David Archuleta Kicks Off The Rose Parade

David Archuleta
Photo:
Zack Knudson

Buckle up for excitement as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® unveils the stellar lineup for the 2024 Rose Parade Opening Spectacular presented by Honda. Prepare to experience an electrifying and creative performance that will have you cheering, dancing and feeling the world brought together by the magic of music. An array of incredibly talented performers will take the stage alongside Honda's awe-inspiring float, “Keep Dreaming.”

 

To kick off the 135^th Rose Parade, a magical convergence of musical brilliance awaits as four extraordinary artists ignite the atmosphere with their unique talents and vibrant energy – David Archuleta, Cassadee Pope, Michelle Williams and Rush Davis.

 

David Archuleta, show-stopping performer and hailed as a vocal sensation since his ascent on "American Idol," effortlessly delves into emotional depths, drawing a devoted following across diverse musical landscapes with his mellifluous tones and heartfelt renditions. Cassadee Pope, whose journey from punk rock roots to victory on "The Voice" has forged her into a vocal powerhouse, enchants audiences with an emotive depth that permeates every note, paired with an undeniable stage magnetism. Michelle Williams, revered as a luminary of Destiny's Child, graces the stage exuding charisma and unparalleled vocal prowess, firmly establishing herself as a pioneer in the realms of contemporary R&B and pop. And then there's Rush Davis, an artist whose mastery in blending genres—fusing house, Vogue beats, Underground club music with hip-hop, R&B, and soulful melodies—illuminates his performances, redefining the horizons of modern music with his innovative soundscapes. 

 

Together, these four musical luminaries merge their talents to create an ensemble set to captivate, mesmerize, and ignite the stage with an electric fusion of their unique styles, setting the tone for the magnificence of the Rose Parade.

 

Celebrating a remarkable 30-year legacy as the parade’s Official Vehicle, Honda shines brightly once again in the 2024 Rose Parade, marking their 14^th consecutive year leading the floats as the Presenting Sponsor.

 

Join us on Monday, January 1, 2024, to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd. as we ring in the new year.

 

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What Kind Of Wood Doesn't Float? Ed Wood!

With a scant 10 days until Christmas it's time to celebrate with the Director of the Plan 9 From Outer Space Ed Wood and it's star Bela Lugosi! Plan 9 has the dubious distinction of being named the worst movie ever made, well there's a lump of coal in your stocking...

Here they are in Hollywood at Paul Marco's Christmas Party accentuated by a black Christmas Tree. Paint it black is my motto, always.

BTW I haven't seen Plan 9 From Outer Space it's so amateurishly made that, while bad, is actually a blast to watch! Thus I can not in good conscience dub it IMO the worst movie ever made because it did Entertain Me. Hey, I can think of plenty of movies that were painful to watch that never achieved that for me.

If you need am escape from the family I recommend watching it, or the great bio film by Tim Burton called, what else? Ed Wood starring Johnny Depp as the hack filmmaker. 

Gird your loins Christmas is nigh!!!

Ed Wood on Wikipedia -

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

Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

I asked Santa: Hey Santa have I been big trouble this year? 

Santa replied: You're not trouble you just have no filter

Ho Ho Ho!!!

Check out my filter here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Hump Day & Chill

Join Her?
Madonna

Since the Holiday Season is hectic I'd thought it's time for something one can truly Hump Day & Chill to. You've heard of Elf on the Shelf of course, how could you not?! Well today I bequeath you the most chill thing ever on this Hump Day December 13th 2023 - Ladies & Gentlemen it's Madonna and a Martini...Yay!

While I am not specifically sure what Madonna era this was shot in, I do know the location, this was shot at, the now defunct Small's Bar across from Paramount Studios (I loved that bar and had Martini's there quite often) for an issue of Vanity Fair. 

Thus take a Holiday breather and join Madonna and myself for that matter in a Martini!

 Do you prefer vodka or gin? I am a gin straight up two olive sort of guy...

Hump Day & Chill Minions!!!

Madonna on IG -

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

Leave The World Behind

Julia Roberts

The hot Netflix film presently is Leave The World Behind starring Julia Roberts & Ethan Hawke. It is proving to be divisive among the audience and that's not hard to understand why.

So here you are going to get my quick hot take on it as to why I liked it. First off let's refer to the meme above. This is how Ms. Roberts closes an opening monologue, this closed the deal for me to continue watching.

A lot of fuss has been made about how the movie seems random and not connected. While I don't disagree with that entirely. I liked that about it. It was a bold choice IMHO because that is the way a situation like this would play out in real life. Do any of you know exactly what you would do or how you would behave, let alone what would happen when no one really knows what's happening in a situation like this? Yeah, I thought not...

There is that ending, which I felt captured the spirit of the rest of the story the film told. No one knows anything and they are trying to figure out who and what they are in this extreme situation. 

My only real criticism is it felt all too possible and real to me, and that Minions is truly frightening!!!

Leave The World Behind on the WWW -

https://www.netflix.com/title/81314956

Monday Motivation

Tis the season for stress and anxiety fa la la la la...etc. & vice versa. Thus when this meme popped up in my Facebook Memories today I said to self: Self this is perfect for this time of year and it's also a great reminder of how one should live a good life.

So here we are December 11, 2023 and collectively we are going to let go of the things that no longer serve us for our Monday Motivation.

Think about things you do on a daily basis, habits you have and the people that surround you. Now think about how the enhance your quality of life and the ones that leave you empty handed, well guess what? Those are the things in your life that are no longer of service to you.

Approach this like an early Christmas Gift to your self. Given with self care and love.

Trust me, it's the best present you'll receive all season!!!

Let go here on the WWW -

https://peacefulmindpeacefullife.org/letting-go-of-things-that-no-longer-serve-you/

Only 15 More Days...

Alright with there being a mere fifteen days till Christmas I guess it's time to throw my winter hat into the ring and start counting it down...

Thus in true Entertain Me style here is a hybrid holiday meme (say that three times fast!) 

It features a classic Christmas movie with a classic comedy/drama. While I am sure you can guess the famous Holiday classic can you guess the other???

Here's a hint, it starred a young Dustin Hoffman. Still wondering??? Here's another hint, it was directed by Mike Nichols.

OK, some of you may have gotten it by now for those who might not have the obvious reference is A Christmas Story the unobvious one is The Graduate.

Fifteen more days...here's to you Mrs. Robinson!

A Christmas Story on Wikipedia -

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

The Graduate on Wikipedia -

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