Alyssa

gildasradner: “Lorne Michaels would get a lot of wear out of...

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:56:49 -0400

“Lorne Michaels would get a lot of wear out of his black suits over the years. Indeed, too much. He saw many former cast members meet heartbreakingly premature ends. No one broke more hearts, however, than the former SNL star and member of the founding family of 1975 who died on May 20, 1989, at the age of forty-two. Anyone given half a chance, it seemed, had fallen in love with her, whether literally or vicariously. In the history of the show, there were no brighter lights. Gilda Radner. ”

Rest in peace, Gilda Radner | June 28, 1946 - May 20, 1989

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Sat, 18 May 2013 21:14:47 -0400

nbcsnl: Well, this is lovely. Loves

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:38:02 -0400

nbcsnl:

Well, this is lovely.

Loves

omgitstyra: I need to see her again. She had me raising my hand...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:36:13 -0400

omgitstyra:

I need to see her again. She had me raising my hand in praise of the virgin Tina for producing such a specimen all the way through.

Praise Beysus

"I’ve learned that when you’re nice to people who envy you, they dislike you even more…I pray for..."

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:32:33 -0400

“I’ve learned that when you’re nice to people who envy you, they dislike you even more…I pray for those people and feel sorry for them, because obviously they are not happy and have low self-esteem.”

- Beyonce

Who was your first tv/movie/music/celebrity (or however you want to categorize) crush? I’m...

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:39 -0400

Who was your first tv/movie/music/celebrity (or however you want to categorize) crush? I’m conducting a study for my own personal interest. I am writing them all down in a list, I don’t know what I’ll do with it. I’m 17, I’m allowed to do this. Please share.

Grandpa: Alyssa, do you have a boyfriend?

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:15:48 -0400

Grandpa: Alyssa, do you have a boyfriend?
Me: Nope...
Grandpa: Good. You let 'em come to you.

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Sat, 11 May 2013 08:17:29 -0400

"Remember that the people that you come up with are eventually gonna be successful too. Like, your..."

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:52:34 -0400

“Remember that the people that you come up with are eventually gonna be successful too. Like, your generation is with you now, and many of them will succeed. Just be nice, really.”

- Matt Walsh (x)

Honestly, I agree with your open letter. I'm a feminist and to me bashing someone for what they wear does not make you a feminist at all. That's not what feminism is about. It bothered me when she said "... body suits like the one Beyonce's dancing in, they dance for men who find them alluring, and for a very short time, these very young girls are convinced that they've made it - only to be assaulted,abused... " this article is arguing in the wrong direction. Rape culture at its best.

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:18:00 -0400

Listen to what this person is saying. This person is correct.

An Open Letter to Rakhi Kumar

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:05:43 -0400

I read a thing speaking negatively about Beyonce, and it made me angry.

Rakhi Kumar wrote an article attempting to warn Michelle Obama and mothers that Beyonce is not a role model and should not be considered as such. Most of her argument is based on two incorrect facts. First, the bodysuit Kumar is referring to is not sheer. The detailing and coloring of it was made by the artists, Philippe and David Blond, on the article of clothing. Her nipples are not showing, she is wearing a piece of art that is covered in 30,000 Swarovski crystals, which is crazy. Additionally, Beyonce is not under the management of her “daddy” or her husband - as of 2011, Beyonce is under the management of herself.

That being said, your attempt at knocking Beyonce down for the sake of “feminism” is incredibly misguided. Beyonce is not selling sex. She is selling her art that is made by her talent, and you just are not paying close enough attention. Her sexuality is not the “center of her presentation” and anyone who thinks so is neglecting her talent and is choosing to see her performance that way. She would not be doing what she is without her natural talent and hard work since she was fifteen years old. Accusing Beyonce of selling sex is no better than anyone who muted her Superbowl halftime performance and said, “She’s hot. I want to fuck her.” Part of making her art is including her own sexuality, something that nearly all humans have or will have. She is not going to sacrifice herself or her expression for the sake of her potential audience being comprised of young girls. Besides, she is not “teaching” anything bad - these girls will likely be sexual beings one day. Beyonce is definitely a role model in her hard work and grace, but it is not her responsibility to have to teach anyone (besides her own child) anything. She is a grown woman and she can do whatever she wants.

You are limiting her as an artist by saying that a vital and universal part of human life cannot be expressed in her art. I understand the risks of a person being sexual at a young age, but it is up to that child’s parents/guardian to educate him or her. Beyonce is owning her sexuality, something that, in our society, women are taught to be ashamed of. So, in your argument, you are only perpetuating these incredibly limiting societal ideas.

beyoncearthistory: Salvador Dali, “Soft Watch at the Moment of...

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:41:31 -0400

beyoncearthistory:

Salvador Dali, “Soft Watch at the Moment of First Explosion”/ Beyonce, “Ring the Alarm”

crazyuglybeautifulthings: Always grateful for the Beasties....

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:08:00 -0400

Photo from Gothamist, last year, a mural in Midwood created in honor of Yauch.

Adam Yauch Park.

crazyuglybeautifulthings:

Always grateful for the Beasties. Especially grateful for Adam Yauch today.

Photos: Gothamist,com, Rollingstone.com

thechrisgethardshow: Sigh.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:17:42 -0400

thechrisgethardshow:

Sigh.

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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:53:50 -0400

Heartthrobs

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:34:01 -0400

Heartthrobs

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:41:54 -0400

ratliff2016gold: thechrisgethardshow: Our recent Beyonce...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:25:21 -0400

ratliff2016gold:

thechrisgethardshow:

Our recent Beyonce tribute episode had a huge obstacle to overcome: We couldn’t play any of her music! Our friend and future Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Connor Ratliff, helped us out by performing Beyonce’s “Gift From Virgo” BACKWARDS to circumvent copyright laws. We’ve taken the liberty of reversing his backwards performance, resulting in what should be a beautiful rendition of a deep cut off of Beyonce’s debut album. …Or maybe it’ll just be really weird.

Alyssa did a great job hosting TCGS last Wednesday and I’m sure when Beyoncé inevitably sees it she will love the episode.

I was proud to be a part of it and pay tribute to BK with this backwards performance of “Gift From Virgo.” As people who followed my presidential campaign might have noticed, I am, myself, a Virgo, and this performance was my gift to Beyoncé and Beyoncé fans all over the world.

Due to a cue card mix-up, at several points during the performance I replaced the song’s backwards lyrics with the words “Pepsi, Pepsi, Pepsi, Pepsi” as a tribute to Beyoncé’s current soft drink campaign. Skip to the 2-minute mark to see for yourself.

I’m most proud of the final 30 seconds, when I really nailed the backwards lyrics with almost total accuracy.

Embrace your past, but LIVE FOR NOW.

thechrisgethardshow: If you don’t reblog this - you aren’t...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:21:27 -0400

thechrisgethardshow:

If you don’t reblog this - you aren’t human.

I’m really, really proud of this.

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Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:53:19 -0400