SHADES OF MICHAELANGELO

APOLOGY

HEAD OVER HEELS

MAD ABOUT YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABE

Belinda Jo Carlisle Mason

Yep, Madonna and Babe born the same year, a day apart. Cosmic right??

Happy 53rd Birthday, Babe.

Belinda Carlisle, born Belinda Jo Carlisle (also known as Belinda Kurczeski); on August 17, 1958 in Hollywood, California, is the lead vocalist and a founding member of the Go-Go's as well as a successful solo artist.

Carlisle's first venture into music was a brief stint as drummer for the punk band The Germs under the name Dottie Danger, although illness prevented her from ever performing with them live. Soon after leaving this band she founded the Go-Go's (originally named The Misfits) with friend and fellow music novice Jane Wiedlin. With bassist-turned-guitarist Charlotte Caffey, guitarist-turned-bassist Kathy Valentine, and drummer Gina Schock.

In addition to the Go-Go's, Belinda also released several successful solo records. Her first solo album, Belinda, was released on I.R.S. Records in 1986. Her #3 summer hit "Mad About You" was followed by the Motown-influenced single "I Feel The Magic" and by a cover version of "Band of Gold", all three songs included on the album.

During this time, Carlisle also had songs featured on movie soundtracks, notably "In My Wildest Dreams," the opener in the movie Mannequin, as well as "Dancing in the City" from the Whoopi Goldberg movie Burglar.

Belinda released several more solo records including Heaven on Earth, Runaway Horses, Live Your Life Be Free, Real, A Woman and a Man, and most recently the 2007 all-French language release Voila.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

We have moms, and they are all FABULOUS.

But, if we didn't and we were asked to choose one, here's our choices.

The editors of the blog compiled a list of some of the coolest moms out there. Believe us, there were way more than 10.

And, we feel none would have a problem with a little homofabulous tyke.

In no particular order:

1. Belinda Carlisle

Hello, as if, a Go-Go!!! Front and center at that! An original L.A. punk. The 80s. That wardrobe archive. All the black turtlenecks we could ever want.!!

2. Madonna

Really? Does it need explaining....

3. Grace Coddington

She tugs at our heartstrings. Beautiful. Impeccable. Perfection.

4. Anna Wintour

Her decisiveness, refinement and drive. That archive of fashion knowledge.

We would SO already have a well-heeled foot in the door for working at VOGUE and Conde Nast!!

5. Gloria Vanderbilt

Oh, the stories. The family history. Andy as a brother. Jackpot!!

6. Donna Karan

Her design genius. The business savvy. That mind.

7. Rachel Maddow

The political brainiac. Can you imagine the wonderful dinner conversation every night? Her quick response and resourcefulness. Love her. Plus, the benefit of two mommies!!

8. Joan Rivers

That quick wit. The insight of doing QVC before any other celebrity and making a ton of dough at it. The Manhattan penthouse!! Did we say that Manhattan penthouse (Gold- leaf walls, French interiors)??

9. Ricky Lauren

Dad would be Ralph Lauren. Hello!! That retail DNA.

Polo perfection!!

10. June Cleaver

A frosted cake for dessert after every dinner. What more could a child want??