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Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison’s new look on the cover of Las Vegas
For a moment, you might do a double take and ask, “Who is that fabulous glamour girl?” on the first cover of the all-new look of our sister publication Las Vegas Magazine. You can find my weekly Luxe Life column in there, too! Behind the makeup wizardry for the cover cutie is Peepshow star Holly Madison, also with her whole new look. Holly and her Planet Hollywood show cast mates were among a large group of Strip entertainers who performed ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson tribute at The Pearl in the Palms
It was downright uncanny! As an 11-year-old, Michael Jackson wowed the world with his fancy footsteps, dazzling dancing and super singing. So it was only appropriate at the weekend tribute concert to the King of Pop on what would have been his 51st birthday that the spotlight shined on another 11-year-old wonder. Pint-sized Elijah Johnson performed Michael’s hit “Dancing Machine” at the show and simply outshone all the other Strip performers. Don’t think for a minute that all the other ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: DWTS pics of Donny & Kym, Chuck and Kelly
As promised, here are the first official portrait photos of Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond with his Dancing With the Stars partner Kym Johnson. They are already the 4-1 favorites to win the Season 9 contest, according to Steve Wynn’s race book odds-maker Johnny Avello. The top-rated ABC series gets underway with a two-hour broadcast on Sept. 21. Johnny gives our hometown hero, MMA star and UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell a 50-1 shot with his partner Anna Trebunskaya. The ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Jon Gosselin at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic
Trying to figure out controversial father Jon Gosselin from Jon and Kate Plus 8 could be a full-time occupation unto itself. Rumored current girlfriend Hailey Glassman was nowhere in sight when Jon showed up poolside at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand. However, his mom Pamela was with Jon! And with an entourage of best guy pals, Jon was all smiles when a bevy of bikini beauties swarmed him for his fun in the sun afternoon. While on the red ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Fantasy Football with Stacy, Shannon and Molly
For the past three days, the Fantasy Football Superdraft extravaganza held center stage thanks to a trio of amazing beauties. Former Dancing With the Stars glamour girl and sexy Stacy Keibler kicked it all off with a party at Jet in The Mirage, where she was even presented with her very own Superdraft football jersey by our Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Then the pace picked up further with gorgeous Shannon Elizabeth. The American Pie actress, who competed on ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Paris Hilton’s wild ‘wedding’ weekend in Las Vegas
Paris Hilton’s wild Las Vegas party weekend wound up in a wacky wedding! And although Paris “wed” at the Little Church of the West, she still kept her vow not to have a real runaway Vegas wedding. The mock marriage was for the British TV cameras of Piers Morgan, a judge on America’s Got Talent and the original British version. Piers has been filming the past two weeks in town for a January British TV special about the new economically ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Michael Jackson star presentation at the Palms
It was a ceremony that had been planned for two years, and it wasn’t set to take place until after King of Pop Michael Jackson had completed his 50-show run of his This Is It concerts in London’s O2 Arena. But his June 25 death changed the planning, and yesterday on what would have been his 51st birthday, we carried out the plans. Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, told me: “I wish he was here to see this take place. As ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: The dog days of summer are for real in Las Vegas
We get a ton of photos across the desk here at Vegas DeLuxe. Each is reviewed for selection, editing and posting. During the high-temperature summer nights, there’s a little dip in the celebrity scene, so our contributing photographers find other subjects for their cameras. Our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue set his sights in his own backyard, and these photos of the dog days of summer were just too cute to pass up. On a 112-degree afternoon, and, folks, this weekend ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Steely Dan reels in the years at The Pearl in the Palms
Fans packed The Pearl Concert Theater in the Palms last night and were dazed and dazzled by the Steely Dan music spectacular. Our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was front and center to capture all the stage action close-up for our Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. At 61, vocalist and keyboardist Donald Fagen is still at the top of his rock and roll game with Walter Becker, 59, on guitar! Despite their “old man” status, they can still show all the up-and-comers ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: A tribute to DJ AM at Rain in the Palms
Just hours after DJ AM, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, was discovered dead in his New York City apartment, the Palms and Rain held a special tribute for the turntable phenom yesterday. DJ AM served as resident DJ for Rain and hosted the weekly “AM Fridays,” where he spun his famous hip-hop mash-ups on select Friday nights and featured world-renowned DJ friends. Each staff member inside the nightclub wore DJ AM T-shirts and Nike sneakers, while Greg Lopez and ... Read more...
DJ AM, resident deejay at the Palms, is found dead in New York
DJ AM, real name Adam Goldstein, has been found dead in an apartment in New York City. He was the resident deejay at Rain in the Palms. Adam was injured last year in a fatal plane crash in South Carolina that also injured best friend Travis Barker of Blink-182. Adam started at Rain in the Palms on April 24 and was due to take a flight from NYC today to perform here tonight. A Palms representative said that they had ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Pierre Gagnaire’s new Twist at CityCenter
It’s exactly as Vegas DeLuxe first exclusively reported months ago. Three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire confirmed yesterday that he will open his first American restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel here in MGM’s CityCenter. Twist will be located on the 23rd floor of the non-gaming hotel. Designed by my pal Adam Tihany, the restaurant will seat just 74 diners at elevated tables to give each guest a view through the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Strip. Twist will feature a dramatic ... Read more...
Michael Jackson death ruled homicide; dermatologist linked to kids, drugs
Moments ago, the Los Angeles County coroner officially announced the cause of Michael Jackson’s death! The report states “death by acute propofol intoxication and other conditions contributing to death: benzodiazepine effect.” The manner of death is ruled a “homicide.” “The drugs propofol and lorazepam were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr. Jackson’s death. Other drugs detected were midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine.” The coroner only issued a press announcement and did not release the full autopsy report, ... Read more...
Sleeping Sahara prepares to awaken the Strip
It’s as if a giant is waking up from a long sleep! The quiet-until-now Sahara is gearing up for an exciting upcoming season of major events for the Strip, complete with newly added shows, a hot tattoo shop and the huge BikeFest. It starts next weekend with the reopening of the legendary House of Lords Steakhouse over Labor Day. The one-time favorite restaurant of regulars Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin when it was the hottest steakhouse in town is being ... Read more...
Carmen Electra to return to MGM’s Crazy Horse Paris
Sexy bombshell beauty Carmen Electra is returning to MGM’s erotic, exotic, topless revue Crazy Horse Paris for a second time. The announcement, which I also tweeted, came yesterday that Carmen will perform two shows nightly starting Oct. 7 and wrapping up Oct. 17. The pint-sized goddess said: “I am excited to come back and perform again. I had such a fun time in July. I knew I wanted to perform with the Crazy Horse dancers again. This time the Crazy ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Shaquille O’Neal battles Oscar de la Hoya in the ring
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Shaquille O’Neal’s new ABC series has him taking on sports challenges ranging from baseball to beach volleyball. However, none came close to the battle he waged while filming here in Las Vegas. This week, Shaq had it relatively easy when he took on gold medal Olympians Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, who is married to hometown hero and fellow beach volleyball ball star Casey Jennings. The two-on-two match was filmed in Hermosa Beach, Calif. On Tuesday, Shaq ... Read more...
New Cirque show at CityCenter will be ‘an abstract biography of Elvis’
For the first time, the two Cirque du Soleil directors responsible for the new Elvis Presley show that will open in December in the Aria hotel tower of MGM’s CityCenter have revealed a little of what we can expect. Vincent Patterson, who has never worked on a Cirque du Soleil project, is conceiving, writing and directing the show. Vincent said: “This is my first Cirque show. I have never done anything Cirque- or circus-related before. I was an actor/director who ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy mark anniversary at Palms
Romantic Hollywood couple Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy celebrated their fourth anniversary on a quiet runaway trip here. The superstar funnyman and his longtime live-in actress girlfriend stayed in a luxurious Sky Villa in the Fantasy Tower at George Maloof’s Palms. My spywitnesses said the twosome looked very much in love, and they played Texas Hold ’em through the early hours of the morning. They even posed for this unique photo during their quick trip! *Congratulations to Pearl Lee of ... Read more...
LaToya Jackson steps in for Michael’s manager for Saturday’s events
Sad to report that Michael Jackson’s manager Frank DiLeo is unable to attend the Saturday celebrations planned here due to a sudden medical emergency. However, LaToya Jackson has agreed to join family patriarch Joe Jackson and eight other family guests at the various events being held at the Palms. Joe, LaToya and their group will arrive shortly before the 3 p.m. musical tribute to Michael. The two-hour show at The Pearl in the Palms will feature numerous Strip entertainers, and ... Read more...
Joan Rivers ready to scorch the stars with her Venetian shows
After a five-year absence from Las Vegas, fresh-mouthed comedienne Joan Rivers returns tonight for a run of shows through Saturday night and then again for three nights over Labor Day weekend. “I am thrilled to be back in Vegas at The Venetian,” she said, adding her first zinger, “Vegas is the only place where you can see Cher, Bette Midler, Celine Dion and me all in one night — and it’s all the same guy!” That barb may have been ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Aaron, Ashley and Kelly rehearse for DWTS
Reality TV star, singer and actress Kelly Osbourne is well known to Las Vegas friends and nightclubs for her many visits. Now she’s going under the spotlight for Season 9 of Dancing With the Stars that premieres Sept. 21 with a two-hour telecast. Vegas DeLuxe has the first photos of her rehearsing with pro partner Louis Van Amstel, who returns for his fifth season of the top-rated ABC series. We’d hoped the photos of Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond would be ... Read more...
Terry Fator was so ill during DVD recording, he ‘could barely talk’
Mirage headliner singing ventriloquist Terry Fator has recorded his debut DVD, and it’s set for release next week — but the new project almost went up in smoke! Terry told me: “I was so excited about recording my first DVD and had been preparing for months. The night before we taped felt like Christmas Eve, and I had trouble getting to sleep. My big day finally arrived, and I woke up sicker than I can ever recall being. “Unbelievable! I ... Read more...
Fantasy Football Superdraft a three-day, nonstop party with stars
Starting today and running until Sunday morning, our city becomes a hotbed of football fantasies! Sexy stars Stacy Keibler, Molly Sims and Shannon Elizabeth lead the parade for the Fantasy Football Superdraft Weekend, which is sprawled out on and off the Strip. Stacy, a Dancing With the Stars darling, high kicks it off tonight with the VIP welcome party at Jet in The Mirage. Tomorrow, the Commissioner’s Corner session is set for the Draft Room at the Hard Rock Hotel ... Read more...
Frank Caliendo to juggle Monte Carlo and Fox football jobs
The first thing to know about Frank Caliendo’s surprise 10-year comedy impressionist headline show at the Monte Carlo is that he isn’t giving up his weekly appearances on the Fox football show where he found fame and fortune! Frank’s going to juggle his schedule to continue those tapings every Thursday, and then perform the other four nights here on the Strip. He also plans on commuting back and forth from his Phoenix home so as not to disrupt his children’s ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison puts SoCal townhouse on the market
Peepshow princess Holly Madison looks evermore definite in making the move to Las Vegas a permanent one. While still searching for the perfect Barbie home here, she’s put her two-bedroom Santa Monica, Calif., townhouse up for sale. The open floor plan duplex, with spiral staircase, high ceilings, large windows, two balconies and an Italian-style kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Caesar stone countertops, has a $700,000 price tag. It has a fireplace, a unique black chandelier, honey-colored wood floors, two ... Read more...
Johnny Avello compiles odds on Top Chef contestants
For the first time, Las Vegas odds-maker Johnny Avello is taking on the outcome of Bravo’s Top Chef, whose new Season 6 is set here in Las Vegas. Johnny, director of race & sports at Steve Wynn’s resort casinos, is a veteran odds-maker who has been booking odds on TV shows for more than 20 years. He has been featured on TV programs such as Good Morning America and Extra and is the only local odds-maker. Johnny has compiled the ... Read more...
Michael Jackson’s computer and cell used for drug talks
Michael Jackson’s cell phone, with a very secret 312 area code number, and his private computer with email log were seized by Los Angeles Police Department detectives during the investigations into his death that have now been labeled a homicide. Uncovered were a flow of communication between Michael and a British doctor that he had met with at the luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in London when he attended the English launch press conference for the This Is It shows at the ... Read more...
DWTS’ Kym Johnson critiques Donny & Marie’s dancing
Donny Osmond’s new Dancing With the Stars professional partner Kym Johnson was a surprise visitor to last night’s Donny & Marie variety show at the Flamingo. Naturally, Kym was introduced to the audience and then dragged onstage in a bid to settle once and for all the dance-off rivalry between the brother and sister entertainers! Kym promptly gave Marie a 10 and said she was fantastic. Then she turned to Donny, and while the fans eagerly awaited her ruling, she ... Read more...
Cher’s life in Las Vegas, upcoming films and future plans
In a rare interview, Caesars Palace superstar headliner Cher has revealed some secrets about her life away from The Colosseum stage when she’s living here in Las Vegas. She says she’s never been a gambler, so we’re not likely to run into her at the slot machines or blackjack tables, but she admits that she’s been to the gun range for target practice using automatic rifles and a 9mm pistol! Cher also says we will find her on the tennis ... Read more...
Michael Jackson’s final hours: drugs, ‘dark’ poetry and Bible readings
The final 12 hours of Michael Jackson’s life on June 25 were a chaotic and tortured nightmare, and only now for the first time with the timeline of yesterday’s LAPD homicide complaint against Michael’s private physician, cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray, and author Ian Halperin’s claims are all the incidents crystal clear leading up to his death — and confirm what we first reported here at Vegas DeLuxe. As midnight neared on June 23, Michael wrapped up his final dress rehearsal ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Hayden Panettiere + Harry Morton = ???
Actress Hayden Panettiere is being romantically linked with Harry Morton, who owns the Pink Taco restaurant chain — one is here at the Hard Rock Hotel that he used to own with his dad, Peter Morton. Millionaire mogul Harry formerly dated actress Lindsay Lohan. Harry also is the owner of The Viper Room on The Sunset Strip. Hayden, star of Heroes and I Love You, Beth Cooper was spotted in Malibu, Calif., putting her dogs through an exercise walk with ... Read more...
Vince Neil slams Axl Rose for failure of GNR’s Chinese Democracy
On the eve of the re-release of Motley Crue’s 20-year-old Dr. Feelgood album, lead singer and hometown rocker Vince Neil finds himself on the front line of a war of words. In an interview with a British tabloid, Vince allegedly blasts Guns ’n’ Roses frontman Axl Rose over the failure of GNR’s 15-year-awaited Chinese Democracy album that reportedly cost more than $13 million to produce and featured none of his original band mates. Vince, who is a neighbor of mine ... Read more...
Counter Intelligence: Khotan at T.I., Venetian’s Carnivale of Cuisine
Hot off the grill! Hotel mogul Phil Ruffin is off to a great start with his new restaurant Khotan at his Treasure Island resort casino. Customers aren’t just in awe of his $30 million collection of rare jade artworks throughout the new dining destination, but also the beautiful Asian food attractions. I had a sneak peek at four signature dishes that are receiving raves: Khotan Thai Cocktail: Honey spice rubbed red prawns served with green papaya salad. Khotan Fish Fusion: ... Read more...
‘Justin Timberlake and Friends’ benefit concert at Mandalay Bay
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has announced this morning that his “Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children” will be staged at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Oct. 17. The annual fundraising concert is scheduled to feature performances by singer-songwriter-producer Justin, 12-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Ciara and TLC, with additional performers to be added later. “Justin Timberlake and Friends” will wrap up the weeklong Justin Timberlake Pro Am golf tournament activities here ... Read more...
Sneak Peek: UFC fighter Chuck Liddell rehearses for DWTS
Hometown mixed martial arts superstar Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell has been the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Now it’s time for his feet to do the talking instead of his fists! As fast as he raced the ring, now he’s planning to devour the dance floor. Vegas DeLuxe has photos of the UFC fighter’s opening day rehearsals for Season 9 of Dancing With the Stars, which premieres with the highly anticipated two-hour episode on Sept. 21 on ABC. Flamingo ... Read more...
Jackson family gathers in Las Vegas; Paris gets first haircut with Grandma
Las Vegas became ground zero for all things Michael Jackson over the weekend. Call it a Vegas summit for the family, with brothers Jermaine and Jackie and sisters Janet and LaToya all here with matriarch Katharine Jackson, which put my earlier story of an eventual Neverland museum here onto the fast track! Meantime, just a short time ago, The Associated Press reported that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled the King of Pop’s death a homicide. Click HERE for ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: The Hoff judges Holly Madison’s Peepshow a hit
America’s Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff gave a thumbs-up verdict at Holly Madison’s adult-cabaret burlesque spectacular Peepshow in Planet Hollywood. The former Baywatch and Knight Rider hero stayed after the show to meet Holly and the cast and congratulate them on their performance and success. Rumors continue to swirl that Holly will be the first celebrity guest performer to be renewed for another three-month contract. Holly followed in the footsteps of General Hospital star Kelly Monaco. *I’m reliably told that ... Read more...
Party Photo Galleries: Lauren Conrad, Mena Suvari, Ludacris and Will.i.am
It was a major weekend of stars shining brightly in Las Vegas as they played, performed, partied — and even worked — and Vegas DeLuxe has all the photos and the full rundown: Lauren Conrad comes down from The Hills The Hills reality star beauty Lauren Conrad made it an all-girls, nonstop 72-hour weekend at The Venetian and Palazzo — and Mom came along, too! First stop for the seven-girl group was at Sushi Samba in the Palazzo. Lauren kept ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: AFAN raises $100,000 with Black & White Party at The Joint
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) hosted its 23rd Annual Black & White Party in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night. The party was moved from the outdoor pool inside to The Joint due to the weather, but that didn’t stop more than 2,800 people from showing up dressed in black and white, and the lively and fun fundraiser raised more than $100,000. The evening’s nonstop entertainment lineup included DJ ... Read more...
Daughtry at Pure in Caesars Palace is a concert for the all-ages
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor On a night that rock group Daughtry performed on a makeshift stage in a space normally occupied by VIP tables and cabanas — and the sexy Pussycat Dolls Lounge was filled with music equipment — the band’s performance shared the spotlight with other news: Daughtry’s performance was the first all-ages show at Pure in Caesars Palace. Originally scheduled for the terrace, Daughtry was moved inside reportedly due to high ticket demand, and what started ... Read more...
Reality TV millionaire linked to Las Vegas model’s murder is found dead
The Associated Press is reporting that fugitive Ryan Alexander Jenkins, who was wanted in the murder of his swimsuit model ex-wife Jasmine Fiore, has been found dead of an apparent murder suicide in a motel in Hope, British Columbia, just east of Vancouver, police have confirmed. It appears the reality TV star, who competed on VH1’s Megan Wants a Millionaire, “took his own life,” said Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Duncan Pound, the spokesman for the RCMP’s federal border integrity ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Rihanna gets cozy with Kings of Leon rockers
Looks like Kings of Leon has a super fan in superstar Rihanna! The Barbados beauty hung out with the rockers during two vacation days the band scheduled before their Hard Rock Hotel concert in The Joint on Wednesday. After wrapping the Canadian leg of their tour, KOL flew into Las Vegas ahead of their show, and it was 48 hours of much-needed rest, recovery and relaxation. They hit the pool at Hard Rock’s Beach Club, and none other than Rihanna ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Woodstock’s 40th anniversary celebrated downtown
Throughout the summer, Fremont Street Experience downtown has turned the clock back 40 years to celebrate the historic music festival Woodstock in upstate New York from the hot summer of ’69. Some of the best tribute artists on the music scene have turned up to pay homage to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, The Who, The Grateful Dead and Creedence Clearwater Revival, all of who were Woodstock headliners this month 40 years ago. At the Woodstock Tribute Palooza event, ... Read more...
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall party all the time at Jet, then Tao
Comedy stars Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall decided to make it a party after watching Cirque du Soleil’s O at the Bellagio last night. They surprised thousands of partygoers when they arrived at Jet in The Mirage shortly before midnight. They palled up with VH1 reality TV star Joanna Hernandez and her girlfriends, and the actors were quickly surrounded by a bevy of beautiful ladies. DJ Que spotted Eddie and Arsenio being mobbed by the maidens and immediately switched the ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Steve Harvey hosts Hoodie Awards at Mandalay Bay
Syndicated radio show host and comedian Steve Harvey hosted the 7th Annual Hoodie Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Steve created the awards show to acknowledge those community leaders who “maintain a positive presence in the ’hood,” and the theme about the importance of community values is something he promotes daily on his radio show. Steve handed out awards to acknowledge winners in categories ranging from best church to best car wash to best high school to best soul ... Read more...
Strip celebs and taste treats at AFAN’s Black & White party @HRH
A nonstop celebrity entertainment lineup is set with Riviera headliner Charo, Rio headliners Penn & Teller, Flamingo headliner Nathan Burton and impersonator Frank Marino for tomorrow’s 23rd Annual Black & White poolside party. The unique event at the Hard Rock Hotel raises money for Aid for AIDS of Nevada in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Pepper MaShay, the singer best known for her hit “Dive in the Pool” (“Let’s get soaking wet!”) featured on Showtime’s Queer as Folk, and the sexy ... Read more...
Exclusive Photos: Manhunt continues for millionaire in murder
For the first time, Jasmine Fiore’s former Las Vegas boyfriend has spoken about her murder. It’s believed that Jasmine sent a text message to local investment banker Robert Hasman over the weekend saying that she’d made a terrible mistake marrying reality TV show contestant Ryan Alexander Jenkins and that she was returning to Las Vegas to see him. That text, it’s believed, so infuriated Ryan, who recently appeared on VH1’s Megan Wants a Millionaire, that he added his own vulgar ... Read more...
Michael Jackson’s This Is It concert movie set for October release
King of Pop Michael Jackson’s This Is It concert rehearsal footage will be released as a full-length movie on Oct. 28. Sony Pictures confirmed this afternoon that tickets will go on sale Sept. 28. The film will run in a limited two-week release, although insiders tell me that if demand is huge, it will be automatically extended. At the same time, though, Sony and Michael’s estate want to use the film to increase demand for the DVD. One Las Vegas ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: David Copperfield begins record run; faces lawsuit
On the very day that magician David Copperfield opens a marathon run here at the MGM Grand, he also faces a federal lawsuit by a Seattle model who says he sexually assaulted and threatened her while she was a guest on his private island in the Bahamas two years ago. In a statement, David and his lawyers say the allegations are false and an attempt at extortion. David has received more awards than any magician in history, according to the ... Read more...
Twilight vampires, Sir Anthony Hopkins collide on my Italian vacation
It’s good to be home, and it’s great to be back in Las Vegas! As glorious and wonderful as Europe is, truth be told, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side (even if we have so little of it here in the desert). Don’t get me wrong: Eighteen extraordinary days in the Italian countryside without the sound of ca-ching slot machines and bright lights around the clock are a refreshing, relaxing, recharging and perfect experience. Thanks to all ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter fans ad campaign
The new Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter doesn’t open until December, but stars who are loyal fans of the luxury resort group are already in place looking at the progress! The building was fitted yesterday with two oversized building wraps featuring familiar superstar faces from the hotel’s continuing trademark advertising endorsement campaign. The building’s south exterior façade now features a 140-foot-by-140-fott We Fan Vegas wrap, and the Strip-side ballroom floor-to-ceiling glass window walls have been fitted with a colorful version of ... Read more...
Wolfgang Puck names local chefs for American Wine & Food Festival
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has lined up a staggering list of Las Vegas chefs to help him celebrate the amazing three-day American Wine & Food Festival beginning Oct. 2 in Los Angeles. This year is the 27th annual Meals on Wheels charity fundraiser. The chefs will gather Oct. 2 for a meet and greet music and wine night at Red Seven in the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. The next day, more than 4,000 foodies are expected to swarm ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Down is up at the House of Blues
Heavy metal band Down thrilled fans last night with its show at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Our contributing photographer — and self-admitted heavy metal fan — Scott Harrison was front and center as former Pantera lead singer Phil Anselmo took the stage with his five-member group. The band formed in New Orleans in 1991 and also includes guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, bassist Rex Brown and drummer Jimmy Bower. Down has released three studio albums and ... Read more...
2010 Miss America Pageant contestants meet for first time
Our 2010 Miss Nevada, 23-year-old Christina Keegan, has met for the first time the 52 other Miss America Pageant contestants she will compete against next year. Christina’s race for the coveted crown and sash begins on the Strip at the pageant to be held at Planet Hollywood in January. Christina said: “Five days after being named Miss Nevada, I’m still in shock. Cloud 9 doesn’t encompass what I feel. I hoped and dreamed for six years and put my blood, ... Read more...
Plans are confirmed for Michael Jackson star at the Palms
Now that I have returned from 18 glorious days in Europe, it will take a couple more to get caught up to speed. I’ll tell you all about my travels and Italian experiences with Sir Anthony Hopkins and the cast of the Twilight sequel New Moon tomorrow. For now, though, it’s time to sift through the overnight news, and if some is a duplicate of what you may have read elsewhere, please forgive as this is strictly to play catch-up. ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Third nightclub at Wynn properties next year?
I’m told we can expect a third nightclub at Steve Wynn’s properties next year. Apparently, Steve wants to replace the existing Strip-side arrivals area of the Encore with a nightclub featuring a pool and have it ready for next summer. Steve reportedly wants a new, less wasted-space entrance to the property and to build a pedestrian bridge on the Strip over the driveway into the parking garage. Some enquiring minds are already asking if this new complex will affect Switch ... Read more...
Comedian Frank Caliendo signs 10-year contract at Monte Carlo
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor MGM officials have announced that comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo will become a resident headliner on the Strip with his new show at the Monte Carlo kicking off Oct. 12. In an official release sent out to media at noon today, Frank, known for his regular appearances on the pregame Fox NFL Sunday shows with Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long, and Monte Carlo executives were reported to have signed a 10-year agreement. Frank is ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: It’s Shaq vs. Oscar at Planet Hollywood
NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal of the Cleveland Cavaliers and boxing superstar Oscar de la Hoya challenged each other at a press conference at Planet Hollywood for a matchup on Shaq’s new ABC series Shaq Vs, which premiered last night. The boxing match filmed here will air in a future episode. In the one-hour series, Shaq will take his athletic prowess beyond the basketball court and strive to become a champion in a new sport each week. Upcoming challenges include competing ... Read more...
P.Diddy tours Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Rap mogul P.Diddy visited the Frank Gehry-designed Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in downtown Las Vegas and was given a private tour of the new facility by founder Larry Ruvo. P.Diddy, real name Sean Combs, also attended a cocktail reception, where he promoted his own Ciroc vodka line. He told the guests, who included top hotel executives including Planet Hollywood President Robert Earl, that he was “wowed” by his tour of the Brain Health center, which has ... Read more...
Manhunt on for reality TV millionaire linked to murdered Las Vegas dancer
California police have an international alert out this morning for a self-described investment banker from Calgary, Alberta, after the murder of his exotic blonde Las Vegas dancer girlfriend. Stunning swimsuit beauty Jasmine Fiore, 28, was found naked and dead inside a suitcase tossed in a dumpster over the weekend in L.A. Canadian citizen Ryan Alexander Jenkins, 32, who recently appeared as a contestant on the new VH1 series Megan Wants a Millionaire, originally reported the former Playboy model missing but ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Mr. Vegas DeLuxe returns from vacation in Europe
Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach returns to work tomorrow after a two-week European vacation, from which he still kept tabs on the lifestyles of the rich and famous living and visiting the Entertainment Capital of the World we all know and love as Las Vegas. In his absence, Las Vegas’ glitterati filled in for Robin as best as they could. (Truth be told, they did an excellent job.) Beginning Aug. 3, Vegas DeLuxe fans read columns from Shoshana Bean, Wayne ... Read more...
Celine Dion is pregnant; second child is due in May
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Associated Press is reporting out of Montreal that our former Colosseum headliner Celine Dion and her husband and manager Rene Angelil are expecting their second child. Murielle Blondeau, a spokeswoman with the Bureau de Francine Chaloult, said today that Celine and Rene learned of the pregnancy yesterday after she underwent fertility treatments in New York. The spokeswoman said the baby is due next May. The couple’s first child Rene-Charles started private school in ... Read more...
For the best people watching, drop the club and pick up a bar
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today is our last guest, nightlife queen and Las Vegas Weekly colleague Xania Woodman, as Robin returns to work tomorrow. Xania shares with Vegas DeLuxe readers her favorite bars for people watching. ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Wayne Brady’s double celebration at Azure
Emmy-winning comedian and Grammy-nominated artist Wayne Brady celebrated his extended residency as a Venetian Showroom headliner and his new CBS show Let’s Make a Deal at Azure Pool in the Palazzo. While relaxing in a cabana, Wayne’s party enjoyed Wolfgang Puck’s gourmet burgers and pizzas and washed them down with Absolut vodka cocktails, Veuve Clicquot champagne and Arnold Palmers. Wayne stayed cool in the hot Las Vegas sun in white shirt and pants. DJ Marc played “FWB” and “Back in ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: All-star turnout for Rumer Willis’ 21st birthday at Tao
Actress Rumer Willis celebrated her 21st birthday over the weekend at Tao in The Venetian joined by her family, including mom Demi Moore and stepdad Ashton Kutcher, dad Bruce Willis and his new wife, Emma Heming, and younger sisters Tallulah and Scout. Rumer arrived at Tao with boyfriend Micah Alberti in a vintage dress, Fendi heels and vintage jewels. Rumer’s co-stars in her upcoming film Sorority Row, including Audrina Patridge and her boyfriend Corey Bohan, Briana Evigan, Margo Harshman and ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian take Wet Republic
To celebrate the launch of their new E! reality show Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Wet Republic at MGM Grand welcomed the sisters with a pool party yesterday. They arrived together and stopped on the blue carpet to greet fans and pose for photos. Khloe sported a plum maxi dress, while Kourtney was more casual in jean shorts and a loose-fitting studded top, concealing her tiny baby bump. A VDLX spywitness reported: “Although five months’ pregnant, Kourtney still looked petite ... Read more...
Donny Osmond, Chuck Liddell among DWTS Season 9 cast
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond, appearing on ABC’s Good Morning America this morning, revealed the Season 9 cast of ABC’s top-rated Dancing With the Stars, and the singer is following in sister Marie’s footsteps by competing on the show. Vegas DeLuxe readers know that Robin Leach first reported rumors of Donny appearing on DWTS back in January! Click HERE and HERE for two stories. Among the 16 celebrities, the show’s largest number of contestants to ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Holly Madison models and pours at Sin City Brewing Co.
Peepshow star Holly Madison stopped by Sin City Brewing Co. inside the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood to hang out and model some of the new apparel. The blonde bombshell and The Girls Next Door star took time in between shots to greet and take pictures with fans. Holly currently stars as Bo Peep in the sexy striptease spectacular in Chi Showroom at Planet Hollywood. Rumors have been circulating that Holly will become the first celebrity guest star to ... Read more...
Forty-eight atypical hours in the life of Luxor headliner Carrot Top
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s zany comic and Luxor headliner Carrot Top. By Carrot Top Hey, everyone, it’s your good friend Carrot Top reporting. I’m filling in for the very verbose Robin Leach. I hope ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Giuliana Rancic celebrates 35th birthday at Tabu
E! News host Giuliana Rancic celebrated her 35th birthday at Tabu Ultra Lounge in MGM Grand this weekend. The beautiful correspondent, whose birthday is tomorrow, arrived with husband Bill Rancic, winner of The Apprentice, and 30 of their friends. Giuliana wore a black and white dress on the red carpet. Inside Tabu, Giuliana let loose and was spotted dancing on top of tables while Bill remained low-key and off the tables! The couple was seen laughing throughout the celebration, and ... Read more...
Fantasy British dancer Tracey on perks, Club Fantasy and Dar
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. This weekend, we’re featuring five of the beautiful ladies who make life a lot sexier in Fantasy at the Luxor. By Tracey When I was first asked to write this column, I ... Read more...
Jaylene’s Fantasy life of community service and away from the Strip
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. This weekend, we’re featuring five of the beautiful ladies who make life a lot sexier in Fantasy at the Luxor. By Jaylene Hi, my name is Jaylene, and as any Las Vegas ... Read more...
Fantasy’s Stephanie poses the question: What’s in a name?
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. This weekend, we’re featuring five of the beautiful ladies who make life a lot sexier in Fantasy at the Luxor. By Stephanie How important is a name? Expectant parents probably spend more ... Read more...
From Havana, Cuba, to Las Vegas for Fantasy dancer Yesi
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. This weekend, we’re featuring five of the beautiful ladies who make life a lot sexier in Fantasy at the Luxor. By Yesi Hola, my name is Yesi. Just nine months ago, I ... Read more...
It’s a life of Fantasy at the Luxor for dancer Dar
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. This weekend, we’re featuring five of the beautiful ladies who make life a lot sexier in Fantasy at the Luxor. By Dar Hello, my name is Dar! My Fantasy life has been ... Read more...
Following in Vegas DeLuxe’s footsteps regarding Michael Jackson
In the past few weeks, other media outlets have finally confirmed what I reported shortly after the death of Michael Jackson on June 25. *E! reported on Aug. 6 that Neverland might be moving to Las Vegas from outside Santa Barbara, Calif., to be fashioned into a Graceland-style tourist attraction. Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, and sister LaToya Jackson have said in recent interviews that Neverland is moving to Las Vegas, with LaToya telling KVBC entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs that she ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Donny Osmond on DWTS? Mindfreak premieres
Expect the official ABC announcement next week for the lineup of the Season 9 cast of Dancing With the Stars set to premiere Sept. 21 — with or without Paula Abdul as a new judge! Silence is wrapped around the dancers, except for Russian Anna Demidova, who was voted in as a new professional by viewers at the end of Season 8. The veil of silence extends to Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond, who we believe will follow in his sister ... Read more...
Counter Intelligence: Mr. Chow, Todd English and Chefs vs. City
Hot off the grill! Globetrotting society restaurateur Mr. Chow lists a new Las Vegas location on his blog of worldwide hotspots in London and Beverly Hills and says he’ll be opening a location at the Harmon Hotel in MGM’s CityCenter next year. Bellagio celebrity chef Todd English continues to expand his burgeoning empire with a new restaurant in Manhattan with the intriguing name of His Royal Highness, in addition to handling all the food and beverage at the nearby new ... Read more...
From the Teen Choice Awards to Blush in the Wynn
Where is Young Hollywood celebrating its 21st birthdays here in Las Vegas? At Blush in the Wynn! Fresh off the Teen Choice Awards swept by “Twilight” and Miley Cyrus (and her scandalous stripper pole performance), cast members from The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Sonny With a Chance and Princess Protection Program hit Blush in the Wynn to celebrate celebrity publicist Chris Rossi’s 21st birthday. Helping Chris celebrate his milestone birthday were Josh Kaplan, Allen Evangelista, Samantha Droke, Tiffany ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Westgate Tower at Planet Hollywood nears completion
David Siegel and his Westgate associates are gearing up for a grand opening of Planet Hollywood’s Westgate Tower before the end of the year. Westgate has 1,201 rooms, 20 penthouses, a restaurant and a 15,000 square foot convention center. The pool and cabana area is ready to go, as Melinda Sebasovich shows us. Our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue captured these images of Westgate Tower as it nears the end of construction. Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than ... Read more...
Lance Burton introduces his silent unsung hero Michael Goudeau
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, Monte Carlo headliner Lance Burton shines the spotlight on his longtime comedic guest star juggler Michael Goudeau. Hi, I’m Lance Burton, and I’d like to introduce you to my longtime comedic ... Read more...
YouTube: The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard red carpet
Our regular Vegas DeLuxe reader Richard Corey went wild with cell phone video on the red carpet last night for the premiere of the new comedy The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard at Planet Hollywood. Here are videos of Jeremy Piven, Will Ferrell, Dane Cook and Kid Rock courtesy of Mr. Corey and YouTube: The Goods opens in theaters nationwide tomorrow. Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard red carpet
Celebrities delivered the goods as they hit the red carpet last night for the premiere of the new comedyThe Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard at Planet Hollywood. Our contributing photographer Erik Kabik and our leading lens lady Denise Truscello captured all the action. Take special note of Will Ferrell’s shoes and Holy Madison’s dress. Joining Will and Holly on the red carpet were The Goods cast Jeremy Piven, Charles Napier, Ken Jeong, David Koechner, Jordana Spiro, Craig Robinson, Jonathan Sadowski, ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: AGT to air from Planet Hollywood
NBC’s America’s Got Talent is traveling to Planet Hollywood in October. Planet Hollywood officials said host Nick Cannon made the announcement on last night’s episode. The spin-off will air for at least 10 weeks starting Oct. 7 and share the Chi Showroom with Peepshow starring Holly Madison. Jerry Springer, who hosted the second and third season of AGT, will host the 10-week run. A Planet Hollywood official said that tickets will go on sale at Ticketmaster and the hotel’s Web ... Read more...
Terry Fator: Live From Las Vegas on sale now at The Mirage
After this week’s performances of Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage, Terry met with eager fans as he stepped behind the register at his retail store to sell his all-new DVD. On sale exclusively at The Mirage, Terry Fator: Live From Las Vegas gives audiences a look at what thousands see every week. Filmed in his state-of-the-art Terry Fator Theatre, the DVD features well-known favorites including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, the lovable Emma Taylor and country ... Read more...
Kristen Hertzenberg acts, sings and eats her way through town
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s Kristen Hertzenberg, who portrays Christine Daae in Phantom — Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian. By Kristen Hertzenberg Hellooooo, Vegas DeLuxe readers! I’m Kristen Hertzenberg, I play Christine Daae in ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Vegas Rocks aims for ‘Viva Las Vegas’ record
Vegas Rocks magazine celebrated its fifth year with an event in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign to break the Guinness Book of World Records mark. The publication, with the help of Mayor Oscar Goodman, aimed to eclipse the record for most guitar players performing “Viva Las Vegas.” Oscar, in a brown suit, played guitar with the crowd of leather clad and longhaired rockers. He congratulated Vegas Rocks on its success and five-year anniversary. Vegas Rocks Publisher ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Mac King nears 1 millionth audience member mark
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is celebrating its 1 millionth guest this summer with a prize package in partnership with Harrah’s. All guests who attend a performance of the show from Aug. 7-29 will have the chance to win the giveaway, which includes a two-night stay at Harrah’s, dinner for two at The Range Steakhouse, a spa treatment for two at Harrah’s Spa, a Mac King Magic in a Minute magic kit, a T-shirt and a meet and greet ... Read more...
Nathan Burton’s recent highlights include AGT and contract extension
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s time for a little comedy and magic with Flamingo headliner Nathan Burton. By Nathan Burton Looks like it’s time to infuse a little comedy magic into Robin Leach’s Vegas DeLuxe ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles Photo Gallery: Bill Clinton’s dual purpose in Las Vegas
Former President Bill Clinton was in town yesterday as one of the headline speakers at the National Clean Energy Summit 2.0: Jobs and the New Economy presented by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. The event drew an impressive turnout, from former Vice President Al Gore to oil magnate T. Boone Pickens. Our contributing photographers Scott Harrison and Erik Kabik covered the summit through photos (check back later today for their images). But it became clear that something else ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Alan Jackson rocks M Resort
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Award-winning country music singer Alan Jackson was far away from “Chattahoochee” when he performed at M Resort over the weekend. Our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was onsite for the outdoor concert for country fans including Gov. Jim Gibbons and Anthony Marnell II, whose son Anthony Marnell III oversees M Resort. Alan has sold more than 50 million albums in a career that spans more than 20 years and includes 12 studio albums and 25 ... Read more...
Napoleon dishes about famous mommy (Hint: She’s a Peepshow star)
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s Napoleon, the new pup owned by Peepshow star Holly Madison. Or is it the other way around?! By Napoleon It all started a few months ago at a pet adoption ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Usher a polite, friendly and stylish superstar
Music superstar Usher was spotted at Michael Boychuck’s Amp Salon in the Palms, proving that real men take care of their cuticles by treating himself to a manicure and pedicure. With no entourage in sight, Usher was accompanied by just one bodyguard and was very polite and friendly with the staff at Amp. Usher decided against any trendy nail art and instead opted for a clear polish. He was in Las Vegas this past weekend to celebrate his Vegas magazine ... Read more...
L.A. judge OKs Michael Jackson film; autopsy results sealed
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Confirming Robin Leach’s July 6 story about one week after Michael Jackson’s death, The Associated Press is reporting today that a film featuring footage of the King of Pop’s last rehearsals at Staples Center in L.A. will be coming to a theater near you after receiving a judge’s approval. Click HERE for Robin’s exclusive story last month. According to AP, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff OK’d a deal among AEG Live, Michael’s ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Jenny McCarthy hosts at Pure in Caesars Palace
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Funny, zany and gorgeous actress Jenny McCarthy, minus boyfriend Jim Carrey and dressed in a Racquel Allegra dress and Costume National boots, arrived with a group of friends to host a Saturday night of revelry at Pure in Caesars Palace. After greeting the crowd at Pure, Jenny settled into her VIP booth, where she danced to the beats of DJ Hollywood all night long. Our spywitnesses said Jenny particularly enjoyed a 1980s flashback block ... Read more...
Photo Galleries: Natasha Henstridge, Ali Landry and Estelle at Azure Pool
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Actress and model Natasha Henstridge and her fiance Darius Danesh share Aug. 15 as their birthday and decided to celebrate early in Las Vegas with close friends at Tao in The Venetian. Natasha, who is turning 35, wore a hot pink mini dress, which she dubbed her “Vegas dress.” The couple and six friends dined on Tao specialties including satay bass and crispy rice and washed it down with Tao-Tini cocktails. After dinner, they ... Read more...
Las Vegas offers Four Seasons for Jersey Boys star Deven May
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s talented actor Deven May, who portrays Tommy DeVito in the award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys in the Palazzo. By Deven May Hey, guys, Deven May from Jersey Boys here offering ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Cirque Elvis cast arrives; Priscilla Presley gives approval
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Members of Cirque du Soleil’s Ka, Mystere and Criss Angel’s Believe proved that you can make travelers smile after a long flight when, in a surprise, they greeted cast members of the new Elvis-inspired Cirque show with Elvis Presley’s classic “Viva Las Vegas” at McCarran Airport’s international terminal yesterday. Our contributing photographers Erik Kabik and Tom Donoghue were onsite to capture the warm welcome and festive costumes, which also caught the eyes of travelers ... Read more...
Photo Galleries: There’s no doubting that No Doubt rules
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Two strong and fabulous women. Two very different musical genres. Two amazing concerts. I didn’t think there’d be topping Beyonce’s phenomenal I Am … Yours concert last weekend at the Encore Theater in Wynn Las Vegas any time soon, but No Doubt, with phenomenal frontwoman Gwen Stefani, gave Sasha Fierce a run for her money last night at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel. If I wasn’t a fan of Gwen and No ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Usher praises Palms at Vegas, Playboy Club party
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Superstar recording artist Usher hit the red carpet last night to celebrate his July/August Vegas magazine cover and praised the Palms, the location of the recording sessions for the majority of his upcoming new album Monster. “The Palms shut it down for us!” said Usher, who continued that his team and he were back in town to finish the final tracks and work on the album. Click HERE for our Las Vegas Weekly colleague ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Performers in Cirque’s Elvis-inspired production head to town
Cirque du Soleil performers from Criss Angel’s Believe at the Luxor, Mystere at Treasure Island and Ka at MGM Grand will be on hand to welcome the newest members of the Cirque du Soleil family in Las Vegas tomorrow. The cast of the new show based on the life and music of Elvis Presley will receive a Cirque du Soleil-style greeting at McCarran Airport. The performers have been rehearsing for the past few months at the Cirque du Soleil Creation ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Underworld electrifies The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Underworld, the British electronica group comprised of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, was back in Las Vegas last night for the first time in about 10 years in a concert at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel. The duo, best known for their anthem “Born Slippy” from Danny Boyle’s 1996 modern-day classic “Trainspotting,” has recorded together since 1980. Our always-busy contributing photographer Erik Kabik was on hand to capture these colorful photos of ... Read more...
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore host dinner and after-party at Palms
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Hot Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore hosted the after-party for Spread at Ghostbar in the Palms on Wednesday night after the red carpet premiere of the film starring Ashton and Anne Heche. The screening was held at Brenden Theatres in the Palms — click HERE for our red carpet coverage and photo gallery posted early yesterday. After the red carpet interviews and photos, Ashton and Demi hosted a dinner with 10 friends ... Read more...
Talk about crazy! Liz Grantham’s life as a Crazy Girl
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s topless dancer Liz Grantham of Norbert Aleman’s Crazy Girls in the Riviera. By Liz Grantham I’ve never been a girl who could sit still for very long. I’m always off ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Lagasse’s Stadium to serve ‘serious food for serious fans’
Chef Emeril Lagasse and the Palazzo have announced that Lagasse’s Stadium will be opening this fall in the venue that once occupied Jay-Z’s Club 40/40 and most recently The Sportsbook Bar & Grill. Inspired by two of Emeril’s lifelong passions — cooking and sports — Lagasse’s Stadium will be a sports and entertainment venue where patrons can dine, watch and play. Custom sports viewing walls with nearly 100 high-definition screens will provide access to nearly every major college and professional ... Read more...
Zowie Bowie to do double duty in first contract on the Strip
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Confirming what Robin Leach reported July 26, Zowie Bowie is jumping to Monte Carlo on the Strip from The Lounge in the Palms — click HERE for Robin’s story. Shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday at Brand Steakhouse, Monte Carlo President and COO Anton Nikodemus made it official that Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor will be joining the Monte Carlo family and described Zowie Bowie as “one of the most entertaining couples and duos in ... Read more...
To Jack Colton, nightlife industry here can be some of the best years
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, nightlife kingpin Jack Colton. By Jack Colton Any line of work will inevitably have a certain number of perks available to those who aren’t afraid to take advantage of them. The ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Ashton Kutcher joined by Demi Moore on red carpet
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor “I just started texting!,” exclaimed actress Anne Heche when asked if she tweeted on Twitter while on the red carpet last night at Brenden Theatres in the Palms for her new film Spread starring Ashton Kutcher. Anne, in a gold dress with black trim and black pumps, described herself as old school when it came to technology and was a stunner with her long, golden locks and flirty eyes and smile. She discussed the ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: My BFF star Onch Movement hosts at Cathouse
Onch Movement, formerly just Onch, of Season 1 of MTV’s Paris Hilton’s My New BFF sported a rubber ducky on his head and an outlandish outfit as he hosted a party at Cathouse in the Luxor. Joining Onch Movement in the nightlife festivities were Season 2 cast members Stephen Hampton, Arika Sato and Nicole Marie White. You know what’s coming next: That’s hot. Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Court filings detail Michael Jackson film
Confirming Robin Leach’s July 6 story about one week after Michael Jackson’s death, The Associated Press is reporting that a film featuring footage of the King of Pop’s last rehearsals at Staples Center in L.A. might be coming to theaters pending a judge’s approval. Click HERE for Robin’s exclusive story. A Los Angeles probate judge has until Monday to OK the deal for the big screen film. A hearing with Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother, has been scheduled for Monday. An ... Read more...
Fleur de Lys’ Hubert Keller excited about Top Chef competition
ABC Radio News’ Las Vegas-based correspondent and my good friend and former producer Al Mancini recently sat down with chef Hubert Keller of Fleur de Lys in Mandalay Bay. Hubert once again faces the chopping block on tonight’s Top Chef Masters on Bravo. Here are a few highlights Al shared with me: Al Mancini: They eliminate one a week? Hubert Keller: The way that it works … there are 24 chefs at the start, each episode has four chefs, there ... Read more...
Terry Fator gets by with a little help from his (puppet) friends
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s singing ventriloquist, America’s Got Talent Season 2 winner and $100 million man Terry Fator, who headlines at The Mirage. By Terry Fator As the first ventriloquist to ever sign a ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: NBT names Marie Osmond its Woman of the Year
Our Nevada Ballet Theatre has named Flamingo headliner Marie Osmond as its Woman of the Year for the 2010 Black & White Ball on Jan. 23 at Paris Las Vegas. Marie, who performs with brother Donny on the Strip, is a singer, author, Broadway performer and philanthropist. Marie co-founded the Children’s Miracle Network in 1982, the largest children’s charity of its kind. More than 17 million children are treated every year in more than 170 Children’s Hospitals, and the charity ... Read more...
Wayne Brady says Las Vegas is a family-friendly place
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, it’s multitalented entertainer Wayne Brady, whose Making It Up is at The Venetian. By Wayne Brady Hello, dear readers, This is your friendly neighborhood Las Vegas headliner/TV guy Wayne Brady filling ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Unwritten Law, Danny Masterson party at Palms
The band Unwritten Law joined the crowd at the weekly Ditch Fridays at the Palms. Vocalist Scott Russo, guitarist Steve Morris, bassist Pat Kim and drummer Dylan Howard arrived about 4 p.m. and hung out in a VIP cabana poolside. They enjoyed Fiji water, Ketel One cocktails and Miller Lite. Actor and DJ Danny Masterson had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse in a group of six friends before his set at AM Fridays in Rain. Danny, aka DJ Mom Jeans, enjoyed ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Tera Patrick celebrates her 33rd birthday at Tao
Sexy adult film star Tera Patrick celebrated turning 33 with dinner and clubbing at Tao in The Venetian. Joined by her husband, Spyderz rocker Evan Seinfeld, her mom and friends including chef Kerry Simon and tattoo artist Mario Barth, the group of 12 toasted with Moet Rose champagne. For dinner, the group enjoyed sea bass, sushi and sashimi before heading up to a VIP table in the nightclub. Once in the hot nightspot, the crowd clamored to get photos of ... Read more...
Peepshow star Shoshana Bean’s Las Vegas Top 10
While Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach is on vacation and attempting to work as little as possible from afar, Vegas DeLuxe will be featuring celebrity guest columnists for the first half of this month until Robin’s return. If you’re knowledgeable about Las Vegas, the names should be familiar. Today, we start it off with Broadway singer, actress and dancer Shoshana Bean, star of Peepshow in Planet Hollywood. By Shoshana Bean I’ve only been here a short month and have barely ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Greatest hits night with Rod Stewart at MGM Grand
Singer Rod Stewart has had a strong career resurgence in recent years in remastering classics and other artists’ work, his own long and amazing career notwithstanding. On Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Rod kicked off his concert with “Some Guys Have All the Luck” and kept the hits rolling — 24 in all! Our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was up close and center for this fabulous photo gallery. Rod’s beautiful saxophone player Katja Rieckermann has music running in ... Read more...
Weekend guests at XS include Beyonce, Hugh Jackman, Usher and Ne-Yo
It was another star-studded, A-list weekend to remember at XS, the Strip’s hottest nightclub, located inside Steve Wynn’s the Encore. Superstar Beyonce, who entertaining thousands the past four days during her concert run at the Encore Theater in Wynn Las Vegas — click HERE for our review and photo gallery posted Saturday — held her own after-party at XS, taking over an entire section she reserved for friends, family and members of her team. Joining Beyonce behind the heavily secured ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Vince Neil opens Feelgoods, reunites with Rock Candy
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil opened a Feelgoods Rock Bar & Grill on West Sahara last night less than 24 hours after his band rocked The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel headlining Crue Fest 2 — click HERE for that story and photo gallery — but the real story a few hours ago was his reunion with Rock Candy. Rock Candy? Back in 1978, Rock Candy was the first band in which Vince ... Read more...
Marie Osmond’s talk show canceled due to lack of ad sales
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Broadcast & Cable news wire reported this weekend that Program Partners’ talk show Marie, featuring entertainer Marie Osmond and scheduled to launch Sept. 14, has been canceled. The one-hour talk show from the Strip had been cleared in more than 80 percent of markets, but stations had been pulling offers in recent weeks, according to sources. One official said he had never seen this happen to such a big name host and with clearance ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Motley Crue’s homecoming at The Joint
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Motley Crue, with frontman and Las Vegas resident Vince Neil, closed The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in February and, with drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Nikki Sixx and guitarist Mick Mars with Vince again, returned to the new Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel last night for Crue Fest 2. Our contributing photographer extraordinaire Erik Kabik was onsite for these fantastic photos of the hard rockin’ boys, who according to Vince have been ... Read more...
Photo Gallery: Putting a ring on Beyonce’s concert at Encore Theater
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor In Beyonce’s megahit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” the superstar singer, actress and multiple Grammy Award winner sings, “If you like it then you should have put a ring on it,” while putting her hand up. After last night’s I Am … Yours North American tour stop in the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas — the second performance in a four-concert stand that ends tomorrow night — Beyonce can have 10 ... Read more...
Labor Day Weekend: Myriad options in Las Vegas packed into four days
Inflated prices for entry and cabanas at nightclubs. Lines stretching around corners. The final big pool weekend before autumn arrives. LMFAO hosting at ...
Photos: Bridget Marquardt talks bikinis, TV, watches and Las Vegas
The Girls Next Door and Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches star was the snow princess hosting the Stereo Loves Snow Day Moet Ice Imperial champagne party ...
If you are Paris Hilton and Cy Waits, what happens here doesn't stay here
When Las Vegas markets itself as an adult playground, we can't expect that unfortunate incidents involving celebrity ...
With all-star release, Hard Rock Hotel's Joint is guitar heaven
Carlos Santana's VIP guests ranged from India.Arie to Gavin Rossdale to Chris Daughtry as he gave attendees a healthy sampling ...
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