We’ll always have Paris to blame

Did a "wasted" Paris Hilton put Privé nightclub back in hot water?

And how much trouble is "Peepshow" co-star Shoshana Bean in for spilling the beans?

Las Vegas-based blogger Richard Abowitz raised the questions Monday after Bean posted a Twitter tweet sighting of a wobbly Hilton entering Privé's ladies room early Sunday.

Brean wrote: "@ Privé exiting bathroom, blonde girl surrounded by people, can barely stand We step aside she comes in. Paris Wasted."

Celebrity blogger Robin Leach ran Bean's tweet Sunday afternoon. Later, both tweets were removed from their Twitter pages.

"I know what you are thinking," wrote Abowitz. "Why would this thing be a big deal, true or not? Paris Hilton being allegedly wasted is an old story, especially in Vegas.

He added, it could be a very sensitive issue, "not to Hilton but to Privé, a club for which Planet Hollywood recently paid a $500,000 fine for failing to sufficiently monitor the nightclub's behaviors, including serving visibly intoxicated patrons."

Abowitz noted Privé recently had its liquor license revoked and is operating under a temporary liquor license that faces review.

"A decision to serve someone visibly intoxicated, no matter if it was Paris Hilton or a regular tourist, could have disastrous consequences for the club's future and for landlord Planet Hollywood, which is on the hook to pay an even bigger fine if the club repeats its earlier alleged infractions," Abowitz wrote.

A representative of Bean told Abowitz: "Shoshana does not wish to be interviewed regarding the tweet about Paris Hilton."

County commissioners, who could have issued a 90-day temporary license to Privé on Tuesday, put off a decision until Oct. 6.

There was no indication commissioners were aware of the Hilton issue at the club, which reopened two weeks ago. Other incidents concerned the commissioners, among them that Planet Hollywood security held up Metro undercover detectives nearly 15 minutes.

Commissioner Lawrence Weekly said commission members weren't comfortable with green-lighting the license at this time.

THE SCENE AND HEARD

Fresh off the grapevine: I'm hearing some cast members from Las Vegas' "Lion King" (Mandalay Bay) will be featured on "Dancing With the Stars" in a few weeks. And there's some news on "Lion King" youngster Elijah Johnson, the 11-year-old who electrified the crowd with his song-and-dance at the Michael Jackson tribute benefit on Saturday at the Palms: He's leaving "Lion King" next month, according to a report Tuesday by Steve Friess of VegasHappensHere.com. ...

Roger Clemens reunited with former teammate Marty Barrett during a round of golf last weekend at TPC and shared an observation. Ron Futrell, who was in the group, said Clemens mentioned that "the biggest crime that occurred when the ground ball went through Bill Buckner's legs was not just that it cost the Red Sox the World Series, but it cost Marty the World Series MVP trophy." Barrett, who set a major league record with 24 hits in 14 post-season games, led all hitters with 13 hits in 30 at-bats against the Mets, a .433 batting average, and played flawless defense at second base. ...

Mayor Oscar Goodman and his wife, Carolyn, celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary Sept. 9 with an intimate gathering of thousands at the Fremont Street Experience. The Rat Pack, Zowie Bowie, the whole nine yards. ...

Comedian Frank Caliendo, who starts his long-term headliner deal at Monte Carlo on Oct. 12, is on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" tonight.

SIGHTINGS

Flamingo headliner Marie Osmond, backstage at "Jersey Boys" (Palazzo) after taking in Monday's show. ... Vanessa and Angela Simmons, daughters of Reverend Run of Run DMC fame, dining at Strip House (Planet Hollywood Resort). ... Hilton's ex, Benji Madden, making a guest DJ appearance Sunday at Tao (Venetian) for the official kickoff of MAGIC weekend. Joining Madden's entourage were sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso of the Australian electro-pop group The Veronicas. ... Jacqueline Laurita from "Real Housewives of New Jersey," with galpals at Bette Midler's show (Caesars Palace) on Sunday.

THE PUNCH LINE

"The Disney takeover of Marvel isn't all rosy. Cinderella has already had to obtain a restraining order against The Incredible Hulk." -- Harrah's headliner Rita Rudner

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