Sahara Hotel...Water Theme Amusement Park?

Now that the Sahara Hotel has shuttered its windows and doors, and the liquidation sale is in full swing, there is a lot of scuttlebutt floating around about the outcome of the prime real estate situated at Sahara Boulevard and the Las Vegas strip.

However, in response to queries, the owners have remained tight-lipped.

Personally, I have been tinkering with the idea of a water-themed amusement park!

After all, a roller-coaster is already on the property and ready to rev up once again.

In addition, a monorail in place to transport tourists to the site in the event my vision pans out.

A few years ago, when I was performing in a live stage production of  "Ghostbusters" at a country fair back east, the cast and I headed off to splash about in the wading pools when the curtain fell each day - and scream bloody-murder - as we excitedly flew down a myriad of water slides for weeks on end.

Talk about a cool and refreshing respite from the sizzling hot mid-day sun!

What say U?

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A Taste at The Grove...Celebrity Chefs! Culinary Delights! Mix @ VIP Cocktail Party!

On Saturday, June 25th, Cadillac is hosting an eclectic soiree sure to be the jazzy upscale event of the season!

Locals, and tourists alike, are invited by the staff at Los Angeles Magazine to attend a smorgasbord of culinary delights, cooking demos, and scrumptious food sampling from a handful of reputable high-quality restaurants catering to elite clienteles in the Los Angeles vicinity.

Celebrity Chefs will be whipping up their specialties and include the likes of Alberto Bini, Alejandra Schrader, Ali Mookhi, Anthony Jacquet, and Debbie Lee.

For an invite to a chi-chi VIP cocktail par-tay when the sun sets in the west later in the evening, just test drive a Cadillac at the Grove during the hours of 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

See 'ya there!

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Josh Groban...mediocre PBS special disappointing! Pop Diva's standards hold up!

On the weekend I was channel-surfing when I stumbled upon a Josh Groban special marking a PBS 10th Anniversary broadcasting live! in Las Vegas.

At first blush, it was obvious the concert was a sly (deceitful) effort by Groban's handlers to stir up the passions of the pop vocalist's die-hard fans - and ultimately - jazz up his sagging image on the concert circuit around the country.

For instance, the editors weaved together a fast-paced montage of short clips geared towards seducing the viewing audience.

In a nutshell, the slick images were intended to manipulate and jolt the emotions - and pull at the heart strings - in the final analysis.

As a result, music-lovers - and fans alike - were unable to discern what had just washed over them.

Oh yes, there were shots of Groban - moaning mournfully, reaching out to the audience tenderly, wiggling a little butt - you name it.

Josh solos on drums!

Josh tickles the ivories!

Shameless.

Granted, when Mr. Groban warbled signature tunes such as - "You Raise me Up" - he was right on the "money".

His strong masculine voice appeals, after all.

In contrast, when he took a musical risk with original interpretations of established standards, the outcome was usually an abysmal failure.

When he crooned in Spanish, it was laughable, too.

At one point, Groban appeared for all-the-world like a nice little Jewish kid, dressed-up and at-the-ready to attend a Bar Mitzvah.

But somehow - by a quirk of fate - the warbler managed to end up on a concert stage instead (stripped bare and naked to the world).

In a prior critique last year, I opined that Josh Groban lacked the "presence" and "stature" to hold his own in such a setting with world-class musicians at his beck-and-call.

To his credit, this time out, Josh surrounded himself (in a few entertaining segments) with a handful of his contemporaries that succeeded in boot-strapping him up.

But clearly, as a solo "concert" act, he sucks!

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Sahara Hotel...nostalgia buffs brave sweltering heat to snatch up keep-sakes!

If you were cruising down the Vegas strip on Thursday, you probably caught sight of a throng of tourists and locals alike, perspiring profusely in the sweltering heat in a line that snaked down the street for blocks on end.


Nope!

The folks were not anxious to snap up tickets for an upcoming headlining act.

On the contrary, die-hard souvenir-seekers were waiting patiently - sometimes upwards of three grueling hours - to gain entrance to a liquidation sale held at the Sahara Hotel which I reported on a couple of days ago.

Post: 06/14/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/06/sahara-hotelnostalgia-sale-everything.html

As I noted in my previous report, the Sahara closed its doors to the public in May and is now in the process of clearing out the inventory - in some cases - at rock-bottom prices.

And, nostalgia buffs - a few practical types, too - are out to snap up a few collectibles if only for old time's sake.

After all, the Sahara Hotel was once a former haunt of the infamous "rat pack".

Uh-huh!

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin - and a gang of swinging wannabees - once flocked to the glittering showcase in the heyday of Vegas when the "mob" ruled.

On Thursday, potential buyers paid $10.00 a pop

Within hours, beaming shoppers were later spied hauling out their spoils, with a smug look of satisfaction on their beaming faces tanned to perfection by the desert sun.

What was up for grabs?

Novel Camel Lamps - which once rested on night-stands in every suite in the once-chic Hotel - sold briskly 150 smackeroos.

Publicity stills of - Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, and the Beatles - were snapped up quickly, too.

"Even if the item is nailed down, it's for sale," one liquidator presiding over the event underscored in the event there were any doubts.

Meanwhile, items that could be dropped in a pocket or slipped into a take-home bag, were flying out of the Hotel left, right, and center.

For instance, lone poker chips were plucked up for two bucks, while single dinner plates were being wrapped up for five dollars a piece.

A King-size mattress - free of bed bugs, I hope - sold for $325.00.

The purchaser must have had a struggle wrestling that find out the front door, eh?

At press time, still dozens of little treasures were available on site, this week.

By the way, the liquidators have noted that there they will no longer be charging a fee into the fifth day of the sale, so budget-minded folks may want to bear that fact in mind.

The gargantuan sale continues for the next sixty days - when it is expected - that all the desirable primo items will have finally been snatched up and carried off to the four corners of the world.

Happy treasure hunting, eh?

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Las Vegas...stench in front of Luxor causes tourists to gag! Curse of the Pharaohs?

Foul stench a curse of the Pharaohs?



Whew!

What a stench that was wafting around the Luxor Hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard last evening!

Shortly after I cashed out at the Casino, and stepped out of the beautifully-crafted Pyramid, I just about gagged when a vile odor (spoiled sewage?) assailed my nostrils.

Pedestrians all around me - not only grabbed up hankies to cover their faces - but let out little screams as they  dashed into the closest Hotel to avoid the foul fumes.

Does Las Vegas have a problem with its basic plumbing?

Get the engineers on that right away, Mayor Goodman, or folks will be filing lawsuits over their upset tummies and heaving.

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Anthony Weiner...Hustler's Larry Flint offers up meaty contract! Doggie-style, solo, or Missionary style!

On Friday afternoon (at the height of the Anthony Weiner scandal) frenzied shutterbugs fell all over themselves outside of the Congressman's (former) office in the 9th Circuit in NYC (a couple fell on their asses and ended up in prickly bushes licking a wound or two) in a bold-faced effort to snap a "money" shot as the beleaguered politician attempted to make a quick escape to his quiet home in Queens (!).

Meanwhile, smut King - Larry Flint - mused over the scandal on the sidelines.

I imagine he was rubbing his lecherous hands with glee!

Before you could say "Drop your drawers", the head honcho at Hustler Magazine - who faced one major skirmish on the issue of obscenity in the Supreme Court (and won!) a scant few years ago - the sly devil was making a bid for Anthony Weiner's "package" (without the wrapping, of course!).

Although the pundits are predicting that Weiner is all washed up - it appears that the horndog may have a career opportunity blossoming on the horizon (more to his erotic tastes) in the porno industry.

Uh-huh!

Would you spring ten bucks to catch Weiner doing it doggie-style?

How about a sizzling hot tryst on-camera featuring Ryan Reynolds and the naughty politician jerking off to Spanish Soap Operas?

Ryan Reynolds

Post: 06/18/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/06/ryan-reynoldsmasturbates-to-spanish.html

Of course, there will be a reality show, a line of sexy (package flattering) tightie-whities, and - well, the sky is the limit - isn't it?

Who knows, he may end up on the sex channel in local Motel rooms around the country.

Only in America, eh?

Later!

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Canucks...riots in mellow "pothead" town of Vancouver a shocker! Peace & Love, dude!

Having resided in Vancouver (B.C.) for approximately ten years during my rebellious hippie youth, I was quite shocked when the news footage of riots in the picturesque respite by the sea flooded the airwaves on nightly-news shows this past week.

As comic Jay Mohr noted last night on a talk-show, Vancouver has always been "home" to a multitude of peace-loving anti-war potheads.

So, what gives?

What elements have crept into the fabric of society on the normally gentle Pacific Northwest Coast to trigger such an alarming violent reaction to a loss at a mere sports match?

I have always been proud of the fact "us" Canadians tend to be neutral, cool-headed, and all-round good sportsmen when it gets down to the nitty-gritty.

I expect that pundits North of the border - in the wake of the tragic turn-of-events - are blaming American influences from south of the border, shadowy foreign upstarts with ulterior motives lurking in the shadows, whatever.

If what happened this past week is a sign of what Canada is all about these days, for sure, I prefer to reside in the United States.

Even if I do miss the strong Canadian beer!

American brews suck, after all!

Later!

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Riots in quaint pot-town a shocker!





Nudists catch rays at infamous Wreck Beach!

Garth Brooks...inducted into Hall of Fame! Gigs at Wynn Resort! June 23rd - June 25th!

On Thursday, Country & Western superstar Garth Brooks was inducted into the 42nd Songwriters "Hall of Fame" by his peers.

Brooks delighted guests when he took the stage with Billy Joel at the chi-chi awards ceremony in NYC (both were clad in chic black cowboy ensembles) and performed a vastly entertaining duet which featured the hit tune "Shameless".

Gracious Brooks was quick to turn the spotlight on Billy Joel, though, which underscored just how humble the celebrated cowpoke can be.

"Billy Joel is one of the greatest songwriters of all time," Brooks gushed in so many words, as the rapt audience gazed on from below the footlights.

The fact that Joel took a day out of his life to saunter onto the stage with Brooks made the C&W performer feel "lucky".

Fans will be, too, in the event they managed to snap up tickets for the Brooks gig about to kick-off at the Wynn Resort later this week.

When Steve Wynn first signed Garth Brooks to the upcoming stint on the strip the show-biz news made headlines around the country.

The lucrative deal left Brooks "sitting pretty" with a host of spoils that lesser-knowns could only pray and fantasize about ever achieving.

For example, a fleet of stretch "Rolls Royce" limousines purring at the curb 24/7 - and luxury jets at-the-ready to take flight on a whim at the drop-of-a-cowboy-hat - are nothing to sniff at.

How do I hop aboard, Mr. Wynn?

By the way, break a leg, eh Garth?

CONCERT DATES

June 23rd - June 25th

See 'ya there!

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Great Vegas Festival of Beer...at Tivoli Village! Father's Day chug-a-lug treat!

Some folks have found a unique way to celebrate "Father's Day" with good ole Dad as the temperatures soar into the three digits today in the desert oasis.

Families are packing up the SUV and heading to the Great Vegas Festival of Beer in Tivoli Village to chug-a-lug a tasty ale or two.

The "Fest" is the first of its kind in the area and is sponsored by local duo Motley Brews.

Tourists and locals alike will have a golden thirst-quenching opportunity to sample about 100 beers from top breweries.

Vendors will be offering up scrumptious snacks, too.

 Kava Kreation will also perform island-inspired music.

The beer extravaganza runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight.

Your patronage, by the way, will help raise funds for Boys and Girls Clubs in the vicinity.

See 'ya there!

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Ryan Reynolds...masturbates to Spanish Soap Operas! Prefers 6 pack of beer, eh?

On the show-biz circuit to promote the "Green Lantern" (released around the country at a theatre near you this week) Ryan Reynolds (sexy flavor of the month) fessed up that he was suspended from a high school in Vancouver (B.C.) for being a naughty cut-up when he was a pimply-faced teen.

But, the penalty - according to the buffed hunk (who sauntered out from behind the curtain in an elegant cream-colored suit teamed with a tasteful chic tie on one top-rated talk-show) - was a plus.

"That's punishment? Staying home from school?" he chuckled to the host, in so many words.

"I just laid back on my bed all day and masturbated to Spanish soap operas!"

Uh-huh!

Those Latino hunks are sure to cause a rise in the old Levis - if that's your cup-of-tea - that is.

Maybe Ryan should hook up with Ricky Martin next time they cross paths on the red carpet, eh?

By the way, Mr. Reynolds appears to have "butched-up" his act a smidgen since the last time I caught one of his insightful (!) interviews on the telly.

Somehow, the outgoing performer came across as less "gay" than he usually does.

His cut muscled bod doesn't hurt his image, for starters.

But, according to the charismatic actor - who triggers whoops and hollers from fans (both female & male) whenever he makes a public appearance (and in movie theatres when he pops up on screen) - he's ready to heave whenever a reporter quizzes him about his awesome abs.

Now that the action-adventure film is in the can and screening around the Nation - and the strenuous work-outs are behind him - the handsome thespian underscores that he pines to loll about on the couch and chug-a-lug about ten beers.

"I'm Canadian, after all," he shrugs, without apology.

Yup!

Us Canucks can party-hearty, alright.

And, kick some butt, when the local hockey team loses big time in a sports match.

By the way, I intend to catch the "Green Lantern" over the weekend (and will post a review in the next few days).

'Til then!

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Anthony Weiner...resigns post! The "package" wrapper was his un-doing!

A man's tie says it all subliminally!
 

Yesterday afternoon, Anthony Weiner stood at the podium at a noisy press conference (where angry upstarts in the unruly gallery below the floodlights shouted out obscenities at the beleaugered politician caught with his pants down) and informed frenzied members of the press that he was resigning his post as Congressman for the 9th District of New York.

A cheer when up in the crowd!

At this juncture, though, a sad "sick" chapter of Weiner's professional and personal life came to a sorry close on a sour note.

In spite of that moment of closure, folks are still shaking their heads in total disbelief, today.

Did the high-profile Government official actually thinkFacebook) without getting his dick caught in the wringer?

As one pundit astutely notely:

"Weiner had a death wish, obviously."

Of course, there were other glaring missteps which hastened his shocking demise.

Fashionistas have been babbling about the obvious for days!

For example, in one of the e-mails that was offered up at a News Conference to establish evidence of Weiner's wrongdoing, it was pointed out that the horndog actually lamented to one gal pal that his "package" wasn't getting the respect that it deserved.

Well, if that was the case, it was Weiner's own fault from the very get-go!

I dare say.

After all, those dreary grey boxers Weiner donned for his first incident of sexual hijinks were - not only an  unsightly eyesore in respect to style - but also sadly lacking in the tightie-whities erotica department as well (especially when it comes to the oh-so-touchy art of sexual foreplay).

For starters, any underwear that "flattens out" the "junk" - or rides-up unflatteringly at the crotch is a definite no-no.

In a nutshell?

Weiner should have modelled a few sexy underthings first in front of a full-length mirror (rehearsed a few sexy poses, too) before snapping and zipping off those pedestrian publicity stills which left a lot to be desired in respect to arousal potential.

With that in mind, here's a selection of sexy underthings sure to "blow" their load next, time!

Let me know how 'ya make out Anthony, eh?

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Motley Crue...slated for gig @ Red Rock in Vegas! New York Dolls opening act!

On one of the morning talk shows recently, Vince Neil was quite ecstatic about an upcoming gig at the Red Rock Amphitheatre on June 18th in the desert oasis.

According to the effervescent musician, trotting out on stage to perform live is still a huge adrenalin rush!

After all, the kid's not jaded, folks!

Last year, I caught a concert he tossed in tandem with the grand opening of a tattoo parlour at one of the local Hotel Resorts just off the Vegas strip.

I tell 'ya - the dude can not only still kick ass on stage - but thrill fans as well as the rock 'n roll elite!

At the Red Rock, Mr. Neil will reunited with former band members - Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, and the legendary Tommy Lee - and is expected to wow once again.

A fan or two will be delighted to hear that Tommy Lee intends to invite one or two lucky ticket-holders up onto the stage to participate in his "roller coaster" drum ride!

At a recent press junket, Lee excitedly noted that at one point in the show, his kit will be lifted off the ground and spin at a full 360 degrees as he wildly plays 'em.

Can't wait, can you?

By the by, the New York Dolls are booked to warm up Motley Crue when the curtain goes up.

Back in the 1970's, I used to bump into "David Doll" around town in those heady days when the music subculture was thriving in the lower east side.

When it came to a sexy "front man" - the androgynous David Doll - was totally "it".

His wardrobe was the envy of David Bowie, just betcha!

It will be curious to get a gander at the New York Dolls a dozen-or-two years later in Vegas.

See 'ya there!

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Celine Dion...fans mob stage door @ Colosseum! Caesars Palace gig a sell-out!

As I sauntered through Caesars Palace last night, I got caught up in a crush of Celine Dion fans jockeying for position in line at the stage door of the Colosseum.

The atmosphere was electrically-charged as ticket-holders buzzed with excitement over the Pop Diva's latest gig in the exotic desert oasis that is Las Vegas.

Celine has been blessed with quite a diverse fan base which was in evidence last night everywhere 'ya turned in the midst of the ecstatic concert-goers that milled about excitedly 'til well past midnight.

Although a handful of handsome men sported elegant white linen suits, a gang of regular folks (tourists and locals alike) also turned out in trendy casual shorts and fashionable 't'-shirts etched with her image on front.

On one wall a huge portrait of Celine with her bare back turned to the viewer cheekily screamed out to all in attendance.

"Celine's Back!"

A clever eye-catching promotion, eh?

Meanwhile, a host of Celine-lovers were inclined to dash into the souvenir shop next-door to snatch up a bevy of keep-sakes.

There was quite a wide selection of offerings on hand - from pricey "Celine" wristwatches studded with diamonds - to simple gold bracelets affordably-priced for the budget-minded fan!

Of course, there were dozens of CD's  on hand - in both English and French - for die-hard Celine fans to snap up and listen to on the ride back home or to their hotels.

According to the doorman the concert was a sell-out!

Go figure!

Ms. Dion is a popular songbird to reckon with in the industry.

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Mayor Goodman...Vegas politician send-off par-tay! Fremont Street Experience!

Mayor Goodman - the head honcho at City Hall on his way "out" - does not intend to end his long stint in the "hot seat" with a whimper - or without a King-size Martini or three in hand!

In fact - handlers at the Mayor's Office have just announced - that the man with an eye for pretty showgirls - and a no-nonsense approach to desert politics - is tossing a kick-off party at the Fremont Street Experience tomorrow night at Stage 1 in downtown Las Vegas!

Locals - and tourists alike - are invited to celebrate with His Honor between 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

See 'ya there!

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Miss USA...to be crowned in Vegas this week! Rima Fakih a party animal!

A bevy of bodacious babes have been sashaying around "Sin City" with one precious goal in mind.

Why, to snatch up the coveted crown for Miss USA, in a glitzy celebration slated to be launched at Planet Hollywood's tony environs on the weekend!

In fact, since this year's hopefuls first paraded on the star-studded red carpet a week ago (there are 51 contestants in all), the competition has been sizzling hot 'n heavy!

The young beauties have not only been anxiously posing for official high-fashion photographs - but also- dashing off to wardrobe fittings, in addition to indulging in whimsical hair and makeup sessions.

For those hankering to get a gander at the finalists, cruise on over to Miss USA.com, to get an up-close look at the swimsuit publicity stills.

Sarah Chapman, Miss Nevada USA, is featured in her Kandy Wrappers bikini!

Although reigning Miss USA (Rima Fakih) has lamented to the press in recent days that handlers behind-the-scenes at the pageant have unfairly scolded her for being too much of a "party animal", the last word is that the exotic darling will teach a belly-dance class poolside at the end of fast-paced kick-off week.

Then, Fakih will end her reign with a perfect send-off from illusionist Nathan Burton.

According to insiders, the magician will levitate the current Miss USA 10 feet above a waterfall at the trendy "in" spot where the festivities are expected to unfold to a packed house.



If the scuttlebutt is true, the organization - and all its hard-working employees - are praying Rima will simply vanish into thin air!

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Anthony Weiner...Dave Letterman "queer" for scandal-ridden politician? Shaved pecs a turn-on!

Studly Dave after-hours at CBS!

Though political pundits (and critics from across the aisle in Congress) have been poking fun at scandal-ridden Anthony Weiner's crotch shots surfacing on social hubs around the Internet, Dave Letterman has been inclined to flatter the beleaguered man-of-the-hour who got caught with his pants down.

"I've seen the naked photos," quipped toothy Dave to his rapt audience the other evening.

"Weiner has nothing to be ashamed about," the popular talk-show host beamed with admiration, as the packed house roared back in response.

Obviously, the comic has been scrutinizing the stills up-close-and-personal for some inexplicable reason.

I expect - that like any hot-blooded male - Letterman was just checking the "dude's" tool out (like guys tend to do at the urinal in the mens room) to get a sense of how he blessed he is compared to the rest of the male species.

After all, every dude hankers to know where he - um - measures up when it comes to his "junk".

But, when Letterman persisted with the dialogue last night, it begged a question.

Is Dave queer for Weiner's man tool?

News at 11!

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Shaved pumped pecs a turn-on to some Constituents!

Tony Awards...Book of Mormon sweep! "Show Tunes not just for gays" quips Neil Patrick Harris!

If you're a macho dude - inclined to whistle show tunes in the shower - don't worry about being a closet homo!

According to Neil Patrick Harris - by way of a show-topping musical sketch on an annual award-show last night - the "Tony" celebrations (and Broadway musicals) are not just for gays!

Notwithstanding - judging by the number of actors (and other creative types working behind-the-scenes on the theatrical front) who thanked their male lovers last night for standing behind them (!) - there are obviously a handful of performers in the biz who are definitely light in the loafers.

Bottom line?

In today's open-minded "sexually-liberated" society, who cares, eh?

Meanwhile, the cast of the "BOOK OF MORMON" were ecstatic over their big sweep last night.

The original musical nabbed 9 Tony Awards which included nods from the American Theatre Wing for the "Best Musical", "Best Book", and "Best Direction".

At the near-close of the night's festivities, Chris Rock mused that the prize for "The Book of Mormon" (created by the talented team at South Park) was a given.

"It's kind-of-like dating a hooker. At the end of the night, you know you're going to get laid," he quipped, as the rapt audience roared with gales of laughter.

"War Horse" - a project where the actors facilitated puppets (and a dollop or two of dazzling special effects) to weave a captivating tale for the stage - also walked away with a fistful of coveted statues.

Revivals also fared well this year at the Tony Awards.

"The Normal Heart", for example, scored with 3 nods.

There were a number of highlights throughout the entertaining two-hour broadcast worth mentioning as well.

A sketch with Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris - where the two actors scrambled to best each other on stage with the help of a handful of memorable hits from successful Broadway Musicals of the past - was a stand-out segment featuring some of the best one-liners of the night.

In one pensive moment, Bono took the stage to promote the musical - Spiderman - which he penned music for.

"How come there weren't any nominations for Spidey," he wondered aloud, as the theatre rippled with spontaneous laughter below the floodlights.

"We didn't make the entry deadline," his partner-in-crime fessed up without blinking-an-eye.

"Well, I feel humbled to be here, anyway" Bono quipped.

"You do humble, well," his pal shot back.

Actually, a ballad from the show that was performed on stage a short while later, showed a lot of potential.

I expect that if top-notch performers record the tune - with the Pop Charts in mind - that it will soar to great success (especially in respect to sales).

The night was not without mishap, though.

At one point, Brook Shields - who looked stunning by the way - tripped over her words at the podium.

"Although I do eight shows a week on stage live, no problem, I can't read a teleprompter," she giggled.

Then, there was a slip of the tongue - at which point - the Network stepped in.

"OMG," Shields exclaimed in so many words (as she covered her mouth in shock), "I guess I'm going to be bleeped!"

One nominee darted up to the stage when her named was announced and attempted to offer up an appropriate heartfelt speech.

But, the "Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical" - Nikki M. James - ended up stumbling for words as she became overcome with emotion.

"I was going to write a speech in the event I won, but I felt so silly," James confided to the sympathetic audience.

Things got a lot worse when the orchestra struck up a cue signalling her designated time on stage was up.

But, the rising star was quite adamant about her intentions, which went totally against the grain.

"I'm not getting off the stage," she lamented.

Ah, what followed, was so painful to watch.

Ouch!

Where is the hook when you truly need it?

By the by, when Paul Shaffer appeared on stage to introduce the cast of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", the audience went wild when the performers broke into song.

"It's Raining Men," they belted out loudly, as they strutted across the stage in wild fanciful outfits that delighted the packed house.

What an adrenalin rush!

Personally, I thought that one of the creative forces behind the "BOOK OF MORMON" was the best-dressed male in the room.

The handsome dude boldly teamed a black sparkly dress shirt (featuring a high collar) with a dark suit and dress shoes.

A fashion plate, alright.

In contrast, Tyne Daly sauntered out in what appeared to be an old bargain-basement curtain held together with a few unsightly bandages that criss-crossed her flabby silhouette.

Where were the Fashion Police when 'ya needed 'em?

On the other hand, Christie Brinkley dazzled in a low-cut pristine blue frock, which suited her to a "t".

Her bubbly charismatic on-stage persona spoke volumes and literally lit up the room!

"Anything Goes" - a perennial favorite - also won a couple of trinkets not surprisingly.

Unfortunately, Daniel Radcliffe sadly proved that he is not a triple threat.

Uh-huh!

The kid can act and dance - just swell - but the truth of the matter is that he lacks a stage voice (when it comes to belting out tunes, that is).

Radcliffe's warbling was breathy, weak, and not very impressive.

Stick to the fantasy flicks (or return engagements of Equus) eh, Daniel?

Otherwise, a good night was had by all.

Til next year!

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Las Vegas...curfew for teens without parents in tow! Nevada a Police State?

The tell-tale sight of idle teens gone blotto on the Vegas strip after-hours may become an unruly phenomenon of the past now that Officials have given Law Enforcement the nod to enforce a curfew to take effect immediately in "Sin" City.

During the weekdays, teens - 18 and under - will only be permitted to cruise the boulevard after 10 p.m. if there is a consenting adult (family member and/or friend) or parent in tow!

On Friday and Saturday nights the curfew has been set at 9 p.m.

Which begs two questions.

Will you know where your kids are after-hours during the week in the glitzy environs of the desert oasis when they get-down and party-hearty?

For starters, if they are on the Las Vegas strip alone after curfew, they may end up at the local lock-up downtown.

And, the shocked rebels may find themselves charged with a misdemeanor

Meanwhile, Civil Rights Activists are shaking their heads in disbelief and wondering aloud.

Is Nevada on the way to becoming a Police State?

News at 11!

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