Las Vegas News

By Polly Peluso

Courtesy of Las Vegas Hollywood Magazine

The red carpet was out for the stars at the Stardust 45th anniversary party: Phyllis Diller, Wayne Newton (Mr. Las Vegas himself), Robert Goulet, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt, Don Rickles, Sonny King, Carrot Top, Valerie Perrine, Tim Conway, and Marva Scott. Other local celebrities were spotted: Breck Wall, the Kim Sisters, Tony Sacca, Monty Rock, Jim Snyder (Channel 3 TV anchor man), and Robin Leach.

Lots of great conventions have been in town where Steve Crespi snapped photos of Jackie Chan, Calvin Lane, Sylvester Stallone, Playmate twins Carol and Darlene Bernaola, "Lana" Hustler Honey, and Nikki Six of Motley Crue. Then at the Black and White Party he snapped a photo of this fabulous painted body. Exciting Club openings with the Ice House Lounge in beautiful downtown Las Vegas and Ice Club opening where Drink formerly was situated on Harmon. At the downtown Ice Club Lounge there was just everybody including Mayor Oscar Goodman with a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, and prominent movie critic Victoria Alexander. James Caan and actor Fred Williamson (The Hammer) were seen at the Ice Club close to the Strip. Lots of fun to go to the luncheons of the members of the local entertainers clubs. "The Cast," a club of local entertainers, holds a luncheon party monthly at the Greek Islands (the former Debbie Reynolds Hotel). You will usually see Bill Acosta, sometimes Marty Allen, Marlene Ricci, Buddy Greco, Lezlie Anders, and Frankie Randall. So many talents and such great entertainment. The public is invited to attend these functions and the price of the luncheon is very nominal

Pilot film "Atomic City" premiered at The Palms. It is a delightful fun-filled, light-hearted family show targeting every demographic that promotes Las Vegas as the hippest place on earth . Producer Markus Rothkranz shot the entire film in Las Vegas. It is a look at Las Vegas starting in the 60s where aliens, underground top secret governmental compounds and gadgets of the future are the norm. Every role is filled by a Look-alike. Of course the star is "Elvis" (Matt Lewis), Elizabeth Taylor is a cab driver and a tough policeman is Jack Nicholson. It's a real hoot and so original that hopefully it will be a big success. Playboy had its 50th anniversary party at The Palms amid much ado. Boys, Men, Males invaded the place with their desire to be part of the scene. I remember the 25th anniversary party at his Playboy Mansion. I was just awestruck by the scores of top, top echelon of "movie stars." This anniversary was a new ball game entirely. Hef was the star at this party amid a bevy of beautiful Playmates and adorable Playboy bunnies. Hef's long-time "right hand" lady, Mary O'Connor (since Chicago days) came along and was as efficient and delightful as ever. There were different parties all weekend at the different "in" spots at The Palms. Two of the most favorite local entertainers are Siegfried & Roy at The Mirage. These guys have become such "regular" people with the press and media that they have become buddies with many. They attend and contribute to every charity, big or small, and were recently at the party at The Flamingo for Breck Wall, producer of "Bottoms Up."