Born on this day!! Actor Elinor Donahue (“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Father Knows Best”) is 86. Keyboardist Alan Price of The Animals is 81. Actor Tim Curry is 77. Singer Mark “Flo” Volman of The Turtles is 76. Actor Tony Plana (“Ugly Betty”) is 71. Actor Tom Wood (“The Fugitive,” “Ulee’s Gold”) is 60. Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight is 58. Country singer Bekka Bramlett of Bekka and Billy is 55. Actor Kim Hawthorne (“Greenleaf”) is 55. Actor Ashley Judd is 55. Singer Luis Miguel is 53. Actor Jennifer Esposito (“Blue Bloods”) is 51. Actor Jennifer Taylor (“Two and a Half Men”) is 51. Singer Madeleine Peyroux is 49. Actor James Franco is 45. Actor Kate Hudson is 44. Actor Hayden Christensen (“Star Wars Episodes II and III”) is 42. Actor Catalina Sandino Moreno (“Che,” ″Maria Full of Grace”) is 42. Actor Ali Wong (“American Housewife”) is 41. Actor Victoria Yeates (“Call the Midwife”) is 40. Drummer Steve Johnson of Alabama Shakes is 38. Actor Courtland Mead (“Kirk”) is 36.
THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY
1897 – The first Boston Marathon was run.
1775 – The “shot heard around the world” was fired. Colonial Minute Men took on British Army regulars at Lexington and Concord, Mass., starting the American Revolution.
1824 – Lord Byron died of a fever while helping the Greeks fight the Turks.
1882 – Naturalist Charles Darwin, developer of the theory of evolution, died.
1933 – The United States went off the gold standard.
1943 – The Warsaw ghetto uprising began, one of the first mass rebellions against the Nazis.
1993 – The siege at Waco, Texas, ended when FBI moved into the Branch Davidian compound with tear gas and cult members set fire to the compound killing over 80 people.
1995 – The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Okla., was destroyed by a car bomb. 168 people, including 19 children were killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history up to that time.
2005 – Germany’s Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI.
Today Is: Banana Day, Bicycle Day, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Action Day, John Parker Day, National Garlic Day, National Hanging Out Day, National Poker Day, National Stress Awareness Day, Oklahoma City Bombing Commemoration Day
TODAY ON TV!
Primetime TV (All Times Eastern)
CBS – 8:00 – Survivor / 9:00 – FBI / 10:00 – True Lies
NBC – 8:00 – Chicago Med / 9:00 – Chicago Fire / 10:00 – Chicago PD
ABC – 8:00 – The Conners / 8:30 – The Goldbergs / 9:00 – Abbott Elementary / 9:30 – Not Dead Yet / 10:00 – A Million Little Things
FOX – 8:00 – The Masked Singer / 9:00 – Farmer Wants A Wife
CW – 8:00 – The Flash / 9:00 – Riverdale
TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Fallon: Michelle Obama, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sampa the Great featuring Angélique Kidjo
Stephen Colbert: Elizabeth Olsen, Jena Friedman
Seth Meyers: John Oliver, Nic Collins (R 3/13/23)
James Corden: Jennifer Garner, Reggie Watts
Watch What Happens Live: Scheana Shay, Michael Rapaport
Daily Show: Guest host Jordan Klepper
The Talk: Pre-empted
Live with Kelly and Ryan: Ray Romano, J. Smith-Cameron
Kelly Clarkson: Kristin Chenoweth, Khris Davis, Matchbox Twenty
Tamron Hall: Billy Porter, Judge Marilyn Milian, William Stanford Davis, Sasheer Zamata
Jennifer Hudson: Tyler James Williams, Kristin Cavallari
WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN’ ABOUT? Here are today’s PPM-Friendly Topics!
QUESTION: Did you see the PIZZA DELIVERY GUY who TRIPPED UP THE CARJACKER?? It’s must see video.. and… HE DIDN’T DROP THE PIZZA!!!!!!!
QUESTION: Want a quiche that’s FIT FOR A KING?? Here’s the recipe for King Charles’ CORONATION QUICHE! Commoners: “There’s an egg shortage!!”
QUESTION: Trying to lose weight with OZEMPIC?? Kim K’s doctor says he’s seeing “saggy skin and DEFLATED BUTTS” in people who’ve used it!!!
QUESTION: Is “Yellowstone” headed for the LAST ROUND-UP?? Tensions between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan are ENDING THE SHOW, say insiders!!
QUESTION: HOW big is SUPER MARIO BROS.??? Jack Black is in the Hot 100 for the first time as solo act with his soundtrack song, “PEACHES!!!!”
Coachella Festival Faces Heavy Fines of $117,000 For Breaking Curfew On All Three Days Of 1st Wknd
********The fines go like this: $20,000 for the first five minutes past curfew.. and $1,000 a minute after that!!
*******The big offender was Frank Ocean, who showed up an hour late, basically sucked, and went overtime… they pulled the plug on him!!!
*****If only they could charge a ton for the tickets, they might actually make some money!! Oh, wait….
Mark Consuelos Responds To First Episode Critics of “Kelly and Mark!” He says “Feels Like Home!”
********First of all, his wife’s name is first in the name of the show. What kind of man allows THAT???
****He’s on the hot seat. If it’s not working, she’ll boot him to the curb like she did to Regis, Michael Strahan and Seacrest!!
*******She obviously thinks she’s gotta carry the whole show. A diva, maybe???
******Fans are wondering why she never made out with Ryan!! It’s because he thinks girls have cooties!!
*****If we want to hear woman interrupting and talking over a guy, we’ll come to work at the radio station!!
UPDATE!! Yesterday, she played a video of Mark SNORING!! Fans: “BIG FAIL!”
King Charles Includes Meghan and Harry On The Official Coronation Program With a Pic From 2018
********He’s hoping that Harry will autograph it for him!!
*******It’s funny that Meghan’s in the program… but she’s not going to be at the church!!
******Harry asked if he could bring his testicles with him, but she gave him a firm “NO!!”
*******King Charles is extending an olive branch.. and slapping Harry in the face with it!!!
Ray Romano Says He Underwent Heart Surgery and Got a Stent
**********His main artery was 90% blocked… which causes a “widowmaker” heart attack!!
********He’s also pre-diabetic… but who’s counting??
*****He’s trying to eat healthy, but Brad Garrett is a bad influence!!!!
TABLOID FODDER
Things You Don’t Know About: Camilla-(In Touch)
She’s more than just the other woman! Unearthing the surprising quirks and secret past of Britain’s new queen.
- She was fired from one of her first jobs. In the 1960s, Camilla was an assistant at posh London interior design firm. An employee recalls, “She worked for us for a moment but got the sack.” The reason? She came in late one day after a night out partying!
- Her first husband was forced to propose. Camilla fell in love with Andrew Parker Bowles in the late 1960s and dated him on and off. But in 1973-while her new pal, Charles, was out of the country on naval duties-Andrew’s father put a wedding announcement in the paper, revealed a royal biographer: “His hand publicly forced, Andrew proposed t to his girlfriend of nearly seven years.”
- She inherited $6 billion in jewels. When Queen Elizabeth II died, she left Camilla with the keys to a vault of riches acquired by the royal family, worth at least $6 billion. This includes jewels like the 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is set in a crown.
PHONE TOPIC STARTERS
Ever tell a lie early in a relationship that came back to haunt you??
What was the rudest thing you’ve ever seen at a wedding???
Ever hide something so well you couldn’t find it??
STUPID NEWS
German Artist Returns Sony Photo Award After Admitting Photograph Was Made By AI
*****This is why AI is smarter than people: It would have KEPT the award!!!
******The photo is black and white, and shows an older woman hanging onto a younger woman!!
*****Don’t piss off the AI!! It can destroy the world!!!
***Does this look real to YOU???
13-Year-Old Boy Had To Be Rescued From A Claw Machine
********13??? Little old for this stuff!!!
*******Times have changed!! Back in the day, a 13-year-old boy would have been trying to get inside something else!!
********He was trying to get a plush toy… but he got stuck instead!!
Strange Spiral Light Mixed In with the Northern Lights Over The Skies Of Alaska.. EXPLAINED
********It was a SpaceX rocket jettisoning extra fuel!!!! At least, that’s what they SAY it is!!!
********SpaceX? We KNEW Elon Musk had to be involved somehow!!
********The rocket had taken off from Cali three hours before, carrying 25 satellites!!
*****The way it swirled, it looked like the universe was flushing!!!
Old Lost Batch Of Coronation Beer From King Edward VIII (1937) Will Be Auctioned Off
**********Edward is the one who abdicated the throne so he could be his girlfriend, an American divorcee named Wallis Simpson! She was divorced and could never be queen!!
*******The beer was brewed for his coronation, which never happened!!
****Edward was sort of the Prince Harry of his day!! Except without the self-righteousness!
******This beer was found behind a brick wall when the brewery was being renovated!!
*******It’s been lying in a cellar for 86 years.. and still tastes better than Bud Light!!
STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL
VIDEO: CLASSIC FOOTAGE OF DAVID BOWIE MIMICKING MICK JAGGER.
VIDEO: GUY SCHEDULED THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO 10 YEARS AGO.
VIDEO: SHIP LAUNCH FAIL – CRASHES INTO TUG BOAT.
A LIST FOR WEDNESDAY
Neurologists Share The 1 Food They Never (Or Rarely) Eat
HUFFINGTON POST
Protein powder
In the habit of adding a scoop of protein powder to your daily smoothie? You may want to stop, or at the very least, check the ingredients. While protein powder is often marketed as a healthy, lower-calorie option for people trying to lose or maintain weight, a lot of them are filled with artificial sweeteners, according to neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius. “It is those additives that really give me pause when it comes to protein powders because they wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal microbiome,” Fabritius said. “A healthy and robust internal microbiome is so important for great brain health because most of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut.”
Soda
Sorry, soda drinkers. Neurologist Dr. Shaheen Lakhan says your favorite bubbly beverage is just flat-out bad for your brain. “Soda is one of the worst foods for brain health due to the high concentration of simple sugars, which damage the blood vessels supplying the brain,” he said. “Over time, this starves the brain from the very fuels it needs to function, leading to premature dementia and strokes. Acutely, sugar also causes brain inflammation, irritability, poor mood and sleep disturbances.” Plus, the constant highs and lows (the proverbial sugar “rush” and “crash”) can also cause a state of addiction with cravings and withdrawals — and diet soda is no better. “Even diet or zero versions of soda have negative effects, as the calorie-free additives stress out the brain and trick it into consuming more calories and craving real sugar,” he said.
Margarine
Down with fake butter! Dr. Shae Datta, a neurologist and co-director of the NYU Langone Concussion Center, said she avoids margarine as much as possible because it contains trans fats. (Though it should be noted that there are butter alternatives without trans fats, so take a close look at the ingredients list.) “We often hear that trans fats aren’t good for your heart and blood vessels. The same applies to the vessels of the brain,” she said. “A study from the journal Neurology found that older adults who had the highest levels of elaidic acid (a common type of trans fat) in their blood were more likely to develop dementia. Better to stick to olive oil and real butter.”
Cannabis-infused foods
With the rise of CBD and the legalization of marijuana in most states, this one might come as a bit of a surprise. But just because cannabis is legal and can help you relax doesn’t mean it’s doing great things for your brain. “Besides the short-term cognitive impairing effects of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (also known as THC, or what produces the ‘high’) appears to constrict arteries in the brain,” said Dr. Lester Leung, a neurologist and the director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts Medical Center. “This can be very dangerous when used in large amounts by people with migraines, a very common headache condition that, together with heavy cannabis use, can lead to stroke, even in young, otherwise healthy people.”
Beer
This summer, you may want to skip the beer at your neighborhood barbecue. “Beer is comprised completely of empty calories with no nutritional value,” said Dr. Byran Ho, a neurologist and director of the Movement Disorders Program at Tufts Medical Center. “Alcohol is a neurotoxin that can injure both the central and peripheral nervous system, even if consumed in moderate amounts.”
Decaf coffee
If you’re a fan of decaf, Sean Callan, a neuroscientist and CEO of Ellipse Analytics, recommends you skip this jolt-free beverage unless you’re sure the decaffeination process is solvent-free. “Solvents, the chemicals used to remove caffeine from coffee, are generally toxic to humans,” he said. “Many are linked to increased risk of cancer or neurological harm, especially in large or repeated doses. Beyond that, solvents like methylene chloride (a solvent commonly used in the decaffeination process) are known to cross the placenta, meaning pregnant women risk exposing their unborn child to the solvent.” If you still want to enjoy decaf coffee, Callan recommends you visit the site checkyourdecaf.org, where you can find out what chemicals are in any decaf brands you drink.
French fries
Here’s another bummer: French fries are one of the main foods neurologist Dr. Pedram Navab avoids. “A diet that incorporates fatty foods like French fries can damage blood vessels that supply the brain, causing cognitive impairment,” he said. “It reduces the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and leads to neuronal damage of the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is instrumental for learning and memory.” While some of these foods may be easier to cut out — looking at you, protein powder and decaf coffee — some might be a bit harder. So remember to consume any favorite foods and beverages that may damage brain health in moderation, and when possible, opt for a healthier version of it.
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