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Strip Scribbles: Despite recent split, Zowie Bowie go on double date

Posted February 8, 2010 • 3:49 p.m.

Chris Phillips, second from left, with his date Tiffany, and Marley Taylor with her date David at Vince Neil's 49th birthday celebration at Feelgood's Rock Bar & Grill on Feb. 6, 2010.

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When we first reported the news of their split, there was shock and surprise. Nobody guessed that Zowie Bowie singers Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor were ending their relationship after nine-plus years. At first, the stunning revelation was painful for them, but now not only have they patched up their differences, they’ve also managed to remain friends outside work.

In fact, the friendship is so strong that they went out on a double date over the weekend before their show in The Pub at the Monte Carlo, and I was there for their first outing since the break-up. Marley was with saxophonist boyfriend David, and Chris was with new gal pal Tiffany, and they even posed for this exclusive photo in the dark and smoky Dr. Feelgood’s Rock Bar & Grill, where our pal Vince Neil was celebrating his 49th birthday with a mini-concert onstage.

An hour later, they were together onstage as normal with their own show, with Tiffany and David watching in the crowd and cheering on their song stylings. I even joked with them about Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, and they laughed at how their double date would make a good item for today’s Vegas DeLuxe. Sure enough, it’s my Strip Scribbles lead item!

*As we eagerly await tonight’s reveal of the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover girl on The Late Show With David Letterman, here’s an advance look from the photo shoots on YouTube:

As the countdown begins for the bikini beauties’ three-day visit starting Wednesday to celebrate in Las Vegas, S.I. heats up anticipation by posting its own video of the cover contenders. Shortly after tonight’s reveal, we’ll tweet her identity, which is heavily rumored to be Brooklyn Decker, tennis superstar Andy Roddick’s wife.

*Following up on my tweet nine days ago, now that their identities I tried to keep quiet have been revealed elsewhere, I also can tell you that proud parents-to-be Stephanie Wilson, head of Wicked Creative, and former Clark County Commissioner Dario Herrera are looking for a home in Summerlin before the baby’s arrival in about six months.

*Is it really possible that Tiger Woods paid $40,000-plus for his near six-week stint in a Mississippi sex addict clinic? Word is that the head of our Las Vegas-based Tiger Woods Foundation will play for the first time next month after a public apology and reconciliation with wife Elin Nordegren before March. The tournament near his Florida home is a March 22-23 non-PGA Tour event, but the Tavinstock Cup for two private clubs’ pro golfers still has a $3.5 million purse. Reports say he’ll then make his first public appearance at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. Meantime, there’s still no date posted on any of Tiger’s personal or foundation Web sites for his 13th Annual Tiger Jam fundraiser held every April at Mandalay Bay.

*Congratulations to our Mirage headliner Terry Fator, who has just achieved international status even though he’s unknown in my homeland of Britain. The BBC has filmed an interview with Terry describing him as the most successful TV talent show star in the world! Terry celebrates his first anniversary at The Mirage next month when he will introduce a new puppet. The U.K. coverage has insiders whispering Terry is set for a British visit later this year, perhaps a Royal Command Performance?

*I’m recording the opening today for my pal in-your-face miracle magician Steve Dacri’s new show in the Las Vegas Hilton’s Shimmer Theater that kicks off Wednesday next week. He’ll do a major part of his act right in the audience inches from their faces. Another friend, actress and comedienne Lily Tomlin, is returning to the MGM Grand on the heels of her successful Las Vegas premiere a few months ago. Her new run is March 11-17.

Star surveillance

*Actor, comedian and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart polished off orange chicken, crispy shrimp and drunken lobster pad Thai when he dined at Tao in The Venetian.

*Actor Channing Tatum, whose new film Dear John knocked Avatar from the top of the box office this past weekend, and actress wife Jenna Dewan dined at Strip House in Planet Hollywood, and photographer Denise Truscello snapped the couple during their romantic night out. Actor Donald Gibb also dined at Strip House.

*UFC President Dana White hung out with UFC fighter Chuck Liddell, who is set to battle Tito Ortiz in an upcoming bout, and surprised the crowd at Carey Hart’s Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel by giving away 60 tickets to UFC 109: Relentless. Dana also joined DJ/drummer duo 51/Fifty onstage during their performance, and Hard Rock photographer Cody Boor had his camera at the ready. Dana and Chuck dined separately after the big fight at George Maloof’s N9NE Steakhouse in the Palms, with Chuck in a party of 10.

*Imperial illusionist David Copperfield dined at Lavo in the Palazzo with an unidentified female friend, and, yes, he, ahem, made the plate of taste treats disappear.

*Boxing royal Don King enjoyed lunch with a party of six at Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio in The Venetian, while next door in the Palazzo, San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer enjoyed a Kobe filet dinner at CUT.

*Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti dined with three guests at N9NE Steakhouse. Gary Matthews of the New York Mets was at an adjoining table with five friends, and after dinner, Gary’s group went up to a VIP table in Moon. Former NFL star Jim Plunkett dined with owner George Maloof and four others, and afterwards, they all went up to The Playboy Club. … Upstairs at Nove Italiano, actor and comedian Jon Lovitz had dinner with a friend that included two dishes executive chef Geno Bernardo created especially for them.

Tonight’s tips

If you’re tuned into The Late Show With David Letterman on CBS, he’ll reveal the identity of the aforementioned 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover model (the magazine will be unveiled here in Las Vegas tomorrow). Tomorrow night, Dave will have the glamour girl on his show before she leads a dozen more of the bikini beauties here for three days and nights of celebrations. … Whoever would have guessed that Las Vegas is the capital for International Flirting Week, and Victor Drai’s recently top-ranked U.S. mega club XS in Steve Wynn’s Encore celebrates it with a party masterminded by DJ Create, while over at Jet in The Mirage, flirting as dress-up Cops and Robbers will win the hottest couple $5,000. … Rock and roll designer Giuliano Mayo hosts a flirt with fashion fest at Prive in Planet Hollywood and gives away Junker design gift bags. … Former Saturday Night Live weekend update anchor Hugh Fink is a Carnegie Hall-playing classical violinist turned comedian who has opened for Jon Stewart. Tonight, he headlines at the Riviera Comedy Club through Sunday with Ed Driscoll and T.K. Matteson.

Tomorrow’s teases

Holly Madison tweeted that she’s looking for Benji Madden on the beaches of Mexico, but in fact, he heads into Las Vegas as she flies south of the border. Talk about bad timing for the ill-fated duo! Plus, we’ll have all the other photos of Vince Neil’s 49th weekend birthday bash and the amazing story of a young Las Vegas performer who went to Italy, met her match, conquered the country and is hailed a superstar.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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