Hump Day & Chill

Elizabeth Berkley & Paul Verhoeven 

"Different Places!" - Nomi Malone, Showgirls 

Not sure why this photo of Director, Paul Verhoeven adjusting Elizabeth Berkley's make-up BTS on Showgirls makes me want to Hump Day & Chill, but it does. That's the way it goes, sometimes there is no other explanation than that.

Shot by world class photographer Mary Ellen Mark this cooler than you and I will ever be black and white photo is a whole vibe.

Frankly it's the exact vibe I want to catch for this Wednesday March 18th 2026.

It's the perfect Hump Day & Chill after all...

Indeed!

Showgirls on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114436/

The 30th Anniversary Of "Showgirls"

Myself & Elizabeth Berkley

This past Saturday I was lucky enough to be a VIP attendee at the 30th Anniversary Screening Of "Showgirls" put on by Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. 

OMG! It was amazing! Elizabeth Berkley who played the fierce Nomi Malone showed up and introduced the film honoring Gay Pride Month! And then I got a photo with her afterward. 

"Showgirls' came out when I was in my thirties and still exploring my identity as a Gay Man. The character of Nomi Malone is someone many gay men, including myself identify with strongly. My inner gay child was dancing with joy during this special evening. 

All the photos with the exception of the one taken of Ms. Berkley and Myself were shot by my friend and guest for the to do Bob Drapeau...Leave your inhibitions at the door, the show is about to begin! 

You Don't Nomi
Elizabeth Berkley 

Show Guys
Me & Bob

Thrust It!

Hollywood Forever on the WWW -

https://hollywoodforever.com/                                         

In Dreams...

Elizabeth Berkley

"In dreams I walk with you 

In dreams I talk to you

In dreams you're mine all of the time

We're together in dreams, in dreams"

Merry Christmas! 

Elizabeth on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/elizberkley/?hl=en 

Eyes Of A Different Color

Look Into Her Eyes
Elizabeth Berkley

You've more than likely heard the term "horse of a different color" well today "eyes of a different color" is the new one, because guess what Minions?! It's National Different Colored Eyes Day...

To commemorate the day, straight outta Showgirls we have Elizabeth Berkley in the house! 

"Yes" Elizabeth has eyes of a different color as you can clearly see in the image above. One being half brown and half green and the other being fully green.

While I know Elizabeth is currently starring in a reboot of Saved By The Bell on Peacock, she will always be Nomi Malone the intrepid heroine of Showgirls to this blogger.

Hey, I love Jessie Spano as much as the next Gen Xer, but come on Showgirls is classic cinema on many levels. 

So raise your glasses (entendre intended) and celebrate the unique eyes of others while gazing upon them with envy.

Cheers!

National Different Colored Eyes Day on the WWW -

https://nationaltoday.com/national-different-colored-eyes-day/

Santa's Little Helper, Clea Cutthroat

Santa's Little Latex Helper
Clea Cutthroat
Photo: Daria Marchik

As we all know, Santa has many little "helpers." However it's hard to really name one because they have always taken the backdoor position all these years to the man in the flashy red suit.

Well fate is a mysterious thing and I happen to know one of those "helpers" who tells Santa what to gift celebrities. "Yes" this is like a version of The National Enquirer except we are dishing on secrets from behind the Christmas "bear," I mean "beard."

Burlesque Beotch, Berlin's Clea Cutthroat is here to dish on what she has told Santa to get for the following ten celebrities. That's right Clea is here to judge whether they have been naughty or nice!

How does she rate you ask? You'd have to ask Santa that...Ho Ho Ho!

Margaret Cho, The Girl With The Drag Queen Tattoos
Photo: Dusti Cunningham

Margaret Cho

What to get a badass lady like Margaret Cho?

I want to give her something golden, some jewels.

I know! A golden pussy lipstick case, with ruby labia lips latch. I would also make her lipsticks in her favorite colors, and the tubes would be little golden cocks. Everything would be monogramed with “MC”. That would be fierce!!!!! Hmmmm…maybe, I need to make one for myself too!

Take Imodium!
Donald Trump

Donald Trump.

I can think of a lot of things to give him, but none of them are nice.

But hate doesn’t kill hate right? Awareness and compassion are so much more powerful. Wait! I got it! I would give Donald Trump a six-month intensive with a life coach- Bernie Sanders! If anyone can get into that brain…Bernie can!

I think I believe in Bernie more than Santa Claus.

But, out of fairness to Bernie, Santa needs to give him a BIG present, every day, for the rest of his life in repayment, lol.

Hair!
Jared Leto

Jared Leto
A brush? A mirror? All I can think of is his hair, lol.

Come Up & See Me Sometime, Clea
Madonna 

Madonna
Madonna…Madonna…how I adore thee. I mean, what do you get the woman you have tattooed on your arm?!

I think I would get Madonna 8 Sexy Santa-ettes, 7 sexy elves, 6 bondage-clad reindeer, 5 stocking full of sex toys, 4 leather daddies to massage her, 3 hot girls in tuxedos to serve her champagne and lobster, 2 pairs of jingle balls (cough cough), and 1 Clea Cutthroat.

Saint Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

Laverne has done so much, I have the urge to give back to her, and give her a day of pampering.

I’d get her a week holiday at a spa resort on the beach. Facials (no pun intended), manicures, pedicures, massages, drinks, sun…fun.

She deserves it!

The Art Of The Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese
Dita seems like a hot, cool, funny chick to me.

I would like to get her something fun!

I think I would get her the twerking butt sex machine. I would cover it in Swarovski’s just for her. I think it even comes with a remote control…total party win! Would look great on her bed, mounted on the wall…on the kitchen top, kitchen table…bathtub! It’s a real personality piece, and it’s a gift that just keeps on giving…and giving. I believe it’s a must have. I’m just drumming my fingers on the computer here waiting for it to appear on “Oprah’s favorite things” list.

Charlie Sheen
Which Partridge? Laurie?

Charlie Sheen
Oh Charlie. A lawyer? ….and a partridge in a pear tree…

Hey Elizabeth, It's Flu Season!

Elizabeth Berkley
I would take Elizabeth out to get manicures like in Showgirls. Then a dress from Versace, and then when she is rolling her eyes at me (because people probably do this all the time) I would throw my arm around her, laugh, and say, “Come on girl, we’re gonna make it rain on some strippers!”

…and then a limo would pick us up and we would go to the Cheetah in Las Vegas.

Yeah…basically, it’s more about me living out my Showgirls movie fantasy. But, isn’t Christmas about giving, not receiving? ; )

I Take After My Dad
Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber
A gift certificate for a new tattoo? Hair gel? A long walk on the beach? Some understanding? A shoulder to cry on? A slap in the face? A boot to lick?

Maybe I would get him a session with a Dominatrix. I think that would pretty much tie all his needs up in a little red….rope ; )

Caught! Practicing On A Cheeto
Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian
Hmmm…Kim is a tough one. But, given the holiday spirit, and we need to put our differences aside (unless you are Donald Trump). I think I would take Kim out to a Drag Bar to get wasted! Poor thing probably needs a break from Kayne, right?

Maybe after a few martinis I can get her to spit some blood, rip off her couture and stage dive into the arms of drag queens! How awesome would that be?!?!

You are welcome! ; )
Ho Ho Ho!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

What do you want from Clea this Christmas? Tell her at:

https://twitter.com/cleacutthroat
cocktailswithclea.com/beispiel-seite/
https://instagram.com/cleacutthroat/

Tonight Show: Saved By The Bell Reunion

Yay! The Gang Is Reunited!

Alright I admit it, I am a Saved By The Bell nerd...I remember being in Las Vegas with my friend Karen Castricher coming back to our room at the Excalibur after a night on the town and staying up the rest of it watching a marathon of SBTB on TV

Now that is what I call hardcore!

Well the students of Bayside High reunited on the Tonight Show recently and added a familiar face to the gang, Jimmy Fallon. Fallon has been filming his New York City-based late-night show in L.A. all week, and on Wednesday, he aired a Saved by the Bell sketch featuring several of its cast members. "Not many people know this, but I actually went to high school out here," Jimmy said. "I remember it like it was yesterday."

Turning back time to the 90's Jimmy joined his pals Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), Kelly Kapowski (Tiffani Thiessen), A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) and Jessie Spano (Elizabeth Berkley) and told his classmates about his dreams of starring on Saturday Night Live and going on a date with Nicole Kidman. 

The sketch was fun and this nerd was happy to see the cast together again. Check it out below!

What happens late at night never stays there at:

http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show

Dancing With The Stars Season 17

Dancing With The Stars Cast Season 17

For the first time ever I watched a full episode of "Dancing With the Stars" while I am still not a converted loyal fan, let's say they actually have a cast with more actual "stars" than usual and two of the actors on the show, no doubt aimed as a get toward the youth market, Amber Riley of "Glee" and Brant Daugherty of "Pretty Little Liars" are actually working currently on their respective shows.

While I'm not sure how past seasons went overall, the dancing talent is very strong this year and should provide for some fierce competition!

Rather than review a show I never really watch, let me give you the reasons I actually did:

1. Elizabeth Berkley - Despite having worked steadily under the radar for years after "Showgirls" it's time to for her to do something big and attention getting...DWTS is the perfect vehicle for her to do that. She, to me is also a star, how many performers out there have to iconic things under their belt that are the fabric of American Culture, with "Saved by the Bell" reruns on daily around the world and the most infamous "Showgirls"...Oh and by the way I want her to win.

2. Leah Remini - She will always be remembered for the long running sitcom "King of Queens" and currently known as Leah Remini, Scientology Refugee. This makes her present currency very intriguing. Leaving Scientology makes her the ultimate Hollywood Bad Ass, she already was one, but now...also of note she was a Guest Star on "Saved by the Bell" an episode which I ironically saw in the middle of the night drunk in a Vegas Hotel room with my friend Karen Castrischer.

Go Elizabeth!

3. Jack Osbourne - This was not the initial reason I tuned in, but his dancing was so surprising and good, that I would like to see how he progresses. Hey he's Ozzy and Sharon's spawn & former contestant Kelly Osbourne's brother.

4. Brant Daugherty - Hey he's hunky and he's Noel Kahn from one of my favorite shows "Pretty Little Liars". Also he and his dance partner, Peta Murgatroyd have sizzling chemistry, I would tune in to see that week after week...I am betting they end up hooking up off the dance floor too.

5. Valarie Harper - I am grudgingly giving her props for appearing on the show as I personally have mixed feelings about it. She was already given an unfair score - a 21 out of 30. She was OK, but should have received an 18 in my opinion and it annoys me she will get preferential treatment because of her condition. However it is inspiring to see her drag her 73 year old booty out there with brain cancer and all...most of all like Elizabeth Berkley she is a cultural icon, "Rhoda" anyone?

So there you have reasons I tuned in to my first full episode of DWTS and why I may continue to check it out week after week, or at least catch the highlights somewhere.

Dance your ass off! At: http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars