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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
'80s singer known for hit song looks completely different in rare LA outing – but her signature bold style is the same
She turned heads in a boldly patterned geometric-print robe and matching headscarf SO FINE! '80s singer known for hit song looks completely different in rare LA outing – but her signature bold style is the same '80S SINGER Toni Basil looked completely different during a rare LA outing - but her signature bold style was the same. Toni, 81, known for her chart-topping 1982 hit Mickey, made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles on Monday. 6 Toni Basil looked completely different during a rare LA outing - but her signature bold style was the same Credit: BackGrid 6 She turned heads in a boldly patterned geometric-print robe and matching headscarf Credit: BackGrid Spotted chatting to a friend in the Californian city, she turned heads in a boldly patterned geometric-print robe and matching headscarf. Toni completed the look with chic sunglasses, a statement red lip, and a pair of smiley-face fuzzy slippers - which appeared to be duct taped together. The musician threw her hands in the air and appeared to be in deep conversation with the pal. Born Antonia Christina Basilotta in 1943, Toni grew up in Las Vegas, where music and performance ran in the family. Her father was an orchestra leader and her mother a vaudeville performer. She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1961, where she was a head cheerleader, a role that later inspired the iconic cheerleader outfit she wore in her Mickey video. Starting her career in the 1960s, Toni made a name for herself as a go-go dancer in beach party films. She even earned praise from none other than Quentin Tarantino, who dubbed her The Goddess of Go-Go. Toni appeared in well-known movies like Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces and worked as a choreographer for Elvis Presley's film Viva Las Vegas. In 1971, she helped form The Lockers, a groundbreaking street dance troupe that brought funk and street dance styles to the mainstream. Caprice Bourret and Oscar Peter skate to Toni Basil's 'Mickey' on Dancing on Ice Her single Mickey shot to worldwide success in 1982, topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts and achieving platinum sales. Toni didn't just sing the track - she also directed and choreographed its music video, famously dressed in a cheerleading uniform inspired by her high school days. The song remains a quintessential '80s anthem, ranked among VH1's top one-hit wonders of the decade. Beyond her singing career, Toni has been a highly sought-after choreographer, working with legendary performers such as David Bowie, Bette Midler, and Tina Turner. Notably, she choreographed the iconic Once in a Lifetime video for Talking Heads and even lent her talents to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood when she was 75. In recognition of her significant contributions to music and dance, Toni was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023, highlighting her lasting impact on the entertainment world. 6 Toni completed the look with chic sunglasses and a statement red lip Credit: BackGrid 6 Her pair of smiley-face fuzzy slippers appeared to be duct taped together Credit: BackGrid 6 Toni is seen earlier this month Credit: The Mega Agency
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
'80s singer known for hit song looks completely different in rare LA outing – but her signature bold style is the same
'80S SINGER Toni Basil looked completely different during a rare LA outing - but her signature bold style was the same. Toni, 81, known for her chart-topping 1982 hit Mickey, made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles on Monday. 6 Toni Basil looked completely different during a rare LA outing - but her signature bold style was the same Credit: BackGrid 6 She turned heads in a boldly patterned geometric-print robe and matching headscarf Credit: BackGrid Spotted chatting to a friend in the Californian city, she turned heads in a boldly patterned geometric-print robe and matching headscarf. Toni completed the look with chic sunglasses, a statement red lip, and a pair of smiley-face fuzzy slippers - which appeared to be duct taped together. The musician threw her hands in the air and appeared to be in deep conversation with the pal. Born Antonia Christina Basilotta in 1943, Toni grew up in Las Vegas, where music and performance ran in the family. Her father was an orchestra leader and her mother a vaudeville performer. She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1961, where she was a head cheerleader, a role that later inspired the iconic cheerleader outfit she wore in her Mickey video. Starting her career in the 1960s, Toni made a name for herself as a go-go dancer in beach party films. She even earned praise from none other than Quentin Tarantino, who dubbed her The Goddess of Go-Go. Most read in Celebrity Toni appeared in well-known movies like Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces and worked as a choreographer for Elvis Presley's film Viva Las Vegas. In 1971, she helped form The Lockers, a groundbreaking street dance troupe that brought funk and street dance styles to the mainstream. Caprice Bourret and Oscar Peter skate to Toni Basil's 'Mickey' on Dancing on Ice Her single Mickey shot to worldwide success in 1982, topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts and achieving platinum sales. Toni didn't just sing the track - she also directed and choreographed its music video, famously dressed in a cheerleading uniform inspired by her high school days. The song remains a quintessential '80s anthem, ranked among VH1's top one-hit wonders of the decade. Beyond her singing career, Toni has been a highly sought-after choreographer, working with legendary performers such as David Bowie, Bette Midler, and Notably, she choreographed the iconic Once in a Lifetime video for Talking Heads and even lent her talents to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood when she was 75. In recognition of her significant contributions to music and dance, Toni was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023, highlighting her lasting impact on the entertainment world. 6 Toni completed the look with chic sunglasses and a statement red lip Credit: BackGrid 6 Her pair of smiley-face fuzzy slippers appeared to be duct taped together Credit: BackGrid 6 Toni is seen earlier this month Credit: The Mega Agency 6 She's known for her chart-topping 1982 hit Mickey Credit: Alamy
San Francisco Chronicle
27-05-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
A new Bay Area restaurant brings California flair to Spanish classics
On Monday, Cesar Hernandez and I updated our list of the best restaurants in Marin County, with new additions including a formidable Mexican brunch buffet and a Mill Valley bakery with an advanced degree in lamination. But there's only one new entry that is also a new restaurant, and that's Mijo in Corte Madera. A Cal-Spanish restaurant from the team behind Guesthouse in Kentfield and Petaluma's recently closed Easy Rider, Mjio is located in the Marketplace shopping center, right next to Book Passage. As you walk across the parking lot to Mijo's front door, you'll be hard pressed to forget that you're in a strip mall. On my visit, as I passed an outpost of the spectacularly named bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes, I could hear a mic'd fitness instructor pushing class packages through the open door of a pilates studio. But once you're inside Mijo, you're transported to — okay, not literal Spain, but a quite nice restaurant, one where attention has clearly been paid to the decor. There's a colorful mural on the back wall, cozy upholstered booths for two and larger ones for four, a long copper bar, lots of tile. I went with my editor-in-chief and son of Spain Emilio Garcia-Ruiz, who has been known to make a large-format paella for newsroom gatherings. He immediately pointed out details on the menu that, he feared, would cause the ghosts of his forebears to come ahaunting: potatoes in the croquetas, kiwi in the gazpacho, black garlic jus with the stuffed piquillo peppers. I tapped a fingernail on the 'Cali' part of the 'Cali - España' menu header. Even Emilio's ancestors would have to admit that the market salad ($15), Spanish or not, was exceptional. Tender lettuces, crunchy segments of asparagus and snap peas, blood orange supremes and chopped marcona almonds were bathed in a wonderfully bright dressing made with aged sherry vinegar. Jamón croquetas ($16 for five), thickened with potato instead of the traditional béchamel, were nonetheless satisfyingly lucious, as were the patatas bravas ($13), burnished little nuggets of joy. The one disappointment was the Mijo paella ($32 for a small portion, $52 for large). While attractively presented with charred lemons and shellfish standing at attention around the perimeter, it managed to be simultaneously over and undercooked. Those mussels and clams were stringy and desiccated, as were thin strips of chicken, while there was almost none of the crispy socarrat that should form on the bottom of the pan and be viciously fought over. The restaurant is only a few months old, so I think it's entirely possible they'll work out those paella kinks. But the tapas are ready for primetime, the interiors are charming and the service is warm. (Thanks, Daniela, for answering Emilio's many, many questions). Corte Madera residents should be pleased to have a new option in town. Mijo. 55 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera.
Indianapolis Star
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Easy Rider Diner in Fountain Square to close, pivot to bar service
After two and a half years in Fountain Square's Murphy Arts Center, Easy Rider Diner will fry up its last breakfast May 24 and then pivot to bar service only. The American Southwest-inspired diner, which the owners of the HI-FI Indy music venue next-door opened in October 2022 as a greasy spoon-style hangout, announced the closure May 16 on Facebook. The closure coincides with the construction of a new 1,200-square-foot indoor music venue, set to open in early 2026, to permanently house the temporary outdoor HI-FI Annex inside the Murphy Arts Center at 1043 Virginia Ave. Open from breakfast time until as late as midnight on weekends, Easy Rider has offered a blend of classic brunch fare, Southwest flavors and Americana comfort food. Pop art and Old West imagery lining the restaurant's pale pink walls lent Easy Rider an atmosphere like few others in Indy. Per Easy Rider's Facebook post, the HI-FI Annex's concession stand known as the Snack Shack will remain open, as will the Easy Rider bar as "part of the expanded HI-FI experience." "As we prepare for construction on our new venue in the Murphy Arts Center, we're shifting operations and have made the difficult—but necessary—decision to close the restaurant," the closing announcement read. "We're proud of what we built — from unforgettable meals to meaningful moments with our community," the post read. "Thank you to everyone who pulled up a chair and made it special."
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Bridget Fonda seen with husband Danny Elfman for first time in years as she shows off dramatic weight loss
Reclusive star Bridget Fonda Fonda and Danny Elfman were spotted together for the first time in years—just months after she was seen without her wedding ring. The 61-year-old screen icon, who vanished from the spotlight after starring in cult classics like Point of No Return and Jackie Brown, revealed a noticeably slimmer figure as she stepped out with the famed composer, 71, outside their Los Angeles home on Monday. Wearing a dark pea coat and matching pants, the daughter of Hollywood legend Peter Fonda looked worlds away from her former physique, unable to hide her dramatic weight loss or the return of her gold wedding band. Amid Hollywood's Ozempic craze, some fans suspect Bridget's transformation is due to weight-loss injections, though others credit diet and lifestyle—while she's stayed silent either way. Danny, known for scoring Tim Burton 's biggest films, kept things casual in a baseball tee and cap as the pair were seen reviewing home renovations. The couple, last seen on the red carpet in 2009, appeared in high spirits after years out of the spotlight—despite swirling split rumors and no divorce filing in Los Angeles courts. Reclusive star Bridget Fonda Fonda and Danny Elfman were spotted together for the first time in years—just months after she was seen without her wedding ring Danny, known for scoring Tim Burton 's biggest films, kept things casual in a baseball tee and cap as the pair were seen reviewing home renovations Wearing a dark pea coat and matching pants, the daughter of Hollywood legend Peter Fonda looked worlds away from her former physique , unable to conceal her dramatic weight loss , nor her gold wedding band Married since 2003 and parents to one son, Oliver, 20, the pair have long kept their private life tightly under wraps. Fonda was last seen on screen in the 2002 TV movie Snow Queen. A month before she and Elfman became engaged, she fractured her vertebrae in a serious car accident along the Pacific Coast Highway. The injury prompted her to step away from acting for good. After making her on-screen debut at age five in Easy Rider alongside her father, Fonda went on to work with legendary directors including Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather Part III) and Quentin Tarantino (Jackie Brown). In 1990, she received her first Golden Globe nomination for 'Scandal'. Her second came in 2002 for After Amy. Fonda also earned an Emmy nomination in 1997 for In the Gloaming. Married since 2003 and parents to one son, the pair have long kept their private life tightly under wraps Asked a few years ago if she'd ever return to Hollywood, Fonda told DailyMail: 'No, I don't think so. It's too nice being a civilian.' Meanwhile, Elfman—best known for his collaborations with Tim Burton on films like Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Alice in Wonderland—has been battling a series of sexual harassment allegations. In 2023, his former protégée Nomi Abadi accused him of inappropriate behavior, including once serving her a martini glass filled with semen. Nomi Abadi, a 36-year-old composer, had previously sued Elfman for breach of contract after alleging that he had failed to pay her a portion of a settlement they had previously agreed to. In a 2023 Rolling Stone piece, Abadi made the accusation involving the martini glass, which elicited a vigorous denial from Elfman. But now Abadi is taking Elfman to court over his response to her claims with a new defamation lawsuit. She is suing the Oingo Boingo singer and songwriter — who was also been sued by a second woman for alleged sexual abuse — for denying her account, which she claims is tantamount to calling her a liar, according to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ. In Abadi's defamation suit, she reiterated her claims that Elfman gave her a martini glass filled with semen. In 2023, his former protégée Nomi Abadi accused him of inappropriate behavior, including once serving her a martini glass filled with semen Nomi Abadi, a 36-year-old composer, had previously sued Elfman for breach of contract after alleging that he had failed to pay her a portion of a settlement they had previously agreed to She says she was invited to Elfman's studio in August of 2016, when she was allegedly presented with the martini glass bearing a whitish substance. Abadi describes how she 'sat in silence, terrified, gagging from the putrid smell coming from ... semen ejaculate.' The Rolling Stone report cited a police report filed by Abadi in November 2017, in which she claimed that Elfman had exposed his genitals and masturbated in her presence — without her consent — multiple times. In the wake of the accusations, Elfman agreed to a 2018 settlement and nondisclosure agreement with Abadi. But she sued the musician in 2023 for breach of contract for allegedly failing to pay all of the agreed-upon $830,000. Abadi claimed he had failed to make two payments, one due in 2019 and one in 2021, which totaled $85,000. 'How do I respond to accusations so serious that being innocent is not a valid defense? It is excruciating to consider that a 50-year career may be destroyed in one news cycle as a result of vicious and wholly false allegations about sexual misconduct,' began Elfman's denial. 'Ms. Abadi's allegations are simply not true,' he said.
