Pete Allman's Celebrity Scene News January 26, 2002

 

Mike Tyson

It seems that boxing is getting its dose of bad public relations with the likes of Mike Tyson. Tyson who said he was pushed by one of Lennox Lewis's camp in a recent press conference ended up throwing a punch and missing Lewis. It ended up in a tumble with Tyson biting Lennox Lewis's leg. It's a bit more complicated then what we have told you. The bottom line to this story however is that Tyson will probably find out the hard way, if the Nevada Athletic Commission denies his license to fight in Nevada. "The heck with how much money Tyson brings to Las Vegas. It is not worth the aggravation" stated a group of local businessmen. Somehow a little bird told me that's not the way it will end up for Tyson.

Showtime Championship Boxing in conjunction with Bally's Hotel and Top Rank Boxing will present a gentleman's fight card on March the 16th at Bally's Event Center. Former W.B.O. welterweight champion and the current W.B.O. number one junior middleweight contender Daniel Santos will move up in weight to face former world champion and current W.B.O. number two contender Ramon Luis "Yori Boy" Campas for the vacant JR. middleweight title.

Daniel Santos with Ramon Luis "Yori Boy" Campas and Antonio Diaz

Campas, 30 has fought 79 fights with 4 loses and 67 KO's. He is a gentleman in and out of the ring. Daniel Santos, 26 has 24 fights to his credit with 2 loses, 1 draw, and 19 KO's. There won't be any running and holding in this championship bout. This fight alone is worth the ticket prices which start at $50.00. Also included on the card is W.B.O. number 1 welterweight contender Antonio Margarito. At 23 years of age young Margarito has 25 fights to his credit with 3 loses, 1 N.C., and 17 KO's. Margarito will face Antonio Diaz, 25 who has a record of 37 fights, 3 loses, and 27 KO's. Diaz said his last championship fight with Shane Mosley taught him to change his boxing style. "Before, I just came at you with everything. Now I box more. I feel I have more speed moving the head more"stated Diaz. The fight card will broadcast at 10:00PM EST. and PST.

Don't forget to check out Chinese New Year at New York New York. The celebration takes place February the 15th at 8:30pm on the Brooklyn Bridge. The fun will start with a dragon parade, dancers, music, and drinks. The Lion Dance will be preformed chasing away the evil spirits. The Dragon Dance also to be preformed brings happiness, health, and good luck for the rest of the year. Who knows maybe you will be one of the jackpot winners that evening.

Tom Cruise with Penelope Cruz. Siegfried and Roy with Atlas.

Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz slipped into the Mirage Showroom to visit Siegfried and Roy backstage. Cruise was delighted when he fed Atlas their 5 year old Siberian Tiger. When asked if the super stars of magic would retire Roy stated "We will continue to fulfill peoples dreams as long as our fans keep coming to our shows"

Dream Boulevard, the first reality drama T.V. series everyone is talking about, has reset their shooting schedule. Scott Shepard the Co - Producer, who incidentally is the new Lone Ranger said the series originally scheduled for the House of Blues Foundation Room, will instead be taped at C2K at the Venetian Hotel and Resort.

25 Guest stars per week will have their chance to act with 4 to 7 celebrities. You can be sure there will be a lot of bloopers in the series. That is what reality television brings to the table. Darlene Vogel, Michael Storm, Krista Tesreau, Ilene Kristen, Kristoff St. John, Ty Treadway, and Tom Hallick are few of the soap stars who will be sharing the spotlight with aspiring actors. For more information call 1- 866-soap-fan or log onto www.soapfantasy.tv.

A congratulations goes to Tony Sacca, the producer and host of Entertainment Las Vegas Style for receiving the Key to the City from Mayor Oscar Goodman. Mr. Sacca has been a part of promoting Las Vegas though his show for over 15 years. ELV airs on the ABC affiliate, KTBV Channel 13 at 12:30 A.M. on Saturdays.

NATPE (National Association of Television Producers and Executives) had a lower attendance then last year. Approximately 9600 people attended the 4 day event. Last year the attendance was 13,913. That's 31% more attendee's then this year. During the convention I met up with John Astor of the Astor Corporation. During our conversation the name of John Walsh came up. Walsh who hosts Fox's America's Most Wanted after 15 years on the air has caught 695 fugitives while bringing 25 kidnapped children home alive. I wonder if America's Most Wanted will catch Usama Bin Laden next.

Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra likes her busy schedule. The young actress helps host the Ultimate Fighting Championships held here in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand and throughout the country. According to Electra it's a fun job that takes her away from the serious part of acting in motion pictures.

Until next week we invite you to log onto our site www.celebrityscene.com or email me peter@celebrityscene.com.

Pete Allman's Celebrity Scene News January 22, 2002

 

Willie Palms catchs Tali Kulihaapal with a Right

"Celebrities bring out the essence of your souls," stated Tory Cory. Cory an international singer who became a super star in China was staying at the Paris Hotel and Resort for the Everlast Heavyweight Explosion, a boxing event promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions in association with Paris Hotel and Resort. Everyone has their opinions about celebrities. How many of you would agree that celebrities bring out the essence of your souls. Now, if you are talking about boxing. That is a sport that will test your lungs out in at your favorite boxing match.

Speaking of boxing, the fight card last Saturdays was entertaining. Willie Palms (10 - 1 - 1 - 6 KO's), of Jersey City fought a 6 rounds against Tali Kulihaapal (9 - 2 - 1 - 5 KO's), of Honolulu. Palms won by unanimous decision. This was a fight of humor were both fighters kept smiling as they where punching away at each other. Jean Francois Bergeron (13 - 0, 9 KO's), from Montreal Canada fought a technical 8 rounds against Jason Nicholson (17 - 16, 10 KO's), of Tulsa Oklahoma. Bergeron won by a unanimous decision.

Jean Francois Bergeron Defends himself against Jason Nicholson

Whatever happen to the hard hitting Jose Louis Gonzalez? Gonzalez with a record of 32 wins, 8 loses, and 27 KO's originally from Havana, is fighting out of Las Vegas. Unfortunately for Gonzalez he didn't come to fight Derek Bryant (11 - 9 KO's). Bryant who fights out of Philadelphia knocked out Gonzalez in 2 minutes and 33 seconds of the first round. Gonzalez just didn't have confidence in himself. He certainly had no problem showing up for the paycheck. Other bouts that evening included Davarryl Williamson (13 - 1, 12 KO's), fighting out of Denver Colorado, taking out Kevin McBride (26 - 4 - 1, 20 KO's), in an 8 round bout. This knock out came in 2 minutes and 48 seconds of the first round.

Olanda Anderson a very talented fighting out of Colorado Springs made his pro debut against Sean Williams (9 - 14 -1 , 2 KO's), of Philadelphia. Anderson who represents the Olympic team won by a unanimous decision. Williamson who is overweight displayed a lot of courage, and was able to throw some nice body shots to Anderson midsection. The semi-main event featured Greg Pickrom (12 - 5 - 1, 11 KO's), fighting out of Huston Texas taking on Willie Williams (17 - 5, 11 KO's), who fights out of East Point Georgia. Pickrom knocked out Williams in 1 minute and 48 seconds of the first round. A lot of knock outs for the heavyweights and what is a series of events entitled The Everlast Heavyweight Explosion. For information on upcoming fight cards promoted by Cedric Kushner Promotions Email Jim Hunter the Director for Boxing of the west coast at jhunterlv@aol.com.

Siegfried and Roy with Elizabeth Taylor and Atlas

When celebrities arrive in Las Vegas they never seem to leave our city without visiting Siegfried and Roy at the Mirage. International film star, Elizabeth Taylor celebrated the beginning of the year by visiting the two legends back stage. Taylor was introduced to Atlas a five month old white Siberian tiger.

Ann Marie Bimonte

Ann Marie Bimonte the young lady in the picture wearing the gold outfit, and her husband Nick Bimonte, own Nicks on the Strip, an Italian Eatery open 24 hours. Nick Bimonte a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York is planning to do a cooking segment on "E". Bimonte was a favorite on the NBC affiliate in Boca Raton Florida where he owned Nicks Italian Fishery and Brewzzis.

Lou Ragland ( Left ) with his world famous Ink Spots

Lou Ragland's world famous Ink Spots keep the tradition alive at the Westward Ho Hotel. Ragland, a long time resident of Las Vegas just finished a successful engagement at the Ramada Express in Laughlin. When asked if the music of yesterday will continue to gain new audiences,

Ragland replied. "The music of today is just a revision of the music we grew up listening to. Yes Hip Hop and Top 40 lead the way, however the Ink Spots and groups similar to their music will always have a main stay in reaching the older audience and attracting the younger. That's the reality of it". Ragland said he plans to film a documentary on the Ink Spots during of their last performance in March. For more information contact Westward Ho Hotel.

The new restaurant row on Charleston Blvd. is booming. Flemings Prime Steakhouse is the newest arrival, offering prime beef and other delectable items at reasonable prices. The restaurant is decorated by oak and offers 100 different wines by the glass. This is a treat for wine lovers not to mention this fine eatery is designed to accommodate ladies. By that we mean the warmth and the enriched décor which would be comfortable for anyone who wants to take a culinary journey.

Executive Chef Lee Ditterline along with managing partners Kevin Whattofs and Bill Sullivan await your arrival.

There are many untold stories about Las Vegas. You don't have to be shy in giving us some of your ideas. You see, they need to be told and they will be told on Channel 35 KYRK your community television station. All you need to do is call 450.0330 between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. A representative from Mako Communications will assign the story to one of their host. Channel 35 has more local programming in the community of Las Vegas then any station located in our community.