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10.31.10 · 5:26 PM
Halloween photos: Holly Madison judges costume contest at Studio 54
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Sleeping Beauty’s Princess Aurora, aka Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison, hosted the second annual Hollyween at Studio 54’s Nightmare on 54th Street at MGM Grand last night and was a vision in pink in her sparkling mini-dress, bedazzled gold crown and glittering pink pumps. On the red carpet, Madison said of Studio 54 that it is always an amazing Halloween week. “They always have lots of aerial acts and really cool things ... Read more...
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Facebook10.31.10 · 4:28 PM
Halloween photos: Fetish & Fantasy Ball at the Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor This is truly a case in which the photographs say it all. Thanks to contributing photographer Tom Donoghue for his spooktacular Vegas DeLuxe gallery of the 2010 Fetish & Fantasy Ball, with a reported 7,000 partygoers celebrating in The Joint, Muse Ballroom and Artists Hall at the Hard Rock Hotel yesterday. Senior Editor John Katsilometes posted his report from the Fetish & Fantasy Ball in his The Kats Report on LasVegasSun.com this afternoon. Enjoy ... Read more...
10.31.10 · 4:01 PM
Halloween photos: Veuve Clicquot’s Yelloween with AnnaLynne McCord
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Veuve Clicquot’s Yelloween celebration in Las Vegas continued last night at Lavo in the Palazzo with 90210 actress AnnaLynne McCord hosting the party to raise awareness for The Blind Project. The Blind Project aims to empower victims and survivors of the commercial sex trade in Southeast Asia, and McCord calls the organization her “passion project.” She thanked Lavo for donating a VIP table as an auction item to raise money. McCord arrived at Lavo ... Read more...
10.31.10 · 3:08 PM
Halloween photos: Heidi Montag hosts at Pure with Spencer Pratt
It wasn’t a trick — at least we think! On-and-off-and-on-again husband and wife Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag hosted a spooktacular Halloween bash at Pure in Caesars Palace last night. The newly reunited pair showed up together at the Las Vegas hotspot, so they’re officially back on after a headline-ridden separation summer looking as in love as ever. Our spywitness reported that Heidi and Spencer kicked off the night with friends at chef Joe Elevado’s Social House at MGM CityCenter’s ... Read more...
10.31.10 · 1:41 PM
Halloween videos: Pauly D, Kendra, Snooki, AnnaLynne on the red carpet
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Journalists Christopher Rauschnot @24kMedia on Twitter and Richard Corey continued their star-studded Halloween weekend of posting their videos on YouTube of red carpet arrivals last night and early this morning. The videos for your viewing pleasure include DJ Pauly D dressed as Justin Bieber at Moon in the Palms, AnnaLynne McCord at Lavo in the Palazzo for Veuve Clicquot, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi at Jet in The Mirage, Kendra Wilkinson Baskett at LAX in the ... Read more...
10.31.10 · 12:44 PM
Halloween photos: TV stars Holly, Kendra, Carmen and DJ Pauly D
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Television and reality TV stars took over Halloween party hosting duties last night in the Entertainment Capital of the World, with Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison at Studio 54 in MGM Grand; her gal pal The Girls Next Door and Kendra star Kendra Wilkinson Baskett at LAX in the Luxor; Baywatch siren Carmen Electra at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club; and DJ Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio at Moon in the Palms dressed as ... Read more...
10.30.10 · 5:37 PM
Photos: Godsmack at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Godsmack, with frontman, founder and songwriter Sully Erna, rocked The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel last night, and contributing photographer Erik Kabik was front row and center for this up close and personal Vegas Deluxe photo gallery. Drowning Pool and Five Finger Death Punch opened for Godsmack, who are touring in support of their fifth studio album The Oracle. Holly’s World starlets Laura Croft and Angel Porrino were among the fans in the ... Read more...
10.30.10 · 4:13 PM
Halloween videos: Red carpets with Ryan Kwanten, The Situation, Ciara
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor While partygoers are celebrating in costume at Halloween celebrations hosted by stars, journalists are hard at work and battling crowds and crazed fans to bring readers coverage. Thank you to Christopher Rauschnot @24kMedia on Twitter and Richard Corey for their videos posted on YouTube of red carpet arrivals last night and early this morning. The videos for your viewing pleasure include Mike Snedegar of Tao in The Venetian, Ryan Kwanten of HBO’s True Blood ... Read more...
10.30.10 · 3:55 PM
Halloween photos: Ryan Kwanten, Vanilla Ice, The Situation and Ciara
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The ghoul-orious Halloween weekend of parties in Las Vegas kicked off last night with True Blood stud Ryan Kwanten at Tao in The Venetian; Vanilla Ice hosting the 13th Annual Nightmare on 54th Street and celebrating his birthday at Studio 54 in MGM Grand; Mike “The Situation Sorrentino” hosting at Jet in The Mirage; Ciara celebrating her birthday at Haze in MGM CityCenter’s Aria; and Sean Kingston performing at Pure in Caesars Palace. Kwanten, ... Read more...
10.29.10 · 3:58 PM
Strip Scribbles: Michael Jackson projects continue to be announced
Two Michael Jackson projects were unveiled yesterday, further proof that the late King of Pop will wind up being the highest-earning deceased celebrity of 2010 and probably for many years to come. Director and choreographer Kenny Ortega, who was working with Michael on the comeback This Is It London shows when he died, is directing a 3D film version of 1984’s “Thriller” video, at that time the most expensive music video ever produced. The Hangover writer Jeremy Garelick is tackling ... Read more...
10.29.10 · 2:34 PM
Counter Intelligence: Project Dinner Table with Rick Moonen is tomorrow
Top Chef Master Rick Moonen prepares the second-to-last dinner of the 2010 season for Project Dinner Table. Inspired by the goblins and ghouls, Rick’s dinner will be outdoors tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Gilcrease Orchard in North Las Vegas. It’s a six-course meal created with RM Seafood chef Adam Sobel and starts with pumpkin soup and ends with fresh apple cider and hayrides. Just 150 dinner guests will sit together at one very long table, with funds earmarked for the ... Read more...
10.29.10 · 2:03 PM
Exclusive: Criss Angel’s magic warehouse and all-new Believe
Just in time for its second anniversary this Halloween weekend, Mindfreak superstar Criss Angel has magically transformed his Cirque du Soleil show Believe at the Luxor. In fact, with a total of 40 amazing illusions, the show has now become a high-powered, high-speed rock arena magic spectacular. The dancers have vanished, the dark tale of tricks gone awry has disappeared, and in their place, Criss has conjured Mindfreak on steroids live onstage. Believe now speeds at the pace of a ... Read more...
10.29.10 · 10:18 AM
Celebrity forecast: Halloween parties ghoul-ore with the stars
It’s Halloween weekend, in case you’ve been living under a gravestone or your co-workers dressing up in costumes is the norm, and it’s a star-studded smorgasbord of events up and down the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. A few of the many Halloween highlights: True Blood stud Ryan Kwanten is at Tao in The Venetian tonight, followed by LMFAO there tomorrow; Marilyn Manson is at MGM CityCenter’s Haze in Aria tomorrow; Kendra Wilkinson is at LAX in the Luxor tomorrow; ... Read more...
10.28.10 · 6:06 PM
2010 Halloween: 96 hours of mayhem, madness, debauchery and decadence
There is no better city on Earth for a Halloween hell-ebration than Las Vegas. Sin City simply outshines the rest. It’s the most decadent day of the year, as Vegas nightlife goes into sexual overdrive to ensure that Halloween lives up to the city’s top reputation. Forget New York, Miami and even Hollywood. The erotic emphasis is on the over-the-top outrageous, as provocative partygoers plot their crazed costumes to win big bucks. There’ll be mayhem and madness as the Halloween ... Read more...
10.28.10 · 4:33 PM
Strip Scribbles: The Lion King is extended through December 2011
Congratulations to our Las Vegas cast and crew of Disney’s hit musical The Lion King on its 14-month contract extension through Dec. 30, 2011, when it will officially end. Nearly 800,000 people have seen the show to date, and by its conclusion will have achieved more than 1,000 performances during its 31-month run, the longest of any TLK production except for Broadway, beating its 27-month run in L.A. in 2003. The Lion King is still a global winner in its ... Read more...
10.28.10 · 2:26 PM
Exclusive: Lance Burton’s two new TV projects; Jerry Lewis’ new movie
Although magic’s master illusionist Lance Burton is enjoying his “semi-retirement” from The Strip after a 14-year-nonstop run at the Monte Carlo, I can exclusively reveal that he’s developing two new TV shows. And in another exclusive, I have confirmed that Jerry Lewis will begin shooting his first leading movie role in more than 25 years Dec. 1 in the dramedy Max Rose. Jerry’s filming schedule calls for 40 days of shooting here and in L.A. The movie is the story ... Read more...
10.28.10 · 11:26 AM
Photos: Laura Croft visits bull (1,200 pounds!) at Minus 5 in Monte Carlo
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The 2010 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center have come and gone, but the memories in stories and photographs remain. The new Minus 5 Ice Lounge in the Monte Carlo created a 1,200-pound ice bull in honor of the PBR athletes, and Playboy Playmate and Holly’s World star Laura Croft checked out the attraction. It’s safe to say that, despite the chilly climate inside Minus ... Read more...
10.28.10 · 8:52 AM
Exclusive: Miss America, Planet Hollywood, ABC in deal through 2013
As plans proceed for January’s 90th anniversary Miss America Pageant, Vegas DeLuxe has confirmed that the 53 contestants will call Planet Hollywood and Las Vegas home for two additional years. The 2-hour live telecast, now on ABC, also will continue through 2013. “Our contracts with ABC and here in Las Vegas are the same — an official total of three years, including this coming Jan. 15,” Miss America Pageant President Art McMaster told me. “Planet Hollywood and the Las Vegas ... Read more...
10.27.10 · 6:28 PM
Strip Scribbles: ACM, CMT respond to upstart American Country Awards
The established ACM and CMT awards have taken a swipe at Fox’s upstart American Country Awards debuting at MGM Grand Garden Arena in December. Vegas DeLuxe reported that the Fox show said it would be the only country show where winners would be named by country fans, and that prompted an email to me from the Academy of Country Music. “That’s not correct,” the official said. “We have several fan-voted categories, including our most prestigious honor of Entertainer of the ... Read more...
10.27.10 · 3:13 PM
Photos: Sammi Giancola plays at the Palms during first Las Vegas visit
It was Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola’s first real vacation to Las Vegas, and the Jersey Shore darling packed it with a nonstop round of fun. She told me that she’d called Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and other castmates who’ve been here recently for tourist tips. The Sweetheart began her weekend playing sous chef at Nove Italiano in the Palms with fellow Jersey native chef Geno Bernardo. “It’s a throwdown,” he laughed. “I’m from Asbury Park and Sammi is from Hazlet — ... Read more...
10.27.10 · 11:37 AM
Photos: Penn & Teller celebrate 10th anniversary, renewal at The Rio
No sleight of hand here! Exactly as Vegas DeLuxe predicted without a crystal ball, The Rio headliners Penn & Teller celebrated a three-year contract renewal at their 10th anniversary show last night. “We are genuinely happy with this,” said the silent one, Teller. And Penn told me: “We love Vegas. We’ve had a great run here. We love being at The Rio. We love doing the show for over a thousand people a night. It’s been a good run, and ... Read more...
10.27.10 · 8:33 AM
DWTS photos: Audrina Patridge shockingly booted, heads to L.V.
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor What’s a girl to do when she’s surprisingly eliminated from ABC’s top-rated Dancing With the Stars? Head to Las Vegas to host a Halloween party, of course! The Hills star Audrina Patridge and her pro dance partner Tony Dovolani were shocking eliminated on DWTS last night, even though the couple finished second on Monday’s Rock and Roll Night behind singer Brandy and Le Reve choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy and ahead of five other couples. There’s ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 3:01 PM
Strip Scribbles: Twitterati at Blush; Justin Timberlake at Haze; TLK at Mix
Twitter has become the must-use social network for celebrities and those who follow them. Here in Las Vegas, it seems as if everybody is tweeting. We certainly do it here at Vegas DeLuxe with @Robin_Leach and @VDLXEditorDon, and so do all our gossip guru rivals. Accordingly, we have become quite a special Twitter group here in Sin City, so much so that the co-founders of Twitter, Evan Williams and Biz Stone, and Jason Goldman, their business product development VP, threw ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 12:34 PM
Terry Fator and ex-manager John McEntee resolve legal dispute
The Mirage headliner Terry Fator and his former manager John McEntee have announced this morning that they have reached a settlement resolving all litigation previously pending between them. Last year, Terry filed a petition against John before the California Labor Commissioner, and John in turn filed a separate lawsuit against Terry in Nevada’s Clark County District Court alleging wrongdoing in matters stemming from the parties’ previous relationship. Both cases have now been settled. In a joint statement, Terry and John ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 9:15 AM
DWTS photos: Brandy and Maks are leaders of the pack again
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was Rock and Roll Night on Season 11, Week 6, of ABC’s juggernaut Dancing With the Stars, and the remaining seven couples performed two dances during the telecast, including a marathon that added four to 10 points to the total score based on performance. The Top 10 favorite dances of all time voted by fans were counted down, with No. 1 going to Season 2 winner singer Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke for ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 6:52 AM
Photos: Interpol, White Rabbits and Imagine Dragons at The Joint
By Anisa Buttar, contributor Before Friday’s performance at The Joint, indie kings Interpol had played in seven countries this month alone, all part of a grueling six-month international tour in support of their self-titled fourth studio album released Sept. 7. New York indie rockers White Rabbits is joining Interpol as they travel throughout Europe and North America, with Las Vegas one of more than 60 stops. Standout local band Imagine Dragons welcomed the touring bands with a 30-minute opening set. ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 6 AM
DWTS’ Brooke Burke to co-host Miss America Pageant
Vegas DeLuxe has learned that TV personality and Dancing With the Stars co-host Brooke Burke will join The Bachelor host Chris Harrison as the hosts for the 90th anniversary Miss America Pageant at Planet Hollywood telecast on ABC on Jan. 15. Brooke won the hearts and votes of America when she became the Season 7 champion of ABC’s top-rated DWTS with her professional dance partner, Las Vegas Academy graduate Derek Hough. A successful host, actress and entrepreneur, Brooke is the ... Read more...
10.26.10 · 5:28 AM
Photos: Ten questions with Monte Carlo headliners Jabbawockeez
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 1 winners Jabbawockeez have achieved headliner status on The Strip, with their MUS.I.C. (pronounced “muse, I see”) at the Monte Carlo in a theater shared with comedy impressionist Frank Caliendo and formerly the home of magician Lance Burton. The eight-member dance crew celebrated a grand and VIP opening Friday night, which drew Caliendo, Jabbawockeez and award-winning choreographers Nappytabs (husband-and-wife Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo), local media, cast members from ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 6 PM
Exclusive: Penn & Teller celebrate 10th anniversary with renewal at Rio
As Penn & Teller celebrate their 10th anniversary at The Rio tomorrow night, Vegas DeLuxe has learned that they have signed a multi-year contract to continue as the notorious “Bad Boys of Magic.” Vegas DeLuxe learned the exclusive news more than two months ago but promised not to report it until now to coincide with tomorrow’s celebration. Rio executives are likely to release an official statement to announce a three-year deal through 2013, with options for two more years through ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 3:55 PM
Strip Scribbles: Human Nature’s debut CD a tribute to L.V., includes Manilow
Music superstar Barry Manilow has become such a big fan of Human Nature since both became Strip headliners that, Vegas DeLuxe has learned exclusively, he’s collaborated on their first U.S. album, and they celebrated its completion at Tryst in the Wynn over the weekend. The album was recorded at Studio in the Palms and features Las Vegas’ own Fat City Horns. Andrew Tierney of Human Nature told me: “Our new record celebrates the musical legacy of Las Vegas. It’s songs ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 1:56 PM
Photos: Renato Nunes of Brazil crowned 2010 PBR world champion
Brazil’s Renato Nunes became only the second man in PBR history to win the PBR World Championship and the World Finals yesterday at the Thomas & Mack Arena. He’d arrived here this week in 3rd place behind front-runner Oklahoma’s Austin Meier. (For the record, Mike Lee won both events in 2004.) Each night, as we reported here at Vegas DeLuxe, Renato narrowed the gap and then simply dominated the weekend, covering five of six bulls. He left town with a ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 12:14 PM
DWTS preview: Rock week! Will Bristol roll on as 200th show nears?
It’s Rock Night with the celebrities having to dance two numbers, but all eyes on Dancing With the Stars are looking to next week for the 200th show milestone. Producers are promising an all-star lineup of returning dance celebs, plus entertainment including Taylor Swift with her new album. First, though, the preview of tonight’s ABC telecast from Hollywood. Rock and roll reigns on Week 6, with seven celebs shaking to the shake — and maybe the twist. It will be ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 10:04 AM
Celebrity recap: Justin Timberlake & Friends soars in L.V. spotlight
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Another weekend in Las Vegas, another star-studded concert clocking in at 4 hours — this one even longer. Before mentioning Justin Timberlake & Friends, however, it’s worth noting last Thursday’s debut of Playboy Miss October Claire Sinclair in Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. Sinclair, 19, is dating Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner’s son Marston, and the Hefner men attended the performance. Holly Madison and Crystal Harris were among the evening’s guests. America’s Best Dance ... Read more...
10.25.10 · 8:24 AM
Photos: Diddy parties at Pure after Justin Timberlake & Friends benefit
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was in a generous — and responsible — mood at his late Saturday night/early yesterday morning party at Pure in Caesars Palace. Generous because he surprised revelers with bottles of his vodka Ciroc and gave others shots. Responsible because every time he gave, he repeated the importance of not drinking and driving! Diddy, who was in Las Vegas for a performance at the Justin Timberlake & Friends charity concert for Shriners Hospitals for Children on ... Read more...
10.24.10 · 11:21 AM
It’s a thriller at PBR World Finals today, with Brazilian now in the lead
A sell-out crowd of 16,878 cheered and hollered as Brazilian bull-rider Renato Nunes had a double sweep last night that put him into a very narrow lead at the PBR Championship Finals in the Thomas & Mack Arena. This afternoon starting at 1, it all comes down to two brave and battling men: Renato, now just a few points ahead, and Austin Meier in their down-to-the-wire fight for the $1 million bonus prize, the prestigious title and the prized buckle. ... Read more...
10.24.10 · 10:41 AM
Photos: Sir Elton John, Salt-n-Pepa shine at Justin Timberlake & Friends
Electrifying and incredible! The audience at last night’s benefit concert Justin Timberlake & Friends at the Theater for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood were on their feet throughout the 4-hour-plus evening for the superstar and superstars-in-the-making performances, and the general consensus was that music legend Sir Elton John and hip-hop pioneers Salt-n-Pepa stole the show. And that’s on top of thunderous applause for Christina Aguilera, Diddy and his duo Dirty Money, top-selling Lady Antebellum, Selena Gomez, T-Pain and new ... Read more...
10.23.10 · 11:28 AM
PBR Day 3 photos: Riders in second and third swap positions
For the third consecutive night, Brazilian bullfighter Renato Nunes closed in ever tighter on front-rider Austin Meier of Oklahoma in the heated battle for the $1 million prize and the prestigious buckle at the PBR World Championships. Now only 119 points separate the two men. The crazed crowd of 15,684 was on its feet and roaring even louder when Renato not only completed his traditional celebratory back flip but also finished first in Round 3, moving him into the lead ... Read more...
10.23.10 · 8:16 AM
Photos: Hef talks marriage at Claire Sinclair’s Crazy Horse Paris debut
Posted 10/22/10 at 4:06 p.m.; updated 10/23/10 at 8:16 a.m. Love was certainly in the air last night when Playboy founder Hugh Hefner arrived for the premiere of Miss October Claire Sinclair in Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. First, he told me he was moving “closer and closer” toward marriage to December 2009 Playmate Crystal Harris. “Stay tuned. It’ll be sooner than later, and sooner than you think,” he laughed. Pinning down Hef on an exact date is an ... Read more...
10.22.10 · 2:36 PM
Leslie Jordan chats about jail with Robert Downey Jr. — and much more
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan, indelibly memorable as Karen Walker’s nemesis Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace, makes his way to Las Vegas next Wednesday for a one-night-only benefit performance for Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) at The Lounge in the Palms. The accomplished 4-foot-11 thespian, whose real-life Southern accent is even stronger than Beverley’s, talked with Vegas DeLuxe ahead of his show. Don Chareunsy: What can fans expect from An Evening With Leslie ... Read more...
10.22.10 · 1:02 PM
Strip Scribbles: Obama, new country music awards show in Las Vegas
Fox is launching a country music awards show from Las Vegas in December, and for the first time, unlike the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association awards, only the public will vote for the award recipients. The American Country Awards will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 6 as a 2-hour special. It becomes the first and only country music awards show where fans determine all the winners by voting. Lady Antebellum and Easton ... Read more...
10.22.10 · 12:08 PM
Sir Elton John sparks new residency rumors in second visit in two weeks
For the second time in just two weeks, superstar Sir Elton John is back in Las Vegas — for charity. But I’m hearing solid rumors that the legendary entertainer has begun seriously thinking of a return residency here. Just 14 days ago, the pianist and singer-songwriter wowed Andre Agassi’s guests at the 15th Annual Grand Slam at the Wynn. Now this weekend, he’s set to dazzle again as the headliner of an all-star lineup for Justin Timberlake’s Shriners Hospitals for ... Read more...
10.22.10 · 10:18 AM
PBR Day 2 photos: Race tightens for three riders on second night
Three heroes of the bull-riding circuit are edging closer to one another as the race for the world championship and $1 million tightened last night. Third-ranked Renato Nunes climbed 339 points closer to top-ranked Austin Meier of Kinta, Okla., and second-ranked J.B. Mauney of Mooresville, N.C. Renato, of Buritama, Brazil, is now 281.5 points behind J.B. and 608.25 points behind Austin. Renato rode Chicken on a Chain for 89 points to finish fourth in the round and move into second ... Read more...
10.22.10 · 8:08 AM
Celebrity forecast: Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy, Daughtry, Corey Feldman
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Music superstars — Justin Timberlake, Sir Elton John and P. Diddy, Professional Bull Riders studs and their spurs and a The Lost Boys vampire-hunting icon? It’s another celebrity-studded and jam-packed weekend in Las Vegas. Friday, Oct. 22 The 2010 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough World Finals wraps up Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center, and there are entertainment options aplenty for the PBR fans in and from out of town. Garth Brooks ... Read more...
10.21.10 · 4:59 PM
Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison, Celine Dion support Denise Truscello exhibit
Superstar singer Celine Dion sent a special congratulations note, and Holly Madison, Vince Neil and new gal pal Alicia Jacobs (going public with their new romance) attended in person. Las Vegas VIPs, including show producers, media moguls and Web site operators, saluted celebrity photographer Denise Truscello when she unveiled an exhibit of her work at the Mandarin Oriental. Denise selected shots of Celine, Holly in Marilyn Monroe’s robe, writer Hunter S. Thompson, rockers Dave Navarro, Fall Out Boy, The Killers ... Read more...
10.21.10 · 4:22 PM
PBR Day 1 photos: Nebraska’s Dustin Elliott rides first, retains lead
Dustin Elliott rode the first bull of the 2010 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough World Finals for 89.25 points in front of 9,127 fans at the Thomas & Mack Center yesterday. The North Platte, Neb., bull rider then waited as 52 of the world’s best riders were unable to better his score on Hee Bee Gee Bee, giving him the Round 1 win. Renato Nunes of Buritama, Brazil, finished second with 89 points on Pit Boss and earned 449 ... Read more...
10.21.10 · 1:30 PM
Hefners, Crystal Harris, Holly Madison to attend Claire Sinclair’s debut
Love is certainly a merry-go-round when it comes to Playboy prince Hugh Hefner! Tonight, he will have former love Holly Madison and current girlfriend Crystal Harris on his arms when he attends the premiere of Miss October Claire Sinclair’s debut in Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. Additionally, his son Marston, who is dating curvy Claire, will escort her mom and dad to watch as she sheds her sexy outfits to dance three numbers nearly naked. The fun all starts ... Read more...
10.21.10 · 8:36 AM
Corey Feldman brings Lost Boys Ball, Truth Movement to House of Blues
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Actor Corey Feldman, widely known for his big screen roles in The Goonies, Stand By Me and The Lost Boys and for his TV role in The Two Coreys with his late and longtime friend Corey Haim, in recent years has been a prolific musician with his band Truth Movement. As the quarter-century mark arrives for his three iconic, coming-of-age films, Feldman brings Truth Movement and his four-city Lost Boys Ball Tour to House ... Read more...
10.21.10 · 6:24 AM
Photos: Alice in Chains, The Deftones and Mastodon at The Joint
By Anisa Buttar, contributor In 2006, Alice in Chains kicked off their first official tour with new singer William DuVall at The Joint. Four years later, they have come full circle finishing their Black Diamond Skye Tour with Mastodon and The Deftones at the same venue (in name, at least). Mastodon warmed up the crowd with their face-melting brand of progressive metal. As The Joint, which reopened in April after a multimillion-dollar renovation, filled to capacity, the four-piece band from ... Read more...
10.20.10 · 7:01 PM
Photos: Fans arrive for PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack
More than 100,000 fans have arrived in Las Vegas for the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough World Finals that get underway tonight through Sunday, and the Thomas & Mack Arena has been transformed into a battleground between the belligerent bulls and the risk-it-all riders. It’s taken four days since the weekend to lay down all the dirt, build the pens and move those angry animals into place. Some 40,000 room nights are booked for the invasion. Visitors are estimated ... Read more...
10.20.10 · 5:26 PM
Photos: Justin Timberlake, celebrity golfers defy Mother Nature’s wrath
Mother Nature threw her full arsenal of fury — thunder, lightning, heavy rain squalls and even hail — at Justin Timberlake and his fellow celebrity golfers today, but the pop superstar didn’t waver and led his team to a first-day championship title. Actor Andy Garcia wouldn’t even let the rain showers get near his cigar as he played through the day! Other VIPs out on the wet greens of the Pro Am event included Grammy-winning sax sultan Kenny G, rising ... Read more...
10.20.10 · 3:03 PM
Strip Scribbles: Cirque Week includes Criss Angel, tours of seven shows
For the first time, audiences and Cirque du Soleil fans have an opportunity to look behind the curtain in the inaugural Cirque Week. The up-close access to the athletes, acrobats and dancers who make up all seven Cirque shows in Las Vegas is Nov. 29 through Dec. 5. The week includes a meet-and-greet with Criss Angel at his show Believe in the Luxor; a dress rehearsal of Zumanity at New York-New York; a tour of the state-of-the-art sound system at ... Read more...
10.20.10 · 12:56 PM
Exclusive: Michael Jackson Cirque shows set; tickets on sale Nov. 3
For the first time, Cirque du Soleil’s chief Daniel Lamarre has confirmed start dates for the two new Michael Jackson shows coming to Las Vegas. The first, a rock concert arena-type show, opens Dec. 15, 2011, with tickets going on sale Nov. 3. The official announcement will be made from Los Angeles on Nov. 3, but you have the advance news here at Vegas DeLuxe in this exclusive. Tickets go on sale simultaneously in 25 cities for what will be ... Read more...
10.20.10 · 8:56 AM
Dancing With the Stars story ends for lovely lady Carol Brady
It was the classiest of exits and the most gracious of goodbyes. No temper tantrums thrown at the three judges. No excuses offered as the surprise verdict fell. Beloved The Brady Bunch TV icon Florence Henderson remained cool, calm and collected as the axe dropped, and she was a total professional right to the end leaving the dance floor with partner Corky Ballas. She called Corky “a darling man,” and TV’s supermom praised hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke. She ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 6:27 PM
Photos: Wayne Newton on Fallout: New Vegas, museum, hall of fame
Even with some of Hollywood’s hottest and newest stars on the red carpet for the launch of the video game Fallout: New Vegas at Rain in the Palms featuring Vampire Weekend, it was “Mr. Las Vegas” himself Wayne Newton who grabbed most of the attention. The entertainment legend outshined Glee’s Mark Salling, Twilight and Up in the Air star and Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick, 90210’s AnnaLynne McCord and others in the video, including Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Trevor Donovan (90210), ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 4:36 PM
Strip Scribbles: Crazy Girls launch Passion Pit pole dances
Passion is really in play now with the curvy Crazy Girls at the Riviera. They’ve launched a Passion Pit on an intimate stage complete with pole dancing as players somehow try to concentrate on hitting 21 at blackjack or the three-card poker tables. Naturally, the felt cloth on the Bottoms Up blackjack features the famous rear outlines of the dancers immortalized in the metal sculpture outside the casino resort. The gorgeous dancers will perform every Thursday through the weekend, and ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 3:35 PM
Photos: Justin Timberlake kicks off weeklong golf, concert fundraiser
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake held a press conference this morning at TPC Summerlin to kick off his annual fundraising week of golf and music for Shriners Hospital for Children. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was onsite for the press conference and reported that Timberlake talked with the media about how lucky he is to have such good friends in the industry to help in the Pro-Am tomorrow and the concert Saturday. At stake in the golf tournament is $4.3 million, while ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 2:53 PM
Photos: Jean-Louis Palladin dinner wins raves from foodies
When celebrated French chef Jean-Louis Palladin was alive and running his hit restaurants at the Watergate in Washington, D.C., and The Rio here, other chefs literally worshiped in his kitchen. He changed the way food was planted, prepared and served. I knew him well before he died from a vicious cancer and always believed that the public underappreciated him. Certainly not other chefs! So it’s no surprise that our original French star chef Andre Rochat has kept his memory alive ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 1:04 PM
Photos: Miss October Claire Sinclair begins Crazy Horse Paris rehearsals
Gorgeous Playboy Miss October centerfold Claire Sinclair has begun her final rehearsals for the three routines she will showcase starting Thursday in Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. Vegas DeLuxe won another exclusive Tom Donoghue photo shoot with the 19-year-old stunner, who is dating Hugh Hefner’s son Marston, at her rehearsals yesterday. Vegas DeLuxe posted an interview with the Bettie Page pinup lookalike on Sept. 29. Crazy Horse Paris is Claire’s showbiz debut — and Las Vegas premiere. She’ll perform ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 9:48 AM
Photos: Brandy and Maks quickstep back into lead on DWTS
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Week 5 of Season 11 of ABC’s top-rated Dancing With the Stars brought the first-ever TV themes and the foxtrot, the rumba, the tango and the quickstep to the remaining eight competing couples. The first 30 minutes of the show featured the progression of the eight celebrity contestants. Singer Brandy and Le Reve choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy performed a charming and energetic quickstep to The Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There for You” from Friends and received ... Read more...
10.19.10 · 5:17 AM
By the acts: David Foster & Friends at Mandalay Bay Events Center
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach deemed it one of the 10 most memorable music nights of his life. The loyal audience awarded countless standing ovations to the music superstars throughout the evening. And one family even called the Philippines from their seats at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Friday night so that their loved ones could hear teen singing sensation turned recent Glee guest star Charice. David Foster & Friends was a nearly 4-hour, ... Read more...
10.18.10 · 4:03 PM
A rare glimpse at Deadmau5 the man behind the mouse
By Anisa Buttar, contributor With an infamous set at Coachella, a worldwide tour and a stint as house artist for the MTV Video Music Awards, 2010 has been a busy year for Canadian electronic producer Joel Zimmerman, better known as Deadmau5 (pronounced dead mouse). Zimmerman brought his unique brand of electronic music to the Hard Rock Hotel on Friday, resurrecting the defunct Body English for one last hurrah, after it closed its doors Dec. 31, 2009. Although his performances are ... Read more...
10.18.10 · 2:28 PM
Strip Scribbles: Justin Timberlake in town for benefit; Mystere at 8,000
A purse of $4.3 million is in play for the next seven days as pop superstar Justin Timberlake takes to the greens at TPC Summerlin as PGA stars take out their clubs, yell “fore!” and play the 72 holes. It’s J.T.’s annual fundraiser for Shriners Hospital for Children, and champion Martin Laird will be defending his title, which he won with a dramatic 3-hole playoff against UNLV alumnus Chad Campbell. Today is the PGA Tour professional practice rounds in the ... Read more...
10.18.10 · 1:01 PM
It’s TV themes for Dancing With the Stars’ Top Eight couples
If TV icon Florence Henderson gets out the senior citizens’ vote when she dances to her theme to The Brady Bunch, she might stay for another week, and it will be teen activist Bristol Palin who gets axed from tonight’s top-rated Dancing With the Stars on ABC. The music of Charlie’s Angels is being dusted off for Disney Channel star Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer, and singer Brandy and our Le Reve choreographer Maksim Chmerkovskiy will dance to the theme ... Read more...
10.18.10 · 7:58 AM
Celebrity recap: Kim Kardashian, Ne-Yo, Shakira and Jackie Evancho
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was an incredibly busy and star-studded weekend in the Entertainment Capital of the World, from a reality TV star’s 30th birthday to a Las Vegas-raised, Grammy-winning singer’s 28th birthday to two amazing back-to-back concerts at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Kim Kardashian celebrated The Big 3-0 with family — including sisters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian and brother Robert Kardashian Jr. — and close friends at Tao in The Venetian on Friday night. She was ... Read more...
10.16.10 · 4:46 PM
Photos: Ne-Yo continues his 28th birthday celebration in Las Vegas
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and hometown hero Ne-Yo continued his weekend-long 28th birthday celebrations right after his performance last night at Mandalay Bay Events Center in the David Foster & Friends mega-star show. Yesterday, we reported on Ne-Yo’s first birthday bash back home at Tryst in the Wynn, and we have new photographs from that party. Inside Tryst, Ne-Yo and his large entourage of friends and family took over three VIP tables. Our spywitness reported: “Surprise guest and good friend Snoop Dogg ... Read more...
10.16.10 · 3:41 PM
David Foster & Friends photos: A night of all-star chills, thrills
It was an overwhelming lineup of music superstars for David Foster & Friends at Mandalay Bay Events Center last night, and everyone turned in platinum and prized performances. The thrill of listening live to disco queen Donna Summer in a duet with Seal on “On the Radio,” followed by “The Last Dance” with the entire cast walking onstage for the finale, was one of the 10 most memorable music nights of my life. There were so many highlights in the ... Read more...
10.16.10 · 12:56 PM
Las Vegas star chefs re-create dishes to honor Jean-Louis Palladin
It’s still not too late for you to join more than 20 of Las Vegas’ top star chefs as they host an incredible seven-course dinner at Top Chef Masters hero Rick Moonen’s RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay tomorrow night in honor of the celebrated French chef Jean-Louis Palladin. Rick and Alize and Andre’s owner and chef Andre Rochat are co-hosting the gastronomic gala, which is a fundraiser for the scholarship programs of the Palladin Foundation with the James Beard Foundation. ... Read more...
10.16.10 · 12:42 PM
Photos: Kim Kardashian shimmers in silver at 30th birthday at Tao
Gorgeous reality TV star Kim Kardashian shimmered in silver from head to toe for her red carpet arrival at Tao in The Venetian, where she celebrated her 30th birthday last night and into this morning. Even her very high heels sparkled in silver flashes! However, it doesn’t look as if there’s a new romance on the horizon for Kim. She was solo — just family and close friends — and no new man on her arm. She cites her reality ... Read more...
10.16.10 · 10:50 AM
Exclusive photos: Jackie Evancho rehearses for David Foster & Friends
A 10-year-old youngster with “the voice of an angel” stole the show in her Las Vegas debut. Pittsburgh-born Jackie Evancho simply won the hearts and wowed the crowd at the David Foster & Friends all-star jam session of a concert at Mandalay Bay Events Center last night. The audience cheered, applauded and rose to their feet when David himself wondered out loud, “Where does that come from?” The pint-sized phenomenon, who nearly won America’s Got Talent, had to stand on ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 4:49 PM
Strip Scribbles: Miss America starts 90-day countdown to 90th pageant
This Sunday, it will be exactly 90 days to the 90th anniversary Miss America Pageant on Jan. 15, and the 90-day countdown gets underway. The Bachelor host Chris Harrison is emceeing the ABC telecast from Planet Hollywood, and the pageant will feature a parade of Miss Americas. We have inside stories and advance news that we’ll post next week as pageant executives arrive to finalize pre-production and events. Meantime, Miss Oregon Brook Roberts and Miss Kentucky Mallory Ervin and their ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 2:45 PM
David Foster hosts superstars, surprises for his PBS concert
Every star in the pop music business hails him as “the musical genius.” They call David Foster the “Hit-man With the Midas Touch.” He’ll prove it once again tonight at Mandalay Bay Events Center with one extraordinary concert. David helped send Celine Dion, Michael Buble and Josh Groban to the top of the charts. He’s a man of many hats: a singer in his own right, songwriter, arranger, producer, pianist and conductor who has worked with everybody from Rod Stewart ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 1:03 PM
Photos: Montgomery Gentry, Kenny Rogers, Lonestar at Wild Fest
The inaugural three-day Nevada Wild Fest has won such an unprecedented turnout of country music stars that it looks set to become a new annual fixture on the entertainment calendar. Mr. Las Vegas himself Wayne Newton will serve as celebrity host today through Sunday. The focus will certainly be on the nighttime entertainment at Henderson Pavilion, with performances by Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry, John Ford Coley, Eli Young Band, Lee Brice, Jason Michael Carroll and Love and ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 10:30 AM
Photos: Ne-Yo, Kim Kardashian are celebrating their birthdays in L.V.
Las Vegas is playing host to a star-filled birthday weekend of around-the-clock partying. Reality TV star and fashion femme fatale Kim Kardashian celebrates her 30th birthday, and superstar Ne-Yo marks the fun festivities with a concert appearance and maybe as many as three parties. Call Kim the leader of the first family of reality, and it’s a royal red carpet for her celebration at Tao restaurant and nightclub at The Venetian sponsored by Fallout: New Vegas, the video game being ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 7:08 AM
Celebrity preview: Kim Kardashian, Alice in Chains, Wanda Sykes, Shakira
Even though the Las Vegas Sun’s Guest Gauge forecasts slow traffic in Las Vegas this weekend, the Entertainment Capital of the World’s schedule of happenings couldn’t be more jam-packed than a can of sardines, a Deadmau5 set at reopened-for-one-night Body English or this weekend celebrity preview. Friday, Oct. 15 It’s the 30th birthday of Kim Kardashian, and she’ll celebrate with her family at Tao in The Venetian. It’s part of the weekend launch of the video game Fallout: New Vegas. ... Read more...
10.15.10 · 2:34 AM
Wanda Sykes talks career, Chris Rock, comedy and coming out
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Comedienne, actress and Emmy Award winner Wanda Sykes is instantly recognizable for her roles in comedies on the small screen, including The New Adventures of Old Christine and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and the big screen, including Mother-in-Law with Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez. Sykes is a four-time Emmy winner for work her on The Chris Rock Show and Inside the NFL, became the first black woman and openly gay featured performer at The White ... Read more...
10.14.10 · 4:57 PM
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion denies Florida hospital pregnancy report
Superstar Celine Dion quickly denied a Palm Beach Post story yesterday that said she will undergo a C-section on Oct. 22 to deliver her twins. Manager husband Rene Angelil told People.com, “There is nothing scheduled. We do not have a date.” Their press rep also added in a statement: “They want Celine’s pregnancy to go as long as possible, at least until the first week of November. She would never intentionally endanger her unborn children by scheduling a birth early ... Read more...
10.14.10 · 2:28 PM
Brand chef Ilse Poyoto finds success in L.V. after daring escape from Cuba
It’s a miracle that executive chef Ilse Poyoto is alive, let alone serving culinary wonders at Brand steakhouse and lounge for The Light Group at Monte Carlo. By all rights, Ilse should be dead, but instead survived 23 days lost at sea without water or food on a makeshift raft escaping from the Castro Communist regime of Cuba. It’s an extraordinary story, not only of survival, but also a beautiful example of the American Dream coming true in a rags ... Read more...
10.14.10 · 11:49 AM
Photos: Eva Longoria Parker: It’s freaky going face to face with yourself
Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker was scared and thrilled when she went face to face last night with her wax figure double. Minutes after the unveiling, she admitted to me in a private conversation: “To be honest, I was a little scared! “It’s one thing to look at yourself in the mirror putting on makeup or checking a photo of yourself, but it’s another to see a full, life-size double look back at you. It freaked me out for ... Read more...
10.14.10 · 10:21 AM
Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice includes stars with L.V. ties
Billionaire real estate developer Donald Trump has revealed the cast of his next Celebrity Apprentice on NBC, and several Las Vegas-linked names are in the lineup. We reported Oct. 4 that he’d personally invited Strip headliners Criss Angel and Holly Madison to appear, but their live-stage commitments here were in conflict with the New York City shooting schedule. However, while The Donald was in Las Vegas recently for his Miss Universe Pageant at Mandalay Bay Events Center and one of ... Read more...
10.13.10 · 5:44 PM
Strip Scribbles: Is Celine Dion going in for C-section next week in Florida?
Is 42-year-old global superstar Celine Dion headed to a hospital Oct. 22 for a C-section to deliver her new twins? That’s the rumor from Florida gossips this morning! The Palm Beach Post’s society columnist Jose Lamlet, a former New York Daily News writer, swears that Celine will enter St. Mary’s Medical Center for a 7 a.m. operation Oct. 22. The Canadian songbird has reportedly reserved four rooms at a refurbished birthing center there known as the Birthplace for her family ... Read more...
10.13.10 · 4:39 PM
Photos: Kings vs. Lakers at the Thomas & Mack; honors for Ron Artest
It will be the most-watched right knee ever in the history of sports. When Kobe Bryant takes to the floor at the Thomas & Mack Arena tonight in an NBA pre-season game between his champion L.A. Lakers and the Sacramento Kings, every camera and eye will be on that knee. At yesterday’s practice in L.A. before the team trekked over the desert to check into their Mirage headquarters, Kobe ran practice drills and a full workout regimen. Coach Phil Jackson ... Read more...
10.13.10 · 2:03 PM
Recycled Percussion attracts more than 600 million TV viewers in China
It was a staggering six-day round trip to China for Las Vegas music sensations Recycled Percussion, and they made history by performing for more viewers than any other Strip headliner at one time. With more than 600 million tuned in to watch, it’s unlikely that their record will be beaten for many years to come — if ever! The four New Hampshire boys and Studio 54 at MGM Grand headliners were the only U.S. act on the China’s Got Talent ... Read more...
10.13.10 · 12:52 PM
Justin McBride: From UNLV student to bull-riding champion to singer
Champion bull-riding legend Justin McBride rides back into town next week, but this time the former UNLV student kicks up a storm as a country singer celebrating the release of his second CD. Titled Justin McBride: Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, he’ll unveil the album at Lagasse’s Stadium on Oct. 20. Then on Oct. 22, he’ll take center stage for a live performance at The Venetian Showroom. It’s all part of the invasion of cowboys, cowgirls and frenzied fans for ... Read more...
10.13.10 · 9:42 AM
DWTS photos: Here’s the situation — The Situation has left the building
It was not the best situation for Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino. Controversial Dancing With the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli badmouthed The Situation’s Argentine tango in Michael Bolton-like terms: “It was really, really, really, really, really terrible,” he blasted pro partner Karina Smirnoff and him. “Just a terrible mess.” Backstage, a visibly angry Mike, who is a regular partygoer here in Las Vegas, stormed off the ABC set: “I’m like done with this,” he said to shocked boos ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 5:45 PM
Nightlife news & notes: Tiesto details confirmed, EBC’s winter plans
By Deanna Rilling, Las Vegas Weekly We told you so. DJ Tiesto’s Las Vegas residency has been confirmed at the Hard Rock Hotel. He’ll spin monthly at The Joint starting 1/1/11. Visit TiestoTickets.com for all of his Vegas concert dates and more info. Isn’t it a rush when you know about something cool before the masses? Introducing The Next Big Thing at Revolution on Thursday nights. Think of it as a hip hunting ground for up-and-coming talent, like Shontelle, who’s ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 5:06 PM
Divas Las Vegas star Frank Marino celebrates 25 years in Sin City
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor As The Strip’s longest-running headliner, Frank Marino, who celebrated his 25th anniversary this year in Las Vegas, has completed 20,000 performances, performed for 10 million people, gone through 350,000 costume changes and been honored with two stars on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars, the only VIP with the dual distinction. Before opening Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas — the best female impersonation revue ever staged, in this journalist’s humble opinion — at Imperial ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 3:29 PM
Strip Scribbles: Celebrities attend World Hunger Relief benefit at Eve
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Celebrities showed their support for the World Hunger Relief benefit last night at Eva Longoria Parker’s Eve nightclub at MGM CityCenter’s Crystals. Ali Landry, Joely Fisher, her husband Chris Duddy, Larry Birkhead, his adorable daughter Dannielynn, Shar Jackson, Darin Brooks, Brandi Glanville, Jennifer Bunny, Kane Friesen and Ricardo Laguna were among the VIP attendees at the fundraiser. The stars posed on the red carpet alongside World Hunger Relief bags. The bags, which are available ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 2:06 PM
Photos: Tiffani Thiessen, Lonni Paul celebrate debut of PetitNest
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Actress Tiffani Thiessen, star of USA Network’s White Collar, her husband Brady Smith and designer Lonni Paul of HGTV’s Design Star celebrated the launch of PetitNest, infant and children’s room furnishings, at Azure Luxury Pool at the Palazzo on Sunday night. “It is furniture that you can pull apart and can use in other parts of the home and is modern and timeless,” Thiessen said in a statement. She arrived at the event just ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 1:02 PM
Counter Intelligence: Esquire names Julian Serrano one of the best
Star chef Julian Serrano is “over the moon” now that one of America’s most feared and revered food critics, John Mariani of Esquire, has bestowed blessings on his new tapas restaurant Julian Serrano in MGM CityCenter’s Aria as one of the 20 Best New Restaurants in 2010. Julian also runs his extraordinary Picasso in the Bellagio and will be doubly thrilled when he learns what my spies have discovered. I can confirm reliably that one his restaurants is in the ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 11:34 AM
Photos: Robin Leach gets charcoal portrait at Hussong’s Cantina
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Tequila shots were in order at Hussong’s Cantina in Mandalay Place not only because Mr. Vegas DeLuxe Robin Leach was honored with a charcoal portrait, but also because Hussong’s co-partner Scott Frost wed his fiancee Megan Powell on Sunday — a 10/10/10 couple. Scott’s business partner Jeff Marks presented Leach with the charcoal caricature, in which he’s holding — what else? — a glass of champagne and which now hangs beside Luxor headliner comic ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 9:47 AM
DWTS photos: Jennifer Grey tangos back to first, Brandy in second
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It’s the first acoustic performance night in ABC’s Dancing With the Stars history, and the Season 11, Week 4 audience has been moved to be thiscloseto the remaining nine celebrity couples and their Argentine tangos and rumbas in an elevated theater in the round. It’s also a Double Score Showdown, when judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli award as many as 30 points each for technical skills and overall performance. Super ... Read more...
10.12.10 · 2:34 AM
Andre Agassi’s Grand Slam concert a once-in-a-lifetime event
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Las Vegas resident and tennis legend Andre Agassi’s 15th Grand Slam for Children benefit gala and concert Saturday night at the Wynn was a grand slam in every sense. Some $8.5 million was raised — boosted by a spirited live auction and individual pledges of $2,500 for one student’s academic year at Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy — surpassing last year’s total by half a million dollars. Steve Wynn and Kirk Kerkorian each made donations ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 6:36 PM
On red carpet with Andre Agassi, Rob Thomas, Elaine Wynn, Jason Mraz
Interviewing VIPs and celebrities at a glamorous red carpet event is always something of a challenge. You don’t want to tread on the toes of your colleagues. You don’t want to monopolize the questions. You try hard to keep the answers exclusively to yourself — and generally you fail at all! At Andre Agassi’s 15th Grand Slam for Children at the Wynn on Saturday night, it was the usual media mayhem mob. Magician David Blaine pulled his own disappearing trick ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 2:57 PM
Strip Scribbles exclusives: Holly Madison cards, Laura Croft calendar
Peepshow headliner Holly Madison now has the picture perfect “wish you were here” souvenir for Las Vegas tourists to send home to friends and family. A seven-pack set of sexy and surreal photo cards shot on The Strip and in the nearby desert by photographer Denise Truscello is going on sale, and Vegas DeLuxe has the first look. Denise, whose photographs appear regularly on Vegas DeLuxe, started her new company Image Garden just 8 months ago, and Holly’s cards are ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 1:02 PM
Photos: Donny Osmond reveals secrets to his happy 32-year marriage
Entertainer Donny Osmond has no regrets whatsoever marrying his wife Debbie 32 years ago, and in fact, they’re still so much in love that he dropped on bended knee to mark 10/10/10 yesterday and proposed all over again to her. She said an immediate yes and gave him a steamy smooch. I asked him for their secrets to a successful marriage and what advice he gave to thousands of young couples who proposed and wed here in the world’s wedding ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 10:24 AM
Eva Longoria Parker hosts Las Vegas parties tonight, Wednesday
In a short 48-hour window, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker will throw two star-studded Las Vegas parties and wind up face to face with herself. The fun starts tonight at her glamorous nightclub Eve in MGM CityCenter’s Crystals. Some of her pals, Hollywood’s hottest celebrities, are jetting in to show their support for the World Hunger Relief benefit. In fact, plans call for Dancing With the Stars beauty Karina Smirnoff to make a mad dash the split second the ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 8:48 AM
DWTS preview: It’s tango time for leaders; will Florky be next to go?
It’s a sexy showdown designed specifically to shake up the front-runner celebrity couples on tonight’s Dancing With the Stars. Jennifer Grey and Audrina Patridge will both dance a torrid Argentine Tango on the ABC telecast. Last week, Jennifer was dethroned from the top spot by Audrina, thus tonight’s same-dance face-off. Meantime at the bottom rung, it will be an all-out battle for survival as Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino clings desperately to a win over Bristol Palin and Florence Henderson. Sports ... Read more...
10.11.10 · 2:59 AM
Celebrity wrap-up: Andre Agassi’s Grand Slam; Donny Osmond’s Oct. 10
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was a weekend of big and memorial numbers, as Las Vegas resident and tennis legend Andre Agassi’s 15th Grand Slam for Children benefit at the Wynn on Saturday night raised $8.5 million, while the next day at 10:10 a.m., 10 winning couples became engaged at the Trevi Fountain at The Forum Shops in Caesars Palace — yes, on 10/10/10. To make yesterday even more memorable, Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond proposed to his wife ... Read more...
10.10.10 · 1:39 PM
Photos: Donny Osmond hosts 10/10/10 proposals, proposes to wife
It was more than just a romantic moment for 10 lucky couples at 10:10 a.m. today (10/10/10) at the Trevi Fountain at Caesars Palace’s Forum Shops. Not only did each man get down on bended knee for his marriage proposal and slide a diamond engagement ring on the finger of his new fiance, but Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond also followed suit! Donny re-proposed marriage to his wife of 32 years, and Debbie said yes all over again. The longtime couple ... Read more...
10.10.10 · 10:40 AM
Photos: Andre Agassi’s star-studded Grand Slam raises $8.5 million
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education raised nearly $8.5 million during last night’s star-studded 15th Annual Grand Slam for Children benefit concert at the Wynn. The tennis legend, philanthropist and hometown hero’s amazing concert lineup after a red carpet, cocktail reception, dinner and live auction featured a surprise appearance by legendary comedian Bill Cosby, the Las Vegas debut of The Canadian Tenors, Peter Cincotti, Jason Mraz, Jennifer Hudson, Rob Thomas and, the evening’s headline ... Read more...
10.9.10 · 2:33 PM
Photos: Holly Madison a fantastic fraulein at Hofbrauhaus’ Oktoberfest
Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison and her Planet Hollywood and reality TV show pals made the prettiest of pictures when they dressed up in Oktoberfest costumes for last night’s ceremonial tapping of the oversized beer keg at Hofbrauhaus. Holly’s Peepshow and Holly’s World co-star Josh Strickland was in full lederhosen, and Holly’s World co-stars Angel Porrino and Laura Croft wore matching German beer festival dresses in joining in on the fun. Contributing photographer Scott Harrison was on hand ... Read more...
10.9.10 · 1:36 PM
Photos: Andre Agassi unveils art for tonight’s Grand Slam auction
In advance of tonight’s 15th Annual Andre Agassi Grand Slam concert with Sir Elton John, Rob Thomas, Jason Mraz, Jennifer Hudson and The Canadian Tenors at the Wynn, there will be a live auction that has one special attraction for sale. It’s a unique painting of three of Andre’s students who also helped artist Loppo Martinez paint the canvas. Jasmine Robinson, Jada Glasco and Shannel Andrews all attend the Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy here in Las Vegas. Tennis champion, philanthropist ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 4:02 PM
Strip Scribbles: Bee Gees tribute band is headed to Excalibur
Following up on a report we had here several weeks ago that the theater at the Excalibur will be shuttered by year’s end and reopen a month to six weeks later: It will be a $1 million makeover with reconstruction, redesign and new seating. Producer Adam Steck has confirmed that the first of two new shows will debut there Feb. 8 and feature the world’s premiere Bee Gees tribute band. The 70-minute, 14-song show is contemporary, and the Australian musicians ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 2:30 PM
Donny Osmond hosts 10 couples proposing marriage on 10/10/10
Sunday’s date is such a magical number — 10/10/10 — that weddings in Las Vegas will set an all-time record as couples walk the path of matrimony. Apparently even more so than Valentine’s Day! My photographer pal Bryan Steffy tipped me to the stunning numbers last night. He is booked to shoot couples in The Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas at Charleston and 9th starting as early as 8:30 a.m. Sunday until 11:30 p.m., with a ceremony every 15 minutes. ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 1:53 PM
America’s Got Talent Top 10, Jerry Springer at The Colosseum
A 10-year-old opera singer “with the voice of an angel” is set to electrify the audience at Caesars Palace tonight more accustomed to being wowed by Celine Dion, Cher, Bette Midler and Sir Elton John. There is no doubt in anybody’s mind that pint-sized Jackie Evancho from Pittsburgh will receive standing ovations and cheers for her Las Vegas debut at The Colosseum. Since narrowly missing the Season 5 title on America’s Got Talent last month, music industry experts are already ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 12:06 PM
Andre Agassi serving up aces at annual Grand Slam benefit at Wynn
Tennis champion and our hometown philanthropic hero Andre Agassi will be teary-eyed by the end of tomorrow night as his 15th Grand Slam fundraising dinner and concert draws to a close at the Wynn and nears the $100 million mark in his goal of transforming education. Andre began his one-man mission in 1995, and last year’s $8 million haul brought the 14-year total to $82 million, but more importantly saw his public charter school graduate its first senior class with ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 10:58 AM
Exclusive: Holly Madison, Angel Porrino sign Peepshow contracts
Producers of Holly Madison’s adult revue Peepshow at Planet Hollywood have just renewed her contract for all of next year, and additionally were so pleased with her Holly’s World co-star Angel Porrino’s one-week guest-starring run that they’ve signed her for nine weeks of appearances next year to fill in again when Holly takes her vacations. Vegas DeLuxe learned exclusively yesterday of Angel’s big showbiz break coming true and Holly’s new work schedule for 2011. Her current Peepshow contract ends Dec. ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 9:26 AM
Celebrity preview: Andre Agassi brings stars to town for Grand Slam
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Hometown hero and tennis legend Andre Agassi’s annual Grand Slam dinner and concert benefiting his Andre Agassi Foundation for Education features the star power of Sir Elton John, Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Jennifer Hudson and The Canadian Tenors under the direction of David Foster tomorrow night at the Wynn. But in case you’re not on the guest list for the invitation-only fundraiser, which has raised more than $85 million since 1995, there is plenty ... Read more...
10.8.10 · 4:38 AM
Photos: OK! Magazine celebrates 5th anniversary with party at Koi
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor OK! Magazine celebrated its fifth anniversary at Koi in Planet Hollywood last night, and joining the host, OK! Publisher Stephen G. Barr, was Holly Madison and her Holly’s World and Peepshow castmates, whose topless adult revue also is at Planet Hollywood next door to Koi at Chi Theater. The fifth anniversary soiree last night in the Fountain Room is one of five — in L.A., New York, Chicago, Miami and here — commemorating five ... Read more...
10.7.10 · 2:02 PM
Strip Scribbles: ABC’s Bachelor stars party it up in Las Vegas
Cast members from ABC’s The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Bachelor Pad have been partying up a storm in Las Vegas. In town to celebrate the birthday of Justin “Rated R” Rego, a group watched Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity at New York-New York and enjoyed cocktails together during the performance. The group included Jesse Kovacs, Rozlyn Papa, Valishia Savage and Natalie Getz. Justin was pulled onstage during the very hands-on orgy scene of Zumanity. The birthday boy was a Cirque ... Read more...
10.7.10 · 12:02 PM
Barry Manilow donates musical instruments to 15 Las Vegas schools
Editor’s note: Photos from this morning’s ceremony will be posted later today. It’s a staggering and generous gift of epic proportions! Superstar singer-songwriter Barry Manilow donated hundreds of thousands of dollars of musical instruments to 15 Las Vegas and Clark County Schools this morning. The donation of instruments was so huge that it filled five semi trucks. After Barry’s presentation at Valley High School to Mayor Oscar Goodman and hundreds of music teachers and schoolchildren, the trucks were dispatched to ... Read more...
10.7.10 · 6:09 AM
Wayne Brady talks Planet Hollywood shows, Glee and Rent
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Multi-talented entertainer Wayne Brady is an actor, singer, dancer, TV host, producer and comedian. He hosts Let’s Make a Deal on CBS and recently wrapped up a residency at The Venetian with Making Sh*t Up and a critically acclaimed staging of Rent at The Hollywood Bowl with Nicole Scherzinger, Vanessa Anne Hudgens and Neil Patrick Harris. Brady is back in Las Vegas for a four-show run of Making Sh*t Up at Planet Hollywood that ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 11 PM
DJ Qbert brings the underground to America’s Best DJ 2010
By Deanna Rilling, Las Vegas Weekly The prize could have been for “America’s Shortest DJ.” Qbert poked fun at his own vertically challenged stature when he accepted the 2010 DJ Times America’s Best DJ award Saturday night at Ghostbar, a well-earned recognition of his considerable talents. “It feels like I’m kinda here for the scratch DJs. I’m representing the underground scratch culture, and it feels pretty cool,” said the DJ who manipulates the ones and twos so well he’s been ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 2:02 PM
Strip Scribbles: The search begins for a new Miss Nevada USA
The hunt is on for the new Miss Nevada USA, and we’ll know Nov. 14 which gorgeous girl will be representing our Silver State in Donald Trump’s 2011 pageant to be staged again at Planet Hollywood in April and telecast on NBC. Lovely Georgina Vaughan and striking Julianna Erdesz have represented us the past two years. Maureen Atwell, who runs the Miss Nevada Pageant, told me: “We are looking for the most gorgeous women in Nevada to come out and ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 10:06 AM
Chefs to re-create Palladin recipes at benefit dinner at RM Seafood
The late famed chef Jean-Louis Palladin is beloved and revered by his colleagues in the food industry — and not just because of his one-time legendary restaurants at The Rio and in Washington, D.C. The French-born chef brought a new way to prepare food to the U.S. and for diners to enjoy his creations. Now an extraordinary all-star chef lineup led by Jean-Louis’ friend Andre Rochat and star chefs Rick Moonen and Adam Sobel will serve an extraordinary experience Oct. ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 8:04 AM
David Foster has surprises in store for Mandalay Bay concert
David Foster is such a master of music, he’s known as the hitman in the record industry. He’s a platinum producer, wizard writer, artistic arranger, creative conductor and perfect pianist. He’s also the confidante to the stars, and it’s because of his royal and regal reputation that he can count on them as friends. Not content with producing this weekend’s performances by Sir Elton John, Rob Thomas, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Mraz and the Canadian Tenors for Andre Agassi’s annual Grand ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 7:22 AM
DWTS photos: Week 3’s exit includes tears and a standing ovation
Season 11 of ABC’s hit Dancing With the Stars had even more emotion and drama during Week 3 than the troubled and tangled first two episodes. Singer Michael Bolton, who was ousted in a biting row with judge Bruno Tonioli a week ago, won redemption when he returned last night to fill in for an ailing Susan Boyle. No, Michael didn’t receive an apology from acidic adjudicator Bruno, but instead a standing ovation from him and judges Len Goodman and ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 6 AM
Nightclub & Bar Awards add Las Vegas category
By Deanna Rilling, Las Vegas Weekly Las Vegas nightclubs are the best. Sure, we’re partial, but after our party places dominated the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Awards, it seems the whole industry is starting to agree. “Vegas is one of the leading nightlife cities, if not the nightlife city,” said Donna Hood Crecca, publisher and editorial director for Nightclub & Bar magazine. In fact, Vegas venues won every single club category at 2010’s Nightclub & Bar Awards, so now they’ve ... Read more...
10.6.10 · 12:30 AM
Photos: Glee star Mark Salling’s weekend of Tao and Love
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Actor Mark Salling, Glee’s resident bad boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman, accompanied by new co-star Chord Overstreet, football player turned new Glee Club member Sam Evans, was in town over the weekend to celebrate the release of his second solo album, Pipe Dreams, and bring attention to the American Red Cross. The actors spent Saturday at Tao Beach in The Venetian before their appearance at Tao in the evening. Salling wore a black T-shirt and ... Read more...
10.5.10 · 2:30 PM
Photos: Ashley Tisdale, Hellcats cast party at MGM and talk shop
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was a nonstop weekend party for actress Ashley Tisdale and her Hellcats cast mates celebrating the success of their new hit CW series at all the MGM Grand hotspots. Our spywitness insider reported: “Tisdale was joined by her band of TV cheerleaders, including Heather Hemmens, Robbie Jones, Matt Barr and Sharon Leal, plus friends including sister Jennifer Tisdale. They made MGM Grand their home away from home.” The group kicked off the Sin ... Read more...
10.5.10 · 1:17 PM
Strip Scribbles: Jennifer Hudson, Jason Mraz, tenors join Grand Slam
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education announced today that Jason Mraz, The Canadian Tenors and Jennifer Hudson have been added to the lineup for the 15th Grand Slam for Children benefit concert, joining Sir Elton John and Rob Thomas. Hosted by tennis legend and philanthropist Andre Agassi and presented by Genworth Financial, Grand Slam is Saturday at the Wynn. “We are honored that these international sensations are performing for this special 15th concert,” Andre ... Read more...
10.5.10 · 10:15 AM
On the Hot Party red carpet with Pete Wentz, Holly Madison and Sweetheart
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Rolling Stone’s 2010 Hot Party lighted up Jet at The Mirage over the weekend, and Vegas DeLuxe posted a story and photo gallery Saturday morning. Before the party kicked off inside the nightclub, a handful of celebrities chatted with Vegas DeLuxe. Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola of MTV’s Jersey Shore “You’re going to have to wait and see for Jersey Shore to see how my love life really pans out.” Asked about the show’s popularity: “A ... Read more...
10.5.10 · 8:29 AM
DWTS photos: Audrina Patridge waltzes with Tony Dovolani into lead
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It was Story Night on Week 3 of ABC and America’s No. 1 hit Dancing With the Stars last night, and three pro couples took to the floor to illustrate storytelling to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” The Commodores’ “Three Times a Lady” and Black Eyed Peas’ “Let’s Get It Started.” Here’s how the stories unfolded for the celebrities: Actress Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough, samba ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 4:27 PM
Strip Scribbles: Donald Trump invites Criss Angel, Holly Madison to series
It was a jam-packed weekend of celebrities in Las Vegas, but Vegas DeLuxe still unearthed some tasty tidbits. Wicked whispers & racy rumors Real estate mogul Donald Trump invited Mindfreak star Criss Angel and Peepshow beauty Holly Madison to compete in his new season of Celebrity Apprentice, but he didn’t know that they used to date! Both stars turned down his offer because the filming dates, which start this month in New York, conflicted with their Strip performance schedules. Two ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 3:06 PM
Three big Las Vegas nightlife changes before the end of the year?
News of last week’s takeover of Pure Management Group (Pure in Caesars Palace, LAX and Noir Bar in the Luxor, Social House in MGM CityCenter’s Crystals) by Angel Management Group wasn’t a surprise to Vegas DeLuxe readers, who read the information here first more than a week ahead of everybody else. Now there are rumors of three other major nightlife moves all set to be revealed before the end of the year. Expect initial confirmation within the next month of ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 1:03 PM
DWTS preview: Maks airs complaints about editing, judge
As if the drama of the first two weeks eliminating David Hasselhoff and Michael Bolton on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars wasn’t enough, a new controversy has erupted over edited video footage of behind-the-scenes rehearsals. Professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, choreographer of our Le Reve at the Wynn, has complained to producers that viewers are being led to believe that singer Brandy and he are feuding nonstop. He even took to his blog to express his frustrations about the unfair editing ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 11:29 AM
Michael Jackson’s Sisterella to return to the stage in L.A.
The late Michael Jackson’s manager Frank DiLeo and Jerry Greenberg, who was president of MJJ Music, the record label jointly owned with Sony, are reteaming to present a new version of the King of Pop’s 14-year-old production Sisterella. Vegas DeLuxe has learned that the production created by Las Vegas composer and writer Larry Hart will have its world premiere in L.A. next spring. Sisterella has the distinction of being the only musical ever financed, produced and presented by the King ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 10:26 AM
Photos: Hollywood VIPs and fans gather for Tony Curtis’ funeral in L.V.
Updated at 5:58 p.m. Many Hollywood stars, including actress daughter Jamie Lee Curtis, are attending this morning’s funeral for beloved superstar Tony Curtis. Other headline names will serve as pallbearers for the 11 a.m. service at Palms Mortuary, which will have overflow crowds and be televised live. A videomontage of Tony’s movie roles through the years will be played as part of the tribute to him, with an introduction by his widow, Jill Curtis. She has requested that all donations ... Read more...
10.4.10 · 9:28 AM
Celebrity wrap-up: Glee and rock stars, birthday girls and pool parties
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Las Vegas experienced thunder, lightning and rain over the weekend, but the wicked weather didn’t stop the parade of celebrities up and down The Strip. Rolling Stone’s 2010 Hot Party at Jet in The Mirage on Friday night ignited the red carpet with celebrities including Pete Wentz, Weezer, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, Vince Kartheiser, Holly Madison, Josh Strickland, Laura Croft, Blair Underwood, Recycled Percussion and Jabbawockeez. Check back right here at Vegas DeLuxe tomorrow for ... Read more...
10.3.10 · 5:26 PM
Photos: Shannon twins celebrate 21 at Vanity, Sugar Factory and Color
Double your pleasure and double their fun! Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner’s former twin sister gal pals Karissa and Kristina Shannon celebrated their 21st birthdays here last night and into morning. The Playboy Playmates were discovered for Hef’s magazine by then photo editor and now our Peepshow headliner Holly Madison. A new Las Vegas invasion is underway! Karissa and Kristina promised now that they can party in nightclubs here, they’ll be spending a lot more time in Sin City and making ... Read more...
10.3.10 · 3:02 PM
Recycled Percussion to perform on China’s Got Talent finale Oct. 10
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Junk rock band and Studio 54 at MGM Grand headliners Recycled Percussion are traveling halfway around the world to perform on next Sunday’s finale of China’s Got Talent. The finale will be broadcast live from Shanghai Stadium on Dragon TV for an estimated audience of 400 million viewers. “We have always had a desire to perform in China, more so than any other place on Earth. That dream and desire becomes a reality for ... Read more...
10.3.10 · 8:33 AM
Photos: Avril Lavigne lets sunshine in at Wet Republic birthday bash
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Singer Avril Lavigne faced off against Mother Nature to ensure that her 26th birthday celebration yesterday at Wet Republic at MGM Grand wasn’t rained out. Lavigne battled thunder and lightning — and won. Nobody is gonna rain on her birthday parade! Vegas DeLuxe’s insider spywitness reported that Lavigne arrived ready to rock and party wearing a black tank top and black cropped pants with a hint of color in her pink zebra-printed belt. Proving ... Read more...
10.2.10 · 11:21 AM
Photos: Rolling Stone’s 2010 Hot Party at Jet in The Mirage
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor The inaugural Live Like a Rock Star Weekend kicked off last night and into this morning as hot as could be by Rolling Stone, The Mirage, celebrities and nightlife revelers at the magazine’s 2010 Hot Party at Jet. Our insider spywitness reported for Vegas DeLuxe: To start the evening’s festivities, fans squeezed into Bare Pool Lounge in anticipation of a performance by Weezer. Fans erupted as Weezer took the stage and played some of ... Read more...
10.2.10 · 9:24 AM
Actor Jerry O’Connell: From quarterback to lawyer in stylish suits
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Movie fans know actor Jerry O’Connell as Vern Tessio in 1986’s Stand by Me, Frank Cushman in 1996’s Oscar-winning Jerry Maguire, Joe in 1996’s Joe’s Apartment and Derek in 1997’s Scream 2. Television fans recognize O’Connell from his roles on the small screen in Sliders, Las Vegas, Crossing Jordan, Carpoolers and now CBS’ new series The Defenders, in which he portrays defense lawyer Pete Kaczmarek in what he describes as the most adult — ... Read more...
10.2.10 · 6:56 AM
Photos: Holly Madison’s Pinktober at Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor Peepshow and Holly’s World star Holly Madison kicked off the Las Vegas leg of Hard Rock International’s global and monthlong Pinktober campaign, to raise awareness of breast cancer, with a pink ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at the Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip. Contributing photographer Scott Harrison was on duty when the blond bombshell and The Girls Next Door fan favorite, in a pink T-shirt and white short shorts, clipped the pink ribbon with pink ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 3:33 PM
Strip Scribbles: Pauly D filming MTV project; Britney Spears boosts Glee
Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D checked into the Palms with his “Back East Crew” just as I arrived there last night. His Hollywood manager Larry Rudolph told me that Pauly was here for four days of filming an MTV project and that cameras will be rolling tomorrow night on the dance floor of Moon, where Pauly will be spinning in a special DJ booth. “He’s got some amazing projects ahead of him,” Larry told me. Since he also manages ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 2:34 PM
Photos: Three Square’s fundraiser Dish attracts more than 1,000 to Palms
More than 1,000 foodies turned out last night to support the 30-plus restaurants, chefs and vintners who made up the annual Dish fundraiser at the Palms Pool & Bungalows to benefit Three Square Food Bank. The star chefs included Rick Moonen of RM Seafood in Mandalay Bay and Kerry Simon of Simon at Palms Place, along with Palms host chefs Barry Dakake of N9NE Steakhouse, Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano and Andre Rochat’s rooftop Alize. Other restaurants represented included Tao ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 2:07 PM
Andre Agassi files lawsuit on heels of takeover of Pure Management Group
Just hours after Angel Management Group’s multimillion-dollar takeover of Pure Management Group, celebrity investor Andre Agassi, his wife Steffi Graf and his tennis colleagues Darren Cahill and Todd Wilson have filed a complicated lawsuit. Courthouse News Service reported that their lawsuit claims the managers of Pure in Caesars Palace, where they were part owners, mismanaged finances and used the nightclub’s money to fund competing venues. The lawsuit, filed in Clark County Court, claims that the instant and large success of ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 1:40 PM
Los Angeles Kings battle Colorado Avalanche at MGM Grand
An army of workers makes magic with ice for 48 hours right up to the puck-off between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche at MGM Grand Garden Arena tomorrow night. Despite forecast temperatures still hitting 100 degrees, engineers say the ice won’t melt, so bring a sweater to stay warm indoors. The now long-running Frozen Fury — it’s No. 13 this year — gets underway as a key NHL pre-season matchup, and the $220 tickets are already sold ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 1:08 PM
John Lennon celebration includes Quarrymen, Nowhere Boy preview
Musical legend John Lennon will be honored this weekend in celebrations at Lake Las Vegas on what would have been his 70th birthday. Fans will get a sneak preview of Nowhere Boy, the new feature film about his early life before The Beatles that is set for release next Friday. I’ll handle emcee duties tomorrow to introduce John’s original bandmates The Quarrymen, the band that eventually became The Beatles. Tonight, Beatles tribute band The Fab plays the hits of the ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 11:29 AM
Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth attracts celebrities
Action movie hero Sylvester Stallone, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, former Biohazard bassist Evan Seinfeld and his porn star girlfriend Lupe Fuentes lead an invasion of tattoo enthusiasts for Mario Barth’s Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth at Mandalay Bay this weekend. Convention officials tell me that they already know attendance will surpass last year’s 50,000. It’s the second consecutive year of the convention, and Evan will emcee the main stage activities, including presentation of trophies and awards in various tattoo ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 10:02 AM
Barry Manilow to donate musical instruments to 15 Las Vegas schools
It’s another extraordinary — and mammoth — act of generosity from superstar Strip entertainer Barry Manilow. Next week, the singer-songwriter will present five semi-trucks loaded with musical instruments to severely depleted school music programs. Students at no less than 15 schools in Las Vegas and Clark County will be recipients of the large gift valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Our merry Mayor of Mirth Oscar Goodman will join with hundreds of music teachers and students for the ... Read more...
10.1.10 · 6:24 AM
Celebrity preview: TV’s Pauly D, Mark Salling, Jerry O’Connell, Tim Gunn
By Don Chareunsy, Vegas DeLuxe editor It wouldn’t be a weekend in Las Vegas without at least one Jersey Shore cast member here, and, like last weekend, there are two in Las Vegas to party like rock stars. That calls for at least a few fist pumps on the dance floor. Friday, Oct. 1 Rolling Stone’s 2010 Hot Party at Jet in The Mirage kicks off the party weekend, as diligently reported yesterday, with Pete Wentz, Weezer, Holly Madison, Whitney ... Read more...
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