Amanda Bearse
Anna Kendrick
Ashley Johnson
Audrey Tatou
Chris Cuomo
Deion Sanders
Divine Brown
Eric Bana
Gillian Anderson
Hoda Kotb
Jessica Capshaw
Juanes
Kevin McKidd
Kurtis Blow
McG
Melanie Griffith
Michael Kors
Nikki Ziering
Rhona Mitra
Sam Elliott
Whitney Houston
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August 9, 1941– Way Bandy made up some of the planet’s most beautiful & accomplished women, & by “made up” I don’t mean imagined, although he did do that in a way. He called it ”faces designed by” & his clients included Elizabeth Taylor, Raquel Welch, Catherine Deneuve, Lauren Hutton, Farrah Fawcett, Barbra Streisand, Gloria Vanderbilt, Lee Radziwill, Cher, Sigourney Weaver & Cheryl Tiegs.
On the night he left this world, a photograph of Bandy with another of his ladies, Nancy Reagan, was sent to his hospital room from the White House.
Taylor wrote:
“Bandy was like an artist using a palette.”
Photographer Francesco Scavullo claimed:
”Way Bandy was not only one of the greatest makeup artists of our time, but also one of the most beautiful men in mind & spirit.”
Bandy worked with all the great fashion photographers: Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Horst, & Hiro. His book Designing Your Face (1977) was a big bestseller.
When Bandy was taken by HIV in 1986, The NY Times obituary stated that he died of “unknown causes”, that he was a bachelor, & it was his wish that survivors not be identified. He was cremated. He had always guarded his private life, but he died during an era when it was thought too risky to identify AIDS as the disease that took him. Yet, more than 200 friends, fans & associates showed up for his memorial service. When he passed, not even his closest friends knew his real age & they didn’t even know his real name.
Bandy had taken the media by storm when he transformed middle-aged Watergate whistle-blower Martha Mitchell into a magazine cover girl shot by Scavullo in 1974. Scavullo, Bandy, & his BFF Hair stylist, Maury Hobson collaborated for nearly 20 years, producing covers shots of everyone from Tatum O’Neal to Ali MacGraw to Jerry Hall.
The Fashion Industry was shocked when Bandy got sick. He was a health nut who lived on juices, took vitamins daily, & was a vegetarian & Buddhist. When he went on book tours Bandy required that bottled water be placed in his hotel rooms because he was afraid of the impurities in water from the tap. He had not been sick in 2 decades. But when the editor of Vogue, Grace Mirabella, confronted him about his coughing & weight loss, she & Bandy’s agent had him admitted to Cornell Medical Center on August 6, 1986, just days before his 45th birthday, & he was gone within a week. That’s what the plague was like in the mid-1980s. People died miserably, but fast. If he had been diagnosed with cancer or heart disease, it would have been considered the territory of medical science & he might have received help earlier. Unfortunately, AIDS involved politics. Bandy was not an AIDS activist before he got sick. It was commonly assumed that anyone crusading against AIDS probably had the disease, & he thought it would be bad for business.
After his passing, Bandy’s friends & collaborators learned that was born Ronald Duane Wright in Birmingham, Alabama. He had once taught college English, he had been married, & that he fell in love with NYC while on vacation in 1965. He stayed & the wife went back South. He rechristened himself as Way Bandy, a name he came up with on a whim, started a new career & got his nose done.
In 1969, he became the director of the makeup department at Charles Of The Ritz. He left in 1971 to become a freelance makeup artist, proved himself a genius & became very, very wealthy. Ironically, he said:
”Real beauty is inner. By the experiences & opportunities of our lifetimes, we enrich our souls & earn our natural beauty.”
Bandy’s obituaries never mentioned it, but he had been in a relationship with Michael Gardine, a writer & antiques dealer, for 15 years. The couple shared an apartment in NYC & owned homes in Nantucket & Key West.
I feel that this may seem like a sad story, but more so when I tell you that I had long planned for Scavullo to shoot the cover for my first album Vicodin & Jockstraps with Bandy doing my make-up. Now that will never happen.
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I’m out in the Hampton’s this weekend where Roy Lichtenstein: Between Sea and Sky exhibit at Guild Hall just opened. It is SO beautiful out here that you can’t help but be inspired visually. The new exhibit showcases 30 years’ worth of the artist’s landscapes and seascapes really illustrates this beautifully. Guild Hall’s museum director and chief curator Christina Mossaides Strassfield says;
“It was a theme he went back to many times, even if we didn’t expect that from a Pop artist. When you see this exhibit, you’re going to see that, clearly the East End was in his consciousness. The moving of the waves, the moving of the clouds —it’s all a part of being out here.”
But the main appeal of the East End (of Long Island) for Lichtenstein was as much about what was he NOT here, specifically the New York art world. Jack Cowart says, recalling visits to their Southampton home and studio in the 1970s, when he was a museum curator.
“Both [wife] Dorothy and Roy were a little burned out by the intensity of the art scene. I always heard them speak of being ‘refugees’ and wanting to get to a less hectic place. It’s hard to think of Southampton today as not being hectic, but when they moved out here, it was removed, the winters in particular. [Living here] gave Roy space— mental space as well as physical space.”
In an interview for the exhibition catalog, Lichtenstein’s assistant, James de Pasquale (who worked with the artist from 1972 until 1997, the year Lichtenstein died), say thats the main res
on for being out here was to get away from SoHo, then the center of the New York art scene;
“He wasn’t always being bothered. He was able to come out here, finish a whole group of paintings, and really be able to make a statement. And the guy loved to work!”
Roy Lichtenstein: Between Sea and Sky runs through October 12 at Guild Hall.
(via Hamptons Magazine)
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It has an unassuming name; Briar Patch. But 11.2 acres on ultra-exclusive Georgica Pond with 1156 feet of water frontage with all sorts of “water sports” (the outdoor kind the sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding) is THE most expensive house in the country. Amazing views down the length of the pond with the Atlantic Ocean in the distance the main house, “Shepard Krech House” but in 1931, was designed by architect Arthur C. Jackson and was completely renovated in 1990 by Peter Marino. The 10,000 square-foot Georgian Revival house has six bedrooms, a three-story living room, sunken library, gourmet kitchen, and top floor gym. A second house, built in 1990, was also designed by Marino is similar to the main house, with a living room, kitchen, and four bedrooms. Expansive grounds with open lawns vistas trails and a private pond are home to local swans, egret, and heron. An outdoor sundeck with views of the water surrounds the swimming pool and hot tub with secluded tennis courts, a changing cabana. Really one of the MOST beautiful properties in the country. Price? $140 million.
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If you’re not familiar with the ins and outs, trial and tribulations of dealing with one of the most buzzed about summer destination –it won’t matter at all. You can “relax” by playing the Hamptons‘ newest game, Summer Bingo, which is fun (?) and according to Curbed…
“requires fewer horses than polo.”
Just print out the handy game card provided. Get any five in a row, you win a FREE McMansion weekend (sponsored by the Manorville McDonald’s) and a $100 credit at Sagg Main farm stand –which gets you 5 tomatoes, 4 sunflowers and a New York Times) But sorry, the house is north of the highway. If you don’t get any of those bad jokes, then you won’t mind at all. Good luck! (via Curbed)
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Tonight’s episode of Island Hunters is going to be everything! It goes like this: college sweethearts Bryan & Carlee have been married for fourteen years. As owners of their own luxury pool cleaning business, they’re looking to get away before the busy summer season. With the assistance of Chris Krolow and Adam McKie of Private Islands Inc, they’ll be turning their dream of a week in Bora Bora into a reality—including a fabulous stay with the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.
Allow me to set the mood for you with some gorgeous images.
Catch the episode tonight on HGTV at 10pm, followed by another episode of Island Hunters at 10:30!
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On this episode of Alyssa’s Secret, Alyssa Edwards sits down with some of the kids from Beyond Belief, her dance studio in Mesquite, TX. This was the first time they had seen her as Alyssa Edwards! Then Laganja Estranja joins to teach the kids Haus of Edwards dance!
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This could be interesting: Variety has announced that HBO ordered a pilot from The Wire creator David Simon. The Deuce will be a period drama about the porn industry in the ’70s and ’80s, with James Franco attached to star and exec produce.
The Deuce set in the Times Square demimonde of the 1970s and 1980s, explores the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York, looking into the rough-and-tumble world of midtown Manhattan until the rise of HIV, the violence of the cocaine epidemic and the renewed real estate market all ended the bawdy turbulence. The project is partly inspired by the career of twin brothers who were players in the Times Square world and became fronts for mob control of the volatile and lucrative sex industry.
Franco will play both twins, in addition to co-producing the series.
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These octopus-shaped hair clips are to DIE FOR!
The eyes make them extra creepy and the curled ‘tentacles’ give it a nice ‘sweet’ factor. It’s all about balancing sweet and creepy! Check out her Etsy store CuriousCephalopods!
(via Teacups and Couture)
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In Final Girl, a group of charismatic yet sadistic boys (aren’t they all?) trick a different girl every night into meeting them for a date with the intention to hunt and kill her. However, “their horrifying ritual takes a turn when they select the beautiful Veronica (Abigail Breslin) as their next victim. When the hunt begins, the boys soon realize they messed with the wrong girl.” (via Coming Soon)
I usually like these kinds of horror movies, and I definitely like the cast: Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games, American Beauty), Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games), Cameron Bright (The Twilight Saga), and Abigail Breslin... Unfortunately the movie is written and directed by the loathesome Tyler Shields (who you might recall, once set a $100,000 Birkin bag on fire for “ART”), so I don’t know if I can actually see this in good conscience. Also, the overall effect looks very low rent (and not in a good way) – like a bad CW show.
Says Tyler:
“the idea behind Final Girl was no CGI, no fake effects. I wanted it to be as real as it could be. The fights are real, the cold was real and therefore, the performances are real. It was certainly a challenge, but I think everyone in the movie will agree it was worth it.”
Watch the trailer below:
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I’m sorry. This is appalling. To take a distinguished film career like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s and adding fart sounds to every possible scene, I don’t even know what to say. I would apologize if I didn’t so wholeheartedly approve. Thank the internet that Smell-O-Vision is not a thing in 2015. Watch.
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Oh my god. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just confirmed some very necessary news that I didn’t even realize was going to be a thing. Mr. Rock tweeted a welcoming announcement to Zac Efron on the upcoming Baywatch movie project, which he promises to be “big, fun and RATED R”—like when he drinks.
BIG NEWS: Welcoming my dude @ZacEfron to #BAYWATCH. Our movie will be big, fun and RATED R.. Like me when I drink. https://t.co/8DPMJSEG9K
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 10, 2015
It's BIG. Me and bud @ZacEfron been talkin' bout this one for a long time. And someone get my baby oil. #RatedR
https://t.co/Dem85fWMBz
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 10, 2015
So let’s get this straight. The Rock and Zacky are buds, and they’re both going to be in the same film. On a beach. In red shorts. WITH BABY OIL. (As according to the Tweet above.) Taking their shirts off like this in front of a sunset:
(I hope.) But more importantly, WILL THEY MAKE OUT? My mind is going INSANE!!!
According to The Hollywood Reporter:
The story centers on a by-the-book and very serious lifeguard (Johnson) who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead (Efron) in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon. The Baywatch casting is a cresting of a wave of sorts for the actor who, due to his surprising and successful turn opposite Seth Rogen in Neighbors, caused both audiences and industry execs to see him in a new light, beyond the teen heartthrob shadow that followed him. It also has made him a wanted man, whos is now working across several studios and practically back to back.
So, again, WILL THEY MAKE OUT?!!
OMG. This can’t come soon enough!
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Are you in for a treat! The most IMPORTANT STARS ON THE PLANET in today’s Celebrity Roundup: Justin Bieber! Wes Bentley! Duran Duran! AND MORE! After the jump!
Justin Bieber seen wearing a towel in Laguna Beach.
Olivia Newton-John celebrates the 35th anniversary of Xanadu with the world premiere of music video ‘You Have to Believe’ at Share Nightclub in Las Vegas.
Wes Bentley seen on the set of American Horror Story in Los Angeles. He’s cute.
Disney pop star Isac Elliot films his new music video on the beach in LA. Don’t know who he is, but his hair game is strong.
Simon Le Bon, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor of Duran Duran arrive for their concert at Martha Clara vineyards during the FOLD festival in Riverhead, New York. How… how is this possible? How are they the same band I fell in love with 38 years ago? They are all unrecognizable. I guess I am too, but good lord. Time is a bitch.
Lourdes Leon takes a romantic stroll her boyfriend around Tribeca.
(via Pacific Coast News)
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Movie Pilot reports that Warner Bros. insiders who attended a secret screening of the film for the crew and studio execs are claiming that the film — which was a “nearly finished” cut — received a standing ovation, with Ben Affleck’s Batman stealing the show and the audience’s favor during the course of the film.
Den of Geek Reports:
That screening was, we’re told, a glowing success – to the point where Zack Snyder‘s movie received a “standing ovation.”
Warner is said to be so impressed with Affleck’s performance as Batman that it’s apparently in the process of making an extended, “Golden deal”, which could see the actor play the Caped Crusader in a trilogy of stand-alone movies, not the single outing already announced.
All told, this deal could see Affleck in the role of Batman for the next 10 years or so.
“Basically, Warners are now working their movie universe around Ben’s Batman,” our source says.
Of course, let’s be real: A standing ovation from the producing company’s employees and executives? Seems legit.
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Picture it: 4:30AM, you hear a noise. You get out of bed, creep downstairs to investigate, and what do you find? A CLOWN WITH A FUCKING AXE! Whaaaaaat? NOOOOOO. He chases you. You run. He swings the axe. He misses. He swings again. And again and again. You scuffle. In your blind panic you reach out, you rip off the mask…. and you RECOGNIZE HIM AS AN ACQUANTANCE? What the fuck is going on? He collects himself, he grabs the mask and the axe and runs off.
That’s what authorities say happened to a North Carolina woman last night. After telling the officers what happened, the woman decided to go to a judge and request an arrest warrant for her acquaintance.
Police have not released the suspect’s name and a motive for the attack was not immediately clear.
Movie deal pending. (via HuffPo)
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As I’m sure you’ve heard by now the Fantastic Four movie just tanked, taking only $26.2m in the wake of poor reviews and audience derision.
If, however, you are absolutely bound and determined to watch a Fantastic Four movie, might I suggest THIS never-released 1994 ultra-low budget version by Roger Corman? Says Comicbook.com: “The infamous film was so cheesy, under-budgeted, and just plain bad, that Marvel prevented it from ever reaching movie theaters. But the Internet being the treasure chest that it is, unearthed, and posted the entire ninety-minute spectacle for fans’ streaming (dis)pleasure.”
Watch it in all its camp glory below. It’s GOT to be better than the Trank version.
The Fantastic Four (1994 unreleased) Roger Corman by yourgeeknews
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Eddie Redmayne stars as trans icon Lili Elbe, an artist who had sexual reassignment surgery in the 1930s, in the upcoming flick The Danish Girl. He spoke to Out magazine about preparing for the role, and how his research impacted his own views.
“My greatest ignorance when I started was that gender and sexuality were related,” he says. “And that’s one of the key things I want to hammer home to the world: You can be gay or straight, trans man or woman, and those two things are not necessarily aligned.”
Redmayne says he thoroughly researched transgender theory and history, reaching out to prominent British trans activists like Paris Lees and April Ashley for guidance. He also asked trans Jupiter Ascending director Lana Wachowski for advice.
“People were so kind and generous with their experience, but also so open. Virtually all of the trans men and women I met would say, ‘Ask me anything. They know that need for cisgender people to be educated. I felt like, I’m being given this extraordinary experience of being able to play this woman, but with that comes this responsibility of not only educating myself but hopefully using that to educate [an audience]. Gosh, it’s delicate. And complicated.”
As for how he sees himself, Redmayne noted that he does not think in a gendered way. “I suppose it depends what you think of as masculine and feminine,” he said. “I was musical, and I was into theater and arts, but I was also into sports, so I had quite a broad spectrum. I can also totally see that other people see a femininity in me.”
That’s for sure. He IS a pretty man. Check out pics from the article below.
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Newlyweds Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu and Esra Pola of Turkey decided to spend their wedding money feeding Syrian refugees instead. Working together with Turkish charity Kimse Yok Mu, they took their place behind the counter still dressed in their wedding attire and spent the day feeding 4000 people.
“We wanted to help our Syrian brothers,” the newlyweds shared in a statement through KYM. “Seeing the happiness in the eyes of the Syrian refugee children is just priceless. We started our journey to happiness with making others happy and that’s a great feeling.”
The wedding took place in the southern Turkish city of Kilis, located on the Syrian border. According to the United Nations, Turkey has hosted more than a million Syrian refugees since the conflict began there in 2011; in total, four-million refugees have fled the war-torn country seeking shelter elsewhere.
(via Bored Panda)
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The makeup is always on point, the body always slammin’, and the outfits are BEYOND dazzling. Yeah, I think the judges got this one right. Violet Chachki gets more iconic with each passing Instagram pic. Check out some of her hottest looks below, from the Patrick Nagel-influenced look in that first pic to the fabulous ’30s circus performer outfits that constitute her default mode.
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New York clubkid Nicky Ottav is back in the WOWPresents studio for another all-new episode of Transformations. This time he does a quick-but-impressive Picasso-esque look, perfect for warm-summer evenings in the park or outdoor food festivals. I think you’re just going to love it. Watch the episode below and don’t forget to subscribe to WOW Presents!
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