Wynn marriage appears cloudy
Representatives for Steve and Elaine Wynn are saying little about a published report claiming the power couple split several months ago.
Citing anonymous sources, the New York Post's Page Six gossip column Wednesday reported the hotel developer is romantically involved with a British woman in her late 40s.
Media queries were directed to a Wynn Las Vegas Web site. "We don't comment on the Wynns' personal lives," a rep responded.
The rumors went public after surfacing over the weekend. Vegas Confidential reported on Monday that word was circulating at the opening gala of his Encore hotel -- and his birthday party -- on Saturday that Wynn was spending his 67th birthday in St. Moritz, Switzerland's exclusive ski haven.
Sources say there were recent signs that something was amiss. Elaine and one of the couple's daughters were seen crying, and there was buzz among staffers that Steve had moved out of their Wynn Las Vegas suite.
They have been building a home at Southern Highlands Golf Club.
The Wynns were married in 1963 and divorced, but never separated, in 1986, when he risked everything by building The Mirage with help from junk-bond trader Michael Milken.
They remarried five years later at the Waldorf-Astoria, site of their first wedding.
Elaine, Miss Miami Beach 1960, was no shrinking violet while Wynn was credited with re-inventing Las Vegas. As director of Wynn Resorts since 2002, she has been extensively involved.
In a 2006 interview with The New York Times, Steve Wynn said he often worked long hours at the Frontier, near their golf-course home at the Desert Inn, now Wynn Las Vegas.
One morning when he arrived home at dawn, he said, "She's looking at me. She says, 'Careful now, don't get confused.' Elaine is not the kind of woman who would passively tolerate disrespect."
KILLER VERSION
Some top Democrats who stopped in Harry Reid's Washington office Wednesday heard a Killer version of Nevada's state song.
Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the majority whip, walked in and were introduced to Las Vegas rock band The Killers, who are in the capital for a concert.
Reid, the Senate majority leader from Nevada, said he had heard that the group recently performed "Home Means Nevada" during a concert and asked if the band members would sing it.
Frontman Brandon Flowers, who was seated on a couch, stood up and sang the state song a cappella.
During the 20-minute stop, Reid asked if the band members had any legislation they were interested in bringing up. Renewable energy, one of The Killers said.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Flamingo headliner Marie Osmond is returning to the TV talk-show world this fall, with a syndicated show originating from here. It was announced Wednesday at the NATPE conference that the show will be seen in 70 percent of U.S. households, including New York and Los Angeles. ... Beginning Monday, the KMXB-FM 94.1 morning team of Mark and Mercedes, along with producer JC, is being syndicated. They've been picked up by fellow CBS station KZZO-FM, 100.5, one of the most powerful FM stations in Northern California and based in Sacramento.
SIGHTINGS
Josh Groban, attending the Donny & Marie show (Flamingo) on Tuesday. ... Food Network star Paula Deen, the "Queen of Southern Cuisine," at the 7 p.m. performance Tuesday of "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular" (Venetian). ... Actress Amanda Bynes ("Hairspray"), having lunch Tuesday at SushiSamba (Palazzo Shoppes) with two other girls and two guys. Bynes appeared to be cozying up to one of the guys, suggesting she's moved on from her breakup with "The Hills" reality actor Doug Reinhardt. ... Superstar rapper T.I., performing at Jet Nightclub (Mirage) on Monday, his last West Coast performance before heading to prison in March as part of a plea deal on federal weapons charges. Usher, in town recording his upcoming album, was there checking out his pal's show.
THE PUNCH LINE
"Governor Blagojevich is continuing on a media tour he's doing. He was on 'The View,' the 'Today' show, 'Good Morning America' and his hair was on 'Animal Planet.'" -- 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.
