Marty Allen, Billy Hinsche and Stephen Sorrentino at "Legends in Concert" after-party Wednesday. Luis Miguel, left, Barry Manilow and Joe Piscopo backstage Wednesday at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Michael Jackson has delayed the release of his new album in May to possibly this fall, a move that suggests he might be launching his Las Vegas show at that time.

The Web site michael jacksoninsider.com, reported Thursday that the album's May 1 release date was being moved and hinted it would come this fall.

Jackson moved to Las Vegas at Christmas to revive his career. He has been spotted at Wynn Las Vegas with top entertainment figures, including choreographer Kenny Ortega and Simon Fuller, the English producer who managed the Spice Girls.

There has been speculation that Steve Wynn is considering hiring Jackson to open Encore, the 2,054-room, $1.7 billion sister tower to Wynn Las Vegas. It opens in late 2008.

"At this time there is no deal," a Wynn rep said.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has retained the Atlanta law firm that successfully defended Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in a double-murder case. Jones has been questioned by Las Vegas police about his involvement in a triple shooting at Minxx Gentlemen's Club early Monday. According to The City Paper in Nashville, Tenn., the lead attorney will be Manny Arora of Garland, Samuel & Loeb. ...

"The Producers" is closing April 22 on Broadway, after a run of 2,502 performances and 12 Tony Awards. The Las Vegas version of Mel Brooks' classic opened two weeks ago at the Paris Las Vegas. ...

Tool has postponed the opening of a North America tour at the Palms' new venue, The Pearl, because of drummer Danny Carey's torn bicep. The band was to perform there March 15-16.

MAY I RECOMMEND ...

Café Martorano, the Rio's newest restaurant, brings the flavors of South Philly from owner-chef Steve Martorano's South Florida base. When he's not ruling the kitchen, he's rocking the joint as the deejay. Specialties: homemade meatballs, cheesesteaks and shrimp scampi. Reservations: 221-8279.

SIGHTINGS

Jones, spending some of the $81,000 retrieved by authorities after the shooting at Minxx, during a gambling outing this week at Caesars Palace. Spies said he was playing $5,000 at craps while kibitzing with former NBA player Chris Mills. ... Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, arriving at Rao's (Caesars Palace) about midnight, after the restaurant had closed. But the Pellegrino family sprang into action and came up with a dinner of spinach ravioli with fresh tomato basil, veal parmesan, steak pizzaiola and a veal chop for the party of eight. ... Backstage to visit Barry Manilow after his show Wednesday at the Las Vegas Hilton: Latin crooner Luis Miguel and Joe Piscopo, who is appearing at the Hilton's Shimmer Cabaret. ... Former Oklahoma and Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer, with friends at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab at the Forum Shops at Caesars on Wednesday. ... Johnny Rzeznik, lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls, shopping at The Art of Shaving (Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay). ... Dog the Bounty Hunter, laughing it up at Howie Mandel at MGM Grand on Wednesday. ... At Tangerine (Treasure Island) on Wednesday for industry night with DJ Mark Ronson: Houston Texans defensive back Dexter McCleon and Pride fighter Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. ... At Wednesday's "Legends in Concert" after-party: Legendary comic Marty Allen (of Allen & Rossi fame), Beach Boys keyboardist Billy Hinsche and Stephen Sorrentino, the new host and MC of "Legends" (Imperial Palace). Also there: magician Steve Dacri and "La Cage" star Frank Marino.

THE PUNCH LINE

"It was so warm today that Britney Spears checked into a Ben & Jerry's." -- David Letterman

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