Sure, life is chaotic at times, but there's always the arts, and in 1970 there was some damn good entertainment, including the premiere of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (seriously, Mary was in two of the greatest sitcoms of all time, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and this one)! Some amazing music as well, particularly this masterpiece (a short, but fascinating "making of" video): By the way, I am delighted to share that I took care of Art Garfunkel back in the room service days and he was charming, kind of like a benign, befuddled old English teacher. So c'mon, hop in your new Nova and join us. After all, it's Open Post, darlings! Photo Credit: AK

  Source: Cosmopolitan True love is dead! Ariana Grande and her boyfriend of three years, Ethan Slater, have broken up. Sources told TMZ that the couple quietly ended their relationship a few months ago and are finally sharing the news to the public. The two originally met on set of Wicked and announced their relationship in July 2023. There was much speculation that the pair had cheated on their respective partners, as both of their marriages ended around the time they announced their coupledom. Despite their denial of infidelity, Slater's ex-wife, Lilly Jay, allegedly found texts shared between Grande and Slater while he was still married to her, and she says she was "blindsided" by their divorce. I wonder who Ariana will date next! Sources: TMZ, Page Six

Greetings, bed-hoppers, and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday - today in a laidback, after-bang mode, if'n you know what I mean. And I know you do. For such times, when blasting 80s hair metal just won't do, you need the stylings of a lass whose singing is both skilled and chill like a lotus. Intrigued? Be sure to come to the Manor's "Crossing Swords" lounge at around 4am (or before closing at sunrise).  That 's when DJ Li'l Scratch will be playing tunes performed by a riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a sphinx. Yes, it's another Mystery Lady™. Or yet another jazz songbird who recorded only one LP, then - poof! - vanished into oblivion. Unsurprising, since her LP dropped in the late-1950s during the inexorable rise of rock 'n' roll, which decimated the jazz songbird market. In the case of Easy Williams - what a name! - it's a shame, because her slinky-gal vocals are smooth, intimate and a lot of fun - and well suited to...

The Spanish Singer, 1860 Edouard Manet

Jenny From The Block™ recently filmed a segment for SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma, and shared her personal take that you have to be from the five boroughs in order to claim official New Yorker status. Rahma pressed the popstar further by asking if you can claim New Yorker status after living there for 50 years, but JLo stuck to her guns and said no! She is a New Yorker purist and no imports are permitted, no matter how long they've lived in the Big Apple. Just don't try out her bodega order , lest you be met with a blank stare. Source: SubwayTakes on Instagram

The Boys, 2023 Mark Thomas Gibson

 

There's this new one out called "2001: A Space Odyssey" and everyone says it's great but the commercials look weird. How about "The Graduate?" I don't know what it's about but they say the soundtrack is killer! Yeah, I know, tickets are expensive (who's got 2 whole dollars to throw away?) so maybe we can watch some TV? " The Beverly Hillbillies" are on tonight, or maybe "The Mod Squad"  with that DREAMY Clarence Williams III.  Oh shoot, turn it up, I love this song! This post is inspired by that pic up top. Haven't seen that Grand Prix (I always pronounce it as "pricks") in several years, but whenever I used to pass it, it always looked like it was rakishly winking at the whole neighborhood, and as far as I'm concerned, that's a good thing. So let's rakishly wink and chat and listen to music and watch stuff. After all, it's Open Post, darlings! Photo Credit: AK, Getty Images

Source: Shauna Hall on Facebook Manholes in NYC are being carefully monitored this week after the police have identified more than a dozen "unauthorized individuals" entering and exiting two manholes in Brooklyn.  According to police reports, several people were seen entering a manhole at 11pm on Thursday and later emerged at 2am on Friday. Eight miles away, authorities noticed several other individuals entering a manhole at 1am on Friday and later emerging around 4am.  The New York City Department of Environmental Protection are advising the public that entering the city's sewer system is both illegal and dangerous. Risks include flooding, noxious gases, and unstable surfaces.  Police are investigating whether the two separate instances are connected. What do you think is drawing people into the sewers, Peckers? Must be one hell of a rave down there! Source: KDVR

Greetings, music sloots, and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday! Today, DJ Li'l Scratch is completely chillaxed from a vaca across the pond and so needs a bright and lively singer to shake him alive - but with joy, mind you, only joy. It's a singer we're all familiar with, but have perhaps taken for granted. She has, after all, been in most of our lives since the very beginning, yet look - and listen - closely, because she's an astonishment that keeps on giving. Tonight at the Manor's exclusive "Pitch-a-Tent" bar and grill, DJ Li'l Scratch will be playing scads of her bestest tunes ever.  Are you surprised it's Pearlie? You shouldn't be. In 1957 alone, Pearl Bailey's self-titled LP was one of seven released under her name. That's seven as in s-e-v-e-n. Can you imagine any pop-tarlet even approaching that kind of output today?  Her career lasted decades, so let's just bounce-bounce-bounce around a few career and person...

Who knew college volleyball could be so gagged and fabulous?  Some are deeply offended, of course, because Jordan Lucas isn't just a sassy sis, he's also a devastating power hitter. How dare he make the manly men uncomfy!   But as he told ABC News, "What I’m doing is fine (because) they’re doing the same exact thing, but in a more masculine way.” In other words, if a guy can be all butch and macho, he can be all snatched and stunning. There are many ways to fly your freak flag, amirite?  Below, he lays it out for reporter Rocsi Diaz and shares more with The Athletic right here.  Long may he work the runway rule the court!

Source: Milamai/Getty The second full moon in May is happening tonight! The blue moon will reach its peak fullness at 4:45AM EST May 31st. Following the Flower Moon that took place on May1st, this is called a micromoon, meaning that it is occurring when the moon is furthest from the Earth. It will thus appear 6-7% smaller than the average full moon. Now for the astrologically inclined, let's discuss this moon's spiritual meaning. Full moons embody the energy of release, and this month's blue moon will feel like a turning point. Rising in the sign of Sagittarius, this moon encourages us to embrace our adventurous side by challenging our beliefs and pushing the limits of our comfort zones.  Hopefully you're feeling optimistic and maybe a little wild tonight. If there's a situation in your life that you'd like to revisit with fresh eyes, now is the time to do it. You might just find that it was worth a second chance.  Sources: Today, Bustle

The Sleeping Gypsy, 1897 Henri Rousseau

 

I think I blew up the engine on dad's new '63 Mercury Monterey convertible while I was drag racing to Inspiration Point, do you think he'll notice? The hood isn't too burned up, is it? A good wash 'n wax should do the trick. I mean, whatever, it's not the end of the world! And whatever's going on with you, no matter how good (or bad) it's going, it's not the end of the world. So come on in and tell us all about it. After all, it's Open Post, darlings! Photo Credit: AK

Source: Getty Here's Hilary Duff attending the American Music Awards last night. She wore a shiny silver Rabanne 2019 dress for the occasion.  The 38-year old released her latest album, The Mine Versions , last month which features newly re-recorded versions of her greatest hits. She will also be going on tour starting next month.  What do you think of this lewk, Peckers? 

Today and Yesterday, 1952 Hazel Janicki

School Studies, 1944 Horace Pippin

  Source: TMZ on instagram Here's Miley Cyrus, flanked by Donatella Versace and Anya Taylor-Joy, receiving her star on the Hollywood walk of fame this Friday. Don't they look elated? The 33-year old has been in the spotlight since she was teen, kicking off her acting career on the Disney show Hannah Montana . Since then she's enjoyed a singing career characterized by her showing us more of her tongue than any other celebrities' combined.  Congratulations!

Debbie Harry, 1980 Painted by H.R. Giger