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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Cosplay is an Art: Milena Costa (Miih) as St. Louis from Azur Lane
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Friday, September 26, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Album Cover: INXS – X
Album Cover
Album: INXS – X
Released Date: September 25, 1990
Cover Photographer: Michael Halsband
Art Direction, Design: Nick Egan
Design: Tom Bouman
Models: Michael Hutchence, Tim Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.discogs.com/release/593929-INXS-X
Thank God Kimmel's Back!
Pardon the Interruption
Tuesday night had me counting down to 10:30 like it was New Year’s Eve. I wasn’t waiting for fireworks—I just wanted the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live. At 10:25, I shut off my Xbox, flipped to ABC, and thanked my lucky stars I don’t live in a Sinclair or Nexstar market.
Kimmel opened with a wink: “Anyway, as I was saying before I was interrupted, if you’re just joining us, we’re preempting your regularly scheduled encore episode of ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ to bring you this special report.” Now, I have to admit, I’m wondering which B-list celebrities Steve Harvey had battling it out.
Then came the heart of it. Addressing the controversy over his comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder, Kimmel grew serious: “I do want to make something clear because it's important to me as a human... it was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don't, I don't think there's anything funny about it... Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what... was obviously a deeply disturbed individual.”
His voice cracked when he recalled Erika Kirk’s powerful gesture at the memorial: “She forgave him. That is an example we should follow. If you believe in the teaching of Jesus as I do, there it was. That's that's it. A selfish act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow."
Of course, Kimmel couldn’t skip the free-speech fight. He quoted FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s own 2022 words back at him: “Political satire is one of the oldest and most important forms of free speech.” Even Trump got airtime in a 2022 clip: “If we don’t have free speech, then we just don’t have a free country.”
Kimmel capped it with a jab: “You almost have to feel sorry for him. He tried, did his best to cancel me. Instead, he forced millions of people to watch the show. That backfired bigly. He might have to release the Epstein files to distract us from this now.”
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Tegan and Sara - Walking with a Ghost
Music Appreciation
Tegan and Sara Quin, identical twin sisters from Calgary, Alberta, formed their eponymous indie pop duo in 1995. Initially performing under the name "Plunk," they gained early recognition after winning Calgary’s Garage Warz competition.
Their 2004 album So Jealous marked a pivotal moment, propelling them into broader recognition. Known for their introspective songwriting and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, Tegan and Sara have built a dedicated fanbase over the years.
"Walking with a Ghost," featured on So Jealous, was primarily written by Sara Quin. The song touches on themes of post-breakup denial and emotional detachment, portraying the lingering presence of a past relationship. Its minimalist composition, characterized by a repetitive guitar riff and sparse instrumentation, mirrors the song's haunting narrative.
The music video for "Walking with a Ghost" was directed by Troy Nixey. It features Tegan and Sara in a stark, monochromatic setting, interacting with ghostly figures. The video's minimalist aesthetic and use of negative space underscore the song's themes of isolation and the inescapable presence of past emotions. This visual representation complements the track's lyrical content, offering a poignant exploration of lingering emotional ties.
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://toomuchmusic.wordpress.com/tag/tegan-and-sara/
https://collectivespeakers.com/speakers/tegan-and-sara/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/tegan-and-sara-hey-im-just-like-you/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.avclub.com/tegan-and-sara-s-walking-with-a-ghost-is-a-portrait-i-1798285955?utm_source=chatgpt.com
RANDOM WEDNESDAY: Barry Blitt's “Remote Control” for The New Yorker
Source:
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2025-09-29
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