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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Adam Lambert is about to blow up

I hope you are ready because Adam Lambert is here for your entertainment. His new single titled "For Your Entertainment" showcases all of Lambert's best features and the lyrics by Dr.Luke are sick. Get ready to sink into the gayest song ever! I'm Obsessed.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

More crepes pop up in soho


Crepes are popping up everywhere. The latest is La Crepe Parisienne on Spring and Lafayette. Its a month old and the place seemed to be jammed packed. When I asked someone that lives in the area to comment they said "It's overpriced. I mean, it's just a crepe!". As much as I want to agree, there is a reason why all those people are in that shop. Yes, crepes are easy to make, but people would dish out the cash if they felt that they were getting something here that they can't find somewhere else. I say more crepes anywhere is a good thing. I'll be happy when they are in every corner in NYC, right next to the hot dog carts.

Setagaya is for ramen lovers



Go get your ramen on at Setagaya! This small joint has been getting such great reviews that I decided to show up with my ramen virgin friend Eduard. Let's just say he liked it so much that he is ready to slut it up and go to a bunch of different ramen places all over the city. Don't forget to get the seafood gyoza. Everything was good to the last slurp. YUM

Ramen Setagaya
141 First Avenue, between 9th and 10th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.529.2740

Disney thinks less of women?

I found this online and thought it was hilarious. Disney does seem to have a very clear cut recurring pattern with the whole princess scheme...

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor


Restore your honor by going to the MET and seeing one of the coolest exhibits I have ever seen in my life. Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor is on display now and will go on until January 10th, 2010. The exhibit is devoted to the art of the Samurai and is one of a kind because all of the pieces shown are extremely difficult to get. The fact that the museum was able to put all of it together for this limited time is incredible. Items where taken from various museums in Tokyo and from private collections.

Stepping in, the first thing that caught my eye where the beautiful swords on display. They are made with such detail and precision. There is a great video in the beginning of the exhibit that shows the hard work and art that goes into making these swords. After that, I was blown away by the armors and head pieces that were used by the samurai. Each piece shown has a great story behind it and the colors and textures pop out in a way I have never seen before. You will do yourself a great favor if you check this out.

Go online to check out more about the exhibit.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Xtina shows us her closet

WOW. now this is the type of closet i want to get hooked up with! Xtina shows off her closet for InStyle Magazine and the smirk is saying "you don't have this, bitch!"

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Michelle Obama does double dutch!

This is so endearing. First ladies do have fun!

The Last Airbender production photos


Here is a sneak peak at how production is going on The Last Airbender. This weekend I finally saw the cartoons series finale and I was blown away. I am going to want to go watch this movie opening day and geek out in the movie theater! I highly suggest you download some episodes pronto.

Pictures provided by EW.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Leighton needs "Somebody to Love"

Leighton is on the money with this. I got so excited that I even bought it on iTunes. AND Robin Thick is on the track sounding sexy as hell. "Somebody to Love" is on repeat people!

Disco playlist

I have disco on my mind...again. These are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

1. Stars Come Out- Calvin harris
2. Discotirso- Knighlife
3. Here in the Night- Kelley Polar
4. Body Stop- Touch Sensitive
5. Starlight- Escort
6. Burn This Disco Out- Michael Jackson
7. Sexy Dancer- Prince

Monday, October 19, 2009

It's shabu shabu time

Before this last weekend I had no idea what shabu shabu was. My boo and I ended up watching Lost in Translation and since shabu shabu makes an appearance in the movie I was enlightened on what it is. Basically, it's thinly sliced meats and vegetables that are cooked in boiling broth, then if desired dipped in different sauces. I like this kind of food because its interactive. You get to play with your food, make it, then eat it. I went from not knowing a thing about this to being super excited because this coming weekend I will finally have my shabu shabu and eat it too!


Here's a list of some restaurants with this type of dish so you can get your shabu shabu on too.
I'll update on Sunday and spill the beans on where I went to eat.


Shabu Shabu 70
314 East 70th Street, 212-861-5635

Shabu-Tatsu
216 East 10th Street, 212-477-2972

Swish Restaurant
88 West 3rd Street, 212-777-8808

**Update: I ended up at Naniwa, on 46th between 5th and Madison and it was unbelievable. Not only did we eat all you can eat shabu shabu, but we had unlimited drinks! The sake was great and the restaurant itself is pretty authentic. Naniwa's main draw, aside from the food, is that they have traditional Japanese rooms where you sit on the floor on a tatami and eat. it's a great find. I can't wait to go back.

Huskie love

Aww. Look at this beautiful Huskie. It would be so cute to walk around with one in the winter, specially when it snows and I have a warm cup of apple cider. I could name him Gambit! lol

Picture Via Hunsonisgroovy

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Linda does the cover of W Magazine

Look at this shot! Linda is so beautiful even in the face of despair and political statements in the world of fashion. Fabulous.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

First NYC Dumpling Festival October 24th!

Get ready to eat more dumplings than ever in the first NYC dumpling festival. The festival is presented by Chef One and will take place on October 24th from 10AM to 5PM @ the Sara D. Roosevelt Park. There will also be an all you can eat contest for those will an iron stomach.
Get ready to start the dumpling mania!


Please go to http://www.dumplingfestival.com/ for more information and details on signing up for the eating contest.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Kristen Stewart does Elle

Here is Kristen trying to be a diva for the November issue of Elle. I love the location they used for this shot. Very seedy.

John Mayer on Obama, butt rape, and dumb editors

This is a hilarious interview done by Christianna Ablahad for New York Magazine. She asks John Mayer all types of current event questions and the singer is not holding back his tongue at all. I had to share this.

What do you think about Obama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
I think it's fantastic.Why? What's your overall opinion?Do you think I'm smart enough to be able to articulate to you why our president receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is a bit early for things? What's your overall opinion?

I think it's a bit premature. Someone compared it to giving an Oscar to someone still making a film.
So you don't think he should have it.

I don't think it's a bad thing, but maybe someone else deserved it more.
Who? If you don't know who else should have gotten it instead of Obama, I love you, you're beautiful, but shut your fucking mouth.

What do you think about health care? Would you take the public option?
Have you ever heard me play guitar? I'm really fucking good. You know what I'm bad at? Answering questions about public health care. This is not in my wheelhouse. Do you have any questions about music? I almost got a mad need to lighten up. You need to lighten up, because the questions you asked me were all troublemaking questions. If someone gave me the Nobel Peace Prize, and I didn't deserve it, I would just shut my mouth and enjoy the hell out of it.
Which I'm sure he's doing.What's he going to do, send it back? It's like I'm getting a wrongful bulge in my pants and everyone's thinking I've got a nine-inch cock. I'm not going to argue with them, I'm going to let them think I have a nine-inch cock.

How about a style question?
Yes, this seems to be apropos. Do you get paid for this?

I do it more for fun.
You do this for fun? That's like me saying ... never mind.

What do you think about guys with seventies mustaches?
I don't give a fuck about who wears their face what way. If I could grow a beard, I'd have some nutty things going on on my face.
You can't grow a beard?
It's a pituitary thing. I know you're not that much of a moron.

These are questions my editor wanted me to ask. I'm trying to build my journalistic career here.
You're not building a journalistic career. You're making yourself look like a moron and you're not a moron. Who's your editor?

Jada.
Jada is making you sound like a moron in front of people.

Why don't you tell me about your new album? You've been in the studio for a while.
I have a record coming out November 17.

Any particular theme or inspiration behind this one that makes it different from previous albums?
Look what we're doing right now! We're connecting right now! This is great! Yeah, it's going to be quite melodically bright, but the themes are all about heartbreak.

How is that different? Haven't you written a lot about heartbreak?
I think most artists do, but this is really breaking into the theme of it as a concept.

Is there hope behind the heartbreak?
The melody is the hope. The lyrics are the heartbreak, the melody is the hope. If you have the lyrics being the heartbreak and the music as the heartbreak, your editor made you ask stupid fucking questions! You're standing in front of me acting as if these questions are fair, but now we're talking about something real. So there was stuff I wanted to put on the record that just didn't fit the concept. So the next record will have that concept.

What concept?
More political things, worldly things.

Such as?
Nothing rhymed with public option.
You don't always have to rhyme, though.I'm going to forcefully sodomize your editor.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Freddy is back!

Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen) is the new Freddy in the re-imagining of the classic franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street. The trailer has me pretty excited and let's juts say, this will NOT be like the funny Freddy we all know. Check it out.

www.nightmareonelmstreet.com

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Towleroad brings you the gay news...

(Picture above by Brendan Smialowski)
It is a shame that I went on 2 major news websites (CNN and Yahoo) and was not able to find an article about the important National Equality March going on this weekend. It is a historic event headed by gay rights leaders and supported by all who want a change in this nation. It is also a shame that I found more information on facebook and a gay blog website called Towleroad. Why is the main headline on CNN.com about a stupid E-reader? This is why people are so uninformed and I commend people for making sure their friends know about whats going on, even if it is on facebook and blogs.

Follow Towleroad for all your gay news...

Friday, October 09, 2009

Taylor Lautner does Rolling Stone


Um, the images speak for themselves. These Twilight kids are everywhere, so don't even try to avoid it. At some point you are going to have to give in! lol
Enjoy.

Bo turns 1!



Bo is so cute! Bo, who was given as a gift to Obama by Senator Eduard M. Kennedy, turns 1 today. Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

R.I.P Irving Penn

One of the most influential fashion photographers has passed away at the age of 92. His legacy will live on with his work. I had previously posted some of his work that was on display at the MET's "The Model as Muse" exhibit.

Britney goes 1-2-3

It just took one click and now I'm addicted to this song. I can't get it out of my brain! lol
Enjoy Britney Spears new single "3".

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Letterman is just like the cheating politicians he jokes about

Give me a reason to hate a gap toothed person and I will run with it like the wind. This scum bag loves making jokes about politicians and their cheating ways, but then gets caught screwing someone at his job. The only reason this came out was because that guy that was going to blackmail him leaked everything. I am sure that Letterman is sorry he got caught and not so "sorry" that he hurt his wife. Ugh. Disgust.

Monday, October 05, 2009

Rihanna who?

I am still trying to figure out who this girl is trying to be and still do not have any answers. This is Rihanna during fashion week in Paris.
Someone please send out an S.O.S!

Vintage travel posters



These vintage travel posters will never go out of style. At fist glance these posters seem rather simple and one dimensional, until you realize that they capture the destination they advertise in it's totality. It's like the poster is really taking you on the trip before you even get on the plane. I guess this is a good example of "less is more". Some of the best are by artists like Gayle Ullman, Kerne Erickson, and David Klein. Allposters.com seems to have a pretty good selection.
Thank you Manny for getting us obsessed with this. lol

Tall, Dark, and FANTASTIC

You know this is talking about me, right?
;-)

Friday, October 02, 2009

Dumpling craving...

Vanessa's Dumpling House has what you need for that crazy craving at 2am. Just do it. Indulge yourself and get lost in these amazing little treasures that are four for $1.

Vanessa's Dumpling House
118 Eldridge St(between Broome St & Grand St)
New York, NY 10002
(212) 625-8008

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Future Disco volume 2 is making me turn up the sound!

I am a sucker for some disco and even more of a sucker for some disco with a new electro twist. Future Disco volume 2 has arrived to mend your broken disco heart. All you have to do is buy this, play it real loud in your apartment, and DANCE!
Make sure you get "Body Stop" by Touch Sensitive and "Get in Trouble" by Snax.

Say NO to bottled water

The Fabulous Ru Blog is taking a stand against a new threat.
SAY NO TO BOTTLED WATER!
In most places, tap water is a perfectly good water source and if you can you can purchase a filter to have your mind at ease. The plastic used for all of these water bottles will never go away (most people do not recycle, so I stick by that statement) and why the f*** are people paying for water anyway!??!?

Here is a great advertisement I found via Hunsonisgroovy.