Last week was a reminder to "save the date" as it was two weeks away. Well this week we are hitting the home stretch. That's correct peeps, the Royal Wedding is now officially one week away, seven days and counting, the home stretch. The thing is, this event couldn't come at a better time in the history of the world. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. Yeah, I cribbed that phrase from a song, but no truer words could be spoken presently. Harry & Meghan are the fairy tale people need right here, right now. This is going to be one off the hook wedding and promises to deliver that happily ever after ending we all deserve. I'm sucker for magical moments and this will not disappoint. RSVP for Saturday May 19th Windsor Castle - I already have! The Royal Wedding on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_of_Prince_Harry_and_Meghan_Markle
For those out there who are clamoring for that Mike Tyson/Steven Seagal movie, and I am sure there are 2 or 3 of you. Well your wish has finally come true!
CHINA SALESMAN stars Mike Tyson, Steven Seagal, Dong-Xue Li, Janicke Askevold and Li Ai, with Eriq Ebouaney rounding out the cast. It was produced by China's Wanda Corporation, and written and directed by Chinese filmmaker Tan Bing. The film, with a reported budget of over $20 million, premieres theatrically this spring and had previously been a high profile title at last year's AFM.
Based on a true story, CHINA SALESMAN is a film about the dangerous and epic adventure to Africa where a Chinese engineer/salesman comes face-to-face with a corrupt competitor over the contract for the first African mobile telecom technology. Local tribesman Kabbah (Mike Tyson) and mercenary Lauder (Steven Seagal) get drawn into the conflict in a classic, brutal hand-to-hand fight while the entire country faces civil war battles.
CHINA SALESMAN will hit theaters on June 15th and DVD, Blu-ray, and VOD on June 26th.
"Come alive, Bones and flesh right before your eyes, I come alive I'll make you mine" Traci Lords "Come Alive" I'm going to pull my best self centered diva bullsh!t on your collective asses right now. In case you have been living under a rock, you should know Traci Lords dropped her latest single this week "Come Alive" - thus the lyric quote above. Yeah, I just can't get enough, it is my current jam! This week has been a unique one don't really know what type of word vomit is going to spew out of it. I love it when even I have no clue of what I am going to regurgitate. Deadpool 2 is opening soon in case you haven't heard. Oh, I think everyone has! Good morning from Me & My lemon water The Met Gala was this week and Blake Lively truly lived up to her last name while attending Want to taste heaven? On your knees then. Two poor queens thinking they are fashionable, discuss... Don't question me, question authority Christina Aguilera says she vows never to return to The Voice. Great PR move since they don't want you to return. Turn and face the good, the bad - try to avoid the ugly
Jared Leto
Jared Leto, Jared Leto, Jared Leto Consume mass quantities It's all dirty Taylor Swift has a big snake - bet that's something you never wanted to, or thought you'd hear. Yet, it's true! File it under... Walkin' in lame', nobody walks in lame' And then there was one. So ominous and disturbing. Let me explain it all to you at - https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
From what I gather the Met Gala was last night. For all of you recovering Catholics it must have been an intense experience of the third kind seeing Rihanna dressed in a custom look by Maison Margiela that was so Pope Francis.
Me? Frankly it gave me a boner. Only Rihanna could pull this, that and a few other things off.
What's that? OK, here's an equal time comment for actual Catholics - are you writhing in blasphemy over this ultra amazing outfit? If so, I'm not surprised keep doing your thing, but please try to keep it to yourself. No one wants to hear it.
That's correct peeps the one and only Traci Lords turns the big five-oh today. Can you believe it?! So what's an Icon to do for her 50th? Why give her fans what they want most. New music and more Traci!
I got Traci to slow down long enough to chat with me about her latest tune "Come Alive" and what it feels like for a grrrrrrl turning 50. After all that's what friends are for! It's time to lick it up!
MS: Happy 50th, welcome to the tribe, how does it feel to be Fabulous & Fifty?
TL: It’s about damn time! I am so proud of everything I’ve accomplished and the life I live today. I can straight up tell you that I am happy, healthy and ready to finally take my place at the #elderbitches table! Bring it.
MS: I wanted to tell you my sister's Birthday is the day after yours and she will be turning 50 as well.
TL: How funny! Tell that Taurus woman that I wish her a very Happy Birthday!!!!
MS: Any big plans to celebrate the beginning of another decade of living?
TL: I’m celebrating my 50th over the next year! I’m going to do 5 things I’ve never done before. All of which must somehow terrify me! I’ll be traveling a lot, recording more music and really savoring time with my husband and my little boy! He’s growing up so fast and I love that I haven’t missed ANY of it. And yes, I will eat the cake.
MS: It's your party, what made you decide to gift your fans with the new single "Come Alive?"
TL: I really appreciate and love my fans.... without them there is no audience. They have given me so much of their attention over the years and they have been relentless in their pleas for new music. But it’s been difficult for me to wrap my brain around. Thing is I love to write and record but I’m not in a band and I don’t consider myself an amazing singer. I’m more of a vocal stylist. Having said that, I’m excited to be collaborating with different people this year. I’m in an exploring stage.
MS: Tell me what inspired the song.
TL: "Come Alive" is about surrendering to what you ache for. When I write, I try to paint a picture. This story is really about the 17 year old Traci who created an ultra ego to dominate men and make her world okay. It’s about being out of control ( Control has always been my obsession! I am a Taurus!!!!). but somehow finding power while flailing. It’s about the stories we tell ourselves to deal with the shit life hands us. You know surviving.
"Come Alive"
MS: Well I really like it. Are you planning a video for it? (Can I be in it?)
TL: Thank you so much Michael. The lyric video for "Come Alive" will be up on YouTube Today, my Birthday. 💋 The rest I’m not sure about yet!
MS: What's the latest 411 on your Pin-Up Girl clothing line.
TL: My Line at Pinup Girl is doing fantastic! I’ve had such an amazing time working with Laura Byrnes and my team. There’s so much creatively that’s going on in fashion right now. And I have several new pieces due out for summer that are truly classic vintage must have staples. Also, season 2 of our hilarious comedy series Swedish Dicks is landing on Pop TV this July 26. My character Jane McKinney is dressed head to toe in original Pinup Girl designs. We will be releasing the Jane collection as the show airs!
MS: Tell me one thing that you want for your Birthday that money can't buy.
TL: Tomorrow
MS: Who are you listening to at present (pun intended)
TL: These days, no pun intended, I am listening to myself.That's the great part of being an elder bitch. (laughs) Musically though, for real I am listening to Avicii remixes. I'm blown away that he is no longer on the planet, he was gone so young. I'm feeling a little nostalgic at the moment. I've been listening to the Pet Shop Boys, with a little Pat Benatar and some Blondie thrown in. "Yes" I'm in an eighties state of mind.
Elder Bitches in the Driver's Seat
Me & Traci
MS: Invite some famous people to celebrate Fabulous Fifty with you living or not, who would they be?
TL: Cleopatra, Brian Wilson, and Sid Vicious
MS: Any exciting acting gigs coming up?
TL: Season 2 of Swedish Dicks airs July 26 on Pop TV and my new indie film Steam Room Stories will start playing the festivals this Fall. 💋
That's correct peeps it's time to clap your hands! Let's call today the Sunday Clap! Look it's Laverne Cox & Lea Michele flapping their respective fins like barking seals at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City. What's that??? "No" I have nothing against either of them. It was simply the alternative fact image that came to my mind when I spied this pic on the WWW. So don't get your undies in a bind. For those of you out there scratching your heads thinking WTF is GLAAD? Well here is the definition - Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Those of you needing anything further explanation click on the link provided below. Michael has left the building. GLAAD online at: https://www.glaad.org/
