Mel's musings

Figured it was about time to add some description. I use this blog mostly to discuss #Scandal #Olitz, TG and KW. My other shows sneak in (OITNB, Sleepy Hollow, Good Wife, Orphan Black, Masters of Sex, Soaps) as well as real life issues occasionally

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reading that daveed diggs didn’t think there was a place for him on broadway and that he assumed he was just a temporary stand-in during the hamilton workshops and even its run at the public breaks my heart. i just wanna squish his lil face between my hands and tell him “you’re beautiful, you’re smart, you’re extremely talented, and your heart is big. anywhere in the world would be lucky to have you, not the other way around.”

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UPDATE: daveed is still beautiful, he’s still smart, he’s still extremely talented, and his heart is still big. and so is his TONY AWARD. 

[everythingsalem]

Bo & Hope dance to their signature song, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” ♥

[micdotcom]

Watch: President Obama delivers pointedly feminist speech at United State of Women summit

[micdotcom]

At the American Constitution Society’s convention Thursday, Vice President Biden explained why Donald Trump’s recent racist comments against a federal judge are much more troubling than they appear. Elizabeth Warren also spoke at the even and had some more direct (and furious) words for Trump.

[liberalsarecool]

Joe Biden ain’t playin’.

[accras]

A proud father at his daughter’s graduation, 6/10/16.

[firewhisky]

Git um, muva.

[5by5brittana]

“Bye bye, now.”

[cosmic-noir]

[flawlyssa]

Leslie Odom Jr. discusses diversity at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2016 Tony Award Roundtable

[accras]

Danai Gurira  in the ‘I Am An Immigrant’ Campaign 

[guardian]

Will we miss the man in these pictures? Hell, yes.

“After all the hate, anger, birther theories, leftist critiques, rightist critiques, and even the liberal white awe of a ‘cool’ black dude vanishes into the babble of the past, Pete Souza’s photographs will tell the story of a leader who was calm under fire, unfazed by office, unquenchably human, and who showed the way for all the kids who passed through his Oval Office, and millions more, to be good people, good Americans, and good citizens of the world.”

All photographs © Pete Souza/The White House. 

[westallengifs]

You waited for me for years. You let me get to a place where this was possible. So I am telling you, I’m gonna do the same thing for you. Wherever you need go, whatever you need to do, do it. And when you get back, I’ll be here.

[micdotcom]

Micah McDade, a senior at Okmulgee High school in Oklahoma, has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. But on Friday, after hours and hours of practice, he walked across the graduation stage to get his diploma. The crowd’s response was overwhelming.

[kerrygoldwyn]

the caption is the best part

[trininadz]

the caption says sooo much 1. people LOVE TG and 2. everyone knows that Fitz LOVES Olivia Pope

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What do all these pictures have in common? #WorldWhiskeyDay #Scandalversary #EarthDay #StPatricksDay

[gladiatorobsessed]

Click here to support Tony's Birthday Project - Benefitting Americares by Tony Fans

Tony Goldwyn is a long time advocator of Americares and heavily involved in their mission and actions. In support of Tony's birthday this year, we are raising money to support his long time passion. All #Gladiators unite and show Tony some love on his birthday by supporting this worthy cause. As you know, the help of AmeriCares is needed around the world today, join us in helping to keep the work of this charity moving! And along the way, we celebrate the birthday of our favorite TV POTUS and a wonderful human being, Tony Goldwyn!

Reminder!!!

[mellymet]

Tomorrow is Tony's birthday! Thanks to everyone who's donated thus far.

[felixdawking]

Mummy… your sisters… I know how they feel sometimes.

[wereworldsurvivor]

Blind Item #3 – CRAZY DAYS AND NIGHTS

After campaigning to get the lead female replaced at mid-season and failing on this barely renewed network show, this former B list mostly movie actress from that franchise bailed on the show. 

Even though the female lead was eventually killed off, producers had no desire to give a larger role to our movie actress. So, she walked.

#NicoleDeservedBetter  #BurnShittyHollowBurn

[marsofbrooklyn]

This is clearly Sleepy Hollow. And Nikki Reed. At least the producers did one thing right in not keeping her, because she added nothing to the show.

[thra-ce]

“The all-new FOX Series, PITCH, tells the emotional story of GINNY BAKER who became the first woman to play Major League Baseball.”

Guys I can’t tell you how excited I am for Pitch. Ever since I first heard about it I’ve been waiting for the pilot and here it is! It stars Kylie Bunbury as Ginny and is in affiliation with Major League Baseball, as in made with their help and advice. Here’s a good article in THR about how onboard MLB was with the creation of this show.

Anyway this is a sports show about a black woman on a major network and I’m SO FREAKING EXCITED. Go watch the trailer and leave a like so the network knows that people are interested and watching.

[mellymet]

I am so excited for this show. As a baseball fan, I'm even more excited they are working directly with MLB. They are using Petco for all the baseball scenes so that's awesome.