R.I.P. - Naya Rivera

While I was never a Glee fan (I think I watched it 5 times during it's entire run) that does not mean the unexpected passing of one of it's cast members can not sadden me. Especially when that person was a mere 33 years old.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Naya Rivera she was beautiful and talented. I sincerely hope her family and her son are holding up. I wish them all the best.

As many of you know Naya was BFF's with her co-star Heather Morris. Naya's character Santana Lopez was groundbreaking in the fact that she came out as a Lesbian who romanced Heather's character Brittany S. Pierce on Glee.

While any gay storyline is a bold move this one had the added facet of Naya being Latina. Making her TV's first and most visible Latina Lesbian. Naya was as bold as her talent.

I am going to leave you with Naya as Santana professing her feelings for Heather as Brittany singing a cover of the Fleetwood Mac song Songbird from the album Rumors. In honor of their friendship and Naya's spirit.

Naya on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0729369/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1  

Monday Motivation

Sex on the Beach
Christian Bale

Here's something to give you a little pep in your step, some Monday Motivation if you will. Why it's Christian Bale looking completely edible body boarding in Malibu.

"Yes" this is just what I need to jump start my Monday (other than the tea I am currently drinking) - nothing like Christian Bale in and out of clothes. Heck he even made a rubber bat suit sexy.

Doesn't he look especially yummy in wet clingy clothes? I ask you? I'm asking you, answer me and answer me now! OK, be that way.

What's that you say? Christian isn't your thing? Well that's completely fine, it's OK if you have no taste, but here's a mission to motivate on this Monday then. Go out and find your own Man Candy to inspire you.

Yep, if this photo doesn't do it for you, well that's my response and I'm sticking to it. 

Enjoy your week and get motivated!

Christian on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1 

Just Because...Androgyny

Man/Woman - Woman/Man

Just Because, we all deserve a break, Just Because it was all the rage once & Just Because this is an awesome photo it's time for some Androgyny!

"Boys in the girl's room
Girls in the men's roomYou free your mind in your androgyny" - Androgyny, Garbage

While it has never gone out of style, androgyny was really big in the 80's. It was also something I could never pull off, trust me I tried. Which is why I never partook in it.

So, it's time to play a little "Just Because" game. Can you guess who the two gender benders above are? Once is a music legend and the other is a critically acclaimed actress of extreme versatility.

Any thoughts? Any answers? 

Well I am not going to toy with you, the world can be frustrating enough these days. The answers are David Bowie & Tilda Swinton!

Now go do something today "Just Because"...

Androgyny on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgyny

"Smile"

"Smile"
Katy Perry

"Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a whileBut now I got back that smile (Smile)" - Smile, Katy Perry

Katy Perry released a new single this week titled "Smile" about the power of perseverance. It seems like the anthem we could all use at present.

Not to mention the whimsical photo above with Katy dressed as a clown for our amusement.

Thus today, think of something that makes you smile, and focus on it. Trust me it is something that will make your day a little more brighter.

Remember tough times don't last, tough people do...

Katy on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/katyperry/?hl=en  

Got Horror?

MVD Entertainment Group and Rue Morgue Magazine Launch MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED A FREE New Horror-centric AVOD Channel Available Exclusively On ROKU

An offshoot of the popular SVOD service Midnight Movie Society, MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED is a new, curated FREE AVOD channel available exclusively on Roku catering to more traditional horror fare. All titles are carefully selected from the vast MVD film catalog, from underground horror to cult classics. For those curious about Midnight Movie Society, this new AVOD channel is a great way to test the blood-infused waters. MIDNIGHT MOVIE UNCHAINED is developed by UDU Digital in partnership with MVD Entertainment Group and Rue Morgue. For more details, visit the Roku Channel Store. Last September, MVD and Rue Morgue launched Midnight Movie Society, a curated Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service specializing in Extreme Underground, Taboo and Cult Horror movies. This gave genre fans access to a film library of shocking underground, outrageous gore, creature features, cult classics, and traditional horror.  Adrianna Gober, Director of Programming for Midnight Movie Society explained: "As larger streaming platforms continue to crack down on content, there's an urgent need to create a space for boundary-pushing films unencumbered by strangling content restrictions." Midnight Movie Society is available for $4.99 per month, or $47.88 per year subscription.

Michael's Musings

TBT: Memories Of The Way Gold's Gym Was
Michael Shinafelt

This week I hit the gym for the first time since March when it closed. It actually re-opened in the middle of June, I gave it a bit to see how it went. It seems to be going fine, we now have to wear masks & gloves. They also provide you with a spray bottle and towel to wipe down the equipment before and after you use it.

Anyway my arms are really Effing sore, here we go Minions!

That time when someone points out to you that the Oompa Loompas in Willy Wonka are actually cannibals 😮

Never trust a woman running barefoot on concrete 

Goth Corn is called: Corn on the Macabre, the more you know

I am extremely disappointed that Halloween Kills has been postponed until Halloween of next year. But do check out the teaser that was just released, it's terrific!

Steak at a strip club? Or listening to boring Teddi Mellencamp? I thought so...

Constipation is all around us

Hey, whatever doesn't kill me, I'm strong enough now. Thanks.

Travel all roads, leave not one question unasked, never stop searching

Woman Crush of the Week - Morgan Fairchild (if you don't know who she is Google her) for her Twitter feed. It's political without being angry.

Don't ignore the signs you asked for

BTW you can think something without Tweeting it

Dylan McDermott, that's all

Mary Trump's tell all about her uncle just came out. She is a clinical psychiatrist and says he is a sociopath. Ya think???

How does it feel to want? Please do tell

Spill it to me here:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

When In Rome...
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

After a month of having endured repeat episodes with cast commentary, we have made it to Hump Day & Chill again with (finally) a brand new episode of  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airing tonight, Yay! 

The reason for the month long gap? Well the 411 is because of the current pandemic they were behind on filming the confessionals. Which makes sense, because they would not be able to shoot them until after the show is completely edited and in the can as the women of BH don't really know what footage has been used until the final cut.

So, the women are jet setting off to Rome soon, as the photo above shows. Lets cross our fingers that when in Rome they do as the Romans do. Which means be more of a lover than a fighter. I know wishful thinking, right?!

Personally I am just glad that my Hump Day & Chill guilty pleasure is back, times are tough enough without having to endure repeat episodes with cast commentary.

Go RHOBH at the link below -
https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills