Ciao, bambini. Billy's off to Italy. I usually keep the details of my international travels quiet, but I'm on a mission. Picture it. Milan1995. A fetching lad, not yet at his sexual peak, was climbing the steps of the Duomo when he possibly pushed a pack of nuns who may have tumbled down a narrow, stone staircase. The mother superior, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Ernest Borgnine, muttered something in Latin that didn't sound like a blessing. To break this curse, I plan to re-enact this journey without bothering anyone even remotely connected to the clergyincluding any former altar boys seeking penance and/or payoffs. I can't say I'm particularly optimistic. A few months ago, I attempted this feat only to find that the roof was closed. It was a signfiguratively, symbolically and literally. It may have been in Italian, but there was an actual sign! Oy...
When Broadway's sexiest stud, Nick Adams, was cast as a Cagelle in the revival of La Cage aux Folles I openly mused that it was a curious choice for an up-and-comer to take a role in the choruseven a plum assignment like this. But that Nick is as cagey as he is cute. The buff boy's turn in baubles, bangles and beads helped him land one of the leads in the upcoming Broadway production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Nick will play "Adam/Felicia"the role immortalized on screen by Guy Pearce. Most actors dream of being able to create a role on Broadway. And Nicky will get to do that ... and more. The partplayed in London by the impossibly gorgeous Oliver Thorntonnot only showcases the actor's feminine side, but also his physique in a series of risqué ensembles. The amount of flesh being exposed will likely warrant Nick to start an aggressive tanning regime. Oliver displayed the results in a pube-exposing photo which we'll run on BillyMasters.com .
Over the years, Nick Adams has been featured prominently at the annual "Broadway Bares" fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This event has spawned a UK AIDS benefit called "West End Bares: Strip Britannia," which will take place at the Café de Paris in London's West End Sept. 5. The director is my bon ami Darren Carnall, who is currently appearing in the West End production of "Legally Blonde" and certainly could give Nick a run for his money in the hotness department ( Darren was a Cagelle in the UK production of "La Cage" ) . And he's secured the hosting services of our very own John Barrowman ( who also appeared in the UK production of "La Cage" ) . Barrowman stated, "I'm thrilled to be hosting West End Bares. What a way to make a differencebeing a little naughty on stage for a wonderful cause."
Someone who's been warned not to show all is Enrique Iglesias. The Latin crooner made a promise regarding the World Cup: "If Spain wins, I'm going to get drunk and ski naked in Biscayne Bay." Once Spain was victorious, Enrique said he would keep his word. That's when the Miami-Dade cops stepped in, saying if he tries it, they'll cuff him ... which conjures up a tempting image of Enrique: wet, naked and in handcuffs.
The break-up of gay porn supercouple Aden and Jordan Jaric has been quite a rollercoaster. The boys split up shortly after appearing at Jeffrey Sanker's White Party in Palm Springs. ( A Sanker party can do that to even the most devoted couple. ) Over the past month, it sounded like the pair was trying to repair the relationship. However, things came to a boil when the duo was judging a drag competition in Portland, Ore. Allegedly, Aden hit Jordan on the head with a heavy paperweight. ( Note: I've worked in many gay bars and have yet to come across a paperweight. ) Jordan called the police. Aden said, "I'll just tell them you hit me" and began to pound himself in the face. Needless to say, liquor was involved. Police didn't believe Aden and he was taken into custody where he remained overnight. Jordan simply said, "I just hope he gets the help that he needs."
According to a recently unearthed interview, Christopher Reeve had an affair with gay porn actor Casey Donovan ( real name Cal Culver ) . No, the interview wasn't with Chrisit was with Casey which, naturally, means it's open to speculation. After all, I could say I had a torrid affair with Zelda Rubinsteinwho's gonna prove me wrong? Casey/Cal gave this interview shortly before his death in 1987 and said things like, "Christopher was a great lover and I think I liberated him sexually." And, "I didn't think he was gay, but he seemed willing to try anything once." Allegedly, more tidbits from this confession will be included in the book Hollywood Babylon Strikes Again.
Zsa Zsa Gabor recently had emergency hip-replacement surgery. Reportedly, the 93-year-old beauty was watching "Jeopardy" in the bed of her Bel Air home. The phone rang. She reached for it. And before you can say "What is goulash, Alex," she fell splat on the floor. She ended up breaking several bones and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center. After a 3.5 hour surgery, she's expected to make a full recovery.
Our "Ask Billy" question is from Chris in Tacoma, Wash.: "I never paid attention to Bret Michaels before, but I keep seeing him on TV and he looks like he has a really hot body. Do you have any nudes of him?"
Where have you been, Chris? Bret was once involved with Pamela Andersonso that means there's video footage ( and if there's video footage, it's on BillyMasters.com ) . Bret appears to have an impressive appendagebut these things always look bigger on the more diminutive dudes ( he claims to be 5'9," but I've stood next to him and he's likely 5'7" ) . As to his body, he always had a lean, well-defined build. These dayshospital stays notwithstandinghe looks like he's put on more muscle. But, let me reiteratethe video footage is very hot, indeed!
When we're showing you every inch of Bret's rock of love, it's definitely time for me to end yet another column. Since I'm running late for my plane, let me just remind you to check out www.BillyMasters.com for the latest dish. And while you're online, feel free to drop me a note. In fact, e-mail your deepest, darkest secrets to me at Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before the Vatican takes a hit out on me! Until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.