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Well, well, well it’s been quite an entertaining last couple of weeks thanks to WPMI’s never-ending shenanigans, but there have been a few other nuggets of nastiness courtesy of Poison’s Brett Michaels and small airport hotties. Don’t ask. You’ll see.

Raquel Eatmon says goodbye!

She only lasted about three months and despite the “official word” from the station that she was going to be with her family in Ohio, the “unofficial word” from all those attending the Scott Walker going away soirre at Grand Central Fri., Aug. 3, was she couldn’t stand her co-anchor, Greg Peterson. Some said they were “like oil and vinegar,” – we’re really not sure which is which. Others said four letter words. Still others said things like, “I just hope (General Manager) Bob Franklin is enjoying the grave he is digging for himself.”

Peter Albrecht, Drexel Gilbert and Kim McCrea must be dancing a jig in the streets.

So just remember this: when you’re having a bad day at work, think it could always be worse, you could work at WPMI.

Stick a fork in the News Ham

Other than the Raquel gossip, Scott “The News Ham” Walker’s party had a great turn-out and was filled with well wishers and/or other local news celebrities including WKRG’s Tiffany Craig, Jene Young, Jennifer Abney, Bill Riales, FOX 10’s Adam Ghassemi, the P-R’s Dan Murtaugh and WPMI’s Deitra Foster, Leon Petite, camera men and producers, among others- though no Peterson. Oh and of course, Steve Nodine was there too.

I heard later in the evening the party moved over to Martini’s and Brian “School Zone” Johnson was spotted oddly wearing sunglasses at night. Perhaps he was still on patrol. I was told Leah Brennan was there too. And, Raquel supposedly showed up later and “looked upset.”

Press Club Awards get swanky

The 28th annual Mobile Press Club Awards were held at the Exploreum Sat., Aug. 4. Tons of local “celebrities” were there. Look, I know, but they’re all we got, so just pretend with me.

WKRG’s Holly “Hottie” Ames, Mel Showers, Rose Ann Haven, Randy Patrick and John Harris Lifetime Achievement Winner Kellie Jones, who was moved to tears during her award presentation, were all in attendance.

The ultimate news babe, FOX 10’s Anissa Centers, was there as was her co-anchor Bob Grip, who won for his gripping (pun intended) story on a condition he has where he can’t move his neck unless he turns his whole body. Who knew? Poor Bob!

Of course the rowdy Lagniappe crew was present, who I’m told were quite embarrassing.

Touch my “Rock of Love”

I’m sure some of you are watching VH-1’s delectable trash, “Rock of Love,” starring Poison’s Bret Michaels and a bevy of trashy and/or crazy strippers trying to win his heart. It’s a total train wreck and according to some local ladies none of the girls must have been too successful at landing the ‘80s god of rock and big hair.

It seems these local ladies managed to end up on his tour bus after he played down at The Wharf in Orange Beach June 15. One girl made it clear she had no interest in his “Rock of Love” saying she only got on the bus because she needed to use the bathroom and she added, “I did not sit on the seat either.”

But apparently another girl was interested in more than his mobile rest facilities and as she was getting cozy with him, she stuck her fingers in his hair in an attempt to run them through its luxurious blondness but apparently too much Aqua Net prevented her from stroking the hair of Bret. Wow – that’s about as good as a Poison song lyric.

Singles in the City

For all of you lonely hearts out there who can’t seem to find a date, head out to the Beach House Grill on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. and buy one at the American Cancer Society’s Annual Singles Auction. They tell me they have picked the most eligible bachelor and bachelorettes money can buy and you should be able to preview them on 95KSJ’s Web site. Those who are successful in purchasing one of these singles will participate in an ultra-swank group date the following week at Café 615. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 344-9856.

Airport Hotties

Speaking of hotties, someone sent me a link to a very bizarre Web site last week. Apparently pilots who use small-to-medium sized airports/airfields across the country have a Web site dedicated to the hot women who work at them. Mobile has had several “Hotties of the Month,” including “Valerie” who was named August 2007’s small-to medium sized airport/airfield hottie of the month. Yay! Mobile – home to Mardi Gras, Jimmy Buffett, Hammering Hank Aaron and the August 2007 small-to-medium sized airport hottie of the month. Too check out Valerie and other hotties, visit http://www.fbohotties.com/page4.html.

Ryan Adams coming to the Saenger!!!

Be still my heart! My prayers have been answered! My dreams have come true! AJ and the guys at Huka Productions are bringing in singer/songwriter/alt country rock god Ryan Adams and his band the Cardinals to the Saenger Theatre Wed., Oct. 17. I could not be more excited. Tickets go on sale Sat., Aug. 18, but if you are a lagniappemobile.com subscriber you will receive a special announcement about the concert on Thurs., Aug. 16. If you are as big of fan as I am (which is probably not possible), it would behoove you to sign up.

Well kids that’s all I got. I’ll be busy working on my Ryan Adams shrine, so don’t bother me unless you have some really hot gossip. Just kidding. Sort of. I’ll be working on the shrine but you can bother me with warm gossip as well. So just remember, whther rain or shine, dramatic or scandalous or just some plain ol’ Ryan Adams lovin’, I will be there. Ciao.

Boozie Beer Nues is Lagniappe social butterfly. Contact her at boozie@lagniappemobile.com.

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