February 9, 1909- Carmen Miranda: "I say 20 words in English. I say money, money, money, and I say hot dog! I say yes, no and I say money, money, money and I say turkey sandwich and I say grape juice." I have been considering the possible death of Camp. The baby queers don't seem … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Singer, Mrs. Miller
October 5, 1907 – Mrs. Miller Charm often comes with imperfection. The Japanese call it wabi-sabi, the view centered on the acceptance of beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. This brings me to the lovely Elva Ruby Miller, who made her debut as a Capitol … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Entertainer, Lola Falana
1972, CBS Television via Wikimedia Commons September 11, 1942 - Lola Falana: "One day I'm going to be a middle-aged lady and I don't want people to think I committed a crime or that I've got some strange disease. I don't believe in time. The past you can't account for and … [Read more...]
Cher Singing “Fernando” in “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” Is EVERYTHING, Omg!
How did I not know that Cher was playing saucy grandmother Ruby Sheridan (Donna's mom) in the Mama Mia! sequel Here We Go Again? There's already been a [Read more...]
Exhumed Corpse of Salvador Dali Shows His Legendary ‘Stache Still Looks GREAT
Spanish astrologist and tarot reader Pilar Abel has long maintained that she is the lovechild of legendary Surrealist artist Salvador Dali and her mother, a domestic helper in the Spanish fishing village Port Lligat. Abel was told by her grandmother that Dalí was her father … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Florence Foster Jenkins
July 19, 1868– Florence Foster Jenkins: "Some may say that I couldn’t sing, but no one can say that I didn’t sing." I admire anyone who, by sure force of will, can remake themselves into something fabulous. Jenkins was a 20th Century American socialite … [Read more...]
Heavens to Murgatroyd! New Snagglepuss Comic Reinvents Him as a Gay Southern Gothic Playwright à la Tennessee Williams
I'm not mad at this. Over the past year, Hannah Barbera has been boldly reinventing itself, first with a new Scooby Doo comic – Scooby Apocalypse – where the kids are all hipsters who meet … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Florence Foster Jenkins
July 19, 1868- Florence Foster Jenkins: “Some may say that I couldn't sing, but no one can say that I didn't sing.” I admire anyone who, by sure force of will, can remake themselves into something fabulous. Jenkins was a 20th Century American socialite and lover of music who … [Read more...]
Wanna Buy Angelyne’s Pink Corvette? She’s Selling It On eBay!
Billboard queen/local treasure Angelyne is selling her iconic hot pink 2008 Chevy Corvette on eBay! But you better act fast! With 3 days … [Read more...]
The Race to Erase MS RedCarpet: Loni Anderson! Carmen Electra! Jason “Gummy Bear” Davis! and Zombie Naya Rivera!
Ah, the Race to Erase MS ball in Beverly Hills! It once was THE social event of the season! How used to RACE to the news stand after … [Read more...]
