Memorial Day

Remember the soldiers who fought the good fight on the side of good.

Chexy's Fashion Report: Blue Man

A model wears a design by Blue Man at the Fashion Rio Summer 2011 in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Now this is a look I can get behind.

And here's one for the ladies.


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Chexy's Sports Roundup

Lakers win!

I have a hard time hitting the trashcan.

Chexy's Saturday Matinee

It's Memorial Day weekend, so here's some folks entertaining the troops.

Judy Garland, introduced by Bob Hope.



And here's a few clips of Bob Hope and the soldiers over the years. In one of these clips, he's 87.



Today would have been JFK's 93rd birthday, so here's his brother-in-law, Peter Lawford, and Marilyn Monroe to sing him Happy Birthday. Everybody! (for GL)



And here are the trailers for "This is the Army," and "Hollywood Canteen." Surprise guest stars!

Dicky Me's

McDonald's has a new ad running in France. I have a tough time believing this is for real, but it apparently is.

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Sex and the WTF is on Her Head?

Sarah Jessica Parker and her headdress at last night's London premiere of "Sex and the City 2," and the crab nebula.

So alike, and yet only one is stunningly beautiful.

Gary Coleman in Coma in Provo Hospital

He survived two kidney transplants and being that close to Nancy Reagan's hair, but it's not looking good for Arnold, who like most of the residents of Utah, is unconscious.

UPDATE: Coleman went to that great sitcom in the sky today. Read his obit here.

Captain America

Hooray! They stopped the Nazis!

From March, 1941, Captain America
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Memorial Day Weekend

Remembering the soldiers of WWII -- and one of their favorite pin-ups, Esther Williams. (click pic to enlarge)

Oil, That Is

Are you thinking of this too?

Betty Deuce -- A Feather in Her Cap

Good Queen Betty Deuce doesn't look completely convinced that her hat is working, and indeed, it looks like something to be worn to Shrek's wedding, but Betty wore it to greet her peeps at the 150th Anniversary of the Eton Combined Cadet Force, whatever that is.

The brooch, BTW, is the Kent Amethyst Brooch #2, a giant hexagonal-cut amethyst surrounded by diamond sunrays.

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Wild Horses

Mick Jagger ex Jerry Hall (with their daughter, Georgia May Jagger) at the London launch of their new cosmetic line Invisible Zinc... and My Little Pony.


So alike, and yet only one got $25 million for 9 years with Mick.

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Chexy's Sports Roundup: Mounds of Venus

Venus Williams, as amply seen Wednesday during a match against some lady from Spain at the French Open.

This has been Chexy's Sports Roundup, Round and Up edition.

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Paris Entertains the Soldiers

No, it's not a new porno from Paris Hilton, she's "entertaining" US servicemen at the USO Swinging Salute to our Troops Fleet Week kickoff at The Union Square Ballroom in Manhattan.

It's Memorial Day Weekend, so take a moment to remember the soldiers, and Paris Hilton.

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And the Winner of American Idol Is...

Lee DeWyze. Amazing.

Goodbye, Art Linkletter

Republican stalwart, TV pioneer and noted bastard Art Linkletter (seen in upper bubble), who emceed the opening of Disneyland in 1955, has croaked at age 97.

Best known for his "House Party" show and "Kids Say the Darndest Things" show and books, Linkletter (seen above with the Nixons and Walt Disney) was one of the wealthiest men in show business.

He leaves his wife of 74 years, Lois, and two children.

Linkletter was predeceased by three children; Jack, who died at age 70 in 2007; Robert, who died in a 1980 car wreck; and Diane, who jumped out a window in 1969.

When Porn Stars Age

Well, it's happened. Kim Kardashian has apparently used so much Botox and lip plumper that she's unable to move her face at all, as seen at some Armani event last night in Hollywood. Most of Kim will be 30 in October, and girl is clearly taking it hard, and we know from her film work that she does.

Expect her to appear on next season's "Dancing with the Stars." Oh, wait, nevermind.

Hillary Clinton Cloned in China

Chinese geneticists confirmed that they've cloned two identical Hillary Clintons, and put them on display at the Shanghai World Expo on Monday.

An hour later, they were all hungry again.

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Doors Open for Gabourey

The lovely Gabourey Sidibe at last night's "Sex and the City 2" premiere...


and a new Amana Side-by-Side refrigerator with:

*Ice and Water Dispenser with PUR Water and Ice Filter: Conveniently fill glasses and other tall containers with water and ice simultaneously without opening the refrigerator door.
* Adjustable Spillsaver™ Glass Shelves: Keep small spills from becoming big messes by containing them to one shelf only.
* Garden Fresh™ Crisper Drawers: Humidity-controlled crisper drawers keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer.
* ENERGY STAR® Qualified: This refrigerator meets the 2008 ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Both chill.

Celestial Gaga

Lady Gaga in her granny chic hair and clothing in Paris today... and 93-year-old "All About Eve" star Celeste Holm at an Oscar party in March.

So alike, and yet only one married an opera singer on her 87th birthday.

Betty Deuce -- The Royal Bling

Betty Deuce whipped out her King George IV State Diadem crown... a mere 1,333 diamonds weighing 327.75 carats, festooned with 169 pearls along the base. Between the four crosses are the rose, thistle and shamrock; symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland. She wears it for the procession to Opening of Parliament.

She switched it up for the Imperial State Crown to give her speech.


Hey, why not have Betty tell you about it herself? Yes, it's the early 1970s all over again...

Liza with a Ziploc Bag

The original celebuspawn, 64-year-old "Sterile Cuckoo" star Liza Minnelli, wore this elaborate Centrum Silver baggie to the "Sex and the City 2" premiere last night in New York, New York.

The geriatric gamine wore a matching choker... while everyone else just choked.

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Turban Tuesday

Indian Prime Minister Monmohan Singh and his turban, as seen in a speech yesterday, trying to improve relations with Pakistan.


The glorious Eartha Kitt in her feathered turban; Catwoman can wear anything.


And some dude.

Thank you for playing Turban Tuesday!

Lohan is Frank in Court

Party girl Lindsay Lohan, 63, as seen at a court hearing this morning on her DUI mess, and Tim Curry as Frank N. Furter.

So alike, and yet only one is part of an ongoing horror show.

Pretty Babies

Brooke Shields as she appeared at the Drama Desk Awards in New York City on Sunday, and her friend Michael Jackson.

So alike, and yet only one is a living white woman.

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Amy and the High Court

My imaginary daughter Amy, 6, spent Saturday at the home of her friend Shinnae, whose mother, Mahogany, is a plumber.

"Mahogany showed me how to use a pipe wrench," chirped my curiously accomplished angel as she reached for a third piece of toast (from my plate). "You're not eating that, right, Ricky?"

"So Mahogany and her friend Jane were discussing the Supremes Court nominee," she blurted in a display of whole grain crumbs. "Supreme," I corrected. "And?"

"Jane was mad that people on TV were talking about how Kagan wasn't a lebsbian, and why it even mattered if she was a bread baker, but I don't understand what one thing has to do with another. Don't they allow bakers on the Supremes... Supreme Court?"

My inquisitive girl left me momentarily stumped as to which direction to take this conversation.

"Whether or not she is a lesbian is irrelevant. Her sexuality does not make her a better or worse justice." I ignored the whole bread-baking remark, hoping that it could wait for another day.

"Mahogany said it would be interesting to watch them try to get into her panties during the Senate conversation hearings, but I don't understand why they're talking about her panties to begin with... do you think she has Dora panties like mine?"

"I don't know if she has Dora the Explorer underwear, sweetheart, but I'm sure that if she does, they'll probably find out about it."


"They're really the best underpants, I think," offered her budding legal mind, adding, "Maybe I should send her a pair? Can we, Rick?"

And so I bought some Dora panties on Amazon and sent them to Ms. Kagan, c/o the Supreme Court with this note from Amy: "Dear Elena, when they want to see your panties, you will be ready. Love, Amy."

Yes, I know she's big for six.

Chexy's Saturday Matinee

How about a little gorgeousness to ease you into your Saturday? Here's the work of Claude Monet.



The Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra with Erik Satie's Gymnopedies #1.



From 1962's "Gypsy," You Gotta Have a Gimmick, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Natalie Wood as Gypsy, Faith Dane as Mazeppa, Roxanne Arlen as Electra, Betty Bruce as Tessie Tura. Costumes by Orry-Kelly. (for Gail W.)



Billie Holiday toward the end, with "Strange Fruit," which began as a poem written by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish high-school teacher from the Bronx, about the lynching of two black men.

Kate Beckinsale Makes Texas Look Good

Kate Beckinsale as she appeared at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap in Antibes... and a map of Texas.

So alike, and yet only one is intolerably hot.

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Betty Deuce: Colossus on my Haid

Oh dear. Poor Betty Deuce left the palace with a turbine on her head. It can't be easy for an 84-year-old woman to carry that thing on her noggin. HRH looks like the wealthy sister of Mrs. Claus.

But carry it she does, all the way to Westminster Abbey to mark the 450th anniversary of the granting of the Abbey's Royal Charter by Betty the First.


Sir Isaac Newton, buried in the nave of the church, rose from his grave to study the mechanics of Betty's bonnet.

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Nuke Your Coffee?

Do you like your coffee hot? Approximately 900,000 GE brand 12-cup digital coffee makers are being recalled, per the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and crap vendor Walmart.

The GE coffee maker can overheat, causing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

According to GE's website, they have "provided advanced and sophisticated technology for nuclear energy for over five decades. Four main product lines support this capability: new reactors, nuclear fuel, reactor services and performance services."

They can't make a goddamned coffee maker that doesn't blow up, and they're building nuclear reactors. Swell.

Betty Deuce -- Lookin' Rosy!

Her Majesty, Betty Deuce, visited the Cloughton blacksmith shop in North Yorkshire, where the queen has her horses shod, and her daughter-in-law Camilla gets her hair done.

It was announced yesterday that Betty will be attending Wimbledon in late June, for the first time in 33 years. Tennis is dull.

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Chexy's Sports Roundup

Australian Richie Porte as seen at the start of some bike race in Italy. The leader wears a pink jersey. The glasses and the helmet just complete the look.

This has been Chexy's Sports Roundup, In the Pink edition.

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Busy Bea

HRH Princess Beatrice of York casts her loving and soothing gaze on cancer patients at the opening of a new hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Bea, 21, is studying for a degree in History.

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Is the Pope Catholic? Part II

Catholic Boy magazine, with a cover by Charles Kerins, showing a boy with Pope Pius XII.

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California Republican gubernatorial candidate wannabe/former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, and an Elmer Fudd mask on the back of an old cereal box.

So alike, and yet only one has been endorsed by Dick Cheney (not for hunting skills).



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Real Gone Places: Ship Ahoy

The Ship Ahoy restaurant in Atlanta, 95 Luckie Street.



The fabulous interior. I think it's a parking lot now.



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Name Fail

San Diego restaurant Pho King. Say it ten times fast.

Ogre Envy

Vogue Contributing Editor and fashion maven Andre Leon Talley speaking at a breakfast at 21 Club today in NYC, and "Shrek Forever After" star Shrek.

So alike, and yet only one wears clothing fit for a toon.

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It's Raining, So Bring on the Dancing Kids

Child star Jane Withers as she appeared last month at the TCM Film Festival in Hollywood... and below in 1935's "This is the Life."