Pete Allman's Celebrity Scene News 05/22/2002

Majestik the Magnificent, and longtime friend of the Jackson's who is currently working with Rebbie Jackson, was appalled when he learned that Danny Gans was initiating a complaint against the variety show performers, Society of Seven. SOS a group of musicians known throughout Hawaii is appearing in the main showroom of the Golden Nugget. Gans' Manager, Chip Lightman was at the opening of SOS, and felt that the group was performing impersonations. According to Gans' contract, originally signed by Steve Wynn, no one that impersonates would be allowed to appear in any of the Mirage properties.

As a result, SOS has been asked not to advertise on television stations or on the hotel channels located in each guestroom. "I think it's a terrible thing that a group like SOS - who have an excellent variety show is being attacked by someone like Danny Gans. I can't see where the group is doing anything that resembles Gans' performance. I think he's being selfish and hurting their right to make an honest living," stated Majestic.

SOS has worked with many charitable organizations, which they've done since the 60's. And as well have donated some of their proceeds in record sales -- to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers, wounded or killed in the line of duty trust fund.

Tony Ruivivar, the spokesperson for the group, since being together for over thirty years, can't understand why a headliner such as Danny Gans would complain about SOS, performance as variety show.

Cheif Oleg Bacov

The Russian restaurant appropriately called Eliseevsky, recently appeared on Vegas Insights on KYRK- channel 35 TV. Executive Chef, Oleg Bacov and Stacy Eliseevsky, whom the restaurant was named after, said that some people may not aware that beef stroganoff originally comes from Russia. Most of us are familiar with that dish; however, Chef Oleg prepares it in its original recipe. First and foremost one should always use a little canola oil, tenderloin beef tips, mushrooms, onions, and of course garnishes; such as black and green olives; buckwheat, which reminds me of brown rice, and tomatoes and lettuce. There are a number of exciting and very healthy dishes served at Eliseevsky. One of my favorites is Borsch soup Charo had a packed house at the Sahara Congo room Friday, May 17. The dancer, composer, guitarist, comedienne, the one and only "cuchi-cuchi girl" danced with me backstage. And during a conversation, Marlene Ricci and her assistant, Arlene Gibson discussed Charo's 20-year absence from Las Vegas. The essence of the conversation was that she was simply reliving the old "glory days" of Las Vegas.

Her show, entitled "Bravo" is a fast-paced international variety show. Some of the highlights of the show include ventriloquist, Sammy King and his partner, "Francisco The Mexican Parrot." King has appeared on more than 25,000 shows since 1958. Another highlight of the show includes the aerial adage Cees (Case) and Kathy (Katie) Dekok, who were both, raised in Holland.

The couple performed one of the best adagio's, with the most unique flying work, which takes a tremendous amount of strength the partner above one's head. Bravo is a combined effort of Char Entertainment, Inc., along with Onstage Entertainment Inc. Tickets are $44.95 plus tax, and show times are at 7:30 nightly, with an added 10:00 PM show on Saturday's and Monday's.

Marlene, Charo, and Arleen

Cat Daddy - is one of those soul-surviving musical groups, which have been very successful in Las Vegas. Roger Kennerly-Saint, one of the group's leaders said the group has enjoyed "Twenty years of success, and that one of their great successes is playing the music of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Cat Daddy appears Wednesday's through Thursday, 9pm to 1:00am, Friday's and Saturday's at 10:00pm to 3:00am and Sunday's, 10:00pm to 2am.

The main event between Ben Tackie (25-3-15kos) out of Acera-Ghana and Kostyu Tazyu (29-29-1-23kO's) from Sydney, Australia, out at the Mandalay Bay Event Center was action-packed in every round. The event, which was presented by Showtime Millennium boxing and Cedric Kushner, didn't have a big turnout, but certainly presented a great boxing card.

Tackie, who was the aggressor, received most of the blows from Kostyu. He couldn't get past Tazyu's speed. However in the 3rd and 10th round, Tackie showed some strong punching by bruising Tazyu underneath his eyes. Judges Duane Ford scored it: 119 -109 in favor of Tazyu, and Chuck Giampa and Bill Graham had it, 120-108 a unanimous decision making Tazyu the winner and retaining all three of his belts; the WBC, WBA and IBS Super lightweight titles.

The co-main event featuring Oba Carr (55-6-1-31KO's) and Kuvanych Toygonbayev (18-1-12KO's) in a 10-round WelterWeight bout proved to be fruitless for Carr. Toygonbayev was the aggressive and stronger puncher. Carr had two points taken away for a low blow and one point for a head butt in the 5th Round. Judges scored it: 99-88 and 100-87 making Toygonbayev the victor.

We've got some new show tickets we're giving away on KDWN 720AM on your radio dial and be sure to tune in on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's at 1pm. Until then, keep your vision positive and remember the mark of greatness is truly upon you.

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