Las Vegas Weekly

March 3, 2010 · 1:51 PM

Strip Scribbles: Angelica Bridges shoots long-awaited Playboy pictorial

By Robin Leach

Angelica Bridges of Fantasy at the Luxor.

Photo: Fantasy

When sexy singer Angelica Bridges signed on as the headline star to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Fantasy at the Luxor, the first promotional plan was a Playboy pictorial. But less than a day after she joined the cast last October, she had to drop out because of a child custody battle with her ex-husband Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray.

Fortunately, it was all resolved, and the Playboy plans are on schedule again. In fact, the photo shoot took place yesterday in one of the Luxor’s suites. When Angelica is featured this summer, it will be her third appearance in Hugh Hefner’s magazine. The former Baywatch redhead who also has graced the covers of GQ and Esquire, was recently named one of the 50 Sexiest Women in the World by Maxim.

Photo: Miss America Organization

2010 Miss America Caressa Cameron in Hawaii.

*When the Miss America Pageant was held annually in Atlantic City, it was tradition for the newly crowned winner to dip her toes in the Atlantic Ocean to make her splash. Since the pageant moved here to Las Vegas, that’s been a photo op that simply can’t happen. Well, newly crowned Caressa Cameron solved that on her visit yesterday to Hawaii and dipped her toes in the Pacific. Caressa hit the beach in Maui, and while many in the country were digging out from snowstorms, the 2010 Miss America from Virginia was in sunny Hawaii on her first official visit with cosmetic and skincare provider Artistry by Amway Global as part of the company’s annual meeting on the big island. “It has been an incredible first month,” Caressa emailed me this morning with our photo. “The trip to Hawaii was absolutely wonderful. I can’t wait to see what the months ahead will bring. This has all been a dream come true.”

Photo: Tom Donoghue/www.donoghuephotography.com

Kentucky native Lance Burton and Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin at Pole Position Raceway on Jan. 24, 2010.

*Master magician Lance Burton hosts Las Vegas’ official Oscar Night party this Sunday at The M Resort’s Milan Ballroom to benefit Variety Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada. It’s the only officially sanctioned Oscar Night America party in Las Vegas by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science. General admission is $35, VIP tickets are $200, and VIP tables are $2,000, which includes food and cocktails, along with a walk down the red carpet and authentic Academy Awards programs. Seating and tables are still available by calling Denna or Kay at (702) 383-8466 or emailing admin@varietysn.org. The red carpet in Hollywood rolls out at 4 p.m., with Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin live on ABC.

Lance’s pals Michael Goudeau, the opening act juggler at his Monte Carlo showroom, and fellow Kentucky-born magician Mac King from Harrah’s also will take part. All proceeds raised during the party provide resources that improve the quality of life for children living with disabilities and special needs.

*Superstar singer Sting is embarking on a world tour this summer with nothing less than the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra as his band. Steven Mercurio, who has conducted for Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli, will conduct the orchestra for Sting’s tour, which stops at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 18. Tickets go on sale Monday morning. Sting plans to perform his most celebrated songs reimagined for symphonic arrangement.

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

Don Cheadle and Annie Duke.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

Former MLB star Frank Thomas was at Moon in the Palms last night and enjoyed a glass of wine. … Last year’s Miss Indiana model Brittany Mason, who now calls Las Vegas home, celebrated at Postrio in The Venetian her weekend departure for a three-month modeling assignment in China. … Don Cheadle, Orel Hershiser, Jennifer Tilly and Heads Up poker host Leeann Tweeden arrive at Caesars Palace tonight for weekend poker play.

Photo: Facebook

Chef Jean-Paul Labadie.

Photo: Courtesy

Marche Bacchus.

TONIGHT’S TIPS

It’s a close-up magic experience like no other when Steve Dacri presents In Your Face at the Las Vegas Hilton. How he produces a bowling ball from inside a tiny attache case inches from your nose is unbelievable. … Las Vegas chef Jean-Paul Labadie of Marche Bacchus is the guest judge on Bobby Flay’s Throwdown on The Food Network when they search for the best omelets in Reno. Televisions will be set up in March Bacchus for a screening at 6 p.m. … Killswitch Engaged headlines at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay with The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Tranquility. … Jerry Greenberg presents his tribute to the music of Queen with Queen Nation at the Hilton. … It’s a pajama party with cash prizes at LAX in the Luxor.

Photo: hs-communications.com

The new X Burlesque at the Flamingo.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

The world’s top poker players head to Caesars Palace for the NBC cameras as the National Heads Up Poker Championship returns for a sixth season with $1.5 million in prizes, and the topless temptresses of X Burlesque celebrate their third anniversary at the Flamingo.

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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