Let Them Eat Cake!

Humble Pie
Ryan Reynolds

With Free Guy being a smash success let's face the fact that it is Ryan Reynolds world and we just live in it.

Me thinks it's time to take him down a peg or two, and the one person who knows how to do that is his wife Blake Lively.

Bear witness to her wishing her hubby a HBD with a not so tasty looking pie. Complete with candles and of course a side of humor.

Wonder if her Humble Pie worked and made Ryan, well, more humble.

Kidding, Reynolds is quite down to earth, and can also take a joke.

Now get out there and seize the day Minions!

Ryan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/vancityreynolds/  

Twinning!

Who's Zooming Who?
RuPaul

They say everyone has a double, a doppelganger if you will out there in the world. Well in RuPaul's case this is 100% the truth!

Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas has unveiled a new RuPaul Charles waxwork (say that three times fast) - Oh, and this isn't the first time the Madame has done the deed. Apparently there is another RuPaul in their New York wax museum as well that made it's debut in 2000. 

If they keep this up there will be an army of RuPaul's like in the Grace Jones video Demolition Man! 

For the most part I am not into the whole wax figure thing. It really has no interest or point for me. That being stated most wax figures are a pale imitation of the person they are trying to replicate. 

Happily that is not the case here, RuPaul's likeness is indeed "Twinning!"

Get down with your wax self!!!

RuPaul on IG -

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

Blame It On My Lemon Juice...

Pucker Up
Jennifer Aniston

Well as fate would have it today is National Lemon Juice Day, Yay! Why would this excite me?! Because I am a big partaker of the juice myself, that's why.

"Yes" I start off each morning with a big ole glass of lemon water, that's correct I take lemons from my refrigerator, squeeze them by hand so their juice goes into my waiting glass of water.

Not only does it taste great it has some groovy health benefits as well. What are they? Well the prime one for me is it aids in weight loss. Which I'm sure makes the juice all the more attractive to those of you reading this right here, right now...

As you can see Jennifer Aniston lives by the juice, and so do I.

Now get work Minions, you have lemons to squeeze!!! 

National Lemon Juice Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-lemon-juice-day-august-29/

Introducing: Brandon James Gwinn

 

Brandon James Gwinn Releases “You’ll See,” 

a Duet with Broadway’s Alexa Green
The Second Single and Music Video from His BULLIT Album

Brandon James Gwinn and Broadway’s Alexa Green sing in the new video for “You’ll See,” the second single from Gwinn’s BULLIT album.  Written by Brandon James Gwinn and co-produced with M.P. Kuo, the song is a pop country crossover track, in the vein of Shania Twain and Lady A, and follows Gwinn’s previous release, “Cristal Conners.” While the track may feel like a 180 departure from the comic queerness of “Cristal Conners,” the two songs are actually quite similar in their country roots and unconventional storytelling. “I think both are indicative of the eclectic journey of the album as a whole,” explains Gwinn.  “Much of BULLIT is about how life and love can be beautifully chaotic, and “You’ll See” acknowledges the mess. It says “I don’t know what I can promise you and it might be a disaster, but I don’t want to leave and neither do you, so let’s figure it out.” 

“The song is an anthem of faith,” adds Alexa Green. “Its two people on the brink of deciding which path to choose. Go forward and risk it all or end things where they are and possibly never know what could have been. Everyone wants to be in love, right? The question is; is it worth the risk?” 

“You’ll See” is being distributed by Indie Chameleon and is available on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms, along with Brandon James Gwinn’s BULLIT album.  Its video is available on YouTube. 

“This song combines emotional influences from a couple of different relationships I’ve been in and out of over the past few years,” Gwinn continues from his NYC home.  He wrote “You’ll See” with Alexa’s voice in mind.   “I just kinda naturally heard her singing it in my head, so I leaned into that and made it a duet.” 

“When Brandon told me he wrote us a song, I was all over it,” says Green.  “Brandon is my best friend. I will always sing anything he ever writes but honestly, the song is so haunting and catchy. It really speaks to me.” 

Brandon James Gwinn

Brandon James Gwinn and Alexa Green met ten years ago, shortly after Green completed the San Francisco production of Wicked.  They connected on many levels, sharing a love of amazing meals, travel, taking too many selfies, and glam.  They have been best friends ever since and regularly work together, with Green singing demos for Gwinn’s musical works and performing in many of his readings.  

They have fun, in-and-out of the studio.  “Alexa has definitely almost gotten into a bar fight for me when some drunk guy was spewing homophobic garbage,” laughs Gwinn.  Brandon James Gwinn is a queer man who identifies as gender fluid.

Their tomfoolery can be seen in the music video for “You’ll See.”  Filmed by Tyler Milliron, the studio footage is legitimate B-roll. “OK, there’s not always champagne in our sessions,” Gwinn admits, “but there was that day, and I definitely didn’t mean to spill it all over my producing partner, M.P. Kuo… or did I?” 

Brandon James Gwinn was raised in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee.  After college at Middle Tennessee State University, he continued his studies at NYU, earning his MFA in musical theatre writing.  He has enjoyed a prolific career in theatre, writing ten stage musicals that have had various levels of production from college to regional and even Off-Broadway.  He was nominated for a Drama League Award and won the American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Richard Rodgers Award for his and EllaRose Chary’s musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix.

He entered the pop realm with the production of two albums for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner Trixie Mattel: 2017’s Two Birds and 2018’s One Stone; both of which he performed on. He released his first EP, Not Too Late, in 2018 and performed the songs live as opening act of Trixie Mattel’s USA tour. 

Visit brandonjamesgwinn.com. Follow him on Instagram @ brandonjamesg.

"Death Rider in the House of Vampires"

Attempt to say the title three time fast, I dare ya...

Following 2 successful advance screenings in Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV this past weekend, Glenn Danzig's 2nd Feature Film - the Vampire Spaghetti-Western "Death Rider in the House of Vampires” - will open across the U.S. at 200+ screens in select Theaters on August 27th. 

In "Death Rider in the House of Vampires”, the mysterious “Death Rider” - clad all in black - travels thru the desert on horseback. His destination…Vampire Sanctuary. The entrance fee…one Female Virgin. Once inside he encounters Count Holliday, Vampire Lord of Sanctuary who warns him against any transgressions. Blood & Guns action follow as Death Rider tangles with some of the Vampires of Sanctuary like the smouldering Carmilla Joe with her sidekick Mina Belle and Vampire Gunslingers Drac Cassidy, Bad Bathory, Kid Vlad & Duke VonWayne. 

"Death Rider in the House of Vampires” stars Danny Trejo (MACHETE, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN), Julian Sands (THE KILLING FIELDS, BOXING HELENA, WARLOCK), Devon Sawa (FINAL DESTINATION, IDLE HANDS), Kim Director (THE DEUCE, BLAIR WITCH 2) and Eli Roth (INGLORIUS BASTERDS, CABIN FEVER) & Writer/Director Glenn Danzig in a Supporting Role as Vampire Gunslinger Bad Bathory.

Tickets can be purchased here: Deathridermovie.com

Michael's Musings

It's Twisty Thursday!
Michael Shinafelt

Remember the movie Freaky Friday with Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan, pretty great huh? Well that's sort of the place I'm at except it's Thursday. Thus let's refer to this day, August 26th 2021 as Twisty Thursday! 

What's that? No I haven't switched bodies with anyone, but there simply seems to be an air of possibilities floating around, like you know, anything can happen. Yeah, I just gave context to the Freaky Friday reference. Time to carry on with our bad selves...

Apparently you can not joke with your friends on Facebook like you can IRL. A friend of mine went back to blonde and I commented: "Yay the whore look" (something she would have laughed at) Boom! Gone, just like that!

Just say "Yes" to Butt Drugs

Let me go on record and state - I love the Amy Schumer Tampax commercial

Grow up and stop referring to people as "Karen"... and say c#nt like and adult

Mantra For Today: Baa Raw Ewe (if you know, you know)

Sutton & Garcelle on RHOBH = The Dream Team 

Just Vote NO on the California recall of Gavin Newsome, my NO vote has been signed, sealed, delivered and counted 😎

Feelings are such a scam...the more you know 

Woman Crush of the Week - Lizzo her latest Rumors is the number 1 rap song in the country! Get it Queen!!!

Stop using the word invite when referring to work meetings. This isn't a Birthday Party...

Take time for something of a homicidal nature (bet you didn't see the coming)

Congrats to the cast & crew of Women Behind Bars (many who are friends of mine) it is now streaming on Broadway HD https://www.broadwayhd.com/

John Cena just ran naked through my mind

Wanna know what other twisty things are in the corners of my mind?!

Hit the links below, you'll find out...

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

"Science fiction (uh uh) double feature, Doctor X (uh uh) will build a creature" - Science Fiction Double Feature, The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Tonight's the night, that's correct Minions American Horror Story: Double Feature premieres and it's Wednesday thus we shall Hump Day & Chill today by getting our horror on. Oh, and "Yes" some science fiction as well from the looks of the aliens in the trailer.

Remember double features when you were a kid? While I am sure some of you don't many of us living legends do. They were always a blast and mainly happened at Drive-Ins, oh those days of yore.

I plan to bask in the gory (not a typo) of AHS and enjoy the ride. What's that? How much do I love AHS you ask? Well honestly I am proceeding with caution as usually it runs out of steam after the first three episodes as it never seems to know what to do with the meat in the sandwich leading up to the conclusion.

This being stated I would imagine that each story contained in the double feature will likely be 5 or 6 episodes in length and that bodes quite well as to me that is the perfect amount of time to tell a tight concise story for any AHS season.

So kick back, Hump Day & Chill and buckle up to things that go bump in the night...!

AHS on the WWW -

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-horror-story

"Candyman, Candyman, Candyman"

Who's That Girl???
Virginia Madsen

"Who can take a sunrise (who can take a sunrise) Sprinkle it with dew (sprinkle it with dew)" The Candy Man, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 

In case you haven't heard the 411 there's a reboot of the 1992 horror flick Candyman starring Tony Todd & Virginia Madsen opening this Friday. "Yes" really.

Good news for fans of the first go, Tony Todd is returning as Candyman. While Ms. Madsen is not returning she decided to get cheeky and pose with this bus stop billboard of the upcoming to do. Hey, Hellen expired in the first round and no one renewed her for this one.

She captioned it: "Well hello there..." 

That's so Mae West.

My thoughts? Glad you asked. I truly enjoyed the first one, it is definitely one of the better modern horror yarns. This being stated my expectations for this Friday's reboot are low. Why you ask? I'm glad you did, for one thing not one review has been published as of yet. Not a good sign.

Will I ever seen it? Somewhere down the line I'm sure I will. But it can wait.

In the meanwhile I'm living for this photo of Madsen. She's one of my favorite actors. 

Mic Drop!

Virginia Madsen on IG -

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

Diva Mood

The Tweet Of Cher
Cher & Madonna

Diva:  "a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable" Merriam-Webster

Today I woke up feeling myself, like, well a diva - minus the woman part. We men can be divas too, trust me.

I guess Cher was feeling it as well. Part of my morning routine is to get on Twitter and what was the first Tweet I spied? One from Cher with her and another diva Madonna with the simple caption: Me & Madge.

Hey when you are as famous and successful as these two that's all you need. 

Thus the tone is set for the week Minions, let loose your inner diva, like me. Feel good about yourself, while feeling your bad self. Yeah that's the ticket to ride...

All things Diva on Wikipedia -

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

Obsession

What's Your Obsession???
Margot Robbie & Kristen Stewart

What do you get when you cross an angel with a villain? You get the internet's latest obsession, this photo of Margot Robbie and Kristen Stewart is currently fueling the fantasy of many on the WWW.

Word has it that said image was taken at a 2018 Chanel event, both women are ambassadors for the brand. Well it resurfaced this week and is capturing the imagination of thousands.

Inspiring such comments as: "Someone said this is two ends of the Lesbian fashion spectrum and I can't stop thinking about it"

To this one: "I f#cking know Kristen Stewart has a huge f#cking crush on Margot Robbie do NOT tell me she does not"

Well, there you have it. 

So, what's crossing your mind right here, right now while taking this sight in?

Margot on IMBDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3053338/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Kristen on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0829576/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Saturday Sinema: Two Evil Eyes

 

TWO EVIL EYES

George Romero and Dario Argento's classic tale of horror and suspense gets

the royal restoration treatment courtesy of Blue Underground

Two Disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set Coming August 24th

PRE-ORDER NOW

"Absolutely not for the squeamish… Romero and Argento fans are not likely to be disappointed by these tales of the supernatural!” – Los Angeles Times

A Double Dose of Terror from the Directors of DAWN OF THE DEAD and SUSPIRIA

The Masters of Modern Horror -George Romero and Dario Argento - bring you an unprecedented pair of shockers inspired by the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. In Romero's The Facts In The Case Of Mr. Valdemar, a conniving wife (Adrienne Barbeau of THE FOG) and her lover use a hypnotic trance to embezzle a fortune from her dying husband, only to receive some chilling surprises from beyond the grave. Then in Argento's The Black Cat, a deranged crime scene photographer (Harvey Keitelof FROM DUSK TILL DAWN) is driven to brutal acts of madness and murder by his girlfriend's new pet. But will this cunning feline deliver a final sickening twist of its own?

Martin Balsam (PSYCHO), E.G. Marshall (CREEPSHOW), John Amos (THE BEASTMASTER) and Tom Atkins (NIGHT OF THE CREEPS) co-star in this wild horror hit that also features grisly makeup effects by Tom Savini (MANIAC). Blue Underground's acclaimed restoration of TWO EVIL EYES, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original camera negative, is now presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, packed with hours of Extras!

Adrienne Barbeau

Bonus Features:

• Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) Widescreen 1.85:1 feature presentation and Bonus Extras Blu-ray
• Audio: Dolby Atmos (English); 2.0 DTS-HD (English); 1.0 DTS-HD (French)
• Subtitles: English SDH, Francais, Espanol
• Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of 'Murder By Design: The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento'
• Theatrical Trailer
• Poster & Still Gallery
• Two Masters' Eyes - Interviews with Directors Dario Argento & George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor Tom Savini, Executive Producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento
• Savini's EFX - A Behind-the-Scenes look at the film's Special Make-Up Effects
• At Home With Tom Savini - A personal tour of Tom Savini's home
• Adrienne Barbeau on George Romero
• Before I Wake - Interview with Star Ramy Zada
• Behind The Wall - Interview with Star Madeleine Potter
• One Maestro And Two Masters - Interview with Composer Pino Donaggio
• Rewriting Poe - Interview with Co-Writer Franco Ferrini
• The Cat Who Wouldn't Die - Interview with Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi
• Two Evil Brothers - Interview with Special Make-Up Assistant Everett Burrell
• Working With George - Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson

Get Your Cracker On! Miz Cracker...

 

AAAAAAAAND... CRACK-TION!

SHE'S A WOMAN STARRING MIZ CRACKER COMES TO THE STAGE

Writer, comedienne, activist, and RuPaul's Drag Race star takes her one-woman-show across the US in 2022

 

Miz Cracker announced the relaunch of her US tour, She's a Woman, presented by Obsessed powered by Five Senses Reeling. The tour will kick off January 30 in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 additional dates ending in Austin, TX. A complete list of tour dates and venues is below.

 

"I can't wait to tour America with my brand new show, She's a Woman," said Miz Cracker. "I'm so excited to see people in person after months alone. It's been too long since I've hit the stage, and I can't wait to tell my most personal, ridiculous stories while looking right in your eyes! To fans and friends alike, join me for this once in a lifetime experience." 

 

In her one-woman show, She's a Woman, drag queen and comedienne Miz Cracker presents a full hour of standup and music, discussing everything from dating and dieting to Covid and global calamity. With her signature brand of cheerful pessimism, she tells stories about her bizarre childhood, her vices, her worst mistakes—and how she somehow managed to survive it all. Embracing a message of self-acceptance—not necessarily self-love—She's a Woman is a show for anyone who loves not loving life.

 

A limited number of upgrade packages are available for sale each night. The package includes early entry to the venue, an official tour poster autographed by Miz Cracker, an opportunity to shop for exclusive tour merchandise before the general audience, commemorative tour lanyard and laminate, and a photo opportunity with Miz Cracker. These packages are upgrades and do not include a ticket to the show. Tickets must be purchased separately.

 

Tickets and upgrade packages go on sale Friday, August 20, at noon local time at shesawomantour.com. Ticket prices range from $29 - $79, and upgrade packages are $40 each.

 

She's a Woman starring Miz Cracker 2022 US tour dates

January 30 - Los Angeles, CA - Dynasty Typewriter

January 31 - Los Angeles, CA - Dynasty Typewriter

February 2 - San Francisco, CA - Alcazar Theatre

February 4 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall

February 5 - Seattle, WA - Broadway Performance Hall

February 6 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House

February 8 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall

February 11 - Denver, CO - HQ

February 13 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre

February 14 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre

February 14 - Chicago, IL - Metro

February 17 - Columbus, OH - Lincoln Theatre

February 19 - Buffalo, NY - Shea's 710

February 21 - Boston, MA - Royale

February 23 - Washington, DC - Miracle Theatre

February 25 - Atlanta, GA - Out Front Theatre

February 26 - Birmingham, AL - The Lyric Theatre

February 27 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues New Orleans

March 1 - Dallas, TX - The Kessler Theater

March 2 - Houston, TX - The Heights Theater

March 3 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin

 

For complete tour and ticketing information, visit http://www.shesawomantour.com/

  

Michael's Musings

"It's Good Practice"
Michael Shinafelt

You know how they always say "practice makes perfect?" What happens when you attain perfection? Stop practicing perhaps? Have nothing more to accomplish?

For the record practice does not make perfect. It makes you better, and more focused, but not perfect. Now that we've swept this false hood under the rug me thinks it's time to carry on...

Need a band name? How about: Drunk Sonja Morgan? If you know, you know

Caught an 80's teen sex comedy marathon on IFC this past weekend. Why do the joints in Revenge of the Nerds look like tampons?

Tell them the Property Mongers sent you

Raise your hand if you are getting the COVID booster (mine is raised)

Why is it that Colin Jost was trending on Twitter yesterday when Scarlett Johansson was the one who gave birth to their son Cosmo?

Escuela Taqueria in Los Angeles has the best effen Taco's, I could eat mass quantities of them, but limit myself to three 

On Thursday's we make our names global

Reminder: Go at your own pace

Woman Crush of the Week - the legendary Mae West who just had a Birthday on the 17th. Kim Cattrall says she inspired her portrayal of Samantha Jones in Sex and the City. 

Happiness is _______ the blank is yours to fill in. That's it, that's the assignment.

Watching sunsets and sunrises is free therapy

Funny thing is you never hear about anti-ventilators 

Hey, that's my chicken!

That's not what you said the other night...

Find out what it was, here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

Bottoms Up!
Neil Patrick Harris

"Wastin' away again in Margaritaville" - Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffet

Yesterday I chilled at one of my favorite places in Los Angeles, Escuela Taqueria. Given their name you would think they have great tacos, you thought correct. They also have great margaritas as well. In fact I want mass quantities of margaritas today. 

So, you guessed it, we are gonna Hump Day & Chill to, drum roll please...Margaritas!

What would a Hump Day & Chill be without some skin I ask you? Ah, of course you agree skin is always a thing.

Behold our shirtless margarita poster boy one Neil Patrick Harris vacationing in Mexico and toasting us all with a margarita, naturally.

For those about to imbibe I salute you!!! 

Margarita on Wikipedia -

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

Bye, Bye Miss "American Pie"

Don McLean

DON McLEAN IMMORTALIZED ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD WITH STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Don McLean, known for his mega-hit “American Pie,” which he wrote and performed, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today at 6314 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pie Hole restaurant (corner of Hollywood and Vine).

“This is a very special day for me, awards are given every year on those television programs, and every year a new person is named a favorite, however, this award is forever,” says McLean. “This is an honor I get to share with friends, fans, and whoever walks down Hollywood Boulevard.”

Joining in the festivities were Don’s longtime friend "Weird Al" Yankovic, who is a fellow Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient. Yankovic released a parody “The Saga Begins,” that was set to the tune of “American Pie,” which recounted the plot of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, from Obi-Wan Kenobi’s point of view. The song was included on Yankovic's tenth album, Running With Scissors (1999), and went platinum, selling more than one million copies.

In addition, the award-winning acapella group Home Free, participated in the celebration with a special performance of “American Pie,” all while fans along Hollywood Boulevard couldn’t resist singing along and having a good time. The five-member group recorded the song with McLean in 2020 and subsequently released a music video that won three Telly Awards in 2021.

Don on Wikipedia -

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

WCM

The Woman In Red
Megan Fox 

Yes, I know it's usually WCW and MCM, but I felt like changing things up a bit. It's my Monday and I'll do what I want to Minions...so there!

Hey, if this shot of Megan Fox leaving a photo shoot in Los Angeles looking stunning in red does no make you want to WCM then I don't know what would, or will.

Thus it's Monday Minions (say that three times fast) let's let Ms. Fox lead the charge of the beginning of a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious week.

On your marks get set, "Yes" you're seeing red, woot!

Megan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/meganfox/

Jazz Hot!

Mt. Wilson Observatory Presents Jazz Trio

Lounge Art Ensemble

With Peter Erskine, Bob Sheppard and Darek Oles

In Its Second & Final 2021 In-Person Concert of the Series,

Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome,

Held Inside the Iconic Dome of the 100” Telescope

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Performances at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Mount Wilson Observatory, the scientific marvel in the mountains above Pasadena, announces the second, and final, Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome under the magnificent vaulted dome of the historic 100-inch telescope. The sublime Lounge Art Ensemble will return on Sunday, September 5, 2021, with two concerts at 3:00 and 5:00 PM. Led by Weather Report drummer extraordinaire Peter Erskine, this exceptional jazz trio features saxophonist Bob Sheppard and bassist Darek Oles. Offering a freewheeling selection of standards and original tunes in the observatory’s unique and historic venue, the performances will be acoustic, without amplification, promising that the full tonality of the instruments, and the dynamic control these musicians possess, will be fully appreciated by the audience. Tickets cost $50 each and are available for purchase online in advance (highly recommended) or at the door, given availability. As in the previous three years of the series, Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan, herself an award-winning cellist, curates. For more information on Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome, please visit https://www.mtwilson.edu/events.

There will be an artist’s reception at 4:00 PM between each concert’s hour-long session. In addition, concert-goers will be treated to an exhibition featuring rare scientific artifacts, drawings, and illustrations from the Observatory’s collection. Seating inside the historic dome is limited. Concert attendees must be fully vaccinated. Children under age 12 are not permitted. There is no ADA-compliant access.

All proceeds go to support the Mt. Wilson Institute in its mission to preserve, protect and promote the Observatory and the accomplishments there. Poised for rediscovery, the grounds of the legendary observatory—founded in 1904 by astrophysical pioneer George Ellery Hale—are open for free to the public year-round. For visitor information please see https://www.mtwilson.edu/visiting.  

"Rumors"

Teach Me About Big Girl Coochie
Cardi B & Lizzo

Yesterday Lizzo unleashed some big post quarantine energy with the release of her song Rumors featuring Cardi B. 

Well today it's my newest jam! Rumors is not your basic banger, As If! Being that Lizzo is anything but your basic artist. 

This being Lizzo's first song in two years has so much going on, it takes a few trips to unpack. Trust me this is one unpacking that isn't a chore.

I don't know about you, but for me it's time for another trip on the Rumors Train, take that journey by boarding the video below now...!!!

"Spendin' all your time tryna break a woman down" - Rumors, Lizzo featuring Cardi B

Lizzo in IG -

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

Film Buff Friday: Frankenstein

Frankenstein 

Happy Friday the 13th and such...being that it is such a sacred day for horror fans I thought we should celebrate accordingly with, well, a horror movie. That's correct Minions let us revisit, or visit the classic 1931 Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff.

It's been a while since Me, Myself and I have seen this great piece of cinema and after reading my buddy Jay Jacobson's write up of it on his Classic Movie Blog it makes me think today being what it is, makes perfect timing to kick it with the OG again.

So enjoy your special day horror fans, you know how I will be spending it, join me if you dare by clicking on the link below....Boo!!!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/70-frankenstein-1931  

Michael's Musings

I'm Sorry My Visions Aren't Instagrammable
Michael Shinafelt

"Now here I go again, I see crystal visions. I keep these visions to myself" - Dreams, Fleetwood Mac

This week has been all about moving forward, ya know visions of your present and future. Forget the past those visions aren't going to do anything to enrich you, time to move forward, never straight. 

I wished I could share my visions with you, but alas they are not Instagrammable 😌 Let's move forward now, shall we???

You've got a pig box that's going to catch on fire...the more you know

Salad doesn't cure COVID, Connor

Hi Def TV reveals concealed nose rings

Sometime in the near future I need a Shame-ectomy 

It's time to learn more about the power of big girl energy!

When your pup is a jumper, discuss

I left my flan out over night, wondering: Is it still good?!

Licking rats, I hear it's a thing (that I want no part of)

Woman Crush of the Week - Connie Britton in The White Lotus. While I have mixed feelings about the overall show, she really brings it in Lotus.

FYI I'm rocking out to the latest Billy Idol song "Bitter Taste"

"I call YOUR name during sex" - God

Can't wait for Rumors by Lizzo featuring Cardi B to drop tomorrow!!!

You must own your decisions, that's it, that's the message

Come on, I do thisssss...

Find out what, here: 

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

Going Below Deck
David Bradberry

Remember season one of Below Deck on Bravo? I bet many of you do. Remember cute and gay David Bradberry who was engaged to his man Trevor Knight? Remember it was also revealed that David dabbled in gay porn, if you watched, I know you do!

Thus today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to copious nude photos of, who else, David Bradberry. Yeah, that's the ticket!!!

You read correct Minions we are going to sail away with Mr. Bradberry to our own Hump Day & Chill island. This cruise is courtesy of Tye Brigss Favorite Hunks & Other Things. 

So what are you waiting for?! All aboard at the link below deck....

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2021/08/without-regrets-david-by-fotorebelxt.html 

Current Mood

White Heat
Chloe Sevigny

Hello Minions, for some reason only known to the corners of my mind, this photo of Chloe Sevigny looking chill in white and hailing a cab in NYC captures my Current Mood.

I'm sure it's because no matter what she does, Chloe always comes off so cool and confident. Two qualities that compliment each other to perfection.

Seriously, who looks that good during the summer heat in NYC? I ask you, I asked c'mon now answer me. What's that? You agree, good!!!

Thus today I saw we all aspire to bend it like Chloe and let her guide our collective Current Mood.

She's got a ticket to ride...

Chloe on IG -

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

MCM

It's Better With A Speedo
Nyle DiMarco

Today I've got that crushing feeling...as in Man Crush Monday! Ever since I've laid eyes on model/actor/activist Nyle DiMarco in a speedo, well visions of it have danced in my head ever since.

So I hereby bequeath you, my Minions, with it as well. 

No need to thank me you can just spank, well you get the idea. Now I have it as well, time to move on and get this party started!!!

Nyle on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/nyledimarco/

"Movin'" With David Archuleta

Photo:
Zack Knudsen 

David Archuleta has premiered the video HERE for his new single(s) “Movin’”. The new track HERE sports two versions of the song with a special “After Hours” remix HERE. David explains, “Movin was a song I wanted to have fun with and challenge myself by literally Movin’ with some choreography. I wanted just a touch of Latin feel even though it’s not necessarily Latin music.” With “Movin’s”- After Hours mix David says, “I asked Nate Dodge, the producer, to see what we could do to spice up Movin’s original mix. In Nate fashion, he ended up coming up with something completely different though, lol. I loved the alternate feel, but it felt like a completely different song. I fell in love with both versions, couldn’t make up my mind, and decided I’d just release both. Because they both get me movin’. “

In addition, David will release his first-ever Children’s book on October 12. Based on the lyrics of David’s popular and moving song, My Little Prayer HERE  A simple story about the power of faith, friendship and prayer. Pre-order the book HERE

David has also announced his rescheduled 2020 North American tour dates. See all rescheduled dates below. David is set to kick off the six week trek across North America in February 2022 in support of his Therapy Sessions pop album release. The tour, dubbed “OK, All Right” after his hit single HERE will begin on February 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA and weave through such cities as Boston & Chicago before hitting New York & Nashville in mid-March. Tickets available HERE

David's latest album Therapy Sessions features an inside look into David’s internal struggle with himself - a battle he has experienced for most of his life. “I was going through therapy and trying to apply the steps it took to escape the barriers I had created for myself,” he explains. “Whether it was fear, loss, dwelling on the past, or anxiety. There’s a constant battle going on because so much of my mind doesn’t want to budge. The songs are a sort of a back and forth within the inner dialogue I have with myself." This new body of work represents a transparency that has not been present in previous releases.   “Music has always been healing for me,” Archuleta goes on to say. “My mission with it is to heal, and then encourage to move forward after the healing takes place. I want people to find answers to their worries and doubts as they listen to Therapy Sessions .”

Follow David Here:

https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialarchuleta

www.davidarchuleta.com