Monday Motivation

For some reason I woke this ayem with the phrase: "Good Vibes Only" rolling through my mind. Thus I'm gonna take it as a sign that it should be my Monday Motivation mantra.

TBH when is "Good Vibes Only" not a mantra to have? I ask you? I said I ask you? I'm waiting for that answer...to be continued.

So focus on accentuating those "Good Vibes" today because they are the key to a day of productivity and will keep you feeling groovy for the 24 hours known as Monday.

Time for me to put my "Good Vibes Only" to work, "Yes" it's time for some of that ole Monday Motivation peeps.

Now where did I put my rhythm stick?

Good Vibes Only in the Urban Dictionary -
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=%23goodvibesonly  

Just Because....I Called It

Love Me Tender
Austin Butler & Vanessa Hudgens

Just Because they are a cute couple, Just Because they are in my hood & Just Because I called it (we'll get to that in a moment) Here are Austin Butler & Vanessa Hudgens!

Aren't they cute out and about in Los Feliz (part of my immediate hood)? Aren't they cute I said, no answer me and answer me now!!! OK, have it your way.

What's that, oh yeah the I called it part of the "Just Because" - Well remember when I ran a piece on the actors in contention to play Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's upcoming biopic and Austin was one of them? Fine if you don't remember but you missed out. Why? Because I said Austin would (and did) land the role of Elvis Presley.

My reason was, while I am sure all the guys in the running were talented enough Austin bore the most physical resemblance to the late Rock-N-Roll legend. 

"Yes" I missed my calling I should have been a casting director.

Just Because I am a smarty pants have a groovy day!

Austin's casting announcement via Variety 
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/austin-butler-baz-luhrmann-elvis-biopic-1203257957/

Seeing Red

The Woman in Red
Emma Thompson

I love when celebrities of the female variety hit the red carpet in, well red. "Yes" you know the old adage when the carpet matches the drapes? Well in this case it's the carpet matching the draping.

One of the key reasons for this is most women look smashing in red. Case in point, one Emma Thompson having some fun at the London gala screening of her latest Late Night, by doing what else? Striking a pose!

Late Night for the record is directed by a friend of mine, Nisha Ganatra - congrats Nisha on scoring, not one, but two great actresses for the project. Thompson, of course and Mindy Kaling who also wrote the screenplay. This is one I want to see based on the pedigree of the talent on and off camera alone.

So today I am Seeing Red and it is not a bad thing. In fact it is having quite the opposite effect and I am feeling groovy 😎

Late Night on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6107548/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1  

Just Because...Gwen Stefani

Fashion! Turn To The Left
Gwen Stefani

Just Because I like her music, with No Doubt & solo. Just Because I also like her style jam. I present you with an ultra cool image of Gwen Stefani strutting her stuff in Los Angeles.

See Gwen strut down the street like she is on a catwalk wearing clothes better than most mortals on an average day. See Gwen's flawless ageless skin. See Gwen give off effortless grace...

Gwen, Gwen, Gwen, Gwen that's all I'll ever hear and see today now! Ya  know what? That isn't a bad thing because Gwen is like a an anti-depressant, a spoonful of sugar, a ray of light, You get the picture.

So enjoy Gwen, let her help you start the week off on a high note, OK a mid range one.

Have a Groovy Monday!

Gwen on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gwenstefani/?hl=en  

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/   

Who Is That Masked Man???

The Mummy Starring
John Stamos

Seriously, I would have never guessed it was John Stamos behind the mask. He's pretty mummified, thus it's too hard to really tell who it is.

That being stated, while I never found Stamos attractive when he was younger, ever since he has hit his 50's he has really come into his own and well, yeah, the guy is hotter than he has ever been. There I said it now leave me alone.

I'm going to have to do some detective work to find out what he masks his face with because whatever the magical elixir is, it is doing a bang up job! Love to keep what I have looking fresh in my 50's too.

Well I am off to spin soon at Gold's Gym Hollywood, yep, that's the way I roll on Sunday mornings, however you roll have a groovy day!!!

John on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/johnstamos/?hl=en  

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 

Kelly Clarkson/Stewie/Kelly Clarkson/Taylor Swift

Kelly Clarkson As Stewie: "I'm So Hot I'm The Leading Cause Of Global Warming"

Are you confused? Well don't be. The one and only original American Idol Ms. Kelly Clarkson did a bomb ass cover of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off, gospel style.

Pretty amazing stuff, I must say...what does Stewie from The Family Guy have to do with this? Kelly dressed as him in the image above for Halloween one year!

So have a groovy ghoulie day and sing it peeps with Ms. C!

"Shake It Off" Kelly Clarkson style after the jump:

Groove with Kelly at:
https://www.facebook.com/kellyclarkson

T.G.I.F! Make An "RSVP" With Shara Strand

"RSVP" With Shara

Like a caterpillar meta morphs into a butterfly, Pop Princess Shara Strand has evolved into a Dance Princess with her latest RSVP.

I first became acquainted with Ms. Strand in 2012 when she first burst onto the music scene with her EP Born Tonight. I interviewed her for the music site Chorus and Verse, check out our chat here:

http://www.chorusandverse.com/content.php?id=20120705A

Since our first encounter it has been a pleasure knowing her and seeing the path her career has taken.

Her latest incarnation is sure to have everyone dancing their collective booty's off...!!!

Shara has this to say about her current single:

"RSVP is about being bold, living in the moment, and enjoying all the good. I hope my new single and video gives my fans a moment to be silly, have fun, and let it all go."

Well stated my dear in this day and age we need all the positive energy and fun we can get, and RSVP delivers both!

Check out her latest single and video at the link below and have a groovy T.G.I.F!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XmN4n9h9uk

Make an RSVP with Shara at:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSharaStrand
http://www.sharastrand.com/
https://twitter.com/Sharastrand

Go Cruising With KC & The Sunshine Band

KC Is Hopping On Board The Soul Train Cruise To Spread Some Sunshine
Photo: Webster PR

KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND SET TO SAIL AS PART OF "THE SOUL TRAIN CRUISE" 

It's time to shake your booty and get on the Soul Train Cruise with KC & The Sunshine Band...who knew?!?! While you are at it also check out my  interview with KC I did last year, it's a groovy time! Interview Link: http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2013/03/shake-your-booty-kc-and-sunshine-band.html The Soul Train Cruise unveils a star-studded lineup for its 2015 voyage, which travels through the Caribbean from February 22, 2015 through March 1, 2015 with more than 30 R&B superstars performing nightly concerts and interacting with cruise guests during over 25 special events. The fourth sailing of the hippest trip at sea will star KC and the Sunshine Band, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Gladys Knight, James Ingram, The Spinners, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Regina Belle, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., original 5th Dimension stars, Valerie Simpson of Ashford and Simpson, Will Hart of the original Delfonics and comedian Alonzo Bodden.  Also joining the cruise are Hitzville: Las Vegas Style Motown Revue, Chicago’s  legendary R&B record store merchant “Uncle George” Daniels and cruise host Tony Cornelius.  Held aboard the luxurious Holland America Eurodam, the Soul Train Cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, FL for Turks and Caicos, San Juan (Puerto Rico), St. Thomas, the Bahamas and the private island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. "Many times during the '70s we appeared on Soul Train with Don Cornelius," said Harry Wayne 'KC' Casey.  "I only wish he could still be here to share this magic moment we are going to have on the Soul Train Cruise.  I'm looking forward to bringing our music alive once again, as we did so many times on the TV show." "This cruise has become the ultimate luxury vacation for fans of great R&B music," says Michael Mitchell, StarVista/Time Life Vice President and Executive Producer of the Soul Train Cruise.  “If you grew up watching Soul Train, this cruise will bring back all the memories-the great artists, fantastic songs, the dancers, the fashions and most of all the fun!" Chris Hearing, President of StarVista/Time Life, adds, "Our guests return time and time again for the music and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hang out with the biggest names in R&B history." The Soul Train Cruise not only offers more than 30 concerts throughout the seven-day voyage, but also invites travelers to meet the stars during over 25 special events, ranging from cooking demonstrations to dance lessons, Q&A panel discussions to tribute shows, a gospel hour, musician seminars, wine tasting and personal meet and greet sessions.  The cruise will also film interviews with artists in front of a live audience, airing on television on a future date.  And Soul Train Cruise partner SIRIUSXM will be aboard once again, recording exclusive radio shows with the artists and giving fans a backstage view into the excitement and the music that fill the ship while CENTRIC television also returns as title sponsor, hosting a number of the cruise’s most popular onboard activities. Soul Train has been an integral part of popular culture since its debut in 1970 and continues be a vital force in entertainment with its all-star Soul Train Awards shows.  Soul Train is also one of the most successful shows ever created, holding the record for the longest, first-run, nationally syndicated television show ever and remains popular to this day.  Vintage episodes have aired on CENTRIC in recent years, nearly 500,000 DVDs have been sold, and the Soul Train Awards draw international superstars to its annual ceremony. Reservations for cabins on this cruise may be made now by visiting SoulTrainCruise.com  or by calling (toll free) (855) SOUL TRAIN (855-768-5872). Cabin rates start at just $1975 per person and include all meals, concerts, entertainment and onboard activities. KC and the Sunshine Band On Tour: 07/09 Newport, RI - Newport Yachting Club 07/10 Stamford, CT - Alive At Five Concert Series 07/11 Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama 07/12 Salamanca, NY - Seneca Alleghany Casino 07/18 Manson, WA - Mill Bay Casino 07/19 Airway Heights, WA - Northern Quest Resort & Casino 07/24 Grand Rapids, MI - Meijer Gardens Amphitheater 07/26 Wisconsin Dells, WI - Crystal Grand Music Theatre 08/01 Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 08/02 Choctaw, MS - Arena at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino 08/07 Santa Ynez, CA - Chumash Casino 08/08 Cabazon, CA - Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 08/09 Modesto, CA - Gallo Center for the Arts 08/15 Lynn, MA - Lynn Auditorium 08/16 Atlantic City, NJ - Tropicana Hotel & Casino 08/21 Palmer, AK - Alaska State Fair 08/23 East Meadow, NY - Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre 08/24 Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 08/29 St. Charles IL - Arcada Theatre 08/30 Duquoin, IL - DuQuoin State Fairgrounds 09/13 Kansas City, MO - KC Power and Lights District 10/03 Lincolnville, ME - VinFest at Cellardoor Winery 10/31 Norman, OK - Riverwind Casino To learn more about KC and the Sunshine Band and to find more details about their upcoming tour dates, visit heykcsb.com. Suggested Tweet: .@kcandsunshineb @hwcasey set to sail on #SoulTrainCruise@SoulTrain @SoulTrainAtSea @CENTRICTV