Las Vegas Weekly

November 3, 2009 · 3:53 PM

Strip Scribbles: Paris Hilton turns to Michael Boychuck for TV appearance

By Robin Leach

Paris Hilton on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Photo: ABC TV

Top celebrity hair king Michael Boychuck had his hands filled with the hair of the Hilton honeys the past few days. His Hilton-packed week as the go-to colorist of the stars began when Paris flew him to her Los Angeles home to tame the tresses for her Halloween appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC. The owner of our Color salon at Caesars Palace and Amp and Primp salons in the Palms, Michael first worked his platinum blonde magic on Paris.

Then he raced back here to attend to sister Nicky Hilton, who wanted to be transformed into Audrey Hepburn for her hosting duties at Pure in Caesars Palace. Additionally, matriarch Kathy and her sister Kyle Richards visited Color for hair and makeup treatments. Michael has a long history with the Hiltons, being the man behind Paris’ signature blonde tresses for the past 15 years.

No sooner did Nicky host at Pure on Halloween than did Pure Management Group announce that they’ve booked their next big party hosts. For New Year’s Eve, PMG have signed 50 Cent at Pure, Black Eyed Peas at LAX in the Luxor and Shwayze at Christian Audigier in Treasure Island.

*Two Strip magicians -- Lance Burton of the Monte Carlo and Mac King of Harrah’s – and other Las Vegas-headquartered wizards are among the performers at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles to perform in It’s Magic this Sunday. Lance’s Hollywood appearance marks the day 28 years ago when he was first discovered by talent scouts from The Tonight Show for Johnny Carson. Being a magic fan and an amateur magician before becoming a TV host, Johnny gave Lance the thumbs up to do an unprecedented 12-minute act on the late-night program.

This weekend’s one-night show dedicated to magic fans and aficionados is the 53rd anniversary of Milt Larsen and Terry Hill’s It’s Magic, with actor and magic fan Neil Patrick Harris as host. Other magicians performing include Rudy Coby, Joseph Gabriel & Katalin, Kevin James & Company, Jorge Blass and Shimada.

Incidentally, I told you yesterday about Siegfried & Roy’s return to the Hamburg, Germany, theater where they first performed. Today, we obtained a photo of the two incredible illusionists backstage with the artists!

*This Friday, comic Carrot Top will donate a portion of the proceeds from his Luxor show to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in the 2nd Annual Laugh to Cure Diabetes. The annual Walk to Cure Diabetes is Nov. 14.

*Happy Birthday and Anniversary to the folks at The Mirage as the Strip resort casino gets ready to celebrate its 20th over the Nov. 20-22 weekend. Some prices at the hotel will be rolled back to 1989 with rooms starting at $89 with a $50 Cravings buffet credit. Now that’s a bargain! Kokomos will use the 1989 menu prices, and specialty cocktails at the property will be $5 apiece. Room charges for guests will be 20 percent off for the three celebration days, and the unbeatable deals are for locals and visitors.

*The dueling Vinnies who are competing to become the spokesman for New York-New York Hotel duked it out in challenges at Nine Fine Irishmen. Vinny Red and Vinny Blue competed in standup improv, a bar drinking song and an Irish jig. Our contributing photographer Erik Kabik was there to catch the action. You have until Nov. 12 to vote for your favorite Vinny. The winner will be announced Nov. 16.

*We couldn’t let Halloween end without peeking in on talk show host Jerry Springer’s Dysfunctional Bash at Hawaiian Tropic Zone in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops. The restaurant was transformed into a haunted haven for the spooktacular soiree. Jerry introduced the costume contestants on the overhead catwalk and gave away two $500 checks for the most dysfunctional couple’s attire and the sexiest Halloween costume. World wrestling legend Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake was among the crowd for the night of fun and fear.

Star surveillance

True Blood star Rutina Wesley wrapped her Las Vegas visit in the sun at Tao Beach in The Venetian enjoying burgers and Red Bull. … Actor Wilmer Valderrama in the Palazzo to hear DJ Vice spin and loved it so much stayed until 4 a.m. Later, Wilmer went over to Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel, where he hung out with former NFL star Jerome Bettis. … Spotted checking into a suite there was Anna Nicole Smith’s ex-lover photographer Larry Birkhead with their daughter Dannielynn for a brief visit.

Tonight’s tips

Normally, one celebrates a 12-month anniversary, but psychic comedian Kevin Burke wanted to be different. Tonight, he celebrates his 13-month anniversary of Fitz of Laughter at his showroom inside the Fitz downtown. Kevin also still performs double duty with hi-man Caveman show at the Excalibur. … Rich Vos, a star on NBC’s Last Comic Standing on Seasons 1 and 3, kicks off six nights of two shows nightly with Scott Kennedy and Ron Morey at Harrah’s Improv.

Tomorrow’s teases

It’s all about cooking up a storm as we preview the new episode of Top Chef: Las Vegas, check out NFL legend Dan Marino’s new Italian restaurant here and get ready for Steve Martorano’s meatball-eating contest for the record books.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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