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Miss Universe official promises surprises that could shake up the whole show

June 13, 2013 • 5:58 p.m.

NBC television producers have surprises for everyone for Sunday’s Miss USA Pageant broadcast from Planet Hollywood.

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Strip Scribbles: Food Network star lands Strip restaurant; Sports Illustrated models return for summer; Criss Angel’s 60-foot high-beam blindfolded walk

June 13, 2013 • 4:15 p.m.

Food Network’s top-rated celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis, has reportedly landed a new restaurant at the luxury boutique Gaansevort Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. It is being transformed out of Bill's Gaming Hall & Saloon, at this moment a shell — but on target for a February 2014 opening with the gaming portion to be open for New Year's Day.

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Miss Nevada Pagent preview: Who will compete in Miss America this September?

June 13, 2013 • 2:06 p.m.

It will take two nights of Miss America competition to determine the winners for the new Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen titles Friday and Saturday. The 23 contestants are determined not to be overshadowed by the rival national Miss USA pageant taking place Sunday on the Strip.

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2013 Miss USA photos: Preliminary events whittle contestants down for Sunday's big event

June 13, 2013 • 12:57 p.m.

It was a night of glittering glamour, gorgeous gowns, stunning swimsuits and sexy smiles. The 51 Miss USA contestants dazzled and wowed at last night’s preliminary pageant at Planet Hollywood.

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Caesars Palace shows world travelers how Las Vegas parties

June 13, 2013 • 1:40 p.m.

No other city on earth throws a party like Las Vegas! The 4,000 visitors from around the globe for the IPW World Travel Congress convention were speechless Wednesday night when Caesars Palace hosted their final exciting night on the Strip.

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Strip Scribbles: Relative of Judy Garland headed to Miss Nevada Pageant

June 12, 2013 • 2:33 p.m.

In 2011, Bailey Gumm was crowned Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen and became a contestant in the national Miss America Teen Pageant. Now, as newly crowned Miss Douglas County, Bailey will compete in this weekend’s 65th annual Miss Nevada Pageant.

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2013 Miss USA photos: Contestants continuing to get ready

June 12, 2013 • 1:04 p.m.

The Miss USA contestants at Planet Hollywood continue to prepare for Sunday’s live NBC telecast to 90 countries and millions of viewers.

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Counter Intelligence: New Carmine's restaurant ready to open; Project Dinner Table helping others

June 12, 2013 • 4:03 p.m.

The giant, 750-seat, 27,000 square foot Carmine's Italian restaurant, set to open in the Caesars Palace Forum Shops next month, promises its Southern Italian cuisine will be served in “wow-sized” portions. Enough for four to six people at a time!

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Ziering having a roaring good time ripping off his shirt

June 11, 2013 • 8:16 p.m.

Former "Beverly Hills 90210" star Ian Ziering is packing in the girls as guest host of the Chippendales show at the Rio -- and he's enjoying every minute of it, so much so that he wants to do more in the adult burlesque revue -- and if his run isn't extended at month's end he'll certainly be back for a repeat engagement.

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Miss USA contestants celebrate Terry Fator's birthday; contest judges are named

June 11, 2013 • 3:20 p.m.

When you are entertainer Terry Fator and celebrating your 1,000th show, your millionth visitor and your birthday all at the same time, it's only natural you’d have 51 of America's most gorgeous women join you for the party.

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