Margaret Cho Extended

All Cho, No Bloat
Photo:
Albert Sahnchez


She's here, she's extended, and it's huge!

Five time Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian Margaret Cho has announced brand new spring dates to her wildly popular “Fresh Off The Bloat” tour which launched last fall.  

Margaret was named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/lists/50-best-stand-up-comics-of-all-time-w464199?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=021417_16&utm_content=daily and has received rave reviews for the initial shows with the Chicago Tribune saying “Be it on-screen (“30 Rock,” “Drop Dead Diva”) or on stage, Margaret Cho has been one of the most exciting, unpredictable stand-up comics working for some time, and that hasn’t changed in 2017. If anything, the Asian-American female comedian’s voice has become more valuable than ever, given today’s social climate, and Cho’s material remains just as compelling, thanks in part to—and sometimes in spite of—her unapologetic delivery.”

“Fresh Off The Bloat” is certainly her sickest stand-up comedy show to date. A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted as she continues to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and her razor sharp insight with her takes on addiction, abuse, activism and Asianness. It's all about the politics of disgust and what is disgusting about politics. Aptly titled, “Fresh Off The Bloat,” Margaret says, ““Fresh Off The Bloat” is my sickest show to date.  My grandmother said "You look like bloated as if you've been found dead in a lake after several days of searching." Koreans are the most savage of all the Asians. My new show is all about being fresh off drugs and drinking and suicide and coming back to life - finally fished out of the river Styx. It's meta. It's magical. It's me.”

“Fresh Off The Bloat” tour dates are currently on sale: http://margaretcho.com/tour/

“2018 FRESH OFF THE BLOAT” TOUR DATES

Wednesday, February 14
SHOW: Hollywood Improv

February 23 and 24

2 shows nightly – Stand Up Live – Phoenix, AZ

Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3

2 Shows nightly: Levity Live - West Nyack, NY 
Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10

2 Shows nightly: Tampa Improv – Tampa, FL
Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17

2 shows nightly : Palm Beach Improv – Palm Beach, FL

Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7

2 shows nightly: Irvine improv – Irvine, CA

Friday, April 20 and  Saturday, April 21

2 Shows nightly : Addison Improv - Dallas, TX
Sunday, April 22

Addison Improv - Dallas TX

Thursday, April 26,

Goodnight's Comedy Club - Raleigh, NC

Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28

2 Shows nightly : Goodnight's Comedy Club - Raleigh, NC

Friday, May 18 and  Saturday, May 19

2 Shows nightly : DC Improv – Washington DC
Thursday, May 31

Limestone Comedy Festival - Bloomington, IN
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2

2 Shows nightly : Helium Club - St. Louis

Margaret Cho Official Website: http://www.margaretcho.com/

Margaret Cho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmargaretcho

Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/

Margaret Cho YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho 

Lopez & Rodriguez Sitting In A Tree...

The Beautiful People
Alex Rodriguez & Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G...so the ditty from my generations childhood goes. 

This photo of the two caught my attention because they both look so damned beautiful in it. I am sure you, like myself like beauty and since we need an escape from the real world on daily basis I'm her to assist you in that quest.

Sitting on a couch, no on the floor the two were snapped at the Guess Spring 2018 Campaign Reveal in Los Angeles. I sure hope the campaign holds a candle to these two stunners.

I really have nothing more to add since the image speaks for itself. 

T.G.I.F. - Enjoy the view!

Jennifer on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jlo/?hl=en

Alex on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/arod/?hl=en

Michael's Musings

Analyze This
Michael Shinafelt

"Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility" - Sigmund Freud

This quote from the great Sigmund Freud is an astute one. It also accurately defines the current  State of The Union better than anything that was stated during that "speech." 

What? Did I watch you ask? No, I didn't subject myself to it, Michael ain't got time for that bullshit I keep moving...Here is my weekly invoking of my right to free speech.

Leave your ageism at the door

I have douchebumps!

Did you know I am an emergency butt hole technician???

Let's discuss the Grammy's, shall we?

Elton John & Miley Cyrus' collaboration on Tiny Dancer was amazing!

Kesha really nailed it with her performance of Praying, you go grrrrrrl...

Lady Gaga always does an award show good

But WTF with all the Grammy gold bestowed upon Bruno Mars? Seriously Grammy voters you considered his limp efforts to be the overall best of 2017?! 

Next year I am going to cut an album of me singing in the shower

No, I'm not going to behave myself 

Fact: one of my favorite songs is False Alarm by The Weeknd 

Shout out to Robert Krzeski for posting this gem - "If you can't be a good example, you'll have to be a terrible warning" 

Red wine is always fine

Be safe and always have fun with your bananas 

Follow me at:

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

Perfectly Unconventional
Jared Leto

Since he showed up to the Grammy's wearing a gender bending outfit by Helmut Lang designer Shayne Oliver complete with high heeled boots, I have Jared Leto vibes this week.

Jared has kept a pretty low profile post his Oscar win for Dallas Buyers Club with the exception of portraying the Joker in Suicide Squad. Yeah, I know he was in Blade Runner 2049 but he was on the down low about it.

While Leto is a pretty man, he is definitely one of the more quirky/unique actor/rockers in Hollywood. 

Honestly I wouldn't want him any other way. I generally don't go for the pretty ones unless there is that certain something that sets them apart, Jared has that and well a big you know what (look it up online, he does!) You just know he would be a freak in the sheets and keep you entertained for hours with his non-linear stream of consciousness musings.

I used to see him wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses sitting against a wall at Gold's Gym Hollywood on his cell phone from time to time. Uh, that is not a disguise Mr. that draws attention, not deters it.

Jared has the "IT" factor (no I'm not referring to Pennywise) in spades.

Moving on, it's time to get your hump on and enjoy the image of Jared nude above...Woof!

Jared on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jaredleto/?hl=en  

Imagination

Peacock
Lady Gaga

"It was just my imagination runnin' away with me" - The Temptations, Just My Imaginatiion

I woke this morning after dreaming of things that were fantastical, magical and imaginative. Then I found this image of Lady Gaga on the WWW and declared it my creative inspiration for the day.

This stylish outfit is everything dreams are made of and our Lady of Gaga pulls it off magnificently!

Whoever her stylist is, whether it be her or someone she hired deserves high praise for this retro/modern hybrid. 

Oh, and if I'm not mistaken, isn't that Sir Elton John on her shirt? 

Whatever the case may be today I declare we should all bend it like Gaga. Because Lady Gaga's have more fun!

Lady Gaga on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ladygaga/?hl=en  

Dreams Do Come True!

When Willow Met Rihanna 

After a very underwhelming Grammy telecast last night (yes there were a few great moments, but...) comes my favorite part of any award show. "Yes" this is where I honor my favorite Instagram or Twitter moment from last night's festivities. 

This year the honor goes to Pink for posting a photo of her daughter Willow with Rihanna on her Instagram captioning it: "Dreams come true. My daughter lives for this woman. So do I" 

Awwwwwwww...there really is something charming about kids getting to meet their idols, no?

This pic is too precious for words. Thus I will halt the use of any more adjectives to describe it right here right now.

Now tell me again why you don't like Mondays???

Pink on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pink/?hl=en

Praise The Lorde

Angelic
Lorde

It's Grammy Sunday and time to give thanks. What better way to do it than to offer up praise to Grammy Album of the Year nominee Lorde. 

If there is paint drying that I can watch somewhere I will not be tuning in. That being stated there is much speculation as to why Lorde is the only Album of the Year nominee not performing since she is in town and has been belting out her latest efforts everywhere else.

Werd has it that she unlike the other nominees in her category who are male, she was not offered a solo spot. She was approached to take part in the Tom Petty Tribute singing American Girl...WTF?!

How weird would that be coming from a Kiwi? For those of you not in the loop that is a common nickname for people originating from New Zealand.

It's a shame Lorde won't be taking to the Grammy stage to croon, so let's offer up our gratitude for her music and praise her!

Lorde on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lordemusic/?hl=en