Just Because...Amal Clooney

Ravishing in White
Amal Clooney

Just Because she keeps it real, Just Because she is intelligent for days and Just Because I dig her first name here is Amal Clooney!

Yeah I am liking myself some shiny pretty things this morning that take on the form of one bad ass human rights activist who is married to a ruggedly hot man - "Yes" she is also half of one of the most blindingly hot couples ever. Maybe that is a Just Because for another day?

Well here Amal is out strutting her stuff in London looking absolutely fabulous in a white dress. One would not expect anything less from this immaculate one.

Amal has it all, I made a rhyme just in time. Now don't start calling me Dr. Seuss because unlike him I'm on the loose!

Thus bask in the awesomeness that is Amal Clooney and enjoy the rest of your day, or not. Whatever I've got my own brand of awesome brewing.

Mic Drop!

Amal on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amal_Clooney

The Tide Is High...

FOLLOWING A FIRST YEAR SELL-OUT, THE PARTY HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO TWO DAYS -- SEPTEMBER 28 AND 29

HEADLINED BY SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE (FEATURING MICHAEL ANTHONY, JASON BONHAM & VIC JOHNSON) WITH SPECIAL GUEST RICHIE SAMBORA THE BEACH BOYS, VINCE NEIL OF MÖTLEY CRÜE, NIGHT RANGER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, EXTREME, STEEL PANTHER TONY LEWIS from THE OUTFIELD, PATTY SMYTH & SCANDAL EDDIE TRUNK, AYDAMN, TOM WOPAT, HOLY STONED PRESENTS BULLETS & OCTANE, EAT THE WOLF, AUNT MARY SHADOW & THE THRILL, FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK, APE, SOUTHLAND PARTY BAND, BOYS OF SUMMER +MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED Tickets On-sale May 16 at HighTideBeachParty.com

"Few musicians can throw a party quite like Sammy Hagar. Hagar and the Circle rocked." – The Orange County Register "A dream festival that combines beach, booze, cars, and music." – Ford Muscle

Rock legend Sammy Hagar confirmed the initial lineup and details of his second “High Tide Beach Party & Car Show” on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach, California. Due to incredible demand for tickets to his inaugural party in 2018 which sold-out in advance, the High Tide Beach Party will return this year as a two-day party, September 28 & 29, with double the music, cars, food, drinks and more. Headlining the 2019 party are Sammy Hagar & The Circle (ft. Michael Anthony,Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson) with special guest Richie Sambora, The Beach Boys, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Night Ranger, Blue Öyster Cult, Extreme, Steel Panther, Tony Lewis from The Outfield, Patty Smyth and Scandal, and more. View the entire lineup and details here. DETAILS: WHAT: Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party & Car Show WHEN: September 28 & 29 WHERE: Huntington State Beach 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 ONLINE: HighTideBeachParty.com, RedRocker.com and follow social media to stay in the loop Facebook || Instagram || Twitter ARTWORK: Download high-res art and assets here TICKETS: On-sale Thursday, May 16 at 7:00AM PDT atwww.HighTideBeachParty.com.

Sammy Hagar said, “Who’s ready to go back to the beach?”

Catch his full video announcement HERE.

"We knew we were onto something special when we started planning the High Tide Beach Party with Sammy Hagar last year,” said event producer John Oakes of Freeze Management. “But we were blown away when it sold-out in advance the first year. We learned a lot and this year we’re coming back to make the party bigger and better, aimed at enhancing the attendees’ experience.”

In addition to the stellar lineup, “Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party & Car Show” will also return with two-days of its acclaimed car show, presented by Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, and featuring an amazing collection of luxury, exotic, European, custom, classic, movie and hyper cars -- curated by MuscleKingz. Some of the automobiles shown will include Sammy Hagar’s personal Ferrari BB512i from his “I Can’t Drive 55” music video, Viciousstang - the twin-charged “Million Dollar Mustang,” as well as one of the legendary “General Lee” 1969 Dodge Chargers used in the original filming of the Dukes of Hazzard TV series, owned by Chrome Cars. The Mickey Thompson Car Show area will feature various invited cars and attendees can submit their cars to be included in the show online at HighTideBeachParty.com. Encore Gas & Supply, Keystone Automotive Operations, Original Parts Group, The Fab School, Gatorwraps, CVRD Canopies, Gibson Guitars and more will have interactive displays onsite throughout the car show.

Fest-goers can enjoy several specially curated food and drink offerings including a beach side outpost of Sammy’s legendary Cabo Wabo Cantina. The Cabo Wabo grill will serve authentic handmade tacos, delivering big Mexican flavors north of the border. Bars will be located throughout the party with refreshing cocktail pairings including margaritas and specialty drinks featuring Santo Mezquila and Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, as well as beer, wine and other refreshments. In true beach party fashion, fest-goers can enjoy the beautiful sand and sites at Huntington State Beach thanks to California State Parks.

The immersive beach experience will also feature classic beach activities including a cornhole tournament, games, specialty photo ops, as well Polynesian, Tahitian and line dancing instruction at the Red Rocker Party Bar. Hornblower Cruises & Events has partnered with Sammy Hagar’s High Tide Beach Party for a Kick-off Party Sunset Cruise on Friday, September 27 hosted by Eddie Trunk on-board their Endless Dreams yacht for 200 guests. Hornblower Cruises & Events is also hosting the High Tide Hangover Brunch Cruise on Saturday, September 28, Sunday, September 28 and Monday, September 29.

General Admission Tickets, Reserved Seats, Front of Stage Standing Pit, VIP Experiences, Hotel Packages, Private Cabanas, Kick-Off Party Sunset Cruise and Hangover Brunch Cruises go on-sale Thursday, May 16 at 7am PT atwww.HighTideBeachParty.com

Michael's Musings

The Man Behind The Perma Smirk
Michael Shinafelt 

Last night I dreamt of  French Dip sandwiches and Gin Martini's - but it was actually my reality carried over from my evening at Musso and Frank in Hollywood saying bon voyage to my BFF Brittney before she high tails it to Dallas, Texas that is. We had a grand time at the legendary Hollywood eatery. Oh, and I do highly recommend the French Dip, divine!

Nothing brings a bunch of c#nts together faster than something that is none of their f#cking business - there I said it!!!

Lisa Rinna was sporting a new look at Erika Jayne's concert on the RHOBH that made her look like Dorit Kemsley's brunette doppelganger 

Who has the better booty Captain Marvel or Captain America? Inquiring minds want to know...

So when are they going to arrest the Game of Thrones dragon who started the Notre Dame Cathedral fire?

Wanna see something really scary? Asking for a friend.

A phrase I use on a weekly basis is: "Save me a bike whore" - the more you know

Spend time with people who have been there, done that

About Last Night...
Brittney & Yours Truly @ Musso & Frank

Bye, Bye, Bye "It's Brittney Bitch"

R.I.P. Tim Conway - a true genius 

If I offend you cry me a river, I'll bring snacks and a raft

Sometimes I wonder why. That is all.

The wicked run when no one is chasing them...there are so many names I could add to this list...

Goat Yoga, whhhhhhhhhyyyyyy?!

Psssst! I'm ten times the bitch you could ever hope to be, wipe your nose and run along now

Wanna be starting something? Follow me at: 
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

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Hitchcock and Humor

"Hitchcock and Humor - Modes of Comedy in Twelve Defining Films" by Wes D. Gehring coming June 26th I don't want to start any blasphemous rumors, but I think Alfred Hitchcock has a sick sense of humor... Paperback, 282 pages, McFarland & Co inc "Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship" - Choice

Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery has been described as "a kind of Rear Window for retirees." As this quote suggests, an analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's methodical use of comedy in his films is past due. One of Turner Classic Movies' on-screen scholars for their summer 2017 online Hitchcock class, Gehring grew tired during research of misleading throwaway references to the director's "comic relief." This book examines what should be obvious: Hitchcock systematically incorporated assorted types of comedy-black humor, parody, farce/screwball comedy and romantic comedy-in his films to entertain his audience with "comic" thrillers. And a bonus twist is a provocatively new dark comedy "reading" of the Hitchcock MacGuffin. Wes D. Gehring is a distinguished professor of film at Ball State University and associate media editor for USA Todaymagazine, for which he also writes a column "Reel World." He is the author of 39 film books.

Monday Motivation

F/U
Sarah Silverman

Today's Monday Motivation is F/U as in Follow Up. There are so many things that are pending that need taking care of. What should you do in this particular sitch? F/U! That's correct minions Follow Up.

Following up is like Jesus, magic (a wink and a nod to Entertain Me's F/U motivator Sarah Silverman) - You know the older than dirt adage "The squeaky wheel gets the grease?" Today become the wheel that squeaks and well, you might get greased, or not. But you will get what you crave sooner then later.

I have a check list of things that I am going to tackle, and I know from past experience when I have went to the F/U side those things will happen.

Thus I will now take my leave my minions...F/U it's time to Monday!

F/U the acronym at:
https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/F%2FU   

Mother's Day

Norman Bates
"Psycho"

Happy Mother's Day, to all of you out there who have a paternal role in a child's life. Because as Norman Bates says, well refer to the above image for that quote.

Yeah, I took a turn to the macabre a tad today, but not really, it's more of a nostalgia type of thing. You see there was this Psycho marathon on HBO recently and I sat through it, the danger of channel surfing.

Mother & Son
Norma & Norman Bates

Thus when Mother's Day 2019 arrived I thought it would be a nice twist to honor those out there who know their role by going a little mad, like we all do sometimes 😉

So Cheers to everyone out there who has one of the most important jobs in the world.

Happy Mother's Day to you all!

Mother's Day on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day