Here's Miley Cyrus in a photoshoot for the latest edition of Wonderland magazine. The pics, which show the pop star in various states of undress and ennui, were taken by Mario Sorrenti. So much passion! So much sex! Credit: Mario Sorrenti/Wonderland

Greeting music sloots, and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday, today with a little hi-dee for your ho-dee . We could all use that, couldn't we? It's the dead of summer, the world is broiling and even Tan Mom - yes, her - has stepped back from extreme suntanning. So what's one to do? Visit the myriad of Manor nighteries, of course, because in addition to their usual giggles and debauchery, they're all gloriously air-conditioned. Tonight, be sure to swing by the after-hours "Two in the Pink!" music and pancake lounge - with real Canuck maple syrup! - because DJ Li'l Scratch will be spinning tunes from a true musical giant. Yes, none other than Cab Calloway, one of those evergreen legends many people take for granted. In Cab's case, that's too bad, because there's no more joyous jazz legend than Cab, nor one so equally talented and groundbreaking in his live performances. Also, fun fact: he was listed as Ja'net Dubois' biolo...

Greetings, Peckerites! It's that time again, time to do a shallow dive into the life of a celebrity or would-be celebrity. This week we feature the literally dashing Jogging Jack Sparrow . Now that's staying in character! Runners are weird people. Some are smug, some are serious, some are vegans, and some, it seems, are pirates. Racing in costume has a long and amusing history, but nobody does it better, more thoroughly, than Jogging Jack Sparrow.  With 340,000 followers on Instagram, Jack is a regular at RunDisney events, with fans spotting him year after year. That's genuine celebrity cred. He even has his own scandal: apparently some Disney Adults think consuming alcohol sets a very un-Disneylike tone. One has to ask: have they seen the movies? Do they even know who Jack Sparrow is?   Every runner knows hydration is crucial to performance. What kind of performance definitely depends on what kind of hydration. Best to stock up! Photo Credit: Getty Images

  Everyone rejoice: Rick Moranis has returned to the spotlight! The Spaceballs star made his Comic Con debut this Friday in San Diego after decades of living in privacy. The 73-year old actor starred in many projects during the 80s, including Ghostbusters and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids . But after his wife, costume designer Ann Belsky, tragically passed away from breast cancer in 1991 the actor took a break from his booming career. Instead, Moranis chose to focus largely on raising his children and would participate in a few projects over the years. But he's ready to return to the big screen. This year, Spaceballs: The New One , is set to release so Moranis joined a panel at Comic Con to promote his latest project. Fans are naturally delighted to see his face again after so long.  Will you be watching Spaceballs: The New One ? Source: People Magazine, Comic Con

Gray and Brass, 1907 John Sloan

 

Kinda whimsical, but I take pictures of all sorts of stupid stuff. Just boppin' along the sidewalk recently and saw these. The second pic was a block over and those paw prints are so tiny , they're either from feral cats or foxes (there's a lot of both around here).  So contemplate the coolness of concrete, or, if you're in the mood, hop in with Dorothy Malone and pick up hot guys or gals and have a fine 'ol time. Remember, the world is your oyster. After all, it's Open Post, darlings! Photo Credits: AK, Silver Screen Collection\

Mel C, aka. Melanie Chisholm, from the Spice Girls got married this weekend to her partner, Chris Dingwall. Mel met the Australian model and producer on Raya a few years ago and he proposed to her last summer. This is her first marriage. Naturally, she had to invite her fellow Spice Girls! Mel B aka. Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton joined their old friend for this lovely occasion. While Posh couldn't make it due to WAG duties (aka. attending the World Cup final in New Jersey), she did design Mel's beautiful gown. How sweet is that?! Congratulations to Mel and and Chris! Source: Vogue

Greetings, fellow hors and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Monday, today with added mystery, since virtually nothing is known about the songstress DJ Li'l Scratch will be spinning for you tonight at the Manor's "Pearl Splash!" bar and dinette. You know what's not a mystery these days? The weather, amirite? It's hotter than an INCELS sex potato (you know, when they heat up a potato in the microwave for 5 minutes, cut a hole in it, rub butter on the inside and fuck it) (ouch!). Someday someone smart will come up with a surefire way to instantly solve the climate crisis, but until then, we have music. Let's thank our lucky stars. And let's thank those same stars for powerhouse performer, Rhonda Washington. Why isn't she more celebrated? Hailing from St. Louis, Rhonda joined "Hot Sauce," a short-lived, early-1970s, Southern Soul group which should have had a much longer run. But tragically, it was not to be. Can you guess why? Nope,...

Hello Peckers, and welcome to the second weekly Sunday Roast. Today our esteemed guests are those globe-trotting celebrities and heartbreakers, The Shmenge Brothers ! Here's their Fan Page on Facebook ! And here they are leading a jaded NYC audience in their big hit, "Cabbage Rolls and Coffee"! I'm sure you're sophisticated enough to recognize them, and probably shared a cocktail hour or two on the Riviera with these two international men of mystique and musique. For those who are not, the Shmenge Brothers are Stan Shmenge (John Candy) and Yosh/Josh Shmenge (Eugene Levy), polka sensations from the historic and glamorous nation of Leutonia. While Canada (specifically the Kitchener/Waterloo area of Southern Ontario) may be their legal residence, where they live in their mom's split level, their hearts are in Leutonia, and in the music which brings together the sophisticated and glamorous world of polka enthusiasts around the world.  Before there was Jack Black p...

Credit: Universal Pictures It seems like half of Hollywood is starring in The Odyssey: Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, the list goes on! To say the latest Nolan film is star-studded would be an understatement. My local subreddit was talking about they even did a special 70MM IMAX screening complete with a presentation from the projectionists. By all accounts, this is an epic movie with epic reception. So far it has grossed nearly $40 million and that number will surely multiply quickly.  So, Peckers, have you seen it yet? Do you plan to?

Self-Portrait as a Photographer, 1924 Yasuo Kuniyoshi

 

In 1956, there was a ton of great movies, including the Doris Day smash "The Man Who Knew Too Much ," a Hitchcock remake of his own original  (not to be confused with the cinematic masterpiece "The Man Who Blew Too Much") (which sits alongside other esteemed works like “Bonfire of the Panties,” “Free My Willy,” “The Loin King,” “H.R. Muff ‘n Stuff,” “Bang the Nun Slowly,” “A Rimmer Runs Through It,” “Spray It Forward,” "Schindler's Fist" and “The Legend in Bagger’s Pants.”).  The Platters had a big hit that year with "(You've Got The) Magic Touch " and a few years later they recorded one of the biggest hits of the decade, the immortal..."The Great Pretender:" So let's roll down the windows, drive along the shore and listen to the radio, and see what kind of good trouble we can get into. After all, it's Open Post, darlings! Photo Credit: AK

Credit: Jan Langhaug/AF Erling Haaland, who quickly became the darling of the 2026 World Cup, sadly had to return home to Norway after his country's recent loss against England in the quarterfinals. Luckily he didn't leave empty-handed: the 25-year old brought home a taxidermied raccoon holding a whiskey bottle. Well it's not hard to tell he was staying in Texas! He later shared a photo with his new friend, stating it "followed him home" and he asked fans for name suggestions.  While Haaland was busy stealing our hearts, it looks like Dallas stole his. Here he is posing at the famous Wild Bill's Western Store: Credit: instagram Yeehaw!

Greetings music luvuhs, and welcome to another edition of Manor Music Mondays, today with a singer who's guaranteed to work you over like the world's best anti-depressant. No, for reals. Feeling down in the dumpity-doo and want to feel happy? Feeling happy but want to feel happier? Then this is the gal for you. Tonight only at the Manor's exclusive "Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me" lounge and dinette, DJ Li'l Scratch will be spinning all of her tunes, and just wait, you'll be giggling and dancing and drinking and doing who knows what-all because if it. Ready? Make way for "Chee-Chee!" Rose "Chee-Chee" Murphy, to be specific, who had a happy, trilling voice you won't soon forget. If you've only heard her sing a few numbers, you might think her vocals are gimmicky and perhaps not worth a full album, much less a whole bevy of them. Think again. However she did the voodoo she do, she found incredible variety in her high, birdlike voice, ...

Greetings, Manorites, this is Raincoaster, and I'd like to welcome you to Peckerwood's very first Sunday Roast! This week we feature that darling of darkness, Vincent Price: He was a Yale man and a frustrated Shakespearean who was typecast early (and very lucratively) as the ultimate horror villain. But he was also an art connoisseur, Francophile, and gourmet who briefly hosted his own cooking show; yes, in the old days celebrity chefs were actual celebrities. There’s also a cookbook , which is highly recommended if you like French cuisine. Bonus points to anyone who guesses the second celebrity chef in the photo. Photo Credits: Shutterstock, TransAmerica

Kathy Griffin caused quite a stir yesterday when she shared photos of her and her alleged new 22-year old piece on Instagram. She posted the above photo with the caption, "He's 22. Have at it, internet."  And have at it, they did. Many commenters were grossed out that 65-year old Griffin would date someone 43 years her junior. Others pointed out that many of her male contemporaries do the same thing every day and no one bats an eyelash. I mean, Al Pacino and Robert de Niro are having babies in their 80s for Chrissakes! Others congratulated Griffin and said she should get it! Which camp did you fall into, Peckers?  Griffin shared a new post confirming that it had all been a stunt. The young man was simply helping Griffin with her security. But she had some great commentary on the feedback she received: Oh Kathy, never change! Source: kathygriffin on Instagram

View of Toledo, ca. 1599-1600 El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)