In honor of the revival of “Annie” on broadway and the casting of Jane Lynch as Miss Hannigan, I can’t help but want to share my adoration for the original Miss Hannigan, the incomparable Carol Burnett.
Keep in mind, I am in no way comparing these two amazing women in filling the role of the famously lush orphanage keeper. I am merely compelled to remind you of the genius that is Carol’s performance that was captured in the film.
I have no doubts that Jane will be simply amazing! I even just took a listen to tonights’ episode’s recording of Little Girls as performed by none other than her character “Sue Sylvester”. And it completely makes sense to her role and to the marketing of her chaarcter on Broadway.
take a listen:
Some directors may see this role as an evil villain. But something was sparked when Carol stepped into the shoes of Miss Hannigan. She made you love to hate her. Perhaps it’s the performance, perhaps it’s the writing or a combination of both. Whatever it is I’m sure you can agree that it’s fresh, it’s sassy, it lingers and Carol did amazing at it, and I’m sure Jane will do the same.
One thing we can all say for the women that play this role the right way is that,
WE LOVE YOU MISS HANNIGAN!!
By the way here is some foreshadowing if I have ever seen one: Jane and Carol singing the duet , “Ohio” on Glee:
Gentlemen, they’re not just for hipsters and the homeless any more. While both dead sexy and totally awesome, beards are also a boon to your overall health. Researchers discovered that men with beards and moustaches actually enjoy numerous benefits including, but not limited to, instant handsomeness.
A study from the University of Southern Queensland, published in the Radiation Protection Dosimetry journal, found that beards block 90 to 95 percent of UV rays, thereby slowing the aging process and reducing the risk of skin cancer. Got asthma? Pollens and dust simply get stuck in that lustrous facial hair. Additionally, all that hair retains moisture and protects against the wind, keeping you looking young and fresh-faced. What’s more, shaving is usually the cause of ingrown hairs and bacterial infections that lead to acne.
Have you tossed your razor in the trash yet?
To conduct the study, researchers left bearded mannequins, along with less attractive, follically-challenged ones, in the blistering sun of the Australian outback and then compared the amount of radiation absorbed by each.
But don’t forget to take care of those blessed follicles; beards can also spread infection if not properly cared for and make consumption of certain foods (e.g. cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, falafel sandwiches—anything with hummus actually, bagel ‘n’ schmear, syrupy pancakes) rather laborious. Fuzzy-faced men would be wise to take advantage of beard wash and beard oil, essential tools for looking and feeling your beardy best.
taken from World Observer Online
And so… it was finally opening night for “Bombshell” on NBC’s Smash. And the signature song “Don’t Forget Me” (written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman) was featured yet again.
It made its first appearance in the season 1 finale (where you can see everyone just as moved by Karen’s performance as much as Ivy’s)
Now the question is, who do you think sang it better?
Katharine McPhee as Karen:
OR
Megan Hilty as Ivy:
While Looney Toons may have had the (arguably) greater cultural impact, Hanna-Barbera’s after-school and Saturday morning cartoons were the animated cels of childhood: mad-cap escapades of giant talking animals, spaceships, and teenage crime-busting, all consistently told through the iconic cartoon trope of running from one side of the screen to the other and back again. Van Eaton Galleries tribute to Hanna-Barbera is showing through April 20th, 2013 in Sherman Oaks, California with art available for purchase.
“Wilma or Won’t Ya?”
by Andrew Wilson
“Pebbles & Bamm Bamm “
by Julian Chaney
“Mama Meat”
by Irene Mendonis
“Wilma’s Best Friend”
by Danni Shinya Luo
“Betty Boom-Boom & The HB Gang”
by Candy
“Extinction”
by Psycho James
“[Marilyn] went off into the bathroom and changed, and came out, lifted up one of the layers so that you could see through it, and she said, ‘How’s this for 36?’”
The scar apparent on her stomach is from a gall-bladder surgery that the actress underwent earlier the same year.
see full article here: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/04/photos-bert-stern-scrapbook-marilyn-monroe
I am choosing to follow the sexy ones who have the sexy results… Do you have any to share?
Created by German student Lena Steinkühler using her trusty Canon 600D, Vicon Boujou, Cinema 4D & After Effects – she’s created 4 minutes of delicious eye-candy that will put your senses in overload. If this is the level of her talent now, she’s got a very very bright future indeed.
It’s called ‘Biotopes’ and essentially, it’s like one massive hallucinatory experience where the city suddenly brings to life, moving, breathing, morphing and shifting.
So sit back, take a depth breath and enjoy the ride.
“Ink Drops 4K” is a video by filmmaker Jake Schwarz that brilliantly shows ink drops splashing, all shot in 4K (4096×2304) resolution. Be sure to set the video’s resolution to ‘original” and view in fullscreen.
Damian Dazz 