Cinco de Mayo

Wasted Away Again in Margaritaville...
Neil Patrick Harris

"Cinco de Mayo (pronounced [ˈsiŋko ðe ˈmaʝo] in Latin America, Spanish for "Fifth of May") is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.^[1][2] The victory of the smaller Mexican force against a larger French force was a boost to morale for the Mexicans. A year after the battle, a larger French force defeated Zaragoza at the Second Battle of Puebla, and Mexico City soon fell to the invaders" - Wikipedia 

OK, there you have it the reason Cinco de Mayo aka The 5th of May is celebrated. This being stated it is mainly an excuse for most to go out and get wasted away in Margaritaville. 

Case in point, the celebratory image that is giving me Cinco life today is one Neil Patrick Harris on the beach passed out among many Margarita glasses. While it is obviously staged NPH is known for his fondness of the tequila based concoction.

Honestly I would like to join Neil in reaching the beach today, but alas can not. Yeah, not everyone has the free time to go out and get elegantly wasted.

Margarita Glass Drop!

Cinco de Mayo on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo

This Cool BBMAK

BBMAK
Photo:
Allister Ann

BBMAK RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BULLET TRAIN" TODAY

FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 16 YEARS TO BE RELEASED IN AUGUST

2019 “Back Here” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR BEGINS MAY 7

Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Stephen McNally who reunited in 2018 after a 15-year hiatus have revealed they will release a brand new album this August on Triple Jet Music with their first new single, “Bullet Train”out today. Click here to listen:  http://smarturl.it/e7dwor and watch the lyric video:  https://youtu.be/kGmxv6wW9XU

“Bullet Train is the perfect single to reintroduce us to the world as it's a song that morphs the old and the new sound. Driving acoustic guitars and three part harmonies for that BBMAK signature sound. We hope you’ll be singing this one in your sleep! “ – said Ste, Mark & Christian

 The band are also set to embark on the first leg of their North America tour beginning Tuesday, May 7. The tour, dubbed “Back Here” after their massive 1999 worldwide hit, will travel through the northeast with an already sold-out show in Boston as well as dates in New York, Nashville & Austin, TX and more.  

All dates on sale now - https://www.bbmak.com/#tour

“We are very busy in the studio putting the finishing touches to our third studio album which is set for release later this summer. We are so thrilled to be hitting the road for a full tour in May since we absolutely loved our first few shows last November, and were blown away seeing all the fans come out after all those years away. We’re excited to get back on stage and play, as we have a special set of shows planned, which will include brand new BBMAK music. Our fans have really stood with us and we can’t wait for them to hear it!” said Ste, Mark & Christian

In addition, the group has one-of-a-kind unique items up for grabs to coincide with the album release.  The BBMAK Vintage Merch Bundle includes; 1 vintage signed postcard, 2 vintage stickers, set of four pins, and three guitar picks, in addition, fans can choose one of BBMAK’s songs and they will record an acoustic performance of that song just for you!, Or receive one short video message from the band or send one to a friend!, Receive one disposable camera from the band, filled with images taken in the studio, on tour, or around town. 

More BBMAK
Photo:
Andy Earl

As previously announced, other exclusive items include; handwritten & signed lyric sheet for one BBMAK song of your choosing, signed polaroid photo (no two are alike) of the band and, of course, the new album signed by the band.

Click here to view all items & order: www.bbmak.com/merch 

The multi-platinum selling English pop group has sold more than three million albums, and had hit singles worldwide between 1999 and 2003, when they disbanded.

Best known for their self-penned infectious guitar driven hits “Back Here,” “Out of My Heart“ and “The Ghost of You and Me,” BBMAK was one of the few bands from that genre to play their own instruments.  Billboard Magazine named “Back Here” the 9^th Greatest Boy Band Song of All Time. 

See here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8362499/greatest-boy-band-songs-of-all-time-top-100

“Back Here” – official video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l95MMbls0GQ

“Back Here” acoustic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcCnb51e4ac&feature=youtu.be

“Out of My Heart” (Live at 8 Track Tapes) 2019:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xpOO4Hu-a0

“Back Here” Tour Dates

Tue May 7th - Boston, MA | City Winery –SOLD OUT
Wed May 8th -  New York, NY | Gramercy Theatre
Thu May 9th -  Wilmington, DE (Philly market) | The Queen
Sat May 11th - Vienna, VA | Jammin' Java
Sun May 12th - Cleveland, OH | Cambridge Room @ HOB
Tue May 14th - Detroit, MI | Shelter
Wed May 15th - Chicago, IL | Back Porch w. VIP
Fri May 17th - Nashville, TN | City Winery
Sat May 18th - Atlanta, GA | The Loft
Mon May 20th -  Dallas, TX | Cambridge Room
Tue May 21st - Austin, TX | Stubb's Indoor
Wed May 22nd - Houston, TX | Bronze Peacock

Follow BBMAK:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbmakofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALBBMAK/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBMAKOFFICIAL

Fishy Friday

Julianne Moore & Michael Phelps
The Little Mermaid
Photo:
Annie Liebovitz

"Love to explore that shore above? Out of the sea, Wish I could be, Part of that world" Part Of Your World "The Little Mermaid" 

OK, it's not exactly Fishy Friday, but The Little Mermaid Friday didn't quite have the same flow to it 😉

For no other reason than whimsy and fun I present you with this image of Julianne Moore as The Little Mermaid, with an assist from Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps.

It was part of an ad campaign for, duh, Disneyland shot by famed photog Annie Leibovitz.

This is a stunningly beautiful portrait that also captures the essence of The Little Mermaid longing to be part of the world above the sea.

After all everyone longs for something they don't have my minions...so we can all relate.

What is it you desire, tell me, I promise to keep it between us, pinky swear 👀

Annie Liebovitz on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Leibovitz   

Michael's Musings

"Beat It Creep"
Michael Shinafelt

In case you can't read my T-Shirt it states "Beat It Creep" (the hazard of taking selfies) that reflects a certain type of feeling I have of late towards specific current events. If you think Wanda from Cry-Baby when you see it you would be correct. It's part of Traci Lords clothing line for Pin-Up Girl which can be found here: 
https://pinupgirlclothing.com/collections/traci-lords-for-couture-for-every-body moving on -

This week has left me wondering many things. None of them particularly relevant to to anything other than the 360 degree circle of life.

Yeah, I am extrapolating in riddles, giggles & perhaps if you rock me real nice baby, sh!ts! Don't speak, it's time to get down to the master beat. "Yes" beat it 😜 

I am the straw that stirs the drink

Google Otto Titsling - you know you want to

Did I ever disclose I want to be Jackie Onassis, I want to wear a pair of dark sunglasses? If you don't know who she is, defile yourself

Pique is a turn

Not to be confused with PK from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills who Brian Moylan of The Vulture accurately described as a: Fondue made out of smegma

Speaking of smegma, how about that William Barr?!

I wanna explore your Mojave

That lady called Mommy a slut, what does it mean?

Boy George has a thing for Nikki Sixx, the more you know...

Half & Half equals death

Agnes Moorehead
as "Endora"
on the set of "Bewitched"

Sometimes we all need a little Endora to give us life

FYI I have no obsession with baby showers despite rumors to the contrary

Happiness is knowing another gay man who doesn't like Sade's music

This just in - Somebody loves you (not me I think you are a c#nt)

What the world needs now is a big motherf#cking "As If"

You're dismissed until further notice. Follow me at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

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Clap Back

I Got You Babe
Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson

One of the best surprises in recent memory was the unexpected yet way cool coupling of Cara Delevingne & Ashley Benson. It was the twosome you never knew you needed until it happened.

Well they recently came under attack from a ridiculous, I mean religious zealot on Instagram and they both clapped back.

It's nice when a couple has each others backs...

Cara on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/caradelevingne/?hl=en

Ashley on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/ashleybenson/?hl=en

Monday Motivation

All That Jazz
Katy Perry

This weeks Monday Motivation takes on the shape of Katy Perry showing her jazz love at what else? The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, naturally.

Katy went all out in her, dare I say awesome, unique and completely original choice of outfit. Ms. Perry is going big, as you can see, living her best life as it were.

"Yes" now you are seeing where I am going with this piece of Monday Motivation - live your best life, you only have one damn it, so just do it!

For example today I am hitting the yoga mat, as it does my body and my twisted soul good. Thus I am doing something that is making my quality of life the best it can be. Yeah, it's that simple people, do something that is good for you, buy something that makes you smile or engage in an activity that makes you feel good if you get my drift (wink, wink, nudge nudge)

Even if it means wearing something like Ms. Perry, whatever it is, if it makes you happy, it can't be that bad...can it???

Katy Perry on IG -

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