in hospital after her Chihuahua defecated in her mouth as she was sleeping. (Are we sure this was a Chihuahua and not a Poo-dle?)
➠ Fact of the Day:  Mark Twain was born when Halley’s comet was visible; he died when it returned 75 years later. (The same length of time it took me to read one of his books…)

BS WEB GOODIE:
Take THAT!:  https://tinyurl.com/3c9s93pt

BS RANDOM JOKE:
Never do anything you wouldn’t want to explain to the paramedics.

BS PHONE STARTER:
What is the silliest fear you have?

BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question:  You’ll burn, on average, 3,600 calories in a year doing THIS. What is it?
Answer:  Brushing your teeth

BS DEEP THOUGHT:
There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.