Simon's Cowell's new NBC talent show will make a two-day audition stop in Las Vegas. Dave McCann on the move at Channel 8. Prince clears VIP room to get some privacy. Regis Philbin, seen dining at Wynn.

Simon Cowell's new NBC talent show will make a two-day audition stop in Las Vegas on Sunday and Monday.

The showcase for "America's Got Talent" will be held at a site to be announced later, according to Hedda Muskat, director of talent.

Talent scouts for Freemantlemedia, the company that produces "American Idol," will be looking for boy bands, girl bands, comedians, novelty acts, ventriloquists, animal acts, acrobatic acts and burlesque acts, Muskat said.

"We are looking for your best 2-4 minutes," she added. Auditions will run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.

For more information, call Muskat at 323-782-0430 or e-mail her at heddam@aol.com.

SHAKE-UP AT KLAS

Longtime KLAS-TV, Channel 8, sports director Dave McCann is moving to the 5 a.m. weekday morning anchor chair with Denise Valdez.

Effective immediately, McCann replaces morning anchor Casey Smith, KLAS Vice President of News Bob Stoldal announced Monday.

Charlotte Evans and Gary Waddell will co-anchor at noon, and Evans will team up at 4:30 p.m. with Dave Courvoisier.

McCann has been a news and sports anchor during his 14 years at the station and provided news reports to ABC's "Good Morning America" while working in Provo, Utah.

Valdez came to KLAS earlier this year from KNBC in Los Angeles, where she was the weekend anchor of Southern California's No. 1 late night newscast.

Smith is leaving Channel 8 "to further pursue his professional career," according to the announcement. Stoldal thanked him for his "dedication and contributions."

NEW HD STUDIO

Sony and Robin Leach are teaming up on VegasHD Studios, a major production facility.

In a deal to be announced today at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, the studios will open in early 2007 in an unidentified Strip hotel and provide services ranging from TV and motion picture post production to commercial production.

"Now, what happens in Vegas can be sent around the world instantly in every possible format," Leach said.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Former University of Nevada, Las Vegas Hotel College grad Guy Fieri won "The Next Food Network Star" Sunday night. Fieri emerged from a field of eight, including runner-up Reggie Southerland. Fieri, who owns a restaurant in Santa Rosa, Calif., will host a cooking series on the Food Network. The six-episode series will air on Sundays at 10 a.m., beginning June 25.

SIGHTINGS

Prince, requesting Pure's VIP Red Room be cleared on Saturday so he and his gal pal could have privacy. He ordered Long Island Iced Teas and port wine during the three-hour stay. ... Toni Braxton, visiting "Le R?ve" (Wynn) cast members after Sunday's show. ... Dr. Phil, chowing down on the supersized biscuits and gravy plate at Hash House A Go Go after a show segment. Another segment shoot is planned there Wednesday. ... Reggie Wayne and Edgerrin James, former teammates with the Indianapolis Colts, checking out Tryst (Wynn) on Saturday. ... Regis Philbin, dining at Alex (Wynn) on Saturday. ... Guess model-singer Tyrese Gibson and pals, at Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce (Mandalay Bay) on Sunday. ... Paris Hilton had Stavros Niarchos' three-tiered birthday cake at Fix (Bellagio) topped with a figurine of a kite surfer, his favorite sport.

THE PUNCH LINE

"The big story ... I guess you know, President Bush met with the president of China at the White House. The first thing the Chinese president asked Bush: 'What the hell happened to Kenny Rogers' face?'" -- Jay Leno

Norm Clarke can be reached at 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com.