ABOVE: At the 1985 Xmas party described below: Me, Michael, and Barney. I also wrote about Barney here. Originally posted May 2004. Reposted for World AIDS Day.Membership Michael didn’t look good. We were at his annual Christmas Luau party. Tons and tons of people in the house and the backyard. Standing in his kitchen, wearing a grass skirt and a …

The Grammys tried a new tactic tonight and tipped some of this year’s nominations in a televised concert. The rest of the nominees are here. Song Of The Year All Of The Lights – Kanye WestThe Cave – Mumford & SonsGrenade – Bruno MarsHolocene – Bon IverRolling In The Deep – Adele Record Of The YearRolling In The Deep – …