On Today’s Show
➢ There’s a full Moon tonight . . . here are some facts about it: It’s known as a “Strawberry Moon” because Native American tribes used it as a signal to start gathering ripening strawberries . . . it’s going to be bigger and more colorful than other full Moons because of its path across the sky . . . and the next full Moon will be the Buck Moon on July 5th.
➢ Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was outside doing a press conference on a new home-building initiative, and got interrupted when a guy politely asked people to get off his lawn, because he’d just reseeded it.
➢ Three men reportedly tunneled their way into a liquor store in South Africa and made off with thousands of dollars worth of alcohol. The trio entered the shop by accessing electrical and stormwater drain tunnels under the store. They then reportedly entered the store by cutting through the concrete floor. The thieves reportedly stole $18,000 worth of liquor, including expensive imported brands. Security cameras captured the incident and the footage allegedly shows the group passing the goods to accomplices in the tunnel.
➢ Sylvester Stallone will narrate a new documentary about the “Rocky” franchise. “40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic”, will explore the creation of the boxing drama which made Stallone a Hollywood superstar. Featuring previously unseen footage, the documentary will tell the story of how Stallone created the franchise in 1976 which became one of the most successful movie franchises of all time.
➢ A federal judge has granted Carole Baskin control of the zoo formerly owned by Joe Exotic from Netflix’s “Tiger King.” Baskin and Big Cat Rescue will soon have full control over Exotic’s former zoo properties in Oklahoma. The imprisoned star of the docuseries spent a large part of his career harassing Baskin in a brutal rivalry captured on camera.
➢”Tiger King” update: A county sheriff in Florida is declaring that the will of Carole Baskin’s long-missing husband was forged, but the statute of limitations has expired.
TODAY IS……………….
- “Donut Day”, honoring the Salvation Army ‘Lassies’ of WWI who served donuts to thousands-upon-thousands of soldiers.
- “Apple II Day”, celebrating this day in 1977 when the Apple II computer was released. A hulking beige mammoth with 4KB of RAM (upgradeable to a whopping 48KB), the Apple II was the computer that defined Apple for a generation. Retailing at $1,298, it cost the equivalent of three iPads today — even though it seemed a total bargain at the time.
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COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE
Days before the opening of the movie “Hollywood Homicide,” Dwight Yoakam received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
FOUR RANDOM FACTS
- It’s technically illegal to watch the Super Bowl on a TV larger than 55 inches . . . but the cops probably won’t bust you if you do it.
- Almost every cell phone in Japan is waterproof, and it’s been that way for a decade. The reason: Women were so obsessed with their phones, they wouldn’t stop taking them into the shower.
- The winner of the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 had an average speed of just under 75 miles per hour. Last year’s winner averaged 176.
- Having a second toe that’s longer than your big toe is called “Morton’s Toe.” The Statue of Liberty was built with Morton’s Toe.
GOOD NEWS
Through all the chaos and confusion of the protests, there have also been some bright spots. Here’s a montage of people coming together.
(It includes protesters cheering the Tennessee National Guard for laying down their riot shields
The sheriff of Flint, Michigan joining a march . . .
a peaceful protester in Atlanta who went back the next day to help clean up . . .
a protest organizer in Memphis leading an “I love you” chant . . .
and the police chief of Des Moines, Iowa explaining why his officers took a knee.)
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BIRTHDAYS
[58] Jeff Garlin, actor (“The Goldbergs” since 2013, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 2000-2017)
[49] Mark Wahlberg, actor
[40] Mike Fisher, Peterborough ON, retired-again NHL player (Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators)/wed to country star Carrie Underwood since 2010
Four Things to Know About Tonight’s “Strawberry Moon”
There’s a full Moon tonight, and it’s known as a “Strawberry Moon” in the U.S. because Native American tribes used it as a signal to start gathering ripening strawberries. Here are four other things to know about tonight’s Strawberry Moon:
- It’s going to be colorful and big. Tonight’s full Moon will follow a low, shallow path across the sky, meaning moonlight will travel through more of the Earth’s atmosphere . . . and that should give it a colorful orange or yellow tint.
- Since the Moon will be low, you’ll probably experience the “Moon Illusion.” That’s an optical illusion where the Moon looks bigger than normal, because the brain tends to see things that are close to the horizon as larger than they are.
- There’s a lunar eclipse too, but it won’t be visible in the U.S. You CAN watch it online though. The Virtual Telescope Project’s YouTubepage will live stream the eclipse starting at noon Eastern today.
- This is the sixth full Moon of 2020. And there will be seven more before the end of the year. The next one will be the Buck Moon on July 5th.
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ONE FAMILY TO A RIDE
Theme parks in Denmark preparing to reopen are figuring out how to implement new regulations put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
One impact of these new rules means that some roller coaster riders may get more space to themselves. The guidelines require theme parks to limit the number of riders on each attraction.
This reportedly means that theme parks will only allow one family or rider per train.
Authorities are concerned that the virus can be spread by riders as they scream during the thrill ride, possibly spreading microscopic droplets to other riders around them. Aside from roller coasters, these new rules will reportedly also apply to high-speed rides, fast-spinning attractions and any other rides that passengers are likely to scream on.
These new restrictions may mean that riders get more space to themselves, but they may also experience longer wait times on lines.
DID YOU KNOW?
Living near water may be the key to happiness. The scientifically-proven benefits of being near water include lower levels of stress and anxiety, an increased sense of well-being and happiness, and a lower heart and breathing rate.
Aquatic therapists are even looking to the water to treat and manage PTSD, addiction, anxiety disorders, autism and more.
Water boosts creativity, can enhance the quality of conversations and provides a backdrop to many important parts of living — like play, romance and grieving. However, this is all dependent on the water being safe, clean and healthy.
FRIDAY JUNE 5TH
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS
[58] Jeff Garlin, actor (“The Goldbergs” since 2013, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 2000-2017)
[49] Mark Wahlberg, actor
[40] Mike Fisher, Peterborough ON, retired-again NHL player (Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators)/wed to country star Carrie Underwood since 2010
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- Tired of the drab houses that lined her upscale Santa Barbara, Calif., neighborhood, 70-year-old artist, Jane Gottlieb, decided to paint hers a rainbow of colors. So, Gottlieb spent two months and splashed out $5,000 to have her home painted in nine bright hues.. It’s since been called the rainbow house. She says it’s making visitors happy but some of Gottliebs neighbors, on the other hand, are not thrilled. Nobody in the neighborhood really likes it because they all have these beige Mediterranean houses, she explains, and I have this bright, fanciful art piece.
- SATURDAY-
• “IndyCar Racing” (NBC): Genesys 300, from Fort Worth, Texas
• “Country at Heart” (HALLMARK): A struggling country singer meets a Nashville songwriter in need of inspiration. Teaming up to write a song, their work gets complicated, but results in both a hit song and true love.
SUNDAY-
• “Hollywood Game Night” (NBC): Jane Lynch hosts a series of fun party games as two contestants join celebrities Chris D’Elia, Susan Kelechi Watson, Jon Huertas, Joel McHale, Nikki Glaser and Sasheer Zamata as they compete for a $25,000 grand prize.
• “Grease Sing-Along (1978)” (CBS): Featuring follow-along lyrics to all of the songs from the classic 1978 musical film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
- What is it like to turn 40? Here’s comedian Tim Krompier to compare it to what he was like in his 20s.
- A meat vending machine, and Las Vegas casinos reopening. (From Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, June 4, 2020)
Drew Brees Apologizes, and Says His Flag Comments “Missed the Mark”
DREW BREES has apologized for mischaracterizing protests by COLIN KAEPERNICK and other NFL players as “disrespecting the flag.”
He said, quote, “In an attempt to talk about respect, unity, and solidarity centered around the American flag and the National Anthem, I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country. They lacked awareness and any type of compassion or empathy.” It’s worth pointing out that Drew didn’t flip his position . . . he’s just sorry he was misunderstood. Which is a notable distinction.
Still, his apology and words of support were enough for a lot of the players and teammates who were upset by his initial comments. Some even said that his quick response was a sign of true leadership. But other people are skeptical that it’s just some nice PR damage control. However, in his post, Drew DID acknowledge that he hasn’t done enough to fight for equality . . . so maybe he will put his words into action.
KANE BROWN RELEASES NEW SONG TO ‘BRING US TOGETHER DURING THIS TIME’
Kane Brown released a new song called “Worldwide Beautiful,” which speaks to equality and unity. He shared the news on Instagram writing, “I’m releasing this song early that I’ve been holding onto for a year. I’m hoping it will bring us together during this time . . .” Kane co-wrote the song with Maren Morris‘ husband, Ryan Hurd, Shy Carter and Jordan Schmidt.
The lyrics include, “You’re missing every color / If you’re only seeing black and white / Tell me how you’re gonna change your mind / If your heart’s unmovable / We ain’t that different from each other / From one to another, I look around / And see worldwide beautiful.”
The song benefits the Boys and Girls Club of America to advocate for “justice and equality for the millions of youth that are counting on us,” per Kane’s Instagram post.
ALAN JACKSON POSTPONES DRIVE-IN CONCERTS DUE TO TROPICAL STORM
The threat of tropical weather on the Gulf Coast has forced Alan Jackson to reschedule his “Small Town Drive-In” concerts, which were planned for this weekend in Cullman, AL and Fairhope, AL. Alan’s concert originally planned for tonight (Friday, June 5th) in Cullman will now take place next Friday, June 12th. His Fairhope concert will be held on Saturday, June 13th.
All purchased tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates.
BRETT YOUNG OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT TO 2020 GRADUATES
Brett Young is sending his congratulations to this year’s graduates who are missing out on this year’s festivities due to the global pandemic. He said: [“I know that this has to be a kind of confusing and frustrating time. You’re supposed to be celebrating such a big accomplishment, an important time in your life, and here we are all social distancing and quarantining, but I just wanted to send a quick little message of encouragement. We’re all doing this together. We’re all in this together and there’s gonna be something really beautiful that comes on the other side of all of this, but in the meantime, this doesn’t lessen or cheapen your accomplishment at all. You did it. You deserve to be proud of yourselves. Congratulations.”]
Brett just released “Lady” as the follow-up to his chart-topping hit, “Catch.” The new song is a tribute to his wife, written for his daughter, and it will be featured on a new project from Brett set for release later this year.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO RELEASE FIRST CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Carrie Underwood will release her very first full-length Christmas album this year. Country Now reports that she shared the news (Wednesday, June 3rd) with fans during a virtual fan club party since the global pandemic forced her to cancel her annual fan club party in Nashville.
Carrie said she’s been working on the project since closing out her Cry Pretty 360 Tour last year.
