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The Hottest Guys at Last Night’s Tony Awards

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Of course, the main attraction (hunk-wise) at the Tony Awards are the Hollywood heavyweights who give the people in Middle America a reason to tune in. This year, the Tonys featured appearances by Bradley Cooper, Nick Jonas, Taye Diggs, and Joe Manganiello – which was all well and good, as they were suitably hunky and made the night fairly fly by. But Broadway is fertile ground for the discovery of new, up-and-coming talent, and very often that talent is of the yummy “hunk-on-the-rise” variety.

In past years, I first discovered Eddie Redmayne, Finn Wittrock (Dandy on American Horror Story: Freakshow) and Billy Magnussen (Into the Woods) before they transitioned to Hollywood stardom.

This year, Alex Sharp won Best Actor in a Play for The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night. It was a spectacular win, not just because he’s 19 year’s old – just one year out of Julliard! – and it was his first profession al gig. What’s really amazing is that he beat out Stephen Boyer, Bradley Cooper (in The Elephant Man), Ben Miles, and Bill Nighy – all veteren actors at the top of their game. Alex acceptance speech was absolutely adorable, and his charisma really shone through. I see big things for this kid. Movies. Oscars. A lifetime of accolades, in fact. That is, unless the CW snatches him up. Please don’t let the CW snatch you up, Alex.

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Matthew Beard from Skylight didn’t win, but he’s pretty dreamy with those big cow eyes and insouciant hair.

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 07: Carey Mulligan (L) and Matthew Beard attend the 2015 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 7, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)

Speaking of dreamy: Holy crap. Robert Fairchild from An American in Paris. Did you SEE that dance number? My basement was FLOODED. Flooded, I tell you. Dear God in heaven. Whatta man. The ease with which he tossed her around. Can somebody please do that to me? Just once in my life? Sigh.

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Then there was that blond sailor, the third to the right, in On the Town, omg. Don’t know anything else about him, but he sure caught my eye. I am IN LOVE.

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There was another guy in the audience, sitting with Emily Skuggs from Fun Home, but I couldn’t find a screen grab of him. He was, however, incredibly fine and I just might spend the afternoon hunting him down. Speaking of Fun Home – that song! “Ring of Keys”? About the little girl seeing her first lesbian? Uh. May. Zing. I SOBBED.

Here she is singing it on the Drama Awards earlier this year.

You’re just gutted huh? I remember the first gay man I saw. I remember the electricity I felt. WHAT IS THAT?, I thought. PEOPLE CAN BE LIKE THAT? It was a revelation. I was thunderstruck. Easily the highlight of the show for me.

(Photos: Getty Images)

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#HBDKanye: The Best Gifs To Help Celebrate The Birth Of Yeezus!

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Today is Kanye West‘s 38th birthday! His wife Kim Kardashian West has celebrated through social media through some adorable tweets that have me totally gushing. If I could have anything, though, it would be a gif-generator that followed Kanye around everywhere, every day. Because, in case you didn’t know, Kanye gifs are the best gifs. Whether they’re candid moments on the street, interview quotes, performances, or music videos, the fact is that Kanye is a master at creating a gif-worthy moment. See my collection below and Merry Yeezmus!

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Image courtesy Pacific Coast News

Gifs courtesy YeezusQuote.tumblr.com & Tumblr.com.

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#JingleFail: Stephen Colbert’s New ‘Late Show’ Theme Song Needs Some Work…

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Stephen Colbert is multi-talented, but song writing might not be his thing. His new TV show on CBS starts September 8, so he has the whole summer to get ready. He just-posted this video, as he crosses off his lengthy to-do list he tries his hand at writing a jingle for his show…

“My name’s Stephen Colbert, From my head down to my feet … where I keep my toe!”

As iffy as that sounds, he seems pretty happy with it. Watch.

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#HotCop: Playgirl Just Offered NYC Officer Miguel Pimentel a Year’s Salary To Pose Nude!

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Last week Wow’s Nigel Zeff gushed about NYC Deputy Sherriff, Miguel Pimentel, one of NYC’s hottest cops, here and now Nigel’s dream may just become a reality. He just got a serious offer from Playgirl. Wowlebrity and spokesperson for Playgirl, Daniel Nardicio told the Daily News;

“He’s expressed interest in meeting and talking about it. It would have to be full frontal. The audience is gay men and straight women and he appeals to both — he’s masculine and very New York.”

Nardicio said the website would match Pimentel’s salary, estimated to be about $45,000 without overtime, for a sexy cop-themed shoot. The 33-year-old former Marine and body builder has gone viral lately and has been tempting social media users to break the law. A Twitter user posted under a photo of Pimentel seductively leaning against a squad car;

“Excuse me while I commit a felony,”

@bitchingqueen Tweeted.

“Frisk me, I’ve been very very bad officer.”

Pimentel has a steady girlfriend and she is reportedly already upset about the attention Pimentel is getting, so it doesn’t sound likely that he’ll do Playgirl, unless they split. So come on, honey, keep him, get some $$ for that engagement ring –and SHARE!

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(Photos, Instagram; via NY Daily News)

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Miss Fame’s Debut Album “Beauty Marked” Out TODAY!

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Her name says it all! The former male model-turned-RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Miss Fame is releasing her debut album Beauty Marked TODAY. Apparently, most of the ambient pop song lyrics come from her diaries and her life growing up on a chicken farm.

“I have written my adventures and dreams down in my bedside journals for years,” continues Miss Fame, at home in New York.  “I did it for two reasons: to capture my stories so I would never forget the most profound moments on my path towards becoming Miss Fame and to help evolve as a person and artist.  Reflecting on one’s past, the achievements and failures, is so important for growth.”

Check out her video for single Rubber Doll below…and pre-order Beauty Marked on iTunes.

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Fierce Little Tap-Dancer Absolutely Channels Aretha Franklin in Hilarious Viral Video

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And the countdown ’till she appears on Ellen starts in three… two… one…

The audience went WILD when little Johanna Colon took center stage at her tap recital in North Carolina this past weekend, shaking her head, snapping her fingers, and mugging like the star she was born to be. #RESPECT.

From the Daily What:

The original Facebook post of the video already has over 22 million views in just 2 days, and she’s been featured on both ABC News and The Today Show.

But her mom Elissa says she really could care less about her sudden fame.

“She was more excited that today was the last day of school and she was going to have ice cream because she had gotten such a good report card,” she said.

Watch her performance below.

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Must-Watch: Alaska’s New Video for “Hieeee”

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In her ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT new song “Hieeee,” Alaska lays out the rules of engagement when seeing a drag show: “The use of flash photography is strictly… mandatory,” she says. “Get your drinks now (the more you drink, the prettier we look)… Tipping is compulsory  – show generosity to the monstrosities… If you see a flaw, squint… If you see a bulge, don’t be mad. Some of the prettiest girls in the world have huge penises….”  and on and on…. It’s TOO FABULOUS. The video features cameos by Bianca, Adore, Jinkx, Sharon, Ivy, Detox and Trixie – backstage playing cards, ordering pizza, you know… just doing drag queen stuff. Watch it below.

Buy the full length album ANUS on iTunes:

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Justin Bieber Steals The Show At Kanye West’s Birthday Party

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As we all know due to my Yeezus gif-extravaganza post, yesterday was Kanye West‘s birthday! And to celebrate, his wife Kim Kardashian West rented out the entire Staples center to throw him a surprise basketball party with his friends (including Tyga, Jerry Lorenzo, and Justin Bieber) and, of course, all the Kardashians. It has been noted, however, that Justin Bieber himself stole the show with his impressive basketball skills (according to TMZ Sports), a flash of his amazing abs, and a new mini-man bun. Because, as we all know, there’s no sense in playing basketball with hair in your face!

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When Jerry Lorenzo posted this photo of the Biebs, the man bun, and his adorable son, it was almost too much cuteness to handle. I’m just keeping my hopes up that one day Justin’s bun will blossom into Harry Styles territory. It suits him perfectly!

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Then, Tyga posted this group photo, taken presumably after the game when Justin let his hair down and showed off his envy-inducing blonde swoop and amazing abs.

Come on, Biebs!

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The Trailer for Mockingjay Part 2 Is Here

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Yes, the trailer for the sequel to the third Hunger Games movie is out. And yes it looks very exciting, but then after the dreary snoozefest that was Mockingjay Part 1, it would sort of HAVE to be. My GAWD that was a terrible movie. The worst of 2014? I think so. I really think so. ANYWAY.

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by Peter Craig and Danny Strong (JONATHAN! FROM BUFFY! OMG!) and features Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone with Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland reprising their original roles from The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The lineup is joined by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 co-stars Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore, Mahershala Ali, Natalie Dormer (MARGAERY TYRELL!), Wes Chatham, Elden Henson and Evan Ross (ASHLEY’S HUSBAND! DIANA’S SON!).

Watch the trailer below.

And if you’ve forgotten what an unholy mess the first half was, let me just remind you that THIS happened:

Yes, Jennifer’s bleating, dirge-like dance hit was ABSOLUTELY a moment in pop culture history. You didn’t hallucinate it. It happened. You ALLOWED it to happen when you made Part 1 a success. BAD PUBLIC, BAD! BAD!

The film will be released in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D theaters on November 20, 2015.

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5 Juicy Highlights From Miley Cyrus’ Paper Interview

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The interview that accompanies this amazing cover of Paper magazine was released today, and in it, Miley Cyrus is showing a tremendous amount of self-awareness and wisdom that completely reaffirms my love for her. I can’t help but have respect for the path she is carving out for her career and personal life—especially when thinking back to the old Hannah Montana days, as she has gone from family-friendly tween pop starlet (seemingly likely to follow the career path of many other young blonde pop stars) to quite an unconventional yet totally brave and inspiring young woman who is aware of her privilege, who wants to do great things, and inspire others to follow suit. Here are 5 of my favorite excerpts!

1. “I can’t drive by in my fucking Porsche and not fucking do something,” she says. “I see it all day: people in their Bentleys and their Rolls and their Ubers, driving past these vets who have fought for our country, or these young women who have been raped.” She pauses. “I was doing a show two nights ago, and I was wearing butterfly nipple pasties and butterfly wings. I’m standing there with my tits out, dressed like a butterfly. How the fuck is that fair? How am I so lucky?”

2. She recalls confessing to her mother, at age 14, that she had romantic feelings toward women. “I remember telling her I admire women in a different way. And she asked me what that meant. And I said, I love them. I love them like I love boys,” she says. “And it was so hard for her to understand. She didn’t want me to be judged and she didn’t want me to go to hell. But she believes in me more than she believes in any god. I just asked for her to accept me. And she has.” These days, Cyrus only wants to grant others the same clemency.

3. “I am literally open to every single thing that is consenting and doesn’t involve an animal and everyone is of age. Everything that’s legal, I’m down with. Yo, I’m down with any adult — anyone over the age of 18 who is down to love me,” she says. “I don’t relate to being boy or girl, and I don’t have to have my partner relate to boy or girl.”

4. As for the next record, she’s moving forward on her own terms, despite some nail-biting from her camp: “They’re like, ‘Don’t make it too weird, don’t make it avant-garde; you can’t go from Miley to Björk!'” She’s recording at all hours in a studio she recently built out of her garage in Los Angeles. “I don’t have to have writers, I don’t have to have fuckin’ producers in there. Mike Will will text me a beat, and I’ll go in my studio and work on it by myself.”

5. “As long as you’re not hurting anyone,” she says, “your choices are your choices.”

And check out the NSFW!NSFW!NSFW! pics below:

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See the full feature here!

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#DragHerstory: Jim Bailey as Judy Garland + Barbra Streisand + Peggy Lee + Marilyn Monroe…

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I was already planning on the posting this video today, but when I just read Stephen Rutledge‘s birthday tribute to Judy Garland, I see the timing couldn’t be better. As you may know, the great female impersonator (as it used to be called) Jim Bailey died about 10 days ago at the age 77 of a cardiac arrest from pneumonia complications. Bailey had performed all around the world doing Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee & others at the big venues there were, like The Palladium and Carnegie Hall. He was a regular in Las Vegas for years too. He first hit it really big when Judy came to see his show and she jumped on the stage and asked him to sing a song with her. She became his mentor and friend. This is several clips put together of those legends, plus he also does Phyllis Diller‘s act as well as she ever did and a photo session as Marilyn Monroe. The video quality is not-so-great but that adds to the illusion even further – for a few seconds here and there you forget you aren’t seeing the real deal. For a minute, Judy’s back and so is Jim. Watch.

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#CelebSplit: Did Lena Dunham Break-Up Marge & Homer’s Marriage?!

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LenaDunhamSNL You hate to hear about longtime celebrity couples splitting and it seems that’s the case for Marge and Homer Simpson who have been married over 25 years. Their friend, producer Al Jean says;

“…it’s discovered after all the years Homer has narcolepsy and it’s an incredible strain on the marriage. Homer and Marge legally separate, and Homer falls in love with his pharmacist…” [voiced by Lena Dunham]

The Simpsons’ marital woes were a topic of discussion on The View yesterday, as Whoopi Goldberg went off on Homer about the news;

“What the hell? Homer, what about a sister? In the time that I’ve seen you, I’ve never seen you with a black woman. Or maybe Marge is just a light-skinned sister and they haven’t said it. I don’t know..?”

In other sad news, it seems their son Bart Simpsonjust might die at the hands of his longtime nemesis, Sideshow Bob, as part of the annual “Treehouse of Horror” Halloween special. What’s with these “reality shows” –they’ll do just about ANYTHING, including murder people for ratings, huh? The Simpsons will September 27th on Fox. (via Huffington Post)

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#Nontroversy: Anish Kapoor’s Sculpture of a “Queen’s Vagina” at Versailles Wakes Up The Media

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It seems the media rarely pays attention to art until it reaches the extreme… astronomical auction prices, unconventional materials or something deemed “offensive.” I’m an artist myself and am guilty of writing about work for those very reasons. So of course, Anish Kapoor has sparked an uproar in France by installing a huge work on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. In 2008, Versailles opened the palace and hosted a contemporary exhibit of work by Jeff Koons, which has yet to be equalled, in my opinion. With the exception of Chisto‘s The Gates in Central Park, it remains the most incredible contemporary art installation ever.

Kapoor’s 200-foot long, 33-foot high steel-and-rock sculpture, called Dirty Corner is set up in the garden, which attracts five million visitors a year. He told French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche a week ago that the sculpture was meant to be blatantly sexual, and regal. He said;

“Facing the castle, there will be a mysterious sculpture of rusted steel 10 meters high, weighing thousands of tons, with stones and blocks all around. Again sexual in nature: the vagina of the queen who took power.”.

He didn’t say WHICH queen, but added that while the work was “ambitious”, it was not as over-the-top as the scale of the palace and grounds. Inside is a canon that fired red wax at white walls in a symbol of the phallus and ejaculation of blood. The conservative daily Le Figaro saw the work as an effort

“to use Versailles as an object of contrast between two types of art”

But at a media conference, the artist seemed to back away from his description a bit. Kapoor told reporters;

“I don’t remember saying it. I don’t see why it’s problematic – sexual organs being universal. The point is to create a dialogue between these great gardens and the sculptures.”

The French official in charge of Versailles, Catherine Pegard, said that what was of interest to Kapoor was “the hidden chaos” of the gardens designed by Andre Le Notre, the 17th century landscape architect who designed its strict lines.

The man in charge of the exhibition, Alfred Pacquement, said the gardens formed a contrasting background for Anish Kapoor’s work.

“The dark cavity is an ever-present theme in Kapoor’s work. He brings out contradiction with perspective, upending its (the garden’s) order” while taking into account the large scale of Versailles.”

Regardless, I’d like to get to Versailles (I’ve never been, if you can believe!?) and see that giant rusty vagina, the red wax cannon, the grounds reflected and the whirlpool… they seem to all reflect and amplify the nastiness the inevitably lies beneath all obscene opulence and extravagant wealth.

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#FirstLook: Watch This Unseen Footage Shot Just Before Amelia Earhart’s Fateful Flight!

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Previously unseen video footage of legend Amelia Earhart, shot just days before she disappeared, has just surfaced. As you likely know if you payed attention in history, Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and in 1937 she attempted to fly around the world –twice. She crashed during the first flight, and she and her plane both disappeared during her second try and details surrounding the disappearance remain a mystery to this day. Shot in Oakland California, the footage shows Earhart getting into her plane and posing for pictures and also features her husband George Putman, her navigator Fred Noonan, and photographer Albert Bresnik. The film is thought to have been shot by Brenick’s brother, John, and was only discovered upon John Bresnick‘s death in 1992 by his son who says;

“I didn’t even know what was on the film until my dad died and I took it home and watched it. It just always sat it in a plain box on a shelf in his office, and on the outside it said, ‘Amelia Earhart, Burbank Airport, 1937.'”

The footage will now be released as a film, called Amelia Earhart’s Last Photo Shoot, by The Paragon Agency, in conjunction with a book written by Nicole Swinford, who believes firmly that the footage was shot just days before Earhart’s fateful voyage.

(via artnet)

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Yummy Norweigian Pop Star Tooji Comes Out By Having Sex with a Priest in His New Video

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Now, THAT’S how you come out of the closet! Iranian-born Norwegian pop star Touraj Keshtkar, known to his fans as Tooji, let the world know he’s gay in a scandalous new music video that features him having sex with a SERIOUSLY HOT priest on an altar in front of his congregation. Think “Like a Prayer” x 1000!

From NewNowNext:

The salacious video, shot inside a Christian church, shows Tooji and his male priest lover making out and having sex while onlookers make the sign of the Cross, lick their lips, and watch with intrigue. The video highlights themes from his own life, namely organized religion, which have forced him to stay closeted throughout the years.

To promote the video, he tweeted: “My new video Father is out, and so am I.” HA! Watch it below.

How steamy was THAT? He just may be my new favorite artist!

In a separate video to accompany the song, he says:

“I always thought that who I loved is my business, but knowing how many young people are struggling with the burden of society’s ignorance, I want to stand out as an example and let my voice be heard for all those voices mute,” he said. “I am gay, and I stand up for my rights, and that is why I made the video Father.”

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Katy Perry for Moschino: Cute or Tacky as All Get-Out?

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Katy Perry is the new face of Moschino and appears in a new ad, wearing… well, you see what she’s wearing. It’s loud and gold and cheap and I’m kind of loving it. Definitely feeling the belt game. And the gold necklace reminds of a Chanel necklace I had in the ’80s (where IS that? Did I lose it? Trade it for coke? Is it in a storage unit? I should try and find it…). I DO have a slight problem with the gold quilted pleather bustier. And that horrible Raquel Welch wig. Dear GOD, tell me it’s a wig. What do YOU think? Like it or lump it? Toot it or boot it? Let me know in the comment section.

 

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To Do This Friday: Lady Bunny at the Golden Box in Hollywood!

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It’s gay pride weekend, of course, and your rainbow ass has about a gazillion party options, but might I suggest seeing the legendary Lady Bun-Bun at the Golden Box? It’s a great little place, if you’ve never been. Small and loungey, with a retro vibe, tucked behind the Supper Club (and facing the parking lot), it’s a great place to get away from the madness of Weho for a minute. Hosted by Phyllis Navidad, James Cerne, and Ambrosia Salad, with additional music by Josh Peace, Milk Milk Lemonade, and TK Disko, it sounds like the perfect Friday night plan to me. See you there!

Tickets available at http://okthanksladybunny.brownpapertickets.com

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Is Joyce Carol Oats Trolling Twitter Over Dinosaur Conservation?

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Uber-prolific egghead Joyce Carol Oats had the twitterverse in an uproar today after she tweeted her outrage over a photo of a dead dinosaur. It wasn’t a real dinosaur, obviously. It was a picture of Stephen Spielberg sitting in front of the Triceratops on the set of Jurassic Park. On Tuesday, IGN movie editor Chris Tilly tweeted: “This guy thinks it’s cool to kill defenceless animals then take a selfie. Jerk.” And either Joyce got the joke… or she didn’t… it’s hard to tell, because SHE then tweeted:

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The twitterati’s reaction was swift and savagely funny:

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So what do you think? Is Joyce losing her mind? Or just having fun? I’d like to think she knows what’s up. I follow her, and she’s a pretty sharp cookie. (Sharp cookie? Omg, she’d HATE that.) Anyway, I’m giving her the benefit of the doubt here.

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#RIP: Veteran Bad-Guy, Christopher Lee

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Sir Christopher Lee, known as the master of horror, has died after being hospitalised for respiratory problems and heart failure. The veteran actor, immortalized in films from James Bond villainy to the Count Duke in Star Wars to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, died Sunday morning in London at the age of 93. His wife, Birgit Kroencke, held back the information for four days until all family members and friends were informed. The couple had been married for more than 50 years and had one daughter, Christina. News of his death prompted an outpouring of tributes from actors, musicians, and even the prime minister; all paying tribute to Lee’s enduring talent. Tim Burton worked with Lee on five films, described him as “a true legend”

“Christopher has been an enormous inspiration to me my entire life. I had the honour and pleasure to work with him on five films, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Alice In Wonderland and Dark Shadows.

He was the last of his kind – a true legend – who I’m fortunate to have called a friend. He will continue to inspire me and I’m sure countless others for generations to come.”

Leading the tributes online were his Lord of the Rings co-stars Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, as well as Sir Roger Moore, who played 007 opposite Lee in The Man With The Golden Gun.

He truly is the last of the great villains. That VOICE. Listen to him below as Sauruman in LOTR.

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(via The Guardian)

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#RIP: Jazz Pioneer, Ornette Coleman

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I’m especially sad to report this news that the jazz world has lost one of its most visionary artists, Ornette Coleman. He died today in NYC of a heart attack at 85. I knew him a bit through friends and was fortunate enough to hear him play as well as hang out with him a bit. He TRULY epitomized the cool jazz cat.

Coleman was a pioneer in the more experimental aspects of jazz, branching out into be-bop, free jazz (a term he coined) and other way-out styles, like his peers John Coltrane and Charlie Parker. He started out on the circuit in New Orleans and, after returning home to Forth Worth briefly, he went to L.A., where he played with a rhythm and blues band.

Coleman performed and recorded up until this death. In the ’70s, he went into rock and funk styles with the group Prime Time. He also won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2005 live improvised recording Sound Grammar, the first time a recording had won the honor, along with a MacArthur Genius award. In a ’97 interview with philosopher Jacques Derrida, Coleman looked back on his childhood and how it nearly led him to abandon music altogether;

“I was in Texas, I started to play the saxophone and make a living for my family by playing on the radio. One day, I walked into a place that was full of gambling and prostitution, people arguing, and I saw a woman get stabbed—then I thought that I had to get out of there. I told my mother that I didn’t want to play this music anymore because I thought that I was only adding to all that suffering. She replied, “What’s got hold of you, you want somebody to pay you for your soul?”

You can hear “Congeniality” from The Shape of Jazz to Come below. Bye Ornette, you were the man.

(via Time)

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