Whatever 11.24.2014
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SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 1 of 4
1. Five more women have come forward with allegations against BILL COSBY, including MICHELLE HURD, from such shows as "Law & Order", "Gossip Girl" and "90210". She says Cosby was inappropriate with her when she did stand-in work on "The Cosby Show". In all, 17 women have publicly accused Cosby. And there are more who have yet to reveal their identities. (Full Story)
2. BILL COSBY briefly addressed the allegations against him before a show Friday night in Florida. He said, quote, "I know people are tired of me not saying anything, but a guy doesn't have to answer to innuendos. People should fact check. People shouldn't have to go through that and shouldn't answer to innuendos." And he got a standing ovation after the show. (Full Story)
4. ONE DIRECTION and KATY PERRY each won three trophies at the "American Music Awards" last night. IGGY AZALEA won two, and if we're to believe her first acceptance speech of the night, these were the first awards she's EVER won. (Full Story)
6. New York Giants wide receiver ODELL BECKHAM JR. made what might just be the GREATEST CATCH IN NFL HISTORY last night against the Dallas Cowboys. It was a one-handed grab that he actually managed to snag with his FINGERS. The Giants lost the game, but Beckham had a great night, catching 10 passes for 146 yards and two TDs. And he's a rookie. (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 2 of 4
7. TAYLOR SWIFT admits she doesn't believe in Happily Ever After. She says, quote, "I think that no matter what you find in terms of happiness and compatibility, there's always going to be a struggle attached to it. I used to believe that you find the one and that's it . . . nothing's difficult after that." (Full Story)
9. KATY PERRY ranted on Twitter about an invasive run-in with the Australian paparazzi. She said the photographers wouldn't leave her alone unless she let them take a photo of her in her bikini . . . and that it was "perverted and disgusting." One of the men allegedly stripped naked while pursuing her, because Katy said she had pictures of his, quote, "tiny penis and rather large gut." (Full Story)
10. "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" had the biggest opening of any movie this year with $123 million. But compared to the first two movies in the series, "Mockingjay" didn't do quite as well. The original made $153 million . . . and "Catching Fire" made $158 million. (Full Story)
11. Yet another JANIS JOPLIN movie is in the works, and maybe this one will actually get off the ground. It's called "Get It While You Can" . . . and AMY ADAMS is once again attached to play Janis. That said, it isn't scheduled to begin production for another six months, so don't get too excited yet. (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 3 of 4
12. Netflix has picked up a sitcom TINA FEY created called "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". It's about "a woman who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York City." Tina is producing, but won't appear on the show. (Full Story)
13. QUEEN LATIFAH's daytime talk show has been canceled after a two-year run. Production will continue through the end of the year, and new episodes will air up until March. (Full Story)
14. TV Reminders and Late Night Guests
15. The Billboard Hot 100 chart has been around for more than 56 years. And in that time, 16 different songs called "Hold On" have made the chart, which makes it the most common Hot 100 song title. Wilson Phillips are "holding on" to the highest-charting version . . . theirs hit #1 in 1990. The other most common Hot 100 titles include: "Runaway", "Happy", "Angel", and "You". (Full Story)
16. There's a 14-year-old male street artist named Skyler Grey . . . just like the singer, although he spells Skyler with an E instead of an A. Apparently, that's a problem for SKYLAR GREY the singer . . . because she reportedly sent him a letter asking that he go by a DIFFERENT name to avoid confusion. She suggested "Skyler Grey Arthurs," "Skyler G," or just "S.G." He isn't interested. (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 4 of 4
17. Urban Quick Hits: Biz Markie, Waka Flocka Flame, and Cool C
18. KEITH URBAN was barely out of preschool when he first picked up a guitar. He says, quote, "I started playing when I was age six. I left school at 15 and was playing five nights a week in a band, and my mom and dad supported that. I was very fortunate to have parents that really believed in what I was doing." (Full Story)
19. A handful of country stars hit up social media to support TY HERNDON and BILLY GILMAN for coming out. Chely Wright wrote, "Way to go." LeAnn Rimes gave props to Ty for being "badass." Lucy Hale congratulated Billy for being "a great example", and Meghan Linsey gave them "love and respect." (Full Story)
20. JAKE OWEN took a couple of turns behind the wheel as an Uber driver last week in Nashville. It was part of a promotion announcing that Uber had partnered with Spotify to allow people to stream music during their ride. (Full Story)
21. Showbiz Extras and Country Extras
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS - 1 of 3
Iggy Azalea Won Her First Award Ever Last Night
HIGHLIGHTS: ONE DIRECTION and KATY PERRY each won three trophies at the "American Music Awards" last night. IGGY AZALEA won two, and if we're to believe her first acceptance speech of the night, these were the first awards she's EVER won.
FULL STORY: IGGY AZALEA won her very first awards at the "American Music Awards" last night. Iggy won Favorite Rap / Hip-Hop Album and Favorite Rap / Hip-Hop Artist. And during her first acceptance speech she said, quote, "This award is the first award I've ever won in my entire life."
ONE DIRECTION and KATY PERRY were the biggest winners, with three awards each. Katy wasn't there.
The show's highlights included . . . well, not much. Things tend to not get too freaky at the "AMAs". The most risqué performance was Iggy joining JENNIFER LOPEZ for "Booty". There was even a little rubbing and slapping.
And FERGIE had a funny wardrobe malfunction, when she tried to take off and drop her jacket, but it stuck to her butt.
SELENA GOMEZ gave a very emotional performance of "The Heart Wants What It Wants" . . . with a giant silhouette of a guy behind her. And people were speculating that it was actually JUSTIN BIEBER. But it probably wasn't.
(Check out a photo gallery here. And the complete list of winners begins on the following page . . .)
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS - 2 of 3
The American Music Awards Winners
All Genres:
Artist of the Year: One Direction
New Artist of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer
Single of the Year: "Dark Horse", Katy Perry featuring Juicy J
Pop / Rock:
Favorite Female Artist: Katy Perry
Favorite Male Artist: Sam Smith
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: One Direction
Favorite Album: "Midnight Memories", One Direction
Soul / R & B:
Favorite Female Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Male Artist: John Legend
Favorite Album: "Beyoncé", Beyoncé
Continued . . .
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS - 3 of 3
The American Music Awards Winners (continued)
Rap / Hip-Hop:
Favorite Artist: Iggy Azalea
Favorite Album: "The New Classic", Iggy Azalea
Country:
Favorite Female Artist: Carrie Underwood . . . She snaps Taylor Swift's five-year reign in this category.
Favorite Male Artist: Luke Bryan . . . This is his third-straight year taking this award.
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line . . . They snap Lady Antebellum's four-year reign in this category.
Favorite Album: "Just As I Am", Brantley Gilbert
Other Categories:
Favorite Artist - (Adult/Contemporary): Katy Perry
Favorite Artist - (Alternative Rock): Imagine Dragons
Favorite Artist - (Contemporary Inspirational): Casting Crowns
Favorite Artist - (Latin Music): Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist - (Electronic Dance Music): Calvin Harris
Top Soundtrack: "Frozen"
(For more, hit up the ceremony's homepage, here.)
SHOWBIZ SEXY - 1 of 2
Taylor Swift Doesn't Believe in Happily Ever After
HIGHLIGHTS: TAYLOR SWIFT admits she doesn't believe in Happily Ever After. She says, quote, "I think that no matter what you find in terms of happiness and compatibility, there's always going to be a struggle attached to it. I used to believe that you find the one and that's it . . . nothing's difficult after that."
FULL STORY: This shouldn't come as a big surprise: TAYLOR SWIFT . . . you know, the woman who's made her fortune on BREAKUP SONGS . . . doesn't believe in Happily Ever After.
She tells "Lucky" magazine, quote, "Wow, I really used to think that happily ever after was a thing. [Now,] I think that no matter what you find in terms of happiness and compatibility, there's always going to be a struggle attached to it.
"I used to believe that you find the one and that's it . . . nothing's difficult after that. But then again, I know nothing now. I know legitimately nothing about lasting relationship experiences because I don't have them."
She added that she'd just be happy to find a guy she likes as much as her favorite coffee . . . quote, "Coffee's a big part of my life. Skinny caramel lattes are a daily thing that I get excited about and I never stop being excited about.
"So if I could just find one person who I felt that way about . . . the way I feel about coffee . . . then I think I'd be in a content relationship."
SHOWBIZ SEXY - 2 of 2
Sexy Pictures of Famous People
1. MILEY CYRUS' 22nd birthday party included pizza, cake, pot imagery, sex toys and PATRICK SCHWARZENEGGER. (WARNING!!! Your delicate eyes will see sex toys in these photos.)
2. Here's ROBERT PATTINSON grabbing his girlfriend's butt.
3. (NC-17) SOPHIE MONK got naked for "Playboy".
4. Here's ORLANDO BLOOM showing off a fake chest tattoo while filming a movie.
5. Here's ARIANA GRANDE snuggling up to BIG SEAN.
SHOWBIZ NONSENSE
Katy Perry Is Publicly Shaming the "Perverted and Disgusting" Australian Paparazzi for Trying to Take Photos of Her in a Bikini
HIGHLIGHTS: KATY PERRY ranted on Twitter about an invasive run-in with the Australian paparazzi. She said the photographers wouldn't leave her alone unless she let them take a photo of her in her bikini . . . and that it was "perverted and disgusting." One of the men allegedly stripped naked while pursuing her, because Katy said she had pictures of his, quote, "tiny penis and rather large gut."
FULL STORY: KATY PERRY was hounded by the paparazzi at the beach inAustralia over the weekend. So she beat them down on Twitter.
She said, quote, "Australian Press: You should be ashamed of your paparazzi . . . I was stalked by many grown men today as I tried to take a quiet walk . . . I pleaded over and over to let me have my space.
"[They] laughed at me . . . and told me to make a 'deal' with them: Give them a bathing suit shot, and they would leave me be. This is PERVERTED and disgusting behavior, that should NEVER be tolerated, especially by people who do NOT want this." (You can read the whole rant, here.)
Katy also shared photos of "a few of the 'stalkers'." The next day, she warned people not to post the unauthorized paparazzi photos . . . and said she had photos of one of the photographers, who had STRIPPED NAKED while pursuing her.
She Tweeted, quote, "We [have] pictures of your tiny penis and rather large gut. You're a true sicko for taking pictures of us while being naked." (The rant didn't help. They were back out taking photos of her in her bikini yesterday.)
(In related news, the NFL confirmed yesterday that Katy is doing the Super Bowl Halftime show.)
MOVIE QUICK HITS - 1 of 2
"Mockingjay" Part One Had the Biggest Opening of the Year
"Mockingjay, Part 1" opened with $123 million this weekend . . . the biggest debut of any movie this year. But compared to the first two movies in the series, "Mockingjay" didn't do quite as well.
"The Hunger Games" made $153 million in 2012 . . . and "Catching Fire" made $158 million last year.
Here are this week's Top 10 movies:
1. NEW: "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1", $123 million.
2. "Big Hero 6", $20.1 million. Up to $136 million in its 3rd week.
3. "Interstellar", $15.1 million. Up to $121 million in its 3rd week.
4. "Dumb and Dumber To", $13.8 million. Up to $57.5 million in its 2nd week.
5. "Gone Girl", $2.8 million. Up to $157 million in its 8th week.
6. "Beyond the Lights", $2.6 million. Up to $10.1 million in its 2nd week.
7. "St. Vincent", $2.4 million. Up to $36.6 million in its 7th week.
8. "Fury", $1.9 million. Up to $79.2 million in its 6th week.
9. "Birdman", $1.86 million. Up to $14.4 million in its 6th week of limited release.
10. "The Theory of Everything", $1.5 million. Up to $2.8 million in its 3rd week of limited release.
MOVIE QUICK HITS - 2 of 2
Amy Adams Is Attached to Play Janis Joplin Again . . . Will This Movie Actually Get Off the Ground?
HIGHLIGHTS: Yet another JANIS JOPLIN movie is in the works, and maybe this one will actually get off the ground. It's called "Get It While You Can" . . . and AMY ADAMS is once again attached to play Janis. That said, it isn't scheduled to begin production for another six months, so don't get too excited yet.
FULL STORY: There have been COUNTLESS attempts to get a JANIS JOPLIN movie off the ground over the years. And now, yet another one is in the pipeline.
The working title "Get It While You Can" . . . and once again, AMY ADAMS is attached to play Janis. Amy has been trying to play Janis for over four years now, when she was first linked to the role.
In the past, she's said she'd like to sing Janis' songs herself.
But don't get too excited yet. This movie won't begin production for another six months or so, which is plenty of time for it to unravel . . . yet again.
Other actresses who've been linked to the role in the past include . . . Lili Taylor, Renee Zellweger, Melissa Etheridge, Courtney Love, the late Brittany Murphy, Pink, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Scarlett Johansson.
TV QUICK HITS
Netflix Has Picked Up Tina Fey's Sitcom About a Cult Escapee
Netflix has picked up a sitcom TINA FEY created called "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". It's about "a woman who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York City." Tina is producing, but won't appear on the show.
Instead, it stars ELLIE KEMPER, who played Erin Hannon on "The Office" and Becca in "Bridesmaids" . . . plus two former "30 Rock" stars: JANE KRAKOWSKI, who played Jenna, and TITUS BURGESS, who had a smaller role as D'Fwan.
Netflix has ordered two seasons, with the first premiering in March. The show was in development at NBC last year, under the name "Tooken".
Queen Latifah's Talk Show Has Been Canceled
QUEEN LATIFAH's daytime talk show has been canceled after a two-year run. Production will continue through the end of the year, and new episodes will air up until March.
On Friday, Queen wrote a note to HERSELF on Facebook, directed at her real name, "Dana." Among other things, she said, quote, "We truly changed people's lives for the better.
"So . . . STAY POSITIVE, STAY STRONG, and most importantly, STAY OPEN . . . There's so much more God has in store! Lovingly, You!"
TV REMINDERS
Monday TV Reminders:
• "Monday Night Football" . . . 8:30 to 11:30 P.M. Eastern on ESPN. The New Orleans Saints host the Baltimore Ravens.
• "Dancing with the Stars" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC.
• "The Voice" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. The Top 10 artists perform.
• "Gotham" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. Bruce and Selina grow closer as they go on the run from assassins.
(You can preview Tuesday's schedule here.)
TODAY ON TV TALK SHOWS
Tonight's Late Night Talk Shows:
• "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" - Tim Allen, Will.I.Am, and rapper Dej Loaf.
• "Late Night with Seth Meyers" - John Goodman, Aasif Mandvi from "The Daily Show", and Interpol.
• "Letterman" - Seth Rogen, and Amy Sedaris.
• "Jimmy Kimmel" - Jennifer Aniston, and Ken Jeong.
• "Carson Daly" - Ken Marino, Interpol, and Jake Paltrow. (Repeat)
• "Conan" - Will Arnett, Anna Camp, and Benjamin Booker. (Repeat)
• "Craig Ferguson" - William Shatner, and comedienne Erin Foley.
• "Jon Stewart" - Wendy Davis, Texas filibuster chick who ran for governor this year. (Repeat)
• "The Colbert Report" - Jennifer Lawrence. (Repeat)
(You can preview Tuesday's late night schedule here.)
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 1 of 4
16 Songs Called "Hold On" Have Charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Plus the Other Most Common Titles
HIGHLIGHTS: The Billboard Hot 100 chart has been around for more than 56 years. And in that time, 16 different songs called "Hold On" have made the chart, which makes it the most common Hot 100 song title. Wilson Phillips are "holding on" to the highest-charting version . . . theirs hit #1 in 1990. The other most common Hot 100 titles include: "Runaway", "Happy", "Angel", and "You".
FULL STORY: The Billboard Hot 100 chart has been around for more than 56 years. And in that time, 16 different songs called "Hold On" have made the chart, which makes it the most common Hot 100 song title.
The list of acts who have had hit songs titled "Hold On" include: Wilson Phillips, En Vogue, Santana, Alabama Shakes, Jamie Walters, Ian Gomm, Triumph, and Kansas.
Here's a rundown of the most common titles, which all have 10 or more separate versions, along with the highest charting one among them:
16 Versions: "Hold On". Highest Charting: Wilson Phillips, #1 in 1990
14 Versions: "Runaway". Highest: Del Shannon, #1 in 1961
"Happy". Highest: Pharrell, #1 in 2014
"Angel". Highest: Shaggy featuring Rayvon, #1 in 2001
Continued . . .
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 2 of 4
16 Songs Called "Hold On" Have Charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Plus the Other Most Common Titles (continued)
13 Versions: "You". Highest: Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne, #9 in 2007
12 Versions: "Stay". Highest: Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, #1 in 1960
"Forever". Highest: Chris Brown, #2 in 2008
11 Versions: "Without You". Highest: Nilsson, #1 in 1972
"I Need You". Highest: America, #9 in 1972
"Crazy". Highest: Gnarls Barkley, #2 in 2006
10 Versions: "Smile". Highest: Scarface featuring 2Pac and Johnny B, #12 in 1997
"One". Highest: Three Dog Night, #5 in 1969
"I Want You". Highest: Savage Garden, #4 in 1997
"I Love You". Highest: Climax Blues Band, #12 in 1981
"Call Me". Highest: Blondie, #1 in 1960
Multiple versions of the same song WERE counted . . . like "I'll Be There", which was done by the Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey. But the title had to be exactly the same, so Lisa Loeb's "Stay (I Missed You)" was not included with ones titled "Stay".
(Hit up Billboard.com for more info.)
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 3 of 4
Skylar Grey Wants a Teenage Street Artist Named Skyler Grey to Choose Another Name?
HIGHLIGHTS: There's a 14-year-old male street artist named Skyler Grey . . . just like the singer, although he spells Skyler with an E instead of an A. Apparently, that's a problem for SKYLAR GREY the singer . . . because she reportedly sent him a letter asking that he go by a DIFFERENT name to avoid confusion. She suggested "Skyler Grey Arthurs," "Skyler G," or just "S.G." He isn't interested.
FULL STORY: There's a 14-year-old male street artist named Skyler Grey . . . just like the singer, although he spells Skyler with an E instead of an A.
He's starting to become a big deal, and has even sold his art to some celebrities, including Snoop Dogg and Diddy.
(Snoop posed with Skyler at a video shoot . . . and Diddy bought Skyler's take on the COSBY kids, from "Fat Albert".)
Apparently, that's a problem for SKYLAR GREY the singer . . . because she reportedly sent him a letter asking that he go by a DIFFERENT name to avoid confusion. She suggested "Skyler Grey Arthurs," "Skyler G," or just "S.G."
It's a little ironic because this kid was BORN Skyler Grey . . . and Skylar Grey the singer is just a STAGE name. She was born Holly Brook Hafermann.
Skylar Grey the singer hasn't commented publicly, but the kid has . . . and he doesn't sound interested in a name change. In an Instagram post, he said, quote, "Someone please tell Holly Hafermann to leave me alone.
"All I want to do is be me and create art. I suggest she do the same. #SkylerGrey #HollyHafermann."
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 4 of 4
Urban Quick Hits: Biz Markie, Waka Flocka Flame, and Cool C
1. BIZ MARKIE is 50 years old, and he's lost around 140 pounds . . . most of it since being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago.
He says, quote, "I wanted to live. Since I have to be a diabetic, if I didn't make the changes, it was going to make the diabetes worse. I'm trying to get off [the Diabetes meds]. The way you gotta do it is lose the weight."
2. Did you see the WAKA FLOCKA FLAME Pine Brothers cough drops commercial that aired during the American Music Awards last night? The ad was more about needing throat relief from WEED-SMOKING as opposed to actually being sick.
3. Philly rapper COOL C will be executed on January 8th. He was convicted of killing a police officer in a 1996 bank robbery, and was sentenced to DEATH. His conviction was upheld in 2005. He was supposed to have been put to death by lethal injection in 2006, but his execution was stayed.
Cool C's real name is Christopher Roney, and he's always maintained his innocence.
Cool C had a hit in the '80s called "The Glamorous Life".
MONDAY'S SHOWBIZ EXTRAS - 1 of 2
Sexy Extras:
1. Is KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN fed up with SCOTT DISICK? People think so, because she posted a meme on Instagram that says, "If you want to leave, you can." (Full Story)
2. KATHERINE HEIGL says she got JOSH KELLEY to commit to her by threatening to date JOHN MAYER. Katherine and Josh are now married, so it worked. (Full Story)
3. Remember when JENNIFER ANISTON showed her butt on the cover of "Rolling Stone" 18 years ago? Jen would like KIM KARDASHIAN to recognize that. (Full Story)
4. ROBIN THICKE is back in the saddle. It looks like he's nailing a model who's either 19 or 20. (Full Story)
Nonsense Extras:
1. Now that he's been suspended for the rest of the NFL season, ADRIAN PETERSON says he'll never use a switch again, and will look for different ways to discipline his kids. (Full Story)
2. Even BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH thinks his name is stupid. He says it sounds like a "fart in the bath." (Full Story)
3. Did KRIS JENNER call a summit with her daughters to warn them not to overdo the plastic surgery? (Full Story)
MONDAY'S SHOWBIZ EXTRAS - 2 of 2
Movie Extras:
1. Check out a teaser for "Jurassic World".
2. This trailer for a fake movie called "Black Friday" might actually scare you into staying out of the stores this weekend.
TV Extras:
1. TV legend NORMAN LEAR is in talks to reboot "All in the Family". (Full Story)
2. "Saturday Night Live" did a great parody of the "I'm Just a Bill" episode of "Schoolhouse Rock", with PRESIDENT OBAMA ditching Bill in favor of an Executive Order. They also did an amusing music video called "Back Home Ballers", about spoiled girls coming home for Thanksgiving break.
Music Extras:
1. ASHTON IRWIN from 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER says he was just hours away from DEATH when he had his appendix removed last month. (Full Story)
2. TAYLOR SWIFT's YouTube views have doubled since she pulled her music from Spotify. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS HIGHLIGHTS - 1 of 2
1. Here are a few random facts for you. 96% of homes in the U.S. have a bottle of ketchup. Antarctica is the biggest desert on Earth. And back when Kim Jong-Il was alive, his official biography on North Korea's website said he didn't poop. (Full Story)
2. The average discount on Black Friday this year is 39.45% . . . so if you see something that's on sale for less than that, it's not a great deal. JCPenney has the biggest average discount this year . . . and Costco has the lowest. (Full Story)
3. A new survey found men will spend almost $200 more on Christmas presents this year than women. The average guy will spend $763, while the average woman will spend $572. Women actually buy MORE gifts, but men buy gifts that are more expensive. (Full Story)
4. A 28-year-old guy in Tennessee posted a Craigslist ad a few days ago, offering to accompany a woman to her family Thanksgiving and pretend to be her degenerate boyfriend. He's even willing to fake a proposal, argue politics, or start a fight . . . all he wants as payment is a free meal. (Full Story)
5. A new survey found that women over a size 14 have better SEX LIVES than skinnier women. It's because skinner women are actually MORE self-conscious about their bodies during sex. (Full Story)
6. A study from the University of Queensland in Australia found that when your husband or wife cheats on you, a LOT of it has to do with their genetics. Genes are 63% responsible when a man cheats, and 40% responsible when a woman cheats. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS HIGHLIGHTS - 2 of 2
7. If you hate your boss, the best thing you can do is . . . let them know. A new study found that if an employee and boss don't get along, they should acknowledge it. You stop stressing, complaining, or wasting energy faking a relationship. And it leads to the employee being more motivated and working harder. (Full Story)
8. A new study found that when someone at your company quits, your chance of getting a raise goes UP. And right now, people are quitting jobs at the same rate they were BEFORE the recession. (Full Story)
9. A window washer in San Francisco fell 11 STORIES on Friday, and landed on a moving car. But somehow it absorbed his fall, and he SURVIVED. The driver was okay too. (Full Story)
10. A 23-year-old guy in New Jersey broke into a mosque last week, and stole several hundred dollars from the donation box. And the cops know exactly who he is . . . because he was caught by security cameras wearing a hat with his NAME on it. There's a warrant out for his arrest. (Full Story)
11. There's a 100-year-old woman in Tennessee named Ruby Holt, and she won a contest earlier this year that helps seniors do things they've never gotten to do. So last week, she got to see the OCEAN for the first time in her life. She went to Alabama, walked on the beach, and dipped her toes in the water. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS - 1 of 9
Five Random Facts For Monday
HIGHLIGHTS: Here are a few random facts for you. 96% of homes in the U.S. have a bottle of ketchup. Antarctica is the biggest desert on Earth. And back when Kim Jong-Il was alive, his official biography on North Korea's website said he didn't poop.
FULL STORY: Here are some random facts for you . . .
1. 96% of homes in the U.S. have a bottle of ketchup.
2. There's only been one time on "Wheel of Fortune" where the answer to a puzzle actually was "WHEEL OF FORTUNE." It happened on April 2nd, 2001.
3. Antarctica is the biggest desert on Earth . . . even though there's no sand, the definition of a desert is a barren area where there's very little rain and poor living conditions for plants and animals.
4. Back when Kim Jong-Il was alive, his official biography on North Korea's website said he doesn't poop.
5. There's a condition called Erotomania where a person believes a celebrity is in love with them.
(Seattle Times / TV Tropes / Wikipedia / CBS News / Wikipedia)
STUPID NEWS - 2 of 9
The Average Black Friday Discount Is 39% . . . Here Are the Major Stores Ranked by Their Discounts
HIGHLIGHTS: The average discount on Black Friday this year is 39.45% . . . so if you see something that's on sale for less than that, it's not a great deal. JCPenney has the biggest average discount this year . . . and Costco has the lowest.
FULL STORY: Most stores have released their Black Friday ads, and the website Wallethub.com ran the numbers on them in a way that's pretty helpful if you're shopping this week.
They analyzed the ads from 22 major stores and websites, including 5,525 deals total . . . and found the average discount this Black Friday is 39.45%.
That means if you see something on sale for LESS than 40% off, it's not that great of a deal. And if you see something for over 40% off on Black Friday, you're in a better zone.
They also found JCPenney has the biggest average discount, at 65%. The other stores with the biggest Black Friday discounts are Macy's . . . Rite Aid . . . Meijer . . . and Sears.
Costco is offering the worst average discount, at 21%. The other stores with the worst average Black Friday discounts are Big Lots . . . Amazon . . . Best Buy . . . and Walmart. (Wallethub)
(You can see a ridiculously specific store-by-store discount breakdown and a lot more info here.)
STUPID NEWS - 3 of 9
Men Will Spend an Average of $763 on Christmas Presents . . . Women Will Only Spend $572
HIGHLIGHTS: A new survey found men will spend almost $200 more on Christmas presents this year than women. The average guy will spend $763, while the average woman will spend $572. Women actually buy MORE gifts, but men buy gifts that are more expensive.
FULL STORY: All the stereotypes say men are worse at coming up with gift ideas than women. But that only tells part of the story . . .
Men may not come up with that many gift ideas . . . but they drop SERIOUS cash on the ones they DO think of.
A new survey found men will spend almost $200 more on Christmas presents this year than women . . . the average man will spend $763, the average woman will spend $572.
But . . . women actually buy MORE gifts. Men just buy gifts that are more expensive.
The survey also found that the majority of women will spend less than $400 on gifts.
And 53% of people will buy a present for their PET.
STUPID NEWS - 4 of 9
A Convicted Felon Will Spend Thanksgiving With Your Family to Freak Them Out
HIGHLIGHTS: A 28-year-old guy in Tennessee posted a Craigslist ad a few days ago, offering to accompany a woman to her family Thanksgiving and pretend to be her degenerate boyfriend. He's even willing to fake a proposal, argue politics, or start a fight . . . and all he wants as payment is a free meal.
FULL STORY: If you're single and you're a woman, you're probably dreading a certain question on Thanksgiving: "When are you going to meet someone nice?" Here's one way to teach your family NOT to ask that.
A guy in East Nashville, Tennessee posted an ad on Craigslist a few days ago offering to be your date for Thanksgiving . . . to FREAK OUT your family. Here's his ad . . .
"Want to skip that long, insulting conversation about how you're still single? About how your parents really want more grandchildren? Well, look no further!
"I am a 28-year-old felon with no high school degree and a dirty old van one year younger than me painted like EDDIE VAN HALEN'S guitar. I'm a line cook and work late nights at a bar.
"If you'd like to have me as your strictly platonic date for Thanksgiving . . . I'm game. I can do these things, at your request: Openly hit on other female guests . . . start discussions about politics and/or religion . . .
"Propose to you in front of everyone . . . pretend to be really drunk as the evening goes on . . . start an actual, physical fight with a family member, either inside or on the front lawn for all the neighbors to see.
"I require no pay but the free meal I will receive as a guest!" (Reddit) (Here's a photo of him, wearing a Rush T-shirt.)
STUPID NEWS - 5 of 9
Women Over Size 14 Have Better Sex Lives
HIGHLIGHTS: A new survey found that women over a size 14 have better SEX LIVES than skinnier women. It's because skinnier women are actually MORE self-conscious about their bodies during sex.
FULL STORY: As someone who's been preaching about the glory of deliciously chubby ladies my whole life, this survey is wildly validating.
A new survey found that women who are over a size 14 have BETTER SEX LIVES than skinnier women.
To be clear, we don't think a size 14 qualifies as even REMOTELY chubby, but you know the rest of the media and its ridiculous standards.
The survey found skinnier women have sex more often . . . but the sex is worse. Women over size 14 have sex less frequently, but it's higher quality.
The researchers say it's actually because skinnier women are MORE self-conscious about their bodies during sex.
Related Comedy: A new survey found that plus size women have better sex. "You're welcome, ladies!" replied Bill Clinton. (Tweet This)
STUPID NEWS - 6 of 9
If You Get Cheated On, It's Your In-Laws' Fault
HIGHLIGHTS: A study from the University of Queensland in Australia found that when your husband or wife cheats on you, a LOT of it has to do with their genetics. Genes are 63% responsible when a man cheats, and 40% responsible when a woman cheats.
FULL STORY: You know we love getting to shift personal responsibility whenever we can . . . and this is particularly great.
A study out of the University of Queensland in Australia found that when your husband or wife cheats on you, a LOT of it has to do with their genetics. In other words, if you get cheated on . . . it's your in-laws' fault.
The researchers found genes are 63% responsible when a man cheats and 40% responsible when a woman cheats. That's really a HUGE amount, especially for men.
The study used identical twins . . . who have the same genes . . . to draw the conclusions on how much genes are connected to cheating. They even think there might be one specific gene that's just focused on cheating. (The Telegraph)
(We also heard recently that two out of three divorced people say their mother was the one who helped them decide to pull the plug on their marriage.)
STUPID NEWS - 7 of 9
If You Hate Your Boss, the Best Thing You Can Do Is . . . Let Them Know?
HIGHLIGHTS: If you hate your boss, the best thing you can do is . . . let them know. A new study found that if an employee and boss don't get along, they should acknowledge it. You stop stressing, complaining, or wasting energy faking a relationship. And it leads to the employee being more motivated and working harder.
FULL STORY: If you've got a terrible boss, it goes against every instinct to march into their office, slam your hand on the desk, and say, "You KNOW I hate you, right?" But apparently that's what you SHOULD do.
Take this advice at your own risk, of course . . .
A new study out of Michigan State University found that the best thing you can do if you hate your boss is lay your cards out and ACKNOWLEDGE that you don't get along. And if you're a boss and you don't like an employee, same deal: Let them know.
The researchers found that when a boss and employee were open and honest about their relationship, it led to the employee being more motivated and working harder . . . even if the boss and employee hated each other.
Once you and your boss stop wasting energy trying to FAKE that you get along . . . or stressing and complaining about each other . . . you can just focus and get stuff done.
This isn't part of the study, but we think there's another potential bonus from all this. If you're more motivated and working harder, maybe you'll get promoted and take your boss's job. Then you'll REALLY stick it to them.
STUPID NEWS - 8 of 9
When a Coworker Quits, Your Chance of Getting a Raise Goes Up
HIGHLIGHTS: A new study found that when someone at your company quits, your chance of getting a raise goes UP. And right now, people are quitting jobs at the same rate they were BEFORE the recession.
FULL STORY: Next time one of your coworkers says, "I know I've been saying that for years, but I'm quitting for REAL this time" . . . don't tell them to hang in there. Push 'em right out the door.
A Wall Street equity trading company just analyzed what happens when someone quits a job . . . and found that when a coworker quits, your odds of getting a raise go WAY UP.
And right now . . . people are back to quitting jobs like they were before the recession.
2.8 million Americans quit their jobs in September, which is the highest percentage of employees quitting since May of 2007.
STUPID NEWS - 9 of 9
A Window Washer Falls 11 Stories, Lands on a Moving Car . . . and Survives
HIGHLIGHTS: A window washer in San Francisco fell 11 STORIES on Friday, and landed on a moving car. But somehow it absorbed his fall, and he SURVIVED. The driver was okay too.
FULL STORY: Remember this the next time you're watching an action movie, and you call B.S. when someone falls off a building and lives . . .
A window washer in San Francisco fell 11 STORIES on Friday . . . that's at least 110 feet.
And somehow he landed DIRECTLY on the roof of a MOVING car.
But the car crumpled, broke his fall . . . and somehow he SURVIVED. Plus, because he landed on the back of the car, the driver didn't have a scratch on him.
The window washer was taken to the hospital where he's still in critical condition.
A physicist named Paul Doherty says the only reason the guy survived was because he landed perfectly on the moving car. Quote, "You'd have to spread out the impact over time, and the best way to do that is to hit something that crumples under you."
(Here are a few photos of the car.)
STUPID CRIMINALS
A Guy Commits a Robbery Wearing a Hat With His Name on It
HIGHLIGHTS: A 23-year-old guy in New Jersey broke into a mosque last week, and stole several hundred dollars from the donation box. And the cops know exactly who he is . . . because he was caught by security cameras wearing a hat with his NAME on it. There's a warrant out for his arrest.
FULL STORY: We'll never get sick of people getting busted for crimes because of their VANITY.
A 23-year-old guy named Haziq Shah from Edison, New Jersey broke into a MOSQUE last week, and stole several hundred dollars from its donation box.
And we know Haziq was the one who robbed the mosque because they had security cameras . . . and Haziq was wearing a black hat with "HAZIQ" embroidered on it in giant white letters.
The mosque turned the security footage over to the cops . . . and they've issued a warrant for Haziq's arrest.
(Here's a shot of Haziq in his hat on the security camera.)
BIRTHDAYS - 1 of 2
Sarah Hyland is 24. Julie Bowen's daughter Haley on "Modern Family". She's battled kidney problems all her short life. Her dad gave her one of his in 2012.
Katherine Heigl is 36. She parlayed her work on "Grey's Anatomy" into a failed movie career, and is back on TV now as a CIA analyst on NBC's "State of Affairs".
Colin "Son of Tom" Hanks is 37. Officer Gus Grimly on "Fargo". He's also had recurring roles on "NCIS", "Dexter", and "Mad Men".
Stephen Merchant is 40. He co-created the British version of "The Office" with Ricky Gervais, but didn't star in it like Ricky, so he's way less famous. When they made "Extras", he wasn't going to let that crap happen again, so he took the role of the agent. He had a show based on his stand-up called "Hello Ladies" on HBO.
Garret Dillahunt is 50. Burt on "Raising Hope". You may also remember him as Cromartie, the evil terminator on "The Sarah Connor Chronicles".
Chris Hayes is 57. Guitarist for Huey "HUNG" Lewis & The News! Biggest albums: 1983's "Sports" . . . with "I Want a New Drug"; and 1986's "Fore!" . . .
. . . with "Hip to Be Square", "Doin' It All for My Baby", "Stuck With You" and "Jacobs Ladder". But YOU probably know them best for their song from the 1985 classic flick, "Back to the Future" . . . "P-P-P-Power Of Love!".
BIRTHDAYS - 2 of 2
Denise Crosby is 57. Bing's granddaughter, the sexy domme Tasha Yar on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", and a cannibal named Mary on "The Walking Dead"! Some trekkie types say Denise Crosby quit after the first season because there weren't enough action scenes for her character.
Others say she was fired after appearing nude in the pages of "Playboy". Denise Crosby can also be seen as the host/interviewer in "Trekkies". RENT IT! IT'S HI-LARIOUS!
Terry Lewis is 58. Half of the super-record producing team of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Best known for producing most of Janet Jackson's huge hits.
Dwight Schultz is 67. Murdock on "The A-Team"! AND the neurotic Lieutenant Reginald Barclay on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" AND "Star Trek: Voyager".
Pete Best is 73. Drummer replaced by RINGO STARR just as The Beatles were on the verge of success. HE could've been huge in Japan!
Don't feel too bad for Pete, though. In 2007, he was inducted into the prestigious All You Need is Liverpool Music Hall of Fame. Suck on THAT, Ringo!
Oscar Robertson is 76. "The Big O". NBA point-guard legend. Still the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season.
Dale Carnegie (1888 - 1955) Author of "How to Win Friends & Influence People". It's said to be the second best-selling non-fiction book of all time . . . only behind the Bible.
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NOVEMBER 24th - BACK IN THE DAY - 1 of 2
155 years ago . . . In 1859, CHARLES DARWIN published "On The Origin Of Species", which explained his THEORY OF EVOLUTION.
(Note: If you live south of Cincinnati, Ohio, THIS NEVER HAPPENED.)
143 years ago . . . In 1871, the NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION was incorporated.
67 years ago . . . In 1947, JOHN STEINBECK'S novel "THE PEARL" was published for the first time. It's about a poor Mexican diver who finds a priceless pearl but ultimately returns it to the sea after being subjected to the greed and treachery that came from owning it.
(Isn't that just like the White Devil . . . to write a story where the only way the brown man can be happy is to throw away his one shot at being rich and stay in the barrio where he belongs? Chupa-may!)
51 years ago . . . In 1963, LEE HARVEY OSWALD was shot and killed by JACK RUBY . . . on LIVE TV.
23 years ago . . . In 1991, FREDDIE MERCURY died of pneumonia brought on by AIDS. He was 45.
NOVEMBER 24th - BACK IN THE DAY - 2 of 2
23 years ago . . . In 1991, ERIC CARR . . . the SECOND drummer in KISS, the one who wore the "fox" makeup . . . died from cancer of the HEART at the age of 41.
But because Freddie Mercury died on the same day, NOBODY NOTICED!!! ATTICA!!!
19 years ago . . . In 1995, IRELAND LEGALIZED DIVORCE . . . finally allowing thousands of drunk men to free themselves from the shackles of marriage and commit their lives entirely to BOOZE.
11 years ago . . . In 2003, GLEN CAMPBELL . . . the 67-year-old Country/pop legend behind "Rhinestone Cowboy" . . . was arrested for extreme drunk driving and hit and run in Phoenix, Arizona. He allegedly kneed a police officer while resisting arrest.
Nine years ago . . . In 2005, PAT MORITA, died of natural causes at the age of 73. He was best known as Mr. Miyagi in the "Karate Kid" movies, and as Arnold on "Happy Days".
(In the "Karate Kid" remake, the name of Jackie Chan's character wasn't Miyagi. It was Mr. Han. And Jaden Smith was "Dre" instead of Daniel-san.)
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