Comedian Matt McClowry Has A Fear Of Trojan Condoms

Matt McClowry Matt McClowry "Uncomfortable" available digitally on October 7th Since this is the season of things that scare, Matt McClowry admits to his fear of Trojan Condoms in the YouTube clip posted below. If you have not ever heard of Matt, well here's your chance to check him out, don't be afraid... Diagnosed with a high-functioning form of Autism called Asperger's as a teen,  he has spent more than a decade overcoming the syndrome by honing  his stand-up skills on comedy stages across the country.    "McClowry is a tall, clean-cut comedian out of Detroit. His standup is smart and analytical, full of unexpected leaps of logic, and delivered in a deep, distinctive deadpan.  He's funny and engaging." - CityArts

There's no one quite like Matt McClowry. An awkward, gentle soul trapped in a hulking physique, Matt has been surprising audiences for nearly a decade, putting a sharp edge to universal topics like family, relationships, and modern life. Born and raised outside of Detroit, McClowry began his pursuit of a stand up career in 2004 by signing up for a local open-mike night, and his comedy has taken off from there. Over the past 10 years, he has built up both his confidence and writing skills and he now enjoys a reputation as one of the strongest acts in the Midwest.  Part of what gives Matt's comedy a truly unique edge is the fact that he is a high-functioning individual with Asperger's Syndrome. Matt does not fit the stereotypical picture of someone with Asperger's and fans often question him on that point. He finds himself to be much more comfortable on stage than off stage. One common symptom of Asperger's Syndrome is not recognizing humor, and despite being a professional comedian, McClowry is not immune to struggling with that. He has found ways to push past this obstacle and uses Asperger's to influence his career in a positive way. There have been many highlights in Matt's career so far. He has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda's LaughFest, The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and The Bridgetown Comedy Festival.                                                                               He was a winner at The World Series of Comedy, he has performed at the Oddball Comedy Festival, opened for Whitney Cummings and Marc Maron, and has appeared with Bill Burr at Flappers Comedy Club in Los Angeles. He has been seen on Comcast Television and been heard on Sirius XM Radio.  "With a voice for radio and movie star looks, McClowry can be intense and a bit intimidating in person. He's tall, with broad shoulders and eyes that look right through you. At one point in his life, he considered a career in professional wrestling; seriously or not, one look at him and you can see the possibility. But on stage, he becomes your smart-mouthed brother who dares you not to laugh, and you want to get to know him better - signs of a real star." - Gary Allison, Daily Tribune Pre-order: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/uncomfortable/id922163852 Website: http://mattmcclowry.com/

Marie Osmond Transforms Herself...

Yes, It Really Is Marie Osmond

Into The Bride of Frankenstein! Yes, it's totally true!

Not only does she portray Frankenstein's mate, she also does Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Madonna and Elizabeth Taylor. Hey what can't this amazing woman do?!

Why you may ask? Well there is a reason...it's for "Showstopper" a new production number in the Donny and Marie Show at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas.

Marie has always been my favorite Osmond. Even though she was "a little bit country" and I am more Rock-N-Roll. I used to sit glued to the TV set when the Donny & Marie show was on.

Marie, For Real

She is an icon to me and what makes her special is she has always been kind, compassionate, honest and above all real.

Her ups and downs are well documented in the press and through it all Ms. Osmond has always remained strong and fluid as a human being.

I greatly admire her moxie and intelligence. Not to mentions she is an A + entertainer & personality. 

A note to the judges of Dancing With The Stars, who dissed Marie's freestyle to The Rolling Stone's "Start Me Up" - it was awesome and perhaps one day you will realize the error of your judgement, perhaps...in the meantime let's make believe and play dress up with Marie and all of her amazing transformations in the video below!

                                                          Believe It Or Not

Sometimes It's OK To Go "A Little Bit Country" at:

http://www.marieosmond.com/

Pentatonix Treats & Gets A Treat, No Tricks, For Halloween

PENTATONIX PTX VOL. III DEBUTS #5 ON BILLBOARD’S TOP 200 ALBUM CHART & # 3 ON BILLBOARD’S DIGITAL ALBUMS CHART

Yes PTX fans the group with the golden voices 3rd go has charted at number five on the Billboard Hot 200!

What a treat for the quintuplet. Wait there is more....

They are giving you another treat Pentatonix style when their Christmas CD is released October 21st, now this is what I call an awesome Halloween season!

NEW VIDEO FOR “PAPAOUTAI” FEAT. LINDSEY STIRLING SURPASSES 2 MILLION VIEWS IN 4 DAYS;CLICK HERE TO WATCH

NEW HOLIDAY ALBUM, THAT’S CHRISTMAS TO ME, OUT OCTOBER 21^ST

 Pentatonix 3^rd EP, PTX Vol. III debuts at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and #3 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart.  The EP marks the group’s highest debut and chart position selling over 46,000 units in its first week. 

PTX Vol. III.  features a mix of global pop and indie hits with original songs including their latest music video for “Papaoutai” ft. Lindsey Stirling, an arrangement of Belgian superstar Stromae’s megahit.  The PTX collaboration with Stirling is the first since they collaborated on Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive,” which produced almost 200K singles sold and more than 90 million YouTube Views. "Papaoutai" amassed over 2 million views in four days. The video is the third video from PTX Vol. III following “Problem” and “La La Latch” which have over 11 million views combined.

In support of their release of PTX Vol. III, the group performed on Good Morning America click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-7phm8tt1k  and are confirmed for an October 20^th performance on Conan.  The group has been featured in Billboard, People.com, Grammy.com, Glamour and much more.  On the release of PTX Vol III,  Popdust raved, “ Pentatonix have transformed into something completely cataclysmic and are poised for superstardom. The new disc supplies (their own original “On My Way Home” the highest, most sparkling skyscraper moment)  a new-found sense of poise and confidence;"  while Entertainment Weekly raved, “there’s nothing Pentatonix can’t tackle—including the pop-rap hybrid “Problem.”

Pentatonix are also set to release a new holiday album —That’s Christmas To Me – on October 21^st.   The 11 track album includes a PTX-written title track, a combination of seasonal favorites and holiday classics, as well as a one-of-a-kind holiday mashup with a guest vocalist.  The album is available now for pre-order at iTunes and Amazon.

That’s Christmas To Me Track List

1.       Hark The Herald Angels Sing

2.       White Winter Hymnal

3.       Sleigh Ride

4.       Winter Wonderland / Don’t Worry Be Happy ft. Tori Kelly

5.       That’s Christmas To Me

6.       Mary, Did You Know?

7.       Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

8.       It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

9.       Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

10.   Silent Night

11.   Let It Go (Bonus)

Official Website: http://ptxofficial.com/
YouTube Page: http://youtube.com/Ptxofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTXofficial

"Where Are The Freaks? I'm Getting Bored!"

Spiders To The Max!

It's October, my faaaaaaaavorite time of year, and anyone who follows this blog knows why. 

Because it's when the freaks come out, not just at night, but twenty-four hours seven days a week..Wicked!

Yep, I am a horror junkie, thus I love Halloween and to me, it is a month long celebration.

Thus every year at this time all posts I make for the entire month will be directly or, via my creative imagination, related to the high holy day.

A few examples of last year's horrific fun for those who might be uninitiated are:

Which Way To Pet Sematary?

An interview with Fiona Dourif, the daughter of Chucky literally. About her lead role in the latest sequel to the homicidal doll series Curse of Chucky.

Margaret Cho on her love of Ouija Boards.

Traci Lords chiming in on why she avoids mirrors.

Also, there is my annual Halloween fun with fellow horror lover, author M.E. Franco.

Yes, I do have some awesome shocks, cool surprises and freaky stuff coming your way this month, but most of all, prepare to be entertained!

The photos accompanying this piece are courtesy of Me, Myself and I. They were shot at Horror/Supernatural/Erotic author James Buchanan's annual Halloween shindig.

Speaking of "freaky" let's kick off October 1st 2014 with the latest trailer via Buzzfeed for American Horror Story: Freak Show...Step right up, Boo!

                                                                  Look, It's The Freaks!

Freak Out! at: https://www.facebook.com/americanhorrorstory

Avi Kaplan is "All About That Bass"

Mario, Avi & Naomi Are Hungry!

How perfect is this Pentatonix fans? Avi Kaplan the baritone of the super group has a cover out of All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor.

As you know that's why Meghan recorded it in the first place, so this song that is tailor made to Mr. Kaplan's talents would be done by him Avi style. You know I'm kidding, right?!

Avi has brought along a couple of partners in crime to accompany him as well. This song make-over also features Mario Jose and Naomi Samilton. Along with two plates of french fries and one plate stacked with cheeseburgers...Yummy!

I'd like a cheeseburger, fries and a side of bass please!

                                                                      Hold The Treble 

Tweet With Avi at: https://twitter.com/Avi_Kaplan

Pump Up The Volume III With PTX at: https://www.facebook.com/Pentatonix

Tonight's The Night: Courtney Love SOA

It's "Anarchy": Katey Sagal, Courtney Love & Ally Walker

Tonight Courtney Love makes her debut on the final season of Sons of Anarchy, Hell to the Y-E-S!!!

It's been too long Courtney, glad to see you acting again in a high profile production. Sons of Anarchy is a righteous show and Ms. Love will be a perfect fit.

The Hole front woman is responsible for, what is, to me one of the best performances ever committed to film when she starred as Althea Flynt opposite Woody Harrelson as Larry Flynt, in The People vs, Larry Flynt.

She was the best thing about the film and burnt a hole, no pun intended, through the screen for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination.

Paging Emmy.

Tune in for some "Anarchy" at: https://www.facebook.com/SonsofAnarchy

Streisand Sunday

Color Me Barbara, I'll Be Your Mistress Tonight

While I do enjoy Barbara Streisand in her many endeavors and career makeovers let me state I am not cuckoo for her like most men who, well love other men.

To be honest I am not bonkers over any gifted performer anymore, I merely admire the talent and think how cool it is that the person has it.

However here is a side of Barbara S we haven't seen in years and is quite fun, not to mention, shall we say sexual.

Leather Makes The World Go Round

Streisand, as I always at some point thought she should have simply gone by this moniker a long time ago, like Cher, Madonna or Kesha. Does have a playful, not to mention naughty side. One that might even make you want to call her Mistress.

The ubiquitous one did a film a spell ago titled, The Owl and The Pussycat with George Segal & the synopsis goes like this:

Can a bickering odd couple in Manhattan become friends and maybe more? Owlish Felix is an unpublished writer who vents his frustration by reporting to the super that the woman in a neighboring flat takes the occasional payment for sex. She's Doris, more wildcat than pussycat, and when Felix's peeping-tom-tattle-tale routine gets her bounced from her apartment, she knocks at his door at 3 AM, aggressive and ticked off. They yell, lose another apartment, and pick up where they left off in a friend's flat and beyond. Dancing by the light of the moon seems unlikely for this owl and pussycat. 

Hey Cher, I'll Show You A Tramp, Without The Gypsies & Thieves

Oh my! Payments for sex whatever will they come up with next?!

In honor of her decades long career, chutzpah and recent number one charting album Partners I hereby declare today Streisand Sunday and bequeath you with these rare photos of Mistress Barbara, grab a Mimosa at brunch and toast. Cheers! 

Go Down The Stoney End at: http://www.barbrastreisand.com/us/home