Sunday, April 23, 2023

Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?

Twist The Clown Says:
Have A Killer Picnic!

Today I have Grey Poupon in abundance because guess what Minions? It's National Picnic Day...Weeeeeeeee!!!

Twisty the Clown from American Horror Story is here to join us, he's bringing lots of ketchup if you get my drift...

Now THAT'S my kind of picnic, give me some pickles and we're good to break out the red and white checkered blanket and get greedy for grub!

What's at your picnic???

National Picnic Day on the WWW -

https://nationaltoday.com/national-picnic-day/

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Happy Earth Day!

Here is Penelope Penguin, she is Entertain Me's official Earth Day mascot. Bask in her glory and take care of the house you came from. 

Wished I could hit the nude beach today to celebrate, but I gotta work...damn! 

Earth Day on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day

Friday, April 21, 2023

Feel Good Friday

This sums up my current vibe to perfection, I hope you too can relate. I feel good! Have a terrific weekend Minions!!!  

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

All that matters is the present. With this mantra in mind I took this selfie yesterday so I could look at it today and remember the moment and reflect on it and what it means right here, right now.

It's interesting the things that come to mind looking at this in the moment shot that I spontaneously took. So many thoughts and feelings attached to one present moment. We humans are complex creatures that is for sure, so let's enjoy the ride Minions!!! 

I can tell you that you think I'm right for you, the more you know...

Katie Mahoney sussing out Tom Sandoval regarding Raquel/Rachel on last night's VPR was top tier reality TV 

Why am I getting videos of people getting sucker punched recommended to me on Twitter?! I hate that type of thing and have NEVER given such a video a "Like" 

On Tuesday's I'm HRH, follow protocol 

Crazy Behavior: People who turn the shower on while being under the shower head

Erika Jayne has a residency at the Las Vegas House of Blues "Bet It All On The Blonde" - Glad she's back doing what she loves

I need an energy bill cucumber 

FYI Satan does not want our souls anymore, there's that 

Woman Crush of the Week - Rachel McAdams for doing it her way - winning! 

Things that make you go Hmmmmm - ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Rated “R” for Bloody Dracula Violence, alrighty then

PS I am the result of the witches you could not burn. Wanted to give you a heads up!

Can't wait to see the Evil Dead Rise, especially since it currently has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes!!!

Heard there is a film called Cinnamon, wonder if it's based on that one time in Vegas with my friend Karen back in the day when we encountered a woman by that name???

No one has ever referred to me as Mellow Yellow

Find out why here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?

Look it's Norman Bates with two female dancers from the Ziegfeld Follies perhaps?  Or maybe not...

Whatever the case this whimsical photo was clearly taken on set during the making of Psycho. I'm not quite sure what would inspire this shot while filming a movie along these lines but I'm quite sure there is an interesting back story which I plan to research once I have more time to do so.

This being stated whimsy is the tone of today's Hump Day & Chill and whimsy there shall be all day and night until the clock strikes twelve.

Ram a lam a ding dong Minions!

Psycho on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film)  

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Drag Queen Of The Year

Photo:
Shaun Vadella

Docu-series stars drag icons Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix


2023 DRAG QUEEN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION AWARD CONTEST COMPETITION PAGEANT

TO TAKE PLACE LIVE IN-PERSON SUNDAY, MAY 14 AT THE MONTALBAN THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES

 

OUTtv, the leading LGBTQ+ streaming platform, has announced the premiere date for “Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition”, a new docu-series that goes behind the scenes of legendary drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix’s Drag Queen Of The Year contest. The new season will premiere on

Friday April 21, 2023 in the US.

 

“Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition”

follows renowned drag queens Alaska Thunderf*ck and her creative drag partner Lola

LeCroix as they put together their annual drag pageant to crown the Drag Queen Of

The Year. The docu-series provides a detailed look into the planning and creativity that

occurs backstage of drag competitions, and closely follows the duo as they come up

against challenges and setbacks, including a nightmare in tech rehearsals with just

hours until showtime. Contestants on the show include Andrew Barret Cox,

Bambi Banks-CouleƩ, Dvvsk, Militia Scunt, Neon Calypso, Ramona Slick and Twink

Trash.

 

Alaska Thunderf*ck and Lola LeCroix added: “Our goal with The Drag Queen of the

Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition is to provide a platform for Drag

artists who come from a variety of unique Drag perspectives. In a time where the

artform of Drag is under attack, amplifying queer voices is more important than ever,

and we’re looking forward to continuing this Pageant’s legacy. We’re grateful to all of

the incredible 2022 DQOY contestants, our crew behind the scenes, and to OUTtv and

Froot.tv who, through this series, will show the Pageant from all sides-- capturing the

stressful, chaotic, and ultimately inspirational essence of Drag Queen of the Year.”

 

Philip Webb, COO of OUTtv, said: “This show is every bit as chaotic and fun as its

name suggests – giving audiences a back stage pass to one of the most iconic

competitions in drag! In the face of bigoted and damaging legislation placed on drag

performances in the US, we’re proud to show the world the creativity, artistry, and

positivity of all forms of drag. There’s nobody more knowledgeable than Alaska and Lola

to show us the immense amount of hard work that goes into these events and to guide

us through the sea of glitter, wigs - and claws - which inevitably come out for the annual

pageant.”

 

The six-episode series is a Froot and OUTtv Original produced by PEG Productions.

The show will be available exclusively on the OUTtv Apple TV Channel, the OUTtv Roku Channel and OUTtv.com in the US; OUTtv linear, OUTtvGo.com and the OUTtv Amazon Prime Channel in Canada and FROOT.tv in the UK and Ireland a week later (April 29, 2023). 

 

And now, flying in the face of economic meltdown and a catastrophic political landscape, The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant  Competition Award Contest Competition is returning for its 5thth incarnation on Sunday, May 14, 2023 live and in-person at The Montalban Theatre in Hollywood.  Tickets are on-sale now HERE

 

This year’s Pageant features 8 stunning contestants, carefully selected by a mysterious panel of anonymous Drag Elders— this collection of outstanding Drag artists will compete for a chance to win a crown, a sash, a bouquet of very nice flowers, and a prestigious title.  Oh, and also $10,000 (via PayPal). 

 

Tickets: All in-person ticket holders will receive the Official DQOY 2023 Program at the pageant! Click HERE

All tickets include a $3 Montalban Theatre Restoration Fee.

$143 - Ultra Deluxe VIP Seating - Includes M&G Photo Opp with Alaska, Lola + DQOY 2023 Winner

$108 - Deluxe VIP Seating

$88 - Deluxe Seating

$68 - Optimum -Mezzanine Seating

$53 - Gallery - Balcony Seating

$43 - Gallery Side - Balcony Seating

 

Monday, April 17, 2023

"Alright Already"

Oakland, CA's, Adventure Playground has released its debut LP 'Alright Already' and will celebrate the album with a hometown show at Thee Stork Club this Thursday, April 13. Tickets are available HERE.

Armed with catchy hooks and contagious energy, the 5-piece (formed in 2021) has crafted a fresh concoction of punky-pop that has quickly been taking the storied East Bay music scene by storm. With the release of the band's debut album, Adventure Playground is now setting its sights on world domination.

The 9 track debut follows on the heels of the AP's well-received debut single (and album title track) "Alright Already."

Stream the album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/adventureplayground/alright-already-2

Order the vinyl HERE.

Stream the "Alright Already" music video HERE.

Director: James Deangelis

Producer: Griffin Kamm

Directors of Photography: Lukas Zanoli and Nick Vaughn

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aptheband