#celine nightclubbing

[librarisxng]

ATEEZ SMALL PERFUME REVIEW: CELINE — NIGHTCLUBBING

disclaimer: this is not meant to be a serious perfume review, this is something fun for me to do as I love perfume. each and every one of us have different tastes and preferences when it comes to fragrances. what works for me might not work for you, vice versa. I’ll try my best to describe the scents but I will always suggest for you to go and smell them yourself before purchase. if you want to try these perfumes, please test or get a sample before committing to the bottle. picture credits to all owners.

ateez member: san

fragrance family: warm & spicy

notes:

galbanum, white orris butter, patchouli, tree moss, vanilla, musk

my scent experience:

this is a warm, sweet and spicy scent. it starts off smoky, almost smelling like cigarettes but it doesn’t make you smell like you smoke (totally your choice if you do, we don’t judge here) as there is something earthy in the background. as it settles, it is warm, still smoky and a little spicy from the patchouli. the dry down is very warm and sweet from the vanilla but it’s not too sweet so it’s good for anyone who doesn’t like gourmands. it almost reminds me of jazz club by maison margiela which to me, is a hot person fragrance. just think of the most attractive person at a jazz bar wearing a vanilla perfume.

the projection is very loud in the beginning but it becomes tolerable once it settles onto the skin. the longevity is pretty good as it lasted 7 hours on me and for a very expensive perfume, it better last for a while or else we’re gonna have problems. it’s definitely a perfume you need to be light handed with and worn during a certain time and place.

additional notes from me:

the first time I’ve ever smelt this was in London and ever since then, I kept thinking about this perfume. can I just say that San really put his faith in the sales associate and bought this based on their recommendation because damn I could never do that it’s not a bad thing but personally I need to test it on myself first. we do have similar taste in perfume so I wasn’t surprised that I ended up liking this one. I will suggest Celine to make 50ml bottles because unless that’s the only perfume I’m using, I have no business owning the 100ml or 200ml bottles.

who would I recommend this to?

anyone who likes warm and smoky scents.

those who want something a little sexy, a little daring and have the money to splurge.

anyone who wants to try out Celine fragrances.

if you’ve made it to the end, thank you for reading this review! out of all the perfumes ateez use, I was most excited for this one based on the description San gave us. if I could spend the day with him talking about perfume, it would be an absolute dream (he would be sick of me if that ever happens). I hope you enjoyed this review and let me know what your favorite perfumes are!!

review written by librarisxng 2024

[lemontea1781]

ooh if you like fragrance, have you tried black tie by celine?

(huge fragrance head lmao)

Ooo thanks for the recommendation!!! I haven’t tried it yet but I’m intrigued-the notes sound like something I’d like-I’m adding it to my “to sample” as we speak

[scarstitch]

[storytowrite]

|Eternal Embrace ~ Hwang Hyunjin|

Paring: Hyunjin x y/n

Genre: fantasy

Word count: 6149

Warnings: death, 18+, mention of blood

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In a bustling metropolis where life blossomed only in the evening and nightclubs never slept, Hyunjin blended into the crowd like a shadow. A vampire with piercing silver eyes that hid the dark secrets of his long life appeared at one of the loudest parties at the "Rock-Star" club. He hoped it would give him a temporary escape from his eternal loneliness.

Your friends also had the same idea. They were the life of the party, partying almost every day, but you were one of those who didn't like to leave the house. You hid in your apartment, reading books, immersing yourself in their plots. You weren't the party type, but this time you were talked into going to the club because it was your best friend's hen party.

At the request of Celine, your best friend, you were all dressed in short, airy white dresses, and your heads were decorated with flower wreaths. You didn't feel very confident in a new club full of people, where alcohol replaced water and guys kept entering the bathroom with new girls.

Finally, at the urging of your already drunk friends, you went to the dance floor, where you shyly, even very conservatively, started dancing. The circle, formed by 10 people dressed in white, definitely attracted the attention of others present, which you didn't necessarily like. Some of the guys, who definitely had no good intentions, lingered on you, which made you feel embarrassed.

Until finally, during a slightly slower song, when many people went to bars to replenish lost fluids, you saw him. A rather tall, well-built blond man was standing against the wall, slowly sipping a red drink. His gaze was fixed on you, as if he was trying to penetrate you to reach your soul. But his aura was completely different from the other guys in the club.

The boy intrigued you from the first sight. There was something mysterious about it, but at the same time very interesting. His presence made you want to go up to him and meet him, but you were too shy to do so.

Hyunjin stood against the wall, blending into the shadows, not wanting to draw too much attention to himself. His appearance was enough to attract attention from others. After all, vampires were exceptionally handsome creatures to attract their victims with their appearance. His pale skin shimmered in the headlights, and a few strands of hair fell across his forehead.

Taking another sip of his special drink, he noticed a group of girls having a great time. Each was dressed in white, and their heads were decorated with a beautiful wreath. As some people went to the bars, relaxing the dance floor a bit, Hyunjin smelled a very strong and sweet scent. In his long life he had never smelled anything like this before.

His eyes began to wander around people, trying to discover who owned this addictive scent. A beautiful scent filled the boy's nostrils, spreading throughout his body. For him it was like a drug he wanted to possess. That's when he noticed you and immediately realized that you were the owner of the beautiful scent. Your eyes met and the world slowed down as if it was just the two of you at the club.

Hyunjin saw in your eyes something he hadn't seen for ages - a pure soul, untainted by the darkness of the world. The boy knew you would become dangerous the moment he got close to you, but he couldn't resist taking the risk. Hwang felt a strong desire come over him, not only for blood, but also for your pure presence. He was aware that he had to hold back, but your scent and innocence were an irresistible temptation for him.

You don't know how long you looked at the boy standing against the wall, and with every second your hearts seemed to sink into his person. You had never felt like this in your life, but you felt like you were in love even though you didn't know him at all. You were about to gather the courage to approach him and he must have had the same idea because, still keeping his eyes on you, he pulled himself away from the wall.

However, before you could get close to each other, your friends pulled you away for another toast. You weren't thrilled with the idea, but you had no choice. After drinking a few drinks, you decided to go back to the dance floor. However, instead of focusing on dancing, you tried to find the mysterious blond at all costs. But by the end of the party, you didn't see him anywhere, it was as if he had vanished into thin air.

You went home a little disappointed, but you couldn't stop thinking about him. Every time you close your eyes, he appears in front of you. It was as if he was standing next to you and still looking at you with that alluring gaze.

A few days later, you received an email confirming your internship at one of the better architecture schools. This had always been your dream and you couldn't help but jump for joy. You immediately called your friend and told her about it. However, after a while you realized that today was the first day at your new job and you had less than 3 hours to show up for the first meeting. Sometimes you regretted your stupidity because the email arrived 3 days earlier, but you didn't have the habit of checking your mailbox. Then you wouldn't have to rush through everything.

You quickly hung up and started collecting. You had absolutely no idea what to wear or how to look, you were as lost as a little dog. You finally managed to put together an outfit, pinned your hair with a large clip and left the house without eating breakfast.

Unfortunately for you, the sky, which had been cloudy a moment ago, suddenly cracked and poured rain. Without an umbrella and no way to get back, you covered yourself with your hands as best you could and ran to the bus stop. The rain was falling so hard that each step made you more and more wet. When the bus finally pulled up, a wave of water from the puddle splashed you from head to toe. In an instant, your clothes became completely wet.

You arrived at school soaked and cold. Your white blouse was now transparent and caught the eyes of everyone around you. As you walked lost in the hall, you heard the boys laughing and whistling, which made you feel even more uncomfortable. You tried to cover yourself with your hands, but it didn't help much.

You quicken your pace to avoid the others' stares, but it was almost impossible.

Suddenly you felt a warm and heavy material covering your arms. You looked at yourself to recognize what was being put on you. You noticed a beautiful black jacket on you. You turned your head to look at the person who helped you. In that second, your heart skipped a beat as you saw him. The mysterious blonde from the club, whom you noticed that fateful night, was standing a few centimeters away from you. His gray eyes sparkled up close and his features seemed almost perfect, as if he had been sculpted by the greatest artist. Yet it seemed to you that there was a coldness radiating from him.

“Are you lost?” He whispered directly into your ear and a shiver ran through your body.

“Uh...Actually...that's...yes.” You stuttered, still not taking your eyes off the beautiful boy. “I don't know where the dean's office is, and I was supposed to be there today.”

Hyunjin pulled away from you and took a few steps back, unable to bear your strong scent any longer. His fists were clenched, trying to calm his vampire instincts.

“Perfect, because that's where I'm going.” He smiled at you and you both started walking towards your destination.

Even though you were a little behind him, you couldn't take your eyes off him. Only after a while did you smell the beautiful scent of men's perfume and then you were hit by the fact that you were wearing his jacket. You gripped the lapels of your jacket tighter, burying your nose in it, savoring every breath.

“I'm Hyunjin.” Only the boy's voice brought you out of your trance. A deep blush crept onto your cheeks as you hurriedly tore yourself away from your clothes.

However, Hyunjin didn't even turn around and kept walking.

“Y/n.” You said so quietly that you thought only you heard yourself.

“Nice to meet you Y/n.” With a serious face, Hyunjin stopped in front of the room, turned around, opened the door and invited you inside.

The dean immediately jumped up from his chair when he saw you, but he was concerned about your appearance. However, you assured him that everything was fine. You sat down at the desk and Hyunjin stood next to the dean.

“I see you've already met. Excellent. It will be much easier now. I contacted you, Y/n, because I thought you would be a perfect fit for this project. I would like you to cooperate with Hyunjin on this project, after all, someone has to supervise you. The future of our university depends on this project, so you have to do your best. I'm counting on you. Now if you'll excuse me, the robot is calling." He placed the project plans on the table and, without letting you say anything, left the room.

You looked at the boy and thought you saw a slight smile on his face. You looked at the documents and, not paying attention to anything, you started to be happy like a child. You got up from your chair and started jumping and spinning around the room, your dreams are finally coming true.

Seeing your behavior, Hyunjin couldn't help but laugh softly and he swore his heart skipped a beat when he saw your beautiful, sincere smile. You were so pure that his urges were getting harder and harder to control. As you swirled around the room, a gust of wind blew through the open window, directing your scent towards Hyunjin.

The boy inhaled harder and immediately his vampire side woke up. Its sharp fangs came out and its gray eyes turned red. He had to get out of this room quickly or someone might get hurt. Taking advantage of your moment of inattention, he silently left.

When the emotions finally subsided a bit and you stopped spinning and jumping around the room, you opened your eyes, but Hyunjin was nowhere in the room. The only thing left of the boy was the jacket you were wearing. You inhaled the beautiful scent once more and grabbed your documents and headed home, still covered in larks.

The next day you met for the first time to start planning your next steps. You made an appointment at the library to brainstorm and collect relevant data. When you entered the large, historic library, you were immediately struck by the smell of old paper and wood, mixing with the delicate scent of freshly brewed coffee. Hyunjin was already there, sitting at one of the long wooden tables, surrounded by a stack of books.

"Hi." He said, looking up from the book he was reading. “I'm glad you came.”

“Of course I came. It was my dream to work on this project. “ You replied, handing him his jacket that he lent you yesterday.

While giving it to him, your hands accidentally met. However, you quickly removed your hand when you felt his icy skin. This surprised you, especially since today was an unusually warm day, but you didn't say anything. Hyunjin didn't say anything about it either, he just thanked you for the jacket.

You sat down to work. There was silence for a long moment, broken only by the rustle of turning pages and the clicking of a laptop keyboard.

“I wonder where we should start. “ You said finally, breaking the silence. “Maybe from analyzing the data we already have?”

Hyunjin looked at you intently, his gray eyes seeming to see right through you.

"I think it's a good idea. He replied. “ But first we need to determine what we want the building to look like. I have read several reports on recent trends. I think they might be helpful with what we're working on.” He reached for one of the books on the table and opened it with a bookmark. He brought it closer to you and you looked at the carefully written page.

You started going through the report together, noting all the relevant information. You noticed that Hyunjin had an extraordinary ability to notice details that you missed. His insight was impressive.

After a few hours of intense work, you took a break to stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air. You went out to the terrace of the library, from where there was a beautiful view of the surrounding park. Hyunjin joined you a moment later, holding two cups of coffee in his hands. However, he did not go further than the shadow that stretched against the wall.

“I thought you might need it.” He said, handing you one of them.

"Thanks. “ You smiled, taking the cup. “It was definitely much needed.”

You stood in silence for a moment, enjoying the warmth of the drink and the peace of the surroundings. You finally decided to discuss the topic that had been bothering you since the morning.

“Hyunjin, can I ask you something?”

The boy raised one eyebrow in surprise. "Yes? “ He replied, looking at you curiously.

“It's hot today, but why was your skin so cold when I handed you the jacket?”

Hyunjin was silent for a moment, as if considering an answer. Finally he sighed and replied:

"It is a long story. And now we need to focus on our work.” He responded a bit aggressively, cutting off the topic completely. Then he turned on his heel and returned to the library.

You felt there was something he wasn't telling you, something hidden deep beneath the surface of his words. But you decided to leave it for later. Hyunjin and his mysteriousness made you want to get to know him more and more. You finished your coffee as well and returned to the library, ready to face more challenges.

The next days of working on the project were full of excitement and new challenges. You always met in the library, where stacks of books and notes created a chaotic but potential landscape on your table. You eagerly flipped through each volume, your fingers running over the old pages with delicacy and respect. Every discovery, every new piece of information made you smile, which Hyunjin watched with a mixture of admiration and concern. You found yourself looking at him too, your eyes always darting towards him, your heart racing as you watched him for a long time.

As each day passed, as Hyunjin spent more and more time together, he noticed his feelings for you becoming stronger and stronger. Your laugh, the way you tilted your head when you were lost in thought, your constant enthusiasm - it all made him unable to stop thinking about you. But his vampire instincts, deeply rooted in his nature, reminded him of the danger this feeling carried.

One evening, while working late, you fell asleep at the table, your head resting on a pile of notes. Hyunjin, seeing this, walked over quietly and covered you with his jacket. He stood over you for a moment, looking at your calm face. He felt his heart beat faster and his vampire instincts battled with his human feelings. He wanted to protect you, but at the same time he was afraid that he might hurt you. He was playing with fire and had to make a quick decision so as not to hurt you. He knew perfectly well that you had a crush on him, but he couldn't let you get any closer. He would rather break your heart than hurt you.

Over the next few days, Hyunjin tried to keep his distance, because he decided that it would be the best possible decision, for you but also for him. He avoided long conversations, and you could even say that he cut them short. He was focused on his work, but every look from you, every smile made his resolutions crumble. You noticed his changes right away, but you didn't understand the reason behind them. Your feelings for Hyunjin also grew, and his mysteriousness only intensified them, making it even harder for you to understand what actually happened. You felt like every time you took a step forward, you took two steps back in your relationship.

One evening, after a long fruitless work, you said goodbye to Hyunjin and headed towards home. But halfway through the tour, you realized you didn't take the project plans with you, so you went back to school. Moonlight streamed in through the windows, casting long, terrifying shadows on the walls.

Walking down the hall to the library, you noticed that the door to Hyunjin's room was slightly open. You looked inside curiously and froze. Hyunjin stood at the desk, leaning over a bag full of blood that clearly should have been in the hospital and not in his hands.

The moonlight fell perfectly on him, making you notice that his beautiful gray eyes turned blood red. Your heart started beating faster, but instead of running away, you were fascinated. You couldn't take your eyes off him, the way he hungrily drank the blood, the way he gleamed beautifully in the moonlight, everything seemed to tempt you even more.

Hyunjin, sensing someone's presence nearby, quickly raised his head and noticed you. His face showed surprise, but also fear. He quickly removed the blood from his mouth and wiped the red liquid from his mouth.

“You shouldn't see this. “ He said, his voice lower than usual.

That's when you noticed the sharp fangs sticking out of his mouth, which you now focused all your attention on. His pale skin contrasted perfectly with his red lips until you couldn't help but bite your lip.

“You are a vampire. “ You said quietly, still examining his entire body with your eyes.

You weren't afraid, on the contrary, you were excited and wanted to know his secret better. After your words, Hyunjin was next to you in the blink of an eye. There wasn't much distance between you, so you could get a better look at him.

You slowly reached out to touch his cheek, but Hyunjin avoided your touch as if he was afraid it would kill you both. Just as you were about to try to touch him again, you heard the voice of the security guard and before you knew it, Hyunjin disappeared into the darkness of the corridor.

There were a lot of thoughts buzzing in your head, but all of them were positive and all of them were about Hyunjin. You wanted him more than anything in the world. You felt that you needed him as much as air.

A week passed and you didn't see Hyunjin anywhere, it was as if he had vanished into thin air. You thought it was because of you and because you knew his secrets that something bad must have happened to him. And when you were about to call the police about a missing person, Hyunjin showed up at school.

A smile appeared on your face when you saw him, but the boy didn't seem as happy. He quickly walked over to you, grabbed your wrist and dragged you to his room. He closed the door behind you and sat down on the desk. His hands were on either side of you, blocking your escape route.

Your faces were millimeters apart and you could feel his breath on your skin. His beautiful gray eyes looked at you as if he wanted to go deep into your soul and read your thoughts.

“Why didn't you run away then? Why aren't you afraid of me? " He asked, breaking the silence.

“I have nothing to be afraid of. I trust You that you will not do anything to me. “

"You don't know it. “ He interrupted you, clenching his hands into fists.

“Something about you intrigued me. Something draws me to you and I want to get to know you. “ You answered honestly, practically reducing the distance between you to zero. All it took was one move from either of you and your lips would meet.

“You're treading on thin ice, you know? “ He warned you.

“I know and I'm ready to take the risk. “ You replied firmly, still not taking your eyes off him.

Hyunjin couldn't hold it in anymore and captured your lips in a kiss. Passion immediately bursts from your body. Uncontrollable lust was something that was now speaking through your bodies. You both had been waiting for this for a very long time and you were making the most of every second of your closeness.

Hyunjin's arms wrapped around your waist and you placed your arms around his neck. Your excitement deepened with every second. You didn't think your first kiss would be so amazing. The emotions he was bubbling within you seemed to grow stronger with each shallow breath he took.

Hyunjin passionately caressed your lips with his plump and soft lips. His heart was pounding like crazy, you were like a drug on him, with each passing second he wanted you more and more.

His senses were blinded by your scent, your taste, just your person. He felt like he couldn't take it anymore and he broke away from you, breathing deeply. He moved as far away from you as he could and leaned against the wall, his fists clenched tightly.

Still dazed by the romantic moment, you wanted to walk over to your boyfriend to see if he was okay.

"Run away! “ The boy croaked through his teeth.

However, you did not take his warning and moved even closer.

“I said run! “ He raised his voice even more, turning towards you.

That's when you noticed his red eyes and sharp fangs. Only then did you listen to him and run away from the room. Your heart was racing, partly from fear and partly from excitement. But it wasn't a negative fear, it didn't make you not want to see Hyunjin anymore, on the contrary, once you tasted the forbidden fruit, you wanted to do it again.

In the room, Hyunjin did his best to calm down. His vampire instincts kicked in. Your body was making him go crazy and he couldn't stop his urges. His transformation was very uncontrollable and his instincts were out of control. He took a risk and it didn't end well, he wanted your blood but he couldn't hurt you. For the first time in his long life, he felt that he was in love.

After that day, your relationship was complicated. You both wanted each other, but you didn't know how far you could go without hurting each other. Hyunjin especially was very careful in his actions. It scared him that you weren't afraid of him at all and had no inhibitions towards him. He was terrified that one day he wouldn't control himself and would hurt you.

You two hung out every day, and as if forgetting about that day, you hugged and kissed him every time you saw him. However, the kisses were not as passionate as the first one.

One afternoon, Hyunjin walked up to you and hugged you from behind, nuzzling into your neck. Being around you all the time had made him a little more resistant to your scent and he was calmer around you.

“Will you go to the party with me? You'll meet my friends. “ He asked, hugging you even tighter.

“They're vampires too? “ You asked so quietly that only he could hear and you turned towards him.

“Not all of them. “ He replied by placing a kiss on your forehead.

"All right." You smiled and hugged him tightly.

In the evening you started getting ready. You took a cold shower, put on your make-up and put on a beautiful short dress. Your heart was beating even faster than when you learned Hyunjin's secret. His friends stressed you out more than he did. Maybe it was the fact that there would be more vampires, or the fact that you were meeting his friends and you wanted to do well. You were feeling dizzy from all the stress when you heard your phone ringing.

"Hello." You answered with a slightly shaky voice.

“Don't be so stressed. I can feel it from afar. Now take your things and go downstairs. I'm waiting for you." This surprised you and you looked out the window.

He was actually standing downstairs waiting for you. You immediately forgot about the previous stress. You grabbed your things and ran downstairs. Hyunjin was waiting for you with a beautiful red rose in his hand. He looked stunning as always, and you found yourself staring at him every time.

The boy gave you a beautiful flower and placed a small kiss on your lips. Then he opened the door for you and invited you into the car. He kept his hand on your thigh the entire trip, as if to assure you that everything would be okay.

You have arrived. It was a beautiful old house, surrounded by a lush garden that looked even more mysterious and alluring in the moonlight. Hyunjin opened the car door for you again and, giving you his hand, helped you get out. Your eyes met for a brief moment, and you felt a strange mix of excitement and anxiety.

As you entered, your heart was beating like crazy. All of Hyunjin's friends were already waiting in the apartment. You were very stressed, but you tried not to let it show. Seven other equally handsome boys were already sitting in the living room, talking and laughing. Seeing the number of empty bottles, you figured they must have drank some by now.

You were scared, but each of the guys greeted you warmly.

"Hi!" One of them said, standing up to introduce himself. “I'm Felix. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you." You replied, trying to smile even though your hands were ice cold from the stress.

You quickly guessed which of them were vampires by their icy skin and unnaturally pale appearance. Eventually you all sat down together and one of the guys offered you a drink.

“Would you like a drink? Jisung asked, handing you the glass.

You were hesitant because you didn't drink alcohol, but not wanting to look bad, you took the glass and tasted the drink. You winced as the strong alcohol hit your throat, but you tried to hide it.

After a few drinks, the atmosphere was definitely more relaxed and everyone was having a great time. Laughter and conversation filled the room and your fears slowly began to dissipate. Finally, one of the boys, Changbin, suggested a game of truth or dare.

“How about we play truth or dare?” He asked, smiling mysteriously.

"Yeah!" Minho called out. “It's always a good way to get the party started.”

It was Felix's turn first.

"Truth or challenge?" Chan asked.

"True." Felix replied, smiling broadly.

“Have you ever liked a girl who was human?” Jeongin asked.

Felix hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.

“Yes, there was one. But that was a long time ago.

Laughter filled the room as the game continued. Each question and challenge became more and more bold and fun. Finally, it was Hyunjin's turn.

"Truth or challenge?" Seungmin asked.

"Challenge." Hyunjin replied, and something undefined flashed in his eyes.

“Kiss Y/n.” Jisung's challenge came.

Hyunjin, since vampires didn't get drunk like humans, was quite sober, unlike you. You were definitely intoxicated. With a little hesitation, he leaned towards you and placed a kiss on your lips. He wanted it to be a short kiss so he could still control himself, but you wouldn't let him. You pulled him closer, deepening the kiss.

The alcohol in your blood took its toll, you weren't thinking straight. Without thinking, you straddled his lap and deepened the kiss even more. The room was filled with applause and loud cheers from the rest of the boys.

Your movements were so aggressive that Hyunjin accidentally bit your lip and a drop of your blood spread on his tongue. His vampire instincts immediately kicked in, his eyes changed color and his fangs came out almost instantly. He was in a trance, craving your blood. There was no stopping him now, not when he tasted your blood.

He grabbed you by the waist and pulled you closer to him, his kisses also intensified. Hyunjin's vampire nature took over and his human senses were completely replaced by lust. His kisses became passionate and hot, full of wild intensity. He savored your scent, and every moment spent close to you only made his desire stronger. But in the end, kisses weren't enough for him. His lips moved down to your neck and, almost reflexively, you tilted your head back, giving him full access to you.

Hyunjin couldn't control himself. He bit into your neck with a wild, primal lust. As soon as he tasted your blood, he went completely crazy. He hungrily drank your blood and you initially felt a huge surge of excitement and pleasure. But with each passing second, each passing moment, your smile began to fade. The blood loss was becoming more and more noticeable.

None of the seven remaining boys reacted at first. You seemed to like what Hyunjin was doing, their senses a bit dulled by the alcohol. However, as your face began to lose color, Chan was the first to react. Sensing something was wrong, his vampire instincts immediately kicked in.

He used his vampire strength to try and pull Hyunjin away from you. However, he was fueled by the most powerful fuel - the blood of a pure person, he became almost unstoppable. Minho and Felix had to help Chan to finally get Hyunjin away from your neck.

Your body was weak, your eyes were half closed, you were barely staying alive. You felt like your whole life was slipping out of you, drop by drop. It took Hyunjin a while to get over his intoxication, but when he saw your pale body in Jisung's hands, all his senses came back to him. He wanted to rush to you, but Minho held him tight the whole time. Hyunjin's eyes, usually full of warmth, were now wide and filled with panic.

"Fuck!!!" A terrible, suffering scream escaped his lips. He knew it was his fault, he knew you were dying because of him. He was furious with himself, furious that he couldn't control himself.

Chan immediately sprung into action, looking for some way to save you. He knew every second counted. Minho and Felix kept Hyunjin away from you, trying to calm him down.

“We need blood, and we need it fast. ARh+ group.” Chan said, looking at the other guys. Vampires knew blood types perfectly well, just by their scent. "If he doesn't get her in time, she... she might die."

Jeongin, who was closest to his room where he kept his emergency blood supply, immediately went there. Meanwhile, Changbin and Chan were trying to keep you conscious, talking quietly to you and trying to stop the bleeding from your neck. Hyunjin, even though he was no longer by your side, still looked dazed, tears glistening in his eyes.

“I'm sorry, I'm so sorry…” He repeated, his voice trembling.

The minutes passed like hours. Jeongin returned with supplies of blood and immediately sprang into action, giving it to you in a way that could save your life. The rest of the guys watched, silently praying that you would survive this ordeal. However, your heart was beating slower and slower and your eyes were starting to lose their former shine. Each of the vampires present felt it perfectly, knew that your life was hanging on a very thin thread.

The blood being administered to you didn't seem to be helping, and your heartbeats were practically inaudible. Everyone gathered felt great anxiety, you were dying in front of their eyes and they couldn't do anything about it.

Finally, the room fell completely silent as your heart stopped beating.

"NO!!!" A terrifying scream tore from Hyunjin's throat. He struggled out of Minho and Felix's arms, who were holding him, trying to stop him from acting erratically. He collapsed against your body, his hands shaking as he tried to wake you up. Your eyes were open, but there was no life in them. Hyunjin couldn't stand the suffering.

Seungmin, standing next to him, finally managed to speak. His voice was quiet, almost shy in the face of the tragedy that was unfolding. “Maybe... maybe we can try turning her into a vampire. Then maybe we can save her.”

Hyunjin turned around abruptly, his eyes full of pain and disbelief. "What are you talking about?" He whispered, his voice shaky. “This is crazy.”

“But this may be the only chance.” Minho added, placing a hand on Hyunjin's shoulder. “If there is even a glimmer of hope…”

Hyunjin couldn't imagine life without you. He felt in his heart that he had nothing to lose. "I agree." He finally said, though his voice was weak. “But only I will do it. It must be my work.”

The rest of the guys nodded, silently agreeing. Hyunjin gently lifted your body and placed it on the sofa. He grabbed your wrist, his fangs lengthening, ready for action. He bit down a few times, releasing the venom that would bring you back to life. However, your body still didn't respond.

“Please, I'm begging…” He whispered, his voice breaking with despair.

Then suddenly he bit his own wrist, and blood began to ooze from the wound. He placed his wrist against your mouth, introducing a few drops of his blood. The blood on your lips turned them black. Still nothing.

Hyunjin was on the verge of breakdown, desperately biting into more and more parts of your body. He tried everything in his power to bring you back to life. Everyone looked on in horror, not knowing what else they could do.

And just then, after a few minutes of everyone telling Hyunjin to give up, he heard a quiet heartbeat. Your heartbeat. Your skin turned vampire pale and your eyes glowed red. Suddenly you lifted yourself from his arms, gasping for air. Everyone froze, staring at you in disbelief.

Hyunjin hugged you tightly, tears streaming down his cheeks. "It worked. You are with me… you have not abandoned me.” He spoke, unable to believe the miracle he had witnessed.

Your eyes, now red as blood, looked at Hyunjin with new intensity. You were alive, but not the same anymore.

"What happened? I remember that I was dying, and now I feel like I have gained a completely new strength, like I have become stronger.” You looked at Hyunjin and then at the rest of the boys, waiting for an answer.

Hyunjin lowered his head as if in shame, but he grabbed your hand and after a moment looked deeply into your eyes.

“I'm sorry Y/n but I had no other choice. I couldn't lose you.” He spoke slowly and calmly. “I had to change you. Sorry."

You understood his words perfectly. You were no longer human. You were just like him, you were a vampire. You took his face in your hands and tilted his chin up. You were now looking into each other's eyes.

"It's not your fault. I'm not mad. I am so happy that I will be able to spend eternity with you now.” Your words were gentle but confident.

Hyunjin's beautiful gray eyes sparkled with hope and without thinking, he placed a kiss on your lips. Cheers spread throughout the room again. Embarrassed, you broke away from Hyunjin and looked at his friends, whose smiles were back on their faces.

“Well, now you'll have to teach me everything. Let's start with the food. I'm dying of hunger." You laughed, and the others gathered along with you.

“My pleasure, Y/n. I'm glad you came back to me. I will never let you go again. You're mine." Hyunjin looked at you with great tenderness, and you knew that this would be a very difficult period in your life, but you had the support of this wonderful boy whom you saw in that memorable club.

Masterlist

[tmrwds]

Translation notes/extra context:

Again - the chicken theme: Afterparty = jatkot, kot kot = chicken noises. Continues with 'please lay that afterparty' = lay as in lay eggs (edit: it can also mean 'to give birth' and so on)

'I don't want to slow dance' + Celine Dion refer to the custom in Finnish bars and nightclubs, they usually play some slow song/ballad as a last song at 3:30am. That's the time when they flash the lights on as a sign that the place is closing soon (the last call) and it's time to go home. (K is probably referring to My Heart Will Go On as the song but that's only my guess)

'How hard can it be to take that task?' - he's still expecting somebody to arrange the afterparty for him, this one was a bit tricky to translate accurately

[drrav3nb]

PEAKY BLINDERS - An Alternative Season 2

Tommy Shelby's desire to expand the family business leads him to meet Miss Celine, the owner of London's most famous nightclub, The Grand Dame. Her influence in the Capital is unprecedented and many from the criminal underworld to the wealthiest of men come to her with problems that only she can solve. However, after meeting Miss Celine, Tommy soon learns that she is as devious as she is beautiful and knows how to benefit from the misfortune of others, a tactic that forces the infamous gangster to join hands with her in a temporary alliance. But Celine has her own reasons for wanting a partnership with the Peaky Blinder and a secret that she wouldn't want him or anyone else finding out about, one that she would go to great lengths to keep hidden. Determined not to become a pawn in someone else's game, Tommy tries to uncover the skeletons in her closet only to realises that they're more similar than he initial perceived. This newfound knowledge soon leads to a deep friendship between the two and a blossoming romance.

[dickinfectionbez]

Here is part two of the cursed Y/N fic.

Y/N was a woman on a mission.

Her weapons? Her long Y/H/C hair flowing down in ringlets, her expertly applied makeup and the short black dress that hugged her curves perfectly. The club was dim but she could see her target perfectly. Her breakup with her boyfriend had hurt her bad, who did Celin think he was? She was going to show him who he had lost, THE Y/N Y/L/N.

He hadn't moved on, no new girl posted to his Instagram, just videos of him and his friends, pictures of him lying in the grass, Bez gripping his thigh.

Y/N danced seductively under the lights of the nightclub, in direct eye contact of Marco Bezzecchi, her ex-boyfriend's best friend. They had met once or twice, he was cold to her but nothing a bit of alcohol and a few soft touches couldn't fix. He was in the crowd, hair wild and free, waring simply a mesh top and loose shorts. Y/N couldn't help stare at his nipple piercing glistening as he moved.

He looked in her direction, eyes quickly returning to the man gripping his shoulders. "What? He ignored me?" Y/N thought, confused as she made her way to the bathroom. She glanced at herself in the mirror. Her hair was as she had styled it and god her makeup was stunning. Then why did Marco not care about looking at her?

"Celin." She said out loud to nobody in particular, "poor Marco following the bro-code and having to ignore me." She began to make her way back to the dancefloor, a bright smile on her face as she spotted Marco alone. She made her way to him, dancing her fingertips on his bicep.

He pulled away quickly, a familiar but cold look on his face. "Where's Celin?" He asked her as she groaned, throwing her head back exposing her cleavage. Through her lashes, Y/N looked at Marco who was not looking at her breasts but instead at his phone. She looked down at his phone to see him texting her ex.

Not bothering to even read the messages she turned to stomp away, instead coming face-to-face with Pecco who promptly spilt five shot glasses worth of what smelt like tequila down her dress.

She wanted to scream at him, but he handed her the tray and went to shake Bez as their third friend Mig hopped on his back. Y/N, the saint she was, picked up the glasses from the floor, carrying the tray to the bar and even picking up the bill for the broken glasses.

With her mission failed, Y/N resigned herself to heading back to the hotel room she was calling home. But she had planned to go home with Bez, so she was left stranded, her phone dead so she couldn't call a taxi. Walking home she screamed at the sky, the heavens opening to soak her already wet dress in rain.

[coochiequeens]

A woman is in such denial over having a female body that she is ok with exploiting a woman for a biological child. The whole article is about the art piece, not one sentence about why she wants a kid or pondering what parenthood will be like.

Ashley R.T. Yergens’s “Surrogate,” premiering at New York Live Arts this week, explores how trans men experience pregnancy and I.V.F.

By Lauren Wingenroth June 12, 2024

In “prettygirl264264” (2018), the choreographer Ashley R.T. Yergens threw himself a funeral.

It was absurd, and funny, with an “In Loving Memory” card in lieu of a program, and an a cappella rendition of Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.”

But it was also a dark meditation on how transgender people can be treated, even in death. “It was connected to this question of, How will I be remembered?” said Yergens, 32, who is trans. “Will I get to have a funeral in the way that other people get to be remembered?”

Yergens’s latest work, “Surrogate,” premiering this week at New York Live Arts, contains another premature life-cycle event: a birthday party for a frozen embryo. There is darkness under the surface here, too, as there often is in work by the Brooklyn-based Yergens, whose brash, irreverent dances are stuffed with obscure pop-culture references and virtuosic movement equally inspired by the postmodern tradition and the queer nightclub.

Nicola Gorham, who plays a mean, tell-it-like-it-is therapist.

During the course of making this new work, Yergens, who recently froze 24 embryos — his eggs and an anonymous donor’s sperm — saw his parenthood journey with a surrogate end, and watched as a state Supreme Court ruling in Alabama (later essentially made ineffective by new legislation) threatened the future of I.V.F.

“That birthday celebration,” Yergens said, “comes from a real fear of, ‘I don’t know if I’m going to be able to have a kid in this way.’”

Until a few years ago, Yergens wasn’t interested in becoming a parent at all. But during the pandemic, something surprising happened: He was hit with a case of baby fever.

“I’m like, You are on testosterone,” he said. “You have been in normal male range for years now. What is this biological urge?”

Yergens’s journey through the embryo freezing and surrogacy process would become source material for “Surrogate,” which also pulls from a 2008 Oprah Winfrey interview with Thomas Beatie, a trans man whose pregnancy was the object of public fascination. Yergens saw the interview as a 16-year-old. “I think it contributed to a delay in transitioning for me,” he said. “It kind of felt like, You’re going to transition, and then you’re going to be a pregnant man.”

In “Surrogate,” Faircloth performs early ’90s aerobics-style dances, which Yergens created by mixing and matching phrases from videos he found online. Yergens likened the physical labor he asks people to do in dance to a kind of surrogacy.Credit...Jeanette Spicer for The New York Times

The persistence of that stigma led Yergens to pursue using a surrogate. The process, he said, strangely mirrored his experience as a choreographer, living through the bodies of the dancers performing his work. “There’s this tension around literally asking someone to carry your genes, which is potentially life-threatening,” he said. “And then there’s the physical labor I ask people to do in dance. I got interested in how surrogacy shows up in these different ways.”

Yergens heightens and complicates this dynamic between choreographer and performer through his role in “Surrogate”: Though he is usually the central performer in his work, here he sits in the tech booth, where he makes an announcement, and sings original songs.

Social media, too, is a form of surrogacy, Yergens said, noting how it can supplant other forms of communication and how, during the pandemic, it replaced theaters as a space where artists could share their work. One monologue in “Surrogate” is based on hateful comments Yergens received on Instagram. Rewritten until they’re absurd, they are delivered by a mean, tell-it-like-it-is therapist character played by Nicola Gorham.

The structure of the piece — lots of short, fast-moving vignettes — feels like scrolling on social media, Gorham said: “It’s like an Instagram feed, where everything seems so isolated, but in fact there are these connections you don’t see at first glance, because it’s all been curated by the algorithm.”

“The algorithm,” she added, “is giving us all things Ash” — Yergens goes by Ash — “which is terrifying and amazing.”

Some of what the “Ash algorithm” spits out in “Surrogate” is “Children Will Listen” from Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” a human merry-go-round, a quote from the English philosopher Alan Watts and a meditation. “I’m someone who likes to throw in everything and the kitchen sink,” Yergens said.

More from the algorithm: early ’90s aerobics-style dances, performed by Justin Faircloth, which Yergens created by mixing and matching phrases from videos he found online. That makes the transitions between the steps difficult and, Yergens said, “creates fun mishaps.” (He is preoccupied by transitions, and yes, he’s aware of the metaphor.)

Yergens loves what he calls “lowbrow aesthetics” — wrestling, drag, cabaret. “There are definitely some choices that I make that I think are funny or thought provoking because of how dumb they are,” he said.

He also likes to include the occasional highbrow reference — like that Alan Watts quote, which is printed on a performer’s T-shirt — that he doesn’t fully understand. “I intentionally don’t learn much about it, because it allows for some absurdity to happen,” he said. “Then I like to go back after I’ve made something and I’m like, What have I done!?”

Yergens acknowledges that his work can be shocking, perhaps even inflammatory. “I guess the question I’m exploring behind the scenes of this work is, Is there some value in being a little inflammatory?” he said. “And maybe I’ll be like, nope.”

[xjoonchildx]

Oh speaking of warm and spicy with tobacco notes, have you ever smelled Celine’s Nightclubbing? It’s next on my list. I usually hate cigarette smoke with a passion but this is subtler like you’ve just spent quite some time in a classy, underground jazz club. Kinda like the smoke scent that lingers on your skin/clothes? Idk how to describe it best hahaha

OMG verona i have never heard of this one!

i just looked it up on fragrantica and people say it reminds them of TF tobacco vanille (which i'll be honest, i have tried and not been able to get down with) but i'm still so intrigued!

i wonder if it's a lot like MM jazz club?

honestly, i've been dying for lactonic fragrances lately. i got a decant of liquides imaginaires blanche bete and it's next on my full bottle to buy list. might be my dream fragrance, actually.

i'm just so sad i found it in spring/cusp of summer because it's definitely a fall/winter fragrance 😭

[wespeakglobal]

Greg Schwem | Funny Motivation

Greg Schwem is more than a comedian; Greg Schwem is a motivational corporate comedian. And the corporate world has taken note.  Greg’s take on the 21st century workplace and work/life balance has landed him on SIRIUS Radio, Comedy Central and the pages of Exceptional People Magazine.

More than just a business humorist, Greg is also an author, nationally syndicated humor columnist, TV travel host, award-winning greeting card writer and creator of funnydadinc, voted one of the top Dad humor sites of 2020.  He has shared the concert stage with the likes of Celine Dion and Keith Urban.

A graduate of Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School of Journalism, Greg never envisioned a career in laughter. Instead, he settled in Florida, becoming an award-winning reporter for NBC-owned WPTV in West Palm Beach. But the comedy bug bit Greg hard and he returned to his hometown of Chicago, where he honed his standup act in nightclubs.

When he began inserting material about business and technology into his act, audience members approached him and said, “You really should come down to my office and tell those jokes.” Behold! A new approach to comedy was born.

Greg’s show provides a hilarious look at today’s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business. Indeed, Greg’s client list includes such corporate heavyweights as McDonald’s, Microsoft, General Motors, IBM, and even the CIA.  “Yes, even America’s covert intelligence community can laugh at itself!” Greg says.

[dankusner]

‘Last Supper’ tableau draws criticism

2024 PARIS SUMMER OLYMPICS

Drag queens took center stage as opening highlighted inclusivity

PARIS — In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ community — while also attracting criticism over a tableau reminiscent of “The Last Supper.”

Held along the Seine River, the spectacular four-hour event featured global stars such as Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, both considered queer icons.

The ceremony blended historic and modern French culture with a touch of kitsch, culminating in a flotilla of barges carrying thousands of Olympians.

Nicky Doll, known for competing on the 12th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and hosting Drag Race France , participated in a high-octane fashion runway segment along with Drag Race France Season 1 winner Paloma, Season 3’s Piche, and Giselle Palmer.

Initially, they stood alongside the runway, gazing fiercely at the strutting models.

Later, they joined in, showcasing their own style.

Le Filip, the recent winner of Drag Race France , expressed their positive “surprise” and “pride” at the ceremony’s scale and representation.

“I thought it would be a five-minute drag event with queer representation. I was amazed. It started with Lady Gaga, then we had drag queens, a huge rave, and a fire in the sky,” they said. “It felt like a crowning all over again. I am proud to see my friends and queer people on the world stage.”

Online backlash

Among their bold performances was a scene that seemed to evoke Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” featuring the drag queens and other performers in a configuration reminiscent of Jesus Christ and his apostles.

This segment drew significant attention — and mixed reactions.

“The [French] government knows what it’s doing. They want to show themselves in the best way possible. They showed no restraints in expression,” Le Filip told The Associated Press.

On the other hand, prominent far-right politician Marion Maréchal denounced the performance on social media.

“To all the Christians of the world who are watching the Paris 2024 ceremony and felt insulted by this drag queen parody of the Last Supper, know that it is not France that is speaking but a left-wing minority ready for any provocation,” she posted on the social platform X, a sentiment that was echoed by religious conservatives internationally.

“… because decapitating Habsburgs and ridiculising central Christian events are really the FIRST two things that spring to mind when you think of #OlympicGames,” Eduard Habsburg, Hungary’s ambassador to the Vatican, posted on X, also referencing a scene depicting the beheading of Marie Antoinette.

Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, afterward drew attention away from “The Last Supper” references, saying that hadn’t been his intention.

Le Filip responded to the criticism of the scene with a touch of humor and sorrow.

“It feels like the words of somebody who didn’t get on the guest list. We could all be laughing together. It’s sad to me, honestly,” they said.

French LGBTQ culture

Inter-LGBT President James Leperlier was more circumspect, arguing that France still has significant strides to make in inclusivity.

“We know in the LGBTQ community in France we are far from what the ceremony showed. There’s much progress to do in society regarding transgender people. It’s terrible that to legally change their identity they are forced to be on trial,” Leperlier said.

He also highlighted the disparity in acceptance, saying that the community is not visible in other official ceremonies and “has difficulty being heard.”

“If you saw the opening ceremony last night you’d think it was like that normally, but it’s not. France tried to show what it should be and not what it is,” he said.

The opening ceremony came as drag and the voguing nightclub scene in France has experienced a revival.

The cabaret club Madame Arthur, founded in 1946 in the ashes of World War II, is one of the world’s oldest continually running LGBTQ theaters.

It opened as Europe was only just beginning to understand the extent of the widespread murder of members of the queer community in WWII and is currently experiencing a massive renaissance.

Drag is not just a pastime; for many minority French communities who feel alienated over tensions arising from divisive politics and scars from the anti-gay marriage protests a decade ago, it’s a statement of defiance.

Many gay Black and Arab youths — especially those from Paris’ less affluent and religiously conservative suburbs — and others who feel a sense of disconnect with French society find voguing and drag events safe places where their identities can be expressed without fear of reprisal.

Despite the backlash, Le Filip believes the opening ceremony will ultimately transcend controversy.

“The message of the show is freedom, and it’s a good postcard for France,” they concluded.

[librarisxng]

ATEEZ SMALL PERFUME REVIEW: THE CATALOGUE

reminder: my reviews are not serious reviews but for you to get an idea on what each fragrance smells like. I still suggest for you to do your research on what types of scents you like and what works for you. fragrances are subjective so if it works well for you, keep using them. I will not be discussing prices as it differs depending on where you live and the retailers that sell these fragrances. please read the reviews, ask for a sample and try out these fragrances before purchasing them. the list is in alphabetical order from the fragrance house if you’re wondering how I’m sorting this. all in all, I’m just a girl who likes fragrances. picture credits to all owners.

why are they called small perfume reviews? I’ve written longer perfume reviews in the past and there was just too much to write and I found that very stressful. if I’m gonna write reviews here, I’ll make it short and pretty straightforward hence the title.

PARK SEONGHWA

LUSH — THE COMFORTER

YSL — BLACK OPIUM

KIM HONGJOONG

CREED — AVENTUS

KANG YEOSANG

FREDERIC MALLE — EAU DE MAGNOLIA

FREDERIC MALLE — PORTRAIT OF A LADY

MAISON MARGIELA — REPLICA: BY THE FIREPLACE

TOM FORD — FXCKING FABULOUS *NEW*

TOM FORD — OUD WOOD

CHOI SAN

CELINE — NIGHTCLUBBING

SONG MINGI

YSL — Y

CHOI JONGHO

BYREDO — BLANCHE

DIPTYQUE — DO SON

MULTIPLE MEMBERS

CHANEL — ALLURE HOMME SPORT

DIPTYQUE — TAM DAO

JO MALONE — EARL GREY & CUCUMBER

JO MALONE — WOOD SAGE & SEA SALT

MAISON MARGIELA — REPLICA: LAZY SUNDAY MORNING

TOM FORD — BLACK ORCHID

[lboogie1906]

Deborah Cox (July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, she began performing on television commercials at age 12 and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before becoming a professional backing vocalist for Celine Dion. She relocated to the US and was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album, One Wish was certified platinum in the US. It was marked by the commercial success of the pop crossover single “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here”, which would become her most successful entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at #2 and remaining there for eight consecutive weeks. She signed with J Records for her third studio album The Morning After, which saw moderate commercial success.

She ventured into acting in the 2000s, making her film debut in the Canadian drama film Love Come Down and her stage debut in 2004, in the title role in the Broadway musical Aida. She has since appeared in smaller films and several musical productions, including Jekyll & Hyde, the biographical musical Josephine, and the musical adaptation of The Bodyguard. Her most recent studio albums, Destination Moon and The Promise have been released through her independent record label, Deco Recording Group. In 2017, her single “Let the World Be Ours Tonight” became her 13th #1 hit on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs over three consecutive decades. Billboard listed Cox as 23rd on its list of the Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists. An eight-time Juno Award nominee, she has won four awards and is often cited as Canada’s top R&B artist.

She performed in nightclubs as a teenager and began to write music around the same time. She appeared on Devon’s LP titled “It’s My Nature” on the track That’s A Friend. After receiving many rejection letters from Canadian record labels that claimed their “quota” had been reached, she moved to Los Angeles with producer, songwriting partner, and husband Lascelles Stephens. They have three children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[ebonynightclubblog]

Billy Joel Announces ‘Turn The Lights Back On,’ First Single in 17 Years

[Ebony Nightclub] Rolling Stone Music News: The song was produced by Freddy Wexler, who has worked with everyone from Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber to Kanye West, Blackpink, Pink, Lil Wayne, Selena Gomez, and Celine Dion http://dlvr.it/T1kGsT

[wilthephotographer]

Tonight! Celine & Tier! Let’s go! Tickets at wilthephotographer.com (at Tier Nightclub) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoTND63Meqr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[karenpulferfocht]

DENNIS QUAID DROPS INTO HERNANDO'S HIDE-A-WAY

Actor Dennis Quaid dropped in to perform at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee on July 28, 2021. Quaid, who played Jerry Lee Lewis in the movie Great Balls of Fire, performed many of Jerry Lee’s songs to full house. Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley used to play this historic club, which is just up the street from Graceland along with many other notable musicians.

Country music artist Dale Watson bought the club and has brought it back to life. Watson is an independent creative visionary with a smooth beautiful voice, thick perfectly coiffed white hair, a great sense of humor and a passion for music.

Watson plays at the club and lives in Memphis with his wife Celine Lee when he is not touring.

He has also brought the Ameripolitan Music Awards to Memphis. Watson hopes Hernando’s Hideaway will be a hub for Ameripolitan music.

What a great asset to Memphis Watson has become helping keep the vibe that made Memphis music famous worldwide alive.

If you can’t make it in person, you can follow what’s going on at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way TV here.