Rocky Horror dives, Tim Curry saves it

(Culture Bug) Five times Tim Curry ruined us

(Golden Legacy) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): 20 secrets hidden for decades

Gay drag queen superhero Curry

(Colin Grimshaw) Tim Curry talks about The Rocky Horror Picture Show

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show's cult following
• If it weren't for midnight movies, nobody'd see it

Rocky Horror: Trans Tim Curry dead at 80

Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show "Sweet Transvestite" (1975)

Debonair Tim Curry in 1995

(FOX 11 Los Angeles) Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026: TMZ has reported that English actor and singer Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. Tim Curry -- who starred as the sweet transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the musical and subsequent movie version of The Rocky Horror Show (1975) and Pennywise among a slew of other roles -- has passed away due to long-term illness that left him unable to walk and clinging to his privacy about his relationships as a confirmed bachelor up until the age of 80.

Hero Batman on "trans"

Tim Curry was a transvestite: dressing the part

 

50th anniversary of Rocky Horror (2025)

Curry started his career in the West End production of the musical Hair (1968–1969). He went on to be nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his roles as The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance (1982) and King Arthur in Spamalot (2006–2007).

On Broadway, he earned three Tony Award nominations, his first for Best Actor in a Play for his role as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Amadeus (1981) and followed by two nominations for Best Actor in a Musical for My Favorite Year (1992) and Spamalot (2005).

Tim Curry (above) as Pennywise

Curry received acclaim for his onscreen roles, Rooster Hannigan in Annie (1982), Darkness in Legend (1985), Wadsworth in Clue (1985), the Concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers (1993), and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996).

He also took roles in The Worst Witch (1986), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Congo (1995), Charlie's Angels (2000), Scary Movie 2 (2001), and Kinsey (2004).

On television, Curry is best known for having portrayed Pennywise in the miniseries It (1990) and was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing a family of Hillbillies in Tales from the Crypt (1993). More

PROM: Free adult dance party (6/6)

Prom Prom Dance Dance: A Documentary Film About Real Life Events by Fall Out Boy (PG)

It's a prom for adults (21+) and a great chance to relive having missed it in high school.

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Jeremiah was not a bullfrog.

Morongo is an Indian casino complex, and the ballroom was rented out so Woody could relive his frustrated childhood. He missed his prom because he was working and determined to have a career in radio. Now that he has it, gosh darn it, he's going to have a prom experience, even as a fat, depressive radio personality with waning ratings compared to the competition he and lackeys face in Los Angeles. But they're heard around the country and online through iheart.com. It started at 7:00 pm, a lot of people were dressed up, and the others were at least wearing joke tee-shirts that looked like tuxedo fronts. An amazing close-up magician named Jerimiah "Jer Bear" DeMatteis wowed the crowd with impossible feats of sleight of hand and stage magick (that may have had demonic assistance because it can't be explained, like a signed playing card ending up two stories up against the ceiling after it had just been all over the deck with a possibly buzzed Greg Gory holding a bag of Funyuns). DJ Tim played.

Adam Corolla made me famous

Jewish Co-Host Gina Grad behaved neurotic AF. Spaz band played. People played. It ended up being better than last year's. Sadly, Chubs Menace was there, using his phone to zoom in on the card on the ceiling. The gays were making time with him, and then he disappeared. He was as gone as Morgan, vomiting in her car, drunk as a furry black and white animal that stinks, missing three hours of the prom. Rick showed up too early and claims he left disgruntled, having asked the concierge where the big party was and not having the sense to plan ahead. Most people, coming in from all over the country, got hotel rooms at Morongo. "If you fail to plan, [it must mean] you plan to fail." Everyone knows that, even Bork and Menji.

• PROM PHOTOS, VIDEO: Woody Show, Alt 98.7 (@thewoodyshow), Gina Grad (@ginagrad), JerBear

(Best Music Covers) Four Goobers "Dance, Dance" (white men can't jump or dance metal core)

(The Spazmatics) Live musical performance by the Spaz's

Sami Gurl, meet m' Mom, Mrs. Willie!

Prom update news. It may not even be worth going now. Miss Sammi Marino's new boyfriend, Steamboat Willie, won't let her go. He's planned a family outing to Disneyland with his parents, so she's out. Guess there's always Mel' Morgan, not the pornstar, but the Mellow Melancholy One, the Lucy Goosey grrrl boxer. And Chubs Menace is sure to be snacking on something stup*d.

I was looking forward to it, Woody!

The prom is on for Saturday, June 6th, 7:00 to 11:00 pm at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. It's free, and all are welcome. We’re taking a trip back in time, back to the ultimate prom night with 1980s cover band The Spazmatics, DJ J. Espinoza, and special guest magician Jer Bear performing close-up magic throughout the event.

Dress to impress for a chance to win prizes for Prom King, Prom Queen, Best Dressed, and more. No spiking the punch. Book a room at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Good times, so it's 21+. Dressing up not required but encouraged. No RSVP required.

• The Woody Show Prom 6/6/26 @ Morongo Casino
• Sammi Marino (@sammimarino) • Instagram
• VIDEO: Hi, I'm Sammi on Instagram w/fat Woody
• VIDEO: Showgirls Sammi, Morgan, Gina... (IG)
• Sammi Marino (IMDb)
• Sammi Marino's Woody Show on Instagram
• The Woody Show | Facebook by Menace

What is a "prom"?

Should Sammi Marino move in with her new b/f? Instagram

I need a new boyfriend. Maybe I can meet somebody at the prom. Hold on, Willie's calling.

 

High School prom couple portrait

A prom or promenade is a formal dance party for graduating high school students at the end of the school year [1, 2]. Students participating in the prom will typically vote for a prom king and prom queen [3] and/or a prom pandaka (LGBTQIA+).

Other students may be honored with inclusion in a prom court. The selection method for a prom court is similar to that of homecoming queen/princess, king/prince, and court.

Date Night at the Clubhouse

Inclusion in a prom court may be a reflection of popularity of those students elected and their level of participation in school activities such as sports or clubs [4, 5].

The prom queen and prom king may be given crowns to wear. Members of the prom court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together [6]. Similar events, which may be locally inspired by debutante balls, take place in many other parts of the world. More

Gaygory, Fats, Gina Grad, and Fats Junior (plus Morgan, Byork, and Sammi are TWS

• Sammi Marino (@sammimarino • IG) Productions, Alt 98.7 FM LA; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen B. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Bad Bunny unites Americas w/ Halftime Show

(news.com.au) Best moments from the massive Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

• What are the Americas Bad Bunny united in love over hate?
• Rickie Martin, Lady Gags, Joy over politics: Why Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show was so successful

(DemocracyNow.org) Headlines Jan. 9, 2026 with Nermeen Sheikh

What is San Francisco like, tourists?

A Quaker-Buddhist Christmas, LA

Buddhists will perform the Om Mani Padme chant in the Talent Show unless the Dalai Lama does

WHAT HAPPENED?

More similarities than differences

People gathered in silence from all over Los Angeles, guitars in hand. At 10:00 there was group singing of traditional hymn from the hymnal book with old Quaker and Shaker songs, accompanied by piano and violin. Meanwhile, everyone was setting up the vegan potluck. "Service" convened, which means a silent meditation punctuated by anyone who wants to stand up and say something, moved by "spirit," as it occurs to them. An hour later, there are announcements, joys and sorrows, children coming in to talk about what they've been doing outside or in the schoolroom. Then the socializing started with a storm and a self-serve line of many delicious treats. An hour later, the Talent Show began at the mic: stand up comedy, singing, poetry, guitar, drums, Irish fiddlers, a ballet recital, kids doing the "peace train" accompanied by Cat Stevens' hit song, lots of laughs, fun, and creativity.

Silence, singing, eating, and being peace

The Orange Grove Friends Meeting (OGMM, ogmm.org, Orange Grove Monthly Meeting) is having a spectacular (and very liberal) Quaker Christmas Celebration for all its Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, (Anti-Zionist) Jewish, Muslim, Pantheist, Secular, and Sufi attendees. It's a vegan/vegetarian potluck with caroling (singing beautiful traditional seasonal songs from the hymn book), feasting, friendship, socializing, and a big TALENT SHOW. Sign up with Kindred. It's all FREE.

• Orange Grove Friends Meeting House
• Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, 12:00 pm (noon)
• VEGAN POTLUCK FEAST AND TALENT SHOW
• 520 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
• Silent service begins at 11:00 am (just enter and sit)
• RSVP (FREE):
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• (PasaDharma) Buddhist Quaker Christmas Vegan Potluck, Pasadena (FREE), Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 11:00 AM | Meetup
• (Nature Center) A Buddhist Quaker Christmas Vegan Potluck Celebration, Pasadena (FREE), Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 11:00 AM | Meetup

Why? It's The Zen of Quakerism as described by Peter Taylor in Friends Journal.

Quakers and Buddhists have [more than] a few things in common. Most importantly, they share a common humanity and a commitment to creating peace in the world.

What to expect in Quaker meeting for 'worship' in silence

Pasadena + Santa Monica are unprogrammed meetings in peaceful silence

They are both enlightenment religions. Both [Founder] George Fox and the Buddha experienced a transformative, liberating awareness through the dedicated practice of quiet contemplation.

• Welcome to Quaker Buddhists! by John Marsh - Quaker Universalist Voice

The best tasting foods give peace to the world.

My life is an intersection of these religions. I was born a Quaker [referred to as a "Friend"], to Quaker parents with Quaker grandparents and great-grandparents. I attended Friends schools through college. I sat in many meetings for [silent] worship [waiting on the spirit to move me and fellow parishioners]. I have always been proud to be a Quaker.

I found Buddhism later in life, when I was 27 years old. I was looking for a tonic for depression. I found Buddhist philosophy and writing soothing to my condition. I liked that Buddhism talked about meditation as a remedy to suffering.

Friends: Buddhist-Quaker harmonic unity/nature

Even though I had been meditating [listening, sitting in receptive silence, being move by the presence of a Godly Great Spirit] all of my life in Quaker meetings, I had always struggled with how to do it.

As a child, meeting for worship [which for unprogrammed Quakers means no priest, preacher, pastor, or person in charge, just Friends sitting in silence punctuated by anyone who wants to stand up and speak as they are moved to do] was somewhere between difficult and excruciatingly painful.

Quakers get monkey mind?

[Monkey Mind:] To amuse myself, I would count things. I would count people with glasses. I would count ceiling tiles. I would count the seconds on my watch. I would welcome any spoken message that would break up the monotony of the silence. I would welcome the break of meeting so I could talk and run around again.

When I learned to meditate in the Buddhist style, I learned to keep my awareness focused by counting my breaths. I learned to hold my body still while I focused my mind [heart]. I found a specific place to put my hands.

In meditation, I was relieved of the burden of being moved by the Spirit to speak and say something spiritually profound.

Learning Buddhist meditation techniques taught me how to sit in Quaker meeting. Through all those years of Quaker upbringing and Quaker education, I had somehow missed that fundamental teaching.

Oh Gosh... Let's talk about a cool religion: What is Quakerism?

The enso or Zen zero of stillness

In my Zen Buddhist practice, I sat many hours of meditation. I did sitting meditation, walking meditation, chanting meditation, bowing meditation, eating meditation [mindfulness], tea-drinking meditation, and listening meditation. I went on a retreat to the Detroit Zen Center and did cooking meditation, cleaning meditation, weeding meditation, and hours and hours of sitting meditation.

• The Deep Spiritual and Practical Links Between Quakers and Buddhist Plum Village — Discovering Quakers

All that meditation was not necessarily peaceful or easy as I did it. What I found is that the rest of my days became more peaceful and easier to manage. The meditation worked. It created peace. More: The Zen of Quakerism

Peter Taylor explains his motivation for practicing Zen and Quakerism

• The Vegan Cake Bible: Bake, Build and Decorate Spectacular Cakes (Sara Kidd)
• VIDEO: The Wisdom of Silence: Life-Changing Lessons from Quaker, Buddhist & Sufi Traditions 🌿🧘‍♂️
• What's the difference between “programmed” and “unprogrammed” Quaker 'worship'?
• Vegan Winter Solstice Party & Candlelight Ritual for Animals, Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
• Kundalini Reiki class levels l,ll and lll, Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
• Vegan Winter Solstice Party & Candlelight Ritual for Animals, Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
• Adventures in Church: Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen B., CC Liu, Dhr. Seven, Ashley Wells, Sheldon S. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Sexbot (Ai girl) speed dates 10 YouTubers

Ai Girl speed dates 10 YouTubers

Would YouTubers make nerd love to Sophia the Robot, and does she have to give consent?

I'd've enjoyed it, if I could feel joy.

(Airrack) Link to Mack's video: • Surviving 100 hours controlled by Ai. Follow on Instagram. INSTAGRAM ▶️ urlgeni.us/instagram/jBHg. FOLLOW FRIENDS:

1. KingBach: @bachelorspadtv
2. Hassan: @hasanabi
3. Trevor Wallace: @trevorwallace
4. Oliver Tree: @olivertree
5. Bryce Hall: @brycehall9511
6. Sam And Colby: @samandcolby
7. Mack: @mackhopkins
8. Jonah: @nickantonyan
9. Rhino: @rhino2419
10. Anonymous: @anon13-666

I have no brains, just components.

Thanks to SophiaDAO ("Ai Girl") and Hanson Robotics for helping make this happen: SophiaTheRobot. instagram.com/realsophiar... / realsophiarobot.

• (Science Online) Trends on Sophia and Erica the robot, Sophia vs. Erica

Outro song ▶️ Axel Thesleff - "Bad Karma" YouTube: bit.ly/3k6Uadj. Spotify: spoti.fi/3odq3TN. Instagram: bit.ly/3lsccaz. I’m hiring! Apply for jobs here airrackjobs.com. Sponsor: Bottles of Pizzafy: pizzafy.com. Source: Ai Girl Speed Dates 10 YouTubers

• Airrack, April 29, 2023; Sheldon S., CC Liu, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Copter spins out of control over Surf City

(KTLA 5) Five people were injured after helicopter crashes in Huntington Beach (aka Surf City USA) on Oct. 11, 2025: Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach (aka Surf City, USA) on Saturday afternoon as it was employed by the local police. KTLA's Sara Welch reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/3-ho...

Taylor Swift update: Kelce's ex (NPR)

• (Jemma Heigis) Review: Taylor Swift, Queen of Cringe
• (Jay Diggs) The Five Levels of Industry Plants

Our true feelings expressed

(Misha Petrov) Swift Fatigue: Are Swifties turning on Taylor?

'The Life of a Showgirl' spotlights Taylor Swift as she moves away from heartache

(Fresh Air) Reviewed by Ken Tucker, Oct. 8, 2025: Swift's previous albums focused on the love she yearned for. The dozen songs on her latest release combine to form a picture of true love found, tested, and proven strong. npr.org

Seth Meyers rewarded with a visit from Taylor Swift, Oct. 2025

• Is "Wood" PG-13?
• Is "Opalite" about Trav's ex?
• Is Nazi Barbie bat-s crazy or just making $$?

Jimmy Kimmel returns to hound Trump

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s crazy summer, rumors that he died, and Colbert’s cancellation

(Jimmy Kimmel Live) Sept. 2, 2025: Kimmel returns from summer vacation to talk about his travels, all the crazy things Trump did while he was gone, the social media posts claiming Trump DIED, Rudy Giuliani getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom, everything that happened with Stephen Colbert and CBS, rumors that Jimmy is moving to Italy after getting his citizenship, a PSA from summer guest hosts, and packing bags and heading back to Brooklyn from Sept. 29-Oct. 3! Want to come see the show being taped on the Eastcoast? Get free tickets here: kimmelinbrooklyn.com. #Kimmel

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