CESAR CHAVEZ

Farm worker, civil rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez was born on this day in 1927.
He died in 1993. Shown above is Chavez breaking a 25 day fast. Helen Chavez is seated on the left side of Robert Kennedy.

SELENA

The "Mexican Madonna" was murdered on this day in 1995 at a Corpus Christi, Texas motel. The award winning Tejano singer was 23.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9kYLw-rew0

SHIRLEY STOLLER

Actress Shirley Stoller was born on this day in 1929. Best known for her uncanny portrayals of villains in such films as The Honeymoon Killers and Seven Beauties, Stoller later took a comic turn as Mrs. Steve in Pee Wee's Playhouse. Stoller passed away in 1999.

TIMI YURO

A pioneer of "Blue Eyed Soul", Timi Yuro passed away on this day in 2004. She lost her battle with throat cancer at the age of 63. When her huge hit "Hurt" debuted in 1961, many listeners assumed that Yuro was black.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPy-Memj0vE

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

Like this suite at The Amangiri Resort & Spa in Lake Powell, Utah. http://www.amanresorts.com/amangiri/home.aspx

PEARL BAILEY

The award winning entertainer was born on this day in 1918 and passed on in 1990. She was truly unique. Watch her breaking down some lyrics to Dinah Shore.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaxBVUOkyLs

JIMMY MC SHANE

The lead singer of the 1980's one hit band Baltimora died on this day in 1995 from AIDS related complications. He was 32.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QRm786nLE

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

WHITE CHOCOLATE MESS TURNS ONE!

Damn, hard to believe it's been a year since we began this little thang of ours. Just wanna give a shout out to all our faithful readers and fans - without you, we're nothing. Special thanks to Mama of the Realestalker for giving us the inspiration to get WCM off the ground, and another round of applause for our home girl Tiffany, shown above, who made us a real tasty birthday cake shaped just like our mobile home! You know we're gonna wash that bitch down with some ice cold Lone Star!

QUENTIN TARANTINO

The director turns 47 today.

BILLY WILDER

The director, producer and screenwriter died on this day in 2002 at the age of 95. His 60 films include Sunset Boulevard (shown above), The Lost Weekend, and Some Like it Hot, which inspired the epitaph on his gravestone that reads "I'm A Writer, But Then Nobody's Perfect." A refugee from Europe's Nazi regime, Wilder lost his mother, grandmother and stepfather at Auschwitz.

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

Like this one at The Relais Santacroce in Florence, Italy. http://www.baglionihotels.com/en

MICHAEL IMPERIOLI

The star of The Sopranos, Jungle Fever, Goodfellas and Law & Order turns 43 today.

HALSTON

The designer whose name became synonymous with 1980's New York decadence and night life died of AIDS related complication on this day in 1990. He was 57.

ARETHA FRANKLIN

The Queen of Soul turns 68 today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CUI-PafCxs

ANNABELLA SCIORRA

The Italian/Cuban actress who makes nearly everyone's sexiest women over 40 lists turns 45 today. She's best known for her film work in "Jungle Fever", and for her small screen roles as Tony Soprano's ill fated "gumar" and in Law & Order.

RICHARD WIDMARK

The actor who began his career in film noir and later went to adventure, action and westerns died on this day in 2008 at the age of 93.

GAY JESUS COMES TO TEXAS!

STEPHENVILLE, TX -- Security will be increased at Tarleton State University when a play in which Jesus is portrayed as gay will be presented on Saturday. The production called "Corpus Christi" is being directed by student John Jordan Otte, who says he wants to offer a play that portrays tolerance and unconditional love. Critics say the play is blasphemous. School police Chief Justin Williams says university officers will be assisted with security by police in Stephenville, a city of 17,000 located 70 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio has said the play will be allowed because the school is committed to protecting and preserving freedom of thought, speech and expression.The Terrence McNally play premiered in New York in 1998. (Editor's note: now we're really gonna see who's reading!)

GIULIETTA MASINA

Often called "The Female Charlie Chaplain", the equally comic and tragic wife of Federico Fellini passed away on this day in 1994 at the age of 73. Watch her at the end of "Nights of Cabiria", smiling after what could have been the ultimate degradation of her spirit. If you have not seen this film, Mess will go out on the proverbial limb and say you can't call yourself a movie buff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86ZscT_kLw

SURREAL ESTATE: THAT GOOD OLD KING (OR QUEEN) OF THE HILL FEELING

Here's a new listing in The DOUGH-minion that struck our fancy for the bathtub alone! The rest is just gravy. The 7460 square foot, 5 bedroom, five and a half bath beauty sits on almost 3 hill top acres. Listed with Kuper Sothebys at $3,495,000. http://kuperrealty.com/Listings/0/101722/TX/San-Antonio/42-Vineyard-Dr.aspx

CHAKA KHAN

Yvette Marie Stevens (CHAKA KHAN! CHAKA KHAN! CHAKA KHAN!) turns 57 today. Check out this clip of her covering Marvin Gaye's big hit. So damn effortless! Sister tears it the hell up and doesn't even bust a sweat! Can you tell Mess loves us some CK? Holler!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdKYCm9_iQg

MAY BRITT

The Swedish actress and one time wife of Sammy Davis Jr. was born on this day in 1936. She met Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1959. They began dating, and, after a brief engagement, were married on November 13, 1960. Their wedding caused controversy. A rumor or myth, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy told Frank Sinatra to tell Davis not to marry May until after the 1960 Presidential Election. At that time interracial marriage was forbidden by law in 31 U.S. states, and only in 1967 were those laws abolished by the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to the wedding, Britt converted to Judaism Once married, Britt left the movies.They divorced in 1968 after Davis reportedly had an affair with dancer Lola Falana. After the divorce, Britt resumed working with sporadic TV guest appearances, the last in 1988. Since then she has been retired and mainly involved in painting. She currently resides in California with her third husband, Lennart Ringquist.

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

We've already booked us a pew! Can't wait to see what kind of wafers they'll be serving.

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

This one at Baros Resort & Spa in Maldives will do quite nicely. www.baros.com

LUTHER INGRAM

Soul singer Luther Ingram passed away on this day in 2007 at the age of 69.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn1qF4aC71U

URSULA ANDRESS

The Swiss born actress turns 74 today. The 1960's sex symbol won a Golden Globe for her role in the James Bond movie "Dr. No".

WILLEM DE KOONING

The Dutch born abstract expressionist painter died on this day in 1997 at the age of 92. He's shown here with wife Elaine.

QUEEN LATIFAH

The Queen turns 40 today! We love Latifah, and so does Golden Globe, SAG, Image Awards, Grammy, Emmy and Oscar, all who have either nominated her or have given her something shiny to take home to New Jersey. When the time comes for the Etta James bio-pic, they had best sign up The Queen - if not, it's gonna set Mess off!

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY

The Chicago River, dyed green every year. Have fun tonight, and if you get drunk (and Mess knows y'all will!) don't drive. And be careful walking, too.

MELISSA AUF DER MAUR

The Canadian born musician, formerly a bassist for The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole, turns 38 today. You can catch her at SXSW in Austin March 30.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhCGJ9IKRk

OLEG CASSINI

The designer who created the "Jackie" look died on this day in 2006 at the age of 92. The Paris born Cassini was once married to actress Gene Tierney. He's shown here with his muse at a dance in Palm Beach, Florida.

SURREAL ESTATE: A BATHROOM FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK

Here's a new listing in Alamo Heights that will satisfy even the most discriminating bladder. The 72 year old 5,232 square foot home features 4 bedrooms and a staggering 7 full bathrooms and one half bath just in case! So there's absolutely no excuse for relieving yourself in that lovely swimming pool! Listed at $1,585,000. http://www.sothebysrealty.com/en/PropertyDetails.aspx?R=104227316

BERNARDO BERTOLUCCI

The director of Last Tango in Paris, The Last Emperor, The Conformist and many others turns 69 today.

T-BONE WALKER

Considered one of the most important pioneers of the electric guitar, Linden, Texas native T-Bone Walker passed away on this day in 1975 at the age of 64 from pneumonia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1xvx0UHa0A

SLY STONE

Happy 66th birthday to the supah funkay and freakay native of Denton, Texas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4G861C3J9ms

IT'S PENIS DAY IN JAPAN!

We wouldn't make something like this up! http://www.festivalpig.com/penis-festival-japan.html

ALL I WANT IS A ROOM SOMEWHERE...

Like this one at The Miramare in Portofino, Italy. This is the first in a bi-weekly series of dreamy rooms with fantastic views, a little something to make your Mondays and Fridays more beautiful.
http://www.lhw.com/property.aspx?id=92

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

ERMA FRANKLIN

Aretha's older sister Erma was born on this day in 1938. Her biggest hit, Piece Of My Heart, was later covered by Janis Joplin. Franklin retired from the music biz in the 1970's and worked as a fundraiser for the charity Boysville. She died of lung cancer in 2002 at the age of 64.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcdHbDqZwhA

JOHN HOLMES

The legendary porn actor died on this day in 1988 from AIDS related complications. He was 43.

CAPTION THIS!

We haven't done one of these in ages! Give it your best shot! Y'all are some clever critters so we know you'll avoid the obvious, right?

TIME FOR SAN ANTONIO TO GET LIT UP

The 3rd annual Luminaria Arts Night happens March 13 from 6 pm to midnight. The biggest arts night of our year, the streets and buildings and plazas become stages for visual and performing artists. And of course, a lot of people get lit up!
http://www.luminariasa.org/about/

JACK KEROUAC

The novelist, poet and Beat Generation pioneer was born on this day in 1922. He died of cirrhosis at the age of 47.

LADY CHABLIS

The "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" star turns 53 today.

BETTY HUTTON

The stage, film and television actress and singer died on this day in 2007 at the age of 86.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClGNm89GZBE

A WORD FROM ONE OF OUR SPONSORS

JON HAMM

The "Mad Man" turns 39 today.

CHARLES BUKOWSKI

The author died on this day in 1994 at the age of 73. Time magazine called him "a laureate of American lowlife". We'll drink to that.