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Vince Neil performs at the Palms Pool & Bungalows on July 1, 2010.
Published Friday, March 25, 2011 | 12:44 p.m.
Updated Friday, March 25, 2011 | 12:44 p.m.
The arm gave him away. All those tattoos. A forearm stained almost totally in ink.
It was the arm of Vince Neil. The extended right index finger, also, was of Vince Neil. And the unmistakably high-pitched voice, of course, was that of Vince Neil, and he was shouting “Eff you!”
Using more colorful language, of course. As colorful as the artwork on his limbs.
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Alicia Jacobs and Sparkle at the grand opening of Wayne Newton's Once Before I Go at the Tropicana on Oct. 28, 2009.
“Eff you!” he shouted, first at me. Then it was “Eff you!” at Tricia McCrone, seated immediately to my left. Finally, it was “Eff you!” at Alicia Jacobs, who happens to be Neil’s ex-girlfriend.
Eff you. This is the mantra of 50-year-old Vince Neil.
And just as soon as he spewed, Neil wheeled away and skulked out of Las Vegas Hilton’s Shimmer Cabaret. There would be no encore.
It all happened so fast, officer, at 10:20 p.m. Thursday. That’s what we were able to report officially later -- to Hilton security officials and Metro Police officers who were summoned to investigate what was at least a clear case of felony buffoonery and, maybe worse, as McCrone and Jacobs said Neil poked them with his right forefinger. They say he poked me, too. I honestly couldn’t tell who was or wasn’t poked (I felt nothing), but Jacobs came away with a circular bruise on her right shoulder.
Neil committed this drive-by belligerence as comic Hal Sparks was taking the stage during his run in the Shimmer’s “Icons of Comedy” series. McCrone and I were in attendance because we had interviewed Sparks last week on “Kats With the Dish,” and we thought it a good idea to see his act. As for our friend Jacobs, she was a later addition to what we now call the “Eff You Triplets.”
At first, all seemed rather unordinary. Sparks’ opening act, Chris Bonno, had just finished his set, having battled a quartet of seemingly besotted guys from Oklahoma seated in the front row.
But like Bonno, they were a mere warm-up.
Bonno introduced Sparks and, as if on cue, Neil ambled into the showroom and told us to eff off, thrice over.
There were several seconds of stunned silence, then the people seated around us started asking, “Do you know that guy?”
“Oh yeah,” I said. “I know him.”
Then, still dumbstruck, I turned to McCrone, my friend of more than a dozen years, and said, “We have arrived.”
Why would Vince Neil do this? Because he’s Vince Neil. And also because he’s upset at me for reporting his whereabouts and activities since he was released from house arrest on his latest DUI charge, partying it up at the Hilton (a hotel that seems to need a babysitter these days) and the Palms while his Lamborghini was parked in valet. On Thursday, the Lambo was nowhere in sight, but his red Ferrari was parked out front, with the vanity plate WYLDSDE tipping off its owner (one of the Metro officers, who happens to be a Motley Crue fan, understood the irony of that plate).
In the moments after Neil’s ill-advised cameo, Jacobs -- her eyes tearing up -- left the Shimmer and walked out into the casino floor to, maybe, reason with her ex. No chance. Neil shouted her down, saying he was upset with her and everyone at the table for the unflattering media coverage he’d received as his conduct was being witnessed by concerned hotel guests at places like, well, the Hilton.
In one particularly odd moment, McCrone and I were told by the Shimmer maitre’ d that L.V. Hilton executive (and a close friend of Neil’s) Ken Ciancimino wanted to speak with us outside the theater. I felt bad for Sparks, who was having a tough enough time playing to a room of about 50 highly distracted patrons without having to cope with all the theatrics unfolding in the showroom’s epicenter.
I also wondered how an ill-intended Neil was able to burst into the Shimmer Cabaret and perform his shout-at-the-devil routine, no problem, but one of the hotel’s highest-ranking officials required a maitre’d to summon us for an impromptu meeting.
At that point, we were determined to finish the show. It was a war of wills. But it wouldn’t happen, as minutes later a security officer told us that Metro Police wanted us out of the theater, immediately, to question us about the unscripted episode at Shimmer.
We left at once, with Sparks calling out, “They’re leaving! And they are being taken away by a guy with a gun!” Interactive comedy at its best.
McCrone actually spun back into the showroom, Metro officers flanking her, to retrieve her purse and Sparkle, Jacobs’ dog. Yep, Sparkle was the fourth guest seated at our table. He’s a beautiful pooch, and he ably averted the F-bombs, but he is not the greatest watchdog. During this retrieval, a cocktail waitress chased down McCrone and demanded that she pay our table’s bar tab (two glasses of wine and a diet cola, which the hotel did take care of, and thanks for that).
Meanwhile, Sparks called out, “You have a dog, too?” More hilarity ensued.
Finally, we were gathered in the Hilton’s security office and met by at least a half-dozen Metro officers. They painstakingly asked about what had transpired and if we believed Neil intended to harm us. I said I didn’t believe he was out to cause bodily injury to me, but he was obviously intent on venting in a swift, profane, two-syllable outburst. I filed a voluntary witness report to Hilton security and Metro.
As I told the officers, it was just a case of a guy succumbing to anger and bad judgment who lurched into a comedy show and made an idiot out of himself.
But Jacobs’ role as Neil’s ex-girlfriend complicates issues, as she reported that Neil made contact with her. Such an act could fall in the realm of domestic abuse, and Metro could charge Neil, even though Jacobs opted not to press criminal charges Thursday night.
At this sitting, I have no idea what legal ramifications the Motley Crue frontman faces. Police are said to be investigating the matter today. But I’m not pressing any criminal charges. Why bother?
Sometimes it’s best to just watch the show.
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Alicia Jacobs was at the opening of Wayne's last swan song. She is a person who apparently has a lot of something to have her picture taken at such an opening or is it that the camera accidently got in the way of the dog and the picture was snapped before the dog could remove itself from the spot of urination. The display from such a talented person runs right along the same vein as does the novel that i have already discussed so may be the focus needs to be more on the discussion of the novel and less on the off beat photos of some time stars and their dogs. Vince is a talented person and to waste in the throes of such displays of behavior is something kin to taking the toilet off of the plumbing and urinating in the opening left by doing such an act or by leaving the ring up on the toilet and in the middle of the night the female guest or guests sitting down on the cold porcelain. This can be very dangerous, especially if the bottom is small and the toilet is flushed at the same time the person sits down to wee wee.
@STARBEAMS: Um, what?
A man that is very talented yet seems to have some real anger issues that he can not control.
Sorry to see he has to keep making the press for the wrong reasons.
he clearly needs more tattoos!!!
I gotta say, I'm with Vince on this one. Why is Princess Jacobs allowed into the theater with her dog? It's not a service animal. It's just a weak excuse for Alicia to draw attention to herself.
vegaslee
he has to make the press for wrong reasons, otherwise he wouldnt make the press at all. has been city, even his relaity show "career," is over.
How much is Neil paying for all this press?
Or is it just a slow news year?
i read this one and the previous one on Vince and what he's doing since jail. i really don't see it as newsworthy: the first column on his partying/valeting. i noted that there wasn't one printed accusation of SEEING him driving his car after partying.
this time he lost his temper, in a momentary lapse of reason, and disrupted the show, which is bad form. and imo, not really newsworthy.
he owes an apology to the house, the artist, and those spoken to, but it's not a public matter.
it's starting to sound personal between the parties, and frankly, it's none of our business.
What do you expect when you date an entertainment reporter!! You get reported on!!! Kick some ass Vince!!
Dear Ms Jacobs,
Do any of these thoughts seem familiar to you?
"He can be really sweet when he wants to."
"People don't know the real him like I do."
"He's been through so much and is really good at heart"
Maybe Ms. Jacobs can use her former beauty pageant background to speak to young women about the repercussions of what happens when you lie down with dogs (you get the fleas).
On a side note, I expect that the comment section of this article will be removed soon due to the nature of the friendship between "the kats" and Ms. Jacobs.
If only he had Cocaine on him, none of this would have happened. Apparently driving the Vegas streets while having cocaine on you is much safer than driving the strip with alcohol.
I agree that this is hardly newsworthy. I think it's more of a vindictive stance on the little clique of what would be Alicia Jacobs and her self-proclaimed "posse".
Disrupting the show was out of line, but I cannot blame him for being upset about his negative media coverage. Of course, while the relationship was peachy there was little to no negative press, until his arrest, which was followed by a sappy "oh poor baby" post jail exclusive. In my opinion it was very professionally inappropriate on her part. I sincerely wonder if any "exclusive" would have been given (or aired for that matter) if there hadn't been an intimate relationship between the two.
If anything, I am sure Ms. Jacobs is enjoying all this coverage, she strikes me as a person that feels any attention, is good attention.
But like lazarus, this comment will most likely not be posted or flagged "due to the nature of the friendship between "the kats" and Ms. Jacobs."
With all of those horrible tattoos that Neil has, he looks like he could be the freak at a circus freak show.
Is he really talented?
Neil is really a 50 year old immature boy.
He's also a punk for hitting a woman. he can have all the tatoos in the world that doesn't make him a badarse, fact is I'd like to see him go up against a real bad guy,me included. I know a lot of others guys that would tear him apart.
I kept wondering why a chick like Alicia would go with a loser like him.
How does he get away with drinking driving and supposedly not having a license since Oct?
I guess when you play second fiddle to the likes of Lindsy, Paris, GaGa and other you have to make it look like your still in the game. Your 50 years old clean up your life man and get into something that will make a mark on society and the music scene.
Nicely done Kats!
Not sure if anyone has read the auto-biography of Motley Crue that was recently published a few years ago, as written by the members of the group, but Vince Neil continues the story that is totally unbelievable, a story of a band that had it all, and a story of a band that totally self destructed itself due to alcohol addictions, blatant drug use and some kind of stupid perception they could do anything without anyone stopping them.
I agree that rock and roll is not a tradition...it's a mission.
But not when you refer to anyone affiliated with Motley Crue. They are the extreme of idiocy.
They are all pretty much the same consistency of what comes out of the northboud end of a southbound southern Nevada desert mule.
And that extends to Ms. Alicia Jacobs too. Because she latched on to brighten her star. Whatever star that is.
I was in the Hilton recently. I looked at some friggin' hot rod that was there on exhibit that belongs to Vince Neil (supposedly).
Another tourist was there, he looked at me, and I said out loud (quote), "I wonder if Vince was drivin' this *&@)$@ when he got busted for DWI."
The tourist that overheard me busted out laughing.
Such is Vince Neil. Such is his brand in Las Vegas. It is relegated to stupidity.
He's a laughing stock of Las Vegas.
Period.
I don't know how I feel about this story. Neil was clearly out of line, no doubt about that. But is this really worthy of an entertainment report? Not so sure. Moreover, I completely agree with those folks who commented that it was unprofessional for Jacobs to interview her then bf upon his release from jail. I thought that was so weird. Really odd, actually.
I dunno, I guess I am as over reading about has-been Vince Neil as I am over reading Robin Leach write about Holly-over-exposed-Madison.
Just because they live in Vegas, doesn't make them noteworthy. Or talented.
Not news. Don't need to hear about such childish crap about a handful of losers who think they are something they are not. Give me a break. People laugh at them. This includes the so called victims. Save it for someone who cares. Like your mother.
Vince Neil has been old news for 15 years already.
It is humiliating to be continuously embarassed for your actions after getting out of jail for a DUI; my solution for vince Neil to avoid such incidents would be to have a designated driver when hes hitting the clubs. Its not that hard to arrange. Grow up, Vince Neil, or stay sober.
Nice report, Kats. Too bad he ruined your evening. Is this what celebrities have to do to get TMZ time these days?
The scene reminds me of the recurring bit that they due on Letterman. Some schlub comes out and gives the finger and an effu to Alan Kalter, then to Paul Schaffer, then a double to Letterman.
Vince the booze hound...
I wonder if Alicia borrowed Vince her top for this Concert;
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(And Tommy Lee her pants)
The only reason Vince Neil is even in the news is because Jacobs used her position as an "entertainment reporter" to shove their relationship down our throats. I still wretch at the memory of her making out with him on channel 3 news.
While I don't pretend to know if either Neil or Jacobs struck the other, I do know that the obvious slant this article takes toward a fame monger such as Jacobs is laughable. Yes Neil has lived the life a child despite his 50 years. But what about Jacobs, how long has she been jumping from one has been celebrity to the next. Why no mention of her age? It's as relevant as Neils. Why is she allowed to bring a non-service animal into Las Vegas bars and showroom?
What good do either of these two bring to Las Vegas, other than tabloid fodder?
@askMrMark...."If only he had Cocaine on him, none of this would have happened. Apparently driving the Vegas streets while having cocaine on you is much safer than driving the strip with alcohol."
I assume you are referring to Paris Hilton. If so, then yes, it is absolutely more dangerous to be behind the wheel of a sports car capable of 200 mph while intoxicated than it is to be in the passenger seat of any vehicle with cocaine in your purse. I would wager not one death or injury has resulted from the latter situation. But if you know of one, please share.
What is up with his MUG? He should start wearing makeup again.
who cares. vince can holler and cuss if he wants.hell i do too.you idiots need to stop worrying about where vince is or where his car is parked.its not anyones job to see if he is drinking and driving.let the police handle it if he is.he paid his debt.if he gets caught again its on him,but let the cops catch him and mind your own business.
Hey may...
Who cares?
Probably the guests at the event that Neil busted in on and started unloading the F-Bombs in front of, since I'm reasonably sure, regardless of the *star* quotient of Vince, that not a soul in the joint knew who the heck he was, save the efff-you triplets, and not everyone LIKES a sideshow freak...
p.s... no one is "worried"; it's ALL ENTERTAINMENT.
The story, your comment, my response, we're all jus' yukkin' it up a little. It's VAYGUS, BABEEE!
Jacobs is a piece of work, dates all these people, they date her due to her being on tv. What a bozo, shes cluless, good for vince.. I wounder all these gifts she receives over $200 is counted as Payola.... Worst entertainment reporter in town, and we thought Kerry O was bad.....
Did Ms. Jacobs claim that $10,000.00 dog someone gave her as Payola?
An ordinary nobody who needs a tattoo to make him "different." Gee, I think I'll get a tattoo so I stand out from the crowd (of other people with tattoos).
I can't wait till all these tattooed people are in their 80's. I pity the poor nurses and aides who have to look at those old wrinkled inked bodies in the nursing homes.
Lamborghini? The more power under the hood, the less man under the zipper.
gmag39... Do you think that fingerless glove makes Vince Neil look more manly with Alicia Jacobs dress top on?
Feel very badly- not only for you and your party... but for Hal Sparks and the audience that paid hard earned money to see him. That kind of drama everyone could have done without. Considering Neil's track record - to date, looks like he's learned nothing. Time for him to grow up and get some manners, self-control and respect. Bad publicity - is still pubilicty... on some level he's getting the attention he wants. Shame on him.
So, does this mean you're officially done kissing his butt, like you did the day of his DUI sentencing by publishing a puff piece promoting his new tequila brand? Maybe he's coming out with a new brand of domestic violence you can promote for him.
The classy Hilton attracts the classy quests! A perfect match!
I love the Hilton, but it could use a little excitement. Hopefully, this gave it some...
Vince, you got to get straightened up buddy. As far as Jacobs goes she is nothing. She is the main reason i never turn my tv to channel 3 anymore. And never will as long as she is employed there.
Maybe we should stop giving him attention...