Today is the first day of Winter, the Winter Solstice as they say. In Los Angeles it's supposed to be sunny and seventy degrees. Suck on that winter!
So why did I include an image of Pamela Anderson eating grapes oh so elegantly draped? This photo brought the Goddesses of ancient Greece to mind when I saw it.
Pam is here to represent the Goddess Hecate for the kick-off of Winter on Entertain Me.
Here's all you need to know about Hecate:
Hecate: The Greek goddess who sometimes accompanies Persephone on her journey to the underworld during winter.
I'm going to join her on the journey to the underworld, so I must get going!
Let your body move to the music [move to the music]
Hey, hey, hey
Come on, vogue
Let your body go with the flow [go with the flow]
You know you can do it" - Madonna, Vogue
Here's an image for the ages, Madonna & Pamela Anderson on stage during Vogue for Madonna's Celebration tour in Vancouver, BC.
Let's call this when two icons unite. If you have been living in your own Private Idaho and don't know either of these women it's called Google Minions!
This photo that I spotted on Pamela Anderson's Instagram spoke to me immediately, not sure exactly why, yet it did.
Something about Pam and a gnome in the woods captured my Current Mood which at present is whimsical.
I've been feeling the world of possibilites has opened up of late. There's a freshness in the energy that surrounds things that make them seem new again. When you see things through a different lens it's truly amazing how much more depth of perspective you have on it.
Thus Ms. Anderson and her magical gnome really struck where I am right here, right now.
Hola Minions, do I have the perfect Hump Day & Chill recommend. Yesterday I watched the Netflix documentary Pamela, A Love Story about icon Pamela Anderson.
The tagline sums the it all up perfectly: She defined a decade. Now she will define herself.
I have interviewed and hung out with Pamela and this is my takeaway from it:
"This documentary is so Pam, she is a lovely person with no pretense. Really nice."
Seriously you should watch it, you will come away with my take on her. I remember telling people how great she was and them giving me a perplexed look. Then one day I was at a party and an acquaintance of mine had guest starred on her sitcom Stacked and mentioned how awesome she is. We swapped Pam stories and he said everyone always looks at him puzzled as well when he speaks fondly of her as well. It was nice to meet someone who knows and understands.
Well, what are you waiting for?! You have a documentary to Hump Day & Chill too!!!
Recognize this pic of Pamela Anderson circa the Barb Wire era? Well, wait for it, this is actually Lily James from the upcoming Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy. The story is set to revolve around her and Tommy Lee's (Sebastian Stan) whirlwind romance and sex tape scandal.
When I initially heard of this project I was like meh. But then I found out that the eight episode series is being directed by Craig Gillespie of I, Tonya fame. Now I am excited as I, Tonya took the bio-pic format and gave it a triple axel.
If the end result of Pam & Tommy is anywhere near as entertaining, well we the audience are in for a real treat!
BTW - while Lily James bears an at a glance resemblance to Anderson, she sure is giving Pamela Anderson Vibes in the stills I have seen thus far. "Yes" I have interviewed Ms. Anderson so I do have something other than media impressions to base this on.
As you can see I am trying my best to get into the Holiday mood, it's been a tough year for us all, thus it's the least I could do.
With Christmas a mere 14 days away I thought I would continue what I started on Hump Day with Jared Leto. That's correct Minions, it's Sexy Santa time again in the form of Pamela Anderson.
Nothing says sexy, or sex for that matter quite like Pam. She's sure to put some pep in your something today as you toil away the hours until a scant two weeks from today.
"Yes" Christmas arrives on a Friday this year, of course it does, because we won't be able to celebrate like we have in past years. But we are resilient and will do what Martha Stewart advises in situations like these: Improvise.
Sending good vibrations today, with some T.G.I.F! for good measure...!!!
Just Because it's Sunday Funday, Just Because it's Paris Fashion Week & Just Because it's all about Vivienne Westwood darling, here is blonde bombshell Ms. Pamela Anderson!!! Pam is looking chic, sleek and in the cut in what I presume may be a Vivienne Westwood creation, or not, the blurb did not say who she was wearing, it should have damn it! Well whoever she has on she looks amazing and ready to go full frontal fashion on any challenger's booty. I once interviewed Ms. Anderson for Instinct Magazine for the now defunct "Chick We'd Switch For" feature. She is one of the nicest, funniest not to mention savvy individuals I have ever met. Quite gracious and down to earth too. Thus here we are on this Sunday Funday with some fun and some sun. Whatever, enjoy! Pamela on IG - https://www.instagram.com/pamelaanderson/?hl=en
Just Because I need a little pep in my step and some motivation this AM to get my booty to spin class since I slept deep and hard. Here is one Ms. Pamela Anderson arriving in Poland greeted by a bouquet of pink roses. What's that you wonder? What is she doing in Poland and who gave her the pink roses and why?
None of this top secret information was given. I say our intrepid Pam is on a mission to promote world peace and harmony. Tis the season after all. Hey, who better to do it than Pam? Really I meant it.
Being as that I know her let me tell you why she is perfect for this mission. She is funny, sweet, down to earth and cares about the world around her.
Thus I am kicking off my Saturday morning with a strawberry smoothie and a spoonful of Pam.
Hello from the other side. While Trump continues to be the biggest punchline to everything all over the globe, life goes on.
There is really so much beauty in world, like plastic bags tayin' in da win, Unicorn poop and rainbows. OK, kidding about the Unicorn poop, or am I? Remember anything is possible and don't call me Yentl.
Shall we proceed? Computer says "yes"...
The Trumps visiting the Pope. The Pope looked like he needed an Exorcism in the photos.
I'm in the mood, come on give it up
A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. Werd!
Tinsley Mortimer has a hotter vag than Sonja Morgan. Sonja needs to get over her jealousy tour.
Turning tricks with my crucifix. Someone has to.
I know Vampires who have aged more than Pamela Anderson. Don't judge me by the company I keep.
l-r Myself, Mike Clifford & Ivan
Yesterday I celebrated the success of my friend Mike Clifford's video. It's a dance cover of "What A Wonderful World" - we had a "wonderful" lunch at Casita Del Campo check Mike out on the net here: https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/
Beware of the trash that will not burn
Congratulations to Troian Bellisario aka Spencer Hastings. She directed the best episode thus far of Pretty Little Liars this season. Only five more to go until it the show ends. Yes, I am sad.
Hating people takes too much energy, pretend that they're dead
Helpful Hint: Never drink Tejava Tea (which I love) after you have had a fruit smoothie. The combination of acids made me hurl.
I wonder what the world would be like if I had Bette Davis Eyes?
Does a leopard change it's spots? Sometimes, just get a good look at these side by side images of one Ms. Pamela Anderson at the Cannes Film Festival attending the premiere of 120 Beats Per Minute. She traded bombshell for couture and is almost unrecognizable in her Vivienne Westwood gown. Change does a Pamela good. IMHOP she looks amazing, there are vampires who have aged more than her. I wonder what the wheels turning in her pretty little head are planning next? We shall find out very soon I'm sure. Pamela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaanderson/?hl=en
Look it's Pamela Anderson out and about in Venice, Italy. I mean how could you not look? Pam is dressed like a classic Hollywood movie starlet and is eye catching, you can't miss her and not stare for a bit, or more? Cat eye sunglasses and a hot skin tight pink dress are always a win when worn by a woman with curves in all the right places like Ms. Anderson. Let me give you a little commentary on Pammy, I had the pleasure of interviewing back in the day when her book Star came out. The piece was for Instinct magazine when it was still an interesting publication. It was for The Chick We'd Switch For column. Being that it was a magazine for gay men I had to pose the inevitable question: If you were gay for a day would you be a man or a woman? She of course said "man" My follow up question? What would you do as a gay man? She stated: I would know how to give a better blow job. There you have it, mic drop. Pam was a lot of fun and sweet as can be. This image and anecdote are just the thing to make all of you smile and get you over "The Hump" - have a good one! Pamela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamelaanderson/?hl=en
Bet you'd never thought you would see this combo of three names together? Frankly, neither did I, but in the good ole biz of show these days I also know anything goes. Oh yes, let me spill exactly how these three appear in the same headline. Pamela Anderson stars in a sci-fi short by Luke Gilford, bearing the title Connected. Which also features narration by Jane Fonda and music by Jake Shears. Got it? Here is what filmmaker/photographer Gilford has to say about it: “’Connected’ is a portrait of a woman grappling with aging, self-perception, and transformation in a technologically optimized world,” Gilford explains on his website. “Jackie (Pamela Anderson) is … obsessed with self-improvement tapes (voiced by Jane Fonda), and she is soon drawn to an advanced yet enigmatic wellness spa that promises to enhance her mind, body, and soul.” The short is quite effective and shows Ms. Anderson in a whole new light, as someone who is yearning for something different than what she has been pigeonholed as. Kudos Pamela you did a bang up job! Cheers to seeing more of this type of of thing from you in your future endeavors, stay Connected. View Connected after the jump!
And boy is it ever! Here are some pix of Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron from the set of the currently filming Baywatch Movie. The word is this time around BW is a straight forward comedy, rather than the unintentional one it actually was. It's humor will also be distinctly R-Rated...well that sounds enticing. While no one can ever duplicate Pamela Anderson's iconic run down the beach, this round Baywatch has some serious man candy in the form of Johnson and Efron to compensate. Hey, no matter your sexual preference you've gotta admit, these two are 100% Beef! The former Rock took to his Instagram with this comment about his Co-Star Efron: "#BAYWATCH Day 1. My character "Mitch Buchannon" just gave @zacefron's character "Matt Brody" the all important beach speech about what it means to have manly "Alpha balls". Zac's ad-libbed responses were brilliant! Talented and great dude. World get ready to have some fun, 'cause the beach will never be the same again. #OnSet#BAYWATCH#Day1#AlphaBalls#NowWhoNeedsMouthToMouth?" As a child of the 80's I for one am welcoming the comeback of raunchy R-Rated Comedy films. Yeah, I grew up with those. Let's hope Baywatch hits the mark. Happy Hump Day! Get yourself some "Alpha Balls!" Ride the Baywatch wave with: Dwayne at: https://www.instagram.com/therock/?hl=en Zac at: https://www.instagram.com/zacefron/?hl=en
So as the world probably knows, OK for sure they know. Pamela Anderson will appear as the cover model and pictorial for the last nude issue of the iconic magazine Playboy. Yeah, don't ask me why they are ending their wonderful balance between class & sass some financial expert must have advised Hugh Hefner on that. Best Wishes.
Let's get back to Pamela. In my estimation Playboy hailed the official queen of that magazine. The most perfect cover model/icon ever and someone who I greatly respect as a person.
Why you ask? Because I have interacted with her. "Yes" I did an interview with her for Instinct Magazine, for the now defunct column: The Chick We'd Switch For.
She was charming, sweet and very giving during our chat on the phone. She then invited me down to her book signing for Star, which she co-wrote. At The West Hollywood Book Fair. She loves her gays and it was an invitation I gladly accepted.
I was V.I.P. before anyone else, yeah hate me I didn't have to wait in line. She was sweet, remembered me from our phone conversation and even personalized a copy of Star with an autograph dedicated specifically to my Mom ( I gave it to her as a Christmas gift that year.)
Below I hope you can read it, is my interview with Ms. Anderson.
OPERATION TROOP AID HONORS KID ROCK WITH 2014 "PATRIOT AWARD"
I've always knew who Kid Rock was, a successful Rock Star who was in a relationship with one of my favorite people & interview subjects, Pamela Anderson. However I had never heard his music... That was until my friend, publicist extraordinaire, Ken Phillips gave me one of his CD's. Listening to Kid Rock's music for the first time was a religious experience that made me a fan for life. Well Ladies & Gentlemen it's time you know about his giving back to others who truly deserve your respect and gratitude, carry on...
Operation Troop Aid(OTA), a nonprofit organization which supports U.S. Troops, honored award-winning, multi-platinum selling humanitarian Kid Rock, last week in Nashville, Tennessee, with the 2014 Operation Troop Aid “Patriot Award.”
Presented annually by OTA to celebrities that champion the men and women serving in the American Armed Forces, the rock star was awarded the Eagle Trophy for his countless endeavors to support troops overseas and at local hospitals and for supporting numerous military charities. Well known for his role as an American Patriot, Kid Rock, has performed at various military bases and continues to meet military personnel at every concert appearance.
"Kid Rock is one of the most giving entertainers I have ever met,” says OTA founder and executive director Mark Woods. "He really gets it… Last year, Kid Rock challenged his fans to help raise money to send care packages to the troops. In one short month, we were able to ship over 500 care packages just in time for the holidays. His art, legacy of family and Spirit of Patriotism is exactly why this award exists.”
Kid Rock joins past Patriot Award recipients Hank Williams Jr., Toby Keith, Darryl Worley, Aaron Tippin, Gary Sinise, Charlie Daniels, Mark Wills, and KISS.
About Operation Troop Aid: Founded in 2004 by 21-year military veteran, Mark Woods, Operation Troop Aid provides entertainment initiatives and care packages for U.S. Service Members with revenue generated through professional concert promotions and public financial generosity. OTA is a nonprofit corporation striving to make a positive difference and inspire the Armed Forces by letting them know Americans stand with them. OTA is a certified IRS approved charity.
As an entertainment based charity, each year OTA selects and presents The OPERATION TROOP AID Patriot Award to an entertainer / artist that best exemplifies the spirit of Patriotic service to our Troops and Americanism in their art. It does not necessarily reflect events in that year, as it may be a historical grouping of their achievements to promote our Troops and American Patriotism. It is an award that embodies a sense of service, supporting our American Troops and an overall outlook of honoring our Constitution and promoting the Freedom that our Troops provide.
Two of my favorite things, Morrissey & Pamela Anderson have joined forces for the video "Earth is the Loneliest Planet" a spoken word piece by the big M himself.
I encountered Morrissey once at The Viper Room in Los Angeles when he was there to see a band that I was there to see Girl in a Coma, an all female group with a name that "yes" was a homage to the Morrissey song "Girlfriend in a Coma" thus it made for an overall too cool for school evening.
Also I have interviewed the delightful Ms. Anderson for Instinct magazine when it was good for a great column they used to have "The Chick We'd Switch For."
When I posed the question "If you were gay for one day would you want that experience to be as a man or a woman?"
She enthusiastically said "A man . I have so many gay male friends and hear so many great stories."
To which I replied "What would you want to do as a gay man?"
Pamela quipped "If I was a gay man I would know how to give a better blow job ."
This is verbatim as I just transcribed it from a copy of the magazine with my interview in it.
Guinea pigs, guinea pigs, guinea
pigs...and while we are on the subject, Corinne Dekker is here for
your entertainment, yes she of the guinea pig fetish – she is Ms.
Charo Pickles, Celebriguinea extraordinaires Mom and assistant to one
Ms. Jennie Garth on “A Little Bit Country” not to mention a
comedian, actress and accomplished vlogger - The Canadian born Ms.
Dekker is here to tell us: just how many licks does it take to get to
the center of an udder?...OK Corinne, we're waiting...!
CD: I know I dialed the wrong number, I
could not find where I placed the other one.
MS: You were prompt though, that's all
that matters. Most people are, only a few times has “late” really
happened, one of those times was when I interviewed Pamela Anderson.
CD: Really how late was she?
MS: She ended up being a half hour
late.
CD: That's not too bad.
MS: No, it wasn't and she was really
busy at the time. The funny part is once I got her on the phone I had
to cut her off at some point because I was running behind schedule.
She is the nicest woman, I loved her!
CD: It's because she is Canadian, we're
all like that.
MS: Oh, you're Canadian too!
CD: Yes, all of us are nice, except for
maybe Bill Murray. (laughs)
MS: So, let's talk “A Little Bit
Country” - I was loving the udder episode. I can't believe you
thought you needed to suck on a cows udder to get milk out of it!
CD: “A Little Bit Country” was a
real reality show...um, that whole bet with Jennie, where I had to
suck the cows udder if that was not the only way to get milk out of
one, I'm embarrassed to say, I did believe that.
MS: That was my next question, if you
really believed that.
CD: Well it turns out my Mom thinks she
probably told me that to make me drink milk as a kid, I don't know
what. (laughs) I still kind of believe it, if the milk is stopped
up that you should do that...it was legitimate so I clamped my mouth down on that udder, I
keep my bets.
MS: Udder sucking works, obviously,
but it isn't really necessary. (laughs)
CD: No, but there are worse things in
life than sucking a cows udder. (laughs)
MS: So I watched your latest vlog, I
liked the Piglympics and I know you have a thing for Guinea Pigs.
CD: They are the most lovely little
creatures.
MS: Yes, Charo Pickles is the
Celebriguinea of the group.
Charo Pickles
CD: She is the celebrity, she has a
Twitter and a Facebook page. She has fans of her own that are
independent of mine.
MS: Why the name Charo Pickles?
CD: Charo was my first guinea pig baby
and she has the same coloring as the actual Charo. Plus she makes
squeaky noises, like when Charo goes “Coochie, Coochie”. Then,
honestly I love dill pickles, so I thought, when you say it fast,
Charo Pickles, sounds like, jar of pickles. She will glare at me if I
only say Charo or if I just say pickles, so I always have to address
her as: Charo Pickles.
MS: You and I should go out sometime.
CD: Perfect! You like guys and I like
guinea pigs. (laughs) That could be a problem. (laughs)
MS: Getting back to bets and dares, your sushi dare was mega gross!
CD: I told Jennie about that. Yeah I
went for sushi and I don't really love sushi...
MS: It's not my favorite either.
CD: I mean it's fine, but...I ordered
the most disgusting looking sushi on the menu and it had a texture
like paint, it was just gross.
MS: Yeah, I am not a huge fan of sushi
either and never understood what people see in it. I mean I can eat
it, but I never suggest that me and my friends go and have sushi.
CD: Michael think about this, maybe we
are doppelgangers, maybe you are the male homosexual me and I am the
female Canadian you.
MS: Hmmmmmmmmmm....you may be onto something, Ms. Dekker.
CD: Well I feel the same way about
sushi and that makes something else we have in common.
MS: The last time I went for sushi was
about four years ago for someone's Birthday and me and a friend of
his threw Sashimi at him, of course we were drinking saki.
CD: Those were expensive airplanes!
(laughs)
MS: You were on “Ugly Betty” when
the show was actually good.
CD: I was on the second episode, and I
am to blame for the demise of it, if they had brought my character
back like they said they would, perhaps it would still be running.
(laughs)
MS: Also you were on “How I Met Your
Mother” I can't believe that show has been running that long.
CD: Yeah, what's it been on eleven
seasons? I remember when it was pretty new and me and my friends were
like: “That's a weird title, it will never work”. That was back
in the day when sitcoms did not have these epic long titles. (laughs)
It wasn't like “Everybody Loves Raymond”.
MS: That was a show I never understood.
CD: Oh I loved it, maybe you can help
me, I want to go on a date with Brad Garrett. I met him once and he
called me pretty.
MS: Funny?
CD: No, pretty, and I thought: “let's
make out” ! He's single now and I'm single, we wouldn't even have
to make babies because I don't want them. I'm single and ready to
mingle. I'm not sure who you know, but get me some Brad Garrett.
MS: I don't really have a celebrity
crush.
CD: Well it's not like I have a picture
of him on my wall, I just want to go on a date with him.
MATT NATHANSON TO PERFORM ON
DANCING WITH THE STARS THE RESULTS SHOW
TUESDAY, MARCH 27th
Occasionally I have found a random reason to tune in to a portion of the show they call "Dancing With The..."Stars".
That would be the times they had an actual star on it...the lovely and super sweet, Pamela Anderson, who I have had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing. The amazing Margaret Cho, who I have interviewed several times and know - and of course the awesome Kirstie Alley, who I, sadly do not know, nor have I ever interviewed her, Hey Kirstie if you are reading this, contact me! Well here is another reason to watch on March 27th get yourself some Matt Nathanson...Woot!
March 20, 2012 - MATT NATHANSON is scheduled to perform on the premiere of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars the Results Show, ” Tuesday, March 27th (9:00- 10:00 p.m. ET/PT).
NATHANSON’S performance on DANCING WITH THE STARS comes in the midst of his North American tour with Kelly Clarkson and his headlining 2012 ‘All Night Noise’ tour.
Since the release of his latest album, Modern Love, Nathanson has performed on numerous television shows including Jimmy Kimmel, Leno, Conan, Rachael Ray, VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live and The Bachelor to name a few. He has appeared on Howard Stern and nationally syndicated radio programs such as Billy Bush, Kidd Kraddick and Fox All Access. He also participated in the recent TEDx conference joining some of the world’s top speakers on a panel discussing the creative process.
