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Stars flood Mandalay Bay for Latin Grammy Awards show: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Reggaeton, flamenco, rock and ranchero — artists from every genre and flavor of Latin music arrived in Las Vegas this week for the 10th annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Touch of class, dab of dirt: Filmmaker John Waters on his weekend one-man show, impressions of Vegas; Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009; Filmmaker John Waters is known for his affection for filth and for showcasing the damp, ugly underbelly of human sexuality.
Gore meets creativity at Las Vegas horror film, art fest: Downtown Las Vegas Blacklist festival to showcase eight short films, art gallery; Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; “This Christmas, the trees have had enough.” So reads the tag line for “Treevenge," the 16-minute Canadian short film about, yes, bloodthirsty Christmas trees. They’ve suffered in tinsel-covered humiliation for long enough, haven’t they?
Wholesome roots bore unusual fruit for Peaches: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009; It’s hard to imagine the 42-year-old woman known for prancing around on stage in her underwear and stomping on both sides of the gender line soothing a room full of young children. Listen to Peaches’ suggestively titled albums and it only becomes more of a head scratcher. This woman used to teach day care?
Cirque's Ruben Permel dances his way to health in TV's 'DYAO': Head of wardrobe at new Elvis-themed show loses 90 pounds to win $100,000; Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009; Most people return from reality show stardom to a flood of recognition from strangers, acquaintances and friends. When Las Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil Head of Wardrobe Ruben Permel returned from 10 weeks in L.A. filming Oxygen reality competition “Dance Your Ass Off,” people he’d worked alongside for years didn’t recognize him in the company cafeteria.
Mariah Carey’s voice, show make for extravagant affair: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009; Grammy-winner Mariah Carey returns to the Pearl at the Palms this weekend for her second stint. It’s been about a month since the 39-year-old diva and her five-octave range took over the stage, bringing along a crew of high-kicking dancers (they even wear roller skates for one particularly elaborate number), a number of glittering dresses and a set list that ranges all over Carey’s almost 20-year career.
Always wanted a tattoo? No more excuses: Artists descend on Las Vegas for The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth; Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; You might deem this weekend the invasion of the body snatchers, only the international array of tattoo artists that will be descending on the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from Oct. 2-4 aren’t after your body. They only want your skin.
Vegas group not quite 'America’s Best Dance Crew': Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009; When Las Vegas-based crew AfroBoriké took to the stage for its final performance on the Season Four finale of "America’s Best Dance Crew" Sunday night, the sextet wasn’t just there to show off its brand of Latin-infused dance. It were representing.
Curtain opens on 'Fame' remake in Las Vegas: Film a reminder that talent, hard work leads to lasting fame, says director; Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; Years before celebrity culture would reach an all time high – before the Pussycat Dolls gyrated on parked cars singing about wanting groupies and before “celebrity” was considered a possible career path – there was a hit song about being famous.
Conductor puts ‘different groove’ on age-old music: ‘Vintage Vegas’ production won’t merely mimic the classics; Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; David Perrico’s office is the Strip, his workplace onstage, just outside the spotlight.

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Top Chef Odds Week 10: Portman and Paul: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; Tempers are flaring. Patience is wearing thin, and the competition is reaching a boiling point. Check out these odds to see which chefs are most likely to keep their cool.
"Top Chef" sweetens up with pastry series "Just Desserts": Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009; Move over savory. "Top Chef's" new pastry spin-off series is casting in Las Vegas.
Top Chef Episode 9: Choose your own adventure: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009; Just don't choose the one with the broken butter sauce and undercooked lamb.
Top Chef Odds Week 9: Restaurant Wars: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009; On tonight's episode of Top Chef: Las Vegas knives will come out, egos will flare and illusions of grandeur will die in a flurry of flames on the burners at RM Seafood. It's time for Restaurant Wars.
Top Chef Episode 8: Charlie Palmer University: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009; Some chefs thrived under Charlie Palmer's watchful eye and seasoned palette, others just got schooled.
Top Chef Odds Week 8: Voltaggios reign no more: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; The wonder brothers, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, are no longer at the head of the Top Chef: Las Vegas class. In the lead in this week's odds a red-haired southern boy.
Top Chefs go Stir Crazy in Sin City: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009; What happens after the producers leave the chefs'testants alone in the Top Chef: Las Vegas house? They go a little bit crazy. An online video series sheds some light with hilarious results.
Top Chef Episode 7: Stressed, Tangy, American: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009
Top Chef Odds Week 7: Betting on the breakdown: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009; Wynn Las Vegas Director of Race & Sports Operations Johnny Avello deconstructs the chefs' performances on the deconstruction challenge for this week's new lines.
Top Chef Episode 6: Parts > Whole: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009; Last night the chef'testants were asked to deconstruct classic comfort food, but the challenge nearly caused a few chefs to breakdown.