Heaven was a place on Dancing with the Stars...

When I was in Junior High and then High School, I was a huge fan of the Go-Go's, specifically Belinda Carlisle. I loved the pure pop sounds that came out of her mouth, and when she went solo, I followed her career like a stalker. I had the cassette of her first album and taped her "Mad About You" video off of "Friday Night Videos." I remembered that episode specifically because I watched it over and over. That particular episode was hosted by Peter Scolari and Julia Duffy of "Newhart." Guess they had nothing better to do on a Friday night.

When her second album, "Heaven on Earth" came out, I was taken over the top in my craziness. I went through several copies of that album and culminated my obsession by seeing her on the "Good Heavens Tour" in the summer of '88 at the Garden State Arts Center.

As time marched on, so did Belinda, but unfortunately, her career did not. However, there I was buying each and every subsequent album. Including last years all French CD called "Voila!" (So original Belinda.) My brothers used to tease me that I would go see her in concert and be the only one there...all alone...holding my lighter in the air during "Circle in the Sand." Damn right.

So anywho, when I heard she was going to be on "Dancing with the Has-beens" this season, I thought.."Cool, we can see what her botoxed face looks like" and "Why would they choose Belinda?" and "Maybe this will revive interest in her." So I decided to watch a show I have not seen since the first season. Let's begin...

Her botoxed face looks...well...botoxed. She reminds me a little of Priscilla Presley without the misshapen lips. She looks pretty good for a lady at 50. She did a horrid waltz, but did a mildly good Salsa. Though she reminded me a bit of those older ladies at a family wedding who think they are still hot and shake their tits like it's their job. Overall, she was respectable. Not the WORST, but definitely not the best. After watching the performance I thought Belinda was heading into Cougar territory. She ended her salsa by running and doing a handstand in front of her partner...legs spread...cooch in his face. Belinda is now become saucy in the Cougar Den! Sidebar: Belinda is married to Morgan Mason, son of late actor James Mason. She has a 17 year old openly gay son who is the head of the Youth Democratic Party in California.

In terms of why they chose her, I think it is because she is the perfect "has-been."She was once a semi-big star and now folks have no idea where she is or could care less. Haul the old gal out for a little bit...give her a little jolt...and people might start paying attention to her again.

Finally, did it revive interest in her...not a chance. Although she was ranked 10th out of 13 stars in terms of judges scores, the general public could give a shit about her and told her to go-go and she was the first one voted out. Shockingly, she lost in a dance off to Steve Wozniak of Apple.

Here is Belinda in her Cougar prom dress getting the news that she needs to go-go: