Larson bringing glamour home

Another day, another runway for rising model Sarah Larson.

Fresh from being a media darling at L.A. Fashion Week, George Clooney's Academy Award date will add some starpower to the Clark County Medical Society Alliance Pucci Fashion Show on April 9.

Larson, who has made Las Vegas the base for her modeling career, will help unveil Pucci's spring collection at the Four Seasons Hotel.

At Los Angeles, she modeled Ashley Paige swimwear.

The event will benefit The Shade Tree, which helps women and children who find themselves in crises.

MOTION DENIED

Our name came up in local court Monday.

Citing our March 9 column, attorneys sought a change of venue and a gag order in an excessive force lawsuit involving Rumjungle at Mandalay Bay.

Attorneys for the defendants said in a motion that our story about the case was prejudicial and "could potentially poison the jury pool or even cause a mistrial."

The defense took issue with my conclusion that the trial was "likely to shine more light on aggressive tipping practices and unreported income" at a time when the nightclub industry is under a magnifying glass.

Judge David Wall denied the motion, and the trial proceeded.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Part-time KLAS-TV, Channel 8 meteorologist Justin Cooper is leaving his hometown market after eight years for the CBS affiliate WSPA-TV in Greenville, S.C. He's been filling in for Gina Cancelliere, who was out on maternity leave. Cooper also worked at KVBC-TV, Channel 3 and KTNV-TV, Channel 13.

I'm off to Arizona for spring training, and Lon and Marissa's wedding. See you back here Sunday.

SIGHTINGS

Sports broadcaster Marv Albert, checking out the 40/40 Club (Palazzo) on Monday night. ... Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker, catching some sunshine at Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage on Monday. ... Chicago's Bill Champlin and Wayne Brady, sitting in with the group Santa Fe at The Lounge at the Palms on Monday night. ... Actor/musician Thomas Ian Nicholas, dining with his mother at Nove Italiano (Palms) on Monday night. ... Catherine Brown of MTV's "Rock of Love" reality show featuring rocker Bret Michaels, hosting the evening Monday at Privé (Planet Hollywood Resort). ... Oprah's pal Gayle King, in the audience at George Wallace's show at the Flamingo on Saturday. ... Members of Panic at the Disco, having lunch Monday at Pink Taco restaurant (Hard Rock Hotel). ... British boxer Ricky Hatton, checking out Dick's Last Resort restaurant (Excalibur) on Sunday. Also at Dick's: guitarist Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister. Ojeda performed with the Dick's house band, Panama. ... Actors Bob Saget, John Stamos and Dave Coulier, former stars of "Full House," checking out Body English nightclub (Hard Rock Hotel) on Saturday. Also at Body English: actor Jonathan Silverman. Earlier, Saget, Stamos and Coulier took in Don Rickles' show at the Orleans and hung out in a cabana at the Hard Rock Hotel pool. ... Singer Steve Perry of Journey, attending the 7 p.m. performance of Cirque du Soleil's "Love" on Saturday at The Mirage. ... At The Bank on Saturday: Olympic speedskating champion Apolo Anton Ohno, singer Ryan Cabrera, and MTV reality star Trishelle Cannatella. ... Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, walking through the crowd with a bottle of champagne Saturday at Prive.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Senator Larry Craig did not sign up for re-election. He's not going to run for office again. ... Don't let the stall door hit you on the way out, Larry." -- 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.