There's just something about B&W photography that pulls you in. It's like the absence of color frees us to appreciate the contrast of light and dark and varying textures. My phone's Gurgle alerts randomly show me all sorts of fun, sometimes odd, but usually fascinating links to click on about art, history, politics and local news. Recently, it showed me THIS ONE.  I've occasionally turned color photographs to B&W on IG and it really switches things up. Like this one, which is on the road leading down to the beach near me: The only thing that's never in shades of gray is this simple fact: this is Open Post and all color schemes are welcome. Have fun, darlings! Photos: via 123clicks

Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty In what feels like an endless press cycle for Wicked: For Good , Cynthia Erivo arrived at the NYC premiere of the film last night wearing custom Balenciaga. I am enjoying the more fun fashion we've been seeing from Erivo lately and this look feels very fitting for the movie.  Will you be checking out Wicked: For Good ? 

Greetings, music sloots and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday! Today we have a beautiful-sounding mystery, because unlike so many music performers, past or present, there's virtually nothing to be found out about this one-of-a-kind jazz songstress on the internet - which, no matter your background or era, is pretty hard to do these days. And these days? We really need her.  Yes, we desperately need the dulcet tones from a singer who's been there and back. In fact, we need Cora Lee Day (center in the photo above), a noted actress who had a late-career renaissance in "What's Love Got To Do With It?" and the compelling  "Daughter's Of The Dust," for which she should have received an Academy Award (or at least a nomination) (but I digress) (as I'm wont to do). Born in 1914, many claim that she first worked as a model in New York City. This isn't hard  to believe, since she was stunning to look at and quite tall. Somehow, she next ...

Can you find them? Did you lose them?  Years ago, I had the absolute best pair of Vuarnet sunglasses with cobalt blue frames and left them at a trick's place one afternoon. I called him the next day and he swore he couldn't find them anywhere. Bitch was wearing them a week or so later in Fire Island, but claimed he bought them on his own because he admired mine. Lies, lies, and more lies.  What is - or was - your favorite pair? Post a pic so we can see!

Here's Shakira in pastel purple at the Zootopia 2 premiere in LA last night. The singer stars in the film as Gazelle and has also written a new song for it called "Zoo." The dress is designed by Stella McCartney. What do you think of this look, Peckers? I think Shakira looks beautiful and the colour suits her quite nicely. Source: Shakira on instagram

See ya suckers, 2025 Source: Reddit Artist: HereWhitMyBike Sigh. If only leaving the planet were that easy, amirite?

 

During the Georgian era in Great Britain, chamber pots were coveted wedding gifts for the wealthy class, often delivered stuffed full of pound notes or coins, some with a merry olde message stamped onto their porcelain surface. Like this one from The Georgian House in Edinburgh, Scotland. The inscription reads: “This Pot it is A Present Sent, Some Mirth to make is only Meant. We hope the same you’ll not Refuse, But keep it safe and oft it Use. When in it, you Want to Piss, Remember them who sent you this. Keep me clean and use me well, And what I see I will not Tell.” Heavens, a lowly limerick worthy of a common bawd. Next thing you know, men and women will be displaying a shapely ankle to all and sundry, even those virile, husky stable boys who look so restless and excitable. Happy Open Post, darlings. Please try to keep it in your trousers, or leave your petticoats unraised, and keep a civil tongue in your mouth (whether your own or someone else's is entirely up to you).  Photo ...

Sarah Paulson sported this two-piece look to the Brazilian premiere of "All's Fair." It was designed by Pierpeolo Piccioli for Balenciaga SS26.  It wasn't exactly a great night for fashion, as Kim K rolled up in this pastel monstrosity and Naomi Watts looked immensely uncomfortable in stripes. Awful fashion for an awful show, how fitting! Sources: Desi/Backgrid, Getty Images for Disney+

Welcome, music prostitots, to another edition of Manor Music Monday, today with a li'l bump, a li'l grind, and lots of razzmatazz. And yes, our songstress of the day has a gimmick, because, as you might know, you gotta get a gimmick. Those last four words were probably enough to cause all of you Broadway Babies out there to squeal with happiness - and for good reason. But this ain't no Broadway post, bub. It's about the Real McCoy, as they say, or the genu-wine article. Tonight, DJ Li'l Scratch will be playing all of her hot-cha! songs at the Manor's "Tuna Pole!" lounge and Shirako dinette. Yes, i t's times like these that call for Gypsy, don't you think? No, not the movie or stage Gypsy. I'm talking about the actual person. Yes, it's true, there really was a burlesque queen named Gypsy. I know, right? It's like finding out the tooth-fairy is real. And yes, she and her audience frequently had to make a mad dash for the streets when...

You're getting old, dear. Did you know? "Saturday Night Fever" is 48 years-old this year, or like many of you, within spitting distance of 50. "How can this be?" you ask in horror. Sorry, Margaret, get out those crutch tips. Time marches on for everyone. Fun facts: The movie was based on a 1976 New York magazine article -  "Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night," by British author Nik Cohn  - which was a complete lie. As in totally made up. No, really. He was a newcomer to the U.S., didn't know the Brooklyn disco scene at all, so he based "Tony," the lead character, on an English, so-called "mod fellow" he knew. He also pocketed a nice chunk of change from Paramount and producers when they bought the rights to the article, thinking it was real. Smooth move, Nik!  As for the casting of Donna Pescow, this was based almost entirely on her looks. Studio executives Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg initially thought she was ...

Ariana Grande wore this custom Robert Wun dress for her performance at the "Wicked: One Wonderful Night" special. The blush pink piece was adorned with delicate butterflies on the bodice and skirt. Wun also created matching earrings and gloves to complete the look. I know Brows Grande is not popular in the Manor but I appreciate the sheer artistry of this look and think it suits her birdlike frame quite well. Here are some more photos: Sources: Robert Wun on instagram, Griffin Nagel/NBC

For those of you not quite ready to say goodbye to Halloween, this post - featuring  the world's largest spider web  - is for you! Discovered by scientists in a sulfur cave on the Albania-Greece border, it stretches over 1100 square feet and is home to over 110,000 rival species of spiders that coexist in a one-of-a-kind, self-sustaining ecosystem. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go remove traveling to the sulfur caves of the Albania-Greece border off my bucket list immediately. Le fuq!

 

Island Girl, aka IG, just rolled into the 'hood in her brand-new Chevy - and she is the envy of all her neighbors! Such sleekness, such style. Even Gladys (that nosey neighbor who always finds something to criticize) went silent with envy. As for Agnes, well Aggie's agog with admiration. Even Horace (Velma's husband from down the block) came out to take a look, although (let's get real) he really just wanted to check out IG herself. The car was purely secondary. In 1948, lots of big important stuff happened, like President Truman signing the Marshall Plan, which gave 5 billion dollahs in aid to 16 countries. Later that same year he signed Executive Order 9981, ending racial segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. I admit I don't know much about him, but it seems like he was a pretty decent dude.  Meanwhile, Spike Jones had a big hit in 1948 with "The William Tell Overture." It's been recorded hundreds of times, but I love this version best of all: And n...

Credit: Tyrell Hampton Here's the wonderful Stephen Colbert in a photoshoot for GQ. He's giving "older man you swiped on Grindr who's about to take you to his penthouse suite where you'll enjoy the best drugs of your entire life." I love the slippers.  Here are some more pics: Source: GQ

Greetings, music sloots, and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday, tonight served with beef stroganoff, a relish tray, a Brandy Old Fashioned, and for your entertainment, a truly classy songstress. When I first heard the term "supper club singer," it conjured up images of a hard-bitten chippy singing slightly off-key at the "Pour Decisions Lounge" in Seaford, Long Island (right next to the abandoned HoJos) (the town's strong odor of sewage is just a bonus!). But back in the day, a "supper club singer" was high praise, denoting a group of gifted jazz birds who could be counted on to deliver the goods - and the crowds - at posh eateries on both coasts and abroad. One of them was Ann Williams, whom DJ Li'l Scratch will be spinning tonight at the Manor's "FlufferNutter" lounge and dinette. You won't want to miss out. Oh, and just look at her picture. Yes, she's that kind of gal. Big blue eyes, provocative curves and a ...

Did you think it wouldn't happen? Did you think you were safe? Think again, sluts, because  turtle on a skateboard, turtle on a skateboard, turtle on a skateboard! It's only a matter of time before they learn to operate a stick shift. And automatic drive? That's likely days away. We always thought Cat Overlords were our destiny, but clearly we misjudged. Benevolent Turtle Tyrants are on their way.  Or are they?  Today, you must decide:  Which animal species would you choose to rule our world?  You can only pick one, so choose carefully!

Credit: Felipe/Backgrid Julia Fox recently attended "The Cursed Amulet" Halloween party in NYC on October 30th. Never one to shy from attention, Fox decided to dress up in the outfit Jackie Kennedy wore the day her husband was assassinated right next to her. Kennedy refused to take her outfit off for Lyndon B. Johnson's swearing-in ceremony, as she wanted to "let them see what they've done to Jack." We all know the story.  When Fox was asked about the look on the red carpet, she described her costume as "Jackie-O-Nasty," and said, "Tonight I'm serving bloody diva, single mom who's about to cash that check!" Naturally, people criticized Fox's choice, calling it tasteless and inappropriate. After seeing the backlash, Fox took to instagram to defend her choice. She says it's not a costume, but a statement about "trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance." She also said that Jackie's choice...

Tis the day of spooky dookie, dear hors - FINALLY, not only are we excused for stuffing our cavernous maws with copious amounts of sugary treats, we are ENCOURAGED! And all while dressed liked a sexy bottle of Frank's Hot Sauce! * sheds an inspired tear * Speaking of costumes - tell us, beloved  Hors of Horror - what was your most favorite Halloween costume ever worn? Bonus points if it made it to the bedroom with a hair-raising lover ;) And if you don't have one for yourself, I'd love to hear your most favorite costume ever witnessed in person! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!