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| The B-52's |
Another Monday another day of "Good Vibes Only." That's correct let's start of the week with some positive energy.
Here are The B52's bringing you some Summer Love....
You're Welcome!
"It's the summer of love, love, loveI'm in love with love, love, loveFor everyone transcends hereI'm thinking of you boyLove energy is giving us a shoveMaking this the summer of loveI said, "I see no clouds ahead"Summer of loveSummer of love" - Summer Of Love, The B-52's
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BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD is an intimate, unflinching look at the life and career of Billy Idol, tracing the punk icon’s journey from his early days with Generation X through his rise as a global solo star, while exploring the triumphs, excesses, near-death experiences, and remarkable survival story behind one of rock & roll’s most recognizable and enduring figures.
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| Ann-Margret |
You've heard people use the phrase they are "giving someone their flowers" or they are happy that another individual is "receiving their flowers?" Correct???
In case you are not familiar here is the context regarding said phrase:
"People use the phrase on social media, in the workplace, and in everyday conversation to celebrate a living person's talent, progress, or lasting impact."
Well today you are receiving "Flowers" metaphorically via myself and the legendary Ann-Margret.
"Yes" that is her and some flowers just for you and the lasting impact every one of you makes in your daily life.
A round of applause for everyone!
You're welcome.
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| Don't Point That Thing At Me Unless You Plan To Shoot Michael Shinafelt |
"You won't escape alive
Of what's become your life
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| The Shards l-r Igby Rigney, Hayes Warner, Kaia Gerber & Homer Gere |
It's Wednesday again aka Hump Day & Chill aka Shards Night!
"Yes" Minions Shards Night! You know that Ryan Murphy limited series based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel streaming Hulu and Disney+ and airing every Hump Day & Chill until it's completion on FX.
That's The Shards I am referring to.
I for one am thoroughly enjoying it. Hey what's not to like?
With an engaging attractive cast, an edgy storyline, decadence, it being set in the 80's and my personal favorite a pitch black sense of humor, who wouldn't be all in?!
Not to mention I am a connoisseur of Bret Easton Ellis' work. American Psycho and Less Then Zero anyone???
Guess how I am going to Hump Day & Chill this evening?
Really Rhonda???
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| Honor Blackman |
"I was convinced it was absolutely me." She also noted that because the role required judo skills and she was already hot property from starring in The Avengers, "it seemed dead right that I should play Pussy." - Honor Blackman on landing the role of Pussy Galore in Goldfinger
Honor Blackman will forever be known as "Pussy Galore" straight outta the James Bond movie Goldfinger.
She wasn't really put off by the characters name in fact when she was touring the states to promote the film journalists would often say to her: How do you feel playing a character with this name, don't you find it distasteful???
They were told not to say the name at all while interviewing her. Thus she delighted in intentionally dropping the character's name into interviews to embarrass straight faced or nervous reporters.
"Pussy Galore" indeed!
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| Harry Hamlin & Medusa's Head in "Clash of the Titans" |
Today's Secret Phrase is: Carpe Diem when translated from it's Latin origin means: Seize The Day!
Thus you are hereby enlisted to live today fully in the present moment, enjoying what is and not wasting time worrying about an uncertain future. Got it???
OK Minions you know the assignment, get on it!!!
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John Stamos recently turned 63, and to celebrate he took a shirtless selfie (above) and posted it to his Instagram, naturally.
I for one would not mind filling those gutters, how about you???
Think about it, but not too much...
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It's the weekend and I'm warning you...
Beware The Giraffe Of Doom!
That's all, have a nice day 😁
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| Stephen Rea & Jaye Davidson "The Crying Game" |
"I know all there is to know about the crying game
I've had my share of the crying game
I've Got A Dirty Mind
Michael Shinafelt
"You stare are you looking at me
Or just an image from your colour tv
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Fans of Heavy Metal, Hardcore Punk and the like have been told since they were little, whether it be by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are "not music," but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent, and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people.
Saw this on Instagram this morning whilst scrolling, straight outta Iman's page. It resonated with me and since sharing is caring here it is!
Stay in your own lane and mind your own business is what everyone should do. Unfortunately we live in a world where others scapegoat, project and deflect their sh!t onto those around them rather than accept responsibility for their own actions.
Be the hare you want to see in the world.
That's all...have a groovy week!!!
https://www.instagram.com/the_real_iman/?hl=en
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| Oliver Reed & Vanessa Redgrave "The Devils" |
Urbain Grandier: "Call me vain and proud, the greatest sinner ever to walk God's earth, but Satan's boy I could never be. I haven't the humility." - The Devils, Ken Russell 1971
One of my favorite films is Ken Russell's The Devils. It came out in 1971 with a fanfare of controversy. It was cut significantly and still received and "X" rating. Thus I saw what everyone else saw a more tame version of the same film. Trust me it was still a quite intense and graphic affair.
Well I am eagerly looking forward to the restored cut opening October 16th in 35 mm rated NC-17.
Here's the synopsis:
"In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier's protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun's accusation of witchcraft"
Sex, Violence and Religion what more could you want in a controversial NC-17 film? I ask you? I'm waiting...
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| Bring Me The Axe! |
Remember how you were never promised a rose garden when you were growing up? Well guess what? Perhaps it was because some homicidal psycho took an axe to it.
"Yes" it's the famous scene from Mommie Dearest where Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford takes an axe to her rose garden.
"Tina, bring me the axe!" was the battle cry etched in our pop culture consciousness forever.
How fitting that the rose garden was sacrificed, the elusive paradise of our childhood. Torn to shreds and shattered illusions.
That's why there's hope.
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| Ballyhoo! Photo: Dennis Pike |
Maryland alternative-rock mainstays Ballyhoo! will release their new single “Slowly Dying” on August 14, offering the final preview of their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bad Summer, out August 28 via Right Coast Records.
Stream “Slowly Dying” here:
https://1212.to/bhsd
Produced by John Feldmann (Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Goldfinger), “Slowly Dying” is a full-throttle pop-punk anthem driven by big guitars, undeniable energy, and a soaring chorus built to be shouted back from the crowd.
“This song is a huge pop-punk ripper with a chorus that soars!” says frontman Howi Spangler. “We went into the studio with John Feldmann to make this album, and we wanted an anthemic pop-punk/rock track that would really step things up. John pitched the idea for the intro and chorus, and I wrote the verses. The guys came in and smashed their parts, and the end result turned out even better than we’d hoped. It’s a standout track among the band members, and we think people will love it.”
The new single follows previously released tracks “Bad Summer,” “Cali Girl II,” “I Guess I’ll Go Fuck Myself,” and “Thunderstorms,” each revealing another side of an album that moves between beach pop-punk, alternative rock, and massive sing-along hooks..jpg)
For Ballyhoo!, working with Feldmann marked a full-circle collaboration with a producer and songwriter whose work has long influenced the band. The sessions pushed Ballyhoo! toward one of the biggest and boldest productions of their career while preserving the chemistry, personality, and honest songwriting that have defined them for more than two decades.
“Ballyhoo! were a joy to work with!” says Feldmann. “They are all such incredible musicians and super open-minded, and we made an awesome album! I can’t wait for everyone to hear it. So stoked to be included in this musical masterpiece.”
Spangler adds, “We knew we wanted the next thing we did to be special, and I’ve always wanted to make a record with Feldy. We put ourselves out there and took a big swing to make that happen. The record turned out even better than I thought it would. We’re so very proud of Bad Summer, and we can’t wait for you to hear it August 28th!”
“Slowly Dying” arrives just days after Ballyhoo! wrapped their first European tour, which included appearances at BrakRock in Belgium and Punk Rock Holiday in Slovenia alongside club dates throughout the continent.
On Monday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET, Ballyhoo! will premiere the video for the album's title track, “Bad Summer,” and join fans for a live chat during the premiere.
The band will return to the road later this month, beginning with an August 29 hometown-area performance at Cult Classic Outdoors in Stevensville, Maryland. Additional North American dates follow this fall, including a run with Bowling for Soup. Ballyhoo! will also join the 311 Caribbean Cruise in March 2027.
Nearly twenty-five years into their career, Ballyhoo! remain one of alternative music’s most enduring independent success stories, building a fiercely loyal audience through relentless touring, undeniable live energy, and songs made to be shouted back from the crowd. With Bad Summer, the band enters its next chapter without losing the chemistry and personality that brought them this far.
Bad Summer arrives August 28 via Right Coast Records.
Pre-save Bad Summer:
https://badsummer.ballyhoorocks.com/
Gotta Get Up, To Get Down
Michael Shinafelt
"I won't bore you with the detail, baby
I don't even wanna waste your timeLet's just say that maybeYou could help to ease my mindBaby, I ain't Mr. Right" - Fastlove, George Michael
"Little Death"
"If you've seen his movies, you know, he always comes back." - Billy Presley (Gillian Anderson)
Who always comes back? Well we are going to Hump Day & Chill to them as a matter of fact. It is none other than "Little Death" from the long running Camp Miasma franchise.
And guess what "Little Death" is back in Teen Age Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.
Here's some background on the killer du jour:
"Camp Miasma is a long-running slasher franchise that originated in the 1980s. Its recurring villain is "Little Death", the ghost of a child who was purportedly raised as both boy and girl by their parents. After being drowned by hateful campers, Little Death periodically rises from the lake that borders Camp Miasma, slaughtering everyone they find with a spear. The series' original installments were successful, but a spate of low-quality, unprofitable sequels has left it in limbo."
Wow! "Little Death" seems like they are pretty angry!
Hump Day & Chill and watch your back!!!
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma on Rotten Tomaotes -
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/teenage_sex_and_death_at_camp_miasma
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| Michael Shinafelt |
The more you know...that's all
And aren't you happy???
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Hello Monday..."Yes" it's another one of those Minions, Monday August 10, 2026 to be exact.
Back in the days yore, 1980 to be exact, Devo summed up Monday Motivation best when they said: "crack that whip" from their hit song Whip It!
Thus we shall go fourth and and fulfill the prophecy of the mighty Devo...
C'mon whips start cracking!!!
Whip It! on Wikipedia -
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Let's face it the world is topsy turvy presently, it's like were in some messed up other dimension where honesty is questioned and fake is believed above all.
It's time for the universe to reset itself into sane mode.
Meanwhile enjoy the BS!
That's all...
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| Julianne Moore "Safe" |
