Las Vegas Weekly

July 5, 2010 · 2:23 AM

Photos: Parties continue w/Kendra, Mark Salling, JWoww and UFC stars

By Robin Leach

Kendra Wilkinson at Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay on July 3, 2010.

Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

The four-day holiday weekend continues in Las Vegas with a nonstop parade of celebrities celebrating in style. On Saturday, there was Jersey Shore stars, Playboy honey Kendra Wilkinson and Glee hunk Mark Salling. Yesterday, Holly Madison led the parade and the Jersey Shore cast continued with their parties.

KENDRA WILKINSON AT MANDALAY BAY

It was a red-hot mamma alert when Kendra Wilkinson arrived at Moorea Beach Club in Mandalay Bay. She looked spectacular in an H&M cover-up, Versace sunglasses and Velvet Angel wedgies. Her Kendra co-stars Eddie Bochniak and assistant Jessica Hall walked the red carpet while greeting fans. Christopher Rauschnot @24kMedia on Twitter posted his video on YouTube.

Kendra turned up the heat displaying her post-baby body and shared her No. 1 tip for losing weight: “No excuses. Whether it’s a hardcore workout or a walk around the block, just get out there and do it!” Kendra posed and chatted poolside with fans before retiring to her Sky View Suite. “Moorea Beach Club is the best VIP experience in Las Vegas!” she exclaimed. “I’m having a great time! I hope to be back on my upcoming book tour.”

JWOWW’S AT THE PALMS

Jenni Farley, better known as “JWoww” on MTV’s Jersey Shore, unveiled her fashion line at Ghostbar in the Palms on Saturday, followed by an after-party at Moon. Here’s a YouTube video of Jenni and the models.

During her weekend-long stay at the Palms with her boyfriend, JWoww dined at chef Geno Bernardo’s Nove Italiano and partied at The Playboy Club and Rain. Also there were basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale and his wife, plus comedienne Heather McDonald with six friends.

MARK SALLING AT PALAZZO

It was a fun in the sun party for handsome hunk Mark Salling of Fox’s hugely popular Glee. TV’s Puck checked into the Palazzo and immediately hit Tao next door in The Venetian. On Saturday, he and his buddies hung out in a VIP cabana at Azure Pool in the Palazzo and enjoyed star chef Wolfgang Puck’s taste treats. That evening, Mark and pals hit Lagasse’s Stadium for the UFC 116 fight party.

SARA UNDERWOOD, GEORGES ST-PIERRE AT ENCORE

DJ Steve Aoki spinned at his weekly Aoki’s House party at Surrender in Steve Wynn’s Encore. UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and poker player Antonio Esfandiari gave a thumbs up to the set. Also joining the fun was 2007 Playboy Playmate of the Year Sara Underwood with three gal pals, who danced on the stripper poles until past 3 a.m.

LARRY KING AT TERRY FATOR, BARRY MANILOW

Proof that CNN anchor Larry King and wife Shawn Southwick King have reconciled came this weekend when the couple brought their children to Las Vegas and watched Terry Fator’s show at The Mirage. The family went backstage afterward. Larry continued his visit with a second show 24 hours later. He clapped and sang along with Fanilows at Barry Manilow’s show at the Paris. Afterward, Larry went backstage and posed for a photo with Barry. Larry last week announced that he’s giving up Larry King Live after 25 years but will remain with CNN to host specials.

‘THE SITUATION’ CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY

An incredible 2-foot-tall, 75 pound cupcake blazoned with an ab-baring photo was waiting for Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino when he arrived at Sugar Factory in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile to satisfy his birthday sweet tooth Saturday. The Jersey Shore stud treated his group to the signature Couture Pops and then even went behind the counter of the gelato and milkshake bar to serve up scoops to fans. Christopher Rauschnot @24kMedia on Twitter again posted his video on YouTube.

I’m reliably told that the Sugar Factory flagship store will open in October at the Paris, joining The Mirage and Miracle Mile stores. Mike yesterday hosted and played guest DJ at Rehab in the Hard Rock Hotel. Check out this YouTube video of what to expect when he arrives. We’ll have photo coverage of Rehab.

UFC FIGHTERS AT STUDIO 54

Fight fans had the ultimate thrill when they partied alongside UFC heroes at Studio 54 in MGM Grand. Silver Star Casting Company hosted the official pre-fight party, which lasted until sun up. Guests included Melvin Guillard, Diego Sanchez, Frank Trigg, Jamie Yager, Clay Guida and Travis Browne.

It was more of a red carpet reunion than a photo op for the photographers and the fans who snapped away nonstop as the fighters posed. Clay and Travis wore Silver Star outfits, and Frank did his GQ model poses for fans. Comedians Joe Rogan and Doug Benson arrived after Joe’s standup at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay.

“Veteran Voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer celebrated the opening of his poker room at the Luxor. Silver Star owners Luke Burrett and Charis Boyle hosted the star-studded event, and she tantalized everybody with her unbuttoned down-to-there plaid shirt and pleated white mini-skirt.

CAESARS PALACE’S SKI JUMP AND ICE LOUNGE

Tourists gaped as snowboarders and skiers jumped the four-story slopes at the transformed outdoor Roman Plaza in front of Caesars Palace on Saturday. Coors Light and Caesars executives wanted the coolest venue in Las Vegas to celebrate Independence Day weekend with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees. They succeeded with the ski jump, and the pro athletes dazzled with amazing demonstrations that made one think of December in the Rockies rather than July on The Strip. The free ultimate cold zone with a walk-through ice lounge and DJs wrapped up last night with fireworks.

We’ll be back later today with more Stars at Play here in Las Vegas, with Holly Madison at Wet Republic at MGM Grand and Jersey Shore fans at Rehab. We’ll return to a normal schedule tomorrow with our latest inside-word update on Celine Dion’s pregnancy. Last night, the gracious Caesars Palace headliner appeared with Jonas Brothers on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

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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