Born on this day!! Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 80. Actor Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 71. Actor Isabelle Adjani is 67. Country singer Lorrie Morgan is 63. Writer-director J.J. Abrams (“Lost,” ″Alias”) is 56. Singer Draco Rosa (Menudo) is 53. Actor Edward “Grapevine” Fordham Junior (“Battle Creek”) is 52. TV personality Jo Frost (“Supernanny”) is 52. Actor Yancey Arias (“Kingpin”) is 51. Actor Christian Kane (“The Librarians”) is 50. Actor Tobey Maguire is 47. Singer Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer is 46. Christian rock singer Zach Williams is 44. Reality star Khloe Kardashian is 38. Actor Drake Bell (“Drake and Josh”) is 36. Actor Sam Claflin (“Hunger Games” films) is 36. Actor Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”) is 35. Actor Matthew Lewis (“Harry Potter” films) is 33. Actor Madylin Sweeten (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 31. Singer Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony is 26. Singer H.E.R. is 25. Actor Chandler Riggs (“The Walking Dead”) is 23.

THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY

1844 – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founder Joseph Smith was murdered by a mob in Carthage, Ill.
1898 – Joshua Slocum became the first person to successfully circumnavigate the earth alone when he landed his sloop Spray in Newport, R.I., a 46,000-mile trip.
1922 – The Newbery Medal for children’s literature was first awarded.
1950 – President Harry S. Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy into the Korean War.
1954 – The world’s first atomic power station opened at Obninsk, near Moscow.
1969 – Police and gays clashed at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, fostering the gay rights movement.
1985 – The legendary Route 66, running from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif., was decertified, the victim of the Interstate Highway System.
2003 – The national do-not-call registry, formed to combat unwanted telemarketing calls and administered by the Federal Trade Commission, enrolled almost three-quarters of a million phone numbers on its first day.

Today Is: Celebrate Joy Day, Decide To Be Married Day, National Energy Shopping Day, “Happy Birthday To You” Day, Industrial Workers of The World Day, Micro-, Small-, And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day, National HIV Testing Day, National Onion Day, National Sunglasses Day, Please Take My Children To Work Day, PTSD Awareness Day

TODAY ON TV!
Primetime TV (All Times Eastern)

CBS – 8:00 – The Neighborhood  /  8:30 – Bob Hearts   /  9:00 – NCIS  /  10:00 – NCIS Hawaii
NBC – 8:00  – America Ninja Warrior  /  10:00 – Weakest Link
ABC – 8:00 – Celebrity Family Feud / 9:00 – Celebrity Family Feud  /  10:00 – Celebrity Family Feud
FOX – 8:00 –  Don’t Forget The Lyrics  /  9:00 – Beat Shazam
CW – 8:00 –  Roswell, New Mexico  /  9:00 – In The Dark

TV Talk Shows

Jimmy Fallon: Martin Lawrence, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, a performance from Broadway’s “A Strange Loop”
Stephen Colbert: Wanda Sykes, Ronan Farrow
Seth Meyers: Beanie Feldstein, Matthew Modine, Billy Strings, Jonathan Ulman
James Corden: President Joe Biden, Billie Eilish, David Harbour, Alanis Morissette
Watch What Happens Live: “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” Season 3 Reunion
The View: Tyra Banks, Andy Grammer
The Talk: Eva Mendes
Live with Kelly and Ryan: Chelsea Handler, Amy Goodman
Ellen DeGeneres: Kieran Culkin, Brandon Maxwell, Tig Notaro, Wale (R 11/16/21)
Kelly Clarkson: Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, Michael Bublé, Randy Jackson, Dan Reynolds, Avril Lavigne
Tamron Hall: Mary J. Blige, Law Roach, Carter Oosterhouse, Taniya Nayak (R 11/29/21)
Drew Barrymore: Bobby Flay, The Old Gays (R 10/4/21)

WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN’ ABOUT? Here are today’s PPM-Friendly Topics!

QUESTION: How was YOUR weekend?? Paul McCartney celebrated turning 80 by jamming with Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl at the UK’s Glastonbury fest!!

 

QUESTION: Crisis in America?? BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG  RENOUNCES his citizenship.. and JOY BEHAR is now on a SEX STRIKE!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

QUESTION: Thinking about SCRUBBING YOURSELF from the Internet?? It might be a good time to do that!! Here are ways that can help.. good luck!!!!!!!!!!

 

QUESTION: Do YOU have a doppelganger? She got a DM from a girl that said, “We look just alike!!” And then??? It got WEIRDER FROM THERE!!! (same birthday?)

QUESTION: How DARE they??? Kraft has changed the name of our fave from Macaroni and Cheese to “Mac and Cheese!!” (Because Macaroni was offended!!)

Johnny Depp Lawsuit Finalized

A Virginia judge has finalized the verdict in the defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard after the former couple failed to reach a settlement.  Judge Penney Azcarate in a brief hearing at the Fairfax County court on Friday finalized the verdict reached by a jury earlier this month, Entertainment Tonight reported.  Depp had been awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, though the latter were reduced to the state’s statutory cap of $350,000.  The court also awarded $2 million in compensatory damages to Heard for her counterclaim that she had been defamed by Depp’s attorney — who had referred to her allegations of domestic violence as a “hoax.”  Heard’s team has indicated that she intends to appeal the judgement. She has 21 days to file an appeal.  Azcarate told Heard’s attorney Elaine Bredehoft on Friday that she would have to file motions with the court to appeal the judgment and would need to put up an $8.35 million bond with 6% interest per year for the appeal to move forward, Deadline reported.
*********Sounds like it’s time for the “Amber Heard” page on Only Fans!!!
*******When Johnny was asked for reaction, he said, “Trial? What trial??”
******She asked the court if she can pay in “Pirate’s Booty!!”

Brad Pitt’s Creepy GQ Cover

Brad Pitt’s cover shoot for GQ’s August edition has sent social media into a frenzy.  On Wednesday, the magazine released a first look at Pitt on the cover. The movie star is lying down surrounded by dark flowers with a blank stare on his face. Pitt talked to the magazine to promote his latest project, “Bullet Train,” which releases in August.  Following the release, many Twitter users took to the platform to share their opinion.  Many of the comments seen on Twitter have compared the shot of Pitt to a corpse. Several users have called the image a wax figure of Pitt.  “Brad Pitt looks like a wax figure on that cover of GQ,” wrote one person.  “Whoever picked that cover for brad pitt’s GQ issue is getting fireddddd,” another user shared.  “Brad looks like an actual corpse on the cover of GQ,” wrote one person.   See the cover HERE.
********We think it IS his wax figure!!! He wasn’t available for the photo shoot!!
*******We just thought, “Oh, look: Brad Pitt died!!”
*******Angelina didn’t notice. She was too busy burning the magazine!!

Kim Kardashian Widens The Crotch On Her Skims

After complaining the crotch area of sister Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand bodysuits barely covered her “bigger vagina,” it sounds like Khloé Kardashian is getting her way.  Taking to her Instagram stories, Kim posted a video of some of her shapewear, writing, “@khloekardashian it’s your lucky day!!! I’m in a @skims design meeting and we’re going to widen the shapewear bodysuit Vagina area just for YOU” adding an emoji with the tongue out and “#TheKhloeKut.”  It’s sure to be welcome news for Khloé, who aired her bodysuit grievances in an episode of “The Kardashians” this spring.  In the scene, Khloé told Kim she had “a bone to pick” about the bodysuits.  “You know you guys make fun of me for having a bigger vagina than most,” the Good American Founder said to her sisters as they were seated at a restaurant.  Adding that the Skims bodysuit she was wearing was “amazing,” the media personality, who revealed in another episode that she used to be “ushered to the attic” to find her size in stores, complained the crotch area was way too small.  “It’s a sliver. Is it just supposed to cover my clit? The vagina needs a little more fabric, just a little wider.”
*********The Kardashian Sisters: The Pussies That Ate the Internet!!!!
*****They tend to tear the crotch out because their vaginas have teeth!!!
*****We’d love to respect their privacy… if only they’d give us the chance!!

Denise Richards Joins OnlyFans

Denise Richards joined OnlyFans just one week after her 18-year-old daughter, Sam “Sami” Sheen, made her debut on the NSFW site.  She shared a video to Instagram Thursday in which she could be seen walking barefoot along a beach while wearing a white dress. The straps of her dress had fallen down her shoulders, accentuating her cleavage.  “Ready…here we go,” Richards wrote before adding the hashtag “#onlyfans” and directing her 1.4 million followers to the link to subscribe to her content for $25 a month.  Her new business endeavor comes after Sami, whom she shares with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, joined the adult site, which is often used to post nude or partially nude photos and videos at a premium price.  The high school dropout, who turned 18 in March, shared a picture on June 13 that showed her peering at the camera from a hot tub while wearing a black bikini.
********Something told us this was gonna happen!!
********Can Charlie be far behind???

Ozzy Releases Erie Song After Surgery

Ozzy Osbourne is back releasing music barely two weeks after his “life-altering surgery.”  On Friday, fans were treated to his new song, “Patient Number 9,” and a music video directed by “The Amazing Spider Man” artist Todd McFarlane.  The video features Osbourne portraying a patient at a mental institution along with an illustrated version of him drawn by McFarlane. He fights demons in the two distinct styles.  “The song is about a mental institution,” Osbourne said of the title track in a statement to Loudwire. “Having someone like Jeff Beck play on my album is just incredible, a total honor. There’s no other guitar player that plays like him and his solo on ‘Patient Number 9’ is just jaw-dropping.”  The album is set to have an all-star lineup including Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Zakk Wylde, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Duff McKagan, Eric Clapton and the late Taylor Hawkins. Even Osbourne’s former Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iommi, is making his first debut on one of his solo albums.  See the video HERE.
********We listened to the song.. and we partied like it was 1983!!!!
*******Only Ozzy would celebrate his escape from hell by portraying himself as a demon!!

J.K. Rowling Pranked By Fake Ukraine President

J K Rowling has branded Russian pranksters distasteful for tricking her into believing she was on a video call with embattled Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky.  Her team detailed her rage after confirming she fell victim to a hoax that produced a 12-minute video in which she and the pranksters discussed characters in her ‘Harry Potter’ books and how she could support Ukraine’s efforts on the ground against Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bombardment of the nation.  Rebecca Salt from the PR team told Entertainment Tonight on Friday (24.05.22): “We can confirm that J K Rowling was a victim of a distasteful hoax video call by Russian pranksters, Vovan and Lexus, posing on camera as Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.  “J K Rowling was approached to talk about her extensive charitable work in Ukraine through her charity Lumos, supporting children and families who have been affected by the current conflict in the region. The video, which has been edited, is a distorted representation of the conversation.”  In the Zoom call one of the pranksters brought up the lightning bolt scar born by Harry Potter on his forehead – which the pranksters said resembled a ‘Z’.  A similar sign has been carved and sprayed onto Russian military tanks and weapons in support of Putin’s invasion.  The pranksters asked Rowling if there was any way she could change the ‘Z’ symbol into a more pro-Ukraine marking, and the author said she would “look into that”.
*********At least they admitted to being “men,” so she wasn’t wrong about THAT!!

 

Ripping The Tabloids (Throughout the week, we’ll give you the stories from that weeks tabs!)
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Look Out Ben:  J.Lo’s a Bridezilla-(Life & Style)

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are two months into their second engagement following a 2021 rekindling of their love-their fresh chance at happily ever after is facing a new threat:  “J.Lo has turned into the bride from hell,” says a source.  J.Lo has a wedding planner.  “But she’s such a control freak that she’s trying to take over and do everything herself,” explains the source, noting “even the smallest details” have to be flawless.  “Like the invites-the texture, weight of the paper, the font-they must be pristine.”  Those invites are also dictating some of the strict rules that will be enforced.  “The dress code is a black tie, and no phones or recording devices are allowed,” says the source, “because Jennifer wants to save the details for a TV and magazine deal.”

 

STUPID NEWS

Alexa To Bring Back The Dead

Amazon unveiled a new feature in the works for its virtual assistant Alexa that can read aloud in a deceased loved one’s voice based on a short recording of the person.  “While AI can’t eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last,” said Rohit Prasad, senior vice president and head scientist for Alexa, on Wednesday at Amazon’s re:MARS conference in Las Vegas.  In a video played at the event, an Amazon Echo Dot is asked: “Alexa, can Grandma finish reading me ‘The Wizard of Oz’?”  “OK,” Alexa’s voice responded.  “Instead of Alexa’s voice reading the book, it’s the kid’s grandma’s voice,” Prasad said. “We had to learn to produce a high quality voice with less than a minute of recording.”  He added: “We are unquestionably living in the golden era of AI, where our dreams and science fiction are becoming a reality.”  Reactions on Twitter ranged from “creepy” to “morbid” to “no,” as many online expressed unease at a feature that brings a voice back from the dead.  The feature is still in development, and Amazon would not say when it might publicly launch, but its preview comes at a moment when the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence are under close scrutiny.  In particular, debate among researchers has sharpened about what is known as deepfakes — video or audio that is rendered with AI to make it appear as if someone did or said something that never happened.
*****They were in a meeting at Amazon, when someone said, “Is there any way we could make Alexa creepier??”
*******What happens when grandma says, “Go get your dad’s wallet and read me his credit card numbers!!!”???
*******Would it work with any dead person?? Or a live one?? Could it replicate Marilyn Monroe’s voice and tell dirty stories?? Or George Clooney’s voice? Where does it STOP!!

Dive-Bombing Crows

Visitors to a park in California’s Los Angeles County have been dealing with an unusual problem in recent weeks — constant attacks from dive-bombing crows.  Multiple visitors to Noble Park in Hermosa Beach reported being dive-bombed by crows in recent weeks, with some saying the birds were most likely to attack dog-walkers.  “They’re just coming out of the trees and kind of dive-bombing you and trying to get you out of the park,” Dan Cohen, who was recently attacked by the crows, told NBC Los Angeles.  The crows haven’t caused any serious injuries, but the Beach House Hotel, located across the street from the park, hired a falconer to use his trained hawk to scare the birds away twice a week.  The falconer, James Andrade, said the crows have even attempted to mob his hawk, Richter.
*********Obviously these crows are hiding something!!
****What do they call a group of crows?? A “Murder of Crows!!” (true) 

Squirrel Knocks Out Power

A North Carolina utility company said a squirrel was to blame for a power outage that affected more than 3,000 customers.  Duke Energy said more than 3,000 customers in the downtown area of Asheville, including multiple businesses and government buildings, lost power Wednesday morning when a squirrel came into contact with some wiring.  Officials said power was restored just after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.  The outage led to facilities including Buncombe County’s downtown office delaying their Wednesday opening until the late morning.  The Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative said 4,000 customers lost power earlier in June when a squirrel came into contact with substation equipment. The outage lasted for about a half hour.
*******So how’s the squirrel doin’?? Oh… not so good???

Typical Florida Man Story

A man who was chased from a Walmart in Palm Bay last week for attempting to steal a pack of cigarettes was arrested Thursday after leaving behind an illegal firearm, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.  Justin Horne, a homeless resident of Palm Bay, was trespassed on June 13 because the value of the attempted theft did not initially warrant a law enforcement response, police said.  An officer was still there, however, who when requesting Horne’s identification was told his ID was “outside in his backpack,” according to an affidavit for Horne’s arrest warrant. Horne left the store without incident and without retrieving the backpack, police said.  Walmart employees later noticed the bag and collected it, observing what they told police appeared to be two firearms inside. A responding officer said the two weapons were a pepper spray pistol and a Harrington & Richardson Model 88 shotgun with no stock and “a majority of the barrel sawed off,” as well as no visible serial number, according to the report.  Police reviewed the trespass report and searched for Horne using the Driver and Vehicle Information Database. Officers said Horne was positively identified as a man seen on surveillance video removing the backpack and leaving it near a shopping cart repository at the store’s west entrance.
**********If he had pulled out the shotgun, he could have left with the pack of cigarettes!!
********He forgot  the magic words: “stick ’em up!!!”
*****Who needs a sawed-off shotgun in their backpack?? A FLORIDA MAN!!

 

STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL

VIDEO: CLEANING OUT A HOARDER’S DIRTY CAR!

VIDEO: PLANE CRASHES IN MIAMI.

 

A LIST FOR MONDAY

5 Unspoken Job Interview Rules About What You Should Wear

HUFFINGTON POST

Rule #1: When in doubt about dress codes, look at social media photos or directly ask recruiters.

Researching what staff members look like in photos during company hours can give you a sense of how you should dress for the interview.

“I work for a technology company and we are business-casual. I tell candidates to wear business casual and something they are comfortable in,” Woody said.

“If they are really stuck, then I advise them to check out our corporate careers page and social media where our employees are shown. This activity gives candidates a better idea of what is acceptable to wear. Clothing recommendations definitely vary by industry and company because some could be more formal and require a suit.”

 

Rule #2: Don’t wear pajamas or sweatpants to a video interview, even if you think the interviewer can only see your upper half.

Even if the interview is happening on a computer screen, try to dress as if the interview is happening physically in front of you. Match the upper half of your wardrobe to the bottom half –– you never know what a hiring manager might see.

“If your interview is over video, you should still be thoughtful about your pants or skirt even if they are not going to be visible on camera,” advised Sarah Johnston, co-founder of Job Search Journey. “I heard a horror story from a client where they got interrupted during a video interview and had to stand up. They had on a nice top, but pajama pants on the bottom. This really threw them off, and they were unable to recover.”

Ashley Watkins, a job search coach with corporate recruiting experience, said that she has seen some job-seekers shift to a more relaxed wardrobe as a result of the pandemic, but “this doesn’t give you pass to wear PJs or skip pants altogether because it’s a video interview,” she said.

“Be prepared for mishaps. If an emergency happens during your interview and you have to immediately run away, you don’t want your interview panel to catch a glimpse of your undies.”

 

Rule #3: Your clothes can signal how seriously you are taking the interview.

If you dress too casually, you are going to invite assumptions that you are not super excited about the opportunity, even if you really do care about it.

“Anything too revealing or casual –– T-shirts, crop tops, etcetera –– could set the wrong tone and may come off as the candidate not being too serious about the opportunity,” said Jackie Cuevas, a nonprofit human resource administrator.

Anyelis Cordero, founder of Propel on Purpose Coaching, a career coaching service designed for first-generation professionals, finds that regardless of what industry you are vying for, you should dress to impress since humans can make snap judgments in the blink of an eye.

“How you physically show up matters and will be either consciously or subconsciously considered when they’re evaluating you as a candidate,” she said.

 

Rule #4: It’s better to be safe than sorry and err on the side of on dressing more professionally.

Carmen Rosas, an estate planning attorney, said that she has noticed that the pandemic has definitely relaxed workplace dress codes, but she still believes it’s best to choose interview attire that is true to your personality while being safe for work — no cleavage-baring tops, short skirts, wrinkled shirts or pants that are too tight. “While you’re interviewing, it’s better to be safe than sorry,” she said.

“As a business owner who does all the hiring for my team, I’m always keeping in mind that my employees are my brand, and while I want individuals to be true to themselves, they are also representing my firm and my brand,” Rosas said. “Our wealthy clients don’t want their attorney’s team showing up in sweatpants, and they also don’t expect it. As you’re preparing for interviews, keep that in mind. ‘How can you dress according to the brand of the organization or business you’re interviewing with?’”

Of course, buying new professional clothes can get expensive if you want to dress to impress. Jails To Jobs maintains a directory of organizations in different states that give away professional outfits to those who qualify, such as 100 Suits for 100 Men and Dress For Success.

 

Rule #5: If the dress code really bothers you, that’s a sign that this job may not be right for you.

It’s important to remember that a job interview is a two-way street: A hiring manager gets to see if you are the right fit for their team, but you get to see if they are right for you, too. If your future team’s ideal uniform feels oppressive and constricting, that’s something to consider before accepting an offer.

“If you find that you have to ‘dress a part’ that doesn’t suit you, that likely isn’t the right company culture for you,” Cordero said. “My life partner used to work in banking and had to wear what he calls a ‘monkey suit’: [a] suit and tie. He hated that part of the job. He’s more of a jeans, T-shirt and blazer, sneakers type of guy. When he transitioned into the tech start-up world, he felt more comfortable and was able to show up authentically himself in all ways.”

 

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