Las Vegas Weekly

April 6, 2010 · 4:56 PM

Strip Scribbles: Leona Lewis, Bijou Phillips celebrate birthdays at Pure

By Robin Leach

Leona Lewis celebrates her birthday at Pure in Caesars Palace on April 3, 2010.

Photo: Ron Koch/Pure Management Group

Actress Bijou Phillips celebrated her birthday with friends at Pure in Caesars Palace and was back at the hotspot 24 hours later to celebrate close friend and singer Leona Lewis’ birthday. Meantime, singer Lolene performed at Venus Pool Club during the venue’s opening afternoon and then took the stage that night at sister nightspot LAX in the Luxor.

Leona’s birthday included a performance at Pure. Looking stunning in a vintage black beaded gown, she performed her hits, including the No. 1 smash “Bleeding Love” co-written by Aaron Carter. She was joined by a large group of family and friends, many of whom had flown in from England, and was presented with a giant birthday cake.

Photo: Ron Koch/Pure Management Group

Leona Lewis performs at Pure in Caesars Palace on April 3, 2010.

Photo: Ron Koch/Pure Management Group

Bijou Phillips, second from right, celebrates her birthday with friends at Pure in Caesars Palace on April 2, 2010.

Photo: Ron Koch/Pure Management Group

Bijou Phillips celebrates her birthday at Pure in Caesars Palace on April 2, 2010.

Also in attendance to help her celebrate were Bijou’s boyfriend Danny Masterson, Ryan Cabrera (sans rumored girlfriend Audrina Patridge, who was in town to host at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic) and Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants.

*Heavy metal band Drowning Pool and heavy metal drummer Vinnie Paul performed an Alice in Wonderland-themed show in full costume at Carey Hart’s Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel. One of the members wore a Tweedle D costume, another dressed as the Rabbit, and Vinnie wore a Mad Hatter costume. Vinnie joined the band for their encore, where they performed “Cowboys From Hell” and dedicated the song in memory of former band mate Dave Williams and heavy metal rocker Dimebag.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

*Emmy Award-winning actress Camryn Manheim stopped by confection hotspot Sugar Factory at The Mirage to satisfy her sweet tooth and spoil her son, Milo, with a few Easter treats. Camryn purchased three bags of assorted bulk candies, along with a signature Couture Pop and green apple refill lollipop tops before heading to Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles musical Love.

Photo: Sugar Factory

Camryn Manheim and her son Milo at Sugar Factory in The Mirage.

Photo: Sugar Factory

Camryn Manheim with a Couture Pop at Sugar Factory in The Mirage.

*Britney Spears’s ex-husband Kevin Federline enjoyed a late lunch at Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina with two pals. The friends stopped by the Mexican eatery at Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood and shared Cabo Wabo’s signature guacamole, chips and salsa. Kevin also indulged in a taco and enchilada combination platter served with beans and rice and a Coke.

Photo: Cashman Photography

Matt Goss and Rick Faugno at the Gossy Room in Caesars Palace.

*Rick Faugno, Jersey Boys star and star of his own one-man show, attended Matt Goss’ show at Caesars Palace. After the show, Rick and Matt chatted briefly and posed for a photographs as fans mobbed both performers.

TONIGHT’S TIPS

Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights rock Wasted Space. … Comedians Chris Spencer, Mike Pace and Alysia Wood are at Harrah’s Improv through Sunday. Chris has appeared on America’s Next Top Model, ER, Soul Food, Charmed and The Jamie Foxx Show and is a frequent guest on Hollywood Squares.

Photo: Helena Ruffin

Susan Feniger and Robin Leach.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

Bravo’s Top Chef Masters begins a new season, and we’ll be watching Mandalay Bay star chefs Rick Moonen of RM Seafood and Susan Feniger of Border Grill. Foodies will tune into the premiere to see if Rick can avenge his early exit from last season. All the chefs are competing to raise funds for their own favorite charities. Plus, we’ll have a recap and elimination-episode photos from tonight’s Dancing With the Stars.

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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