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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
What's your story? If you are a celebrity in Vegas, Robin Leach wants to know.
09.30.11 · 4:34 PM
Strip Scribbles: Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Casino opens tomorrow
First guests for the much-anticipated Margaritaville Casino at the Flamingo will walk through the red ribbon at noon tomorrow. The new casino features 220 slot machines, 22 gaming tables and the 5 O’Clock Somewhere center bar. The grand opening will be officially recognized Oct. 14 when the world’s largest margarita, Lucky Rita, will be topped off for potential inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records. That ceremony also marks a week of festivities as singer and musician Jimmy Buffet ... Read more...
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Facebook09.30.11 · 2:02 PM
Photos: Bush and Chevelle rock The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy Bush, with lead singer, guitarist and Las Vegas regular Gavin Rossdale, rocked The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel last night, and Chevelle served as the opening act. Thanks to Scott Harrison, who was onsite for photo galleries of both bands. Rossdale, who is wed to fellow rocker Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, has found success with his British band, formed in London in 1992, and as a solo artist. The band’s hits include “Glycerine,” “Comedown” and ... Read more...
09.30.11 · 12:02 PM
Cirque hosts premiere of Michael Jackson’s Immortal in Montreal
The new Michael Jackson Immortal spectacular may wind up being the largest touring rock show ever. Rumors are that it will take 47 double-stretched trucks to move the 180,000 pounds of stage equipment and a 200-strong cast and crew around North America for the next two years — and then around the world for the next two years. We’ll know all the mind-blowing logistics for certain Sunday night in Montreal when Cirque du Soleil throws the world premiere and gala ... Read more...
09.30.11 · 9:37 AM
Celebrity preview: Justin Timberlake, concerts, NHL, tattoos, motorbikes
It’s a highly competitive weekend with NHL superstars, the world’s top tattoo artists and motorcycle race fanatics, but the big shootout is between Justin Timberlake and hit-maker David Foster. They go head-to-head a half-mile apart on The Strip both with an armada of big-name stars in their artillery. J.T. co-hosts his benefit Old School Jam for Shriners Hospitals for Children at Planet Hollywood with Wayne Brady and features performances by Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Sister Sledge, Sugar Hill ... Read more...
09.29.11 · 4:27 PM
Strip Scribbles: For Barrett-Jackson, $24 million, record crowd and autos
The Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Car Auction last weekend racked up record numbers with more than $24 million in sales and 60,000 collectors bidding on 580 vehicles sold in three days at Mandalay Bay. A 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 was the top-selling vehicle at $700,000, followed by the first 2012 Camaro ZL1 going for $250,000. Rounding out the top-selling vehicles were a 2009 Raptor GTR Prototype Mosler for $240,000; a 1971Plymouth ’Cuda Custom 2 Door Hardtop at $200,000; and a 1968 ... Read more...
09.29.11 · 2:37 PM
Photos: Justin Timberlake aims to surpass $1 million with golf tourney
On and off the golf course, Justin Timberlake takes very seriously his role as celebrity host and ambassador for the annual Shriners Hospitals for Children pro-am golf tournament at TPC Summerlin. After all, his goal is to raise more than $1million over the next few days. While fanzines are in a frenzy over his renewed romance with Jessica Biel, who has reportedly reunited with him here in Las Vegas, he’s more interested in talking about the incredible medical achievements of ... Read more...
09.29.11 · 11:37 AM
Photos: Elton John’s brilliant showmanship on every level
There’s no question that Sir Elton John is a true genius and superstar singer, songwriter and performer who dominates the giant Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace. But he’s got some pretty stiff onstage competition for attention. First, there’s the 3,200-pound piano that took Yamaha engineers four years to handcraft. Elton joked: “It’s got everything except a barbecue.” To prove that it’s the wildest piano in the world, he showcased its glass top with an aquarium of fish on its 68 ... Read more...
09.28.11 · 5:29 PM
Strip Scribbles: Cirque plans another fan week, changes at Ka
For the second consecutive year, Cirque du Soleil is offering fans all-access, behind-the-scenes backstage looks at its Las Vegas productions. For the first 10 days of December, secrets are revealed and rigorous rehearsals are opened up to Cirque enthusiasts. The first 100 guests signed up for Cirque Week will spend their final night in Las Vegas with Magician of the Century Criss Angel at his Believe at the Luxor. He’ll host a farewell meet-and-greet before show time and then invite ... Read more...
09.28.11 · 2:34 PM
Videos: Sir Elton John and secrets of his $1 million Yamaha piano
It’s probably the first time in live music history that fans will spend as much time pouring over the piano as they will staring at the star. Yamaha has spent four years and more than $1 million to create the world’s best keyboard instrument for Sir Elton John’s new three-year run of shows at Caesars Palace premiering tonight. The 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee starts with 16 performances through Oct. 23 at The Colosseum and continues on ... Read more...
09.28.11 · 12:13 PM
Photos: DJ Nick Cannon continues Chateau residency; New Boyz perform
By Don Chareunsy Singer, actor, comedian and TV host Nick Cannon returned to Las Vegas for his DJ residency at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris in a night that also featured a performance by New Boyz. The duo walked the red carpet about 1 a.m. sporting Sugar Factory Couture Pops and designer sunglasses. Cannon followed shortly as his fans yelled, “I love you, Nick!” The entertainer, who is refreshingly always dressed up in Rat Pack tuxedo style in ... Read more...
09.28.11 · 11:16 AM
Reunited(?) Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel dine at CityCenter
Despite my slew of spies up and down The Strip and all around the valley, there had been no public sightings of pop heartthrob Justin Timberlake back together with the gorgeous Jessica Biel — until now. Hollywood gossip insiders such as Perez Hilton had reported it, but with little details. Well, the twosome finally surfaced and was spotted late last night at Mastro’s Ocean Club in Crystals at MGM CityCenter. No word, though, on how long they spent there, what ... Read more...
09.27.11 · 9:19 PM
Photos: Bruno Mars at The Bank; Apl.De.Ap at Gallery, Sugar Factory
By Don Chareunsy If you weren’t lucky enough to score tickets to Night 1 or Night 2 of the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday and Saturday nights, respectively, there were plenty of opportunities to see the music stars hosting and partying in The Entertainment Capital of the World along with their iHeartRadio performances. Bruno Mars performed at The Bank in the Bellagio as well as at a private soiree at Gold Lounge in Aria ... Read more...
09.27.11 · 3:07 PM
Strip Scribbles: David Copperfield offers $50,000 for missing award
It’s the disappearing act that incredible illusionist David Copperfield wishes hadn’t happened. One of his most treasured possessions simply vanished in thin air. So far, no amount of trickery has been able to make it reappear. Now our MGM headliner has resorted to not old-fashioned sleight-of-hand but a bona-fide $50,000 reward for the return of his new King of Magic Award. At his magical island resort hideaway Musha Cay in the Bahamas, David confirmed that the Society of American Magicians ... Read more...
09.27.11 · 1:09 PM
Super-producer David Foster steps into the spotlight as a headliner
When you get a two-month break from a rigorous showbiz schedule, you’re supposed to head to Hawaii for a little rest and relaxation. Not so for hit-maker David Foster. He’s going to be the busiest he’s ever been with three extraordinary concerts before the end of the year at Mandalay Bay and masterminding a Dec. 8 duet with Barbra Streisand as a military veterans fundraiser. Now for the first time in Las Vegas, David is stepping out from behind the ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 10:27 PM
Tropicana Las Vegas and Nikki in a battle over the Beach
By John Katsilometes In a crossfire of public statements Monday, Tropicana Las Vegas says it ended its management agreement with Nikki Beach because the dayclub, nightclub and cafe did not achieve a “net income.” Meanwhile, a release from Nikki Beach officials accuses the hotel of keeping the Nikki Beach venues open against the wishes of the club’s parent company, which has sought legal counsel to deal with the matter. In the aftermath of a split between the Trop and Nikki ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 5:30 PM
Strip Scribbles: New ‘What Happens Here’ campaign promotes code of silence
After a two-year break from developing new “What Happens Here Stays Here” TV ad campaigns, the first of several spots are being launched by our Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. One is a new “WHHSH” spot, and the other is part of a parallel campaign titled “Know the Code: Protect the Moment.” A $10 million to $15 million media buy puts the controversial spots on network and cable, plus the feeder markets of L.A., San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, San ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 3:25 PM
Photos: Jay-Z leads the 1,000 Nights Party at Tao; Eva Amurri at Lavo
By Don Chareunsy Friday was one jam-packed evening for rap mogul Jay-Z, as he headlined Night 1 of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena and then hoofed it over to Tao in the Venetian for the 1,000 Nights Party marking — what else? — 1,000 nights of revelry at the Venetian hotspot. Dr. Dre joined Jay-Z, minus pregnant superstar wife Beyonce, and they held court at a dance floor table as DJ Ross One alternated playing their ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 1:06 PM
Justin Timberlake’s golf tournament tees off; Old School Jam is Saturday
There are plenty of emotional, heart-tugging moments all week long as superstar Justin Timberlake tees off his annual pro-am golf tournament that culminates Saturday night at Planet Hollywood with the all-star concert Old School Jam. It’s all to raise funds for the great work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, and it began yesterday with a golf show by Dennis Walters and his canine pal Bucky. Dennis revealed his motivational life story and performed an amazing variety of trick shots, ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 9:26 AM
Problems plague L.V. team on Season 19 debut of The Amazing Race
Nightclub beauties Kaylani Paliotta and Lisa Tilley wished for hometown Las Vegas luck last night on the debut episode of Season 19 of The Amazing Race on CBS. Right out of the starting block, Kaylani lost her passport that threatened the challenges and travels of the first leg of competition. The Emmy Award-winning program has 11 teams, and somehow as if Lady Luck smiled down on them, Kaylani and Lisa managed to find the passport and overcome other difficulties — ... Read more...
09.26.11 · 5:27 AM
Photos: Jennifer Lopez gets on the floor, glows at Pure in Caesars Palace
By Don Chareunsy Where does Jenny from the block party in Las Vegas after a performance? For actress, singer and fashion mogul Jennifer Lopez, it was Pure in Caesars Palace after taking part in Night 2 of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Hundreds of fans lined up outside Pure in the Caesars casino floor waiting for the superstar, newly split from singer Marc Anthony, to make her appearance. Lopez arrived after midnight with ... Read more...
09.25.11 · 4:14 PM
Photos: iHeartRadio ends with Lady Gaga’s leather, studs, dancing, blood
By John Katsilometes Lady Gaga was midway through her show-ending set to close the second night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena when she called a guest to the stage. The groundbreaking artist was already showing some serious creative wear and tear, shining with sweat and smeared with fake blood after a full-force accounting of “Paparazzi.” With her customary theatrics, Lady Gaga announced that “police” were on the scene — oh my! — but that only ... Read more...
09.25.11 · 12:35 PM
Photos: Night 2 of iHeartRadio with Gaga, Usher, J.Lo, Minaj, Chesney
By Don Chareunsy Night 2 of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena yesterday evening featured yet another dizzying array of stars, including Lady Gaga, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Kenny Chesney, Nicki Minaj and more to cap the two-day celebration of Clear Channel’s new radio app. Justin Timberlake, in town for his annual celebrity pro-am golf tournament and concert fundraiser, surprised the sold-out arena in a guest appearance to introduce Gaga. Thanks to colleague Steve Marcus of the Las ... Read more...
09.24.11 · 1:57 PM
Photos: Fantasy cast members tap Oktoberfest keg at Hofbrauhaus
By Don Chareunsy The gorgeous ladies of Fantasy at the Luxor continued the Oktoberfest celebrations last night by tapping the keg as the celebrity guests at Hofbrauhaus, and Scott Harrison was on duty to shoot this Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. It’s been a big week for Fantasy, as Anita Mann’s topless show at the Luxor featuring singer Lorena Peril celebrated its 12th anniversary and 2012 calendar launch with a VIP party at Rice & Company and an early performance. > ... Read more...
09.24.11 · 1:11 PM
Photos: iHeartRadio pumps out the superstars at MGM Grand
By John Katsilometes The concert had been barreling along for four blistering hours. The capacity crowd of 12,500 had begun to melt away, not in waves but in a tired trickle. The night’s closing artist, Jay-Z, was up, putting on a thundering performance with the energized assistance of one Malik Thuston Cox (better known by his rap handle of Memphis Bleek). His jeans slung low and heavy gold chains bouncing, the hip-hop overlord squeezed what seemed to be the last ... Read more...
09.23.11 · 2:27 PM
Photos: Vehicles owned by Criss Angel up for bid at Barrett-Jackson
More than 400 valuable collector and antique cars will cross the block and go under the hammer in the remaining 48 hours of the prestigious 40th anniversary Barrett-Jackson auto auction. It all kicked off with a parade Wednesday of 80 marvelous machines on The Strip from the Convention Center to Mandalay Bay, where the auctioneers will keep a sales frenzy going until late tomorrow. Expect to see numerous celebrity enthusiasts there, including Mindfreak magician Criss Angel, actor Josh Duhamel, comedian ... Read more...
09.23.11 · 11:28 AM
Playboy beauty Jessa Hinton’s TV duties; L.V. friends on Amazing Race
Gorgeous Las Vegas beauty Jessa Hinton’s television career is busting out after her Miss July Playboy Playmate centerfold layout, and the final four months of this year have become a jam-packed whirlwind for the stunning blonde. She’s the on-camera host for all the pre-fight, red carpet and behind-the-scenes Top Rank-HBO coverage of the upcoming Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Nov. 20. (The two fighters drew a crowd of 60,000 when they appeared ... Read more...
09.23.11 · 9:20 AM
Photos: Fergie on her wax double: Let’s take her home ‘for a threesome!’
Pop princess Fergie arrived in Las Vegas yesterday and dazzled our desert kingdom in a ravishing off-the-shoulder red dress complete with a shorter blonde ’do and a killer-megawatt smile. She spelled G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S from head to toe without even whispering the word from her smash hit song. Fergie unveiled her $300,000 wax double at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at the Venetian and absolutely loved her face-to-face look at herself. Here are YouTube videos of the unveiling courtesy of Madame Tussauds and ... Read more...
09.23.11 · 2:59 AM
Celebrity preview: Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, J.Lo, Coldplay, BEP, Kenny Chesney
With some of the biggest names in music appearing for the next two nights at MGM Grand Garden Arena, little wonder that Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Music Festival is being dubbed “the music event of our lifetime.” It’s a stunning and staggering sensational squadron of superstars! The biggest live music event in radio history features Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Steven Tyler, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, ... Read more...
09.22.11 · 5:07 PM
Photos: Adam Levine of Maroon 5’s moves like Jagger at the Palms
By Don Chareunsy Floyd Mayweather Jr. wasn’t the only one who delivered a knockout performance over the weekend in Las Vegas. Grammy-winning L.A. band Maroon 5, with undeniably sexy frontman Adam Levine, delivered a high-energy and infectiously engaging performance at The Pearl in the Palms on Saturday night. Maroon 5 kicked it off on time — right on the dot, in fact, at 10 p.m. — with their No. 1 hit “Moves Like Jagger,” and Levine — sporting an unbuttoned, ... Read more...
09.22.11 · 1:32 PM
Photos: Ron Weasley, er, Rupert Grint’s 23rd birthday in Las Vegas
It was a whirlwind trip from London to the Las Vegas Strip for Hogwarts resident redhead Rupert Grint when he celebrated his belated 23rd birthday in The Entertainment Capital of the World. The world famous wizard Ron Weasley from the hit Harry Potter movies was swarmed by hundreds of fans everywhere he went, and he reveled in the adoration as if it was a quidditch championship all over again. Even Peepshow star Holly Madison was charmed by the young actor. ... Read more...
09.22.11 · 10:31 AM
Photos: Chauncey Billups and John Wall party at Lagasse’s Stadium
I joined NBA stars Chauncey Billups, John Wall and their peers as they celebrated the Impact Basketball Competitive Series at Lagasse’s Stadium at the Palazzo last night. The lively event was filmed for a segment on Extra as the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards players posed for photographs, signed memorabilia and shared their favorite basketball memories with excited fans. Chauncey said, “Lagasse’s Stadium is a great place to come hang out and watch games. It’s just a great atmosphere.” ... Read more...
09.22.11 · 9:18 AM
Strip Scribbles: Barry Manilow reveals battle with heart disease
Superstar entertainer Barry Manilow has talked for the first time about his secret 15-year battle with a serious heart disease, and he’s launched a campaign to help 2.5 million other Americans suffering from AFib (atrial fibrillation). Our Paris headliner who is set to move to Harrah’s next year is kicking off Get Back in Rhythm as a national education campaign. He told Fox News: “It’s very rare that I would ever talk about my health. But I discovered over 2.5 ... Read more...
09.22.11 · 6:58 AM
Photos: Fergie unveils her $300,000 wax figure at Madame Tussauds
Editor’s Note: A photo gallery by Christopher DeVargas of the Las Vegas Sun and photographs by Glenn Pinkerton of Las Vegas News Bureau from today’s unveiling were added at 8:23 p.m. Pop princess Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known around the world as Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas, has been immortalized in wax, and she’ll unveil her figure for the first time today at Madame Tussauds at the Venetian. The $300,000 iconic, lifelike double joins more than 100 other celebrities ... Read more...
09.21.11 · 4:32 PM
Strip Scribbles: New restaurants, TV series dominate L.V.’s fall season
Television production in Las Vegas is really picking up steam. Two competing TV food shows were shot here separately last week, and now Vegas is the star of a new weekly series hosted by singer Lani Misalucha, the first Asian American-hosted mainstream Vegas travel and lifestyle program. Every year on Dec. 4, it’s Lani Misalucha Day as decreed by former Mayor Oscar Goodman, and The Siren of the Strip has shot 13 episodes that will start airing on KTUD Channel ... Read more...
09.21.11 · 1:07 PM
In about-face, Gladys Knight’s show set to close at Tropicana on Oct. 29
By John Katsilometes Less than two weeks after Tropicana announced Gladys Knight’s engagement at the Gladys Knight Theater would be extended through the end of the year comes word today that her show instead will close Oct. 29. Noted on the entertainment link on the Tropicana’s official Web site is that Knight’s final performance will be Oct. 29. The decision comes unexpectedly, as the hotel on Sept. 9 announced her A Mic and a Light showcase had been extended through ... Read more...
09.21.11 · 11:29 AM
Barrett-Jackson celebrates 40th anniversary; Strip parade is today
Time to get revved up as the Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction rolls into town. The three-day automotive lifestyle event at Mandalay Bay with its customs, classics, hot rods, exotics and original collector vehicles celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary year. It all starts today with the cruise-in and road rally with an array of collectable autos driving on The Strip from the Las Vegas Convention Center by the Las Vegas Hilton to the parking lots of Mandalay Bay. Tonight’s ... Read more...
09.21.11 · 9:43 AM
Photos: Fantasy cast celebrates 2012 calendar, 12th anniversary
Glamour and glitz dominated last night’s 12th anniversary Fantasy show celebration at the Luxor as the delicious dancers sparkled at the simultaneous unveiling of their hotter-than-hot 2012 calendar and sexier and spicier routines. Zany Luxor headliner comic Carrot Top, 98 Degrees founder and singer Jeff Timmons, cast members of Excalibur headliners Thunder From Down Under and yours truly were among those surrounded by the blonde and brunette bombshells on the red carpet. Fantasy producer Anita Mann and Luxor President Renee ... Read more...
09.21.11 · 8:28 AM
Photos: Spectacular fall flowers and foliage go on display at Bellagio
As Mother Nature slowly kicks the temperature downward and our desert evenings become much cooler, there’s a definite feeling that fall is in the air — and the extraordinary new floral extravaganza at the Bellagio proves it! More than 75,000 flowers and 22,265 plants will be rotated during the duration of The Strip’s newest spectacular tourist attraction. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue captured these fabulous photos Monday afternoon before the exhibit of excellence is officially opened to the public. He told ... Read more...
09.20.11 · 4:30 PM
Strip Scribbles: Fantasy debuts 2012 calendar, sexy routines
To mark the launch of the hotter-than-hot Fantasy 2012 calendar, the darling dancers of the topless striptease show premiere four routines as part of the 12th anniversary celebration tonight at the Luxor. Headliner Lorena Peril also will perform two new songs, including an original she co-wrote for the new opening number. “The Strip’s Biggest Tease” with its 15 nonstop, high-energy numbers now opens with Lorena singing her new single “Dance on Me” set to new choreography from Fantasy dancer Amber. ... Read more...
09.20.11 · 1:36 PM
Photos: Zumanity’s 8th anniversary, changes, new cast members
It’s the sexiest and definitely the most erotic of Cirque du Soleil’s seven Strip spectaculars, and tonight Zumanity celebrates its eighth anniversary at New York-New York. The cutting-edge contemporary and adult-themed production has added acts and artists to mark its milestone. Zumanity has become a favorite of Hollywood stars when they visit our Las Vegas playground. Celebrities who have visited this past year include Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner, Heidi Klum and Seal, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, Giuliana and Bill Rancic, ... Read more...
09.20.11 · 9:13 AM
Exclusive photos: Criss Angel proposes in Mexico; the $300,000 ring
It’s not one of his incredible illusions — it’s the real thing! Mindfreak superstar Criss Angel is engaged. It was a magical proposal with a $300,000 ring on a sun-kissed beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, just a few days ago. Vegas DeLuxe has exclusively confirmed that while on vacation from his Cirque du Soleil show Believe at the Luxor, Criss went on bended knee to ask his beautiful girlfriend Sandra Gonzalez to marry him — and when she agreed ... Read more...
09.19.11 · 11:23 PM
Train’s successful trip as Wine Amplified headliner at Mandalay Bay
By Brjden Crewe I never understood why a massively popular band thanks the crowd and heads briskly off-stage after a seemingly finished yet incredible performance. We all know that they’re returning. And in the case of seasoned yet current rock mainstays Train, their encore was inevitable since some of their best music was yet to have been performed. And the crowd resting on the grounds of Mandalay Bay Beach on Saturday night wasn’t moving one bare foot. From the beginning ... Read more...
09.19.11 · 3:33 PM
Strip Scribbles: Holly Madison jets to Japan; Angel Porrino in Peepshow
Unabashed Disney fan Holly Madison departed this morning to the twin theme parks of Disneyland in Tokyo for part of a well-earned week’s vacation from her hit Peepshow at Planet Hollywood and before Season 3 of Holly’s World begins filming here. Holly, who is traveling with her Holly’s World co-star Laura Croft and friend Shelby Lynn, will hit the beaches of Hawaii on her whirlwind round trip before resuming Peepshow next Monday. Tonight, Holly’s World co-star Angel Porrino takes over ... Read more...
09.19.11 · 1:26 PM
Photos: Playboy Playmates Ashley Mattingly, Jessa Lynn Hinton at Trop
Gorgeous Playboy Playmates Miss March Ashley Mattingly and Miss July Las Vegas’ own Jessa Lynn Hinton were the main model attractions at Arny Freytag’s second set of “Shoot the Centerfold” photo instruction classes at the Tropicana over the weekend, and Tom Donoghue had the difficult job of capturing the candids. Crowds for the Playboy beauties and Lil Wayne’s after-fight party at the Tropicana were so huge that Fire Department officials ordered the dueling festivities to be shuffled over two floors ... Read more...
09.19.11 · 11:31 AM
Female admirers are ready for Prince Harry’s visit to Las Vegas
If Britain’s Prince Harry gets to spend two days and nights partying here, gorgeous girls will be waiting for him. In fact, Holly’s World starlet Laura Croft wants to be his guide and start with a VIP visit to her new Night School 4 Girls at the Excalibur. Expect best gal pals Holly Madison and Angel Porrino to be next in line to offer invitations to Peepshow at Planet Hollywood and Absinthe at Caesars Palace, respectively. “He’s been labeled a ... Read more...
09.18.11 · 3:33 PM
Photos: At Brad Garrett’s poker event, Jason Alexander hints at L.V. return
By John Katsilometes Brad Garrett is laughing all the way to … somewhere. Maybe it’s not the bank, given that he continues to turn a consistent, healthy payday at his comedy club at Tropicana. His rote joke that his “very expensive hobby is like owning an enormous boat that seats 300” reveals that this is an exercise in passion, not profit, for the comic actor most famous for playing Ray Romano’s brother on “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Garrett is performing at ... Read more...
09.18.11 · 1:32 PM
Photos: Siegfried & Roy kick off Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus
Legendary magicians Siegfried & Roy were the first celebrity guests for this year’s Oktoberfest kickoff at Hofbrauhaus last night. The beer, food and entertainment hall was packed for Roy Horn’s triumphant entrance, and he was cheered loudly all the way to the huge beer keg. Siegfried Fischbacher and he took on the official duty of tapping the first beers for the start of the traditional monthlong-plus festival. Thanks to Scott Harrison for his Vegas DeLuxe gallery of celebration shots. Next ... Read more...
09.18.11 · 10:44 AM
Photos: Stars turn out for Mayweather Jr.’s controversial KO win over Ortiz
Music and Hollywood stars joined top athletes and comedians in a huge celebrity turnout at the controversial Round 4 knockout victory by new WBA Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. over Victor Ortiz at MGM Grand Garden Arena last night. Despite boos at hometown fighter Floyd that drowned out TV commentators, he walked away with the welterweight championship belt and a payday of at least $25 million after a 15-month break from the ring. Actors Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx ... Read more...
09.17.11 · 4:26 PM
Photos: Mike Tyson meets fans, signs autographs at Chateau in the Paris
By Don Chareunsy Mike Tyson — boxing legend, former heavyweight champion, The Hangover star and Las Vegas resident — signed autographs and posed for photographs with fans yesterday afternoon at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris, and Scott Harrison was onsite for a daytime photo gallery for Vegas DeLuxe. The bruiser, nowadays donning an eye-catching tattoo on his face, kept it casual in a white T-shirt, light gray jeans and white tennis shoes and snacked on Red Vines. Tyson ... Read more...
09.17.11 · 2:39 PM
Photos: Heidi Montag celebrates 25th birthday at 35 Steaks, Vanity at HRH
By Don Chareunsy Reality TV star and aspiring singer Heidi Montag celebrated her 25th birthday at the Hard Rock Hotel last night, first stopping for a bite at the new 35 Steaks + Martinis before hosting a celebration at Vanity at the Hard Rock Hotel. Montag was dressed for a fun evening in a glittering gold dress that accentuated her curves. The former star of The Hills currently appearing on VH1’s Famous Food enjoyed The King of Desserts while at ... Read more...
09.17.11 · 12:44 PM
Photos: Bridget Marquardt celebrates 38th birthday with Nick Carpenter
By Don Chareunsy Playboy beauty Bridget Marquardt of The Girls Next Door fame celebrated her 38th birthday last night at the Paris and Planet Hollywood with director boyfriend Nick Carpenter. The blonde bombshell donned an off-the-shoulder teal satin dress and bedazzled Jimmy Choo pumps as she hit the red carpet before her celebration at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood. Marquardt’s group also included Colin Cunningham of TNT’s Falling Skies and other friends, and she sipped on Bacardi and Diet Coke ... Read more...
09.17.11 · 10:15 AM
Strip Scribbles: Will the Las Vegas Marathon become a record-setting run?
Is the Las Vegas Marathon on Dec. 4 set to become one of the biggest races in the world now that it has switched to a first-time 4 p.m. start on The Strip rather than the brutal 6 a.m.? (The half marathon will start down The Strip at 5:30 p.m.) At this time last year, 11,000 runners were signed up, but now I’m reliably hearing that 30,000(!) have already registered, and organizers are expecting that could well jump by at ... Read more...
09.16.11 · 8:35 PM
Sugar Ray Leonard reveals secrets in brutal, tell-all autobiography
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is in Las Vegas this weekend to unveil his autobiography The Big Fight: My Life In and Out of the Ring. It’s an explosive, highly candid and revealing look at his life, and he’ll be signing the book and posing for fan photos tomorrow at the sports book at Caesars Palace, which is where 30 years ago he beat Tommy “Hitman” Hearns to win the world welterweight title. Sugar Ray also has completed work on ... Read more...
09.16.11 · 7:32 PM
Photos: Champion Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Jr. weigh in for fight night
By Don Chareunsy WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz and undefeated challenger Floyd Mayweather Jr. of Las Vegas took part in the traditional public weigh-in at MGM Grand this afternoon ahead of their title fight tomorrow night at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and Tom Donoghue was on duty for this Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. As you can see from Donoghue’s images, things got a little heated between the two fighters. Trash talk — boys just never grow up, do they? Thanks ... Read more...
09.16.11 · 4:02 PM
Photos: Brandon Flowers is surprise guest at Big Talk at Hard Rock Cafe
By Don Chareunsy Big Talk, a side project of Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers, returned to the Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip last night in a warm-up performance before the rockers begin a European tour, and Killers frontman Brandon Flowers surprised the audience by joining the guys onstage mid-set. Thanks to Erik Kabik, who was onsite for his Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery of Big Talk backstage before the show, in performance mode and with surprise guest Flowers, who was ... Read more...
09.16.11 · 3:01 PM
Singer-actor Christian Kane likes Nashville, Alice in Chains and UFC
by Allison Duck He’s got the looks, voice, acting skills, stuntman physique and that hair — oh, that magnificent hair. Christian Kane pulls double duty as an actor and a musician, and his TV and film credits include Angel, Dawson’s Creek, The Broken Hearts Club and the current hit Leverage. What you might not know is that Kane is a bona-fide country singer. After years in the business as a singer-songwriter in Nashville, he is hitting the road again with ... Read more...
09.16.11 · 11:58 AM
Celebrity preview: Mayweather vs. Ortiz, Tyson vs. Leonard, Maroon 5
It’s a knockout weekend, and I’m not just talking about the boxing champions in and out of the ring. The body beautiful of athletic physiques and prowess also will be on show at the Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia championships, the most prestigious event in the world of bodybuilding. The back-from-vacation Floyd Mayweather Jr. and WBA Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz, the pride of our friends here celebrating Mexican Independence Day, obviously will grab the headline coverage from inside the ropes ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 11:48 PM
Photos: Going to the chapel with Snooki? Plus, Sammi judges bikinis
The rumors of an engagement and Las Vegas runaway wedding involving Jersey Shore starlet Jenni “JWoww” Farley have been rampant in recent weeks, as she now has a whopping, sparkling diamond ring on her left hand. Not to be outdone, her castmate Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi might well be planning a trip down the altar, too. Snooki admitted that her romance with boyfriend Jionni LaValle is now a yearlong affair: “It’s our second time to Las Vegas together, and we might ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 4:29 PM
Strip Scribbles: Kardashian Khaos job fair is Friday at the Mirage
Want to work for Kim Kardashian? Want to do 9 to 5 or 3 to 10 with sisters Khloe Kardashian Odom and Kourtney Kardashian? Well, here’s your opportunity: The about-to-open Kardashian Khaos at the Mirage is having a job fair from 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, and interviews will take place on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kardashian Khaos, the latest business venture of the sisters and mom Kris Jenner, is set to open in November. It’s the first Kardashian celebrity ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 3:20 PM
David Copperfield dashes to NYC to host party, receives two awards
Illusionist David Copperfield made a 24-hour round trip to New York on his day off from his 15 weekly shows at MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theater to host a party in his four-floor Manhattan apartment. It was to celebrate the new issue of Fantastic Man, which features a profile of him. The VIP guests, among them Naomi Campbell and Robert Cavalli, received an exclusive look at David’s huge collection of magic memorabilia that’s showcased on the first two floors. While in ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 1:53 PM
Star parties for Mexican Independence Day: Grito Mexicano!
All the fun and celebrations for Mexican Independence Day start today, even though the official holiday is tomorrow on the calendar. Las Vegas, of course, has turned it into a four-day holiday weekend extravaganza with amazing attractions, entertainment and restaurant and nightclub parties. The festivities draw thousands from Mexico, California and U.S. cities with large Mexican populations The highlight will be the welterweight title fight between champion Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 11:46 AM
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler goes for fifth title at the Orleans
For the sixth consecutive year, the annual bodybuilding contest Mr. Olympia gets underway today at the Orleans Arena, and our Las Vegas hero Jay Cutler, the four-time winner and reigning titleholder, hopes to three-peat after missing out in 2008. Jay is facing challengers from Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Great Britain, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, Canada and Americans Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf and Dexter Jackson, who grabbed the title in 2008, interrupting Jay’s winning streak. ... Read more...
09.15.11 · 9:21 AM
Barry Manilow’s final date at Paris is Dec. 11, move to Harrah’s is next year
Following up on our exclusive revelations of the major Strip changes afoot for the fall: We now have an official last day at the Paris for music legend Barry Manilow. It’s Dec. 11, but as of yet, I don’t have his opening night date for his move to Harrah’s early next year. The opening date for Jersey Boys, ending its run at the Palazzo and taking Barry’s stage at the Paris, also is not yet set in cement — but ... Read more...
09.14.11 · 4:27 PM
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion ‘biggest act since Elvis,’ Newsweek says
Congratulations to Celine Dion and husband and manager Rene Angelil on Billboard’s Boxscore rankings as the No. 1 show in North America for her 54 consecutive sold-out performances for 230,000 fans from the March premiere through August at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Additionally, Newsweek has deemed Celine “the biggest act since Elvis.” As a result of the overwhelming demand, Celine is adding 52 performances next year from Feb. 22 through Aug. 19. Tickets go on sale Saturday. “We did ... Read more...
09.14.11 · 1:31 PM
You probably know Erica Shaffer’s face, but you don’t know her by name
You’re watching a commercial during your favorite TV show, and her face pops up. You think to yourself, “Her face looks familiar, but who is she?” You know you’ve seen her before, but you can’t put a name to the actress. In fact, it’s because she’s unknown to the public that’s made her the most-sought-after spokeswoman on TV. Erica Shaffer’s anonymity could change tomorrow because the actress of as many as 10 TV commercials running at any given time has ... Read more...
09.14.11 · 11:23 AM
Photos: Wyclef, Audrina, Corey Bohan, Ice-T and Coco party at Rehab
By Don Chareunsy Although Angel Management Group is parting ways with the Hard Rock Hotel on Nov. 1 — as reported by Robin Leach in his rundown of restaurant, nightclub and entertainment changes on The Strip this fall and confirmed by AMG yesterday in a press release — celebrities and daytime revelers continue to party hearty at Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel. Over the Labor Day Weekend, Wyclef Jean of Fugees fame performed at Rehab to a jam-packed poolside ... Read more...
09.14.11 · 10:09 AM
Grand Slam with Michael Buble, Train, Smokey Robinson, Martina McBride
Hometown tennis legend Andre Agassi announced this morning that Michael Buble, Jimmy Kimmel, Martina McBride, Smokey Robinson and Train will headline his 16th Grand Slam for Children benefit Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Wynn. Expect more superstar names to be added closer to the concert that has become one of the most glittering events on the annual Las Vegas calendar. The event supports Andre’s Foundation efforts to transform education and benefit the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, a tuition-free K-12 ... Read more...
09.13.11 · 9:42 PM
Photos: Champion Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrive at MGM Grand
By Don Chareunsy WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather Jr. of Las Vegas arrived at MGM Grand today ahead of their title fight Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and Tom Donoghue was on duty for this Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Joining “Vicious” Victor and “Money” Mayweather at the official arrival on The Strip: Undefeated junior welterweight Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas and junior welterweights Pablo Cesar Cano and Erik “El Terrible” Morales, who are battling each ... Read more...
09.13.11 · 3:36 PM
Photos: Collective Soul at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel
By Don Chareunsy It was a big weekend in Las Vegas for Collective Soul, as the band not only rocked The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel, but before their performance celebrated the unveiling of their memorabilia case at the hotel and casino. Cassi Thomas was onsite for both occasions for a Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Hard Rock Hotel Vice President for Entertainment Paul Davis was on hand to dedicate the case, which includes three guitars, a signed drumhead, framed ... Read more...
09.13.11 · 1:35 PM
The Rio hosts six-day 32nd Annual San Gennaro Feast of fun
For the next six days, everybody is paisano (an Italian countryman) as the 32nd Annual San Gennaro Feast gets underway at the Rio, with the tastes of food matched by tastes of great entertainment. Strip stars join entertainer Tony Sacca each day and night, with Madame Mayor Carolyn Goodman making an appearance tomorrow for the traditional Procession of the Saint with an Army National Honor Guard. Singer Rick Faugno of Jersey Boys, Defending the Caveman headliner Kevin Burke, Name That ... Read more...
09.13.11 · 11:27 AM
Strip changes this fall for clubs, restaurants, Manilow, Lion King
We’ve seen the closing of Jet at the Mirage and the end of Blush at the Wynn this month. Jet is scheduled to reopen as 1OAK on New Year’s Eve in a joint venture between The Light Group and Butter out of New York. Now as fall gets underway, executives at casino resorts are giving a vote of confidence to the Las Vegas economy, with plans a-popping for new entertainment and restaurant attractions. Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors These are ... Read more...
09.12.11 · 4:29 PM
Photos: Las Vegas VIPs toast Robin Leach at 70th birthday at Lou Ruvo
By Don Chareunsy Upon dropping off their vehicles at valet, the summer casual chic-clad guests walked down the arrival red carpet. Gorgeous showgirls in red gowns and matching red feathers and lipstick held trays of champagne for people who wanted to start the celebration with a little bubbly. And if the sparkling beverage wasn’t to their liking, the reception Saturday also included ginger spice margaritas, red and white wine, water (boring!) and Fly Robin Fly, a sweet, smooth and classic ... Read more...
09.12.11 · 1:27 PM
Photos: Angels vs. Yankees w/Joe Torre, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter
By Don Chareunsy It wasn’t just any Friday night MLB game for longtime sports photographer Tom Donoghue — a regular contributor to Vegas DeLuxe.com, a Michigan alumnus and an avid sports fan — although the game between the L.A. Angels of Anaheim and the New York Yankees was reason enough for the Las Vegas resident to make the 3-hour-45-minute road trip to Orange County in Southern California. Last Friday night — cue the Katy Perry song — Donoghue also witnessed ... Read more...
09.12.11 · 10:44 AM
Photos: Miss Universe Pageant is tonight; how will Miss USA do?
With just hours to go, there’s heavy buzz — and betting — that former part-time Las Vegas model Alyssa Campanella could win tonight’s 60th Anniversary Miss Universe Pageant. The stunning green-eyed, redheaded New York- and L.A.-based model who commutes in and out of Las Vegas won the Miss USA Pageant at Planet Hollywood on June 19. If Miss California Alyssa defeats the nearly 90 global beauties in Sao Paulo, Brazil and South America’s largest city, it will be the first ... Read more...
09.11.11 · 8:37 PM
Pete Wentz celebrates Clinton Sparks’ birthday at Moon in the Palms
By Don Chareunsy Rock star Pete Wentz, former bassist of Fall Out Boy and ex-husband of Ashlee Simpson, partied last night with friend DJ Clinton Sparks at Moon in the Palms. Sparks was celebrating his 32nd birthday early — the big day is Sept. 18 — and continued his resident DJ celebration The Awesome Party. Members of Wentz’s new group, The Black Cards, who performed at Club Nikki at the Tropicana shortly after the nightclub’s opening in the spring, joined ... Read more...
09.11.11 · 10:58 AM
Photos: The Tribute in Light at the WTC Twin Towers in New York
By Don Chareunsy A picture is worth a thousand words. That can certainly be said of Denise Truscello’s striking images of her The Tribute in Light, views of where the World Trade Center Twin Towers once stood their last night 10 years ago, that she photographed last night in New York City. Vegas DeLuxe thanks the many heroes of 9/11 and remembers the lives lost on that day a decade ago that lives in infamy. God bless each and every ... Read more...
09.10.11 · 3:48 PM
Photos: Robin Leach celebrates career, birthday milestones at Encore
By Don Chareunsy Celebrity journalist Robin Leach was feted last night by the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Weekly at Encore Beach Club and Surrender at the Encore in celebrating his 50-year career in celebrity journalism. The festive occasion, in which Moet champagne, Belvedere vodka and long legs flowed freely, also served as a belated birthday celebration, as Robin turned The Big 7-0 on Aug. 29. (Full disclosure: Robin is my reporter, as I am his editor.) Guests at ... Read more...
09.9.11 · 5:22 PM
Photos: Paris Hilton is back in full-force party mode in Las Vegas
Globetrotting entrepreneur and single girl Paris Hilton took Las Vegas by storm this past week and even surprised thousands of partygoers at the Deadmau5 concert revealing herself as one of the “ghosts” onstage during his hit “Ghosts ’n’ Stuff.” Paris looked stunning in a sexy white mini-dress that was thigh high for her amazing dance routine. Sister Nicky, also newly single, was along for the fun. The twosome have just wrapped a jam-packed business and pleasure summer schedule in the ... Read more...
09.9.11 · 2:05 PM
Fashion’s Night Out photos: Claire Sinclair, Bill and Giuliana Rancic a hit
It was a night of high-fashion style as big-name designers and their boutiques in malls across the valley celebrated the third annual global Fashion’s Night Out. E! News and Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic and her husband The Apprentice winner Bill Rancic hosted fashion’s elite, fans and shoppers at the Palazzo, while 2011 Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair absolutely stunned at Caesars Palace. Additionally, Caesars Palace headliner singer Matt Goss welcomed participants at The Forum Shops at Caesars, and ... Read more...
09.9.11 · 10:56 AM
Photos: Is Miss America Teresa Scanlan a future president?
Reigning Miss America Teresa Scanlan returned to her Planet Hollywood victory headquarters yesterday eight months after she was crowned there and told me that she’s not ready to give up the tiara and has very ambitious future plans. “In fact, I may be missing in action come January because I’m not ready to turn it over to the 2012 winner,” Teresa laughed. “I don’t want to give it up. The other Miss America winners have all told me that when ... Read more...
09.9.11 · 8:05 AM
Celebrity preview: 9/11 anniversary, Selena Gomez — and Justin Bieber?
It’s a much-quieter-than-normal weekend as Las Vegas joins the nation in remembering the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks a decade ago. Respecting the Sunday ceremonies in New York, our Weekend Celebrity Preview events are kept to just today and tomorrow. Hard to believe that 10 years have passed, and back then we were just 60 days away from George Maloof opening the Palms. Hard to believe our town became so empty that we flew out first-responders from the Manhattan ... Read more...
09.8.11 · 3:23 PM
50 fun facts about Robin Leach as he celebrates his 50-year career
By John Katsilometes and Don Chareunsy Robin Douglas Leach, “Mr. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” is celebrating two milestones: He turned The Big 7-0 on Aug. 29, and tomorrow at Surrender at the Encore, he is being feted by the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Weekly for a career in celebrity journalism that spans half a century. In honor of our British colleague and friend, here are 50 things we’ve learned about Robin working alongside him: Robin Leach ... Read more...
09.8.11 · 10:37 AM
Michael Jackson news: Madame Tussauds, jury selection, new show
Just as the search for 18 jurors in the Michael Jackson death trial against Dr. Conrad Murray gets underway today in L.A., Madame Tussauds at the Venetian unveils a new display experience. Three wax figures will be unveiled to highlight various stages in the late King of Pop’s career. More than $1 million was spent on the wax sculptings to cover The Jackson 5 years, the Invincible era and the ill-fated This Is It planned concerts in London that were ... Read more...
09.8.11 · 10:14 AM
120+ stores and stars make Las Vegas shine for Fashion’s Night Out
It’s the third annual celebration of Fashion’s Night Out around the world today, and 120 Las Vegas stores are taking part in the global promotion. The initiative is to celebrate the art of fashion and boost the industry’s economy during difficult times by restoring consumer confidence. The superstar names of fashion are welcoming Fashion Police, E! News and Style Network stars Bill and Giuliana Rancic, Zowie Bowie and Caesars Palace headliner singer Matt Goss to galas tonight at the Palazzo ... Read more...
09.8.11 · 8:56 AM
Miss America Pageant celebrates 90th anniversary in Las Vegas today
Reigning Miss America Teresa Scanlan has arrived in Las Vegas for one very busy day of marking the actual 90th birthday of the Miss America Organization. She also will drum up publicity for next year’s pageant at Planet Hollywood. The Bachelor and Bachelor Pad host Chris Harrison will host the 2012 Miss America Pageant from Planet Hollywood on Jan. 14. It’s his second consecutive and third time as host, the first in 2004. Last year’s broadcast that he hosted from ... Read more...
09.7.11 · 3:28 PM
Photos: Andalusian horses, made famous in LOTR, at South Point
The magnificent Andalusian horses, aka Spain’s Pura Raza, have been known and admired by royalty through the ages but only became known to the world when they were featured in The Lord of the Rings and Kingdom of Heaven. Contributing photographer Tom Donoghue was at the South Point Equestrian Center for the theater celebration Horse of the Kings and captured this magnificent Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Tom told me: “It was Pegasus in person, and their flowing manes and tails ... Read more...
09.7.11 · 12:56 PM
A 15-year dream comes true today for culinary king Michel Richard
“It’s the biggest and most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever opened. Call me the most excited chef in the world,” French culinary king Michel Richard told me just hours before he opens his round-the-clock restaurant Central 24 at Caesars Palace today. “I have been thinking about this all my life. Fifteen years ago when I had Citrus in L.A., I wanted to come to Vegas and open but [was] too busy — then four years ago, I came, but the economy ... Read more...
09.7.11 · 10:52 AM
Photos: Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he’s ready to fight Victor Ortiz
When you’re watching a star fighter prep for a championship title after 15 months away from the ring, you just know that as the big day gets closer, tensions will ratchet up — and explode. Warning: This YouTube clip of Las Vegas resident Floyd Mayweather Jr. contains adult and offensive language. It was all a little calmer yesterday in Las Vegas when Floyd met with the media at his Mayweather Boxing Gym. His uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather and tape ... Read more...
09.7.11 · 9:10 AM
40 NBA stars to use lockout for new L.V. championship series?
As NBA league officials and players resume negotiations today, there’s an overnight report that 40 basketball stars have agreed to compete in a new championship series headquartered here in Las Vegas. Players have been locked out since July 1, and training is supposed to start by Oct. 1 for the regular season opening Nov. 1 if the current shutdown situation is resolved. Meantime, late yesterday ESPN and Dime sports reported that longtime NBA trainer Joe Abunassar has signed 40 NBA ... Read more...
09.6.11 · 6:51 PM
Photos: Mitt Romney presents his jobs plan to boost the economy
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney unveiled his plan to boost the U.S. economy at McCandless International Trucks in North Las Vegas today, and Scott Harrison was on hand for this Vegas DeLuxe photo gallery. Mitt put forward more than 50 specific points to jump-start the flagging economy and create jobs in a lengthy speech here 48 hours ahead of President Obama’s pitch to Washington, D.C., politicians on Thursday. For more on the former Massachusetts governor’s appearance, go to Karoun Demirjian’s ... Read more...
09.6.11 · 3:34 PM
Photos: Burlesque legend Dixie Evans marks 85th birthday at Royal Resort
It was a birthday celebration fit for a queen, and in this case — amid thigh-high stockings, fishnets, garter belts and plunging necklines with push-up bras — the reigning queen of burlesque, Dixie Evans. Many of burlesque’s biggest stars past and present attended a celebration to commemorate the living legend’s 85th birthday Saturday night at the newly renovated retro Royal Resort. Harold Minsky, the father of theatrical undressing and striptease, dubbed Dixie “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque,” and everybody agrees ... Read more...
09.6.11 · 1:06 PM
Lingerie Football League photos: Las Vegas Sin score upset in debut
It was a successful debut for Lingerie Football League team the Las Vegas Sin in their showdown against the Chicago Bliss in The Windy City. For the Sin, it was history in more ways than one, as the expansion franchise not only scored their first win, but they also ended Chicago’s undefeated home record by stunning the hosts and spirited crowd 32-20 during the Labor Day Weekend game. At the start of the new LFL season, the Sin was ranked ... Read more...
09.6.11 · 11:09 AM
Photos: Jet at the Mirage closes after six years with Fabolous party
It was a grand and glorious party to mark the end of an era and say a fond farewell to one of the Las Vegas nightclubs that started the explosion of all-night revelry — parties that often didn’t end until some were in rush hour for work. Strip nightclub revelry also sparked the world famous “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” advertising slogan and branding. First there were casinos, followed by celebrity chefs and gourmet restaurants, sensational shopping and ... Read more...
09.5.11 · 5:07 PM
Photos: Holly Madison hosts Blush’s fourth-anniversary celebration
Blond bombshell and Strip headliner Holly Madison hosted the fourth-anniversary celebration of Blush in the Wynn last night amid the Labor Day Weekend 2011 parties up and down The Strip. The popular Peepshow at Planet Hollywood and Holly’s World star partied with her co-star Josh Strickland, and DJ/producer Skrillex, gal pal Tanya Popovich and Ghost Adventures stars Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin joined in the celebration at the Wynn. Holly shared anniversary cake with the group and Labor ... Read more...
09.5.11 · 3:40 PM
Photos: Diddy whips up a frenzy as guest DJ at Palms Pool party
Rap royal Diddy proved the icing on the cake for the three-day super Labor Day Weekend of top DJs at the Palms. It all began with DJ Pauly D of MTV’s Jersey Shore at Ditch Fridays and then Rain, followed by Rain resident DJ Paul Oakenfold celebrating the anniversary of his weekly party Perfecto and then finally famed entrepreneur Diddy. From start to finish, it was a wild and screaming crowd with bikini-clad beauties everywhere one turned. Who better to ... Read more...
09.5.11 · 9:02 AM
Photos: Stylin’ Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino hosts at LAX
Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino celebrated his Labor Day Weekend in Las Vegas by hosting a party at LAX in the Luxor on Saturday night. The popular MTV reality TV star arrived at the nightclub just after midnight to hundreds of fans gathered for a glimpse of The Situation. The tan and fit Guido, known for showing off his six-pack abs, opted to keep them covered for the evening, instead dressed to impress in a white sports coat ... Read more...
09.5.11 · 7:17 AM
Photos: Carmen Electra sends champagne corks popping at Trop
Playboy cover girl beauty and fitness princess Carmen Electra sent champagne corks popping when she celebrated Labor Day Weekend at her Nikki Beach party Saturday afternoon at the Tropicana. Contributing videographer Richard Corey told Vegas DeLuxe after welcoming Carmen’s return to Las Vegas: “Stunning. Simply stunning. Say it five times. It’s the best she’s ever looked — including her cover and centerfold stunners.” Carmen arrived in style sporting a pink, polka-dot baby doll sundress with black, shiny patent leather heels, ... Read more...
09.4.11 · 3:09 PM
Photos: Audrina Patridge says she’s ready to move on from reality TV
Reality TV star Audrina Patridge wasn’t fazed by VH1’s cancellation this week of her latest TV series when she partied at the Hard Rock Hotel yesterday. In fact, judging from her fun and festive attitude, she’s actually relieved about it. Audrina said she’s ready to move on and away from any and all future reality TV shows and hopes that acting and TV hosting roles will be in the immediate future of her Hollywood showbiz career. The brunette beauty, who ... Read more...
09.4.11 · 1:34 PM
Photos: DJ Tiesto spins for daylife revelers at MGM’s Wet Republic
The Strip showdowns this Labor Day Weekend have the world’s biggest DJs and the Jersey Shore cast competing with one another up and down The Strip. Yesterday, Vegas DeLuxe posted the showdown between DJ Pauly D at the Palms and Will.i.am at Encore Beach Club. Today, it’s one of the most famous and successful DJs on Earth — DJ Tiesto — who spinned to a sold-out crowd at Wet Republic at MGM Grand yesterday afternoon. Erik Kabik, who was in ... Read more...
09.4.11 · 10:27 AM
Celebrities talk up MDA Telethon, while Jerry Lewis will be missed
Legendary actor, comedian and philanthropist Jerry Lewis will be “missing” — and missed — at tonight’s traditional MDA Labor Day Telethon at South Point. Not only is it airing a day earlier than normal — so not on Labor Day — but the 21-hour-plus show has been cut and condensed to just 6 hours of primetime viewing. Las Vegas headliners Celine Dion and Penn & Teller kick off the crucial first hour. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is promising a big ... Read more...
09.3.11 · 3:58 PM
DJs Tiesto, Deadmau5, Avicii, Kaskade, Afrojack headline LDW2011 lineup
By Anisa Buttar Las Vegas has solidified itself as America’s dance destination, as this Labor Day Weekend boasts world-class artists at every hour of the day and night. Wet Republic at MGM Grand features three consecutive days of top artists, including techno titan Tiesto today, Swedish superstar Avicii tomorrow and U.K. trance masters Above & Beyond on Monday. All three artists played phenomenal sets at Las Vegas’ first Electric Daisy Carnival in June. Wet Republic’s intimate setting will offer a ... Read more...
09.3.11 · 12:24 PM
Photos: Ice-T and Coco Austin shine in Hard Rock Hotel spotlight
There’s simply no denying it: Coco Austin is one incredible sexy blond bombshell, and when she and Ice-T go anywhere, the spotlight shines bright, and everything comes to a standstill — in shock and awe. Call her the Princess of Pulchritude or the Baroness of Bountiful. Videographer Richard Corey, whose recording was posted on YouTube, said: “It’s shock and awe. It’s amazing to watch the reaction to the two of them wherever they went in the Hard Rock. People just ... Read more...
09.3.11 · 11:14 AM
Photos: Dueling DJs Pauly D at the Palms, Will.i.am at Encore Beach Club
Not four but possibly five of the Jersey Shore stars are battling one another this Labor Day Weekend over party hosting duties up and down The Strip, and it was DJ Pauly D who went up against The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am in a DJ duel that kicked off the 96-hour, nonstop holiday weekend yesterday. First I stopped by to see Will.i.am at Encore Beach Club in Steve Wynn’s casino resort Encore during the day and promptly ran into Celebrity ... Read more...
09.2.11 · 3:26 PM
Strip Scribbles: Is JWoww’s diamond ring from boyfriend Roger Matthews?
It’s been a very romantic week in Las Vegas for sexy Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley and her hunky boyfriend Roger Matthews, and overnight rumors are swirling about the diamond ring that’s now on her left hand. Congratulations may very well be in order! The couple has been here nearly a week on what some are saying is a honeymoon-style trip. JWoww has even joked about marriage in Las Vegas and said it was entirely Roger’s decision. On Tuesday ... Read more...
09.2.11 · 1:56 PM
Photos: Escaping L.V. heat at S.D. Zoo Safari Park, Legoland, wineries
When Las Vegas’ soaring temperatures in July and August become too much to bear, Las Vegas’ VIPs, hotel moguls, politicos and residents leave town. For years, they’ve escaped the 100-degree-plus heat for the cooler climate of the Pacific Ocean beach areas of San Diego County. I drove the 300-mile-plus, nearly 5-hour journey on Interstate 5 as part of my birthday month vacation, and photographer Tom Donoghue zipped down to capture some highlight scenes for today’s Labor Day Weekend photo galleries. ... Read more...
09.2.11 · 1:01 PM
Quick Takes: Jersey Boys, Paris, Audrina, Lingerie Football League
Exact dates haven’t been set yet, but the award-winning musical Jersey Boys concludes its run at the Palazzo at the end of this year and reopens at the Paris early next year. … Paris Hilton heads here for Labor Day Weekend parties after extensive global travels: recording in Paris, opening her fashion store in Manila, rooting on her racecar team in Spain and, in between, vacations on the French Riviera and in Ibiza. Audrina Patridge will need her party at ... Read more...
09.1.11 · 6:01 PM
Strip Scribbles: Fantasy unveils cover of 2012 calendar
The 12 stunning beauties of Fantasy at the Luxor unveil their 2012 calendar Sept. 20. The ladies were photographed in The Strip’s top high roller destinations including Skylofts at MGM Grand and The Villas at The Mirage. Fashionista Emma Carlsen of Lickerish styled the starlets in an array of sexy outfits and accessories for Willy Camden, who recently shot calendars for Carmen Electra and Audrina Patridge, both of whom coincidentally are hosting parties this Labor Day Weekend in Las Vegas. ... Read more...
09.1.11 · 5:08 PM
Mystery surrounds Jerry Lewis’ absence from Sunday’s MDA Telethon
Few TV traditions in America are as popular as the annual MDA Labor Day Telethon, but this year’s is still shrouded in mystery as to what happened between entertainment legend and longtime host Jerry Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Not one mention of his name in the two latest MDA press releases about the telethon. That’s not only downright rude and disgraceful, but also a tragedy. This year’s show, broadcast live again from South Point on Sunday, has been ... Read more...
09.1.11 · 10:12 AM
Celebrity preview: Audrina, Carmen, Jersey Shore, Nelly, Sade, Jet closes
Las Vegas outdid itself with the superstar entertainment lineup last New Year’s Eve and will likely do so again this Dec. 31. But now comes Labor Day Weekend, and Vegas is certainly presenting more celebrities than ever before. Labor Day has become an important revenue weekend on the party-fueled calendar, and it’s looking as if this 96-hour holiday will equal — or even eclipse — New Year’s events. Once again, the cast members of Jersey Shore are back in town ... Read more...
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Red Rock Casino
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2012-06-03
Concert
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2012-06-03
The Strip
An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
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Sunday
2012-06-03
$5 drinks with text
The Strip
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May 23, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
Rhumbar’s Scorpion Bowl stings so good
Ready to celebrate the official start of summer? Prepare for takeoff. Memorial Day Weekend picks up speed with the addition of Rhumbar’s Scorpion Bowl ($49) to the weekend’s party lineup. ...
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