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The Intersection
11.20.08
12 a.m.

Tiny Little Rant: Two in one weekend?

By Las Vegas Weekly Staff

Call us cliche lovers, but we always thought that security at casinos was higher than Fort Knox. Read more...

 

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11.20.08
12 a.m.

Elaine Wynn, embracing change

By Steve Friess

What was the secret weapon that won over Elaine Wynn? Michelle. The wife. Elaine Wynn was so impressed that she found herself bucking her entire industry and her irate husband and actively working on behalf of a Democratic presidential candidate after a lifetime of voting only for Republicans. Read more...

 

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The Intersection
11.20.08
12 a.m.

Stopping power, love, roasted pig

By Stacy J. Willis

When a Weekly reporter hits a gun show and a gay-rights rally in a single day it’s like a lesson in American history unfolding in front of her: fear and war, fear and love. Read more...

 

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The Playground
11.23.08
3:16 a.m.

The Kids in the Hall consider resident Vegas show

By Melissa Arseniuk

The Kids in the Hall played their first Vegas show this past Friday, but it won’t be the last local show for the wacky Canadian quintet if talks with Caesars about a resident Vegas show go their way. Read more...

 

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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
11.22.08
3:19 p.m.

What gives? Soccer star David Beckham heads to the Palms

By Robin Leach

Moments ago, soccer superstar David Beckham arrived in Las Vegas — and promptly checked into the Palms solo. His Posh Spice wife, Victoria, must have stayed home in Los Angeles with the kids! It’s unknown, for now, how long he’s staying and exactly why he’s in town. But a good guess is that he’ll turn up ringside tonight for the Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton fight against Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Ricky enters the ring with 31 knockouts in his record of 44 winning fights and only one loss — to Oscar de la Hoya ... Read more...

 

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Robin Leach: Luxe Life
11.22.08
2:23 p.m.

Yeah! Usher and Nick Cannon make a dynamic duo at Pure

By Robin Leach

It was a star-studded Friday night at Pure nightclub in Caesars Palace, where guest DJ Nick Cannon worked his magic behind the wheels of steel for the hottest party on the Strip. Making his grand entrance as the clock struck midnight, the multi-talented entertainer husband of Mariah Carey sipped on Fiji water and Red Bull while he entertained the masses all night long. Making a surprise appearance there early this morning was sexy singer Usher, who took in Cannon’s club anthems from a plush bed on the club’s main stage. Joined by his entourage, the R&B artist and his crew ... Read more...

 

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A&E

‘A living gallery’
Co-directors Richard Havey and Gail Gilbert have created the Nevada Dance Project—a dance umbrella that offers the opportunity for contemporary choreographers and dancers to show their best work, new or preexisting, but always original.
Dray, his art head for Atlanta
For those who keep an eye on the arts district, Dray’s departure—for Atlanta—changes the metabolism of the scene a little.
R.I.P. TRL
MTV managed to pack Times Square one more time this past Sunday for the last episode of TRL, dubbed Total Finale Live, although nostalgia was pretty much the only reason for anyone to show up.

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Cocktail of the Week Nov 20, 2008
by Xania Woodman

The Capital Grille $1,000 Luxury Martini

What could be better than a martini and caviar? Nothing! Especially when the caviar in question is a limited-edition White Topaz and Diamond Caviar rope bracelet, served up with a ...
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