Misc: ---------- comes from the french, cord du roi or cloth of the king?

Questions

Cher consorts frivolously with sailors while wearing a skimpy outfit.?

Fish flopping around out of water; exploding piano.?

Girl gets drawn into a comic strip featuring a motorcycle racer.?

Man finds dog, gets large enough reward to save his bar.?

Mark Gastineau and the Statue of Liberty do an odd dance.?