Maloof says Spears could be headliner
A Las Vegas headliner residency would make a lot of sense for Britney Spears "someday, maybe," said Palms owner George Maloof.
He's "definitely talked about it" and "had a lot of discussions, but nothing relevant to now," said Maloof, who has a long relationship with Spears and her manager, Larry Rudolph.
Spears was back at the Palms over the weekend after a whirlwind week of promoting her new album "Femme Fatale." She kicked off the promotional blitz with two mini-concerts at the Palms on March 25, one an MTV taping for the special that aired Sunday.
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton reported last week that Spears was being courted by various Las Vegas properties who view her as a long-term drawing card.
According to the report, the vying interests would like to have Spears bring her show to Las Vegas this fall after her "Femme Fatale" tour across the United States and Canada.
Maloof mentioned something like 20 shows a year would be "a natural. She wouldn't have to move around with the kids. Definitely thought about it, but there's nothing pending now."
Spears, 29, was on the town Saturday with boyfriend Jason Trawick. They dined at Nove Italiano at the Palms and checked out the club scene at Tao, The Venetian hotspot.
She was spotted Sunday at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage with her children, Sean Preston Federline, 5, and Jayden James Federline, 4, and her father, Jamie Spears.
Spears took her kids to the exotic animal attraction a year ago to see the weeks-old white tiger cubs Majestic and Mohan.
A few hours after the Grammy winner's visit, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman showed up with her daughter, Sunday Rose, and ran into Siegfried & Roy, who provided a private tour.
SIGHTINGS
Spears and her two boys at "The Lion King" (Mandalay Bay) on Sunday. ... Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, with friends at Tao (Venetian) on Saturday. Also partying at the club: Lady Antebellum member Dave Haywood, in a skybox, and Sophia Bush, Garcelle Beauvais and Dania Ramirez. The evening's host, actor Danny McBride, was presented with a cake in the shape of a castle in honor of his new film "Your Highness." ... Rihanna, dining with galpals at Stripsteak at Mandalay Bay on Saturday. ... Irina Shayk, Sports Illustrated's 2011 Swimsuit Issue cover model, was in Las Vegas this weekend for the opening of Tao Beach at The Venetian. Also attending: actress Gabrielle Union, whose group at Tao later included Indianapolis Colts star Dwight Freeney. ... Country superstar Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry, dining with friends at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis on Saturday night at Green Valley Ranch Resort. ... Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil, joining Steel Panther on stage Saturday night at the Ovation Lounge (Green Valley Ranch Resort) for "Kick Start My Heart." Country star Jake Owen was seen rocking with the crowd. ... Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and team owner Daniel Snyder at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (Forum Shops at Caesars). Also in the house: former Heisman winner Eddie George and at another table, former Creedence Clearwater Revival member John Fogerty and the producer/director of the Celine Dion show, Ken Ehrlich, with their wives after taking in "Celine." ... Nick Cannon, launching his DJ residency at Chateau on Saturday at the Paris Las Vegas hotspot. On the Chateau Terrace: actor Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air") helped actor Sean Patrick Flanery celebrate his bachelor party. ... At Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday: "Peepshow" star Holly Madison, celebrating with birthday girl Sara Underwood, who turned 27.
THE PUNCH LINE
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