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‘Le Reve — The Dream’ celebrates eight years at the Wynn: Monday, May 6, 2013; The jaw-dropping aqua spectacular “Le Reve — The Dream” at the Wynn conceived by Steve Wynn celebrates its eighth anniversary tonight, and after 3,650 shows, it’s going stronger than ever and heading safely to the 10-year magic milestone.
Britney Spears fine-tunes details of her residency at Planet Hollywood: Monday, May 6, 2013; Britney Spears has been told that construction and makeover details of her new Las Vegas home at Planet Hollywood are nearing completion — and I’ve ...
Photos: Celebrities turn out to watch Mayweather Jr. defeat Guerrero at MGM Grand: Sunday, May 5, 2013; It was an all-star turnout of Hollywood, music and sports celebrities for Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr.’s unanimous 12-round decision over ...
Celebrity preview: Pamela Anderson, Coco Austin, Mario Lopez, Tiesto, Diddy, Paramore and Carmen Electra: Friday, May 3, 2013; Mint juleps for all! It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, but since we’re in Las Vegas, we’ll forget that sport of kings and concentrate on the long-awaited Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight. Our Las Vegas pugilist takes on Robert Guerrero in the WBC welterweight championship at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Oscar Goodman, Part 1: A love story — from shaky start to 51-year marriage: Friday, May 3, 2013; Three-term former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman finally reveals all of his never-before-told lifelong secrets in his new book “Being Oscar,” which is being released May 21. It’s an only-in-America story of his remarkable journey from being the country’s top Mob lawyer to the chief public official of the world’s gaming and entertainment capitals.
Counter Intelligence: Keller expands? ‘Iron Chef’ restaurant? Plus, Rick Moonen: Thursday, May 2, 2013; Star chef Thomas Keller, whose restaurants French Laundry in Napa and Per Se in New York, are consistently ranked the Top Two in America, says he’s ...
Strip Scribbles: J.Lo, Prince, Chris Brown and Ed Sheeran are part of 2013 Billboard Music Awards lineup: Thursday, May 2, 2013; The all-superstar lineup for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19 continues to grow. Nicki Minaj and Lil ...
Garth Brooks to return to Wynn Las Vegas for six weekend performances: Thursday, May 2, 2013; As country king Garth Brooks and hotel tycoon Steve Wynn promised, the two giants will reunite this Memorial Day Weekend and again Fourth of ...
Star Surveillance: Sir Elton John, Nicolas Cage, Carrot Top and Alexis and Jim Bellino: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; Zany props comedian Carrot Top took a night off from his Luxor headliner show to pal up with Oscar-winning actor and Las Vegas resident Nicolas ...
Photos: Topless ‘Centerfolds of Magic’ morphs into sexy illusionists at Plaza: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; It’s magic unlike anything you’ve ever seen. There’s no way you’re even going to try to figure out how it’s done because the magician’s art of diversion and slight of hand couldn’t get any better than this. Topless centerfold beauties are the ultimate distraction.
Strip Scribbles: Carlos Santana, Andre Agassi, Elisabeth Shue and Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; A sculptured portrait in “bas relief” of guitar guru Carlos Santana will be unveiled next Tuesday for the ceiling of House of Blues in Mandalay Bay, ...
Photos: Holly Madison, Pasquale Rotella and baby Rainbow Aurora at home in Las Vegas: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; It’s been only seven weeks since blonde beauty Holly Madison gave birth to her first daughter Rainbow Aurora on March 5, yet she’s already back to ...
Star Surveillance: J.Lo + Casper, Zac Brown, ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ and Billie Jean King: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; The parade of stars at play in our desert kingdom continues to grow every weekend as more and more celebrities uproot themselves from New ...
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 ...
Photos: Lynyrd Skynyrd records new theme song for ‘Pawn Stars’ in Las Vegas: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; The History Channel executives decided that our “Pawn Stars” hometown heroes needed new theme music to kick off the Season 4 of shows. It took ...
Rare Andy Warhol photographs, unseen and forgotten for 30 years, by Steve Wood surface: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; It’s been 30 years since British royal photographer Steve Wood shot a portrait session with pop art prince Andy Warhol that I helped ...
Photos: David Perrico and his band are a highlight of ‘Pin Up’ at Stratosphere: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; My mother a long time ago told me that if I didn’t have anything nice to say, then I shouldn’t say anything at all. “Pin Up” starring Claire Sinclair ...
DJ Wars photos: Aoki at Wet, Laidback Luke at Hakkasan, Will.I.Am at EBC and Connor Cruise at Liquid: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; Believe it or not, there were other DJs at play this past weekend in The Entertainment Capital of the World, and not all the action was centered ...
Photos: Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Ed Sheeran celebrate Nobu Caesars Palace Hotel: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; With Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, it was a night of ...
Strip Scribbles: Celine Dion’s 3,000-plus shoes; Mandalay Bay models; and Paris Hilton and River Viiperi in L.V.: Monday, April 29, 2013; It’s a milestone achievement for Celine Dion when her 25th studio album is released in October: It’s her first English studio album since “Taking Chances” in 2007.
Photos: Holly Madison salutes Siegfried & Roy at ‘Best in Show’ at The Orleans Arena: Monday, April 29, 2013; More than 50 of the most adorable, heart-tugging puppies found new homes at Sunday’s 10th annual “The Animal Foundation — Best in Show” ...
Photos: Claire Sinclair’s ‘Pin Up’ at Stratosphere unveils its grand opening tonight: Monday, April 29, 2013; 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair is promising timeless glamour from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s when her new show “Pin Up” ...
Star Surveillance: Rihanna, Andrew Luck, Adam Levine and Urijah Faber: Monday, April 29, 2013; Not a week goes by that show business stars and VIPs come to Las Vegas to work and (mostly) play in our platinum playground. Here’s ...
Counter Intelligence: Nobu grand opening, Foodie Fest, Keep Memory Alive, Lupo artwork and Daniel Boulud: Friday, April 26, 2013; Celebrated star chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his business partner, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, see a dream come true ...
Robin Leach's celebrity preview: Prince, Zac Brown Band, Hakkasan, Nobu and Black Eyed Peas rivals: Friday, April 26, 2013; It’s another blockbuster weekend for Las Vegas even though the city is going to the dogs. It’s the annual “Best in Show” with ...
The Scintas miss their sister Chrissi -- but find love with Janien Valentine: Thursday, April 25, 2013; For the first time, Frankie Scinta has talked candidly and emotionally about his sister Chrissi’s battle with throat problems that have KO’d her from ...
Strip Scribbles photos: ‘X Burlesque’ celebrates 11 years of toplessness with show at Flamingo: Thursday, April 25, 2013; The seven “X Burlesque” beauties teased and tantalized their three-year contract renewal at Wednesday night’s 11th anniversary celebration at the ...
Q+A: ‘Sopranos’ star Steve Schirripa juggles new book and TV projects: Thursday, April 25, 2013; It didn’t take long for actor Steve Schirripa to bounce back to life after he was hit and bumped off from the final episodes of HBO’s “The Sopranos.” Now ...
Strip Scribbles: ‘Showbiz Roast,’ CeeLo Green, Joe Jonas and Ronda Rousey: Wednesday, April 24, 2013; Zowie Bowie star Chris Phillips suffered a savage slew of four-letter-word wisdom from Strip comics and singers early this morning in the first “Showbiz ...
Cinema owners want more PG-rated films and less R-rated movies: Wednesday, April 24, 2013; Hollywood’s movie industry racked up a record-breaking $10.8 billion in 2012 domestic box office receipts, a 6 percent increase over the previous year. ...
‘X Burlesque’ at the Flamingo signs three-year contract extension: Wednesday, April 24, 2013; The glamour girls of the hot and sexy “X Burlesque” at the Flamingo will really be celebrating tonight. It’s difficult to believe that it’s the 11th anniversary ...
2013 UNLVino photos: Four days of bubbly, sake, wine, beer and Awards of Excellence: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; It has to be an only in Las Vegas epic event. Four nights of everything you ever wanted to drink in champagne, sake, wines and beers -- and in nearly ...
Strip Scribbles: Sir Elton John, Blossom and Showtime’s ‘Gigolos’ are back in town: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Season 4 of “Gigolos” premiered Thursday on Showtime, racking up impressive ratings for its sexy and salacious stories. The Las Vegas studs promise ...
Chris Phillips of Zowie Bowie is in hot seat at ‘Showbiz Roast’ tonight at Stratosphere: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Cruel! Savage! Sarcastic! Rude! Spiky-blond-haired singer Chris Phillips of Zowie Bowie will be toasted tonight by 12 of his pals in the first “Showbiz ...
Q+A: Ian Ziering is getting in fighting shape for Chippendales gig at The Rio: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Actor Ian Ziering of “Beverly Hills, 90210” fame is the latest Hollywood hunk to agree to don the signature Chippendales bow tie and cuffs.
Photos: Hakkasan opens with $600,000 spender, Deadmau5, Hardwell, Bingo Players and Tommy Trash: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Thousands of electronic dance music fans swarmed the four days of fun and festivities to mark the preview weekend of the new mega-club Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand.
Strip Scribbles: Did you know that Elvis Presley had a son?: Monday, April 22, 2013; I saw the Texas birth certificate dated July 3, 1961, for John Dennis Roach, who was Elvis’ first child born out of wedlock to Elvis and Zona Marie, a ...
Olivia Newton-John postpones Flamingo residency; sister is diagnosed with cancer: Monday, April 22, 2013; Olivia, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago and underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatments, issued a statement ...
Q+A: Jackie Evancho prefers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga to Justin Bieber and One Direction: Monday, April 22, 2013; “I still have my school friends who are actually friends. ... They don’t think much about my singing career. ... I’m still just the schoolgirl from next door.”
2013 CinemaCon wrap-up: Movie stars turn the Strip into Hollywood: Monday, April 22, 2013; The hallowed hallways of Caesars Palace looked like a Hollywood back lot when 2013 CinemaCon held its four-day convention there. Directors, ...
Photos: Penn Jillette wins $40,000 again for Opportunity Village on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’: Monday, April 22, 2013; There was no sleight of hand! It was not an illusion! Our Rio headliner magician Penn Jillette could easily have been shown the exit door on ...
Robin Leach's celebrity preview: Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Jeff Bridges and Postal Service: Friday, April 19, 2013; Also this weekend in Las Vegas: the sneak preview opening of Hakkasan at MGM Grand, UNLVino through Sunday, "Beauty & The Beast" at The Smith Center, plus, Common, Avicii, Deadmau5, Steve Angello, Lil Jon and much, much more.
'Iron Chef' star to announce new restaurant at The Mirage: Friday, April 19, 2013; "Iron Chef" culinary king Masaharu Morimoto will announce tonight that he'll open a restaurant at The Mirage. The Food Network superstar ...
Strip Scribbles: Topless ‘Centerfolds of Magic’ opens at Plaza on May 1: Thursday, April 18, 2013; My friend 2009 Penthouse Pet of the Year beauty Taya Parker leads the incredible illusionists with comedian Joe Trammel. Taya was last here starring ...
Counter Intelligence: UNLVino, Project Dinner Table and Kerry Simon in Caribbean: Thursday, April 18, 2013; Award-winning chef Thomas Keller helps kick off the four-day 39th Annual UNLVino tonight at Bubble-licious in The Venetian Strip-side piazzas. ...
Katherine Webb quits ABC’s ‘Splash’; Louie returns, then exits again: Thursday, April 18, 2013; It was a stunning same-night return and exit on “Splash” for Louie Anderson, our Las Vegas resident and Palace Station comedy headliner. Bounced ...
MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren talks on CNBC about new 20,000-seat Strip arena and public park: Thursday, April 18, 2013; MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this morning and unveiled his plans to spruce up the Strip with a state-of-the-art ...
Photos: 2013 CinemaCon Awards tonight at Caesars Palace; Johnny Depp surprises at Town Square: Thursday, April 18, 2013; It’s the night of superstars as 2013 CinemaCon wraps its four-day convention for 5,000 worldwide movie industry executives at Caesars Palace. ...
Photos: Hakkasan, the new ‘king of clubs’ at nearly $200 million, opens at MGM Grand: Thursday, April 18, 2013; Approaching nearly $200 million, the new, highly anticipated nightlife venue Hakkasan Las Vegas officially celebrates its ribbon- ...
Star Surveillance: Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo, John Mayer, Shania, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colin Kaepernick and Brian Urlacher: Thursday, April 18, 2013; Las Vegas continues to be a platinum party playground for Hollywood, music and sports stars. Grammy-winning Calvin Harris kicked off his ...