Bob Paris in his prime Bob was an embodiment of dedication and discipline. He pushed the limits with heavy weights, focusing on both hypertrophy and maintaining a harmonious balance among muscle groups. The result is... well, you see it! P.S. If you want to know the secret behind this physique, he wrote a whole book on it: “Beyond Built: Bob Paris' Guide to Achieving the Ultimate Look”

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“Anna May Wong is finally having her moment. The silent film actor and Hollywood’s first Chinese American movie star is not only featured on a new commemorative US quarter, she’s also back on the big screen as the inspiration for the self-assured Lady Fay Zhu in Damien Chazelle’s current entry in the Oscar race, the ’20s industry tale Babylon. ⠀ For Li Jun Li, who plays Babylon’s Lady Fay, Wong was “a lone warrior”: “There were no others like her. She was isolated but obstinate in her fight against discrimination and typecasting.” Despite everything, Wong was the first Asian American to star in her own television series and the first to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With a Gemma Chan–fronted biopic also in the works, her star is only poised to get brighter.” ⠀ Read more: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/12/anna-may-wongs-lasting-legacy-awards-insider ⠀ @vanityfair @babylonmovie @lijunli @gemmachan ⠀ ⁣Will you be watching Babylon? I have seen an advance screening of the film & have shared my thoughts with minimal spoilers in previous posts. Please keep it mind that it is not a biopic. I predict I will be getting more questions about AMW & more followers once the film is officially released in theaters - which I would welcome with open arms. 😊 .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #turnerclassicmovies #lijunli #oldhollywoodglamour #oldhollywoodglam #retrohollywood #oldhollywoodactress #goldenageofhollywood #gemmachan #oldhollywoodmovies #oldhollywood #oldhollywoodstars #babylonmovie #annamaywongforever #oldhollywoodglamour #annamaywongstyle #annamaywonglives #annamaywongrealness #goldenera #annamaywong #classicmovies #annamaywongpic #oldmovies #annamaywong💎 #annamaywongfeature #annamaywongtribute #annamaywong✨ #annamaywonginspired #oldcinema #annamaywongactress #uscurrency https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZXb7BsJCT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Anatomy of an American Beauty

By Kitty Quinn, Photographed by Milan Lazovski, Makeup by Kitty Quinn, Styled by Kitty Quinn & Milan Lazovski, Model: Ashtyn Vanlerberghe

Lovely, luscious and exotic are just a few of the adjectives that could be used to describe the illustrious blonde bombshell. She’s the golden girl of Hollywood, a quintessential aspect of the American dream and serves as the embodiment of femininity according to societal standards. The blonde bombshell is a vessel for love and sex but is disregarded in all other respects. Though presented in a more sensationalized fashion, she is not treated much differently than the average woman and can represent a reflection of the collective view on femininity and womanhood.

The term “bombshell” being used to describe an attractive woman can be traced back to a popular sex symbol of the 1930s, Jean Harlow. Known for her striking platinum blonde hair, Harlow was appropriately casted in the 1931 film, Platinum Blonde, which garnered her the title of the original blonde bombshell. By 1933, Harlow was casted to play in the film Bombshell, where the posters outlined her as the “Blonde Bombshell of filmdom”. Following this, the term “blonde bombshell” became a common descriptor for blondes within Hollywood. However, according to the Online Etymology Dictionary by Douglas Harper, the term “bombshell” cannot be fully traced within widespread vernacular until 1942. Following the establishment of the term, during the 1940s to the 1960s, it became widely popular due to icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, Brigitte Bardot, and more. Moreover, during these times counterparts to the blonde bombshell began to appear in the form of brunette and ethnic resembling women as well. In order to easily identify a bombshell, there are a few factors such as hypersexual behavior, a curvaceous figure, a tantalizing personality and a beauty sought after by women and lusted for by men. 

Even in times where sexuality is frowned upon, she appears like a shining star of sensuality in the darkness; perhaps that’s what makes her alluring, or maybe its the fact that she owns her power and uses it accordingly. In that way, the bombshell can be viewed as empowering to a certain degree. Despite this however, she is merely a pawn to the American dream. She isn’t her brains or ambitions, she is to be sought after above all. During the golden age of Hollywood, it seemed to many that the American dream was alive and breathing within the heart of Los Angeles. Thousands traveled in hopes to make it big after seeing the success of the stars that spangled the silver screen. What made the American dream so appealing to men especially was the possibility of possessing things like fame, fortune and even the woman of their dreams. The concept of blonde bombshell within itself represents this “all American” image that is in such high demand; however, it also represents the darker side of it as well.

For the most part, the blonde bombshell has typically caucasian features such as the obvious blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin. While bombshells of all races and hair colors were seeing a rise, especially in the latter half of the 1950’s and 1960’s, the blonde bombshell always seemed to be able to reach prolific heights of stardom while other bombshells and women of color were pushed aside. Women of color were rarely given the bombshell title despite being highly sexualized. Rather than being idolized and rewarded, these women were vilified for their sexuality instead. 

That’s not to say women like Eartha Kitt, Lena Horne, Dorothy Danridge, Diahann Carroll, and many more weren’t admired— in fact, they were. However, due to racist ideologies and large focus on the “American ideal”, they could never be mythologized like Marilyn Monroe and her other white bombshell counterparts.

The bombshell archetype is harmful to all women, just in different ways. While women like Marilyn Monroe would never be racially discriminated against, a nearly universal experience for all bombshells is the mistreatment that they face. Far too often people see a sexually liberated woman and feel entitled to sexual favors because they are seen behaving a certain way. This isn't just an issue of the past, but something that continues on even in present times. For example, when Pamela Anderson’s sex tape with Tommy Lee leaked in 1995, Lee was admired while Anderson faced more sexual harassment than ever before. Lee was able to move on with his life, but Anderson continues to experience the negative effects 27 years later. With the release of the Disney+ series Pam & Tommy this year, Anderson’s power was taken away once more and her story was told without her consent. Countless other bombshells like Anna Nicole Smith, Jayne Mansfield, and nearly all of the aforementioned women also have tragic experiences that endlessly haunted them throughout their lives. 

There is a common misconception that because our society values beauty and because these women are beautiful, that they would lead relatively unproblematic and happy lives. Past surface level, it is easy to see that this is quite the contrary. Although deified and highly valued, the bombshell is hated for the same reasons that she is so loved. In film, bombshells were either killed or tamed with marriage as punishment for provocatively due to the shame that sexual desires provoke within our society’s puritanical ideals about sex. The bombshell archetype is just another case of women being condemned for the carnal desires that they bring out in men.

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Revisiting the Golden Era: Exploring the Legacy of 90s Hip Hop Music

The 90s were a golden era for hip hop music. The decade saw the emergence of some of the most talented and influential artists in the genre, as well as a proliferation of sub-genres and styles that continue to shape the landscape of hip hop today. From the gritty, socially conscious sounds of Public Enemy and N.W.A. to the smooth, melodic grooves of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, the 90s were a time of experimentation and innovation in hip hop music.

One of the defining features of 90s hip hop was its focus on social and political issues. This was the era of the Rodney King riots and the LA uprising, and many artists used their music as a platform to speak out against police brutality, racial inequality, and other forms of oppression. Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" and N.W.A.'s "F*** tha Police" were two of the most iconic protest songs of the decade, and helped to inspire a generation of activists and advocates for social justice.

At the same time, 90s hip hop also saw the rise of a more lighthearted, playful style that focused on partying and having a good time. This was the era of groups like Naughty by Nature, Digital Underground, and the Beastie Boys, who blended funky beats, catchy hooks, and irreverent humor to create a new kind of hip hop that was both entertaining and accessible.

One of the most influential groups of the 90s was A Tribe Called Quest, who helped to define the sound of jazz-infused hip hop. Their debut album, "People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm," was released in 1990 and featured a unique blend of samples, live instrumentation, and poetic lyrics. Over the course of their career, A Tribe Called Quest would go on to release several classic albums, including "The Low End Theory" and "Midnight Marauders," and would inspire a whole generation of artists with their innovative sound.

Another influential group from the 90s was Wu-Tang Clan, who emerged from Staten Island, New York in 1993 with their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)." The album featured a raw, gritty sound that was unlike anything else in hip hop at the time, and was an instant classic. Wu-Tang Clan would go on to release several more acclaimed albums, and would become one of the most influential and respected groups in hip hop history.

The 90s also saw the emergence of a number of talented solo artists, including Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z. Tupac, who was tragically murdered in 1996, was one of the most gifted and charismatic performers of his generation, and his music continues to resonate with fans around the world. Notorious B.I.G., who was also murdered just a few months after Tupac, was a master storyteller and lyricist, and his album "Ready to Die" is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Jay-Z, who started his career in the mid-90s as a member of the group Roc-A-Fella Records, would go on to become one of the biggest and most successful solo artists in hip hop history.

In addition to these more well-known artists, the 90s also saw the rise of a number of underground and alternative acts, including Mos Def, Common, and The Roots. These artists often took a more experimental approach to hip hop, blending elements of jazz, funk, soul, and rock to create a sound that was both unique and challenging.

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What can Naturals learn from Golden Era Bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno ?

Hello my natural bodybuilding friends & Youtubers !

New video today from the series of the Old School Bodybuilder Legends !

Lou Ferrigno : the incredible hulk !

This video is there to look at Lou Ferrigno’s biography, main beliefs and ideas, training philosophy and to keep what can be good for natural bodybuilders. 

Most of us got inspired from the Golden Era Bodybuilders, and today, this is with passion that I do a video on Lou Ferrigno. 

I hope you enjoy it too and it brings some value and that we can discuss it if you feel like it. 

Any support means a lot as these videos demand quite a lot of work !! ;)

Take care !

Dorian Yates

Skinhead in his wild youth, 6 time Mr. Olympia by his 40s.

At the age of 19, he was sentenced to the youth detention center for participating in the riots. This was when he realized he has potential and started his career.

Nowadays he's a legend — so we know how it turned out!

Fell in love today.

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Style alert: Anna May Wong was included on a list of fashion icons from the roaring 20s that influence present day style via the Hello Magazine website. The article noted 11 style icons, but I only counted 10. 🧐 9 of them were silent film actresses: 💫 Anna May Wong 💫 Josephine Baker 💫 Clara Bow 💫 Carole Lombard 💫 Jean Harlow 💫 Marlene Dietrich 💫 Greta Garbo 💫 Mae West 💫 Louise Brooks Do you agree with this list? I felt like they left out some other glamorous & stylish ladies as well. Perhaps, they’re not as well known, such as Colleen Moore. Photos: Getty Images. Upscaled using AI technology from medio.io Read the article here: https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/hfm/20220928152740/1920s-fashion-icons-who-still-influence-our-style-today/ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #vintagefashion #styleicons #vintagestyle #annamaywongpic #louisebrooks #annamaywongactress #annamaywong #carolelombard #clarabow #oldhollywood #gretagarbo #goldenera #glamour #annamaywongstyle #platinumblonde #louisebrooksbob #silentfilm #louisebrookshaircut #oldhollywoodactress #louisebrooksinspired #roaring20s #josephinebaker #retro #annamaywong✨ #annamaywongforever #oldhollywoodglamour #maewest #marlenedietrich #classicactress #jeanharlow https://www.instagram.com/p/CjMOSY2JeGi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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