LIZZO x SISTER ACT 2 & HOW THEY KILLED ME

June 18, 2019 — Leave a comment

FIRST OF ALL, WATCH THIS:

Was that not one of the greatest award show performances you’ve ever watched ever in the entirety your life?

Let me tell you something, when the producer came through and said “Lizzo says take off your robes” my wig consequently flew off as well. I was like “gO OFF bitch!!”

Now, I’m a relatively brand new Lizzo fan…like within the last month. This is the first video I’ve ever watched of her performing live and the fact that she perfectly referenced my most favorite movie of all time throughout “Juice”…Like I have no words, are you serious?!?!

AND she did it so well. It was subtle enough that it wasn’t overkill (though if she literally reenacted the entire movie on stage I probably wouldn’t think that was overkill either). She got the “La”s! She got the dancers! She got the chorus! She got the Holi Spirit!

To be honest, I’m not a big movie fan in general and since I a) don’t have cable and b) forgot my parent’s AT&T Uverse password so I couldn’t tune in live on the app and c) didn’t explore another option bc I wasn’t that concerned, I wasn’t planning on tuning in. Then, this random girl I met once named Raina texted me about it bc she knows my undying love for Sister Act 2 and award shows, so I went to Twitter, found the video and all I could literally do was smile so hard from ear to ear.

That’s my favorite part about live award show performances–they have a chance like no other to get viewers to have an experience through the screen, to connect with not only the song but also the artist.

Praise Lizzo. Praise Whoopi.

This one goes into the archives along with Florence + The Machine’s 2010 VMA “Dog Days Are Over” performance, Lady Gaga’s 2009 “Paparazzi” performance, Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 (?) Grammys performance, and so many more.

Whoopi approves, I heard.

-chasertheprince, Lizzo fan, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit stan

what to binge 2019

June 17, 2019 — Leave a comment

OK PEOPLE

A WHOLE NEW CROP OF SHOWS EXIST AND I. AM. LIVING. But Sunday May 12th I did die a little because VEEP came to an end. The 7th season reminded viewers that it was nothing short of one of the most fucking hilarious shows ever conceived.

Take a look at what I’ve binged / am currently binging and let me know what your show-of-the-moment is!

–VEEP (HBO GO)- It’s the end of an era, people. To be completely open, honest, and candid: I’m not sure I got the ending I wanted. It made sense I guess but it really left me questioning like, everything.

–Lunatics (Netflix) Chris Lilley is back and funny as fucking ever. His career is serious goals because he created it, wrote it, directed it, composed the theme music for it AND stars in it and he plays all of these funny ass endearing characters. I laughed and cried with Becky, Joyce, and Jana. I eerily identified with Quentin Cook (minus the attitude, the big ass, and I’m actually a good singer). I did have to fast forward through Gavin’s portions of the show, though.

–Special (netflix)- Listen, I love it. The episodes are 15 minutes long making it insanely easy to binge, and truly, it’s a good show. I really actually didn’t hate a single character except maybe the mom’s boyfriend.

–Now Apocalypse (Starz)- It’s bizarre. It’s very sexual. It’s kind of amazing? Definitely a must watch purely for the wtfs that will be flowing from your mouth at every crazy sexy plot twist.

–Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix)- I am d e v e s t a t e d by the cancellation of Santa Clarita Diet because it was so fucking light hearted and funny and I have a thing for Drew Berrymore even though she’s sort of terrible but her hair is a goal of mine. Hopefully Netflix changes its mind because hello at least 65% of their original shows are not even close to good.

-Barry (HBO) I really only started watching Barry because it came on right before Veep and right after Game of Thrones but I actually got into it quite a bit.

-Dead to Me (Netflix) – Binged in two nights, a definite must watch. It’s funny, it’s heartbreaking, it’s vulgar, as one tweet i saw described it: it’s about rich white people destroying each other’s lives by the beach,–it’s everything I love.

-Game of Thrones (HBO) – The final season of the biggest show on television, people! But I will say–the writing is a lil lazy? Not as dramatic as I expected? Not as…idk…convoluted as i expected? barely any nudity??

What / If (Netflix) – I love a good Renee Zellweger piece so i may be a touch biased but i was pretty into this show. Definitely different than I thought it would be and not funny really at all but kind of in the sense that it pretty much seemed like a more polished daytime soap opera most of the time.

I’m Sorry (Netflix) – Obsessed. Typically, shows that air on cable aren’t my total favorite because the vulgarity isn’t up to the level I normally love but I’m Sorry gets it done. I love Andrea Savage as Veep’s president Laura Montez and she just kills as a character loosely based on her real-life persona and Tom Everett Scott as Mike is a perfect foil.

The Other Two (Comedy Central) – Their little brother is famous and they exist. I love it. Is this how literally everyone in my family feels like all the time? 😝

Overthinking With Kat and June (Youtube) – I don’t watch much on YouTube but I tuned into this and I actually really liked it. It’s an easy watch, lighthearted and funny and I love a pretty ginger. AND I FuCkInG LOVED June’s dinosaur outfit are you KIDDING.

Out Of Practice (Prime)- A very ’05 sitcom about a family of doctors just like doing their thing. A typical divorce and lesbian sister and those elements. AND canned laughter. But it’s interesting to see Ty Burrell before becoming Phil Dunphy.

Chernobyl (HBO) – It’s intense. And intensely slow? It’s interesting to learn about (albeit through the lense of artistic liberties) such a crazy event in the history of the world. Like a whole area that’s just like nope, not a chance. So crazy.

Sideswiped (YouTube) – Kind of into it. They introduce each new character with a dating profile so that’s kind of cool. Easy binge, funny, solid show, you know. And they used the real price of a Trenta Iced Coffee from Starbucks so that’s dope.

Blackish (Hulu) – I think it’s hilarious. I love the characters, I love Tracee Ellis Ross, the kids are funny, I’m into it.

Succession (HBO) – I love a good wealthy family drama so it’s not shocking atall that I would like Succession. Each character is dynamic and well developed and they keep the semi been-there-done-that storyline Season two starts in August.

Grace and Frankie (Netflix) – New season alert, bitches. Hilarious as always–if I live that long I hope I have a dope beach house and friends.

Champaign Ill (YouTube) – I got sucked into a vacuum of YouTube originals one day and I really enjoyed Champaign Ill — it was funny and chill and lighthearted.

Black Mirror (Netflix) – Okay I’m not really a Black Mirror fan BUT Miley is in an episode of the newest season so I tuned in for her. I liked it! Weird but good. I ended up watching from that episode to the end of the season and you know, I was less creeped out than I thought I would be for sure.

Big Little Lies (HBO) – SeAsOn tWo MoTHa FUqQEr!! currently airing, it’s good. Meryl screamed! Laura Dern’s character may become likeable?! Big things are happening in the Otter Bay community.

Russian Doll (HBO) – A strangely addictive show–I went through an interesting roller coaster of really enjoying it and then also kind of cringing? You have to be a Natasha Lyonne fan because the whole show revolves around her and her three syllable pronunciation of “cock-a-roach”. The bathroom door in the first episode though is very dope.

The Newsroom (HBO) – I’m currently grappling with how I really feel about this show. Admittedly, I hated the first episode and that kept me at bay for a while but i decided to give it a whirl starting with episode 2 and it seems to have helped. I like the pace of the dialogue but I don’t know that I love the humor? And the concept of it being a fictional tv show about a fictional newsroom reporting factual, real-world news is very interesting.

House Of Cards (HBO) – Two words: Robin. Wright. I will admit that the season had a different pace, a different feel with the absence of Spacey. She does well to fill the vacuum and then some, but it was a weird feeling as a viewer to have watched this woman rise from running a charity like a Fortune 500 small cap huge corporation to the highest office in the land. Listen though, she wears that power well.

Chasing Happiness (Prime) – This. is. hilarious. All the drama of a boy band mixes with the brother aspect mixes with struggles with religion mixes with why did they live in texas and new jersey and like pennsylvania or something mixes with finally, the story of how the Jonas Brothers died the first time.

Guava Island (Prime) – Loved the music; loved the vibe; love every opportunity I get to stare at Rihanna for any given amount of time; it’s a solid watch. I was kind of surprised when it was over because I was like wow so short.

So that’s the newest batch of shit i’m watching!!!! I hope that this list will alleviate some of the ‘oh shit what is there to watch on literally any platform’ thoughts that will be plaguing you when you sit down to chill.

Enjoy!

-chasertheprince

***i do not own any of the above images***

PRE-SAVE ‘NO BAD DAYS’ TODAY!

June 11, 2019 — Leave a comment

Click HERE to pre-save my newest single, “No Bad Days”, out everywhere June 24th!

(which is coincidentally my 9-month birthday) so it’s going to really be a very good day.

(or you can also click here) (or HeRe ) (or hErE)

Wherever you click, just click HERE and pre-save “NO BAD DAYS”–you won’t regret it.

-chasertheprince

who the f@#$ was Leo Baekeland?

May 9, 2019 — Leave a comment

I reference this old genius in my hit, “Plastic”:

“Leo Baekeland you were too good

‘cuz your product’s way better than wood”

and in fact, it’s true. Mr. Baekeland is often referred to as the “father of the modern plastics industry” largely because of his invention of bakelite, which is dope bc i would fuqqin totally name some shit i invented after myself like are you kidding.

anyway, bakelite was the first thermosetting plastic, a plastic that does not melt or soften when heated. this new invention literally paved the way for every plastic we use today.

needless to say, Baekeland was smart as fuqq. born in Ghent, he stayed there until 1889 when he came to the United States to join a photographic firm. there he realized his pioneering talent and was like “ayyy i’m going to start my own business and develop this shit further for me & not some boss,” and he did.

out on his own, he manufactured his invention, Velox, which was the first commercially successful photographic paper which could develop under artificial light. he later sold the company and the rights to the paper for a mere milli.

in 1905 he was just putzin around and was like (to no one in particular) “you know what would be bitchin? a synthetic substitute for shellac!” the quest for such a substitute led him to discover bakelite around 1907. though it had technically been discovered before, no one had been able to find a way to form it into thermosetting plastic–but Leo, he could do anything.

& he did!

and that, kiddos, is why he’s known as the father of the modern plastics industry.

interesting, huh?

-chasertheprince

****this may come as a surprise, but this info did not come from my brain. I found it on many sites, but specifically https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leo-Baekeland***

*****gifs courtesy of giphy.com*****

My favorite MET GALA 2019 Looks

May 6, 2019 — Leave a comment

Today was the 2019 #MetGala & I lived!!! I was aktually heartbroken by the absence of Rihanna but you know, even a fashion empress like rih needs a break i guess.

Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, and Alessandro Michele hosted the star-studded photo fest. The theme was “Camp: Notes on Fashion”, urging designers to capture an utterly eccentric aesthetic and for the most part, they fuqqin delivered.

Below, in no particular order, are my favorite lewks of the evening.

ANNA WINTOUR in Chanel:

HARRY fuqin STYLES in this iconic sheer Gucci:

LADY GAGA in a Brandon Maxwell russian doll dress situation:

ALESSANDRO MICHELE:

SERENA WILLIAMS in Versace & Nikes:

GABRIELLE UNION & DWAYNE WADE in Dundas:

CIARA in Dundas:

JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER in Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière:

ZENDAYA in an amazing light up Tommy Hilfiger Cinderella gown:

EZRA MILLER in Burberry with TRIPPY ass glam by Mimi Choi:

GEMMA CHAN in Tom Ford:

BILLY PORTER in The Blonds:

CELINE DION in Oscar de la Renta (& a her own LEGS OMG):

FLORENCE WELCH in Gucci:

NAOMI CAMPBELL in Valentino:

LILI REINHART & COLE SPROUSE in Salvatore Ferragamo:

MARY KATE & ASHLEY OLSEN in vintage Chanel (i have a serious thing for mary kate & ashley):

JARED LETO in Gucci:

HAILEY BIEBER in Alexander Wang:

MICHAEL URIE:

GIGI HADID in Michael Kors:

HAMISH BOWLES:

ZOË KRAVITZ:

ELLE FANNING in Miu Miu (maybe slightly casual for the event but idk i just love it):

BELLA HADID in Moschino by Jeremy Scott:

NICK JONAS & PRIYANKA CHOPRA:

JANELLE MONÁE in Christian Siriano:

DARREN CRISS:

TRACEE ELLIS ROSS in Moschino:

SAOIRSE RONAN in Gucci:

I was so so so disappointed in the entire Kardashian clan’s looks & bored to absolute tears with Shawn Mendes’ look, just so everyone knows.

So there it is, people. There are many more I’m sure but my eyes are tired from being glued to screens so hard for the last five hours.

Which was your fave?

-chasertheprince

****i do not own any of these images, okurrr?!****

RED DAY RUN X CHASERTHEPRINCE

May 6, 2019 — Leave a comment

LISTEN UP, PEOPLE!

Edmond’s largest charitable run, the RED Day Run, will be held in Downtown Edmond May 11. I’ve been working very diligently on all the publicity for this bb and i can’t wait to see it through.

This year, we’re poised to give out $150,000 to seven local nonprofits.

These include: Wings Special Needs Community, Project 66 Food & Resource Center, Pepper’s Ranch, Make-A-Wish Oklahoma, Folds of Honor Oklahoma, Edmond Public Schools Foundation, and Caleb’s Cause Foundation.

Introduced in 2009, RED Day was created by Keller Williams Realty International to recognize the leadership of KW Vice-Chairman of the Board and long-time Edmond resident, Mo Anderson, in crafting the culture of the company. Giving back to the community in which KW realtors live and work is at the heart of this company culture. Designed to fulfill the ‘Giving Where You Live’ montre, RED Day is celebrated the second week of May.

The company-wide day of giving earned its moniker from the signature hue of the real estate company and also serves as an acronym of the principles describing our goal: Renew, Energize, Donate.

Each Keller Williams market center is free to choose how they spend that day, and the RED Day Run is Central Oklahoma’s version. In 2014, the Edmond market center decided to transition the day of service to a day of fundraising, widening the scope of those impacted by their efforts.

and they are KILLIN it

In 2018, the RED Day Run distributed $105,000 to five local charities allowing them to directly help over 29,000 people in the metro area. Since the event’s inception in 2014, over $285,000 has been raised by realtors, affiliates, and runners for those most in need in and around Edmond.

Last year was also a banger bc i graced the people with my voice for the national anthem, and I’M DOING IT AGAIN!

when you sign up for the Run, you have the power in your hands to help these charities walk away with as much as $40,000!

I’ll say it again just in case you didn’t comprehend.

FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!

select one to vote for and also sign up to run on their team–you’ll be helping them more than you’ll ever know, srsly.

so,

Visit www.centralokredday.com TODAY to register and I’ll see you saturday!!

Here’s a vid of last year’s blow out. you don’t want to miss it

Plus, when the prince of edmond commands something, you better do it.

-chasertheprince

PLASTIC X CHASERTHEPRINCE

April 30, 2019 — Video — Leave a comment

Take a listen & stare deeply into my eyes. And also notice how fuqqin good my hair looks in that shot!!

And also contemplate how much single-use plastic you could cut out of your daily routine.

-chasertheprince

A Gilmore Girls Conspiracy

April 28, 2019 — Leave a comment

hold on to your chapeaus people because we’ve got to discuss something VERY pressing to the community of Stars Hollow.

brace yourself, this will ultimately change many aspects of life in the small Connecticut town.

Sasha and Lily become Anna and April in order to swindle Luke into paying for shit.

IF you aren’t a big enough fan, let me help you out a bit. First of all wtf because Gilmore Girls is one of the most important dramedies of the 2000s. Second of all, Sasha & Lily are Jess’s dad’s girlfriend and girlfriend’s daughter in Venice, CA.

did i just come to this conclusion because they recycle Sherilyn Fern as Sasha and then a few seasons later as Anna Nardini?

possibly.

HOWEVER– I’ve got some convincing evidence to back up this claim.

Shasha gets the idea from listening to Jess’s short but important sob story. She hears of Luke the hermit, a diner owner who lives alone and scarcely travels or spends money on anything extravagant. She’s looking at her life in Venice and thinking holi shit, this is not sustainable, Jimmy is a shithead and its a matter of time before he splits from my life as well. She craves the cash from someone dependable and safe, and Luke is basically the pinnacle of safety and dependability. She also wants to retain her freedom, which Luke’s love of Lorelei would allow.

so she moves, dyes her hair, and opens that weird lil shop. (A total Sasha move, if you ask me.)

and as for Lily, the bookworm with a penchant for strange places to devour literature, it only makes sense that she would grow up to be equally strange yet academically voracious.

and who, pray tell, fits this description of a strange yet academically voracious teenager just two seasons later…..That’s right, April Nardini with her lame-o helmet and eyebrows so dark (and large) she’ll never need to draw them in (see below).

now of course, i need to address the fact that Gilmore Girls is notorious for reusing actors. My favorite instance of this was the actress who played Trix, Lorelei’s grandmother, attending Trix’s funeral as cousin Marilyn (with sticky hands for the crystal bar glasses with gold leafing.)

the question is: why? what’s the point?

my theory–its never addressed because no one questioned any of it.

also theory within the theory? Anna and April became Sasha and Lily so she could raise her in peace, maybe there was shit she was running from.

for a brief moment, let’s entertain the theory that there is no conspiracy, and Sasha and Lily are simply another strong mother-daughter duo on the west coast. Why is every daughter character a genius bookworm with lagging social skills?? (Rory was the lucky one but Lorelei has more than enough character for both of them)

the only dumb little girl ever featured in the show was Dean’s little sister. She wasn’t dumb I guess, but she was never portrayed as anything other than your average American child.

so in conclusion, i am right. Amy Sherman-Palladino really thought we wouldn’t find this out, huh?

anyway–I just needed to share. Let me know your thoughts if you have any, ok?

-chasertheprince

“Plastic”–Stream my L8ezt single

April 23, 2019 — Leave a comment

My newest single, “Plastic” takes a look @ our dependence on one of the most versatile and important inventions of all time–plastic. It’s just too fuqqin good, you know?

Dial this hit up on any of these streaming platforms (& many others) and reconsider some of that single-use planet-murdering plastic that we just can’t seem to live without.

Enjoy!

https://open.spotify.com/album/5mMD4oAPoI5UFvnMgds9RN

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/plastic/1458469780?i=1458469783

https://play.google.com/music/m/Tgmdooy4iwbjgoipmceofkw6gke?t=Plastic_-_Chasertheprince

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Chasertheprince/dp/B07Q3TR823/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=plastic+chasertheprince&qid=1556070974&s=dmusic&sr=1-1-fkmrnull

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-30mFuoXnSo

https://store.tidal.com/us/album/106927943

-chasertheprince

real plastic x real pics

April 18, 2019 — Leave a comment

The @RealPics version of @Raina is the best @Raina in my humble opinion.

Be sure to catch my new single,”Plastic” out EVERYWHERE Monday!! (aka April 22) (aka Earth Day!) (aka Land Run Day!) (aka Jennifer Collins’ birthday!!)

-chasertheprince