Sunday, May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day!

With the recent passing of my Mom, I celebrated Mother's Day by watching The Mother starring Jennifer Lopez on Netflix. Yeah, it wasn't too coincidentally released this past Friday just in time for today. 

The Mother was fun, escapist fare, with a great performance by Lopez. It's akin to the old Hollywood star vehicles back in the day. 

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms out there. If your Mom is not with you remember the good times today. Celebrate those memories not the sadness. 

The Mother on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mother_(2023_film)  

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Just Because

Atomic Blondes
Jayne Mansfield & Marilyn Monroe

Just Because weekends were made for fun, Just Because glamour used to be a thing and Just Because two Hollywood icons are better than one here is a image for the ages of Marilyn Monroe & Jayne Mansfield.

There is some historical debate as to how close these two actually were, or weren't. Some say they were good friends, while others say they were casual acquaintances i.e. friendly in public, nothing past that.

All that being stated, the one thing that those in the know seem to agree on is they were not rivals. They were cordial and always wished the other well.

One take I read is that Marilyn never felt threatened by Jayne as she felt they were not in competition and there was room for everyone.

Hooray for Hollywood!!! 

Marilyn on Wikipedia -

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

Jayne on Wikipedia -

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

Friday, May 12, 2023

"Kismet"

Belinda Carlisle, today releases her brand new five track Kismet EP, featuring the single “Big Big Love, which marks the pop icon’s first new English language studio recording since 1997 and the triumphant reunion with the incomparable songwriter Diane Warren.

Produced by Mati GavrielKismet, is released on Warren’s label imprint RAF through BMG and in addition to “Big Big Love” features the brand new tracks, “If U Go” (the EP’s focus track), “Deeper Into You,” “I Couldn’t Do That To Me,” and “Sanity”.

Kismet is available now on CD and across all streaming platforms/digital services.

 

Stream / Purchase / Share Kismet HERE

 

Currently celebrating more than 35 years as a solo performer with her critically acclaimed Decades tour, the release of “Big Big Love” has received rousing acclaim from fans, media, music industry insiders and tastemakers around the globe.

With a great vocal performance, driving synths and an amazing hook, “Big Big Love” was the number one most played record on the BBC R2 network for three weeks as it launched straight to A-list rotation / Record of the Week status and stayed there for five weeks!

 

Watch the official “Big Big Love” music video HERE

Watch the “IF U GO” lyric Video HERE

 

Discussing working with Belinda Carlisle again Diane Warren commented, “I'm so excited for everyone to hear Belindas new record. She’s never sounded better. It's so great to be working together again after all these years.  From “I Get Weak” and now to “Big Big Love,” a new chapter has begun.  I can't wait for everyone to hear these new hits!”

Belinda and Diane first collaborated in 1987 for Belinda’s second solo album Heaven on Earth, which featured the Diane Warren penned songs, “I Get Weak” and “World Without You,” and also the anthemic, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth,” the track that shot to the top of the charts all over the world and established Belinda Carlisle as a global star.

In addition to Belinda’s new solo outings, she has also recently recorded another Diane Warren track – “Gonna Be You” which is featured in the movie 80 For Brady. This song saw Belinda team up with Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan and Debbie Harry - a line-up of female icons for the ages.

Discussing working with Diane Warren, Belinda Carlisle commented, “Twenty-seven years on from making my last English language pop record I really wasn’t thinking I would ever make one again…… and I was quite happy with that idea. Then a chance encounter in a coffee shop led me back to the wonderful Diane Warren and she gave me the incredible gift of this song and the other songs on my new EP.”

Carlisle goes on to add, “Diane’s songwriting is both a joy and mystery to me. She makes it look so easy, where I imagine it must be unbelievably hard, to do what she does so amazingly well over so many years and so many records. I can’t thank her enough for writing this music for me and I only hope everyone else loves it as much as I do.”


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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Michael's Musings

I Feel It Still...
Michael Shinafelt

I remember the fifth grade quite well. It was when I spied baseball player Jim Palmer in his Jockey Underwear ad campaign. At that very moment I knew I was attracted to men. No one groomed me, I repeat no one groomed me.

The feeling was innate, and guess what? When I see Mr. Palmer in these ads now, I feel it still. OK I'm gonna remove myself from the cross of martyr the wood is needed elsewhere LOL!!!

This morning I found out about the passing of Jackie Zeman of General Hospital fame, rest in power you were shining light.

If God has helped you in your life insert Amen. Do you need lube for this???

Ticked off trannies with knives, discuss...

Welcome to this place for better wages

Feeling Cute, might put the lotion on the skin later, might get the hose again...IDK

Camilla Parker Bowles giving hope to all you side chicks out there, woot!!!

I can't make you interesting. Thus I'm going to pretend to go to the toilet

All bisexual people do is work at Starbucks, dress like Stuart Little, and lie, the more you know

Woman Crush of the Week - E. Jean Carroll so courageous and it was a win for all women. She is amazing!!!

On that note Charlize Theron vows to F#ck anyone up who tries to take away LGBTQ+ rights, now that's an ally

Am I more political this week than usual? "Yes" because I'm feeling it, so there!!!

CNN can suck a dick

Jolly Rancher Watermelon, there's that 

I'm ready to ____ the blank is yours to fill in

Personally I know what I'm ready to do, catch me here...

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

Kylie Jenner

While I have a mere passing interest in fashion, I do loosely keep tabs on certain designers that catch my eye. One of them is Jean Paul Gaultier, hey I like the really creative type of fashion, that's the way it goes.

Much to my shock & awe he has teamed up with Kylie Jenner of all people for his latest campaign.

Reading this sounds lunatic, but it turns out as you can see above amazingly inspired! A match made in fashion heaven where everything is half off.

Thus we are gonna Hump Day & Chill to this dynamic and inspired duo. Whoever thought of this deserves a really good paycheck.

Paging Kris Jenner...

Jean Paul Gaultier on Wikipedia -

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

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Dr. Seuss Says...

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

Indeed...

Dr. Seuss on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Seuss

Monday, May 8, 2023

Monday Motivation

From The Trenches

Pssssst! In case you haven't heard there's a writers strike happening in the entertainment industry  as I sit here at my keyboard, well, writing this.

While the WGA strike is to be taken seriously, it also has resulted in some really funny/creative signs on the picket line. Hey, it's writers striking so of course it has!

My personal favorite is this one, that riffs on Nicole Kidman's AMC Theater commercial. 

I stan with the writers, duh. Keep pushing until you get what you need, want and deserve. You've got this!

Monday Motivation indeed...

WGA on Wikipedia -

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