It's no mystery the X-Files with Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny is back. Yes, geeks Scully & Mulder together again! Gillian has always been one of my favorite actresses. Quite versatile, with amazing presence and talent. I will never forget when I saw her as Lily Bart in Terence Davies adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The House of Mirth, which was a house of anything but FYI. She was riveting! Feast your eyes on Ms. Anderson promoting the X-Files recently at Fox's TCA panel in Pasadena. Educated guess, she is moist for some cryptic reason. Perhaps to be deciphered in an upcoming X-Files episode. The Truth Is Out There, but guess what? You'll never ever find it.... Gillian on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000096/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Fresh off her career defining roles for Jack Hill in Coffy and Foxy Brown, Pam Grier continued her domination of the Blaxploitation genre, in cult filmmaker William Girdler's (The Manitou, Abby) 'Sheba, Baby'...
Grier plays Sheba Shayne, a private eye based in Chicago who is called to her hometown to stop the local mob boss (played by "that bad D'Urville Martin", Black Caesar, Dolemite) from moving in on her father's loan business. Aided by her father's partner, Brick Williams (Austin Stoker, Assault on Precinct 13, Battle for the Planet of the Apes), Sheba finds out that the violent thugs aren't going go away without a fight. Car bombs, gun fights and boat chases ensue whilst armed with her curves, street smarts and a .44, Sheba is in for a bloodbath!
Grier would appear in three Blaxploitation classics in 1975 (the others were Bucktown and Friday Foster), where she was at the top of her game and genre, with the Los Angeles Times calling her "cool, tough and glamorous - a female fantasy Wonder Woman", further cementing her status as the first female action star.
Bonus Materials * High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations * Original mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray) * Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing * Audio commentary with producer-screenwriter David Sheldon, moderated by critic Nathaniel Thompson * Sheldon: Baby - a brand new interview with David Sheldon * Pam Grier: The AIP Years - a look over the wonder years of the Blaxploitation queen with film historian Chris Poggiali * Trailer * Gallery featuring rare publicity images and Lobby Cards * Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Sean Phillips * Booklet featuring brand new writing on the film by Patty Breen, webmaster of WilliamGirdler.com, illustrated with archive stills and posters
Pretty Little Liars is back, five years after the torture "A" aka Charlotte DiLaurentis and guess who turned up D-E-A-D in Rosewood? "A" got out of the nut house and someone killed her ass! Obviously this will be the central mystery (with a lot of sub plots happening) for the seventh and rumor has it, final season of the show. What did I think you ask? I loved the five year forward jump. It added much needed new life to the show. While I would never abandon my "Liars" the switching things up move proved to be awesome! Kudos to the astute writing. How will it all end? Out of the mouth of Lucy Hale aka Aria Montgomery comes this bold statement: "I used to say, oh I want the girls to end up happy and live an A-free life, but I kind of want it to end really tragically," Hale shares. "I want people to be really upset, like they've lost something when the show ends, because I know that my favorite shows have ended that way, so a tragic ending. I'll just leave it at that." Bingo! I have to get with Lucy on this comment. Cheers to an unhappy series finale! Keep up with the Lying at: https://www.facebook.com/prettylittleliars
My Name Is Dolly, I'll Be Your...Guide To Tennessee!
International Entertainment Icon Dolly Parton Graces Cover of 2016 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide
OMG! The Liquid Crack distillery as my friend Karen Castricher-Stegall and I call it aka Jack Daniels is turning 150! Thanks Dolly Parton without you I would have never known! FREE Guide Available Online and at Tennessee Tourism Welcome Centers
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development released today its highly-anticipated 2016 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide featuring international entertainment icon and native Tennessean Dolly Parton. More than 550,000 guides are available to inspire potential guests to book a trip filled with authentic experiences that are part of “The Soundtrack of America - Made in Tennessee.”
Parton, a legend known around the globe, graces the Soundtrack of America-themed cover and is described in the guide as “the living, breathing, stiletto-wearing, songwriting, sweet-singing, play-writing, movie-starring, philanthropizing, bookscribing, arts-championing embodiment of the spirit and creativity of the Volunteer State.”
“Dolly Parton is a Grammy Award winner (10 and counting), a Kennedy Center Honoree, a Country Music Hall of Famer, and currently experiencing tremendous attention with the tremendous success of her TV movie, Coat of Many Colors,” states Commissioner Kevin Triplett, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “But she is first and foremost a Tennessean and provides unparalleled support of her home state. She welcomes guests to her new resort, is expanding Dollywood and other attractions and is making new music. We are fortunate to work with Dolly in marketing Tennessee and honored to have her grace the cover of the 2016 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide.”
Additional highlights featured on the guide’s cover include the 150thanniversary of Jack Daniel Distillery, The Guest House at Graceland coming to Memphis, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Lightning Rod Coaster, 75 years of the Chattanooga Choo Choo song, the Battle at Bristol, Nashville – Music City, and Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness.
Commissioner Triplett continues, “We have five pillars that we focus on in sharing with the world what our great state has to offer to its guests: scenic beauty, history, family, outdoors, and of course, music. Every city, every county, every destination in Tennessee falls under one or all of these pillars. As one of our top marketing tools, the 2016 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide celebrates each of these.”
The 228-page guide is a compilation of stories, photographs, annual events, regional overviews, maps, and listings showcasing the state’s incomparable scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, history, family fun, the arts and spectacular culinary scene with accompanying handcrafted spirits.
And let’s not forget about a vibrant music scene that simply cannot be matched.
From legends like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Tina Turner and Johnny Cash to current hit-makers such as Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, and Usher to up-and-coming artists like Judah and the Lion and Delta Saints, readers will find countless Tennessee music icons throughout the guide.
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And the soundtrack doesn’t stop there, the guide also highlights “Music Venues that Just Might Change Your Life” along with festivals and events to be added to every Tennessee traveler’s bucket list. Just to name a few, featured experiences include Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Beale Street Music Festival, the CMA Music Festival, the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Rhythm N’ Blooms Fest, the Americana Music Triangle and numerous music-themed driving trails as part of the diverse network of Discover Tennessee Trails & Byways. The publication sends a powerful message that the “Soundtrack of America” is Made in Tennessee and is amplified from Memphis to Mountain City.
An initial printing of 550,000 guides will be distributed free at the state’s 14 Welcome Centers and to guests requesting the publication via tnvacation.com and 1.800.GO2.TENN. It is also available as an e-guide at tnvacation.com/guide. As in previous years, an iPad app of the guide will be available soon in iTunes offering additional rich media and interactive content, as well as links to all advertisers.
I've always loved MAD TV and it's back tonight on the CW for an Anniversary Reunion Special featuring Anjelah Johnson-Reyes...Got Bon Qui Qui?
Internet sensation Bon Qui Qui will bring her all new Gold Plated Dreams Tour to several lucky cities across the US in April 2016. This high-energy concert will feature Group 1 Crew before Bon Qui Qui rocks the stage performing hits from her smash debut album Gold Plated Dreams. Please note that this is not a stand up comedy show – it’s a hip hop party experience!
Since being fired from King Burger (MADtv), Bon Qui Qui has worked many odd jobs and lost them all. In search of her calling, the employee with no filter made it her life mission to dominate the hip-hop world and recorded her first rap single called “I’ma Cut You.”She’s still her ghetto fabulous self but with a new career and a new weave. After recording and releasing three songs and two music videos, Bon Qui Qui released her debut album, “Gold Plated Dreams.”
Bon Qui Qui is the alter ego of MADtv’s Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. This original character arose from the MADtv sketch “King Burger” and followed Johnson-Reyes’ stand-up routine “Nail Salon.” Anjelah’s combined original Youtube views are over 100 million and counting.
Johnson-Reyes, along with classic cast members of the Emmy-winning sketch comedy show will reunite for the one-hour MADtv 20th Anniversary Reunion special (Jan. 12, 8/7c) on the CW.
Anjelah Johnson Presents: Bon Qui Qui’s Gold Plated Dreams Tour featuring Group 1 Crew promises to deliver a hilarious fun-filled evening. Anjelah will be performing some of her most anticipated, classic stand-up routines such as “Nail Salon” and “Tia Mary.” Then backed up by Group 1 Crew, Bon Qui Qui will take the stage to deliver the highest energy, super-cala-fragi-listic-expiali-DOPE-est concert you won’t want to miss! Rapping viral hits like “I’m a Cut You” & “No Boyfren” the show might get so turnt that we gotta call SACURRITY! Tickets for the April 17 show go on sale Friday, Jan. 8 at 10:00 AM at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $35.00 and VIP meet and greet tickets are also available.
April 16 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Casino April 17 Houston, TX Revention Music Center April 18 McAllen, TX McAllen Convention Center April 22 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theater April 23 Pocola, OK Choctaw Casino April 25 Nashville, TN Polk Theatre April 26 Pensacola, FL Saenger Theatre April 27 Tampa, FL Straz Center April 29 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live April 30 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre May 2 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre May 3 Washington DC Warner Theatre
So saddened to hear the news that one of the biggest influences in my life on many levels, David Bowie has passed away due to cancer. Dear David, This is an open letter to you to list the numerous ways you have impacted my life throughout the years. My first exposure to you musically was the Ziggy Stardust personae and album. I was mesmerized by it. Favorite song: Suffragette City. I heard the album years before I owned it via a friend of my parents teenage son, yeah I was a mere kid then. The first album I owned by you? Let's Dance. Favorite song? China Girl. "Yes" David you were my first. My first major rock show ever! The Tubes opened for you at the Tacoma Dome in Washington State. I will never forget the amazing show you gave a combination of theatricality and brilliant music! Oh, you were also another first for me. My first Rock God crush, yeah I thought you were sexy a fuck! I met you when I worked at Tower Records Sunset. You were to only star I ever met that I was actually nervous about saying "Hello" to. I remember grabbing a vinyl LP copy of theTin Machine album for you to sign, when myself and the other employees brought our things to the register, you were so gracious and kind. You signed everyone's treasure with true class. When we expressed our awe of you with regard to the legend you were your response was: "Oh please, I'm no big deal." I managed to see you in concert a total of four times, each one a religious experience. You can never completely know the total depth of the impact you had on my life as a young gay man. But I will leave you with this. You made it easier, seeing someone out there who dared to be different, an innovator and mostly dared to be himself. R.I.P. Thin White Duke
