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Bret Michaels Tony Awards Injury Pics

Spicy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:18:07 +0000

Bret Michaels posted pics and a rant on his MySpace page regarding the Tony’s incident the other night where he was injured onstage after running into a huge stage prop.

Or maybe the stage prop ran into him. It depends on who you ask.

Bret’s rep released a scathing statement, suggesting if Bret had been a huge A-lister that he would have been treated better after the accident. But instead the Tony’s swept him under the rug and acted like it was no big thang.

An excerpt reads:

“I find it surprising that a Tony spokesperson would brush off this incident with a comment stating ‘Mr. Michaels missed his mark’ with no mention of concern for his condition. If everyone at the Tonys were aware that Bret missed his mark then they should have been aware enough to stop the set piece from hitting him or at least slowed it down until he cleared the stage.

I feel had this incident happened to Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton or Elton John the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern.

Bret has performed live, with Poison or solo, for over 20 years and on a daily basis is around pyro, lasers and a moving light show. He understands that there is always an element of risk in any live performance, but Bret entrusts his safety to the crew whose job it is to make sure the show goes off without a hitch and should any member of the band be in harm’s way that they do not complete the gag.

However in this situation Bret was not on his stage but was at the mercy of the Tonys. He was performing on the Tonys stage and had the reasonable expectation that that safety of the artist was a priority and at no time did he do anything over the top or outlandish that would have put himself or others in a dangerous situation.”

(Read the entire statement after the cut.)

He is right. It’s funny because it was Bret Michaels. But damn straight, if it would have been Dolly Parton, oh lawd, people would have SCRAMBLED!

The pics Bret posted are hilarious. He looks exactly the same in every photo he takes. The way he purses his lips..ugh.

Bret’s MySpace

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

BRET MICHAELS REPRESENTATIVES RESPOND TO INCIDENT AT TONY AWARDS

Los Angeles: June 9, 2009: After a performance by singer, Bret Michaels, at the Tony awards Sunday night, he turned to exit the stage and was struck in the head by a descending half ton stage prop, sweeping him off his feet causing contusions to his face and knocking him to the ground. Even at that point of impact the heavy prop was still not halted and continued to descend even though Michaels remained underneath it. Witnesses state the singer moved himself out of the way just moments before the prop touched down.

“With all due respect to everyone working the Tony awards somewhere down the line there was a lack of communication and the prop should have been immediately halted until Michaels was clear. Sunday morning at rehearsals, Bret was never informed that the descending set piece existed, let alone would be moving into position as he was exiting the stage,” stated Janna Elias a representative for Michaels. “Although Bret was visibly dazed he remained extremely calm backstage as members of our road crew brought him a towel to wipe the blood from his face. His only comment at the time was ‘What the hell just hit me?’ The severity of this injury is not being taken lightly as symptoms from head and neck injuries at first may seem like nothing and sometimes do not present for days. At this time the full extent of his injuries remains to be seen until all x-rays are back.”

Ms. Elias continues, “I find it surprising that a Tony spokesperson would brush off this incident with a comment stating ‘Mr. Michaels missed his mark’ with no mention of concern for his condition. If everyone at the Tonys were aware that Bret missed his mark then they should have been aware enough to stop the set piece from hitting him or at least slowed it down until he cleared the stage. I feel had this incident happened to Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton or Elton John the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern. Bret has performed live, with Poison or solo, for over 20 years and on a daily basis is around pyro, lasers and a moving light show. He understands that there is always an element of risk in any live performance, but Bret entrusts his safety to the crew whose job it is to make sure the show goes off without a hitch and should any member of the band be in harm’s way that they do not complete the gag. However in this situation Bret was not on his stage but was at the mercy of the Tonys. He was performing on the Tonys stage and had the reasonable expectation that that safety of the artist was a priority and at no time did he do anything over the top or outlandish that would have put himself or others in a dangerous situation.”

“To put this into perspective,” Ms. Elias adds, “a garage door has a safety mechanism so that it doesn’t come down if your child should accidentally walk under it while it is in motion. You mean to tell us that with all the technology, producers, directors, stage managers and crew that no one at the Tonys saw Mr. Michaels clearly backing up and turning to exit the stage or was capable of halting the prop or slowing it so it didn’t strike Bret? There was no official mark, Bret did what he was instructed to do which was to finish the song and return to the retractable stage platform, which was exactly what he was doing when the prop struck his head.” Bob Wallerstein, a representative for Michaels, said “we realize the show is live and must go on, however it is unfortunate that the show’s host made light of the situation without having any knowledge of the severity of Bret’s injuries. Comments that Mr. Harris was doing shots backstage with Mr. Michaels and that Bret was completely fine were untrue considering Bret never saw Mr. Harris prior to, during or after the Tonys but in fact was being attended to by medical personnel backstage. Michaels did not return to the stage, the seats nor attend any after parties.” An official statement on this incident is expected by Michaels by the end of the week.

Statement released by Michaels Entertainment Group, Inc.

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Bret Michaels Tony Awards [VIDEO]

Spicy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:42:13 +0000

Bret Michaels and his band Poison performed on the Tony Awards and I’ll be damned if it wasn’t the best performance of the band’s I have ever seen.

Why? Because Bret Michaels was knocked to the ground by a stage prop. A big one.

Early reports suggested the singer had broken his nose, but apparently this isn’t so. Just a really, really, bruised ego.

Heh.

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‘Rock of Love Bus’ Winner Taya Parker Interview

Spicy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:47:37 +0000

Whether she was there to promote Penthouse or not, “Rock Of Love Bus” winner, Taya Parker, came out on top (probably literally) after winning Bret’s heart (or some other organ) on the reality show.

In a recent interview (conducted by Chaunce Hayden of Steppin’ Out) Taya explains why Danny Bonaduce’s fiancee Amy hates her (who knew?), what was going through her head after she won the Rock of Love Bus competition, and where things stand between her and Bret Michaels.

Chaunce Hayden: OK, answer me this: If you care so much about Bret, why is Danny Bonaduce claiming you hit on him a few weeks ago?

Taya Parker: That’s so funny! I went on his show during my Pet of the Year tour, and I told him I had a crush on him when I was a little girl. Not now! But his producers kept pushing it and pushing it asking if I would go on a date with Danny. The whole time I kept thinking, “He’s got a girlfriend.” His poor girlfriend. He actually said, “She got into a car accident and died, so now we can date.” That’s so horrible. Now, she hates me. The whole thing has been blown out of proportion. I honestly never stepped out of bounds. I think Danny just milked it for radio. On the record, I did not try to meet Danny behind his girlfriend’s back, and I definitely don’t want to sleep with him or date him. I have no interest.

On her feeling toward Bret Michaels:

Taya Parker: Once I realized the ring he was holding was for me, I started to look around thinking, “OK, are we getting married? Are my parents here?” To be honest, I told him after the show, “I’m glad you had your head on straight because I totally would have married you right then and there.” I really would have!

Will you be hurt if you never hear from him again?

I would definitely be hurt. Considering what I went through on that show, I would at least expect a phone call. I think being the person who he is he would do that. I left the ball in Bret’s court. If he wants to date, I’m jumping in with both feet. I could fall in love with him with the snap of a finger. There’s also a part of me that’s going to protect myself emotionally until I feel it’s safe for me to do that. So, stay tuned.

So, what do you guys think about Taya? I can’t get it out of my head that she reminds me of Amy Fisher! Also, her name, it’s so much like “Trailer Park”!

Did Bret make the right decision choosing her? OR should he have chosen Mindy?

Have you seen Taya’s Penthouse pics? Let’s just say it’s all out there folks. On the show she kept saying how classy she was. I laugh at what her definition of classy must be..

Her little innocent act of not sleeping with Bret the last night before he chose the winner…well, you know it killed her! So as soon as she got that meaningless ring at the final elimination you know her panties dropped quicker than you can say “POCK of Love!”

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Jennifer Lopez Does Her Best Bret Michaels Impression

Spicy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:42:59 +0000

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez at the launch of Topshop: Topman Dinner held at Balthazar, NYC.

If I didn’t know better I’d say that in that top pic J. Lo is imitating Poison front man and Rock of Love reality star, Bret Michaels! Just throw a bandanna and spray painted cowboy hat on her!

[Photos: ©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM]

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Bret Michaels’ New Book, ‘Roses & Thorns’

Spicy — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:18:19 +0000

Oh boy, ever since VH1 revived Bret Michaels’ suffocating career it seems we just can’t shake him.

Making sure he gets every drop out of his second fifteen minutes of fame, Michaels is putting out a new autobiography titled (of course) Roses & Thorns.

The Poison singer will take the reader on a ride through his eventful life. From his humble upbringings in Harrisburg, PA, to his wild-child 80s rockstar days, up until now, where he is the star of VH1’s top reality show. Bret also opens up about the car crashes that nearly killed him and his struggle with diabetes.

His latest reality show, Rock of Love Tour Bus, airs it’s season finale on April 12th.

The book hits shelves June 23rd.

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Bret Michaels: “Jennifer Aniston is My Rock of Love”

Spicy — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:11:28 +0000

Poison frontman turned VH1 reality star Bret Michaels would certainly like to fill John Mayer’s shoes.

Not in a musical sense, but in the sense that he’d like to sink his teeth into Jennifer Aniston.

A friend of Michaels told the NY Daily News that Bret had a thing for Aniston, and when asked about it, the kohl-eyed singer confirmed the crush.

He said,

“There is no doubt I find Jennifer to be very hot, smart, funny down-to-earth and a great actress. She is creative and seems to be on top of her business as well. Most importantly, she seems like someone you could take home to meet mom — yet, behind closed tour bus doors, she could rock your world…I am really just stating the facts as I see them.”

He adds that he doesn’t want to intrude on Aniston and Mayer’s relationship, but that “should John fall out of the picture for some reason… I’m just saying.”

C’mon Jen, you know you want to run your fingers through his hair!

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VH1’s ‘Rock of Love Bus’ Premieres Tonight (Sunday, January 4th)

Spicy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:00:35 +0000

The whore parade continues tonight on VH1’s ‘Rock of Love Bus’, the third installment in the ‘Rock of Love’ with Bret Michaels reality series.

I’m not sure who is in charge of casting for this show, but I am pretty sure it’s a guy who’s getting blowjobs in exchange for a place on the show.

VH1 has always been good at casting high-drama, ultra sluts but this time they have outdone themselves.

Almost all the girls have what seem to be stage names, they all wear stripper shoes and most of them have super-sized implants, and I’m not talking about D-cups either.

Let’s meet the super skanks, shall we?

First off, I’m going to make a Spicy Prediction as to who the final three will be. Basically, I am choosing the three that look the least infectious. Remember, these are simply first impressions. I have yet to even hear one of them talk.

1. Stephanie - I am going to choose Stephanie as the winner. She is a pretty girl who, at least from what I can see in her photos, doesn’t have to have G-cup implants, Lucite heels or fish lips to get noticed. Let’s just call her the lesser of the evils, I mean, she is on Rock of Love Bus…

2. & 3. Kelsey & Maria – Honestly, I think either of these girls could also be the last one standing. I chose them for the same reasons I chose Stephanie as being in the top 3. Least skanky. And hey, I kinda am digging on Maria’s hot little punk number..

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Now let’s see the flip (and very scary) side. The nastiest hos on the show.

1. Nikki – Definitely the token freakshow hooker. Nikki is the new Daisy, just without the sleeves, and even bigger bazookas. I’m sure she has the IQ of bag of rocks, and a vag with the diameter of one of her implants.

2. & 3. Jasmineva & Constandina – Jasmineva just screams, “Look what I have to offer to the world!” Boobs that double as a big ol’ ass and hammer toes. As for Constandina, oh my. All I can think of when I see her is Pete Burns. If you don’t know who he is, Google him…if you dare.

4. & 5. Farrah & Brittania – Who knew that Heather from ROL1 had a twin? Brittania says, “Me so hooor-ney!”

6. & 7. Ashley & Melissa - Ashley is another Daisy clone, and Melissa, well, I am pretty sure I have seen her on MySpace. She could pass for a sluttier version of Jessica Simpson. Her porn name could be Jessicles Pimps’em.

8. & 9. Natasha & Marcy – These two are giving the thumbs up on entry to any orifice.

10. & 11. Beverly & Marcia – Someone should have told Bev to wear a bra. And Marica looks like the girl everyone is going to walk on.

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Then there are the trailer trash girls….

1. Gia – Hmm, I wonder what’s in that mini suitcase? I’m guessing a half ounce of crystal meth!

2. & 3. Megan & Heather – Both these girls look like your run-of-the-mill small town party girls who will fight men (and the cops) after a few pitchers of Old Milwaukee.

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The”Moms”. Not that I know they are really moms, like I said, these are simply my first impressions. But these ones look like those moms who boink their daughters boyfriends..

1. Samantha – There is no way you can’t think of Peggy Bundy when you see pants like that paired with those sandals. Never mind the red hair..

2. & 3. – Mindy & Taya - Mindy strikes me as a master contortionist. Like she could wrap herself around a pole three times before sliding down, head first. Taya could be a former beauty queen…turned internet star, if you know what I mean.

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Rock of Love Bus premieres tonight at 9PM on VH1. Make sure you double bag your television!!

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Bret Michael’s Wig is on the Loose!

Spicy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:00:50 +0000

Who knew Bret Michael’s wig had a mind of it’s own!?

Apparently it has, and it’s on the run, disguising itself for fear of being returned to Michael’s head!

It even has it’s own website, BretsWig.com.

If you see the wig, stay calm, contact your local authorities and grab a pair of scissors for protection!

Bret’s wig sightings:

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Bret Michaels is Full of It

Spicy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:21:08 +0000

And when I say ‘it’ I mean semen.

This guy is such an attention whore! He will say just about anything for publicity or to promote his upcoming reality show, Rock of Love Bus. Let’s just call it the Bang Bus!

This time Bret Michaels tells People magazine that he is still “in love” with Ambre Lake, the winner of Rock of Love 2.

“I still love her. I’m not really over her yet. We still hang. She was just out with me a couple days ago and we were having a great time. She’s really got it. I think she’s great.”

Whoa, back up. Bret loves his Ambre? Since when? Oh, whoops, I’m sorry, I guess that was his dick talking..! My bad!

“The reason for destruction of all my relationships is that I’m passionate about being on the road and making music. I have great relationships. But the women I date don’t realize that I spend between 6 and 8 months of my life on the road — touring or traveling or seeing family with my daughters.”

Ok, fine. Then why the hell do you keep having these lame reality shows? Oh yeah, because #1: His band sucks. #2: He can score lots o’ trim. #3: He can score lots o’ trim.

But Bret keeps up the facade, pretending to be love starved. He thinks his next reality show could possibly find him ‘the one,’ being as the girls will learn what it’s like to live with him on the road.

“Wait till they travel on a bus and are living in and out of a suitcase under the bay of the hotel,” he says. “You know they’re going to show up here with 14 suitcases when you can fit about one. I have two pairs of jeans … You learn to live like that. It’s a whole different life.”

Bret adds that he never leads the girls on or toys with their affections. He only wants ‘the meat’ of the relationship. Heh.

“I’m pretty honest with the girls. I tell them, ‘Look, we’re dating. There’s no white picket fence.’ It’s not like all of a sudden the show’s over and the next day we’re married and that kind of thing.”

As for getting married, does he think it will happen someday?

“I don’t know,” he says. “I never really thought about it.”

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Bret Michaels is Back for More with Another Rock of Love!

Spicy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:11 +0000

After two failed seasons of finding ‘true love’ and sorting through a mess of crazy bitches, Bret Michaels and VH1 are ready for yet another season of Rock of Love.

Over at VH1’s blog they are announcing that Bret and Ambre are over, as if they were actually ever a serious couple to begin with!

The new show will be called Rock of Love Bus and will air in early 2009. The new batch of reality show groupies will go on the road and across the country for a month with Bret in his tour bus.

Jeff Olde, VH1’s Executive Vice President said, “Seasons one and two of Rock of Love shattered ratings records and VH1 is so happy to have Bret back for another outrageous season. This time we’ll reveal Bret in his most comfortable setting- the infamous rock star tour bus.”

From VH1:

This time as the bus pulls into each new city, the girls will engage in challenges specifically revolving around Bret’s life on the road. Whether it’s greeting aggressive groupies with a smile, enduring grueling schedules, dodging the advances of the warm-up band or even stepping in last-minute to fill in for delinquent roadies – these girls will be put to the test. This season, as the Rock of Love Bus heads into America’s heartland, the show will be taking the viewer to a whole new level with crazy, fun, over-the-top challenges- imagine Truck Stop Olympics or a dance contest on top of the St. Louis Arch or even a BBQ cook-off beneath the World’s Largest Thermometer. And also, back by popular demand…Mud Bowl 3. Americana at it’s finest!

Or same old shit if you ask me! But yes, I eat it up for dinner. Yes, I do.