where is the cerebral jester?
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Friday, October 16, 2009
madonna is a rolling stone once again
here's a fantastic outtake used for the twelfth cover she has appeared on and a bit of the interview as well. can you just call me already madonna....we need to be friends by now!
Madonna Looks Back: The New Issue of Rolling Stone
10/14/09, 9:45 am EST
In January 1984 Madonna had just one album under her belt when she told American Bandstand’s Dick Clark she had lofty plans: “To rule the world.” (Watch the rarely seen clip here, in our Iconic Madonna Moments gallery.) Over the past three decades, she has provoked, innovated and inspired; she’s set and broken her own records, most recently wrapping the highest-grossing tour ever by a solo artist with her Sticky & Sweet show. And now that she’s released the two-disc retrospective Celebration, the pop superstar who rarely looks back sat down with Rolling Stone’s Austin Scaggs for a revealing trip through her early days in New York, some of her biggest scandals, and of course, her most massive hits in our new issue, on stands today.
Celebrating Madonna: Look back at her 50 most iconic moments in photos and videos.
Even as a seventh grader in Michigan, Madonna reveals she knew how to push her audience’s buttons. For her first ever performance, “I had my girlfriends paint my body with fluorescent hearts and flowers,” she recalls of a rendition of the Who’s “Baba O’Riley” that left her fellow students speechless. “I wore a pair of shorts and a midriff top, and I just went mad. … I’m sure everyone thought I was insane. That was the beginning of my provocative performances, I guess.”
Get a look at photos from Madonna’s record-shattering Sticky & Sweet tour.
But having innate stage savvy didn’t mean Madonna grew up a wild child. Though she tells Scaggs about her days as a graffiti artist when she was running with Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York City (her tag: Boy Toy), life was tamer before that. “I was a geek in high school. I didn’t really have a drink until I got divorced for the first time [from Sean Penn] when I was 30,” she admits. ” ‘Geek’ is not a word anyone uses to describe me, except perhaps [Confessions on a Dance Floor producer] Stuart Price, who once said, ‘You know, you’re a nerd at heart, nobody knows it.’ I took it as a compliment.”
Check out all of Madonna dozen Rolling Stone covers.
She credits her first major shift in style — from punky brunette club kid to blonde wedding wonder — to getting dressed and styled for more photo shoots and videos as her career progressed. “I think people put a lot of emphasis on the whole reinvention of my image, and it’s always been a lot less calculated than people think,” she says. ” I think it’s boring to stay the same. A girl likes to change her look.” But if she had to pick her worst fashion moment: “It was the purple lipstick, fluorescent-green sweater combo. … It’s OK, it was the Eighties. It was a bad-hairstyle era. Let’s face it.”
But Madonna doesn’t have many musical regrets. She tells Scaggs about writing “Live to Tell” and “Vogue,” returning with a head full of brand-new ideas on Ray of Light and teaming with some of the industry’s biggest hitmakers on Hard Candy. But after all these years, she admits she still can’t sniff out a Number One. “I’ve never been a good judge of what things are going to be huge or not. The songs that I think are the most retarded songs I’ve written, like ‘Cherish’ and ‘Sorry,’ a pretty big hit off my last album, end up being the biggest hits,” she tells RS. ” ‘Into the Groove’ is another song I feel retarded singing, but everybody seems to like it.”
Madonna Looks Back: The New Issue of Rolling Stone
10/14/09, 9:45 am EST
In January 1984 Madonna had just one album under her belt when she told American Bandstand’s Dick Clark she had lofty plans: “To rule the world.” (Watch the rarely seen clip here, in our Iconic Madonna Moments gallery.) Over the past three decades, she has provoked, innovated and inspired; she’s set and broken her own records, most recently wrapping the highest-grossing tour ever by a solo artist with her Sticky & Sweet show. And now that she’s released the two-disc retrospective Celebration, the pop superstar who rarely looks back sat down with Rolling Stone’s Austin Scaggs for a revealing trip through her early days in New York, some of her biggest scandals, and of course, her most massive hits in our new issue, on stands today.
Celebrating Madonna: Look back at her 50 most iconic moments in photos and videos.
Even as a seventh grader in Michigan, Madonna reveals she knew how to push her audience’s buttons. For her first ever performance, “I had my girlfriends paint my body with fluorescent hearts and flowers,” she recalls of a rendition of the Who’s “Baba O’Riley” that left her fellow students speechless. “I wore a pair of shorts and a midriff top, and I just went mad. … I’m sure everyone thought I was insane. That was the beginning of my provocative performances, I guess.”
Get a look at photos from Madonna’s record-shattering Sticky & Sweet tour.
But having innate stage savvy didn’t mean Madonna grew up a wild child. Though she tells Scaggs about her days as a graffiti artist when she was running with Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York City (her tag: Boy Toy), life was tamer before that. “I was a geek in high school. I didn’t really have a drink until I got divorced for the first time [from Sean Penn] when I was 30,” she admits. ” ‘Geek’ is not a word anyone uses to describe me, except perhaps [Confessions on a Dance Floor producer] Stuart Price, who once said, ‘You know, you’re a nerd at heart, nobody knows it.’ I took it as a compliment.”
Check out all of Madonna dozen Rolling Stone covers.
She credits her first major shift in style — from punky brunette club kid to blonde wedding wonder — to getting dressed and styled for more photo shoots and videos as her career progressed. “I think people put a lot of emphasis on the whole reinvention of my image, and it’s always been a lot less calculated than people think,” she says. ” I think it’s boring to stay the same. A girl likes to change her look.” But if she had to pick her worst fashion moment: “It was the purple lipstick, fluorescent-green sweater combo. … It’s OK, it was the Eighties. It was a bad-hairstyle era. Let’s face it.”
But Madonna doesn’t have many musical regrets. She tells Scaggs about writing “Live to Tell” and “Vogue,” returning with a head full of brand-new ideas on Ray of Light and teaming with some of the industry’s biggest hitmakers on Hard Candy. But after all these years, she admits she still can’t sniff out a Number One. “I’ve never been a good judge of what things are going to be huge or not. The songs that I think are the most retarded songs I’ve written, like ‘Cherish’ and ‘Sorry,’ a pretty big hit off my last album, end up being the biggest hits,” she tells RS. ” ‘Into the Groove’ is another song I feel retarded singing, but everybody seems to like it.”
Saturday, October 10, 2009
president opens for lady gaga
from towleroad.com
Obama Commits to Work for LGBT Equality, Offers No New Promises
Appearing before a packed and welcoming room at the Human Rights Campaign's annual dinner in Washington, President Obama delivered a speech strong on rhetoric that did not make any new promises or commitments. In his strongest language to date he promised the crowd, as he has in the past, that he would end the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, but did not offer any timeline for doing so.
Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...
Obama spoke about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and promised to defend any of his employees from attacks based on who they are, a likely reference to Safe Schools Chief Kevin Jennings, who has been under attack from anti-gay right-wing and religious groups. He also trumpeted recent House passage of a federal hate crimes bill and promised to sign it once it reaches his desk.
Obama also did not directly reference Question 1 in Maine or Referendum 71 in Washington state, two ballot measures that would remove rights from LGBT citizens on either coast, but offered broader promises to fight against the lies and divisiveness of foes of equality, suggesting that religion-based bigotry has no place in the national debate.
The President discussed his commitment to gay and lesbian families, using as an example his invitation to allow them to roll Easter Eggs at the White House.
The most amusing moment of Obama's speech came at its opening, when the President said, "It is a privilege to be here tonight to open for Lady Gaga." Finally, the President said that "friends should be able to be honest with one another" and he supports those who hold his feet and those of Congressional leaders to the fire over campaign promises.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
the odd couple
this is a video that me and tiger took on steinway street one night with his new fancy iphone. we were not of sane mind obviously haha.
we finally called it quits yesterday on october 7th after 10 months of comforting, arguing, partying, sharing music, fighting, worrying, text messaging, learning, walking around and looking at architecture, making sexytime, waiting for the man, plotting and pretending....
i watched this video and naturally i got a little choked up...it's pretty funny but boy am i really, really gay hahahahha
i will miss my tiger....he taught me a lot about myself that i should have known already...i just hope i taught him something as well
we were gay for each other : )
we finally called it quits yesterday on october 7th after 10 months of comforting, arguing, partying, sharing music, fighting, worrying, text messaging, learning, walking around and looking at architecture, making sexytime, waiting for the man, plotting and pretending....
i watched this video and naturally i got a little choked up...it's pretty funny but boy am i really, really gay hahahahha
i will miss my tiger....he taught me a lot about myself that i should have known already...i just hope i taught him something as well
we were gay for each other : )
the odd couple - chauncey and tiger from Chauncey Dandridge on Vimeo.
i guess this is my little tribute to the amazing thing that has been consuming all of my thoughts and time for almost a year....love. it definitely was love and still is and i finally got a chance to experience it in all its glory and all its ugliness. i've loved before certainly but to have it returned at the same time....where a friendship metamorphosizes into something new and unearthly....that is love. i just hope i can find it again someday.
chauncey treat - the competition
sorry its been so long since i've offered up a chauncey treat but i've been really busy and am trying to figure out a proper blogging schedule so that i don't feel like i'm ignoring this part of my creative outlet anymore.
here's a track by the people who brought you 'revolutions' from a couple months ago....the guy's voice is so awesome and keenhouse takes this track into a fantastic trancey dream territory that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside...hope you like!
melnyk - the competition (keenhouse remix)
my party is listed on pink entry website!!
http://pinkentry.com/2009/10/08/bear-hugs-hugs-thursday-october-8th/
BEAR HUGS @ Hugs: Thursday, October 8th
Location: Hugs, 108 North 6th Street, btwn Barry and White.
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Date: Thursday, October 8th (10pm-4am)
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DJ Chauncey D says: “DJ Chauncey D is preparing a funky and sleazy sonic soundscape to provide you with a unique dancehall experience and guaranteed to make you boogey….if boogey is what you do…
drink specials, no cover, amazing soundsystem, handsome barstaff and one of your favourite djs in the entire universe to keep you entertained all night….and it’s close to the bedford stop on the L train which is only one stop out of manhattan….what more could you ask for on a thursday night?
come and get your bear hugs!!
love beams and brimstone,
dj chauncey d”
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I say: “That was an adorable little note. ‘Love beams and brimstone,’so cute! I happen to have a slight thing for bears (holla at me y’all) so I’m thinking of going. It’s a monthly event. It’s at Hugs, which is super swank and DJ Chauncey sounds like a really cool gent. Check it out. Growlll.”
Friday, October 2, 2009
beneath the paw print : a bear identity workshop
jack is a great friend of mine...we used to work together at east of eighth restaurant years ago...he was my hamburger and i was his french fry...
when there's actually a workshop on the subject, it makes one wonder whether beardom is dangerously close to becoming boredom but i'm still an optimist and try my best to live outside of a cynical cloud of thought. the title alone is sarcastic and campy at best i suppose (or hope rather) and it sounds like the name of a low budget documentary on logo about lazy, fat, hairy guys living in wisconsin. but knowing jack, sarcasm was definitely one of the tools behind the titling. everything aside, i'm sure this workshop will answer as well as ask many a question and i wish my work schedule wasn't so grueling and unfair (cue violins) so that i could attend. jack is a very intelligent, well spoken man and i'm sure this workshop will be beneficial and well recieved to all who attend.
A Bear Identity Workshop
with Jack Bethke, MSW
Since the late 1980s the Bear subculture has emerged from obscure party nights and a few publications to a bona fide cultural phenomenon, and now includes multiple generations of gay men who are as diverse as the gay community itself.
But what does the term Bear mean today? More importantly, how do we fit as individuals within the larger community?
This eight-week conversation will address and question various issues from a mutual aid perspective, such as: identity, body image, sex, attraction, community and career.
As a group we’ll explore trends, wellness issues, increase self-esteem, build confidence and forge stronger relationships as members of this dynamic community.
Please join us - all are welcome - bears, non-bears, cubs, chasers, admirers, etc.
Tuesday Evenings
October 12 – December 1, 2009
$25 per session (x8)
In order to ensure comfort and intimacy, space is limited and a full 8-week commitment is necessary.
To schedule a brief telephone interview, please contact Jack Bethke via email: jack@jackbethke.com or by telephone: 917.309.1163.
Further information regarding Mr. Bethke and his practice can be found at www.jackbethke.com.
when there's actually a workshop on the subject, it makes one wonder whether beardom is dangerously close to becoming boredom but i'm still an optimist and try my best to live outside of a cynical cloud of thought. the title alone is sarcastic and campy at best i suppose (or hope rather) and it sounds like the name of a low budget documentary on logo about lazy, fat, hairy guys living in wisconsin. but knowing jack, sarcasm was definitely one of the tools behind the titling. everything aside, i'm sure this workshop will answer as well as ask many a question and i wish my work schedule wasn't so grueling and unfair (cue violins) so that i could attend. jack is a very intelligent, well spoken man and i'm sure this workshop will be beneficial and well recieved to all who attend.
A Bear Identity Workshop
with Jack Bethke, MSW
Since the late 1980s the Bear subculture has emerged from obscure party nights and a few publications to a bona fide cultural phenomenon, and now includes multiple generations of gay men who are as diverse as the gay community itself.
But what does the term Bear mean today? More importantly, how do we fit as individuals within the larger community?
This eight-week conversation will address and question various issues from a mutual aid perspective, such as: identity, body image, sex, attraction, community and career.
As a group we’ll explore trends, wellness issues, increase self-esteem, build confidence and forge stronger relationships as members of this dynamic community.
Please join us - all are welcome - bears, non-bears, cubs, chasers, admirers, etc.
Tuesday Evenings
October 12 – December 1, 2009
$25 per session (x8)
In order to ensure comfort and intimacy, space is limited and a full 8-week commitment is necessary.
To schedule a brief telephone interview, please contact Jack Bethke via email: jack@jackbethke.com or by telephone: 917.309.1163.
Further information regarding Mr. Bethke and his practice can be found at www.jackbethke.com.
the party formerly known as 'beetlejuice'
this sunday is my monthly 'beetlejuice' party at nowhere and it's all about prince and his proteges....with a mini guest debut dj set by $$$t-money$$$, my good friend and one of the biggest Prince fans i know!check out the facebook event page "Beetlejuice:
- Batdancing In Paisley Park East"
it's so cool
gif courtesy of the one and only pudwhacker...check out his amazing site here
and check out a certain really interesting bonus track from you know who...
it's so cool to be uncool
and here's a clip of madonna on david letterman on tuesday night! she looks ridiculously gorgeous and is such a natural comedian. i can't believe she's been on the show 8 times!!!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
come to daddy tonight!
come check out the latest incarnation of Rob Valin's "DADDY" party featuring me, DJ Chauncey D, at the decks offering you a sleazy soundscape to perfectly soundtrack your predatory ways. the sleek bar has a private entrance to the basement where the dirty deeds get done....
THE BASEMENT PARTY
Every Thursday
Downstairs at 390 8th Ave (at 29th St)
Hosted by Robert Valin
DJ Chauncey D
10pm/No Cover
$4 Heineken/Coors Lite/Jaeger & Tequila Shots
check out the DADDY facebook group here
Sunday, September 27, 2009
you can visit 'daddy' weekly now!
robert valin and i have teamed up to resurrect our short lived "daddy" party that took place in hk lounge a couple months ago...this week will be our third party at the new border of chelsea location...it's a hop, skip and a jump away from the gay ole eagle and together we are hoping to get a nice crowd to make it their thursday night drive by or destination so they can enjoy lurking in the kinky crevices of the basement or boogey within a background of tweaked out laser webs splattered across the bar while the sleazy sonic smorgasboard provided by yours truly coats your skin with a thick, predatory glaze. stop by and see what daddy is up to thursday the first of october and enjoy!
Join all the men at NYC's newest weekly party where hipsters, bears, east village boys and Chelsea queens get groovin' for the weekend with indie electro, nudisco and dirty rock and roll by DJ Chauncey D every Thursday at DADDY! check out the facebook event page here and/or join the 'daddy' group over here
$4 Heinekens, Coors Lite, Jaeger & Tequila
Doors open 10PM
No Cover
Join all the men at NYC's newest weekly party where hipsters, bears, east village boys and Chelsea queens get groovin' for the weekend with indie electro, nudisco and dirty rock and roll by DJ Chauncey D every Thursday at DADDY! check out the facebook event page here and/or join the 'daddy' group over here
$4 Heinekens, Coors Lite, Jaeger & Tequila
Doors open 10PM
No Cover
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