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Born on this day!! Actor Nita Talbot is 92. Actor Dustin Hoffman is 85. Actor Connie Stevens is 84. Country singer Phil Balsley of The Statler Brothers is 83. Actor Larry Wilcox (“CHiPS”) is 75. Actor Keith Carradine (“Madam Secretary”) is 73. Drummer Anton Fig (“Late Show With David Letterman”) is 69. Actor Donny Most (“Happy Days”) is 69. Keyboardist Dennis Drew of 10,000 Maniacs is 65. Actor-turned-investment banker Harry Crosby (“Friday the 13th”) is 64. News anchor Deborah Norville is 64. Guitarist The Edge of U2 is 61. Drummer Rikki Rockett of Poison is 61. Rapper Kool Moe Dee is 60. Singer Scott Stapp of Creed is 49. Country singer Mark Wills is 49. Guitarist Tom Linton of Jimmy Eat World is 47. Singer J.C. Chasez of ‘N Sync is 46. Singer Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees is 46. Actor Tawny Cypress (“Heroes”) is 46. Singer Marsha Ambrosius (Floetry) is 45. Actor Lindsay Sloane (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”) is 45. Actor Countess Vaughn (“The Parkers,” ″Moesha”) is 44. Actor Michael Urie (“Ugly Betty”) is 42. Actor Meagan Good (“Think Like A Man”) is 41. Guitarist Eric Howk of Portugal. The Man is 41. Actor Jackie Cruz (“Orange Is the New Black”) is 38. Actor Ken Baumann (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager”) is 25. Singer Shawn Mendes is 24. Actor Bebe Wood (“The Real O’Neals”) is 21.

THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY

1588 – English forces attacked the Spanish Armada, permanently crippling Spain’s “invincible” fleet.
1786 – Dr. Michael-Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat became the first to climb Mont Blanc.
1876 – Thomas Edison patented the mimeograph machine.
1900 – The first Davis Cup tennis tournament began at the Longwood Cricket Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
1963 – In “The Great Train Robbery,” some 15 thieves robbed the Glasgow-to-London mail train, making off with more than $6 million in cash.
1969 – Sharon Tate, wife of director Roman Polanski, and four others were murdered by members of Charles Manson’s “family.”
1974 – President Nixon announced he would resign the following day as a result of the Watergate scandal.
2008 – The Summer Olympic Games opened in Beijing, China.

Today Is: Dalek Day, Digital Nomad Day, International Cat Day, The Date to Create, Happiness Happens Day, International Female Orgasm Day, National CBD Day, National Fried Chicken & Waffles Day, Odie Day, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Night, Wear Your Mother’s Jewelry 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 – The Bachelorette   /  10:00 – Claim To Fame
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: Idris Elba, Aubrey Plaza, Lauren Spencer-Smith
Stephen Colbert: Mindy Kaling, Sen. Chris Murphy, Joe Walsh
Seth Meyers: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Rachel Dratch, Brooke Colucci (R 3/28/22)
Watch What Happens Live: Natasha Webb, Jason Gaskell
The Talk: Shemar Moore, DJ Ms. Nix (R 3/11/22)
Live with Kelly and Ryan: William Jackson Harper, Monica Mangin, guest co-host Katie Lowes
Ellen DeGeneres: Laura Dern, Ryan Seacrest, Walker Scobell (R 3/30/22)
Kelly Clarkson: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, Brad Meltzer (R 6/9/22)
Tamron Hall: K. Michelle, Tess Holliday (R 3/7/22)
Drew Barrymore: Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton, Joshua Weissman (R 1/28/22)

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

QUESTION: Does James Cameron have a SINKING FEELING?? “Top Gun: Maverick” just surpassed “TITANIC” to become one of the top-grossing movies in HISTORY!!!!!!!

 

QUESTION: What are the FIVE THINGS you should NEVER DO on the day of your wedding?? This wedding makeup artist lets you in on her SECRETS for a great day!!!!!!!!!

 

QUESTION: Do you call it “BODY POSITIVITY?” Bill Maher calls it “FAT ACCEPTANCE,” and he says it’s a NATIONAL SECURITY RISK!! Is “fat acceptance” KILLING US?

 

QUESTION: How did this Alaska woman drive away without a ticket after she was stopped for weaving? She flashed her “White Privilege Card!!” (And she’s not even white!)
Mimi Israelah showing white privileged card.

QUESTION: Wanna live a long, long life?? (DUH) Here are the top foods that can LENGTHEN and SHORTEN your life!!! (Maybe you can balance them out?????)
Some of the worst and best foods for adding (or removing) time to your lifespan

Kim and Pete Break Up

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have broken up after dating for about nine months, according to multiple media reports.  TMZ said Davidson has been filming a movie in Australia, while Kim is working and raising her four young children in Los Angeles.  She also is in the midst of a divorce from rapper Kanye West.  “They amicably split this week,” one insider told UsMagazine.com of Kardashian and Davidson.  The still have “a lot of love and respect for each other,” another source told E!, but they found that the distance and their demanding schedules “made it really difficult to maintain a relationship.”  They started dating in October after Kardashian guest hosted Saturday Night Live, the sketch comedy show for which Davidson was a cast member at the time.  Davidson recently quit SNL to pursue opportunities in film and standup comedy.
****The Kardashian Kompany analysts calculated that they wouldn’t make that much money from Pete, so… bye, bye!!
*******When you see the koven gathered around a boiling kettle in the backyard?? You’re out!!
******They have so much “love and respect” for each other that they just can’t stand it!! They have to split!!
****Tip for ugly guys trying to get some hot action: join the cast of Saturday Night Live!!!

Anne Heche Recovering From Fiery Car Crash

Anne Heche is “in stable condition” following the fiery accident that left her severely burned Friday.  Her rep tells People in a statement Saturday, “Anne is currently in stable condition.  Her family and friends ask for your thoughts and prayers and to respect her privacy during this difficult time.”  Her ex-boyfriend also told the Daily Mail she is expected to make it.  Thomas Jane, who dated Heche in 2019, told the outlet, “My thoughts and prayers are with Anne, one of the true talents of her generation.  “Thank God no one else was hurt.”  According to TMZ, bystanders tried to help the actress out of her vehicle after she crashed into a parking garage. However, she allegedly backed up and drove off before crashing into another home where her car became “engulfed” in flames.  Aerial shots of the incident showed the actress being taken away on a stretcher. Her clothes and back looked visibly burned.  It’s presumed that Heche was under the influence of alcohol, as a bottle with a red cap was spotted in her car shortly before the accident. However, the LAPD could not confirm this detail.  A video obtained by TMZ also showed the actress speeding down a neighborhood street moments before the crash.  Heche, who dated Ellen DeGeneres in the ’90s, has been very open about her previous battle with substance abuse.
********We just had a fiery crash in L.A. where a woman driving a Mercedes at over 100 mph crashed into a gas station, killing six!! So… not too funny!!!
*****Meanwhile, stars like Alec Baldwin are being slammed for sending out messages of support for Anne. STORY HERE!
*****BEFORE you start judging her, check THIS out. Her dad raped her as a child, then HE dies of AIDS, promoting her brother to commit suicide. THEN her sister died of cancer, and her mother told she’s going to hell for being a lesbian. Whoa. STORY HERE. 

Mike Tyson Upset With Hulu

A show about the life of Mike Tyson is coming to Hulu, but he is less than thrilled about it. Tyson recently accused the streaming service of stealing his life story for the show.  Back in June, Hulu announced that Mike, a mini-series about the life and career of Tyson, would premiere on Aug. 25. Apparently, the series was produced without the approval of Tyson, and he has expressed his disdain about his lack of involvement on several occasions. Most recently, Tyson tweeted that Hulu “stole” the story from him.  The series, which stars Trevante Rhodes as Tyson, says it will detail “the tumultuous ups and downs of Tyson’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again.”  The show has been a point of contention for the boxer since it was announced. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Tyson thrashed Hulu for using his life to make money without his approval.   “[That’s] a flat out lie,” Tyson said in his statement to ET. “My life rights option expired years ago. Hulu nor any of their supercilious team ever tried to engage in any negotiations with this Black man. In their eyes I am still just a n—-r on the auction block ready to be sold for their profit without any regard for my worth or my family. “They say this story is an exploration of a Black man. It’s more like an exploitation of a Black man. Hulu thinks their tracks are covered by hiring Black sacrificial lambs to play the part as frontmen for their backdoor robbery is appalling. I will always remember this blatant disregard of my dignity.”
********One tip to Hulu executives: if you ever see Tyson, keep an eye on your ears!!!
*******Mike referring to his dignity.. is like Bill Clinton referring to his chastity!!

Fidel Castro Casting Upsets John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo took to Instagram to call out the entertainment industry for casting yet another white actor in the role of an explicitly non-white character. That was after news James Franco would portray Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in the upcoming film “Alina of Cuba.”  “How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well? No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers!” he wrote of the decision to give the role to Franco, who is of Jewish, Portuguese and Swedish descent.  “Boycott! This F’d up! Plus seriously difficult story to tell without aggrandizement which would b wrong! I don’t got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!” he concluded.  Leguizamo has been increasingly outspoken about the representation of the Latino community in media, particularly Hollywood, over the last several years. The filmmakers apparently justified the decision in light of the fact that Castro — born in Cuba to parents of Spanish, i.e. European, descent — was technically racially white.
*******If you wanna see the young Castro, check out his son, Justin Trudeau!!
********John doesn’t look very much like Castro!!
*******We’re upset that Kevin Spacey was cast in the role of a straight guy!!!

Britney Spears Responds To Federline’s Comments About Teen Sons

Britney Spears is responding to recent claims made by her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. On Saturday, Aug. 6, comments made by Federline on his ex-wife and her relationship with their sons went viral. He said: “The boys have decided they are not seeing her right now. It’s been a few months since they’ve seen her. They made the decision not to go to her wedding.”  They share two sons: Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15. He later added, “This whole thing has been hard to watch, harder to live through, harder to watch my boys go through than anything else.”  He also alleged that part of the fallout had to do with her Instagram.  “It’s been tough,” he said. “It’s the most challenging thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.”  On her Instagram story, Spears responded late Saturday night.  “It saddens me to hear that my ex-husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children …” she wrote. “As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone .. It concerns me the fact that the reason is based on my Instagram … it was LONG before Instagram … I gave them everything. Only one word: HURTFUL … l’Il say it … My mother told me ‘You should GIVE them to their dad.’ I’m sharing this because I can. Have a good day folks!!!”  Spears’ husband, Sam Asghari, also shared his thoughts on the matter as well.  “There is not validity to his statement regarding the kids distancing themselves and it is irresponsible to make that statement publicly,” Asghari said on his Instagram story. “The boys are very smart and will be 18 soon to make their own decisions and may eventually realize the ‘tough’ part was having a father who hasn’t worked much in over 15 years as a role model.”
********Maybe the REALLY tough part is seeing your crazy mom’s naked pictures!! Just sayin’!!!!

Lennon’s Angry Letter To Paul Up For Auction

An angry letter written by John Lennon to Paul McCartney is expected to fetch up to $40,000 at auction. The three-page letter was composed by Lennon in November 1971 — 18 months after the breakup of The Beatles.  Bidding on the letter, which is open via the music memorabilia site Gotta Have Rock and Roll, currently stands at $22,000.  At the time, Lennon — then age 31 — was furious with McCartney over an interview he did weeks earlier with music magazine Melody Maker.  They long had a turbulent relationship, but tensions had boiled over after McCartney sued The Beatles following their split in 1970. In the suit, McCartney sought the dissolution of the band’s contractual partnership after Lennon and bandmates Ringo Starr and George Harrison appointed manager Allen Klein to preside over their financial affairs.   “It’s all very well playing ‘simple, honest ole’ human Paul’ in Melody Maker … [but] if you’re not the aggressor (as you claim), who the hell took us to court and s–t all over us in public?”  Lennon aggressively asked in the letter.  “As I’ve said before – have you ever thought you might possibly be wrong about something?” he added.
******Ahhh… divorce!! The gift that keeps on giving!!
*****Famous people are a hot mess, just like US!!!!

 

Ripping The Tabloids (Throughout the week, we’ll give you the stories from that weeks tabs!)
**Please Credit Publication!

Weddings-(People)
Actress Yeardley Smith, 58, who voices Lisa on The Simpsons, married former police detective Dan  Grice, 46, on June 11. The couple met in 2014 at a mural unveiling honoring the series in Springfield, Ore., where he served as her bodyguard.

 

STUPID NEWS

Bear Destroys Car After Getting Trapped

A Montana couple said they are in the market for a new car after a bear entered their vehicle and ended up spending the night when the door closed behind the animal.  Mike and Maria Pilati said their car alarm went off while the vehicle was parked outside their Red Lodge home Wednesday night and a quick investigation determined a mother bear had entered the vehicle while her cubs watched from nearby.  “We called the sheriff’s department [and] said, ‘There’s a bear breaking into our car,'” Mike Pilati told KTVQ-TV.  The sheriff’s office put the couple in contact with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks personnel. The couple said they were told someone would come to their house in the morning, as they had not yet realized the bear was closed inside the vehicle.  “Every once in a while you’d hear a crunch. I thought it had a garbage can it was chomping on or something. But it was my car it was crunching up,” Mike Pilati said. Maria Pilati posted photos and videos to Facebook showing the damage the bear left behind. The couple said the car is completely trashed.  See the videos HERE.
********How bad is the economy when BEARS have to live in cars???
******When bears learn how to drive, we’re screwed!!!

Someone Is Trying To Trade Up A Stick Of String Cheese

A Canadian man who found a stick of string cheese in the refrigerator of his new home offered the snack up for trade with a large billboard ad in the middle of downtown Toronto.  The billboard, erected this week in Yonge-Dundas Square, offers up a single marble-flavored stick of Black Diamond Cheese String.  “For Trade: One Cheesestring,” the billboard reads. “Accepting trades for one cheese string. Marble flavor. Still in original packaging. No lowballs. I know what I have.”  Angel Domingo, the man behind the billboard, said he found the stick of cheese in the refrigerator of his new home in Toronto. He said he has experience using resell websites to trade items including vehicles, car parts and furniture.  “This is probably the strangest thing that I’ve ever had to had to offer up,” Domingo told Global News. “Somebody told me that I wouldn’t get anything for it and nobody would want it, but I guess people some people really want it.”  Domingo said he has already received multiple offers for the cheese.
*****Cool old radio promotion: start with something small and try to trade up to a car for charity!! (Make the first item better than string cheese)

Truck Full Of Frozen Turkeys Burns Up

Firefighters in Florida said no one was injured, but several dinners were ruined, when a truck carrying 10,000 frozen turkeys caught fire on the highway.  The driver of the tractor-trailer pulled over to the side of Interstate 4 in the Sanford area when the trailer caught fire.  The department said the truck had been carrying a load of 10,000 frozen turkeys. A photo tweeted by the department shows some of the scorched birds in the back of the truck.  Firefighters said the flames were extinguished, but had to be put out a second time when the fire sparked back up.
*********They rushed a truckload of gravy and mashed potatoes to the scene, but it was too late!!!
******They could only save one drumstick!!!
******One of the firefighters said, “Well, butter my balls!!!”

Florida Man Attacked With Weed Whacker

A Florida man was attacked with a weed whacker after getting into a payment dispute with a lawn care worker, according to authorities.  NBC affiliate WBBH reported Friday that the victim, a resident of Lehigh Acres, used another person to cut his lawn for around two months before the incident.  A report from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said one day, the lawn worker mowed the victim’s lawn without telling him.  The worker would later bang on the victim’s door Wednesday to demand payment for his work, but the victim said he didn’t have money for him that day and would pay him the following day once he got his paycheck, according to deputies.  The sheriff’s office said the worker continued to say he wanted to be paid that same day. The victim left his home with partial payment and walked to a neighbor’s house when he saw the lawn worker coming up to him, weed whacker in hand.  The report said the worker chased the victim with the weed whacker around the neighbor’s car and yard. Eventually, he shoved the weed whacker in the man’s face and hurt him, according to the sheriff’s office.
*********He’s charged with “Assault with a Deadly Whacker,” the same thing Dirk Diggler went to jail for!!
*********They asked the guy with the whacker: “Why you so crazy??” He said, “Florida!!!”

 

STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL

VIDEO: GUY ATTACHES ROBOT TO A GUITAR!

VIDEO: WHERE DO YOU PUT A FAN IN THE HOUSE??? THIS GUY HAS TOO MUCH TIME ON HIS HANDS.

 

A LIST FOR MONDAY

The Best Breakfast Foods To Eat For Every Age Range

HUFFINGTON POST

 

Little Kid (2 to 6 years old)

Toddlers are notorious for being picky eaters, enjoying a limited rotation of familiar foods. This can cause some issues in the bathroom department, according to Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, a registered dietitian and the founder of 360Girls&Women.

“Pediatricians tend to see parents of children around this age group complain more of constipation,” Anderson-Haynes told HuffPost. “As a matter of fact, constipation is the most common complaint of parents and affects about 30% of children (preschoolers and older children).” The solution? More fiber in fun and familiar foods, like high-fiber waffles and fruits.  Registered nutritionist Marissa Meshulam provided another solution for choosy little kids at breakfast ― a snack plate. Cut an egg into bite-size portions, slice toast into strips, slather it with some avocado and include some fruit for a balanced and diverse breakfast.  “The egg and avocado provide healthy fats for their brain development, the fruit provides some antioxidants, and the toast gives some fiber and carbs for energy,” Meshulam said. “The egg also contains vitamin D and iron, which are important for bone and muscle development.”

 

School Age (12 and under)

Crucial for this period are calcium and vitamin D, and children may not be consuming adequate amounts that are essential for bone development and strong teeth, according to several studies.

“It’s important to build up calcium stores while the child is young since once you get older, calcium absorption decreases,” Anderson-Haynes said.  If you’re choosing an alt-milk in your smoothie, cereal or coffee, look for one fortified with calcium and vitamin D.

One easy way to ensure your little one is getting enough calcium and vitamin D is a smoothie. Combine fruits for carbs and sweetness, nut butter, seeds or nuts for fat and satiety, and yogurt or milk (plant or dairy) for protein and calcium, according to Anderson-Haynes and Meshulam.

“You can even sneak in some veggies (like spinach or frozen riced cauliflower) for added nutrition that they won’t taste,” Meshulam added.

If you’re choosing an alt-milk, look for one fortified with calcium and vitamin D, as not all are created equally.  “One cup of milk or soy milk provides 200 mg of calcium,” Anderson-Haynes said. “That’s 20% of the recommended daily intake, which is 1,000 mg per day for children in this age group.” Look for a label indicating fortified, or check the nutrition facts panel for at least 300 mg of calcium.

 

Teenagers (13 to 17 years old)

Early starts and packed schedules can make it difficult for teenagers to get enough fuel for their busy schedules. Eggs, sausage, bacon and toast could be the filling and fueling start that powers teens through their day, according to Meshulam.

She suggests eggs and something like Applegate Organics Chicken & Apple Breakfast Sausage, which is organic and contains nothing artificial for a combination of protein and iron.

“Iron becomes increasingly important for female teenagers who begin menstruation, and protein is important for their growing muscles,” Meshulam said. “The bread provides them with fiber-filled carbs for their various activities.” Add in some fruit for fiber and antioxidants.  Getting adequate amounts of iron is crucial at this stage for both boys and girls. Beans are an excellent source. Swap black beans, pinto beans or chickpeas into a breakfast taco with an array of toppings and flavors.  ″For example, 1 cup of cooked black beans provides about 5 mg of iron, about 30-40% of the iron needed for adolescent girls and boys, respectively,” Anderson-Haynes said. “Eggs or plant-based eggs made from chickpea also provide some iron to this meal. Vitamin C in the tomatoes helps absorb non-heme iron (plant iron).”

 

Young Adults (18 to 30 years old)

On their own for the first time, young adults often struggle to eat anything for breakfast. And while it’s not the most important meal of the day, finding some fuel is essential.

“Remembering the basic rule that ‘anything is better than nothing’ can help some individuals commit to having a regular breakfast to keep their brain fueled and their body going,” registered dietician Barb Ruhs said.  If time is an issue, try one of the many on-the-go options like granola bars, instant oatmeal cups or frozen premade smoothies.  “If you wanted to get more focused on nutrition, I’d recommend at least two food groups: 1) whole grain bread (grains) and fresh produce (avocado), 2) Greek yogurt (dairy) with fresh fruit (berries) or 3) a breakfast burrito (eggs and grains),” Ruhs advised.  The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans found that most adults don’t consume enough calcium and vitamin D, which isn’t just for building bones and teeth.  “Calcium is important for bone metabolism, nerve conduction and endocrine support, while vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Kimberly Rose-Francis. With that in mind, options like Greek yogurt parfait, cottage cheese toast with salmon, or a banana pecan smoothie made with 2% milk could support your calcium and vitamin D needs.

 

Middle Age (40 to 60 years old)

You’re likely not eating enough fiber, as more than 90% of American men and women don’t hit their recommended dietary intakes. Rose-Francis said you can bump it up at breakfast with whole grains, fruits and veggies.  “A loaded vegetable omelet, whole grain pancakes and oatmeal are fiber-filled breakfast options,” Rose-Francis said. Fiber is essential for healthy digestion, promoting good gut microbes and regularity.

 

Seniors (60-plus years old )

Not just for gym bros, eating enough protein is essential at this stage to preserve muscle mass, which deteriorates naturally with aging.  “Scrambled eggs and protein shakes containing at least 16 grams of protein are good options for breakfast for seniors,” Rose-Francis said. “Protein-rich foods that are easy to chew may help to preserve strength and muscle mass.” Since appetite wanes at this stage of life, ensuring you’re eating enough is also vital.  Boosting brain function may also be on your mind at this stage of life, which means you should focus on getting your omega-3s by eating nuts and seeds, and antioxidant-rich produce like berries, which have been shown to help prevent cognitive decline.

“Frozen berries are easy to keep on hand, and it’s a great routine to top a whole-grain cereal/oatmeal daily with a handful of brain-boosting berries to maintain memory and infuse the diet with powerful antioxidants,” Ruhs said.

She also suggests a savory breakfast with salmon, which contains brain-boosting omega-3 fats, vitamin D, selenium, iron and marine-based antioxidants. “Choose land-based (farmed) salmon if you’re looking for a mercury-free salmon with all the amazing benefits of their wild cousins,” Ruhs said.

 

The preceding material was compiled and edited by Brandon Castillo.  The Editor-In-Chief is Gary Bryan.  The Radio Genius Show Prep Service is licensed for use on-air only by subscribing radio stations.  Other means of redistribution is forbidden.
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