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May. 02, 2008
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NORM: Jackson in action possibly in Vegas

NORM CLARKE
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Michael Jackson might be saying hello again to Las Vegas.

Something's up with Michael Jackson.

The way it was explained to me: Jackson has been in talks with a local hotel boss who wants to make a major statement.

Last week, Jackson's brother Jermaine showed up twice at the Las Vegas Hilton in his white Rolls-Royce.

Michael Jackson moved back to Las Vegas late last year and has been rushing to finish his long-delayed new album. It was reported last week that he has been working with Akon and RedOne in the Palms recording studios.

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    • ON THE ROAD AGAIN

    We've been in Chicago this week, taking in all that the Windy City offers, including trips to two local shrines: Wrigley Field and chef Rick Bayless' Topolobampo restaurant.

    We watched the Cubs drop a 4-3 nail-biter to Milwaukee on Thursday in a game that featured a home plate collision involving the Brewers' 260-pound Prince Fielder, PETA's new poster child.

    Fielder isn't hitting his weight since giving up meat after becoming the youngest player in major league history to hit 50 home runs. But the sight of him rumbling home at full speed would leave most catchers questioning their career path.

    Not the Cubs' Geovany Soto, who survived the train wreck after tagging Fielder out. It gave a scary new meaning to bang-bang play.

    "I thought I lost my ticket connection," said the guy next to me, Jack Torano, manager of Jilly's Too on Rush Street.

    And of course we're here to research Chicago's legendary pizza. Our first impression: Geno's thin crust combo didn't come close to our favorite neighborhood pizza joint, Magura's, 1305 Vegas Valley.

    Send me your recommendation for Chicago's best pizza, and I'll run the results on Sunday.

    THE SCENE AND HEARD

    It's splitsville for Miss Nevada USA Veronica Grabowski and a local illusionist who would like to see this writer test a human vaporizer machine. Celebrity blogger Robin Leach reported that the magic has disappeared from the three-month relationship and that it's been called off. ...

    KVBC-TV, Channel 3, is pulling the plug today on analog TV for short periods during all of its broadcasts. ...

    Michelle Rodriguez is confirmed to attend an event tonight hosted by former "Dancing With the Stars" hottie Stacy Keibler at CatHouse, in the Luxor. Rodriguez, the former "Lost" star, has been keeping a low profile since getting out of jail in January for a probation violation related to her DUI arrest.

    MAY I RECOMMEND

    "Jersey Boys," the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, opens to the public Saturday at the Palazzo. Showtimes are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ticket prices range from $65 to $135. Ticket information: 1-866-641-SHOW or 702-414-9000 or online at www.palazzolasvegas.com.

    SIGHTINGS

    Lenny Kravitz, shopping Thursday at Barneys, in Palazzo, before heading for the Palms. ... Hall of Fame NFL quarterback John Elway and former Denver Broncos teammate Mark Jackson, hanging out Wednesday at LAX nightclub, in the Luxor, after dining with a large party at Company American Bistro. Also at LAX: Chris Tucker, actor Will Sasso of "Mad TV" and actress Joan Allen, who recently starred in "The Bourne Ultimatum" and "The Bourne Supremacy."... A bulking-up Mike Tyson, ordering crab leg linguine, a platter of Alaskan king crab and orange roughy for lunch Wednesday at The Coachman's Inn, at Desert Inn and Eastern. ... Tucker returned to Tao Asian Bistro, in The Venetian, for the second night in a row Wednesday.

    THE PUNCH LINE

    "Hillary Clinton will be making her first ever appearance on Bill O'Reilly's show 'The O'Reilly Factor.' Hillary should do well because she has years of experience yelling, 'Shut up, Bill.'" -- Conan O'Brien

    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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    Kev wrote on May 10, 2008 12:38 PM: Giordano's stuffed veggie pizza. Sauce is on top, the cheese melts in your mouth, and the crust is perfect - no sogginess here.

    The best by far, Norm. Enjoy.

    (They dry ice deliver nationwide so OK to form habitual craving).


    vanillasky wrote on May 08, 2008 07:02 PM: Good for you, Norm. That illusionist could be anyone. Hans Klok? LOL~~~~~~


    M. Dellefield wrote on May 04, 2008 08:18 PM: The best Chicago pizza is
    Connie's. Lots of cheese and super delicious. 2nd best is Home Run Inn. The least favorite is Gino's!!


    The whore is out of his life wrote on May 03, 2008 07:00 PM: Criss finally get rid of that whore Veronica. That relationship was a sick joke.


    Cathrin wrote on May 03, 2008 01:20 AM: I have kids, and I still love Michael Jackson, and I do not believe he is a pedophile. You can lovesomeone, without being sexually attracted to the person. I can share my bed with a male friend, without anymore in it than friendship, I could share bed with children, mine or other people's children, without it having anything to do with sex. But well, yeah... I am an 22 year old woman and not a 49 year old man, so I guess that is what makes the difference...

    Lord, I hate America.


    JD wrote on May 02, 2008 07:40 PM: I, personally, love the fact that you won't mention him by name...made me giggle.


    Pee Wee Herman wrote on May 02, 2008 05:26 PM: A Jacko comeback!? Yippee! He should hire my agent! We'll make him the King of Commercial Center, then book him on Howard Stern and Maury. Does Jerry Springer still have a show?
    ooooooo I'm so excited! He should get some advice from Hugh Hefner. After all, Hef is the real pro. He has a TV show about dating three of his granddaughters. And no legal problems!


    Michael Jelinek wrote on May 02, 2008 04:15 PM: The best pizza is Chicago is Lou Malnati's deep dish. So much better than all the others.


    Dave wrote on May 02, 2008 03:55 PM: MaryJane, do you have kids? You must be some ugly little wallflower that doesn't, because anyone with kids (male or female) would view Michael Jackson as the scumbag he is. I "liked" his music prior to his issues. Now, everytime I hear a M.J. tune, I turn it off and wiped all M.J. music off my Ipod. Sick SOB is all he is.


    Kathy Rogers wrote on May 02, 2008 02:37 PM: As a long-time Chicagoan, my pick for the best pizza would be Lou Malnati's. We used to go strictly for the deep dish, until one day we tried the thin butter crust pizza. Without a doubt, I think this is the best pizza Chicago has to offer!


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