Hump Day & Chill

Artyom

"California dreaming (California dreaming) On such a winter's day" - The Mamas & The Papas 

While it tis a hazy shade of winter in most of the USA - We here in California are quite fortunate to have mild temperatures and weather (this is why we pay to stay in this region Minions) 

Thus today we are going to really put the "Chill" in Hump Day & Chill with model and artist Artyom. He's breaking out his nether regions and the rest of his bare body in the freezing ass snow!

Taking you to a place that everyone has been before cold, rain and just plain frigid. Well perhaps not so frigid when you see his warm flesh in the middle of a cold bank.

Oh, and "Yes" this comes via Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other Things, naturally.

Thus what are you waiting for?! It's Time for a real bona fide Hump Day & Chill winter style. Get on your sleigh and slide into the link below...not 10 below!!!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2021/02/artyom-snezhnyy-den.html

What Would Jason Sudeikis Do?

Nice Shorts
Jason Sudeikis

After another trying week in the world at large, I woke this morning to this quite inviting image of one Jason Sudeikis, and thought to myself "What Would Jason Sudeikis Do?"

Maybe not as thought provoking as the TV Show What Would You Do? Hosted by John Quinones, but hey Jason looks so sexy in his shorts and scruff, so I choose my basic instincts today.

It turns out Jason is headed out to his office in Silverlake, CA - Damn! Why don't you come up and see me sometime, stud?

Quarantine is giving me all sorts of feels this ayem. I need some kicks below that waistline, sunshine.

And now a word from out sponsor...

Mic Drop!

Jason on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0837177/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 

Alfresco

Alfresco
Brad Falchuk & Gwyneth Paltrow 

With all the turmoil happening in these troubled times I thought it would be a good thing to take a moment and hang out with Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk and dine Alfresco with them in the back of their car in Santa Monica, CA.

Don't they look so chill and happy? I think they do. Thus this is your assignment today, you have no choice but to accept it.

Find your Happy Place, something that makes you relaxed, something that soothes your inner savage beast. 

Mine will be to meditate, I lay on my living room floor, close my eyes on focus on all the positive things in my life. It's amazing how I feel after and it really shifts your focus to a good place.

So pack your bags Minions it's time for you to take a trip to your Happy Place. The train has arrived so get on board! Don't forget to take some Alfresco with you!

Alfresco on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfresco  

Sign O' The Times

I just want your extra time and your, Kiss

Selma Blair & Ron Carlson

Hello Minions, in case you are wondering it's Monday. This photo of Selma Blair and her guy Ron Carlson sharing a kiss while waiting for coffee in Studio City, CA perfectly captures a moment in time during this point of history of the world.

I mean come on, nothing says pandemic more then a masked kiss in public between two love birds. Except for perhaps the bird that is attacking people in my neighborhood. Yeah there's a bird who obviously is aggressive about defending it's nest even though it's up in a tree and the sidewalk is three feet away from it, when people walk by the bird starts making loud nasty noises and then comes at you. It pecked me and one of my neighbors (and more I'm sure I don't know about) in the back. So there's that going on too.

Too bad it was too frantic for me to catch a photo of, so now I walk on the opposite side of the street from the side my apartment building is actually on. Meh.

Enjoy your Monday, "Yes" it's Monday, really I promise 😎

Selma on IG -

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

It's About The Coffee

Must Have Caffeine
Evan Peters & Halsey

While trying to focus and get my body in motion this morning all I can think about is how much I would love some coffee. 

Seeing this photo of Evan Peters and Halsey hitting a Starbucks in Burbank, CA isn't helping matters much, "Yes" it's making me want some coffee even more, duh!

So if you thought I was going to address the Halsey pregnancy rumor when you saw this pic in today's post, you thought wrong. She is or she isn't either way who cares.

For me, myself and I, it's all about the coffee.

I'm gonna head out and get me some, right now...Ciao!

Coffee on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee

James Durbin Out!

James Durbin has left the building. "Yes" the rumor is true, he's vacated the role of Quiet Riot frontman. 

Durbin joined the veteran heavy hard rock band in March 2017. Formed in 1973, Quiet Riot had its biggest hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983 with “Cum on Feel the Noize,” a cover of Slade’s 1973 U.K. hit. The Quiet Riot version peaked at No. 5 on the Hot 100.

As you recall Durbin also made a not so Quiet Riot of his own when he was placed fourth on Season 10 of American Idol.

Evolving is a part of life, when the time comes to do other things, you know it and had better pay attention to your inner voice. James told Entertain Me about his not being with the band - 

"I'm proud of and grateful for my time in Quiet Riot, but I'm really looking forward to releasing a new EP in early 2020, and working on various new projects. Including Voice Over acting for Disney/Star Wars: "Choose Your Destiny" 

My hometown rock cover band The Lost Boys and California country band Homeland Revival. As well as any new opportunities that come my way."

Best wishes buddy and "May the force be with you" always.

Durbin on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/jamesdurbinofficial/?hl=en   

Seeing Red

Fashion "Red"y
Lady Gaga

Look out on the street, it's a bird, it's a plane...no it's Lady Gaga in a red dress strutting her stuff in NYC!

It's been hard out there for a pimp to escape the web of Lady Gaga with A Star Is Born opening today. "Yes" I'm going to see it, but I will be there tomorrow at my favorite local theater The Vista in Silverlake, CA.

"No" I will not divulge what time I will be there, it's a secret, I have plenty of stalkers already Thank You very much.

Time to get back on topic, or is it???

Honestly with Gaga's opus scoring a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes how can you go wrong with this timeless tale hitting theaters here, there and everywhere, I ask you? I know none of you will answer, but you can't say I didn't try!

On that note, see you at the movies this weekend bitches!

Go Gaga on IG at -
https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/   

Hitting The Tractor!

What A Feeling!
Jennifer Garner

So here we are, it's the first day of Fall and guess who's hitting the tractor?! None other than Jennifer Garner. 

Damn Grrrrrrrrl, what did divorcing Ben Affleck do to you? You are now loco and you feel a need to mow down strawberry fields? Yeah, I'm kidding. 

I'm not really sure why Ms. Garner is sitting on top of a tractor, but it's a great visual to kick off the first day of Fall 2018. 

What's that you say, you can't believe we are winding down 2018 already. Neither can I, and neither can the my imaginary friend named Bertha.

But alas Fall is officially here despite that today it is going to be in the 80's in my neck of the world Los Angeles, CA.

Hit it, it's the Fall Equinox minions! 

JG on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.garner/?hl=en

Just Because...Emma Roberts

Witchy Woman
Emma Roberts

Just Because she's color coordinated, Just Because she's out and about in my hood, Silverlake, CA & Just Because she's baaaaack on American Horror Story this season as bad ass witch Madison Montgomery - Yeah, it's time for some Emma Roberts....

While I am not sure how AHS: Apocalypse is going to tie in Murder House & Coven. "Yes" I know we have all seen the "Leather Man," but how does that puzzle piece fit into the end of the world damn it! One thing is for sure Madison Montgomery, Madison Montgomery, Madison Montgomery.

In case you haven't guessed I loved Emma Roberts as a bitch of a witch on AHS: Coven. So much so that the very thrown together season, which had no F#cking consistency or continuity had another saving grace other than Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates & Angela Basssett.

Looking forward to seeing Emma's reappearance as Madison. Seriously, how could a witch as powerful as her be offed by strangulation? Yeah, that's how lame Coven was.

Mic Drop!

Follow Emma on IG, I do -
https://www.instagram.com/emmaroberts/?hl=en  

Day Of Indulgence

Today's Secret Word is "Indulgence"
Shay Mitchell

I hereby decree today a Day of Indulgence. Why? Why not? As you all know I am a big Pretty Little Liars fan. F#ck you, "Yes" I know it's off the air, that does not mean one stops the love. Thus I present you with Shay Mitchell, today, Monday August 13, 2018 @ Jennifer Klein's Day of Indulgence Party in Santa Monica, CA.

While I have not one thought as to who Jennifer Klein is, alright I shall Google it, right here, right now. OK, she's a Producer - she believes we should indulge, oh and so do I.

Let's get with Shay and go for it, and I do mean it! You know that mystic it, the one we all seek. 

Because indulgence is the new black. 

There you go, I said it. Now let's get this Monday started! 

Indulgence everyone, indulgence and then some.

Shay on the IG -

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

Queen For A Day

Sea Gals
Nicole Kidman & Amber Heard

Or perhaps it should be Queens For A Day??? So here is a photo from Comic-Con in San Diego, CA that caught my eye - why? Because it shows Nicole Kidman adjacent to Amber Heard signing Aquaman stuff.

Why did I find this eye catching? Because I had no idea until I spied this photo that Nicole Kidman was in Aquaman, that's why.

"Yes" I realize the movie isn't called Queen Atlanna (Kidman's character in the opus) but usually you hear a bit more noise when Nic is going to appear in something on the big screen.

Moving on she and her co-star Heard (who I was aware was in the movie) who plays Mera are all smiles and look like they are having a blast meeting and greeting fans of the below sea level hero.

"Under the sea, Darling it's better, Down where it's wetter, Take it from me..."

Aquaman on IMDB: 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477834/?ref_=nv_sr_1   

Ariel Beesley @ The Satellite

Her Name In Lights!
Ariel Beesley

This past Friday, "yes" two days ago. I had the extreme pleasure of seeing a young woman who I have known since she was, well just a kid, grow-up and blossom into one of the best singer/songwriter/musician/performers this dude has ever bared witness to.

Ladies & Gentlemen I present to you my evening seeing the singular talent known as Ariel Beesley @ The Satellite in Silverlake, CA!

OK, some of this may not be from that evening. I do want you to hear her bomb ass song Slower Than Usual, thus I have included the video for it via YouTube. But and however for the most part...moving on here it is!!!

It's Always Showtime @ The Edge Of The Stage
Ariel Beesley

Slower Than Usual

Myself & Proud Mom Nina Savelle-Rocklin

A Star Is Born
Ariel Beesley


Ariel on Social Media @ -

https://www.instagram.com/arielbees/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/ArielBeesley
https://www.facebook.com/Arielbeesley/    

Chris & Katherine Sitting On A Park Bench...

Hello Young Lovers
Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger

Yeah, they weren't sitting in a tree, that's so dated. Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger the eldest daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver. 
Were spotted on Father's Day on a bench in a park in Santa Barbara, CA.

As you may recall Chris and his also famous wife, Anna Faris divorced not too long ago. 

This was his first Father's Day without his kids, but, hey they're all right.

Whatever is, or isn't happening with Chris & Katherine, their reps aren't commenting. Silence is golden after all.

Don't they simply look cute as a dickens together?

Nod your head and say "yes."

Chris on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/prattprattpratt/?hl=en

"Last Kiss Goodbye" Haley Reinhart

Refinery 29 Premieres New Video

Click here: https://www.refinery29.com/2018/05/200438/haley-reinhart-last-kiss-goodbye-video-premiere

Nah, nah, nah, hey, hey - goodbye...!

 Singer-songwriter and Season 10 American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart has confirmed a June 1, 2018 release date for her brand-new song “Last Kiss Goodbye” from her forthcoming Concord Records album due later this year. 

"Last Kiss Goodbye" was written and produced by Haley Reinhart & Anders Grahn (Andrew McMahon, Haley Kiyoko) while the video which premiered on Refinery29 was directed by famed photographer Joshua Shultz (Jared Leto, Imagine Dragons). 

The video features Haley bicycling on the beach and frolicking through the picturesque canals of Venice Beach while she sings into the camera through a California sun drenched lens.

“I wrote & recorded “Last Kiss Goodbye” sitting crosslegged on my living room floor, channeling the very essence of a timeless love. I shot the video in Venice, CA at the canals as well as the beach. I adore these places as they truly radiate romance. I want you to get butterflies & feel as though you are watching an old film noir! This tune spilled out of me like a fine wine... And so, I hope it takes you wherever it is you wish to go!” says Haley

“Last Kiss Goodbye” is the first taste of Haley’s new music and is available through all digital retailers:

Multi-retailer/pivot URL: http://found.ee/Haley_lkg

iTunes: http://found.ee/Haley_lkgiTunes

Amazon: http://found.ee/Haley_lkgAMZ

Google Play: http://found.ee/Haley_lkgGoogle

Spotify: http://found.ee/Haley_lkgSpotify

Apple Music: http://found.ee/Haley_lkgApple  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/haleyreinhart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaleyReinhart/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haleyreinhart/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/HaleyReinhart

Film Buff Friday: The Addiction

Being a fan of vampires & Abel Ferrara's work - I remember going to see "The Addiction" at The Nuart in West Los Angeles, CA - I even owned it on video for a spell. Lili Taylor is amazing! The Black and White photography superb. It is one of the most fascinating, horrifying, not to mention challenging additions to the genre. "Yes" that is a recommendation.

The Addiction [Blu-ray] (6/26)

Abel Ferrara and his 1995 take on the bloodsuckers with The Addiction. Philosophy grad student Kathleen (Lili Taylor) is bitten by a vampire and must learn to come to terms with her new lifestyle with now features a frequent craving for human blood. Shot in stunning black and white and on the streets of New York, The Addiction is a raw and shocking vampire film that only Abel Ferrara could make.

You Suck!
Lili Taylor   

Be Bold, Be Brave

Hello 2018
Michael Shinafelt

As I sit here on the first full day of 2018 in Los Angeles, CA I am wondering what wisdom one can impart this New Year's Day? 

The quote I used for today's byline: "Be Bold, Be Brave" is how I live my life everyday no matter what. It's my mantra, and passing it on to you was what I thought I could do today. 

This is something everyone has in them and that they should strive for, nothing is worse than a life half lived due to fear. Take it from someone who has been there and done that. Change is possible if you want it bad enough. Life is one of those things that you get back what you put into it.

On that note I hope all of you had a happy & safe New Year's Eve and this post finds you in the most festive of moods. 

What did I do? Well I can't disclose that completely but let's just say it involved a visit from my favorite witch and...

Happy 2018 Minions!

Keep up with me this, and every year at:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Only In California

Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie
Laura Dern

How was your Thanksgiving? Well mine was sunny and the temperature was in the 90's. Yes, that's correct, no freezing of the ass for this guy and his fellow minions in the City of Angels. 

Thus I hereby bring you this photo of one of my fellow sun bunnies and favorite actresses, Laura Dern soaking up the sun in Malibu, wearing nothing more than a black bikini. 

Can you believe she is 50?! 

As someone who is 51, my take is age is just a number and you only get better not older. Laura is genuine proof of this. She recently slayed in HBO's Big Little Lies.

Now would someone please pass me the sunscreen? It's just another 90 degree day here in Los Angeles. 

Ciao!

Laura on IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000368/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1  

A Boy and His Dog

Puppy Love
Charlie Hunnam

Because the season of giving draws nigh I thought this charming photo of hunky Charlie Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy and his pooch posing in West Hollywood for fans was appropriate.

Now you may be scratching something wondering why, or you may see the connection, but not sure of what point I am trying to put across.

People love pets. The Holiday season tends to play on our best instincts and emotions. So how about this year when you give the gift that keeps on giving a companion for someone, adopt them from a shelter.

Like Naughty Girls, Shelter Pets need love too!

Something to contemplate in the countdown to Christmas, think about it, but not too much, giving something that makes two living things happy. That's the spirit!

Charlie on Instagram:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBYXJiKSPPA 

Are You Worthy?

Divas
Mary J. Blige & Viola Davis

Let's get this week off to a roaring start with a too good to be true photo of, well music and acting royalty. Do you think you are worthy? Of course you do.

It's Mary J. Blige and Viola Davis at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, CA. 

Once in a while there is an rare opportunity to get two greats in one terrific photo, this is one of those times.

By the way how about this season of How To Get Away With Murder? While I have always enjoyed the show I never felt it had reached it's full potential until the current season.

Breaking up Annalise Keating and her pet students was the masterstroke the series needed. It is much more fascinating to see everyone fending for themselves to some degree than as a unified front IMHOP. 

Bow Down Minions and Happy Monday! 

Viola on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/violadavis/?hl=en

Mary J. on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therealmaryjblige/?hl=en

Just Because...Boots

Come On Boots, Start Walking!
Hilary Duff

Just Because it's Labor Day Weekend and who wants to see a post about that? Just Because her boots are made for walking & just because she stars on Younger - I give you Hilary Duff sporting a bad ass pair of boots whilst walking in West Hollywood, CA.

Luckily this photo was taken before Labor Day being as they are white. We wouldn't want to have to throw Ms. Duff in fashion prison, that would not be very nice.

There is something I have always liked about Duff and obviously I am not alone in that. She has a successful career after all and for that to happen you have to have fans.

I must confess however that I have yet to catch her current endeavor Younger. Word is it's good and I should, and will at some point...cross my heart.

Now aren't you happy?

Hilary on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hilaryduff/?hl=en