This #MovieStarMonday we visit Patricia Heaton (Everybody Love Raymond, The Middle and much more) We're going to talk about her non-alcoholic wine brand Solubrae. https://solubrae.com/
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Rock
Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
People who suffer from motion sickness are often told to avoid reading, put down their phones and take regular breaks during long trips…whether by car, plane, boat. Some also find relief through medications. But a recent study from China suggests the best thing you can do if you’re prone to puking in the passenger seat just might be…listening to music. In the experiment, participants spent 3 minutes in a driving simulator and then either listened to music or practiced one minute of meditation. It was found that that music helped reduce feelings of motion sickness, with soft and upbeat songs providing the greatest relief. Intense, passionate music was less effective, while sad music actually made symptoms worse.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Josh Gad is the latest to join the cast of the forthcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel. Gad has booked a significant role in the period heist film, joining an ensemble led by Margot Robbie and her director-costar Bradley Cooper. Since the original 1960 film “Ocean’s 11” — which starred Rat Pack members Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford and Dean Martin — the high-class heist movie franchise has attracted A-list talent. Warners’ latest installment is no exception, with Oscar nominees Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”), who is set to play the villain, and Monica Barbaro (“A Complete Unknown”) also signing on.
The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” has found a new home. The high-profile limited series, starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, has been picked up by Netflix, which will release it as a global original this winter, likely tied to the 30th anniversary of the 6-year-old beauty queen’s killing on Dec. 25, 1996. McCarthy and Owen star as JonBenét’s parents Patsy and John Bennett Ramsey. The series centers on the infamous unsolved Boulder, Colorado murder case and the devastating personal and public reckoning that followed her death.
She was a green beauty standard-fighting machine. Now, ‘Fiona’, from the “Shrek” franchise, has undergone a transformation, and fans aren’t happy. Following the release of the “Shrek 5” trailer, many fans took to social media to share that the ogre queen looks totally different. A TikTok user asked: “Can anyone tell me why they gave Fiona…buccal fat removal, a chin transplant, a nose job, an airbrushed collarbone?” The user added: “The kicker? They aged Shrek. They gave him wrinkles…and they…made her look younger. This is such an indicator of where we are as a society.” The post amassed 8 million views and 1.4 million likes. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mw5rdp5r
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… The average human attention span has shortened over time. Constant digital stimulation plays a role. The brain adapts to how information is consumed.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Researchers say they may have discovered a surprisingly simple way to help reverse baldness, using a substance the body already produces: a type of sugar called deoxyribose. In a long-running study, scientists were originally investigating how sugar might improve wound healing by boosting blood vessel growth. But they noticed something unexpected: fur around treated wounds in mice grew back faster and thicker. Further testing found that small doses of deoxyribose also stimulated blood flow to hair follicles, encouraging regrowth. In some tests, results were comparable to a common hair-loss treatment. While early findings are promising, researchers stress that human trials are still needed.
Scientists may have stumbled onto an unexpected way to restore grey hair to its natural color. Doctors in Spain noticed some lung cancer patients taking immunotherapy drugs began regaining hair pigment as they recovered. The treatments, designed to boost the body's immune system, also appear to reactivate stem cells linked to melanocytes - the cells that produce hair color. Researchers are now studying whether the effect can be isolated and safely used to treat greying hair in people without cancer. While the findings are promising, human trials are still needed, so a pill or treatment to reverse grey hair is likely still several years away.
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 not even mad. That’s amazing.” — Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy — Ron Burgundy — 2004
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ Rhubarb grows so fast that if you listen closely, you can hear it popping.
✓ Airplane turbulence typically only causes a drop of 10-20 feet.
✓ If you nap after learning something new, you’ll better retain the information.
✓ Earth is farthest from the sun in July — and closest to the sun in January.
✓ Blue eyes only go back about 10,000 years.
WEIRD NEWS
Nike has built its brand on helping athletes perform better, but its newest shoe claims to do something else entirely: improve your state of mind. Launched in January, the “Nike Mind” shoe features 22 foam nodes on the sole, that are designed to stimulate sensory nerves in the feet, helping the wearer feel calmer and more focused before and after competition, and provide benefits in the areas of balance, posture, circulation, and support for emotional regulation. The shoes, which come in 2 styles priced at $95 and $145, quickly sold out worldwide, with millions signing up for restock alerts. While Nike says years of testing support its “neuroscience-based” design, the company has yet to publish peer-reviewed research. Experts say the concept has scientific merit, but caution that any cognitive benefits may fade as the body adapts.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
44% of people agree: THIS is one of the biggest “icks” when visiting someone else’s home. What is it?
Answer: Dead plants
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE BEST MOVIES OF 2026 (SO FAR):
According
to the writers at Variety…
Blue
Heron – A moving Canadian family drama about Hungarian immigrants
trying to build a new life in British Columbia, while dealing with a
son’s mental illness. Told through the eyes of his younger sister,
it explores memory, loss, and childhood. (Katherine Fogler, Daniel
Maslany)
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert – A documentary featuring restored footage of Presley’s legendary Las Vegas performances. It presents him not as a fading icon, but as an electrifying performer at the peak of his powers. (Elvis Presley)
The
Invite – A married couple’s dinner party takes an unexpected turn
when their neighbors reveal an unconventional lifestyle. What begins
as an awkward social gathering becomes a smart, funny look at love,
desire, and modern relationships. (Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen)
Is
God Is – Twin sisters set out to confront the abusive father who
scarred their childhood. Mixing revenge thriller, dark comedy, and
social commentary, it’s an intense and unforgettable story. (Kara
Young, Mallori Johnson)
Obsession
– A low-budget horror film about a young man’s wish for romance
that quickly becomes a nightmare. It combines classic supernatural
scares with timely themes like toxic relationships, online culture,
and artificial intelligence. (Inde Navarrette, Curry Barker)
Our
Hero, Balthazar – A privileged but lonely young man gains online
attention by posting emotional videos, only to become entangled with
someone claiming to be a school shooter. (Jaeden Martell, Asa
Butterfield)
Power
Ballad – A struggling former rock musician discovers that a younger
singer has stolen one of his songs and turned it into a hit. It
examines ambition, betrayal, and the emotional cost of chasing
musical success. (Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas)
Rose
of Nevada – Two fishermen take an unusual job aboard a boat that
somehow travels through time. Blending science fiction with a
heartfelt human story, the film focuses as much on its characters as
its clever premise. (George MacKay, Callum Turner)
Silent
Friend – A unique drama connecting people across different eras
through a mysterious ginkgo tree. It explores humanity’s
relationship with nature and asks whether communication between
humans and plants might be possible. (Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luna
Wedler)
Toy Story 5 – Woody, Jessie and the gang face a world where children are increasingly drawn to smart devices instead of traditional toys. Beneath the laughs and adventure is a thoughtful message about imagination, creativity, and the importance of play. (Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack)
GOOD NEWS
Neighbors
Rush Into Burning Home to Save 87 Year Old Woman With Alzheimer's
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/
