Republicans want Democrats' help in fucking over 22 million Americans. Absolutely not.

👀 Super Furry Animals are expected to announce a reunion tour tomorrow. The Welsh rock band last performed at a hometown show in 2016.

From my 1991 interview: Midge Ure would just like to be “known well enough to have people pronounce my name correctly,” and with his new release, the situation may be rectified. My latest post is now on Substack.

Of all the songs @mchshe.bsky.social would choose for his Desert Island Discs, Ultravox's "Vienna" is the most Michael Sheen song to choose. *Checks BBC notes* And yes... he did have a Manic Street Preachers song in there. 😉

One of my prized receipts from March 1992 is the recognition of The Freedom Festival, which was endorsed by Commissioner Bruce Rossley from Boston’s Office of Arts and Humanities.

Friend of Michael Sheen and all-around fantastic person Matthew Rhys is taking on the role of Richard Burton for @welshnattheatre.bsky.social fund-raising performances across Wales, incl. Q&A's in Cardiff and Swansea. Fun fact: Matthew and Michael were roomies during the filming of 'Fantabulosa!'

During my rock 'n' roll days in Boston, this endeavor was the product of love, commitment, music and education. Since I was keeping receipts back in the early 1990s, I'll have more about the Freedom Festival... what we hoped for, what we accomplished and why it's STILL relevant now.

🦉 📣 Introducing Howl Owl Howl, a band comprised of Hootie frontman Darius Rucker, @millsish.bsky.social & drummer Steve Gorman. The longtime friends and co-writers will release their debut single on Halloween, followed by a string of tour dates. Tickets on sale Friday here: howlowlhowl.com

"Nothing's riding on this except the, uh, First Amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press, and maybe the future of the country. Not that any of that matters, but if you guys fuck up again, I'm going to get mad. Goodnight."

Michael Sheen's role as Alexandros Eliopolis is folded into the mix as someone who arrives with a backstory that dovetails nicely into this tale. My latest Wales Unveiled article on @mchshe.bsky.social and his 1991 stage debut in When She Danced is now on Substack.

BBC Studio invests in Welsh National Theatre. Partnership with global media company to fund first Welsh Net culture scout. 🔗 welshnationaltheatre.com/welsh-net-culture-scout 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🔗welshnationaltheatre.com/welsh-net-culture-scout-cym

"The future teaches you to be alone The present to be afraid and cold" 👇

Now that I'm done with my series on 'The Ghost of Benjy O'Neil' (tho I'll likely update later!), it's time to move on to other pastures. In future posts I'll highlight some of David's Scottish filming locations! Also, me and @smallmegapixel.bsky.social are working on the next Sheenant Chronicles!

Coming soon to my Wales Unveiled series on Substack: Michael Sheen as Greek piano prodigy Alexandros Eliopolos in 1991's When She Danced. What did the theatre critics say about the 22-year-old's professional stage debut? Stay tuned. 😉

This is what it looks like when ICE violates our First Amendment rights.

Remember this? Don't ever forget it.

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The passing of Paul Newman (2008), Sean Connery (2020), Sidney Poitier (2022), and now Robert Redford (2025) signals the slow disappearance of a certain type of 20th century figure: men who embodied classic style in a way that reflected their taste, rather than a professional stylist.

"Today, we teach the Sacson that this island was only ever theirs to share." To mark Owain Glyndŵr Day, introducing the first image & audio of @mchshe.bsky.social as the Prince of Wales. Owain + Henry on-sale from 3 Nov @wmccmc.bsky.social www.wmc.org.uk/owain+henry Photograph: Kirsten McTernan

Goodnight.

There's a meme for everything says the person who rarely posts memes. Especially on a Monday.

This just in: my copy of A Home For Spark The Dragon has made its way to the U.S. - the illustrations by @sarahmassini.bsky.social are even lovelier in person!

With massive thanks to @thebendyslow.bsky.social and @ladyfell.bsky.social for the heads-up. I presume Michael Sheen will *checks notes* have at least one Manic Street Preachers song and Joseph Campbell's book The Hero With A Thousand Faces to take along.

South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.

This collection is a treasure trove best expressed with the miles that Swift brings to start the engine of human emotion and expression. My review of The Resurrection Game, releasing Friday from singer/songwriter @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social is now on Substack.

Twelve damn days behind us.

We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy. Michelle and I will be praying for Charlie’s family tonight, especially his wife Erika and their two young children.

UK's ITV1 has announced September 24 as the premiere date for the seven-part series The Hack, starring David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones. It will also be available to stream on ITVX. No word yet if a US airing is in the pipeline.

My image taken with Cameramatic app on the iPhone 4. 'Finding Vivian Maier: Chicago Street Photographer' exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center, March 2011.

My shot: Justin Currie of del Amitri. 4/20/1990. I had interviewed Justin & Iain Harvie about a month previous, getting ready for Waking Hours splash in the US. Justin's new book, The Tremelo Diaries, was released this August and reflects on his life after being diagnosed with Parkinson's.

As many of you know, I'm a Michael Sheen 'archivist.' So when the opportunity presents itself, I jump at purchasing his theatre programmes. I just received a large haul today from the UK (incl. TWO Frost/Nixon!) to add to my original collection. This is my Christmas (until next time).

I just backed An Angel and a Demon Plushies on @kickstarter.com - and I highly recommend the GO fandom do as well!

Please, please, please find a home for this in the US @channel4.bsky.social - I mean, look at this line-up w/ @alancumming.bsky.social, David Morrissey and RTD at the top. Also: T-shirts are cool.

ICYMI: Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are teaming up to bring all five films in the Twilight franchise back to movie theaters around Halloween, part of a celebration to mark the first novel's 20th anniversary. Now's a good time to brush up on your Michael Sheen/Aro cackle, yes?

Yes, it's time for Phil Collins, 2025 edition. 'Nuff said. My latest post is now on Substack.

Occasionly I'll be posting images I've taken with my mobile phone. When the technology first exploded around 2010 or so, a worldwide community called 'iPhoneographers' sprang up all over IG and Flickr. Here's an image from 2013 I took and app'd exclusively on the iPhone.

HBD to this sweet fellow from Deptford, Glenn Tilbrook: lead vocalist for Squeeze, underrated guitarist and melody man du jour. Looking forward to old (and new) music in 2026!

From Punch's legendary illustrator, the late Bill Hewison, here's his interpretation of Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Sheen and Frances De La Tour during the 1991 production of When She Danced at the Globe Theatre, London.

We won’t stand for inaction from Congress. If lawmakers refuse to keep our children safe, we’ll vote them out and replace them with those who will. Lives are on the line: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand your lawmakers ban assault weapons.

“Knowing what Good Omens means to the fandom really drove us forward and the finale is very much for them.” EP Josh Cole has given us a few more crumbs to enjoy in this exclusive interview for Deadline. You know what to do. 😘

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (ages 1 to 19) in the United States. Every year, nearly 22,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. Join The Fight @everytown.bsky.social

New trailer for the itv/Stan seven-part series The Hack, starring David Tennant, Toby Jones and Robert Carlyle.

You’ve probably heard Joe Meek without knowing it. Like Shakespeare, he’s a figure that lives in everyday life… if you’re paying close attention. My latest article (with thanks to @cherryredrecords.bsky.social) is live on Substack.

Where was 16-year-old Michael Sheen in January 1986? Co-starring in a West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Co. production of Kaufman & Hart's satirical comedy Once In A Lifetime. Fun fact: a 1979 Royal Shakespeare Company version featured David Suchet - Michael's future Salieri to his Amadeus.

"See if you can spot this one." My latest Album Rewinds review for bestclassicbands.com - on the 30th anniversary release of Eric Clapton's 'Unplugged.'

"None of this will wait until September. It is now the time for action on behalf of the international community, including all members of the European Union."

As another account stated so well to Florida man DeSatan: "It was a memorial for victims of a mass shooting, you moron." See you in court, muthafucha.