Chef Kerry Simon has a new venture! Exciting! Where??

Harrah’s Las Vegas is pleased to announce a partnership with celebrated Chef Kerry Simon, in a brand new concept - KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers - offering the ultimate in burger selections with the Simon flair. The restaurant is scheduled to open in early July 2010 in the heart of Harrah’s Las Vegas resort, serving lunch, dinner and late-night bites. Dubbed the “Rock-n-Roll” Chef by Rolling Stone magazine, Simon has created a brand of sexy restaurants with a distinct vibe. At KGB, Simon will take inspiration from his victory on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” where he prevailed over Iron Chef Cat Cora with the ultimate burger. He’ll parlay that burger success into a menu of uniquely inventive burger offerings, signature snacks and sides including “Iron Chef” sliders and tater tots and sweet selections such as strawberry shortcake push pops. “We are delighted to partner with such an innovative chef as Kerry Simon,” said Rick Mazer, president of Harrah’s Las Vegas. “This concept will offer our guests a fresh approach to gourmet burgers, boasting an upbeat nightlife scene in a playful atmosphere designed as a James Bond-inspired send-up of Soviet-era Russia.” Offering more than 156 seats, KGB’s sleek modern design will feature wall coverings based on 1960’s Russian propaganda posters and thematic fixtures will create a hip yet comfortable vibe. At the full service bar, a wide array of vodkas will be offered where customers can utilize the ice bar feature for the perfectly chilled specialty drink. A vodka hostess will engage patrons throughout the evening, pairing burger selections with the ideal vodka cocktail. “From the design and décor to the menu and ambiance, everything is very personal to me. It is always my goal to create a restaurant where guests have a memorable experience and they feel like they could come back and eat every day,” said Simon. “KGB offers a unique high-energy setting with the most delicious burgers anywhere.” KGB is open 11am – 11pm weekdays and 11am – 2am weekends. Large TV screens will rotate from the large sports events to retro-style images. All burgers, sides and snacks will be crafted in-house from responsibly raised meats and market fresh produce.

Who hosted LAVO's Lost series finale party! Hot Actress!!

Actress Rebecca Mader hosted a LOST series finale party at LAVO on Saturday. The British actress, who played Charlotte Lewis on the hit show, arrived with her boyfriend and friends and started the night with a dinner of favorites including the Kobe Meatball and Oreo Zeppole before heading up to the nightclub. Upstairs Mader danced the night away to the sounds of DJ FIVE and made friends with everyone at the surrounding VIP tables on the dance floor, even joining the table next to her for a glass of Dom Perignon Rose. Also spotted dining in the restaurant before hitting the club was Iron Man II’s Jasmine Dustin, who raved about the Coco Pazo specialty cocktail and the Kobe Carpaccio. Ryan Eggold from the CW’s 90210 treated his sister Nicole to a 21st birthday celebration at LAVO. The group, which included their mom and a gaggle of Nicole’s friends enjoyed a dinner of Italian favorites and then took over a VIP table on the dance floor. Photo Credit: Al Powers

It's Monday which means..Muchas Gracias and Margarita's! Hussongs!

Hussong’s Cantina and Taqueria invites Las Vegas locals to experience Baja revelry every Monday with special drink and menu discounts for everyone who shows a Nevada ID or local business card. Hussong’s “Muchas Gracias Mondays” is a comfortable hangout where locals can grab tasty food and strong drinks in a lively environment. Every Monday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Hussong’s Cantina offers locals half off nachos and tacos and $5 fresh hand squeezed lime Original Margaritas, along with half priced well drinks and draft beers. Local ladies receive their first Original Margarita on the house, while local guys get a free tequila slammer. If guests dare, they can challenge each other to a game of Liar’s Dice or test their machismo against the Hussong’s Shocker. Throughout the night the Hussong’s Rock n Roll Mariachis entertain with a mix of American favorites and Mexican classics that keep the crowd singing along. Hussong’s Cantina and Taqueria is located at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and is easily accessible from the convenient Mandalay Place valet. Hussong’s is open from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. seven days a week. For information or group reservations please call, 702.553.0123.

Get In The Groove With “Pink Sugar Jam” At Rhumbar!

Enjoy “Summer Nights” at Rhumbar with Cocktails and Music on the Patio “Summer Nights” at RHUMBAR will introduce “Pink Sugar Jam,” a lively way to kick back and spend Monday nights on the Strip’s most stylish patio. RHUMBAR will jam out with percussionist DJ Rodney and a harmonious lineup of featured guest musicians every week. A great starting point for one of Vegas’ hottest industry nights, guests will enjoy the excitement of the Strip-side patio, while relaxing in RHUMBAR’s cool, Caribbean oasis. Resident DJ Rodney will tantalize the ears with an eclectic mix of percussion-inspired beats, while featured guest performers bring down the house with striking musical performances. The weekly lineup will feature a range of performers from all up and down the Las Vegas Strip. “Vegas is full of industry professionals and we wanted to create an event that would cater to them,” said RHUMBAR owner, Michael Frey . “Not only is ‘Pink Sugar Jam’ a great way for those in the industry to start off their Monday nights, but it also showcases a talented lineup of industry performers from all over the Strip.” RHUMBAR’S “Summer Nights” are cool and refreshing alternatives to spend summer evenings on the Las Vegas Strip. Each night of the week RHUMBAR will feature lively entertainment, a picturesque ambiance and delicious handmade libations. For the smoke enthusiast, RHUMBAR also offers a wide selection of premium cigars to complement any palette. RHUMBAR is a highly-stylized cocktail and cigar lounge inspired by the cool mood of the Caribbean . The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails, and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment. The lounge and patio are open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information call 702-792-7615, or visit www. RhumbarLV.com or www.DriveThisEntertainment.com.

Holly Madison sports new "Candy" Necklace!

Reality TV beauty and "Peepshow" star Holly Madison unveiled her new line of signature candy necklaces at Sugar Factory at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, May 21. A longtime Sugar Factory fan, Madison approached the confection company to collaborate on a signature version of her favorite sweet treat, the candy necklace. Madison is no stranger to the world of designing jewelry, having previously created a number of pieces for the Playboy jewelry collection. Madison, who filmed the event for her new reality show, "Holly's World," was greeted by hundreds of fans anxiously waiting to meet the starlet who signed autographs from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The blonde bombshell, who wore an Alice + Olivia dress, Steve Madden shoes and Sugar Factory candy necklace, also got behind the counter at Sugar Factory and took requests as she scooped up cups of creamy ice cream for a few lucky fans. While Madison said guys can definitely get away with wearing her candy creations, when asked if rumored beau Benji Madden would sport her candy necklaces, Madison stated, "No, he would never wear it. It's too pastel!" Madison's candy necklace line will soon be available for purchase on www.SugarFactory.com, in addition to the Sugar Factory stores located at The Mirage, Miracle Mile Shops and opening Fall 2010, Paris Las Vegas. Photo attached: 1.) Holly Madison with her signature candy necklace at Sugar Factory at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Photo credit: Scott Harrison

Party over at the Hard Rock Hotel! Who was there??

Over at Vanity at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino last night, both LA Kings's Brad Richardson and De La Soul's Maseo stopped by to party. Brad mingled with fans and took photos with some ladies. Maseo hung out in the DJ booth with resident DJ Eric D-Lux after performing at the pool earlier in the night for Friday Night Live. Photo credit Hew Burney

Wow! Lance Burton named Outstanding Citizen!

NEVADA OUTSTANDING CITIZEN - Master Magician Lance Burton accepts with gratitude a plaque naming him "Nevada Outstanding Citizen" from Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons in Nevada Carl L. "Bud" Banks at an outdoor ceremony next to The Miracle League's new sports facility on Mesquite Avenue in Las Vegas across the street from the Daylite Lodge No. 44. Lance Burton was chosen for his years of giving back to the community with such things as his annual fundraiser show for the Zelzah Shrine Temple, giving and performing at The Shriner's Children Hospital in LA along with his work with the Variety Club of Southern Nevada - A Children's Charity and for purchasing vans for these organizations. Lance Burton's next fundraiser show will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22. Tickets for "Lance Burton & Friends" at the Monte Carlo are $25 and can be purchased at the Zelzah Shrine Temple, 2222 W. Mesquuite. Call 382-5554.

Athletes and Actors and JabbaWockeeZ at The Palms!

Professional boxer, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Friday night (5. 21.10). Floyd and a group of 25 guests arrived at the steakhouse at 9 p.m. for dinner in the private dining room to celebrate two birthdays. Floyd enjoyed a filet that he paired with a mixture of pineapple, cranberry and orange juice. Major League Baseball player, Barry Bonds also came in with a party of five around 7:30 p.m. and sat in the main dining room. The group shared the lobster pot stickers for an appetizer and Bonds had a bone-in-filet with lobster risotto and crisp steak fries for dinner. For dessert, the table shared S ‘mores and crème brulee. In addition, actor and writer J.B. Smoove, who is best known for his role as "Leon Black" on Curb Your Enthusiasm dined at the steakhouse with a lady friend in the main dining room. They enjoyed the rock shrimp, mac & cheese and a side of green beans. After dinner Bonds and eight of his friends arrived at Moon Nightclub. They partied at a table and drank cocktails, while the ladies in the group danced on the catwalk. Over at Rain Nightclub, JabbaWockeeZ , the all-male hip hop crew who won the first season of the reality dance competition America's Best Dance Crew came to party at Rain Nightclub with a group of 10 people. They arrived at 12:30 a.m. and did a surprise performance for two songs.

Celebs love Carrera and Escape to Tao Beach!!

Wilmer Valderrama hosted the Carrera Escape at TAO Beach on Saturday. Launched by the Carrera sunglasses brand, the Carrera Escape is an urban retreat that is the ultimate getaway for celebrities and tastemakers. This year the Carrera Escape will take place in major cities like Austin, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, and kicked off in Las Vegas at TAO Beach this weekend. Lancaster sunscreen and Café Bustelo products were on hand throughout the weekend to help the crowd stay protected from the sun and fuel up for the party. Celebrities including Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, LOST’s Rebacca Mader, Jasmine Dustin from Iron Man II and actress Amber Lancaster all donned Carrera sunglasses while taking in the sounds of DJ Toma – who also sported Carrera eyewear. Apolo Ohno continued his 28th birthday celebration, which started at TAO on Friday. He was surprised with a cake poolside before heading to the grand cabana to say hello to Valderrama. Rebecca Mader also hung out in the grand cabana, catching up with the day’s host. Jasmine Dustin and friends had a daybed by the pool, as did Amber Lancaster, the rising star who will be seen soon in the MTV comedy “The Hard Times of RJ Butler”. Lancaster was joined by friends from high school for a mini reunion. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image

Due to Popular Demand, Smash Hit Off-Broadway Musical Will Run Through May 30! Girls Night Out!

Additional Performances Announced for Girls Night The Musical at MGM Grand’s Studio “Sex in the City’ meets ‘Desperate Housewives.’ Throw in ‘Grease’ and you’ve got ‘Girls Night: The Musical.’ – Metromix Due to Popular Demand, Smash Hit Off-Broadway Musical Will Run Through May 30 The phenomenally popular off-Broadway production Girls Night The Musical has extended its limited Las Vegas engagement due to popular demand. Performances will run through Sunday, May 30 at Studio 54 inside MGM Grand. Performances are Wednesday – Sunday at 7:30 pm. The UK smash hit, “tell-it-like-it-is” production, follows five friends as they gather for a night of wild karaoke. Audience members are invited to tag along with the remarkable and outrageous women to celebrate friendship, life, love and laughter. Bursting with energy, Girls Night is a hilarious, feel-good comedy that promises to have audience members dancing down the aisles to chart-topping female anthems like Lady Marmalade, It’s Raining Men, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, I Will Survive, and many more. Women everywhere can relate to the five independent and off-beat characters as they reminisce about the past and celebrate the future. Carol who is the natural born party animal, blunt Anita who says it like it is, Liza and her ‘issues’, boring Kate the greatest designated driver, and Sharon the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along for all of the fun. Las Vegas is known for no-holds-barred nights out on the town for women of all ages, where anything can happen. It’s only fitting that the production lands in Sin City where estrogen-filled nights of hilarity and sisterhood are commonplace. Tickets are on sale, so grab the girls and get ready to party! Tickets are available at the MGM Grand box office starting at $57.40 and $101.40 for premium seats. A premium seat includes a front row ticket as well as a gift bag containing a light up tiara, feather boa and CD that will be signed by the cast following the performance. Tickets are also available by calling the MGM Grand Box Office at 702-891-7800 or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at ticketmaster.com. The stage production of Girls Night is written by Louise Roche and directed by Jack Randle.