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2013 Miss USA photos: The D Hotel, Chinese Laundry at Fashion Show and Pure

Monday, June 10, 2013

It was a jam-packed weekend for the 51 contestants in the 2013 Miss USA Pageant in Las Vegas that included a trek to Downtown Las Vegas ...

Photos: ‘Shahs of Sunset’ star Lilly Ghalichi parties at Posh in Crazy Horse III

Monday, June 10, 2013

“Shahs of Sunset” star Lilly Ghalichi arrived ready to dance with a small group of friends and wearing an all-black top by Quontum, a fitted black skirt ...

Photos: Method Man and Redman host and party at LAX in the Luxor

Monday, June 10, 2013

Just before 2 a.m., the former Wu-Tang Clan members got on the mic and greeted fans from the main stage, inviting them to take it back to 1992. ...

Photos: 'Nikita' star Shane West celebrates his 35th birthday at Hakkasan Las Vegas

Monday, June 10, 2013

“Nikita” star Shane West celebrated his 35th birthday at Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand on Saturday night in the third-level open-format room the ...

Photos: Ian Ziering sizzles as guest host in Chippendales at The Rio

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Actor Ian Ziering — fans will know him forever as Steve Sanders from “Beverly Hills, 90210” — is ripped, hunky and handsome at age 49. I hope to look ...

Photos: Ludacris hosts and performs at Ditch Fridays at Palms

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Fans went wild when Ludacris hit the stage to perform some of his biggest hits, including “Southern Hospitality,” “What’s Your Fantasy,” “How Low Can You ...

Photos: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis celebrate three years of Surrender

Friday, June 7, 2013

Macklemore, 29 and from Seattle, and Lewis, 25 and from across Washington state in Spokane, first dined at Andrea’s, where I spotted Macklemore ...

2013 Miss USA photos: Contestants cool off at Flamingo’s Go Pool

Thursday, June 6, 2013

The 51 hopefuls, including our Miss Nevada USA 2013 Chelsea Caswell of Las Vegas, modeled their barely there ViX bikinis for TV and photo shoots ...

Take it off! Ian Ziering of '90210' fame guest stars in Chippendales

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

TV viewers knew actor Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders in “Beverly Hills, 90210” in the 1990s. Starting Thursday and through June 30, ...

Photos: Jabbawockeez shine bright, more intimate in ‘Prism’ at Luxor

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

It’s been five years since Jabbawockeez won Season 1 of “Randy Jackson Presents MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew,” and the dance crew’s ...

Photos: Coco Austin, with hubby Ice-T, taps the keg at Hofbrauhaus

Sunday, June 2, 2013

“Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood and “Ice Loves Coco” star Coco Austin tapped the keg at Hofbrauhaus on Friday night, and actor and rapper ...

Photos: Mel B celebrates her 38th birthday at EBC, Andrea’s and Surrender

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Singer Mel B of Spice Girls fame and former headliner in “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood celebrated her 38th birthday Saturday with a daytime ...

Vote! Which Las Vegas celebrity created the best burger at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip?

Thursday, May 30, 2013

First there were 15. But before fellow food journalists and judges Al Mancini, Grace Bascos and I arrived at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip on Wednesday afternoon, the field in the 2013 Build Your Own Burger Celebrity Challenge had been narrowed down to five.

2013MDW photos: Flo Rida whistles, keeps it low at 1OAK in The Mirage

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Flo Rida, who wore a denim jacket with matching jeans and a white T-shirt, has been prolific and successful in recent years; his hits include “Whistle,” ...

2013MDW photos: Drita D’Avanzo is a real Mob wife of Crazy Horse III

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

D’Avanzo arrived at the adult playground in a curve-hugging black Escada dress paired with sky-high Bebe stilettos. The brunette bombshell happily ...

Photos: Fleetwood Mac rocks MGM Grand Garden Arena

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and John McVie were in the spotlight at MGM Grand, while Christine McVie remains retired. The ...

2013MDW photos: Scott Disick, + Kourtney Kardashian, toasts 30th birthday at Hyde

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

“Lord Disick: Lifestyles of a Lord” and “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Scott Disick was the epitome of handsome in a tuxedo, and girlfriend ...

Photos: Kendrick Lamar drinks Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan

Friday, May 24, 2013

Kendrick Lamar’s laid-back vibe had the crowd singing along throughout the warm evening. His setlist included “Money Trees,” “Swimming Pools ...

Photos: Jennifer Lopez and Verizon promote Viva Movil at The Venetian

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Superstar singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and Marni Walden, Verizon Wireless executive vice president and COO, appeared together at The Venetian ...

Photos: Wet ’n’ Wild water park is ready to make a splash in Las Vegas

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Families — adults and children — across the Valley are waiting with bated breath for the opening of Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas water park, and ...

Photos: Madonna, Psy, Ed Sheeran, Aaron Paul and Chloe Moretz at Lavo and Tao

Monday, May 20, 2013

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

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

Rapper, singer-songwriter, producer and actress Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott” hosted and performed at Haze in Aria, and contributing photographer ...

Photos: Prince, Chris Brown, Above and Beyond, Will.I.Am, Michael Strahan, Kevin Hart at Encore

Sunday, May 19, 2013

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 ...

2013 Vegas Uncork’d photos: Days 1 and 2 with Michael Mina, Bobby Flay, Joel Robuchon, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy and more

Monday, May 13, 2013

The first two days of the four-day 2013 Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit were jam-packed and kicked off with a Mionetto Prosecco saber off led by ...

Photos: Miss USA Nana Meriwether, Miss Nevada USA Chelsie Caswell and Shanna Moakler at Nellis AFB

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Reigning Miss USA Nana Meriwether of Maryland and 2013 Miss Nevada USA Chelsea Caswell of Las Vegas attended a meet-and-greet with troops ...

Photos: By golly! It’s Olly Murs at Pure; hearts are aflutter and skip a beat

Sunday, May 12, 2013

British pop sensation Olly Murs made his Las Vegas debut hosting and performing at Pure in Caesars Palace on Saturday night. Arriving to the Angel ...

Photos: Next Top Dog lets the dogs out at The District at Green Valley Ranch

Sunday, May 12, 2013

It’s a dog-eat-dog world, especially in the world of canine competitions. Well, maybe not at Next Top Dog at The District at Green Valley Ranch, where ...

Photos: Tiesto, Neil Patrick Harris, Calvin Harris, R3hab, Danny Avila and Duffs party at Hakkasan and Wet Republic

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

It was another extraordinary four-day-weekend megastar DJ lineup at the newly opened Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand. The crowds keep ...

Photos: Pamela Anderson, Adrian Grenier, Coco Austin, Dennis Rodman, Robert Horry, Crystal Hefner and porn stars celebrate Sapphire Pool opening

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Outdoor frolicking and fun in the sun were added to an adult-entertainment playground as Sapphire Pool & Day Club celebrated its grand opening ...

Photos: Engaged 'American Idol’ alumni Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo host at Azure

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

“American Idol” alumni Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo had two reasons to be at Azure Luxury Pool at the Palazzo on Saturday afternoon: first, the ...

Photos: Friday ‘Fight Nights’ at The Cosmopolitan draws celebrity crowd

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Mayweather Promotions returned to Chelsea in The Cosmopolitan ...

Photos: Fat Joe celebrates Cinco de Mayo at LAX in the Luxor

Monday, May 6, 2013

At 1:30 a.m., Fat Joe, sporting shades and a big gold chain, took to the mic: “Who’s ready to have a good time tonight, LAX?” He kicked off his set ...

Photos: Frankie J celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Pure in Caesars Palace

Monday, May 6, 2013

Just before 2 a.m., resident DJ Gusto got on the mic to introduce Frankie J, and he launched into his mini-concert that included “Suga Suga” and ...

Photos: Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman launch Ditch Weekend at the Palms

Monday, May 6, 2013

Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes kicked off the return of Ditch Weekend in style at Palms Pool at the Palms on Friday. The Grammy-nominated ...

Photos: Holly Madison, Mario Lopez, Ray Rice, more at Tao Beach season opening

Monday, May 6, 2013

The stars were aplenty in the Saturday sunshine of the 2013 season opening of Tao Beach at The Venetian, and the sounds of DJ Eric D-Lux ...

Photos: Chris Brown celebrates 24th birthday with ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran(?) at 1OAK

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Singer and actor Chris Brown celebrated his 24th birthday at 1OAK in The Mirage on Saturday night in the company of ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran ...

Photos: Paramore performs sold-out show at The Joint in The Hard Rock Hotel

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Tennessee alternative rockers Paramore — frontwoman Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis and guitarist Taylor York — performed a ...

Photos: Carmen Electra celebrates her 41st birthday at Crazy Horse III

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Actress and model Carmen Electra celebrated her 41st birthday at Crazy Horse III Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas on Saturday night, returning to the ...

Photos: Corey ‘Big Hoss’ Harrison celebrates his 30th birthday at The D Hotel

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Hometown hero Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison of “Pawn Stars” celebrated his milestone 30th birthday at The D Las Vegas in Downtown Las Vegas on ...

Strip Scribbles: A preview of The Rolling Stones’ May 11 concert at MGM Grand

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Rolling Stones’ “50 and Counting” tour with its May 11 concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena is one of the decade’s most eagerly awaited ...

Hakkasan photos: J.Lo, Paris, Pharrell’s 40th, Calvin Harris, Deadmau5 and Steve Aoki at opening

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Weekend 2 of Hakkasan Las Vegas’ grand-opening celebrations kicked into superstar status, with Jennifer Lopez + Casper Smart, Vanessa Hudgens + Austin ...

Photos: Grammy Award winner Miguel hosts and performs at Pure

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Miguel’s mini-concert for the packed hotspot included “Sure Thing,” “Quickie,” “Adorn” and “Lotus Flower Bomb.” Wrapping his performance atop the DJ ...

Photos: Orianthi rocks Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel; memorabilia case unveiled

Sunday, April 28, 2013

A memorabilia case featuring the Australian singer-songwriter and musician’s red Paul Reed Smith SE guitar and photos was unveiled at the Hard ...

Photos: Kenny Chesney’s tractor is still sexy at Hard Rock Hotel’s Joint

Thursday, April 25, 2013

There are multiple reasons why Kenny Chesney remains one of the most popular singers in country music and a top touring act in any genre of music. ...

Photos: Multitalented Bow Wow makes some noise at LAX in the Luxor

Monday, April 22, 2013

Rapper, actor and TV host Bow Wow, birth name Shad Gregory Moss, performed at LAX in the Luxor on Saturday night. Upon arrival, Bow Wow and his ...

Photos: Deadmau5 opens 2013 season at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic

Monday, April 22, 2013

The weeklong 2013 season opening of Wet Republic at MGM Grand started last Sunday with Grammy-winning Calvin Harris and surprise guest ...

Photos: Rehab marks 10 years with Sublime With Rome, Shift, Richard Beynon and Wellman

Monday, April 22, 2013

The Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas launched Rehab’s 10th anniversary season today with Sublime With Rome and DJs Shift, Wellman and Richard Beynon, ...

Photos: Bon Jovi’s ‘Because We Can’ tour stops at MGM Grand Garden Arena

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Celebrated New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi, with actor and heartthrob frontman Jon Bon Jovi, brought their “Because We Can” tour to MGM Grand Garden ...

Q+A: Hakkasan and Spanish DJ Danny Avila, who just turned the ripe old age of 18(!)

Friday, April 19, 2013

At age 18, many teens are about to graduate from high school and enter college. Newly 18-year-old Danny Avila, who hails from and is based in Spain, ...