Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Bad Ass - Justin Trudeau

Human Rights
Justin Trudeau & Antoni Porowksi
When Rolling Stone Magazine ran the cover story on Justin Trudeau proclaiming "Why Can't He Be Our President?" I definitely felt the yearning for just that. America really does deserve someone, and something better than our current dictatorship. 

"Yes" Trudeau is easy on the eyes too. Good looking and have you seen those images online, ya know the close ups of his supple bubble...OK I digress, his looks and booty are just a bonus. 

Just when you thought Justin couldn't get any more bad ass witness him riding in the Montreal Pride Parade alongside Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski.

I'm not sure exactly what Canadians think of Trudeau's overall leadership, one thing is for sure he is obviously a Human Rights advocate and that is something I can get behind. Not like our current state of affairs where we have a leader who thinks no one should have any rights, except Straight Rich Caucasian Males.

I leave you with this Tuesday Thought -

"To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity" Nelson Mandela 

Justin on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/justinpjtrudeau/ 

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Sunday Schwing!

It Takes Three
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Daryl Hannah, Peter Gallagher & Valerie Quennessen
With Summer winding down I got to thinking about all the things I love about this time of year and one of them is of course guys in little to no clothing. I also flashed on one of my many actor crushes  from days of yore, actor Peter Gallagher who starred in one of my favorite movies about the season Summer Lovers.

Summer Lovers is a tale that goes like this:

"A young American couple and a French woman engage in a threesome in the Greek Islands."

Ahem, get why I like it now? Of course you do...!!!

The film co-starred Daryl Hannah as Gallagher's girlfriend and Valerie Quennessen as the third party.

Oh, one more thing, Peter who turns 63 today - Happy Birthday Mr! Also got naked in this triangle of love story. Front & back, and of course I got you the un-coverage via Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other Things. You know I would not deny my minions, ever.

Now the time has come to Schwing, Schwing it good, join me won't you by clicking on the link below...

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-blast-from-past-for-august.html

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Sweet Release - Amethyst Journey

Release
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Jeremy & Alaska
Photo: Magnus Hastings
And the sky was made of amethyst...

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT PREMIERE’S DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO “ALIENS”

WORLDWIDE TOUR DATES RUN THRU 2018
  World Famous drag star Alaska Thunderf*ck’s new musical group Alaska and Jeremy have officially released their debut album Amethyst Journey today via PEG Records, the LGBT-focused label of Producer Entertainment Group (PEG).  Alaska and Jeremy is the collaboration with her long-time musical partner Jeremy (Mikush).

Amethyst Journey is available via all digital retailers as well as Alaska and Jeremy’s website:  alaskaandjeremy.com

Amethyst Journey was meticulously crafted and molded with love and patience alongside producer Markaholic.  Jeremy and Ihave been making music together for over 9 years. After taking a retreat into the woods of the Russian River Valley to write, reflect, and commune with nature and one another, Amethyst Journey was born.  

The album is a collection of songs that are a combination of our outlook and inspirations-- a response to current issues and the state of our planet.  We believe the LGBTIA+ community has a unique position to bridge collective misunderstandings and create positive change for humanity.  

All of the songs were recorded in downtown Los Angeles with producer Markaholic.  We worked together along with Mark to craft and mold each track with love and patience.” said Alaska. 

Entertainment Tonight premiered the first single & video, “Aliens” https://www.etonline.com/rupauls-drag-race-star-alaska-debuts-surreal-new-aliens-music-video-108110 today.  “Aliens,” the album’s overture, is a folk music-based lullaby written for the people of Earth that asks the questions: What is the future we want?  Does the idea of extraterrestrial visitors come from a Savior complex... or an Armageddon complex?
North To Alaska
Alaska
Photo: Magnus Hastings
Amethyst Journey: Track by Track commentary:
Aliens

The album's overture, "Aliens" is a folk music-based lullaby written for the people of Earth that asks the questions: What is the future we want?  Does the idea of extraterrestrial visitors come from a Savior complex... or an Armageddon complex?  

Truth in the Light

This song was originally released by Jeremy on his solo album, Somewhere In Between, and we re-recorded it together.  It's a song that addresses what happens when relationships grow and mutate.  Can we grow distant, yet still maintain some kind of heart connection?  

So Far Gone

Being on the road and being away from our family and our loved ones is one of the most challenging parts of our work as artists.  The pain and release from those feelings of distance and longing and isolation is the inspiration for this song.  

The Wind

This song is a pagan prayer and is an invocation that calls forth the four elements-- Air, Earth, Water, and Fire. 

Son of a Mother

We all possess an X chromosome. What binds us all is that every one of us has a Mother.  This song worships the Divine Feminine, and cautions those who abuse or disrespect her power.

The End of the World

In our current climate of instant gratification, humanity needs perspective on large-scale change.  We've created a heavy metal theme song for the Apocalypse, drawing upon ancient perspectives on cosmic cycles. It leaves the door open and asks the questions:  Is this truly end of the world...  Does it have to be?

Ascension

Originally inspired by the visual experience of being elevated and beamed up by an extraterrestrial space ship, "Ascension" evolved to become a sonic exploration of the ups and downs of the evolution of consciousness and spiritual transformation--it's a cosmic download!

At the End of the Day

The sister song to Alaska's "It Is What It Is," also from Jeremy's Somewhere in Between, it can be simultaneously played with "It Is What It Is" to create a symphonic experience influenced by Renaissance choral music and contemporary a cappella artists.


In addition, Alaska will continue touring throughout the world for the remainder of the year.  Tour Dates

Aug 18 2018 – London, UK - DragWorld
Aug 19 2018 – London, UK - DragWorld
Aug 22 2018 – Nottingham, UK - Glee Club
Aug 23 2018 – Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg
Aug 24 2018 – Brighton, UK - Revenge
Aug 25 2018 – Leeds, UK - O2 Academy
Aug 27 2018 – Essex, UK - CTZN
Sep 06 2018 – Phoenix, AZ - Charlies
Sep 07 2018 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Manor
Sep 08 2018 – Brooklyn, NY - Bushwig
Sep 09 2018 – San Francisco, CA - Beaux
Sep 14 2018 – Ann Arbor, MI - Necto
Sep 15 2018 – Champaign, IL - 51 Main
Sep 20 2018 – Canberra, Australia - Canberra Theatre
Sep 21 2018 – Sydney, Australia - Max Watts
Sep 22 2018 – Melbourne, Australia - Chasers
Sep 25 2018 – Auckland, New Zealand - Bruce Mason Centre
Sep 27 2018 – Brisbane, Australia - Family
Sep 28 2018 – Adelaide, Australia - Mary's Poppin
Sep 29 2018 – Perth, Australia - Connections
Oct 02 2018 – Singapore, Singapore - Shrine Auditorium
Oct 04 2018 – Toronto, Canada - Danforth Music Hall
Oct 05 2018 – Louisville, KY - Play
Oct 13 2018 – Atlanta, GA - The Deep End
Oct 14 2018 – Bogota, Colombia - Sutton Club
Oct 20 2018 – Las Vegas, NV - Charlies
Oct 23 2018 – Newcastle, UK - "Heels of Hell!"
Oct 24 2018 – Birmingham, UK - "Heels of Hell!"
Oct 25 2018 – London, UK - "Heels of Hell!"
Oct 28 2018 – Manchester, UK - "Heels of Hell!"
Oct 29 2018 – Glasgow, UK - "Heels of Hell!"
Oct 30 2018 – Dublin, Ireland - "Heels of Hell!"
Nov 02 2018 – Melbourne, Australia - Chasers
Nov 03 2018 – Sydney, Australia - The Roundhouse
Nov 04 2018 – Brisbane, Australia - Eight

Friday, August 17, 2018

Hello Young Lovers

PDA All The Way
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Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson
Once in a while something catches this jaded guy by complete surprise. Sometimes that surprise is not too great, others are whatever and in the case of this one it's spectacular!

While I am not one to gossip, I have to say the news that Pretty Little Liars Ashley Benson and model Cara Delevingne are dating was something I never saw coming. Ashley has always remained low key about her personal life and never did I ever have any clue she was into women. Delevingne likewise on the personal life front, however I know less about her as by now you all know what a huge fan of Pretty Little Liars I am.

Honestly this is a couple I never knew I needed to happen until they did. I love them together!

They outed themselves as s duo when they were spotted packing on the PDA in a London airport. Awwwwwwww...young love, I remember that, sort of.

Ashley I have one request. I follow you on Instagram (duh) please post many pics of you and Cara, pretty please, with sugar on top.

Thanks grrrrrrrrl!

Ashley on IG
https://www.instagram.com/ashleybenson/   

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Michael's Musings

Make a Pass at Me
Michael Shinafelt

"Trades her soul as skin and bones, Sells the only thing she owns, Woman in Chains" - Woman in Chains, Tears For Fears

While I am not a woman, nor am I in chains - this classic Tears For Fears song has been playing on loop in my head of late. Why??? I dunno - Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone...speaking of which...


The first rule of Michael Shinafelt Club? Don't interrupt me while I'm boxing 

Emma Stone Talks - winner of weirdest byline of the week 

Have you ever heard Aretha Franklin sing opera? YouTube it minions, it's amaze balls!

Morphing, it's a thing

DeAundra Peek, Peeks at whom you may ask? Find out by clicking on the link below -
https://creativespaceforlease.wordpress.com/deaundra-peek-saturday-august-18-at-8pm/

Let's get naked!

"Trump’s fight with Turkey better not fuck up my Thanksgiving dinner" - Comedian, Tony Tripoli 

Pretty In Pink


F#ck She's 60!
Madonna
Never thought I'd live long enough to state this - Happy 60th Birthday Madonna!

The Big Picture 

Since I'm no longer a Bear...


I bequeath your ass

There was a boy, a very special boy - note the operative word is was

When all else fails, F#ck it!

Bend over and pick up the soap for me at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/
s://twitter.com/MShinafelt