Las Vegas Weekly

September 16, 2010 · 4:28 PM

Strip Scribbles: A star-studded honor for Michael Boychuck at L’Oreal party

By Robin Leach

Criss Angel, Vince Neil and Michael Boychuck at Robin Leach and Michael Boychuck's birthday party at Blush in the Wynn on Sept. 10, 2010.

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

Las Vegas hair guru Michael Boychuck will be in fine company tonight for his meet-and-greet with No Doubt superstar singer Gwen Stefani after he’s honored by L’Oreal in New York as Colorist of the Decade.

Michael, who last weekend celebrated his birthday alongside yours truly at Blush in the Wynn, will be joined by new American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, rocker Debbie Harry, pop star Mel B (who was the first celebrity headliner here at Peepshow in Planet Hollywood), celebrity chef Mario Batali, Twilight actress Julia Jones, fashion designer Betsy Johnson and the ultimate fashion diva Vogue Editor Anna Wintour.

Coincidentally, after Michael meets up with Gwen, she flies here to Las Vegas to officially unveil her own wax figure in Madame Tussauds at The Venetian next Wednesday at noon.

*Guests gathered last night for a very special cooking demonstration at Three Square food bank with celebrity chef Rick Moonen of RM Seafood in Mandalay Bay and Luxor headliner comedian Carrot Top to raise money and awareness for Grant a Gift Autism Foundation, and contributing photographer Scott Harrison was on duty for our Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery.

*Cast members from Jubilee! at Bally’s will be on Dr. Phil tomorrow to help him celebrate his 60th birthday. The showgirls are treating Dr. Phil with a dance in the show’s introduction and then return toward the end of the program with a cake.

*Two changes to report at Riviera headliner Greg London’s comedy impressions show: Greg London’s Icons is now Greg London: Impressions That Rock, and a 7 p.m. performance Mondays is being added to the weekly lineup beginning Sept. 27 (the show is dark Tuesdays). “As we got more and more feedback from audience members, we consistently heard how much they think our show really ‘rocks,’ and out of that we got the name Greg London: Impressions That Rock,” Greg said in a statement.

*The Venetian and Palazzo have launched The Venetian | The Palazzo Social Rewards, a social media loyalty program that awards followers on Twitter. The program monitors and tracks tweets and provides followers with points to be redeemed toward goods and services at the resorts. In addition to accumulating points toward free suite stays at The Venetian and Palazzo, guests can earn free dessert at Wolfgang Puck restaurants CUT and Postrio Bar and Grill, guest list and free admission to Tao and Lavo and free drinks from Lagasse’s Stadium.

STAR SURVEILLANCE

Motley Crue frontman and Las Vegas resident Vince Neil dined with four friends at N9NE Steakhouse in the Palms, and the party of five enjoyed the shellfish platter, filet mignon and creamed corn. Hip-hop singer Ace Hussle performed at Moon in the Palms for the weekly Bang party.

TONIGHT’S TIPS

Elaine Wynn hosts renowned skincare expert Ling Chan at The Spa in the Encore for an evening of radiance as the new Ling signature facials and skin care line are unveiled. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, complete with his “hot and fluffy” Hawaiian shirt, performs his hilarious, self-described “fat man” standup at the Monte Carlo through Saturday night. The skull and crossbones are on display when The Cult and The Black Ryder perform at The Pearl in the Palms. Comic Brad Williams headlines at The Playboy Comedy Lounge in the Palms through Saturday night with hosts Cort McCown and Paul Hughes. And masked magician Jeff McBride presents his new Wonderground at The Olive on East Sunset with two stage shows. Jeff hosts Kevin Burke and 14 other magicians taking part in the production with body art paintings, tarot readings, a goddess and mojo-a-go-go dancers. Those sexy and iconic Bettie Page fashions of yesteryear from the Miracle Mile boutique in Planet Hollywood will be modeled at The Crown Theater in The Rio while Omar and the Stringpoppers play their rockabilly concert with guests Lucky Cheats.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

We’ll take a sneak peek at the shocks, scandals and eye-popping adventures of Vince Neil in his no-holds barred explosive book in advance of its official release next week. Just ahead of the three consecutive nights of the new Season 11 of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars starting Monday, we’ll have a photo report on the Las Vegas-linked contestants, the ABC film crew plans for shooting here and the first rehearsal photos of Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and pro partner Karina Smirnoff. Plus, former DWTS competitor Cloris Leachman proves her veteran versatility bringing her one-woman show to town.

Vegas DeLuxe Editor Don Chareunsy contributed to this report.

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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