Melissa Arseniuk

Melissa Arseniuk writes about Las Vegas entertainment and celebrity events. She can be reached at 702-948-7823 or by e-mail at melissa.arseniuk@lasvegassun.com.

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Everclear's Art Alexakis finds Hard Rock Cafe feels like home: Band's frontman says he won't force new songs if they're not ready; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; Saturday night Everclear frontman Art Alexakis will be rocking out with the band at the new Hard Rock Café on the Strip. Alexakis has been the main songwriter for the band since its inception in 1992 and now leads the five-piece rock band that went through its latest lineup change in 2004. Their new album offers up new versions of classic Everclear tunes like “Wonderful” and “I Will Buy You a New Life” plus a few new tracks.
LeAnn Rimes, Kelly Clarkson and Jay Leno playing in Las Vegas: Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Tony Hawk and David Spade also lighting up the city; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; The electro-hop group LMFAO will do double duty tonight, first with a show at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, then a hosting gig at The Bank at the Bellagio.
Dan Marino helps deliver pizza franchise to Las Vegas: Former NFL quarterback promotes new Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; Dan Marino is hoping to score a touchdown in the Las Vegas restaurant market.
Music drives Gran Turismo Awards show: Video game awards event one of latest entertainment offerings at Rain; Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Yes, it was the Gran Turismo Awards, but there was more to Wednesday night at Rain than a video game.
Lady Gaga to perform in Las Vegas: Eccentric singer slated to perform Dec. 18 in the Pearl at the Palms; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; Let’s try this again: Lady Gaga is bringing her shock-pop to Las Vegas. The eccentric singer, who is known for her extreme costumes and onstage persona, announced today that she will perform at the Palms next month.
Tax troubles force Nicolas Cage into leaving Las Vegas: Actor owes $6.6 million in back taxes, other debts on Las Vegas mega mansion; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; Nicolas Cage is “Leaving Las Vegas” once again, as tax troubles are forcing him to sell his sprawling Southern Nevada estate.
George Strait and Reba McEntire to perform in Las Vegas: Country singing stars to perform Feb. 6 at MGM Grand; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; The Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade is teaming up with seven-time ACM Top Female Vocalist to bring a mega bill to Las Vegas. George Strait and Reba McEntire will perform at the MGM Grand on Feb 6, 2010.
New Year's Eve lineup in Las Vegas: Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent, Shwayze: Pure Management Group announce NYE performers at LAX, Pure, Christian Audiger nightclubs; Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; Halloween is barely behind us, Thanksgiving has yet to happen, and the holidays are still a ways off but Vegas has its eyes set on New Year's Eve.
Jay Leno, Rob Zombie, Dan Aykroyd hit up Las Vegas for Halloween weekend: Others in city over weekend included Bruce Campbell, Corbin Bernsen, Debbie Gibson; Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; Wow, what an action-packed Halloween weekend it was. This weekend Las Vegas saw its share of Halloween hi-jinks, complete with zombies, vampires, and, of course, sexy celebs.
Hilton family parties, sans Paris, at Pure: Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; Paris Hilton might be the Hilton family’s most notorious partier but that doesn’t mean the rest of her well-heeled relatives don’t know how to hit the town.

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Vince Neil's pants belong to the ages: Monday, Aug. 3, 2009; Mötley Crüe has endured many changes over the years. Some changes were good, some changes were not.
UFC's Chuck Liddell toes the line: Monday, July 13, 2009; Chuck Liddell is a UFC fighter, not a fashion icon, and here’s why: The Affliction-loving Iceman showed up for his post-UFC 100 party on Saturday wearing flip-flops.
The Palms unveils Barbie-themed suite: Wednesday, June 3, 2009; Girls spend countless hours with their Barbie dolls; brushing their hair, dressing them in fancy gowns, and living out their little girl fantasies through Barbie and her plastic prince charming, Ken.
Dig in to Uncork'd: Thursday, May 7, 2009; Las Vegas will be the epicenter of all things epicurean this weekend: Uncork’d is back for its third year and once again has attracted the best and brightest chefs in the country.
World Tea Expo stirs in offbeat offerings: Tuesday, May 5, 2009; Is orange pekoe not your cup of tea? Earl grey got you down? Why not try a cup of kama sutra chai, or crime of passion green tea?
Epicurean Affair offers a taste of Las Vegas eateries: Thursday, April 23, 2009; Imagine you could eat at Bradley Ogden for $1. Or Rao's for $1. Or Cathouse, Valentino, TAO, or Emeril's Fish House – all for one measly buck apiece.
Flo Rida to film at the Palms: Monday, April 6, 2009; Flo Rida is headed to Vegas and he’s bringing his video cameras with him.
Kenny Chesney gets key to Playboy Club: Saturday, April 4, 2009; Country music recording artist Kenny Chesney came to Vegas this weekend for the Academy of Country Music Awards but he will leave with something some might say is more valuable than an ACMA statuette: A key to the Playboy Club.
Joel Madden to party on at Privé: Friday, April 3, 2009; Joel Madden is a man of many talents, but just because he has added “daddy duty” to his list of commitments doesn’t mean the Good Charlotte frontman has stricken “partying like a rock star” from the list.
Scotch giant urging men to wear kilts Thursday: Wednesday, April 1, 2009; Forget “Bring Your Kid to Work Day;” this Thursday is “Wear a Kilt to Work Day.”