Hump Day & Chill

Mick Jagger & Madonna

Today's Hump Day & Chill is going to be one for the ages! That's correct Minions I am pulling out all the stops and we are going to "chill" with two music legends Madonna & Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones!!!

While their musical output differs their performance style at it's core is similar. "Yes" they both come from a sexual place and both are very powerful individuals.

So what becomes two legends most? I would have loved to have been privy to their conversation but alas I was not on the exclusive guest list for "The Party" 

"The Party" is a post Oscar bash thrown by Queen Madonna and her manager Guy Oseary now in  it's seventeenth year. It's thrown at Oseary's Los Angeles home and co-sponsored by Gucci and Capital One. 

Hump Day & Chill in greatness Minions!!!

Madonna on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/madonna/

 Mick on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/mickjagger/

Bend It Like Zoe Saldana

Not only did Zoe Saldana deservedly win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Emilia Perez, she also made an impassioned acceptance speech that eloquently addressed the current issue of immigration.

The meme above has the heart of what this intelligent, compassionate woman said with passion and truth.

Rise Up...Bend It Like Zoe Saldana!

Zoe on IG -

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

Tres

Euphoria
Alexa Demie & Zendaya

I am excited that the long awaited Season Three of Euphoria on HBO is finally filming for a release in 2026! Not to mention Sharon Stone has joined the cast, which even makes it even more exciting for me!

Well seeing this still online yesterday of Zendaya and Alexa Demie shooting a scene for the upcoming season has me feeling, well, Euphoric!!!

"No" I am not going to speculate as to what is going on in said scene as from what I understand there is a time jump and the characters will more than likely be in different places with their lives or not.

Luckily at my age years pass by quickly and Euphoria season three will be dropping before I even realize that it's 2026 already. 

Here's some 411 on the upcoming season, enjoy!

https://www.tvguide.com/news/euphoria-season-3-cast-production-news-everything-to-know/

And The Oscar Goes To...

Tonight is the 97th Academy Awards and the possibility exists for a few upsets. I am personally invested in the Best Actress race. 

Demi Moore and Mikey Madison are thisclose, either could take home the gold. My personal feeling is Moore should win and fingers crossed will win. But Mikey could slide in there, sigh.

Who are you rooting for? 

A full list of nominations is below, enjoy the show!!!

https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025

Rise

Considering yesterdays completely incompetent episode of The Stable Genius I'll just leave this here without explanation...

Rise The Miriam-Webster Dictionary -

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman
as
Lex Luthor

Sadly legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away - hit my buddy Jay Jacobson's link below on his classic movie blog for a wonderful tribute to Mr. Hackman.

My first vivid memory of this great was as Lex Luthor opposite Christopher Reeve in Superman The Movie.

Your legacy will live on sir...

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/legendary-actor-gene-hackman-has-died-at-the-age-of-95   

Michael's Musings

Where Do We Go From Here???
Michael Shinafelt

"Life is so strange when you don't know, How can you tell where you're going to? You can't be sure of any situation Something could change and then you won't know" - Missing Persons, Destination Unknown 

Indeed, moving on...

Sad to hear of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg Rest In Power Georgina Sparks 

The reason that they are talking about you behind your back is because when they talk about themselves, no one cares. The more you know.

While the world crumbles and chaos reigns somewhere right now in the United States there's a skating rink playing Xanadu, there is still hope

Ever think about the shady places you've been to, and all the crazy shit you did for fun and wonder how the Hell you are still alive? All the time...

Saw The Monkey, everyone dies and that's messed up

The Gulf Of Depeche Mode, that's all

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home 

"F#king C#nt" made it's triumphant return on RHOBH this week! It seems to be Dorit's jam.

Woman Crush of the Week - Jasmine Crockett for her sanity and leadership during these crazy times

TGIT or as I refer to it Law & Order: SVU day, woot!!! 

The Oscars are Sunday I have two words to say with regard to this: Demi Moore

Honk if you love expensive caviar, do it and do it now!

Do it like that, but without the sinister part...

Why does no one speak of pavilion's anymore???

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