Las Vegas Weekly

June 14, 2010 · 5:38 PM

Strip Scribbles: Carrot Top (sorta) names winner in props contest

By Robin Leach

Carrot Top at Encore Beach Club and Surrender on May 28, 2010.

Photo: Erik Kabik/Retna/www.erikkabikphoto.com

Luxor comedian headliner Carrot Top’s props contest was an overwhelming success with even sports and TV stars contributing ideas. He narrowed it down to four possibilities to succeed last year’s Bra for the Octo-Mom winner. The redheaded comedian flew to New York to appear on Live With Regis & Kelly, and the audience selected Redneck Kindle as the winner.

“It was a book under glass in a frame, and you had to lift the glass each time you needed to turn a page,” he explained to me. “It was genius, very funny. The only trouble was that there was no name, address, phone number or email inside the box! We have no idea at all who sent it in. So now we’re on a search for our missing winner. We hope they’ll read this story and contact us at the Luxor.

“We have a prize of a visit here to the show to see it in the production and appear onstage with me, plus a lavish, all-expenses-paid weekend in Las Vegas. We have the winning prop, but we don’t have the winner’s name. Somebody who can properly identify this, please raise your hand and step forward!”

*Comedian Louie Anderson begins a new headlining residency at Palace Station on Sept. 7 in his own showroom at what is currently Bonkerz Comedy Club. “I’ve had a great run at the Excalibur, but it’s time for a change. I love the intimacy of Bonkerz, and its mix of locals and tourists gives me more room to expand my routine,” Louie said.

Joe Sanfelippo, owner and operator of the Bonkerz clubs, said: “We’re thrilled to have a comedian of his caliber headlining in our venue. This is a great opportunity for us to continue our success with longer-running headliners.” Additionally, Louie brings his Standup Boot Camp, co-founded with comedian Kyle Cease, to Palace Station.

*More than 70 members of the cast and crew of Le Reve were at Blush in the Wynn over the weekend to celebrate the show’s fifth anniversary. The group celebrated with 10 bottles of vodka and a multi-level cake representing the water spectacular.

*Sacramento Kings owner and Palms co-owner Joe Maloof was named CNN Headline News Hero of the Day for his charitable efforts in skateboarding. … Makeup maven Rain Andreani had a busy weekend preparing Nicky Hilton her for club appearances and Laura Croft and Angel Porrino for last night’s Holly’s World premiere. … Tonight’s Season 6, Week 4, of ABC’s The Bachelorette feature its star Ali Fedotowsky being joined by seven bachelors on a group date at Disney’s The Lion King at Mandalay Bay.

*Celebrities watched Cirque du Soleil shows up and down the Strip. Actor Luke Perry and girlfriend Madison attended The Beatles’ Love at The Mirage and went backstage afterward to congratulate the cast. Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger also watched Love with band mates and friends. The next night, Luke and Madison attended O at the Bellagio and went backstage, as did English National star Theo Walcott. The Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars heartthrob Jake Pavelka took fiance Vienna Girardi to Zumanity at New York-New York. Flamingo headliner and DWTS champion Donny Osmond was at Ka in MGM Grand with his wife and son after dinner at Joel Robuchon. The trio received a backstage tour after the show. Actress Megan Park of The Secret Life of the American Teenager and her actor-singer boyfriend Tyler Hilton also were atKa.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

Ex-MTV VJ La La Vasquez, who is engaged to Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, partied at Surrender in Encore until 2 a.m. Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears sat at the owner’s table and happily posed for photographs with fans. … Twilight stars Michael Welch and Justin Chon dined at Steve Martorano’s Cafe Martorano in The Rio before heading to the new Crown Nightclub to play hosts. The actors stayed until the early hours celebrating a friend’s birthday. Christopher Rauschnot @24K Media on Twitter posted his video on YouTube. … Grammy-winning singer and producer Timbaland partied at Moon and Rain in a group of 35. Nearby was MMA star Fernando Vargas with 15 friends, while MMA champion Georges St.-Pierre partied at Palms Pool. … Professional poker player Doyle Brunson dined at N9NE Steakhouse in a party of eight. NFL legend Joe Montana dined there with his agent Mike Bertolini. … Carrot Top and George Wallace were presented with Playboy Club keys during the 50th anniversary celebrations at the Palms. … And MMA star Frank Trigg was tables away from poker pro Phil Ivey and me at Nove Italiano in the Palms.

TONIGHT’S TIPS

Comedian Paul Rodriguez resumes his run at Tropicana through Saturday, while John DiCrosta, Sean Corvelle and Bob Larsen are the trio of standup comics at Riviera Comedy Club through Sunday. … Jet in The Mirage presents its go-go contest.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

Our interview with Holly Madison about how she’s single, not dating and looking for the perfect man to marry. “Put your hand up if you think you’re eligible!” … Sir Richard Branson flies here with burlesque icon Dita Von Teese to announce new Virgin Airways service from the U.K., plus the wrap of weekend concerts, shows and parties 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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