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...

(Click here to read Part One…)   Part Two of the epic and exclusive interview with Kalani Kokonuts…   Kalani Performing… Kalani Kokonuts, by Mark Hollinger.   H. This will probably embarrass you, but you have, and everyone says this, an incredible body, physical presence...

  A month ago, sitting beside Kalani in her tranquil, beautiful home, just days after the Burlesque Hall of Fame pageant, recording the following interview, I felt both priviliged and excited. Privileged, because Kalani had, despite her shyness and desire for privacy, had invited us in to look around...

Our Fabulous Hosts for the Evening! Clockwise, from Top Left: The World Famous *BOB*; Lily Ann Rose; Kitten on the Keys; Dr. Lukki ( Kitten on the Keys ©Don Spiro All others ©21:CP)   I only wish I could adequately describe the atmosphere in the theatre to those of you who could not be with...

After a truly surreal and fun-packed Bowling Tournament, we all sashayed over to The Mardi Gras Ballroom to enjoy the Opening Night Bash. Tigger! was on the verge of unbearable attractiveness as our host for the night, and began by explaining how lucky we were to have a show today…     So...

  I could attempt to recall this illegally sensuous event with some serious journalism, but the fantastic photos just say it all, and more!     I had no idea when we turned up (an hour and a half) early, just how many people might turn up for the 1st Annual Barecats Invitational Bowling...

    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...

  As the day of the contest draws tantalisingly close, here are the thoughts and reflections of some of the performers as they prepare to compete…   Kalani Kokonuts, by Theodore Marienthal. Kalani Kokonuts (Competing for the Title) “I don’t actually think in terms of winning...