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05.19.13 · 4:34 PM

Jabbawockeez shift into higher gear with ‘Prism’ at Luxor

Jabbawockeez cast member Joe “Punkee” Larot tools around in a black Mazda 3. This car is the vehicular manifestation of a Jabbawockeez — quick, nimble and economical. It is a fast and fun ride. But what about the durability of this little powerhouse? How many miles can we expect out of Jabbawockeez? The Luxor and the eight-member troupe are zooming along on a winding road to find that answer. This weekend, Jabbawockeez have opened what is to be a six-year ... Read more...

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05.19.13 · 5:03 PM

Live from the Billboard Music Awards: Swift wins Top Artist; Bieber wins Milestone Award; Prince burns in finale

What’s great about the 2013 Billboard Music Awards is the crossing of cultures. Just now, at MGM Grand Garden Arena, host Tracy Morgan said, “My biological father is here!” Then he paused and said, “Wayne Newton!” And The Wayner stood from his seat, pointed to Morgan onstage, and the crowd roared. I really had no idea of this familial relationship between the two. Never known Tracy to spend the holidays with the Newtons — or extended time at Casa de ... Read more...

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05.17.13 · 6 PM

Penn Jillette’s weekend plans: Baby-sit Trace Adkins’ kids, beat Adkins on ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’

Heading into Sunday night’s final showdown on “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” how rich is the rivalry between Penn Jillette and Trace Adkins? Jillette is baby-sitting Adkins’ kids the night before the season finale airs on NBC. “Trace is going to do a show in Atlantic City, and we’ll be baby-sitting his children. They’ll be staying with us in New York (as Penn & Teller are off this weekend), “ Jillette says. “That’s the level of animosity we have.” A stand-up sort ... Read more...

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05.17.13 · 5 PM

LVH books a classic-rock act, and it ain’t ‘Rock Vault’; Brad Garrett turns to animation and stand-up after sitcom cancellation

At this moment, The Kats Report bureau is Fortuna coffee and wine bar, just across from what used to be Quarks at LVH. A restaurant and bar themed for Star Trek, Quarks is remembered for some of the most obnoxious drink served in Vegas — the James Tea Kirk, Mind Meld and Harry Mudd among them — and for the best use of Feringis-as-waiters of any Las Vegas eatery. I see here at LVH that the theater is in for ... Read more...

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05.16.13 · 2:10 PM

Horses of a different color: Crazy Horse Too-Crazy Horse III in court next week; Helldorado Days plots its future

The Kats Report bureau at the moment is Bootlegger Bistro, late night right atop the bar. The Maria Salad is upcoming, and Old Vegas videos of Elvis, showgirls, The Rat Pack, The Wayner and the Fremont Street chase scene from “Casino Royale” is playing on an endless loop on the middle screen above the video poker machines. This is one of the great Las Vegas video montages you’ll find, in VegasVille or anywhere. Now it’s the finer moments from “Barbarella,” ... Read more...

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05.15.13 · 6 PM

KWTD’: ‘Rock Vault’ loaded with hits — including a right hook by Howard Leese

It was the great rock historians Spinal Tap who said, “There is a fine line between clever and, uh … stupid.” “Raiding the Rock Vault” is on the clever side of that lever, keeping its sense of humor while rocking very hard nightly at LVH. In can be a rocky road, putting on a million-dollar rock revival booked for a year at a hotel that has never been more off the beaten path. But the band, actors and producer “Sir” ... Read more...

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05.15.13 · 1:33 PM

From Carson City to L.A., Pasquale Rotella and EDC are a hot topic

This is one instance when reality is more compelling than even a reality TV show. Insomniac Events COO Simon Lamb appeared at the legislative session Tuesday. It’s a long way from Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival to Carson City, of course. But Lamb, speaking on behalf of EDC and Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella, visited the state Capitol to argue against the proposed 8-percent admission tax — dubbed “The Family Fun Tax” — on all entertainment in the state, which would supplant ... Read more...

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05.15.13 · 1:08 PM

Elvis king crowned on Fremont Street, but Sam and Linda Thompson also win

The winner of the 4th Annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest over the weekend is Las Vegas resident Chad Collins. Don’t be fooled: This is the real Chad Collins, not the guy who portrays Chad Collins in “Legends in Concert.” The event was produced by Elvis Presley Enterprises and “Legends.” Donning a flat-black leather suit hearkening to Elvis’s 1968 comeback TV special, Collins was awarded $2,500 in cash and a trip to the 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest set for Aug. ... Read more...

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05.14.13 · 12:30 AM

For ‘Model Employee’ octet, Mandalay Bay is the first, last and only resort

Not since the discovery of petroglyphs in Red Rock Canyon have stick figures caused such a stir in Las Vegas. Now, I joke — out of love! — about the new VH1 show “Model Employee,” which supplants the 99-cent Deep Fried Oreos served at Mermaids as the city’s greatest guilty pleasure. The show featuring eight professional models vying to be chosen as the spokeswoman for Mandalay Bay debuted last Wednesday. The hotel hosted a viewing party to celebrate the premiere ... Read more...

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05.13.13 · 6 PM

Jerry Lewis keeps it crisp at South Point; next stop is Cannes Film Festival

Having banked three sold-out shows at South Point Showroom, Jerry Lewis is headed to the country where he is so legendarily beloved: France. Lewis is to be the subject of a tribute before the premiere of his latest film, “Max Rose,” at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins Wednesday and runs through May 26. Lewis will attend a screening of the film, in which he portrays an aging jazz pianist trying to cope with the death of his wife. Lewis ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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