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

 

It's 1964 and all sorts of good stuff's happening. Sidney Poitier just became the first Black person to win the Best Actor award at the Oscars, 12 men have publicly burned their draft cards in protest of the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has been signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.  "Mary Poppins" has been released and is a smash hit, and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" aired for the first time. Also, The Dixie Cups are all over the radio with this ditty: So hop into your Cadillac Coupe Deville and head over to the Chapel of Love, or maybe make a pit-stop in Open Post and stay a while, darlings! Photo Credits: AK, Rankin-Bass/NBC

  Credit: Michel Linssen/ Redfern Brace yourselves, Peckers: the 90s band, Aqua, are parting ways. The group, whose notable hits include Barbie Girl and Doctor Jones , announced the split on their instagram page. The Danish-Norwegian band has been together for over 30 years. In their post, they thanked their fans for all the support over the years and many comments shared their dismay over the news. Aww. 1997 me would be devastated! Source: Mirror News

No, not TV's "Bewitched," but this truly unnerving little shocker from 1945 in which Phyllis Thaxter plays a heroine who may or may not be a murderous (and very slutty) psychopath. Yikes. Tackling the concept of split-personality decades before the likes of "Psycho," we meet Joan, a sweet young heroine possessed by a dark inner voice named - are you ready for this? - "Karen." Oh here go hell come, as they say, and in this case, hell do.  If you're like me and love the heavy shadowed film-noir look from the 1940s, this movie delivers the goods - and how. Yet it also possesses a haunting, dreamlike quality which makes Joan's mental struggle feel visceral. Directed with smashing visual style by Arch Oboler, who got his start as a playwright and lauded horror radio show producer, "Bewitched" unspools in a swift 70 minutes, and for me, remains an essential hallmark of early film-noir. More than that, it's just plain fun, and though it ...

The Young Hussard (early 20th century) Jean Geoffroy

  Source: Isabella Rossellini on instagram Here are the iconic Isabella Rossellini and the iconic Joan Collins gracing Cannes this week. The two are starring in The Duchess and I,  a British drama directed by Mike Newell that focuses on Wallis Simpson's final years living as a widow and recluse in Paris. Collins plays Simpson, who suffered from many illnesses and became increasingly incapacitated around 1978.  Rossellini plays Suzanna Blum, a French lawyer who assumed control of the Duchess's affairs after the Duke of Windsor's passing in 1972. Blum isolated Simpson from family and friends, dismissed her staff, and sold off valuable heirlooms to personal contacts both before and after Wallis's passing in 1986. Blum maintained that all actions reflected the Duchess's explicit wishes, though she often withheld any documentation of her authority. Here's a photo of the two in full costume:  Credit: Venetia Scott, courtesy of British Vogue Will you be watching The Du...

La Garcome, 1925 Jean-Gabriel Domergue

 

  Credit: Joe Maher/Getty Here are George and Amal Clooney attending the King's Trust 50th Anniversary celebration in London yesterday. George sported a broad smile and Amal sported a 2007 Alexander McQueen dress with matching gold shoes.  Cameron Diaz actually wore this same dress for the Shrek the Third premiere back in 2007. Who wore it best?! Credit: JIL Studio Source: Vogue