L.A. L.A. Land -- "Medical" Marijuana Paradise

During my recent visit to Los Angeles, I was amused at the city's infatuation with "medical" marijuana. Apparently, it's a free for all when it comes to smoking weed. All you need is a doctor's note to score it and the willingness to forge the signature. My friend pointed out a few of the places you can get it and as you ride down Hollywood Blvd there are illuminated marijuana plants in every other window. No wonder everyone is so laid back in LA!

Baby Mama, Hollywood Drama

Denise Richards had two kids with ex-husband Charlie Sheen. Does "baby mama" apply after you got a ring first?


Mary-Louise Parker got cheated on and dumped by Billy Crudup when she was 7 months pregnant. Then she jumped on the Jolie bandwagon and got an Ethiopian baby.


Angelina Jolie is just a few steps away from being Octomom.

Lauren London managed to get pregnant by Lil' Wayne the same time R&B singer Nivea did. She knows how to pick 'em.

The "baby mama" title has such a negative stigma attached to it. And usually, the image we conjure up in our heads are those of hootrats and trailer trash. But what about Hollywood's finest? It's interesting how picket fence standards don't apply to the rich and famous. For the record, I'm in no way knocking single mothers. I'm just pointing out the difference most people feel about unwed mothers of different economic status. Just an observation.

Metal Taboo -- Weekly Scramble

Here are some new Metal Taboo items.

"Sexpot of the Week" -- Julie Becker

Julie Becker has been a tattoo artist for over a decade and has become a wide known in the tattoo world for not only her ability, but --let's face it--her sexiness. Her Myspace profile lists her occupation as tattoo artist and part time pin-up model so you get the idea. Sexpot indeed!

Metal Taboo August Giveaway -- "Porn Star" Necklace

Every month, Metal Taboo offers a giveaway of one of its items to members of its mailing list. For July, we are giving away our "Bad Ass" disc necklace. This necklace can be worn by guys or gals and will be adjusted to fit the sex of the winner. To enter, click here. Good luck!

"Sex in Art" Weekly Picks

Romain Laurent


Ad photographer Kurt Stallaert


Tattoo artist Joe Capobianco

Earlier this month I mentioned the website Sex in Art and how it has some really amazing art. Well, the site is so good and the art is so intoxicating that I am going to feature some art from it every week. I mean, you gotta love art and who can get enough sex?

Lyric Raid -- "Strip Tease" by Danity Kane

I have a confession to make. I have a guilty pleasure. I'm a Danity Kane devotee. And I'm upset they broke up. The girls (as floozie-like as they may come off--Aubrey in particular) are very talented and had a hitmaking machine behind them. Of couse, they had lots of songs about sex/ sexpotdom so they fit the Much Ado lyric raid beautifully.

"Shoulders down.
Leg out.
Bend over.
Lips pout.
Bat eyes.
Show thigh.
Lift em up.
Don't touch.

I got a proposition if you want it (If you want it).
Dare you to let me run some game on ya (Game on ya).
Undress me with you eyes .
You're in for a surprise,
What's underneath my exteri-eri-eri-erior.

You do your best to put your name on it (Name on it).
But you could never put your claim on it (Claim on it).
Create your (fantasies).
Which role ya wanna (be)?
Check the reflection in the mirror-irr-irr-or.

I know you like it ,
The way I do it private.
You cant deny it.
Just wanna please you.
Blow out ya candle in my birthday suit surprise.
Just let me make your night.
I'll do you like you like.
I'll fulfill your needs.
Keep your tip this one's on me.

You know you want my strip tease.
You want it say please.
You know you want my strip tease.
You want it say please.
You know you want my strip tease.
You want it say please.
You know you want my strip tease.
You want it say please.
I can make you if you want it."

New Font & Website Changes

I've been scolded repeatedly for using plain Arial font for Metal Taboo so I changed it. I wanted something that looked tattoosy and artistic, but not too feminine since the brand is so bold. After narrowing it down to a few, I picked this one. I really like it, but what do you think? Take a look at the updated website also.

MT July Giveaway Ends Tomorrow -- "Bad Ass" Necklace

Tomorrow is the last day to Enter the Metal Taboo July Giveaway. We are giving away our "Bad Ass" disc necklace. This necklace can be worn by guys or gals and will be adjusted to fit the sex of the winner. To enter, click here. Good luck!

Something I Love -- Corsets and Such

This week I purchased a corset from GiGi Devlin Corsetiere (pictured above). I have mentioned often that I am fond of pin up girls and pin up art, but my intrigue is growing more and more. I also stumbled upon this website that sells retro clothing that pin up girls would wear. Anyway, just thought I'd share my love of fashion :)

Metal Taboo -- Weekly Scramble

I thought I'd post some new Metal Taboo item pictures. I add so many things all the time, it only makes sense for me to post a few of the items on here each week. Go to our online store to see all the new items!

Art Spotlight-- Sex in Art

Tommy of The Seabirds


Phillip Dvorak


Japanese Illustrator Hakuchi


Larissa


Nigel Tomm

Sex in Art is a website devoted to what else--sex in art. It has some pretty great photgraphy and artists. It is racey, but it's sex! Come on. What do you expect? Their "About" message states: "Because we dig art and we dig sex." I can dig it!