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What's your story? If you are a celebrity in Vegas, Robin Leach wants to know.

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November 28, 2008
Strip Scribbles: Michael Phelps flies Las Vegas gal pal Pal home for the holiday
December 1, 2008
Criss and Holly come oh-so-close to a marriage proposal
December 1, 2008
Exclusive: Steve Wynn and Bee Gees plot Stayin’ Alive musical for Encore
November 28, 2008
Britney Spears’ 27th birthday week: Germany, Paris, London, New York and a NYE offer to play the Strip
December 1, 2008
True Blood vampires feast on the Strip

Recent Posts

December 4, 2008
Vegas punk princesses Deadly Seven go to war over Hollywood rip-off
December 4, 2008
NFR rides into town with country’s biggest and best superstars
December 4, 2008
Strip Scribbles: Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday celebration continues with Bette Midler show
December 4, 2008
Carmen Electra: Playboy Bunny dealer and three-time Playboy cover girl
December 4, 2008
We’re lovin’ it: A super-sized McDonald’s on the Strip and a TV channel!
December 4, 2008
Celine Dion confirms that she’s trying for another baby
December 4, 2008
Morning Call: Grammy noms tip their hat to Vegas headliners and heroes
December 3, 2008
NFR and Miss Rodeo America sashay into Vegas
December 3, 2008
Strip Scribbles: Is Keith Barry set to return to Planet Hollywood?
December 3, 2008
Country superstars and riders help National Finals Rodeo celebrate 50 years

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05.29.08 · 11:31 PM

UFC-EliteXC network dustup stirrs mixed martial angst

A two-hour live Mixed Martial Arts CBS-network telecast Saturday night has got the UFC head honchos here steamed! That’s because the debut free over-the-air show 2,400 miles away in Newark, N.J., could drastically change forever the tough-guys mega-bucks playing field! Ironically, it’s a case of two Las Vegas fight producer promoters going head to head in the full-blown, drag-out knockdown ratings battle — and its started an incredible war of words between EliteXC officials and Dana White who heads up ... Read more...

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05.29.08 · 7:27 PM

Braxton cancels remainder of run at Flamingo Las Vegas

Singer Toni Braxton, acting on her doctors advice, has agreed tonight (Thursday) not to return as hoped on June 6 — and as Luxe Life predicted earlier this week, she has thus canceled her remaining shows headlining at Flamingo Las Vegas. Braxton was hospitalized almost three-months ago with heart-aggravated problems resulting from the birth of her second child, which endangered the walls of her heart. She will take time off from the stage to focus on her health, a Flamingo ... Read more...

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05.29.08 · 12:01 AM

Crazy eight might be in Britney’s Las Vegas plans

News desks from Hollywood to New York and photo agencies worldwide are expecting pop princess Britney Spears to land in Vegas any moment. There was a false alarm alert last weekend that she’d be here as George Maloof’s guest at his new Palms Place condo-tel at the Palms. However, this weekend, because he’s got a slew of celebrities showing for the grand opening the rumor mill has gone into overdrive frenzy. Britain’s gossipy news photogs are predicting she will wrap ... Read more...

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05.29.08 · 12:01 AM

In related news, on-the-rocks Cosmopolitan focus of sale chatter

In a strong vote of confidence about the future of condo-hotels on the Strip, it is believed the troubled Cosmopolitan project adjacent to MGM’s City Center is to be sold to New York-headquartered Related Companies. I’ve been told by highly reliable sources that a chic W Hotel will replace the plans there for a Grand Hyatt Hotel-managed facility. Miami and New York real estate developer Bruce Eichner apparently relinquished control of the building, which is now under construction, to Wall ... Read more...

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05.28.08 · 12:39 AM

Tribute show fosters good will — and a budding new star

Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban and Michael Buble were just three of the $20 million-worth of superstar talent who came to sing the praises of their Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer David Foster. It took more than three years to organize the never-to-be-repeated musical tribute at Mandalay Bay with Andre Agassi, Brian McKnight, Kenny G, Katherine McPhee, Boz Scaggs, Blake Shelton, Peter Cetera and Cheryl Lynn. In the end, it was a 16-year-old Filipino singer who was discovered by talk-show host ... Read more...

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05.27.08 · 7:01 PM

No cheap thrills at Madonna’s MGM Grand show

With her new album, Hard Candy, debuting at No. 1 around the world, pop princess Madonna has confirmed her “Sticky & Sweet Tour” will stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. But the ticket prices will break records with their sky-high charges. Seats in the nosebleed roof sections start at $72, with favored main-stage seats at an astronomical $357 plus taxes and service charges, making it closer to $400 each! They will go on ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week

Cocktail of the Week Dec 4, 2008
by Xania Woodman

Smash Pumpkin

It's all about economy and recycling really. Wondering what to do with those leftover cans of pumpkin puree in the pantry, the bowl of decorative mini-pumpkins and all those seasonal ...
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