Get Some "Soul" At Sea

2016 SOUL TRAIN CRUISE SELLS OUT 

Cruise Franchise Is The Latest StarVista LIVE Series
To Reach Capacity Long Before Sail Date
 

Did you know there was a "Soul Train" cruise?! Neither did I, heck I wouldn't even think anyone remembered the show? You learn something new all the time... StarVista LIVE announces that their 2016 Soul Train Cruise has officially sold out. The 2016 Soul Train Cruise voyage sold out faster than all predecessors, reaching capacity more than five months prior to its Caribbean departure on January 30, 2016. The cruise will include performances by the greatest names in R&B music and features special guest, the iconic Smokey Robinson. The 2016 Sailing also includes The O’Jays, The Whispers and more, along with exclusively curated on board experiences that bring fans up close and personal with the stars performing on the ship. The Soul Train Cruise is the latest in a string of popular live entertainment travel experiences that StarVista LIVE has launched in the past five years, joining the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, The Country Music Cruise and their newest, the Flower Power Cruise. “We are thrilled with how quickly StarVista LIVE has become one of the cruise industry’s greatest success stories,” says Mike Jason, StarVista LIVE Vice President of Live Entertainment. “Three of our franchises (Malt Shop Memories Cruise, The Country Music Cruise and Soul Train Cruise) consistently sell out months in advance and our newest, the 2016 Flower Power Cruise, was just launched this year and is well on its way to being the fourth. Fans have turned out in droves for the star-studded performances and special events and activities we develop just for them that bring them close to the artists throughout the journeys and create new memories that are every bit as vivid and lasting as the ones that brought them on the ship in the first place.” Soul Train Cruise Creator and Executive Producer Michael Mitchell adds, “This year, StarVista LIVE came into its own and with it the success of The Soul Train Cruise. The vision for the cruise has been non-wavering, breaking through to firmly establish it as a must-do vacation. With a new ship, The Celebrity Constellation, all new ports of call never before visited on any Soul Train Cruise and a fantastic lineup featuring the iconic Smokey Robinson, The O’Jays, The Whispers, Billy Ocean, and more… the 2016 cruise will be better than ever.” In response to the overwhelming success of the current StarVista LIVE cruise franchises, several new concepts are in development and will be announced in the coming months. Each travel experience will feature the top-of-the-line entertainment and events, luxury and service that StarVista LIVE has become renowned for.

Go Pink Flamingo With Shay Mitchell!

Shay Mitchell Sunning Pink Flamingo Style

What would we do without Instagram? We would never find photos of celebrities enjoying summertime, naturally.

So here I am checking out pages and what to my computer strained eyes did appear? Why Pretty Little Liars Shay Mitchell and one inflatable Pink Flamingo hanging in the sun!

What?! Why do I follow Shay on the internet? Because those who know me know what a huge Pretty Little Liars fan I am - and Shay is terrific as Emily Fields on the show!

Not to mention she looks amazing in this shot, but that goes without saying, I mean seriously the word "Pretty" in the title of the show says it all.

The mind does wonder what draws Shay to flamingos, is she a John Waters fan perhaps?

Hmmmmmmmmm....

Follow Shay on Instagram, because I said so at:

https://instagram.com/shaym/

American Horror Story: Funny Girls?

Barbra and me. What a completely amazing woman. #Funnygirls

Is It Really Funny? Time Will Tell...

Things are heating up on the American Horror Story: Hotel set in a seemingly cryptic post on her Instagram, Lady Gaga released this photo with the abovementioned caption.

While both of these women are totes on the amazing scale, it gives one pause to wonder...is the ultimate diva Ms. Barbara Streisand going to be making a cameo on this AHS season of Hotel?

Or did she simply drop by the set to visit since it was in her neighborhood to show her respect to the new generation of Diva, Lady Gaga, passing the torch? The brain does wander and wonder.

Respect between two mega stars? Or co-stars in love?

Time will tell...

For late breaking news on AHS: Hotel follow Lady Gaga on Instagram at:

https://instagram.com/ladygaga/

KALA is TIME

Trevor Hall's latest, KALA is out now! KALA means TIME in Sanskrit as you can hear Trevor delineate time and it's essence on each track on the album.

KALA is currently #2 on iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart. Perfect!

Here is a message from the artist himself: 

Dear Villagers

I am extremely excited and very happy to announce that my new album entitled “KALA” is officially released to the masses! I am so grateful to everyone who worked so hard on making this release possible. KALA is a very important album for me and the journey in making it has had a profound and humbling impact on my life. I hope you enjoy it! Go get it! Go share it! Play it loudly EVERYWHERE :)

You heard the man get yourself a copy and take a journey with Trevor, it will be great, trust me!

Enjoy the space and time of KALA at:

ITunes:

Standard - www.smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALA

Deluxe - www.smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAdeluxe

Amazon:

LP - http://smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAamznLP

CD - http://smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAamznCD

Digital Deluxe - http://smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAamzmpD

Digital Standard - http://smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAamzmp3

Limited Edition KALA Bundles:

http://smarturl.it/TrevorHallKALAstore

In Bed With Jennifer Lawrence & Kris Jenner

We're Just Reading!
Kris Jenner & Jennifer Lawrence

Busted! Kris Jenner was caught in bed with Jennifer Lawrence by Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble who documented the tryst by taking a photo. 

And Kris took to her Instagram with the image and this caption: "Happy Birthday you piece of s--t... God I love you #Jenniferlawrence.Thanks for making this night a night to remember.....even if we did get caught... I love you Happy Birthday Gorgeous!!! #Bible #momager #doll."

Jennifer turned a ripe old 25 this past week, in case you didn't know. 

Ms. Lawrence is a reality TV addict! She has admitted to watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians and loving it! Also remember her visit to Lisa Vanderpump's Pump in West Hollywood where she and friends acted out scenes from Vanderpump Rules?

Need we extrapolate more?! Lawrence has yet to comment on this photo, but I am sure when she does it will be a doozy!

Kris on Instagram: https://instagram.com/krisjenner/

Jennifer Lawrence on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLawrence

Film Buff Friday: Forbidden Zone

Forbidden Zone was one of the most notorious indie films that I saw in my cinematic formative years. I am excited for this Ultimate Edition coming out in September! Not to mention it stars the late great Susan Tyrell who I had the pleasure of hanging out with, but that's a story for another place and time... Richard Elfman's FORBIDDEN ZONE  the  ULTIMATE EDITION The "Citizen Kane" of underground movies! Coming on September 29th Digital, DVD, Blu-ray, and Soundtrack Packages Richard Elfman's Forbidden Zone, starring Herve Villechaize (Fantasy Island) and Susan Tyrell (Fat City, Cry-Baby) and featuring original music by Danny Elfman, will make it's way to the home video market on September 29th in various forms including Digital, DVD, Blu-ray, and soundtrack packages. Each edition contains the black and white and color transfers of the film. In the film sexy Frenchy falls into an insane underworld ruled by a horny little king and his jealous queen. Chicken-boy comes to the rescue, only to have his head cut off by the soul-singing Devil himself--played by Danny Elfman and the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo. Frog butlers, topless princesses and rioting school kids sing and dance in unforgettable musical numbers by Danny Elfman, Cab Calloway, Josephine Baker and other greats. Forbidden Zone is truly a ground-breaking, fun-filled timeless classic! Elfman says: "Forbidden Zone, the Ultimate Edition is coming shortly to DVD and Blu-ray from my good friends at MVD Entertainment. For the first time ever we include both the original black & white plus the new color version--all in sterling hi-def and state-of-the-art sound mix. There's a terrific booklet and loads of bonus features (including an utterly insane introduction by some idiot who looks a lot like me). I'm very proud of this best ever Forbidden Zone release! Officially Elfo-recommended!" Bonus Materials  - Audio commentary with director Richard Elfman and writer-actor Matthew Bright  - "A Look into Forbidden Zone" featuring extensive behind the scenes documentary featuring interviews and archive footage, including scenes from Elfman's lost film "The Hercules Family."  - Outtakes and Deleted Scenes  - Original Theatrical Trailer  - Wild new video intro by Richard Elfman with teaser clip of upcoming Forbidden Zone 2. Pre-Order:  http://bit.ly/1PotsaR Amazon:  http://amzn.to/1E7cTQ1

Hit 72K For Cancer With The "Dear Jack" Foundation

ANDREW MCMAHON’S DEAR JACK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES THE 72K CHALLENGE

 

Celebrating 10 Years Cancer-Free DJF Founder Andrew McMahon starts initiative to raise $1 for every young adult diagnosed with cancer annually

Cancer has touched almost every one of our lives - Join musician and founder of "Dear Jack" Andrew McMahon in helping to kick cancer's ass!  

 The Dear Jack Foundation (DJF), the non-profit organization that advocates for and supports initiatives that directly benefit adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer, and founder Andrew McMahon are launching “The 72K Challenge” – a fundraising campaign designated to raise $1 for each young adult that is diagnosed with cancer every year.
 
The 72K Challenge, open until Dec. 31 on DearJackFoundation.com, aims to aid the 72,000 newly-diagnosed AYA patients in the United States ranging from the ages of 15 to 39. While many consider these to be the most formative years of a person’s life, this population suffers a well-documented deficit in research and attention from the cancer community. This shortfall has led to a 30-year stagnation in the improvement of AYA survival rates compared to all other age demographics.
  

McMahon experienced this first hand at 22, when he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia during the peak of his career as the lead singer of the alternative band Jack’s Mannequin.  This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the stem cell transplant that saved his life and since then he has dedicated himself to helping youths suffering from this illness. Currently, McMahon is using the success of his hit single, “Cecilia in the Satellite,” from his eponymous album Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness to help draw awareness to this massive effort. The song is an ode to his one and a half year old daughter Cecilia, a child he feared he wouldn’t be able to have after his diagnosis. 

 
“Ten years ago this August, I was transplanted with life-saving stem cells. When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I never could have imagined what was to follow,” said McMahon. “The trajectory of a life is forever altered by those three loaded words. Unlike many friends I’ve met along the way, I survived to tell my story and use this new life to advocate for those who are hearing those difficult words for the first time.”
 
HOW YOU CAN HELP:

• Donate on DearJackFoundation.com – every dollar counts
• Spread the word with the hashtag, #DearJack72kChallenge 
• Lend your social media presence to DJF on Thunderclap.com –a tool that lets our message be heard when you and your friends say it together. Think of it as an "online flash mob.” We can share the same message at the same time spreading it through Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.  Once we reach 500 people supporting The 72K Challenge our message will launch together! Join the 72K Challenge on Thunderclap here: http://thndr.it/1NrxX3I 
• Look for more information on-site during The Wilderness Politics Tour – Andrew’s North-American fall co-headline tour with New Politics featuring special guests The Griswolds and LOLO

For almost a decade, The Dear Jack Foundation has been tending to the AYA community, successfully raising over $700K for this group. DJF has worked hand in hand with philanthropic organizations to advocate on behalf of this underserved community.  Through the efforts of DJF, the organization has funded college scholarships, signed up over 1,400 individuals to the National Bone Barrow Registry; 23 of which have been potentially life-saving matches, funded one of the first AYA-specific medical fellowships out of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and provided AYA cancer patients and survivors with opportunities to attend adventure camps with their peers, to name a few. This year DJF will launch the first ever program wholly conceived, organized and funded by the organization - a series of one-day seminars targeting AYA cancer patients as they transition from treatment into survivorship.

The Dear Jack Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization. Tax ID 45-2219082. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.