On Today’s Show
➢ A man is walking across the U.S. in a bear costume to help raise money for six different charities and to make an artistic statement. Here is Jesse Larios, AKA Bearsun when he is in costume, talking a little about why he wanted to embark on this journey.
➢ Residents of a small Colorado town are pleading for the return of a stolen phone booth that served as the centerpiece of a public park for decades.
The booth, in its functioning years, originally sat outside of a gas station, but later became an ornamental feature of Memorial Park when the station closed. The residents said the booth didn’t have phone service, but often drew travelers who would pose for photos.
Here are residents Vickie Cecil and Lanny Payne asking for its return.
➢ Some guy near Toronto was driving around in a red Cadillac last Tuesday night.
And for some reason, he decided to start doing loops in the parking lot of a POLICE STATION.
It was around 1:45 in the morning when a cop saw him slowly driving in circles in the parking lot . . . weaving in between parked cars . . . and flashing his headlights on and off for some reason.
The officer talked to him and told him to stop. But the guy refused and just kept doing it.
Two cops in police cruisers eventually boxed him in and got him to stop the car. They arrested him for suspicion of impaired driving but was later released and not charged.
➢ If you’ve been seeing empty store shelves where Lunchables should be, you’re not the only one. A spokesperson for the brand says demand for the products is at an all-time high as they battle ingredient and labor shortages. One sign shared on social media says “Kraft foods has their Lunchables on allocation until 2022. Please know that we continue to work with suppliers to get as much product as possible for our customers but will experience some out of stock until the allocation is lifted.”
➢ Ariana Grande pays no mind to her contract rules on “The Voice” because she’s, quote, “obsessed” with her team. She was on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Monday and talked about her first-time experience as a coach. (From “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Monday, September 20, 2021)
COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE
George Strait recorded his Number One hit, “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” in 1986.
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The Filthiest Spot in Your Bathroom Is . . . Not the Toilet or the Sink?
A new study has revealed the FILTHIEST part of your bathroom, and it’s NOT the toilet . . . or the sink . . . or the disgusting pile of clothes that your teen can’t be bothered to toss in a laundry basket.
It’s . . . the TOWEL RACK.
The problem is two-fold: One, researchers say that towel racks are rarely cleaned when people scrub their bathroom.
But they should be, because damp towels are an ideal breeding ground for harmful microorganisms and bacteria.
And two, towel racks and bathroom radiators attract dust, grime, mold, and mildew, which isn’t just unclean . . . it can lead to irritated skin and even illnesses. Scientists say you should clean your towel racks three times a month.
As part of the study, the researchers swabbed every spot in multiple bathrooms . . . and 60% of towel rails were in the “really dirty” category. For comparison, just 10% of toilets were found to be “really dirty” and 20% actually tested “clean.”
The second dirtiest spot was sink plugholes. 50% classified as “really dirty.”
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BIRTHDAYS
[78] Julio Iglesias, singer (w/Willie Nelson: ‘To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before’)/more than 100 million records sold in 14 languages, going gold or platinum more than 400 times
[62] Jason Alexander, actor (‘George Costanza’ on “Seinfeld” 1989-1998)
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Thanks to the Pandemic, Everyone Is Doing “Life Hacks”
It seems like half the internet is preoccupied with “life hacks” . . . even though they’re never as “LIFE-CHANGING” as advertised.
According to a new poll, 69% of people have tried at least one “life hack.” And of those people, 71% say they’re using life hacks more now than they did before the pandemic started. Probably because they have more time at home to experiment.
The people who use life hacks say that the tricks save them an average of FOUR hours per week.
The most popular life hacks were those focused around cooking. 54% say they’ve used a life hack in the kitchen.
And 42% of people say they’ve shared their own life hack tips online at some point.
A woman on TikTok has a new hack that essentially makes it so you never have to buy dryer sheets again. Here is Cary Colón using some sponges and fabric softener to make the DIY alternative to dryer sheets.
Here is Michigan Surgeon Dr. Youn giving body hack tips on getting rid of hiccups, curing a brain freeze, and feeling less pain while getting an injection or vaccine poke.
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The Dutch Are the World’s Tallest People . . . But They’re Getting Shorter
If you didn’t know, the Netherlands has been the world’s tallest nation for years. But the average height for Dutch people is shrinking.
According to a report out of the Netherlands, Dutch men born in 2001 are about 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) shorter than those born in 1980. And Dutch women are about 0.6 inches (1.4 centimeters) shorter. (That may seem out of date . . . but remember, 2001 babies are just now at full height.)
Even with these drops, the Netherlands still has the tallest people in the world. Today’s average Dutch man is 6-foot-tall, and the women are five-foot-seven.
So why are the Dutch shrinking? It’s partially because of periods of increased immigration, and the children born from these groups. But there are declines even among native Dutch people. Studies say that could be due to changes in diets . . . increases in weight . . . and “impacts of financial crises.”
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
- Rays 7 Blue Jays 1
- Last night on “The Tonight Show”, Steve Martin and Martin Short remember Norm Macdonald. (From “The Tonight Show” on Wednesday, September 22, 2021)
- Here’s a momwho got STUCK in the living room chair, and can’t get out because she’s “plum out of breath.” Luckily, her daughter is there to help.
- Jimmy Fallon read a bunch of “My Weird Roommate” Tweets from viewers. (From “The Tonight Show” on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.)
DIERKS BENTLEY CANCELS SHOWS DUE TO COVID
Dierks Bentley has canceled this weekend’s Beers On Me Tour dates in Boston, MA and Jones Beach, NY due to Covid. He announced the news on social media yesterday (Wednesday, September 22nd) writing in part, “Keeping our band, crew and fans healthy and safe has to remain our #1 priority.”
Last Thursday’s (September 16th) show in Columbia, MD was the first to be postponed after “a positive test in the touring party.”
The post also says that refunds will be automatically given.
Dierks is next scheduled to perform on October 7th in Detroit.
CCMA Award Nominations Announced
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the nominees for the 39th Canadian Country Music Awards on Wednesday, September 22.
Leading the way with six nominations is The Reklaws. They’re up for Amazon Music and Alexa Fans’ Choice, Group or Duo of the Year, Single of the Year (x2), Interactive Artist or Group of the Year in addition to a spot on the list for the most coveted award of the year — Entertainer of the Year.
Lindsay Ell, Brett Kissel and Dallas Smith received five nominations each.
The 2021 CCMA Awards presented by TD will be broadcasted from London on November 29th, bringing together Canada’s country music industry for the first time in over two years.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dean Brody
Brett Kissel
MacKenzie Porter
The Reklaws
Dallas Smith
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Morgan Wallen Did Indeed Donate $500,000 to Black Organizations
“Rolling Stone” got everyone’s attention when they questioned whether or not MORGAN WALLEN kept his promise to donate $500,000 to black organizations. This was, of course, in response to his racial slur incident.
Well, “USA Today“ looked at written records and talked to Morgan’s manager, and they confirmed that $500,000 is indeed getting distributed. Some of it by Morgan, and some by his team. He donated $300,000 to the Black Music Action Coalition [BMAC] in the names of 20 people who had counseled him after the incident. Each had the option of giving it to BMAC or to a charity of their choice. $165,000 stayed with BMAC, and $135,000 went to smaller charities. Morgan’s record label donated $100,000 to Rock Against Racism on his behalf . . . and the remaining $100,000 has been earmarked to be dispersed to Black-led organizations in Tennessee by the end of the year.
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LUKE COMBS GUNNING FOR CMA ENTERTAINER AWARD
Reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year award-winner Luke Combs is now nominated in three categories at the 55th Annual CMA Awards. This time around, Luke is vying for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Forever After All.” Of course, Entertainer is tops on Luke’s bucket list. He tells us: [“Being nominated for Entertainer of the Year I mean anytime is, you know is unbelievable and something you never think whatever happened and yet here you are. So it’s the top award in our, in our business and our genre you know so I think you know everybody that gets nominated wants to win I know I would love to win at some point and if that’s this year, five years from now and I know but just being nominated is is awesome and something that I definitely don’t take for granted.”] Luke faces competition in the Entertainer category from Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Chris Stapleton. The CMA Awards will be broadcast live on ABC from Nashville on Wednesday, November 10th at 8 p.m. ET.
