King might have new stories to tell

CNN's Larry King is returning to Las Vegas as a headliner with stories he could tell -- but probably won't.

Vegas Confidential learned Friday that King, whose marriage became headline fodder this week, has been booked at the Palm's Pearl concert venue for June 11.

King and his wife, Shawn, each filed for divorce Wednesday in Los Angeles. Reports Friday indicated they might be reconciling the "irreconcilable differences" cited in their filings. They have two pre-teen sons.

King, 76, headlined at Wynn Las Vegas in June with an act that included stand-up, storytelling and a question-and-answer session. He did it on a dare from hotel owner Steve Wynn, and King charmed the full house of 1,600 (although there were rumblings that a substantial number of seat fillers were called).

Shawn King, who gave up her singing career to raise their family, opened for him at the Wynn. She had been scheduled to open for Wynn headliner Danny Gans on May 1, 2009. The 52-year-old Gans died in his sleep earlier that day.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Miranda Lambert, a six-time nominee for Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards show (KLAS-TV, Channel 8), heads an ACM-filled lineup of free concerts tonight at the Fremont Street Experience. Lambert performs from 10:45 to midnight on the Third Street stage. Kicking off the evening from 7-7:30 p.m. at the First Street stage will be Joey + Rory, the Top Vocal Duo nominee. Gloriana, the Top New Vocal Group nominee, plays from 7:45-8:25 p.m., also at the First Street stage. The Randy Rogers Band, nominated for Top Vocal Group, performs from 8:40-9:25 p.m. on the Third Street stage. Luke Bryan, winner of the Top New Solo vocalist award, precedes Lambert, from 9:40-10:30 p.m. He'll be on the First Street stage. ...

And Friday's main attraction, Lady Antebellum helped draw a huge crowd to Fremont Street. Nominated for seven awards, the group attended Wednesday's "American Idol" show and did a post-show taping of their hit "Need You Now." Their performance will be part of the "Idol Gives Back" show next week. Lady Antebellum announced on Friday that their latest, "American Honey," was the band's third consecutive No. 1. ...

Film legend Tony Curtis returns to the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, at 2 p.m. Sunday. The program includes a special screening of "Some Like It Hot," the 1959 classic he co-starred in with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe; a reading; a chat with wife Jill; and a Q&A with yours truly.

SIGHTINGS

"Avatar" director James Cameron, at the National Association of Broadcasters on Thursday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ... At Tao (Venetian) on Thursday: NHL star Vincent Lecavalier, celebrating his 30th birthday early with Tampa Bay Lightning teammates. ... Dining at Origin India on Thursday: chefs Adam Sobel and Gerald Chin of RM Seafood (Mandalay Bay), executive chef Jet Tila of Wazuzu (Encore) and executive chef Kerry Simon (Simon at Palms Place). ... At Green Valley Ranch's Ovation concert venue on Wednesday for the Guitar Pull charity: Montgomery Gentry's Blake Shelton, Darryl Worley, James Otto, Sara Buxton and Jerrod Neiman. ... Team USA bull rider Ryan McConnel, called on stage during the "Fantasy" show (Luxor) on Wednesday. Emcee Angelica Bridges and the cast gave him the VIP treatment: an Elvis cape. With McConnel was Team USA teammate McKennon Wimberly.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Apparently, Larry's estranged wife says he cheated on her with her sister. He probably just didn't have on his glasses." -- Craig Ferguson

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