Melissa Arseniuk

Melissa Arseniuk writes about Las Vegas entertainment and celebrity events. She can be reached at 702-948-7823 or by e-mail at melissa.arseniuk@lasvegassun.com.

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Celeb Recap: KISS, Jay Leno, Stevie Wonder perform in Las Vegas: Patti Labelle, Buckcherry, Dwight Yoakam bring musical mix; Monday, Nov. 30, 2009; Stars spotted throughout Las Vegas this weekend included comedian/TV host Jay Leno, singers Stevie Wonder and Patti Labelle and Dallas Cowboys Tono Romo and Miles Austin.
Celeb Preview: Not much going on this weekend: Friday, Nov. 27, 2009; There’s no nice way to say it: This weekend doesn’t look like it’s going to be a big one compared to most weekends in Las Vegas.
MMA celebs and enthusiasts descend on Las Vegas for UFC 106: Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; Among the stars were Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson, Joe Rogan, Forrest Griffin and Josh Koscheck.
MMA fighters set to party after UFC 106: Fighters, a Cheetah Girl and even Kenny G hit Las Vegas this weekend; Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; Kenny G and UFC all in the same weekend?
Lessons in the art of nightlife a la Diddy: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; If nightlife is an art, call Sean Combs Roy Lichtenstein.
Celeb Recap: Fight night brings out the stars: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; If this weekend proved anything, it's that nothing brings the celebs together in Las Vegas like a good old-fashioned fight night.
Sean “Diddy” Combs to help open Las Vegas club: Diddy will be part of Vanity nightclub's kick off celebration; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009; Diddy calls himself "the black Sinatra," perfect pick to host at new Vanity nightclub.
Celeb preview: Manny and Miguel bring stars to the Strip: P Diddy, heavyweight chefs and famous fighters head to Las Vegas; Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; Nothing brings the celebs together in Las Vegas like the love of a good fight.
Foreigner's van's a rockin' ... and they're recording: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Unbeknownst to passers-by, Foreigner founder Mick Jones said the band laid down several tracks on their tour bus as it sat in decidedly unglamorous parking lots across the country.
Seeing double: Lady Gaga books second Vegas show: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; Two nights of Gaga mean twice the wild costumes, crazy antics and poker faces.
Celeb recap: Johnny Damon, Kelly Clarkson and Tony Hawk take on Las Vegas: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; Between World Series winners, pro skaters and an "American Idol," the Strip was packed with stars this past weekend.
Dan Marino makes a play on the Vegas restaurant scene: The former Miami Dolphin is an investor in Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; At Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza pies are "well-done" and eggplant is a la Marino.
Sans Kanye, Lady Gaga books Las Vegas show: The blonde and brazen star will play The Pearl on Dec. 18; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; Let’s try this again: Lady Gaga is bringing her shock-pop to Las Vegas.
Celeb recap: Nicky Hilton, Holly and "Twilight" stars do Halloween on the Strip: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; Dressed as pirates, peacocks and Carmen Sandiego, celebs strutted the Strip this weekend in costumes galore.
Celeb preview: "Twilight" stars take on the Strip for Las Vegas Halloween: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009; Brace yourself, Las Vegas: You’re in for an action-packed Halloween weekend full of zombie rockers, dysfunctional duos, and sexy-but-still-ghoulish, famous girls.
"This Is It" brings Michael Jackson back to big screen life: Joe Jackson attends film premiere in Las Vegas; Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009; “Michael was a great entertainer..." Joe Jackson said. "He just happened to be my son.”
Celeb preview: U2, Alice Cooper and other sweet sounds to fill Sin City: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009; From rap and hip-hop to country and metal, Vegas will host an impressive collection of musically diverse and talented guests this weekend.
Next up: "Khloe and Lamar Take Las Vegas"?: The famous couple is spending so much time in Sin City they might as well move here; Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009; Khloe Kardashian and her new husband, Lamar Odom, are house hunting around L.A., but perhaps they should consider moving to Las Vegas instead.
Celeb recap: JT, Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift among stars crowding the Strip: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009; From big birthdays to bigger concerts, the Strip was alive this past weekend with the sounds of stars singing and celebrating.
Justin Timberlake brings friends - er, loose acquaintances - to Mandalay Bay: Alicia Keys, TLC and Snoop Dogg join JT on stage for all-star concert; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009; They may not be JT's BFFs, but Ciara, Alicia Keys and Snoop Dogg are some pretty sweet acquaintances.
Celeb recap: Mario Lopez, Mariah and Justin Timberlake take over Las Vegas: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009; America's Got Talent Live came to town, and Vegas got stars! Celebs were all around town this weekend.
Same Hefner, new blondes on "Girls Next Door" premiere: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009; Hugh Hefner and his reality show are back, and Season 5 kicked off Sunday night with three new blondes and a whole lot of Las Vegas.
Tiesto stops in Las Vegas for surprise show: The Dutch DJ calls Las Vegas "little Ibiza"; Friday, Oct. 9, 2009; The Dutch DJ played a last minute show at the Bank and used the experience to introduce Las Vegas to his new release, Kaleidoscope.
Of gangsters, guns and growing up: Chazz Palminteri's A Bronx Tale: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; His disturbing past might be too much for some to bear, but Chazz Palminteri loves openly discussing his "Bronx Tale."
Three shows, three different sounds from Dave Navarro in Las Vegas: Jane's Addiction guitarist brings something fresh to every gig; Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009; You think your schedule is crazy? Dave Navarro tours with Jane's Addiction, plays with L.A band Camp Freddy, does a weekly radio show and directs porn films. If his stage shows are a bit schizophrenic, how can you blame him?
Celeb recap: P Diddy, the Simpson sisters and Slash celebrate birthdays on the Strip: Monday, Oct. 5, 2009; How many celebrities does it take to blow out the candles on a Strip-side birthday cake? A whole hell of a lot.
For Tao's fourth birthday, a look back at its wildest nights: Tao celebrated four years this weekend along with sister spot Lavo's one-year anniversary; Monday, Oct. 5, 2009; Co-owners Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss celebrated Tao's fourth birthday with a slew of celebs and looked back on some of their favorite nights inside Tao's walls.
Paris Hilton gets shady in Las Vegas: The heiress-turned-businesswoman adds sunglasses to her many brands; Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; With her new line of sunglasses, Paris clocks 16 brands, from lingerie to shoes to bed sheets.
Tommy Lee talks tattoos (quickly): Matt Goss, Robin Antin and others talk ink at tattoo show kick-off party; Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; The Motley Crue drummer is working on his legs; Matt Goss likes swallows and other important ink info gleaned from the tattoo show kick-off party.
Celeb forecast: Birthdays bring out Paris Hilton, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Kiefer Sutherland: Star-studded weekend will feature candles, cake and probably plenty of champagne; Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; The Mirage is turning 20; PT’s is celebrating 27 years; Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has made it a full quarter-century; Tao is toasting its fourth birthday; and Lavo is about to mark a year of success and excess on the Strip.
Jeremy Piven looks to get lucky in love in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; If luck be a lady, Jeremy Piven is looking to lock that lady down. And he's looking for her at Emeril Lagasse's Stadium, at Lavo and all over Las Vegas.
Kanye West and Lady Gaga: Together at last: Controversial musicians bringing "Fame Kills" tour to Las Vegas; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009; It's a match made in headline heaven: Controversial artists Kanye West and Lady Gaga are bringing their "Fame Kills" tour to Las Vegas. It's only a question of who'll misbehave first.
Newly humble, Creed is rocking heavier with age: Scott Stapp compares the band's live show to the WWE; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009; After highly publicized ups and downs Creed's Scott Stapp says he's "chosen to live love as a lifestyle." But that doesn't mean he's forgotten how to rock.
Celeb Recap: Fame-ous stars take over the town: Monday, Sept. 28, 2009; Fame-ous celebrities were out in droves this weekend as the Fame cast visited Las Vegas along with Tony Bennett, Chazz Palminteri, and a host of sports celebs on hand to celebrate the opening of Emeril's Lagasse Stadium.
When, oh when, is Big Boi’s album going to drop?: Monday, Sept. 28, 2009; Outkast's Big Boi will be dropping his new album, soon... really... he promises...
With a "Bam!", Emeril opens new sports book: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009; Jeremy Piven, Greg Maddux and other stars joined Emeril Lagasse on Friday night for the grand opening of his slightly revamped sports book in the space that used to hold Jay-Z's 40/40 Club.
Celeb Forecast: Stadium full of stars and much more: Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; Fame, Britney and Miley: Oh my! Celebs come out in full force this weekend.
Man of the Moment: Kid Cudi performs at Tao: Monday, Sept. 21, 2009; Kid Cudi might not look to be all of his 25 years, but the rapper proved on Saturday that he can party with the big boys.
Killing the vibe at The Killers show: Brandon Flowers is a lover not a fighter; Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009; This is what happens when you fight in front of Mr. Flowers.
Diddy sets red carpet record: Faster than a speeding bullet, it's Diddy's carpet appearance; Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009; Faster than a speeding bullet, it's Diddy's carpet appearance at Wet Republic.
Holly Madison, Kim Kardashian and Mel B. do it doggie style: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009; Pink's hot doggie style, that is. The popular frankfurter spot named hot dogs for the starlets at its Planet Hollywood grand opening.
Celeb forecast: “Diddy,” Ronson and Kid Rock... Oh my!: Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; So many celebs, so little time. Stalk more effectively with this complete weekend schedule.
Counting on Kid Rock: A by the numbers look at the Grammy winner's show at the Pearl; Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; He has sold 11 million albums worldwide, been nominated for five Grammy Awards and married one Playboy Playmate. Here, a look at last night's Kid Rock show, by the numbers.
Pussycat Doll gets Gossy: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009; Pussycat Nicole Scherzinger mixed business with pleasure this weekend in Vegas.
Miley on sale: Monday, Sept. 14, 2009; Pint-sized pop culture icon Miley Cyrus announced a big deal today: She's selling a limited number of tickets to her Sept. 26 concert at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center for $25.
Celeb recap: Mimi, Matt Goss and "America's Best DJ": Monday, Sept. 14, 2009; Mariah Carey, Nicole Scherzinger and "The Real Deal" Holyfield were all found frolicking in Las Vegas this weekend.
Celeb forecast: Mariah sings, a Pussycat Doll prowls and Bow Wow does his thing: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009; Just because Labor Day has passed, doesn't mean the celebrity-sighting season is over. This weekend heats up with small screen stars and big name rockers.
Criss Angel gives Oprah a "mindfreak": Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009; When Oprah Winfrey wanted to mystify guests at her 24th season premiere party, she knew just who to call: Criss Angel.
Call him T-Painful: Rapper's Rehab performance is way off the mark; Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009; The Labor Day crowd at Rehab on Sunday partied through a T-Pain performance that was more karaoke than concert. Get that rapper back on a boat.
Celeb forecast: Four days of fun with LMFAO, Vanilla Ice and more: Friday, Sept. 4, 2009; Whether spinning, singing or simply smiling for cameras, the Strip will be packed with stars for Labor Day Weekend.

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