Monday, December 31, 2018

It's NYE 2018!

2018
Courtney Love
It's another year under our collective belts and another one to tackle. What are your hopes and dreams for 2019

My feeling is the years all bleed together and there is not one that is more special than the other. How do I celebrate New Year's Eve? I watch TV, drink wine and give zero F#cks. 

Thus for NYE I leave you with memes featuring two of my favorite female artists Courtney Love ringing out 2018 & Madonna ringing in 2019.

Process them anyway you like I don't give a F#ck! 

Happy New Year
2019
Madonna
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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Saturday Sinema: Crimson Peak

Go Goth, or Go Home...
From the imagination of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) comes Crimson Peak, a lavish, stunningly realised journey into the dark heart of Gothic romance... Beginning in Buffalo, New York, during the 1880s, Crimson Peak stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Stoker) as Edith Cushing, an aspiring writer who is haunted by the death of her mother. Edith's falls in love with seductive stranger Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston, Avengers Assemble), who whisks her off to Allerdale Hall, his baronial, yet dilapidated English mansion built upon a mountain of blood-red clay. Here Edith meets Lucille (Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty), Thomas's sister who at times seems hostile and jealous. As Edith struggles to feel at home in the imposing residence, she gradually uncovers a horrendous family secret and encounters supernatural forces that will help her discover the terrible truth behind Crimson Peak. Boasting incredibly intricate and ornate production design and a rich visual style, del Toro's film is a grandiose, boldly baroque triumph of Gothic decadence, which expertly combines and contrasts the sublimely beautiful with the shockingly grotesque. Crimson Peak is presented here in sumptuous special packaging, with a wealth of extra features, affording unprecedented insight in to the making of this modern Gothic classic.
Enter @ Your Own Risk
Bonus Materials
  • High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
  • Original 5.1 and 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and optional English 2.0 DTS Headphone:X Audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Optional Descriptive Video Service® (DVS®) for the visually impaired
  • Audio commentary by co-writer and director Guillermo Del Toro
  • The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a newly edited, feature-length documentary with cast and crew interviews and extensive behind the scenes footage
  • Previously unseen Spanish language interview with Guillermo Del Toro
  • The Gothic Corridor, The Scullery, The Red Clay Mines, The Limbo Fog Set; four featurettes exploring different aspects of Allerdale Hall
  • A Primer on Gothic Romance, the director and stars talk about the key traits of Gothic romance.
  • The Light and Dark of Crimson Peak, the cast and crew talk about the film’s use of color
  • Hand Tailored Gothic, a featurette on the film’s striking costumes
  • A Living Thing, a look at the design, modelling and construction of the Allerdale Hall sets
  • Beware of Crimson Peak, a walking tour around Allerdale Hall with Tom Hiddleston
  • Crimson Phantoms, a featurette on the film’s amazing ghosts
  • Kim Newman on Crimson Peak and the Tradition of Gothic Romance, a newly filmed interview with author and critic
  • Violence and Beauty in Guillermo Del Toro’s Gothic Fairy Tale Films, a new video essay by the writer Kat Ellinger
  • Deleted scenes
  • Original trailers and TV spots
  • Double-sided, fold-out poster
  • Four double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
  • Limited Edition packaging newly designed by Crimson Peak concept artist Guy Davis
  • Limited edition 80-page, hard-bound book featuring new writing by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an archival interview with Guillermo del Toro, and original conceptual design illustrations by artists Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni
  • Order Herehttps://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/AV173

Friday, December 28, 2018

Coupling

Leaving on a Jet Plane
Ashley Benson & Cara Delevingne
When news broke that Pretty Little Liars Ashley Benson & Model/Actress Cara Delevingne were a couple it was one of those "Wow" came out of nowhere moments that was actually one of the coolest surprises ever. They were the couple you never knew you needed, but did.

Cut to post the press letting the cat out of the bag, they hadn't been seen in the the public together for quite some time. I thought did the press outing them as a couple halt the sexy twosome before they even had a chance to get started?!

Fear not Ashley & Cara fans, finally  the two were spotted by the press this past Friday at London's Gatwick Airport. "Yay" these two are still very much together. Wanna know why? They stay out of the public eye for the most part and another thing that is quite obvious to myself is they both are autonomous, having their own very separate lives

Kudos these two seem like they are going to last. Even if they don't this is how you relationship peeps!

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

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

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Michael's Musings

The Write Stuff
Michael Shinafelt
Finally Christmas is over! Can I get a groove is in the heart to that?! I thought I could. We are now headed in to 2019 the new year as it were. 

I really have no expectations on this coming year, other than it will be like the other New Years, different number same sh!t, with some changes thrown in for good measure. Speaking of measure it's time to see how many licks it really does take to get to the center of a tootsie pop!

Put your ice cream back in the freezer and tell your genitals to werk!

I am 100% sure I gained a few pounds this past week, cut me some slack in addition to Christmas I also had a Birthday thrown in the mix for good measure

Why can't we all just do the Time Warp again?

Still did not receive Cha Cha Heels again for Christmas this year, damn it!

Another Christmas has come and gone and Mariah Carey is now back in her box

Well then there's Aquaman 

Skinny Jeans are my new jam

Jam is not something I partake in

Little boxes, discuss 


They're Hitched!
Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth 
Congratulations to Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth they seem perfect for each other

"Yes" I have a dirty mind

“I know, I’m kind of crazy. If you look up the word crazy in the dictionary, I’m like, kind of like to the left of it.”- Katy Perry

What's in your bra?

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Hump Day & Chill

Who's That Guy
Guy Triche
"Yes" I know most of my minions are off work between now and the New Year but after spending time enjoying your Christmas Day in whatever capacity that was I still think one needs to take time to Hump Day & Chill.

Thus I bring you tall drink of water Guy Triche standing at six feet five inches and "No" the inches are not referring to his, that happens to be larger & quite nice for the record...anyway Guy will help you beat (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) the post Christmas blues. Or simply help you burn off some extra calories by clicking on the link to his naked photo shoot & interview below via Tye Briggs Favorite Hunks & Other Things.

Get to know Guy and how he feels about baring it all for you to see. "Yep" that question is addressed, there's even an image and a comment about his, um, excitement while doing so. If you know what I mean, and I think you do.

So get to it, your mission should you choose to accept it is to Hump Day & Chill. Click on the NSFW link below and let your fingers do the walking!!!

https://favoritehunks.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-way-i-want-to-be-seen-guy-triche-by.html

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Hello Christmas!

Marilyn & Me
Michael Shinafelt

Good Morning Beautiful People! It's 5:55 AM here in Los Angeles, CA as I sit at my computer wishing all of you a Merry Christmas 2018

Have a safe & happy day filled with endless possibilities....

Time for a Feliz Navidad from Marilyn & Me, enjoy your frozen blueberries, like I am right here, right now.

Elf Drop!

Holiday, celebrate with me @ -
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Monday, December 24, 2018

Monday Motivation

Nom, Nom, Nom
Cookie Monster

"Me Want Cookie!" - Cookie Monster 

It's Christmas Eve and it happens to fall on a Monday. Thus what better Monday Motivation than cookies

Yep, Michael & Cookie Monster say indulge, like I did last night. "Yes" I confess I had red velvet cookies last night courtesy of my friend Scott to celebrate my Birthday. People you have to enjoy life and despite that I have lost 50 lbs and now have a rockin' body I dove in with reckless abandon and can't believe I ate a whole thing of cookies (with some help.) I consumed mass quantities of the decadent treat and I liked it!

Hey, unlike my furry blue friend Cookie Monster, who eats them all the time, this was a rare gluttonous evening for yours truly and it was worth every over the top moment.

Cookies, everyone, cookies - it's Christmas and it only comes once a year so give in to your inner Cookie Monster and nom, nom, nom...!

Cookie Monster on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_Monster  

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Dirrty!

Make Some Noise
Christina Aguilera & Matthew Rutler
"If you ain't dirty - You ain't here to party (whoo!)" - Dirrty, Christina Aguilera 

What is the Holiday Season without a little simulated oral, sex that is? Thus today I give a two days until Christmas shout out to my fellow Sagittarius and Birthday sharer - "Yes" we were both born on December 18th, Christina Aquilera!

Xtina is here via moi to put some spice into your Holiday grrrrrrrl. She like me, knows how to have some Dirrty fun during the most wonderful time of the year.

Chica knows how to get down, like yours truly. Who says Christmas needs to be pure as the driven snow?

Breakdown the walls and grow some balls that aren't blue and hanging, from a tree that is...

FYI: Ms. Aguilera will be headlining Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest.

In the meantime have yourself a Dirrty Little Christmas...Just do it!

Xtina on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/xtina/?hl=en

Saturday, December 22, 2018

"Do The Drumpf"

Sax Wielders
Round Eye 
If it's unique & political, it must be punk. For those about to Drumpf we salute you! 

ROUND EYE, Shanghai's Sax-Wielding Experimental Punk Posse, Release "Do the Drumpf" Music Video and Single
 
"While China is hardly an apt place from which to lob brickbats against abuse of power, Round Eye's critique is nonetheless dead-on in its depiction of the US right wing's paranoid fantasies about Muslims, gays, the urban underclass, and non-white people." 
 - Dangerous Minds

Round Eye, the experimental, sax wielding, freak punk outfit have accrued a loud and controversial name for themselves since forming in 2012. The Shanghai based group have as of late been a crucial force in bridging a wide gap between the eastern and western hemispheres of DIY punk rock.

The band has released a music video for Do the Drumpf, one of two songs on a digitally released single on Joey Shithead of DOA's Vancouver-based Sudden Death Records. The compilation is a celebration of the second anniversary of the death of common sense in the USA. Round Eye front man Chachy says, "This video is our subjective window into the reality of the sitcom we call American politics. No Trump, No KKK, No Facist USA."

Along with blazing a trail all over the globe they've played host to visiting western punks and some legends as well sharing stages with acts such as The Fleshtones, MDC, Mike Watt + The Missingmen, D.O.A., The FUs, The Boys (UK), Paul Collins Beat, M.O.T.O., Ceremony, Iceage, and eastern notables such as P.K.14, SMZB, SUBS, Hang on the Box, and during a mainland tour of China with UK punk legends The Boys, they were forced to literally move the tour underground after being banned by the Ministry of Culture for lewd artwork on a tour poster. VICE magazine documented one of their 'bunker' gigs in Beijing in glorious baijiu filled detail.


They've won the "Best Local Band" title from Shanghai's City Weekend magazine two years in a row. They've released several acclaimed music videos: "Suntan" starring famed Chinese actress Wang Lin (Xue Yi), best known for her role in the Chinese soap opera Romance in the Rain and appearances in Academy Award winning Ang Lee films such as Lust / Caution), the politically and critically charged nightmare "Billy" and "Sifter" which was entirely filmed in Pyongyang North Korea making it the very first punk video ever filmed in the DPRK. 

Round Eye has played numerous festivals around the world and honed their unconventional blend of 50s R&B, Free Jazz and Punk with a critically acclaimed EP Full Circle on Ripping Records which featured Greg Ginn (Black Flag), LP Round Eye which featured Steve Mackay (Iggy Pop & the Stooges, Violent Femmes) & Lo-fi legend R. Stevie Moore, and have recently released their sophomore LP, Monstervision, on Sudden Death Records. This album was recorded by Li Wei Yu & PK 14's Yang Haisong, narrated by former The Daily Show comedian John Bloom (Joe Bob Briggs), and is the last recordings laid to wax of the late great Steve Mackay.
They have drawn comparisons to the Stooges, Captain Beefheart, Dr. Feelgood and The Fall but have more often fallen into a category all their own.

Follow the adventures of Round Eye on Facebook

Listen to select tracks at Stereokiller.com and SoundCloud

Watch their wild music videos at YouTube

and for the truly daring, take a gander at their Tour Poster

Friday, December 21, 2018

Fugly Christmas Sweater Friday

The Horror
Miley Cyrus
'Tis the season for Fugly Christmas Sweaters fa la la la la, la la la la....

It's that time of year where the apparel people don is in questionable taste especially when in comes to sweaters

Witness Miley Cyrus in an odd little number that features a graphic of Santa covering his face in what looks like horror. It's like a Christmas/Halloween hybrid or something, what that truly is I have not a clue. Oh, and don't pretend you do either, got it?

Miley has a plethora of Fugly Christmas Sweaters of the season to choose from, it's like her own tradition during this festive time of year. My reasons for choosing this one is the actual image of her and her dog radiates warmth and cheer. Translation: It made me smile and the canine helped off set the hideous sweater.

So break out whatever it is you imbibe in and raise a glass of cheer! Only four more days, yikes!!!

Miley on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/mileycyrus/?hl=en  

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Michael's Musings

You've Been Very Naughty!
Michael Shinafelt
Sound the false alarm! Only five more days until Christmas! In case you missed the week that was, this past Tuesday was my Birthday. "Yes" that's correct my Birthday is exactly one week before the Holiday that keeps on giving. "Yeah" it's time to move on...

Attended a lovely Holiday party last night on the rooftop of The Montalban - Thanks Lynn Tejada!

Now it's time to rise and shine and get it, get it good

Ever wonder what would Lisa Bonet do??? (obviously Jason Momoa, Ha!)

I'm dreaming of something white, but it sure isn't Christmas 

Remember the song Smack My Bitch Up by Prodigy?

Bring me the head of the Nutcracker

Have your Elf spayed or neutered 


"Hi There"
Holiday Party Up On The Rooftop
of The Montalban in Hollywood
Photo:
Maresa Wickham
Molesting Reindeer 

My BFF "It's Brittney Bitch" took me to El Coyote for my Birthday - "Yes" kick ass margaritas & greasy chicken tacos are my jam

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”

Here it goes, again 

Satan Baby (no, that is not a typo)

Once when I was at a gay bar...

PS I have a package for you, oh yes I do!!!

Evolve with me at:
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Happy Birthday To Me!

Birthday Boy
Michael Shinafelt
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” ― Bill Keane

"Yes" indeed today is the present, another day to be alive and experience the world around you. Make choices that are bold and could potentially open the door to new and greater opportunities and experiences. In short today is my Birthday! Join me while I celebrate 53 years of living. 

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in that time is to always look for ways to ground myself, because I am nothing without me.

Wonder what's going through my brain right now while I am writing this on the day of my birth December 18th? I've got this! 

I am thankful for my health and being in the best shape I have ever been in. I'm even starting to get ab definition for the first time in my entire life.

El Coyote bound tonight, kick ass margaritas & greasy tacos here I come!

I'm in my Birthday Suit doing this right now

Wonder if the washer is fixed or if I'm going to have to go to the laundry mat this afternoon???

Lemon Water is delicious & delightful

Hole is one of the best bands ever!

Looking forward to the Christmas Party on the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood tomorrow night

Perhaps I will go see Mary Poppins Returns at some point

Can't wait to see my BFF Brittney tonight

Getting it with abs & spin class this morning. I may throw in a little boxing for good measure

Happy Birthday To Me is one of my favorite horror movies 

OK, focus and carry on, it's your Birthday but you still gotta adult

Celebrate with me at:
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Monday, December 17, 2018

Monday Motivation

 Serving Little Edie Realness
Madonna

"Wine is bottled poetry" - Robert Luis Stevenson 

That's correct peeps my Monday Motivation is wine, and not the kind that people do when they are trying to get their way. That's not my kind of wine, my kind is the kind you drink from a glass and it makes you happy

Thus your Monday Motivation is to c'mon get happy. Smiles everyone smiles! Holiday cheer is here in the form of a big magnificent glass of squashed fermented grapes.

So join me, myself and fellow wine enthusiast Madonna and raise a glass, and give yell. It's Mother F#cking Monday

Only eight more days until Christmas, suck on that!

Wine on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Last Christmas...

A Christmas Gift
George Michael
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special" Last Christmas, Wham

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...

OK, it's not a tale, it's the legend of  George Michael who was taken from us on Christmas Day 2016 at 53 years young. 53 is young, I can state that since I am going to be it this Tuesday December 18th 2018

Moving forward today I would like to remember George and Wham's Christmas classic Last Christmas. Being that we are in the final countdown (only 9 more days) and such till the hallowed day.

I remember meeting Mr. Michael at the premiere party for the Randal Kleiser gay themed film It's My Party held at the Armand Hammer Museum. While he was not officially out of the closet to the world, he was OOTC to Hollywood as he arrived surrounded by a entourage of hot guys.

George was a effervescent spirit who radiated warmth, light & joy. Much like the season we are in is supposed to. 

Thus today in a holly jolly way, give someone your heart to celebrate the season and George's passion. Remember there are many ways to do that, so just do it! 

Enjoy the Wham Christmas Classic after the jump. Enjoy it and enjoy it now!



George on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael 

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Spring Forward With David Archuleta

Desperately Seeking Spring
David Archuleta
Photo:
MEGA Man
Serving up some springtime realness...
David Archuleta has announced he will hit the road in spring 2019 for a month long trek across North America in support of his Postcards In The Sky album release.  The tour will begin on March 27, 2019  in Alexandria, VA and weave through such cities as Boston & Chicago before hitting Las Vegas, NV & Santa Barbara, CA in mid-April.  Tickets for all dates go on-sale Tuesday, December 18 herehttps://davidarchuleta.com/home/live/
David is currently on a nationwide Christmas tour in support of his new holiday album Winter In The Air which was named one of  “12  Christmas Albums To Play On Repeat” by People Magazine  https://people.com/music/celebrity-christmas-albums-holiday-season/#david-archuleta-winter-in-the-air  and features the hit single “Christmas Every Day.” 
Watch the video for "Christmas Every Day": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0QuvuTEGiU
Watch the video for "Winter In The Air" video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz70efcbPPw
Watch David's Spanish version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"- "Dios Muy Alegre Albergo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_vx1_5WLIE
David is also writing new material for his next album scheduled to be released in late 2019.
2019 Tour Dates
3/27      Alexandria, VA       Birchmere
3/28      Boston, MA            City Winery
3/29      Norfolk, CT             Infinity Hall
3/30      Sellersville, PA       Sellersville Theatre
4/1        Cleveland, OH       Beachland Ballroom
4/2        Chicago, IL             City Winery
4/4        Fargo, ND               Sanctuary Events Center
4/6        Billings, MT            Pub Station Ballroom
4/8        Boise, ID                 Egyptian Theatre
4/9        Idaho Falls, ID       Colonial Center
4/11     Fresno, CA             Tower Theater
4/12     Modesto, CA         State Theatre
4/15     Las Vegas, NV        Reynolds Center –Youth Symphony Orchestra show
4/16     Santa Barbara, CA  Lobero Theatre
4/17     Escondido, CA       California Center for the Performing Arts


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