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Luxe Life Blog • Archive for August 2010
Strip Scribbles: Adrienne Maloof cast in Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Bravo’s upcoming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has a Las Vegas connection: Adrienne Maloof, the sister of Palms mogul and Sacramento Kings owners George, Joe and Gavin Maloof. Adrienne’s bio on BravoTV.com describes her as a savvy, no-nonsense businesswoman from Albuquerque who moved to Beverly Hills 15 years ago. Adrienne, her mother and four brothers comprise the Maloof Family dynasty, whose enterprise includes the Kings, Palms, Sweeping Palms Entertainment and Maloof Money Cup, the world’s largest skateboard competition. Adrienne ... Read more...
Photos: Jesse Csincsak and Ann Lueders’ Las Vegas wedding
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was an unforgettable wedding weekend for ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette stars Jesse Csincsak and Ann Lueders, whose three days of celebrations included Rumor, the Hard Rock Hotel, The Venetian and the Palazzo. A wedding rehearsal was held at the pool and courtyard of The Siegel Group’s new boutique hotel Rumor at Paradise and Harmon on Friday, and a photo gallery was posted Saturday, the day of the nuptials. The night before, ... Read more...
Helicopter Photos, Part 1: An aerial view of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
It was no ordinary sightseeing helicopter flight! Sure, the route was a traditional one that Maverick Helicopters flies over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. But this was a practice run for an adventure that we’ll bring you tomorrow exclusively here at Vegas DeLuxe. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue and his Maverick pilot had to use the flight path from the south end of the Strip at dawn out over Hoover Dam and back to The Strip, returning over Lake Las Vegas ... Read more...
ABC announces cast of Season 11 of Dancing With the Stars
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor After weeks of speculation, the Season 11 cast of ABC’s juggernaut Dancing With the Stars was announced last night during Bachelor Pad, and it includes the usual rag-tag group of celebrities, as well as a handful of Las Vegas regulars. The stars hoping to succeed Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger as the winner of the champion’s mirrored disco ball trophy are Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton, Grammy-winning singer Brandy, comedienne and actress Margaret Cho, retired ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Jerry Springer’s ‘baggage dating show’ on GSN
From our Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors files: Despite all the hopelessly inaccurate rumors printed elsewhere, the magic time-travel spectacular Triumph is set to open Nov. 15 at the Las Vegas Hilton. Tickets go on sale Sept. 10, so ignore the still-circulating rumors traced to a disgruntled employee. I’m reliably told that everybody has now been hired for the show, so the cast is in place tackling rehearsals. … Several gorgeous showgirls and pole dancers have been recruited from Las ... Read more...
Steve Wynn’s ‘council of war’ midnight meeting about XS, Tryst
Vegas Deluxe has learned that in the sad and sorry saga involving twin brother nightlife moguls Cy and Jesse Waits over the weekend that Cy was dismissed from XS and Tryst at Steve Wynn’s properties — and at time of writing this, Jesse’s future was being evaluated. Numerous sources last night reported and then NBC Channel 3 reporter Alicia Jacobs re-confirmed that Cy had been promptly let go because of the DUI alcohol and/or drug arrest. “It’s not who Cy ... Read more...
Photos: Biscayne Steak, Sea and Wine grand opening at Tropicana
By John Katsilometes, Vegas DeLuxe senior editor Tropicana’s extensive renovation to a South Beach theme took another step last week with the grand opening of Biscayne Steak, Sea and Wine restaurant. The new eatery is actually in a familiar space on the hotel’s mezzanine level, in the spot that was formerly occupied by Legends steakhouse. Promised are premium steak, fish and a wine wall laden with more than 500 bottles of world-class vino. Tom Recine, the hotel’s director of food ... Read more...
Exclusive photo gallery: Fantasy calendar shoot with Lorena Peril
Sexy pint-sized Lorena Peril has already packed a punch in the first 30 days of her new role as headline star and hostess of the topless adult revue Fantasy at the Luxor. Apart from a stint impersonating Christina Aguilera in American Superstars at the Stratosphere, it’s Lorena’s first full-blown starring role on The Strip. It took five years to land the new gig, even though when she first arrived in Las Vegas, she auditioned for Fantasy producer Anita Mann. “I’d ... Read more...
Photos: Peepshow’s Angel Porrino: ‘I’m really scared about going topless’
“I’m really scared about going topless,” said blonde beauty Angel Porrino as she rehearsed last night for her starring role in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood. Angel takes over for a one-week special run Sept. 13-19 when her gal pal and boss Holly Madison takes a one-week vacation to Florida. “I’ve never done that before, nothing like it,” Angel continued. “But I’ll do it, and hopefully the show will open doors for me to do more with a showbiz career.” The ... Read more...
Weekend review: Paris Hilton arrest overshadows other celebrity events
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Reality TV stars did in fact rule the Sin City roost over the weekend, but for unexpected reasons. Unless you live under a rock and/or don’t read about celebrities ever — are you a unicorn?! — socialite, entrepreneur and Las Vegas regular Paris Hilton and her boyfriend, nightclub mogul Cy Waits, who had “saved her life” just one week ago in a home burglary, were arrested late Friday and charged with possession of cocaine ... Read more...
E! report: In wake of arrest, Steve Wynn boots Cy Waits
By John Katsilometes, Vegas DeLuxe senior editor E! Online is reporting that Cy Waits’ Friday night arrest with girlfriend Paris Hilton on The Strip has cost him his job as one of Steve Wynn’s nightclub operators. “In a span of one week, Cy Waits has gone from hero to zero,” the E! Online story artfully reports. The site drew its information from “multiple sources” and quotes one Las Vegas insider as saying, “Wynn has a zero-tolerance policy with their club ... Read more...
Photos: Miss Playboy Club Model Search is in its second year
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Playboy Club in the Palms and The N9NE Group are in the second year of the Miss Playboy Club Model Search and continue to draw contestants from around the world for a rare opportunity — the inclusion in the 2011 Playboy Club calendar and a chance to appear in a future issue of Playboy. The model search is an exclusive contest that offers a luxurious experience and premium pampering. The monthly winners’ photographs ... Read more...
Photos: Fantasy Football Weekend and Fantasia at the Palms
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor This weekend has been jam-packed with sports and music celebrities at the Palms, as the Second Annual Fantasy Football Superdraft Weekend drew celebrities to 9 Group’s nightlife venues Friday night and into Saturday morning. Rain Nightclub also hosted an official album release party for R&B/soul singer and American Idol Season 3 champion Fantasia Barrino. Eight-time Grammy nominee Fantasia celebrated the release of her third studio album Back to Me since her 2004 win and ... Read more...
Exclusive photos: Paris Hilton’s glamour day before Strip troubles
Just hours before Las Vegas police officers arrested heiress Paris Hilton and boyfriend Cy Waits at midnight, she enjoyed a new glamour hair photo shoot at Color salon in Caesars Palace. Vegas DeLuxe has the first exclusive look at the fabulous photos. Longtime hair king to the stars Michael Boychuck, who has cared for the socialite entrepreneur’s locks for the past 18 years, told me: “In all that time that I’ve known her so well, I have never seen her ... Read more...
Photos: Jesse Csincsak, Ann Lueders rehearse for wedding at Rumor
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette couple Jesse Csincsak and Ann Lueders are getting married today at Rumor in Las Vegas, so it was only appropriate that they would have a wedding rehearsal yesterday at The Siegel Group’s new boutique hotel across from the Hard Rock Hotel at Paradise and Harmon. Joining bride-to-be Lueders and groom-to-be Csincsak yesterday in Rumor’s courtyard and pool oasis were best man Joe Falbo, Jason Mesnick, Molly Mesnick, pro ... Read more...
Paris Hilton and boyfriend Cy Waits arrested after club celebration
It was a night of happiness that turned into high drama for socialite and Las Vegas regular Paris Hilton, who was released from jail this morning after being arrested for cocaine possession in a vehicle driven by boyfriend and Las Vegas nightlife mogul Cy Waits outside the Wynn shortly before midnight yesterday. Cy, who with twin brother Jesse Waits is a managing partner of Tryst in the Wynn, XS in the Encore and Drai’s After Hours in Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall, ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: David Hasselhoff among DWTS Season 11 cast?
It’s a near definite that former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff will be announced Monday as one of the Season 11 contestants on ABC’s megahit Dancing With the Stars. David, who starred for a year in Mel Brooks’ The Producers at the Paris, was here recently filming scenes for his new reality TV series. Now we’ve learned that it’s all set to premiere this December after the tango and foxtrots, and I’ll even show up in the Knight Rider Festival episode ... Read more...
Jesse Csincsak, Ann Lueders wedding a reality TV star-studded affair
It’s a reality TV show in its own right made for television! The Bachelorette star Ann Lueders is celebrating her new pregnancy the very weekend she’s marrying The Bachelor star Jesse Csincsak here in Las Vegas, and more than 20 of their fellow TV stars are flying in for the nuptials at the new boutique hotel and pool playground Rumor opposite the Hard Rock Hotel. It all kicks off tonight at Vanity in the Hard Rock with Jesse’s bachelor party. ... Read more...
Over 80 restaurants taking part in Restaurant Week Aug. 30-Sept. 5
All next week, from Monday through Sunday, Sept. 5, more than 80 of the most popular restaurants in Las Vegas will celebrate the annual Restaurant Week with prix-fixe meals priced at $20.10, $30.10 and $50.10, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting food bank Three Square working to end hunger in Southern Nevada. And new this year: wine pairings for an additional $10.10 at some of the restaurants! Restaurant Week kicks off in grand style with MGM Grand’s Wet Your ... Read more...
Viewing parties in Las Vegas for UFC 118 in Boston
UFC fans here in Las Vegas will only get to watch via television tomorrow fights they wanted to see in person because they’ll be broadcast from Boston. UFC 118 features boxing icon James Toney making his MMA debut against our hometown hero the legendary Randy Couture, who stars in Sylvester Stallone’s box office hit The Expendables, which had a red carpet premiere at Planet Hollywood. UFC 118 also is the long-awaited rematch for B.J. Penn against Frankie Edgar after he ... Read more...
Steve Wynn, Victor Drai, XS, HRH and The Light Group in nightlife shakeups
Three explosive major changes — and maybe a fourth — erupted yesterday in Las Vegas’ nightlife scene that could change the mega-bucks industry forever: *Nightlife czar Victor Drai picked up the biggest check he’s ever seen in his life when hotel mogul Steve Wynn bought him out of his deals at Tryst and XS in the Wynn and Encore, respectively. *Solid rumors circulated that The Light Group, which operates a slew of nightclubs and restaurants including Jet in The Mirage, ... Read more...
Weekend celebrity preview: Reality TV stars take over the town
Reality TV stars rule the Sin City roost this weekend, with everyone from The Hills and Bromance hunk Brody Jenner, The Girls Next Door and Bridget’s Best Beaches’ star Bridget Marquardt and Jesse Csincsak of The Bachelor and Ann Lueders of The Bachelorette partying up and down The Strip and The Strip adjacent. In fact, Csincsak and Lueders are getting hitched at Rumor tomorrow. Friday, Aug. 27 Jenner, the stepbrother of the Kardashian siblings, celebrates his 27th birthday at Lavo ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Fantasia Barrino to perform late-night concert at Rain
American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino is celebrating the release of her third album Back to Me, which dropped Tuesday, with an official album release party and performance at Rain in the Palms late tomorrow night/early Saturday morning, as the R&B and singer and actress is scheduled to perform at 1 a.m. The eight-time Grammy nominee has been in the headlines this month. On Aug. 9, she was hospitalized in North Carolina after overdosing on aspirin and an unknown ... Read more...
Photos: Santana, India.Arie, Gavin Rossdale, Chris Daughtry at HRH
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Music legends Carlos Santana and Clive Davis hit the red carpet at Vanity in the Hard Rock Hotel yesterday afternoon to celebrate Santana’s new album Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time, and it was a jam-packed Wednesday that included the red carpet and a preview listening party during the day and a 2-hour concert at The Joint in the evening. Album guest collaborators Chris Daughtry, Gavin Rossdale and India.Arie, resplendent in ... Read more...
Jersey Boys celebrates 1,000th show with 1,000 free tickets
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor There is no such thing as free, especially in Las Vegas, but this deal comes as close as it gets to free here. To celebrate its 1,000th performance at the Palazzo, the award-wining hit musical Jersey Boys is hosting a Walk Like a Man shoe drive to commemorate the milestone. A new pair of children’s shoes can be redeemed for one ticket to the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from noon ... Read more...
Photos: First wedding at Tournament of Kings is a VDLX family affair
The first marriage ceremony ever held at the Tournament of Kings arena at Excalibur was a real storybook wedding, and Vegas DeLuxe had the full inside story of the unique nuptials because it involved our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue. One month ago, Tom received a phone call from his son John Roberts in New York saying that his lady in waiting Kysa had agreed to elope in Las Vegas. They asked Tom if he could plan something very unique but ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Criss Angel attempts mass vanishing world record
Mindfreak magician Criss Angel intends to set a new Guinness World Record during tonight’s broadcast of his A&E series’ Season 6. Executives from the prestigious publication have set down rigorous test conditions for the attempt, and they are on hand at the Luxor’s convention area as 100 people are selected at random and shackled together as a crowd of thousands watch. Then, instantaneously, Criss plans to make them all disappear! After the record attempt is broadcast on the show titled ... Read more...
Photos: 2010 Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete celebrates pageant win
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Winning the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Monday night is cause for celebration, and Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara, Mexico, did exactly that the day after succeeding Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela in the annual international global competition. Navarrete, only the second Miss Mexico to win the title and crown after Lupita Jones in 1991, commemorated her victory the day after the pageant while at Mandalay Bay pool and at the ... Read more...
Carlos Santana, Chris Daughtry, Gavin Rossdale, India.Arie at HRH today
Today’s entertainment summit of music moguls and electrifying artists at the Hard Rock Hotel will be one for the history books. As if a launch listening party for Carlos Santana’s new guitar classics album with record royal Clive Davis wasn’t enough, Carlos has lined up a list of stars from the new CD, due Sept. 21, to perform onstage in The Joint with him tonight: India.Arie, Chris Daughtry and Gavin Rossdale. The celebration at the Hard Rock kicks off with ... Read more...
Photos: Holly Madison at Las Vegas 51s; Angel Porrino ready to strip
Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison was honored at last night’s Las Vegas 51s game with her own bobblehead night, and contributing photographer Scott Harrison was onsite for our Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Fans of Holly and the summer sports kings were given her new bobblehead likeness, and the blonde bombshell also threw out the first pitch at Cashman Field. Holly is getting a much-needed one-week vacation from headlining at her adult burlesque show at Planet Hollywood next month, ... Read more...
Angelica Bridges lands a spot on LFL’s new Las Vegas team
Former Fantasy and Baywatch star Angelica Bridges has been chosen for the new Las Vegas Lingerie Football League team. Vegas DeLuxe exclusively learned that the sexy redheaded Strawberry Blonde singer and dancer has officially “made the cut,” according to executives with the new team. Vegas DeLuxe reported last week Angelica trying out for the Las Vegas team. I also can confirm that the team will be introduced, along with the unveiling of its official name, at the Thomas & Mack ... Read more...
Photos: Chris Isaak brings a wicked good game to The M Resort
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor San Francisco crooner Chris Isaak — he of the smooth, heartbroken voice, slight pompadour and flamboyant rockabilly suits — made a hot and humid Saturday night even hotter with a smoldering and sensational 2-hour, 27-song outdoor concert poolside at The M Resort. The band wore matching black suits with white stylized flames (or avant-garde cactus?), and Isaak wore a Tiffany blue suit with red stylized flames when they entered the stage just a few ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Evan Lysacek considers himself ‘a local’ now
Olympic and world figure skating champion Evan Lysacek discussed his house in Las Vegas last night with Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach backstage at the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay. “I live here. I’m a local now,” said Lysacek, a judge in this year’s pageant who reportedly also retains his home in L.A. Lysacek, the reigning world champion, upset Evgeni Plushenko at the Winter Olympics in Calgary in February for the gold medal and was the runner-up this ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos and videos: pageant and after-party at LAX
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Last night, contestants in the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay Events Center celebrated with a post-telecast party at LAX in the Luxor after three weeks of pageant work including photo shoots, meet-and-greets, public appearances, interviews and, finally, competition in Las Vegas. The pageant, hosted by Natalie Morales of NBC’s Today and Poison singer Bret Michaels, was won by Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara, Mexico, in a two-hour telecast on NBC that also featured ... Read more...
Photos: Staying cool at Minus5 Ice Bar with Recycled Percussion
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It’s no secret that Las Vegas gets hot in the summertime — really, really, really hot. Minus5 Ice Lounge in Mandalay Bay opened in September 2008 as a cure for the summertime heat (and blues), and a sister location, Minus5 Ice Bar, has opened this month in Monte Carlo. The Minus5 concept, created in New Zealand by Craig Ling, is an ice-themed experience in which patrons enjoy vodka cocktails served in a glass made ... Read more...
Live blog and photos: And the 2010 Miss Universe is …
The 2010 Miss Universe Pageant begins at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET at Mandalay Bay Events Center for a live broadcast on NBC on the East Coast, as 83 contestants, including 2010 Miss USA Rima Fakih of Dearborn, Mich., competes for the crown and to succeed Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela. We’re blogging live from Mandalay Bay. The red carpet at Miss Universe is about to start. Miss Universe President Paula Shugart tells me that talks are underway for the Miss ... Read more...
Photos: AFAN’s Black and White Party at The Joint ‘bigger and better’
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) hosted its 24th Annual Black & White Party for the second consecutive year at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night, providing attendees an evening of entertainment, cuisine and cocktails. AFAN partnered with the Hard Rock, Baskow & Associates and Destinations by Design for the annual fundraiser, and contributing photographer Erik Kabik was on duty for the Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Black and white furnishings ... Read more...
Photos: Vegas Rocks! Music Awards a rock star-studded event at the Hilton
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Vegas Rocks! magazine founder, Publisher and Editor Sally Steele presented her first Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards last night at the Las Vegas Hilton, and contributing photographer Erik Kabik photographed and reported from the rock star-studded event. “It was one of the biggest red carpet events I have photographed this year in Las Vegas, and my props to Sally Steele, publisher of Vegas Rocks! magazine. It was a great event, and everyone had a blast. ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles exclusive: Floyd Mayweather Jr. sets next fight venue
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is getting ready to fight again, and he says it will all be official soon. Floyd even told me where he’d be fighting, but it won’t be in Las Vegas. Our hometown hero turned up at the Del Mar Racetrack just north of San Diego in Del Mar over the weekend, where I was on the first of my two annual summer visits, and officials put us alongside each other as the horses were walked ... Read more...
Photos: A rockin’ weekend with Billy Idol, ZZ Top, Meat Loaf, Chris Isaak
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The 83 contestants in the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant, including Miss USA Rima Fakih, are center stage tonight at Mandalay Bay Events Center, but over the weekend, the pageant queens, who have been in Las Vegas for nearly three weeks, shared the spotlight with myriad entertainers, many of whom were popular in the 1980s. Meat Loaf brought his Hang Cool Tour to The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel on Friday night and shared ... Read more...
Photos: Donald Trump arrives for Miss Universe at Mandalay Bay
The big day is finally here, and 83 gorgeous women from as far away as Australia and Africa and Trinidad and Thailand compete for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant crown as Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela crowns her successor. It’s a night of swimsuits, evening gowns, interviews and outrageous national costumes in the ultimate beauty broadcast of glitz and glamour that Las Vegas stages better than any other place on Earth. Keep your eyes on our new Miss USA Rima Fakih ... Read more...
Photos: Friday at the Hard Rock Hotel with Meat Loaf and Wolfmother
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was a Friday night of rock music at the Hard Rock Hotel, as Meat Loaf brought his Hang Cool Tour to The Joint, while Australian rockers Wolfmother got the party started poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel Beach Club. Meat Loaf opened his show with The Rocky Horror Picture Show tune “Hot Patootie (Bless My Soul)” — Rocky Horror fans remember that Meat Loaf starred as ex-delivery boy Eddie in the cult classic. ... Read more...
Photos: ZZ Top are the three sharp dressed men at Las Vegas Hilton
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor ZZ Top, the trio who formed 41 years ago in Houston, performed back-to-back concerts at the Las Vegas Hilton on Friday and last night, and lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Gibbons, vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Dusty Hill and drummer and percussionist Frank Beard (appropriately, that is his name) continue to prove that the Southern rockers’ career has, ahem, legs. Hits by the Class of 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Famers include the aforementioned ... Read more...
Photos: Billy Idol brings his rebel yell to The Pearl in the Palms
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor British rocker Billy Idol rocked The Pearl in the Palms last night and shared the stage with guitarist Steve Stevens, who was clad in all red. The former member of Generation X and MTV video icon, at age 54, still sports his trademark snarl, leather and blond locks and impressive six-pack abs. Grammy Award nominee Idol’s hits over the years include “Rebel Yell,” “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding,” “Cradle of Love,” “To Be a ... Read more...
Photos: Holly Madison and friends judge Planet Hollywood bikini contest
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison and her Peepshow co-stars Josh Strickland and Cheaza and her E! Entertainment reality TV series co-stars Angel Porrino and Laura Croft were the guest judges at yesterday’s weekly bikini contest at Pleasure Pool at Planet Hollywood, and contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was poolside yet again for this sizzling Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Donoghue, who has diligently shot the contest from Week 1 and plans to complete the ... Read more...
Lady Gaga reaches No. 1 on Twitter (still No. 2 on YouTube, though)
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor In case it isn’t already crystal clear that Lady Gaga has taken over the world, the singer-songwriter and provocateur overtook Britney Spears yesterday as the Twitter user with the most followers. By yesterday afternoon, per Billy Johnson Jr. of That’s Really Week, Lady Gaga had 5,670,779 followers, eclipsing Spears’ 5,668,825. FameCount.com lists former titleholder Ashton Kutcher in 3rd place with 5,542,023, The Ellen DeGeneres Show with 5,053,073 and President Barack Obama in 5th with ... Read more...
Miss Universe hopefuls pose in swimsuits; gift auction on eBay
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It’s the weekend before the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Monday night, and the 83 contestants, including 2010 Miss USA Rima Fakih of Michigan (who was crowned at Planet Hollywood three months ago), are amid the preliminary shows and judges’ interviews. This evening, the contestants will model their Dar Be Dar by Tala Raassi swimsuits at Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Beach for family, friends and fans. The ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Roger Williams plans marathon show for 86th birthday
Music legend Roger Williams is the prince of the piano, and even though he turns 86 on Oct. 1, he isn’t slowing down for a moment. The first pianist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Roger has amassed 21 gold and platinum albums, and having played for nine White House chief executives, he’s known as the Pianist to the Presidents. This weekend for three nights, the pianist extraordinaire performs at South Point, and he’ll certainly play ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: Preliminary competition shows begin
All 83 of the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant contestants had their opportunity to individually shine at last night’s preliminary competition at Mandalay Bay Event Center, and our contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was there for the first set of pictures for a Vegas DeLuxe gallery. We’re also posting the official Miss Universe photos from other around the town appearances in the past two days, including the swimsuit fashion parades at the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of MAGIC Fashion Week ... Read more...
Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards honors legendary rockers
It will be the “I Wanna Rock” all-star jam when Vegas Rocks! Magazine publisher Sally Steele hands out trophies Sunday night for her first Rock Awards at the Las Vegas Hilton and commemorates the sixth anniversary of her magazine. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame is expected to rock the one-time Elvis Presley showroom with a performance to end the show, and advance word is that guitar goddess Lita Ford will join in the onstage party with rap royal Flavor ... Read more...
Photos: Paris Hilton, Holly Madison add sizzle to MAGIC Fashion Week
Rival blondes Paris Hilton and Holly Madison became the two beauties who raised the sexy and sizzle stakes at this week’s MAGIC Fashion Week in Las Vegas. It was mayhem at the Las Vegas Convention Center when Paris unveiled her Spring 2011 shoe collection. Buyers stopped their shopping sprees, and even other exhibitors left their booths to join in the melee watching for the hotel heiress. Our contributing photographer Erik Kabik was given a prime spot for his Paris photo ... Read more...
Madonna to receive $1 billion for 5-year Strip residency show?
It’s been a long sought-after dream for at least one major Strip hotel to land Madonna as a new resident superstar, and this morning out of London come strong rumors that she’s finally considering it. Britain’s daily newspaper The Sun, considered a leading pop news authority, has reported that there’s a $1 billion offer on the table for the pop diva to sign on the dotted line for a 5-year run of shows similar to the number of performances that ... Read more...
L.V. in 2010: Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, ZZ Top, Meat Loaf and Chris Isaak
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Break out the parachute pants, leg warmers, lace gloves and red leather jackets. OK, not really, but it might as well be the 1980s considering the lineup of music acts in Las Vegas this weekend, including Meat Loaf, Cyndi Lauper, Chris Isaak, Billy Idol and ZZ Top. There might be an artist or two who was born in the 1980s. Hmmm … maybe not. Yes, it’s 2010, but there’s, ahem, always something there to ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Travel + Leisure names Palazzo tops in Las Vegas
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Palazzo has been named one of the Top 50 Hotels in the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure 2010 World’s Best Awards readers’ poll featured in this month’s issue of the magazine. The Palazzo was ranked No. 18 among Large City Hotels (100 rooms or more) in the region and was the highest-ranked property in Las Vegas, widely regarded as the Resort Capital of the World. The World’s Best Awards hotel rankings ... Read more...
Photos: Primp Clothing party dances with the stars at Mix Lounge
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor MAGIC Fashion Week is all about, well, fashion, but at last night’s Primp Clothing party at Mix Lounge in The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Karina Smirnoff stole the spotlight in a curve-hugging, sexy white mini dress along with fellow pro dancer Damian Whitewood with his toothy white grin and platinum blond (white) hair. Whitewood, Smirnoff and others attended the party in support of Primp Clothing, which previewed its ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: Viva Elvis, Circus Circus, TV segment
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The fun, photo shoots and public appearances are mostly over now for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant contestants as the competition begins to crown the successor of Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela on Monday night. The 83 hopefuls are in the throes of the crucial judges interviews, and tonight is the first of the preliminary contests. Vegas DeLuxe reported pageant owner and billionaire Donald Trump’s announcement of the panel of judges yesterday, which includes Luxor ... Read more...
AFAN’s annual Black & White Party returns to The Joint on Saturday
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s Black & White Party returns to The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night for the second consecutive year. The 24th annual fundraiser featuring food, cocktails and entertainment is co-hosted by AFAN and the Hard Rock Hotel with support from Baskow & Associates and Destinations by Design. KLAS anchor/reporter Chris Saldana is this year’s host, and the entertainment lineup includes DJ Axis and celebrity impersonators, with appearances ... Read more...
Photos: T.I. and Hayden Christensen steal Takers red carpet
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It wasn’t a typical Tuesday summer night on The Strip sidewalk in front of Lagasse’s Stadium in the Palazzo, as the crowd gathered was loud, excited and a bit unruly. What was typical: It was very hot and humid. Hot because of the weather and hot because stars of the new bank heist film Takers directed by John Luessenhop hit the red carpet to the delight of film and music fans. The first star ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Criss Angel to wear ‘cement shoes’ on tonight’s Mindfreak
Mindfreak magician Criss Angel calls it “an homage to Harry Houdini’s most dangerous escape.” The Cirque du Soleil Believe features his “cement shoes” escape on tonight’s episode of his hit A&E series Mindfreak. For the escape, Criss was tied and shackled in more than 100 feet of chains secured by more than 20 locks and then lowered 90 feet from the side of the London Bridge into the cold, murky waters of Lake Havasu in Arizona. More than 12,000 spectators ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: Todd English hosts contestants at P.U.B.
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The 83 contestants in the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant took a break from all the public appearances and photo shoots for dinner and a cooking demonstration at star chef Todd English’s Todd English P.U.B. in MGM CityCenter’s Crystals last night. The beautiful pageant winners, dressed in everything from long glittering and flowing gowns to short shorts, were cordoned off at the back of the P.U.B. while English was in the line kitchen with some ... Read more...
Photos: Planet Hollywood bikini contest nears Labor Day finals
If it’s Wednesday, it must be Belgium! Whoops, I got that wrong. If it’s Wednesday here at Vegas DeLuxe, it must be our weekly visit to Planet Hollywood’s bikini beauty bash at Pleasure Pool, and sure enough, contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was on duty there yet again. Tom captured the sights, the scenes and even the sounds — well, at least the sense of it all for Vegas DeLuxe’s photo gallery as the contest enters its final two weekends, followed ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: MAGIC Fashion Week, Minus5, CityCenter
The glamor girls of the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant put their best feet forward today with two fashion shows as part of MAGIC Fashion Week that’s in town. First stop will be this afternoon at the Las Vegas Convention Center when the contestants from Aruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia and Great Britain turn heads in their Dar Be Dar swimsuits designed by Tala Raassi. Then tonight in the hardwood basketball suite in the ... Read more...
Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp in concert at The Colosseum
For a luxurious theater that’s been home to pop divas Celine Dion, Cher, Bette Midler and Elton John, it sure is a change of pace with tonight’s Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp concert. Dylan fans will tell you we’re talking about the height of excellence and purity with his music — and no recording studio effects! I’m reliably told that Bob will perform more than a dozen songs during his 90-minute stint onstage in a black suit and a white ... Read more...
Photos: Paris Hilton previews her new fashion line, perfume at Tryst
It was a double celebration for socialite Paris Hilton last night, and her new boyfriend nightclub czar Cy Waits and her parents Rick and Kathy Hilton were at Tryst in the Wynn to join her MAGIC Fashion Week party. Our contributing photographers Erik Kabik and Scott Harrison were on duty shooting the successful heiress and entrepreneur for our photo gallery. It was the launch and sneak peek of Paris’ Spring 2011 shoe collection and her latest fragrance Tease during MAGIC, ... Read more...
Donald Trump announces judges for 2010 Miss Universe Pageant
Billionaire business mogul Donald J. Trump announced this morning the celebrities and experts who will judge his 2010 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC from Mandalay Bay at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Monday. As Vegas DeLuxe exclusively reported over the weekend, Mindfreak magician Criss Angel, who appears nightly in Cirque du Soleil’s Believe at the Luxor, leads the panel. The other VIPs are actor, producer and writer William Baldwin; percussionist and drummer Sheila E; MSNBC anchor Tamron Hall; ... Read more...
Takers cast members take to the red carpet at Lagasse’s Stadium tonight
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Stars of the new bank heist film Takers from director John Luessenhop are scheduled to hit the red carpet at Lagasse’s Stadium in the Palazzo tonight after a screening at Rave Motion Pictures in Town Square and preceding a screening after-party at Lagasse’s Stadium. Expected to appear on the red carpet are Takers stars Hayden Christensen, T.I., Idris Elba, Michael Ealy and Jay Hernandez. Joining them are Recycled Percussion of American’s Got Talent; Holly’s ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Clive Davis joins Carlos Santana at HRH on Aug. 25
Legendary record mogul Clive Davis, known for his appearances on American Idol and launching the careers of numerous superstars, joins Hard Rock Hotel resident headliner Carlos Santana to host a VIP listening event Aug. 25 at Vanity in the Hard Rock to unveil Carlos’ new album. Afterward, singers who performed on the album will join Carlos for a one-night-only concert as part of the run of Supernatural Santana shows in The Joint. The album Guitar Heaven features the greatest guitar ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: Parade of national costumes causes a stir
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay is less than one week away, but the annual international competition is already garnering headlines for unexpected reasons. The 83 contestants wore their national costumes in a parade at Mandalay Bay last night, and the ensembles worn by Miss USA Rima Fakih, Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell and Miss Venezuela Marelisa Gibson raised a few eyebrows. Fakih’s gold outfit with larger-than-life wings was inspired by a bald ... Read more...
Photos: Hippiefest takes a trip back in time at The M Resort
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was on duty for Hippiefest at the outdoor events plaza and pool at The M Resort over the weekend and, along with shooting a photo gallery for Vegas DeLuxe, reported the rockin’ scene. “If you missed the show, you missed a great trip back in time,” Donoghue said. Badfinger, with Joey Molland, sang “If You Want It … Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Baby Blue,” “Day After Day” ... Read more...
Photos: Blues legend B.B. King at his B.B. King’s Blues Club at The Mirage
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Blues legend B.B. King performed last night at his B.B. King’s Blues Club in The Mirage, and contributing photographer Scott Harrison was onsite for the performance by the musician who continues to tour and remains as active as ever. Senior Editor John Katsilometes recently interviewed King for his The Kats Report on LasVegasSun.com. The theft and return of one of his Lucille guitars was among the topics discussed in Kats’ column. “Oh yeah, somebody ... Read more...
Photos: Angelica Bridges tries out for LFL’s new Las Vegas team
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe Editor For Angelica Bridges, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas could be recast as once you live in Vegas, you can never really leave Vegas. The actress, model, Strawberry Blonde singer and recent Fantasy headliner at the Luxor was among the women trying out for the new Las Vegas team of the Lingerie Football League that held casting calls and tryouts last week, and contributing photographer Tom Donoghue, who has a long and storied ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Eight of Top 10 U.S. star chefs have ties to Las Vegas
Eight of America’s Top 10 celebrity chefs listed by the world’s largest travel Web site have a connection to Las Vegas. Expedia’s Trip Advisor even declares Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at the Palazzo, Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace, Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak at MGM Grand and Todd English’s Olives in the Bellagio as four of the country’s Top 10! Other Las Vegas kitchen kings who were chosen, but for their out-of-town restaurants, were Thomas Keller from Bouchon at The Venetian, ... Read more...
For Kat Von D, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx is out — and Jesse James is in?
The tattooed romance of the year is on! Fresh off his disastrous divorce from Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, Jesse James has found a new gal pal! Our spies report that Kat Von D, the celebrity tattoo artist and star of TLC’s L.A. Ink, was at Bodies: The Exhibition at the Luxor yesterday holding hands and being very affectionate with West Coast Choppers CEO and TV personality Jesse. Kat also has gone through a public breakup with Motley Crue bassist Nikki ... Read more...
Miss Universe photos: Miss USA Rima Fakih and new photo galleries
It’s exactly one week until the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant and the regal crowning of a new winner at Mandalay Bay, and our Miss USA Rima Fakih is feeling pretty confident about it all. Rima won our national title when she competed at Planet Hollywood as Miss Michigan in May. The Miss Universe Organization is expected to release the names of the judges’ panel mid-week, but Vegas DeLuxe has learned, and as we tweeted over the weekend, that Mindfreak magician ... Read more...
Photos: Energetic Primus rocks a packed Joint in midnight show
By Hepi Mita, Vegas DeLuxe Primus’ signature quirkiness and exceptional musicianship has been its trademark for the past 20 years. Saturday’s performance at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel was an ass-kicking reminder of its unique (and sometimes bizarre) talents. The band has been on tour with gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello for the past month but took a Las Vegas detour to see Canadian power trio Rush at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night, and subsequently melt ... Read more...
Photos: Lavo’s second anniversary, Lady Gaga, music extravaganza
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Las Vegas could have hosted its own music festival over the weekend with the likes of Lady Gaga, Rush, Mya, Rob Thomas, Primus, Los Lonely Boys, Coheed and Cambria and The Killers’ frontman Brandon Flowers all in town to make it one music-filled spectacular of a weekend. And there were parties and Home Shopping Network stars in abundance, too. Following her sold-out concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday night, Lady Gaga gave ... Read more...
Photos: HSN’s Shop, Party & Play weekend at Planet Hollywood
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe Editor The Home Shopping Network’s Las Vegas weekend of Shop, Party & Play at Planet Hollywood is a star-studded event, with one day down and the second day today wrapping things up. Molly Sims and Jennifer Flavin Stallone, whose husband Sylvester Stallone walked the red carpet for The Expendables at Planet Hollywood on Wednesday, joined HSN CEO Mindy Grossman for the 33rd birthday VIP party at Planet Hollywood’s Celebrity Ballroom. The weekend of 11 hours ... Read more...
Photos: Jenny McCarthy, Kevin Dillon, Victor Rasuk at Dream party
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe Editor Actress Jenny McCarthy hosted last night’s Fourth Annual Midsummer Night’s Dream at Palms Pool & Bungalows, and it was a simultaneous celebration of Entourage star Kevin Dillon’s birthday. The night’s festivities included McCarthy being escorted to the soiree by Palms mogul George Maloof, and Dillon and fellow HBO actor Victor Rasuk of How to Make It in America receiving keys to The Playboy Club from Palms nightlife guru J-Roc and Playboy Bunnies. Dillon was ... Read more...
Photos: Semi Precious Weapons are filthy and gorgeous at Studio 54
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe Editor Glam rockers Semi Precious Weapons hosted an after-party at Studio 54 in MGM Grand last night after their concert with Lady Gaga just up the way at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and fans were lined up all the way back to the casino floor to party with Justin Tranter, Cole Whittle, Dan Crean and Stevy Pyne. Semi Precious Weapons and Lady Gaga go way back to when she opened for them in New York ... Read more...
Photos: Lady Gaga’s night of empowerment at MGM Grand
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Superstar Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena last night was a creative and high-energy revelation that included quirky sets and costumes, surprisingly earnest and heartfelt emotion and a lot of Gay Pride, with a party vibe to rival any White Party or other circuit party extravaganza. Lady Gaga has said in previous interviews that the show is more musical than concert, and she wasn’t lying. The nearly 2-hour performance, ... Read more...
Photos: Lady Gaga’s sold-out concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Singer Lady Gaga performed an incredible concert last night in her Monster Ball Tour stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and a review will be posted later today right here at VegasDeLuxe.com, LasVegasWeekly.com and LasVegasSun.com. Meantime, contributing photographer Erik Kabik shot the concert, and his photo gallery is being posted ahead of the review. According to Erik: “The photographs were taken during her songs ‘Telephone,’ and she called an audience member before the song, ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Commemorating the death of Elvis Presley 33 years later
Elvis Aaron Presley, The King of Rock and Roll and the all-time supreme Las Vegas headliner, is being remembered in a special way Monday at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, and would be 75 if he were still alive today. “Madame Tussauds is very excited to recognize Elvis, his Las Vegas history and his many fans,” said Attraction Manager Rosita Chapman. There will be an Elvis display featuring a young Elvis with sideburns and wearing ... Read more...
Miss Universe Pageant photos: Glittering gowns, Lake Mead visit
The 83 Miss Universe Pageant contestants have a very busy weekend of appearances and events packed into their preparations for the Aug. 23 live NBC telecast. Check out the new set of photographs of the beauties in their evening gowns they’ll wear in the 2010 pageant. Construction crews yesterday began the massive task of readying Mandalay Bay Events Center for the competition hosted by Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales of NBC’s Today. Last night, reigning Miss Universe Stefania ... Read more...
Home Shopping Network broadcasts include Criss Angel’s new magic kit
It’s an expanded all-star lineup for Home Shopping Network’s 11 hours of live broadcasts this weekend from Planet Hollywood, and thousands of fans are expected for the on-air shopping extravaganza and the meet-and-greet parties with the stars and HSN’s sales personalities. It really is “Shop, Party & Play” for three days starting this evening, and admission is free. Late this afternoon, there will be a behind-the-scenes media tour of the Celebrity Ballroom with my longtime pal and Las Vegas regular ... Read more...
Photos: Bite celebrates sixth anniversary at the Stratosphere
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Six years ago today, before fans of fangs worldwide embraced Twilight, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries, the erotic, adult vampire revue Bite debuted at the Stratosphere. Mixing rock’s greatest hits, a live singer, one scary, blue-eyed vampire and his coven of topless temptresses, choreography and acrobatics, Bite stood out from its half-dozen topless competitors on The Strip. “Bite is one of the best surprises of Las Vegas. Luckily, we were five years ahead ... Read more...
In L.V. this weekend: Lady Gaga, Mya, Blake Shelton, comedians, ’80s bands
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta has been deemed the new Madonna. She recently made an enemy in Jerry Seinfeld with her much-talked-about appearance at a New York Yankees game. Her music was the subject of one of the most memorable episodes of Glee’s inaugural season. And her music videos are some of the most watched on YouTube. Whatever the event and no matter the location, Lady Gaga always makes headlines, and she headlines tonight in ... Read more...
Tim Allen’s road to The Mirage debut paved with obstacles and success
For the past 15 years, Tim Allen has been known as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story blockbusters. His clean-cut image won him many fans in the Santa Clause films, and his hit TV comedy Home Improvement ran on ABC from 1991-99. Tim heads into Las Vegas from his home in Los Angeles for a one-night solo standup at The Mirage tomorrow, but the actor and comedian is hoping it will lead to his own show on ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Brad Garrett scraps his plans for AM/FM radio show
In an email announcement to friends, including yours truly, comedian Brad Garrett has canceled his plans for the Monday Night Live Radio Show from his new Tropicana Comedy Club. “The club has turned into something much more complicated than originally anticipated, so the broadcast will not be happening as previously announced. My apologies for the false start,” Brad said in the email. The Monday night shows will remain the same, and the Tuesday Locals Night hosted by Spence from KLUC ... Read more...
Photos: Stallone, Schwarzenegger hit the red carpet for The Expendables
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Posted at 1:06 a.m. Updated at 3:34 p.m. Planet Hollywood truly lived up to its name last night when Tinseltown action stars flooded the red carpet for the premiere of director, writer and star Sylvester Stallone’s action-packed and testosterone-fueled The Expendables. The casino floor areas near the escalators leading up to the mezzanine were teeming with fans, and joining Stallone on the red carpet at the Chi Theater, normally the home of Peepshow, were ... Read more...
Photos: Miss Universe hopefuls’ global dinner and swimsuit shoot
Today was the official and annual signature swimsuit poster photo shoot for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant contestants, and at 6:30 a.m., the bathing beauties were huddled under bathrobes at Mandalay Bay Beach to catch the sun’s early rays. It’s the best light of the day for photographs! Yesterday was a busy day of preparation, with stops at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign with Mayor Oscar Goodman, then a meet-and-greet at Fashion Show mall all wrapped up with ... Read more...
Photos: Miss Universe Pageant contestants out and about in L.V.
All 83 of the world’s most beautiful women have completed their registration and costume fittings for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant, and today they start a busy round of appearances throughout Las Vegas filming segments that will wind up on the Aug. 23 NBC live telecast from Mandalay Bay. Here are the latest official Miss Universe photos from the first hair and makeup sessions and swimsuit pictorial. The contestants and Miss Universe executive team and staffers are headquartered at Mandalay ... Read more...
Superstar tough guys at The Expendables screening tonight
Both onscreen and off the screen, they are a tough, ornery bunch of strong fighting men! Sylvester Stallone handpicked a powerhouse lineup for his new action film The Expendables, and many of them will be flexing their muscles on the red carpet at Planet Hollywood tonight for a screening ahead of its wide release. Included in the cast are our hometown heroes UFC champion Randy Couture and actress Charisma Carpenter, who was born in Las Vegas and whose credits include ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Angel Porrino to step in for Holly Madison in Peepshow
Holly Madison’s personal assistant, the self-described ditzy Angel Porrino, was unknown before Holly’s World debuted on E! Entertainment. Now just weeks later, the sexy blonde bombshell, 21, is getting the biggest break of her young career. When Holly takes a one-week vacation from Peepshow at Planet Hollywood from Sept. 13-19, Angel will step right into her high-heeled shoes and shed the Bo Peep costume to go topless in the hit revue. “No one can fill her shoes,” Angel said. “But ... Read more...
Photos: It’s a tie at weekly bikini contest at Planet Hollywood
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It wasn’t a typical Saturday afternoon at Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pool, where the weekly bikini contest took on a different flavor leading up to the finals over Labor Day Weekend. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue, who was on duty for the weekly poolside assignment under the sizzling sun, reports that there were flips, jumps and splits. Two contestants from California tied for first place, the first time this competition has seen a draw. The ladies ... Read more...
Criss Angel walks up the side of the Luxor on tonight’s Mindfreak
Mindfreak magician Criss Angel really dices with death in an attempt to defy the laws of gravity on tonight’s second of six new Season 6 episodes of Mindfreak on A&E. Criss is trying a never-before-attempted stunt by walking up the entire 650-foot Luxor, where he appears nightly in Cirque du Soleil’s Believe. The walk takes place in front of thousands of spectators, and if and when Criss reaches the top of the pyramid, he will vanish into the incinerating spotlight ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Jessica Alba hosts party for bachelorette at Palazzo
Actress Jessica Alba planned a bachelorette party over the weekend at the Palazzo for her friend Jacqueline. Jessica, Jacqueline and the girls stayed in the Lago Suite, dined at Tao in the adjoining Venetian and Lavo in the Palazzo, pampered themselves at Canyon Ranch SpaClub and celebrated poolside at Azure Pool. Jessica, who is married to Cash Warren and the mother of baby girl Honor Marie Warren, born in 2008, surprised the bachelorette with a cake from Gimme Some Sugar. ... Read more...
Spotlight is on Las Vegas on tonight’s Shaq Vs on ABC
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Orlando Magic turned Los Angeles Lakers turned Miami Heat turned Phoenix Suns turned Cleveland Cavaliers turned Boston Celtics superstar Shaquille O’Neal faces two daunting challenges in his all-Las-Vegas Shaq Vs on ABC tonight. The 7-foot-1, 325-pounder faces off against The Rio headliners Penn & Teller in a magic contest and enters the ring at Caesars Palace against “Sugar” Shane Mosley. As amazing as a magic feat itself, attendees were asked not to tweet or ... Read more...
Lingerie Football League expansion team in Las Vegas to debut in fall
An expansion franchise of the Lingerie Football League will be launched in Las Vegas this fall. Vegas DeLuxe has learned that Sin City will join Houston, Columbus, Ohio, and New Orleans before the end of the year, making it a total of 14 teams in the dreamgirl league. Baltimore and Orlando were added this year to the current 10 major market teams. I’m told that Lingerie League personnel and Las Vegas nightlife impresario Collier Minerich, who has been named the ... Read more...
Drew Lachey to host The Price Is Right at Bally’s
“Come on down!” will be singer Drew Lachey’s battle cry for the next 11 days when he takes on the duties of celebrity host for the live The Price Is Right show at Bally’s. “I have been a fan of the show for years, so I am thrilled to be part of this live experience on The Strip,” Drew said in a press release. “I can’t wait to see the contestants ‘come on down.’ ” The Cincinnati-born pop star won ... Read more...
Exclusive photos: Million Dollar Challenge at South Point
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor PokerStars.net’s Million Dollar Challenge, one of television’s most-watched poker game shows, filmed seven episodes at South Point last week, and contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was onsite for this exclusive photo gallery for Vegas DeLuxe readers. The elaborate set was created in Michael Gaughan’s South Point Equestrian Center for the five days of shooting. Celebrities and professional poker players participating in the episodes included host and poker legend Daniel Negreanu, Brooke Burke, Barry Sanders, John ... Read more...
Photos: Holly Madison at the World Shoes & Accessories convention
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Las Vegas’ Sweetheart Holly Madison made an appearance at the Soles 4 Souls booth at the World Shoes & Accessories convention at the Sands Expo Center in The Venetian yesterday, and contributing photographer Scott Harrison was on duty to snap the star of Peepshow at Planet Hollywood and Holly’s World on E! Entertainment. Madison showed off her gams in a short black dress and accentuated her blond locks with a bubblegum pink feather. The ... Read more...
Photos: Weekly $100,000 bet to prove that The Strip isn’t all Cirque
It’s the most ambitious production David Saxe has taken on in 23 years since he began co-producing his sister Melinda’s magic show while he was still in high school at age 17. He has a cast and crew of more than 70, including 11 musicians, for his new Vegas! The Show at his Saxe Theater in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile. The Las Vegas-born producer signed the lease of the former Steve Wyrick Theater on April 1, and it’s no joke. ... Read more...
Wicked whispers & racy rumors: Garth Brooks, Lance Burton, Spago
Steve Wynn and Garth Brooks kicked up quite a fuss trying to stop ticket scalping and effectively shut down ticket-broker sales of the country superstar’s shows, but now I’m hearing that the brokers might go “legal” with official licenses from the city and county that will give them the right to sell Garth’s tickets. Expect a hearing between the brokers and the politicians this month. … Master magician Lance Burton has set Sept. 4 of Labor Day weekend for the ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles exclusive: John Lennon’s birthday to be celebrated in L.V.
John Lennon’s 70th birthday will be commemorated with a national three-week tour that will include a stop here Oct. 2; his actual birthday is one week later. I’ve learned exclusively that the night out at Montelago Resort at Lake Las Vegas will feature a sneak preview of Nowhere Boy, a new movie about John’s teenage years and how he formed his first skiffle band at school that eventually became the The Beatles after Paul McCartney and George Harrison joined him. ... Read more...
Photos: ‘It will be the best year ever,’ Stefania Fernandez says of pageant
Gorgeous Stefania Fernandez, the reigning Miss Universe, says the judges for this year’s pageant are in for a “very tough time.” “It’s going to be really hard for them,” she told me. “I don’t think anybody has ever seen such a fantastic group of girls all together in one place at the same time. They are wow, so beautiful. It will be the best year ever.” Stefania escorted the contestants from Puerto Rico, Haiti, Australia, Mexico, Colombia and the Philippines ... Read more...
Photos: Paris Hilton, Ashley Greene, Tinsley Mortimer, Jill Zarin rule L.V.
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Paris Hilton’s biggest music hit to date is the catchy and likable “Stars Are Blind,” and one would have to be visually or physically impaired — you know, inebriated — to have missed the stars partying and hosting celebrations in Las Vegas over the weekend. The single socialite, singer, actress and entrepreneur was beautified by her longtime stylist Michael Boychuck, who owns Colors in Caesars Palace, Amp in the Palms and Drift Spa in ... Read more...
Photos: Jill Zarin, with daughter Ally and husband Bobby, at Sugar Factory
Jill Zarin, the fiery redhead of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York, made an appearance with husband Bobby and daughter Ally at Sugar Factory in Planet Hollywood this morning and signed autographs for fans. Zarin, who has her real estate license and does marketing for her husband’s home furnishings and fabric store, was wearing a dress as bright and colorful as the decor in the confectionary. Since opening recently, Sugar Factory and its Couture Pops have been a star ... Read more...
Photos: Dropkick Murphys at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel
By Erik Kabik, contributing photographer Dropkick Murphys, one of the most beloved punk-inspired bands in the world, brought its show to The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel last night. It was an incredibly high-energy performance and the first time I photographed a bagpipe player. From meager beginnings playing all-ages matinees at now-defunct Boston clubs to a prominent placement in Martin Scorcese’s Academy Award-winning film The Departed, Dropkick Murphys has evolved over the past decade into a popular punk-inspired group. ... Read more...
Paris Hilton returns to XS and Tryst; Montell Jordan performs at Tryst
Paris Hilton returned to Las Vegas last night exactly as Vegas DeLuxe exclusively tipped yesterday. She has spent the past several weeks visiting South Africa for the World Cup and European hotspots on the French and Italian Rivieras, with stops in Monte Carlo and Ibiza. No sooner had she unpacked upon returning home to L.A. than she packed again, after two days of business meetings related to her new 11th fragrance line, to join boyfriend Cy Waits at his nightclubs ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison nears reality TV show renewal on E!
Advance buzz from inside TV industry executives in Hollywood is that Holly Madison’s reality TV series Holly’s World will be renewed for a second season within two weeks. Holly’s World has garnered great ratings for E! Entertainment, and when the official green light is given, filming for Season 2 would start here this fall. Holly is currently contracted to star in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood through Dec. 31 and is expected to renew for another run, the only guest celebrity ... Read more...
Photos: Max Brenner opens chocolate shop at Caesars Palace
Chef and restaurateur Max Brenner held a VIP opening reception this week for his new dining spot in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, and contributing photographer Erik Kabik was on hand when bon vivant Max invited guests to enjoy samples of some of the great food offerings, chocolate and signature drinks that he’s now serving for the first time in Las Vegas. Max has taken over the Forum space previously occupied by Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois before it was converted ... Read more...
Miss USA Rima Fakih offers advice to 2010 Miss Universe hopefuls
Earlier this year, Rima Fakih was holding down two jobs and struggling to pay her way as Miss Michigan to enter the Miss USA Pageant. On May 16, her life changed forever when she was crowned 2010 Miss USA at Planet Hollywood and became the pageant’s first Arab American winner. Today, Rima flies back to Las Vegas in style and is ready to do battle with 82 contestants in the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant broadcast live on NBC from Mandalay ... Read more...
Photos: Ludacris thrills in poolside performance at the Palms
Hip-hop superstar Ludacris rocked a sold-out crowd at Palms Pool & Bungalows last night in a poolside concert that was part of a special Palms promotion with Miller Genuine Draft. Luda performed “My Chick Bad” and “How Low” from his album Battle of the Sexes, which dropped in March and debuted at No. 1. He also sang “Southern Hospitality” from his first album Back for the First Time. The rapper, songwriter and actor, whose real name is Christopher Brian Bridges, ... Read more...
Strip House’s John Schenk shares his grilling secrets for summer
By John Schenk, guest columnist At Strip House in Planet Hollywood, we use prime cuts of meat and a fiery broiler to deliver our signature char, but with these easy steps, it’s possible to get that juicy Strip House flavor and seasoning on your outdoor grill. For grilling, here are 8 Basic Steps to Meat Nirvana (or Valhalla, for those Vikings reading this): 1. Choose Your Weapon You need the perfect cut of beef for grill day. Rib eyes and ... Read more...
Girl power weekend w/Ashley Greene, Blondie, B-52’s and Tinsley Mortimer
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Another wet hot American summer weekend, another Twilight star hosting a party in Las Vegas. What would the world do without Stephenie Meyer’s vampires and werewolves? Friday, Aug. 6 Resident headliner and country superstar Garth Brooks returns to Encore Theater in the Wynn through Sunday, while comedian Andrew Dice Clay is back at the Las Vegas Hilton through Sunday. Tickets for Brooks’ concert are difficult to come by, but he is not to be ... Read more...
Greg London and his Icons’ lost in translation Vegas style
By Greg London, guest columnist It’s 6 a.m., and there’s a knock at my door. It takes a second to remember that I’m Greg London, and my lifelong dream of starring on the Las Vegas Strip is a reality now — and I’m living in a suite at the Riviera. Housekeeping right on schedule … I forgot to hang my do not disturb sign out … again! There are some beautiful moments living at the Riviera subsisting on macadamia nuts ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: O celebrates 10 millionth visitor
Congratulations to Kathy Smogowicz from Connecticut, who found herself in the spotlight last night at Cirque du Soleil’s O at the Bellagio. Before the curtain went up, two clowns from the aquatic production brought her onstage to her astonishment, telling her that she was the 10 millionth audience member. Kathy won a return trip to Las Vegas, along with a two-night stay at the Bellagio and two tickets for another Cirque du Soleil show of her choice. O is one ... Read more...
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart in L.V. for Star Trek
Captain’s log: star date Aug. 5, 2010. The Star Trek cult phenomenon still grows worldwide despite only having run three TV seasons back in 1966. Today, celebrities associated with the interstellar franchise head here for the official convention at the Las Vegas Hilton, and this year’s event is the ultimate winner. If you’re at the former home of Elvis and think you’ve wandered into a time warp of outer space, fear not. Join in the Star Trek fun. Star Trek ... Read more...
Life as Uncle Scar in The Lion King — and Scar’s new baby
By Thom Sesna, guest columnist Thom Sesma here. I know you’re thinking, “Just who is Thom Sesma, and why is he on my computer screen?” Well, I am one of the principal actors in a little show currently playing at Mandalay Bay, just about the most glorious production of the most glorious musical ever — Disney’s The Lion King. And that question — “Who is Thom Sesma?” — is an apt one to start with because each night as I ... Read more...
Exclusive photos: Fans swarm Criss Angel’s Mindfreak premiere party
It was Mindfreak mayhem! Thousands of Criss Angel fans swarmed the Luxor last night through 5 a.m. today to celebrate the Cirque du Soleil illusionist’s Season 6 premiere of his A&E hit series Mindfreak. Hundreds managed to pack into Liquidity lounge, where Criss partied with family, friends and a merry mob of magician pals. Vegas DeLuxe was the only media invited to join the VIP group for this exclusive photo gallery from contributing photographer Tom Donoghue of Criss relaxing with ... Read more...
Terry Fator’s $1 million pledge extends into the future for O.V.
Entertainer Terry Fator coupled his $1 million promise to Opportunity Village yesterday with another extraordinary gesture: “Once we’ve reached that commitment, we’ll set another goal!” Board members of the beloved local charity, staff at the O.V. Engelstad Family campus and the people with intellectual disabilities served there all gave The Mirage headliner a standing ovation at the official celebration when he joined as a partner and spokesman. “There is no time frame,” Terry said. “We’ll just keep going.” We posted ... Read more...
Criss Angel’s Mindfreak premiere tonight includes Grand Canyon jump
It’s one of the most dangerous death-defying stunts that Luxor headliner Criss Angel has ever attempted. Audiences will watch tonight in total disbelief as he kicks off the Season 6 premiere of his hit Mindfreak on A&E with a death jump across the Grand Canyon. Criss will race a powerful new-age hybrid auto-motorcycle 100 mph up a ramp jutting out and over the Grand Canyon, as we reported last month. To avoid plummeting 4,200 feet to his death, he has ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Home Shopping Network to air live from The Strip
The Home Shopping Network is bringing in its sales stars, program hosts and TV crews for two days of live telecasts on The Strip. The shop, party and play promotion is set for broadcast Aug. 14 and 15 from Planet Hollywood. Expect to see Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin-Stallone with her skin care products, beautiful actress and model Molly Sims selling her jewelry, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck with his kitchen products and decorating expert Joy Mangano during the two-day event. ... Read more...
Bret Michaels to host Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay on Aug. 23
Ever since beating a near-fatal brain hemorrhage just four months ago, Poison frontman and Celebrity Apprentice winner Bret Michaels has been on a fast track despite being warned by doctors that if he continues his wild rock and roll lifestyle, it could send him back to the hospital with a second stroke. Now billionaire businessman Donald Trump has tapped the musician to co-host the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant with Natalie Morales of NBC’s Today live from Mandalay Bay on Aug. ... Read more...
Terry Fator donates $1 million to Opportunity Village
The Mirage headliner Terry Fator is making an unprecedented and extraordinary $1 million commitment to the beloved charity Opportunity Village this morning. The ventriloquist is to become a partner with the organization as its official spokesman and is donating and raising the staggering sum. Terry plans to see that a portion of the donation will re-establish the downtown Opportunity Village Thrift Store, which was recently destroyed in a fire. “There are only a handful of foundations that I support,” Terry ... Read more...
Photos: The Scorpions and Cinderella rock Thomas & Mack Center
Contributing photographer Scott Harrison was front and center last night to shoot a photo gallery of the Scorpions on their Farewell Tour stop at Thomas & Mack Center, as fellow rockers Cinderella with original lead vocalist Tom Keifer opened the concert. Senior Editor John Katsilometes tweeted a few tidbits from the show: Rick and Corey Harrison of The History Channel hit Pawn Stars were in the audience; Las Vegas’ Vinnie Paul of Pantera was introduced from the stage; no “Winds ... Read more...
Photos: 4 Pleasure Pool bikini contests remain before Labor Day finals
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The temperature in Las Vegas has cooled a few degrees — 100s instead of 110s — but the weekly bikini contests at Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pool are as hot as ever. Only four competitions remain before the Labor Day weekend finals, when one lucky contestant walks away with the first-place prize of $5,000. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was on duty once again with his trusty Nikon for another sizzling Saturday of sun-soaked swimsuit sassiness. ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Miss Nevada Christina Keegan at Crown on Friday
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor 2010 Miss Nevada Christina Keegan walks the red carpet at her first-ever hosting appearance Friday at the new Crown Theater & Nightclub in The Rio. The evening begins with a performance by The Spazmatics, followed by the red carpet walk. Keegan then returns inside to kick off the night with DJ Miss Joy. Since opening in June, owner Darin Feinstein’s Crown has thrown parties hosted by, among others, Carmen Electra and Rob Patterson, Twilight ... Read more...
Photos: Marina Bay Sands is Sheldon Adelson’s $4 billion masterpiece
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Billionaire Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson’s Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is his $4 billion masterpiece with 2,560 rooms in three towers. Standing 55 stories, the Moshe Safdie-designed hotel, which has been described as looking similar to a deck of cards, is the world’s most expensive. Among the features of Marina Bay Sands: an outdoor infinity pool three times the length of an Olympic pool and perched 650 feet atop the hotel; ... Read more...
Marketing in 140 characters: Why nightclub advertising is changing
From July 14 through Aug. 2, Robin Leach relaxed under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and kept his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By Jack Colton, guest columnist I woke up one recent morning to 57 text messages, 94 Facebook postings and a slew of @JackColton tweets wishing me a Happy Birthday. Throughout the day, hundreds ... Read more...
Las Vegas is the Funniest City in America. That’s right, we’re No. 1
From July 14 through Aug. 2, Robin Leach relaxed under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and kept his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By George Wallace, guest columnist Nobody talks about the greatest medical city, yet laughter has been noted as the greatest medicine in the world. What I’m saying is that if you’re sick, down ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: MGM gives $350,000 to The PEF at Terry Fator’s show
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Mirage headliner Terry Fator and MGM Resorts International last night honored The Public Education Foundation at a benefit performance of Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert in Terry Fator Theater at The Mirage. The night began with a red carpet that included Fator, Frank Caliendo, Recycled Percussion, New York-New York spokesman Vinny, Frank Marino, Josh Strickland, Amy Davidson and Grandma Lee. Phyllis A. James, executive vice president of special counsel, litigation/chief diversity officer of ... Read more...
Sandy Hackett reveals heartache that lingers long after father’s death
From July 14 through Aug. 4, Robin Leach will be relaxing under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and keeping his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs has agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By Sandy Hackett, guest columnist My father was Buddy Hackett. My whole life, I never liked to tell people that because as soon as they found that out, they almost ... Read more...
Harrah’s headliner Mac King, Lewis T. Monkey and The Lunchbox-O-Magic
From July 14 through Aug. 4, Robin Leach will be relaxing under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and keeping his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs has agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By Mac King, guest columnist Howdy. I’m Mac King, and I’m a professional magician. Did you ever wonder how someone becomes a professional magician? It turns out that we all ... Read more...
A great year in the life of Luxor headliner Carrot Top
From July 14 through Aug. 4, Robin Leach will be relaxing under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and keeping his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs has agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By Carrot Top, guest columnist Hey, everyone. It’s your old buddy Carrot Top filling in for my good friend Robin Leach while he finally gets the help he needs in ... Read more...
Photos: Aerosmith, Adam Lambert, Lauren Conrad, Sammy Hagar in L.V.
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The boys from Beantown were Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock in their tour stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena, American Idol’s most flamboyant runner-up (no, not Clay Aiken) performed to a sold-out crowd at Mandalay Bay Beach, and L.C. managed to party without her BFFs from Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and The Hills. AEROSMITH & SAMMY HAGAR AT MGM GRAND The “Bad Boys From Boston” — Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry ... Read more...
Roller Boogie nights with DJ Frankie and DJ Hollywood at Crown
From July 14 through Aug. 4, Robin Leach will be relaxing under the Tuscan sun on his annual vacation and keeping his eyes on what’s happening in Las Vegas from Italy. Meantime, a kindly crew of Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs has agreed to write guest columns for Vegas DeLuxe. By DJ Frankie and DJ Hollywood, guest columnists Roller Boogie is a fun and unique event that takes place at the new Crown Theater & Nightclub at The Rio on ... Read more...
Photos: Angelica Bridges bids adieu to Fantasy amid Luxor shutdown
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Playboy model, Baywatch star and Strawberry Blonde lead singer Angelica Bridges planned to go out with a bang last night in her final performance in Fantasy at the Luxor, but a potential real-life blast nearly overshadowed her swan song. The closure of the Luxor parking lot, with early reports that it was a bomb scare, delayed the redheaded beauty and led to unexpected changes in her act, which was her final bow after a ... Read more...
Photos: Sammy Hagar hosts party, performs at Cabo Wabo Cantina
Rocker and restaurateur Sammy Hagar and his band The Wabos performed a free pre-concert party at his Cabo Wabo Cantina at The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood on Friday night ahead of last night’s show with Aerosmith at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Sammy’s wife Kari Hagar was among the revelers at the pre-concert celebration. Thanks to contributing photographers Erik Kabik and Scott Harrison for capturing the energy of the set and celebration Friday night, and to Richard Corey for ... Read more...
Photos: Kendrick Lamar drinks Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan
Kendrick Lamar’s laid-back vibe had the crowd singing along throughout the warm evening. His setlist included “Money Trees,” “Swimming Pools ...
Photos: Old Vegas razzle-dazzle makes The Scintas top Downtown act
Even without their sister Chrissi, The Scintas scored big at Wednesday night’s grand opening of their residency show at The D Hotel in Downtown ...
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