‘Pawn Star’ moves against misconduct
If you're going to be a member of the "Pawn Stars" entourage, you had better behave.
Rick Harrison, the front man of the wildy popular reality show, made it clear Friday he's not going to tolerate obnoxious behavior by members of their inner circle.
Harrison, co-owner of Gold and Silver Pawn, issued a statement to Vegas Confidential on Friday after a friend of the pawnstore family created an ugly disturbance at Vintner Grill on Monday.
The Summerlin restaurant is a favorite haunt of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Mayor Carolyn Goodman and her husband, former Mayor Oscar Goodman.
"An associate of ours was in an incident at the restaurant and we are very sorry it happened," Harrison wrote.
"We rest assured there will not be another one as the individual involved has spoken with us about it. Vintner's is one of our favorite places to go, and we hope to be in again soon."
The incident erupted at the bar about 4 p.m., when two men squared off, reportedly over a woman.
Nothing was damaged, and "they were asked to leave," said Peter Varela, general manager of the restaurant.
Police were called, but no report was taken, he said.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
That multi-page spread the Las Vegas Sun dedicated to celebrity blogger Robin Leach on Friday has stirred speculation that something's up with the former Fleet Street newshound. That sort of coverage is usually reserved for retiring political icons or Medal of Honor winners. The newspaper threw a bash for him Friday at Surrender (Wynn) to celebrate his 70th birthday (Aug. 29) and 50 years as a journalist. The longtime host of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" moved to Las Vegas in 1999 to work as a restaurant consultant and began covering the celebrity scene for the Greenspun Media Group about five years ago. ...
Wayne Newton was on hand Thursday for the world premiere of the documentary "Wayne Newton: A Native American Legend" at the Southern Utah International Documentary Film Festival in St. George, Utah. Newton collaborated with a team of professional and student filmmakers at Dixie State College in St. George. The festival runs through Sept. 16.
All over-21 first responders, servicemen and servicewomen will receive a complimentary ticket to the "Dirty Joke Show," featuring Geechy Guy, at Hooters Hotel on Sunday. Starts at 10 p.m. Bring your fire, police or military ID.
SIGHTINGS
ESPN college basketball guru Dick Vitale, having pizza for lunch Friday at Canaletto (Venetian) and having dinner at Sinatra (Encore at Wynn Las Vegas) before seeing Garth Brooks (Wynn Las Vegas). ... "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Gretchen Rossi, with boyfriend Slade Smiley at Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Paris Resort) on Thursday. ... John Mayer showed up early to chat with Penn & Teller (Rio) before their show last Saturday.
THE PUNCH LINE
"Fashion Week starts today in New York. If you don't know about Fashion Week, it's like Shark Week for anyone that cares about clothes. If you can tell, I'm very much into fashion. My outfit tonight is called 'Creepy Uncle.' " -- Craig Ferguson
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