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NORM: Beckhams check bawdy side of LV



British soccer star David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, spiced things up Monday by sampling Sin City's bawdy side.

Spies say they spent three hours in a private room at Spearmint Rhino, an adult entertainment club often favored by celebrities.

When Beckham walked in, I'm told, the scene looked like a jail break.

Beckham and his wife were in town for a long weekend that included the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Ricky Hatton title fight and three concerts by the reunited Spice Girls, who played their final show here on Tuesday. Beckham's wife is "Posh Spice."


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  • The Beckhams had dinner with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes at SW Steakhouse at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday night.

    SHOW MUST GO ON

    There's no business like show business, and Flamingo headliner George Wallace gave 'em a show to remember Saturday.

    The veteran comedian was forced to wheel around the Flamingo stage on an office chair after rupturing his Achilles tendon earlier in the evening during a corporate gig at Bellagio.

    Left with one good leg, Wallace gamely went ahead with his 10 p.m. show -- and had the house rocking while he rolled.

    "I didn't want to use a wheelchair, ala George Wallace," cracked Wallace, a reference to Alabama's segregationist governor who was shot during the 1972 presidential campaign and required a wheelchair the rest of his life.

    The comedian tripped on a coil of speaker wire during his appearance at Bellagio in front of an Asian banking group.

    Wallace finished his gig standing in one spot and walked off using the mic stand as a crutch.

    "Everybody thought I was kidding," he said.

    During his show at the Flamingo, he worked his accident into his routine and ended up with two doctors on stage.

    "One was an orthopedic surgeon, and the other was a pathologist. I told him, "If I see ever you again in light, that will be too soon for me.'" The orthopedic surgeon offered his help and some advice. "He told the boys from Mosaic (his opening act) 'Sing loud, because this is going to hurt.'"

    "A camera guy told me afterwards, 'I think you'll want to save this DVD; it's one of the best shows we've had here," said Wallace, who has put off getting a cast on his leg until later this week.

    THE SCENE AND HEARD

    The finale of the Third Annual image Model Search will take place tonight in the Great Hall at the Fashion Show mall at 7 p.m.

    Mike Mecca, chief executive officer at Planet Hollywood Resort, will announce the winners. The public is invited ...

    U2 fan Bill Gerski still hasn't found what he's looking for, so he's sold his Hurricane Bar and Grill, 10420 Bermuda Road., in the Silverado Ranch area. Village Pub has purchased the live band venue. "The good news is we'll have one more band this Saturday," said Gerski. Fittingly, he's hired the U2 tribute band, Achtung Baby, for the farewell party.

    Correction: The Maxim hotel, where Evel Knievel formerly lived in the penthouse, is now the Westin Casuarina.

    SIGHTINGS

    Cheryl Ladd, who replaced Farrah Fawcett on "Charlie's Angels," at Danny Ganns (Mirage) on Tuesday ... Mayweather and Hatton had reservations at Pure (Caesars Palace) on Tuesday for the Spice Girls' after-party. Ummm, no, not together ... Hatton turned up at AJ's Steakhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel on Monday with a group of 15. Hatton lost to Mayweather on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena ... Mario Lopez, hosting Monday's "Boobs or Bust 2 -- Go Big or Go Home!" contest at Jet nightclub (Mirage). Jeff Beacher's little people troupe showed up as mini-Spice Girls ... Criss Angel, shooting champagne toast scenes with Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt of "The Girls Next Door" on Monday inside LAX nightclub at Luxor. We hear he's celebrating his 40th birthday tonight with a week-early party. ... Diana DeGarma of "American Idol" fame, in the audience at Dirk Arthur's show at the Tropicana on Monday ... Las Vegas artist Joni Max, appearing in Tuesday's episode of The Learning Channel's "Miami Ink."

    THE PUNCH LINE

    "Are you comfortable with the name 'Replacement Spice'?" -- From David Letterman's Top Ten Questions on the Spice Girls Application

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



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    Denny Jorgenson wrote on December 31, 2007 11:10 AM: I just stumbled into your sight and began reading-reading and reading-- their is some very good stuff on this sight Norm. My middle name is Norm (Norman) men from the north 'northmen'
    I don't know why I got off on that. Anyway--good material. I'm now a pupil of interest and will pass the word. I know alot of people in Utah.


    roger wrote on December 26, 2007 07:14 AM: Ouch...well J you certainly told me off... I can only imagine someone with a superior IQ like yourself only grows into a deeper and better person by knowing what the Beckhams are doing. I admit I have a dim view of celebrities, maybe I'm tired of paying outrageous prices to see sporting events, movies, and concerts so people like the Beckhams can live like kings and have fools follow them around and kiss their backside whenever they show their faces in public. But to call me stupid for browsing over a 100 word article is a bit harsh. I note you also have some derogatory words for Freddy as well, hhmmm...go figure.


    Gavin wrote on December 20, 2007 07:47 AM: Well said Roger. One thing you forgot to point out is that he plays professional soccer, a sport that carries no weight in the U.S..


    J wrote on December 18, 2007 10:08 AM: Um, Roger, the Beckams are "celebrities" and you are reading and commenting on a celebrity column. Are you stupid, or just looking to be seen as such?


    J wrote on December 18, 2007 10:07 AM: Hey Freddy, lose your house in Las Vegas recently? Haha. Bitter!


    Freddy wrote on December 17, 2007 10:13 AM: Most gamblers are degenerate scum. Joe Pesci was right in Casino when he made that comment. The only mistake was the Corleones should have shot Moe Green before he developed Vegas.


    roger wrote on December 13, 2007 09:23 AM: Can someone explain to me why all the fascination with these Beckhams? I could care less what they do, where they go, or who they dine with. I have better and more important things to occupy my time and energy...as a matter of fact this note itself has taken too much of my time as it is.....


    John Doe wrote on December 12, 2007 04:41 PM: hahahaha


    jeremy wrote on December 12, 2007 09:51 AM: What a work ethic...George Wallace is a rock star. I'm sure most strip headliners would have cancelled everything for months.


    youwish wrote on December 12, 2007 09:33 AM: John read the article again. David and his wife were at the club together, not just David.
    Victoria looks great I bet there are many women who wish they could look like her. Eat you heart out…..


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