Friday, August 26, 2005
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NORM: Anderson sets her sights on Scores
Pamela Anderson's nightclub plans are taking shape.
Bo Bice checks out of hospital.
Gene Simmons celebrates birthday.
Michael Jordan three-peats at MGM.
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Pamela Anderson's long-rumored Las Vegas nightclub reportedly is headed for the new Scores strip club, formerly Jaguars, on West Desert Inn.
The former "Baywatch" bombshell is teaming up with her photographer pal David LaChapelle, producer of Elton John's show at Caesars Palace.
Her involvement has been circulating since Scores New York announced plans to open a Las Vegas outpost.
She has told reporters it's not a done deal, but confirmed she and LaChapelle "are probably" partnering on the Las Vegas venture.
The owners of Rokbar Miami are taking their concept west, too. Published reports have Rokbars being established in Las Vegas, New York and Hollywood. Anderson's ex, Tommy Lee, reportedly is partnering with rocker Dave Navarro on the Hollywood club.
The Scene and Heard
I hear Mandalay Bay's 3950 restaurant might be closed soon for a renovation and renaming. ...
Jim Koonce, marketing director at KTNV-TV, Channel 13, was in stitches -- twice -- on Thursday after hernia surgery. His friends at 13 sent a 30-second get-well animated cartoon fashioned after Comedy Central's hit series "South Park." It hurts only when Koonce laughs. ...
Street magician Jimmy Luv begins his attempt today to stay in a clear plastic box for 30 days without food or water. He hopes to raise awareness and funds for the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. He's doing the stunt at Grand Canyon Parkway (215 and Flamingo Road), site of the inaugural Southwest Fest on Sept. 24-25. ...
"American Idol" finalist Bo Bice of Atlanta has checked out of Desert Springs Hospital, says his pastor, Donny Acton, of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Bice, the 2005 "Idol" runner-up, had emergency intestinal surgery a week ago. ...
Up-and-comer Michael Shapiro, who sings and plays guitar, piano and trumpet, is performing from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Hogs and Heifers, 201 N. 3rd St. ...
The Hard Rock Hotel has four new additions to its security team: 1-year-old German shepherd guard dogs named Sid, Nancy, Prince and Bowie. ...
KVBC-TV, Channel 3's Kerstin Lindquist, mentioned here Thursday for her cameos in upcoming "West Wing" episodes, is the weekend morning and noon anchor.
May I Recommend ...
Chef Hisham Johari elevates Southeast Asian flavors to exotic new levels at Red 8, the Wynn Las Vegas eatery. Double thumbs up to his signature dish, Penang Char Kway Teow, a spicy blend of braised yellow noodles in a brown sauce with shrimp ($16). The rest of our dinner: Phad Thai with chicken ($18), pineapple fried rice ($18) and mango pudding ($6). For more information: 770-3380.
Sightings
Gene Simmons of KISS, celebrating his 56th birthday Thursday with a blowout bash at the Palms' ghostbar. Pals included Navarro and Jerry Cantrell of Nickleback. ... Michael Jordan, dining at NobHill (MGM Grand) for the third time in five nights. ... Pink and motocross legend Carey Hart, having a romantic dinner at Okada (Wynn Las Vegas).
The Punch Line
"It's so hot, I'm actually excited about hockey." -- From David Letterman's Top 10 "How hot is it in New York?" list.
Norm Clarke can be reached at 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com.
