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Deconstructing Genoa City: When Cougars Go Bad
Jan 26th, 2010 by Shaun Proulx

Bizzy morning underway – interviewing Adam Lambert in a couple of hours for the show on PROUD FM and OutTV – but there’s always time for our friends in Genoa City.  We’d especially like to focus on Lauren, who is clearly having a midlife fashion crisis of sorts, drawing on both Lady Gaga and Wilma Flintstone for wardrobe inspiration: Read the rest of this entry »

Y&R Bits ‘N’ Bites
Jan 19th, 2010 by Shaun Proulx

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Happy Tuesday! Have you spent much time with our friends in Genoa City?  Lord, how their lives are racing these days! Like a meth-head, day two!  Here’s a little Y&R snack pack for your pleasure. Read the rest of this entry »

Ke$ha’s Party!
Jan 17th, 2010 by Shaun Proulx

Boys blowin’ up my phone$ phone$ it really WA$ Ke$ha’s party tonight – I couldn’t $top Tweeting!  Huge lineup$ to get your face glittered, AND you could al$o po$e IN FRONT OF KE$HA’S ALBUM COVER! AAACK!

I ran into my friend the recording arti$t and fellow blogger Will W., $o we immediately took advantage of thi$ wonderful opportunity:

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My date for the evening wa$ wunderkind Matt $im$, promoter and Xtra columnist.  I grabbed him for a $pecial HIMBO! One Minute With … immediately after the $how for hi$ take on Ke$ha:

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Deconstructing Genoa City
Jan 7th, 2010 by Shaun Proulx
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Let Me Put It Like This: I WOULD MAKE A BETTER MALCOLM!

Let’s start in the HIMBO! mailbag, where many have written to denounce the new Malcolm.  “Wanda” says: “I demand to know who’s in charge of casting for Y&R.   The new Malcolm looks (and acts) like a gorilla*. And don’t get me started on Daisy. *PS – Please don’t put use my real name in your blog or TV/radio show, due to possible racist interpretation.”

No problem, Wanda, and I couldn’t agree more, neither could the reader who wrote of “Nu Malcolm”: “Ugh. Make. It. End.”  Indeed.

Here’s what else is up and down in the ups and downs of Y&R of late: Read the rest of this entry »

BREAKING NEWS!
Jan 6th, 2010 by Shaun Proulx

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Sherri Shepherd’s stylist hates her!

P.S.  Two of my favourite GayGuideToronto.com bloggers – Maha and Andrew Vail – join us on the show today to face off on the topic of aging.  Andrew’s approaching the glorious 50 and Maha is 30-something in person, 19 on Facebook.  It’s all inspired by Andrew’s reaction to Pride Toronto’s recent announcement that this year during Toronto Pride that they will have a 40+ initiative, featuring  a dedicated website, plus activities where older participants can share their stories about what Pride (and life) was like back when. You can read his take here, listen to the show online here, and take part in today’s Shaun Proulx Show Poll Of The Day (on … surprise! AGING!) here.

Must dash, got a Botox appointment at 9:00.

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Bitch Stole Mah Look!
Dec 7th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

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Madonna at the New York screening last evening of Tom Ford’s directorial debut, A Single Man.  NOW what am I supposed to wear to the VIP screening here in Toronto tonight?

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Monday Musings
Nov 16th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx
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Werk!

Thanking: All those who came out to the launch of the PROUD FM Joy Drive at Woody’s here in Toronto on Saturday night. This year we’re collecting food for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation’s food bank – details here!

Noticing: Gray nail polish. Hilary Swank and someone on Y&R most recently. I really like it. Sophisticated, soft, unusual. Take it from there, ladies.

Interesting: Being quoted on a press release, only … I didn’t provide that quote for that press release. Or any quote at all. Hmmm … Read the rest of this entry »

H*I*M*B*O! – One Minute With … Nina Arsenault!
Nov 11th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Nina Arsenault came by the show yesterday to discuss her new play, The Silicone Diaries. I always find conversation with her about her journey so personally moving. After, we shot this (much lighter) One Minute … I loved Nina’s attitude about glamour in wintertime so much I was left speechless; you’ll see. So funny, sassy, so her, and one more reason to love :)

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The 4:20 – Where Have All The Models Gone?
Nov 9th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx
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Fun Game! Count The Ways In Which This Cover Is Just WRONG!

Okay, so there I was standing in front of a magazine rack and what in hell is staring back at me but Tina Bloody Fey on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. I love Tina Fey.  Brilliant writer, wonderful performer, I PVR 30 Rock and laugh my ass off weekly.

But she is no model.

Can someone please tell me WHY Tina Fey is on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar?   Read the rest of this entry »

Bits + Bites
Nov 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx
Promo 2009

New Promo Shot For The Show. Do I Know My Light Or Do I Know My Light?

A mixed bag of bones for you today:

1) Last night I decided to take a sleeping pill, turn off my phone, and hit the hay.  It was just divine.  Except to wake up this morning and find out Patrick had been locked out in the rain – umpteen texts and calls.  I have no idea how or when he got in, given he’s been on-air since 6 a.m. and I didn’t get up until 7. Fun! Read the rest of this entry »

Feel GOOD Friday!
Oct 16th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

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Wow, pals, is it me or did this short week seem extra petite? Here’s what I’m loving as we head into another weekend:

  • My ex, makeup guru Jody Daye, was always a wordsmith too, and so I’m jazzed that he’s now blogging on beauty.  Thought-provoking beauty commentary and tips and tricks for those who wear a little maquillage right here on The Power Of Pretty.  I especially dig Joe’s riff on the firing of Ralph Lauren model Fillipa Hamilton and the hideous ad of her for RL in Japan. Read the rest of this entry »
The 4:20 – Pose!
Sep 18th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx
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Eryn Reid Promo Shot / 2002

Today on the show, alongside Y&R’s Kevin ‘Noah Newman’ Schmidt, and Soaps.com’s Christine Fix, we’re talking with Rita Silvan, the editor-in-chief of Elle Canada. The October issue, their 100th, has a photo shoot inside Coco Chanel’s apartment in Paris.

Le Sigh. I love fashion so much. I know it’s one of the reasons why I was addicted to Dynasty, I know it’s why I loved playing with Barbies, I know it’s why I used to stand in the door of my mother’s clothes closet and ponder the wonder of it all, I know it’s why it thrilled me to have Dean & Dan on the show last week, and Jeanne Beker on the show recently too, after decades of loyal Fashion Television viewing, I know it’s why, at 41, I have spent by now hundreds of thousands on clothes since I started buying my own at age 10. Read the rest of this entry »

Goss!
Sep 2nd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Well If THIS Doesn't Stop Prop 8, Nothing Can.

Checking in with today’s entertainment headlines, here are the things you Need To Know:

Michael Jackson’s father says someone should pay for his son’s death.  “Specifically, me,” said Joe. ”Someone should pay me…”

Chris Brown will tell Larry King tonight that he doesn’t remember biting and beating Rhianna.  “I do!” Rihanna chirped …

Whitney Houston performed on Good Morning America this morning.  The catch being it was pre-taped on a recent afternoon to save Whitney from having to get up so early.  ”Unless y’all want me haulin’ on a crack pipe to stay awake all night beforehand,” she snapped …

When Oprah Winfrey launches her new season, she will do so by closing down a significant section of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, leaving many wondering just how she pulled it off. “Easy,” said Oprah.  ”I threatened the city with a Dr.Phil-Rachel-Ray-Dr.-Oz marathon …”

And The Last Word goes to … An ‘Insider’! ”Halle is overjoyed. She’s just ecstatic to be pregnant again. She wasn’t sure if she’d have another baby, so she’s very happy.”

Dogs + Cats.
Sep 1st, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Patrick, Jack, Tre, Ella, Mum.

Friday on the show we celebrated the animals we love and who love us back, bringing in Ella (r) and Jack. We were going to bring Annie the cat in too, but thought better of it.

Tre Smith from the Toronto Humane Society (where we adopted Ella) came in to chat about his work as an investigator (could NOT do that job), and here we all are together post-interview.

Today on the show I’m excited to chat with Anjulie, whose star is on the rise bigtime, with her album being sold via the all-mighty Starbucks route, and later in the week Dean and Dan Caten (DSquared) join us to celebrate their upcoming star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.

It’s also Back To School Week on the show; we’re prepping for the upcoming fall season.  Derrick Chetty from the Toronto Star came by y-day to talk fall fashion trends for men and women (thigh-high boots for women and (UGH) plaid shirts for me (UGH), motorcycle jackets for both). Today, John Taccone, one of Canada’s top cutters and colourists comes by to tell us WTF we should be doing with our glorious locks this autumn.

Lastly, I didn’t watch the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, but had to love this pic of Stacey Haiduk, who is just killing it as Mary Jane / Patti on Y&R.  Who did she bring as her Emmy date?  Why, Kitty, of course!

P.S.  Got word this a.m. that we’re onto lining up another fun Y&R guest for the show (did you catch Daniel Goddard Friday?) – getting these peeps is harder than you think!  THANK YOU CF!!!

Whitney Watch: Million Dollar Bill Video Shoot.
Aug 26th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Here’s our girl looking good (not sold on the peep-toe the boots though) on the set of her ‘Million Dollar Bill’ shoot.  The full ‘I Look To You’ is currently streaming at whitneyhouston.com.

Now THAT’S a comeback (Britney).

Y&R: A Dying Lily?
Jul 17th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Tyra Takes A Fashion Risk, Fails. You Can't See, But The Thumbs Are Painted Blue, And That's A Pale Yellow And A Pale Green In The Finger Paints There. To Think Neill Traded Nia Peeples In For This.

If it’s Friday … and it’s Friday! tune into the show today to hear Soaps.com editrix Christine Fix with all the Y&R spoilers for next week you can stand.

Shouts to HIMBO! reader, C. Herlihey, who writes:

I missed some episodes.

What happened to Ashley’s fetus? Where is it?

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I Wept.
Jul 12th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

I wept.

I wept for Michael Jackson, and the death of the King of Pop.

I wept for the hungry, and I wept for the poor.

I wept for war and hatred and intolerance.

I wept for injustice, I wept for inequality, for an unhealed world.

I wept tears until I could cry no longer.

And then I saw these kick-ass Philip Sparks boots.  

And I wept some more.

Divine, Under Glass.
Jul 10th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

 

Bergdorf Goodman’s windows are currently filled with artwork from the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore (which promotes and celebrates the work of the self-trained artist). Included in the exhibit is artist Andrew Logan’s statue of drag legend Divine.

Makes me want to go shopping!

A Word On … Ballet Flats.
Jun 9th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

I Don't Care Who You Are Or What You Wear, This Is What You Always Look Like In Ballet Flats.

This one’s for the ladies.

I want you to listen up and listen good.

And I want you to hear this from a man who has nothing to gain.  I’m not interested in getting jiggy with you, in other words, this is just loving advice, gay man to woman.

Ready?  Good.

Step away from the ballet flats.

If they are on your feet, take them off.  If they are in your closet, throw them out.  If I see one more woman in ballet flats I will jette myself off the Bata Shoe Museum into Bloor Street traffic.

I thought God made the ugliest shoe ever when he invented Crocs, but then I saw ballet flats and I keep seeing them and this has to stop.  They don’t look good with anything you own, and no matter how gold lame they are, no matter whether there’s a bow on them or not, they still don’t good with anything you own. What’s worse is that as soon as they get a little filthy, and they do, you look like Amy Winehouse after taxes.

Lest you think I’m some sort of sexist bastard who thinks women should only be seen in heels, I am a sexist bastard who thinks women should only be seen in heels.  Heels make a woman look so hot, even just the slightest lift does wonders for the leg and the ass.  In fact, if I had my way, I’d be teetering along in 4 inch Jimmy Choos right now if I could.

I actually don’t have a problem with some flats, just to be clear.  Sub your ballet flats for flip flops for all I care. At least flip flops are laid back and understated and not trying to be something they are not.  That’s my main problem with you girls and your ballet flats.  You think because they’re girly because they’re ballet that that’s dressy.  It’s not.  They are no more dressy than putting your feet into those free sockettes you get on some airline flights. If not flip flops, put on sandals if you want to go flat footed.  Again with the laid back, I’m fine with that.

Just not those ballet flats.  They may be comfy on your tootsies but they are murder on mah eyes.  Thank ewe.

 

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Why This Woman Likely In Tears Right Now.
May 28th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Fashion Crime.

THIS, my friends, is the funniest thing I saw all day yesterday (thank you Jody!).  Check out what happens when a local developer Deena Pantalone apparently lies to Toronto Life about having designed her own dress, likely in a calculated (and sad) effort to appear on trend as a recessionista. Ahh, the power of the mouse and social media!  

Today on the show, former fab magazine editor Steven Bereznai joins us to chat about his debut novel, Queeroes.

Meanwhile, Chris Brown has said he’s no monster.  Never said you were, Chris, we just said you beat the shit out of your girlfriend …

Jessica Simpson is planning a new reality show called The Price Of Beauty.  ”‘Cause no matter how much I spend, I never get there!”

Courtney Love, meanwhile, is being sued by American Express.  ”We would prefer, here on in, if Ms. Love would leave home without it,” said the credit company …

And The Last Word goes to … Caroline Lim! ” Deena, I’m not sure what you are trying to prove, but you did not “sort of” design the dress. I, PERSONALLY designed AND made that dress. All I must say is WOWEE…talk about trying to steal credit. You should be ashamed of yourself.”

Um … Well, At Least They Don’t Make You Look Fat?
May 20th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

A Word On … Eyebrow Massacres
May 9th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

The Emasculation Of Me-Me.

 

I texted my ex one morning this week.  I wrote the following: “You’d think after five and a half years together I would know better than to tweeze my eyebrows in bad lighting”.

My ex is a makeup artist and brow master.  Which means, like, really really good at it, so good women would fly in from the US to get him to tweeze their eyes.  Often I’d come down into the kitchen when we lived together and there would be some celebrity, just sitting on a chair getting plucked by the microwave.

Brows are important.  They can completely ruin your face if you screw up tweezing and make them too small or pencil thin.  Years ago I wrote a commentary for The Globe and Mail Style section on the horrible trend for men that was running rampant, which was the way in which so many guys emasulated themselves by prettifying their brows into commas.  Wrong, wrong, wrong.

What is right is a little fur management.  Keep them tidy, get rid of those really long ones that pop out of nowhere, keep them from growing into one solid brow, but other than that, leave them.

And that’s all I was trying to do the other day, in really bad lighting.  I don’t need a stray hair on my temple – pluck!  And what’s this little sprout on the side of my ear?  Pluck?  But there were two stubborn lone eyebrow hairs that I couldn’t get a grip on with the tweezers.  Pluck, pluck pluck but I just kept missing them and finally gave up and made myself a martini and turned on Y&R.

Well.  The next day.  I am heading out the door and giving a final once over in the mirrors by the front door – the mirrors there which have far better lighting – and what do I see?

An eyebrow massacre.  I practicaly collapse.  In trying to rid myself of those two hairs, I may have missed them but I was busy plucking away at hairs I couldn’t even see in the bad light.  I looked like a drag queen who changed her mind.

Don’t fret, I’ll be okay.  Moral of the story: Sometimes the lesson has to be brow beaten into you before you learn it.   Badum-bum!

 

You can hear “A Word On …” live daily at 4:10 pm on The Shaun Proulx Show, 103.9 PROUD FM.

Attack Of The Kylie!
May 7th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

The Woman Who Set Thousands Of Gay Hearts Aflutter Yesterday.

Wow.  I set aside last night to catch up on admin and as I waded through my inbox, just had to giggle at the number of emails I got from people yesterday telling me about the second coming of Christ Kylie Minogue at long last performing this fall on Canadian soil.  Totally lost count but I do have a blister from hitting the delete button so many times! The woman who has had Olivier Martinez inside her will surely turn out pure pop confection, we all know it and just can’t wait!  

On a more sombre note, did you catch Oprah yesterday?  She had on the mothers of the two 11-year-old kids who recently chose to kill themselves rather than face any more school bullying – sexual bullying to be specific, ie: gay, faggot, homo, etc. Like I said already, how many more kids until this stops?  Today on Tyra (who is no O, but good on her for this one) a panel of queer leaders will square off against righteous homophobes.  Here’s hoping it doesn’t go all Jerry Springer.  One thing O has always done well, is handle hot topics without allowing them to disintegrate to class D entertainment, a lesson Tyra could learn based on some stuff I’ve seen on her show.  But, like I said, points for trying.

Meanwhile, speaking of Oprah Winfrey, she endorsed a new KFC treat on her show, giving coupons away on Oprah.com. “Could she maybe choose Fast Food Nation as her next book club selection?” asked stunned chickens …

Cameron Diaz and model Paul Sculfor have gone their separate ways after a year together, it has been reported.  ”The final straw was when Paul said to me, “Who is Cameron Diaz again?”" said Cameron Diaz …

Bristol Palin is quickly becoming a spokesperson for teen pregnancy.  ”I fucking love it!” she said, hauling on her meth pipe …

Rihanna was spotted out wearing a unique accessory, a necklace-earring combo.  The gold chain was attached to both ears and worn under her chin.  ”Easier to pull her around in that,” said Chris Brown

And The Last Word goes to .. A Dr. Phil insider!  ”I think Dr. Phil is under the constant fear that his wife Robin is going to leave, take half his money and write a tell-all about their life together. If Phil is stressed out over Robin – he passes that stress on to the staff.”

“I Have Before Me, Four Beautiful Interns …
May 1st, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

H*I*M*B*O! Exclusive! A Sneek-Peak At What I Will Be Wearing When We Crown Our Next Top Intern On Today's Show!

 

Happy Friday! So today on the show we at long last reveal what the entire planet has been asking: Who! will be The Shaun Proulx Show’s Next Top Intern?  Maha? Caleb? Ronit? Ariel? Tune in!  We’ve been up all night deliberating!

Meanwhile, it has been revealed on tabloid covers that Marie Osmond’s daughter is a lesbian.  ”I’d faint in shock but there are no TV cameras on me, so why?” Osmond responded …

In other lesbian news, Kelly McGillis has announced that she’s one.  ”And by-the-way, that there is one hell of a MILF,” she added, holding the tabloid cover of Osmond and her daughter …

Tyra Banks‘ stalker has been convicted of just that and could serve 90 days in jail.  ”And another 90 on top of that just for having such terrible taste!” ordered the judge …

And The Last Word goes to … Miss California Pageant Co-Director Keith Lewis! “In the entire history of Miss USA, no reigning titleholder has so readily committed her face and voice to a more divisive or polarizing issue. We are deeply saddened Carrie Prejean has forgotten her platform of the Special Olympics, her commitment to all Californians, and solidified her legacy as one that goes beyond the right to voice her beliefs–revealing instead a much more opportunistic agenda.”

Who Else But Sarah?
Apr 21st, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Media attention to her waning, Sarah boldly decided to dress so badly while out with her husband in public that splashy divorce headlines would soon be a certainty!

Ahead Of The Curve?
Mar 27th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Move Over Britney.  Rihanna Makes Another Smart Move.

Move Over Britney. Rihanna Makes Another Smart Move.

 

Hey, so excited to say Buck Angel is coming on the show today. Personal hero, love him, can’t wait.

Also, my new column is out in Xtra. Each column will be different from the last, but the first kicks of with some Diahann Carroll action.

Moving right along, you can always count on us gay men to be ahead of the curve.  Have you heard what some of us are up to now?  And by some of us, I don’t mean me, or anyone I know.  In fact, a lot of what I keep hearing on this comes from my brothers in the States.

It’s called PrEP – pre-exposure prophylaxis.  In other words, you have unprotected sex, but before that pop an HIV drug like tenofovir in the hopes of preventing infection.

Specific drug regimes have long been given to those possibly exposed to HIV – health care workers, rape victims, those who’ve had condom mishaps – this is similar.

Gay boys being gay boys, the practice has been given a cute name.  It’s called “disco dosing”, and some drug dealers even sell party packs in a combo called MTV – meth, tenofovir, and Viagra.

Now science is trying to catch up with the gays and their – and you have to give them this – innovative albeit foolhardy “HIV prevention”.  It opens up a Pandora’s box of questions: How / when you’d even try this?  Would the drugs weaken a person’s immune system response to HIV, making them more suseptible to infection when they go off the medication? If people ended up becoming HIV-positive, would they be resistant to the antiretroviral drugs they’ve already been taking?

Outside the science lab and back here in our community, if proved effective PrEP could revolutionize what it means to have safe sex, at a time when HIV infection rates are rising among gay men.  Meanwhile, it sounds to me like the next condom conundrum is on the way.  People will get pissy with me for saying it, but no one really WANTS to wear a condom and gay men aren’t any different – here comes the latest justification for not wearing one – whether we’re ready or not.

Meanwhile, an official at the Malawi welfare department said Madonna has filed adoption papers for another child. “I’m not going to just go there and kidnap take one this time!” she said …

Gossips are asking: “Did Angelina steal the Bond Girl role away from Jen?”  “No, but that’s a fucking GREAT idea!” said Angelina, dialing her agent …

And of course, EVERYONE is thinking about the latest in the Rihanna saga. Many feel that in light of her recent alleged assault at the hands of Chris Brown, Rihanna’s newest tattoo — a tiny handgun on her ribcage — sends the wrong message.  ”Whatever do you mean?!?” asked Covergirl between convulsions …

And The Last Word goes to … Me! “That’s NOT my ear sticking out in that Xtra column photo, like I’m Prince Charles’ bastard child. It’s an old photo they had on file and when I asked WTF with the ear years ago when it was used, someone told me it was felt I needed ‘ear’. Apologies for the appendage.”

Guess Who’s Coming To Chat?
Mar 25th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Solange: OH YES SHE DID.
Solange: OH YES SHE DID.

Hey, first up, congrats to Toronto’s newest Drag Idol, Heroine Marks, aka Matt Cassano.  His name might be familiar to locals from fab magazine and his time at PROUD FM. 

What a blast-and-a-half last night’s finale was.  Matt AND his brilliantly, touchingly supportive mother are coming on the show Monday to dish. 

Second up, Tori Spelling’s coming on the show.  Stay tuned for deets.  Can’t. Wait.

Meanwhile, it is said that Phil Spector is impatiently awaiting the jury’s decision in his second murder trial.  “Can I or can I not go out and kill again?” he demanded …

Prosecutors in South Florida are taking another look at the death of actress-model Anna Nicole Smith.  “Still a white-trash drug addict who overdosed thanks to two in-the-closet gay devil’s spawn,” they concluded …
The Bill Clinton – Monika Lewinksy affair is being made into an HBO movie.  “Fuck!” Anna Nicole Smith exclaimed from the beyond.  “I would loved to have played the sperm!”
Denise Richards was eliminated from Dancing With The Stars last night.  “She dances like she fucks, you see,” explained Richie Sambora.  “So badly that no one in America wants her back.” … Valerie Bertinelli will appear in public in a bikini for her 49th birthday.  Score one for Jehovah’s Witnesses … And The Last Word goes to Drag Idol judge Georgie Girl!  “That last number was about as interesting as Asian genitalia.”
Fashion Crime: Recycling.
Mar 17th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Shame On Lacoste!

Shame On Lacoste!

It’s Fashion Week here in Toronto, with our very best strutting their stuff down the runway, and wannabes pushing and elbowing and drinking their faces off just in the hopes that someone, anyone will see them there.  Local stylist and TV personality Maha (you can catch him as Fashion Chicken on Much Music’s Much On Demand this Friday) is reporting from the catwalk on the show all week long. I think he’s just the loveliest.

Unlike the outfit at left.  I snapped this pic on Sunday morning while walking my dogs Jack and Ella with my boyfriend along Bloor Street.  I first saw it Friday morning while walking the chiens along the same route.   I was certain at the time that my eyes HAD to be playing tricks on me, so we went back again Sunday to investigate further.

What the fuck?  THIS is a man’s front-window-worthy look for the upcoming season?  THIS?  Still? Have we not been subjected to fucking KAHKIS and PLAID SHIRTS and DULL JACKETS long enough? Where is the colour, the imagination, the flair, the oomph, the wow?  Aren’t men in North America allowed this?  This particular look – reminding me of the straight guys on casual Fridays when I was in finance BACK IN THE 90’s – is from the fine folks at Lacoste.  I’m sure if that poor green alligator could speak he’d say he was fairly ashamed to be part of this homogenized horror, practically identical the way it is to the same recycled men’s crap that J. Crew, Banana Republic, The GAP, Eddie Bauer, all spit out of factories each year.

Really?  In 2009? Take a look on the streets of this city, and, frankly, any city in North America, really, and this damn look is still what you see on too many guys.  I used to blame the guys for not having the balls to put some personal style into their looks.  Now I have blame the retailer, which is sad given it’s a brand out of France in this case.  Makes me want to put a gun to my head to relieve the safe boredom of it all.  Happy Fashion Week!

Meanwhile, it’s rumoured that Rihanna will star in a remake of Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard.  ”I’ve already got the asshole boyfriend fucking up my life, next this movie, then hauling on crack pipes on the floor next to a dirty toilet for a few years!” she gushed …

Madonna has moved Jesus into her NYC abode.  ”Let’s lie in this manger and wait for the three wise men to come,” she told the confused lad. “And would you look at that star in the sky!”

Don Imus has made his struggle with stage two prostate cancer public.  ”If I’m to get cancer, of course it’s going to be in my asshole!” he said …

And The Last Word goes to … The Associated Press! ”Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday that the distribution of condoms is not the answer in the fight against AIDS in Africa. Benedict has never before spoken explicitly on condom use although he has stressed that the Roman Catholic Church is in the forefront of the battle against AIDS. The Vatican encourages sexual abstinence to fight the spread of the disease. ”You can’t resolve it with the distribution of condoms,” the pope told reporters aboard the Alitalia plane headed to Yaounde, Cameroon. “On the contrary, it increases the problem.” The pope also said that he intends to make an appeal for “international solidarity” for Africa in the face of the global economic downturn. He said that while the church does not propose specific economic solutions, it can give “spiritual and moral” suggestions. Describing the current crisis as the consequence of “a deficit of ethics in economic structures,” the pope said, “It is here that the church can make a contribution.” 

 

POLE OF THE DAY!  Do you believe happiness is a choice?

Note To Self: Pick Up Milk.
Feb 18th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

We Want To Take Her Aside And Ask: “Why, Keira? Why?”
Feb 18th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

The Search Is ON! Who! Will Be The Shaun Proulx Show’s Next Top Intern!
Feb 4th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Let the games begin, babies!  My show’s looking for it’s Next Top Intern and we’re doing it full-on reality radio style.  Get set for on-air mayhem and shenanigans, and your chance to get in on the silliest, sexiest, smartest show on your FM dial (if I do say so mahself).  For full deets click here!

BTW, tomorrow on the show, we have an expert on lying.  Hmmmm … Hope mah hair doesn’t catch fire.

Meanwhile …

Michael Phelps may face criminal charges for smoking pot.  Add on five more years punishment for that ugly sweatshirt he was wearing at the time, please …

Hilary Duff is set to play ‘Bonnie’ in a 2010 retelling of the Bonnie and Clyde story. ‘For a real career boost, Honey, go get yourself a big Joan Crawford role afterwards,’ snarled Faye Dunaway, reaching for the Prozac …

Britney Spears may not be taking her kids on tour after all, if K-Hole has anything to say about it.  ‘Why do you get to be the one to ruin them?’ he demanded …

Kelly Clarkson has announced she could never be a lesbian.  In related news, a new Vagina Monologues is being mounted, inspired by the great, grand relief of it all …

And the Last Word goes to … an insider! ‘Madonna has been trying to soothe A-Rod by telling him Luz is just a decoy to take the heat off of their own romance. Madonna pooh-pooed her relationship with Jesus and called it a publicity trick.  But now that Jesus was spotted out with her kids, she can’t hide her subterfuge any longer. Jesus comes and goes, but he never stays at her house. He’s certainly not moving in. It’s not like Madge is going to marry Jesus. He’s keeping her warm at night.’

When Bad Accesories Negate Fabulous Outfits.
Feb 4th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Mischa Barton Auditions For “Bananarama: The Movie”.
Feb 4th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Hey, Jude’s No Dude!
Feb 4th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Clearly No Fashion In This Fashion Issue.
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

See? You Can Look Like Crap In Black.
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Hmmm … Um … Nice Pedicure?
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Note To Self: Buy Oatmeal
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Which Way To Tara? (2009)
Feb 3rd, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Asked, ‘How are you?’, Paris’ head starts to spin …
Jan 30th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Mischa Barton gets comfy and settled for the fashion show.
Jan 30th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Lady Gag
Jan 30th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

The Girl From Impanema called and wants her dress back.
Jan 29th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Ugly, Betty.
Jan 29th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

Within Lisa Rinna’s dress, a trembling clitoris readies for the papparazzi …
Jan 29th, 2009 by Shaun Proulx

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