Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Nearly 100 union backers arrested in protest of Cosmopolitan

March 20, 2013

By Ed Komenda

They sat in the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard and waited for the cops to throw them in jail. But the nearly 100 members of the Culinary union were not quiet in their waiting, blocking traffic for an hour and chanting a message for the decision-makers of the Cosmopolitan resort, where union employees have been working without a contract for two years.

Strip Scribbles: Mermaid Hannah Fraser to perform in ‘One Night for Drop’ at Bellagio

March 20, 2013

By Robin Leach

Cirque du Soleil’s incredible one-night-only show “One Night for One Drop” at Bellagio on Friday is to be filmed for a 90-minute worldwide ...

Strip Scribbles: Las Vegas chefs snubbed again by James Beard; Hakkasan sets opening dates

March 19, 2013

By Robin Leach

Once again, Las Vegas gets the short end of the stick from the James Beard Foundation’s annual awards announced Monday. The New ...

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Strip Scribbles: Britney Spears vs. Pamela Anderson at Cirque’s ‘One Drop’ gala?

March 18, 2013

By Robin Leach

Pop princess Britney Spears and pinup queen Pamela Anderson will both be at this weekend’s Cirque du Soleil “One Night for One Drop” fundraising gala. Cirque founder Guy Laliberte is hoping to raise more than $5 million with the parties and special one-night-only show with 240 of his artists in the “O” Theater at Bellagio.

Culinary threatens to block Strip traffic over Cosmopolitan contract dispute

March 18, 2013

By Ed Komenda

First, they picketed. Now, members of the Culinary Union plan to block traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard and let police arrest them. The “act of civil disobedience” is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.

2013 Nightclub & Bar Convention begins in L.V.; CeeLo to cut ribbon at opening ceremony

March 18, 2013

By Robin Leach

For the next 96 hours, it’s all about drinking, dancing and making merry. It’s the biggest show of its kind in America, with 34,000 professionals ...

Celebrity preview: Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Muse, Calvin Harris, David Guetta and the opening of pool season

March 15, 2013

By Robin Leach

This weekend marks the start of our 2013 pool season: dayclubs, ultra pools, topless revelry, parties and tanning from sunup to sundown and beyond. ...

Preview: Nightclub & Bar Convention takes a hard look at future of L.V. venues

March 14, 2013

By Robin Leach

Thousands of nightclub operators and bar owners from around the world arrive here this weekend to start festivities in advance of the three-day ...

Gordon Ramsay's ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ premieres with Celine Dion at Caesars Palace tonight on Fox

March 12, 2013

By Robin Leach

Superstar resident headliner Celine Dion is a surprise guest in tonight's 2-hour premiere. Twenty contestants begin the awful challenges ...

Strip Scribbles: Rolling Stones to announce L.V. date(s)? Plus, Holly Madison fires back at Rainbow haters

March 11, 2013

By Robin Leach

Expect the announcement any moment now -- maybe in the next 72 hours -- that The Rolling Stones will reveal the 18 West Coast cities for their ...

Star Surveillance: CeeLo Green, Mickey Rourke, Xzibit, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon and Dana White

March 10, 2013

By Robin Leach

The Entertainment Capital of the World continues to be a platinum party playground for Hollywood, music and sports stars and VIPs. CeeLo ...

How much does it cost to build a Strip resort?

March 8, 2013

By Ron Sylvester

The Genting Group got a steal on the Strip land it bought this week to build Resorts World Las Vegas, a 3,500-room Chinese-themed resort. The Malaysian company paid Boyd Gaming only $350 million for the 87-acre site of the imploded Stardust and failed Echelon. By comparison, Phil Ruffin sold the 36-acre New Frontier property in 2007 for $1.24 billion, a Las Vegas record.

Counter Intelligence: Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ at Caesars; Rick Moonen; Nobu; and Nightclub & Bar

March 7, 2013

By Robin Leach

For the first time in “Hell’s Kitchen” history, the cast of 20 out-of-town aspiring restaurateurs will head here to present their signature ...

Strip Scribbles: Cher causes a stir in fur at Paris Fashion Week; is she returning to Las Vegas?

March 6, 2013

By Robin Leach

While music legend Cher caused a stir over her decision to wear fur at Paris Fashion Week this week, rumors grew here that Las Vegas is in her plans ...

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Workers picket outside Cosmopolitan over lack of contract

March 1, 2013

By Ron Sylvester

Lines of workers chanted, carried signs and yelled at people trying to walk into the Cosmopolitan on Friday, protesting the property’s lack of a contract with the Las Vegas Culinary Union.

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