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Here is episode #3 of Dax Flame‘s voluminous and controversial YouTube diary, which documents the 15-year-old’s heart-rending, mind-bending attempt to make friends with a classmate, Jacob, who really, really excites him (see here if you […]
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Self-described “Broadway nerd” Ashley digs into the very same “Applause” soundtrack that brought us the enthralling overkill of “But Alive” and lends her youthful flesh to Lauren Bacall‘s ragged wheeze. The results are stunning! —John […]
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From the hit Brit-com “The Vicar of Dibley” (to be remade for US TV later this as “The Minister of Divine,” starring Kirstie Alley). “It Should Have Been Me,” recorded over the years by a […]
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Jason and friend slipped into something tight and black, then headed down to the Wal-Mart to freak out the squares (like a pair of modern-day Teri Garrs). We suggest you shut down your computer right […]
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Mrs. Bogart croaks her way through this forceful number from “Applause,” the 1970 musical adaptation of “All About Eve.” In this scene, stage legend Margo Channing (Bacall) follows her assistant down to Greenwich Village, with […]
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It turns out that 60s chanteuse Petula Clark, whose mega-hit, “Downtown,” is assuredly playing on an oldies station somewhere right this minute, has at least one other song to her credit. (In fact, according to […]
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Nothing says “Brazil” like winter sports, so Canadian bronze-medal Olympic skater Toller Cranston adds some ruffle sleeves to his black tights and lets loose on “I Go to Rio.” He also demonstrates a simple, ingenious […]
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This one mostly speaks for itself. I especially like the big sunglasses and bigger attitude of the dude on the right, and that the guy behind them playing video games doesn’t seem to realize the […]
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In this sin-sational song, from the concept album “Sweet Revenge,” the gorgeous, fascinating, and slightly ridiculous Amanda Lear wants to entice you into a life of soulless glamour. “Follow Me” is just the beginning of […]
John Q Sanchez lives in Brooklyn, New York. He went to art school with
Fausto Fernós in the mid-90s in Chicago where he wrote for local
publications including Babble, edited by Jim Pickett. He’s worked at
several high-profile magazines in New York and was an editor for the
web-zine Blair. He’s fascinated by oddball divas, bombastic child
stars, and the everyday person capturing their unique performances for
an online audience.
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Excellent story & reporting! I love the picture of the apprentice in the FoF shirt, and I sure hope the interview comes through. » More
Fun! I like when you go mobile. I have been to Philly before (it is close & easy to get to from NYC) & next time... » More
Are ladies welcome?? » More
But Maia, you have something so much better, so much more precious than a kick-ass middle name: a kick-ass FIRST name! » More
Maia: Quincy! I’m named after our sixth president. » More