Happy Eddiemurphyday

Eddie Murphy is 56. Happy birthday, Eddie. 

Yeah, Eddie Murphy's funny and all, but the real reason I put him in today's spotlight is because I wanted to watch his "Party All the Time" video feat. Rick James. Who would've known then, in 1985, that 20 years later, Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories would put the Eddie Murphy/Rick James relationship into a whole new (and extra-fabulous) light? 

So, without further ado, I give you "Party All the Time." 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDbpzjbXUZI

Happy Janicedickinsonday

It's Janice Dickinson's 57th birthday. Love her or loathe her, she's not going away anytime soon.

I'd actually like to see her last longer than most celebs, because she'll make a great eccentric old dame. She has the potential to put Zsa Zsa to shame, cop-slapping and all. 

Take good care of yourself, Janice. Please quit smoking. We need you around for several more decades, as I'd like to be able to wave the "I  told you so" wand in about 30 years. Thanks in advance. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKd0acgPdi8

Happy Stockardchanningday

Rizzo! OMG! Rizzzzzzooooo! 

When I was a little girl, I totally wanted to be Sandy. Once I hit about 12, however, Rizzo became my Grease idol. As a result, I rebelled like ka-ray-zay. Sorry, Mom. 

Happy 68th birthday to Stockard Channing. The original---and very best--- Rizzo. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mMA_-7x4ck

Happy Lauradernday

Happy 45th birthday to Laura Dern. We all think you're fabulous, Laura. Good job on that Ben Harper husband of yours, dahling. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL66-7DW050&feature=related

Happy Threebadassbetchesday

That's right: three bad-ass betches have birthdays today. It's Fierce Day, honey. Celebrate accordingly.

Carmen Miranda: 103

Gypsy Rose Lee: 98

Carole King: 70

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZFVGyBzVpk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m9kd_nD1mA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb5MORLi8K0

Happy Garycolemanday

It's Gary Coleman's 44th birthday. Woot! 

You are missed, Gary. More than anything, however, we hope you're in a much happier place. You were a very pissed-off man. Be happy now. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixiMFvlymyA

Happy Zsazsagaborday

Oh, Zsa Zsa Gabor! Happy 95th birthday, dahling!

Aren't you über-fab?!? The answer, unquestionably, is yes. You are the inspiration behind many of my glam ensembles. Zsaaaa Zsaaaa, I looove yooou! 

Your famewhoring, not-actually-a-real-prince of a husband, however... no, thank you. 

That is all. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m0IQo_NGEg

Happy Farrahfawcettday

We miss you, Farrah. Happy 65th birthday. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1NKEdHLbBk

Happy Marypoppinsday

The beautiful, well-mannered and oh-so-red love of our lives, Mary Poppins, is 4 years old today! 

Happy birthday, Mary P! We love you! Treats and hugs all day long, lady! 

I DID IT!

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Absolutely Fabulisa! Hooray! 

One year ago, I established a goal: blog every day for one year. I think I might've missed a day or two along the way, but I feel I more than made up for it with multiple posts on most days. 

As of this moment, the blog has received 51,228 views over its one-year existence. Not too shabby. 

That's the good news. This next part might irk you a bit, though. 

I'm done blogging every day. Life has gotten much busier, and keeping up with daily blogging has grown quite challenging.

Don't get me wrong, I'll still post new content regularly, but not quite as often as you're used to. I'm certain you understand. 

Thanks for your continued support. Look forward to another year of fabulousness!

xo! 

Happy Carolchanningday

Who doesn't love Carol Channing? Don't raise your hand. 

She's 89 today and still kickin'. Now that, my friends, is fabulous. 

Happy birthday, Carol. We love you. Pay no attention to the hand-raisers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6fynEo5gYI&feature=related

Happy Philcollinsday

Happy 61st birthday to Phil Collins. 

I know I should feature one of your videos, Phil, but I simply can't stop myself from featuring the Mike Tyson scene from The Hangover. Sorry, man. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TbnXqhHJkk

Happy Oprahday

Happy 58th to the queen of the dang world, Oprah Winfrey. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV6ljUE2TME

Happy Jacksonpollockday

It's a centennial birthday for Jackson Pollock. 

One hundred years later, and he's more relevant than ever. Pretty cool. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIcMdv2Ik-Q&feature=related

Happy Trickyday

Tricky is 44 today. Happy birthday, Tricky. We love you.  

I once literally bumped into Tricky at a cocktail party in Washington, DC. I got so excited that I appeared fairly ridiculous. I mean, seriously---when you bump into someone at party and you turn to say "Excuse me," you don't expect that person to be Tricky, ever. Fortunately, he was very kind and gracious, and even engaged me in a brief chat.

Thanks for not making me feel like a total idiot, Tricky. Hearts to you. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjkDQ9N9C6U&feature=related

Happy Eddievanhalenday

Happy 57th birthday to Eddie Van Halen. Shred on, sir. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7P1d8BVvY-I

Happy Corazonaquinoday

Happy 79th birthday to Corazon Aquino.

She was a pillar of democracy and a bad-ass betch.

Her story is awesome and incredibly inspiring.

Viva radical women! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRXyrK_XTvw

Happy Johnbelushiday

He'd be 63 today. Huge bummer. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15addI6Es30

Happy Chitariveraday

Chita Rivera is 79 today. 

Chita Rivera is over-the-top fabulous. 

Chita Rivera is fall-on-the-floor fabulous. 

Chita Rivera is slap-the-nearest-face fabulous. 

Happy birthday, Chita.

I can't really handle the fact that I have to choose a video to feature. So many clips. All so g.d. fabulous. This is incredibly nerve-wracking. OK, here goes...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp22IWPkafg&feature=related

Happy Catpowerday

Welcome to Club 40, Cat Power. You're so fabulous, it boggles the mind. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uClfvjOqatk