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7-07-08
Sarah Says No
The new Christian Audigier nightclub opened this weekend at Treasure Island, replacing the cheeky Tangerine nightclub. Designer Christian told many that he was planning a big opening bash for his new club. The town was atwitter with the rumored red carpet arrivals, which included the camera-shy Michael Jackson. He was a no show, no surprise there. But the other no show is making headlines coast-to-coast.
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson was to make the pap walk on the red carpet, but the new face of the designer decided to stay in San Diego. Fireworks erupted in bad press locally and in the New York Post.
Who did come? Mariah Carey’s new hubby Nick Cannon, Jaime Pressly and Johnny Hallyday.
Stars Play Here
Tao at The Venetian took in some stars last Saturday night. Actor Damon Wayans was spotted dining with friends at TAO Asian Bistro. Wayans dined on Kobe Beef, crispy lobster and shrimp dumplings and assorted sushi. Just a few tables away was Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons who arrived at TAO Asian Bistro at 10 p.m. for a late dinner. No Playboy bunnies were spotted with the embattled governor. Also at TAO for the second weekend in a row was actor Billy Zane who was spotted dining with George Chanos, the former attorney general of Nevada. Zane is in town filming a mystery with Bai Ling, which is a mystery in and of itself! Odd pairing, eh?
After dinner, Zane and friends headed up to the nightclub where they enjoyed their VIP table on the dance floor. UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn and WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber were on hand at the nightclub celebrating Fight! Magazine’s one-year anniversary. Penn and Faber were also joined by UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste at their private skybox. The group enjoyed Grey Goose cocktails and shots of Patron.
At around 3 a.m., R&B singer Tyrese jumped onstage and treated the packed crowd to some of his hits. The crowd went wild as the actor and singer gave the crowd an unbelievable 45-minute performance singing some of his biggest hits including "How You Gonna Act Like That."
7-01-08
Three Nights, Many Stars
It was the usual A-list weekend at Tao June 27, with a bit of a twist at the end.
Friday night “Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick ducked reporters’ questions on the red carpet about his rumored close-relationship with a fellow co-star to celebrate his 21st birthday inside. Westwick arrived shortly after 9:15 p.m. for dinner with 30 of his closest friends and family, most of whom had flown in from xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />New York and London. Sitting at the head of the table next to his parents under a glass display of opium pipes, the group feasted on TAO Asian Bistro favorites such as the Chilean sea bass, Kobe beef sashimi and assorted sushi platters. Westwick was given a giant round birthday cake with sparklers and looked slightly red when his table burst into a loud rendition of the “Happy Birthday” song. Later they all trouped up to Tao’s nightclub where he received a second treat, a sparkler presentation by the girls of Tao and cupcakes adorned with fresh fruit.
The following night, “Private Practice” actor Taye Diggs was spotted at a VIP table on the dance floor. Diggs arrived with a group of friends and ordered Grey Goose cocktails and shots of Patron. Just a few tables away at the owner’s table was award-winning “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer Wade Robson partying it up with friends. xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
The weekend ended on an odd note with the sighting of actor Billy Zane dining with actress Bai Ling and her manager. Turns out the odd couple are in town for a few weeks filming “Magic Man,” a thriller to be released next year. Zane was a gentleman, thanking the staff for the service and tasty food.
6/15/08
Paris Shines For Show
Paris Hilton cruised through town with a bevy of beauties to film her new MTV show "Paris Hilton's My New BFF."
Paris received a red-carpet arrival at Tao inside The Venetian Friday night posing and primping for photographers in a stunning black vintage dress.
Already bonding with the BFFs, Paris asked the girls to share the red carpet with her, which they obviously enjoyed, smiling and squealing as they got into pose position in a semi-circle around the heiress.
The gaggle of girls sat down at the long table by Tao's signature giant Buddha and were immediately served flutes of pink champagne. Paris, ever the center of attention, ur, hostess, led the toast and said "cheers, *itches!" The group dined on assorted sushi platters, lobster wontons and chicken pad Thai. At dinner, Paris’ lil sis Nicky Hilton arrived with longtime boyfriend David Katzenberg. They dined at a separate table with Las Vegas entertainer Jeff Beacher. At another table was Paris’ boyfriend Benji Madden wearing his signature fedora hat and dark sunglasses.
After dinner, the entire group, including camera crew, headed up to the nightclub where they had a table in the moat VIP area. As Paris walked to her table, the DJ played Paris’ song "Stars Are Blind." Never one to miss a photo opportunity, Paris jumped on the catwalk that runs through the club and danced with her BFFs for the show.
After her exhausting catwalk workout, she took to her table with bottles of Patron and Grey Goose.
Benji stayed out of the limelight, chatting with Nicky and David off camera. Throughout the night Paris blew kisses at the crowd but always kept her eye on Benji. While she was partying with the contestants, ever so often she would go over to Benji to give him a kiss. Towards the end of the night the two were looking like a couple in love, constantly whispering into each other’s ears. Paris was seen sitting on Benji’s lap while he was caressing the small of her back. By 3 a.m. Paris and her crew of BFFs left Tao for The Mirage Villas, where Jeff Beacher and his crew of magicians and contortionists performed for the group.
Tonight you can catch “Dancing with the Stars’” Karina Smirnoff at Tao, where the beauty will host the Friday night party after dinner in Tao's Bistro.
No word on who will walk the red carpet, but it’s always a great show and gets underway around 10 p.m.
Janet’s Back
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Janet Jackson’s Rock Witchu tour, her first tour in seven years. She’ll rock the Mandalay Bay Events Center September 19.
Tickets are $55.75, $100.75, $150.75 with a limited amount of Golden Circle tickets for $300.75. Pick ‘em up at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office, www.livenation.com, www.mandalaybay.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or TicketMaster at (702) 474-4000.
5/30/08
Back By Popular Demand
This may be if not the last then one of the last times to catch a legend in action,
“Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton has booked the MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre for a seven-night engagement July 31 – August 6. This is the first time the “Dancing with the Stars” alum has returned to the MGM in almost 10 years. Tickets are $65 for the 8:30 p.m. shows. And they go fast as the Waniacs want their man any way they can. Call (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or online at www.mgmgrand.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
Party Place
Proof that the beautiful people do indulge. Supermodel and Victoria’s Secret Angel Karolina Kurkova, who was in town for the May 18 Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand, basked in the sun at Tao Beach. The willowy lovely lady lounged in a VIP cabana with a few friends and ordered a Kobe burger from the Tao Beach Grill menu for lunch. Still, the sweet supermodel, who told me she creates her own scent with natural oils as she doesn’t like heavy perfumes, looked stunning in her itsy bitsy elegantly worn swimsuit.
Also at Tao recently was Josh Groban, who partied in Tao’s nightclub last Thursday with a few friends. While he may be staid onstage, this boy can dance! Groban rolled in at straight up midnight clad in jeans and a black leather coat and took a VIP table in the moat area of the nightclub stocked with Grey Goose vodka. Josh stayed for several hours dancing to the sounds of DJ Five with a few friends.
Also spotted at TAO Worship Thursday was Kansas City Chiefs player Larry Johnson, Dallas Cowboys player Terrell Owens and actress and former “Dancing With The Stars” contestant Kelly Monaco.
04-28-08
Excess Expected
When you are known for being a big partier as well as for the style in which you imbibe, you may go over the top without looking gaudy. Rapper Lil Jon has apparently done that. The hit maker presented a diamond encrusted magnum of Patron with matching silver glasses to TAO owner Jason Strauss last Saturday night at the nightclub inside The Venetian. Each silver glass is branded with Lil Jon's name, along with each of the owners' individual names. Sweet, right? Well, the gift was a gimme for Lil Jon as the glasses will remain at Tao 'til the next time he comes there to party. Yea-ah!
Also at the club, although less flashy, was "Scrubs" star Zach Braff celebrating his birthday at the club with four friends including co-star and BFF Donald Faison. The group arrived at TAO for dinner at 10pm and dined on wasabi steak and chicken satay. Also returning to Tao was regular Wilmer Valderrama who dined with eight friends including motocross racer Carey Hart, who recently split from wife rocker Pink. Afterwards both groups took separate tables on the VIP section of the dance floor, but Zach and Donald were good neighbors, walking over to give a hello to Wilmer.
Fore You
Golf fans get ready (or get your tickets now for dear old dad). The PGA TOUR's 26th annual Las Vegas event, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, is getting ready for its 13th - 19th days of play at TPC Summerlin.
The tournament needs volunteers to donate time and talent. There is a cost, a $40 uniform fee, which includes a coveted volunteer's volunteer's official Tournament hat, golf shirt and jacket. The fee also includes lunch every day you work, a week-long Tournament badge and two tickets to the volunteer kickoff party. You'll get to play a little, check out celebrity players and assist in a much-needed charity event. For more information on how to become a 2008 volunteer, please contact Mike Zampini, Volunteer Coordinator, at 702-873-1010 or visit www.jtshrinersopen.com www.jtshrinersopen.com.
Bubble Guy Pops New Name
The Oprah show favorite, Mega Bubble Show, has changed its name back to the original title, Gazillion Bubble Show.
The creator, 16-time Guinness World Record Holder Fan Yang, impressed Oprah Winfrey recently when he attempted to go for another record by encasing a large group of people in a giant bubble.
His show at Steve Wyrick Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino blends art and science to create a shiny, happy, whimsical show. Tickets are $32.50 for general admission, $42.50 for premium seating and $69.50 for Bubble Zone VIP seating. Show times are Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at 11a.m., 1p.m., and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Call 702-777-7794.
4-20-08
Sorry gossip lovers! I've been swamped with new clients (know all you freelancers out there understand!).
Most of the good stuff i get I can't publish on this site as it's now owned by the new clients. But, I'll be writing more about what the hell is going on with celebrity in this fine city. There are always odd things to discuss, and get some feedback from my loyal readers.
Thanks for staying tuned during this last hiatus. Check in regulary as I'll be updating two or three times a week with little tidbits and a take on the lies and tall tales of the publicity hungry stars who make Las Vegas a playground or a home.
3-14-08
Stars Give For Good Time
Friday night at TAO Las Vegas actress Bonnie Somerville, star of “Cashmere Mafia,” was hostess for a charitable evening benefiting The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organiztion bringing creative projects to children who are battling serious medical conditions.
The well coifed Bonnie arrived at 10 p.m. to a wall of photographers outside the club. After posing for pictures with friend and fellow actress Lindsay Sloane, Somerville and her half dozen gal pals sat down to dinner inside Tao Bistro. They noshed on sushi, Peking duck and other dishes but the girls were saving room for dessert. xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Somerville obviously has a sweet tooth as a large platter of Tao’s signature sweets was delivered to the table. Afterwards the group hit the dance floor VIP area where they had Grey Goose and Don Julio Tequila waiting at their table. Also spotted at the Tao Bistro on Friday was Kansas City Chiefs coach Herm Edwards dining with former coach Marty Schottenheimer and Tiki and Ronde Barber of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Fator Factor
Terry Fator. Not familiar with the name? You will be. This guy is gaining national attention in the year he’s been on the public’s radar. Fator won NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” game show last year with his ventriloquist act that includes celebrity impressions and a bit of comedy. Since then he’s headlined at the Las Vegas Hilton.
This week on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Fator announced his contract was extended for a year.
Some of his “characters” include the voices of Garth Brooks, members of the Rat Pack, Gnarls Barkley, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and, of course, Elvis.
You can catch him March 28-30 at 6 p.m. and April 23-25 at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $49-$149, with the $149 VIP price including a backstage meet-and-greet with Fator among other treats. For a full schedule go to www.lvhilton.com or call 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.
03-03-07
Among the hotties at Tao inside The Venetian this weekend was an oldie but a goodie. Regis Philbin was spotted with a group of friends, hunkered down in the Bistro trying to enjoy a quiet dinner of squab wraps and xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Peking filet. xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
But the place was hoppin’! “Gossip Girl” Chace Crawford had dinner with 12 people, including former N*SYNC star JC Chasez. The group arrived at 8:30 p.m. and ordered sushi platters and Kobe beef for dinner. Yum! They didn’t slow down after the heady meal and party atmosphere, moving onto the dance floor where they had a VIP table reserved and stocked with Grey Goose vodka.
But the star of the night was NY Giants captain, you know, that Superbowl champ, and birthday boy Michael Strahan. Damn he’s sexy. TAO went all out with a huge party for Strahan and 20 of his closest friends including Eddie Murphy's ex-wife Nicole Murphy. (Lucky girl, eh?!)
The pair dined next to each other at dinner and danced together in the nightclub afterwards. They looked very close. As he was enjoying the sounds of DJ Reach, Strahan walked over to the next table to give a hello and handshake to Crawford and Chasez. The huge star, ur, stud posed for photos with the, let’s just say shorter in stature not star power guys, to the delight of fans. Everyone partied well into the morning as another Friday in Las Vegas came to a close, or sorts.
Are You Lonely Tonight?
Were you single, or newly single, this past Valentine’s Day?
Dust off your pick up lines and pull out your do-me duds and head to Vegas for a St. Patty’s dating event that will set your head reeling, if not your heart.
The Penthouse Club Las Vegas’, (its slogan is where the magazine comes to life), and AdultFriendFinder.com, a vast adult personals-related sites, are teaming up for a St. Paddy’s pick-me-up. The Penthouse Club’s‘Key Girls’ will greet guests who want to hook up with members of the AdultFriendfinder.com. Complimentary libations for the libido, Jameson Irish Whisky to be exact, will be handed out from 7 – 9 p.m. The gentlemen’s club is new and just off the Strip at 3525 W. Russell Road. Cabbies will kindly take you over the Russell hump from the Mandalay Bay to this lush spot in the desert. For VIP reservations 702-367-6040.
02-29-07
Green Is In…
…town that is. Seth Green has been popping up all over town this past week.
Saturday night at TAO Las Vegas saw the actor making an appearance at the nightclub with six friends. The actor took his regular table, an upper skybox overlooking the packed nightclub. Seth chose Grey Goose for him and his friends and they partied into the early morning hours listening to the sounds of DJ M.O.S.
Seth also dined out with Sarah Michelle Gellar’s guy Freddie Prinze Jr. on Saturday at Maggiano’s inside the Fashion Show mall.
Guess Freddie didn’t want to get in trouble with the Missus so declined joining Seth at the tempting Tao.
One Night at Tao
Rosario Dawson took some friends to Tao at The Venetian to celebrate the release of her film “Desent”…onto DVD. This girl will party for anything. Arriving oh-so-fashionably late in a little black dress, Dawson and her gal pals sampled sushi, Chilean sea bass and Buddhachicken in the Bistro before heading to a roped off area in the moat VIP. Sipping on Tyku and dancing to DJ Berrie the group stayed into the wee hours with season two contestant of "Dancing with the Stars" Stacy Keibler and her boyfriend, actor Geoff Stults.
Clooney is a Shmoopy
OK, we get it, you’re in love. It’s not a TomKat-level show of affection, but George Clooney and his gal pal Sarah Larson made very public displays of affection during their Vegas Valentine’s weekend. They took in “Love” at the Mirage on the big heart day, meeting with the cast and posing for personal pictures after the show. The next night they took in the Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand, ordering Absolut and sodas. Ahhh, they share the same libation cravings. Although the nearly-nude show is a artfully crafted sight, the pair only had eyes for each other. They left through the back of the house, giving a nod and a hello to the shocked staff. George had Sarah in stitches most of the night, including physical humor with a little jig ala Ashley Simpson on “SNL.” Clooney is sexy doing anything. They danced around the fountain just outside the car pick-up and kissed as they slipped into their waiting limo. And you thought you and your Shmoopy were the cutest couple on the planet.
xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Paris Likes The Spotlight
Paris partied every night this last week in Vegas, even picking up past paramour Travis Barker Wednesday at Jet nightclub at The Mirage. The girl and Barker’s ex Shanna Moakler came to blows over the boy last year. The Barkers officially ended their marriage earlier this month.
Last year Shanna Moakler told me she was enjoying Vegas alone as Travis didn’t like to gamble and party. He apparently changed his tune.
Paris also danced with the Pussycat Dolls at Pure inside Caesars in celebration of her ongoing birthday.
Broadway Makes Another Bet
Although “The Producers” bowed out and “Mamma Mia!” is on the way out after a five-year run, the Palazzo is gambling on a good show that packs ‘em in on the Great White Way. Producers of “Jersey Boys,” which opens at the tony hotel across from The Venetian April 4, aren’t even paring down the two-hour show. Most Broadway shows that make a move to Vegas pair down the production by a song or two so that guests can get back to the tables. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Pick up tix online at www.venetiantickets.com.
02-12-08
What is up with Katie Rees?
List this under What Were They Thinking.
The dethroned Miss Nevada USA, who had a bit of a scurfuffle last year when pics of her nearly nude and loving it cost her her crown, showed up at The Bank at Bellagio Sunday. She was part of the “Women of the Night” awards, which The Bank gave to “xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Sin City’s sexiest movers and shakers.”
This just days after the blonde bomb was booked into the county jail early last Wednesday after throwing a fit when the popo pulled her over around 3 a.m. for a traffic violation. The poor police just wanted to cite the girl when Rees got rowdy, throwing punches, allegedly, and hurling naughty words. What moves this girl has! She seems to have the latest addiction of so many celebs out there, to attention. Also at the “awards” was Tiffany Masters, who took home an honor from the bash. Masters, who is an escort service operator, listed Rees on her Myspace page, which assisted in the offing of Rees’ crown.
01-21-08
Just a thought: I peruse the gossip sites every morning to ketchup on the fast food of celebrity cheese. People for the pics, Page Six for the NY news and leftovers, Jossip, well, it's just fun. But I find myself going to TMZ every hour to see what Starbucks or gas station Britney has popped into or perpetrated, for docu-dramas with court papers, nightclub brawls. It's lovely looky-loo format provides so much fodder. More than once I've been ahead of a lunch convo because of my TMZ education. TMZ has become so synonymous with gossip, it might become like Google, as in what you did at work today. “I TMZed half the afternoon away.”
TMZ stands for Thirty Mile Zone, the area of which they first covered. That got me thinking. As a gossip hound in Vegas, why can’t we catch the stars at a coffee shop or walking down the street in Vegas? Because everything they need while lounging high above the city – from Mary Jane to marijuana – is brought to them. Late night craving for Starbucks, call room service. Late night craving for Kitson? Call the concierge. You want it, they will get it or find it. Private elevators from suite to sit-down dinners, from N9NE at the Palms to SW steakhouse at Wynn. No wonder the stars love Vegas. And bodyguards abound, nightclubs, shopping malls, restrooms, Quizno's. It’s a 10-mile stretch of safety for stars. T(en)M (safety)Z?
1/14/08
They Make Sex Tapes On Purpose, And Party To Prove It
Adult entertainment superstars came to town for their annual frolic at the Adult Video News Awards this weekend. The girls, and boys, of consensual sex tapes made Tao their party headquarters with three separate bashes beginning last Thursday with the 3rd Annual Diva Las Vegas hosted by Tera Patrick.
Tera and her beau Evan Seinfeld popped in relatively early at 10 p.m. with a crew of 25. After a deliciously decadent dinner at Tao’s Bistro, the group moved to the nightclub, where Tera and 40 of the curvacecious and outrageous girls of adult films put on a fashion show. Also there for the ride was Tao regular Pauly Shore, who took over the mic with a bit of impromptu shtick, and UFC champ Chuck Liddell, who stumbled in around 3 a.m. Wow, little late, eh Champ?
Pauly must have liked what he saw (or maybe the crowd actually thought he was funny and he was hoping for a comeback) and returned to Tao the following night for a party hosted by adult film star Briana Banks and Hustler Lingerie. Briana arrived at 11 p.m. in a tight black skirt and spankin’ leather boots. After working the red carpet she hit the TAO catwalk, strutting and posing for fan photos while DJ Reach spun hot hits. Pauly kept to himself.
Finally, adult film superstar Stormy Daniels celebrated her big win at the 2008 AVN Awards Saturday with a party that night at Tao. Stormy won three major awards at the AVN Awards show. Sheathed in a black dress and kicky heels, she arrived with a gaggle of girls. DJ M.O.S. gave her a shout out to congratulate her just as she was showered in sparklers by the club’s staff. And guess who else was spotted at Tao, lapping up the scene? Yup, Pauly Shore as well as actress Kaley Cuoco.
1/02/08
TomKat Crazy For Sin City
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes apparently love Vegas. They came in last Sunday for dinner at SW Steakhouse inside the Wynn with star couple Victoria and David Beckham. They stayed for the Spice Girls concert, their second in two weeks, and returned Thursday to dine at Nobu inside the Hard Rock hotel. Cowboys from the National Finals Rodeo ringed the busy room, but they were so engrossed in reveling about their achievements at the rodeo and digging into platters of sashimi that they were clueless to the dark-suited Tom Cruise slipping past them to sit with his wife.
TomKat ordered yellowtail jalapeno sashimi and a Kobe beef flaming dish. The cute couple stayed through the weekend, taking in the final show of Celine Dion’s “A New Day…” at Caesars Palace Saturday night.
She’s Done It Again
It’s a new record for Pam Anderson. Just 10 weeks into her nuptials to Rick Salomon she’s filed for divorce. Her previous record was to hubby number two, Kid Rock, for four months in 2006. She filed for divorce hubby number two, Kid Rock, over Thanksgiving last year, just 4 months into their marriage. The holiday spirit must move her. Was it just a publicity stunt for her now-closed show at Planet Hollywood? The buzz on the Strip is that she’ll return to a Vegas stage, whether that includes a stripper pole is unclear. She can currently be seen in Elton John’s Vegas show “The Red Piano” at Caesars Palace, where she dances around a pole on a screen behind John in a clip filmed in 2004 by David LaChappelle, her BFF and John’s choreographer.
You can also catch her Dec. 31 when she host’s Pure nightclub’s New Year’s Eve bash at Caesar’s Palace. Stay tuned as who knows if Rick will be by her side. The rocky couple have been snapped shopping and dining in Southern California since the blonde babe filed the papers.
NYE Getting’ Hot
Over at the Palms, New Year’s Eve will sizzle with Jay-Z and guests at what is turning out to be the hottest concert hall in town. Expect loads of hip-hop stars to be attracted to this beacon of New Year’s entertainment when Jay-Z takes the stage Dec. 29 inside the Pearl. No word on whether his lovely lady of years Beyonce will join him onstage, or off. Jay-Z adds the Vegas stop to the already successful tour in support of his latest album American Gangster, which came out this year. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $128, $178 and $228. And they go fast, as there are only 2,500 seats in this intimate venue. Go to www.livenation.com to purchase tickets or The Pearl box office, which is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily.
12/15/07
Awards Show Night, Writer’s Bow Out
Although the Billboard Music Awards skipped its annual Vegas appearance this year, there’s still one award show that attracts a lot of attention for its star draw.
Samuel L. Jackson will host Spike TV’s big Video Game Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday. The show, which airs Sunday on Spike, will be packed with players and artists from the gaming world. Sounds like a slam dunk, however with the current writer’s strike, the awards show is going on with no net, so to speak. Hopefully Mr. Jackson is an avid gamer with a spontaneous emcee style as he’ll have to wing it in front of the live and TV audiences.
The red carpet attendees include Paton Oswalt, Tony Hawk, MTV’s Tila Tequila, UFC champs Quinton Jackson and Forrest Griffin and a few other game personalities. Also the latest and greatest games for 2007 and 2008 will be highlighted.
If you happen to be in town through tomorrow, you may catch MTVs Rob Dyrdek of skateboard fame and his big BFF and bodyguard Christopher “Big Black” Boykin shooting scenes for their third season, which rolls out in January.
But tonight, Jackson will appear in front of the Luxor Hotel’s Great Sphinx with his co-stars Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson of their upcoming movie “Jumper.” The trio will jump out around midnight to launch the world premiere screening of the new trailer for the movie. Why the Sphinx? Christensen plays a man who can teleport anywhere, with the head of the actual Sphinx in Egypt being a favorite destination apparently as the movie’s poster and trailer both show.
Cool Christmas Cash
If you need a little extra holiday cash, get to Tao. The hot haute spot is hosting its annual Bad Santa contest Dec. 20. The 10 p.m. party lets ladies compete to be crowned “Naughtiest Santa’s Helper” for a $5,000 prize. The judge this year is the big guy himself, although he’s more familiar with strippers on poles than the North Pole. Jeff Beacher will decide who is the nicest naughtiest little lady this year. For guest list information, bottle service and table reservations, call (702) 388-8588 or email info@taolasvegas.com.
Chris Brown Comes To Town
He’s a hot ticket with big bets on how fast his show will sell out.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Chris Brown show at Mandalay Bay Events Center January 4 with co-headliner Bow Wow. The 8 p.m. show includes special guests Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boyz, and Lil Mama. While Brown is promising big surprises in each city for the crowds of fans, his show will include his current hits “Kiss, Kiss” featuring T-Pain, and “Wall To Wall,” as well as “Run It,” and “Yo (Excuse Me Miss).”
Tickets are $69.75 and $89.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m. at Mandalay Bay’s box office and at Ticketmaster outlets.
You can also pick them up online at www.livenation.com, www.mandalaybay.com, www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone call Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000.
12/01/07
Paisley Makes Another Vegas Date
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. for Brad Paisley’s Jan. 26 show at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Paisley’s current hit “Online” hit #1 recently on the country charts, but he’s crossed over with his single last year, “Ticks.” His Hershey’s Presents Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour gets underway in Vegas at 8 p.m. with special guests Rodney Atkins and Chuck Wicks joining the award-winner.
With the Hershey’s sponsorship Paisley has been able to keep his ticket prices affordable for families and give them more show for their money.
“The sponsorship has allowed us to invest more into the technology of our show. It’s really fun and impressive to see what we have going on behind us, from an almost holographic Alison Krauss appearing, virtual fire, 56 amplifiers that turn into TVs and lots of high-res visual effects,” says Paisley. Tickets are $55 and $75 and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office, www.livenation.com, www.mandalaybay.com and all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000.
Rodeo Dates
Planning on coming to town for the National Finals Rodeo, which begins next week? Aside from the action at the Thomas & Mack Center, there will be entertainment aplenty around town. Arizona Charlie’s on Decatur Boulevard presents The Kelly J. Band Dec. 4-15. Kelly J. recently completed her first CD, “A Little Bit of Both” featuring the single, “If We’re Letting Go” and she’s sung the national anthem at the NFR in past years. The Kelly J. Band will perform in the Naughty Ladies Saloon at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Tuesdays through Thursdays and 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Over at the Fremont Street Experience the official kickoff party for the National Finals Rodeo gets started at 6 p.m. Dec. 5.
The 21st Annual Downtown Hoedown includes Hal Ketchum, Sawyer Brown and Ray Scott joined by Las Vegas’ own rising star, Tony Marques and his band. Ray Scott starts with a show from 6-8 p.m. on the 1st Street Stage followed by Hal Ketchum from 9-11 p.m. and over on the 3rd Street Stage Tony Marques Band is from 6-8 p.m. followed by Sawyer Brown from 9-11 p.m. All concerts are free and open to the public and parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets.
Holiday Best
The JW Marriott Aquae Sulis spa is the perfect place to pamper yourself this holiday season. After a say at this cozy spa you’ll feel ready to take on any holiday surprises with aplomb. And you never know who you’ll run into there as this relaxing oasis is frequented by local celebrities and talent who want to get away from it all without the hassle of the Strip. Through Jan. 31, here are a few of the choice treatments to make you shine this season.
-- Candy Cane Scalp and Hair Treatment
A rejuvenating 80-minute scalp massage that brings life to dull winter hair.
-- Diamond Radiance Facial
Wake up tired skin and diminish those fine lines that can get deeper with seasonal stress during this high tech 50-minute facial that combats the signs of aging.
-- The Tinsel Package
Got a big party to go to? Get a customized up do and shimmering mineral makeup professionally applied during this luxurious 110-minute glamour guide. You’ll not only look and feel good, but you will learn techniques from the trained specialists at this spa.
Men can also get a relaxing massage (to help their golf game) or a facial tailored to their needs. And the gym is top-notch with the latest in machines and classes ranging from yoga to tai chi. Go to www.jwlasvegasresort.com or call (702) 869-7807 and toll-free at 877-869-8777.
10/30/07
Less Is Moore
Was that really them? Demi Moore and hot hubby Ashton Kutcher have been in town while he films “What Happens in Vegas.” There are no reports of late-night clubbing, bad behavior at area strip joints or even bad tipping on a giant dinner bill. The pair seemed to have charmed the insiders who pick up the phone and rat out whiny or weird behavior by A-listers, or they’re simply a nice married couple in town for work. But this past weekend Moore and Kutcher were caught! Playing poker at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with Kutcher’s castmate Cameron Diaz.
Tao Takes It To Two
Tao at The Venetian celebrated its two year anniversary last Saturday with a long list of A-listers. Angie Harmon and hubby Jason Seahorn, Avril Lavigne and her hubby Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, Bobby Flay, Brooke Burns, Katharine McPhee, Haylie duff, Eve (who was also celebrating her birthday), Howie Mandel, Rosario Dawson (who brought her mom Isabelle) Ron Burkle and Cisco Adler and more came to play. The stars started off the night with a private dinner hosted by TAO owners Rich Wolf, Marc Packer, Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss.
After a lengthy dinner, the celebs moved to the packed dance floor to party it up and more A-listers continued to show up into the wee hours of the morning. The event was also a place for new hookups, apparently. Actress Rachael Taylor o “The Transformers” and actor Zach Levy from NBC’s latest hit “Chuck” were seen kissing on the dance floor and Kate Hudson’s ex Dax Shepherd spotted leaving TAO with “Heroes” star Kristen Bell, who also is recently single. Kate Hudson doesn’t seem to upset by her recent breakup with Shepherd. She was seen in New York recently with Dane Cook and Heath Ledger.
Two For The Show
Here’s an unlikely pair. Vince Vaughn and actor Peter Billingsley (the towhead cutie from the seasonal fave “A Christmas Story”) took in the 10:30 p.m. show of the Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand. The boys enjoyed the artsy topless revue that draws so many celebrities. Vaughn is a regular to the show and usually pops backstage to chat with the girls (all talented and trained dancers). But apparently he had places to be with Mr. Billingsley and left after the show ended just past midnight.
JT Scores
Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back…into the game. The PGA Tour pegged JT to host its Las Vegas event Oct. 13-19, 2008. The boy bander joins the ranks of Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. as the 14th celeb to host the PGA Tour. In honor of this the event will be renamed the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. You can catch it at TPC Summerlin or on the Golf Channel. Timberlake will play in the Wednesday celebrity pro-am and host a concert to benefit the Shriners.
“Raising money to better children’s lives while playing golf? I can’t think of a better way to pass the time,” Timberlake said.
This year the three Tours are competing in about 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money and have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. Go to www.pgatour.com for more info.
When do they rest?
The waitstaff at Tao Las Vegas inside the Venetian must never get a break. Celebrities file in and out of the restaurant and club every weekend and the occasional Worship Thursday. Last weekend “Dancing With The Stars” alum Mario Lopez waltzed into the Asian Bistro with new gal pal Karina Smirnoff. After a long, lovely dinner, Lopez and friends took to the dance floor inside the cavernous Tao and greeted surprised clubgoers. Worship Thursdays kick off the Tao weekend and every Saturday is a good night to grab a bite and stargaze at Tao Bistro. It’s yummy and not too too hard on the wallet.
10/29/07
Six degrees of Britney
Britney Spears. What more can be said for the ap-parent pop wreck? In the past 7 months she’s been in, and out, of rehab twice, flashed the paps, charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run, served her mama dubious legal papers, lost her kids, twice, and stumbled through a chance at a comeback in Las Vegas. In fact, Sin City seems to be a place she gets in trouble. Her first marriage, which lasted all of 55 hours in 2004, happened here. Her bodyguard was charged here for attacking a paparazzi. Her MTV comeback was squashed here as she stumbled around onstage to her first single in years, “Gimme More” and her next single includes an alleged slap at her ex with a line about how Vegas changed him into a playa while she played house alone. Maybe she shouldn’t stay here, as what happens here follows her around for life, and not in a good way.
But she’s OK. Friday night, after a long day in court getting custody secured for her two sons under 2, Britney romped through L.A. with gal pal Alli Sims. The two picked up Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo at Ketchup restaurant, where People reports Brit didn’t stop for nibbles or drinks, before moving on to Hollywood’s hot spot du jour Les Deux. Romo must have made an impression as Brit donned a quarterback uniform for Ryan Cabrera’s costume party Saturday night.
Sunday night Romo and Cabrera were spotted at Luxors LAX partying. It’s only a matter of time before Brit returns to Vegas.
When do they rest?
The waitstaff at Tao Las Vegas inside the Venetian must never get a break. Celebrities file in and out of the restaurant and club every weekend and the occasional Worship Thursday. Last weekend “Dancing With The Stars” alum Mario Lopez waltzed into the Asian Bistro with new gal pal Karina Smirnoff. After a long, lovely dinner, Lopez and friends took to the dance floor inside the cavernous Tao and greeted surprised clubgoers. Worship Thursdays kick off the Tao weekend and every Saturday is a good night to grab a bite and stargaze at Tao Bistro. It’s yummy and not too too hard on the wallet.
Pam's Big Vegas Publicity Stunt?
Las Vegas performer and TV babe Pamela Anderson tied the knot earlier this month with sex-tape entrepreneur Rick Salomon. (He was the guy who filmed “One Night In Paris” with the Hilton heiress.) He was also married to Shannon Dougherty, briefly (but then which of their marriages weren't brief. Ouch.).
But was it for the publicity? Let's just put it out there, Pammy likes attention. Now rumors are swirling that her show at Planet Hollywood, in which she's the assistant to illusionist Hans Klok in "The Beauty of Magic," is closing. She and Salomon have been spotted out 'til the wee hours of the a.m., rolling dice and sipping on gin and juice. They must be lovin' the Las Vegas lifestyle. Last week the two unwittingly walked through the set of "What Happens in Vegas," where stars Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher were getting ready to shoot at 6 a.m. Love is blind, eh?
Anderson had been hinting she is head over heels with a new guy before she tied the knot. On the “Ellen DeGeneres” show in September:
"I paid off a poker debt with sexual favors, and I fell in love," Anderson said, not revealing it was Salomon. "It's so romantic. It's romance."
After the MTV VMA’s at the Palms Sept. 9. Pam appeared publicly with her guy at Wynn’s Blush. Although she writhed around on his lap and looked seductively at the scruffy stud, they didn’t really appear to be in “true love.”
Pam was most recently married to Kid Rock, for four months last year. Her first marriage was to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. Lee and Kid recently tussled at the VMA’s, allegedly over their shared ex.
Pam said “I do” at the exclusive Mirage Villas between her 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows as Hans Klok’s assistant in his illusion show at the Planet Hollywood casino. Now the paparazzi are waiting for baby news or signs of an impending divorce/annulment. Vegas odds aren’t good.
9/17/07
Lots Of Love For Nas
Rapper Nas celebrated his birthday with a ‘50s themed party at Tao inside The Venetian last Friday night.
Nas and his talented wife Kelis had a private dinner with NBA superstar Chris Webber and some 40 guests in the Opium room. R&B group "The Stylistics" performed for the group and Nas and Kelis shared a few dances between courses of TAO's signature dishes: Chilean Sea Bass and Sushi platters. After the tasty dinner, the group settled into two cushy cabanas at the XBOX Oasis at xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />TAO Beach, where Nas was surprised with a three-tiered cake topped with a ‘50s styled jukebox and sparklers.
The happy couple embraced for several photos and partied with the rest of their crew, but not before NAS finished his game on the cabana’s Xbox. Afterwards, they moved down to the nightclub and partied. His best bud Jay-Z was a no-show, but his thoughts were with his friend. In lieu of being there, Jay-Z sent over eight bottles of his champagne, Ace of Spades, for the group.
09/10/07
Stars Came To Play
The MTV VMAs are over, but the controversy goes on about Britney Spears lackluster opening performance and Kanye West’s finger pointing. But the days before the Sunday awards show at the Palms was nothing but fun, at least over at Tao.
Friday night at Tao Hospitality Suite at The Venetian pop stars Cassie and Nelly, as well as rockers Panic! At the Disco, legend Quincy Jones and more made appearances. Quincy Jones visited daughter Kidada’s Disney Couture booth to check out her new designs. Cassie treasured her Treesje handbag so much that she took the black patent leather one but asked where she could buy the same one in blue. Panic! At the Disco boys (true gentleman as well as talented rockers) stopped by the XBOX OASIS AT TAO BEACH to play the new Halo 3 video game. They must have liked it as they carried home new XBOX consoles.
On Saturday, stars such as Ashanti, Britney Spears assistant Alli Sims, Eve, Kanye West, Kevin Connolly, Jennifer Hudson and Amerie and a laundry list of other bold-namers took home Canyon Ranch SpaClub SWAG from the Venetian Hospitality cabana as well as designer shades for Luxxotica. Brody Jenner got so excited at the Venetian suite that he picked up fellow “The Hills” castmate Lauren Conrad and swung her around, playfully bouncing her upside down as she shrieked, “Brody! Oh my gosh…Brody!” xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Castmates Whitney Port and Audrina Patridge came to play XBOX but shied away from the gifting suite because of the plethora of cameras.
That night at Tao Asian Bistro hosted Pharrell’s private VMA dinner sponsored by Samsung Gleam phones. Quincy Jones, Steve Stout, Shia Labeouf and Rihanna, stopped by, but not together. Shia arrived and stayed for about 45 minutes before leaving to attend another party. Rihanna arrived literally 5 minutes later. Rihanna stayed for about three hours. Shia returned to party with Diddy, Britney Spears and Pharrell in Tao’s nightclub. Also, Quincy Jones was spotted for the second night in a row at TAO Nightclub.
09/08/07
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Christina Aguilera hasn't been public about her burgeoning belly, preferring to keep her baby bump under wraps. But Paris Hilton thought the world should know. At the new swank club inside Luxor, LAX, Christina was enjoying the beats by the house DJ from her VIP perch as host of the late-night party. Paris Hilton popped in around 2 a.m., walking the red carpet but ignoring reporters. Apparently she wanted to save her words for the stage. Once inside she grabbed the mic to give a shout out to the glowing hostess, making a comment about how beautiful the "Beautiful" singer looked...for a pregnant popstar. Christina, ever the professional, looked at her hubby Jordan Bratman for a beat before smiling and laughing to the cheering clubbers.
08-08-07
Grey Girls Go Wild
What didn’t happen in Vegas last weekend? Kate Walsh, formerly of ABC’s hit “Grey’s Anatomy” and so good she got her own spin off show “Private Practice,” pulled into Tao last Saturday with fellow "Grey's Anatomy" co-star Sara Ramirez and 15 girlfriends for her bachelorette party. Also there was actress Joely Fisher and Ricki Lake, with 10 girlfriends for Joely's sister, actress Tricia Leigh Fisher's bachelorette party.
Both girl groups got started early at TAO Beach during the day with VIP cabanas. Although it was purely coincidental that both bachelorettes came to party at the same place on the same day, they all got together like old friends. Joely approached Kate’s cabana for a quick hello and laughed when they realized they were all there for the same type of celebration.
Later they ate at separate large tables at the TAO Asian Bistro for dinner and gabbed between courses of sushi platters, Kobe Beef and Chicken Pad Thai. A dessert platter arrived at Kate’s table to the cheers of her girlfriends. After dinner both bachelorettes took to the dance floor with their friends. Sara and Kate hit the TAO Catwalk and danced to Jennifer Lopez' "Get Right.”
Pam Loves Vegas
Pam Anderson is singing Vegas’ praises. On her blog this week she expounded on the local health food stores and her future penthouse pad.
"Vegas has health food stores – Thank God – I think I'll survive Vegas. I really want to stay here. My kids love it ... So glamorous.” The single mom of two boys, Brandon, 11, and Dylan, 9, with former hubby Tommy Lee goes on to say, "I think old Vegas is resurfacing," she adds. "I can't wait for my panorama penthouse to be built."
Anderson is the scantily clad assistant in Hans Klok: The Beauty of Magic show at Planet Hollywood casino and hotel. She recently threw herself a big 40th birthday bash, complete with pink accents and a giant pink cake,
Earlier this year, while filming movie Blonde and Blonder with Denise Richards the two became fed up with roaming paparrazi and allegedly threw a laptop and a slew of profanities at a pack of paps. Unfortunately the busty blondes missed their original and struck an elderly woman in a wheelchair. This week the two shutterbugs who were the intended targets settled with the girls out of court relating to damages they say the actresses inflicted upon them.
Bunny Babe
Jenny McCarthy returned to her roots, as a beautiful bunny. The Playboy alum squeezed into a tight black bunny costume and got behind the green felt of a blackjack table at the Playboy Club to deal cards from 9 p.m. to midnight. Customers were appreciative, offering $3,000 in tips through the night.
The money she collected is to be donated to an autism charity. McCarthy’s young son has been diagnosed with autism.
McCarthy took to Moon nightclub after laying down her cards and partied at a VIP booth.
08-06-07
Mag Has Lots To Brag About
Stuff Magazine celebrated its annual music issue with a big blowout at TAO Beach Saturday at The Venetian.
Young Hollywood came to play in the late-afternoon sunshine. At the party were Haylie Duff,
Brody Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Jonathan Schaech, Shane West ( of "ER"), Roger Cross (from "24"), January Jones (of the new hit show "Mad Men"). The group didn’t want the party to stop, deciding to pop into Tao Bistro for dinner around 9 p.m. They dined on lobster wontons, chicken pad thai, kobe beef and assorted sushi rolls. After the big meal, they worked off the scrumptious munchies on the Tao dance floor with late-arriving bold namers model Joanna Krupa, professional BMX biker TJ Lavin, actress Alana Curry (“Days of Our Lives”) and VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" host Ant.
Duff At Pearl
Duff’s lil’ sis Hilary is out promoting her latest album and she stops by The Pearl at the Palms Aug. 18. VH1 says Duff is “arguably the only teen pop star with the potential to rival or surpass the popularity of Britney Spears. Hmmm. Is that a good or bad thing anymore? Duff will more than likely lean on her past hits such as “Wake Up” written by Benji and her former longtime boyfriend Joel Madden from Good Charlotte as well as remixed hits from her latest album “Dignity,” which was inspired by her breakup with Madden. As has been widely reported, not long after leaving Duff Madden hooked up with Nicole Richie and is expecting his first child with Richie, who is four months along. Madden was also the fella Richie ran to after getting a DUI this Spring. Richie was sentenced to four days in jail for that spring fling down the wrong way on a California freeway. But Duff seems to be doing quite fine without Madden. The 5’ 1” actress/songstress isn’t resting on her vocal laurels. She is set to star in the upcoming “Safety Glass” with Hollywood hottie Steve Coogan. Tickets are $65 and $85 and can be picked up at any Ticketmaster or at the Palms box office. Call 702-942-7778.
Duo Power
There’s still a few seats left for the Tim McGraw and Faith Hill larger-than-life concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena tomorrow night. The two bring their acclaimed Soul2Soul Tour 2007 to the arena at 8 p.m. Saturday. The couple get together for duos and ballads as well as come out on their own to perform their top chart busters.
Last year they sold out three shows in Vegas, and this year you only get one chance to catch country’s hottest couple. Tickets are $68.25 and $125. Go to www.livenation.com, www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location to get your tix.
House of Blues Clues
A few shows to point out that are coming to the easily accessible HOB at Mandalay Bay. Zappa Plays Zappa with Dweezil Zappa and Napoleon Murphy Brock step onstage Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $42-$65 for this inspired show that attracts a lot of serious music lovers.
The following night Sum 41 comes to HOB. The Aug. 19 show starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $17-$20. Call 702-632-7600 or check out www.hob.com.
07/30/07
Fergie Takes It Easy In Town
In town for Fergie’s nearly sold-out concert at The Palms’ The Pearl Saturday night was Paris and Nicky Hilton, Terri Ferguson (Fergie’s too adorable mom), Ryan Ross and Jon Walker from Panic at the Disco!, Serena Williams, Donald Faison, George Maloof, Sarah Chalke and Macy Gray. Fergie wasn’t seen at any of the parties or even taking in the glamorous life around the pool or spa.
Next up for Macy Gray, she comes to the Green Valley Ranch August 24 with The Brand New Heavies. She plays the xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Whiskey Beach (perfect summer venue) at 9 p.m. Tickets are $39.50. Gray’s been busy. She recently released the album Big on will.i.am music group/Geffen records, collaborating with other artists including Natalie Cole and Fergie on background vocals. Call 702-474-4000 or go to www.ticketmaster.com to pick up your tix. GVR has some great restaurants that won’t break the bank and drink specials throughout the summer.
Brit’s Back, And Gone
Did Britney go alone or was she pushed home?
Overheard at Fergie’s VIP after party at the Palms’ sprawling Hugh Hefner suite: “Brit’s family flew in to talk to her and she just turned around and went home. I don’t know what they said to her, but she’s gone.”
Meanwhile, it was widely reported over the weekend that Britney’s mom Lynne popped up at Caesars’ Pure to party on the main VIP stage/lounge area with friends. Britney, who flew into town Wednesday to stay at the Wynn and scuffle with paparazzi, showed up in Hollywood on Sunday with a Realtor. The investigation into her allegations that a pap got too close and hurt one of her two kids under two is still under investigation by Las Vegas Metro Police Department.
Harris Amazed In Vegas
Amazing Johnathan is quite the showman. Not only is he going on with the show with a serious heart ailment, he seems to be doing better than ever. The Sahara headliner is raking ‘em in with his no-holds-barred magic show featuring his lovely assistant Penny aka Psychic Tanya. And he’s got a Hollywood following. Neil Patrick Harris of CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother” was the latest A-lister from CA to check out the AJ show at the Sahara this week.
After the 10 p.m. show, Harris and a friend popped into Tao Asian Bistro at The Venetian for a bite. The two dined on assorted sushi, chicken dumplings, satay bass and a special sushi roll created by the chef specifically for Harris. Maybe an Emmy roll?
6/18/07
Kelly’s Summer Not So Hot
Kelly Clarkson’s camp is pulling her tour dates. The “American Idol” cutie has cancelled her September 29 show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena to “re-evaluate” her show’s size and scope. Basically, she wasn’t selling enough tickets for these big venues.
“It is mind blowing when you stop to think about what Kelly Clarkson has achieved during her young career,” said Michael Rapino, CEO of LiveNation, in a statement meant to soften the blow to Clarkson’s reputation. “But ticket sales have not been what we anticipated and we came to the realization that we had bit off more than we could chew. In the end, we are in the Kelly Clarkson business and for that reason we believe that this decision will only benefit her and her fans in the long run.”
Already bought your tix? You can get your cash back where you bought them and sign up via email at www.kellyclarkson.com for an exclusive presale offer for her next round of dates.
Second Time Around
Carlos Mencia sold-out his shows at The Pearl a few months back and is returning to the 2,500-seat venue October 20. His “Mind of Mencia” on Comedy Central has upped his appearance ante apparently, making the tickets, which go on sale June 23, a hot item. Stay tuned as he might add a date if ticket sales go as well as they expect. The comedian costs $50 and $75 to see at 7 and 10:30 p.m. Pick up tix at any Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com, at the xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Pearl or call 702-474-4000.
Love 40, Or Not
A Las Vegan player has gone national, but he has an international trail of lovelies he’s left behind.
Tennis ace Mark Philippoussis is the center of attention on NBC’s new series “Age of Love.” The bachelor-type show pits 40-something women, called “cougars,” against the 20-something “kittens” to gain the affection of the 30-year-old Las Vegas resident. The tall, dark and handsome hottie is a top tennis player from Australia, and he brings with him a past that execs aren’t talking about. The smooth operator with charm to spare once dated Paris Hilton and has been linked to Tara Reid.
6/4/07
Moore's Better For It
She hasn’t accomplished as much as others her age, even though she’s put herself in the same situations. She’s never had a DUI, hasn’t been shot by paparazzi sans an article of clothing or held up filming/missed a gig due to exhaustion. What’s her secret? Mandy Moore seems to be a well-adjusted former child star, she’s now 23, who frequents clubs and co-stars (she was tied to “Scrubs” star Zach Braff). The songstress/actress was in Vegas last week for the UFC bout at the MGM Grand. She posed for photos and signed a few autographs before hitting the town after the disappointing one-round blowout in which Quinton “Rampage” Jackson took down Chuck Liddell, the fave to win. Moore was spotted at Pure, along with Wilmer Valderrama (her ex), Kim Kardashian, David Arquette and Jackson, celebrating his big win, among other bold namers.
And Liddell seems to have found a new profession, which is good considering rumors are flying about his recent loss in the ring. He’s taken to lifting libations at area hot spots, including Tao, Fix and Pure, especially Pure. A friend of the UFC champ says he is paid to party and doesn’t drink much more than a drop at these appearances. Huh. Not to be outdone, Jackson was seen partying at Jet at the Mirage on Monday with pal Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Money For Nothing
Brit’s got the kids in Miami, where she recently performed, or lip synched depending on your definition of perform, and took some time for R&R (and no, that’s not the name of the latest club). While she played mom for the paparazzi, her happy ex Kevin Federline flew to Vegas, again, to get his party on at Pure. Supposedly, allegedly, curiously or any other ly that applies, K-Fed is paid a minimum of $10,000 to sit back in a booth and chill at Strip spots. It does get the clubs ink, but at what cost? Seriously!
Since the former chaotic couple constantly fly into Vegas, maybe they should get a little place to keep the kids, that way they can both see them regularly.
Beyonce’s Date
Start saving up now for one of the biggest concerts in Vegas this summer. Beyoncé is bringing her 2007 world tour to MGM Grand Garden Arena August 25. "The Beyoncé Experience” will cost fans $150.75, $100.75, and $70.75. Tickets go on sale June 2 at 10 a.m. and can be bought at area Ticketmasters, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office or at www.livenation.com. Hot chart-climber Robin Thicke opens for the superstar.
The 411 on 311
Another big concert coming to town this summer won’t break the bank and is totally worth the bucks. Big band 311 will bring their high energy live performance to The Pearl at The Palms August 24. the hip hop/reggae/rock group take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37 for the awesome venue and go on sale June 2 at 10 a.m. Pick up tix at any Ticketmaster or go to www.ticketmaster.com.
4/6/07
1 Year, So Many Stars
Jet nightclub at The Mirage hosted a few hotties last weekend for its 1-year anniversary. Leonardo DiCaprio and his Israeli supermodel girlfriend Bar Refaeli, Woody Harrelson, Luke Wilson, Djimon Hounsou of “Blood Diamonds,” Gerard Butler of “300,” Kevin Connolly, Lukas Haas, Gregg Bello, former “Miss Nevada USA” Katie Rees, George Maloof, adult film actress Stormy Daniels (the photogs were so pleased with her arrival), and “Paradise City” star April Rawlings.
The guests partied in the VIP section with a limitless supply of Grey Goose after a fab dinner at Stack restaurant.
Earlier Saturday afternoon the hip clubers convened for a poker tourney in the Mirage poker room with Leo showing off his mad skills. He was the only celeb to make it to the final round before being knocked out by professional poker players.
Ladies Get A Night
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