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Blog Post Archive

New Year's Eve in Las Vegas - A Guide to the Glitterati
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Here's a guide to glitterati — where celebrities will see and be seen in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve.
Biden bumps Criss Angel off 'Larry King'
Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
Joe Biden has bumped Criss Angel’s latest appearance on CNN’s "Larry King Live."
Criss, Holly birthday bash makes for late night
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
If Criss Angel is over the hill, the 41-year-old magician still knows how to party.
41 candles for Criss Angel
Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
Criss Angel turns 41-years-old today and he’ll celebrate the landmark tonight with his new girlfriend, Holly Madison.
'Girls Next Door' stars to reunite for Vegas book signing
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
Holly Madison and Criss Angel may seem inseparable but the two will part ways for at least an hour on Saturday when Madison and her “Girls Next Door” co-stars reunite for a book signing.
Criss Angel, Holly Madison embark on Disney getaway
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
Criss Angel has already said Holly Madison has made him the luckiest man on earth; today she’s introducing him to the “happiest place on earth.”
Viva McDonald's caters to visitors
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
Both of the new 8,600-square foot restaurant’s state-of-the-art kitchens were operating at full strength Tuesday night, churning out Big Macs and crispy chicken sandwiches by the dozen. Order after order of the chain’s famous French fries were dished out, too, all deep-fried and seasoned to crispy, greasy, salty perfection.
Criss, Holly to co-host birthday bash
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Criss Angel and Holly Madison seem do everything together these days so it comes as no surprise that the pair have decided to co-host a “Madifreak” birthday bash later this month.
Top country acts to perform at NFR in Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Country music fans who missed Mark Chestnutt and the others during the Downtown Hoedown and National Finals Rodeo kick-off Wednesday night need not despair: Plenty of Grade A country acts will be performing around town until NFR wraps on Dec. 14.
More VIPs make NYE in Vegas plans
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
New Years Eve may be four weeks away but more and more celebrities are planning trips to Sin City as the biggest party night of the year approaches.
Firefighter calendar to smoke up funds for foundation
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
While pin-up calendars featuring half-naked models may be considered “sexist” or “degrading” or even “offensive” in our increasingly sensitive, neutral and politically correct workplaces, here’s one you can hang with pride.
Usher to usher in 2009 at the Bank
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
New Kids to celebrate New Year’s in Vegas
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Two New Kids on the Block will ring in the new year in Las Vegas.
Pub rolls out the rug for 'Lebowski' fans
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Criss and Holly: What should we call them?
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008
The Weekend that Was: Who was spotted where, and with whom
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Kids In the Hall a Strip fixture?
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008
Small venue leaves guests hoping for big laughs
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
This weekend’s celebrity forecast
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
A look at where the celebrities are partying this weekend on the Las Vegas Strip.
Vegas nightclub hosts hit boxing ring for charity
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Drai's popular with those up all night
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
There’s nothing like the feel of the morning sun on your face as you walk out into a bright new day.
Finally getting with Guetta
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Let’s make one thing clear: I’m no DJ expert. I’m hardly a fixture on the club scene and have never claimed to be even a modest authority on turntable troubadours.
Prince Makes Pair of Surprise Appearances
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
Prince surprised audiences at the House of Blues on Sunday and clubbers at Lavo on Monday morning as the acclaimed pop star made a pair of unexpected appearances on the Strip.
Celebs pack Vegas nightspot for 3rd anniversary
Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
One of Vegas’ hottest hotspots celebrated its birthday this past weekend and marked the occasion by doing what it does best: throwing a big, fun and star-studded party.
Paris Hilton debuts new film in Las Vegas
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Paris Hilton may have launched her acting career with a scandalous sex tape but her latest foray into the world of legitimate film made its Las Vegas debut Thursday at Planet Hollywood.
Holly Madison says she’s 'in love with' Criss Angel
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Less than a week after publicly announcing they are, in fact, dating, Holly Madison said on Thursday that she’s not only dating magician Criss Angel, but that she’s “in love with him.”
Holly Madison is 'in love with' Criss Angel
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Less than a week after publicly announcing they are, in fact, dating, Holly Madison said on Thursday that she’s not only dating magician Criss Angel, but that she’s “in love with him.”
'Purple party' mixer leans more to red
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
A group of similarly minded Las Vegas movers and shakers gathered at Lavo on Tuesday to watch, wait and see who will be the next U.S. president.
Criss, Holly nearly inseparable at ‘Believe’ premiere
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
Criss Angel, Holly Madison dating rumors swirl
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
While she says they’re “just friends” and his rep insists they’re not dating, Holly Madison and Criss Angel have done a pretty good job at fueling the rumor mill fires.
Vegas magician to make TLC appearance tonight
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
Palms parties in Playboy fashion
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Though the Palms is about 283 miles from the Playboy Mansion, Las Vegas’ N9NE Group brought Hugh Hefner’s infamous Midsummer Night’s Dream party to the Palms on Saturday night.
Criss Angel 'loyals' get first glimpse of theater
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008
Hundreds of Criss Angel fans dropped what they were doing across the continent and came to Vegas this week to meet the famous illusionist.
State workers rally for 4 percent pay hike
Friday, June 27, 2008
The mercury surpassed 100 degrees Friday afternoon, yet temperatures continued to rise as about 150 state workers got fired up alongside Washington Avenue to protest proposed cuts to the state's budget. Dozens sweated their lunch hour away, rallying for a previously promised but now-threatened cost-of-living adjustment.