Hot Pants Explosion

Pedro Pascal

Here is Pedro Pascal in Hot Pants...You're Welcome!!!

"You burned a hole in my mind,
When I saw your cute behind,
Wearin' those hot pants.
Hot, hot, hot, hot pants, hot pants,
Sizzlin' hot, hot pants.
Hot, hot, hot, hot pants, hot pants" - The B-52's, Hot Pants Explosion

Pedro on IG -

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

Pageant Queens

Prime Video will debut the first ten episodes of Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown on Monday, April 20. The groundbreaking 11-episode docuseries redefines what it means to compete, create, and connect through drag. Directed by Travis Stancil, with Michael Silas serving as Artistic Director, the series follows ten legendary national titleholders as they move into a South Florida mansion to prepare for the ultimate prize—the coveted title of “Queen of Drag” and a $50,000 cash award.

 

But as Stancil emphasizes, Pageant Queens is not a race—it’s a revolution. “From the very first episode, viewers see that these queens are here to share what drag truly means to them,” he says. “It’s an emotional journey that reveals their struggles, triumphs, and untold stories. We’re shining a light on the experiences that shaped this art form.”

 

Unlike traditional competition formats, Pageant Queens replaces elimination rounds with collaboration, introspection, and authentic storytelling. Audiences will watch as the queens live together, form chosen-family bonds, and even design their own pageant—voting on judges, scoring systems, and final performances.

 

“That strategic layer keeps things exciting,” Stancil explains. “But what makes the series especially powerful is its foundation in truth. We showcase how drag artists truly live between brunch shows and nightlife performances, offering a genuine behind-the-scenes experience.”

 

The cast boasts more than 38 national titles from some of the most prestigious drag systems, including Miss Continental, Miss Gay USofA, Entertainer of the Year, Queen, Miss Black Universe, Miss Black America, Miss Glamorous, and Miss Gay America. These performers are not only competitors—they are architects of an art form.

 

Featured queens include Kennedy Davenport of RuPaul’s Drag Race; Layla Larue, a Texas powerhouse known for her electrifying Missy Elliott impersonations; Laguna Beach’s Shae Shae LaReese, affectionately dubbed “Mother Gangster”; A’zsia Dupree, “The Bazooka Girl” from Jacksonville, Florida; Tonica E. Cavalli, “The Diamond of the South”; Joan Jullian, “The Amazon Beauty” from Paris; Tatiyanna Voche of Raleigh, North Carolina; Tiffany T. Hunter, known as “America’s Sweetheart”; Alexis Gabrielle Sherrington, one of the most decorated entertainers in drag history; and Buff Faye, a former Entertainer of the Year celebrated for her charisma, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of South Florida—including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South Beach, Wilton Manors, and Lauderhill—the series embraces both the beauty and complexity of its location. “We considered filming in a more traditionally ‘safe’ drag hub, but staying in Florida felt more meaningful,” Stancil shares. “You can’t create change by staying in safe spaces. By shining brightly here, we send a message of perseverance, visibility, and hope.”

 

Throughout the season’s first ten episodes, viewers will witness powerful stories of identity, family, resilience, and the ongoing fight to be seen and celebrated.

 

While the $50,000 prize raises the stakes, the true reward runs deeper. “These queens aren’t just competing to win,” says Stancil. “They’re fighting for respect, to leave their mark on history, and to have their pageantry recognized as the best in the world.”

 

The first ten episodes of Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning Monday, April 20, with the finale to follow.

 

“This is just the beginning,” Stancil promises. “We’re building something bigger than a show.  We’re building a legacy. One crown at a time.”

Michael's Musings

Groundbreaking...
Michael Shinafelt

"Yes, serve a little sass

Yes, with a little side of ass
Yes, got the front row screaming
Okay (Okay), okay (Okay)
Yes, do a little twirl
Yes, let 'em know I'm that girl
Yes, Monday through Sunday
I can turn a dance floor into a runway" - Lady Gaga & Doechii, Runway from The Devil Wears Prada 2

Be with someone who makes you want to be a better freak. I said what I said.

Madonna will release Confessions II her follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor on July the 3rd...Three words: I Can't Wait!!!

Fun Fact: Ozzy Osbourne was once named the nation's favorite ambassador to welcome aliens to Earth

Boobytrap spelled backwards is Partyboob, the more you know...

Hey, you look like someone who eats bananas for the shape, not the taste

I am very intrigued by the film Mother Mary, definitely on my must see list!

Don't bite the hand that fingers you or whatever the saying is

LA is a city where errands feel like side quests with time penalties, TRUTH!!!

Woman Crush of the Week - Teyana Taylor slaying is this look at Coachella, that's all.

F#cking up is so much better than not trying, Indeed...

The economy is so messed up. You buy some groceries and and it feels like you're being irresponsible with money

Religion is a smart business idea. They sell an invisible product, and if it doesn't work, they blame it on the customer

Supporting another person's success will never ruin yours, think about it, but not too much

I love the smell of lemon water in the morning, there's that

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Hump Day & Chill

Do The Math
Ryan Gosling, Elmo & A Rock

Here's some simple math for you today what does Ryan Gosling + A Rock x Elmo = ???

HUMP DAY & CHILL!!!

Naturally...

Cheers! 

Ryan on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/  

Asking For A Friend...

Shirley Manson
Garbage

"Hey baby, can you bleed like me?" ...Asking for a friend...

"Hey baby, can you bleed like me?

Come on, baby, can you bleed like me?

Therapy is Speedie's brand new drug
Dancing with the devil's past has never been too fun
It's better off than trying to take a bullet from a gun
And she cries

Hey baby, can you bleed like me?
Oh, come on, baby can you bleed like me?" - Garbage, Bleed Like Me 

Garbage on IG -

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

Current Mood

With things being what they are, this gem from Iman on Instagram perfectly sums up my Current Mood. 

Yeah, it's pretty much my mantra at this point and juncture me being what the kids like to call a "realist" 

But there are worse ways to be and I'm sure I am not alone in this mindset, so there!

Happy Monday and Namaste. Oh and don't forget to F#ck Off immediately after.

Thank You!

Iman on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/the_real_iman/  

"Sabrina Wood"

Sabrina Carpenter
Tears

All hail the Queen of Coachella Sabrina Carpenter. She turned the desert into her own oasis called Sabrina Wood and slayed!

Hey, what else is a Queen supposed to do? I ask you??? 

Above is a shot of her performance of Tears, time to get wet after the jump!

Sabrina on IG -

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

Blue Thunder

On May 5, the action-packed sci-fi thriller Blue Thunder makes its global 4K UHD debut, exposing a future where military-grade surveillance takes to the skies above the streets of Los Angeles. This limited edition release features a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, hours of special features, and newly commissioned extras.

Officer Frank Murphy (Roy Scheider, Jaws) pilots a helicopter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a nighttime aerial patrol, Frank and partner Officer Richard Lymangood (Daniel Stern, Home Alone) spy on a woman exercising, leading them to miss a councilwoman being murdered nearby, resulting in their suspension. Frank's punishment doesn’t last long. His superior (Warren Oates, The Wild Bunch) needs him to test the next generation of police helicopters. The futuristic vehicle, nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” features bulletproof armor, state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, whisper mode, and advanced weaponry. With the 1984 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the city is eager to put it into action. But Frank has his doubts. The program’s test pilot, F.E. Cochrane (Malcolm McDowell, A Clockwork Orange), is a man he grew to despise during their time in Vietnam. As tensions escalate, Frank becomes increasingly suspicious of the technology, culminating in a high-stakes aerial showdown above the City of Angels.

Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, WarGames), who staged thrilling helicopter stunts around the skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles without the use of CGI. The film also stars Candy Clark (The Man Who Fell to Earth), Joe Santos (The Rockford Files), and Anthony James (High Plains Drifter).

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); original restored lossless 2.0 stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 remix; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an archival audio commentary by director John Badham and others; brand new interviews with John Badham, Malcolm McDowell, and Candy Clark; an archival three-part documentary; an archival featurette on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter; an archival 1983 promotion featurette; an extended scene; the theatrical trailer; image gallery; and a collectors’ booklet featuring the original production notes.

Watch the trailer for Blue Thunder here:
https://youtu.be/aI_GoXZqoYs?si=FKI4X3NhTpXh5n73

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Groundbreaking...

One of the fun things about living in Los Angeles is that I have errands I have to do in Hollywood roughly twice a month. 

Well I was there yesterday and the historic El Capitan Theatre was boasting The Devil Wears Prada 2 would be playing there and to get your advanced tickets now. On the rooftop above said theatre was this billboard.

You know I just had to take this photo and post it.

Groundbreaking...

The Devil Wears Prada 2 on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33612209/  

Michael's Musings

My Baby's Got A Secret
Michael Shinafelt
Photo:
Jesse Merrell

"Happiness lies in your own hand

It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me

Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret" - Madonna, Secret

F#ck normal, I want magic, that's all

Things Cardi B says: "If you support Trump, don't listen to my music" there's that

No substance that has ever been used was abused. It was loved.

Even though the reviews have been not so good overall, I can't wait for the season three premiere of Euphoria this Sunday! Who's with me???

To the victors belong the squirrels, think about it, but not too much...

Karoline Leavitt actually said, "It's hard for President Trump to make key decisions on Iran when he doesn't have enough intelligence." No lies detected for a change.

A dozen roses, what could possibly go wrong I ask you?

My current obsession is Denise Richards face lift. It's a masterpiece!

Woman Crush of the Week - Hunter Schafer slaying on the red carpet for the premiere of Euphoria season three.

Scream 8 is going to be coming our collective way. That's what happens when Scream 7 made over $200 Million. You can't keep Ghostface down!

Who else is loving season three of The Comeback? ✋

My friend Scott brought over some cranberry scones, yep I had one for breakfast...delicious

What's your favorite Alfed Hitchcock film? Mine is Psycho because it made the most impact on me

BTW I have an agenda, that's the way it goes

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Hump Day & Chill

Roy Scheider
"All That Jazz"

Hump Day & Chill and All That Jazz...

"Bye-bye, life
Bye-bye, happiness
Hello, loneliness
I think I'm gonna die
I think I'm gonna die

Bye-bye, love
Bye-bye, sweet caress
Hello, emptiness
I feel like I could die
Bye-bye, your life, goodbye
Bye-bye, my life, goodbye
Bye-bye, your life, goodbye
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Uh! Uh! Uh! Uh!" - Roy Scheider, All That Jazz

All That Jazz on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078754/

Just Because

Ann-Margaret

Just Because there's a motorcycle, Just Because it's got an edge and Just Because it's Ann-Margaret

I am proud to present Ann-Margret and a motorcycle...Yay!

Spring is here as we all know and this photo had the carefree feel of, well, Spring. There you have it something to add some added sunshine to your day.

Groove is in the heart as they say...

Ann-Margret -

https://www.instagram.com/officialannmargret/

The Day After

Hug Your Man

Well wasn't Easter eventful?! Indeed it was. Well it is now the Monday post Easter and we could all use something to comfort our collective selves.

Give someone you care about a nice big hug to kick off your week.

Trust me it will be the cheapest therapy both of you will ever get and it is 100% guaranteed to work.

Good Vibes Only!

Check out this article on the healing power of hugs after the jump!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotion-as-information/202012/the-healing-power-of-hugs

He Has Risen...

Zuni

The Zuni Fetish Doll from Trilogy Of Terror has risen...

Happy Easter!  🐰

Trilogy Of Terror on Rotten Tomatoes -

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/trilogy_of_terror   

She's Back!

Erika Jayne

The person known as Erika Jayne is finally back! She put Dorit Kemsley in her place with nothing more than her pointed dagger humor and simplicity on this past weeks RHOBH.

Dorit went after Erika and decided to call her a mid section with a "C" 

Well Erika was not going to have it, she was the first woman in the group to use the word and wasn't going to let Dorit take credit for using it against her, nor let being called it upset her.

She schooled Dorit hard, fast and razor sharp!

Refer to the meme above and seize the day you c#nts!

Erika on IG -

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

"Hold Tight"

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and garage-pop mainstay Palmyra Delran returns with her latest digital single, “Hold Tight,” a vibrant reinterpretation of the 1960s hit by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. Backed by her band The Doppel Gang, Delran delivers a version that leans into the song’s raw textures—buzzing guitars, crashing tambourine, and all—while injecting it with her signature punch and personality.

Stream Here:

https://orcd.co/palmyraholdtight

Driven by fuzzed-out guitar tones and a gloriously over-the-top tambourine, “Hold Tight” captures the spirit of the original while dialing up the grit and immediacy. It’s a natural fit for Delran, whose career has long balanced reverence for classic pop with a love of distortion, hooks, and attitude.

“‘Hold Tight’… is one of those songs that I don’t remember hearing for the first time. I think I just always knew it,” says Delran. “The standout bits for me are that beautiful fuzzy guitar and the tambourine… Nothing brings the mayhem like a loud and sloppy tambourine. As far as the fuzzy guitar, I think that’s the sound of brain cells frying—in a good way.”

With The Doppel Gang providing a tight, driving backbone, Delran’s version feels both faithful and freshly unhinged—celebrating the chaos that made the original so enduring.

www.facebook.com/PalmyraDelranMusic https://x.com/PalmyraDelran

Michael's Musings

I Never Try Anything, I Just Do It!
Michael Shinafelt

"We don't need no education

We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teacher, leave them kids alone

Hey, teacher, leave them kids alone
All in all, it's just another brick in the wall
All in all, you're just another brick in the wall"  - Pink Floyd, Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2

So, I'm supposed to pay taxes while Army helicopters do a fly-by at Kid Rock's house just for giggles?! Get bent!

Hope Kristi Noem and her crimes against humanity, have fun motorboating her husband now that her schedule is free

Learn the rules like a pro so you can break then like an artist - Pablo Picasso 

Do not look back in anger, or forward in fear, but around in awareness, that's all

Binged Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen on Netflix...loved it! It goes unexpected places to great comedic and horrific effect.

What a lame planet no fairies, no mermaids, no dragons...just bills and annoying people

Beware of the people in apartment 3A, the more you know

I just realized Tesla is the modern version of Christine, and aren't you happy?!

Woman Crush of the Week - Tura Satana star of the Russ Meyer opus Faster Pussy Cat! Kill! Kill! saw the documentary Tura about her on Tubi, what a fascinating, not to mention fierce woman!

Pet the chicken, that's correct, I said pet the chicken

Only a few care...the rest are just curious to find your weakness, that's all you need to know

Can't wait to see The Drama with Zendaya & Robert Pattinson tomorrow!

FYI I love brie on water crackers, there's that

And now for my next trick...

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Hump Day & Chill

Alexander Skarsgard

Today's Hump Day & Chill secret word is: Resplendent 

Alexander Skarsgard looks "resplendent" laying on a couch in a leopard print robe.

That's all. Time to get "resplendent" and Hump Day & Chill!

Resplendent in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resplendent  

Think About It, But Not Too Much...

Lori Greiner

Here's some wisdom coming at ya straight outta Lori Greiner from Shark Tank. 

Read her sage words and understand she knows of what she speaks.

There really is a lack of this kind of behavior from many individuals anymore. 

Decency is pretty scarce these days.

Think about it, but not too much...

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Monday Motivation

Here's Lili Reinhart giving her description of her current movie Forbidden Fruits the best way she can. 

This is the plot synopsis:

"Free Eden employee Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends."

Reinhart plays Apple, naturally so she should know just how c#nty the witches can get.

So how is this Monday Motivation you may ask?

Honestly do I have to hold your hand and take you through it step by step?!

My point has been made.

Forbidden Fruits on Rotten Tomatoes -

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/forbidden_fruits_2026