06 October 2009

What's in My Ear!

I have loved the punk band, Gossip, for years! The lead singer, Beth Ditto is one of my all-time fashion icons and I love her voice to pieces! The band's sound is like Mahalia Jackson singing with Billy Idol's band- it is totally soul and 80's beats and bass.

This Friday, I am seeing the band LIVE at Terminal 5. Here are some of my favorite Gossip tunes.


Love Long Distance


Photos and On the Prowl


Jealous Girls

05 October 2009

Diva of the Week: Bette Midler

Thank you Val Underwood for introducing me to the work of one of my favorite divas! I have loved Bette Midler since Beaches. I love visiting her Wicked themed park on 150th Street and even met her last year when she visited Harlem Academy.

Bette as "Sophie Tucker"



"Otto Titsling" from Beaches


Making ballad magic with "From a Distance"