Ex-beau is villain in Sinclair comic book
Hugh Hefner’s son Marston might want to skip reading the upcoming comic book featuring his ex, former Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair.
He’s in it as a super villain.
“Oh hell yeah!” Sinclair said. “He is so much like (the villainous character).”
Sinclair and Marston Hefner split in February 2012 after he was arrested in connection with misdemeanor domestic violence after a spat.
Sinclair, who headlines at the Stratosphere as the star of “Pinup,” was the 2011 Playmate of the Year . They were dating at the time.
Sinclair said that while collaborating on the comic book, titled “Wondrous: The Adventures of Claire Sinclair,” she “went on a tangent like a rant” when asked to recall what she disliked about her ex.
She portrays a broke college student who volunteers for a medical study and ends up taking chemicals that give her and her boyfriend super powers — only his are evil.
“Yes,” Sinclair said with a laugh, “so it is him in a lot of ways, so it’s funny.”
MEDIA UPDATE
Former KVVU-TV, Channel 5 morning anchor Heidi Hayes has joined the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority as a public relations manager/business. She was a member of KVVU’s original news team in 1998. She left the station last fall. She fills a vacancy left by former KSNV-TV, Channel 3 reporter Hetty Chang, who accepted a TV reporter position in Los Angeles. ...
Troy Hanson, vice president of media relations for the Sacramento Kings for 21 years, has moved to Las Vegas to be part of the Maloof family’s business team. He worked for the Maloofs for 15 years before they sold the NBA team to a new Sacramento ownership group this year. Hanson has local ties: His grandfather worked at Binion’s in the 1970s. ...
Rob Lam was left thunderstruck Friday after proposing to the daughter of radio personality Alan Stock. Serena had just arrived at Lam’s home when he dropped to a knee and popped the question. “Right after I put on the ring, the storm started,” said Lam. The thunder and lightning show “was kind of a sign,” said Lam, a counselor with Clark County schools. They are planning a Memorial weekend wedding.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Rumors were flying Tuesday that one of the newer clubs in Las Vegas was informing staffers that it would be closing soon. ...
Friends of local favorite Mark Giovi are throwing a farewell party Thursday for the former lead singer of the Las Vegas Tenors in “Bite.” After a decade in Las Vegas, the Trenton, N.J., native is moving back east to headline at EVR, one of New York City’s high-end, exclusive clubs. The Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., is hosting a tribute party for Giovi, his friends and fans. The party starts at 8 p.m. Giovi has been the host and featured performer at the Taphouse’s popular Monday open mic night known as The Vegas Underground. ...
Kiss band member Gene Simmons has been involved in putting together a reality TV show tentatively titled “Vegas: Showgirls.”
SIGHTINGS
Basketball legend Larry Bird, dining at Piero’s Italian Cuisine on Monday night. He returned to the Indianapolis Pacers’ front office this year after a one-year hiatus. Mitch Kupchak, general manager of Los Angeles Lakers, was in Piero’s on Sunday.
THE PUNCH LINE
“I understand there’s a lot of celebrating going on at Buckingham Palace right now. I just hope they’re able to get up for work tomorrow.” — Jay Leno
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