Hello December...

Ho, ho, ho it's December 1st 2023 Minions. That means it's a scant 24 days until Christmas and today being the first is World AIDS Day.

To kick off my Birthday month (it's the 18th in case you were wondering) I thought that I would post this meme with John Hamm and Sharon Stone that sums up my feelings heading into 2024.

Hey, it's my new mantra, in fact I meditated this morning and chanted it in my head whilst doing so.

Basically it's a clever way of stating we are all going to get in our own way from time to time. Where's the lie? I ask you, as usual I'm waiting for you to answer (sigh)

Thus on these notes, let us welcome December with open arms and legs.

Always Remember...World AIDS Day 

World AIDS Day on the WWW -

https://worldaidsday.org/ 

Just Because...Taylor Swift As Rapunzel

Let Your Hair Down
Taylor Swift

Just Because it's whimsical, Just Because it's artsy and Just Because it's Taylor Swift photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Heeeeeere's Taylor as Disney's Rapunzel!

Annie as you may or may not know shot a series a various celebs as Disney characters in an ad campaign for the parks called, what else? Disney Dreams.

I love this campaign and ever so often I run an image from it here on Entertain Me. Well with Taylor Swift being everywhere 24/7 not to mention that she appears in this month's movie musical Cats today it was her time to take the Disney Princess throne.

Thus Just Because it's my blog and I do what I want to, this is what you get on this Tuesday December 10, 2019.

You're Welcome...

Taylor on IG -

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

Bye, Bye, Bye November

Slaying!
Zendaya

On the last day of November 2019 heading into the last month of 2019, December I'm feeling somewhat nostalgic. Thus I was thinking about all things that went down this past year and one truth that stood out is: It's Zendaya's world we just live in it.

Think about it, but not too much. She's beautiful, talented, she always slays on the red carpet,  not to mention her career is on fire 🔥


While I had heard of Zendaya it wasn't until her breakout role as Rue Bennett on HBO's Euphoria that she caught my attention. Going forward I was hooked on her/ 

So let's leave November on a up note with visions of Lady Z dancing in our collective heads.

Sweet dreams and just say "No" to bedbugs!!!

Zendaya on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/zendaya/?hl=en

Monday Motivation

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Tim Curry aka Dr. Frank N. Furter

"Don't Dream It, Be It. Don't Dream It, Be It..." - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Today's Monday Motivation comes in the form of dreams. Without dreams life would be a tedious affair. Dreams of what you want from life, or they can just be a flat out fantasy to get you through an otherwise mundane day.

Dreams are essential to our well being. Without them we would be nothing, and vice versa. The Rocky Horror Picture Show's number "Don't Dream It, Be It" has always been a go to source of inspiration. If you seriously have to ask why then you truly do not get the RHPS. 

Push the boundaries of your life and the expectations placed upon you and others and never look back with any regrets. Anything someone else can do you can do as well as long as you believe in your power of you.

This Monday December 10, 2018 be it damn it, don't merely dream it....

Oh, and a gentle reminder, 15 more days until Christmas in case you give a F#ck. How many F#cks do I give about that? Current tally 0 - I'm to busy being it, not dreaming it...

So let's get this Monday started - go out and be your own Sweet Transvestite!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show on IMDB -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073629/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Holiday Schwing!

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World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day - while I have no eloquent way to address this subject I wanted to honor this day and the people whose lives have been affected by this. 

We are living in questionable times so I choose to celebrate humanity in the form of Harvey Milk's inspiring speech Give Them Hope.

It is simple, yet amazing, and most important right here, right now in this particular time in history, uplifting. 

I can't believe it is December 1st 2018 already! Make today great!

Listen closely below...

T.G.I.F! Juggling Life

He's Got Balls
Hugh Jackman

This image of Hugh Jackman demonstrating his juggling skills on The Graham Norton Show perfectly sums up my life at present. The Greatest Showman star is telling me life, mine in partik is like a circus. Hey that's what it meant to me when I saw it, feel free to assign your own meaning, please.

You may be thinking WTF?! Christmas is over. Yes, but my life is firing on all cylinders people, things I laid the ground work for this past year are coming to fruition, in every part of my Big Top extravaganza. 

So today December 29 the last Friday of 2017 I leave you with the amazing Mr. Jackman and his balls to contemplate.

Mic Drop. That's all folks.

Hugh on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thehughjackman/?hl=en

On The Second Day Of December...

Coon Diva, Croon!
Sandy Zacky

Yes, it's the second day of December and guess what, I'm giving you a musical gift! I'm going to give a few of those throughout the month. Christmas songs you have heard done millions of times  by others, but, perhaps not by these artists. Like I have stated before I am a giver, and yes they are personal favorites of mine! 

Let's kick off the season with Entertain Me's resident Diva Sandy with a "Y" not "E" Zacky's rendition of White Christmas.

Nothing will warm the cockles of your frozen heart like Sandy weaving her Christmas magic. In fact mine is thawing right here, right now. "Yes" Virginia I am listening to it as I type.

So join me won't you in getting WC with Sandy from the block?

WC on Entertain Me after da jump!

Keep the love coming with Sandy at:
https://www.facebook.com/SandyZackyDiva/
https://www.reverbnation.com/sandyzacky
www.sandyzacky.com/

Working "9 to 5"

Trio
l-r Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin & Dolly Parton

Well this should be fun! Jane Fonda & Dolly Parton are going to present Lily Tomlin the 53rd SAG Lifetime Achievement Award at the what else? The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 29th. 

OK, I don't get the 53 and 23 thing, but I do comprehend why the award is being presented on the SAG Award Show. It really doesn't matter anyway when it brings us 9 to 5 reunion, right?!

"Yes" Fonda, Tomlin & Parton have remained close friends all these years since their classic work place comedy 9 to 5 was released December 19th 1980, the day after my Birthday, there's a piece of trivia I bet  you didn't know before.

I was taken to see it that weekend actually (I wasn't old enough to drive yet and of course you know my Mother wanted to see it too) What a fun movie it was and still is.

This will make the SAG Awards a must see for me this year, well at least this part of the show, and I am sure this news has put a smile on all your collective faces, thus I have done my job.

Later and have a Groovy Tuesday! 

For the 411 on the SAG Awards go to:
www.sagawards.org/   

Encore, Dolly, Encore!

Nobody does Christmas better than Dolly Parton, that's why their airing her latest Holiday blockbuster special again, tonight!!!

NBC is set to re-air their blockbuster special: “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love” starring Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, and Gerald McCraney. The 2-hour special will air again on Friday, December 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The DVD of the movie, which also features a guest appearance by Dolly Parton, is available at retailers nationwide.

“Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love” tells the story of when the Partons, a family of humble means living in the mountains of Tennessee, face a devastating event that challenges their will. But when they experience a bewildering Christmas miracle, the Partons are drawn closer together than ever — with deepened faith and love for one another.

Available now on Digital HD

• iTunes
• Amazon
• Microsoft

DVD & Blu-Ray Available Today

• Amazon (DVD & Blu-Ray)
• Best Buy (DVD | Blu-Ray)
• Walmart (DVD)
• Target (DVD)

Or you can use this link that takes you directly to the proper place at each retailer:
gwi.io/DollyChristmas
  

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DOLLY PARTON, VISIT:
www.dollyparton.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/DollyParton
Instagram: Instagram.com/DollyParton
Twitter: Twitter.com/DollyParton
Tumblr: OfficialDollyParton.tumblr.com
Google+: Plus.Google.com/+DollyParton 

Happy Birthday To Me!

Baby It's Cold Outside
Michael Shinafelt

Since today is my 51st Birthday I thought: "why should I celebrate anything but myself?" Especially since the past four years have been the most challenging of my life and I have survived them. Which has made me stronger, it has also brought me to the best place I have ever been in my entire life. 

Yes, it is a day for me to celebrate indeed. I am someone who has went through a clinical depression and came out the other end of it. It took a lot of work, therapy and self examination. There were a lot of times I never thought my life would ever be good again. 

Let me say to those of you out there who may be in the same situation. Never give up! It may seem bleak, but if you hang in there and give it time, care and mostly be kind to yourself, it will get better. Sure there are things I still want that I don't have, but I know I will get them. Why? Because when you overcome it you will have the power to achieve anything! 

It's 44 degrees at 5:03 ayem here in Los Angels, CA on December 18th 2016, the day of my 51st Birthday. I am thankful for my Family, Friends and most of all my amazing Life! 

My wish for my Birthday is for all of you to have one of the best days of the rest of your lives.

Happy Birthday Everyone!

Follow me at:
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/

It's Santa Mickey!

Not A Creature Was Stirring, Except For Mickey Mouse!
Ryan Reynolds, Mickey Mouse & Blake Lively

Santa made me post this. Blame it on the spirit of Christmas taking possession of me, but I just had to post this way too cute photo of Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively striking a pose with Santa Mickey in front of the castle at Disneyland. 

Apparently the twosome were there celebrating their daughter James' second Birthday. Happy, Happy James! 

What made me cross over to the saccharine side? If you have ever been to Disneyland at Christmas time you would understand just how much more magical it is this time of year. It can turn any Scrooge into a Tiny Tim. I was there last year in December and had a truly enchanted day. 

The theme park's halls are decked with the most festive of decor and the happy factor is off the hook!

Speaking of which, Happy Saturday to and to all a good one!

PS Although I had a blast, I must say I am a bit grouchy that I did not get a photo with Santa Mickey too...Bah Humbug!

Disneyland on the WWW:
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/  

"Strike A Pose" Chris Pratt

It's Not A Bird, There Is A Plane, It's Chris Pratt!

Pssssssst! Did you hear? Chris Pratt has a new sci-fi film coming out co-starring Jennifer Lawrence called Passengers that opens December 21st, just in time for Christmas!

OK, now that's out of the way here is an image of Pratt going all Vogue and striking a pose next a jet at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.

I love an attractive man with a who can make me laugh, and Pratt checks those two boxes off very nicely. 

There's really not much else to expand on here other than, this image is something to behold on many levels. So take what you want from it and enjoy your Tuesday!

Pratt on IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0695435/?ref_=nv_sr_2

OMG! It's November 1st...!!!

When Michael Met Michael
Photo:
Scott Jacobs

So here I am typing this morning after straggling in around 12:30 am last night from the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival. Was it fun you ask? Well I did get to meet my horror idol icon Michael Myers, and get strangled by him as you can see. So what more could a horror geek ask???

My friends Scott, Kent and I came, we saw, we made scary, not merry, yeah now that crap starts and it's still over a month away. 

Personally, and I know I say this every year, but it really applies to this one in partick, I can't believe we have hit November and then December and the year is over!

Enjoy your first day of the new month, baby it's starting to get cooler outside, hey I live in Los Angeles, cold would be an oxymoron.

Socialize with me at:
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/  

Michael's Musings

It's A Dirty Job
Michael Shinafelt

As stated last week this is going to be the regular Thursday Thing on Entertain Me. Making me a man of my word and letting the world at large know I make good on my threats.

Carry on, as you were...

Anyone out there who has a "Mexican Thing" that wants to whip it out for me, please do.

Vote for Donald Trump on November 28th. While everyone else will be electing Hillary Clinton as POTUS on November 8th.

Do you ever feel like daytime is invading your privacy?

This Is Us. I. don't. get. it.

Mariah Carey is going to have her own reality show on E! this December called: Mariah's World. Which proves what I've always thought, we all just live in it.

I'm selling happiness, the kind you nibble on. The more you know.

"Take a Tic Tac and grab a pussy" - Samantha Bee

I always keep a jar of jalapenos in my refrigerator. Always.

Ever stop and wonder...???

Rhonda Bernstein nailing it with this comment: "This election has really made me miss Joan Rivers. Can you imagine what she would have said? I would never stop laughing." 

That's a wrap. 

Me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Did You Miss Us?

It's Party Time!
Kyle Richards & Lisa Vanderpump

In case any of you out there are having some Real Housewives of Beverly Hills yearning, like me, until the season six December 1st premiere on Bravo. Never fear Lisa Vanderpump and Kyle Richards are here!

The two were red as Rosea Wine while attending a party in  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico together. Guess they really have kissed in make-up.

The photo is courtesy of Ms. Richard's Instagram, with no clever caption to accompany it. C'mon Kyle with your sass I expected more from you!

Being that it is Friday and that the weekend is here I thought this was a groovy way to get the party started!

T.G.I.F!

Kyle on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kylerichards18/?hl=en 

Like A Virgin, Eva Longoria

Eva In Charge
Eva Longoria

It's September 1st already can you fathom that?! We are at the final four months of 2016, September to December flies by quick, always...and you know what that means, Christmas is drawing nigh!

Let's kick off the month with a photo of Eva Longoria directing an episode of Jane The Virgin in Los Angeles. Yep, Eva is like a virgin directing her very first episode of the CW show, but not directing for the very first time.

Eva is smart, that's one of the things I have always liked about her. She is aware her acting career has a shelf life and has set herself up for continued employment beyond it. 

She looks as good in a director's chair as she does on camera. Happy beginning of the end peeps!

PS: I'm assuming that is the back of Gina Rodriguez's head in the foreground

Eva on IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0519456/?ref_=nv_sr_1  

Who's Your Favorite DICKtator, Margaret Cho?

Margaret Cho
as
Kim Jong Il

While Margaret Cho is most famous for her portrayal of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il on 30 Rock for which she received an Emmy Nomination. She has decided to take on portraying and slaying even more of them in her music video DICKtator which drops today.

So many new videos on Tuesday December 1st results in red eye, in a good way, I always say.

Margaret has something to say about it, hey you didn't think she wouldn't did you?! 

"Here's a fun song I did with Princess Superstar and C Fire Da Rambler. It struck me that we needed an apocalyptic battle rhymes song to deal with the news of the day. My friends and I played dictators through history and Andy my partner shot it all on our  phones and edited it on my laptop. We laughed so much while making it and we hope you do too" - Margaret Cho

Cheers, here's to you Donald Trump!

Jump down to the video: 

DICKtate with Margaret at:

https://twitter.com/margaretcho
https://www.youtube.com/user/mcho88
margaretcho.com/

It's Penis Time! Lance Bass, Fortune Feimster & Michael Turchin

We Love Penises! L - R Lance Bass, Fortune Feimster & Michael Turchin 

I had a penis themed bachelor party, and I liked it, or eve more fitting perhaps, licked it!

Yesterday night Lance Bass and husband to be Michael Turchin got their freak on at a surprise bachelor party at The Abbey in West Hollywood, CA. 

Good friend and funny lady former Chelsea Lately star Fortune Feimster captured the naughty time on Instagram. 

Which included, but by no means was limited to - Lap dancing studs, X-rated cups with straws to accessorize them. Along with dirty necklaces and several different penis shaped party favors. Booyah! 

Going Down? Lance Bass & Fortune Feimster 

"Enjoying some penises with @lancebass at his Bachelor party! #LanceLovesMichael," Feimster captioned the above photo.

So what I want to see is what was not documented for the camera! Congratulations guys to the happy couple who are getting hitched on December 20th. The ceremony will be filmed for E! 

Countdown with Lance to his wedding day at:

https://www.facebook.com/LanceBassOfficial

Have fun with Fortune at: https://www.facebook.com/fortunefunny

Toni Braxton, Stops In The Name Of Darlene Love

Toni Braxton

This just in "Unbreak My Heart" singer, Toni Braxton has been cast as Rock-N-Roll hall of fame inductee and all around wonderful performer and person, Ms. Darlene Love in a made for TV Movie on Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network:

"My Name is Love: The Darlene Love Story” is slated for a December premiere. Pic revolves around Love’s long career in the music biz, starting out as the key voice behind Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound hits from the 1960s. OWN’s first scripted telepic is shepherded by the docu filmmaker Morgan Neville, who was behind last year’s “Twenty Feet from Stardom” feature about Love and other well-known backup singers."

"Twenty Feet From Stardom" was an awesome documentary, I have no doubt Morgan Neville is going to nail this, along with the multi-talented Ms. Braxton. 

I for one can't wait to see my friend Darlene get a fitting tribute on OWN. Darlene was one of my very favorite interview subjects - she is terrific!

Check out our interview here: http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20101110A

Keep up with "My Name Is Love" on OWN at: http://www.oprah.com/app/own-tv.html

Get some "Love" on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/darleneloveworld