Drama sets tone in ‘Holly’s World’

“Hef never wanted any drama” in the series about life under the roof of the Playboy Mansion, said Madison, who co-starred with galpals Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson.

Drama sets the tone early in “Holly’s World,” as evidenced by the title of Sunday’s premiere episode, “Opening a Cancun of Worms.”

The debut airs on E! at
10:30 p.m.

“This is a lot more fun, more real, more drama,” said Madison.

The inner circle of her world revolves around her “Peepshow” castmate, singer Josh Strickland (“my boy BFF”), her real-life roommate Laura Croft, “my best friend and assistant” Angel Porrino and Porrino’s 1-year-old son, Roman.

Madison met Croft, Playboy’s Miss July 2008, and Porrino while working at the Mansion as Playboy’s photo director.

Tempers flare during Holly’s photo shoot in Cancun when Angel gets called out by Holly’s makeup artist. Later, Josh finds himself in a physical confrontation with rowdy hecklers after a night of revelry at a beachfront bar.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

More on that amazing corporate buyout of the “Love” show at The Mirage on Thursday: Upon arriving attendees were greeted with a Beatles-themed spread that included made-to-order shepherd’s pie, specialty submarine sandwiches with a nod to the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” and strawberries in a “field” at the bar. The company picking up the tab for the 2,000-plus guests was identified as Creston, which manufactures control devices for homes.

Sightings

Las Vegas resident Mila Corsunova, being crowned Miss 50 at the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Club on Thursday during festivities at the Playboy Club (Palms). She was crowned by Madison, who was wearing a specially made Bunny costume adorned with Swarovski crystals embroidered by Porrino. …

Corsunova was one of five finalists selected by Ryan Bonnell, a terminally ill cancer patient from Puyallup, Wash. One of his wishes was to visit the Palms and Las Vegas. His wish was granted by 9 Group…

At N9NE Steakhouse (Palms) on Friday: poker icon Doyle Brunson, with a group of his friends. NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana and poker legend Phil Ivey were in N9NE on Thursday in separate groups. …

Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil, with his wife, Lia, at Tao (Venetian) on Thursday for a birthday gathering for Zowie Bowie’s Marley Taylor. …

Elaine Wynn, catching lunch Friday at Mundo restaurant at the Las Vegas Design Center.

THE PUNCH LINE

“It’s an awkward time for Helen (Thomas). She’s too old for journalism and too young for ‘Sex and the City.’ ” — David Letterman

Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.