Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – Edition: #7320
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BS SHOW BIZ BUZZ:
★ Buckingham Palace is reportedly taking steps to protect King Charles ahead of the latest season of “The Crown”. The upcoming 5th season, which launches on Netflix Nov. 9, is set to focus on Charles and Princess Diana’s divorce in the ’90s, as well his affair with his now-wife Camilla. Diana is being played by Elizabeth Debicki, while Dominic West takes on the role of the then-Prince of Wales. A friend of the King allegedly spoke to The Telegraph, accusing Netflix of having “no qualms about mangling people’s reputations,” and calling the show “exploitative.” They told the paper, “What people forget is that there are real human beings and real lives at the heart of this,” and insisted the show is a “drama not a documentary”. The comments come after a trailer was released, showing Debicki and West preparing to give TV interviews about their relationship. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2syd9j9s
-ETCanada
★ Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has opened up about not recasting the role of ‘T’Challa’ in the upcoming Black Panther sequel “Wakanda Forever” after Chadwick Boseman’s death. In an interview with Empire, Feige said he felt Boseman needed to be honored, not replaced, in the follow-up film. Feige said: “It was much too soon to recast…The world is still processing the loss of Chad. Once that decision was made, Feige said “The conversations were entirely about ‘What do we do next? And how could the legacy of Chadwick continue?”
-HollywoodReporter, Deadline
★ Gwyneth Paltrow is showing off her birthday suit. The Goop founder stripped down and got slathered in metallic body powder for a “Goldfinger”-inspired nude shoot in honor of her 50th birthday Tuesday. In a press release, Paltrow said: “I feel so good turning 50, and this is about expressing that sense of energy and optimism that I’m experiencing.” Photographer Andrew Yee snapped the stunning pics, while celebrity makeup artist Lottie was tasked with turning Paltrow into a “golden goddess.” And how was that accomplished? She says she applied “piles of gold powder” to Paltrow’s face and body, after “[making] sure the skin…was very, very moisturized” — using products from Goop, of course.
-PageSix
★ Kelly Ripa says working with former “Live” co-host Regis Philbin “was not a cakewalk”. In this week’s “People” cover story, she discusses her new book, “Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.” Ripa, who worked with Philbin from 2001-11, after replacing Kathie Lee Gifford, said that the pages about her dynamic with Philbin were “the hardest chapter” for her to write. She said “There were good and bad days,” and doesn’t “want to feel like I’m slamming anyone or that I’m being disrespectful”, but also said it “took years to earn my place there and earn things that are routinely given to the men I worked with. Including an office and a place to put my computer.” Philbin died in 2020 at age 88.
-TheWrap
TODAY’S SHOW BIZ SKED:
• “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC/Global): Mila Kunis, Ramy Youssef, Future
• “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC/CTV): Miles Teller, Idina Menzel, Babyface featuring Baby Tate
• “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS/Global): Anderson Cooper, Sosie Bacon
• “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC/CTV): Timothy Olyphant, Rachel Sennott, Tom Benko
• “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (CBS/CTV): Max Greenfield, Mayim Bialik, Jamali Maddix
• “The Daily Show” (COM): Mark Cuban
• “Watch What Happens Live” (Bravo): Lisa Barlow, Whitney Rose
• The View” (ABC/CTV): Idina Menzel, Cara Mentzel
• “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (ABC/CTV): Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Cuban
• “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Check local listings): Rosie O’Donnell, Tyler James Williams, Fitz and the Tantrums
• “The Drew Barrymore Show” (Check local listings): Serena Williams
• “Jennifer Hudson Show” (Check local listings): Allyson Felix
• “Sherri” (Check local listings): Amirah Vann and Chef Carla Hall
• “The Masked Singer” (Fox): Vegas Night. Blue Man Group, jugglers and more visit to welcome 2 new celebrity singers.
• “Survivor” (CBS): An unexpected storm keeps tribes shivering all night in their shelters; one castaway puts their tribe at risk of going to tribal council after failing to pull their weight.
• “The Conners” (ABC): When Jackie moves in with Neville, he comes home with an excess of animals from his vet office; Ben points out Darlene is turning into her father.
BS MUSIC NOTES:
(***Caution – language***) • Megan Thee Stallion – has launched a new website dedicated to helping others tend to their mental health. Its name? “Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too”, a lyric from her song ‘Anxiety’. LINK: https://www.badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com/
• Rihanna – Dr. Dre, who took the stage for last year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, has some advice for Rihanna as she plans her performance: He told Apple 1 Music he “can’t wait to see what she’s going to do” and that she should “Put the right people around you, and have fun.” He added: “She might want to look into some of the people that we used to do our show.”
• Def Leppard — has released its latest behind-the-scenes video from “The Stadium Tour”, which concluded on Sept. 9 in Las Vegas. Episode 13 takes you backstage in Seattle, Vancouver and Edmonton. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3twa3ud5
• Heart – Monday, Nancy Wilson released a tribute song to Taylor Hawkins, a day before participating in LA’s star-studded Hawkins memorial concert. She sings the refrain “Too soon, too soon” in the song ‘Amigo Amiga”. LINK: https://youtu.be/Pdre8AXqccw
• Bob Dylan – has recruited some famous actors to voice the audiobook edition of his upcoming book “The Philosophy of Modern Song”. Dylan’s voice will be heard narrating the unabridged 7-hour recording, along with those of Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, Helen Mirren, Rita Moreno, Sissy Spacek, Alfre Woodard, Jeffrey Wright and Renee Zellweger.
• Luke Bryan – The loud n’ proud Georgia Bulldogs fan was booed in Boone, Iowa when he told the crowd: “we’re gonna whip y’alls a–es this year” (referring to the Iowa State Cyclones). But he didn’t take the booing personally – he responded by joking: “That’s the first time I ever felt like Blake Shelton. Just do not put that on YouTube!” It ended up on TikTok instead. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y8zbrh7h
• Blanco Brown — faced another scary health situation late last week. He was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2020, requiring a lengthy recovery. Last Thursday, he shared that he’d returned to the hospital, because his “leg gave out” on him, alongside a pic of his bandaged shin. Later he posted that there was no clot, only “inflammation or a pinched nerve.”
• Shania Twain — has teased plans for a biopic and a musical based on her songs. When asked about these possibilities by a British newspaper, she answered: “Both of those things are possible in the future. There’s all sorts of things coming up but things I probably can’t talk about right now. But I’ve got a very busy few years ahead of me.”
SHOOTING THE BULL
ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE – HELP:
Are you ever reluctant to ask others for help? Why? Fear of rejection? Fear of imposing? Well, new research shows that we should go ahead and ask. A study, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests many of us underestimate how willing — even happy — others are to lend a helping hand. Six experiments were conducted, involving more than 2,000 participants — all designed to compare the perspectives of those asking for help with the perspectives of helpers. Across all of the experiments, those asking for help consistently underestimated how willing friends and strangers were to assist, as well as how good the helpers felt afterward. The researchers believe those miscalibrations might stand in the way of people’s asking for help. The bottom line, according to the co-author of the study, is: “We feel good making a positive difference in other people’s lives. Helping makes people feel better.”
(They’re right. People are always happy to help you. But they’re never happy to help you MOVE!)
(I’m happy to see this, [***co-host***], because I’ve got this really uncomfortable zit in the middle of my back…and it’s just about ready to pop…)
-AdvisorStream
HIBERNATION VACATION:
If you sometimes have trouble falling asleep, I think this might be of interest to you. The world’s first real sheep-counting sleep experience has been unveiled. Located in a field full of the fluffy farm animals in Sussex, England, the sleep dome will host 2 guests and feature a luxurious double-bed with beautiful views in every direction. Guests will be encouraged to count the numbered sheep outside the dome before drifting off into blissful slumber underneath the stars. Sleep tech company Emma Sleep, which came up with the “Shleep Sanctuary” experience, has launched a contest offering 2 people the chance to try it when it opens next summer. Guest will also enjoy evening dinner and a morning yoga session and a breakfast hamper made up of locally-sourced food. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h423h
(I hope it comes with a couch and Netflix. Otherwise, I’m gonna be counting A LOT of sheep!)
(Baaaaad idea: Leg-of-lamb for dinner!)
-Talker
SUNSCREEN SCREENING:
Sunglasses – they’re not just for summer. And neither is sunscreen. Yet, despite this, in a survey, 39% of people mistakenly believe sunglasses are only needed in the warmer months. 2,000 Americans were polled about their awareness of how to take protective measures to keep their eyes and body safe. While 72% percent of respondents said they’re most careful in the summer, just 68% claim they take protective measures EVERY time they go outside – even if for a short period of time. 64% said they know it’s important to wear sunglasses even when it’s cloudy. When it comes to their daily dose of sun, a third (34%) didn’t know they shouldn’t be spending more than the recommended 30 minutes outside in the sun every day. And nearly half admitted they don’t always wear sunglasses when driving during the day, and only 25% knew that yard work has an effect on their eyes too.
(Especially if you’ve got a lawn mower like mine!)
(Is that why my neighbors say my yard is an “eyesore”?)
-StudyFinds
ODD EXPRESSIONS:
Sure, we like to think we have some pretty cool expressions here in (***country***). But it turns out they’ve come up with some pretty catchy ones in other places, too…
⇒ Kummerspeck (Germany): “Grief bacon”- the weight you gain by overeating when you’re worried.
⇒ Attaccabottoni (Italy): “Buttonholer” – someone who corners casual aquaintances or even strangers in order to tell them their miserable life story.
⇒ Modre Pondeli (Czech): “Blue Monday” – When you skip work to give yourself a 3-day weekend.
⇒ Tartle (Scotland): To momentarily forget the name of the person you’re talking to. (“Sorry. I tartled!”)
⇒ Mokita (New Guinea): The truth that everyone knows, but no one will speak about.
⇒ Gorrero (Spain, Central America): Someone who never picks up the check. (Around here, we call that person (***Afternoon guy***!)
⇒ Backpfeifengesicht (Germany): A face that’s just begging for somebody to put their fist in it. (Ah! A ‘Putin’!!)
-BathroomReadersInstitute
DID YOU KNOW?
Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite dog breed, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, has surged in popularity following Her Majesty’s death. New data shows that searches for Corgi puppies have increased tenfold since her passing, with some breeders selling the dogs for as much as £6,000 (US $6,400). The Queen first fell in love with the breed in 1933 when her father, King George VI, gifted a corgi to Elizabeth and Margaret. They have been in the royal family ever since.
-CountryLiving
BS CHRONOMETER 09.28.22
TODAY’S BS REASONS TO PARTY . . .
• “Drink Beer Day”, a day to raise a glass of your favorite ale or lager and celebrate one of the oldest man-made beverages. It’s been produced since the Neolithic Era and by commercial breweries as far back as 1040 AD (Betcha can’t have just one!)
• “Fish Tank Floorshow Night”, a day to gather family & friends around your aquarium to dance and sing. Why? On every other day, your fish are in the spotlight, keeping you entertained…tonight, it’s payback time!
• “Good Neighbor Day”, celebrated since 2003 to recognize and appreciate the nice folks next door. Hopefully, one of those good neighbors is you!
• “International Right to Know Day”, to raise awareness about people’s right to access government info and to promote freedom of information as essential to both democracy and good governance.
• “World Rabies Day”, to raise awareness about the continuing burden of rabies and how the disease can be prevented.
• “Strawberry Cream Pie Day”, did you know that 70% of a strawberry cream pie’s weight comes from the strawberries themselves? (Significantly less after I add whipped cream…)
AND REMEMBER . . .
[Thurs] Coffee Day
[Thurs] World Heart Day
[Fri] Hug a Vegetarian Day
[Sat] Homemade Cookie Day
This Week is…International Week of the Deaf
This Month is…Save Your Photos Month
TODAY’S CELEBIRTHDAYS . . .
1934 [88] Brigitte Bardot, Paris France, movie actress (“And God Created Women”)/model/animal activist
1967 [55] Mira Sorvino, Tenafly NJ, TV actress (“Falling Skies” 2014-15)/movie actress (1995 Oscar-“Mighty Aphrodite”, “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion”)
1968 [54] Naomi Watts, Shoreham England (raised Australia), movie actress (“Birdman”, “King Kong”) TV actress (“Sleepwalkers”) COMING UP… “The Watcher” Netflix series, 2022)
1969 [53] Karen Fairchild, Gary IN, country singer (Little Big Town-‘Girl Crush’, ‘Better Man’)
1977 [45] Young Jeezy (Jay Jenkins), Columbia SC, rapper (w/Rihanna-‘Hard’, w/Usher-‘Love in This Club’)
1979 [43] (Brandon) Bam Margera, West Chester PA, reality star/movie actor-producer (“Jackass” movies, “Viva La Bam”)/pro skateboarder
1982 [40] St. Vincent (Annie Clark), Tulsa OK, indie rock singer-songwriter (‘Los Ageless’, Pay Your Way in Pain’)
1987 [35] Hilary Duff, Houston TX, TV actress (“Lizzie McGuire” 2001-04, “Younger” 2015-2017)/movie actress (“Cheaper by the Dozen” films)/pop singer (‘So Yesterday’)
1999 [23] Olivia Jade (Giannulli), Los Angeles CA, influencer (daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, who were jailed and fined for bribing her and her sister into USC)/reality TV contestant (“Dancing With the Stars”, 2021)
THIS DAY IN SHOW BIZ . . .
1987 [35] “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, starring Patrick Stewart, makes its TV debut
2021 [01] The James Bond film “No Time To Die”, the last starring Daniel Craig, premieres after an 18-month pandemic-related delay
TODAY’S MUSIC EVENT . . .
1991 [31] Garth Brooks’ “Ropin’ the Wind” becomes the first country music album to debut at #1 on “Billboard” magazine’s pop album chart
TODAY’S FIRST . . .
2008 [14] SpaceX launches the first private spacecraft into orbit, the “Falcon 1”
TODAY’S LAST…
1941 [81] Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox ends the season with .406 batting avg, the last MLB player to bat .400 in a season
TODAY IN SPORTS . . .
1972 [50] In Moscow, Canada defeats the USSR 6-5 in the 8th and final game of the legendary hockey Summit Series (Canada won 4 games to 3, with one tie)
2006 [16] For the 3rd consecutive season, the American League’s Kansas City Royals lose 100 or more baseball games
BULL’S BITS
BS WHACK FACTS:
✓ The British Pound is the world’s oldest currency still in use, at 1,200 years old.
✓ Before the switch to digitization, a 2-hour movie used about 2 miles of film.
✓ Amber-colored rear turn signals are statistically proven to reduce collisions by about 28%.
✓ The shortest complete sentence in the English language is: “Go”.
✓ There are about 1,300 kernels in a pound (.45 kg) of corn.
✓ If the average male never shaved, his beard would be 13 feet long (4m) on the day he died.
-BathroomReadersInstitute, BestLife
Best of BS . . .
BS UNSOLVED CARTOON MYSTERIES:
• What is Popeye’s last name?
• Why is it that Goofy can talk, but Pluto can’t?
• Why doesn’t Wil E. Coyote sue the ACME company?
• How does SpongeBob light a fire underwater?
• Left or right at Albuquerque?
• Why does Batman have a cape, but he can’t fly?
• Why do Tom and Jerry never wear any clothes, EXCEPT when they go to the beach?
• Will we ever find out where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
• Why were those darn kids always meddling?
• What exactly WAS up, Doc?
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2019
BS DESPERATE SINGLES’ ADS:
• Wanted: Anatomically correct male.
• Are you a mammal? Me too!
• Parents threatening eviction. Please help.
• Hello? Is it me you’re looking for?
• Looks aren’t a concern. I have booze.
• I’m flexible on the number of cats.
• Must be breathing.
• I’m menopausal, so there’s no chance of me getting pregnant.
• Single… White… Female… NOT like the movie! I swear.
• I’ll pay you.
-Twitter, first published in BS in 2018
TRUTH OR BS:
• Germany drinks the most beer in the world per person. [BS. The Czech Republic does.]
• Japan has square watermelons. [TRUE. They are grown in boxes, for easier shipping and storing.]
• There are exactly 100 dimples on a golf ball. [BS. There are between 300 and 500.]
• Batman’s butler is named ‘Albert’. [BS. It’s ‘Alfred’.]
• Broccoli was once banned from the White House. [True. In 1990, George H.W. Bush claimed broccoli would no longer be in the White House.]
• Cows sleep standing up. [True.]
• Johnny Depp is afraid of spiders. [BS. He’s afraid of clowns.]
• Before becoming queen, Queen Elizabeth was a mechanic. [TRUE.]
-LoveToKnow
BS WEB GOODIE:
New iOS update (sound up): https://t.co/ydlgedhpPn
BS RANDOM JOKE:
Next time you’re afraid to share your ideas, remember someone once said in a meeting: “Let’s make a movie with a tornado full of sharks”!
BS PHONE STARTER:
What incident would be on the gag reel of your life?
BS WATER COOLER QUESTION:
Question: 40% of women say doing THIS puts them in a good mood. What is it?
Answer: A nice, relaxing bath
BS DEEP THOUGHT:
Keep your face toward the sunshine — and shadows will fall behind you.
