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Luxe Life Blog • Archive for August 2011
Strip Scribbles: Smith Center lineup includes jazz greats, cabaret stars
Jazz greats and cabaret stars from across the globe will now have a home in Las Vegas when the new Cabaret Jazz venue at the under-construction Smith Center for the Performing Arts opens downtown at Symphony Park in March. President Myron Martin promises a regular schedule of top performers in an intimate club setting designed for live music. He’s already signed Branford Marsalis and the San Francisco Jazz Collective, and his cabaret stars include Barbara Cook and Andrea Marcovicci. Additionally ... Read more...
Counter Intelligence: Ethel M, Alex Strata, First, Steve Martorano
Congratulations to the good folks at our Ethel M Chocolates in Henderson celebrating the 30th anniversary of their confectionery company founded by Forest Mars Sr. as a tribute to his mom Ethel. The sweet factory set among a 3-acre cactus garden with 300 plant species receives about 700,000 visitors each year. The company also operates eight retail stores in Las Vegas. To celebrate the milestone, Ethel M launched a 30th anniversary commemorative collection of 32 original chocolate pieces in a ... Read more...
Photos: Linkin Park brings A Thousand Suns tour to The Joint
Posted @8:13 a.m.: By Don Chareunsy Rock superstars Linkin Park brought their A Thousand Suns world tour to The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel last night in a sold-out stop, and Erik Kabik was on duty to capture Chester Bennington, Mike Shinoda, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn in action for a phenomenal Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Frontman Bennington clearly gave it his all last night, leaving his blood, a lot of sweat and tears onstage. ... Read more...
Former Las Vegas showgirls to battle on CBS’ The Amazing Race
Two Las Vegas nightclub cocktail servers who are both former showgirls have teamed up to battle one of television’s toughest challenges: The Amazing Race. They will set out on Season 19 of CBS’ hit reality TV series Sept. 25 with 11 teams tackling the unexpected and the unbelievable in first-time locations such as Belgium, Denmark, Indonesia and Malawi. Best friends Kaylani Paliotta, 33, and Lisa Tilley, 32, will compete against some of the most competitive contestants the show has ever ... Read more...
Photos: Erik Kabik’s Classic Rock for the Future exhibit premieres
Photographer Erik Kabik’s work is regularly featured on our Vegas DeLuxe pages, and now some of his best rock and roll concert photographs will be on display in an exhibit at the Hard Rock Hotel. Here’s a preview of some of the images of the music industry’s most influential artists — among them Muse, The Black Keys and Dave Matthews in this sneak peek — that will be unveiled at the John Varvatos store tonight. Erik has titled the visual ... Read more...
Star Surveillance: Keri Hilson, Landon Donovan at Aria; Sean Paul at Bank
Reggae pop superstar Sean Paul presented a high-energy performance at The Bank at the Bellagio, plus paid an unexpected visit to Haze at Aria, where he surprised partygoers by performing his hits including fan favorites “Temperature” and “Break It Off.” At The Bank 24 hours later, it was a one-of-a-kind performance while shooting his latest music video for “Got 2 Luv U.” The singer and musician gave shout-outs over the mic from the DJ booth and mingled with fans and ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Kardashians set opening date for boutique at Mirage
Rumors have swirled for months over the delays of the first Kardashian celebrity lifestyle retail boutique planned at the Mirage. Now I can confirm that the latest business venture of the Kardashian sisters and matriarch Kris Jenner is scheduled to open in November. The flagship store will showcase products that sisters Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian Odom and mom Kris market, represent and endorse. Additionally, there will be new specialty souvenir items and other limited-edition products exclusively designed by ... Read more...
Star Surveillance: Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, 100 Monkeys, Sisqo
Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps took to the waters of at least three Strip pools over the weekend, but it was more for splashing fun than swimming high-speed laps. He first took in the cooling H2O at Tao Beach in the Venetian and then enjoyed an Italian feast at the adjoining Lavo in the Palazzo before hitting the upstairs boutique nightclub. Michael partied at Encore Beach Club in Steve Wynn’s Encore in a private bungalow with its own dipping pool. ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Cirque du Soleil marks Michael Jackson’s birthday
Today marks what would have been Michael Jackson’s 53rd birthday. The King of Pop and I often joked about our Aug. 29 birthdates. To mark his birthday, Cirque du Soleil disclosed today that no less than 10 diverse choreographers — some of whom worked with Michael — will contribute their talents to the upcoming Immortal world premiere. Cirque unveils the show in Montreal on Oct. 2, and the high-profile choreographers teamed with the company’s own crew make it the largest ... Read more...
Las Vegas Restaurant Week begins today, continues through Sept. 11
Eat, drink and be merry! The fifth annual Las Vegas Restaurant Week begins today, and it’s become such a grand party that it’ll now last a fortnight (that’s British for 2 weeks) — until Sunday, Sept. 11. The prix-fixe menus are so popular and diners complained that a week wasn’t enough time to check out all the restaurants and chefs, so it was doubled in scope and size. Restaurant Week cooking stars give back to the community by raising funds ... Read more...
Robin Leach celebrates 70th birthday and 50 years in journalism
By Don Chareunsy It was the year that Orson Welles made his directorial debut with Citizen Kane, Humphrey Bogart starred in the third big-screen adaptation of The Maltese Falcon, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby starred in Road to Zanzibar, and The Andrews Sisters had hits with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Apple Blossom Time.” Joe DiMaggio became Sports Star of the Year for hitting safely in a record 56 consecutive MLB games, and Joe Louis successfully defended his boxing title ... Read more...
Photos: Kelly Rowland celebrates third album with fans at Chateau
Singer Kelly Rowland celebrated the release of her third album Here I Am with a stop at Sugar Factory American Brasserie and then a party and a performance at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris last night. The Grammy Award-winning music star of Destiny’s Child fame proved that it’s been a sweet week when she enjoyed some treats from Sugar Factory’s flagship store — she especially liked the signature Couture Pops and then chose a pink Sugar Factory lip ... Read more...
Photos: David Good celebrates 30th birthday at Tropicana’s Club Nikki
By Don Chareunsy Hunky Bachelor Pad Season 1 champion David Good celebrated his 30th birthday at Club Nikki and Nikki Beach at Tropicana Las Vegas last night, and his friends, including Season 1 co-champion Nathalie Getz, joined him in the celebration. The bearded Good, who has become a Las Vegas regular, was casual chic at the club, pairing blue jeans with a beige vest over a light blue dress shirt, while Getz was blonde and absolutely beautiful in a blue ... Read more...
Photos: Sugarland and Sara Bareilles sweeten Mandalay Bay Events Center
By Kyle Ellis Last night was ladies’ night at Mandalay Bay Events Center as a crowd of mostly co-eds, couples and soccer moms packed the 12,000-seat venue for Sugarland’s Incredible Machine tour stop. The duo — Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush — have been a fixture in country music since their debut album, Twice the Speed of Life, landed in 2004, paving the way for a pair of Grammys, five No. 1 singles and sales exceeding 9 million copies. Sugarland ... Read more...
Photos: Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett shows off sexy bod at Wet Republic
Hundreds of fans greeted Playboy beauty and The Girls Next Door and Kendra star Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett for her fun-in-the-sun afternoon party at Wet Republic at MGM Grand yesterday, and girlfriends and Playboy beauties Jessica Hall and Holly Madison, star of Peepshow at Planet Hollywood and Holly’s World, joined the wife of football player Hank Baskett, who didn’t accompany Kendra on this trip. The daytime partygoers who had waited for Kendra’s arrival cheered the bubbly reality TV starlet and self-described tomboy, ... Read more...
Photos: Bree Olson celebrates her August cover, pictorial for Playboy
By Don Chareunsy It was a celebration fit for a Playboy cover girl and former Charlie Sheen “goddess,” as adult entertainer Bree Olson celebrated her August cover and pictorial last night at Sugar Factory, Sugar Factory American Brasserie and Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris. The petite blond bombshell walked the red carpet in a surprisingly demure strapless floral dress befitting her wholesome name and happily posed for photographers and signed copies of her August Playboy cover for adoring ... Read more...
Photos: Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley parties at Pure in Caesars Palace
While her Jersey Shore castmates are hunkering down in their battle against the raging Hurricane Irene, sultry starlet Jenni “JWoww” Farley arrived in town only slightly delayed by East Coast weather conditions. She was in party mode at Pure in Caesars Palace early this morning with very affectionate beaufriend Roger Matthews (formerly Mathews?) at her side. JWoww lived up to her nickname, wearing a tight, sexy blue dress that showed off all the curves of her toned figure. The outspoken ... Read more...
Photos: DJ AM lives on in tribute, memorabilia display at Hard Rock
The memory of Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein lives on with a series of special memorial events hosted here — and also in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles — by his friends and fellow music artists to support The DJ AM Memorial Fund. A DJ AM memorial and memorabilia case was unveiled yesterday at the Hard Rock Hotel, and his mother Andrea Gross, stepfather Dan Franklin and stepsister Kate Franklin were joined by DJ Steve Aoki, Crazy Town founder ... Read more...
Photos: Angel Porrino hosts Battle of the Brushes at Blush; Vdara wins
By Don Chareunsy Congratulations to Vdara Spa and Salon, the winner of Las Vegas-based Rain Cosmetics’ Battle of the Brushes hosted by Absinthe star Angel Porrino at Blush in the Wynn last night. The theme for the competition was “Cartoon Time Machine,” and participants had one hour to create a character out of its element, stuck in the past or headed toward the future. The competitors were top makeup artists from The Salon at Encore, Kim Vo Salon at the ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Lil Jon and Meatloaf’s secret music project at the Palms
Here’s what we know: Rapper Lil Jon and raspy rocker Meat Loaf are working together at the Studio in the Palms. Here’s what we don’t know: What exactly are they doing together? Nobody is sure, but Meat Loaf has said, “Jon is going to be a part of my live show in a very special way.” The problem is we don’t know when and where that show will take place or whether it’s an extended tour or a one-time Las ... Read more...
Celebrity preview: Kendra, AFAN, 100 Monkeys, Bree Olson, Sugarland
It’s a magical music weekend in Las Vegas, and even rock and roll legend Rod Stewart’s new Caesars Palace run of shows has some stiff competition from the likes of Sugarland, Young Jeezy, Sean Paul, 100 Monkeys and the provocatively named Butthole Surfers. Fortunately, we also have some sexy beauties in town. Once again, we welcome another Jersey Shore starlet as Jenni “JWoww” Farley parties on the Strip. She’s in head-to-head in competition with one-time Charlie Sheen goddess and porn ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: VIP package for two to IHeartRadio weekend? $15,000!
It was sold out the split second the tickets went on sale. Little wonder with a lineup that includes Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Nicki Minaj, John Mayer, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Usher and Sting, with Ryan Seacrest as MC. More big names are still to be announced for the two-day IHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena from Sept. ... Read more...
Celine Dion graces cover of special double issue of Hello! Canada
Caesars Palace headliner Celine Dion will be on the cover of the new double issue of Hello! Canada magazine this week, and in the exclusive interview, she talks about now-10-month-old twins Nelson and Eddy and her experiences with motherhood. Sitting on the couch of her dressing room backstage at The Colosseum, Celine sounds like a typical mom, writes Editor Alison Eastwood, who traveled to Las Vegas to interview the superstar. But, of course, Celine doesn’t look like a typical mom. ... Read more...
Star Surveillance: Cheryl Burke, Kelly Monaco, Cody and Alli Simpson
Young pop star Jessica Jarrell and teen heartthrob Cody Simpson gave a special acoustic performance when Run-DMC daughters Angela and Vanessa Simmons showcased their Pastry Fashion show. The first 200 girls in line wearing Pastry were allowed to meet the stars for photographs and autographs at Fashion Show mall. Cody’s sister Alli Simpson and actor Stephen Baldwin’s daughter Hailey Baldwin also performed their YouTube videos. Cody appeared with singer Iyaz at Henderson Pavilion on Tuesday. General Hospital stars Kelly Monaco ... Read more...
Photos: Adult and Hollywood stars, dancers, designers at dueling events
Only in Las Vegas could you have simultaneous conventions at both ends of the clothing spectrum — dancers who shed their outfits and celebrities and designers trying to sell their clothing lines. Call it a 34-DDD collision of dress up and XXX-rated dress off! For the sexy revelers of the Adult Entertainers Exotic Dance convention at the Mirage, Crazy Horse III was the place to play when seven top adult film industry stars arrived to host two nights of parties. ... Read more...
Photos: (Hot) Rod Stewart arrives at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
By Don Chareunsy Posted @10:30 a.m. A literally hot rock legend, Rod Stewart, arrived poolside at the Garden of the Gods at Caesars Palace yesterday afternoon to kick off his two-year residency of Rod Stewart: The Hits at The Colosseum, and Brian Jones of Las Vegas News Bureau and Scott Harrison were on duty in the 100-degree-plus heat for a Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Please check back later for full coverage of Stewart’s premiere in the theater that also is ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Las Vegas featured on Bravo and Animal Planet tonight
The new Animal Planet series Confessions: Animal Hoarding tonight airs the story of 200 lovebirds’ journey from a chaotic hoarding situation to the compassionate care of Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah here in Las Vegas. The birds were rescued from a home where the owners allowed the birds to live freely but relinquished them voluntarily to relocate them permanently to Wayne’s home. The blue black-masked, white-bellied lovebirds provide an impressive addition to Wayne’s wildlife sanctuary, which includes Arabian horses, wallabies, ... Read more...
Rod Stewart: Patriarch, soccer balls and synchronized swimmers
Two hours ahead of tonight’s curtain up at Caesars Palace, a totally relaxed global rock legend, Rod Stewart, will stroll around the resort’s Garden of the Gods pool. Normally, superstars celebrate after a premiere, but Rod is so rehearsed and confident that he’s celebrating before the show. Longtime manager Arnold Stiefel, Caesars President Gary Selesner and AEG Concerts West chiefs Randy Phillips and John Meglen, the promoters who spent more than a year luring the Scottish-born soccer-playing entertainer to sign ... Read more...
Photos: Vegas Rocks! Awards honors best and brightest in rock music
Rock’s superstars were in agreement that the Vegas Rocks! Awards are definitely here to stay as an annual fixture on the calendar. Vegas Rocks! magazine’s second annual awards at the Las Vegas Hilton was more star-studded, bigger and better in every respect than last year. It was certainly one of the largest music red carpet events of the year and worthy of Grammy competition. More than 200 rock stars and celebrities paraded for the more than 100 media members — ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Brody Jenner, Avril Lavigne romance heats up at Zumanity
Pop princess Avril Lavigne and reality TV star boyfriend Brody Jenner, direct from his stepsister Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kris Humphries, are continuing their hot and steamy romance here during her MAGIC fashion events. Last night, they turned up cuddling and kissing at the sexy, erotic and libido-boosting Cirque du Soleil show Zumanity at New York-New York. The lovebirds, attending the show for the first time, ordered Zumanity “oral fixation” cocktails and fed each other popcorn during the titillating show. ... Read more...
Photos: Birthday boys Brody Jenner at The Bank, Kevin Dillon at Haze
Hours after Kim Kardashian’s wedding to New Jersey Nets star Kris Humphries in Montecito, Calif., her stepbrother Brody Jenner and girlfriend pop singer Avril Lavigne arrived on The Strip to celebrate his 28th birthday at The Bank in the Bellagio on Sunday, the actual day of Brody’s birthday. Friends on the flight included The Hills alumnus Frankie Delgado. After tweeting to his followers, “The ship has arrived! Vegas time, baby … gonna be a great one,” Brody and Avril joined ... Read more...
Photos: Adele performs sold-out show at Chelsea at Cosmopolitan
An eclectic crowd — men, women, young and old — gathered Saturday night at the Cosmopolitan’s Chelsea Ballroom for British soul singer Adele’s sold-out Las Vegas debut. Her widespread appeal could be a testament to the caliber of her talent; she’s an artist, plain and simple, and good music is good music. Before the Grammy Award-winning songstress took the stage, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Wanda Jackson had her time at the mic. The 73-year old queen of ... Read more...
Photos: Glee star Mark Salling celebrates 29th birthday at Marquee
It was a daylong 29th birthday celebration for Glee star Mark Salling as he partied up and down The Strip over the weekend in a manner worthy of his TV stud alter-ego Noah “Puck” Puckerman. It began at Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan when he took over a cabana with a group of friends that included co-star Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson). Mark, who supports owl conservation, was surprised with an owl-shaped cake as the group soaked in the sun and ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Porn princesses and exotic dancers strut on The Strip
For the next three days, the preening, provocative and pouting porn princesses who turn up the triple-X-rated heat of the adult film industry join a slew of sexy strippers from the men’s nightclub industry. With 3,000 conventioneers, it’s the largest gathering of the year for the 1,700 owners and operators of the multibillion-dollar adult nightclub industry. The 20th annual sensual soiree of the Exotic Dancer Expo at the Mirage features 300 exhibitor booths and an awards show with presentations tomorrow ... Read more...
Men’s MAGIC convention: Designers, models, buyers, stars, manufacturers
When the twice-annual men’s fashion industry MAGIC convention hits The Strip, it guarantees a giant invasion of stars, models, manufacturers and designers all pitching their new 2012 trends to the largest and most influential network of buyers from around the world. The global apparel community simply loves Las Vegas for its February and August sessions of style, and for our hotels, casinos and nightclubs, it means a bonanza. The statistics are staggering: Tens of thousands attend from more than 80 ... Read more...
Photos: Buff, tan Ronnie Ortiz-Magro hosts at Hard Rock Hotel’s Rehab
By Don Chareunsy Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro continued the hit MTV reality TV series’ invasion in Las Vegas yesterday hosting at the famed — or infamous — Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel. Ortiz-Magro donned a black tank top — with a racy question — white shorts and sunglasses on the red carpet and stripped off the tank to show off his tan, muscles and tattoos. Thanks to Erik Kabik for his photo gallery of Ortiz-Magro at Rehab. While ... Read more...
Photos: Is Snooki considering a Las Vegas wedding to Jionni LaValle?
Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi kept her Saturday party roaring along when, on the heels of fun in the sun at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic, she hosted a bash at LAX in the Luxor. Her frenzied fans turned out yet again, as Snooki was joined by hundreds of people screaming and chanting her Jersey Shore nickname and admiring the muscles on her handsome boyfriend Jionni LaValle. Snooki settled into a VIP table on LAX’s main stage, and after making ... Read more...
Photos: Josh Groban’s Straight to You Tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena
By Shawna Laing Multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter Josh Groban took over MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night in Adidas sneakers, a sports coat and his signature mop of dark curly hair. It was a sold-out crowd of hysterical Grobanites. A single spotlight on the Grammy- and Oscar-nominated 30-year-old baritone, Groban entered with “Changing Colors” and “February Song.” His last stop in Las Vegas was four years ago, and his fans were ready. Groban crooned in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian. He ... Read more...
Photos: Death Cab for Cutie at Boulevard Pool at Cosmopolitan
By Michael Squires Death Cab for Cutie kept introducing themselves Saturday night. After opening their 2-hour concert with the syncopated “I Will Possess Your Heart” — Nick Harmer’s bass riff building and building, charging up the crowd as it gained momentum — frontman Benjamin Gibbard told the audience, “We’re Death Cab for Cutie.” Yes, you are. And everyone who jammed the Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool to hear them knew it. But Gibbard said it as if they didn’t, and as if ... Read more...
Photos: Dennis Rodman celebrates at Club Nikki at Tropicana
Basketball bad boy Dennis Rodman celebrated his NBA Hall of Fame induction with a mob of well-wishers at Club Nikki/Nikki Beach at Tropicana Las Vegas into the early hours this morning. Our spywitness reported: “Dennis was in a really festive mood, and his outfit reflected it!” The flamboyant personality was decked out in dark denim jeans, a black lace muscle shirt, a white faux fur coat, a sequin hat with pheasant feathers and white slip-on loafers. A large entourage joined ... Read more...
Photos: Jerry Lewis receives award; are MDA and he reuniting?
In true Jerry Lewis style, the entertainment icon wore a red clown nose for part of the ceremony last night when he was presented with the Nevada Broadcasters Association Lifetime Achievement Award at Red Rock Resort. He accepted graciously with a warm smile and heartfelt thanks during his short appearance but made no comments about his recent dismissal from the Muscular Dystrophy Association after four decades of service to his Jerry’s Kids at the annual telethons, in which he raised ... Read more...
Photos: Jersey Shore’s Snooki hosts fun under the sun at Wet Republic
Jersey Shore star Snooki sent fans into a frenzy at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic pool party this afternoon, and Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison was on duty at the hot dayspot to film the excitement for Extra. Snooki’s boyfriend Jionni LaValle joined her for the nonstop Wet Republic party action, which included time out for their fist-pumping moves and a suntan session. Thanks to Erik Kabik for his photo gallery of the fun under the sun. We’ll have ... Read more...
Photos: Ladies of Crazy Horse Paris heat up Minus 5 Ice Bar
By Don Chareunsy Cast members of Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand warmed up the room — or melted the bar! — at Minus 5 Ice Bar at the Monte Carlo, finding a way to stay sexy and cool in the Las Vegas heat. The ladies arrived in backless LBDs and high heels but covered up in furs upon entering Minus 5. General Manager Rupert King created a special cocktail for CHP deemed “The French Kiss” consisting of vodka, raspberry ... Read more...
Vegas Rocks! Awards: 100-plus musicians, 50 local bands and Vince Neil
An all-star lineup of 100-plus rock superstar musicians is joining more than 50 local bands for the Second Annual Vegas Rocks! Awards honoring Vince Neil tomorrow night in the former Elvis Presley showroom at the Las Vegas Hilton. Rock and Roll Guitar Heroes United is sponsored by publishing princess Sally Steele, the Vegas Rocks! magazine founder who is celebrating the publication’s seventh anniversary this year. The excitement will start with a Grand Rock and Roll Royal Red Carpet with many ... Read more...
Photos: Angel Porrino is a sexy schoolgirl at Posh Nightclub
Absinthe and Holly’s World starlet Angel Porrino sported her sexiest attire as a blond bombshell when she hosted a sexy schoolgirl contest at Posh Nightclub early this morning. The seductive siren arrived just after midnight and headed to Crazy Horse III to get the night underway with her friends. The group sipped on Veuve Clicquot and Grey Goose cocktails and enjoyed strawberries with whipped cream. Angel was a knockout glamour girl in a micro-mini plaid skirt, black-and-red bra, black framed ... Read more...
Photos: Glamour girls Mya, Brittany Snow party at Hard Rock Hotel
It was a night in which two glamour girls collided at one super-sized star party. Blond beauty and actress Brittany Snow was at the Hard Rock Hotel and discovered singer Mya at Vanity there — and that meant it was time to party! Brittany, also a singer whose credits include Hairspray and Prom Night, first checked out The Real World Suite at the Hard Rock Hotel last night before heading to Vanity. Boyfriend Matthew Mayfield joined her for bowling, shots ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Carnival of Wonders opens to the public at the Orleans
Las Vegas is home to numerous magicians and illusion shows, but it’s never hosted the incredible Carnival of Wonders, which Academy of Magical Arts stars Mark Kalin, Jinger Leigh-Kalin and Jeff Hobson have toured the world. That changes tomorrow and Sunday when the venture opens to the public for the first time at the Orleans. This week, 1,800 magicians visiting from across the world for the Magic Live! Convention watched it privately, and the raves and applause were so thunderous ... Read more...
Kim Kardashian’s wedding stop her L.V. clubbing — for one weekend!
It’s a rare weekend when a member of the Karda$hian clan isn’t in Las Vegas, and they’ve still got to hop back and forth here to prepare the hoped-for fall opening of their brand clothing boutique at the Mirage. But for the next 72 hours, not one of them will be on or off The Strip. Kim’s fairytale wedding takes priority tomorrow 3 months after she met her beau, Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets. Funny how the K ... Read more...
Jerry Lewis’ legacy to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
There is no question that our hometown hero Jerry Lewis is one of the most successful showbiz performers in history and unparalleled as one of the world’s greatest humanitarians and philanthropists. He has raised a staggering $1 billion-plus for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his tireless work on his marathon Labor Day telethons for Jerry’s Kids. The icon, comedian, actor, author, recording star, producer and director has been axed from this year’s dramatically shortened 6-hour show, and no explanation has ... Read more...
Celebrity preview: Adele, Death Cab for Cutie, Josh Groban, Mya, Snooki
Jersey Shore stars DJ Pauly D and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino scored big here last weekend, and now more castmates arrive — with two invasions through Labor Day. That’s four consecutive weekends of the revolving reality TV stars. Maybe MTV’s cameras should just pull up their Garden State roots and head permanently to our desert kingdom since the cast is practically here more often than in Seaside Heights? This weekend, it’s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro as princess and ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Michael Jackson concert to Gene Simmons: KISS off!
No sooner had KISS rocker Gene Simmons been announced as a guest performer at the upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert in the U.K. than the invitation was rescinded. The stop-and-start Global Live Event show dropped Gene because the Jackson family remains angry over remarks Gene made during the molestation trial for the late King of Pop. Our hometown Motown king Smokey Robinson joins Cee-Lo Green, Leona Lewis and Christina Aguilera for the Oct. 8 concert in Cardiff, Wales. Meantime, KISS’s ... Read more...
Vince Neil’s jam-packed weekend as Motley Crue’s summer tour wraps
Thirty years on, and Motley Crue is still rocking strong! Their newest summer tour wrapped last night near San Diego, and starting tonight, the boys will be honored for the next three days at the Fourth Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival in Hollywood. Then on Sunday, Las Vegas resident rocker Vince Neil jets home to be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Vegas Rocks! during its awards at the Las Vegas Hilton. Incredibly, Vince and the Crue made their ... Read more...
Goin’ out of your head over Little Anthony and the Imperials at Hilton
By Bobbie Katz They broke out in the 1950s, but Little Anthony and the Imperials still have a lot to say today — on and off the record. That’s because the group, who performs at the Las Vegas Hilton for one night only Saturday, has reinvented itself from a recording group into consummate performers who not only showcase their classic hits, but also bring a large repertoire of music from contemporary to rock and roll, R&B, pop, pop rock and ... Read more...
Photos: Pepper spices up Hard Rock Hotel’s Soundwaves series
By Don Chareunsy Hawaiian rock band Pepper made a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel Beach Club as part of the summer series Soundwaves, and Erik Kabik was onsite to capture shirtless and board shorts-wearing bandmates Kaleo Wassman (vocals, guitar), Bret Bollinger (vocals, bass) and Yesod Williams (drummer) mix reggae, dub and rock for their poolside fans. The evening’s extensive set list included “No Control,” “Love Affair,” “Wake Up,” “Too Much,” “Point and Shoot,” “Come to Operate,” “Freeze,” “Mirror,” “Back ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Chippendales, Mayor Goodman, Holly Madison, Playboy
A few quick notes: Entertainment Tonight’s The Insider reporter Christina McLarty filmed the handsome hunks of Chippendales as they shot their new calendar at the Rio, Flamingo and Caesars Palace pools at The Rio. … The porn princesses and princes have switched the annual Adult Entertainment Expo and awards from Sands Convention Center and the Palms to under one roof at the Hard Rock Hotel from Jan. 18-21. … The seductive Viper Vixens show has quietly closed at O’Sheas, with ... Read more...
Elvis Presley is still alive when it comes to making million$
Cirque du Soleil might well be changing its Elvis Presley spectacular Viva Elvis at Aria at MGM’s CityCenter, but it’s good to know that even as yesterday marked the 34th anniversary of his death, the King of Rock and Roll is still very much alive when it comes to making money. In fact, more so today than ever before. Forbes estimates that more than $60 million a year is earned just from licensing Elvis’ image, and rock and roll fans ... Read more...
Photos: Eddie who? Brandi Glanville is Single and Fabulous at Tao Beach
By Don Chareunsy The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 cast member Brandi Glanville was joined by her bikini-glad girlfriends as she hosted Hpnotiq Harmonie’s Single and Fabulous soiree at Tao Beach at the Venetian. Glanville, the ex-wife of actor Eddie Cibrian, showed off her fit 38-year-old figure in an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie white bikini and was interviewed by colleague Mark Gray of People — she told him that she will bring some “realness” to the reality TV ... Read more...
Exclusive photos! Criss Angel reveals ‘love of his life’ at MBN launch
“Beyond our wildest dreams.” Twice in the past 12 hours, Criss Angel has told me that as he revealed that his 4-year-long on-and-off romance has finally turned into the real “love of my life.” He gave me the exclusive news about his girlfriend Sandra during the launch of his Magic Broadcast Network last night that shattered all existing records for an internet TV launch. In fact, in the first moments that MagicPlace.com went live, there were 4,000 hits in the ... Read more...
Photos: Joe Jonas celebrates 22nd birthday at Liquid Pool Lounge, Haze
It was a daylong blast for pop superstar Joe Jonas, who decided to celebrate his 22nd birthday in Las Vegas. To start the celebration, Joe and his pals lounged at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria, where the birthday boy spent most of Saturday afternoon relaxing poolside in his VIP cabana. Fans surrounded the VIP area trying to catch a glimpse of the young heartthrob in his swim shorts. After the day of fun in the sun, Joe and his entourage ... Read more...
Photos: The Situation throws sister’s birthday bash with DJ Nick Cannon
It was a weekend-long birthday celebration for Melissa Sorrentino, the younger sister of Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, as the Jersey Shore star hosted and toasted his sibling with soirees at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood and Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris, plus decadent and super-sweet meals at Sugar Factory American Brasserie, also at the Paris. It wouldn’t be a Situation event if the Jersey boy didn’t flex his muscles and show off his abs, and he was happy ... Read more...
Star Surveillance: Frank Mir, Celine Dion, Antonio Tarver, Steve Nash
Caesars Palace superstar headliner Celine Dion played host to several stars as she ended her second run of sold-out shows last night at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — Celine returns in time for New Year’s starting Dec. 28 while Rod Stewart and Sir Elton John help hold the fort down until then. Guests included country hit-makers Little Big Town, who performed at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on Saturday night; Lou Lamoriello, general manager of the New Jersey ... Read more...
Little Big Town and Jason and the Haymakers at House of Blues
By Kyle Ellis Little Big Town opened with “Little White Church” and played all of their biggest hits, including “Boondocks,” “Bring It on Home,” “A Little More You,” “Good As Gone” and their latest, “The Reason Why,” at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on Saturday night. The set list was everything a fan could’ve hoped for and included unexpected covers of “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga and “Heartache Tonight” by the Eagles. What’s a country concert without a ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Hours tick down to Criss Angel debut of magic network
Even with his Magician of the Century award and the success of Mindfreak on A&E and Cirque du Soleil’s Believe at the Luxor, Criss Angel is most excited about tonight’s launch of his Magic Broadcasting Network. It’s also the biggest gamble of his life because he’s risking millions of his own money for its successful launch. We are just hours away now from its kick off, and you can follow it all live from tonight’s Mirage poolside party at TheMagicPlace.com. ... Read more...
Photos: Pauly D talks Britney Spears lap dance, Snooki, DJ’ing at Palms
It was a naughty night of bustiers, fishnet stockings and lacy lingerie, and Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D reigned over it all. Pauly was the guest DJ at the now-legendary Midsummer Night’s Dream masquerade party at the Palms Pool and Rain into yesterday morning’s early hours, and he had everybody in the 1,500-capped crowd fist pumping through the night. On the red carpet before the party, he said: “This is amazing. I’ve known all about this party for years. ... Read more...
Photos: Carmen Electra sizzles at Azure Luxury Pool at the Palazzo
By Don Chareunsy Actress, model and Playboy cover girl Carmen Electra enjoyed an afternoon under the sun at Azure Luxury Pool at the Palazzo Las Vegas yesterday, with the Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls bronze beauty partying in a snakeskin summer dress and Christian Louboutin pumps. Upon arrival at Azure, Electra energized the daytime revelers with her sexy dance moves, creating a show for fans with the Azure bongo players. Electra raved about the vibe of Azure and her experience at ... Read more...
Photos: Mermaid convention sets record(s), returns to L.V. next year
Updated @10:13 a.m. by Robin Leach: A sea of mermaids broke a world record at the first International Mermaid Pageant at Silverton Casino Lodge on Friday. Pardon the puns, but how can I resist when 800 fins (whoops … fans) splashed into town, and wave after wave of applause greeted the contestants at the Silverton. It has to rank as one of the most unusual conventions ever held here, and mermen wore tails to compete for crowns. Juliana Tucker, a ... Read more...
David ‘Chino’ Rheem wins first $1 million in Epic Poker League
After 35 hours of play and 212 hands at the final table, David “Chino” Rheem won the $1 million prize and the first Champions Ring at the inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event at the Palms. It took four action-packed tournament days among many of the world’s best tournament professionals for Chino to win the top prize. The L.A. player added the purse to his lifetime earnings of $4,710,297. On the final hand of this 6-Max tournament, which features six ... Read more...
Photos: Jersey Shore battle begins between Pauly D, The Situation
We have a Situation here! The Jersey Shore hunks have arrived, and the duel in the spotlight has begun. Yesterday after a quick lunch with friends at Pink Taco in the Hard Rock Hotel, DJ Pauly D made the first of his weekend-long appearances at the Palms for the Ditch Fridays party. Tonight, he’ll spin the wheels of steel as the guest DJ for the Midsummer Night’s Dream lingerie party at the Palms. Last night, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino flashed ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Tennis series features Agassi, McEnroe, Sampras, Chang
It will be the tennis event of the decade that no enthusiast of the sport will want to miss, and, with fiery John McEnroe competing against arch-nemesis and our hometown hero Andre Agassi, an attraction to bring in fans and tourists from around the world. The Champion Tennis Series also featuring Pete Sampras and Michael Chang is the brainchild of Las Vegas resident Daren Libonati of the Justice Entertainment Group with longtime Las Vegas PR executives Steve Flynn and Ken ... Read more...
Criss Angel readies launch of his online Magic Broadcasting Network
Mindfreak magician Criss Angel is mere days away from premiering his breakthrough Magic Broadcasting Network, an amazing and ambitious Web site for all things magic. It goes live Monday at 9 p.m. with a celebration at the Mirage when I introduce the star of Cirque du Soleil’s Believe at the Luxor. Here’s a preview of the big breakthrough in the art of magic with its new portal: Strip entertainers and friends have been invited by Criss to his launch party, ... Read more...
DJ Pauly D stars at the Midsummer masquerade madness at the Palms
It’s definitely one of the sexiest parties of the year, and it’s thanks to Playboy king Hugh Hefner, who started his underwear-only Midsummer Night’s Dream soirees at the bunny hatch all those years ago. Now, just a week after The Playboy Mansion’s annual bash, the “enchanted lingerie masquerade” is ready to burst out of its bustier at the Palms tomorrow night. Curvy creatures will be clad in corsets and camisoles for the mischievous madness. Stockings, garters and lacy under things ... Read more...
Celebrity preview: Carmen Electra vs. lingerie, Pauly D vs. The Situation
It’s an only-in-Vegas weekend. Only on The Strip within a mile of each other could you have a Jersey Shore showdown between dueling DJs Pauly D and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino. Only in Sin City could you have 200 fin-tailed females cavorting at the world’s first-ever Mermaid Convention and Awards — and a few mermen, too! — at Silverton Casino Lodge. Only under the neon marquees could you have the mixed martial artists of Strikeforce battling for knockouts while a ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion featured in special on Access Hollywood
Access Hollywood’s Shawn Robinson has put together an extended interview with Caesars Palace headliner Celine Dion now playing on the syndicated TV show’s Web site. Celine reveals her personal emotional roller coaster during her pregnancy with her twin boys Nelson and Eddy born last October. She talks about Michael Jackson, Glee and the “great honor” of singing on the Oscars telecast. Celine also tells the fun story of the bodyguard team watching her while she wore a $20 million “Heart ... Read more...
Steve Harvey hosts Ninth Annual Hoodie Awards at Mandalay Bay
Steve Harvey has returned to Las Vegas for his massive, four-day Ninth Annual Hoodie Awards. It kicks off tonight with Cedric the Entertainer hosting State Farms’ Singing Hoodie Finals, with four finalists vying for a $10,000 cash prize, and a ladies gambling night hosted by Shirley Strawberry and Carla Ferrell. Tomorrow, Steve broadcasts his radio show from Mandalay Bay with performances and appearances by Johnny Gill, Tank, Chaz Shepherd, Anthony David, Faith Evans, Maze and Frankie Beverly, followed at midnight ... Read more...
Mermaid Convention to include 3D swimming with sharks film
More than 200 professional mermaids from around the world splash onto The Strip this weekend for the first-ever World Mermaid Convention and Awards. During the two-day event, featured star Hannah Fraser, who arrives in Las Vegas today, will debut her new 3D underwater film of her swimming with sharks. The world’s largest mermaid party is being hosted by Sita Lange, creator of the Maui Mermaids show from Hawaii, at the Silverton Casino Lodge with its giant aquarium tank. There are ... Read more...
Jersey Shore showdown in L.V.! DJ Pauly D vs. The Situation
It’s an unscripted and unrehearsed storyline worthy of an actual Jersey Shore episode. Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino are going head-to-head for the first time in a nightclub party showdown here this weekend. Who’ll win? Who’ll lose? Will it spark an all-out war? Neither reality TV star is commenting about the other’s talents in the weekend-long contest of skills and popularity, but both are boasting that he will out-party the other. Mike even took to ... Read more...
A sneak peek at Michael Jackson Immortal rehearsals on YouTube
It’ll be another few weeks before the release of the real behind-the-scenes videos and photographs of the continuing rehearsals for the Michael Jackson Immortal touring show that Cirque du Soleil will begin presenting at Mandalay Bay Events Center in December. Meantime, Cirque yesterday gave fans a sneak peek of the daily production journal the company is making for Immortal and posted it on YouTube. Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past ... Read more...
Holly Madison is new L.V. ambassador for Lili Claire Foundation
Peepshow at Planet Hollywood headliner and Holly’s World star Holly Madison has added another set of duties to her busier-than-ever life in Las Vegas: She has agreed to become the ambassador here for the Lili Claire Foundation, a charity that helps improve the lives of children living with birth defects and creates services to support their families. The ambassador role had remained open since the death of Wynn headliner and entertainer Danny Gans in 2009. The L.A. charity known nationwide ... Read more...
Major changes are being made to Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis
In a shocking and surprise move, Cirque du Soleil officials confirmed this afternoon that major changes will be made to Viva Elvis at Aria, and if the gamble doesn’t work, then the spectacular will shut down within two years. Expect to see the biographic nature of the Elvis Presley story to be drastically cut and changed into a more traditional Cirque acrobatic production, with its amazing artists from the Japanese production Zed being brought in at year’s end and more ... Read more...
Photos: Matisyahu and Tea Leaf Green perform at Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy Matisyahu and guest Tea Leaf Green performed at the outdoor pool concert series Soundwaves at the Hard Rock Hotel, and Erik Kabik was on duty to capture two terrific photo galleries for Vegas DeLuxe. American Hasidic Jewish artist Matisyahu garnered attention for his debut album Shake Off the Dust … Arise and his Top 40 hit “King Without a Crown.” The unconventional musician, born Matthew Paul Miller, creates raps about traditional Judaism while blending reggae, rock and ... Read more...
Photos: Ron Artest dines at Sugar Factory and hosts at Chateau
By Don Chareunsy Los Angeles Lakers star Ron Artest partied Las Vegas style with stops at Sugar Factory American Brasserie for dinner, followed by hosting duties at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens, both at the Paris. Artest, who recently petitioned to have his name legally changed to Metta World Peace, walked the red carpet at Chateau in a black T-shirt and 7 For All Mankind jeans. Holly’s World and Absinthe at Caesars Palace starlet Angel Porrino joined Artest on the red ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Soap opera makes way for Mario Batali TV series
It’s a day of big food news with three major culinary stories: 1) Successful restaurateur and Venetian and Palazzo Chef Mario Batali is set to star in the new ABC daytime series The Chew debuting Sept. 26. The innovative series is hosted by a dynamic group of experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. As ABC says: “The Chew serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making ... Read more...
Photos: Adrianne Curry celebrates birthday, split from TV’s Peter Brady
By Don Chareunsy America’s Next Top Model Season 1 winner Adrianne Curry celebrated her 29th birthday and newly single status as any reality TV personality would — by partying it up in Las Vegas. Curry, who wed Christopher Knight (Peter Brady of The Brady Bunch) in 2006 after meeting on The Surreal Life and then co-starring on My Fair Brady — the couple, oddly, announced their separation May 29, their fifth anniversary — kicked off her weekend celebration with dinner ... Read more...
Photos: Flavor Flav: The Icon, The Memoir book signing at L.V. Hilton
By Don Chareunsy Iconic Public Enemy rapper, reality TV star and author Flavor Flav celebrated the release of his book Flavor Flav: The Icon, The Memoir with a book signing at the Las Vegas Hilton over the weekend. Flav, with his signature-oversized clock slung around his neck and a gold crown atop his head, was dressed in black and white in front of the Hilton Theater. The Surreal Life, Strange Love and Flavor of Love star promoted the tell-all book, ... Read more...
Photos: Asher Roth parties at Moorea Beach Club and Studio 54
By Don Chareunsy “Toptional Pool Party. Mandalay Bay. 2 p.m. #Vegas.” That’s what rapper Asher Roth tweeted, among other things, before starting his Saturday of parties and performances at Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay by day and sister property Studio 54 at MGM Grand by night. Roth arrived at Moorea with a group of six and walked the carpet, saying he “loved the vibe of Las Vegas” and called the city “dynamic.” He also said he was looking forward ... Read more...
Photos: Fatman Scoop celebrates his birthday at LAX in the Luxor
By Don Chareunsy Rapper Fatman Scoop celebrated his birthday at LAX with a performance Saturday night at the Luxor nightclub. Shortly after the stroke of midnight into Sunday, Fatman arrived at the hotspot with his entourage of six. Resident DJ Gusto got the party started by spinning one of Fatman’s tracks before the artist jumped onstage to began his birthday performance. Fatman asked security to remove the ropes so that his fans could get up close for his performance. His ... Read more...
Star Surveillance photos: Ron Artest, Criss Angel, Chippendales, Celine
The 11th summer bikini contest is underway at Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pool, and the men of Chippendales at the Rio with celebrity guest star Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees hosted the weekend’s debut. A red bikini-clad blonde won Round 1 with a $500 cash prize. She’ll be back with each of the weeks’ winners for the finals Sept. 3. Magician of the Century Criss Angel of Cirque du Soleil’s Believe at the Luxor flew to Hollywood for the company’s preview ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Celebs set for Vince Neil tribute at Vegas Rocks! Awards
Rock musicians will be turning out in full force Aug. 21 for the Second Annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards at which hometown hero Vince Neil will be honored with the Rock and Roll Lifetime Achievement Award. The “Guitar Heroes”-themed event at the Las Vegas Hilton also marks the seventh anniversary of publisher Sally Steele’s Las Vegas-based magazine Vegas Rocks!. The all-star lineup of other award winners includes John 5 from Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson who will receive the Best ... Read more...
Photos: Lacey Schwimmer’s party weekend at Hard Rock’s Revel, Vanity
By Don Chareunsy Dancing With the Stars professional dancer and blonde bombshell Lacey Schwimmer partied at the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday, hosting the pool party Revel during the day, then performing her new dance single “Love Soundz” at Vanity in the evening. Day or night, Schwimmer turned heads. At Revel, the fourth-place finisher of Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance turned heads in a striped bikini that showed off her toned and fit dancer’s body and ... Read more...
Photos: Chris Willis performs at Club Nikki/Nikki Beach at Tropicana
By Don Chareunsy Singer, songwriter and producer Chris Willis was the center of attention at Club Nikki/Nikki Beach last night at Tropicana Las Vegas. The former gospel singer turned dance music star and frequent collaborator with David Guetta performed his hits “Love Is Gone,” “Gettin’ Over You” and “Louder (Put Your Hands Up)” — all three songs went to No. 1 on the U.S. dance charts. Luxor comedian headliner Carrot Top was among the revelers at the new nightspot. Thanks ... Read more...
Photos: Angel Porrino hosts Angels and Demons party at Gallery
By Don Chareunsy Good or bad? Angel or demon? That was the question last night as Absinthe and Holly’s World starlet Angel Porrino hosted the Angels and Demons soiree at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood. Porrino sizzled on the red carpet in a devil-inspired Betsey Johnson dress before the celebration. Her Holly’s World co-stars Holly Madison and Josh Strickland joined her at the party, as did boyfriend Tal Cooperman. Porrino has appeared in Peepshow at Planet Hollywood, starring Madison and ... Read more...
Photos: Toby Keith and Eric Church rock Red Rock Resort country style
It was like having back-to-back super concerts. That was the unanimous verdict from photographer Tom Donoghue and 8,800 fans for the sold-out Toby Keith and Eric Church stop at Red Rock Resort Amphitheater last night as part of Toby’s Locked and Loaded tour. “The place was totally alive and jumping,” Tom added. “I think it was as big a treat for the fans as much as the country stars themselves enjoyed performing.” Eric, in an interview posted on VegasDeLuxe.com yesterday, ... Read more...
Photos: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor trades heavy metal for … Elvis?!
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor gave fans a stunning surprise last night at his poolside concert at the Hard Rock Hotel. Everybody expected a major dose of heavy metal, but Corey wanted a break from his regular routine. Corey’s appearance, dressed as Elvis Presley, won cheers and raves from the crowd at the Beach Club. Corey and his band rapidly launched into a series of unlikely and entertaining cover tunes, including “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield, Green Day’s “Basket Case,” “Just ... Read more...
Eric Church, new Chief of the charts, opens for Toby Keith at Red Rock
By Nikki Villoria Third time’s the charm for Eric Church, as his third album Chief has placed the country singer atop the charts for the first time. Chief debuted at No. 1 on Thursday on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the country albums list. “We’ve had some success and some times when it was lean, but we kept playing shows and kept building and building — and then, this past year, and really this past week, everything really blew ... Read more...
Photos: Vegas! The Show’s celebratory first anniversary
By Don Chareunsy Producer David Saxe’s ode to Las Vegas Vegas! The Show celebrated its first anniversary at Saxe Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, and Las Vegas Sun photographer Justin M. Bowen was onsite for a fabulous gallery from the Thursday night performance. Vegas DeLuxe’s Robin Leach reported on the anniversary before the performance Thursday, as did Senior Editor John Katsilometes, who interviewed Saxe in The Kats Report on LasVegasSun.com. Congratulations, and here’s to many more ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Showtime’s Gigolos set in L.V. is renewed for Season 2
It’s a green-light go for Season 2 of Showtime’s Gigolos filmed and set entirely here in Las Vegas. Nightclub czar Marklen Kennedy, who created and produces the hit reality TV series, emailed me yesterday right after network execs announced the renewal. They said that viewers are fascinated with the extraordinary and often unbelievable “love for money matchups,” and that ratings for Season 1 were much stronger than expected. Marklen, whom I previously interviewed about Gigolos’ success, told me that since ... Read more...
Mrs. United States photos: Florida wins; Nevada second runner-up
So close! Vivacious Mrs. Nevada Deborah Ashton-Cooke was just one of the 54 contestants in the 25th Anniversary Mrs. United States Pageant at the Las Vegas Hilton this week. The glamorous Las Vegas model agency owner made it into the Top 20, and then into the Top 12 — and then all the way into the final three. Standing center stage at the Hilton last night, it came down to Deborah, Mrs. Georgia Tiffany Love and Mrs. Florida Shannon Ford. ... Read more...
Celebrity preview: Weezer, Toby Keith, Chippendales, Asher Roth, Tim Allen
Comedy is king this hot and humid summer weekend, but thanks to Toby Keith, Dwight Yoakam and Eric Church, a little bit o’ country music slips into the celebrity entertainment mix — plus Dancing With the Stars professional dancer the adorably sexy Lacey Schwimmer adds sparkle to the weekend’s Party Patrol. Rock music fans aren’t left out in the cold … er, heat, rather, either. These are the lazy and silly days of summer, so it’s up to comedy veterans ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: The Amazing Kreskin predicts 2012 presidential election
I am the guardian of a locked silver steel case that contains the boldest prediction to date by The Amazing Kreskin, the world’s foremost mentalist who performs regularly here on The Strip. More than a year ahead of November 2012’s elections, Kreskin has recorded his predictions of the Republican Party nomination and the presidential winner. Four of us are guarding the four lockboxes that contain the identical predictions: comedian and talk show host Jimmy Fallon; Chef Sal Scognamillo, owner of ... Read more...
Mrs. United States photos: Swimsuits, evening gowns and state costumes
It was a smashing spectacle of gorgeous glitz and outrageous outfits at the preliminary competition of the 25th Anniversary Mrs. United States Pageant last night at the Las Vegas Hilton. The finals take place tonight and end in triumph with the coronation of a winner. There’s heavy speculation that it will come down to a battle of Mrs. Iowa, Mrs. California and Mrs. West Virginia for the Top Three. Applause was deafening for the 54 glamour girls who paraded in ... Read more...
Singer-songwriter Jake Walden has forged a path of dreams
By John Katsilometes The conversation doesn’t start, exactly. And it never ends. With Jake Walden, the dialogue goes on and on and on, living and breathing on its own circuitous spirit. What to make of Walden? He seems incapable of one-word answers, for starters. There’s just too much going on in that home entertainment center of a brain of his. Ask him if it it is true that he never owned a computer of any sort until five years ago, ... Read more...
Vegas! The Show celebrates first anniversary tonight at Miracle Mile
Strip stars will be joined by city leaders and casino executives for tonight’s first-anniversary celebration of David Saxe’s Vegas! The Show at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. Among the 400 confirmed guests being welcomed to the red carpet by gender illusionist Courtney Act will be Angel Porrino of Holly’s World on E! Entertainment and Absinthe at Caesars Palace; boxer Evander Holyfield; the cast of The Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, including Las Vegas’ Zak Bagans; former Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt-Bono; Mirage ... Read more...
Luke Bryan headlines best show money can’t buy at Ovation
By Kyle Ellis Last night provided an opportunity for country music fans in Las Vegas to see four of the genre’s rising stars on one stage for a night of unforgettable performances. Headliner Luke Bryan joined forces with David Nail, Steel Magnolia and Frankie Ballard for 95.5 KWNR’s Listener Appreciation Concert in the Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch. What started as an intimate, acoustic-in-the-round performance turned into an all-out honky-tonk good time as ladies in the capacity crowd took ... Read more...
DWTS professional dancer Lacey Schwimmer pursues music career
With all the success that Lacey Schwimmer has achieved on television with her appearances on Dancing With the Stars as a professional dancer and So You Think You Can Dance as a contestant, you’d think that dancing was her dream career. But Lacey says her parents more or less forced her into becoming a dancer, and she had an altogether different dream and passion. Now she’s finally realizing that goal, and Las Vegas will get to see her fulfilling it ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Two celeb restaurants opening at Caesars Palace
With three bestselling, award-winning cookbooks to his credit, Chef Michel Richard is getting ready to open his 24-hour American bistro with a French accent in the main Caesars Palace hotel lobby. The indoor and outdoor patio restaurant — Central — is set to open next month as construction nears completion for the Michelin three-star chef. Caesars officials also confirmed this morning that the historic Homestead Steak House dating back to 1868 in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District will open here by year’s ... Read more...
Photos: Mrs. United States Pageant hopefuls in swimsuits at L.V. Hilton
Images of vacuuming carpets, dusting furniture, making brown bag lunches and lugging laundry baskets simply don’t come to mind when you look at these smokin’ hot swimsuit photos. Yet every one of the vivacious vixens participating in the 25th Anniversary Mrs. United States Pageant now underway at the Las Vegas Hilton is a homemaker and/or a businesswoman. All are over 21, U.S. citizens and married — sorry, guys! In all, 54 contestants from as far away as Guam and the ... Read more...
Photos: Tony Bennett is still a Las Vegas legend at 85 years young
Superstar entertainer Tony Bennett celebrates his 85th birthday today, and all of us at Vegas DeLuxe send very best wishes and congratulations. To mark the occasion, our friends at the Las Vegas News Bureau put together a collection of photographs of Tony in his Las Vegas appearances throughout the years. My longtime New York friend Tony — singer, artist and all-around entertainer — made his first Las Vegas appearance in the 1950s headlining with Milton Berle at the El Rancho. ... Read more...
Ciao! Jersey Shore’s Season 4 in Italy kicks off Thursday on MTV
Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers of Season 4 of Jersey Shore. MTV has high hopes that Season 4 of its hit Jersey Shore will draw big ratings with Thursday’s premiere of the Las Vegas regulars on location in Italy. A record 8 million-plus TV viewers tuned in for Season 3’s debut, and the fan base that began at less than 3 million in Season 1 continues to grow. This time around, you could call the eight-member cast an Italian ... Read more...
Photos: U.S. wins two bronzes at World Hip Hop Dance Championships
The Cinderella story of our hometown dance crew The Prodigy came to an end during the World Hip Hop Dance Championships semifinals, but the newly crowned USA Hip Hop Dance champions already plan to defend their title next year. Yesterday, they performed their winning dance moves on KTNV Channel 13. The 10th annual finals moved from Red Rock Resort to Orleans Arena for Sunday’s finals, where a handful of worldwide dancers from 37 countries fought it out for the gold, ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Obama’s wax figure gets spruced up for his 50th birthday
President Barack Obama will probably pop champagne Thursday to mark his 50th birthday — and the temporary resolution of the debt-crisis wrangling! To celebrate Mr. President’s birthday locally, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas executives at the Venetian are sprucing up his $300,000 wax figure, and Obama’s own top Washington, D.C. tailor, Georges de Paris, has created a special new tie for the occasion. A Marilyn Monroe lookalike will serenade the wax double with a “Happy Birthday” a la President John F. ... Read more...
Rock and roll party: The 48 Hours Festival at Luxor Oct. 15-16
The world’s biggest rock and roll party weekend — The 48 Hours Festival — is set to be a premier two-day, over-the-top destination rock music event on The Strip. There will be two revolving stages of nonstop rockers and other festivities on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, on the festival grounds of the Luxor. The 48 Hours Festival, promising spectacular lighting and production values, is sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink, and the lineup includes Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Godsmack, ... Read more...
Strip Scribbles: Mrs. United States Pageant is underway at L.V. Hilton
Fifty beautiful housewives and businesswomen have arrived at the Las Vegas Hilton for this week’s Mrs. United States Pageant, and knockout Las Vegas model agency owner Deborah Ashton-Cooke is representing The Silver State in the 25th anniversary contest. Paula Shugart, president of Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Pageant and Miss USA Pageant, returns to town as one of the judges alongside former Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons. Other judges are Dr. Jeffrey Roth, who wrote a guest column for Vegas DeLuxe ... Read more...
Five thoughts from The Voice: On Tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena
By Kyle Ellis From The Voice: On Tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night: The bald and the beautiful: Beverly McClellan and Frenchie Davis, the bald ladies from Team Christina (Aguilera), easily gave the night’s best performances. McClellan woke up the sometimes-sleepy crowd with her high-energy rendition of “Baba O’Riley” by The Who. Later, Davis (who once made a run on that other TV singing show) brought the energy back with her take on Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” ... Read more...
Photos: Birthday girls Anna Kendrick, Yvonne Strahovski, Melissa Molinaro
Actress and Playboy cover girl Pamela Anderson wasn’t the only birthday girl in Las Vegas over the weekend: Twilight star Anna Kendrick Oscar-nominated actress Anna Kendrick celebrated her 26th birthday at the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night. Anna — Bella Swan’s friend Jessica Stanley in the Twilight series and Academy Award nominee for Up in the Air starring fellow nominees George Clooney and Vera Farmiga — started the fun at dinner at Johnny Smalls, where she was presented with ... Read more...
Photos: Wet ’n’ Wild water park is ready to make a splash in Las Vegas
Families — adults and children — across the Valley are waiting with bated breath for the opening of Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas water park, and the wait ...
Crazy Horse III halts Crazy Horse Too name; rival club opening anyway
Mike Galam's effort to resurrect the name Crazy Horse Too was thwarted today by a judge in Las Vegas. He was going to call the gentlemen's club ...
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