YouTuber Anton Perich has today posted a video, about half an hour long, taken at the Chelsea Hotel in the 70s, of Charles James talking to and dressing Zandra Rhodes in some of his signature jackets and pieces; he is of course the subject of the big gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that just opened.
Party Kid Michael Alig Released from Prison After Serving 17 Years for Murder
“Party Kid” Michael Alig was released from prison on May 5 after serving 17 years for the murder and dismemberment of drug dealer “Angel” Melendez. He and a friend murdered Melendez in Alig’s apartment and actually waited 10 days, trying in various ways to hide the smell of the body in the bathtub, before chopping off his legs and putting his body, in a box, into the river.
An episode of the “American Justice” series dealing with the murder –
Joan Rivers once had Alig and his friends on her talk show:
A New York Couple Rescues a Baby Raccoon from the Walls of Their Apartment
It isn’t Only in New York but this is the first such I’ve heard! Brave fellow!
More Throw Back Thursday – George Balanchine Dances (1929)
Courtesy of John Hall of Youtube, this is a small segment of the first talking film made in England, Dark Red Roses (1929), which he choreographed and which he dances along with Anton Dolin and Lydia Lopokova. Here are Mr. Hall’s extensive notes. This was a segment presented in a documentary about Balanchine, and the talking head is actor Frank Langella.
Mr. Hall writes:
I never thought I’d see film of George Balanchine dancing in a professional capacity but yesterday I came across British Director Sinclair Hill’s early talking picture ‘Dark Red Roses’ (1929). And in such good company: Anton Dolin and Lydia Lopokova.
The movie has a ballet sequence within it which is a reflection of the off-stage love triangle between an English sculptor, his wife and a famous cellist. In the dance metaphor, George Balanchine is the husband, Lydia Lopokova the wife and Anton Dolin the lover.
The script came from Leslie Howard Gordon and Harcourt Templeman, as an adaptation of a short story by Stacy Aumonier.
The choreography was produced by George Balanchine.
The off-stage cast included Stewart Rome [David Cardew], Frances Doble [Laura Cardew], Hugh Eden [Anton Falk], Kate Cutler [mother], Una O’Connor [Mrs. Weaks], Sidney Morgan [Tim], Jack Clayton [Jack Cardew] and Jill Clayton [Jill Cardew].
A Throw Back Thursday Special – The Voice of Florence Nightingale (1890)
Trying her voice out on the recording machine, here is an 1890 recording of the voice of the elderly Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse.
Tiny Hamster Eating Tiny Burritos – I Give Up It’s Cute!
From its creators – Not only the eating but the preparation and setting up the little restaurant!
Shoe Thrown at Hillary Clinton During a Speech in Las Vegas
Hillary Clinton gave a speech today at a convention in Las Vegas and her speech was interrupted by someone in the audience who rushed the stage and threw a shoe at her. The woman who threw the shoe was arrested.
Baseball Rookie Hazing
Every year the Yankee rookies get hazed; they have to dress up in costumes chosen for them and I believe they have to travel and have dinner in them.
Six years ago, Ian Kennedy, Shelley Duncan, Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain were the Wizard of Oz:
In 2013 it was teen idol time –
In 2011 the pitchers had to wear pink backpacks to carry their things out to the bullpen:
The 2012 group had a Star Wars theme:
Not be outdone, the Mets are featured in this featurette on rookie hazing, having dressed their rookies as members of a bridal party –
And Manny Ramirez’Japanese team got in on the act – Manny drew the Incredible Hulk costume.
Yankees and Red Sox Startled by Thunder During a Rain Delay – 2013
Reactions on both sides of the fields are funny!
Curating YouTube 