WHAT a night it was! Every category was hotly contested and a delight to witness, but the chief anticipation built up towards the start of the top category - Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2009 (formerly known as Miss Exotic World). Thirteen extremely varied acts were in the running...

Clockwise, from top left: Dinah Might, Madame Rosebud, Vicky Sin, Sugar Kane, Shanghai Pearl, Trixie Sparkle, Melody Mangler, and Rita Star (all ©21:CP, Vicky Sin ©LA Burlesque)   In my opinion, the Debut Category was possibly the most difficult to judge this year. The acts were SO varied, and...

    As the chorus of voices behind me shouted, as Kalani claimed her trophy… ‘It’s about goddam time!’ It was a long overdue and indisputably deserved victory for Kalani Kokonuts - Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2009. I just couldn’t hold back my tears of happiness;...

  N.B. All Images and Text ©21st Century Pinups. Please ask Permission for usage. The Couple say their Vows... (Courtesy of LA Burlesque)   Michelle gets a post-performance rub down from her bridesmaids... On Friday 5th of June at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Reunion Showcase, Michelle L’Amour...

Well hello everybody! I hope you are all still with me after the rather dramatic tranformation into 21:CP Version Two - and hello to all and any newcomers! What can I say? Changes had to be made - there were just too many of you visiting us every day! Now, all the articles and features are so much more...