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"Top Chef" the special ingredient for marketing M Resort: Hosting the Bravo show has brought new resort publicity, new guests; Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; After paying to be Top Chef's home base for the Las Vegas season, M Resort is cashing in on its small screen exposure.
Hard Rock Cafe Strip zooms in on rock and roll history: Comfort food and interactive technology on the menu at 42,000 square-foot restaurant; Monday, Sept. 7, 2009; Hard Rock International's second Las Vegas location, smack in the middle of the Strip, serves up rock and roll memorabilia with interactive technology.
Cirque steps up to stilt-walking world record: Troupe celebrates 25 years with a return to its stilt-walking roots; Wednesday, June 17, 2009; A cake and a few balloons is how many companies celebrate a landmark event. But Cirque du Soleil's employees saw its silver anniversary as a chance to create a spectacular scene — and even set an acrobatic world record.
Pink's brings haute hot dogs to Planet Hollywood: Saturday, June 13, 2009; If Martha Stewart were a hot dog, she'd come with relish, onions, bacon, chopped tomatoes, sauerkraut and sour cream.

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Cirque and founder to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: Friday, June 19, 2009; Ringo Starr, Russell Crowe, Van Morrison, ZZ Top and Cirque du Soleil: The troupe and its founder will join a slew of stars receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Say goodbye to Trader Vic's: Saturday, June 6, 2009; Raise your mai tais in memory of Trader Vic's inside the Miracle Mile Shops.
It's official: Bravo confirms "Top Chef: Las Vegas": Tuesday, June 2, 2009; Bravo has finally confirmed that Top Chef's sixth season will take place in Las Vegas. Say it with me, now: "Duh."
The Joint goes Rogue, for marketing purposes: Friday, May 22, 2009; Company buys rights to add Rogue name to the concert venue’s logo.
VIP treatment for locals with new casino deals: Thursday, April 16, 2009; Starting today, your Nevada driver's license is the only VIP card you'll need to cash in on locals deals on show tickets, restaurant meals, nightclub admissions, spa treatments and hotel rooms.
Heaven is a place that serves "frrrozen hot chocolate": Friday, April 10, 2009; If heaven has a place on Earth, it’s probably called Serendipity. Now, the legendary New York restaurant has a new location right on the Las Vegas Strip.
Economy down, betting up: NCAA bettors put faith in brackets: Thursday, March 12, 2009; Recession? What recession? An survey conducted last month showed 45 percent of Americans plan to enter at least one college basketball tournament pool. Twenty-two percent had more faith in their wager than their 401k.
What's in the cards for M? Valley's newest resort opens its doors: Monday, March 2, 2009; Amid fireworks and cheering crowds, M Resort opened its door Sunday night. “I’ve been waiting to see those cars lined up for a long time," chairman and chief executive officer Anthony Marnell III said.
When clothes speak volumes: Designers with a message come to Vegas: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009; At Las Vegas’ fashion conference week, everyone comes with an agenda: To buy, to sell, to promote and to get noticed. But some designers and companies came with a greater mission -- one they hope betters the world and sends a message.
Common and Microsoft - an unlikely fashion design duo: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009; As a Grammy-winning rapper, actor, activist and part-time ad model, it seems like Common has a lot on his plate these days. But in December, the artist added clothing designer to his list of talents. And Microsoft ally.