Robin Leach's Celebrity Watch

Trump yanks Vegas pageants: Miss Universe going to Russia, Miss USA headed to Miami: Sunday, June 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; Real-estate mogul and "Celebrity Apprentice" television host Donald Trump arrived Saturday, and after watching the final dress rehearsals of his Miss USA pageant princesses, he decreed a night of celebration.

Playmate Kendra celebrates 28th birthday at Chateau: Sunday, June 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; Reality TV starlet and former Playboy playmate Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett celebrated her 28th birthday in true Vegas style early today.

New Miss Nevada, Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen crowned: Saturday, June 15, 2013; By Robin Leach; The new Miss Nevada who will go to the Miss America contest in Atlantic City Sept. 15 is 19-year-old Diana Sweeney, Miss Carson City.

2013 Miss USA photos: Night on the town for pageant beauties: Saturday, June 15, 2013; By Robin Leach; Three of the Miss USA beauties taking part in Sunday's pageant live on NBC from Planet Hollywood had a night free from rehearsals — and they hit up the Cirque du Soleil Beatles LOVE show at the Mirage and then continued to dance the night away at Hakkasan in MGM Grand.

Celebrity preview: Jay Leno, Jeff Dunham, Miss Nevada, Miss USA, Criss Angel, international soccer stars: Friday, June 14, 2013; By Robin Leach; It’s dueling kings of comedy and dueling beauty pageants this weekend on the Strip. That sums up the great appeal of the regular weekend Las Vegas entertainment scene: if you don’t fancy one in a certain genre there’s always the other!

Strip Scribbles: Food Network star lands Strip restaurant; Sports Illustrated models return for summer; Criss Angel’s 60-foot high-beam blindfolded walk: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Robin Leach; Food Network’s top-rated celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis has reportedly landed the new restaurant at the luxury boutique Gaansevort Hotel at center strip. It is being transformed out of Bills Gaming Hall, at this moment a shell- but on target for a February 2014 opening with the gaming portion to be open for New Years.

Miss Universe official promises surprises that could shake up the whole show: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Robin Leach; NBC television producers have surprises for everyone for Sunday’s Miss USA Pageant broadcast from Planet Hollywood.

Miss Nevada Pageant preview: Who will compete in Miss America?: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Robin Leach; It will take two nights of Miss America competition to determine the winners for the new Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen titles Friday and Saturday. The 23 contestants are determined not to be overshadowed by the rival national Miss USA pageant taking place Sunday on the Strip.

Caesars Palace shows world travelers how Las Vegas parties: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Robin Leach; No other city on earth throws a party like Las Vegas! The 4,000 visitors from around the globe for the IPW World Travel Congress convention were speechless Wednesday night when Caesars Palace hosted their final exciting night on the Strip.

2013 Miss USA photos: Preliminary events whittle contestants down for Sunday's big event: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Robin Leach; It was a night of glittering glamour, gorgeous gowns, stunning swimsuits and sexy smiles. The 51 Miss USA contestants dazzled and wowed at last night’s preliminary pageant at Planet Hollywood.

Counter Intelligence: New Carmine's restaurant ready to open; Project Dinner Table helping others: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; By Robin Leach; The giant, 750-seat, 27,000 square foot Carmine's Italian restaurant, set to open in the Caesars Palace Forum Shops next month, promises its Southern Italian cuisine will be served in “wow-sized” portions. Enough for four to six people at a time!

Strip Scribbles: Relative of Judy Garland headed to Miss Nevada Pageant: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; By Robin Leach; In 2011, Bailey Gumm was crowned Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen and became a contestant in the national Miss America Teen Pageant. Now, as newly crowned Miss Douglas County, Bailey will compete in this weekend’s 65th annual Miss Nevada Pageant.

2013 Miss USA photos: Contestants continuing to get ready: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; By Robin Leach; The Miss USA contestants at Planet Hollywood continue to prepare for Sunday’s live NBC telecast to 90 countries and millions of viewers.

Ziering having a roaring good time ripping off his shirt: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; By Robin Leach; Former "Beverly Hills 90210" star Ian Ziering is packing in the girls as guest host of the Chippendales show at the Rio -- and he's enjoying every minute of it, so much so that he wants to do more in the adult burlesque revue -- and if his run isn't extended at month's end he'll certainly be back for a repeat engagement.

Strip Scribbles: Magazine honoring the best in the rock biz; Bradshaw getting ready for stage show: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; By Robin Leach; The 4th annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine music awards show is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel. It's tied in with the publication’s 9th anniversary. This year’s celebration of classic rock salutes some of the most legendary artists in the music business.