By JERRY FINK, Las Vegas Sun
Susan Anton still going strong on stage
The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies plays to sold-out audiences each year at the Plaza Theatre in the California desert town.The revue features dancers, singers and comedians who are 55 or older. Some of the showgirls are in their 80s; the late Frankie Laine was one of the headliners in his 90s.Susan Anton makes her debut Jan. 7 as the featured star.
Tony Bennett: 'I just sing good songs I know people like'
The voice on the phone is unmistakable -- unhurried and whiskey-smooth.It's urbane and gracious, and you can still hear a slight edge from growing up poor in Queens, N.Y.Tony Bennett quit high school in the early '40s and sang to help support his family. In the ensuing seven decades, Bennett has sold more than 50 million albums and won 14 Grammy awards.
David Brenner, stuck at home
LAS VEGAS -- Somewhere between his life as an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and his career as one of the most recognizable comedians in the country, the world became complicated for David Brenner."I have spent 19 of the last 21 years of my life in family court or dealing with family-court matters," Brenner says.
Wanda Sykes on standup, her government career and Chris Rock
Comedian Wanda Sykes was unnecessarily apologetic. She was running late because a previous interview had lasted longer than expected.The Emmy-winning entertainer has become one of the country's premier comedians, and that has placed a lot of demands on her time.
Jim Belushi on his actor son, 'According to Jim' and his blues band
LAS VEGAS -- At the start of his career, Jim Belushi lived in the shadow of his comedian brother, John.One day he might be living in the shadow of his son -- and he couldn't be happier.He talked with the Las Vegas Sun about his son, Robert, a 27-year-old actor who is taking a break from his gig with the Second City at the Flamingo here to do a play in Chicago.
'60s icon Graham Nash still going strong
Graham Nash still burns with the same passion he had in the '60s.It's been 40 years since Nash left the Hollies, the British group responsible for such hits as "Bus Stop," to add the magical third harmony part behind David Crosby and Stephen Stills.
Osmond clan set to tour Europe, Vegas
When the Osmond clan invades Europe this month, it's going to look like D-Day."There aren't that many of us," Jimmy Osmond, 45, says.Only 70 or so. A small army, to be sure.
