Fashion is DEFINITELY Art: Valentino "Un Château"

Creative Director: Pierpaolo Piccioli

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Don't Disturb, Unless for Sex

Amidst the COVID lockdown in Spring 2020, my girlfriend and I conducted our work activities from my condo. This arrangement proved to be incredibly rewarding, as it granted me the opportunity to indulge in afternoon pleasures without any hindrance to my work responsibilities. On certain occasions, a mere call to her and a suggestion of intimacy would promptly lead us to the bedroom.

Don Orehek, PLAYBOY (August 1994)

Wouldn't mind this Elvis Impersonator

First of all, Doug Sneyd draws some beautiful breast. Secondly, I wouldn't mind watching this Elvis Impersonator perform. Especially if the impersonator has breast like that.

Doug Sneyd, PLAYBOY (February 1995)

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton - Islands in the Stream

Music Appreciation

On August 15, 1983, "Islands in the Stream" marked its debut as the lead single from Kenny Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark, with the added vocal prowess of country pop sensation Dolly Parton. This timeless duet masterfully fuses country, pop, and soul elements, brilliantly showcasing the undeniable chemistry and musical synergy between the two artists.

Originally penned by the Bee Gees, the song was initially intended for R&B legends Marvin Gaye or Diana Ross, embodying a different musical direction. However, it was thoughtfully reimagined by Rogers and Parton for their collaborative rendition, transforming the track into the enchanting duet we know today.

Bearing an irresistible melody and a universally relatable theme of enduring love, "Islands in the Stream" has etched itself as an everlasting classic that continually tugs at the heartstrings of global audiences. The song ascended to the pinnacle of musical achievement, claiming the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Simultaneously, it commanded the Country and Adult Contemporary charts, further solidifying its cross-genre appeal and enduring impact.

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Album Cover: The Who - Who's Next

Album Cover

Album: The Who - Who's Next

Released: August 14, 1971

Photographer: Ethan Russell

Cover Art Designer: John Kosh

Models: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle,  Keith Moon

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Dance: AQUA - Barbie Girl

Choreographer: Shaun Paul Smith

Dancer: Amelia Gething

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Rebecca Gayheart

Acting Appreciation 

"Your face is the first thing people see when they meet you. So, why use anything but Noxzema?" the commercial asked while featuring a young Rebecca Gayheart. The Noxzema girl was what us 90s teens knew her as. 

Rebecca Gayheart is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on August 12, 1971. She began her career as a model, winning a local modeling contest at the age of 15. She moved to New York City where she completed her high school education at the Professional Children's School and attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

In her teens, the 5'6" Gayheart modeled for top fashion designers and appeared in magazines, shopping catalogs, and television commercials. It was the Noxzema commercial, which began airing in 1991, that brought her national recognition. 

She transitioned to acting and quickly gained attention for her talent and natural charisma. In 1992, she was casted in her first major role on a soap opera, then got a recurring role in the Vanishing Son action series. In 1995, she joined Beverly Hills, 90210 as the recurring character Antonia Marchette, Luke Perry's character's love interest.

She would then appear in other films such as Nothing to Lose (1997), Scream 2 (1997), Urban Legend (1998), Jawbreaker (1999), and television series such as Earth 2 (1994-1995), Wasteland (1999), and Vanished (2006).

In 2001, Gayheart was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles that resulted in the death of a nine-year old boy walking across a street. A few months later, she released a statement on the incident saying, "The pain of this tragedy will live with me forever." She pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter, sentenced to three years probation, one year suspension of her driver's license, and 750 community service. She also settled a wrongful death lawsuit. 

by Glenn Francis (2019)

Maxim (Oct 1998)

Noxzema (1993)

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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001261/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm

http://www.rebecca-gayheart.de/articles/main.html