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May 24, 2013

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Photo: Terry Bradshaw.
Strip Scribbles: Terry Bradshaw makes his Strip debut June 28; Chumlee at ‘Showbiz Roast’ at Stratosphere?
Thursday, April 11, 2013
By Robin Leach
The NFL Hall of Fame quarterback told me it took him three years to finally say yes to the contract because of stage fright and fears of his ...
Photo: Joey Lawrence, Katherine Webb and Louie Anderson o
Photos: A victorious loss for Louie Anderson on ABC’s ‘Splash’
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
By Robin Leach
Not the end, but the beginning. A loss, but still victorious. That was Palace Station headliner comedian Louie Anderson’s attitude ...
Photo: Hakkasan is under construction at MGM Grand in Las
Strip Scribbles: Details of Hakkasan at MGM Grand; no dive-off for Louie Anderson on ABC’s ‘Splash’
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
By Robin Leach
It’s nine days to the April 18 preview opening of the highly anticipated nightlife venue Hakkasan at MGM Grand for dining on modern ...
Photo: Stephen Baldwin, Lisa Rinna, Gary Busey, Marilu He
Strip Scribbles: Penn Jillette in, Dennis Rodman out on ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’
Monday, April 8, 2013
By Robin Leach
Donald Trump obviously doesn’t care about North Korea’s current feelings toward the United States. Kim Jong-un’s new buddy, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, was fired by The Donald on Sunday night’s “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.”
Photo: Taylor Swift accepts the award for Entertainer of
Celebrity preview: Academy of Country Music Awards, Michael Jordan, David Guetta and Snoop Dogg
Friday, April 5, 2013
By Robin Leach
Also in town this weekend: Calvin Harris, John Legend, Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament, Whoopi Goldberg, T-Pain, Heart, Def Leppard and much more.
Photo: The 2012 Miss USA Pageant red carpet and telecast
Strip Scribbles: Miss USA Pageant returns to Planet Hollywood on June 16; Rolling Stones tickets for $8,300?!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
By Robin Leach
Hotel mogul Donald Trump announced today that his Miss USA Pageant, which always stokes controversy, returns to Planet Hollywood for ...
Photo: Murray Sawchuck and Roseanne Barr at Tropicana Las
Star Surveillance: Roseanne Barr, Murray Sawchuck, NFL stars, Coolio and Andrew Dice Clay
Thursday, April 4, 2013
By Robin Leach
Magician Murray Sawchuck and comedienne Roseanne Barr finally crossed paths Wednesday night even though they both work on the same ...
Photo: Jeff Civillico.
The Quad headliner Jeff Civillico celebrates new Travel Channel series, first anniversary and contract renewal
Thursday, April 4, 2013
By Robin Leach
It’s a reality TV show for seeking out undiscovered talent, but before you say “not again,” let’s point out that “Vegas Strip Search” is different. ...
Photo: 2013 Miss America Pageant contestants at Buca di B
Strip Scribbles: Buca di Beppo is No. 1; SLS hires executive director; and UNLVino adds Bar-B-Q
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
By Robin Leach
Planet Hollywood tycoon Robert Earl’s Buca di Beppo restaurants were voted No. 1 casual-dining Italian restaurant by Nations Restaurant ...
Photo: Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett and Rory Bushfield on Epi
Photos: Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett shocks ‘Splash’ viewers -- refuses to dive, quits ABC show
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
By Robin Leach
It was an agonizing TV moment: fear and frustration for reality TV starlet Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett and anguish for the anxious audience on ...
Photo: Chris Phillips, second from right, and friends at
Strip Scribbles: Chris Phillips roast at Stratosphere; Penn & Teller Hollywood Walk of Fame star; and The Rolling Stones
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
By Robin Leach
The list of Las Vegas celebrities to rip apart Zowie Bowie’s Chris Phillips at the first “Showbiz Roast” at The Stratosphere on April 23 is growing. ...
Photo: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Louie Anderson on Episode
Photos: Louie Anderson loses weight, faces double-dive danger on ABC's ‘Splash’ tonight
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
By Robin Leach
There will be heart-stopping moments on ABC’s hit “Splash” tonight as Las Vegas headliner comedian Louie Anderson faces danger on ...
Photo: Quincy Jones, fourth from left, and musical group
Strip Scribbles: Quincy Jones, Sir Michael Caine, Marie Osmond and Liberace
Monday, April 1, 2013
By Robin Leach
The Keep Memory Alive gala celebrating the joint 80th birthdays of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine will be one of the largest gatherings of Hollywood and music stars outside an awards show.
Photo: 2011 Mr. Olympia Phil Heath and runner-up Jay Cutl
Celebrity preview: Kendrick Lamar, Matchbox Twenty, Jay Cutler and Sabina Kelley
Friday, March 29, 2013
By Robin Leach
Also in Las Vegas this weekend: Shania Twain, Boyz II Men, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, Rita Ora, Little Richard, The Cleftones, The Lettermen, ...
Photo: Celine Dion, with husband Rene Angelil, son Rene-C
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion’s 45th birthday, new album -- and Maria Callas film?
Thursday, March 28, 2013
By Robin Leach
Caesars Palace headliner Celine Dion has been wrapping up her new English-language album “Breakaway” at Studio at the Palms. It has been a ...

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