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Holly Madison Goes Goo-Goo Ga-Ga over Candy Necklaces in Las Vegas
Former Hugh Hefner flame, reality TV beauty and Las Vegas “Peepshow” star Holly Madison will unveil her new line of candy necklaces at the Sugar Factory inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on … Continue reading
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Economy-Busting $40,000 Motel Rooms in Las Vegas
A library with dark, wood-paneled walls and a bookcase filled with leather-bound books sits adjacent to a regal living room at Caesars Palace’s Octavius Tower. You’d almost forget you were in Las Vegas if not for the tanning pool patrons … Continue reading
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Gloria and Emilio Estafan Receive Las Vegas Star
Gloria and Emilio Estefan were honoured with a Las Vegas walk of fame entertainment star, the first for the celebrated Latino music icons. Following two days of fanfare, a star was placed in their honour on the Las Vegas Strip … Continue reading
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Playboy’s Playmate of the Year to be Vetted in Las Vegas
Playboy’s Playmate of the Year will be announced at the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas for the second year in a row on May 15. This time it’s in the Rain nightclub instead of a ballroom and it’s open … Continue reading
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A Bronx Tale Spins in Las Vegas
Chazz Palminteri was sitting on the front stoop of his parents’ apartment block, minding his own business, when shots were fired during a fight over a nearby parking space. A man was murdered right in front of him, and young … Continue reading
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FREE Comic Book Day Today in Las Vegas and the World
In the world of comic books, the first Saturday of May is akin to a national holiday. That’s because every year since 2002, comic book shops around the world have taken the day to celebrate Free Comic Book Day, an … Continue reading
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs. Shane Mosely Las Vegas Slugfest
Floyd Mayweather Jr. , on left, is undefeated, a six-time world champion and perhaps the biggest draw in boxing. Shane Mosley is a great champion who’s past his prime and probably couldn’t carry a pay-per-view card by himself. However, it’s Mayweather … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson had a Gay Lover?
Since his death last year, every nutjob has come forward claiming to be Michael Jackson’s kid/wife/sperm donor/spiritual vessel. So it’s surprising it has taken this long for anyone to put their hand up and say they were his gay lover. … Continue reading
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Criss Angel Wins “Magician of the Century” Award
Las Vegas magician and illusionist and Luxor headliner Criss Angel has won the “Magician of the Century” award, which was presented to him after Angel’s second “Believe” show this Tuesday by Tony Hassini, founder of the International Magicians Society. Hassini … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Entertainment Expands Rewards Program to Nongamblers
Each day in Las Vegas tens of thousands people spend oodles of money on nongaming activities. Knowing this, Harrah’s Entertainment has recently come up with a new revenue enhancing idea- expanding their rewards programs to nongamblers. Customers signed up on … Continue reading
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Spinning Out of Control in Las Vegas
If you’ve driven through any major intersection in Las Vegas (or even along roads around the country) you’ve likely encountered one of them. They’re pumped up, rhythmic, sweating and holding (or spinning, or jumping over) some kind of sign while … Continue reading
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Cirque du Soleil’s New Michael Jackson Show in Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil has confirmed months of rumors and announced plans to unveil a Michael Jackson-based show in 2011 in Las Vegas. Shows, actually—there will be two of them. The first, a touring arena show, will debut next fall and … Continue reading
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“The Hills” Returns to MTV as Heidi Montag Reveals New Body
“The Hills” will be returning for one last season when it premieres Monday, April 27 on MTV. The final 12 episodes of the long-running series will deal with rumors about Kristin Cavallari, the brief return of Lauren Conrad and the … Continue reading
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First DJ ‘Throwdown’ in Las Vegas
DJs are firmly entrenched in nearly every entertainment nook and cranny in Las Vegas. Now they get to show who has the best music blending talent of all in the first ever Las Vegas DJ Awards. The event is Sunday, April … Continue reading
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Shayne Lamas Ties Quick Knot with Nik Richie in Las Vegas
Shayne Lamas, daughter of actor Lorenzo Lamas and recent DUI recepient, is also known for getting picked by Matt Grant in Season 12 of The Bachelor in 2008. Lamas was proposed to on the show by Grant (photo on right). Now … Continue reading
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Michelle “Bombshell” McGee Bumps & Grinds in Las Vegas Tonight
Though Jesse James’ alleged mistress was just dropped from a recent Miami, Florida performance gig, and many other gigs as well because of public outrage over her planned appearances, Michelle “Bombshell” McGee has apparently found a much more ”friendly” topless place to literally hang out– … Continue reading
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Mr. Las Vegas’ Last Stand at the Tropicana
If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Wayne Newton, known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” then Saturday is your last chance to see him at the Tropicana. Wayne Newton’s show “Once Before I Go” at the Tropicana’s Tiffany Theater ends … Continue reading
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Thousands of people expected at Laughlin, Nevada motorcycle rally
Thousands of bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts are arriving now in the Colorado River resort town of Laughlin, Nevada and will be there over the next few days for a weekend motorcycle rally. The 28th annual Laughlin River Run is one … Continue reading
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Dead Las Vegas Topless Club May Miraculously Get Resuscitated
Christopher Condotti, a trucking company owner from Chicago, has just been approved by the United States Department of Justice to purchase the long defunct Crazy Horse Too topless bar and nightclub in Las Vegas for $10.5 million. The extremely popular … Continue reading
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Parrothead Revival in Las Vegas
Parrotheads in Las Vegas can breathe a deep sigh of relief- paradise, at long last, is coming! Jimmy Buffet and his Coral Reefer Band will be serving up a grand buffet with way more then cheeseburgers and margaritas when they … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Golf Courses Thirst for Players– Offer FREE BEER!
There’s nothing better when you’re in Las Vegas and playing golf on a sweltering summer day on a terrific golf course and popping open a cold, free beer. That’s right….free beer. That’s the latest attraction when you tee it up … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Open Casting Call for “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” TV Show
Mark McGrath is hosting auditions this Saturday in Las Vegas, seeking seeking contestants to appear on a hit game show. On Sat., April 24th an open casting call will be held for the all-new syndicated version of “Don’t Forget the … Continue reading
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Pamela Anderson’s Terrible Plight
What’s that saying about all that glitters? Pamela Anderson (her photo serving food to the needy is on our Las Vegas Backstage Access masthead), who was once a regular celebrity fixture at Las Vegas nightspots and ex-girlfriend to Tommy Lee, has largely vacated … Continue reading
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Sin City Sindy Busts Out All Over
She’s big. She’s busty. She’s Sin City Sindy, and you can now see her at the Stripper Bar opens inside the Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas. The fiberglass and sculpted-foam statue—over 25 feet tall from her ginger locks down … Continue reading
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New Entertainment Venue Planned for Las Vegas
The Saxe Theater will be the new name for the 435-seat Las Vegas performance theater venue in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The theater was formerly operated by magician Steve Wyrick, who surrendered it to the mall in a … Continue reading
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$67 Million Memorial Day Weekend Party in Las Vegas
Lavish spending and, hopefully, getting a great return on the investment, is the whole idea behind the replacement of the porte cochere at Wynn’s Encore with Encore Beach Resort and Surrender nightclub in Las Vegas, including new outdoor seating for Switch restaurant … Continue reading
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Keith Emerson and Greg Lake to Perform in Las Vegas?
Maybe yes, maybe no. The duo from the classic rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer has planned their “Unplugged Tour” for the Las Vegas Hilton for April 24. But, hold on… to date, the group has had a very rocky start and have … Continue reading
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Cosmopolitan Hotel-Casino Plans December Opening in Las Vegas
The new $3.9 billion Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel-casino will open mid-December with about one-third of its 2,995 total rooms delaying opening until July 2011. It’s likely to be the last major new hotel-casino to open on the struggling Las … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pool Groupies Wanted for YouTube Stardom & Bucks
While Las Vegans and tourists alike are warmly welcomed to celebrate (and brave!) the return of the scorching sun’s rays and sweltering heat, some enterprising people are also taking the opportunity to cash in on the many pool festivities occuring at … Continue reading
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Star Wars Beam Down on Las Vegas Sinners
The unique multi-media event featuring live orchestral music of all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores will play two performances at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on May 29 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.. The production … Continue reading
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Booze & Boobs Las Vegas Recap
With many businesses in the Las Vegas economy having to rapidly reinvent and transform themselves just to stay afloat, Las Vegas Backstage Access thought you’d enjoy a quick staffing operations recap on booze and boob joints in Sin City. For Las Vegas adult strip clubs the … Continue reading
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It happened: American Idol contestants invaded Las Vegas!
What Las Vegas Backstage Access reported yesterday, came true: Season 9 “American Idol” finalists were spirited quietly away on an overnight trip to Las Vegas. On Friday the finalists arrived and took in Cirque du Soleil’s “Viva Elvis” show and … Continue reading
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Academy of Country Music Awards Brings Oodles of Celebs to Las Vegas
Brooks & Dunn, Lady Antebellum, Randy Houser, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Montgomery Gentry are just some of the many country music stars planning to participate in the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards In Las Vegas starting on April … Continue reading
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Decrepit Boxers Holyfield & Botha Prance in Las Vegas Ring Tonight
The “reveal” update: Last night the 47-year-old Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) knocked out 41-year-old Frans Botha with 2:05 left in the eighth round Saturday night. Holyfield (43-10-2) knocked the defending champion down 31 seconds earlier with a right to the … Continue reading
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Prive Nightclub in Las Vegas on Life Support, Death Imminent
The Prive and Living Room nightclubs at Planet Hollywood resort in Las Vegas are losing their lease with Planet Hollywood and many are saying the nightclubs will close this weekend. The adjacent and jointly operated clubs, which filed for bankruptcy … Continue reading
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New Red Rock Canyon Visitors Center Opens in Las Vegas Today
A year in the making, the Red Rock Canyon Visitors Center grand opening will be today, April 10. Located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159, the new exhibits provide a glimpse of surrounding … Continue reading
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Star Trek Memorabilia for Sale in Las Vegas Auction April 10
Fans of “Star Trek,” in its numerous incarnations, who also truly loved “Star Trek: The Experience” at the Las Vegas Hilton,” will surely feel they’ve died and been beamed up this Saturday in Las Vegas. Popworx, the auction house that … Continue reading
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Alicia Keys Rescues Unemployed
Alicia Keys is tackling the unemployment epidemic, one fan at a time. On April 6 the neo-soul singer-songwriter-philanthropist proudly announced she is partnering with the jobs Web site www.Monster.com to launch her Web site IAAS.com (I Am a Super Woman) … Continue reading
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Mum’s the Word for Disappearing Las Vegas Magician Lance Burton
As previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access, the Monte Carlo magician has indeed called it quits after headlining and performing about 15,000 Las Vegas shows for the last 14 years. Lance Burton will close his Monte Carlo run in … Continue reading
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Jennifer Harman Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament in Las Vegas on April 13
The fourth-annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament, benefiting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) no-kill animal shelter, will take place on April 13 at the Venetian poker room in Las Vegas. The tournament will start … Continue reading
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$100,000 “Battle of the Beauties” Contest Starts in Las Vegas
If the wind and rain stops, the temperature in Las Vegas will soar, which primarily means two major can’t-miss thangs: It’s time to hit the pool and it’s time for SpyOn Vegas’ Hot 100 Contest—which also takes place at a … Continue reading
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Hugh Hefner Hangs On (Trys!) for 84th Birthday in Las Vegas
Hugh Hefner, aka The Hef, will turn 84 this week, and now has one helluva 23-year-old ”keeper” girlfriend to help celebrate his birthday in Las Vegas at the Playboy towers in the Palms Casino Resort. “I am in a very good … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Magician Lance Burton Prepares to Disappear
Monte Carlo headliner magician Lance Burton will be mysteriously and suddenly packing his magical Las Vegas suitcases and announcing his departure this week. Lance Burton is ending his current six-year contract at the Monte Carlo at the end of this summer … Continue reading
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$5,000-a-spin Slot Machines in Las Vegas
High rollers are not just hanging around at the card tables in Las Vegas anymore. Aria in the new CityCenter complex in Las Vegas boasts $5,000 denomination slot machines with a max bet of 1 credit per spin. Dig deep … Continue reading
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Wayne Newton Lands New Reality TV Show
Long dubbed “Mr. Las Vegas,” veteran entertainer Wayne Newton has landed his first reality TV show, which will focus on the women who run his life, both on and off stage. The iconic singer who has performed for over 40 … Continue reading
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Bernard Hopkins Expected to Trounce Roy Jones Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday
Bernard Hopkins, 45, is a minus-500 betting favorite at MGM Mirage’s sports books going into Saturday’s fight with Roy Jones Jr., 41, who is going in at plus-350 odds at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It’s a … Continue reading
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Jay-Z, Beyonce, Champagne & Dining Mix to Revive Slumping Las Vegas
Las Vegas is definitely showing signs of perking up and bouncing back if popping champagne corks and dining on haute cuisine is any indication. What city needs Big Brother and trillion-dollar bailouts when you’re lucky enough just to have Jay-Z … Continue reading
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Huge Pin-Up Girl Contest in Las Vegas Today
www.PinUpGirlClothing.com is having a pin-up contest with $2500 in cash and prizes at Blush Boutique Nightclub this evening. The event will run from 10 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Vegas pin-up babe Ms. Redd.
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Sinners: Worship & Swim in God’s New Garden in Las Vegas
God has a new garden in Sin City? Yep. Scantily clad – or wearing nothing at all – Las Vegas sun gods and goddesses have a a whole new worship retreat at Caesars Palace. Caesars Palace has just opened its … Continue reading
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Burlesque Queen Dita Von Teese’s New Las Vegas Tease: Going Topless!
Burlesque Queen Dita Von Teese has always teased about taking it off, but not really doing it- and that’s proved, for many, the charm of her act. But tonight at her Las Vegas premeire opening she has a brand new trick … Continue reading
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Magician David Copperfield gets day in court
UPDATE: April 20, 2010 - Lacey Carroll, David Copperfield’s accuser, has dropped her lawsuit. Reasons not provided. A 2011 trial date has been set in the lawsuit against magician David Copperfield, a frequent MGM Grand entertainer in Las Vegas, and throughout … Continue reading
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Paris Hilton has No Takers for TV Show
The Simple Life is not simple anymore for Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton`s latest idea of making a new reality show on her personal life has found no takers among TV executives pitched from many channels. It appears that television brass doesn’t … Continue reading
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Pinnacle Entertainment in Las Vegas Announces New CEO/President
Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment has named Anthony M. Sanfilippo president and chief executive officer of the casino company. The 51-year-old Sanfilippo succeeds John Giovenco, who has served as Pinnacle’s interim CEO since November 2009. Giovenco will continue to serve on … Continue reading
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Lawyer TV Show Pilot Based in Las Vegas
Another Las Vegas-based TV pilot is in the works. Loosely based on the Las Vegas law firm Cristalli & Saggese, the series plans to feature Jim Belushi cast as a character based on Michael V. Cristalli and Jerry O’Connell as … Continue reading
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A-List Musicians Join Virtuoso Michael Legrand at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Michael Legrand is a virtuoso musician with few equals. The three-time Academy Award winner and five-time Grammy winner started his lifelong dedication to music at the ripe age of 11, where he began his study at the Paris Conservatoire. Legrand … Continue reading
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Entire Town Turns Out to Cheer “Pawn Stars”
The 3,0004-resident Wisconsin town of Lac du Flambeau likes, no apparently really loves, Rick Harrison, son Corey and Corey’s few-screw-loose pal, Chumlee. During a six-hour visit last Saturday at the Lake of the Torches Resort in the town, a whopping … Continue reading
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Jerry Seinfeld to Guest Co-host Thursday’s ‘Live! with Regis and Kelly’
You don’t see much of frequent Las Vegas entertainer Jerry Seinfeld on his own new NBC show, “The Marriage Ref,” which he lets someone else host. But the 55-year-old comedian and former red-hot sitcom star will be on view for … Continue reading
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Katherine Heigl’s Wardrobe Malfunction in Las Vegas Saved by Billy Bush
Yet another celebrity fell into the trap of a heartbreaking wardrobe malfunction, right on the red carpet. Following the infamous footsteps of the likes of Amy Winehouse and a host of others, this time it was the turn of “The … Continue reading
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“Crocodarium” Planned for Las Vegas
Yesterday, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, speaking at the Las Vegas Perspective annual business event at the Four Seasons, vowed he will lure Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s family to Las Vegas, building what Goodman called a “crocodarium.” Goodman said the … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Gamblers Fold ‘Em
Las Vegas visitors reportedly wagered less in 2009 than in previous years- more than $50 less. A Las Vegas Visitor Profile released by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found the average gambler budgeted about $481 per trip last year. … Continue reading
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Chillin’ with Las Vegas Dinosaurs
Tomorrow, 200-million-year-old knock-off dinosaurs will be roaring and grazing in Las Vegas. Amazingly, they won’t be looking for tasty prey by lounging in Las Vegas nightclubs. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs and present … Continue reading
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Mob Money Flows in Las Vegas
Recession? Las Vegas, apparently, is in the money when it comes to anything related to the M-O-B! Yep, we didn’t want to let this one get swept under the rug or becoming the cause for another concrete casting. (Sorry, a … Continue reading
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Off-Road Desert Racing comes to the Las Vegas Valley
Hundreds of racers are now busy preparing and testing their off-road race vehicles for the return of the 2010 SNORE/General Tire Mint 400, set to take place just 25 minutes North of Las Vegas on March 27, starting at 7 … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson’s Furniture Planned for Las Vegas Auction
The Gloved One is among a very select group of artists who posthumously remain major wage earners. Nine months after his death, Sony Music Entertainment is paying the the estate of Michael Jackson between $200 and $250 million to release … Continue reading
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Auditions for “Jack and the Beanstalk” in Las Vegas on April 17
Want an acting role in “Jack and the Beanstalk” for the award-winning Rainbow Company Youth Theatre in Las Vegas? An open audition for roles is on Sat., April 17, at 1 p.m. at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las … Continue reading
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Farrah Fawcett Planned to Reunite with ex-hubby Lee Majors on Stage in Las Vegas
According to Lee Majors’ manager Denny Bond, the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star – who lost her battle with cancer last June – had been in secret talks about joining Lee on stage in a Las Vegas production ‘Love Letters.’ The pair … Continue reading
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Girl-on-Girl St. Patrick’s Day Kiss-Off in Las Vegas
What a better way to celebrate the Day of Green then to watch or participate in a good old fashioned “Kiss Me I’m Irish” contest. Only this time try a girl-on-girl lip-locking affair in - where else? - Sin City. Hosted by Gooch and … Continue reading
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Magician Tiff goes Terribly Wrong in Las Vegas
Magicians are a fraternal bunch, and The Amazing Johnathan got a big laugh at a December gathering to honor Lance Burton’s manager, Peter Reveen. The dark-witted comic strolled out with stage blood on his face, and a made-up black eye: … Continue reading
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Amy Winehouse’s Plans to Remarry Former Jailbird Husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Las Vegas Faces Immigration Trouble
Amy Winehouse’s plans to remarry former jailbird husband Blake Fielder-Civil in Las Vegas are at risk of running into trouble with American immigration authorities. U.S. Embassy officials in London may grill the British singer’s ex to reach a decision on … Continue reading
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Playboy Bunnies Hop on Worldwide Tour, Holing up in Las Vegas on June 10
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. has recently announced the launch of their global, year-long 50th anniversary celebration in honor of its iconic Playboy Bunny and world-famous Playboy Clubs. The company is marking the momentous occasion with commemorative merchandise and exclusive events around … Continue reading
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Ventriloquist Terry Fator Celebrates First Year in Las Vegas with Red Carpet Party on Saturday
This Saturday, March 13, at 7 p.m., ventriloquist Terry Fator, “The Human Jukebox,” will celebrate a successful first year as a headliner at The Mirage Strip resort in Las Vegas with special red carpet appearances at the Terrry Fator Theatre … Continue reading
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Red Carpet Opening for “Matt Goss Live” From Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this Friday, March 12
Produced by Robin Antin, the red carpet grand opening of Matt Goss Live from Caesars Palace will be on Friday, March 12 across from Nero’s restaurant, located adjacent to The Gossy Room in Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las … Continue reading
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Need a Friend? Rent one!
Dating services and like-minded web sites are virtually everywhere you look in our society. But that’s not what we’re talking about. Now, people that simply would like a new friend have a way to reach out and snag one – or many … Continue reading
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Got a Body to Die For? Get Hired in Las Vegas for Pool Parties!
Maybe you’ve noticed the recent flurry of full-page ads for Las Vegas jobs that started popping up in publications over the past few weeks. This is unusual: Most employers, even in Las Vegas, don’t take out full-page glossy ads to … Continue reading
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Neon Reverb Music Festival Amps Up in Las Vegas March 10-14
The Neon Reverb music festival is taking place on Fremont Street stages in Las Vegas from March 10 through 14. It’s a huge affair and offers a talented array of musicians to satisfy virtually any music taste. And thanks to … Continue reading
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ShoWest Brings A-Listers, Galas to Las Vegas
The statistic is mind-blowing: Over $4 billion in ticket sales for Warner Bros. alone from its 2009 worldwide box office. In the U.S. alone, the company raked in more than $2 billion. The staggering numbers were revealed recently when ShoWest … Continue reading
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“The Shadow Box” in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 7
The Las Vegas Little Theatre is presenting the Tony and Pulitzer prize winning play “The Shadow Box” through Sunday, March 7. Michael Cristofer’s play, which debuted in 1975, tells the story of three people living on a hospital campus who are going … Continue reading
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Learn Erotic Macramé in Las Vegas
Leave your momma at home. This Las Vegas macramé class on Sunday is definitely not for the faint of heart or those that want to learn to craft a mere plant holder. No, in this class participants will learn how … Continue reading
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Donny and Marie Osmond Announce Return to their Las Vegas show
Donny and Marie Osmond are scheduled to return on March 9 to their Las Vegas show following the death of Marie’s 18-year-old son, Michael Blosil. The sibling musical duo will return next Tuesday to the Flamingo Hotel & Casino and … Continue reading
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Academy Awards Parties Start Tonight in Las Vegas
The Academy Awards are approaching with warp speed. This year’s event – 82nd Annual Academy Awards – will be held on Sunday March 7, 2010. Leading up to the awards, in Las Vegas the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino and American … Continue reading
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Asian Festival & Tradeshow in Las Vegas on March 5
This huge Asian cultural event takes place in Las Vegas on Friday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., to promote and celebrate the rich Asia Pacific Culture through entertainment and activities including a fashion show, Asian talent showcase, cultural … Continue reading
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First Tiger Woods’ Mistress Rachel Uchitel Moves to Las Vegas to Restart Career
Rachel Uchitel, the VIP hostess with the mostest, whose alleged affair with golfing icon Tiger Woods was the flashpoint of the recent epic scandal, has apparently moved to Las Vegas to restart her career. Uchitel has moved into a Turnberry Place … Continue reading
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Go Extreme in Las Vegas!
It’s once again time for the Extreme Thing in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale for the Clark County Parks and Recreation Departments 15th annual Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival, Saturday March 27 at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. … Continue reading
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Homicides on Display in Las Vegas
An exhibit covering a century of ultra high-profile homicides and crime cases in Los Angeles opens today, Wed., March 3, at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. The first-time display is part of the training for 800 detectives that are … Continue reading
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Get Drunk in Las Vegas for a Great Cause
The struggling Lake Las Vegas community is arguably on life support, but that isn’t stopping them from launching an event for a good cause. The Village Lake Las Vegas and Buckbean Brewing Co. are joining forces to present the Brews … Continue reading
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Osmond’s Las Vegas Show on Hiatus after Suicide of Marie’s Son
The suicide death of Marie Osmond’s teenage son is forcing the singer to put her Las Vegas act with brother Donny on hold for an indefinite time. The duo’s show at the Flamingo Hotel Showroom was canceled Saturday night and … Continue reading
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Kim Kardashian Stylin’ & Marketing Non-Stop in Las Vegas
Kim Kardashian looked her very buxom best at the launch of her very first fragrance at the Tao nightclub in the Venetian in Las Vegas on Sat., Feb 27. Kardashian wore a form-fitting, low-cut beige-and-black number with matching black heels. … Continue reading
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Jimmie Johnson Wins NASCAR Shelby American in Las Vegas
Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, driving the No. 48 Lowes car, cheered on by an almost sell out crowd, won his second-straight race Sunday, as he took the checker flag in the 2010 Shelby American from Las … Continue reading
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Celebrate National Pig Day in Las Vegas
The ‘lil deceased oinkers are finally having their long overdue special day in Las Vegas. To celebrate, you’re invited to attend any of Famous Dave’s locations in Las Vegas and enjoy all the delightful squeals of National Pig Day on … Continue reading
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NASCAR in Las Vegas Will Exceed Super Bowl Fan Draw
The many NASCAR driver meet-and-greet events and deafening varooms befitting plenty of exciting dirt track racing action all started yesterday in Las Vegas. By the time the marquee Sprint Cup Shelby American on Sunday is over, an estimated 300,000 people … Continue reading
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Belly Dancing a Go-Go in Las Vegas
Belly dancers galore will be performing at the Massive Spectacular in Las Vegas in a weeklong affair that starts Sat., Feb. 27 and runs through Thurs., March 4 at the Railhead in Boulder Station in Las Vegas, 4111 Boulder Highway. … Continue reading
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Become a Playwright, Actor or Composer in Las Vegas
Insurgo’s No Shame Theatre in Las Vegas may just be the ticket you’re looking for to show you can write plays that people will flock to see. No Shame is a longtime national movement that has finally arrived in Las … Continue reading
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Gamblin’ in Las Vegas is Human Nature
What does the very popular Austrialian vocal group Human Nature when they’re not performing at Imperial Palace in Las Vegas? Gamble. What else? It’s Sin City! Human Nature, who formed as a doo-wop band in 1989 in Sydney, Austraila, has … Continue reading
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Burning Man Festival Gains Momentum
The official once-a-year celebration in Nevada occurs in Black Rock City, starting on Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 6. But if you can’t afford to lose that much time from work – or simply don’t want to fry your … Continue reading
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Las Vegas NASCAR Complete Schedule
Everywhere you look this week it’s NASCAR all over Las Vegas. Here’s the definitive NASCAR meet and greet schedule: First, click here for the complete schedule for what’s happening at NASCAR only at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Next, here … Continue reading
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‘Queen’ Celine Dion Saves Las Vegas Single-Handedly
Let’s face it: Celine Dion operates like a city within Las Vegas. When many performers are looking to hang it up, or at least slow down, Dion, 41, who started singing professionally when she was 12, churns full speed ahead … Continue reading
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Elvis Presley Comes Back to Las Vegas
And you thought he was…dead? Pshaw! Elvis performed his last show in Las Vegas and now is back to his old Sin City haunts, if only in spirit. But his show will, hopefully, run forever. Viva Elvis premiered on Feb. … Continue reading
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Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin to Receive Las Vegas Star Tributes
The Las Vegas Walk of Fame will install sidewalk star memorials to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in ceremonies at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22 in the Flamingo showroom. Deana Martin will speak on behalf of her father, Dean. So, … Continue reading
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Naked in Las Vegas
Greg Friedler is a fine art photographer. Translated, he has a passion for capturing unique still photo scenes. But his other finely honed artsy ability is taking photographs of willing people posed clothed and naked in front of a studio canvas. … Continue reading
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Eva Langoria Parker to be honored for Latin Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Award in Las Vegas
Eva Longoria Parker, entrepreneur and owner of two new, successful CityCenter ventures, Beso steakhouse and Eve nightclub, will host the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce 35th Installation Gala on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Eve in Crystals at CityCenter in … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pawn Shop Doubles as Reality TV Show, Proving Junk Sells
Well, it’s not all junk. But many may think their dust-collecting, largely abandoned asset won’t bring much money- that is until they haggle with Rick Harrison, center, or his father, Richard, left, or son Corey who co-own a hugely successful … Continue reading
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First-Ever Amusement Expo Heads to ‘Fun’ Las Vegas on March 10
What a better place to go and have fun and be amused- and make money!- then in fabulous Las Vegas? The first-ever edition of the Amusement Expo will take place from March 10 through March 12 at the Las Vegas … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Celebrates Chinese New Year by Ringing in Wealth, Casting Out Demons
In celebration of the Chinese New Year’s – Year of the Tiger – and as part of the Las Vegas diversity initiative, the famed Lohan School of Shaolin lion dancers will perform in the Las Vegas City Hall Plaza, 400 … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Relics Get Rebirth
No, mobsters are not being dug up. (Have they really left?) Regardless, located behind chain-link fences, rests 150 relics of vintage Las Vegas. The relics belong to the Neon Museum, which has been collecting old neon signs since 1996 and showcasing them … Continue reading
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Gilley’s Returns to the Las Vegas Strip on April 16
Gilley’s is coming back, bull and all. The mechanical bull that has long been victorious in numerous battles waged by tourists, locals and bikini-clad riders is back to buck off all comers at it’s new ‘arena’ at Treasure Island, when … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Entertainment in Las Vegas Going… Retail
Harrah’s Entertainment is reportedly seeking a building permit for a three-story, 72,000-square-foot Strip-front build-out on the southwest corner of Paris Las Vegas. That space, which now has a fountain and an outdoor dining area, would get a retail store, new … Continue reading
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Big League Baseball Sort of Comes to Las Vegas
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese and Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown all were on hand recently to praise the new baseball sports park as a world-class attraction for local and visiting ballplayers and families. … Continue reading
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Celine Dion Plans Baby, Las Vegas Comeback
Celine Dion, 41, is reportedly in a New York City fertility treatment center. She was impregnated in August but it was announced in November that the embroyo transfer was unsuccessful. Dion will be reportedly announcing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” … Continue reading
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Media Finally Snags Interview, Photos with Nevada’s First Male Prostitute
Finally, “‘Markus,” Nevada’s first prostitude, spilled the beans about his erotic ways at the Shady Lady Ranch brothel in Nye County, Nevada. But it took lots of moxy and personal sacrifice from New York Post undercover (and we do mean … Continue reading
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Tropicana in Las Vegas Getting a New Nightclub?
The Tropicana in Las Vegas is reportedly negotiating a deal with nightclub chain Nikki Beach.
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Screaming Cheerleaders Bring Pom Poms to Las Vegas on Feb. 14
The Cheerleaders of America organization is hosting their National Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on Feb. 14. Thousands of screaming fans will be cheering on hundreds of competitive cheer and dance teams from around the U.S., … Continue reading
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Super Bowl in Las Vegas Brings Reported $1 Million Bet
Adam Meyer, who has the license plates, “Bet on Me,” on his Bentley, has supposedly been approved for a whopping $1 million Super Bowl bet at the M Resort.
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Paula Abdul Ready to ‘Mate’ with Las Vegas
Paula Abdul and Las Vegas hotels are reportedly getting close to ink a deal to host the sometimes controversial performer. Major announcements involving Abdul in Las Vegas are imminent. Abdul was spotted during the week in the valet area of … Continue reading
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Where are the Super Bowl Parties in Las Vegas? Everywhere!
Why spend thousands of hard earned dollars to go to Miami when you catch all the action literally everywhere in Las Vegas for a comparative mere pittance? Apparently, thousand of people are of the same persuasion. The Las Vegas Convention and … Continue reading
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Shane Mosley to Fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 in Las Vegas
Shane Mosley and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have finally agreed to square off for a welterweight super fight on HBO Pay-Per-View at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 1. The hubbub for the anticipated fight started after Mayweather came … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Betting the Largest Total Ever
Most Super Bowl betting experts predict this year’s Super Bowl to be the biggest in terms of overall traffic and amount of bets placed at the online sportsbooks and in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas bookmaker makes the Indianapolis Colts … Continue reading
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Sports Illustrated Models Coming to Las Vegas
Gentlemen (and ladies), dust off your zoom lenses because the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models are returning once again to Las Vegas next week. Shortly after the cover-girl ceremony is held in New York City next Tuesday, the models will jet … Continue reading
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‘Slick Willy’ Slithers into Las Vegas
President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, apparently never gets old. He will speak at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Monday, February 22 at 7:30pm. President … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Brings Football Legend Paul Hornung to Las Vegas
Football legend and Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung will be signing free autographs in the Tropicana Las Vegas’s Celebration Lounge between noon and 2 p.m., prior to the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 7. Hornung is one of only five … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Does the Egyptian
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum in downtown Las Vegas is celebrating a milestone thousands years in the making. Last Saturday, Jan. 30, the Museum opened a new permanent exhibit called The Treasures of Egypt, which features nearly 500 reproduced artifacts including the … Continue reading
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Miss America Crowned in Las Vegas; Historic Legacy Continues
The 2010 Miss America has been crowned. Saturday night, 22-year-old Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron, walked the Planet Hollywood stage in Las Vegas wearing a canary yellow evening gown, sporting the traditional Miss America tiara and, of course, giving the traditional … Continue reading
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It’s Red Flag Season in Las Vegas!
Perhaps not as well known as the hunting season in Idaho or the ski season in Vermont, Red Flag season in Las Vegas means increased activity in the sky above and around the city. It’s a little extra noise and … Continue reading
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New Senior Center Opens in Henderson, Nevada
Any large business opening is a big thing in this stifling economy- and especially one of this magnitude. The formal grand opening for the City of Henderson Heritage Park Senior Facility will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30. The Senior … Continue reading
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First Miss Cougar Las Vegas Seeks Eager Cubs, Votes at Jan. 22 Convention
Want to know what Demi Moore, Halle Berry, Susan Sarandon, Madonna, Jennifer Anniston, Ivana Trump, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey, and Joan Collins have all discovered? Women who are attracted to younger men are invited to compete for the title of … Continue reading
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Nevada’s First Male Prostitute Waits to Please
The Shady Lady Ranch in Nevada, located 150 miles northwest of Las Vegas, had its first male prostitute working on Wednesday, a 25-year-old from California named “Markus.” But through Saturday, not any lady was shady enough, apparently, to take him … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Illusionist Plans School Visit with Live Bengal Tiger!
Illusionist Dirk Arthur plans to bring plenty of good luck to students of the Hebrew Academy in Las Vegas. Celebrating the year of the tiger – touching a tiger’s tail will reportedly bring one good luck – daring students will … Continue reading
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Man Starts 10-Day Las Vegas Stay- Lounging with Deadly Snakes
An expert in deadly animals is planning to stay for 10 days inside a box full of deadly snakes at a Las Vegas Strip casino as part of yet another reality television show. Donald Schultz will enter the clear glass box … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Starts to Manage Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Saturday
Harrah’s Entertainment is taking over management of hotel operations at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas as it continues to negotiate with lenders to buy the property. The privately held casino operator, who likes Planet Hollywood for its location … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ New Art Junkie Mecca?
Believe it or not, Las Vegas does have a Downtown Arts District. Yesiree, and, not only that, but they are offering up a second showing of cultural artsy-fartsy festivities with the inauguration of Third Friday this Friday, Jan. 15, starting … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Thrillseekers Salivate over Planned 855 Foot Tall Base Jump
Las Vegas thrillseekers are salivating, waiting for a new out-of-this-world free fall ride at the 1,149-foot Stratosphere. The hotel known for outrageous thrill rides, is adding SkyJump Las Vegas, a “controlled free fall” of 855 feet from the top of … Continue reading
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Porn Vixen Sasha Gray Speaks Out Against Sex- for Cats & Dogs Today in Las Vegas
Award-winning adult film icon Sasha Grey says, “Too much sex can be a bad thing”—for dogs and cats, that is—in a provocative new PETA ad in which she’s shown posing nude in a bed. The adult film star will unveil … Continue reading
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American Idol winner Kris Allen at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Las Vegas
2009 American Idol winner Kris Allen is making a special appearance at B.B. King’s Blues Club at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. Allen will be performing a very special solo acoustic set. His … Continue reading
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Eva Longoria Parker’s new nightclub in Las Vegas, Eve, to host birthday celebration for DJ Hollywood tonight
D.J. Hollywood will hit the turntables to kick-off the weekly event in celebration of industry’s A-list tonight, Jan. 6, with a birthday celebration at Eva Langoria Parker’s new nighclub, Eve, located in the new CityCenter, for DJ Hollywood. Eve is … Continue reading
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Vince Neil of Motley Crue Launches Las Vegas Projects
Doug Elfman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is in Las Vegas at friend Danny “Count” Koker’s Desert Moon Productions recording his new solo album, “Tattoos And Tequila”, with bassist Dana Strum and Jeff … Continue reading
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Best New Year’s Eve Deal in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Backstage Access has scoured the plethora of deals (and steals) in Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve and we think for the money, the best place to be is the Crazy Horse III. They’re offering unlimited well drinks … Continue reading
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Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Offers Affordable New Year’s Gala
Everything in Las Vegas does not need to emphasize the new and expensive ritzy venues. Take for example the Fremont Street Experience in “old” Las Vegas. For only $10 (locals) to $20 (visitors) they’re offering a “TributePalooza” this New Year’s … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pops for $500,000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
It must be nice. Despite record Las Vegas unemployment, layoffs, foreclosures, and other nefarious economic indicators, this evening at the stroke of midnight, somehow $500,000 of fireworks will shoot skyward from the rooftops of MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, … Continue reading
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