So Groovy Now
About the only good thing to emerge from the 1992 film Mo’ Money was its Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis produced soundtrack.
Tagged: dance
Janet Jackson – Dammn Baby
Dammn Baby, indeed! Janet Jackson announces her pregnancy and gives us a video and single release for “Dammn Baby” on the same day? We’re Not Worthy!
Lonnie Gordon Flashback
Since cutting the cable (TV, not internet) cord and listening to music a lot more when I get in, I’ve found myself trying to find stations that play classic house and diva dance tracks. Mostly the stuff I listened to...
photo: …they CAN jump!
Even though it was a warm and muggy day, it didn’t keep this guy down. Taken during a Martial Arts exhibition at the Asian Heritage Festival this past weekend. The festival was a bit smaller than anticipated, and the food...
music: First Ladies of Disco, “Show Some Love”
As someone who sometimes wishes he’d been the right age to enjoy the Era of Disco, this makes me very happy. Three extraordinary women who have made their marks on the pop, R&B and disco charts have joined forces for...
Beyoncé: Move Your Body!
All those friends and co-workers that make fun of me for loving Dance Central… take that! Beyoncé has re-written and re-recorded her song “Get Me Bodied” for the Let’s Move! project, supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s childhood obesity campaign. Titling...
throwdown thursday: Served!
Video games and dancing, who knew? I’m pretty sure most people’s typical idea of a gamer wouldn’t necessarily include “great dancer” among the list of qualities. And as someone that’s tried to teach a few nerds to dance in my...
RIP: Loleatta Holloway, 1946-2011
Some sad news if you’re a lover of Disco and/or House music–or even just Disco/House Divas. Loleatta Holloway, best known for “Love Sensation,” passed away at the age of 64 after a period of poor health.
video: now THAT is a tribute
Thanks to spending time with some wonderful friends, I had a great birthday weekend. I’ve also been informed that it’s my birthday week, but more about that later. There was much talk today about last night’s VMA and unfortunately people...
music: Vicar, Tart… or Both?
Darling, being gay is the best excuse you’ll ever have not to be boring! —Absolutely Fabulous, “Gay” A quote from Edina upon finding out that her son Serge is not only gay, but as “dishwater dull” as her daughter Saffron....