Breaking: American Idol, The Las Vegas Spectacular?

I've now heard from high-ranking officials of more than one casino conglomerate that go-betweens for the producers of American Idol are hard at work trying to marry the reality megahit brand to Vegas in some sort of as-yet-undefined show concept. It's really fluid what it would be -- some sort of talent show involving the audience? a concert featuring ex-AIers? -- but as the city tries to look beyond big-name headliners, Cirque-type spectacles and Broadway, this is one thought that holds some real appeal and pre-sold marketing clout.

Whatcha think of them apples?