Playboy January 2002

COVER STORY As a WWF character, Chyna was nicknamed the Ninth Wonder of the World by her fans, but before Joanie Laurer became a ring femme fatale, she worked as a belly dancer and had her own band. Now, she has written a best-seller and created a website. Fourteen months after her first fabulous pictorial, she's back, and better than ever. Our Rabbit is armed. FEATURES 70 THE TERRORIST DOLLAR Access to laundered money turns out to be the key to wreaking global havoc. Guess who's climbed into bed with the Mob? BY JEFFREY ROBINSON 90 TABLOID TSAR Under Steve Coz' guidance, the National Enquirer stormed the mainstream, breaking stories on 0J., Jesse Jackson and the Clintons. His reporters ferreted out the world's dirty secrets. But what happens when the unthinkable, an attack of anthrax, happens inside your own building? BY JOE DOLCE 94 OCEAN'S 11 The 1960 Rat Pack caper remains the ultimate documentary of cool. With the remake set for release, we go back to where the fun started and those crazy nights at the Sands. BY BILL ZEHME 96 THE NEW SEXUAL ETIQUETTE Neatness counts! So does good behavior regarding oral sex, first dates and talking dirty. If you want to get laid, these babes advise, it's important to be both naughty and nice. BY ANKA RADAKOVICH PLUS: "Ten Moves That Guarantee She'll Say Yes." Bone up, friend, and be assured of a happy outcome. 98 YEAR OF THE HOBBIT George Lucas owes a big debt to J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Seems Star Wars wouldn't exist without Gandalf and Frodo. We report some other interesting facts, too. BY ROBERT B. DESALVO 122 KISS AND MAKEUP This is our idea of Gene therapy. It involves plenty of recombination—with gorgeous groupies and Shannon Tweed. BY GENE SIMMONS 135 CENTERFOLDS ON SEX: JULIE CIALINI As much as Julie likes to masturbate, she says there's no substitute for a man's penis. 136 THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS TV survived, the FBI flopped, the Boy Scouts got into a knotty fix. Looks as if irony is alive and well. BY ROBERT S. WIEDER 144 20Q DAN PATRICK The Sportscenter desk jockey has plenty to say about strip clubs, broadcaster lingo and the supremacy of basketball players. He also tells why he hates soccer. BY WARREN KALBACKER 146 HORSING AROUND Here's a great way to get started betting the ponies. INTERVIEW 59 BRIT HUME When Brit Hume left the White House beat at ABC to anchor the Fox News Channel, it was like leaving the Yankees to join an expansion team. Now, claims Hume, his team has made the World Series—it's down to Fox and CNN. In an important Playboy Interview, he talks about liberal bias, two Bush presidents and how the media dealt with September's terror attacks. BY DAVID SHEFF PICTORIALS 76 JOANIE LAURER: WARRIOR PRINCESS Chyna is gone, but Joanie's bod still kicks ass. 106 PLAYMATE: NICOLE NARAIN Nicole Narrain went from the heartland into our hearts—and that was before we knew her tongue was pierced. 128 THE YEAR IN SEX Sex—a whole year's worth! (Gary, Jesse, Rudy, Anna Nicole—plus "Name That Navel.") 149 PLAYMATE REVIEW Check out four seasons of beauty in 12 easy pieces. Who will be the lucky winner? FICTION 86 THE INVISIBLE MAN If you're a crook it's handy to go unseen. Imagine the possibilities on trains, in stores, in locker rooms. Imagine if the woman shadowing you is invisible, too. BY ROBERT COOVER 120 AIDING AND ABETTING Steven's wife is constantly pampering her depressed, narcissistic little brother. Steven thinks all the guy needs to hear is the truth. Big mistake. BY JOYCE CAROL OATES NEWS AND NOTES 13 HANGIN' WITH HEF Kevin Spacey and Andy Dick; private train to Sea World. 49 THE PLAYBOY FORUM Faith-based politics look like a joke after September 11. 195 PLAYMATE NEWS Playmates unwrapped, Julie McCullough, Rock Star premiere. DEPARTMENTS 5 PLAYBILL 15 DEAR PLAYBOY 19 AFTER HOURS 29 WIRED 34 LIVING ONLINE 36 PLAYBOY TV 38 PLAYBOY.COM 40 MEN 43 MANTRACK 47 THE PLAYBOY ADVISOR 118 PARTY JOKES 170 WHERE AND HOW TO BUY 199 ON THE SCENE 200 GRAPEVINE 202 POTPOURRI LIFESTYLE 88 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS Mix it up for New Year's Eve with recipes from favorite bars. BY JOHN MARIANI 101 ELEVENTH-HOUR SANTA A stereo, a snowboard, a flashlight, a knife, a chair—it's not too late! 138 FASHION: HOTEL HOLIDAY It's the season for parties and homecomings. BY JOSEPH DE ACETIS REVIEWS 28 MUSIC Bob Dylan, Merle Haggard, Maxwell. 30 MOVIES Indie hits, Joely Richardson. 32 VIDEO Directors who act, The Blue Angel. 35 BOOKS Sex, gambling and Dennis Miller.