Today we visit with J.R. Ramirez, best known for his series regular role of "Jared Vasquez" on the hit Netflix series MANIFEST. He was a series regular on the second season of the Netflix hit MARVEL'S JESSICA JONES and on the first four seasons of Starz's top hit series POWER.
He's in the new series IT'S NOT LIKE THAT, a story and characters inspired by our own lives, as well as the lives of close-knit friends and family, and saw the same opportunity - to create a series about good people with complicated lives trying to handle their grief and trauma with grace, humor, kindness and love. And, in the case of our two lead characters - Malcolm and Lori - finding romance along the way. We put together a small but mighty writers room with a band of kindred spirits and delighted in expanding our pilot into an eight episode first season. https://amzn.to/486gCij
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Black
Forest Cake
Day
https://dinnersdonequick.com/black-forest-cake-cocktail/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
As food prices rise worldwide, many diners are turning to a familiar method of getting a maximum amount of food for the dollar: buffets. Recent data shows searches for “all-you-can-eat buffet near me” have surged, with cuisines like Indian and other Asian offerings leading the growth. Buffets offer perceived value, especially as other restaurants shrink portions while raising prices, making a flat-fee meal appealing to families and budget-conscious diners. Nutrition experts recommend these strategies for enjoying buffets without overeating: fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with protein, and the remaining quarter with satisfying foods; Eat slowly, mindfully prioritizing fiber and protein; And limit high-calorie sauces. These tips can help diners enjoy variety while managing calorie intake and overall health.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Wendi McLendon-Covey is explaining her absence from the hilarious “Bridesmaids” reunion at Sunday’s Oscars. The film's main stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Maya Rudolph gathered onstage to present the award for Best Score, 15 years after the comedy opened in theaters. McLendon-Covey gave the reason for her absence in an Instagram post, writing: “In response to some of the dms I'm getting: I had a neck lift last week because I'm tired of looking like a melting candle. So I had to skip the Academy Awards. No drama. Everything is fine.” McLendon-Covey, who played ‘Rita’ in the film, included a photo showing her wearing a bandage around her head. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2wbbtv5v
The 2025 science-fiction remake “War of the Worlds” emerged as the biggest target at the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, earning multiple “worst” honors, including the year’s top Razzie for Worst Picture. The film, which stars Ice Cube, led the annual awards recognizing Hollywood’s most criticized productions. It secured 5 wins after being nominated in 6 categories. The live-action adaptation of “Snow White” received awards for Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Screen Combo (the movie’s “7 artificial dwarfs”). Organizers joked that the film “cost a fortune and lost a fortune”.
Adrian Grenier, who played ‘Nate’, the toxic boyfriend of Anne Hathaway’s up-and-coming fashion writer ‘Andy’ in “The Devil Wears Prada,” says it’s “a disappointment” he wasn’t asked to return for “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” but feels we may not have seen the last of his character. He told Page Six, “There’s some backlash with Nate, the character, so that might have something to do with it. But I think that just leaves room for a spinoff.” The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters on May 1st.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… A human sneeze can travel up to 100 miles per hour. Sneezes expel thousands of droplets in an instant. This is why covering your mouth is so important.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
I never thought I’d hear myself saying this, but apparently the mall is cool again with the younger crowd — and so is the classic Orange Julius. According to The Wall Street Journal, Gen Z is increasingly hanging out and shopping at malls, offering a potential lifeline for retail centers that have struggled with declining foot traffic. Data from Circana shows shoppers aged 18-24 bought 62% of their general merchandise in physical stores last year, compared with 52% for older shoppers. With Gen Z expected to generate more than $12 trillion in global retail spending over the next 4 years, malls are pretty happy with their unexpected return to relevance, and to encourage young shoppers, some have been adding social-media-friendly spaces and encouraging online brands to open storefronts. Even pop culture is helping: Taylor Swift recently filmed herself riding an escalator in Croydon for her ‘Opalite’ music video.
An accidental lab discovery suggests bedbugs strongly avoid water and moisture – a finding that could help in development of new ways to control the pests. In experiments, researchers noticed the insects refused to walk on paper that had become damp with leaked blood from a feeding device. When scientists later dampened the paper with water, the bedbugs still avoided it, often making quick “U-turns.” Researchers believe water can block the insects’ breathing openings, making moisture potentially dangerous for them. The behavior was previously unknown.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“I’m having an old friend for dinner.” — The Silence of the Lambs — Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) — 1991
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France.
✓ Your pupils expand by almost 50% when you look at something pleasing.
✓ The average person consumes 3 bottles of ketchup a year.
✓ You’re more likely to be killed by a cow than a shark.
✓ If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end, because of the rate of reproduction.
WEIRD NEWS
Chaos struck the U.S. half marathon championship when a guide vehicle led the top 3 women waay off course with less than 2 miles to go, paving the way for Molly Born, who had been over a minute behind, to claim an unlikely victory. Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat, and Emma Hurley, who were all misdirected in the Atlanta race, fell to 9th, 13th, and 12th places, respectively. USA Track & Field acknowledged the course was poorly marked, causing the vehicle to take a wrong turn, but placed responsibility on local organizers. The race was a qualifier for the 2026 World Road Running Championships.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
37% of us say it would be okay to tip someone who does THIS. What is it?
Answer: Teacher
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ The problem with ripping a tag out of cheap leggings is that sometimes that’s a load-bearing tag — Meghan
⇒ i love soup with a little bread. i would have been the best peasant. — miia
⇒ Did you know that if you are ever very tired you can consume Three Coffees and then become Yes Very Tired But Now Also Frightened — kindnesswithkillem
⇒ My biggest wish for the UK version of SNL is that they produce it in York so they can start each show with “Live from Old York, it’s Saturday Night!” — laurielynnbb
⇒ Before airplanes, where did people go to openly cough? — alex_kattan_official
⇒ Tampons
should be 50% off the day after international women’s day like CVS
does with seasonal candy after a holiday – kenzianidiot
GOOD NEWS
Volunteer
Delivery Driver Arrives Just In Time To Save Woman’s Life.
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
