Michael's Musings

Queen Tina!
Michael Shinafelt

With the passing of Tina Turner another part of my life is gone. Generally celebrity deaths don't hit me hard. But this one did. 

She was such a part of my life, well ever since I can remember. She also played a big part in shaping the person I have become. Fortunately I got to see her perform four times. Three of those times were her headlining her own tour, once was opening for Lionel Ritchie (don't ask, long story.) 

She was simply put, amazing!!! OK, it's time to muse...

When your butthole hurts but you remember why

FYI I'm here to replace hookers

The sloth says: What the Hell man

Sorry I missed the firs part of the Vanderpump Rules reunion last night or I would comment. Can't wait to see it today!

Joan Collins just celebrated her 90th Birthday! 

Demi Moore just joined the cast of American Horror Story: Delicate

Racoon scratching, it's a things

Do not feed hallucinogens to the werewolves, that's all

Woman Crush of the Week - Kesha, she's a survivor and she's back

I'm now at the: I wonder what Ghostface would do part of my morning

Let's jump around in the fountain of youth 

Hey Target removing Pride merchandise is not being an ally, the more you know...

No more Law & Order SVU and OC until next season...sigh

I'm so many things, yes, I am

See what those things are here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

Frank Booth 
aka
Dennis Hopper

"She wore blue velvet, Bluer than velvet was the night, Softer than satin was the light

From the stars"  - Blue Velvet, Bobby Vinton

"Let's F#ck! I'll f#ck anything that moves!" - Frank Booth, Blue Velvet 

Spotted this intense image of Dennis Hopper as Frank Booth straight outta the David Lynch classic Blue Velvet the other day and it brought back some, shall we say, interesting memories of seeing it when it first came out. I was in college in the Seattle area in case you were wondering.

I will tell you there had never been anything like it before, it caused a sensation in 1986. It seemed it was a love it/hate sort of proposition in terms of audience reaction. Critics on the other hand overall loved it.

One thing is also certain, you'd never seen anything like Dennis Hoper's portrayal of evil incarnate Frank Booth. He was one of the most disturbing and scary one man freak shows to ever grace the big screen.

Thus today we are going to have a Hump Day & Chill celebration of the late Dennis Hopper and the role he played that was a revelation of modern cinema, I'm going to find out where I can see Blue Velvet online TTFN and Hump Day & Chill Minions!!!

Blue Velvet on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)  

ZZ Cat Tuesday

I know that cats are normally celebrated on Social Media on Saturdays aka Caturday - but I accidentally ran across this on the WWW and I liked so much that today is ZZ Cat Tuesday.

For those who may not know the reference these cool cats are dressed up like the band ZZ Top. Hey, they have the same whiskers as the band members.

Anyway while I know this not much of a post I hope you find the image as entertaining as I do. Fun is a good thing!

ZZ Top on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top 

A Beautiful Quickie

The Happy Couple
Justin Long & Kate Bosworth

Happy Monday! Guess happened behind your back in the world of entertainment?! Justin Long & Kate Bosworth got married! Yay!

Justin revealed this on the May 9th episode of his podcast Life is Short. Well apparently engagements are shorter, that means they got married a mere month after being engaged. For the record that was April the 4th. 

This being stated why wait forever, if it feels right go for it. Life is also beautiful and so are they as a couple.

A great start, to what is bound to be a greater week...!

Kate on IG -

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

Justin on IG -

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

"Flash Bang"

Jarvis Anderson

"Flash Bang," the newest offering from perennial indie pop outfit Iglu & Hartly, has singer/producer Jarvis Anderson take us on a wild ride through a relationship rocked by a bombshell. Told amongst a backdrop of thumping drums, warm and beautiful analog synth lines noodle highly rhythmic verses as the song explodes into visceral and undeniable choruses ("If it's easy, it's too good to be true.”)

At times part Doobie Brothers, 80’s hard rock, and a spattering of signature precision rapping, "Flash Bang" is an eccentric mix of styles and flavors that only Iglu & Hartly can make taste this good.

"Flash Bang" began as a song that Jarvis had originally written for another project with collaborators Brandon Eisenbeis and Dave Orton.

He recalls, "The song always had a place in my mind. I've thought about it often and it felt amazing to revisit it with Iglu & Hartly energy."

Jarvis brought the song to the finish line with Ethan Kaufaman and Will Brierre at The Arcade in Sunland, CA.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5TmQAc3Di1I

Website:

igluandhartlymusic.com

Socials

www.facebook.com/igluandhartly

www.instagram.com/igluandhartly

Beetlejuice 2

As you've more than likely have heard at this point we are getting Beetlejuice 2 thirty five years after the original.

Honestly I'm feeling ambivalent about the whole enterprise. Is this something we really need and why???

Seriously thirty five years is a long time for a sequel to arrive, it really seems like an experiment more than anything.

Nonetheless here is the first image of Winona Ryder reprising her role as Lydia Deetz straight outta the set.

Beetlejuice 2 drops September 6th 2024.

BJ2 on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetlejuice_2

David Archuleta Is "Up"

Photo:
Zach Scmitt

Why and where has singer-songwriter David Archuleta been hiding out the first half of 2023?  Well, he hasn’t really. After months of show-stopping performances by the likes of Sir Elton John HERE, Tim Mc Graw HERE, Bruno Mars, Shania Twain HERE James Bay  HERE, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran  HERE and more as the majestic and colorful Macaw on Fox’s hit tv series, The Masked Singer he no longer has to hide his identity as he was unmasked last night along with singer Bishop Briggs.

 

Triumphing over vocal powerhouses Pentatonix, Michael Bolton and Sara Evans among others throughout the season, David landed in the finale with stunning vocalist Bishop Briggs who ultimately took home the golden mask trophy.  

 

David says of performing the Eric Carmen/Celine Dion classic “All By Myself”, “All By Myself” is a declaration to me. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking I didn’t deserve love or to be loved. And, I thought I had to learn how to be ok with it. I am done being alone though. I think it’s ok to say even if I am the way I am I don’t want to live by myself anymore. And, it’s ok to allow myself to be loved. And to love. There is no greater thing than that. I feel the pain of the history of feeling undeserving of that. But stepping into life and saying I deserve a chance to experience it.”

 

The Masked Singer

Performance after performance, David received the highest of praises from judges Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Robin Thicke and Nicole Scherzinger with Ken reminding David he has the “voice of an angel” and sharing a personal story how when David sang “Imagine” on American Idol in 2008 while Ken and his wife were in the hospital with their newborn babies (who were fighting for their lives)  they’d tune into American Idol every week to listen to David sing – Ken further stating - “You are a ray of light to me, my wife and to my kids– thank God for you!” While fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger said, “Thank you for being so bold and showing us your heart.” Robin Thicke also stating David’s performance of Elton John’s “Your Song” was possibly “one of the best in the show’s history” and Jenny literally mesmerized week after week by David’s “empowering and inspiring” performances and vocal range.  

 

On deciding to do The Masked Singer, David said, “I had a lot of anxiety going into the show because I wasn’t sure I could handle an environment of being judged again, especially with millions watching on tv, but being the Macaw made it a lot more fun than having to compete as myself. Becoming the Macaw has been exciting because it’s like I became a new person.  It allowed me to show the colors I was too afraid to show and tap deeper emotionally into my performances. I’m now putting Macaw’s flair into my life moving forward. I’m no longer afraid to stand boldly in all my vibrant colors, take bigger risks in my career because if I can do it as Macaw, I know I can do it as me as well. Last night’s finale may have been the last night for Macaw, but he’ll live in me forever.”  

To celebrate his newfound confidence (and performing unmasked again), David has announced he will be releasing his brand new single, “Up” on June 2. “This is about hitting what we feel is rock bottom in our lives and like there’s nowhere to go. You feel hopeless. The only thing to do from the bottom is get yourself off the ground and move up. It’s a song about finding the strength you didn’t know you had in you. And replacing any fear and hate with love. Especially self love.” he says. “Up” is available for pre-order now HERE

 

Earlier this month, David joined forces with CG5 HERE for a dazzling new single & animated music video, "IDONTUNDERSTAND." LISTEN to “IDONTUNDERSTAND” and watch the official music video HERE  &

the making of “IDONTUNDERSTAND”HERE

 

 

Follow David Here:

https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialarchuleta

www.davidarchuleta.com