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Strip Scribbles: Elaine Wynn has pre-planned trip weekend of wedding
Susie Lee, Elaine Wynn, Tim Crout and Victoria Otter at the grand opening of Emilio Pucci at Crystals on April 12, 2011.
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Hotel mogul Elaine Wynn revealed that she'll be with billionaire Warren Buffet in Omaha when ex-husband Steve Wynn marries English socialite Andrea Hissom the weekend of April 29. Please don’t think for a moment that I asked Elaine where she would be, as she volunteered the information when we shared a champagne toast at the grand opening of Emilio Pucci at Crystals at MGM’s CityCenter.
Elaine told me: “I’m very happy, but everybody is concerned for me and asking me where I’ll be, so I’ll tell you before you even ask.” In fact, I was more curious about the rumors I’d heard about her being interested in buying her own hotel. The First Lady of the Strip replied: “Not true. There’s nothing for sale up to the standards and quality I’d put my name on. Besides, I’m still a director of the Wynn and Encore, and that’s my interest. I’m not even looking at hotels in California. You have to have a casino to make money in the hotel business. But a lot of people have made some very interesting overtures, and all I want to say for now is that I’m certainly not going away anywhere. There’ll be news when the right time comes.”
Elaine Wynn and Robin Leach at the grand opening of Emilio Pucci at Crystals on April 12, 2011.
She also revealed: “I have bought a new home in Los Angeles to be closer to my family there. Although I have good friends and family in both Los Angeles and New York and will spend more time there than before, I’m not leaving Las Vegas. I’m going to be at Warren Buffet’s annual Omaha meetings of Berkshire Hathaway that particular weekend, but it was honestly planned many weeks before that announcement was made.”
Hosts Elaine, Susie Lee and Victoria Otter were decked out in chic Pucci fashions for the opening, and part of the evening’s proceeds went to Communities in Schools. Tim Crout, senior VP of Emilio Pucci, also was in attendance.
Lil Jon and Flavor Flav at the Celebrity Apprentice premiere viewing party at Blush at the Wynn on March 6, 2011.
Wicked whispers & racy rumors
Which nightclub has some very attractive Asian women who have surprised people when they discover that they were once Asian men? TMZ is reporting that Flavor Flav is about to sign a deal for his fried chicken franchise to open a store at the Riviera. Rumblings afoot that Donald Trump, who owns the International Trump Hotel here, will use the May 15 finale of his Celebrity Apprentice to reveal plans for an Independent presidential run. Guess that means he’ll be looking for Nevada votes when he brings the 60th anniversary of his Miss USA Pageant to Planet Hollywood in June?
Blue Man Group with their statue at Fashion Show on April 13, 2011.
Blue Man Group, with a Twinkie cake by Freed's Bakery, at Fashion Show on April 13, 2011.
*Members of Blue Man Group at the Venetian were on hand yesterday when their 15-foot tall interactive statue was unveiled at Fashion Show. KVVU’s Arran Anderson hosted the event when BMG invited the audience to play with the statue’s fan cam. The Blue Men fired slingshots of T-shirts and Twinkies into the crowd. The fan cam captures video of visitors and broadcasts it on one of the two HD monitors. The second monitor features clips from the show.
Jennifer Genovese with the 100,000th Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3.
Jennifer Genovese and Chef Michael Wolf at Serendipity 3.
*As Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace celebrated its second anniversary yesterday, it also sold its 100,000th Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. The 100,000th guest was Las Vegas bartender Jennifer Genovese, who was there to celebrate with her boyfriend. Chef Michael Wolf told her she’d won free Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for life.
Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh at Viva Elvis at Aria.
Kelsey Grammer at Viva Elvis at Aria.
Star Surveillance
Newlyweds Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh have now enjoyed a weeklong honeymoon here. Last night, they continued their round of shows with Viva Elvis at Aria. Backstage, Kelsey said the show was truly a tribute to Elvis. Kayte is such a big Elvis fan, her dog is named Elvis! Before she left town, Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, who celebrated her 30th birthday here, took her parents, sister and eight friends to O at the Bellagio. Two nights later, she took 2-year-old daughter Anja to Mystere at Treasure Island. Run-DMC’s Rev Run dined at Tao at the Venetian with wife Justine before heading over to Lavo at the Palazzo to host the premiere of Old School Wednesdays with DJ Ruckus. Vienna Girardi soaked up the sun at Tao Beach. HGTV’s Design Star Season 4 champion Antonio Ballatore had breakfast at Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 at the Hard Rock Hotel. Actor Giovanni Ribisi had dinner at Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace.
Rev Run and DJ Ruckus at Lavo at the Palazzo on April 13, 2011.
DJ Ruckus and Rev Run at Lavo at the Palazzo on April 13, 2011.
Tonight’s tips
Arcade Fire with guests Local Natives are the headliners for the second anniversary of The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. Fedde LeGrand entertains at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria to kick off this weekend’s summer pool season, with Treasure Fingers tomorrow. Comedian Brad Williams is at The Playboy Lounge in the Palms for three nights. Sgt. Harvey from Celebrity Fit Club hosts the fifth annual Boot Camp at Tao with an open bar for revelers in camouflage. Kryoman is at Haze at Aria.
Tomorrow’s teases
Sisters Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian make separate appearances on the Strip this weekend, and we’ll preview the new nightclub Gallery, opening at Planet Hollywood and where Kourtney is hosting.
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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