Key To Happiness Revealed

According to a new study out of the University of Zurich in Switzerland, the key to being really happy is . . . sometimes just saying “screw it” and giving in to your impulse to do something fun without thinking about the consequences.  The researchers say, quote, “Of course self-control is important, but research on self-regulation should pay just as much attention to hedonism, or short-term pleasure.”  They found that you need to be able to mentally put aside your responsibilities, your hang-ups, and even your long-term goals once in a while in order to TRULY relax and enjoy your life.  People who can do that have a better sense of well-being and they’re less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

 

 

Taco Tuesday Solutions At Home

Here’s a good hack to know while we’re all cooking at home more.  How do you make burritos taste as good as they do at restaurants? Obviously the filling matters, and that part’s up to you.  But here are five other things you can do . . .

1.  Get bigger tortillas.  The kind they sell at most grocery stores aren’t as big as the kind at restaurants.  And they’re too thick.  So look for the biggest, thinnest flour tortillas you can find.

2.  Warm the tortilla up before you wrap.  You can do it in the microwave, or in a pan.  Just don’t let it get crispy.  The point is to make it more pliable, so it’s easier to wrap.

3.  Learn how to wrap it right.  There are a million videos on YouTube you can watch.  The right way to do it is by folding the sides in first.  Then wrap the bottom up and around, and make it as tight as possible.  Then roll it the rest of the way.

4.  Sear the seam to seal it shut.  And sear the other side too, just to make both sides a little crispy.

5.  Wrap it in aluminum foil before you eat it.  No one does it at home, but it makes a difference.  Leaving it wrapped in foil for a few minutes steams the tortilla.  So it ends up crunchy AND chewy.

 

Celebrity Dirty Top 5

1. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcomed their first child, a daughter, last Wednesday.  They named her Willa.  (Full Story)

And naturally, people are wondering what the name might mean.  There were two very minor characters on “Game of Thrones” named Willa, but that’s probably not what they were thinking about.  (Full Story)

2. Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech and “Riverdale” star Vanessa Morgan are divorcing.  They’ve only been married for six months, and Vanessa is currently pregnant.  (Full Story)

3. Tom Holland may be dating a model named Nadia Parkes.  (Full Story)

4. Kim Kardashian went out to Wyoming to see Kanye West.  They hit up a Wendy’s, and then when they got back to the ranch, the paparazzi caught Kim CRYING while in the car with Kanye.  Not sure what that’s about.  (Full Story)

5.  Britney Spears got “carried away” with head-to-toe Henna tattoos.  (Photo)

Some of us the the station have been trying to get back in shape,  some good news for everyone who likes to have EPIC CHEAT DAYS where you eat a dozen donuts or an entire pizza, or both.  A new study out of England found you can eat an INSANE amount of calories once in a while and it won’t cause you long-term health problems . . . or make you gain lots of weight.  Quote, “Our findings show the body actually copes remarkably well when faced with a massive and sudden calorie excess.  Healthy humans can eat twice as much as ‘full’ and deal effectively with this huge initial energy surplus.”  They even found our bodies do a pretty good job handling all of the extra sugar and fat and using it efficiently.  BUT . . . that magic stops working if you start going food crazy too often.  Quote, “Overeating . . . adds more stored energy to our bodies in the form of fat, which can culminate in obesity if you overeat day after day.” Here’s the proof here!

 

 

 

After bringing the CRAZY to South Carolina on Sunday, KANYE WEST retreated to his Wyoming ranch so he could . . . Tweet out MORE CRAZY.  And hide out from his wife, apparently.Some of Monday’s Tweets have since been deleted, but they included this one:  “Kim was trying to fly to Wyoming with a doctor to lock me up like on the movie ‘Get Out’ because I cried about saving my daughter’s life yesterday.” He added, quote, “Everybody knows the movie ‘Get Out’ is about me.”  He also accused “Kriss” . . . as in Kris Jenner. . . of trying to lock him up, too.  He said that “NBC locked up Bill Cosby,” and that, “If I get locked up like Mandela. . . Ya’ll will know why.”   He posted Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” video without explanation.  And for some reason, he vented that Shia LaBeouf was supposed to do a photo shoot for his Gap line, but never showed up.   After all the craziness, Kanye switched gears and Tweeted, quote, “Ima focus on the music now.”  Then he posted a track list for his new album, which he named “Donda”, after his late mother . . . and said it’s coming out Friday.   Still, things seemed bad enough that DAVE CHAPPELLE flew to Wyoming to check on Kanye, who later posted a semi-awkward video where he’s trying to get Dave to tell a joke to lighten the mood.  He tells Dave, quote, “We need some joke, something.  Something to like lift our spirits.”  And Dave replies, “An uplifting joke?  You know I don’t do them.”  (WARNING:  The clip contains profanity.)   Several sources say that Kim and her family are desperately trying to get Kanye back to L.A. so he can get some help.

(Hollywood Reporter, TMZ, E! Online)

 

 

 

NICKI MINAJ is pregnant.  She showed off her baby bump in a series of pictures yesterday.  She captioned one of them, “Love.  Marriage.  Baby carriage.  Overflowing with excitement & gratitude.  Thank you all for the well wishes.”  Nicki didn’t say how far along she is, but she’s already expanded quite nicely.  Nicki married Kenneth Petty last October.  This will be her first child.  She’s 37.   (Check out the pics here.)

 

 

 

 

 

National Junkfood Day Is Today!

If you were planning to have a kale salad for lunch, you’re doing it wrong, because today is National Junk Food Day!  The website Zippia.com analyzed Google searches from all 50 states to find each state’s favorite snack.  And three categories dominated:  potato chips, candy bars, and cookies.  Here are the highlights.

1.  Candy bars topped the list in 10 states:  Utah, 3 Musketeers . . . New Hampshire, Almond Joy . . . Tennessee, Baby Ruth . . . Massachusetts, Crunch Bar . . . Pennsylvania, Hershey’s . . . Nevada, Kit Kats . . . South Dakota, Milky Way . . . Louisiana, PayDay . . . Minnesota, Snickers . . . and Wisconsin, Twix.

2.  Eight states love cookies:  Oreos are the top snack in Hawaii, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia . . . Chips Ahoy took the top spot in New York . . . Grandma’s Cookies are #1 in Missouri . . . and Nutter Butters are #1 in Kansas.

3.  Various potato chips took first in seven states:  Kettle chips in Oregon . . .  Lay’s in West Virginia and Georgia . . . Pringles in Indiana and Iowa . . . Ruffles in Alabama . . . and salt-and-vinegar chips in South Carolina.

4.  A few more snacks that got more than one state:  Fritos are #1 in Delaware, Kentucky, and Nebraska . . . Cheez-Its in Arizona and Washington . . . Ritz Crackers came in first in Maine and Rhode Island . . . Michigan and Oklahoma love South Patch Kids . . . and Starburst snagged the top spot in North Carolina and Ohio.

5.  And finally, the LAMEST snacks on the list:  Wyoming and North Dakota are both obsessed with sunflower seeds . . . and granola bars are #1 in Alaska.

 

Throwback Music News

The ’80s were a seriously weird time.  And here’s proof:  Natalie from “The Facts of Life” sang backup on MICHAEL JACKSON’s“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”, along with JANET JACKSON.

MINDY COHN was in the chat at a virtual dance party on Twitch this weekend when the song came on.  And she said, quote, “Me and Janet.  And I’m the kids at the end, too.  We went to listen to the record and Quincy Jones put us on the mike.”

(courtesy Page Six)

 

Make It Through Corona Virus Easier

Someone polled 500 workers and asked them to rank the top life skills they’ve had to use to get through the pandemic.  And they all apply to life in general too, not just work.  Here are the top five . . .

1.  An ability to stay focused.  It’s a lot harder when you’re working from home with your kids screaming in your ear.

2.  The ability to let things go.  Don’t sweat the small stuff.  And if you have a bad day, try not to dwell on it.

3.  Patience.  Get used to the idea that things might take longer than usual, or operate a little differently.  And it might be a while before we can get back to normal.

4.  Acceptance.  So you can face problems head-on instead of ignoring them or pretending they don’t exist.

5.  Gratitude.  Try to stay thankful for what you’ve got, especially in tough times.

Feeling connected to other people just missed the top five.  And compassion was seventh

 

 

KANYE WEST held his first political rally yesterday, and it was pretty much exactly what you’d expect.  It went down at the Exquis Event Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.  Attendees had to wear a mask AND sign a COVID-19 liability form.  They were also asked to social distance, but they didn’t.  Kanye didn’t even have a podium, and it sounded like he didn’t have a prepared speech, either.  He just stood there having what appeared to be a psychotic break.  This was especially true when he talked about abortion, and how when KIM KARASHIAN got pregnant with their daughter North, they talked about ending the pregnancy.  He said, quote, “Even if my wife wants to divorce me after this speech she brought North into the world even when I didn’t want to.  She stood up and she protected that child.”   He compared Kim to his mother, who had him even though his father didn’t want to because he was, quote, “too busy.”   Then he lost it and started SOBBING, saying, quote, “I almost killed my daughter!  I almost killed my daughter!  I love my daughter!”  He also took a shot at HARRIET TUBMAN.  (???)  He said she, quote, “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people.”     He ranted about how he should be on the board at Adidas and The Gap . . . said he’s pro guns because shooting stuff is fun . . . and said he won’t challenge pharmaceutical companies because they would kill him.     Oh, and he had “2020” shaved into the back of his head.  Is it time to have this guy committed yet?   (TMZ, The Wrap)

 

 

 

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and JESSICA BIEL may have just welcomed their second child . . . despite the fact that no one knew they were expecting.   Britain’s “Daily Mail“ tabloid says Jessica had the baby boy last week, to join their five-year-old son, Silas.  They’re supposedly in Big Sky, Montana, where they’ve been quarantining as a family.   There’s still no official word . . . in fact, Justin and Jessica have never even announced that they’re expecting.   The craziest fans tore through their social media feeds trying to find pictures of a pregnant Jessica, and there isn’t much to go on.  She was last seen from the waist down in March . . . and it’s inconclusive, because she’s wearing loose-fitting pajamas.   Late last week, Justin shared an old photo, and said, quote, “#TBT time machine.  Summer’s gonna look a little different this year.”  Some people think that was a hint about the new baby . . . but he could just be talking about COVID-19.

 

 

WOAH! Blossom Star & singer  JOEY LAWRENCE is getting divorced.  (Full Story)

 

 

Sunday is National Ice Cream Day.  Not to be confused with the other National Ice Cream Day, on December 13th.  Or National Ice Cream Cone Day on September 22nd.  Or National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th.  Anyway, there’s a reason why we have so many unofficial holidays for ice cream:  We love the stuff.  According to a new survey, only 3% of Americans say they don’t eat ice cream . . . and more than 90% of us have a favorite flavor.  The 10 most popular flavors are:  Chocolate, 17% . . . vanilla, 15% . . . strawberry, 8% . . . mint chocolate chip, 8% . . . butter pecan, 8% . . . cookie dough, 6% . . . cookies and cream, 6% . . . rocky road, 4% . . . coffee, 4% . . . and chocolate chip, 3%.   The survey also found the most popular toppings are hot fudge, caramel, and sprinkles.  And people are equally likely to order their ice cream in a cup or cone.

 

Megan Thee Stallion Mystery Revealed

MEGAN THEE STALLION might not have been caught in the cross-fire . . . she might have been intentionally shot by TORY LANEZ, who she was riding with.  A source tells the “New York Post”, quote, “Tory fired the shots from within the vehicle while Megan was outside trying to leave.  There is video and the police are investigating.  This is a case of a man physically harming and abusing a woman.”  The police haven’t confirmed that, and Megan hasn’t commented.  In her initial statement on social media, she mentioned nothing about Tory . . . only that it was someone trying to harm her.

 

 

 

MEGAN THEE STALLION says she was shot multiple times in Hollywood last weekend.  It’s unclear what happened, but it supposedly went down after she was at a party at KYLIE JENNER’s house with rapper TORY LANEZ. Here’s what we know:  Tory was arrested during a shots fired investigation at about 4:30 A.M. Sunday.  He was booked for having a concealed firearm, but it’s unclear if he was actually doing any shooting. Megan said, quote, “I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me . . . the police officers drove me to a hospital . . .”I underwent surgery to remove the bullets.  I’m incredibly grateful to be alive and that I’m expected to make a full recovery.’” As for the crime, it’s unclear what that’s all about.  The LAPD said, quote, “At the time Megan Thee [Stallion] was with police she did not report that she was the victim of any crime.  And [we haven’t] received any additional information at this time.”

(TMZ has UNCENSORED video which apparently shows Megan walking after being shot, and leaving behind bloody footprints.)

If you aren’t doing as well in online dating as you think you SHOULD be, here’s some advice:  Put ON a shirt, bro.  According to a new study by Dating.com, men who use a shirtless selfie in their online dating profiles get 25% fewer matches. Why?  66% of women say that those pictures show a lack of maturity and self-awareness.  And 76% of women don’t think guys with shirtless selfies are long-term relationship material. Now, if you’re wondering, “Does this same thing apply to women who post bikini photos in their online dating profiles?” . . . absolutely NOT.  The study found about one in five women have at least one bikini or bathing suit picture in their profile . . . and they get 40% MORE matches than other women.

Mike Tyson Bitin!

It’s official:  MIKE TYSON is going to be a part of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel this year.  And they’re trying to make us believe he’ll FIGHT a great white shark.  “Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef” airs Sunday, August 9th at 9:00 P.M.  Discovery says Tyson will, quote, “square off” with a shark in the name of “research”.  And legendary ring announcer MICHAEL BUFFER will call the action. In the promo video, Mike promises that “someone’s gonna get bit!” Obviously, Mike Tyson and a shark aren’t going to throw hands . . . or fins.  And they’re not gonna try to bite each other to death.  Kind of like how MICHAEL PHELPS didn’t actually race a shark a few years back. But you have to admit, Discovery is pretty good at marketing this stuff so you can’t help but tune in, just to find out HOW they’re going to disappoint you.

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As heard this morning during Celebrity Dirty at 8:30

If you have a problem on the road, you might call AAA or the authorities . . . or you can get lucky and SHAQ will just happen by.  A woman was stranded on the side of the road near Gainesville, Florida on Monday after her car blew a tire. Shaq happened to be driving down the road.  He saw her . . . pulled over to make sure she was all right . . . and stayed with her until more help arrived.  The county sheriff’s office posted dash-cam footage of their officers pulling up . . . and Shaq is there to greet them. The caption says, quote, “Shaq stopped to check on the welfare of the driver, [and] fist bumped [the] deputies before going on his way.  Hey Basketball Cop Foundation you’re not the only one that knows Shaq.”  The woman hasn’t commented publicly, but it’s probably safe to assume that she recognized Shaq.  I mean, if nothing else, he’s seven-foot-one, so it wouldn’t have been hard to figure out.

 

Nick Cannon is Wild N Out and OUT

 

An Entanglement

JADA PINKETT admits that she had an affair with AUGUST ALSINA several years ago . . . but she’s using the Ross-from-“Friends” excuse that she and WILL SMITH were ON A BREAK.  Jada and Will sat down for an episode of “Red Table Talk”, where she said their marriage was in a bad place at the time . . and Will added, quote, “I was done with your ass . . . I was done with you.  Marriages have that, though.”  Technically, they were separated, and not sure they’d get back together.  And that’s when Jada had what she called an “entanglement” with August.  She said, quote, “I just wanted to feel good.  It had been so long since I felt good . “I was in a lot of pain, and I was very broken.  Now, in the process of that relationship, I definitely realized that you can’t find happiness outside of yourself.” Obviously, this is something Jada and Will worked through and got past years ago.  They’re only talking about it now because August decided to bring it up. But there’s an interesting moment toward the end, where Will says, quote, “I’mma get you back . . .”  And Jada replies, quote, “I think you’ve gotten me back . . . I think we’re good on that.”  And Will says, quote, “That’s probably true.” But they LAUGH about it, and then they say, quote, “We ride together, we die together.  Bad marriage for life.”

 

 

KELLY PRESTON died yesterday after a two-year battle with breast cancer.  She was 57.  This one comes as a huge shock, because she kept her diagnosis and treatment private.

A statement from the family said, quote, “She was a bright, beautiful and loving soul who cared deeply about others and who brought life to everything she touched.  Her family asks for your understanding of their need for privacy at this time.”

In an Instagram post, JOHN TRAVOLTA said, quote, “Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered.  I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while.”

Kelly is survived by John, their 20-year-old daughter Ella, and their 9-year-old son Benjamin.  Their oldest child, a son named Jett, died in 2009, at the age of 16.

Her movies included “Twins”, “Jerry Maguire”, “For Love of the Game”, and “The Cat in the Hat”.  Her last film was 2018’s “Gotti”, where she and John played mobster John Gotti and his wife Victoria.

Just Overpriced Food

A strip club in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada re-opened this weekend . . . without stripping.  There’s outdoor dining if you just can’t resist strip club food, and the dancers are working as servers.

 

Is sentimental value worth more than actual financial value? 

A new survey asked people to name their most prized possessions.  And quite a few of the top 10 things . . . including the number one answer . . . are irreplaceable because of what they MEAN, not what they’re worth.  Here’s the top 10 . . .

1.  Family photos.

2.  A wedding ring.

3.  A piece of jewelry.

4.  An engagement ring.

5.  A family heirloom.

6.  A laptop computer.

7.  A car.

8.  A wedding dress.

9.  A child’s memory box.

10.  A TV.

 

 

The survey also found 42% of people have an heirloom that’s been in the family for at least 50 years.

 

Dad Is Kids Ride Or Die

A new survey asked kids between six and 16 years old whose parents both drive:  Who’s a better driver, your mom or your dad?

And the winner is . . . DAD.  43% of kids said he’s better . . . 29% said their mom is better . . . and the rest said their parents are equal. Kids were also more likely to say their dad drives faster and is less likely to get lost.  But it’s not all good news for dads.  The kids said their dads were more likely to have ROAD RAGE . . . and more kids say they ENJOY driving with their mom than with their dad.  The top reasons they like driving with their moms are:  Better music . . . more car games . . . and fewer rules like “no yelling” and “no food.”

 

Bieber Lashes Back

Chances are, as suspected by Bieber’s team, these sexual allegations are an attempt to extort money…or fame.  Bieber has had enough, and is lashing back with a 20 Million Dollar lawsuit. Be careful who your accusing with out facts or proof out there! Here’s the facts!

 

It’s 5 oclock Everywhere

We can stop saying, “It’s five o’clock somewhere.”  Because a LOT of us think it’s okay to drink EARLIER than that.  At least on weekends.  More than 2,500 Americans were asked how early is TOO early to enjoy your first adult beverage on non-workdays.  And only 23% said we should wait until 5:00 P.M. or later.  16% said it’s okay to start drinking at NOON.  And 10% said that TEN IN THE MORNING or earlier is fine.  Another 8% said 11:00 A.M.  and 26% said sometime between one and four o’clock.  Men are almost twice as likely to think morning drinking is okay on the weekend.  And a lot of people in their twenties also agreed with that.  Overall, most people described themselves as “social,” “weekend,” or “special occasion” drinkers.  Over a third said they don’t drink at all.  3% said they enjoy a drink at every opportunity . . . and only 5% of us drink every day.

 

Looks Like  A Noose To All Of Us, Except the FBI

NASCAR released a photo yesterday of the noose that was found in BUBBA WALLACE’s garage last week, and it’s clearly a noose.  So they believe the way they reacted was justified.

Experience Chuck E. Cheese Quick

Chuck E. Cheese is filing for bankruptcy, thanks Corona virus..  See the facts here!

 

 

Home Repairs During Covid Didn’t Help

 

Have you done any DIY projects around the house during the lockdown?  A new survey found most of us have . . . and they don’t always go well.

Close to 70% of people who’ve taken on a home improvement project say they never turn out how they imagine.  And 1 in 10 projects end up making things WORSE.  Here are five more quick stats from the survey . . .

1.  The average person currently has six projects on their to-do list.  And 78% of us have noticed at least one thing we’d like to update during the quarantine.

2.  It would cost an average of $680 to knock our top three projects off the list.

3.  An average of three things go wrong with each task we attempt.

4.  The most common mistakes we make are putting things together wrong . . . buying the wrong parts . . . and injuring ourselves.

5.  The most common reasons we avoid projects are a lack of money . . . lack of time . . . lack of knowledge . . . and a lack of willpower.

 

 

 

 

Your Kid Is Costing You!

The extra $500 parents got per kid from the stimulus bill is about to feel like chump change . . .

A new study found that raising a child now costs an average of $252,000 in the U.S.  That works out to $14,000 a year for 18 years.  Here’s how it breaks down . . .

1.  Housing costs the most.  An average of $3,971 extra each year.

2.  Food, $2,482 a year.

3.  Child care and education, $2,280.  That includes day care, babysitters, and school expenses.  But not college, or private school.

4.  Transportation, $2,127.

5.  Healthcare, $1,302.

6.  Clothing, $795 a year.

7.  Miscellaneous expenses, $1,047.  That’s everything from toys to haircuts.

All those stats are based on people with two kids . . . so $14,000 per kid, or $28,000 a year.  If you only have one, it costs about $17,800 a year.  And if you have three, it costs less . . . about $10,600 per child.

 

Little Critters

Since lots of people went for long stretches without driving their cars, there’s been a big increase in RATS and other animals making nests under their hoods and causing serious damage.

 

 

Hugs Not Hands

A hug is safer than shaking hands when it comes to spreading coronavirus, according to a virologist.  But isnt that good news anyway?  Now we can all be less touchy!

 

 

some tips from therapists

how to de-stress when you’re worried about the future.  Here are a few more . . .

1.  Try repeating a mantra.  Write down some phrases you associate with strength, and then repeat them out loud several times in a row.

2.  Take a break from the news and social media, and do something good for yourself, like reading or heading outside.  Sometimes we just need a break from that stuff to clear our heads and put things in perspective.

3.  Practice gratitude.  Stay present and try to be grateful for what you have right now in the moment.  It works best if you do it every day.  Just think of three or four things you’re grateful for.  The more specific the better.  Writing them down helps too.

4.  Connect with other people and vent.  Just talking to someone can help.  Or even just verbalizing your concerns out loud to yourself might work.  The point is to talk it out and see things from another angle . . . it’s a technique called “cognitive reframing.”

5.  Remember that anxiety is natural.  Some people get anxious just about BEING anxious.  So sitting with it for a while can sometimes help by normalizing it in your brain.  It gets easier to deal with when you remember anxiety is part of life.

 

 

Hollywood CGI Sex is coming soon!

 An internal memo from the film editors trade association reportedly says that when film and TV production resumes Friday, any “close contact moments” will have to be rewritten, abandoned, or done with CGI.  In other words, we could be watching computer-enhanced sex scenes.

 

 

Will anyone ever shake hands again?

Over 500 disease experts were asked when they’ll feel comfortable doing things like shaking hands, seeing friends, and getting haircuts again.  A few things they’d potentially do this summer include going on an overnight trip and getting a haircut.  But only 3% would go to a concert or sporting event, and 6% said they might NEVER shake hands again. The experts break it down right here!

 

 

Hollywood forgot a few stars?

 A list of celebrities who surprisingly don’t have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame includes Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Ben Affleck, Beyoncé, Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington, and George Clooney.  By now I think we all know that getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is no huge honor.  Basically, someone nominates you, you promise to attend the ceremony, someone has to pay for it, and you’re in.  When you consider that Paula Abdul and Tony Danza each have one, but Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts don’t, it just seems a bit weird.

 

 

Nice Guys Finish dead last?

Has society evolved and matured to the point where the old cliché “nice guys finish last” isn’t true anymore?  A new survey asked people if they think that, in general, nice guys finish last.  25% of people say nice guys finish last . . .  38% say they don’t . . .  And the rest aren’t sure.  Men are more likely than women to believe nice guys finish last, 28% of men say it’s true versus 21% of women. Here’s the whole break down to share!

 

 

Today is National Donut Day 

Today is National Donut Day . . . and lots of donut shops are offering deals, including Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts giving ’em away for FREE.  And here are America’s 10 favorite types of donuts, according to a survey in honor of the holiday . . .  Glazed . . . Boston cream . . . chocolate frosted . . . jelly . . . chocolate cake . . . maple . . . blueberry . . . bear claw . . . powdered sugar . . . and pink frosted.

 

Kids  favorite hobbies nowadays

Staying inside all day might be harder on you than it is on your kids.  A recent study asked 1,000 children aged 7 to 12 to name their favorite hobbies.  And the Top 10 are all things that are done indoors . . .  1.  Watching TV.  2.  Watching YouTube videos.  3.  Reading books.  4.  Video games.   5.  Watching other streaming services.   6.  Playing with toys.   7.  Playing mobile games.   8.  Cooking.  9.  Building forts.   10.  Puzzles or board games.

 

 

Music industry is “BLACKING OUT” 

The music industry is “BLACKING OUT” today in response to the deep racial unrest, after recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and “countless other Black citizens at the hands of police.” It’s an initiative that started on social media called #TheShowMustBePaused . . . and it’s meant to be “a day to take a beat for an honest, reflective, and productive conversation about what actions we need to collectively take to support the Black community.”  Def Jam, Interscope, Columbia Records, Island Records, Sony/ATV, Capitol, Republic, Warner Music Group, BMG, UMG, and independent distributor EMPIRE are among the record labels who have joined in.  But it’s unclear exactly what is happening.  There are a lot of strong sentiments about the racism and protests . . . and there are promises to formulate more specific directives in the future, such as canceling programming, like radio shows . . . and there are some who are donating to causes and working with non-profits.

 

 

least sharable things in life

Besides “hugs,” “handshakes,” and “masks,” what’s the LEAST sharable thing you can think of?  2,000 people were asked to name the least sharable things in life.  Meaning stuff you might not even share with your significant other.  Here’s the Top 10 . . .

1.  Your underwear. 2.  Your toothbrush. 3.  Razors. 4.  Social media passwords. 5.  Bathrooms.  Like showering when someone else is on the toilet.  6.  Pajamas.  7.  Your phone password.  8.  Your bank account information.  Yes, our phone and Instagram passwords are higher priorities than our banking info now.  9.  Towels.  10.  T-shirts.

 

 

A new survey asked people to name the most “iconic” fashion item of all time.

The top five are:  Miniskirt . . . “little black dress” . . . short shorts . . . denim jackets . . . and platform shoes.  Who knew that showing off your knees would change the world?

A new survey asked people to name the most “iconic” fashion item of all time . . . and the miniskirt came in first.  Here’s the full top 10 .

1.  Miniskirt.

2.  “Little black dress.”

3.  Short shorts.

4.  Denim jackets.

5.  Platform shoes.

6.  Bell bottoms.

7.  Leather jackets.

8.  Shoulder pads.

9.  Knee-high boots.

10.  Skinny jeans

 

If pools open back up this year, you might see a few more people swimming in shirts . . .

A new survey of Americans who regularly exercise found that HALF have completely given up on having a “beach body” in 2020.  Because there’s not enough time, and what’s the point? The average person in the study has gained five pounds in lockdown, and says it’ll take two months just to get back to where they were.  Here are six more stats from the survey . . .

1.  49% are worried they’ll NEVER get their pre-quarantine body back. 2.  64% feel less healthy than they did a few months ago.

3.  Half said they’ve been eating more carbs, like pasta, white bread, and sweets. 4.  A third have been drinking more alcohol.

5.  54% have bought at least one piece of workout equipment in quarantine.  But a lot of people have had to improvise.  39% said they’ve used a chair to exercise, and 34% have incorporated a wall into their workout.  6.  The most common quarantine workouts include going on walks . . . using exercise apps . . . live-streaming classes . . . and following along to YouTube videos. Here’s the scoop

 

Have you leaned into the lockdown, or are you still at peak stress?  Here are five subtle signs you’re more stressed-out than usual . . .

 

 

Toooooooo Tired Lately

Have you leaned into the lockdown, or are you still at peak stress?  Here are five subtle signs you’re more stressed-out than usual

1.  You’re tired, even when you haven’t done much.  Stress alone is exhausting, even when you’re not physically active.  And chronic fatigue can be a sign you’re depressed.

2.  You startle really easily.  It might be a sign you’re feeling tense.  We’re more likely to be jumpy when we’re on edge.

3.  You’re TOO productive or zoned in on a hobby.  Excessive enthusiasm and extreme productivity are coping mechanisms for some people.  Having zero interest in stuff can also be a sign of stress though.

4.  More headaches.  Possibly because you’re overly tense and anxious.  Things like dizziness, ulcers, insomnia, and stomach problems can also be linked to anxiety.

5.  You’re more forgetful.  When your brain is overloaded with stress, it’s harder to manage simple tasks and checklists that would normally be routine.

 

So, what about your dreams?

Have you ever felt mad at someone for something they did to you in a DREAM?  42% of people in a new poll said yes.  It also asked about nightmares in general.  Here are the ten most common nightmares we have, according to the poll . . .

1.  Being chased.  40% of us have had a dream where someone was chasing us.

2.  Falling.

3.  Being attacked.

4.  Running late for something.

5.  Being lost or trapped somewhere.

6.  Waking up late.  So “being late” made the list twice.

7.  Someone you love is dying.

8.  Being visited by a deceased loved one, or a ghost.

9.  YOU are dying.

10.  Being left by your significant other.  A few more that just missed the top 10 were being back in high school . . . being naked in public . . . and your teeth falling out.

The survey also found the top things currently keeping us up at night are coronavirus news . . . personal life stress . . . and general aches and pains. Here’s the whole breakdown!

 

The “Graduate Together” special had LEBRON JAMES telling graduates that they’ll determine how we rebuild from the COVID-19 crisis.  And PRESIDENT OBAMA offered three pieces of advice, which were based on not being afraid, doing what you think is right, and building a community.  Video here

 

On last night’s “American Idol” finale, past and present contestants joined LIONEL RICHIE for a new version of “We Are the World”.  And JUST SAM edged out ARTHUR GUNN to become the Season 18 champ.  Here’s the vid!

 

Before the TikTok app, Kesha had that hit song “Tik Tok”.  And yesterday, things got really meta when Kesha went on TikTok the app to recreate her look from the cover art of “Tik Tok” the song.  (Here’s the clip.)

 

 

Ladies, Meet your new Summer 2020 wear

A fashion designer in Italy has designed the “trikini” . . . that’s a bikini with a matching face mask.  And people are now getting “maskne” . . . that’s acne you get from wearing a face mask.

 

Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 Recap from 5/14

You can buy Michael Jordan’s 1997 jersey for $250,000.  But if you’re that eager to own a piece of the Bulls, you can buy Dennis Rodman for $20.

Kelly Rowland shared a sexy photo of herself wearing a two-piece.  Of course, she wasn’t at a crowded beach . . . she was in the bathroom.

MATT DAMON says that if you saw his movie “Contagion”, you can’t say no one could’ve predicted the pandemic.  He also revealed that his oldest daughter contracted COVID-19 in New York, but she’s since recovered.

Matthew McConaughey would love it if we could stop politicizing the coronavirus.  He went on Fox News and said, quote, “This is not about politics.  It’s about us, the USA.  And we’ve gotta take care of each other right now.  We have a collective purpose . . . This is a tug of war with the virus.  We need all hands on the rope.”  (Here’s video.)  

AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys enlisted his young daughters and some friends for a “Wild World” cover honoring first responders.  Of course, the song was originally written by Cat Stevens.

Taylor Swift sent a thank you to a young fan for cheering up postal workers during the pandemic.  Emerson Weber is an 11-year-old fan from South Dakota, and she’s spent the past few weeks writing letters back and forth with mail carriers.

 

 

Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 Recap

BEN STILLER’s dad JERRY STILLERdied of natural causes yesterday.  He was 92.  Jerry was a comedian, who played George’s father on “Seinfeld” . . . and the cast is paying tribute to him online.  Everyone is also revisiting the story of how Jerry originally turned the “Seinfeld” role down.

How crazy would this have been?  Someone dug up an old interview with KOBE BRYANT, where he said he almost signed with the Wizards in 2002, just to play with MICHAEL JORDAN.

There’s talk that “Tiger King”will shift its focus to SIEGFRIED & ROY for a second batch of episodes . . . but nothing is official yet.

Doja Catrecently Tweeted that if “Say So” . . . her song with Nicki Minaj . . . went #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, she’d show her boobs.  Well, it’s #1.   But in an Instagram Live chat, Doja Cat said it’s NOT happening . . . that it was a trick . . . and she wasn’t being serious

Katy Perry shared an ultrasound video . . . where she said it looks like her daughter is giving everyone the middle finger.  (Here’s video.)

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey talked about their annoying life while playing Jenga . . . and then, they shared the clip on Facebook.

 

From the show 5/12

Her junk was on fire, so she requested a hose or 3

a 50-year-old woman named Katrina Morgan in Port Clinton, Ohio.  And on Saturday night, she was drunk and called 911 for help. What kind of help?  She said her JUNK was on FIRE . . . and she needed a firefighter to come over and, quote, “put it out with their hose.”  Then she hung up.  And when a dispatcher called back, Katrina repeated that she needed someone to, quote, “come put her [p-word] out because it is on fire.”  Emergency crews actually went to her house but nothing was on fire . . . genitalia or otherwise.  Katrina was arrested for disrupting public service, making false alarms, and resisting arrest.  (The Smoking Gun)

 

And now, the new & improved Adele

Straight off Insta, here’s the new Adele, courtesy of  ADELE and some missing weight.

 

Better With Butter!

MURDER HORNETS have made their way from Asia to the U.S. for the first time.  Well, apparently if they don’t murder you, they can make for a delicious snack. In Japan . . . where the murder hornets kill up to 50 people a year . . . people have been eating them for a while.  They’re even considered a delicacy.  It turns out they’re pretty high in protein, and since they’re two inches long, they’re easy to pan fry and serve on a skewer.  And more than 30 fancy restaurants have them on the menu.  A guy in New York who runs a company dedicated to edible insects says, quote, “People have compared it to a popcorn-y flavor without the butter.”

 

 

There’s video online of DANIEL RADCLIFFE (click on the pic) reading the first chapter of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.  It’s part of an ongoing series called “Harry Potter at Home,” which J.K. Rowling announced last month.

 

A former Disney employee gave her honest opinions on TikTok of the celebrities she met.  She loved Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Demi Lovato . . . she hated Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon . . . and she thought Nicolas Cage was “creepy” and “a little weird”.

 

It sounds like TOM CRUISE might film a movie in space after all.  NASA Tweeted, quote, “NASA is excited to work with Tom Cruise on a film aboard the [International Space Station].”

 

DABABY is being accused of punching and threatening a driver in Las Vegas because he wouldn’t let him smoke a joint in his car.  It supposedly happened in November, but wasn’t reported until February.

 

On Monday, VANESSA BRYANT found an unopened letter KOBE had written to her.  It was written to, quote, “The Love of My Life” from “Tu Papi.”  She waited until yesterday, which was her birthday, to open it.

EVA LONGORIA is touching up her own roots . . . and pimping Loreal in the process.

 

After quarantining with DEMI MOORE, BRUCE WILLIS is back with his CURRENT wife.

 

 

 

 

NICOLAS CAGE will play “Tiger King” star JOE EXOTIC in an eight-episode scripted TV series.  It’ll be based on an article about Joe that was published last year in “Texas Monthly”.  (Full Story)

10 years after his wife BETH died, DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER is engaged.  His fiancée’s name is Francie Frane, and she’s 51.  Dog is 67.  This is the second woman Dog has proposed to since Beth passed away.

Legendary NFL coach DON SHULA died yesterday.  He was 90.  There’s no word on a cause of death.  Don won an NFL-record 347 games, including playoff games.  He went to the Super Bowl six times, and won two.

JUSTIN BIEBER and HAILEY BALDWIN took a boat ride and got all philosophical about their relationship on their new Facebook Watch series.  (Full Story)

A biography about PRINCE HARRYand MEGHAN MARKLE is coming out in August.

These are apparently CHANNING TATUM’staking-out-the-trash pants.

 

 

 

RUBY ROSEmade another bold hair choice. I’ll say all the yes!!!!

 

VANESSA BRYANT received a birthday cake for her daughter GIANNA from KOBE’s former Lakers teammate PAU GASOL.  Gianna would have turned 14 on Friday.

 

What do you get when you cross 50 CENT with MIKE PENCE?  50 PENCE, see it here!

 

DEMI LOVATO is makeup-free and looking good.

 

CHRIS EVANS is assembling the Avengers for the All In Challenge.  He’s hosting a “virtual hangout” with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner. . . and the winner will get a private Q&A, and will play a game like Scattergories with them.

 

CAMILA CABELLOhas accepted the All In Challenge, and is offering up a spot in her next music video.  The winner will get a roundtrip domestic flight, a one-night hotel stay, and an on-set experience with Camila.

 

MIKE LOVE of the BEACH BOYS has teamed up with occasional Beach Boy JOHN STAMOS to record a new song to help fans groove through the coronavirus pandemic.

 

The publisher of the game “Call of Duty”, Activision Blizzard, has donated $2 million to its Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit created in 2007 to fund veterans aid organizations and keep veterans employed post-deployment.

 

The “Parks and Recreation” reunion episode last Thursday night has raised over $3 million for Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

 

RYAN REYNOLDSdelivered a virtual commencement speech for Kitsilano Secondary School’s class of 2020.  That’s a school in Vancouver that Ryan went to back in the day. His speech was funny, but he also encouraged the students to practice, quote, “some form of compassion every day.”

 

Celebrity Dirty Recap

MICHAEL JORDAN is so rich he once refused a $100 million offer.  His agent says, quote, “All he had to do was, other than giving his name and likeness, make one two-hour appearance to announce the deal and he turned it down.”

NASCARis going to run seven races in 10 days, starting May 17th.  All the races will be run on two tracks in North and South Carolina.  There won’t be any fans, but the races will air on Fox.

Disney’s next live-action remake will be “Hercules”.  The original came out in 1997.  There’s no word yet on casting.

The Voice” is following in “American Idol’s”footsteps and going remote for the rest of the season.  Contestants will pre-tape their performances from home, and the coaches will give live feedback.

BLAKE LIVELY tried to make Cookie Monster waffles for her kids, and . . . well, she tried.

LIZZO couldn’t handle BEYONCÉ wishing her a happy birthday.

A guy broke a window in EMINEM’s house to get inside because he wanted to meet him.  They did come face-to-face in Eminem’s living room, but his security detained the guy before cops got there to take him away.

 

 

 

Finally, the 4 second workout is here!

Walking is really in its heyday right now, because everyone wants to get out of the house.  But if you actually WANT to spend 99% of your time on the sofa, this might be exciting news . A new study just came out in the journal “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise”.  And it found that you might be able to counteract all the sitting you do by working out for FOUR SECONDS at a time. Researchers wanted to know if super-short bursts of intense exercise did any good.  So they made people sit for six hours straight, then put them on a stationary bike.  They made them peddle as hard as they could for four seconds . . . followed by a 45-second break . . . and they repeated that process five times.  Each person did it once an hour, for eight hours throughout the day.  Which might sound like a lot.  But all total, that’s only 2 minutes and 40 seconds of actual exercise a day.  And it made a significant difference in their health within 24 hours.  When doctors tested their blood the next day, their triglycerides were 30% lower than the day before.  And their metabolism had jumped, so they were burning more calories even when they were doing nothing.  The study used bikes, but any sort of high-intensity exercise could work.  Even a few sets of jumping jacks once an hour could make a big difference.

 

Take Post Malone’s Money!

POST MALONE has $1 million to give, and he wants YOUR help divvying it up.  Just text him at 817-270-6440 and suggest a charity . . . and maybe they’ll get some of that cash. He says, quote, “Not everyone has the ability to financially support causes that may be close to them or that have helped them in the past.  The fans are the absolute best and I want to give them the chance to give to charities that mean something to them.

(DNYUZ)

 

 

Britney Spears Gym burnt down, so here’s her new workout plan

It was an accident ….

but yes …. I burnt it down 🙈. I walked past the door to the gym and flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥 BOOM !!!!!! By the Grace of God the alarm 🚨 went off after that and yippy hoorah nobody got hurt 🙏🏼. Unfortunately now I have only two pieces of equipment left lol and a one-sided mirror gym 🙄🙄🙄 !!!!! But it could be much worse so I’m grateful. Pssss I like working out better outside anyways 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 !!!!

 

 

 

Here’s Your Flying Future

Is this what you’ll see on your next flight?  AirAsia debuted new flight attendant uniforms that look like hazmat suits.

 

Top 20 Bad Ass Movie Ladies

E! News has a list of the Top 20 BAD-ASS female characters . . . and Buffy Summers from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is #1, followed by Olivia Benson from “Law & Order: SVU”, and Angela Abar from “Watchmen”.  (Full Story)

 

Celebrity Dirty At 8:30

KIM KARDASHIAN has joined the All In Challenge, offering lunch with her and her sisters, plus an appearance in the new season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”.  (Full Story)

 

Celebrities including Oprah, Julia Roberts, Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Quincy Jones, and Deepak Choprawill participate in “The Call to Unite”, a 24-hour livestream this weekend where they’ll offer lessons, performances, and conversations.  (Full Story)

 

CARMEN ELECTRA says she and DENNIS RODMANonce had sex at the Chicago Bulls’ performance center.  Quote, “It was crazy, like two kids in a candy store . . . To be honest, I don’t think he’s ever worked out so hard in his life.”  (Full Story)

 

During an online “Goonies”reunion, STEVEN SPIELBERG said they try to come up with a sequel every once in a while, but, quote, “I don’t think we’ve really successfully been able to find an idea that is better than ‘The Goonies’.”  (Full Story)

 

E! News has a list of the Top 20 BAD-ASS female characters . . . and Buffy Summers from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”is #1, followed by Olivia Benson from “Law & Order: SVU”, and Angela Abar from “Watchmen”.  (Full Story)

 

MARIAH CAREY’s fans organized a campaign to get her 2008 album “E=MC2” back to the top of the iTunes charts and it worked.  Mariah Tweeted, quote, “How should we celebrate?  I want to do a singing moment for you!  Which song?”  (Full Story)

 

Former NFL star TERRY BRADSHAW released a COVID-19-themed country song called “Quarantine Crazy”.  It’s a fun track about the pitfalls of quarantining with your family.  (Full Story)

 

SELENA GOMEZ tried to take a “serious” photo of herself cooking.  It didn’t work.

KYLIE JENNER did some twerking on TikTok.

 

 

 

Corny Artwork

A “land artist” named Stan Herd paid tribute to frontline workers by mowing a design into a field in Kansas.  So from the air, it looks like flowers in a vase with the words “Thank You” written on it.

 

 

Celebrity Dirty At 8:30 Recap

Reality star KRISTIN CAVALLARI and former Chicago Bears quarterback JAY CUTLER are getting divorced.  They’ve been together for 10 years and have three young kids.

 

This week’s at-home episode of “Saturday Night Live” included guest appearances by Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, Paul Rudd, Miley Cyrus, Charles Barkley, and DJ Khaled.  (Full Story)

Nickelodeon will do a remote version of the “Kids’ Choice Awards”on May 2nd, with plenty of celebrity appearances and, yes, slime.  Victoria Justice will host

SIA got in on the “Tiger King” hysteria by posting a parody video

JESSICA BIEL and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE have found themselves in dog form.

VICKI GUNVALSON from “The Real Housewives of Orange County” Tweeted to the governor of California that she wants the “hairdressers, nail techs, small business’s and restaurants” to start reopening on May 1st.  And people immediately started ripping on her.  (Full Story)

 

 

 

 

Die Another Day, Almost Dead

HALLE BERRY revealed that she almost choked on a fig while filming “Die Another Day”, and PIERCE BROSNAN had to give her the Heimlich.  She said, quote, “I was supposed to be all sexy and, like, trying to seduce him . . . So not sexy.  Like, so not sexy.”  (Full Story)

 

An online petition is asking streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ to quit charging for 60 days.  The author says it would, quote, “help alleviate the stress of home isolation, as well as encourage people to stay home.”  (Full Story)

 

There’s a WHITNEY HOUSTON movie in the works called “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, and it’s being done with the full cooperation of her family.  Which means it probably won’t be too salacious, but they will get to use her music.  (Full Story)

 

MEGAN THEE STALLION is taking online classes to get her bachelor’s degree, because of her mother, who died last year.  She says, quote, “I want my big mama to be proud.  She saw me going to school before she passed.”  (Full Story)

 

RYAN SEACREST got the original “American Idol” desk out of storage for the upcoming “live” episodes.  That’s the desk that Simon, Randy, and Paula used to sit behind.  (Full Story)

 

Celebrity Dirty Recap

Busch Beer is holding a contest to give free beer for life to couples whose weddings were postponed by the pandemic.

A ton of celebrities have joined the “All In Challenge,” including Justin Bieber who will sing “One Less Lonely Girl” at your house, and Justin Timberlake and Bill Murray, who will play golf with you at Pebble Beach.  (Full Story)

Here’s THE ROCK singing along to “Moana” for his daughter for the 937th time on twitter

HALLE BERRY’s version of that pillow challenge is probably slightly better than yours.

JOHN KRASINSKI is hosting a virtual prom for high school seniors on his YouTube channel tonight at 8:00 P.M. Eastern, 5:00 Pacific.  He says, quote, “I’ll DJ with some friends.”  (Full Story)

THE CHAINSMOKERS donated 20,000 masks to hospitals in New York and Las Vegas. Sincerest thanks to @TheChainsmokers for donating 10,000 N95 masks to #WCM to protect our #HealthcareHeroes on the frontlines. Grateful to #NewYorksFinest from @NYPD and @BrooklynDiocese‘s Emergency Taskforce for ensuring safe delivery of #COVID19 supplies. #TogetherWithWCM

Actor BRIAN DENNEHY from “First Blood”, “Cocoon”, and “Tommy Boy” died on Wednesday.  He was 81.  His family said he died of natural causes, and that it didn’t have anything to do with COVID-19.

Major League Baseball players have raised almost a million to provide meals for kids. Proud to be a part of #HomePlateProject to help support the over 20 million kids who rely on schools for their meals. With schools closed because of COVID-19, we all partnered with @teammates4kids @BigLeagueImpact @MLB to provide over 4 million meals in every MLB community!

JOHNNY DEPP posted his very first Instagram video yesterday.  He offered more than just the typical celebrity message of hope.  He also gave some tips for surviving the boredom of quarantining . . .  And announced the release of a song he recorded with JEFF BECK.  It’s a cover of JOHN LENNON’s “Isolation“. He looks homeless.

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Pillow Internet Trend

People around the world are now dressing up in formal clothes or ridiculous costumes to take out the trash.  And Busch Beer is holding a contest to give free beer for life to couples whose weddings were postponed by the pandemic.

 

 

FULL STORY:  Here are some NOT-so-serious stories we’ve seen about the coronavirus outbreak . . .

 

 

1. People around the world are now dressing up in formal clothes or ridiculous costumes to take out the trash.

 

 

54% of us are cooking more because of the lockdown.  57% are wasting less food.  40% are leaning on more comfort foods.  And snacking is at an all-time high, especially for parents. Have you been cooking more than usual because of the outbreak?  Over HALF of Americans have been, according to a new poll.  Here are seven stats on how the crisis has changed our cooking and eating habits . 54% of Americans are cooking more right now, and 46% are doing more baking.  The most sought-after recipes are for simple, practical meals.  61% of us have searched for those.  And 60% have looked for ways to use up specific ingredients.  57% of people say they’re wasting less food because of the lockdown. Half of people who’ve spent more time in the kitchen say it’s made them more confident in their cooking skills.  And 35% are enjoying it more than they used to.  Are we eating any healthier because of all this?  Yes and no.  39% of people said their diet has improved . . . but 40% said they’ve leaned on more COMFORT foods to get through quarantine.

 

Celebrity Dirty Recap

JEFF BEZOS lost $36 billion in his divorce settlement last year . . . but don’t worry about him, he’s already made most of it back.  In fact, he’s made $24.9 billion in 2020 alone . . . mostly because Amazon’s stock is soaring.  (Full Story)

KANYE WEST is voting for DONALD TRUMPin 2020.  Why?  He says, quote, “Both my parents were freedom fighters . . . They didn’t fight for me to be told by white people which white person I can vote on.”

Fox has a new show coming next month called “Labor of Love”, which is basically “The Bachelorette” . . . only with a woman who’s looking for a BABY DADDY.  It’s hosted by KRISTIN DAVIS, and premieres May 21st.  (Full Story)Leonardo DiCaprioand Robert De Niro did a video to accept the “All In Challenge,” where rich people are auctioning off experiences to raise money to feed the elderly, children, and frontline workers.

They’re offering up the chance for a fan to get a walk-on role in their upcoming movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, which is being directed by Martin Scorsese.  The winner will not only get a cameo, they’ll go to the premiere.

New internet challenge rfor the week you may see, handstands while removing your pants, as done by simone bliss and more, you are next

When’s the last time you saw DJ KHALED this ungroomed?

BRITNEY SPEARS to dance to JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s “Filthy”.  She says, quote, “I know we had one of the world’s biggest breakups 20 years ago . . . but hey the man is a genius!!!!

 

KANYE WEST is voting for DONALD TRUMPin 2020.  Why?  He says, quote, “Both my parents were freedom fighters . . . They didn’t fight for me to be told by white people which white person I can vote on.”

 

Fox has a new show coming next month called “Labor of Love”, which is basically “The Bachelorette” . . . only with a woman who’s looking for a BABY DADDY.  It’s hosted by KRISTIN DAVIS, and premieres May 21st.  (Full Story)

 

1. Leonardo DiCaprioand Robert De Niro did a video to accept the “All In Challenge,” where rich people are auctioning off experiences to raise money to feed the elderly, children, and frontline workers.

 

 

They’re offering up the chance for a fan to get a walk-on role in their upcoming movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon”, which is being directed by Martin Scorsese.  The winner will not only get a cameo, they’ll go to the premiere.

 

 

New internet challenge rfor the week you may see, handstands while removing your pants, as done by simone bliss and more, you are next

 

When’s the last time you saw DJ KHALED this ungroomed?

 

BRITNEY SPEARS to dance to JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s “Filthy”.  She says, quote, “I know we had one of the world’s biggest breakups 20 years ago . . . but hey the man is a genius!!!!

 

 

 

6.  Snacking throughout the day is at an all-time high, especially for parents.  50% of people with kids said they’re eating more snacks than they were before the crisis hit.

 

 

7.  And finally, 51% of people who’ve been cooking more said they’ll keep it up when the lockdown ends.  Our top reasons are it’s cheaper, it’s healthier, it’s relaxing, and we like trying new foods.

 

Time is ticking away on your TV 

Have you spent more hours in front of the TV this month than you’ve spent sleeping?  Apparently a full THIRD of our life is dedicated to streaming right now. The average American has watched EIGHT HOURS of content a day during lockdown, according to a new poll.  Here are six more stats on our current streaming habits. 3 in 4 people admit they’re streaming more content than normal right now. 65% of parents are letting their kids watch more movies and TV shows than usual.  (Shout-out to the 35% who AREN’T using it as a crutch.)  We’re not always searching for fresh content.  56% of people said they frequently re-watch a show instead of starting something new. The average streamer has access to four different streaming services like Hulu and Netflix.  And 38% of us use more than five.  Since the outbreak began, 42% of us have shared a password or used someone else’s login info to stream.  The top people we share with are our significant other, a friend, a sibling, and our parents.   We go through an average of three full shows a week.  And half of us have binge-watched an entire TV series in less than 48 hours.  (NY Post)

 

Are You Doomscrolling?

There’s just NOTHING mentally healthy about reading depressing pandemic news all day long.  So why are so many of us ADDICTED to it?  There’s a new term that describes sitting around, scrolling through your phone, reading depressing news for hours and hours:  “Doomscrolling.”  So what can you do instead? A new survey asked people what they’re doing to stay mentally healthy right now.  And here are the top five answers . Checking in with family, 60%. Trying to exercise more, 35%.  Limiting news consumption, 30%.  Making plans for once the pandemic is over, 30%. Doing nice things for other people, 29%.  (New York Post / SWNS Digital)

 

 

New Internet Trend, You Making Out with You

If these pictures of KAIA GERBER making out with herself turn you on, you’re weird.  But also, I kinda feel you.  Try it!

 

Worst concert news Ever!

If you were thinking we’d sit through another few weeks of quarantine, and then we’d get back to hitting up live concerts, sporting events, and other large-scale gatherings . . . you might NOT want to get your hopes up.  Experts say it could be MANY months before that can happen, and one has a sobering prediction.  Zeke Emanuel, the director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, told the “New York Times” that concerts and sporting events won’t be safe to attend until “the fall . . . of 2021 . . . at the earliest.”  He said, quote, “You can’t just flip a switch and open the whole of society up.  It’s just not going to work.  It’s too much.  The virus will definitely flare back to the worst levels.” He added that the re-starting of the economy will have to be done in stages, and crowded events like concerts and sporting events will be the last part of our old lives to return.  (Consequence of Sound / New York Times)

 

 

Mariah Carey Takes Up Baking During Covid, And the Virus Looks More Appetizing, tbh

Check out MARIAH CAREY’s “Tiger King” cake.  Even celebrities are obsessing over this nonsense.  (Here it is in progress.)

 

 

Celebrity Dirty After Show Extra

There’s talk that ONE DIRECTION is reuniting for their 10th anniversary.  And yesterday, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson all followed Zayn Malik on Twitter again.  (Full Story)

 

 

When the main thing you have to look forward to every day is EATING, you’re going to want to do it early . . . and make it delicious. According to a new study, there have been two pretty big shifts in our eating habits since we all started staying inside.  We’re eating earlier.  The average family now eats lunch before noon, and eats dinner in the 5:00 P.M. hour. We’re eating way more desserts.  One food delivery app found a 36% jump in people ordering desserts with their meals . . . with chocolate cake, strawberry cheesecake, and apple pie being most popular. The study also found people are ordering more sides for delivery than before . . . and are getting delivery on weekdays way more than before.

 

 

KYLIE JENNER’s cosmetics line has been making hand sanitizer for healthcare workers, and she and her mom KRIS have begun delivering it.

 

 

 

JA RULE is giving masks to the homeless in New York City.  He’s also making designer masks to sell for 20 bucks a pop, but he says he’ll donate one for every one he sells. And  DIDDY hosted an online Dance-A-Thon to raise money for healthcare workers.  Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, and Shaq were among the celebrities who took part.  (WARNING:  Diddy’s video contains profanity.)

 

A new survey found 60% of us are working on new SKILLS AND HOBBIES while we’re stuck at home.  Here are the top ten ways we’re trying to improve ourselves while on lockdown . . .

1.  Learning to cook or bake.  Maybe because you almost HAVE to right now.

2.  Working out at home every day.

3.  Learning a new language.

4.  Starting a diet.

5.  Learning yoga

6.  Learning to grow vegetables.

7.  Learning to garden in general.

8.  Researching your family tree.

9.  Mastering an instrument.

10.  Taking college courses online.

A few more that made the top 25 include learning how to draw . . . learning to video chat . . . learning to cut your own hair . . . getting really good at puzzles . . . learning to code . . . and writing a novel.

 

Someone started a petition to have DR. ANTHONY FAUCI named “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.  As of last night, it had almost reached its target of 1,500 signatures. DR. ANTHONY FAUCI is picking up quite a following . . . but is he SEXY?  I mean, like, IDRIS ELBA-sexy?  A few people seem to think so.  Somebody started a petition on Change.org to have him named “People” magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.  As of last night, it had more than 3,400 signatures and the updated target goal was 5,000. The petition states, “His comforting and intelligent demeanor has helped to lessen our national anxiety.  He speaks truth to power, a strength few have at this time. “His kind face and manner of speaking bring calm during the storm.  For sapiophiles and many others, he is the definitive Sexiest Man Alive in 2020.”  (A sapiophile is someone who is attracted to intelligence or intelligent people.)  On the flip side, Fauci has been forced to beef up his security because he’s been getting DEATH THREATS.  Which may be from people who are upset about his quarantine recommendations . . . or the fact that he often contradicts the president.

 

Pizza hack?

Has anyone tried this hack?  Apparently it makes a big difference when you order pizza.  Especially pizza with really good crust. The next time you order, ask them NOT to cut it into slices.  Here’s why, As soon as they cut it, the oil and sauce start dripping down and soaking into the crust.  So by the time it gets to you, the crust is much soggier than it was when they took it out of the oven.  Apparently it makes a bigger difference with higher-end pizza.  It doesn’t matter as much at places like Domino’s where the crust is already kinda soft.  (That said, the Domino’s website has a tab that makes it easy to order your pizza “uncut.”) If you don’t have a pizza cutter at home, there are some cheap ones on Amazon for about ten bucks.  Or just use a big knife or kitchen shears.    (It also sounds like it might make sense in this post-coronavirus world we now live in.  Less hands touching your pizza can’t be a bad thing, right?)

 

Other Things To Do While Were All Trapped In

 

 

 

The time Kanye called Taylor Swift to tell her about his song sex talk. Remember in 2016, when KIM KARDASHIAN posted Snapchat videos of Kanye talking to Taylor on the phone about his song “Famous” . . . to “prove” that he gave her a heads-up and cleared the lines with her? Well, the full video of the 25-minute phone call has been released, and if you doubted Taylor, you owe her an apology.

(Here’s the full transcript.) The video confirms Taylor’s story:  That Kanye talked to her about a “tongue-in-cheek” line about how they “might still have sex”. . . but she DIDN’T know about the line he added, where he said he “made that [B-word] famous.” When Kanye reveals the sex line, Taylor laughs and says she’s just glad it “wasn’t mean,” and he didn’t call her, quote, “that stupid dumb [B-word].” Kanye suggests Taylor could help launch the song . . . basically to show that she’s endorsing it.  She’s hesitant about that part, but seems fine with the line itself. Kanye talks about how, as a friend, he wouldn’t want to say anything about Taylor without asking her first . . . and Taylor says how nice it was that he actually cleared it with her first.  Which of course, IS what ended up happening. Then, Kanye tips his hand a bit more:  He asks Taylor if it’s cool that, later in the song, he has a line about “making her famous.”  (Still no B-word.) Taylor bristles a bit, and says, quote, “Well, what am I going to do about it?”  She also reminds Kanye that she’d already sold MILLIONS of albums before he supposedly “made her famous.” It’s worth pointing out that Kanye says he’s sending Taylor the full song and exact lyrics beforehand . . . but there’s no indication that actually happened.  Also, Taylor did NOT know she was being recorded. The rest of the call is just Kanye rambling ON and ON about how he’s going to change the world . . . how he’s going to be a multi-billionaire . . . and about how he’s the most important person driving culture around the world.  (Here’s the full, weird  UNCENSORED video.  

 

 

Highlights from Celebrity Dirty at 8:30

TOM HANKS and RITA WILSON are on the mend.  Their rep says, quote, “Their recovery is very much on course for healthy adults with this virus.  They are feeling better each day.”  (Full Story)

New Orleans Saints Coach SEAN PAYTON is the NFL’s first confirmed case of coronavirus.  He says he started feeling ill on Sunday, got tested on Monday, and got the results yesterday.  (Full Story)

The coronavirus pandemic has just claimed “Playboy”.  The magazine says they’re going to stop publishing print versions . . . and that the next issue will be the last print edition for the foreseeable future.  It’ll still be available digitally.  (Full Story)

Celebrities Stepping Up:  Elon Musk, Cardi B, and More

Coronavirus Updates:  More Basketball Players Are Sick

“Frogger”, “Minecraft”, “NBA Jam”, and “Goldeneye” are on the shortlist of inductees for the Video Game Hall of Fame.  12 games are nominated, and four of them are expected to join other classics like “Pong” and “Tetris” in the Hall.  (Full Story)

Celebrity Social Media Posts

Musicians are asking Spotify to TRIPLE their royalty payments during the coronavirus outbreak . . . to make up for lost revenue from touring and music festivals.  (Full Story)

THE WEEKND’s new album “After Hours” has no featured artists, which is pretty rare these days, and maybe a little refreshing.  He’s hoping his new music will, quote, “heal us all during these dark times.”  (Full Story)

 

 

 

Here have been rushes on grocery stores for the past week, with people clearing out the supply of everything from frozen pizzas to mac and cheese. But there are some things that are SO undesirable that they managed to stay on the shelves while people bought up everything around them. A website compiled a bunch of people’s social media pictures to put together a list of the foods that no one wanted, even now.  Those include . . .

1.  Frozen pizzas with pineapple . . . or with cauliflower and broccoli crusts.

2.  Cans of Manhattan Clam Chowder soup in a New England grocery store.

3.  Hot Tamales-flavored Peeps.

4.  Baby Shark cereal.

5.  Aquafina water.

6.  Gluten-free battered halibut.

7.  Unsalted potato chips.

8.  And, of course, Corona beer.

(Bored Panda) 

(Here are pictures.)

 

 

 

 

Dating rules Don’t Apply, Apparently

Apparently there’s been a HUGE SPIKE in people signing up for online dating in the beginning of March . . . especially in countries that are basically shut down for coronavirus like the U.S.  But 30% of people who’ve just signed up say they won’t get together in person until we’re on the other side of this pandemic.And the countries that have seen the biggest jumps are the U.S., Italy, China, and Spain . . . all places where people are either required or strongly encouraged to stay indoors and alone. After all . . . this is a GREAT time to meet someone online and gradually get to know them through chatting. Half of the people who’ve signed up for online dating say they’re planning to have “virtual dates” with people until it’s safe to get together again. And 30% say they definitely won’t get together in person until we’re on the other side of this pandemic.

 

 

 

Could the coronavirus outbreak be the end of HANDSHAKES?

Lots of people have already stopped because handshakes can transfer germs. So . . . if this IS the end of handshakes, what should replace it?

Here are the results of a new survey that asked people about other physical greetings they’d be willing to use . . .

1.  A wave, 62%.

2.  A nod, 55%.

3.  Bumping elbows, 25%.

4.  Bowing, 13%.

5.  Tapping feet, 7%.

(who is tapping a foot, where is the fist bump in all this???)

 

Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 big story

 

Ten Years Ago, here was your life

Hopefully we’ll look back in 10 years and say, “Wow, remember when we were so paranoid about the CORONAVIRUS?”  Heck, hopefully we’re able to say it in 10 MONTHS, because a decade is a long time.

Case in point:  Buzzfeed has a list of pop culture stories that happened 10 years ago this month, in March of 2010.  And here are 15 highlights from it . . .

1.  The cast of “Glee” announced their first tour.  The show was just under a year old at that point.  It ran from 2009 to 2015.

2.  Ricky Martin came out as gay in an open letter on his website.

3.  The Tiger Woods cheating scandal was dominating headlines.  The “National Enquirer” broke the story in November of 2009.  But it was still all over the news four months later.  His divorce was finalized in August of 2010.

4.  In March of 2010, we found out Chris Evans would be starring in the upcoming “Captain America” movie.  He’s now played him in ELEVEN different movies.

5.  Kim Kardashian and NFL star Reggie Bush broke up.  She started dating NBA player Kris Humphries later that year . . . got married eight months later . . . filed for divorce 72 days after that . . . and married Kanye West in 2014.

6.  Jay Leno returned to host “The Tonight Show” after Conan O’Brien got the boot.

7.  Reality star Jesse James issued a public apology after he was caught cheating on Sandra Bullock.  She filed for divorce a month later.

8.  Corey Haim died of pneumonia at age 38.  Today is the 10th anniversary.

9.  Zach Braff announced on Facebook that “Scrubs” would be ending after nine seasons.

10.  Betty White was suddenly America’s sweetheart, and NBC announced she’d be hosting “SNL”.  She was a fresh-faced 88-year-old at the time.

13.  Lady Gaga released her music video for “Telephone”, featuring Beyoncé.

 

 

Ever consider getting paid to get sick?

Aspiring human guinea pigs, coronavirus just might be your big win! A British company called Hvivo that studies viruses is one of the many groups working like crazy to find a vaccine or cure for COVID-19, which is caused by the recent coronavirus outbreak.  But they need people with the virus to study. So . . . they’re paying up.  They’re looking for volunteers to INTENTIONALLY infect with the virus for $4,550.  Then you’ll live in their lab in London for two weeks.  So hey, $4,550 AND two weeks of free rent. Is it risky to intentionally get a potentially fatal disease?  On some level, yes . . . but you’ve got two things working in your favor. One, they’ll infect you with a milder strain.  Two, young, healthy people usually handle this virus okay . . . and across all ages, over 96% of people who get coronavirus survive.  (And hey, if you don’t volunteer, you might end up catching the virus for FREE anyway.)  The lab is only taking groups of 24 people at a time.  You can check out their website FluCamp.com to see when applications go live.

 

Do you know anyone who NEVER seems tired?

If so, I’m not saying that they should be kidnapped by government scientists to be studied and probed . . . but I’m also not NOT saying that. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s annual Sleep in America survey, the average person feels tired at least three days a week.  And only 16% of people say they rarely ever feel tired. 58% of people say being tired affects their mood . . . 55% say it can make them irritable . . . and 33% say it makes them feel sick. So how do we try to cope when we’re tired?  The eight most common things we do are: Try to shake it off . . . get some fresh air . . . drink coffee . . . take a nap . . . drink a soda or other drink with caffeine . . . eat some sugar . . . chew gum . . . and take a stimulant, either one that was prescribed or we bought over-the-counter.

 

 

Song’s to Wash to!

You’re supposed to sing “Happy Birthday” twice to make sure you wash your hands for 20 seconds.  But the choruses from a lot of popular songs are also around that same length.  So if you get sick of “Happy Birthday”, try singing the chorus from “Africa” by Toto . . “Love on Top” by Beyoncé . . . “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac . . . “Raspberry Beret” by Prince . . . and “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo. “Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees is another good one, because it’s also the CPR song. You don’t have to feel boxed in by those picks though.  A lot of popular songs have choruses around 20 seconds.  So just time out your favorite song, and see if it works.

 

 

 

Celebrity Dirty Top 5 from 3/3/20

7. JAMES LIPTON, the host of “Inside the Actors Studio”, died yesterday at the age of 93.  He was suffering from bladder cancer.  James hosted the show for 24 years, from its start in 1994 until he retired in 2018.  (Full Story)

6. JESSICA BIEL was spotted without her wedding ring over the weekend.  And of course, the tabloids are suggesting that maybe she hasn’t forgiven JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE for fooling around with a co-star in New Orleans last year.  (Full Story)

5.  A survey asked people what video games should be made into movies, and the top three answers were:  “Super Mario Bros.”, “Pac-Man”, and “Mario Kart”.  (Full Story)

4.  The HARRISON FORD movie “Call of the Wild” is going to lose around $50 million, and it’s at least partly because they used CGI instead of a real dog.  That pushed the budget up over $125 million.  (Full Story)

3.  CLARE CRAWLEY will be the next “Bachelorette”.  At 38, she’s the oldest star in the show’s history . . . and while she isn’t coming from the current season of “The Bachelor”, she’s made four other appearances in the “Bachelor” franchise over the past six years.  (Full Story)

2.  POST MALONE explained his face tattoos . . . quote, “I’m a ugly-ass mother[effer].  It does maybe come from a place of insecurity, to where I don’t like how I look, so I’m going to put something cool on there.”  (Full Story)

1.  FLAVOR FLAV responded to his supposed firing from PUBLIC ENEMY by CHUCK D, saying, quote, “I’m not your employee, I’m your partner.  You can’t fire me.  There is no Public Enemy without Flavor Flav, so let’s get it right Chuck.”  (Full Story)

 

 

 

Are you like Oprah?  Here’s a list of things Oprah has & has not done in her life!

OPRAH played a game of Never Have I Ever, and we learned that she had a one-night stand in the early ’80s, but she’s never sexted, been to a strip club, pole-danced or gone skinny dipping. Still has some secrets to spill.  SEXY secrets. Oprah sat down with GAYLE KING and ASHLEY GRAHAM to play a game of Never Have I Ever.  And when the subject of ONE-NIGHT STANDS came up, both Oprah and Gayle copped to it. But it was a long time ago.  Both said it was around 1982. Here’s what else we learned:  Neither Oprah nor Gayle has ever SEXTED.  Oprah said, quote, “Are you kidding me?  I’d be a fool!”  They’ve also never been to a strip club OR pole-danced. And Oprah has never skinny-dipped . . . even though she has THREE POOLS.  Gayle has . . . in a hot tub. See the full ‘Never Have I Ever with Oprah here!

 

Shaving won’t not stop the Corona Virus

There were tons of reports going around yesterday saying that the CDC had put out a warning about how your FACIAL HAIR might put you at risk for catching coronavirus.  But it’s for people who need to use masks or respirators at WORK . . . and it’s a couple years old. Your facial hair is totally sweet.  But is it worth getting swept up in a global pandemic?  Well, you might not need to grab your razor just yet. Yesterday, there were TONS of reports that the CDC had put out a warning about how your FACIAL HAIR might put you at risk for catching coronavirus.  And there was even an infographic with 36 different facial hair styles to show which are and aren’t at risk. The idea was that you need to make sure all of your facial hair fits under a mask or respirator . . . otherwise the virus could get stuck in the exposed hairs. So some of the facial hair styles the CDC said were fine are:  Clean shaven . . . soul patch . . . and the Zorro.  And some styles that would put you at risk are:  Stubble . . . ZZ Top beards . . . mutton chops . . . the Fu Manchu . . . and the Dali. But the whole thing actually had nothing to do with the current coronavirus outbreak.  It was a chart from the CDC’s section on workplace safety, for people who need to wear masks and respirators at WORK . . . and it’s been on their website since 2017. Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend wearing masks or respirators to avoid the coronavirus, unless you need to wear one for work.

 

 

Happy National Pancake Day!  Who’s got the best pancakes?  How about free pancakes for life? Here’s how!

 

Here are a few results from a new survey on our cell phone addiction:  64% of people say they’ve texted someone that’s in the SAME ROOM as them . . . 66% check their phone at least 160 times a day . . . and 45% would rather give up sex for a year than their phone for a year. According to a new survey on our addiction to our cell phones, 64% of people say they’ve texted someone that’s in the SAME ROOM as them. Here are five more stats from the survey . . .

 

 

Today is National Love Your Pet Day, Lets see those pets, I’ll start!  Post yours here!

 

If you haven’t bought your Girl Scout Cookies yet this year, maybe it’s time to hustle . . . because there are just three flavors everyone wants, and you don’t want those to sell out before you get them. A new survey asked people to name their favorite type of Girl Scout Cookies. And the big three are:  Thin Mints, which got 24% of the vote . . . Samoas, a.k.a. Caramel deLites, at 16% . . . and Tagalongs, a.k.a. Peanut Butter Patties, at 10%. That means those three cookies got HALF of the votes . . . while the other eight cookies split the rest. Trefoils, a.k.a. Shortbread got 7% . . . Caramel Chocolate Chip got 6% . . . Do-si-dos, a.k.a. Peanut Butter Sandwiches got 5% . . . S’mores got 3% . . . This year’s new cookie Lemon-Ups got 3% . . . Lemonades got 3% . . . Thanks-a-Lot got 1% . . . and Toffee-tastic got 1%.  Here’s the full break down of favs!

 

 

 

 

How normal are you in the morning, what is your morning routine. We found the scale of normal to unique right nere!

1.  87% wake up to an alarm, 13% do not.

2.  85% use their phone as an alarm clock.  6% use a regular alarm clock, and 2% are still rocking a sweet clock radio.

3.  59% say the first thing they do in the morning is check their phone.

4.  36% have breakfast every day . . . 55% have breakfast sometimes . . . and 19% never have it.

5.  Only 25% make their bed every morning.

6.  Only 25% shower every single morning.  44% shower at night, and 31% say they sometimes shower in the morning but sometimes skip it.

7.  Only 17% get out of bed immediately when they wake up without lying around for a while.

8.  And 13% lay out their clothes for the day the night before.

 

 

KFC just teamed up with Crocs to make a special line of shoes.  The soles look like a KFC bucket . . . there are pictures of fried chicken printed on the shoes . . . and there’s a fake DRUMSTICK attached to the top of both shoes. Oh, and they’re CHICKEN-SCENTED. If you’re interested, the shoes will be released sometime this spring, and you can sign up now on Crocs.com to get an alert as soon as they go on sale.  They’re going to cost $60.  If you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone this year, could the type of CAREER you’re in have something to do with it? Someone went through a bunch of census stats, looking at single people over 40 and the various jobs they have.  And BARTENDER is one of them. It’s the #1 job with single MEN over 40, and also made the top ten for women.  Which is surprising, since so many people hit on bartenders.

 

Over 40 & single, here’s the top jobs!

If you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone this year, could the type of CAREER you’re in have something to do with it? Someone went through a bunch of census stats, looking at single people over 40 and the various jobs they have.  And BARTENDER is one of them. It’s the #1 job with single MEN over 40, and also made the top ten for women.  Which is surprising, since so many people hit on bartenders.

Sometimes work becomes so hectic that people can block out everything else in their life – including love – in hopes of making a successful career for themselves. There’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, being single longer is a trending topic in today’s society. There are plenty of benefits of staying single and marrying later in life. Being financially independent, creating a successful career for yourself, and building a strong network of friends and coworkers are just a few of the things one can focus on if they’re not wrapped up in a committed relationship. That’s not to say those things are impossible if someone is married, either. There’s just a lot of time that tends to be invested in those serious relationships that could be used for other things by single people. Still, the thought of one being single later into their life made us wonder – what types of work are these people in that has them so wrapped up?

1. Bartenders: 74%
2. Tile installers: 73%
3. Food servers, non-restaurant: 69%
4. Tour and travel guides: 65%
5. Parts salespersons: 64%
6. Personal care workers: 63%
7. Flight attendants: 61%
8. Veterinary assistants: 61%
9. Postal service mail workers: 60%
10. Food batchmakers: 60%

 

 

 

There are plenty of things that can make us angry, up to 4 time’s a day! . . . but it’s possible that NOTHING is more consistent at making us angry AND mean than being hungry. According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, being “hangry” leads to an average of four arguments per week. And here are the top five reasons we get hangry . . .

1.  We waited too long to eat.

2.  We didn’t eat enough at a meal.

3.  We didn’t like what we ate.

4.  We’re on a diet.

5.  We sacrificed something that tastes good for a healthier but much less delicious alternative.

 

 

Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 Top 5!

1.  JANET JACKSON’s nipple from the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show is basically the reason we have YouTube.  Three guys from PayPal invented it when they realized there wasn’t really anywhere you could see the footage.  (Full Story)

2.  MACAULAY CULKIN is once again insisting that MICHAEL JACKSON didn’t do anything to him.  He also says that he has a habit of stealing spoons from restaurants, and he’s shared that hobby with Paris Jackson.  (Full Story)

3.  DWYANE WADE went on “Ellen” yesterday and announced that his 12-year-old son Zion has come out as a girl, and she has chosen the name Zaya.  And Dwyane couldn’t be more proud.  He said, quote, “I looked at her and said ‘You are a leader.’”  (Full Story)

4.  KOBE BRYANT and his daughter Gianna were laid to rest in a private funeral last Friday.  The public memorial is set for Monday, February 24th at the Staples Center.  (Full Story)

5.  Several theater chains have changed the name of “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, to “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” on their websites.  They’re hoping that putting the Harley Quinn name front and center will improve business.  (Full Story)

 

 

 

A survey found the time of day when we’re the happiest at work is 3:25 PM.  And overall, our happiest moments on any given day are when we wake up after a great night’s sleep . . . eat a good dinner . . . and sit down in front of the TV.  Most people look forward to five o’clock on Mondays.  But according to this, the ACTUAL best part of your workday will happen about 90 minutes before that. A survey found 3:25 PM is when we’re the happiest.  And on average, we have eight happy moments on any given day, plus five low ones.  Obviously we’re happier when we’re NOT at work though.  Here are the ten happiest moments of the day overall . . .

1.  Waking up after a great night’s sleep.

2.  Eating a great dinner.

3.  The moment you sit down in front of the TV at night.

4.  Your boss showing you some appreciation.

5.  Getting home after work.

6.  Getting a compliment from someone.

7.  Getting a hug from your child.

8.  Having a late-night snack.

9.  The moment you take off your work clothes.

10.  The moment you take your shoes off after work.  Some of our worst moments of the day including being stuck in traffic, spilling food, and realizing you slept through your alarm.

1.  The free stuff in this year’s Oscar swag bag includes:  a brain sensor, hydrogen-infused water, a urine collection system, and TWO packages of dark chocolate Milanos!  (Full Story)

2.  40,000 people were asked, if their team was in the Super Bowl, would they want to watch from a lower-level seat on the 40-yard line, or on an 85-inch TV?  40% of them chose the TV.  (Full Story)

3.  GAYLE KING brought up the KOBE BRYANT rape allegation from 2003 in an interview, and when the clip was posted online, celebrities including Snoop Dogg, LeBron James, and 50 Cent went at her pretty hard.  She says it was taken out of context, and blamed her network, CBS.  (Full Story)

4.  “Birds of Prey” is the biggest movie out this weekend.  There’s also a horror movie in limited release called “The Lodge”.  (New Releases)

5.  Disney CEO Bob Iger apologized for his company fining an elementary school $250 for showing “The Lion King” during a fundraiser.  He said he’s waiving the fee, and personally donating to the cause.  (Full Story)

6.  Baby Yoda is already the best-selling pre-order Funko Pop of all time.  It was just announced in December, and doesn’t come out until May.  The overall best-selling Funko Pop is Baby Dancing Groot.  (Full Story)

7.  A new report says the “Friends” reunion special is back on at HBO Max.  Supposedly, all six cast members are getting between $3 million and $4 million to participate.  (Full Story)

 

 

A guy in Ontario, Canada told a judge he set $1 MILLION on FIRE . . . so he wouldn’t have to pay it to his ex-wife for spousal and child support.  A judge didn’t buy the story, so he sentenced him to 30 days in jail to, quote, “rethink” what happened to the money.  Well, he was in court recently and told a judge he’d sold some properties and businesses for around $1 million.  (About 750,000 in U.S. dollars.)  Then he withdrew that in cash . . . and set the money ON FIRE to keep it away from his ex-wife. And his kids, I guess.  This guy is no hero.  The judge pointed that out, asking, quote, “How does destroying over a million dollars advance your child’s best interest?”  But Bruce says he did it out of frustration with the divorce. Oh, by the way, Bruce said he didn’t take a video of the cash on fire, he didn’t have any witnesses, and he doesn’t really have any proof. The judge told him, quote, “You understand that’s hard to believe” . . . and sentenced him to 30 days in jail to, quote, “rethink” what happened to the money.  He also fined him $2,000-a-day to go to his ex-wife.

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The #1 thing women want for Valentine’s Day this year is chocolate, according to a new poll, followed by a card, and flowers.  The #1 thing guys want is “sexual favors.”  Booze and electronics also made their top five

A new survey found the #1 gift women want to get for Valentine’s Day this year is chocolate . . . and the #1 gift guys want is SEXUAL FAVORS. 20% of men said they’d like to receive sex for Valentine’s Day.  And 30% of women want to get chocolate or candy. The top five things women want are chocolate . . . a card . . . flowers . . . jewelry . . . and a massage or spa day. The top things men want are sexual favors . . . a card . . . chocolate . . . booze . . . and electronics. It didn’t ask people if they plan to GIVE sex as a gift.  But the #1 gift women did say they plan to give is . . . chocolate. The #1 thing men said they plan to give this year is flowers.  Chocolate was a close second though. Enjoy some of the comments here!

One in five single people say they think Valentine’s Day should be CANCELED, according to a new survey.  And 43% of single people say they feel a ton of pressure to get into a relationship when Valentine’s Day comes around. Here’s one way to get over feeling bad about being single on Valentine’s Day:  Destroy the holiday. According to a new survey, one in five single people say they think Valentine’s Day should be ANCELED.And 43% of single people say they feel a ton of pressure to get into a relationship when Valentine’s Day comes around.What’s causing all that pressure?  The top three are society’s expectations . . . the commercialization and advertising around Valentine’s Day . . . and social media hype. The survey also found that 17% of single people say they’re happy to spend Valentine’s Day with their friends . . . and 12% are happy to spend it with a pet. Now you tell us right here! And see more from today’s Morning Grind with Brian at Red Hot Brian Scott & The Sideshow

1.  Realize what a big deal it is for them.  Going for a walk is a major event for a dog, especially if you don’t have a yard.  So stop thinking of it as something you HAVE to do, and think of it as something they look forward to.  Quote, “It’s more than a bathroom break, it’s an excursion.”

2.  Give them more time to sniff stuff.  You don’t have to let them smell the same tree for 20 minutes.  But don’t constantly yank them along with you.  Think of it like this.  Sniffing things is your dog’s way of reading the news.

3.  Be more involved, not so distracted.  Dogs are smarter than we realize.  And they can sense when you’re not truly present with them.  So don’t stare at your phone the whole time.  Try to be more involved in their walks.

4.  Stop walking them with just a leash and collar.  A harness is better and won’t hurt their neck as much.  Especially when they lunge at stuff.

 

As heard on todays Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 top 5

1.  SHAQ made it clear on his podcast that he’s “not doing well” with KOBE BRYANT’s death.  Especially since his sister also recently passed.  He added, quote, “I love Kobe Bryant.  I’m the first to say hey, I got four rings, I couldn’t have gotten three without him.”  (Full Story)

2.  A list of Super Booo 54 interesting facts includes:  The Chiefs and the 49ers have never met in a Super Bowl.  But in 2014, the two cities duked it out in the World Series.  Also, this is the first time a Super Bowl will feature TWO teams with red as a primary uniform color.  (Full Story)

3.  BILL MURRAY returned to Woodstock, Illinois to film a “Groundhog Day”-themed Super Boooo ad for Jeep.  Other ads have already hit the Internet from Michelob Ultra, Mountain Dew, Squarespace, and more.  (Full Story)

4.  CBS has a printable PROP BET game, where the people at your party can bet on things like:  How long will Demi Lovato’s National Anthem take, will the game be tied again after starting 0-0, and how many wardrobe changes for J-Lo during halftime?  Over 2.5, or under 2.5?  (Full Story)

5.  JUSTIN BIEBER was afraid to propose to HAILEY BALDWIN, because he didn’t know if he could be faithful.  But he finally said, quote, “I’m going to make the decision and follow through with it and be a husband.”  (Full Story)

As heard on todays Celebrity Dirty at 8:30 top 5

1.  A source claims KOBE BRYANT and his wife Vanessa had an agreement that they’d never fly in a helicopter together, presumably to ensure that their family would be taken care of in case anything happened.  (Full Story)

2.  There’s an online petition asking that the NBA honor KOBE BRYANT by making him their new logo.  And even though Kobe never played for the Dallas Mavericks, they’ve decided to retire his number 24.  (Full Story)

3.  LEBRON JAMES is still struggling to process KOBE BRYANT’s death, but he posted a tribute online yesterday.  He said, quote, “I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man!  You mean so much to us all here . . . and it’s my responsibility to put this [stuff] on my back and keep it going!”  (Full Story)

4.  Planters says they’re pausing their social media campaign surrounding the tragic death of Mr. Peanut in the wake of the real-life tragic death of KOBE BRYANT.  But they’re still planning to air Mr. Peanut’s funeral during the Super Bowl.  (Full Story)

5.  DEREK HOUGH is defending his sister JULIANNE after that video went viral of her receiving that weird energy healing treatment.  He said it looks crazy but it may be ahead of its time, and it’s, quote, “worth an open mind.”  (Full Story)