What I wouldn't give to walk into the MGM Grand to mix 'n mingle with the elite of the music industry. Amid all those fabulous sets, the bright lights, and fantastic performances, (not to mention the stars seen left and right) there's no doubt I'd be in heaven. Look! There's Howie! (Ha ha, made ya peek).
No, seriously, the Billboard Awards are, by far, my favorite award show of the year. Why? It's simple: this is the one honor which isn't issued to the artists by some old fuddy duddy executive or biased half wit. Nope, these awards are based solely on Sound Scan sales. So, in essence, WE'RE handing out those cool blue trophies with the warped spheres on top. What's not to love? Now, I'm not exactly sure I can claim to have done my part, considering I've only purchased ONE copy of Millennium opposed to the three or four CD's I've heard other fans buy, but I'd like to think my aquisition counted for something....one more little slash on the scoreboard, perhaps?
In addition to having a great concept, the Billboard Awards seem like THE place to be. I mean, just look at all those celebrities congregating in harmony....Mandy Moore alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilaria....Backstreet, N Sync, and those handsome devils who call themselves the Meaty Cheese Boys. It's a veritable breeding ground of peace and serenity. Can you hear the strains of "It's A Small World" echoing in the background?
1999 was truly the year for diversity, as shown in the performance line up. Sadly, the Boys were not invited to do another spectacular number, but that was more than made up for....
I was ecstatic to see that someone had finally knocked some sense into the camera opperators, as they seemed to show more clips of the Boys through out the show, as never before. Maybe someone tipped them off to the fact that all of us hormone crazed women sitting at home would much rather feast our eyes upon succulent male flesh rather than Pamela Lee's endowments. In any case, the taping was very well done indeed.
As I slip into my Fashion Diva persona, let me take a gander at the Boys' attire for the evening. I am pleased to say that, though I may not have cared for every outfit, I was enchanted to find more of the Boys' personal style coming to the surface. In the past, professional stylists have worked with the BSB to mold and shape their image. Finally, it seems they've given up impressing those around them, and have begun to take a stand for their tastes. That wins them two thumbs up and a snap from yours truly!
Before another word is spoken, let me point out that AJ's brave flair for fashion has once again left me speechless and positively chomping at the bit. I adored his faded, ripped jeans and body huggin' shirt more than anything else I've seen him wear. It's as though he were not so subtly proclaiming that he didn't give a rat's ass what any one thought of his image, he was just gonna be himself. Now, that's beautiful.
And might I mention Sweet D's tight (tight) red leather pants? (You knew I wasn't going to be able to not mention those, right? *wink*) I think my blood started to boil when the camera man (God bless him) got a great shot of his a-...posterior. Only one word comes to mind: orgasmic.
As for the rest of the Boys, they receive an A+ for effort! Kevin's serious 'n sexy side came across once again in his vogue black suit, while Brian positively glowed in his cutie patootie patchwork pants. Nick seems to be experimenting in his personal style forum, but hey, didn't we all? (I still hide those pictures of myself in 80's apparrel....ugh.)
Little Man's hair though....that was another story. He claims it was mussed due to his time to prepare for the evening. I contend, it was like that to begin with. I'm a guru of hair styling products, and hair is not generally given to staying like that unless otherwise aided by a chemical susbstance. (Say, Aussie's stylin' mousse? Paul Mitchell hair sculpting gel?)
Moving past their appearances, I thought their awards speeches were well spoken, though I confess, I dearly would have loved to hear a little more from Sweet D. Brian was as endearing as ever in his thanks to the Big Man (what a great guy!). Kevin's meticulous nature and boy scout qualities took over in their acceptance of "Artist of the Year", which was well deserved in my opinion.
If I ever find a genie in a bottle, the following will be my three wishes:
1) Turn back time to the 99 Billboard Awards.
2) Let me be Kathy Griffin for the evening.
3) And let me sit on Kevy Kev's lap while his hand runs up and down my thigh.
Even though Mr. Tall Dark and Handsome isn't my favorite crooner, I figure this would be the perfect time for me to make my move on the Dster. What can I say? It's a plot in progress.
All in all, I'd have to say the Billboard Awards ranked top on my list of prime BSB appearances in 1999. I can honestly say, I enjoyed my view from the cheap seats.
In case you didn't catch all four awards the Boys came away with, they were named:
"Group/Duo Artist of the Year"
"Album Artist of the Year"
Millennium was named "Album of the Year"
"Artist of the Year"
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