MTV Spring Break returning to Palms
MTV's Spring Break should catch a weather break next week when the raucous music event returns to the Palms for a second year.
Temperatures in the 70s are forecast for the traditional college getaway, which has been part of MTV's programming since 1986.
The Palms on Thursday announced hip-hop stars Big Sean, B.o.B and producer/artist araabMUZIK will join a lineup including Young Jeezy, Dev, The Wanted and MTV talent including "Jersey Shore" personalities Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Deena Nicole Cortese.
Also at the March 20-22 spring party will be former "Real World" cast members Leroy and Naomi from "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes."
A screening of the horror flick "The Cabin in the Woods" will include stars Amy Acker and Kristin Connolly.
Information: www.springbreak.mtv.com
REMEMBERING JANET COLLINS
Las Vegas acting coach Gerald Gordon gets prominent mention in a new book about Janet Collins, the first African-American prima ballerina to dance for New York's Metropolitian Opera Company.
Gordon, who coached Adrien Brody before his Oscar win for "The Pianist," was a dance student of Collins, who died in 2003. She would have been 95 March 2.
Gordon's memories contributed significantly to "Night Dancer: A Biography of Janet Collins," written by Yael Tamar Lewin. Gordon became a close friend despite their almost 20-year age difference.
Before joining the Met, Collins turned down the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, where she was asked to paint her face white, recalled Gordon.
He moved to Las Vegas 15 years ago from Los Angeles, where he had a long tenure as artistic director of the Hollywood Centre Theatre.
A former producer and director, Gordon said he is interested in obtaining the rights to film Lewin's book.
"I had jokingly told Janet many times that one day I would make a film on her life," Gordon said. "She would laugh and ask me who I would get to dance her role."
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Because of sold-out shows on his debut weekend at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Clint Holmes is adding a third show at 10:30 p.m. April 7 at Cabaret Jazz. He's hoping other performers will join him.
Marie Osmond is adding a TV talk show to a packed schedule that includes Flamingo headliner and full-time mom. She's teaming up with the Hallmark Channel on a one-hour talk show titled "Marie!" Production starts soon for a premiere late this year.
SIGHTINGS
Randy Travis and family at Criss Angel's "Believe" (Luxor) on Wednesday. Actor Nicolas Cage, dining Tuesday at Lombardi's Romagna Mia (Miracle Mile Shops ) with his wife and son. Jake Pavelka of "The Bachelor," taking in Blue Man Group (Venetian) on Wednesday. Former 'N Sync member Joey Fatone, joining the "Absinthe" cast (Caesars Palace) for a photo after Wednesday's show. Rock 'n' roll legend Joe Lynn Turner of Kool and the Gang, at "Human Nature" (Imperial Palace) on Wednesday. ... Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain, introduced at George Wallace's show at the Flamingo on Wednesday. ... Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars," at "Jersey Boys" (Paris) on Wednesday.
THE PUNCH LINE
"A new study says if you eat meat -- like hamburgers and hot dogs -- it will kill you. So next time you go to a ballpark, do yourself a favor and try the trout. You can't beat ballpark trout." -- 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. Follow Norm on Twitter @Norm_Clarke.
