Robin Leach's Celebrity Watch

‘Cake Boss’ star and pastry chef Buddy Valastro to open Italian-American restaurant at Palazzo: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; Buddy Valastro, one of America’s top pastry chefs, is opening an Italian-American restaurant at the Palazzo this fall. The handsome star of TLC’s top-rated “Cake Boss” hails from Puglia, Italy, and will move into the former space of First Food & Bar that was occupied by chef Sammy DeMarco until two months ago.

Strip Scribbles: Coco Austin shoots ‘Think Like a Man, Too’ and watches ‘Peepshow’ proposal: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; It was the first time a “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood audience had witnessed an onstage marriage proposal, and it also surprised stars ...

Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors: NASCAR, Britney Spears, Jerry Lewis, Liberace and Criss Angel: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; A jam-packed Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors on this torrid Tuesday: Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith said Monday that there’s a ...

Oscar Goodman's ‘Being Oscar,’ startling revelations and all, goes on sale today: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; Oscar Goodman, a Mob lawyer with a roster of clients that reads like a Who’s Who of organized crime and former 12-year mayor of Las Vegas, tells ...

Photos: Madonna, Psy, Ed Sheeran, Aaron Paul and Chloe Moretz at Lavo and Tao: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Music and Hollywood celebrities were out en masse at Tao in The Venetian and Lavo at the Palazzo after the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Photos: Bruno Mars hosts post-Billboard Music Awards bash at The Bank; Chris Brown, Jason Derulo join party: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars hosted and performed at The Bank in Belllagio late Sunday night, and the crowd included Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. ...

Photos: Missy Elliott gets her freak on at Haze in Aria: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Rapper, singer-songwriter, producer and actress Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott” hosted and performed at Haze in Aria, and contributing photographer ...

Shania Twain Q+A: Caesars Palace superstar talks new songs and album, rap music, Las Vegas residency — and more: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Robin Leach; Canadian country pop superstar Shania Twain took on the role of a redheaded Grecian goddess when she wore a stunning strapless, bare-shouldered, ...

Photos: Prince, Chris Brown, Above and Beyond, Will.I.Am, Michael Strahan, Kevin Hart at Encore: Sunday, May 19, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Superstar Prince joined a party of nine, including his three bodyguards, for late-night eats at Society Cafe in Steve Wynn’s Encore. He enjoyed tomato ...

Photos: Tiger Woods keeps Lindsey Vonn hidden in Las Vegas amid engagement rumors: Sunday, May 19, 2013; By Robin Leach; Amid online buzz of buying engagement rings, golf great Tiger Woods was all smiles as he walked hand-in-hand with Olympic skiing champion girlfriend ...

In writing his book, Oscar Goodman 'found myself to be a hero': Sunday, May 19, 2013; By Robin Leach; Oscar Goodman’s autobiography, “Being Oscar,” is being released Tuesday by Weinstein Books. The former three-term Las Vegas mayor sat down with me for an extensive interview that covered topics including representing the mob as a lawyer, his 12 years at City Hall and his half-century love affair with his wife, Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

Celebrity preview: Tiger Woods, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Prince, Madonna and Kid Rock: Friday, May 17, 2013; By Robin Leach; It’s one of the fiercest and most competitive entertainment weekends Las Vegas has ever seen, even with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and their country ...

Strip Scribbles: Las Vegas chefs set for ‘Top Chef Masters,’ and Wet ’n’ Wild contest: Thursday, May 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; Two Las Vegas chefs and possibly a third will be seen in the next edition of “Top Chef Masters” this summer on Bravo. RM Seafood champion Rick ...

Preview: Tiger Woods hosts Tiger Jam with Kid Rock and Uncle Kracker at Mandalay Bay, poker tournament at Bellagio: Thursday, May 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; Golf superstar Tiger Woods is bringing White House-style security against the media in his visit to Las Vegas this weekend for the 15th annual Tiger ...

2013 Billboard Music Awards preview: Prince, Madonna, Bieber and Swift at MGM Grand: Thursday, May 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; The BBMAs will be hosted by comedy actor Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” fame. Las Vegas DJ residents David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5 and ...