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09.30.09 · 10:52 AM

Yo, Jonas Brothers, Vegas doesn’t like you either

Dear Jonas Brothers, Congratulations on your recent engagement, Kevin Jonas. The City of Las Vegas was excited for you. Keyword: Was. We were excited that your wholesome 21-year-old self was upgrading from Camp Rock cabin to honeymoon suite, that is until your brothers insulted our beloved city during an interview with People. When asked about bachelor party plans, Nick Jonas told the magazine, “It will be good, clean fun.” Joe Jonas chimed in, “It won’t be in Vegas. Vegas is ... Read more...

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09.30.09 · 10:45 AM

Dinner at The Peppermill with Dat Phan

About three quarters of the way into a phone interview with Last Comic Standing winner Dat Phan, he asked out of nowhere, “Do you like The Peppermill?” I’ve enjoyed the occasional late night chicken tender on the lounge side, but I had never ventured into the restaurant part of the neon and fake tree-covered venue. The San Diego comic told me that The Peppermill was on his must visit list, which is how, after Phan’s show at Harrah’s last Friday ... Read more...

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09.29.09 · 11:48 AM

Win tickets to Carlos Mencia live!

Las Vegas Weekly and AEG Live are teaming up to give you FREE tickets to see comedian Carlos Mencia LIVE at Treasure Island on March 19! Dubbing himself the “Equal Opportunity Offender,” Carlos Mencia is a comedian, actor and writer whose often-controversial routines revolve around race, politics, class and various cultures. In 2005, Mencia signed on for his own Comedy Central comedy series, Mind of Mencia, which helped him earn second place of the Top 25 stand-up comics in Comedy ... Read more...

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09.22.09 · 6:16 PM

My stripper suite, courtesy of Craigslist

Certain words and phrases exist in the English language that, when staring at you in the form of a blue link online, you must click on. “Stripper room” is one such phrase. Needless to say, when I came across these words while cruising Las Vegas Craigslist for bedroom furniture for an upcoming move, I was instantly intrigued. Not punctuated with an excess of exclamation points or typed in all-caps to emphasize its importance, the phrase stared blankly at me as ... Read more...

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09.21.09 · 4:23 PM

The real devil in Prada: Win tickets to “The September Issue”

I can’t help but wonder what Vogue editor Anna Wintour really thought of The Devil Wears Prada, the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, the dictatorial editor of fictional fashion magazine Runway. Wintour was supposedly the inspiration for Priestly, a terrifying presence in the film — snobby, demanding, close-minded and completely unconcerned with the well being of the minions who cower in subservient fear in front of her stilettos. To say she is the boss from hell would ... Read more...

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09.18.09 · 5:45 PM

UFC 103: where to watch

UFC 103 features an intense matchup in the main event between Rich Franklin and Vitor Belfort. Belfort came in a tad heavy on the scales initially, just a quarter pound over weight, but managed to make weight an hour later. Perhaps fans can make light of this fact with a tasty quarter pound burger at one of the many local bars and casino venues showing the fight. Other fights not to miss include Junior Dos Santos and Mirko “Cro Cop” ... Read more...

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09.9.09 · 1:54 PM

Win a Find Your Fame getaway!

In the 1980 film Fame, singing and dancing students at the New York City High School of Performing Arts sang “I’m gonna live forever/Baby remember my name!” Not only did we remember them, but the folks in Hollywood kept them so fresh in mind that they’ve decided to give the kids another shot at stardom in the form of a remake of the hit movie! Now, not only can you relive the film, you can see it at a red ... Read more...

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09.9.09 · 1 PM

NFL 2009 Forecast: A peek into the future of football

Are you ready for some football? I have taken the time to travel to the future, to give you my unbelievably accurate outlook on the 2009 NFL season. Hold on to your flux capacitor, because here are my predictions: AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers 13-3, Division Winner The Steelers will yet again prove their badassness and win the division under the tutelage of Omar Epps, their head coach. He will lead them with a firm hand, brilliant coaching decisions and an ... Read more...

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09.9.09 · 12:08 PM

Holly Madison to continue in Peep Show

Holly Madison will continue giving fans a peek and will maintain her role as Bo Peep for at least another year. “I am so excited to be staying with ‘Peepshow’,” Madison said today in a prepared statement. “The show is amazing, the cast and crew are like family and of course I love being in Vegas and at Planet Hollywood.” Madison, a fanatical Twitter user, regularly posts updates detailing the fun she is having before and after the show with ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week May 15, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS

This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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