Left to right, William "Wak" King, Walther Clyde Orange, Pete Allman, Jame Dean "J.D." Nicholas
The Commodores lead singer, J. D. Nicholas told me it's been three years since the group appeared in Las Vegas. In town for the Billboard Awards, the group is scheduled to open March 30, 2001 for two days at the Las Vegas Hilton's main showroom. "Vegas always has lots of action, yet when you want to relax, there's so many places to enjoy away from the strip," J. D. told me. Nicholas, now a single man, has made Las Vegas his permanent residence.
Sisqo, honored for Male Artist and New Artist of the Year, writes a lot of his own material and is quick to admit he doesn't sample anyone else's music.
Sisqo
Faith Hill, honored for Hot 100 Single of the Year, Breathe and Artist and Female Country Artist of the Year, said she was looking forward to spending time with husband Tim McGraw for Christmas. "We'll cook together. It's a holiday tradition." Faith said she's not much of a gambler but enjoys Las Vegas. Her husband, on the other hand, is quite a blackjack enthusiast.
Cutie Mandy Moore said she enjoys coming to Vegas, especially to revisit friends at the Billboard Awards. "It's one big party," she said.
Mandy Moore
The group Creed, honored as Rock Artist of the year, consists of Seat Philips, Scott Sterpp, and Mark Tremonti, a bunch of basic down to earth guys, enjoy donating a few bucks to both the blackjack tables and craps.
Joe, honored for R&B;/HipHop Air Play Track of the Year (I Wanna Know) is a cool, very bright artist. "Like anything in life, you 'gotta be creative and get yourself with the right brothers. It's not an over night thing," Joe says.
Joe
Son By Four honored for Latin Tracks Artist of the Year gave credit to Diane Warren who writes some of their music.
Son By Four
Britney Spears, honored for Album of the Year, also received a special award for the biggest one-week sales of an album ever by a female artist.
Tony Braxton was honored as Female R&B;/Hip Hop Artist and Christina Aguilere as Female Artist of the Year.
'N Sync received Album of the Year for No Strings Attached. Dixie Chicks were honored as Country Artist of the Year and Destiny's Child as Artist of the Year.
Tina Knowles, the beautiful blonde, introduced her mother to the press as their hair stylist. The girls were elated, to say the least, when they received their award. Their New Year's resolution, and y'gotta love this one: to lose weight. The group is crazy about the bright lights and the energy Las Vegas exudes.
Dig the names of some of these groups, jive names for sure - 3 Doors Down for instance, who recorded Who Let the Dogs Out. How about Kryptonite, Baha Men and Vertical Horizon, not to forget the group Pink.
A truly interesting honoree for Hit 100 Songwriter, Rob Thomas writes from inspiration. "It doesn't matter if it's 3:00 a.m., if I'm led to do so I'll write at that hour." Rob is very inspired by James Brown's music.
Danny Glover, who wasn't in the best of spirits because of pains in his knees, didn't want to chat much about Vegas. He chose rather to talk about equality and harmony as depicted in his film Boesman and Lena. He did, however, manage to laugh a bit about the fact that Vegas has a film festival at all, and is growing in its cultural status.
Danny Glover
Actor Martin Landau presented the CineVegas Marquee award for Artistic Achievement to his friend and colleague, Mark Rydel. Rydel's films, On Golden Pond, The River, and For The Boys were selected for the award.
Phyllis McGuire of the McGuire Sisters, also at the Festival was thrilled when asked to present the CineVegas Marquee Award for Lifetime Achievement to Tony Curtis. Curtis, who resides in the Anthem Country Club area, said he enjoys restaurant hopping with his beautiful, young wife, Jill. Why not? Jill is an eye-stopper.
Director Bernie Pollack, known for the Electric Horseman, Tootsie, Rain Man and Marathon Man, was honored for Artistic Achievement, Costume Design.
Red Line
The Fed Cup won't be returning to Las Vegas as planned. According to the US Team Captain Billy Jean King it's debut didn't pack the Mandalay Bay Events center. It did, however, present some interesting challenges for Lindsay Davenport who was on the winning team. "I'm not used to these heavy balls. It makes it hard on the serve," she states. King on the other hand gives credit to the U.S. Team for their championship. "One thing I keep telling people is, it's not the coach that makes the player, it's the player that makes the coach."
Left to right Lisa Raymond, Lindsay Davenport, Billy Jean King, Monica Selles, Jennifer Capriati
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