Trump says, sure, Perez can judge
No fool when it comes to TV ratings, Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "love" to have celebrity blogger Perez Hilton back as a judge for next year's Miss USA contest at Planet Hollywood Resort.
And Hilton told me by e-mail Tuesday he'll accept the invitation.
"I would love to be back as a judge next year," said Hilton, "and I look forward to asking another question that is just as good, relevant and fair." The openly gay Hilton asked Miss California USA Carrie Prejean the gay marriage question that she claims cost her the title.
Meanwhile, his fellow judge, KVBC-TV, Channel 3 entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs continues to be all over the networks, commenting on Trump's decision to allow Prejean to keep her title.
Jacobs, a former Miss Nevada USA, told CNN Tuesday that a source indicated some "raunchy" photos and an embarrassing video of Prejean are still out there.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
A lineup featuring an all-star cast of blasts from Las Vegas' past will provide the entertainment for Sunday's Italian earthquake benefit in the main showroom at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Nearly 40 entertainers will take part in the main event, including Shecky Greene, Rich Little, Pete Barbutti, Clint Holmes, Charlie Callas, Frankie Scinta, Phyllis McGuire, Cork Proctor, Lorraine Hunt, Frankie Randall and Denise Clemente. Organizer Nelson Sardelli will emcee the benefit, which starts at noon with pre-show entertainment. Admission is $35. ...
Members of Bobby Darin's former band are getting together Sunday at 6 p.m. at the South Point for "Music from the Heart," a tribute to the late singing great. They'll share stories and flash video memories, while marking the 50th anniversary of Darin's classic "Mack the Knife." Proceeds benefit the Children's Heart Foundation of Nevada. The talent includes the Las Vegas-based Fat City Horns; Bill McCubbin, Darin's music director; Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of The Buckinghams; Gene Sironen, who worked with Legends in Concert in a Righteous Brothers act; and Dakota, the Chicago Singing Sensation. ...
Tom Jones canceled his Tuesday show at the MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre. His doctor told him to rest those ageless pipes.
SIGHTINGS
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jonah Hill and Russell Brand, shooting a scene in front of Planet Hollywood Resort on Tuesday for "Get Him to the Greek." In the scene, Combs was hit by a taxi. Hill plays a rookie insurance adjuster who is hired to accompany an out-of-control rock star (Brand) from London to a gig at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Combs plays a record company executive. Shooting moves to Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace tonight. Pink, Christina Aguilera, Katie Perry and Dee Snider are signed up for the film. ... George Clooney is shooting airport scenes this week for the comedy drama "Up in the Air." He plays a guy trying to get a million frequent flyer miles. ... Michael Bublé, in town for the David Foster & Friends concert, visited "Bodies ...The Exhibition" and "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" inside Luxor on Sunday. He was accompanied by a female guest he called "Lou," reportedly an actress from Argentina. ... Siegfried & Roy, leading a "Happy Birthday" serenade Tuesday for their five white tiger cubs, who weighed 2 pounds when they were born April 29, 2008. Sisters Star, Celestial, Chakra, Cosmo and brother Svengali now weigh about 160 pounds. The tigers tore into gift-wrapped treats during the birthday celebration at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage.
THE PUNCH LINE
"Joan Rivers won 'Celebrity Apprentice.' They say the show is all about product placement. And I think we all know the product: Botox." - Craig Ferguson
Norm Clarke can be reached at (702) 383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com.
