I remember the days when the cover art of an album was so influential as to advance the culture of the time in a significant way. I remember, as a … [Read more...] about Cover Art
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On the Boulevard
Those familiar with L.A. will be happy to hear that the city is widening Santa Monica Boulevard from Westwood Boulevard to Beverly Hills. "Big Santa … [Read more...] about On the Boulevard
Massachusetts!
One more reason to go to Provincetown?!?! Like we needed one. "Marriage is a vital social institution. The exclusive commitment of two individuals to … [Read more...] about Massachusetts!
The McRemix
Once upon a time, before the whole DJ phenomenon took off, record companies used to create "extended dance mixes" of singles that were intended for … [Read more...] about The McRemix
All Hail
Did anybody hear about that freak hailstorm we got in Los Angeles last week? It dropped over five inches of rain in three hours over the Compton and … [Read more...] about All Hail
Bush Gets Gored
Gore Vidal rips Bush in the latest issue of the L.A. Weekly. Controversy has never been something Gore Vidal has shied away from, and this interview … [Read more...] about Bush Gets Gored
A Prettier Picture
Another Spitting Image photo. To see the series so far, click here. And welcome Corey Spears to the world o' blogs. … [Read more...] about A Prettier Picture
L.A.’s Secret Highway
The Majesty of Fountain Avenue in the Rain.Bette Davis, when asked for her best advice to young actresses, replied "Take Fountain." … [Read more...] about L.A.’s Secret Highway
Tired
The Paris Hilton sex tape. Perhaps the two most sleep-inducing minutes of night-vision heterosexual animal action you'll ever witness. Even more … [Read more...] about Tired
Gay Berlin – Part 2
#2 — Take a walk in the Tiergarten. This is Berlin's "Central Park", which surrounds its most famous phallic symbol, the Siegessaule, a victory … [Read more...] about Gay Berlin – Part 2