The Horror: Margaret Cho Speaks To The Dead

Margaret Cho

That's right people, she does. Did you happen to see her guest starring on the Jennifer Love Hewitt show "Ghost Whisperer" where she played Occult Anthropology Professor Avery Grant who was quite taken off guard that her teachings had some truth to them with the help of ghost visitations and a Ouija Board?

Well she did indeed speak to the dead on the show, Boo! Interestingly enough Margaret has an extensive collection of Ouija Boards, yes that's correct, one of the most popular stand-up comics on the planet loves her some Ouija's -  so it being the Halloween Season and all, I asked Margaret to tell me her scariest experience with one.

Margaret Cho & Jennifer Love Hewitt on "Ghost Whisperer"

Tell us about it, Margaret ...

"We have Ouija Boards all over my house, and once I looked at one of the very vintage boards - probably from the turn of the century or before, and it seemed that the planchette  was moving on its own. It's kind of an Egyptian/art deco thing, and no one was touching the planchette, it was just circling the board by itself, like it had a motor or something. Then I found out my husband had rigged the board with a battery operated planchette! No ghosts from the afterlife trying to contact me. Just a 9 volt battery strapped to the inside - but boy it was scary looking!"

Ouija Board

That would be scary and what great Halloween prank!

Margaret is currently on tour with her stand-up show "Mother" and is also doing her podcast "Monsters of Talk" with Jim Short.

Don't be afraid, for "Mother" tour dates & updates log onto:

http://www.margaretcho.com/

Go "Monster" for "Monsters of Talk" at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-of-talk-podcast/id594033255

Sandy Zacky Brings Her Brand Of "Witchcraft" To "Show Me Talk Radio"

Now what would Halloween be without "Entertain Me"s resident chanteuse Sandy with a "Y" not "E" Zacky singing her rendition of "Witchcraft" well it would not be Halloween at all...

But this Halloween is a little different Sandy is giving us another treat this most Haunted of Holidays by bringing her special brand of magic to "Sandy Zacky Part 2" on "Show Me Talk Radio". - and she couldn't be happier "I think it sounds great. Lots of talk and lots of music. I am so happy with it" says Ms. Z.

It's "Witchcraft"

Some of the talk includes Sandy with a "Y" discussing some of her favorite artists that include Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn.

Give your Halloween Season a little extra bit of "Witchcraft" & Magic courtesy of Sandy and her love of music.

Happy Halloween.

Best Wishes,
Sandy Zacky

Tune In To "Sandy Zacky Part 2": http://www.showmetalkradio.com/zacky.php

Listen to some "Witchcraft" at: http://www.reverbnation.com/sandyzacky?page_view_source=facebook_app

Follow Her On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sandy-Zacky-Fan-Page/142692019103428

The Horror: Does Author M.E. Franco Do The Monster Mash?

M.E. Franco "I don't want to be buried in Pet Semetary"

Fellow Horror lover and author, M.E. Franco is baaaaack, our nerd fest from last Halloween proved so popular, I had to have her back for round two of geeky questions about Halloween!

M.E. is the author of the popular paranormal romance/urban fantasy "Dion" series of books "Where Will You Run" and "Where Will You Hide".

Ready to do this again M.E.? Let's shall we?

MS: OK, since "American Horror Story: Coven" is almost here what famous witch would you                   want to be?

MF: I'd love to be Samantha from Bewitched. Not only was she hot, she could whip up a mean meatloaf. Not to mention being able to use magic to clean the house. That would come in handy

Raith, one of the "Men of Dion"

MS: What tag line would you have?

MF: Don't let the cute fool you.

MS: So we all know Chucky had a bride, what famous horror icon's bride would you want to be?

MF: Being a vampire fan, I'd want to be the bride of Dracula (hot Dracula though, not creepy Dracula. Definitely not sparkly Dracula)

MS: If you were trapped in a house with Michael Myer's and Fred Phelps who would you kill first?

MF: I think Michael Myer's and I would be fighting over which one of us would get to kill Fred, so I'd have to kill him first to get Fred all to myself.

MS: Whose your "Walking Dead" crush?

MF: I'm one of those crazy Daryl fan girls

MS: Choose the famous dead person you would like to most resurrect, Jesus doesn't count since allegedly he has already had the privilege.

MF: I miss George Carlin. I'd love to have him back.

Where Will You Hide: Book Two of the Dion Series\

MS: What character in your books is closest to who you are?

MF: Mari Lucas, the homicide detective from my paranormal Dion series.

MS: Do you ever think "What would Satan do"?

MF: Any time I want to indulge in chocolate.

MS: Which is scarier, a Haunted House or a Haunted Forrest?

MF: That's a tough one. I'd have to go with Haunted House because of the confined spaces and nasty basements.

MS: So, the moment of truth, do you do the Monster Mash?

MF: Absolutely!

Get paranormal with M.E. at: https://www.facebook.com/MEFrancoAuthor

The Horror: Why Traci Lords Avoids Mirrors

Traci Lords

Actress Traci Lords is no stranger to horror films, having appeared in all sorts of mayhem related to the horror genre, I mean who could forget her as Racquel "The Vampire Bitch" (Seriously?! Has anyone ever heard of a non-vampire bitch?) in " Blade".

Traci as "Phyllis" in "Excision"

Not to mention her Award Winning role as Mom "Phyllis" to Annalynne McCord's sociopath daughter "Pauline" in one of my favorite psychologically disturbing films of all time Richard Bates Jr's critically acclaimed "Excision" - I highly recommend this one.

She recently wrapped "Devil May Call" about a sadistic killer getting to a girl through a crisis hotline -

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! Sadistic killers suck!

Traci has admitted to me in the past that horror movies really scare her even though she knows it isn't real and has acted in them - Tis' the season, so I checked in with one of my favorite people to find out what scares her the most when filming one.

Traci as Racquel in "Blade"

Here is what she had to say:

"My bloody reflection! I avoid all mirrors if I have cuts, blood..other injuries. Even though I KNOW it's special effects...it's a weird head trip! It makes me feel like leaving set to seek medical assistance"

Oh, Traci you look beautiful even in blood - 27 more days until Halloween...!

Bloody Traci, say that three times and see what happens....at:

Her Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/tracilords &

Her Webiste: http://www.tracilords.com/

In Case Your Wondering, Pentatonix Is Going As Lorde This Halloween

Trick or Treat? Obviously a Treat!

That's right everyone the worlds favorite acapella group PTX is delivering a Halloween treat this year by pulling off the trick of covering  singer Lorde's debut #1 Billboard smash "Royals" which took down Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball' from the throne of #1.

As usual the PTX gang knocks it out of the park with their amazing arrangement and vocals.

Since this is the month of Halloween and I know you would all rather have treats than tricks, or you may think those two are one in the same, but whatever your take you owe yourself to celebrate by giving your ears the treat of Pentatonix covering "Royals" by Lorde, way better than any rock you may get going door to door...!

Boo!

                                                             "Royals" by PTX

Wear a crown this Halloween at: http://www.ptxofficial.com/

Trick Or Treat? It's Matt Nathanson Wearing The "Kinks Shirt"

MATT NATHANSON’S “KINKS SHIRT” VIDEO DEBUTS ON ROLLINGSTONE.COM DIRECTED BY
BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT

VH1 BIG MORNING BUZZ CO-HOST AND PERFORMANCE ON OCTOBER 31
ON TOUR IN SUPPORT OF LAST OF THE GREAT PRETENDERS 

 Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson has just premiered his new video “Kinks Shirt” from his current release LAST OF THE GREAT PRETENDERS on ROLLINGSTONE.COM. The clip, directed by and featuring comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, was filmed in various places in Los Angeles, including the strip club Cheetah’s.  Matt shares:

“So when Bob sent the treatment for this video, I flipped. I loved it. I loved that it showed people unapologetically being themselves. Even if the world may not be hip to it...yet. And it made me laugh a bunch.... check out Bob's mariachi cameo!"

Check out the video here: http://youtu.be/J_4Od6hgs_Q

Next, Matt Nathanson will perform “Kinks Shirt” on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz program on October 31. Matt will also co-host, and be dressed for the Halloween occasion. 

For more info go to: http://www.vh1.com/shows/big_morning_buzz_live/series.jhtml

“Kinks Shirt” follows Matt’s first single, the hit “Mission Bells” which was Top 5 at Triple A radio for six weeks. Catch Matt on his current national tour as it hits Los Angeles (October 3 at the Wiltern); Oakland, CA (October 4 at the Fox theater) and New York City (October 30 at Terminal 5).  Many dates on this tour have already sold out including Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver, Austin and Boston. Tour dates listed below.

LAST OF THE GREAT PRETENDERS, Matt Nathanson’s 8^th studio album, debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 marking his highest debut to date.  USA Today hailed the record as ‘Album of the Week’ citing “….he has a way of drawing people into his stories.”

Tour Dates:
October 3                        Los Angeles, CA                 Wiltern
October 4                        Oakland, CA                       Fox
October 7                        Salt Lake City, UT               Murray Theater
October 8                        Englewood, CO                   Gothic Theater
October 10                        Dallas, TX                         House of Blues
October 11                        Houston, TX                      House of Blues
October 12                        New Orleans, LA               Tipitina’s
October 13                        Mobile, LA                        Soul Kitchen
October 15                        Birmingham, LA                Workplay
October 17                        Tampa, FL                        The Ritz Ybor
October 18                        Ft. Lauderdale, FL            Culture Room
October 19                        Orlando, FL                       House of Blues
October 22                        Charleston, SC                  Music Farm
October 23                        Louisville, KY                    Headliner’s
October 25                        Atlanta, GA                        Center Stage
October 26                        Charlotte, NC                   Amos Southend
October 30                        New York, NY                   Terminal 5
November 1                        Baltimore, MD                Rams head Live
November 2                        Philadelphia, PA              Electric Factory
November 5                        Toronto, ON                    Danforth Music Hall
November 7                        Burlington, VT                 Higher Ground
November 8                        Portland, ME                     State Theater
November 9                        Boston, MA                        House of Blues
November 10                        Pittsburgh, PA                  Palace Theater
November 12                        Madison, WI                     Barrymore
November 13                        Columbus, OH                 Newport Music Hall
November 14                        Detroit, MI                        St. Andrews’s Hall
November 15                        Chicago, IL                        Riviera
November 19                        Columbia, MO                    Blue Note
November 20                        St. Louis, MO                     Pageant
November 21                        Lawrence, KS                     Granada
November 22                        Tulsa, OK                          Cain’s
November 23                        Austin, TX                         Bellmont

www.mattnathanson.com    

The Horror: Every Timo Rose Has It's Thorn

It's October 1st and here at "Entertain Me" we celebrate the macabre by posting a whole month of what I like to call "The Horror" every posting this month will celebrate my favorite time of the year...30 more days 'till Halloween, Boo!

German Horror Filmmaker Timo Rose is the "King of Scream" in his native country, Timo first came to my attention via his mutant cannibals on the loose and in the woods gore fest "Barricade" starring two horror staples I am well acquainted with Raine Brown and Joe Zaso. Well what makes Mr. Rose frightened? Here to tell us his five favorite scare scenes in a horror movie is the Rose, Timo!

Timo Rose

1.) Jaws - when Quint dies - I think it's scary and brutal to see that an animal kills you right now ! hah...eaten alive must be hardcore ! I don't wanna die that way

2.) Grizzly - maybe the whole movie - it scared my when I was a little boy and I think it still scares me. It can really happen - and it's the atmosphere of the movie that scares me. Dunno why but I really love that movie

3.) Poltergeist - the pool- scene - when JoBeth Williams is falling into the water/ pool...and the corpes dive up... scary to see dead people swimming close to ya

4.) Silver Bullet - maybe it's the unreal that scares me...I don't know... like the scene when Corey Haim is sitting in his wheel chair and the werewolf is trying to reach him/ kill him... thats scary somehow... liked that flick...

Timo's #1 Scare!

5.) The Entity - guess it's the UNSEEN that scares people everyone is afraid of things they can't see ...


Timo on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1049039/

Friend Request Him on Facebook, I dare you!

https://www.facebook.com/timo.rose.7?fref=ts