"They spent about an hour with three commissioners—Rory Reid, Myrna Williams, and Bruce Woodbury—doing a zillion takes with this character actor." That's what Clark County spokesman Erik Pappa said about producers of new TV commercials for the Las Vegas Review-Journal that are shot in Commission chambers and depict a reporter, played by an actor, popping up behind the real commissioners. The punch line is something about the Review-Journal going wherever it takes to get the news. They might've added, "and recruiting the subjects of their news, public officials, to advertise!" Isn't that a little cozy? And isn't it exactly the sort of thing—the Commission using taxpayer time to flack a private company's wares—the R-J ought to be quacking about?
"We would've done the same for any reputable media company," Pappa says. Really? "We would've done it for the Sun, or the Weekly." (OK. Is that better or worse?) Adds Pappa: "They (the R-J) would've used the city council but the mayor is a horrible actor." And known for his ethics.
Strip (Club) Poker
Sin Gentlemen's Club will host its latest Topless Poker Tournament starting on February 7, although anyone looking for beer-swilling card jockeys without shirts on or silicone-enhanced strippers playing Texas Hold 'Em will be sorely disappointed. The club's dancers serve as dealers and as entertainment, taking the stage every time the ante is raised. Because the most important thing while playing a poker tournament is to be distracted by topless women.
Overhead at the Rock Climbing Place
Man: "You have a big butt."
Woman: "No I don't. Do I?"
Man: "Yes you do."
Woman: "Ugh [feigns disgust]. Why thank you!"
It's Chaotic
In Touch reports that Kevin Federline (still married to Britney Spears as of press time) is in talks with the Palms to open up a nightclub in the hotel-casino's new tower. Only problem is that Britney isn't too thrilled with the idea of Kevin spending his nights surrounded by alcohol and women. But what caught our eye is the reference to Britney having a short-lived marriage to Jason Alexander. We're just surprised that the sexy pop goddess has a thing for short, stocky, bald comedic actors. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Finally, The Real Reason Why The Producers of The James Bond Films Decided to Dump Pierce Brosnan, Discovered When They Accidentally Wandered Into His Closet and Bumped Into Something Frilly
"I want to do more musicals and more cross-dressing roles. I really would like to explore that. And possibly in Vegas."
We're pretty sure he was kidding, but just to be sure, Frank Marino had better watch his haute couture-draped back.