"His fans are growing up. They're 18, 19-year-olds now. They're young women. And he still looks like a little boy. I just don't think ... from my gut—maybe my gut's wrong because it's not 100%—but I don't think he's going to stand the test of time."—Sharon Osbourne shares her opinion about Justin Bieber. Why? Who knows.
The talented Neil Patrick Harris has signed a deal to write his memoirs. While I don't expect it to be particularly insightful or dishy (he seems a little too slick for that), he promises it will be funny—and of that I have no doubt. While working on the book (to be released in the spring of 2014) and the final season of How I Met Your Mother, he's also taken on a theatrical project. Last year, Nigel Lythgoe and his family attempted to bring the long-standing British tradition of holiday pantomime to Los Angeles. Those of you who don't know, theaters all over Great Britain put on family-friendly versions of traditional stories during the holiday season. They fill them with enough "name" performers and double entendres to keep the adults happy, and special effects and merriment to keep the kiddies amused. This year, the Lythgoes will be at the Pasadena Playhouse with A Snow White Christmas. The Wicked Queen will be portrayed by that triple threat, Charlene Tilton, while Harris will pre-tape the role of the Magic Mirror. The show will be staged Dec. 12-23. And, given Tilton's rapier wit, hilarity will undoubtedly ensue.
Speaking of Charlene Tilton (a phrase I never thought I'd say), we have some news about the upcoming season of Dallas. Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark will make a visit to Southfork and once again play Tilton's screen parents, Gary and Valene. The duo rarely appeared on the original Dallas, opting to stay put on Knots Landing. They even nixed showing up during the reboot's first season. What changed their mind? The promise of an actual storyline. The new season starts in January, and I hear they'll be in the mix for at least three episodes.
While we're talking about "Dallas" rumors, don't believe those reports that Judith Light will be playing Brenda Strong's mother. That most definitely is NOT gonna happen. Yes, she is joining the cast. But, no, she won't be playing Patrick Duffy's mother-in-law. Although I'm sworn to secrecy, the juicy role fits her to a "T".
I recently told you about Rob Wilson, who made history as the first male spokesmodel for The Price is Right. His stint took place last week and led to quite a few interviews—including one where he mentions having a serious girlfriend (as opposed to a "girlfriend," with quotes around it). Michael Musto of The Village Voice said, "Rob has appeared on many popular gay websites in the past year, and the gay community has definitely taken notice." Did you notice? I must confess, I didn't. But I've since discovered that, like so many aspiring actors before him, Rob did quite a bit of risqué underwear modeling. Now you can notice every inch of him at BillyMasters.com .
Maybe The Price Is Right is onto something. It's just been announced that America's Next Top Model will allow male models to compete for the first time. It won't be a full season of just men—it will be both male and female models going up against each other. I might have to tune in when it starts next summer.
I recently attended the Outfest Legacy Awards, which honored producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. It took place in the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles—where the twosome shot the Bette Midler version of Gypsy. The evening featured entertainment by Darren Criss and Sean Hayes, and the dynamic Michael Urie hosted. Sitting way behind moi I spied Doris Roberts and Adrienne Barbeau—not together, silly. The event also served as a screening of the restored 1919 German film Anders Als Die Andern ("Different From the Others"), which is arguably the first feature film to deal with homosexuality. Only half of the movie still exists, and I noted that all scenes with the female lead were missing. Many believe this footage was destroyed by the Nazis, but a more plausible explanation is that Doris Roberts has suppressed most of her early work!
Many singers offer special meet-and-greet packages at their concerts for a premium. Believe it or not, Barbra Streisand has joined the group. She is auctioning off a pair of special VIP tickets to one of her Las Vegas or California shows, with the money going to her foundation. The winner will receive a "brief" (yes, it's specified as "brief") meeting with the superstar. While some performers take a photo with their VIPs, Babs ain't some people. Instead, I believe she's gonna pull out all the stops and have a courtroom sketch artist on hand. So you'll really get a special keepsake from the event—assuming you went back in time and saw her left profile at the Forum.
We got a surprising "Ask Billy" question from Roger in Portland: "Have you seen the Hulk Hogan sex tape? He's not my type (and probably not yours), but I saw he's got an enormous dick and would like to see the video."
I never would have expected to research this story, but I'll do anything for my fans. So, yes, I did track down the video and you're quite right—he's quite well-endowed. In fact, one person on BillyMasters.com saw the video and said, "At 59, he has nothing to be ashamed of." And right he is—as you'll see when you check it out yourself.
When we're extolling the virtues of Hulk Hogan, it's definitely time to end yet another column. Between Hulk and Doris Roberts, I'm feeling positively youthful—as if the past 17 years of writing this column didn't happen. But, of course, they did—and you can see them all and much, much more on www.BillyMasters.com, the site that doesn't look it's age. Something else that is timeless is my availability to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to dash off a note to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before someone picks Streisand out of a police lineup! So, until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.
