Monday, September 30, 2019 – Edition: #6541
It’s Another Running Of The Bull!
BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Dog The Bounty Hunter has been diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition, just three months after losing his wife Beth Chapman to throat cancer. On today’s episode of “The Dr. Oz Show”, the 66-year-old learns he has a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when one or more arteries of the heart have been blocked by blood. He’s currently on blood thinners and is eating healthier while working to quit smoking.
-PerezHilton
★ Mike Tyson is taking his successful cannabis business to the Caribbean after landing a deal to help boost tourism in the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The country is still feeling the devastation from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, and relies on money brought in from tourism to help rebuild communities and support the citizens. Another idea that has been discussed is building a full-scale hotel/resort based on the Tyson Ranch brand and business model.
-TheBlast
★ Spider-Man will remain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In August, it was revealed that the superhero would be leaving the MCU after Sony and Disney failed to reach an agreement over the future of the franchise. Now, the two companies have managed to work out a deal which will see Kevin Feige produce one more “Spider-Man” movie, while the character will also appear in a future Marvel film.
-ContactMusic
★ Stan Lee’s daughter J.C. has filed suit in California against POW! Entertainment, claiming that executives at the company exploited the legendary filmmaker’s deteriorating health. She argues that they induced him “to sign documents under fraudulent pretenses or forging his signature.” In the complaint, J.C asserts that their methods enabled them “to loot the assets of Stan Lee Entertainment.”
-HighSnobiety
★ “Superstore” actress Linda Porter has died at age 86. Porter has portrayed ‘Myrtle’ on the NBC workplace comedy since its first season. The character was laid off from the Cloud 9 big box store in Season 3, but continued to recur throughout much of Season 4, most recently in the season finale earlier this year. She made numerous guest appearances on other shows, including “American Horror Story,” “The Mindy Project” and “2 Broke Girls.” She also had a recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Jonathan Van Ness, Lucy Boynton, Jon Pardi
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): James Spader, Ruby Rose, Elvis Duran, DaBaby
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Wilco
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Chris Hayes, Sean Casey, Kevin Millar, Avril Lavigne, Roy Mayorga
• ” The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Christian Slater, Kaitlyn Dever, Gary Clark Jr.
• “Lights Out with David Spade” (COMEDY): Erin Foster, Sarah Foster, Kevin Nealon
• “Conan” (TBS): David Cross (R)
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Anastasia Surmava, Aesha Scott
• “The View” (ABC/CTV): Rob Lowe
• “The Talk” (CBS): Sara Gilbert, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman, Emma Kenney
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Paris Hilton, Deborah Norville
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (NBC/CTV): John Cena, Pete Yorn
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS): America Ferrera, Tituss Burgess, Ronnie Woo
• “Dancing With the Stars” (ABC): The couples dance to songs inspired by their favorite movies; a behind-the-scenes look at the studio’s backlot; special “Star Wars” moment.
• “The Voice” (NBC): The Blind Auditions, Part 3
BS MUSIC NOTES:
• Jennifer Lopez — Almost immediately after she and Shakira announced they were co-headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show, fans started buzzing that Pitbull is a MUST-HAVE guest. Now, negotiations are apparently underway for him to make a cameo appearance.
• Justin and Hailey Bieber — have reportedly upset guests at the South Carolina hotel where they are holding their wedding today. The pair are set to walk down the aisle for a second time, at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton. Reportedly, other guests suffered major disruptions over the weekend, as a spa, a pool and a gourmet restaurant were closed to facilitate the celebrity nuptials.
• Lil Nas X — Fiona Apple has accused him of withholding cash he owes her for sampling a track without permission. She claims Nas profited from her 2012 song ‘Every Single Night’ by mixing the tune into his 2018 song ‘Kim Jung’.
• Spice Girls — Mel B has been sued by her former hairstylist. Gary Madatyan claims the singer used his name on prescriptions to obtain drugs and fired him when he complained. He says a doctor “prescribed amphetamine salts using (his) name which he did not authorize or consent to.”
• Metallica — frontman James Hetfield is going back to rehab … and as a result, the group has canceled a tour through Australia and New Zealand. The band says all tickets from the tour will be refunded, and they’re working to reschedule shows. Hetfield’s last stint in rehab was in 2001.
• Nirvana – Their “Unplugged in New York” album will be reissued on vinyl November 1, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its 1994 release. Expanded to include five rehearsal performances previously only available on DVD, it will also feature an exclusive gatefold jacket with silver foil detail on the front and back cover.
• The Who and Aerosmith — both called off shows as a result of Roger Daltrey and Steven Tyler losing their voices. The Who, who had to give up on a Moving On! orchestral performance in Houston after Daltrey’s voice gave up around 45 minutes in, also canceled appearances in Dallas and Denver. Aerosmith was forced to cancel Thursday’s Las Vegas residency appearance.
• Keith Urban – will headline the 107th Grey Cup Halftime Show. The CFL championship game is set for Nov. 24 at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. Recent performers for the gig have included Alessia Cara, Shania Twain and OneRepublic.
• Carrie Underwood — celebrated the 15th anniversary of her “American Idol” audition during her sold-out concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday night. She took a few moments to share an inspirational message about how childhood dreams sometimes come true. Underwood’s career took off after being crowned the winner of American Idol in 2005.
FEEL THE BURN…OUT:
If you work out, you’ve probably heard horror stories about ‘overtraining’. That’s when you work out too hard, and overload your muscles. Now, scientists say they’ve discovered another, unexpected result of overtraining. It can lead to mental burnout. The study, published in “Current Biology”, found that overtraining can negatively affect decision making. People with training overload were found to be more likely to seek immediate rewards for specific tasks and were less future-oriented – an example of this might be that an athlete may be more likely to consider doping because of the immediate benefits, rather than considering the long-term consequences.
(Overtraining? There’s ONE thing that I don’t have to worry about!)
(My brain gets overloaded just THINKING about working out!)
(That’s too bad, because I really enjoy working out hard on ‘leg day’. It’s the two days after that I can’t stand!)
-ABC, Bustle
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOATY MCBOATFACE:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially bestowed the name “Sir David Attenborough” upon the British research ship that was named “Boaty McBoatface” by the public. The “fun” name was the most popular suggestion in an online poll that went viral in 2016. The government eventually decided to name the icebreaker after the naturalist and broadcaster Attenborough, and give the “McBoatface” name to a small underwater vehicle used to collect data, which serves as part of the ship’s research equipment. The ceremony to formally name the Sir David Attenborough took place at a shipyard in Birkenhead, northwest England, where the giant ice-breaker was built. The best line of the official ceremony definitely goes to Prince William, who said, while inviting the 93-year-old naturist to the stage, “It is my immense privilege and relief to welcome Sir David Attenborough, rather than Boaty McBoatface, to speak.”
(I don’t care what they call it, as long as it can floaty mcfloatface!)
(Aaaaand that’s probably the last time they invite the public to name a ship!)
(Looks like they gave in to pier pressure!)
-TheWeatherNetwork
TELL ME HOW TO GET…SESAME STREET:
Finally! LEGO will be making a “Sesame Street” set! A new miniature version of Sesame Street is in the works after about 10,000 people voted for the company to create one. The Sesame Street Lego set will include a miniature Bert, Big Bird, Elmo and the Count in a New York City-style walk-up building and street scene, similar to that seen on the TV show. The set is part of a program called “LEGO Ideas”, where fans can submit their dream designs. Lego picked the top 10 pitches for development. Also selected: A playable piano, “The Office” TV show, and Peru’s Manch Picchu. No word on when the sets will come out.
(But Christmas is coming…)
(How can you have Bert without Ernie?)
(Mr. Snuffleupagus is there too, but only Big Bird can see him!)
-NYPost
HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING:
➢ Strengthens your bones: And by doing so, minimizes your risk of osteoporosis.
➢ Delays aging & increases longevity: It not only helps you live longer, but a daily walk also makes your skin look younger.
➢ Improves blood circulation: Improved circulation helps in regulating your blood pressure and minimizes the risk of stroke and heart problems.
➢ Enhances Memory & Prevents Dementia: It boosts the efficiency of your hippocampus, which is the part of your brain responsible for memory and learning, and helps keep dementia at bay.
➢ Boosts Your Immunity & Controls Weight: Walking minimizes the risk of development of cancer, cardiac diseases, physical and psychological disorders, and Type 2 diabetes. Walking also helps to maintain a healthy weight.
➢ Helps to reduce cravings: Rather than gorge on chocolates and other sugary snacks during periods of stress, a 15 minute walk can reduce unhealthy cravings.
➢ Promotes sound sleep: A 30-minute walk each morning can help you sleep better at night.
➢ Increase lung capacity: This boosts your stamina and efficiency and refreshes your mind and body.
➢ Promotes smooth digestion: Provides easing of symptoms of digestive problems including bloating, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort.
➢ Uplifts your mood: Walking can elevate your mood, reduce your stress levels, and prevent depression.
(Plus, when you have kids, you can exaggerate how far you had to walk to school and how cold it was…)
-Portea
DID YOU KNOW?
The Earthwatch Institute concluded this past summer that bees are the most important living being on the planet. Scientists, however, have also made the determination that bees have already entered into extinction risk.
-Scienceandinfo
BS CHRONOMETER 09.30.19
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1954 [65] Barry Williams, Santa Monica CA, TV actor (‘Greg’ on “The Brady Bunch” 1969-74)
1957 [62] Fran Drescher, New York City NY, TV actress (“The Nanny” 1993-99, “Happily Divorced” 2011-13)
1963 [56] Eddie Montgomery, Danville KY, country singer (Montgomery Gentry-‘Back When I Knew It All’)
1964 [55] Robby Takac, Buffalo NY, rock bassist-singer (Goo Goo Dolls-‘Slide’, ‘Iris’)
1971 [48] Jenna Elfman, Los Angeles CA, TV actress (“Dharma & Greg” 1997-2002, “Fear the Walking Dead” since 2018)
1975 [44] Marion Cotillard, Paris, France, movie actress (“The Dark Knight Rises”, “Midnight in Paris”)
1982 [37] Lacey Chabert, Purvis MS, TV actress (“Party of Five” 1994-2000)/movie actress (“Mean Girls”)
1984 [34] T-Pain (Faheem Rasheed Najm), Tallahassee FL, hip-hop/R&B singer-songwriter (Flo-Rida ft. T-Pain-‘Low’)/2019 winner in inaugural season of “The Masked Singer”.
BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Ask a Stupid Question Day”, created by some unknown keener who decided that ‘asking a stupid question is better than repairing a stupid mistake’. It’s a good excuse to pose perplexing questions like…
⇒ If our knees were bent the other way, what would a chair look like?
⇒ Why did Yankee Doodle name the feather in his hat ‘Macaroni’?
⇒ Can we spell the word ‘creativity’ however we want?
⇒ Can you be a ‘closet claustrophobic’?
⇒ If winning isn’t important … why do we keep score?
⇒ Why aren’t blueberries blue?
• “Hot Mulled Cider Day”, a day to cradle a warm cup of spiced cider in your hands, breathe in the fragrance, and then take a sip. It’s a cool-weather treat for all your senses.
• “Chewing Gum Day”, Thomas Adams received a patent on the first gum-making machine in 1871. After experimenting with different flavors, he manufactured the first flavored gum in the United States, ‘Adams’ Black Jack’, a licorice-flavored gum. Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit and Spearmint gum soon followed.
• “International Blasphemy Day”, which encourages individuals and groups to openly express criticism of religion, and blasphemy laws. It was founded in 2009 by the Center for Inquiry.
• “International Translation Day”, introduced in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators. Online translators allow you to switch from language-to-language instantly. Try translating an English message to another language then back to English. Odds are you’ll get something that’s really wonky.
NET: http://translate.google.com/#
COMING UP . . .
[Tues] CD Player Day
[Tues] International Coffee Day
[Wed] Balloons Around the World Day
[Wed] Name Your Car Day
This Week Is…Fall Foliage Week
This Month Is…Breast Cancer Awareness Month
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
2011 [08] After 28 years together, KISS rocker Gene Simmons & model Shannon Tweed tie the knot before 400 guests at a ceremony in Beverly Hills CA (basically a reality TV stunt)
2017 [02] Game show host Monty Hall (“Let’s Make a Deal”), dies at 96
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENTS . . .
2012 [07] Singer George Michael experiences ‘major anxiety’ and cancels the Australian leg of his tour (said to be a result of life-threatening pneumonia in 2011)
2012 [07] Faith Hill becomes the first country artist to debut a song on Twitter when she posts ‘American Heart’.
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2004 [15] 1st images of a live Giant Squid in its natural habitat are taken 600 miles (965 km) south of Tokyo, Japan
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ Sitting for more than three hours a day can cut two years off a person’s life expectancy.
✓ If the Internet went down for a day, 196 billion emails and 3 billion Google searches would have to wait.
✓ Researchers placed an exercise wheel in the wild and found it was used extensively by mice without any reward for using it.
✓ Drag from open windows can reduce a car’s fuel efficiency by 10% at high speeds.
✓ You have about 70,000 thoughts a day.
✓ The oil that sardines are packed in costs more than the fish themselves.
-FactSlides, BathroomReadersInstitute
BS STUPID QUESTIONS FOR EINSTEIN:
• Did your parents name you that because you’re so smart?
• So…toilet paper…over or under?
• Is it hip to be MC Squared?
• Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?
• Any theories on why my relatives hate me?
• How does it feel to be so smart that people use your name to ironically call others stupid?
• Is a light year really the same as a regular year but with less calories?
• Don’t you know it’s “I before E except after C?
• Selfie?
• Dude, what’s with the hair?
-Twitter
Best of BS . . .
BS FAKE FIRST JOB FACTS:
• It will be exactly like the job description said.
• You will probably be asked to wear a tasteful, stylish uniform.
• It is good to always answer the boss’s questions with a question.
• Your mom can just write you a note if you miss work.
• You’ll never be replaced by a robot.
• ALWAYS use “reply all”.
• You’ll get a lot of respect from your coworkers, especially if you can do their jobs more efficiently.
• You’ll be promoted if you show up the first day with no pants on.
• Sears is hiring.
• You’ll love it.
-Twitter, first published in ‘BS’ in 2018
BS RANDOM JOKE:
The fastest land mammal is a dog who’s been asked what he’s got in his mouth.
PHONE STARTER:
Share your best ‘mansplaining’ story so we can all have a good laugh.
BS U-PICK TRIVIA:
• Which word means the same as “question mark”?
a. eroteme [CORRECT]
b. ecphoneme
c. ampersand
d. interrobang
• What is the common term for ‘onychocryptosis’?
a. bedwetting
b. cannibalism
c. ingrown toenail [CORRECT]
d. fear of zombies
-FunTrivia
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: Women take 20 seconds longer than men to do THIS. What is it?
Answer: Parallel park.
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.
