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Michael Jordan wedding singers: Robin Thicke and Usher

By Bill Zwecker April 28, 2013 8:48PM

Michael Jordan shares dance with new wife Yvette Prieduring their wedding receptiSaturday Jupiter Fla. | Joe Buissink~JUMP.DC

Michael Jordan shares a dance with new wife Yvette Prieto during their wedding reception Saturday in Jupiter, Fla. | Joe Buissink~JUMP.DC

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Updated: May 30, 2013 2:06PM



T here likely were other wedding gifts Michael Jordan and new bride Yvette Prieto exchanged with each other Saturday, but I’ve learned the couple surprised each other with unexpected performers at the reception after their marriage at the Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach, Fla.

MJ brought in Robin Thicke to serenade Prieto. Returning the favor, the bride surprised her legendary NBA superstar hubby with a set by none other than Usher.

While the 40,000-square-foot tent housing the post-wedding celebration at the Bear Club in Jupiter was larger than Jordan’s nearby 35,000-square-foot home in the same gated golf community, only about 500 people (not the 2,000 estimated elsewhere) actually attended the festivities, including Michael’s mom, Deloris; his ex-Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen; Spike Lee; Ahmad Rashad; Richard Dent; Peter Bynoe, and Tiger Woods.

While the new Mrs. Jordan had eight bridesmaids, the Charlotte Bobcats owner had only one attendant: longtime best buddy George Koehler.

MEETING MIA: It’s not unusual for me to run into stars in Hollywood or New York, but how about in a quiet corner of Northwest Connecticut? While shopping in tiny New Preston on Thursday afternoon, I caught up with Mia Farrow.

The actress was amused I’d be introducing an upcoming Chicago premiere of the latest film based on “The Great Gatsby.” After all, she portrayed Daisy Buchanan in the 1974 version, opposite Robert Redford.

Though she has yet to see it, Farrow waxed poetic about Baz Luhrmann, who directed the new “Gatsby” movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan.

“I’m a big fan of Baz’s,” said Farrow, who added that past films based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “have been too careful about following the exact language of the original book — including our film. I think that kind of weighed down those movies.”

But Farrow thinks Luhrmann’s “magic” will prevent that mistake “and will create something very much his own thing, which I bet will be wonderful.”

A CARING PAL: Here’s one from the “This Is What Friends Are For” department. Considering music mogul Clive Davis already has done tons of national press — including most of the major talk shows — to promote his bestselling memoir, “The Soundtrack of My Life,” it might seem surprising Davis will be making his only Chicago area book-signing appearance Saturday at a yogurt shop in Park Ridge.There’s a good reason: The music legend responsible for helping craft the superstar careers of

Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys is best friends with entrepreneur Randy Sturges, the owner of two Menchie’s franchises in the suburbs.

Davis will not only sign his book at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Park Ridge Menchie’s at 110 N. Northwest Hwy., but he also will meet with the winner of a Menchie’s raffle. The lucky person will either get to chat with Davis about his charmed life or — if the winner’s an aspiring musician — have the chance to audition for the music pro and get his feedback.

A VOICE IS STILLED: The death Saturday of the eternally upbeat Jimmy Damon — Our Town’s gifted, golden-throated crooner with that oh-so-silky-smooth voice — leaves a big void. Beyond his obvious musical talent, Jimmy was simply one of the nicest guys around, a man who loved what he did, adored his family and was one of the biggest boosters of his adopted home of Chicago.He is mourned by a huge legion of friends and fans, but none more than his beloved wife and partner

Marilyn, plus daughters Dana and Alexa and the entire Damon family.God bless, dear Jimmy. Hope you are up there singing duets with your longtime idol,

Frank Sinatra — whose music you so beautifully honored with your own voice.

SEEN ON THE SCENE: In town for the NBA playoffs, Kim Kardashian’s newly divorced (finally!) ex-hubby Kris Humphries checked out American Junkie on West Illinois — not drinking booze but chowing down on lots of veggies like Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, lentils and grilled asparagus. … Derrick Rose was spied dining with pals at Tavern on Rush Friday night, while Tony Esposito held forth at the bar, along with his wife, Marilyn, as (separately) Bobby Hull dined quietly in the restaurant’s VIP section. … After beating the Nets, Carlos Boozer and Rip Hamilton hit Mastro’s for a little post-game celebrating. … Recent sightings at the Giordano’s on Rush have included “The Voice” season one winner Javier Colon and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Moore. … Broadway star Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) — in town starring in the Lyric’s production of “Oklahoma” — was spotted at the Tortoise Club the other night. … Seen at Harry Caray’s on Kinzie: Jason Alexander, dining with his agent Mark Stein, and Harry’s former broadcast partner Steve Stone, lunching before Saturday’s Sox game.

Bill Zwecker reports regularly on “Good Day Chicago” and “Fox 32 News at 9” on WFLD-Channel 32.




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