Maloof sister set for series premiere
Former Las Vegan Adrienne Maloof stays above the drama in Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," which premieres tonight at 10.
"She's the mediator, the peacemaker, the voice of reason," her brother Gavin Maloof said Wednesday, during halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers-Sacramento Kings pre-season game at the Thomas & Mack Center.
One of the six housewives, she joins former child stars Kim and Kyle Richards, aunts of Paris and Nicky Hilton; Kelsey Grammer's ex-wife Camille Grammer; British restaurateur Lisa VenderPump; and Taylor Armstrong, wife of a venture capitalist.
"There's a lot of drama, so stay tuned," said Gavin Maloof, the oldest brother in the family.
The housewives invade the Palms in episode three.
Gavin Maloof said his sister became one of the top tennis players in New Mexico and family snitch.
"When our parents left town, we'd throw parties at our house, and they'd find out," Gavin Maloof said.
Brother Joe jumped in: "We could never figure out how they found out so quickly. She was the snitch."
As the only sister, her brothers bedeviled her with a steady stream of nicknames.
After the "Rocky" movies came out, she quickly grew tired of hearing her brothers' bad impressions of Rocky Balboa's "Yo, Adrienne," Joe Maloof said.
She lived in Spanish Trails for about eight months in the 1980s, Palms owner George Maloof said.
She had the toughest time, he said, when family patriarch George J. Maloof died at age 57 in November 1980.
"She was the closest to him," he said.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
You never know what's coming down the trail while hiking in the wilds of Glacier National Park in Montana. That nearby noise could be a grizzly or an ill-tempered moose. My nephew, Lon Morast, didn't take any chances a few years ago when he heard something ahead. He began scouting for the nearest tree. High anxiety turned to relief when he realized it was a fellow hiker. Behind an off-season beard was Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who lives in nearby Whitefish. ...
Eight-year-old Las Vegas painter Autumn de Forest will be featured today on NBC's "The Today Show" from New York City in the 7 a.m. hour. ...
Speedy recovery to Matt Crosson, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He's recovering from open heart surgery and a stroke shortly after his surgery. The chamber said his doctors are forecasting a full recovery. He could return to work early next year. ...
Franck Savoy, general manager of Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace and the son of French star chef Guy Savoy, has been appointed director of food and beverage for Caesars Palace.
SIGHTINGS
Golfer Michelle Wie, celebrating life (and her 21st birthday) in the fast lane Wednesday. She rode shotgun in a race car at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tuesday she partied at Lavo (Palazzo) with almost two dozen friends. ... Marie Osmond, having the salmon scramble and French toast combo Wednesday at Hash House A Go Go at the M Resort. ... Florida Marlins pitching ace Josh Johnson, with friends Tuesday at N9NE Steakhouse (Palms). His 2010 season includes All-Star honors and winning the National League's ERA (2.30). ... Star chef Jose Andres' Cosmopolitan cuisine team, dining at Ichiza Japanese restaurant (Chinatown) on Tuesday and raving about the honey bread. Food and beverage vet Oliver Wharton, who is opening the two restaurants, Jaleo and China Poblano, just had twin boys with wife Bonnie. ... NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, dining Sunday with friends at Dos Caminos (Palazzo). ... Comedian Ralphie May, with his wife and kids at Nathan Burton's comedy magic show Sunday at the Flamingo. ... Joel Madden and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte, in a skybox Friday at Sapphire with a half-dozen dancers and a magnum of champagne.
THE PUNCH LINE
"The trapped miners in Chile are finally being rescued. One miner has a wife and mistress that found each other at the site. He's asked to be rescued last." -- Jimmy Kimmel
Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.
