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By Steve Marcus · May 1, 2009 · 3:50 p.m.

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman arrives with showgirls and a drink at the Orleans Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, general manager of TNA Entertainment, will bring a TNA Impact Wrestling pro wrestling event to the arena in June.

Strip Scribbles: Oscar Goodman roast? Jan Rouven lawsuit? Eva Longoria sans skivvies: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; A jam-packed Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors on this wistful Wednesday: Is former Mayor Oscar Goodman getting an invitation to be the next “victim” ...

Raising CityCenter, a collection of images taken by Cirque du Soleil show creation director Armand Thomas, documents the construction of CityCenter from 2006 to 2009.

From red to black: How CityCenter pulled out of the economic morass and started making money: Thursday, May 16, 2013; By Ed Komenda; CityCenter never had it easy. MGM Resorts International announced plans to build the $4 billion development in 2004 during the height of Las Vegas' boom.

Calvin Harris, right, with Ne-Yo, opens the 2013 pool season of Wet Republic at MGM Grand on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

Star Surveillance: Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo, John Mayer, Shania, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colin Kaepernick and Brian Urlacher: Thursday, April 18, 2013; By Robin Leach; Las Vegas continues to be a platinum party playground for Hollywood, music and sports stars. Grammy-winning Calvin Harris kicked off his ...

The 2013 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at Shadow Creek in North Las Vegas.

Photos: Michael Jordan plans 2014 return to Aria and Shadow Creek: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; By Robin Leach; NBA superstar Michael Jordan was so thrilled with the success of his golf tournament here this month that he’s already looking forward to next year’s ...

The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational was at Shadow Creek for the first time in 2011 and returns March 29-April 1, 2012.

Michael Jordan juggles Celebrity Invitational golf fundraiser and his wedding: Wednesday, April 3, 2013; By Robin Leach; Love is in the air for NBA legend Michael Jordan, who arrived on the Strip today in advance of Thursday’s start of his 12th annual Celebrity ...

A view of the Harmon at MGM's CityCenter looking westbound from a helicopter Monday, May 21, 2012.

Contractors to begin dismantling portions of the Harmon this week: Wednesday, March 27, 2013; By Ron Sylvester; Structural experts for CityCenter are scheduled as early as Thursday to begin chipping away at sections of concrete in the 26-story unfinished tower on the Las Vegas Strip. They'll be searching for evidence of construction defects they hope to present to a jury this summer. MGM Resorts International, which owns half of CityCenter, seeks to prove flaws that halted construction on the $275 million Harmon four years ago were the fault of its former general contractor.

The Las Vegas skyline is seen from the top of the Bellagio.

How much does it cost to build a Strip resort?: Friday, 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.

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob condo in the Mandarin Oriental.

Basketball team owner takes $1 million hit in Strip condo sale: Thursday, March 7, 2013; By Eli Segall; Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob sold his luxury condo on the Strip to a local casino executive — and took a loss of more than $1 million on the deal. Lacob, who bought the 3,000-square-foot unit in the Mandarin Oriental three years ago for $3.3 million, sold the condo last month to Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenneth J. Kay for $2.1 million, Clark County property records show.

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Starbucks on the Las Vegas Strip. It's set to open in early March in CityCenter, near Mandarin Oriental.

CityCenter gets three new Starbucks: Monday, February 25, 2013; By Ron Sylvester; The first of three new Starbucks set for CityCenter is expected to open within the next two weeks.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks with reporters during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. The 49ers play the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Celebrity preview: Imagine Dragons, Colin Kaepernick and Anthony Bourdain vs. Eric Ripert: Friday, February 8, 2013; By Robin Leach; Also in town this weekend: The Who, USA Sevens Rugby, Chinese New Year, Avicii, David Guetta, Lil Jon, Sammy Hagar, Kris Allen, Craig Ferguson, ...

Photos: Amy Toliver’s double life as nursing student by day, striptease dancer by night: Wednesday, February 6, 2013; By Robin Leach; Blonde bombshell Amy Toliver leads a double life to fulfill an incredible dream. The Phoenix resident sheds her clothes several times each week ...

Eva Longoria arrives at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday Jan. 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Photos: Eva Longoria celebrates opening of SHe at CityCenter: Monday, February 4, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Longoria's guest list could certainly be described as eclectic, as it included business partner Tilman Fertitta; “The Bachelor” hunk Jake Pavelka, who was a ...

Randy Anderson and Jenni Lafollette of Minneapolis, Minn. look at a photo on their digital camera after getting married Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Las Vegas wedding chapels were busy all day as many couples wanted to get married on the date of 12-12-12.

New chapel at Aria brings modern edge to Las Vegas weddings: Tuesday, January 29, 2013; By Andrea Domanick; If you're looking for a Las Vegas wedding without the kitsch, a new chapel is bringing a contemporary option to the Strip.

Sandra Bullock's wax figure is unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in The Venetian on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013.

Star Surveillance: J.Lo and Casper Smart, Sandra Bullock wax figure, Vanilla Ice and Sundance: Thursday, January 24, 2013; By Don Chareunsy , Robin Leach; Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart had lunch at Social House in Crystals at CityCenter today. J.Lo is in town to attend the ...

The Veer Towers at CityCenter dwarf the Harmon Hotel, which sits empty and unfinished Friday, July 29, 2011.

Veer Towers has 100 condominium units to sell: Real estate:; Thursday, January 24, 2013; By Eli Segall; A month after buying most of the remaining condos at CityCenter's Veer Towers, East Coast investors are putting 100 units back up for sale today. Executives with Ladder Capital and Pordes Residential Sales & Marketing plan to sell their 427 condos in phases, said Las Vegas broker Jim Navarro, who is overseeing the efforts at the Strip complex. It will take about three years to sell the entire portfolio, he estimated. Navarro and six salespeople will work out of a 30th-floor suite in the development's west tower.

MGM Resorts International employees perform in during a dress rehearsal for the Inspiring Our World show at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012.

MGM Resorts employees take the stage to teach about diversity: Q&A:; Tuesday, December 18, 2012; By Ron Sylvester; Jim Murren admits to getting choked up listening to employees talk about the hardships they've endured. This week has been especially rough — and gratifying — for the CEO of MGM Resorts International. Murren is one of 50,000 MGM workers who this week will attend "Inspiring our World," a stage show about identity put on by MGM employees for MGM employees. The goal is to teach about the value of workforce diversity.

Round 2 of Culinary Clash featuring Mario Batali, Larry Ruvo, Denise Valdez, Sebastien Silvestri and Susan Stapleton with emcee Robin Leach at the Venetian on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

Counter Intelligence photos: Culinary Clash, $100,000 to Sandy aid, Valentino truffles: Friday, December 14, 2012; By Robin Leach; “Start Spreadin’ the News,” the culinary event on the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York last Sunday, raised $100,000 for Hurricane Sandy ...

The Harmon at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011.

Harmon Hotel case to be tied up in court well into 2014: Tuesday, December 4, 2012; By Steve Green; Litigation over the flawed Harmon Hotel tower at CityCenter will continue well into 2014 under a court order issued Monday. A judge set a June 24, 2013, trial on CityCenter payment issues and a separate trial beginning Jan. 6, 2014, on the Harmon defect claims.

Bill McBeath, president and chief operating officer of Aria, is shown in the Silk Road restaurant during its Dec. 1 opening.

No. 2 executive at CityCenter resigns: Monday, December 3, 2012; By Steve Green; Bill McBeath, president and chief operating officer of the $8.5 billion CityCenter casino-resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip, has resigned. CityCenter CEO Bobby Baldwin will assume his duties, MGM Resorts International told employees.

The red carpet grand opening of Cirque du Soleil's "Zarkana" at Aria on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

‘Zarkana’ technical director Dave Churchill hopes the show will last ‘forever’ at Aria: Thursday, November 15, 2012; By Robin Leach; Cirque du Soleil production personnel have engineered the technical aspects of the new show “Zarkana” so that it can remain at MGM’s Aria ...

An up-close look at Cirque du Soleil's "Zarkana" in Aria on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

‘Zarkana’ music director Nick Littlemore’s biggest fan: Sir Elton John: Tuesday, November 13, 2012; By Robin Leach; Sir Elton John was in the midst of tackling five projects when Cirque du Soleil approached him to create the music for its new Strip ...

Photos: Night of triumph for Cirque’s ‘Zarkana’ at Aria becomes the toast of the town: Saturday, November 10, 2012; By Robin Leach; It was a night of triumph -- and comeback -- for Cirque du Soleil with the stunning premiere of its newest Las Vegas spectacle “Zarkana” on Friday ...

Las Vegas shopping addict spent $30,000 a month for a year at Crystals: Thursday, November 8, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s difficult to believe or understand somebody spending $30,000 a month for a year shopping for luxury items at Crystals in CityCenter. That’s $360,000 in the year since Heather Marianna moved here. ...

‘Zarkana,’ Part 3: Cirque du Soleil show focused on acrobats debuts at Aria: Thursday, November 1, 2012; By Robin Leach; “Zarkana” is the biggest of Cirque’s productions to date, and writer and director Francois Girard, known for his previous movie and onstage opera ...

‘Zarkana,’ Part 2: Audience that doesn’t speak language understands it: Wednesday, October 31, 2012; By Robin Leach; When Cirque du Soleil introduced its show “Zarkana” to New York, cast members spoke English, but audiences found it difficult to follow ...

Photos: ‘Zarkana,’ Part 1 -- an overview of Cirque’s acrobatic spectacular at Aria: Tuesday, October 30, 2012; By Robin Leach; More than 1.2 million theatergoers have been awed by the surreal acrobatic spectacle “Zarkana,” and it hasn’t even played Las Vegas yet. Unlike other ...

CityCenter appeals order that could delay demolition of Harmon tower: Friday, October 26, 2012; By Steve Green; CityCenter has asked the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that could delay demolition of the flawed Harmon hotel tower and a trial over defects in the structure.

"Peepshow" celebrates its 3rd anniversary with creator, director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, lead stars Josh Strickland, Cheaza and Holly Madison and the cast and crew at Planet Hollywood on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Celebrity preview: Holly Madison exits, Lakers vs. Kings, Psy, Speidi and Jimmy Buffett: Friday, October 19, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s the weekend we say a warm farewell to Holly Madison and her nearly four-year run in “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood. Also in Las Vegas: Lakers vs. Kings, Psy performs at Rehab, Heidi Montag hosts at Crazy Horse III, and Jimmy Buffett is at MGM Grand.

A server takes a beverage order from MGM Mirage employees at the Aria buffet Monday, Dec. 14, 2009.

Aria closes its buffet for remodeling: Thursday, October 18, 2012; By Ron Sylvester; After three years and strong consumer reviews, the buffet at Aria has closed to remake its food and atmosphere. The buffet closed Monday and is expected to reopen by the end of the year.

The Jean-Louis Palladin dinner at Alize in the Palms on Oct. 16, 2011.

Counter Intelligence: Palladin dinner at Alize; Adam Richman; Javier’s: Wednesday, October 17, 2012; By Robin Leach; Hot off the grill! Ten years ago, top Las Vegas chef Andre Rochat started a dinner salute to the late Jean-Louis Palladin, the master kitchen king ...

A view of MGM's CityCenter taken from a helicopter Monday, May 21, 2012. Vdara is at left, and Aria is at right.

‘Opened at a bad moment,’ CityCenter surviving in still-struggling Las Vegas: Wednesday, October 17, 2012; By Alison Gregor, New York Times News Service; The $8.5 billion CityCenter — built in Las Vegas’ heyday but opened after the recession had set in — continues to struggle, though it is benefiting from growing numbers of visitors to the area. One of the largest privately financed developments in the United States, the 67-acre project on the Strip took five years to design and build, and opened in late 2009 to much fanfare.

Court temporarily blocks questioning of PR consultants in Harmon tower lawsuit: Courts:; Tuesday, October 16, 2012; By Steve Green; The Nevada Supreme Court on Monday refused to let a contractor proceed with questioning set this week for public relations representatives hired by the owner of the flawed Harmon Hotel tower on the Strip.

Court asked to stop probe of CityCenter PR activities for the Harmon: Thursday, October 11, 2012; By Steve Green; The Nevada Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a dispute over whether CityCenter has been trying to taint the jury pool in next year's trial over problems at the flawed Harmon Hotel tower.

Domenick Allen, Leigh Zimmerman, Eva Longoria and Robin Leach attend the Nevada Ballet's 2012 Woman of the Year event at CityCenter's Cartier and Aria on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Eva Longoria was honored at the 28th annual event.

Strip Scribbles: SHe is set to pounce at Eva Longoria’s Crystals haunt: Wednesday, October 10, 2012; By Robin Leach; Actress and restaurateur Eva Longoria’s shuttered restaurant and nightclub Beso at Crystals in CityCenter is being converted into a chi-chi, ...

Popular Miami-based DJ Obscene is in town for the 2012 iHeart Radio Music Festival.

Photos: DJ Obscene is ready to create the scene at iHeartRadio weekend: Friday, September 21, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; Popular Miami DJ Obscene, aka 24-year-old Jonathan Garcia, will be everywhere during the iHeart Radio Music Festival weekend. He’ll be in the ...

Strip Scribbles: Cirque’s ‘Zarkana’; Las Vegas Sin tryouts; Criss Angel vs. Nathan Burton: Monday, September 17, 2012; By Robin Leach; Having seen it in New York last month, I can that “Zarkana” is a visually stunning, modern acrobatic spectacular combining rock, opera and circus arts. ...

"Teen Mom 2" star Chelsea Houska celebrates her 21st birthday at Rain in the Palms on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

Photos: ‘Teen Mom 2’ star Chelsea Houska toasts 21st at Social House, Rain: Friday, September 7, 2012; By Robin Leach; Chelsea donned a gold sequined mini skirt and a black tank top with a blazer and partied with five friends from South Dakota on Saturday night. ...

Actress Lucy Hale and Henri Bendel President Chris Fiore open Henri Bendel at Fashion Show on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012.

Stars join shoppers for glitz and glamour of Fashion’s Night Out: Thursday, September 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; Fashion expert and E’s “Fashion Police” co-host George Kotsiopoulos headlines the chic celebrations at the Palazzo. Fashion visionary Patricia ...

Photos: ‘Zarkana’s’ cross-country trek one of Cirque’s biggest challenges yet: Wednesday, September 5, 2012; By Robin Leach; Moving Cirque du Soleil’s new show “Zarkana” to Aria at MGM’s CityCenter from New York’s Radio City Music Hall in time for the Nov. 1 preview ...

Michael Grimm, right, attends the Pinkberry opening at Crystals in CityCenter on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Photos: Frozen yogurt fans tickled Pinkberry at Crystals in CityCenter: Friday, August 31, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; Top tart frozen yogurt brand Pinkberry celebrated its debut in Las Vegas with a public and VIP grand opening at its Crystals in CityCenter outlet ...

Second-quarter LV casino results show slow improvement: Monday, August 27, 2012; By Steve Green; On the Strip, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and MGM Resorts International fared the best in the second quarter, delivering surprisingly strong financial results, according to recent earnings reports. Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. produced solid local numbers, while Caesars Entertainment’s results were disappointing.

Jennifer Lopez at Pure in Caesars Palace on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012.

Photos: Jennifer Lopez parties at Wet Republic, Pure; Enrique Iglesias at Hyde: Wednesday, August 22, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; What are music superstars supposed to do after headlining a sold-out tour stop at Mandalay Bay Events Center on a Saturday night? (And in this case ...

"Gigolos" studs-for-hire Jimmy Dior, Vin Armani, Steven Gantt, Brace and Nick Hawk. Dior is not returning in Season 3, which begins Aug. 30, 2012.

Strip Scribbles: L.V.-based reality TV shows ready to roll with new seasons: Monday, August 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; Hunks-for-hire Nick Hawk, Vin Armani, Brace and Steven Gantt return to “Gigolos,” and there’s a newcomer, Ash Armand, who replaces Jimmy Dior, ...

CityCenter considering more testing to prove Harmon defects: THE STRIP:; Saturday, July 28, 2012; By Steve Green; CityCenter executives are considering conducting more destructive inspections of its flawed Harmon Hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip after a court ruling Friday.

After Harmon is imploded, what will take its place at CityCenter?: Monday, July 23, 2012; By Steve Green; The ruling last week that potentially speeds up demolition of the $275 million Harmon hotel has casino industry observers wondering what CityCenter will develop in the tower’s place.

Judge gives OK to raze flawed Harmon hotel tower: Thursday, July 19, 2012; By Ken Ritter, Associated Press; A Nevada state judge is giving the go-ahead to raze a flawed hotel tower that never opened when MGM Resorts International and Dubai World opened the rest of the $8.5 billion CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip.

CityCenter back in court seeking OK to demolish Harmon tower: Tuesday, July 17, 2012; By Steve Green; Four years after Clark County building inspectors issued corrective-action and stop-work orders at the Harmon on the Las Vegas Strip, the hotel’s owner is back in court seeking permission to demolish it. After a four-month recess, testimony resumed Monday in Clark County District Court in a hearing on whether CityCenter can demolish the hotel prior to a trial planned for next year in a lawsuit over Harmon design and construction defects and unpaid Harmon construction invoices.

Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett hosts Wet Republic's 2012 season opening at MGM Grand on Saturday, March 24, 2012.

Celebrity preview: Kendra vs. Nicole vs. Brittney; Def Leppard, Poison, Scorpions: Friday, June 22, 2012; By Robin Leach; Also in Las Vegas: Lucky Rice food festival at Cosmopolitan; Golden Rainbow's "Ribbon of Life" at Smith Center; Nick Cannon at Chateau; ...

Judge scolds shareholders’ attorneys suing MGM Resorts International: Thursday, June 21, 2012; By Steve Green; A judge on Wednesday scolded attorneys suing MGM Resorts International and told them to knock off what he suggested were abusive litigation tactics.

Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond on Jan. 27, 2009.

Strip Scribbles: ‘Legends’ to Rio? Plus, Cirque, Donny & Marie, ‘Jersey Shore’: Thursday, June 7, 2012; By Robin Leach; Following up on my exclusive report Wednesday on the stage musical maneuvers with “Million Dollar Quartet” and “Legends in Concert” at ...

Ryan Labbe celebrates his 30th birthday at Pure in Caesars Palace on Friday, June 1, 2012.

Star Surveillance: Cheryl Burke, Glen Campbell, Ryan Labbe, 'Pawn Stars': Wednesday, June 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; “Dancing With the Stars” pro-dancer stunner Cheryl Burke helped host US Weekly’s Hot Bodies Issue party at Aria's Liquid Pool Lounge, and ...

From small westside restaurant to directing a staff at Aria, Michael Shetler drinks it all in: Q&A:; Tuesday, May 22, 2012; By Brock Radke; Michael Shetler — a beer, wine and cocktails expert — was drawn to Las Vegas 13 years ago to work at the newly opened Rosemary’s Restaurant. Ten years later, he left the now-closed restaurant to be the lead sommelier at Sage at Aria, then became the restaurant’s general manager. Today, Shetler is now director of beverage at Aria and enjoys a rare view of the Vegas food and beverage industry.

Diddy performs at 1 OAK in the Mirage on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Mayweather Jr.-Cotto fight at MGM Grand draws music superstars: Thursday, May 3, 2012; By Robin Leach; It all starts Friday with Flo Rida doing double duty at Ditch Fridays and Rain Nightclub at the Palms and Chuy Bravo of “Chelsea Lately” hosting ...

Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson at Wet Republic at MGM Grand on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Photos: Ben Flajnik, Courtney Robertson at Wet Republic, Social House, Pure: Thursday, May 3, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; “The Bachelor” couple Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson had a weekend of food, fun and sun in Las Vegas. Despite rumors that their rocky ...

Bradley Ogden, Jose Andres and Rick Moonen toast before more than 300 chefs and sommeliers attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most bottles of wine uncorked simultaneously at the Bellagio on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. The record attempt kicked off the 2012 Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit, which will be held May 10-13.

Counter Intelligence: Jose Andres, Megan Romano, P.J. Clarke’s, Valentino: Wednesday, May 2, 2012; By Robin Leach; Hot off the grill! Business has begun to boom, if quietly, again on the Strip in terms of increasing hotel rates, restaurant and nightclub ...

The Harmon Hotel at CityCenter sits empty and unfinished with the Veer Towers seen in the background Friday, July 29, 2011.

CityCenter called financial ‘black hole’ in lawsuit over stock losses: Thursday, April 19, 2012; By Steve Green; MGM Resorts International shareholders and bondholders have filed an amended class-action lawsuit in hopes of recovering losses from the decline of the Las Vegas company’s stock and bond prices between 2007 and 2009.

Mark Salling hosts at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria on Saturday, April 7, 2012.

Photos: Mark Salling of ‘Glee’ hosts at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria: Monday, April 9, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; Actor Mark Salling of Fox’s “Glee” hosted the daytime revelry at Liquid Pool Lounge in Aria dressed head to toe in black -- a black tank top and ...

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum accept the Vocal Group of the Year award during the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Star Surveillance: Lady A, LeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith, Lionel and Nicole Richie: Monday, April 9, 2012; By Robin Leach; Little wonder with the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards stars here that the Nashville nomads partied aplenty. Hillary Scott of Lady ...

Brooke Burke-Charvet with husband David Charvet at the Vegas magazine cover party at Gold Lounge in Aria on Friday, March 30, 2012.

Photos: Brooke Burke-Charvet at Gold Lounge; Tristan MacManus’ girlfriend: Thursday, April 5, 2012; By Robin Leach; If there’s an extra spring in the steps of Tristan MacManus, who is partnered with our hometown Empress of Soul Gladys Knight in Season ...

Ne-Yo on the red carpet for the 2012 Keep Memory Alive "Power of Love Gala" tribute to Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Ne-Yo on his favorite L.V. vice, fashion sense and what you can expect from his new album: Tuesday, April 3, 2012; By Andrea Domanick; In honor of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, R&B superstar Ne-Yo paid a visit to his hometown of Las Vegas to treat Jordan and his guests to a private performance.

Jean Paul Gaultier, right, at "Zumanity" at New York-New York.

Star Surveillance: Jean Paul Gaultier, Mike Tyson, Seth Meyers, Tinie Tempah: Tuesday, April 3, 2012; By Robin Leach; The first quarter of 2012 is over, and Las Vegas continues to be the platinum playground where Hollywood, music and sports stars work, party ...

Fergie unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds at the Venetian on Sept. 22, 2011.

Celebrity preview: Fergie, ACMs, Michael Jordan, Tiesto, Dev, Tyga, Trey Songz, Perez Hilton: Friday, March 30, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s the week and the four-day weekend that Vegas Goes Country -- not only because of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards ...

Marc Garcia, Michael Jordan and Reuben Garcia at the 2011 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational.

Strip Scribbles: Michael Jordan, celebrity pals at Shadow Creek; Celine turns 44: Thursday, March 29, 2012; By Robin Leach; Michael Jordan was the first to tee off at his four-day Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, and following him were Cedric the Entertainer, ...

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto on the red carpet for the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational welcome party at Haze at Aria on March 30, 2011.

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational stars are ready to play golf at Shadow Creek: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; By Robin Leach; The stars will be entertaining the stars during Michael Jordan’s four-day visit beginning Thursday. Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo returns home ...

2012 James Beard finalists include Mina, Lagasse, Brombergs, Selvaggio: Monday, March 19, 2012; By Robin Leach; The 2012 James Beard Award finalists were announced today during a luncheon at the Palazzo at the former site of Dos Caminos, and while ...

The Harmon Hotel at CityCenter sits unfinished with the Veer Towers seen in the background on July 29, 2011.

After lengthy hearing, it's clearer than ever that Harmon is doomed to demolition: Sunday, March 18, 2012; By Steve Green; It’s almost certain that the Harmon hotel tower in Las Vegas — which a top CityCenter executive calls a “monument of construction defects” — will be demolished sooner or later in spectacular and unusual fashion. What’s unusual for the Harmon is that it’s a brand-new, almost-completed structure.

A building wrap, starting at the base of the Harmon, points pedestrians to CityCenter and the Crystals mall Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.

Harmon implosion hearing recessed until July: Friday, March 16, 2012; By Steve Green; Four days of hearings this week failed to resolve whether CityCenter can demolish its Harmon hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip prior to a jury trial on defective work there — and a new round of hearings is now set for July.

The Harmon Hotel at CityCenter, which sits empty and unfinished and now serves as a giant billboard, is seen Friday, July 29, 2011.

Perini lawyer says Harmon is safe; thorny issues compel call for more hearings: Thursday, March 15, 2012; By Steve Green; Don’t look for a quick decision on whether the Harmon hotel tower in Las Vegas can be imploded because of construction defects and safety concerns.

Judge in Harmon case refuses to allow attorneys to place blame: Tuesday, March 13, 2012; By Steve Green; A judge Tuesday refused to let attorneys stray into side issues as she weighs whether the Harmon hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip can be demolished.

A quake could topple the Harmon, engineer testifies in Strip case: MGM Resorts, Perini square off in first day of court clash; Tuesday, March 13, 2012; By Steve Green; A hearing is under way on CityCenter’s request that it be allowed to demolish the never-occupied, $279 million Harmon hotel building on the Las Vegas Strip because of construction defects and safety concerns.

Strip Scribbles: Three L.V. racers finish in Top Five of San Felipe 250: Monday, March 12, 2012; By Robin Leach; Picking up where he left off last season with his third consecutive win in San Felipe, Las Vegas driver Rob MacCachren overpowered a talent-laden field ...

Toby Keith, Ne-Yo, 50 Cent, Lil Jon among Nightclub & Bar stars: Monday, March 12, 2012; By Robin Leach; The figures are staggering: More than 31,000 bar, nightclub and beverage professionals arrive today for the 27th Annual Nightclub & Bar Convention. ...

Photos: Cirque CEO Daniel Lamarre discusses new L.V. show ‘Zarkana’: Thursday, March 8, 2012; By Robin Leach; "As much as we are so, so sad for our colleagues at ‘Elvis,’ we are so, so happy that MGM continues to trust us and support us. That was very, very important.”

Cirque du Soleil's 'Zarkana' replacing ‘Viva Elvis’ at Aria: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; By Robin Leach; The King is leaving the building, and instead of the blue suede shoes of “Viva Elvis” at Aria, Vegas DeLuxe bids a warm welcome to “Zarkana.” ...

Brian Dewhurst, Bruce Rickerd, Sophia Stiperski, Eligiusz Skoczylas, Daniel Lamarre, Najam Khan, Ross Gibson, Ricardo Galvis and Ginger Ana Griep-Ruiz at the 18th anniversary performance of "Mystere" at Treasure Island on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Cirque’s Daniel Lamarre talks Elvis, Jackson, 3D movie and ‘Mystere’: Tuesday, March 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; In less than 24 hours, Cirque du Soleil executives expect to have plans wrapped up for the new show that will replace “Viva Elvis” at Aria, along with ...

Symphony Park -- including the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts -- in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

Strip Scribbles: Smith Center, ‘Iron Chef,’ Ruffins’ baby, Ricardo Laguna: Monday, March 5, 2012; By Robin Leach; Congratulations are apparently in order for Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin, 76, and his beauty pageant winner wife Oleksandra on the birth of a ...

Chelsea MacDougall, Whitney Green, Sarah Chapman, Erica Sloter and Talyah Polee celebrate Chapman's 28th birthday at Surrender.

Star Surveillance: Miss Nevada USA, Enrique Iglesias, Matthew Stafford, Paul Stanley: Thursday, March 1, 2012; By Robin Leach; Singer Enrique Iglesias partied at Lavo in the Palazzo and took in the sounds of DJ Cedric Gervais. 2011 Miss Nevada USA Sarah Chapman celebrated ...

The grand opening VIP and media party of Bacio by Carla Pellegrino at Tropicana on May 17, 2011. Chef Pellegrino is pictured here with her daughter, Marcelle Braga, and two guests.

Counter Intelligence: Project Dinner Table; wine record; Restaurant Week: Monday, February 27, 2012; By Robin Leach; Hot off the grill! Demand for the annual Restaurant Week that benefits our Three Square food bank has been so strong that now the first spring ...

MGM results improve on Las Vegas Strip spending, China growth: GAMING:; Wednesday, February 22, 2012; By Steve Green; MGM Resorts International on Wednesday said net revenue improved across the board for its Las Vegas casino resorts in the fourth quarter, helping the company narrow its loss for the period.

2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model Kate Upton at Haze in Aria on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012.

Photos and videos: S.I. Swimsuit models sizzle on the Strip; deal renewed; 50th milestone: Thursday, February 16, 2012; By Robin Leach; The stunning 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models will be back in Las Vegas next year for the 50th anniversary celebrations of ...

2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models Chrissy Teigen, Izabel Goulart, Crystal Renn and Nina Agdal at Planet Hollywood on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012.

S.I. cover girl Kate Upton lands in L.V. with 17 models for Strip events: Wednesday, February 15, 2012; By Robin Leach; S.I. cover girl sensation Kate Upton -- we’ve written a few words about her and posted a few photographs and videos of her! -- wowed Tuesday night’s ...

Nelly at Haze on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

Photos: Nelly performs 35-minute set of his hits at Haze in Aria: Tuesday, February 14, 2012; By Don Chareunsy; Rap superstar Nelly performed a 35-minute set of his hits at Haze in Aria over the weekend, with partygoers going wild over “Just a Dream,” “Country Grammar” ...

Hugh Hefner's 85th birthday and Marston Hefner's 21st birthday at the Palms on April 9, 2011.

Strip Scribbles: Claire Sinclair photo, Paris Hilton, Union at Aria: Tuesday, February 14, 2012; By Robin Leach; We start with Wicked Whispers and Racy Rumors! 2011 Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair has turned down all big-money offers to be photographed ...

2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl Kate Upton.

Photos and videos: Kate Upton -- from S.I. Rookie of the Year to cover girl: Tuesday, February 14, 2012; By Robin Leach; Twelve months ago, she wore little more than body paint. Today, as she packs for Las Vegas, 19-year-old Kate Upton is wearing the tiniest bikini ...

Strip Scribbles: Drama for Claire Sinclair and Marston Hefner: Monday, February 13, 2012; By Robin Leach; One of Claire’s family members called police saying he had attacked her in an argument and left red body marks and bruises. The 20-year-old brunette ...

CityCenter ends 2011 on upswing: Monday, February 13, 2012; By Steve Green; MGM Resorts International on Monday disclosed that business improved during the fourth quarter for its half-owned $8.5 billion CityCenter casino resort complex on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jenni "JWoww" Farley, with boyfriend Roger Matthews, hosts at Pure in Caesars Palace on Aug. 26, 2011.

Celebrity preview: JWoww, Sean Kingston, Ice-T and Coco, Nelly: Friday, February 10, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s a special celebration for Sean because he’s alive and well after nearly losing his life in a horrific jet-ski accident in Miami last year. Sean, who marked ...

Mastro's is an overlooked bastion of seafood mastery on the Strip.

Seafood worth wading (through tourists) for: Mastro's Ocean Club: Thursday, February 9, 2012; By Brock Radke; It isn’t easy to convince my fellow Las Vegans, my friends and neighbors, to make that drive to the Strip and struggle against the tourist current to experience a delicious but expensive dinner.

Eva Longoria's Padres gala at the Tropicana on Oct. 15, 2011. Guests included George Lopez, Barbara Padilla, Stefano Langone, Alex Yeminidjian and Alejandra Guzman and honorees Giselle Fernandez and Tim Leiweke.

Eva Longoria to be honored as Woman of the Year at Nevada Ballet gala: Thursday, January 26, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s one of the most glittering and glamorous social events of the Las Vegas calendar. In fact, it’s been hailed as the creme de la creme of Las Vegas parties. ...

An iconic moment captured: President Nixon and Elvis Presley, December 1971.

Strip Scribbles: Elvis’ birthday, Tropic Beauty, Travie McCoy, Vegas Magic Theater: Sunday, January 8, 2012; By Robin Leach; The 77th birthday of Elvis Presley would’ve been celebrated today, so for seven nights, the new 35 Steaks + Martinis at the Hard Rock Hotel ...

Priscilla Presley and Viva Elvis cast members at the Cartier VIP reception at MGM CityCenter's Crystals for Nevada Ballet Theatre's 27th Annual Black and White Ball on Jan. 29, 2011. Priscilla Presley was honored as NBT's Woman of the Year.

Celebrity preview: Birthdays for Elvis, Jordin Sparks and Pitbull: Friday, January 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; It’s all about birthday celebrations this weekend, and there’s no bigger party than those scheduled around what would have been Elvis ...

Redfoo, center, of LMFAO at Haze in Aria on Dec. 31, 2011.

2011 NYE photos: Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, LMFAO: Wednesday, January 4, 2012; By Robin Leach; After much speculation surrounding his Twitter campaign to DJ on Saturday night, Kanye West took the stage and thrilled partygoers with a ...

Fireworks and New Year's Eve on The Strip on Dec. 31, 2010.

Celebrity preview: NYE star parties, concerts, new nightclubs, fireworks: Friday, December 30, 2011; By Robin Leach; It’s going to be a bonanza New Year’s Eve weekend for Las Vegas, and not only because of the incredible superstar parties and the monstrous fireworks ...

Jessa Lynn Hinton and Ashley Mattingly at the Tropicana on Sept. 17, 2011.

Strip Scribbles: Playmate-TV analyst predicts Mayweather-Pacquiao bout: Tuesday, December 20, 2011; By Robin Leach; Jessa Hinton said: “Manny’s a quiet guy who sings a lot, but he’s also probably the toughest guy alive. … I like his softer side. He’s really soft spoken, ..."

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas: Stars galore, ‘America’s Party’ fireworks: Wednesday, December 14, 2011; By Robin Leach; It’s taken a year of planning, and -- thanks to vocals from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and ZZ Top -- this year’s “America’s Party” on New Year’s ...

World Poker Tour commentators Mike Sexton, with microphone, and Vince Van Patten, to Sexton's left, kick off the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at the Bellagio on Dec. 6, 2011.

Strip Scribbles: Bellagio hosts World Poker Tour’s Five Diamond Classic: Tuesday, December 6, 2011; By Robin Leach; Elsewhere in the poker world, 22 players have agreed to pony up a $1 million buy-in to the richest single poker tournament in the world at the Rio ...

Tony Stewart, Robin Leach and Matt Yocum at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Party at Lavo in the Palazzo on Dec. 4, 2009.

Strip Scribbles: Tony Stewart’s awards for best, boldest, funniest moments: Thursday, December 1, 2011; By Robin Leach; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart hosts the Fifth Annual Stewie Awards at the lounge in the Hard Rock Hotel tonight on ...

Subcontractors fight Harmon demolition plan: Tuesday, November 29, 2011; By Steve Green; Two subcontractors have joined the general contractor in fighting plans by MGM Resorts International to implode the unused Harmon Tower at CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip. The CityCenter casino-resort complex, half owned and managed by MGM Resorts International, says the 26-story hotel structure is unsafe because of construction defects and needs to come down.

Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis at MGM CityCenter's Aria.

MGM Resorts tells Cirque to shutter 'Viva Elvis' at Aria: Wednesday, November 23, 2011; By John Katsilometes, Robin Leach; MGM Resorts has asked Cirque du Soleil to replace its show “Viva Elvis” at the Aria by the end of 2012, citing poor ticket sales. The move is the first time that the Canadian company, which has come to dominate the big-production showrooms on the Strip, has been asked to shut a show since arriving here in 1993 with its first permanent show, “Mystere” at Treasure Island.

John Curtas, Geno Bernardo, Al Mancini, Max Jacobson, Robin Leach and Guy Savoy at "Eating Las Vegas" 2012 at Restaurant Guy Savoy in Caesars Palace on Nov. 14, 2011.

Counter Intelligence: Caesars Palace eateries; Beso’s new chef; ‘ELV2012’: Wednesday, November 16, 2011; By Robin Leach; Hot off the grill! Chef Guy Savoy hosted the exclusive launch party for the 2012 edition of “Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants ...

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Elvis tribute artist Jesse Garon performs the ceremony as Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and his wife of 47 years Carolyn Goodman renewed their wedding vows Wednesday at the Fremont Street Experience in celebration of 9/9/09.

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The prospect of getting a job at CityCenter, which is hiring some 12,000 people for a late 2009 opening, has thrown some locals into a state of anxious excitement. Officials now expect more than 150,000 applications, including some 50,000 flooding the site within three weeks.

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