Las Vegas Weekly

July 23, 2008 · 6:15 PM

Strip Scribbles: 80s night with Biz Markie

By Robin Leach

Photo: KirvanDoak Communications

Hip-hop legend Biz Markie performs at Studio 54 in MGM Grand.

*Blond bombshell Yvonne Strahovsky, who plays top CIA agent Sarah Walker on NBC's hit show Chuck dined at the Light Group's newest meat-lover’s paradise, Brand Steakhouse, in the Monte Carlo. The Polish beauty, by way of Australia, enjoyed the specialty cocktails, including the “impeared,” somehow miraculously maintaining her girlish figure nibbling on the restaurant’s signature appetizers, including the “mini” Maine lobster rolls, Kobe beef meatball pizza and the tuna tartare. Yvonne and her mom spent about two hours drinking, eating and, bravo -- topped off dinner with cigars.

*Hip-hop legend Biz Markie played a special performance at the Influence 2080s industry night party dedicated to 80’s movies, music and memorabilia at Studio 54 in MGM. Biz Markie performed on stage for a massive crowd, including many decked out in their best 80’s outfits, replete with leg warmers and neon colors to honor the theme of the evening. Markie, who has won recognition for his reality competition show appearances -- VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club and Nick Cannon’s Wild 'N Out on MTV -- rocked the venue with classic songs including his infamous “Just a Friend.” The next 2080’s industry night is next Tuesday and features rapper and beatbox master Doug.

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