Charles Le Brun

Art Appreciation

Charles Le Brun was born in Paris on February 24, 1619, into a modest family; his father was a sculptor, which exposed him early to the arts. Le Brun showed precocious talent and trained under François Perrier, absorbing classical principles through the study of antiquity. 

A pivotal moment came with his patronage by Chancellor Pierre Séguier, which enabled Le Brun to travel to Rome in the 1640s. There, he studied Raphael, Annibale Carracci, and ancient sculpture, forming a rigorous classical foundation that would define his approach. 

Le Brun's career accelerated after his return to France. He became a founding member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1648 and later its director, shaping academic standards for generations. 

His close alliance with Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Louis XIV elevated him to First Painter to the King. In this role, Le Brun oversaw vast decorative programs for royal residences, most famously at Versailles, where he coordinated painters, sculptors, and craftsmen to create a unified visual language that projected royal authority and order.

Technically, Le Brun is known for disciplined composition, clear narrative structure, and an intellectual approach to expression. His treatise-like studies on physiognomy sought to codify emotions, influencing academic art well into the 18th century. 

Among his best-known works are The Battles of Alexander, the decorative cycles of the Hall of Mirrors, and ceiling paintings at the Salon de la Guerre. Together these works established a model of French classicism that balanced drama with control.

Alexander Entering Babylon, or The Triumph of Alexander, 1665

Portrait of King Louis XIV. during the War of Devolution, 1668

Le Chancelier Séguier, c. 1660

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/great-characters/charles-brun

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Le-Brun

https://presse.louvre.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/934987.pdf

https://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/l/le_brun/index.html

Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day

Music Appreciation

Released on February 23, 1993 from Ice Cube's third solo album, The Predator, It Was a Good Day stands out in his catalog as a laid-back West Coast hip-hop track that flips the usual narrative of gangsta rap on its head.

Rather than focus on conflict or struggle, the song details a rare stretch of calm and luck in South Central Los Angeles, from waking up with no smog and barking dogs to cruising, playing basketball, and simply enjoying life's small wins. 

Produced by DJ Pooh, the track is anchored by a smooth sample from the Isley Brothers' Footsteps in the Dark, and its mellow groove underpins Ice Cube's narrative style, where he strings together vivid, everyday moments that culminate in the refrain that caps each verse: today was a good day.

Lyrically, the song reads like a day-by-day diary of simple pleasures -- a good breakfast, a phone call from someone special, and a Lakers win -- but with broader cultural resonance. Escaping the usual backdrop of violence and tension in his environment, Ice Cube paints an ideal scenario, one that listeners have long debated in terms of whether it reflects a real day or an imaginative composite of experiences. 

The music video, directed by F. Gary Gray and first aired in March 1993, mirrors the song's narrative beat for beat. It follows Ice Cube through the same chronological journey -- waking up, playing basketball, hanging with friends, watching Yo! MTV Raps, rolling dice and dominoes, and reconnecting with a long-time crush -- visually grounding the song's optimistic theme in everyday Los Angeles life. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

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Album Cover: The Flying Lizards - The Flying Lizards

Album Cover

Album:  The Flying Lizards - The Flying Lizards

Released: February 1980

Cover Artwork: Lauri Rae Chamberlain

Sources:

https://www.discogs.com/master/59154-The-Flying-Lizards-The-Flying-Lizards

https://insheepsclothinghifi.com/album/the-flying-lizards-s-t/ 

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Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: Dior Spring-Summer 2026 Haute Couture show

Creative Director: Jonathan Anderson

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"Together, We Are America"

Pardon the interruption

I first learned about Bad Bunny through my mom. Yes — my mom. About eight years ago, she called me, and somewhere in the middle of a conversation about her salsa class, she casually brought him up. “You know Bad Bunny, right?” she asked. “Bad Bunny?” I replied. I could hear the disappointment in her voice when she realized her son had no idea who she was talking about.

In 2020, when Bad Bunny appeared as a guest performer during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show alongside Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, I finally understood what she meant. After that, I started recognizing him in collaborations with Daddy Yankee and other artists. I may not always know the song titles, but I can recognize his voice almost instantly.

Fast forward to 2026, and now he’s headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show. I have to admit — I loved it. His creative direction told a story about Puerto Rico and its people: their heritage, culture, struggles, and pride in being American. One moment especially stayed with me — when he wakes a boy sleeping across two chairs. That was me at that age, stretched between chairs while my parents socialized and danced late into the night. It felt familiar and deeply personal.

He celebrated the resilience of people who may not have much but live fully, loving every moment and refusing to take life for granted. His closing message on an international stage struck me with hope: “Together, we are America.”

I identify as Mexican American. Others might say I’m American with Mexican heritage. My mom would probably call me Tejano. Sometimes I feel ni de aquí, ni de allá — not fully from here or there. Like many, I learned to assimilate and embrace Anglo culture. For nearly twenty-five years, I voted Republican because it felt like a way to belong. Recently, though, I find myself questioning whether I align with the party’s embrace of Trumpism.

In the past week, I’ve felt unsettled watching political figures call for investigations into Bad Bunny’s halftime lyrics, claiming FCC violations even after they were properly reviewed. To me, it feels less about decency standards and more about shaping fear and division — suggesting that those who speak differently or look different somehow don’t belong in “America,” when what they often mean is the United States.

But America — the broader America — is a collection of cultures, languages, traditions, and music shaped by many histories. We share oceans, time zones, and a hemisphere, but more importantly, we share people.

That’s why his final message resonated with me.

Together, we are America.

Vök - Waiting

Music Appreciation

I first discovered the Icelandic dream pop and indietronica band Vök during the height of the COVID pandemic. Their sound—an atmospheric blend of ethereal synths, ambient textures, and delicate vocals—immediately brought to mind the moody elegance of Portishead.

Vök was formed in Reykjavík in 2013 by singer Margrét Rán Magnúsdóttir and saxophonist Andri Már Enoksson. They rose to prominence after winning Músíktilraunir, Iceland’s annual music competition. Since then, the band has evolved into a trio, now composed of Margrét Rán, Einar Stefánsson, and Bergur Dagbjartsson.

"Waiting" is a single released by Vök in 2016. The song features shimmering synths and Margrét Rán's haunting vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere. Lyrically, it explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The composition combines electronic elements with ambient soundscapes, showcasing the band's signature style.

The music video for "Waiting" was directed by Glashier and filmed during a road trip across Iceland. The video complements the song's ethereal quality with visuals that reflect the band's Icelandic roots. The imagery captures the serene and mysterious landscapes of Iceland, enhancing the song's emotional depth.

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Wikipedia

https://www.stereogum.com/1864365/vok-waiting-video-stereogum-premiere/news/

https://grapevine.is/music/2016/03/10/9946180/

https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/track-by-track/track-by-track-vok-on-figure

https://news.northeastern.edu/2016/08/09/a-monster-look-at-one-students-global-co-op-in-icelands-music-scene/

https://atwoodmagazine.com/vok-2017-interview-figure/

https://www.subvrtmag.com/spend-the-love-with-mystical-icelandic-electro-pop-vok/

https://indiepulsemusic.com/2019/02/10/icelandic-electro-dream-pop-band-vok/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Hatari/comments/bvxu52/introduction_to_v%C3%B6k/

https://creative-commission.com/project/david-garrett/music-video/glashier

https://glashier.co/tag/music-video/

https://www.nordicmusiccentral.com/live-review-vok-iceland-the-deaf-institute-manchester-13th-march-2023/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18940118/

https://www.kexp.org/read/2016/04/14/song-of-the-day-vok-waiting/

RANDOM WEDNESDAY: Ronald Searle - The New Yorker February 18th, 1991

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FILM: 40 Days

Film Appreciation

Written and directed by Charleen Weiss and Hannes Stolpe, 40 Days is a short film that follows Grace as she mourns the loss of her brother, Finn. Over the course of 40 days, she navigates her grief while his soul searches for refuge. In a final act of closure, Grace writes her brother a letter—knowing that once she burns it, she'll have to let go and begin to move forward.

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Alaska y Dinarama - Ni tú ni nadie

Music Appreciation

Alaska y Dinarama solidified their cultural impact with Ni tú ni nadie, a track included on their second studio album Deseo carnal. Although the album was released in 1984, Hispavox and Polydor issued the song as its second single in February 1985. 

Written by Carlos Berlanga and Nacho Canut and produced by Nick Patrick, the song later appeared on the compilation Grandes éxitos (1994). Alaska has noted that Canut drew inspiration from 1950s Hollywood film noir, lending the song a dramatic emotional tension beneath its pop surface.

Musically, “Ni tú ni nadie” is rooted in pop but incorporates elements of baroque and progressive pop, marked by elegant melodies and layered arrangements. Alaska sings in a notably low vocal register, reinforcing the song’s mood of restraint and resolve. 

The lyrics, delivered in the first person, explore the fallout of a painful relationship and the struggle to survive a breakup, insisting that neither the former partner “nor anyone else” can change the narrator. Structurally, the song follows a verse-chorus format, enriched by ringing bells, Alaska’s audible sighs in the instrumental bridges, and even a French horn—part of Deseo carnal’s broader use of wind instruments.

Commercially and culturally, the song was a major success, becoming Alaska’s second number-one single in Spain. It was proposed as Spain’s entry for the 1985 OTI Song Festival, though the idea was rejected by the selection committee. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.discogs.com/release/216465-Alaska-Y-Dinarama-Deseo-Carnal

https://elpais.com/noticias/alaska-dinarama/

https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20200209/movida-madrilena-cuando-espana-dio-salto-del-blanco-negro-color/2000000.shtml

https://www.hhv.de/en-US/records/item/alaska-y-dinarama-deseo-carnal-pink-and-blue-vinyl-edition-1167982?srsltid=AfmBOop207-A5OxyARRRfE3MhTgk2DaUHMsFdOapE27w2O7P7b6Lm_-D

Dance: Anubis @ Tribal Beat Fest 2018

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Cosplay is an Art: Anime Los Angeles 2026

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Agent Provocateur - "Love Me Tender... Or Else" (2009)

Model: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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MODEL: Alisson Nina

Modeling Appreciation

Model: Alisson Nina

Photographer: Ludwig Desmet

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Album Cover: Rush - Moving Pictures

Album Cover

Album: Rush - Moving Pictures

Released: February 12, 1981

Artwork: Hugh Syme

Photographer: Deborah Samuel

Models: Mike Dixon, Bobby King, Kelly Jay, Deborah Samuel's family (on the right)

Source: Wikipedia

RANDOM WEDNESDAY: Kenton Nelson "Early Morning" for The New Yorker

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2025-11-24

Mia Khalifa

Acting Appreciation

Mia Khalifa, born Sarah Joe Chamoun on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon, is a Lebanese-American media personality and former adult film actress. Khalifa moved to the United States with her family in 2001, escaping the conflict in South Lebanon. 

Raised in a Catholic household, she described her upbringing as conservative. Khalifa attended high school in Montgomery County, Maryland, and later graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in history. Standing 5'2" with a slim build, brown eyes, and long black hair, she worked as a bartender and model before entering the adult film industry.

Khalifa's adult film career began in October 2014, and she quickly rose to fame, becoming the most searched performer on Pornhub within two months. Her career was not without controversy, particularly in the Middle East, where her decision to appear in a hijab during a sex scene sparked widespread outrage. 

Despite her brief career in the industry, lasting only three months, Khalifa's fame continues to resonate, and she remains one of the most recognized figures in adult entertainment history. Her popularity was fueled by both the scandal surrounding her performances and the ensuing media attention.

After leaving the adult industry, Khalifa distanced herself from her past work, transitioning into a career as a social media personality and sports commentator. She has hosted shows on YouTube and Twitch, and co-hosted the sports show Out of Bounds in 2017. 

Khalifa has been vocal about the negative impact her brief career in porn had on her personal life, including estrangement from her parents and receiving death threats from extremist groups. 

Khalifa's story highlights her evolution from a brief stint in adult entertainment to a career in mainstream media and social commentary.

Sources:

miakhalifa.com

instagram.com/miakhalifa

twitter.com/miakhalifa

Wikipedia

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Alberto Vargas

Art Appreciation

Peruvian-American painter Alberto Vargas was born on February 9, 1896, in Arequipa, Peru. He was the son of a noted photographer, which exposed him early to image-making and studio practice. 

Vargas studied art in Europe, including formal training in Zürich and Geneva, where he absorbed classical draftsmanship and academic realism. By the late 1910s, he relocated to the United States, settling in New York and later Hollywood, where he found early work designing sets and portraits. 

His first major professional breakthrough came through work in theatrical and film illustration, including commissions connected to Broadway productions and early Hollywood studios. Vargas’s career reached national prominence in the 1940s when his pin-up illustrations—soon dubbed “Varga Girls”—appeared in Esquire magazine. 

His technique blended precise pencil drawing with airbrush and watercolor, producing idealized female figures with smooth gradients, luminous skin tones, and carefully controlled highlights. Vargas favored elongated proportions, minimal backgrounds, and suggestive yet playful poses, creating images that balanced glamour with restraint. 

During World War II, his illustrations became cultural icons, widely circulated among American servicemen and emblematic of wartime morale.

After a legal dispute over naming rights, Vargas continued his work independently and later found renewed success in Playboy during the 1960s and 1970s. Among his most recognized works are Petty Girl-inspired Vargas Pin-Ups, Vargas Girl with Blue Drapery, and numerous Esquire centerfold illustrations from 1940–1946. 

 Poster for the 1933 film The Sin of Nora Moran

Memories of Olive Thomas, 1920

Hedy Lamarr, 1944

Jeanne, 1996

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Wikipedia

https://www.artsy.net/artist/alberto-vargas

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/vargas-alberto/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alberto-Vargas

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/alberto-vargas-jeanne

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/59813501270905846/

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Abi Titmuss

Acting Appreciation

Abi Titmuss—born Abigail Evelyn Titmuss on February 8, 1976, in Ruskington, Lincolnshire—began her adult life far from celebrity. 

Raised by teacher parents, she trained as a nurse, graduating from City University London and working at University College Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital. Her early years were grounded and academic, with interests in music (she played the clarinet) before an unexpected pivot into public life placed her under intense media scrutiny.

Titmuss rose to national attention in the early 2000s and soon redefined herself as one of Britain’s most recognizable glamour models. Standing 5’5” with blonde hair and green eyes, she became a fixture in leading men’s magazines, including FHM, Zoo, Nuts, Loaded, and Maxim, earning cover features and ranking prominently in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World.” 

Her confidence in front of the camera translated naturally to television, where she appeared on Celebrity Love Island, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Friday Night Project, among other programs.

Seeking longevity beyond glamour modeling, Titmuss pursued acting and surprised critics with a well-received West End debut in Two Way Mirror in 2006, earning a Fringe Report Award for Best West End Debut. 

She also authored Ten Fantasies and appeared in documentaries and panel-based television, steadily broadening her public identity. 

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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1519720/

https://x.com/abigail_titmuss

https://www.instagram.com/abigailtitmuss

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Abi_Titmuss

https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Abi_Titmuss

https://yca3.com/babe/abigailtitmuss

https://www.boobieblog.com/abi-titmuss-in-zoo-weekly/

https://babesrater.com/person/23896/abi-titmuss

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Seltin

Model Appreciation

Seltin, also known online as Seltin Sweet or Seltin Sweety—was born on February 6, 2000, in Russia and has quickly built a visible digital presence since launching her career in 2021. Standing about 5’6” (167 cm), with brown hair and brown eyes, she presents a slim, natural look that contrasts with the highly produced aesthetic common to the genre. 

Her early growth came through cam platforms and Instagram, where her fashion-forward posts and polished visuals helped her amass a sizable following by 2025. Beyond social media, Seltin expanded into subscription-based adult platforms, where she manages her brand with notable independence. 

Her content strategy favors consistency and direct fan engagement, supported by her own website and cross-platform promotion. 

Sources:

https://www.instagram.com/seltisweet/

https://x.com/Seltin_sweety

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Seltin

https://www.imperiodefamosas.com/en/celebrity/Seltin

https://zoomgirls.net/seltin-sweet-desktop-wallpapers.html

https://mia.gallery/l/seltin-bikini/

https://omgbabes.net/seltin-hot-busty-russian-babe-with-nice-ass-poses-in-sexy-photos/

A Softer Touch, or Just Better Optics?

Pardon the Interruption

After two U.S. citizens — Renée Good and Alexi (Alex) Pretti — were fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, the Trump administration sent Tom Homan to the city to manage the political fallout. Both shootings sparked national outrage and raised serious questions about the conduct and oversight of federal immigration enforcement in an urban setting.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem initially defended the operations, echoing claims that Pretti had acted violently and was armed. That narrative was widely repeated by administration officials, including Border Patrol leadership, even as video footage and fact-checks cast doubt on those assertions and showed Pretti was legally carrying a firearm and was recording agents before being shot.

In the midst of mounting criticism, Homan replaced CBP commander Gregory Bovino and was tasked with easing tensions. Minnesota’s governor and Minneapolis’ mayor had publicly challenged the federal operation, and the deaths had eroded support even among some Republicans.

Since his arrival, Homan has negotiated limited cooperation with local officials and announced a partial withdrawal of about 700 federal agents, though roughly 2,000 officers remain deployed — a force far beyond the normal federal presence and one that continues arrests and detentions in the region.

Critics describe the partial drawdown as more of a political concession than a substantive shift in enforcement strategy. The operation still costs taxpayers significant sums, has led to broad detentions, and has been used to arrest not only undocumented immigrants but also protesters and bystanders. 

Public opinion has soured, and even the President acknowledged a need for a “softer touch,” likely because aggressive enforcement is unpopular in key conservative states that depend on immigrant labor.

Dave Granlund, February 4, 2026

 

Alice Chase

Acting Appreciation

Allie Chase, also known as Naughty Allie and credited under the aliases Allie and Allie Chase, was born on February 5, 1977, in Lexington, North Carolina. She entered the adult industry in the early 2000s, first gaining attention as an amateur model and cam performer before expanding into professional adult content. 

Public databases list her as first appearing around 2005, with her most visible period of activity concentrated between 2005 and 2007, though her independent site continued to host archived material for several years afterward. 

Standing 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), she was known for a slim build, fair hair, and enhanced breasts, with commonly cited measurements of 34D–24–36. Her look and presentation aligned closely with the MILF and blonde niches that were prominent during that era of online adult media.

Throughout her career, Allie emphasized direct engagement with audiences through her personal website, naughtyallie.com, and subscription-based platforms, a model that allowed her to maintain creative control and a consistent online presence. 

She appeared in dozens of photo sets and videos, including work distributed through outlets such as Aziani and major adult streaming platforms, and occasionally collaborated with other performers, including Rachel Aziani. 

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http://www.naughtyallie.com/

http://www.alliechase.com/

https://www.nudevista.com/?q=naughty+allie&s=s

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Naughty_Allie

https://www.thenude.com/Allie_Chase_10330.htm

https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Naughty_Allie

https://www.freeones.com/naughty-allie

https://x.com/NaughtyAllie

https://www.instagram.com/naughtyallie

https://www.lanasbigboobs.com/models/n/naughty_allie/

Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know

Music Appreciation

Released on February 4, 2011, "What You Know" is a single by the Northern Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club. Written by band members Alex Trimble, Kevin Baird, and Sam Halliday, the track appeared on their debut studio album Tourist History. 

While it wasn’t a chart-topper, it gained steady popularity and eventually peaked at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band’s most recognized songs thanks to its infectious energy and widespread use in media.

Lyrically, "What You Know" explores themes of uncertainty and emotional detachment in relationships, delivered with a sense of upbeat resignation. The track’s crisp, guitar-driven arrangement—built on rhythmic riffs and a tight drum pattern—epitomizes the clean, danceable indie pop sound that defined early 2010s alternative music. The chorus stands out for its catchy hook, layered vocals, and shimmering synth textures, offering listeners both a feeling of immediacy and introspective distance.

The music video, directed by Lope Serrano, enhances the song's dynamic tone through bold, stylized visuals. Featuring six Spanish dancers—Patricia Suárez, Laia Santanach, Naya Monzón, Alicia Atienza, Adriana Barrabés, and Marina Cardona—the video is set in a minimalist studio space with vibrant color schemes and choreographed routines. 

Among the video’s most striking elements is the inclusion of a freestanding bathtub, a visual nod to Blur’s “Country House” video. 

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.reddit.com/r/twentyonepilots/comments/gsu057/i_recently_found_a_song_called_what_you_know_by/

https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/the-200-best-songs-of-the-2010s/

https://unmask.us/songwriters-t-z/two-door-cinema-club/

https://imvdb.com/video/two-door-cinema-club/what-you-know 

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Angel Cassidy

Acting Appreciation

Angel Cassidy was born on February 3, 1976, in San Diego, California. She entered the adult entertainment industry in the early 2000s after first performing on websites, gradually transitioning into film work in 2002.

Early in her career, she focused on girl-girl and softcore projects that appeared in major men’s magazines and online platforms, building visibility before expanding her on-screen repertoire. With blonde hair, green eyes, and a statuesque height of 5'7", Cassidy projected a polished, camera-ready presence that suited both editorial and cinematic formats.

As her profile grew, Cassidy broadened her work to include boy-girl scenes, beginning with Sex Money Power in 2004. That same year, she co-produced Beauty Within with Nick Manning Films, signaling a move toward greater creative control. 

A standout all-girl scene in Fem Bella earned an AVN Award nomination in 2005, further establishing her credibility. Between 2003 and 2005, she worked as a contract performer with Michael Ninn’s Ninn Worx, known for high-production aesthetics and stylized erotic cinema.

Beyond performing, Cassidy demonstrated entrepreneurial ambition by launching her own site and forming Dream Angel Inc., positioning herself as both talent and producer. She later ventured outside adult film, modeling fitness apparel for Fantasy Fitness and pursuing mainstream acting opportunities, including theater and stand-up comedy appearances.

Sources:

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Angel_Cassidy

https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Angel_Cassidy

https://www.silkengirl.net/angel-cassidy-sweet-pornstar/

https://www.nudevista.com/?q=angel+cassidy&s=s

https://www.indexxx.com/m/angel-cassidy

https://www.freeones.com/angel-cassidy

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1218939/

https://youtu.be/aCuQH-_fsSE

Isla Fisher

Acting Appreciation

Isla Fisher was born Isla Lang Fisher on February 3, 1976, in Muscat, Oman, to Scottish parents working abroad. When she was six, her family relocated to Australia, where she was raised in Perth. Fisher began appearing in television commercials as a child, showing an early comfort in front of the camera. Known for her petite stature—standing 5’2”—and expressive presence, she developed a screen persona that balanced physical comedy with emotional precision.

Her early acting career took shape in Australian television during her teenage years. Fisher gained national recognition playing Shannon Reed on the long-running soap Home and Away from 1994 to 1997, a role that earned her two Logie Award nominations. During this period, she also worked in theater and continued training, establishing herself as a disciplined performer rather than a fleeting soap-star success.

Fisher’s international breakthrough came with Scooby-Doo (2002), but it was Wedding Crashers (2005) that firmly positioned her in Hollywood. Her performance combined sharp comedic timing with unpredictability, leading to a steady run of high-profile roles in films such as Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Great Gatsby, Now You See Me, and Nocturnal Animals. She has also maintained a strong presence in voice acting and television, including Arrested Development and Wolf Like Me.

In her personal life, Fisher is married to actor Sasha Baron Cohen, with whom she has three children. She converted to Judaism prior to their marriage and tends to keep family life relatively private. Beyond acting, she is an accomplished author of young adult novels and the Marge in Charge children’s series. Fisher supports several charitable causes, including Save the Children and global education initiatives, aligning her public profile with measured, consistent philanthropy.

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://www.babepedia.com/babe/Isla_Fisher

https://celebmuse.com/celebrities/isla-fisher--

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0279545/

https://www.womensweekly.com.au/news/celebrity/isla-fisher-family-career-75387/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jun/30/this-much-i-know-isla-fisher

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/about-us/who-we-work-with/celebrity-supporters/isla-fisher

The Flying Lizards - Money

Music Appreciation

The Flying Lizards' offbeat cover of "Money (That's What I Want)" appeared on their self-titled debut album released in February 1980, following its initial single release in mid-1979. Originally written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford and first performed by Barrett Strong in 1959, the song went on to be recorded by The Beatles in 1963. 

The Flying Lizards version, masterminded by David Cunningham, embraced a deliberate eccentricity -- sharp, minimalist beats and experimental instructional textures combined with found-sound processing -- to deconstruct the classic into a quirky new wave anthem.

Deborah Evans-Stickland's deadpan vocal delivery -- flat, precise, and detached -- became a defining feature of this hit, transforming it into a cult favorite often heard in media reference to "money," from news broadcasts to film soundtracks. 

In the 1979 Jeff Willis-directed music video, filmed in an nondescript house, Cunningham appears playing with tape machines and effects boxes behind Evans-Stickland, whose emotionless recitation heightens the song's ironic mood. Their stage-toy setups--homemade audio gear, cardboard props--mirror the track's studio-built oddness, cementing their roles as pioneers of avant-pop satire. 

To this day, that stripped-back cool continues to underline every cheeky commentary on cash.

Sources:

Wikipedia

https://rock-reflections.com/blogs/videos-lyrics-facts/the-flying-lizards-money

https://www.stevepafford.com/money/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Holly Jane Johnston

Modeling Appreciation

Holly Jane Johnston first caught my attention with her curvy figure and an unpretentious, soccer-mom energy that feels genuine rather than staged. That mix of confidence and approachability made it easy to understand why her audience grew quickly—and why I followed her on OnlyFans soon after. 

Born February 2, 1983, in California, Johnston entered the adult-modeling space in 2021, bringing a perspective shaped by motherhood and everyday life rather than industry polish.

Professionally, Johnston balances modeling with influencer work, presenting herself as a housewife-turned-creator who owns her choices. Her content leans into body confidence and wellness, pairing fashion and fitness with candid reflections on parenting and self-care. 

Visually, she favors clean compositions and natural styling—blonde hair, green eyes, and a compact frame—while emphasizing health over numbers. That focus resonates with followers who value consistency and relatability more than spectacle.

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Dance: Tinashe - Nasty

Choreography: Marion Kang

via Tiana Shern