Art Direction and Creator: Seth Sexton
Choreography: Lavi
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Monday, June 23, 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Dance: Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still
Choreography: Emma Scherer (Instagram: @emma.scherer)
Dancers: Elizabeth Allan, Natasha Jane Chambers, Grégory Garell, Romain Rachline, Emma Scherer, Marie Shirl
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Saturday, June 21, 2025
Trump’s Latest Distraction Drop
Pardon the Interruption
Tonight, in true Trump fashion—bold, brash, and without a permission slip from Congress—President Donald J. Trump authorized an airstrike on three Iranian nuclear sites: Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. The self-proclaimed America First president is now acting like Netanyahu’s wingman, dropping six bunker busters to show just how “not chicken” he is.
Trump quickly took to his favorite megaphone, Truth Social, to announce the “very successful attack,” congratulating American forces and capping it off with the somewhat ironic: “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” That’s like setting your neighbor’s shed on fire and then offering them a garden hose.
Let’s be honest—this was no strategic masterstroke. It feels more like a dramatic distraction, the political equivalent of yelling “Look over there!” while your house of cards collapses behind you. Since starting his second term, Trump has been spinning scandals like a DJ at a conspiracy-themed rave. And sure, being nicknamed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) by a Financial Times columnist probably didn’t sit well. Trump’s never been known for his thick skin—remember the Comedy Central roast? Yeah, he didn't love that either.
The bombing decision reportedly came despite skepticism from within his own intelligence circle, including Director Tulsi Gabbard. But hey, why let caution or credibility get in the way of a dramatic headline?
Bottom line: this might not just be a “operation.” It’s feeling more like a warm-up act for something much bigger. And all the distractions—economy woes, shady friendships, Elon tweets—can’t keep the snowball of chaos from picking up speed.
So, buckle up. The drama’s just getting started.
Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera
Music Appreciation
"Moves Like Jagger" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 featuring singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on June 21, 2011, as the fourth and final single from the re-release of the group's third studio album Hands All Over (2010).
The track was written by Adam Levine, Ammar Malik, Benny Blanco, and Shellback, with the latter two also handling production duties. The collaboration between Maroon 5 and Aguilera was facilitated by their roles as coaches on the television show The Voice, where they first performed the song live.
Musically, "Moves Like Jagger" is an upbeat electropop song with elements of disco and rock. It features a catchy whistling melody, funky guitar riffs, and electronic drum beats. The lyrics describe a man's ability to impress a woman with his dance moves, which he compares to those of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
The chorus emphasizes this theme with lines like, "I don't need to try to control you / Look into my eyes and I'll own you / With the moves like Jagger." Aguilera's contribution comes in the bridge, where she adds a sultry response, enhancing the song's dynamic interplay.
The music video, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, was filmed in Los Angeles, California, on July 8, 2011. It features archival footage of Mick Jagger and showcases various individuals attempting to emulate his iconic dance moves.
The video intersperses scenes of Adam Levine performing shirtless and Christina Aguilera delivering her parts with a retro-inspired look. The homage to Jagger's style and the energetic dance sequences received positive feedback, contributing to the song's widespread acclaim.
Wikipedia
https://thephoenixremix.com/2020/08/20/the-magic-of-the-music-video-maroon-5-month-moves-like-jagger/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.npr.org/2011/11/28/142709728/moves-like-jagger-the-making-of-maroon-5s-mega-hit
https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/1dpnrtb/maroon_5_moves_like_jagger_ft_christina_aguilera/?rdt=44367
Friday, June 20, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Anto Rabzas - The Waste City 3.0: Public Spaces
Film Appreciation
The Waste City 3.0: Public Spaces is an interdisciplinary performance project directed by Anto Rabzas, blending Butoh dance, video art, and urban exploration to reimagine public space as a site of knowledge, memory, and transformation.
Performed by Tania Garrido and Nazaret Laso (Cranämour Butoh Dance Theater Company) and developed over years of site-specific interventions, the project examines how we experience, alter, and fragment space through perception and language.
Rooted in philosophical and literary references, it reflects on the ephemeral nature of reality and the creative impulse to grasp its meaning, even if only through illusion.
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Sources:
https://antoniorabazas.com/videoarte-performance/the-waste-city-3-0/
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