Dreamgirls, the movie, is pretty good, and it made a star out of Jennifer Hudson, the American Idol finalist. But before Jennifer Hudson, there was Jennifer Holliday. Jennifer Holliday starred as Effie in the original Broadway production of the show in 1982. By now, everyone knows that heart wrenching song "And I Am Telling You". Well, here is Jennifer Holliday singing the song live during the Tony Awards. Be amazed.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
2007 Mardi Gras, Toybox, etc.
The Mardi Gras party season is finally over, so things can go back to normal. I now have time to update my blog.
One of the highlights this year would have to be the shutting down of the Harbour Party by the police 2 hours before its scheduled end. They found drugs on a number of patrons, which gave them the justification to shut down the party in the name of public safety. This was obviously a publicity exercise. A girl died a few weeks ago, after attending an all day rock concert. Apparently, she took ecstacy and other drugs. Since an election was coming soon, the government and police had to appear to be doing something. I felt sorry for us on the night, but sorrier for the party organisers.
One of the highlights this year would have to be the shutting down of the Harbour Party by the police 2 hours before its scheduled end. They found drugs on a number of patrons, which gave them the justification to shut down the party in the name of public safety. This was obviously a publicity exercise. A girl died a few weeks ago, after attending an all day rock concert. Apparently, she took ecstacy and other drugs. Since an election was coming soon, the government and police had to appear to be doing something. I felt sorry for us on the night, but sorrier for the party organisers.
The weekend after was party overload. On Saturday night, Herman, Jaime, Alex, Finbar and Andre joined Peter and I for some drinks at Peter's place. From there, most of us proceeded to the Mardi Gras party. The party had a good vibe. We enjoyed most dancing to the set of the Freemasons at the RHI. I was happy for Mardi Gras, because the party was well attended. I did not think they could survive another financial loss.
Peter and I left the Mardi Gras party at 7 am. I crashed when we got home. I was able to squeeze in 3 and a half hours sleep, before I had to get up for the Toybox party, which started at noon. Peter did not sleep at all. He was too busy putting the finishing touches on his outfit for Toybox with his good friend, Finbar.
Toybox was fun. It was high energy, sexy and very hot and sweaty. We sweated litres and litres. Luna Park was a fantastic venue. Stayed till the party ended at 8 pm.
I was happy to have my friend, Herman, visit during Mardi Gras. I did not see much of him as I was busy with the new boyfriend. But he was also busy doing his own thing. Believe me, Herman knew how to amuse himself. 357 will never be the same again though.
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