Monday, August 31, 2020

Monday Motivation

Rolling In The Deep
Adele

Like basically everyone I have put on some weight during the Pandemic, and like basically everyone I am now working on losing it. Well there are some individuals who actually became svelter during this time. One of them happens to be Adele.

While I liked curvy Adele just fine, and judging by here album and concert sales everyone else did too. Her weight loss is the Monday Motivation to inspire mine that I, and perhaps you need (I can't speak to what inspires you, I can only speak to your love for Adele.)

My guess is Adele lost the pounds for herself, without pressure from the entertainment industry since being heavier never stopped her from becoming a superstar.

Therein lies the key to weight loss Minions, trust me from one who lost 50 lbs. you have to be ready to rumble with your bad self and make yourself submit to your desire. 

Monday Motivation indeed, so be it!

Adele on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/adele/?hl=en 

Sunday, August 30, 2020

"Best Sex"

 

Peppermint
Photo:
Magnus Hastings

Peppermint - the trailblazing actress, singer, reality star, and activist who continues to defy limitations is set to release her brand new album, A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers  October 16  via PEG Records/Warner Music Group/ADA. A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers is the first in a trilogy of album releases about the three stages of Peppermint’s most recent relationship with Entertainment Tonight giving an exclusive first look of Behind The Scenes/In The Studio footage HERE

 

The album Trilogy took over a year to complete and focuses on Peppermint’s personal diary set to music with Volume 1 tackling the subjects of flirtation, lust and love. Watch Peppermint Behind The Scenes/In The Studio HERE Pre-order the new album here:  lnk.to/Pre-Letters

 

Best Sex” will be the lead track and is slated for release October2 -  Peppermint states -“”Best Sex” - a song for and about the fuqbois and my addiction to them. "As much as I hate to admit it,the best distraction from the search for love is good sex."”

 

A Girl Like Me: Letters To My Lovers also features a gorgeous cover of the Carole King classic, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow.” "Obviously, I'm a Carole King fan. I love the lyrics, which I think are incredibly relatable in queer relationships and encounters as well as casual moments that may or may not turn into something more. The possibility of a relationship is usually inhibited by social stigma and fear of being seen in public with a trans woman." says Peppermint. 


I Want Candy
Photo:
James Michael Avance


Peppermint’s star continues to rise thanks to her smashing success as the first out trans contestant to be cast on RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 9) where she finished as runner-up in one of the series’ most-talked-about finales Click HERE. Soon after, her talent led her to become the first trans woman to originate a principal musical role (Pythio) on Broadway in the hit Head Over Heels

 

In addition, Peppermint recently reunited the Broadway cast of Head Over Heels to perform a medley of Go Go’s hits to help raise funds for the Ali Forney Center which benefits the nation's largest homeless LGBTQ organization.  Appearing in the video alongside Peppermint are cast members Amber Ardolino, Sharon Catherine Brown, Tom Alan Robins, Andrew Durand, Yurel Echezarreta, Lisa Finegold, Brian Flores, Ari Groover, Tanya Haglund, Arica Jackson, Taylor Iman Jones, Jeremy Kushnier, Gregory Liles, Gavin Lodge, Bonnie Milligan,  Samantha Pollino, Justin Prescott, and Rachel York, among others, including Go-Go's members Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, and Jane Wiedlin.  Watch the performance HERE

 

Peppermint can currently be seen in OUTtvgo’s new show “Translation.”    In this weekly roundtable talk series, former contestants of RuPaul’s Drag Race; Peppermint, Jiggly Caliente, Sonique, and Carmen Carrera sit together to discuss various topics including politics and dating as they relate to their trans identities.

 

Check out Peppermint in all her fabulous glory HERE

 

Peppermint joins Bob the Drag Queen on The Pit Stop


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Saturday, August 29, 2020

"Body Politics"

Ace Harper
Photo:
Matt Petranovic

Choreographer, singer-songwriter, visual artist and fashion designer Ace Harper releases her brand new single & video for "Body Politics" via Sonic Pill Label.  Click HERE

 

"I wrote “Body Politics” about having autonomy over one’s body as a woman. I see all women as beautiful. Every color, size, and age. Radical self love and acceptance of others is the new punk rock. If you aren’t here for inclusivity you are going to be left behind. This song is a celebration of imperfection and authenticity! I am vehement about empowering all women and sharing my own life experience. There has never been a better time for females to be bold and to lead in every industry. It’s an exciting time.” says Ace 



Ace’s journey began in Oklahoma. As a child she studied ballet and then later was asked to travel the US assisting top choreographers. She traded the Midwest for Los Angeles and spent years as a professional dancer working with a myriad of music legends such as Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Lopez, Duran Duran and famed director David LaChapelle to name a few. In the midst of her dance career she constantly wrote songs and collected ideas, quietly assembling a sound of her own.

 

After a storied career in the dance world, Ace started creative directing her own stage shows. Performance art, fashion, and visuals now encapsulates Ace’s kaleidoscope of creativity. 

 

Ace is married to Rock n Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum of Guns N Roses and Velvet Revolver, so glamour, travel, and excess is in her blood.  Learn more about Ace here: http://www.aceharper.com/music

 

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Friday, August 28, 2020

National Red Wine Day

Bottoms Up 😉
Ian Somerhalder

T.G.I.F! After the week we have all collectively participated in I bet each and every one of us could use a drink. Can I get a Cheers to that?

Well as luck would have, after a week were the BS is thick, today is National Red Wine Day, stem glass up Minions.

Personally Red Wine is my favorite adult beverage, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. My apologies to Merlot, Sweet Red (ugh) and other similar red blends.

As luck would have it we also get some Eye Candy along with the delectable liquid escape. You've got it it's Ian Somerhalder imbibing in a glass of CS, get lost in his eyes and stay for the wine.

Seriously with those intense baby blues one gets why he was cast as seductive vampire Damon Salvatore om The Vampire Diaries. Yeah, I need to clam down, let the Cabernet Sauvignon flow!

Learn more about High Holy Day here:

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-red-wine-day-august-28/  

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Michael's Musings

Basic Beotch
Michael Shinafelt

 Since I have not been watching the RNC (like, duh, did you think I would?!) and we need some levity, let's discuss The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, shall we? "Yes" we shall! My takeaway from last night's season finale? Not sure what really went down (entendre intended) between Denise Richards and Brandi Glanville, but the one thing I do know is they were closer friends than Denise let on. OK we've got this!

Wake up and eat a cold biscuit, just do it!

If you are having a baby is it still alright to talk to Serial Killers? Asking for a friend...

For all you RHONY fans: What are WE doing here without Dorinda?!

Let's hit the Methdone Clinic.All in favor raise your hands

Thinking about the good times

Is it a coincidence that a hurricane is slamming the country at the same time as the RNC???

This week I discovered I'd rather have a needle in my arm than a swab up my nose

Remember it's not Adam and Steve, It's Adam and Eve...and a pool boy named Giancarlo

Woman Crush of the Week - Ellie Goulding. Why? Do you really have to ask after seeing her in this outfit?!?!

Saw Tori Spelling guest star on a rerun of Saved By The Bell this past weekend. What does this mean? Nothing it just is.

I am the great Cornholio! 

Why are we discussing Kamala's dating history? No one seems to care what guys Pence dated before he married his Mother

If you want to meditate, download an app for meditation. You'll never have to use it after that.

Speaking of which ________ fill in the blank and give it a name

Give it up do as I say here:

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Current Mood

This photo of Cher protesting the hijacking of the USPS by the evil bitch baby known as Donald Trump (I will never refer to him as President) sums up my Current Mood: "Snap Out Of It!"

For those that may not understand the reference the phrase "Snap Out Of It" was uttered by Cher in the movie she won the Oscar for Moonstruck.

Now that we have that point made, if you don't care about what is happening to our government at present "Snap Out Of It!"

If you do not care about what is happening to the environment "Snap Out Of It!"

If you don't care about racism "Snap Out Of It!"

This list could go on at great length, but I believe my Current Mood has been explained with clarity. 

I will leave this here have a great day and if you haven't already "Snap Out Of It!" and buy some stamps, I have.

The USPS Online -

https://www.usps.com/  

Monday, August 24, 2020

Monday Motivation

Hello, it's that time again to kick off the week with some good ole Monday Motivation. I'm not going to expand too much today on the subject, I am simply going to be, and leave you with this quote by James Baldwin.

This quote is speaking to me at present and is all the MM I need, I hope gets your party started too!

Have a groovy day Minions!

James Baldwin on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin  

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Just Because...Cheetah

It's Cheetah Time!
Kristen Wiig

Just Because it's Sunday, Just Because there is a whole lot of buzz on the Internet about it & Just Because it's a whole lot of fun, here is Kristen Wiig as Cheetah from the upcoming Wonder Woman movie! Yay!

That's correct Minions, Wiig's Cheetah ensemble was revealed recently at the DC FanDome event to enthusiastic fans.

While I enjoyed the first Wonder Woman, word on the street is this one tops the first. Rarely do I get excited about seeing a movie, but for some reason this one has managed to make me shiver with anticipation.

Here's hoping the release date does not get pushed again due to the pandemic!!!

Have a "Wonder"ful day 😎

Wonder Woman 1984 on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7126948/  

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Tom Sless "Astronaut"

Tom Sless
 

RISING AMERICANA ARTIST TOM SLESS RELEASES

MUSIC VIDEO ‘ASTRONAUT’ AMID HIGH PRAISE

FOR ‘ASSURANCE, CRAFT AND CONVICTION’ ON ‘UPLIFTING’

DEBUT ALBUM, ‘CALIFORNIA DREAM’


The music video for the shimmering pop-inflected track, “Astronaut,” the first video from LA based Americana singer-songwriter-guitar slinger TOM SLESS’s critically acclaimed debut album, California Dream, premieres  at American Songwriter, noting how the song “bops along with a cheery, musically positive outlook as Sless sings confessional lyrics of the struggles and nagging insecurities we all confront.” 

The exclusive music video premiere follows an early summer review in the magazine which marveled how the album’s “assurance, craft and conviction belie the fact that [Tom]’s a novice or a newcomer of any kind. … Great stuff indeed.” The review also responded to the question “Astronaut” poses in its lyrics: Will anyone remember me? “Based on the evidence offered here,” said the reviewer, “the answer is an emphatic yes indeed.” Disciples of Sound cited “Astronaut” for recalling “Long Player Late Bloomer-era Ron Sexsmith [matching] quirky songwriting with full bodied arrangements that moved between pop and rock. There’s so much of that same kind of quality to be found here and that’s where the sizzle sits and stays.” 

With its rowdy country-folk chorus, and propelled by searing guitars on the bridge, “Astronaut” urges us never to regret the past, but to let go of it and reach out and embrace what you’re supposed to do. 

Read and watch the video HERE.

 

“‘Astronaut’ illustrates the main insecurity I faced after deciding to redirect my life's focus toward my music,” says Sless. “Pursuing music full-time was following the only dream I had since I was a kid, and I felt uncertainty as to whether I would be able to realize that dream. However, processing those emotions through writing this song helped me understand more about what ‘making it’ and ‘worth it’ really meant. In my case, my pursuit will be ‘worth it’ so long as I fully embrace my passion for music as the foundation of who I am, take things slowly, practice letting go, and live in the moment.” 

To illusminate the lyrical juxtaposition in the chorus hook "I'm an astronaut, but I'm lost at sea," Sless appears as an astronaut lost in the middle of a never-ending sea, with nothing to look at but the outstretching abyss and the sorely missed stars above. Filming was done at Seal Beach, CA and the waterway entrance to Marina del Rey, on the rocky south jetty.  

The music video debuts as acclaim continues to mount for the transplanted Jersey Shore native (by way of Baltimore) as the media discovers and embraces California Dream. NPR’s Lakeshore Public Radio show, Midwest Beat with Tom Lounges, during a featured interview session, called California Dream “one of the best debut albums I’ve heard in a long time, and certainly one of the best I’ve gotten to hear this year.” United Stations Radio Network is currently hosting a pair of Sless quarantine video performances on its YouTube channel that have combined for over 8,000 views in their first week, with an exclusive interview with Sless for The Record podcast coming soon. 

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Black Hole Sun

Cherie Currie & Brie Darling keep the promise with new single, "Black Hole Sun", benefiting the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation

Cherie Currie & Brie Darling have released a stirring new cover of Chris Cornell's "Black Hole Sun" to benefit the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation. Click here to Listen.

Cherie Currie explains why she and musical partner, Brie Darling, wanted to be involved in the project, “His artistry shown in everything he touched. He loved people more than he loved himself. There will never be another Chris Cornell.”

 

Brie Darling, echoes the sentiment when asked about the song selection, “Immediately, I knew the song I would like us to do, my favorite...Black Hole Sun! I felt Cherie's and my voices would work well on his beautiful and haunting melody. I love her and my different sounds and styles that work so well together. What a gift and inspiration, Chris' talent was truly special.

This single marks the third entry of Blue Élan's We Are The Highway project, an upcoming charitable collection of Chris Cornell cover singles. We Are The Highway proceeds will benefit the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation - helping children who are facing homelessness, poverty, abuse, and neglect worldwide. The collection will feature five cover versions of songs written and performed by Chris Cornell, in an effort to uphold Cornell’s legacy and keep the promise as a way to make positive change through music, made to him by Blue Élan co-Founder, and personal friend, Kirk Pasich.

Beyond forwarding proceeds, Blue Élan hopes that it will also bring awareness to this charitable foundation that now, more than ever, is necessary to help children in need. As Kirk states, “We cannot think of a better musical way to do that than sharing the music of Chris Cornell, in his memory, and to help children.”

Darling agrees, “With the staggering number of people struggling with so many issues that this world faces now, what better way to contribute to something good, than being a part of Kirk Pasich's project, recording a collection of Chris Cornell songs to contribute to Chris and Vicky's organization that benefits children in need.”

 

Chris Cornell was a client of prominent insurance coverage attorney and our co-founder, Kirk Pasich. What started as a business relationship quickly turned to a friendship over their shared love of music. Kirk has made it his mission to uphold Cornell’s legacy and keep the promise as a way of making positive change through music. With that in mind, several Blue Élan artists and friends have chosen songs from Cornell’s catalog. These songs have inspired each artist’s own journey to survive, to persevere, and to thrive in hopes of maintaining the promise of the Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation.

 

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Michael's Musings

Smile Till It Hurts
Michael Shinafelt 

Well Minions last night history was made when Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention. Ms Harris was actually my pick for the Presidential nominee during the primaries, thus I couldn't be more pleased she is on the ticket as Biden's running mate. Let's rock, shall we???

It's time for a change, I'm tired of having a President who come off like a villain in a soft core porn film

BTW If you you are one of those peeps refusing to wear a mask out of concern that oxygen will not get to your brain, don't worry that ship has already sailed

Sex is cool, but have you ever F#cked the system?!

When squids cry

It's like watching a vampire get staked and decompose before your eyes

Finally saw Jo Jo Rabbit, what a great film

Be just/just be. Human.

James Van Der Beek in his 40's - "Yes" please

Woman Crush of the Week - Kerry Washington for doing a terrific job hosting the DNC last night

I'm back to flattening the curve aka the weight I put on during this crazy time

Don't let your mask of sanity slip...Oooooops!!!

Have you ever noticed Madonna and Carole Baskin are never in the same room? Think about it, but not too much

Why isn't there a way to un-send a text?

Personally I love face masks because no one can tell when I am talking to myself in public now...

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Hump Day & Chill

America The Beautiful
Zac Efron

With the DNC in full swing what better way to Hump Day & Chill during it than Zac Efron in an American Flag Speedo (say that three times fast.)

 "Yes" I know he sported it for the movie Baywatch which was so three years ago, and "Yes" I know Zac has gone full on "Daddy" but it's still a sexy shot, with a hot body and it's patriotic during this political time. So there!

Thus celebrate America and give a Hump Day & Chill salute to the Zac Efron of yore in his itsy bitsy teeny weeny patriotic Speedo bottom bikini.

Yeah, that's the ticket, I'm going to get to that, right here, right now...

Zac on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/zacefron/?hl=en  

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Monday, August 17, 2020

Monday Motivation

Crack That Whip
Michelle Pfeiffer 

"Now whip it, Into shape, Shape it up, Get straight, Go forward, Move ahead" - Whip It, Devo

That's correct Minions today's Monday Motivation takes on the personae of the whip. While illustrated quite literally by the image of Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman from Batman Returns, I present it more figuratively, in the get off your booty and get going sort of way. The image is meant as pure illustration and to motivate.

"Yes" I am aiming this mission mainly at myself, but I am sharing it with all of you because I am sure I am not the only one in this proverbial boat. 

Thus you are to get out there and whip it like only you can, and whip it good!

Now back to my regularly scheduled morning tea...

Mic Drop!

"Whip It" on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whip_It_(Devo_song)

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Pandemic Workout Fashion

Bosom Buddies
Chelsea Handler & Ben Bruno
 

I have always found Chelsea Handler tre' funny! I used to attend tapings of her talk show when it was on E! twice a year (Hey, I had an in and was always V.I.P.)

Well Leave it to Chelsea (that could be the title of her sitcom) to take masks one step further during this pandemic.

"Yes" bear witness to Ms. Handler donning a mask on her mug whilst working out with her trainer (no relation to Meghan Trainor) and also wearing them as a sports bra.

Clever, no? Not to mention entertaining and fun during these uncertain times. 

Hey, Chelsea is the gift that keeps on re-gifting. Now if you'l excuse me it's time for my walk.

Mic Drop!

Chelsea on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/chelseahandler/?hl=en  

Saturday, August 15, 2020

National Relaxation Day

Chillin' Like Dylan
Dylan McDermott

National Relaxation Day on August 15th encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. So it is written and so it shall be Hey, just because we are in a lock down with limited options does not mean we are relaxed. The world we live in is anything but that. 

Thus today has been officially set aside and demands that you do it. That's correct Minions you are hereby directed to chill the F#ck out!

Entertain Me's poster guy for the day is Emmy Nominee comeback kid, Dylan McDermott. I don't know what could be more relaxing than kicking it on a surfboard out on the ocean in your swim suit. Well perhaps it could be a tad more relaxing if one was in one's Birthday Suit...

Dylan came to see a play I was in once back in the day. One of the cast members was his waiter at a restaurant he was a regular at. "Yes" he is a stand up guy not to mention a chill one. I hope he wins come Emmy time.

Meanwhile you've all got some relaxing to attend to, get to it Peeps!

Dylan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/dylan.mcdermott/?hl=en  

Friday, August 14, 2020

Seniors, A Dogumentary

 

SENIORS, A DOGUMENTARY

Coming to DVD and VOD on September 29th
 
Featuring the photography of Jane Sobel Klonsky, the author of UNCONDITIONAL, a best selling photo book from National Geographic 

NEW HAVEN, CT: Seniors, A Dogumentary, the newest feature-length animal documentary from filmmaker Gorman Bechard is set for release on DVD and Video-On-Demand on September 29, 2020.

The film is a passionate portrayal of the vitality of senior dogs, and the people who cherish and protect them. Featuring the beloved Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary of Mount Juliet, Tennesse and Chaser the Border Collie, known as "The Smartest Dog In the World," their stories converge through the keen lens of famed photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky, author of the book Unconditional: Older Dogs, Deeper Love.

Director Bechard, creator of A Dog Named Gucci, winner of the 2015 ASPCA Media Excellence Award, wanted to make an animal welfare film which would highlight a need yet make people smile. "We see so much animal abuse on a day-to-day basis," he explains, "especially on social media. I wanted to make an animal film that would bring a smile to everyone's face. It's hard not to fall in love with these dogs!"

The film follows Zina and Michael Goodin, the Old Friends founders, as they relocate into their current facilities, and introduces us to Leo, social media star and the most popular dog in the sanctuary's history. We also meet Chaser and her owner Dr. John W. Pilley Jr, who spent his final years working to show just how much a dog was capable of learning, even into her senior years. Not only did Chaser learn the names of over one thousand toys, she was able to differentiate between nouns and verbs, understand full sentences, and mimic Pilley's actions after observing them just once. Seniors, A Dogumentary also features a song from Nashvillle musician Matthew Ryan.

The DVD, coming from the MVD Entertainment Group, features numerous extras, including the World Premiere Q&A from Nashville's Belcourt Theatre in March, with Bechard and most of the film's participants.

That one and only screening brought 31 user reviews to IMDb, with the film averaging a rating of 9.7, and eliciting comments like: "A great uplifting movie," "Best documentary of the year," and " Heartwarming, happy, and inspiring!"

Bonus Materials
  • Q&A at World Premiere in Nashville
  • Watching the Total Solar Eclipse at Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary
  • Jane photographs Leo and Friends
  • Michael's Thoughts on Senior Dogs
  • More about Leo
  • Springsteen VS. the Paper Towel Roll
  • Jane's photographs of the dogs at Old Friends Senior Dogs Sanctuary
  • Behind-the-Scenes photographs
  • Director's Commentary

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Michael's Musings

Whore In The House
Michael Shinafelt

"Swipe your nose like a credit card, Hop on top, I wanna ride" WAP, Cardi B

Let me tell you about my latest obsession, if you had ever told me I would be into a Cardi B song I would have scoffed at you. Well WAP is currently my jam. Maybe it's because of how outright brazen it is, or perhaps it's the female empowerment of it all. Whatever the reason let's get busy...whores!

Don't make me push the edge of your subculture 

I think I'd make a good Mad Max

Extra large and extra ______ use your imagination and fill in the blank

Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris "Yes" she can!

I cook, but I don't clean

Your party is like a douche commercial 

Act like Michael Jackson's monkey 

Oh man, I hope


Woman Crush of the Week - Miley Cyrus because Midnight Sky drops tomorrow and I am a fan

Gobble me, swallow me...me, me, me!!!

I just did a Google search of Tom Hardy naked

Once you taste it, there's no going back

Schmeckle, discuss

My Little Ponyboy

Take a ride with me at:

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Hump Day & Chill

Hump Day & Chill
Luke Evans & Rafael Olarra

Yesterday was amazing! I will address it further in my Michael's Musings column tomorrow. Thus today let's Hump Day & Chill to, love. "Yes" you heard me love. Love is such a groovy thing, no?

Here we have hunky actor Luke Evans and his boyfriend Rafael Olarra to represent. Also because Luke has a great physique and is in a Speedo, hey this is Hump Day & Chill after all Minions.

"I'm not a 'Twilight' boy; I'll never be as good looking as those lads, and that's fair enough." - Luke Evans

Well Luke you may not be one of those lads, in my book you are better. I like my men manly, not boyish. 

I have a hunch I will never get a shot at Luke (balls!) but let's toast to him and his boyfriend. Love is all you need today so get out there and Hump Day & Chill to it!!!

Luke on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/thereallukeevans/?hl=en

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Current Mood


When I woke this morning I was feeling many things. Some good, some bad, some happy and some sad. "Yes" I know I just came off like a Dr. Seuss book, moving forward I stumbled upon this image of Russell Brand as Captain Hook taken by Annie Leibovitz for a Disney ad campaign.

This image encapsulates my, drum roll please...Current Mood. I am not going to break it down into detail for you, I believe the generalizations above are enough. Besides I don't want to be accused of trying to control you by planting ideas into your head, I want you all to have your own unique take on this photo.

You've got it, I'm all about freedom and creativity, Thus on that note be free my Minions and do it your way, make your dreams come true!

Annie Leibovitz on Facebook-

https://www.facebook.com/annieleibovitz/   

Monday, August 10, 2020

Just Because...Peacock

Strut
Garcelle Beauvais

Just Because it's Monday and we all need motivation, Just Because I'm getting my Tejava buzz going & Just Because, well birds of a feather and such. Here is RHOBH Garcelle Beauvais rocking a sheer peacock print robe in West Hollywood, CA!

While Ms. Beauvais has yet to truly get into the mud with the rest of the Housewives (Hey she has been working in addition to being on the show) I for one find her energy a refreshing balance to the negativity and mean spirited tone of the current season.

She's the voice of maturity and reason among the pettiness. Should Garcelle return next season my money will be on her as the one to watch. Trust me she's got the most game out of all of those women. She is simply testing the waters now, but once she knows how to navigate them...

Watch Out!!!

Garcelle on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/garcelle/?hl=en  

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Que Sera Sera: Resurrected

Johnny Thunders - Que Sera Sera: Resurrected


35th Anniversary 3CD Box Set featuring a remixed version with extra tracks, the live version, the original album plus a 36-page booklet

Coming September 11th

FULL TRACK LISTING and PRE-ORDER HERE


In 1985 Johnny Thunders went into the studio in London, to record his third and final solo album. He gathered friends Mike Monroe, Patti Palladin, John Perry, Wilko Johnson, Henri-Paul Tortosa, Nasty Suicide, JC Carroll,Stiv Bators, Glen Matlock and others, and the resulting album was christened Que Sera, Sera

It wasn't all plain sailing - with Johnny it rarely was. Johnny had spent the previous two years in relative stability. He'd been gigging around the world, and between tours he was filming in France. Life was a series of nice apartments and hotels shared with his constant companions - his girlfriend Susanne and his manager Christopher.

Now circumstances meant he had neither. Without a new release, touring slowed, and his high-maintenance lifestyle led him to seek friend favors for somewhere to live. The major labels that Christopher hoped would provide financial support hadn't materialized.

In a row with Susanne, she complained that Johnny had never written a song for her. Johnny obliged, and along with new songs from his live set, he recorded "I Only Wrote This Song for You." Before the album was finished, as soon as he had a rough monitor mix of the song, he flew to Sweden to attempt a reconciliation.

Those remaining at the studio were left to put the pieces together. Patti Palladin oversaw the mixing with the engineer, and found there wasn't really enough for an album. Patti added "Tie Me Up" from the b-side of her Crawfish project, and "Blame It On Mom" was found from an earlier session. The title-track was actually an afterthought; recorded as a single 16 months later.

The album was well-received, and it got Johnny touring again, but there was always a sense that it could have been better, and that the guitar was restrained - in '85 many artists were seeking mainstream crossover. Two tracks were left off - Jerry Nolan's "Countdown Love" song was unused as he hadn't yet recorded it; and "Talk About You," a lengthy blues workout that didn't seem to fit.
With those two tracks in mind as bonus tracks for a reissue, Pat Collier, former Vibrators' guitarist, was asked to mix them. When the results came through, it became obvious that Pat should remix the whole album using today's technology and viewpoint.

In the multi-track tapes a few outtakes were discovered, and last year the Resurrected version was released as a Record Store Day double-vinyl with 5 bonus live tracks. After interruptions, the CD version was reappraised and expanded to a three-disc box set. The original album is included, reinstating "Tie Me Up" and the old, familiar mixes. Three live gigs were uncovered, and they became the live version of the album as a bonus CD.

Johnny Thunders' biographer, Nina Antonia, has written new notes with interviews for the 36-page booklet. It also includes lyrics and unseen photos from the recording sessions, the cover session and from one of the featured live gigs.