Las Vegas Weekly

July 4, 2008 · 12:22 PM

More Scribbles: Luxe Life runs down the rest of the weekend

By Robin Leach

The Davids (Archuleta and Cook), shown on The View with Barbara Walters and Joy Behar, return with the American Idols Tour.

Photo: Steve Fenn

Robin’s Royal Rundown for the remainder of the weekend in Las Vegas:

Saturday

-- Paris Hilton will be front-row center -– or in the wings -- for boyfriend Benji Madden’s Good Charlotte rock concert poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel. He’ll play guitar and share vocals with brother Joel, and they’ll feature tracks from their newest hit album Good Morning Revival including “Misery” and “March On.”

-- Rival blond-haired bombshell Pamela Anderson will celebrate her birthday at the LAX nightclub in the Luxor resort with DJ Casanova accompanying the former Baywatch babe’s dance floor fun.

-- The American Idols 2008 Live Tour 2008 lands at the Thomas & Mack Center, with songs by six of the self-described “pop-tarts” and four of the guys, including the dueling Davids, who were just together on Barbara Walters View shows.

-- Our beloved country music queen Reba McEntire pumps up the volume down at the Star of the Desert Arena in the Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resort, so forget gas costs and hit the pedal to the metal for the 25-minute drive down I-15 to Primm.

-- It’s a huge UFC fight frenzy for fans of octagon fury when champion Quentin “Rampage” Jackson defends his title against Forrest Griffin at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, and afterward UFC head honcho Dana White will host the official after-party at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. Win or lose, Griffin has promised to host his own post-fight celebration at Jet nightclub in the Mirage. Meantime, it’s a fully packed day for Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell when the UFC superstar makes stops at the Wildfire Casinos this afternoon out on Boulder Highway and Green Valley Parkway, followed by his after-fight party at Studio 54 in MGM Grand. Actress Jaimie Pressly’s fiancé, Eric Cubeechee, will join forces with DJ Echo to twist the turntables to ensure electrifying beats for the bash titled “One Night Stand” … Boxing fans can enjoy the “No Excuses” rematch between Ricardo Torres and Kendall Holt being presented by Planet Hollywood.

-- There are three great choices for music lovers: Famed guitarist Slash premieres “Bottle Rock It,” as the new weekly poolside series at the Red Rock resort casino spa. The legendary rocker brings his Blues Ball Band in to headline with a wine-tasting charity option that has all proceeds benefiting the Springs Preserve. Joining Slash will be Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Led Zeppelin drummer Jason Bonham (son of the late John Bonham, the band’s original drummer) … For a flashback to yesteryear, Davy Jones of The Monkees will stir old memories with the group’s hit songs of the ’60’s … Two ’80’s bands take the stage at the Sunset Station amphitheater, with the original lineups from Great White and Warrant. Great White earned double-platinum status for the album … Twice Shy, and they reunited last January for their 25th anniversary. Glam-metal band Warrant is reuniting for the first time in 14 years.

-- International motorcycle stars will compete in off-road racings most unique event Endurocross, featuring current champion David Knight at the Orleans Arena.

Sunday

--- Long-time Vegas local singer, entertainer and TV personality Tony Sacca has created a unique ‘ history with humor’ show to tell the story in song of the history of Las Vegas. Vegas -- The Show is a musical and comedic multi-media journey of Vegas from 1930 to the present day including a look into the future of the year 2050. Comedy impressionist Tom Wallek is the show-guide with singers and dancers Laurie Caceros, Amanda Kaiser and Nelli Norris with Tony and the Michael T Orchestra. The special showing starts 4 p.m. at the Plaza showroom.

Monday

-- It’s the final round of Jet nightclub’s “Blondeshell Awards” -– and one winner will emerge from the three-week long beauty contest to win the custom pink Corvette and drive away from the Mirage.

-- Ever felt you too could be a rock star and live out your ultimate dreams and fantasies? You’re going to get that chance at the “Almost Famous Ultimate Rock Star Tournament” being held at Mist in Treasure Island. Show your skills and sing along with the digital band as contestants compete to gain rock-star notoriety in head-to-head battles.

TUESDAY’S TEASE: Luxe Life will have the full photo reports of Paris Hilton and Benji Madden’s holiday weekend visit and Pamela Anderson’s birthday celebration plus a roundup of all the stars partying at the opening of designer Christian Audigier’s new nightclub.

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