Swimsuit model slain in California

A Las Vegas swimsuit model who walked a 2006 red carpet with UFC star Chuck Liddell has been found dead in Buena Park, Calif.

Jasmine Fiore's body was found in a trash bin Saturday morning. A friend of Fiore's, reality show contestant Ryan Jenkins, is being sought. They met earlier this year at a Las Vegas strip club and got married a couple of days later, according to the celebrity Website TMZ.com.

Jenkins, 32, participated in VH1's "Megan Wants a Millionaire" (9 p.m. Sunday) and reportedly was among the final contestants.

Fiore and Liddell were photographed Oct. 6, 2006, on the red carpet at the grand opening of Social House at Treasure Island.

DION EXPECTING

Celine Dion is expecting her second child in May, her Montreal publicist confirmed Tuesday.

The former Caesars Palace headliner conceived after fertility treatments, as she did with son Rene Charles, born Jan. 25, 2001.

Dion, 41, ended her world tour in February and acknowledged during an appearance on "Oprah" that she was hoping to have another child.

The Canadian singing star has hinted that she intends to return to Las Vegas after a baby break.

A spokeswoman said Dion and her husband, Rene Angelil, were informed Monday and "are full of joy."

Earlier this year, Angelil, 67, had a heart procedure.

'TOP CHEF' ODDS

"Top Chef Las Vegas" premieres at 9 p.m. today on Bravo with 17 contestants and a lot of exposure for our restaurants.

For the first time, John Avello, who runs the race and sports book at Wynn Las Vegas, has posted "Top Chef" odds, for entertainment purposes only, not betting.

The M Resort hosts most of the competition, with Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, Daniel Boulud Brasserie and Alex Stratta's Alex, all at Wynn Las Vegas, also getting some prime time.

The favorite? Eve Aronoff at 5/1. Close behind is Preeti Mistry at 6/1. Others: Ron Duprat, 7/1; Kevin Gillespie, 8/1; Mattin Noblia, 10/1; Michael Voltaggio, 11/1; Jesse Sandlin, 12/1; Laurine Wickett, 14/1; Bryan Voltaggio, 15/1; Hector Santiago, 18/1; Jennifer Carroll, 20/1; Eli Kirshtein, 22/1; Jennifer Zavala, 24/1; Michael Isabella, 25/1; Robin Leventhal, 28/1; Ashley Merriman, 30/1; and Ash Fulk, 35/1.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Film legend Tony Curtis has been in intensive care in a New York City hospital since Aug. 12. Curtis' wife, Jill, reported on her Web site (shilohhorserescue.com) that Curtis, 84, is "doing better and should make a full recovery." ...

Donny and Marie Osmond are flying to London on Thursday, to shoot a TV special that airs in Europe in November. It's called "An Audience with Donny and Marie" and will feature their first album release together in 29 years. ...

Cryptic tweet of the week: Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife at the MGM Grand, posted the following Monday on his Twitter site: "Haven't tweeted in a while -- MGM is going under -- looking for a new job." Asked for a comment Tuesday, MGM Mirage's vice president of communications, Alan Feldman, responded, "He must be having a bad day. MGM is fine. He's fine."

SIGHTINGS

Shaquille O'Neal, waiting in line to purchase gummy bears Tuesday at the Planet Hollywood lobby gift shop. He was in town to tape his confrontation with Oscar De La Hoya at the pool at Planet Hollywood Resort. It's part of ABC's "Shaq Vs." and airs Sept. 9. ... Bette Midler, backstage at Wayne Brady's show (Venetian). ... Bruce Willis, giving some pointers to his daughter, Rumer, at a craps table on her 21st birthday, Sunday at Planet Hollywood Resort after a family dinner at Koi. ... Defense attorney Dayvid Figler, doing a karaoke duet at Dino's bar downtown with a total stranger. She turned out to be up-and-coming actress Adrianne Palicki, who stars in "Friday Night Lights." ... Grammy and Emmy Award winner Eydie Gorme, celebrating her birthday Sunday at Sinatra (Encore) with her husband, Steve Lawrence, and Lorraine Hunt-Bono and Dennis Bono.

THE PUNCH LINE

John Edwards "says he is ashamed; he can hardly look himself in the mirror. On the bright side, that frees up an extra four hours of the day for him." -- Jimmy Fallon, on Edwards' acknowledgment he had an out-of-wedlock child

Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.