For today’s Random Fandom, I’ve got a little story to share. Back when the lockdowns in the US first started – at least here in California on the Central Coast – I started spending more and more time outside during the day. It was just at the point where our weather here was beginning to… Continue reading Random Fandom: Acknowledgment
Author: Daily Duranie
Once upon a time, there were two Duran Duran fans. One named Amanda, the other named Rhonda. Over many vodka tonics, they would laugh about the idea of one day writing a book about their fan experiences. While that manuscript is still being composed...Rhonda thought they should write a blog. (What was she THINKING?!) Lo and behold: The Daily Duranie was born.
Vodka Friday: Rhonda’s Birthday!
Happy Friday, everyone! Tomorrow is a big day in Rhonda’s world as she celebrates a birthday! Tonight, we chatted about her ideal Duranie related birthday. What would that entail? Watch, find out, then wish her a Happy Birthday!! -A
Survey: What is your favorite DD album cover?
Alright everyone, this week we’re doing something just a little different. Instead of a poll, I have more of a “fill in the blank” for you. Take a gander at the question below, and then fill in the blank with your answer in our comments! Yes, you must choose only one. Sorry. “My favorite Duran… Continue reading Survey: What is your favorite DD album cover?
Guest Blog: Side Pieces
By Nat Mingo On Halloween, Nick released his latest photography book. It’s his second photographic endeavor (to my knowledge). His first book was “Interference”. I don’t own it nor have I ever seen it. It pops up on resale websites periodically. I do remember the ripples of excitement that “Interference” caused upon its original release.… Continue reading Guest Blog: Side Pieces
In Review: Femme Fatale
This week, we’re going to cover Femme Fatale, a cover of the original song released by Velvet Underground in 1986. This song was released as a single in France, and also as a promo single in the Philippines in 1994. The original song was written by Lou Reed at the request of Andy Warhol. It… Continue reading In Review: Femme Fatale
This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
It’s a crazy week, y’all. We are busy busy busy, and there’s quite a few fun little memories included in today’s Week in DD History. Let’s get started! November 1 Rio, the single, released worldwide (1982) Notorious, the single, peaked at #7 in the UK (1986) Played at the Barrymore Theater in NYC for RCM… Continue reading This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
Political or Not?
About a week ago, DDHQ posted a picture of John Taylor where he proudly displayed his “I Voted” sticker along with the #votelikeyourlifedependsonit. As you all can imagine, social media exploded with reaction to both the photo and to the hashtag, as many took his mask wearing and hashtag to be indicative of which presidential… Continue reading Political or Not?
Vodka Friday: Voodoo Music Festival Memories and Nightmares
On October 29th, 2006, Duran Duran headlined the Sunday night of the Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans. We thought we were so smart in buying these cheap $25 tickets with the plan of hanging out all day long to secure an amazing spot for our beloved Duran. Let me tell you that by the… Continue reading Vodka Friday: Voodoo Music Festival Memories and Nightmares
Poll: It’s YOUR time to vote!!
Election day for the USA is coming fast. While my counterpart is super involved in the campaign for president, I am looking forward to next week just so that the ads come to a halt. Anyone else? In the meantime, Amanda and I thought it might be fun to have our own election here on… Continue reading Poll: It’s YOUR time to vote!!
Memorabilia Medley: Astronaut T-shirt
I was brainstorming ideas for this week’s Memorabilia Medley, when a t-shirt design caught my eye online. It was the five petal design from the Astronaut tour, seen below: I don’t know what it is about this design that makes me smile, but it does. Part of it might be the five “petals”, coming together… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Astronaut T-shirt