Yet More JT Rockstar Roles...Really!

When I started this little theme, I thought it would last a few days. Apparently, not even I remembered how many times John has portrayed a rockstar on various shows/in movies/in real life (let's not forget that one). From my recent "research", this could last all month!

Remember Vh1's Strange Frequency? Me neither. At least I didn't until I found this gem. Just to refresh, it was a Twilight Zone for the musical set. I think it lasted an episode or two, one of which featured our boy Johnny, erm, "Jimmy Blitz".

Enjoy some "Room Service"!

And thank you to all of the birthday well-wishers!

A shoutout to everyone over at the Glue Myspace page who dropped our lovely Paul a happy birthday message and/or comment yesterday! You really brightened up his day!

Nothing Ever Changes, JT...

...especially not in the minds of casting directors! Here's JT being so typecast that he's actually playing himself on Miami Vice.

Now I love to tell the story of how, the night this first aired, my little friend Heather was having a slumber party, and the only way I'd agree to go is if we could watch it. She promised, I attended.

Did we watch it? Would I have a story if we did? I actually think I was forced to watch some Ernest thing instead. Cruelty!!

So here I am, 20+ years later, still bemoaning this (even though I can watch it all day on YouTube). I hope she has crow's feet now.

John Taylor as a Christmas present...urm..I mean

Our look at JT's cinematic life continues today with Vh1's A Diva's Christmas Carol or some such thing from the mid to late 1990's. I thought we'd get to enjoy this classic every year, but instead we get I Love Money. Thanks, reality shows. Thanks.

Anyway, here's a few special clips that feature some sort of Bret Michaels-styled hat/wig combo and John being an otherworldly rock star (typecasting again).

JT...This is your life (on screen)

Seeing yesterday's Samantha Who clip made me all wistful for more of JT's "rocker" acting roles. So play along with me!

First, we have an interview (and a few clips), that are darkly lit, but still tell the tale of JT's motivation for Allison Anders' Sugar Town. 22 forever (according to Michael Des Barres)? You bet ya! Go put the Capezios and Fedora on for me, Tigger Taylor!

Happy New Year!

I'm back! And just in time for JT to play a rock star on a show again! Ok, so he did it in movies before. And we LOVE it when he plays a rock star, is a rock star, yadda yadda.

This looks promising. Samantha Who? is a cute show, and from these promos, John has managed to make it even cuter.

I think I know Samantha's friends...not pointing any fingers, but...if it hits too close to home, it's probably you. I admit nothing!

Post Live8 performance...it's all about the cause...

Here's a little snip post-Live8 performance. Hearing the guys talk about raising awareness and caring reminds me to drop the snark for a few seconds and mention a few of our favorite places that could definitely use a little extra attention this holiday season. No matter where your charitable time, dollars, and attention goes, always remember to care. Word up!


Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Best Friends Animal Society
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Fistula Foundation
Habitat for Humanity International
(RED)
Public Broadcasting

Full Moon on Saturday

Ah, the site of the pretty full moon tonight made me look this one up. Yep, it's the nine millionth lip sync performance of "New Moon on Monday", complete with Simon's "Bloodshot eyes? Moi?" Ray Bans. Ah, 7-era Duran...

Checking in to the Pop Trash Hotel?

You guys will like this one. Plus, I think I missed Warren's birthday on here, so consider this some sort of shout out or something.

Lots of odd little nuggets discussed here, and I believe Nick's wearing a leopard print dress shirt, which is about nine shades of awesome. Enjoy!

Dance into the Fire!

But not literally, please. Maybe the burning embers explain why Duran are either not really trying, or trying too hard with this clip (I'm unsure which it is). Simon's direct eye contact is both frightening and alluring. My, what a pretty Duran we have here. But overall, what a bizarre little art piece of a lip sync performance.

If not Duran-related, at least Duran-inspired...

If you're looking for more holiday-oriented fun than what these posts are providing, head over to the 12 Songs of Christmas extravaganza (or webpage, whichever you prefer to call it). We've got 12 future classic seasonal tunes (uploaded two at a time through December 25), games, coloring pages, all with NO CALORIES, so you won't hate us in January!

If Simon were Santa...

It took me a minute to remember which George Bush he was referring to here! Ahhh...we're old.

Oh, and I'm sure Billy Ray's family has plenty of peace of mind, since one kid is worth a cool billion, and another has an infectious hit song and a career of his own that left me speechless when I found out who he was. Made me want to hate that song (but I couldn't!).

It's Official...The Holidays Are HERE!...

Break out the nog, it's holiday time!! Watch JT toward the end...I think he's a little more excited to get to the "Christmas Spirits" part than everyone else is!

*edited to ad: Ok, when I first viewed this, it looked like JT was going straight for the shot, I swear!

With Many Holiday Office Party Cutbacks This Year...

...some offices will have to resort to watching YouTube reruns of Vh1's Ultimate Holiday Office Party from 1997. Including mine! It doesn't hurt that there's only two of us in the office, and we're both fans. And...we'd be watching YouTube anyway.