Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Michael's Musings

Halo
Michael Shinafelt
With only three days left of 2016 could we please not have anymore beloved celebrity deaths? Yes, Grim Reaper I'm calling you out, enough!!!

2016 how do I put this to you delicately? Fuck off! I am ready for something new, and while there are reasons to tread with extreme caution moving forward into 2017 there are a few things I am grateful to be armed with going into it, that I reclaimed this past year.

Here on the 29th of December I am giving the ultimate kiss off to 2016, I'm so over you!

Debbie Reynolds passing away the day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died. So sad.

Ringing in the New Year early with Scott Jacobs last night via wine, cheese and German Chocolate Cake, was a welcome escape.

Even though 2016 was a pretty lame year, at least Donald Trump was not President.

Speaking of which, I am shocked that Orange Cosby didn't Tweet what a "Nasty Woman" Carrie Fisher was after her passing. She did call him out as a coke addict after all.

I'm grateful to have regained my sense of self this year, I'm going to need it in 2017.

Dear Rockettes, I advise you on not doing any high kicks during your performance at Trump's inauguration

The people I meet out and about everyday keep my faith in humanity alive.

Hitting spin class today, as you might imagine it is much needed.

Billy Idol said it best: "With a rebel yell more, more, more!"

Middle Creek exploded because of the Beaver Dams, sounds like innuendo to me.

Just because I grab a pole on the subway and gyrate, that does not make me Nomi Malone

2017 does not hold a lot of promise for anything in particular but trust me when I say there are going to be a lot of surprises. That my friends is as sure of a thing that you can count on. Let's hope they err more on the side of good than awful.

Get your last Thursday of 2016 on!

Join me won't you? at:

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/   

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Jingle Bell Barack

Ho, Ho, Ho!
Santa, President Obama, Eva Longoria & Kelly Clarkson
Deck The White House
With 2016 drawing to a close and Christmas on it's way I thought what better way to count it all down than to take a peek at the last Christmas Tree lighting at the White House under President Barack Obama, one shudders to think what next year at this time might be like.

President Obama along with Eva Longoria, Kelly Clarkson and of course Santa got together and jammed on the holiday staple Jingle Bells at the tree lighting ceremony in Washington, DC.

Something to put a smile on your face today. 

Sing-A- Long, won't you? 

"Dashing through the snow on a one horse open sleigh...."

President Obama on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/barackobama?lang=en  

Monday, July 4, 2016

Stars, Stripes & Sandra Bernhard

Let Freedom Of Expression Ring!
Sandra Bernhard
Happy 4th Of July people! Today is the day we celebrate our independence and freedom. With that in mind of course I thought of Sandra Bernhard wearing an American Flag with star pasties and a striped g-string gyrating to Prince's Little Red Corvette for the film finale of her brilliant one woman show Without You I'm Nothing...naturally.

What's that? You haven't seen it? Never fear it will be posted at the end of this commentary for your viewing pleasure. 

In this moment on this Independence Day 2016 nothing says freedom of expression to me more, than the balls to the wall Ms. Bernhard. Not only is she a brilliant performer she is also a gifted actress, Martin Scorsese's The King Of Comedy is brilliant and so is she in it.

It's 2016 people be like Sandra and challenge yourself and the world around you. Push the envelope as the saying goes and most of all enjoy life on your own terms. Now that's independence!


                                                         Little Red Corvette     

Sandra on the net:
www.sandrabernhard.com/

Saturday, July 2, 2016

PMS With Dolly Parton

It's Dolly Time!
As all of you know, I am a big Dolly Parton fan! Well I was happy to find out she has backed the person most likely to take over the White House in 2016 Ms. Hillary Clinton. OK Dolly your accomplishments had me at "Hello" now you are beyond words awesome!

Dolly states: 

“I think no matter if it’s Hillary or Donald Trump, we’re gonna be plagued with PMS either way — presidential mood swings!” she jokes. “But I personally think a woman would do a great job. I think Hillary’s very qualified. So if she gets it, I’ll certainly be behind her.”


Yeah, I have found the vessel to let the cat out of Entertain Me's bag - I endorse Hillary too!


Rock the vote with Dolly at:

dollyparton.com/


I'm With Her at:

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/ 

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Kesha v The Trolls

She's Got The Look!
Kesha @ The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
WTF is wrong with people anymore?! The Internet is wonderful in the fact that you can access people from all over the world and have information and entertainment at the stroke of a key. Unfortunately it also allows for trolls to be heard and makes you realize how many miserable losers exist in the world that have nothing better to do than sit around and put others down to make their pathetic existence more bearable for them. Um, news flash slamming other people publicly while you hide behind a computer keyboard does not make you superior to them it makes a worthless human being.

Apparently some coward decided that Kesha had not been through enough tough times of late and decided she needed to be called out for being an "ugly whore." Here is her awesome response and the photo she posted with it on Instagram

Magical & Imperfect
Kesha
"dear @jackknife76 , I see that you would very much like me to know that you think I'm ugly, and also a "whore". well, I understand that that is your opinion, but I disagree. I'm not perfect but I'm pretty fucking magical. and also, I am not, in fact, a whore. also bullying someone who has struggled publicly with body issues is pretty mean. thank god I'm in a place in my life where I feel empowered to address your nasty comments instead of letting them destroy me. so. on behalf of anyone anywhere who struggles with body image, STOP IT. my body is not your business. ✨in conclusion, kiss my magical imperfect ass 💋❤️✌🏼️💅"

Having had slings & arrows thrown my direction as well I admire that Kesha is still standing strong after the many challenges she has faced. Keep on doing you Ms. Thang

Kesha on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/iiswhoiis/?hl=en   

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Tanya Tucker Extended

Live & Extended!
Tanya Tucker


Yes I am completely Rock- n -Roll, but sometimes I am a little bit country.
I love myself some Tanya Tucker...Delta Dawn anyone???
Country music icon Tanya Tucker is taking her 2016 tour up a notch with the addition of new dates to venues across the country. Click here for tickets.

Recently, the Academy of Country Music announced Tucker will be honored with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award during the 10th Annual ACM Honors™, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. For the first time ever, ACM Honors will be produced for television by dick clark productions and broadcast at a later date on the CBS Television Network.


Currently, Tucker is preparing for the launch of a new album while crisscrossing the country with her instantly recognizable vocal flare and legendary repertoire that includes “Texas, When I Die,” “Some Kind of Trouble,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” “Love Me Like You Used To” and many more.

Of course, no Tucker performance would be complete without her breakthrough hit, “Delta Dawn.” The Alex Harvey-written classic, which launched thirteen year old Tucker into superstardom in 1972, anchors a performance that showcases her hits as well as stories and anecdotes from her 40 year career.

TANYA TUCKER ON TOUR:
May 28 Cape May, NJ - Cape May Convention Hall
June 03 Beaumont, CA - City of Beaumont Cherry Festival
June 04 Santa Clarita, CA - Santa Clarita PAC
June 09 Evansville, IN - Victory Theatre
June 10 Milwaukee, WI - Northern Lights Theatre
July 15 Branson, MO - Welk Theater
July 16 Emmetsburg, IA - Wild Rose Casino
July 29 New Braunfels, TX - River Road Icehouse
July 30 Hinton, OK - Sugar Creek Casino
Aug 11 Elma, WA - Grays Harbor County Fair
Aug 26 Biloxi, MS - Golden Nugget - Grand Ballroom
Aug 27 Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget - Grand Event Center
Sept. 23 Hopewell, VA - The Beacon Theatre
Sept. 24 Huntington, NY - The Paramount

Follow Tanya Tucker on TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube or visit 
tanyatucker.com.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

2016: A Cho New World

Margaret Cho, Sugar Kisses
Photo: Mary Taylor
MARGARET CHO NAMED SPECIAL CO-HOST OF “FASHION POLICE” FOR 2016 SEASON BEGINNING JANUARY 11
CHO SET TO HOST “NEW NOW NEXT HONORS” ON LOGO FEBRUARY 1

MARGARET PARTNERS WITH AMAZON FOR NEW DRAMEDY SERIES “HIGHLAND”

CATCH MARGARET ON “REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER” FEBRUARY 12

2016 is the year of keeping it real. So who better to do that with than Margaret Cho?


Three time Grammy and Emmy nominee, comedian Margaret Cho has been named special co-host of E!’s comedy favorite “Fashion Police.”  “Fashion Police” will cover the biggest award shows of the 2016 season beginning Monday, January 11 with the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards special.   

"I love joining the crew of Fashion Police. To me it feels like family. Although I am not quite a fashionista, I would love to look at it like I am changing it up - Fashion Police: Special Victims Unit. It makes me happiest to spend time with Melissa, and when I see her laugh at my jokes,  I feel like Joan is smiling, somewhere."  Margaret Cho

Margaret is also set to host the “New Now Next Honors” on the Logo Network February 1.  From the slopes of Aspen Gay Ski Week, “New Now Next Honors” is a celebration of what’s hot and, more importantly, what’s going to be in the year to come. 

Speaking of the year to come, Margaret has signed a development deal with Amazon for her marijuana-themed family dramedy titled “Highland.”  The hour long project follows Cho, who after court-ordered rehab gets a chance to start over, but has to move in with her dysfunctional family who now run a pot dispensary.  Co-produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon Studios, “Highland” was created by Margaret Cho and writer Liz Sarnoff (“Deadwood,” “Lost,” “Alcatraz.”).  Cho is also attached to star and exec. produce, along with Becky Clements and Marty Adelstein of  Tomorrow Studios.

In addition, you can catch Margaret  on  Real Time with Bill Maher  Friday, February 12.  
Margaret will also continue to tour with her ever evolving stand-up comedy show throughout 2016.  She will continue to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and razor sharp insight. A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted. “It’s a wonderful thing to be known as a ‘safe haven’ for people who feel disenfranchised. The audience at my shows don’t necessarily consider themselves traditional comedy fans. I seem to be a secure alternative for people who don’t think they’re being represented in society. They come because my point of view satisfies a lot of what needs to be said out there, and that makes me really proud.”


2016 Tour Dates
January –
28, 29, 30                      Improv                         Kansas City, MO
February –
4,5,6                              Goodnight’s                 Raleigh, NC
25                                  Fine Arts Center          Colorado Springs, CO
26, 27                            Wise Guys                   Salt Lake City, UT

March –
5                                    Kallang Theatre           Singapore
24, 25, 26                      Stress Factory             New Brunswick, NJ
31                                  Improv                         Ft. Lauderdale, FL

April –
1,2                                   Improv                                 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Margaret Cho Official Website http://www.margaretcho.com/
Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/
Margaret Cho YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho
And, if you're wondering what mommy has been up to, you can watch Margaret interview mommy here:  https://thescene.com/watch/golfdigest/comedian-margaret-cho-interviews-her-mother-the-golfer

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Jennifer Lawrence "Growing Up In A Jesus House"

Actress & Friend Of Planned Parenthood
Jennifer Lawrence 
Kudos to one of my favorite actresses and people, one Ms. Jennifer Lawrence for coming out in Glamour Magazine as a staunch supporter of Planned Parenthood

She had this to say to Glamour

"Planned Parenthood is so much more than an abortion provider," she continued. "My mom was really religious with me when I was young. She’s not so much anymore. And I wouldn’t have been able to get birth control if it weren’t for Planned P. I wouldn't have been able to get condoms and birth control and all these things I needed as a normal teenager who was growing up in a Jesus house."

Agreed. Planned Parenthood is so much more than a quick accidental pregnancy fix. It's about the health of women in general and is an essential part of our society.

2016 is a bold new year, let's approach it as such.

Donate to Planned Parenthood here:
www.plannedparenthood.org/donate

Sunday, January 3, 2016

It's Only Day Three Of 2016 and...

Ahoy!
l-r Harry Styles, Kendall Jenner, Portia De Rossi & Ellen Degeneres 

Well 2016 is looking to live up to it's hype as being a bold new year. How else can you explain this photo of Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles, Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi all having lunch on the same yacht? 

Yep, sometimes the world is full of strange bedfellows. The said yacht was traveling the waters in and around St. Barts for those who care.

Honestly I was so intrigued by the photo above I just had to post it. It seems like a sign of things to come in 2016, an omen of sorts, and a positive one at that.

Now that the tone has been set this year has a lot to live up to expectation wise and it had better bring it!

Have a great last day of the Holidays peeps!

Saturday, January 2, 2016

It's Selfie Saturday!

Grrrrrrrl Power Selfie!
Demi Lovato & Carrie Underwood
Since it is merely the 2nd day of 2016 and everyone is still New Year giddy I thought to myself: Hey, it's a good day to break out that old standby known as "Selfie Saturday."

This selfie is full of so much charisma, beauty and talent it's gonna turn your giddy up to euphoric proportions.

Why it's none other than Demi Lovato & Carrie Underwood! Via Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve With Ryan Seacrest. Say that three times fast!

I must say all I ever knew about Demi until recent, was she was a child star. Well she is now one of my favorite performers and singers. With songs I love and the powerhouse performances she has been giving on various shows, including Rockin' Eve proves her to be one of the best!

Carrie is a given she started out on top and has managed to stay there! Happy 2016 to two of my favorites!

Demi on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ddlovato/

Carrie on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/carrieunderwood/?hl=en   

Friday, January 1, 2016

All Is Quiet On New Years Day...

Love Birds
Lady Gaga & Taylor Kinney

When I woke up on this first day of 2016 that lyric from the U2 song immediately entered my mind. Why? Other than the obvious reason, the lyric is quite literal right now. My neighborhood is so peaceful and quiet you could hear a bird poop from a telephone wire.

So when I saw this photo of one of my favorite couples Lady Gaga and her soon to be groom Taylor Kinney looking all lovey dovey I went, Awwwwwwww....This really compliments the zen and vibrations of what feels like an amazing year to come!

The two turtle doves captioned the photo on Instagram with:

"thank you to our fans and loved ones who bless us with so much each year. We had a beautiful holiday and are so grateful because it wouldn't have been the same without you in our lives! Happy New Year's Eve."

Likewise you two.

Go Instagram with Gaga at:
https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out 2015!

Don't Be Grumpy, 2015 Is Almost Over!!!

While 2015 was far from the worst year I have ever had, there was plenty of room for improvement. It was mainly a year of transition where nothing really happened, but the changes, forced or not, on people's lives that were preparing them for an amazing 2016!!!

2015 also was a pretty boring year overall as well, and I will always remember it as the year ignorance raged on like a bonfire. 

So to kiss this year off I have compiled a list of some positive headlines from it. Ya know to show 2015 a little gratitude for having successfully survived it.




Robert Downey, Jr. Providing Friendship to Bullied Boy With Cystic Fibrosis









Cheers to 2016!

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Cherie Bomb!

Cherie Is Da Bomb!
With all the things happening New Year's Eve everywhere around the world I'm going to tell you where the Hell I'm gonna be!

I will be seeing Runaways legend, chainsaw chick and all around awesome grrrrrl Ms. Cherie Currie & The Glam Skanks performing the songs of, what else? The Runaways

Cherie also has a really great solo album out now, titled: Reverie - check out the interview I did with her about it here:

http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2015/04/reverie-with-cherie-currie.html

The blessed event will take place at Monty Bar, located in Downtown Los Angeles.
Do I Look Like Mother Theresa?
Cherie Currie
If you can't make it, well your motherfucking loss - unless you are out of state and the area. Well then peace to you and Happy 2016!

For Show Info Visit the Monty Bar at:
http://montybar.com/

Get Your "Bomb" on with Cherie at:
www.cheriecurrie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CherieCurrieOfficial/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cherie-currie/id64625629

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Break Out Your "Boogie Shoes" It's 2016!

70s on 7

SiriusXMSIRIUSXM PRESENTS "KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND -- LIVE IN CONCERT" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE


Satellite Radio Network to Broadcast LIVE From Lincoln, California on SiriusXM's 70's on 7 (Channel 7)

"KC and The Sunshine Band's songs are more than just hits. They have become iconic songs that represent an era. They're just as well known to teens of today as teens of the mid-70s." 

-- Goldmine Magazine.
 
One of the many ways of getting down for NYE 2016!!!

KC and The Sunshine Band’s music has served as the ultimate soundtrack for parties around the world since they boogied onto the music scene over 40 years ago with electric mega-hits like “Shake, Shake, Shake (Shake Your Booty),” “That’s The Way I Like It,” and “Boogie Shoes,” lighting up dance floors. To amp up New Year’s Eve celebrations and ring in 2016, satellite radio network SiriusXM will broadcast the multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-winning band’s full concert, LIVE from the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California on its 70’s on 7 channel as part of an exclusive LIVE concert series. The show will begin at 1:30 a.m. on the East Coast on Friday, January 1.

The 90-minute concert broadcast of KC and The Sunshine Band will feature the band’s scheduled set list of classic hits as well as new music from their latest album, Feeling You! The 60s, which hit stores in Spring 2015. With 15 band members, choreography, multiple brass instruments, elaborate stage lighting and various special effects, a KC and The Sunshine Band show is not just a concert – it’s a production meant to get listeners up on their feet and moving to every funky groove. Having been one of the most progressive bands of the 70s, KC and The Sunshine Band celebrate over 100 million albums sold, nine GRAMMY nominations, three GRAMMY Awards, and has been credited with changing the sound of pop music.

Harry Wayne "KC" Casey
Photo: Larry Marano
Fronted by Miami-born Founder of the Dance Revolution, Harry Wayne “KC” Casey, the band’s music still remains popular today, appearing in over 200 movies, films and commercials and on party playlists around the world.

KC and The Sunshine Band joins SiriusXM’s New Year’s Eve LIVE concert series line-up of A-list artists like Willie Nelson, Greg Allman, Jimmy Buffett, Widespread Panic, among others. The network’s holiday programming will also include its year-end countdown specials across fourteen music channels, classic New Year’s Eve concert broadcasts like Bruce Springsteen at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania in 1975 on E Street Radio and Elvis Presley at the Civic Center Arena in Pittsburgh in 1976s on Elvis Radio, and much more.

KC and The Sunshine Band – LIVE in Concert on SiriusXM will be rebroadcasted on Jan. 1 at Noon and 6 p.m. ET, Jan. 2 at 9 p.m. ET and available On Demand.

For more information and full broadcast listings, visit www.siriusxm.com.

For more information on KC and The Sunshine Band, please visit www.heykcsb.com.

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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Pink After Christmas

It's OK To Go Pink After Christmas
They say you aren't supposed to wear white after Labor Day. But the day after Christmas Pink is the perfect way to move on from 2015's holiday celebration.
Here is a really sweet photo of one of my favorite music artists Grammy winning singer Pink and her daughter Willow. It was tweeted early on Christmas Day with the caption -
"Happy holidays to you and yours. Wherever you go, go with all your heart"Confucious, she wrote.
Perfect! Christmas is now officially over...2016 here we come!!!
Tweet along with Pink at:

Monday, October 12, 2015

Got A Secret..?

Pretty Little Liars
Hits Paleyfest
With the Pretty Little Liars winter premiere set in the not too distant future, but distant enough for those of us (ahem, me!) who are fans of the show, January 12, 2016. The "Liars" recently took to a panel discussion of the show in NYC for Paleyfest, which takes place at the Paley Center for Media and bills itself as "the ultimate TV fan festival."

It not only hosts the stars of the show, but the creators as well. Everyone who works hard to give you an evening of entertainment on your favorite shows all in one place, yes!

Joining in the chat about what's to come on PLL, as the kids call it these days, this season were: Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Sasha Pieterse, Joe Dougherty, Oliver Goldstick, I Marlene King and moderator Andy Swift.

The fan boy in me wishes I could have been there! But I am sure we will get teased with tantalizing bits of information plenty between now and January 12

Buckle up PLL fans it's going to be a bumpy 2016!

Remember the greatest story ever told started with a lie.

Keep track of the deceit at: 

https://www.facebook.com/prettylittleliars   

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Sandy Zacky "Witchy Woman"

I Put A Spell On You
Sandy Zacky
'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft, And although, I know, it's strictly taboo".... - Witchcraft

Everyone needs a resident chanteuse. Sandy Zacky is it, here on Entertain Me. Every Halloween we celebrate her rendition of the classic chestnut Witchcraft.

Passed through many singers throughout the years, most notably one of the masters, Frank Sinatra.

While she is not a master, Sandy is a maestra, the feminine version of master, of Witchcraft

I have seen Sandy with a "Y" not "E" perform this song and many others, live over the years.

Guess what peeps she is getting ready to go live, and record again in 2016!

What a treat!

Fall under Sandy's Witchy Spell at:
https://www.reverbnation.com/sandyzacky
https://www.facebook.com/The-Sandy-Zacky-Fan-Page-142692019103428/timeline/
http://www.showmetalkradio.com/zacky.php

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Whitney and the Holograms?

I'm Your Hologram Tonight
Whitney Houston
Yep, it's true! Whitney Houston will be giving Jem and the Holograms a run for their money in 2016.

Get ready folks, Whitney's hologram will be touring. Personally I find this concept weird. I mean they will have to take footage from already recorded Houston performances and recordings to put this apparition together, correct?

Well don't all of you die hard WH fans own all of that paraphernalia already? 

Yeah, I really don't get the lure of paying what is likely to be primo dinero to watch ghosts of the past culled from material of the real deal that is already out there, nothing spontaneous or interesting about that now is there?!

Or maybe there is, but this type of thing is not for this guy. 

Food for thought, have the happiest of Sundays and remember...

"You've given me ecstasy, you are my fantasy
I'm your baby tonight"...


Whitney Online is a Virtual as I Want To Go:
http://www.whitneyhouston.com/us