Showing posts with label Joan Rivers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joan Rivers. Show all posts

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Army Of Joans

What would Pride Month be without a salute from an Army Of Joans? "Yes" her she is icon, ally and late great comedian Joan Rivers celebrating Pride in a meme as only she can.

This was posted on Instagram via her daughter Melissa and I thought it was a great tribute to not only Joan, but her gay fans and with it being the last Sunday of Pride Month and all, wave that flag in the air like you don't care Minions!!!

Can We Talk???

Joan on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Rivers

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Michael's Musings

It's A Dirty Job
Michael Shinafelt
As stated last week this is going to be the regular Thursday Thing on Entertain Me. Making me a man of my word and letting the world at large know I make good on my threats.

Carry on, as you were...

Anyone out there who has a "Mexican Thing" that wants to whip it out for me, please do.

Vote for Donald Trump on November 28th. While everyone else will be electing Hillary Clinton as POTUS on November 8th.

Do you ever feel like daytime is invading your privacy?

This Is Us. I. don't. get. it.

Mariah Carey is going to have her own reality show on E! this December called: Mariah's World. Which proves what I've always thought, we all just live in it.

I'm selling happiness, the kind you nibble on. The more you know.

"Take a Tic Tac and grab a pussy" - Samantha Bee

I always keep a jar of jalapenos in my refrigerator. Always.

Ever stop and wonder...???

Rhonda Bernstein nailing it with this comment: "This election has really made me miss Joan Rivers. Can you imagine what she would have said? I would never stop laughing." 

That's a wrap. 

Me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Thursday, January 7, 2016

2016: A Cho New World

Margaret Cho, Sugar Kisses
Photo: Mary Taylor
MARGARET CHO NAMED SPECIAL CO-HOST OF “FASHION POLICE” FOR 2016 SEASON BEGINNING JANUARY 11
CHO SET TO HOST “NEW NOW NEXT HONORS” ON LOGO FEBRUARY 1

MARGARET PARTNERS WITH AMAZON FOR NEW DRAMEDY SERIES “HIGHLAND”

CATCH MARGARET ON “REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER” FEBRUARY 12

2016 is the year of keeping it real. So who better to do that with than Margaret Cho?


Three time Grammy and Emmy nominee, comedian Margaret Cho has been named special co-host of E!’s comedy favorite “Fashion Police.”  “Fashion Police” will cover the biggest award shows of the 2016 season beginning Monday, January 11 with the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards special.   

"I love joining the crew of Fashion Police. To me it feels like family. Although I am not quite a fashionista, I would love to look at it like I am changing it up - Fashion Police: Special Victims Unit. It makes me happiest to spend time with Melissa, and when I see her laugh at my jokes,  I feel like Joan is smiling, somewhere."  Margaret Cho

Margaret is also set to host the “New Now Next Honors” on the Logo Network February 1.  From the slopes of Aspen Gay Ski Week, “New Now Next Honors” is a celebration of what’s hot and, more importantly, what’s going to be in the year to come. 

Speaking of the year to come, Margaret has signed a development deal with Amazon for her marijuana-themed family dramedy titled “Highland.”  The hour long project follows Cho, who after court-ordered rehab gets a chance to start over, but has to move in with her dysfunctional family who now run a pot dispensary.  Co-produced by Tomorrow Studios and Amazon Studios, “Highland” was created by Margaret Cho and writer Liz Sarnoff (“Deadwood,” “Lost,” “Alcatraz.”).  Cho is also attached to star and exec. produce, along with Becky Clements and Marty Adelstein of  Tomorrow Studios.

In addition, you can catch Margaret  on  Real Time with Bill Maher  Friday, February 12.  
Margaret will also continue to tour with her ever evolving stand-up comedy show throughout 2016.  She will continue to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and razor sharp insight. A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted. “It’s a wonderful thing to be known as a ‘safe haven’ for people who feel disenfranchised. The audience at my shows don’t necessarily consider themselves traditional comedy fans. I seem to be a secure alternative for people who don’t think they’re being represented in society. They come because my point of view satisfies a lot of what needs to be said out there, and that makes me really proud.”


2016 Tour Dates
January –
28, 29, 30                      Improv                         Kansas City, MO
February –
4,5,6                              Goodnight’s                 Raleigh, NC
25                                  Fine Arts Center          Colorado Springs, CO
26, 27                            Wise Guys                   Salt Lake City, UT

March –
5                                    Kallang Theatre           Singapore
24, 25, 26                      Stress Factory             New Brunswick, NJ
31                                  Improv                         Ft. Lauderdale, FL

April –
1,2                                   Improv                                 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Margaret Cho Official Website http://www.margaretcho.com/
Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/
Margaret Cho YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho
And, if you're wondering what mommy has been up to, you can watch Margaret interview mommy here:  https://thescene.com/watch/golfdigest/comedian-margaret-cho-interviews-her-mother-the-golfer

Friday, December 18, 2015

There's a New Sheriff in Town: Margaret Cho


Sheriff, Margaret Cho
Photo: Mary Taylor 
MARGARET CHO JOINS "FASHION POLICE" AS SPECIAL CO-HOST FOR 2016 SEASON BEGINNING JANUARY 11, 2016

"I love joining the crew of Fashion Police. To me it feels like family. although I am not quite a fashionista, I would love to look at it like I am changing it up - Fashion Police:Special Victims Unit. It makes me happiest to spend time with Melissa, and when I see her laugh at my joke,  I feel like Joan is smiling, somewhere."  Margaret Cho


Margaret Cho was the deputy, but, she never shot the sheriff. She could have though... 

LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET AND FASHION POLICE RETURN THIS JANUARY TO COVER THE BIGGEST AWARD SHOWS OF 2016

FASHION POLICE TO DELIVER BIG LAUGHS AND UNFORGETTABLE FASHION WITH CO-HOSTS MELISSA RIVERS, GIULIANA RANCIC, BRAD GORESKI, AND NEW SPECIAL CO-HOST MARGARET CHO

This January E!’s signature series "Live From The Red Carpet" and comedy favorite "Fashion Police," will return to cover the biggest award shows of 2016.  The popular E! franchises will make their new year debut with coverage of the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, and keep the festivities going throughout the entire award season.  

Only E! brings the real magic of the red carpet to life, and beginning this January, "Live From The Red Carpet" will return to deliver that spark to millions of pop culture fans around the world.  Hosts Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, and the rest of the E! “Live From The Red Carpet” team will immerse fans in every part of the red carpet action to capture each unpredictable moment, all the gorgeous fashion, and the most memorable and buzzworthy conversations with the biggest celebrities.  Through E!’s unprecedented camera coverage, second screen experiences and personal relationships with the Hollywood elite, “Live From the Red Carpet” will truly take fans behind the velvet ropes for all of the exciting, spontaneous, and headline-making moments as they happen, and bring viewers the unique and authentic interviews that pop culture fans crave.  Plus, join E! in celebrating Ryan Seacrest’s ten year anniversary hosting “Live From The Red Carpet” throughout the 2016 red carpet season.  From Jennifer Lawrence and Taylor Swift’s love fest to Jimmy Kimmel turning the mic on Ryan live on the air to Sacha Baron Cohen’s infamous ashy spill, E!’s viewers know to expect the unexpected.
The Gang Bang's All Here
Fashion Police
 The day after each big award show “Fashion Police” will report for duty to cover all the night's hottest fashion moments and trends.  Beginning with the 2016 Golden Globes, co-host and executive producer Melissa Rivers, along with co-hosts Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski will break down the can't miss celebrity fashions from the awards show and after parties, and offer up juicy pop culture commentary on all of the breaking entertainment scoop!  This season, the show welcomes funny woman Margaret Cho, who joins the team as the special co-host throughout all of 2016.  The fab foursome will also be joined by a rotating celebrity guest chair each episode –  Fashion Police fans can rest assure that this awards season will bring big laughs, omg moments and lots of jaw dropping fashion!

Schedule:

Golden Globes
-   Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2016 Golden Globe Awards – Sunday, January 10th at 4p ET/1p PT
-   Live From The Red Carpet: The 2016 Golden Globe Awards – Sunday, January 10th at 6p ET/3p PT
-   E! After Party: The 2016 Golden Globe Awards – Sunday, January 10th at 11p ET/8p PT
-   Fashion Police: The 2016 Golden Globe Awards – Monday, January 11th  at 8p ET/PT

Screen Actors Guild Awards
-   Live From The Red Carpet: The 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Saturday, January 30th at 6p ET/3p PT
-   Fashion Police: The 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Monday, February 1st at 8p ET/PT

Grammy Awards
-   Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2016 Grammy Awards – Monday, February 15th at 4p ET/PT
-   Live From The Red Carpet: The 2016 Grammy Awards – Monday, February 15th at 6p ET/PT
-   E! After Party: The 2016 Grammy Awards – Monday, February 15th at 11p ET/PT
-   Fashion Police: The 2016 Grammy Awards – Tuesday, February 16th  at 8p ET/PT

Academy Awards
-   Countdown to the Red Carpet: The 2016 Academy Awards – Sunday, February 28th at 1:30p ET/10:30a PT
-   Live From The Red Carpet: The 2016 Academy Awards – Sunday, February 28th at 5:30p ET/2:30p PT
-   E! After Party: The 2016 Academy Awards – Sunday, February 28th at 11:30p ET/8:30p PT
-   Fashion Police: The 2016 Academy Awards – Monday, February 29th at 8p ET/PT

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Revival: Fashion Police

Stop! You Are Under Arrest! Fashion Police
Photo: Ken Phillips
Melissa Rivers is "still cleaning up messes." Judging from this weeks debut of the revived Fashion Police, she's done a pretty bang up F#@king job!

After a super lame season post your legendary Mom, Joan Rivers passing, which had everything to do with the addition of Kathy Griffin (what was E! thinking, I know what Kathy was thinking...cha ching!) - the show is back!

Melissa you should have inherited the throne from the get go. After all you are your mothers daughter and worked the red carpet with her.

Last year was, to say the least tumultuous. But you prevailed. The relaunch scored high in social media, and we know how important that is, you go Grrrrrrrl!


With guest host, Margaret Cho getting especially high scores - would Cho come back? Well after this Tweet I am guessing, yes!  She stated  it "feels like family." 

Nene Leakes was also in top form. What about Brad Goreski?! Hey every fashion show needs a gay voice...whoop there it is! 

So Melissa if you are "still cleaning up messes" I have a recommendation for you and her name is Giuliana Rancic


P.S. Kudos to Margaret's dig at Rancic that Miley Cyrus smelled like patchouli oil.

Get arrested at: 

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Bitch, I'm Margaret Cho

Get It! On Showtime!
Photo Credit: Mindy Tucker/SHOWTIME
SHOWTIME® PRESENTS MARGARET CHO: psyCHO
Stand-Up Comedy Event from Emmy® And Grammy® Nominated Comedian Margaret Cho to Premiere
Friday, September 25th At 9 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME

Come September 25th it will be ChoTime on Showtime - how's that for a titty twister?!

SHOWTIME will debut MARGARET CHO: psyCHO, the latest show from renowned three-time Grammy and Emmy nominated comedian Margaret Cho on September 25th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Filmed in March at the Gramercy Theater in New York City, Cho returns to the stage in front of a live audience in this provocative and hilarious performance.

Never one to shy away from a difficult or taboo topic, Cho considers nothing off limits. The witty comedian keeps her audience laughing with her notorious observational humor and candid commentary on her personal life. From singlehood to Boko Haram to female empowerment, Cho tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and razor sharp insight. Part of the show includes touching tributes to her “father in comedy,” Robin Williams and her “mother in comedy,” Joan Rivers. A pioneer in the comedy world, Cho doesn’t take anything for granted in this eclectic stand-up routine.   

“The audience at my shows don’t necessarily consider themselves traditional comedy fans,” says Cho. “I seem to be a secure alternative for people who don’t think they’re being represented in society. They come because my point of view satisfies a lot of what needs to be said out there, and that makes me really proud.”

From Clownery Productions Inc. and Levity Productions, MARGARET CHO: psyCHO is executive produced by Margaret Cho, Judi Brown-Marmel, Norman Aladjem, Neil Sheridan, Reg Tigerman, Sarah J. Martin, Stacy Mark and Heidy Vaquerano.  

Be a Cho Ho at: 

Margaret Cho Official Website http://www.margaretcho.com/
Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/
Margaret Cho YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho

Monday, May 11, 2015

Margaret Cho Is psyCHO

MARGARET CHO ANNOUNCES U.S. FALL DATES FOR
THE “psyCHO” TOUR
PRE-SALE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 13 & 14
PUBLIC ON-SALE BEGINS FRIDAY, MAY 15

Margaret Cho is finally copping to something that we Cho Ho's have known for years, that she is psyCHO. Just the way we like her!

Three time Grammy and Emmy nominee, comedian Margaret Cho has announced she will embark on a national U.S. run  in support of The psyCHO Tour this fallMargaret will hit various cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and her hometown of San Francisco before embarking on a string of European dates this winter.

Margaret has been developing brand new material over the last several months and said: “I'm so thrilled to announce that I will be back out on the road. This show is about insanity, and about the anger I feel about everything happening in the world right now, from police brutality to racism to the rising tide of violence against women. It makes me all so crazy - hence the title: “The psyCHO Tour” - there is no “I” in team but there is a “CHO” in psycho". When men go off on something - they are "passionate" and "driven" and when women go off on something we are "hysterical" and "crazy". I'm trying to bring some joy to the hysteria and insanity. 

From singlehood to Boko Haram to Bruce Jenner’s transition to female empowerment, Margaret tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and razor sharp insight. A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted“It’s a wonderful thing to be known as a ‘safe haven’ for people who feel disenfranchised. The audience at my shows don’t necessarily consider themselves traditional comedy fans. I seem to be a secure alternative for people who don’t think they’re being represented in society. They come because my point of view satisfies a lot of what needs to be said out there, and that makes me really proud.”

A big part of Margaret’s show are tributes to her “father in comedy,” Robin Williams and her “mother in comedy,” Joan Rivers, who passed away within a month of one another. Margaret was very close to both of them; her friendship with Robin encouraged her to start the #BeRobin campaign to raise awareness and funds for the homeless community. Her friendship with Joan reinforced Margaret’s desire to remain fearless.


Pre-sale tickets for October 1 thru November 14 dates will be available startingWednesday, May 13 at 10:00 A.M. EST until Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 P.M. EST and the password is “psycho.”   The general public on-sale will begin Friday, May 15 at 12:00 noon EST.

June, July & August dates are currently on sale. All show info is posted at http://www.margaretcho.com/

Margaret Cho Official Website http://www.margaretcho.com/
Margaret Cho Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho/
Margaret Cho YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho

2015 Tour dates

Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21 -  Orlando, FL - Orlando Improv
Friday, June 26 – Boulder, CO – Chautauqua Auditorium

Saturday, July 18 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Borgata
Friday, July 24 – Montreal Canada – Just For Laughs Festival

Saturday, August 8 – Fire Island, NJ
Thursday, August 13 – Provincetown – Town Hall

Friday, October 2- Minneapolis, MN – Pantages

Saturday, October 3- Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre

Sunday, October 4- Cleveland, OH - Hard Rock Live

Thursday, October 8- Westbury, NY – Theatre at Westbury

Friday, October 9- Washington DC - Warner Theatre

Saturday, October 10 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre

Thursday, October 15- San Fran, CA- Castro Theatre

Friday, October 16- Las Vegas, NV -  Treasure Island

Saturday, October 17- Scottsdale, AZ  - Scottsdale Center for the Arts

Sunday, October 18- Tucson, AZ -  Rialto Theatre

 Thursday, October 22- San Diego - Balboa Theatre

Friday, October 23- Riverside, CA - Fox Theatre

Saturday, October 24- Seattle, WA -  Moore Theatre

Sunday, October 25- Portland, OR -  Revolution Hall

Thursday, October 29- Atlanta, GA -  Tabernacle

Friday, October 30- Miami, FL - Fillmore Jackie Gleason

Friday, November 13- Denver, CO -  Paramount Theatre

Saturday, November 14- Los Angeles, CA -  Wiltern Theatre

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Boobies, Boobies, Boobies: Chelsea Handler

Putin or Handler?
Let's kick November off with a little controversy, shall we? Hmmmmmmm...

Chelsea Handler said goodbye to Instagram after the censorship fiasco, and welcomed her fans to view her breasts on Twitter.
"You can now find my dogs and my breasts on Twitter only where my followers have the right to choose what they say,"  Yo go girl! PS your breasts are hot!
I L-O-V-E Handler - I have seen her show V.I.P. treatment several times at the edge of the stage where it is always showtime! She is a pro and quite frankly, to me, while there can be no replacement for Joan Rivers, the heir to her throne. 
The split photo was put next to Vladimir Putin's famous shot of him baring his chest on a horse, clearly mocking the Russian president. "Anything a man can do, a woman has the right to do better."
Instagram removed it. That didn't stop the Chelsea train, though.
Chelsea then re-posted the same photo and wrote, "Taking this down is sexist. I have every right to prove I have a better body than Putin."
Unfortunately, her tactics didn't work, and Instagram blocked her breasts again.
So who cares about a little areola?!
She captioned the screenshot, "If a man posts a photo of his nipples, it's ok, but not a woman? Are we in 1825?"
 "If instagram takes this down again, you're saying Vladimir Putin Has more 1st amendment rights than me. Talk to your bosses."

Amen sister!

Be One With Chelsea on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/chelseahandler

Saturday, September 20, 2014

"Fashion Police" Will Still Be On Patrol

Pull Over In The Name Of Fashion: Fashion Police

Joan RiversFashion Police legacy will still go on without her. Cue My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, kidding, I am sure Joan would appreciated the joke though...

E! Announced recently after a lot of consideration, Rivers' colleagues came to the conclusion that the show must go on.

"We decided, with Melissa Rivers' blessing, that Joan would have wanted the franchise to continue," the statement continued. "Fashion Police will return in 2015 commencing with Golden Globes coverage on Monday, January 12. No further details will be announced at this time."

Joan was the face of the show and her high heels are big ones to fill. 

"They are looking at different scenarios, a lot of that will be up to [Melissa] and how she's feeling and how she decides what she wants to do, along with the execs here at E!. There is no word now -- they are seeing what Fashion Police looks like without Joan."

Fashion Police will not be the same without Joan, how could it? She was one of a kind, but her legacy should continue and will, that's the way she would have wanted it.

Keep Calm And Joan Rivers

Stay Fashionable at: https://www.facebook.com/e.fashionpolice

Friday, September 12, 2014

Michael Shinafelt: U + UR Hand


Everyone Needs A Hand Sometimes
"Keep your drink just give me the money
It's just u + ur hand tonight" - Pink

OK people it's time to keep it real, honest & raw with yours truly. Friend and fellow horror fan M.E. Franco, author of the popular supernatural thriller Dion series of books: Where Will You Run? Where Will You Hide? & Where Will You Turn? Was curious about me and my Entertainment Journalism career.

Prepare yourself, I am direct and do not hold back, I talk candidly about my most surprising subject and tell you who the biggest Jackhole was I have ever dealt with. 

That's right, it's just you, me and our hands, right here, right now!

ME: Some personal things that I always like about your blog, but may not have said, is that I love the way you are supportive and respectful of people. Even when you make fun of stuff, or look at things critically, you are usually positive, and I love that about your writing
Hey M.E. Glad UR Entertained 

MS: I am flattered and happy you noticed. There is too much negativity in the world and I want to Entertain as well as be truthful without being snarky or a jerk.

ME: What got you interested in the entertainment industry?

MS: Growing up I loved movies, I used to watch them, go to them and breath them day and night. I also loved TV shows as well. One of my favorite things was to watch horror movies on TV on the weekend with my Dad. I came to Los Angeles to act and ended up writing and have now gotten back into acting again as well.

ME:. Who was the first person you interviewed?

MS: Singer Erin Hamilton, who happens to be Carol Burnett's daughter. She was sweet enough to be my first interview, we met for coffee and it was a fun time!

ME:. What have you learned about interviewing since then?

MS: To prepare less and not write down any questions. All I ever write down are a few notes about names of things the subject is doing or has upcoming. My experience has taught me to simply have a conversation as the person you are interviewing will tell you everything you need to know.

ME: Whose interview surprised you most?

MS: Margaret Cho. My first interview with her was sitting across from her on a couch after a photo shoot that she had done for it. Our chat was the cover story for Frontiers magazine. She was really low key and quite demure, I thought because of the lack of energy the interview was going to suck, it didn't. She gave great answers...while I did not expect her to be like her stage personae, I also did not expect how shy she actually was. Since then I have interviewed her several times and she now knows me, we basically have conversations and she is a lot more relaxed.
Me & Margaret Cho
ME:. Who would be your dream interview, and what one question are you dying to ask?

MS: I would have liked to have interviewed Elizabeth Taylor. What would I ask? What wouldn't you ask her?! She really lived! I would also like to have chatted up Joan Rivers, another woman with an incredible life who you could ask everything.

ME: You're a big fan of horror movies and have been in a few yourself. What do you find so appealing about horror movies?

MS: There is a catharsis with them, a visceral thing. Not to mention they are just plain fun and entertaining! Who doesn't like a good scare?

ME: What was your most spectacular death scene?

MS: My death scene in The Summer Of Massacre - something that I know you have seen. I loved sitting at the premiere with my then boyfriend and seeing the Boogeyman crush my skull in slowly until it popped like a cherry on a fifty foot screen, it was awesome!
Premiere Time: Myself & "The Boogeyman" Scott Barrows 

ME: Is there a famous horror character you'd like to interview? What questions would you ask?

MS: Norman Bates. I would ask him: Does mother really know best?

ME: On your blog, you outspokenly cover what you love, including controversial topics. Is there any topic(s) you avoid?

MS: Politics. I refuse to discuss that, and I can't stand people who do. If you know the answers get in office and go solve the United States many issues, please I would love for them to be resolved. I have my opinions, but mostly, unless I am with really close friends, I keep them to myself.

ME: You often build relationships with the musicians and entertainers you interview, which makes your blog so much more personal and interesting to read. Do you ever get nervous before an interview? If so, what do you do to relax?

MS: Never. Being an actor, and having a certain amount of my own celebrity sort of makes those nerves not exist for me. Especially since a lot of my subjects are friends of mine in real life. People in the music biz especially cotton to me as I have studied piano, guitar and have sang. I can still read sheet music and a keyboard - which I love. Thus I can talk shop with them and know what I am actually saying, same goes for the actors I interview as well. Since I have done, and still do it...

ME: Have you ever had an interview get out hand?

MS: Yes, Marky Ramone, who was not one of The Ramones founding members but was inducted into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame with them. He bumped our time twice during the day to later than scheduled. The second time the PR guy gave me his direct number and said that Marky told him to have me call him in fifteen minutes. I did and Marky told me he was shopping or some lame thing and to call again in an hour. That was the straw that broke the camels back! I called the PR guy and said that clearly Marky was a complete Jackhole with no intent on giving an interview and no respect for my time and I called the whole thing off.

Get more on M E. at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/M-E-Franco/238711609482912