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Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison’s new look on the cover of Las Vegas
Cover girl Holly Madison.
Photo: Las Vegas Magazine
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 in Saturday’s “Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson” tribute concert at The Pearl in the Palms -- click HERE for our coverage.
The MAGIC convention.
The MAGIC convention.
*The MAGIC men’s fashion marketplace is underway here today, and Tao in The Venetian is featuring Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas as guest DJ for the official opening night party. This MAGIC has nothing to do with Lance Burton or Criss Angel. This is a super-show of apparel that’s been going strong for 70 years. Our hotels are booked with famous fashion designers all attending the convention and unveiling fashion lines for the year ahead. More than 3,000 manufacturers showcase 5,000 brands that wind up in boutiques and department stores.
Super Cr3w at Moon in the Palms.
The new line Prodigal Daughter will be unveiled in Ghostbar tonight. Tomorrow, Rain hosts the official Street of MAGIC party, and DJ Samantha Ronson takes charge at Lavo for the official opening night party for PROJECT. At Body English, rap royal Busta Rhymes entertains with Super Cr3w for the new fashion collection from Billionaire Mafia being unveiled tomorrow.
Chefs Todd English and Michael Mina.
*For the next week, more than 50 Las Vegas restaurants will be taking part in our 3rd Annual Restaurant Week. Lunch and dinner menus from $20.09 to $50.09 will be served, with a portion earmarked for our Three Square food bank assisting 210,000 people here living below the poverty line. Among the chefs and restaurants participating are Alex Stratta and his Alex restaurant in the Wynn, Michael Mina at his MGM and Bellagio restaurants, Kerry Simon at his Palms Place restaurant, Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace, Wolfgang Puck at Postrio in The Venetian, and Rick Moonen at RM Seafood, Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys and Charlie Palmer’s Aureole, all at Mandalay Bay. Go to ThreeSquare.org for more information. Tomorrow, we’ll tell you about the amazing link celebrity chefs at Wynn and Encore have to culinary legend Julia Child.
Sylvester Stallone and Planet Hollywood head honcho Robert Earl.
Don Marrandino and Toby Keith.
Star surveillance
Action hero Sylvester Stallone celebrated his daughter Sophia’s 13th birthday with a trip to Las Vegas. Wife Jennifer Stallone and their other daughters Sistine and Scarlett came along for the ride. They stayed at Planet Hollywood, where they dined with British TV star Piers Morgan, now of Paris Hilton wedding fame, at Koi after watching the Cirque du Soleil Beatles musical Love at The Mirage. … Comedy queen Joan Rivers and daughter Melissa with her boyfriend and children dined at First Food & Bar in the Palazzo before Joan went off to her Venetian show and Melissa went to see Blue Man Group. Chuck star Ryan McPartlin celebrated a friend’s bachelor party at First later that night and ordered a round of Chef Sammy D’s signature doughnuts for everybody! Also at Blue Man was actor Andrew Keegan and singer Keyshia Cole and boyfriend Daniel Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers. … Our hometown hero Frank Marino, who’ll impersonate Joan Rivers when he emcees his new show at the Imperial Palace over Labor Day weekend, was backstage to say hello to his former adversary. … What Happens in Vegas star Jason Sudeikis was back in town and after a bachelor party in Strip House moved right next door with all the boys for Holly Madison’s Peepshow. … Zany comic Carrot Top was with a female friend at Society Cafe in Encore enjoying the Raging Cajun Mary drinks from the special Bloody Mary menu. … Howard Stern shock jock sidekick Gary “Baba Booey” Dell’Abate was with N9NE friends appropriately at N9NE Steakhouse in the Palms and ordered rock shrimp, calamari and scallops. A table away was Arizona Diamondbacks’ outfielder Eric Byrnes, who added steak to his lobster for his main course and was alongside Barry Bonds, who stopped in for cappuccino and creme brulee. His daughter was hungrier, so executive chef Barry Dakake created a special pasta dish. … Up in Moon, pro skateboard champion Adam Dyet and free agent Levi Jones enjoyed Patron shots. … Baseball greats Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens were joined by Harrah’s honcho Don Marrandino, who leaves town this week for new executive responsibilities in Atlantic City, backstage at country singer’s Toby Keith concert at Red Rock Resort.
Paris Hilton.
Tonight’s tips
Slimmed-down showman Jeff Beacher is the big-time attraction at Jet in The Mirage as his Beacher’s Madhouse returns to Las Vegas. Alvin & the Chipmunks are set for a appearance, and if Paris Hilton is still here celebrating her “honeymoon,” she’ll dance along with the insanity. … Brad Williams and Michael Somerville star on the Comedy Stop stage at the Sahara’s legendary Congo Room through Sunday. … Finally, did you know today is the 60th anniversary of the 45 rpm record? To celebrate, five deejays will spin their favorites at LAX in the Luxor.
Carrot Top and Criss Angel at Liquidity in the Luxor.
Tomorrow’s teases
Just how many people levitated or felt “lifted” by watching Criss Angel’s Mindfreak experiment? Does fellow magician David Blaine have his sights on Las Vegas? We’ve got all the answers tomorrow, along with details of Smokey Robinson’s 50th showbiz anniversary as his Australian group Human Nature releases its first U.S. album!
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.
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