Las Vegas Weekly

April 9, 2010 · 4:32 PM

Strip Scribbles: Prive set to close this weekend at Planet Hollywood

By Robin Leach

Mike Tyson.

Photo: Tom Donoghue/www.donoghuephotography.com

Here’s what is planned for Prive in Planet Hollywood this weekend, but after last night’s news that I broke first on Twitter that the nightspot was calling it quits, you’d better check as to what’s on and what isn’t. It’s highly possibly none of the following will actually take place now that Prive has lost its lease and is shutting down for good:

The official Las Vegas movie release party of Kick Ass starring Nicolas Cage; Chris Lane’s Big 40 birthday bash; the Pencils of Promise charity party with James Bond’s Spyder C8 on display; and a ring girl casting call for Las Vegas resident Mike Tyson’s induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

*For the ninth consecutive year, master magician Lance Burton hosted the Sunshine Foundation’s ill children from all over America. Lance and his dancers comped their tickets and greeted the children after the sold-out show, giving each gifts and autographed souvenir programs.

*Catching up on my tweets: Mayor Oscar Goodman told me that he’s thrilled about the two new weekly Virgin Atlantic direct flights from Manchester, England, to Las Vegas that will start next April. He plans to be on the inaugural 747 flight. … Las Vegas entertainment mogul David Saxe has acquired the shuttered Steve Wyrick Theater at Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile and will reopen the 22,000-square-foot facility in June with a major talent-driven stage production. … Motley Crue hometown hero Vince Neil won a bronze medal for his Three Kings tequila at the Wine & Spirits Convention at Caesars Palace this week, which featured Sarah Palin as the keynote speaker. … What major NFL star is launching a new vodka here with the name Yo? … Las Vegas stripper and porn star Joselyn James, one of Tiger Woods alleged mistresses, is dancing at the men’s club Pink Pony near where Tiger is competing in the Masters in Augusta, Ga.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

Actor Danny DeVito launched his sparkling prosecco Bella at last night’s 36th Annual UNLVino Sip for Scholarship event Bubble-Licious at Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods. Mayor Oscar and his requisite showgirls attended, along with Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and U.K. Robot Lover video vixen Louise Richmond. Celebrated pastry chef Francois Payard was feted by the chefs and honored with the Dom Perignon Award of Excellence and a 21-Dom bottle salute. UNLVino continues tonight with Sake Fever poolside at the Palms and the Grand Tasting of 500 vintners tomorrow. … Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky watched Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere at Treasure Island for the 20th(!) time and for his daughter her 10th time. After the show, cast members, especially the Canadians, lined up for photos and autographs with the NHL hero. … Dirty.com blogger Nik Richie was fist pumping during a surprise performance by Hard Nox at Eva Longoria Parker’s Eve the Nightclub in Crystals at MGM’s CityCenter. The band tweeted, “Went thru 2 bottles at Eve in Vegas within 30 mins!” Also at Eve was Maxim model Leslie Kay Nelson celebrating her birthday with DJ Tiesto and Ashley Zarin of The Real Housewives of Orange County.

*Rock has gone to the dogs, or is it the other way around? It’s the 11th Annual Pet-A-Palooza at Sam Boyd Stadium tomorrow with performances by Barenaked Ladies, Five for Fighting, Kris Allen and Orianthi in between small and big dog contests, border collie and dog shows and a performance by Gregory Poppovich from V Theater. There also are contests for wiener dogs and pet and owner look-alikes.

*Former President George W. Bush’s senior adviser and deputy chief of staff known as “The Architect” signed copies of his book Courage and Consequence: My Life As a Conservative in the Fight today at Barnes & Noble at Maryland and Flamingo and was joined by Jerry Tarkanian, son Danny Tarkanian and Wayne and Kathleen Newton. Karl Rove delivers a lecture at UNLV tonight.

Now it’s time to put aside our differences and be nonpartisan as we list all the favorites that comprise our weekly weekend highlights we refer to affectionately around here as the ROYAL ROBIN RUNDOWN:

FRIDAY, APRIL 9

*It’s high-wattage energy when AC/DC rocks MGM Grand Garden Arena.

*As her North American Freedom Tour winds down this weekend, 12-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys pulls into Mandalay Bay Events Center with proud new papa and R&B star Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona as her guest acts.

*Country king Garth Brooks is back at Encore Theater in the Wynn for another three nights of shows as part of his five-year acoustic solo run.

*It sounds like an astronaut’s countdown, but it’s Thirty Seconds to Mars with actor frontman Jared Leto at The Pearl in the Palms.

*Comedy rules the weekend with Joan Rivers at The Venetian, Andrew Dice Clay at the Las Vegas Hilton and Ron White at The Mirage.

*Incredible illusionist David Copperfield continues his twice-nightly shows at the Hollywood Theater in MGM Grand and adds a third show tomorrow.

*Singer Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece orchestra pay tribute to his legendary superstar father’s music when Sinatra Sings Sinatra at Suncoast for three nights. … Moksha headlines at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. … And Sha Na Na is at South Point through Sunday.

PARTY PATROL

Country singer Jessie James (not to be confused with Sandra Bullock’s headline man Jesse James) celebrates her birthday at Coyote Ugly in New York-New York, and Colby O’Donis is at Jet in The Mirage.

SATURDAY, APRIL 10

*The highlight of the day is the 5th Annual Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament at Caesars Palace, which my Twitter pal Emily Jillette is hosting with Rita Rudner, Amazing Johnathan, Adam Savage, Holly Montag, Gerry McCambridge, Marc Savard and DeAnnna Pappas as they take on poker pros Howard Lederer, Ali Nejad, Perry Friedman and Karina and Chip Jett. Play begins in the Caesars Palace Poker Room at 1 p.m., and the public can play with the celebrities to benefit our beloved charity.

*Superstar Cher returns to her home in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace through April 28 now that her film Burlesque has wrapped filming.

*Music legend Neil Sedaka is at Star of the Desert Arena in Primm. … Johnny Rivers is at the Cannery. … Jenni Riviera is at Eastside Cannery. … Muse with guests Silversun Picks headline at Mandalay Bay Events Center. … Don’t forget about Pet-a-Palooza at Sam Boyd Stadium. … And Fear Factory is at House of Blues.

*Deadpan comedian Steven Wright is at The Orleans Showroom through Sunday.

*In addition to the heralded heavyweight boxing match between Evander Holyfield and Franz Botha at Thomas & Mack Center, Top Rank has a card in play at the Hard Rock Hotel.

PARTY PATROL

Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner celebrates his 84th birthday with No. 1 gal pal Crystal Harris and Mad Men star Bryan Batt with a 1980s-themed bash at The Playboy Club and Moon in the Palms. Vegas DeLuxe’s interview with Hef was posted today. … Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross celebrates her birthday at Venus Pool Club and Pure in Caesars Palace. … The Hills star Heidi Montag hosts all day at the new topless-optional Liquid Pool Lounge in Aria at MGM’s CityCenter, and everyone is wondering if she’ll bare her assets since there’s no sign of husband Spencer Pratt on the list. … Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale performs solo at the Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List Party at Haze in Aria. … Rachel Bilson, Joy Bryant, Malin Ackerman and Jessica Lowndes join DJ Samantha Ronson for the Rerock Denim launch party at Tao Beach in The Venetian. … Jessie James wraps her weekend with an afternoon party at Venus Pool Club and then a party at LAX in the Luxor. … Carey Hart presents the OK fashion show at his Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Hotel. … 90210 star Michael Steger throws a birthday bash for his actress wife Brandee Tucker at Eve.

SUNDAY, APRIL 11

*The Rock and Worship road show with Christian rock acts Mercy Me, Family Force 9, Remedy Drive, Sidewalk Prophets and the David Crowder Band are at The Orleans Arena.

PARTY PATROL

The Hills star Stephanie Pratt celebrates her birthday from afternoon to sunset at Tao Beach.

MONDAY’S TEASES

TV stars and communication industry giants invade the Strip for the huge annual National Association of Broadcasters convention. Exhibits open Monday after two days of weekend conferences, with 1,500 exhibitors on the 800,000-square-foot display space. Online video and broadband use are the hot topics. Plus, we’ll have photo wrap-ups of Hugh Hefner’s 84th birthday blast and all the weekend show and party highlights, along with a preview of Week 4 of Dancing With the Stars when Pamela Anderson is likely to set off a new Southern California earthquake with her rumba!

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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