Instead of a distracting on-stage entourage, it's just him, a DJ and a small folding table bearing a selection of towels.
And why is Lady Gaga on the side-stage with an entourage right now for this set?
The performance is about as subtle, with the trio stalking the stage flanked by an entourage that looks more like a stage invasion.
According to several people present at the event, as soon as Sheik Tamimi was finished speaking, Benedict shook his hand and was ushered off the stage by the papal entourage.
She, of course, will hold center stage in the family entourage, dressed as Disney's Snow White.
Forget the happy couple, this year it's the bride's entourage taking centre stage.
The Stones soon surrendered the stage and did likewise, their entourage piling into the choppers that awaited them.
Before Public Enemy take the stage, a member of their entourage flashes a "PLAY SOME FUCKING HIP-HOP" T-shirt and the crowd roar.
It's Carole on piano and vocals, James on guitar and vocals (joined after the first couple of songs by their band), their lyrics center stage without a hint of entourage clutter.
Mr. Rivera then left the stage to the cheers of a large entourage of supporters.
The 18th stage began in Cluses, where the Tour entourage ran into a large traffic jam, and ended its run west in Bourg en Bresse, a poultry center of outstanding hospitality.
