The Met Gala 2016 – staged its annual extravaganza Monday night with a theme that was supposed to evoke the merging of tech and fancy gowns but the explosion on the carpet of arrivals showcased a confusing parade of almost nauseatingly chaotic fare.
It was a clear indicator that the fashion industry is in dire straits and perhaps needs to hit the reset button back to the gleefully adventurous era of the 90’s and early 2000’s when the rulebook was strictly regulated to Supermodels who had earned their stripes.
Claire Danes in the “dress of the night” – by Zac Posen
Wow, how the years pile up! Pop icon and the artist formerly known as the gal who attended the Grammys slathered in slabs of raw meat celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend.
Lady Gaga spared no expense as she stepped out with her model fiancé and actor Taylor Kinney – decked out in a gold sculptured confection that echoed the savvy excess of the 80’s – to ring in her 30th birthday.
The 88th Annual Academy Awards plunged right into the reverie of #OscarsSoWhite and host Chris Rock returned amid the controversy to ensure that the much-hyped ceremony would be #SoBlack that the mostly white audience would be fumbling in the dark for the light switch.
Lady Gaga is certainly starting off the year with a bang. After a slew of stunning appearances that include a gorgeous rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl 50 and the vividly magnificent tribute to late icon David Bowie at The Grammys, (Bowie’s son reportedly hated it but we think she rocked it OUT), the singer/actress who once sashayed down the red carpet covered in slabs of raw meat, is now scheduled for another high honor at the biggest party of the year.
Super Bowl 50 is behind us. Many breathed a sigh of relief once the inevitable was validated.
The Denver Broncos overtook the Carolina Panthers in what seemed like a devised game plan that worked a little too well.
David Bowie’s death at the age of 69 last month stunned many fans and even those close to him who were in the dark about the severity of his illness.
The iconic artist died after a 15-month battle with what has been rumored as liver cancer. In the wake of his death, there have been several staged memorials all over the world – assembled for the purpose of celebrating the life of a man who became a living legend and with his passing has deposited a bloated legacy that will forever surpass future generations.
David Bowie
The Golden Globes took place on Sunday night, with host Ricky Gervais returning to wreck more chaos and mayhem.
The British comedian actor did justice to Caitlyn Jenner and Ben Affleck among others but his antics paled in comparison to the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Taraji P. Henson.
Tarai P. Henson in custom Stella McCartney
Anyone who grew up in the 80’s can’t deny that it was a magical era in the realm of music. Every admissible genre thrived under expertly manipulated improvisation that never skipped a beat. From Depeche Mode to Kool & the Gang to Madonna – every generous helping of sound bites resonated in ways that are now being copied today. I mean let’s face it – where would Taylor Swift or Lady Gaga be without the invaluable template conducted by Madonna?
Lifetime – the channel dedicated to showcasing programming that give women a reason not to feel guilty about being homebound on Saturday nights is now forging a new bond with Billboard.
Pop icon and the woman who literally made it cool for girls to relinquish their virginity is back at it again and as usual Madonna isn’t holding back.
The singer, actress and endearing sex symbol graces the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone magazine looking every bit as immaculate as she did twenty years ago.