Sugar Factory and "The Situation!"

Reality TV sensation Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino of MTV's hit series "Jersey Shore" celebrated his birthday this afternoon at Sugar Factory at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. "The Situation" blew out candles on a giant birthday cupcake featuring an ab-baring photo of himself, and indulged in one of Sugar Factory's signature Couture Pops. The "Jersey Shore" stud quickly headed over to Sugar Factory's spacious gelato and milkshake bar and began serving up scoops of scrumptious gelato to his many eagerly awaiting fans.

All of Sugar Factory’s products are available online at www.SugarFactory.com, in addition to Sugar Factory’s two Las Vegas stores, located at The Mirage and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Later this year, Sugar Factory will celebrate the grand opening of their flagship store located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip at Paris Las Vegas.

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1.) Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino celebrates his birthday with giant birthday cupcake and Couture Pop at Sugar Factory in Las Vegas.

2.) Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino scoops up Sugar Factory's gelato and serves it to his fans.

Photo credit: Erik Kabik for RETNA

What's hot and in a red bikini?? And at Wet Republic?? WHO??

Holly Madison spent her 4th of July basking in the Vegas sun with “Holly’s World” castmates Josh Strickland and Angel Porrino at WET REPUBLIC, hosted by Ciroc. The gorgeous star of PEEPSHOW arrived at the MGM Grand hotspot looking glam in a floor-length Roberto Cavalli leopard-print dress. “I’m really excited to celebrate 4th of July at WET REPUBLIC. I brought all my friends, I love this pool and I’m ready to jump in the water and get in my bikini,” Holly said on the red carpet.

The self-proclaimed workaholic revealed that her love life has slowed as she has “a really hard time meeting guys because I’m so busy, but someday [I’ll meet someone]. I’m definitely open to it.” The Las Vegas starlet said, “I love filming ‘Holly’s World’ and I love doing PEEPSHOW here in Las Vegas. I’m writing a book about Las Vegas as well, so I’m keeping busy with those things and we’ll see what’s next.”

Friend and castmate Angel arrived to the ultimate daylife destination in an off-the-shoulder black cover-up revealing for the first time her generous 21st birthday present from Holly in a red peace-sign stamped bikini. Castmate and co-star of PEEPSHOW Josh looked the part of California beach boy in a tank top, neon yellow sunglasses and crimson bathing suit, and playfully showed off his “Situation” to onlookers.

Always supportive of her new home, Holly attended the UFC 116 battle at MGM Grand the night before. “The UFC fights are just the most exciting events in Las Vegas. There’s always something happening every second at one of the mixed martial arts fights. [With] the gatherings of all the fans and everything, it’s just a great energy,” Holly gushed from her VIP bungalow.

The friends cheered as Holly stripped down to a bright red bikini showing off her American pride. The blonde bombshell divulged that her bikini secrets are simply to eat lots of fruit the day before and never forget a spray tan. Holly immediately made her way to the WET REPUBLIC waterfall and sexily posed for hundreds of ecstatic fans. Holly waved an American flag and soaked up the unrivaled holiday atmosphere at the red, white and blue-decked ultra pool.

Holly and friends enjoyed WET REPUBLIC’s festive Strawberry Margarita Cocktail Push-ups, served by patriotic bikini-clad cocktail servers, as they cooled down in the exclusive VIP dipping pools and mingled with fans. The trio danced to summer hits like Katy Perry’s “California Girls” spun by DJs Echo and Nathan Scott.

Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images.

Musicians and singers! Tuesday Night Blues @ The Saloon!

Tuesday Night BLUES @ The Saloon
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 8:30pm
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 12:00am
LVCS - Las Vegas Country Saloon
425 E. Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV

Come out to meet, jam and most importantly network with your fellow local singers & musicians. Looking for a sub, a sub job, a gig? This is the event to be at each week. Many talented musicians have been found by gigging bands at this event. Hennessey properties books musicians to play at their properties from those who support these live events.

Out of respect for the musicians, please bring your own Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, or sticks. We will have the backline, mics, and drums ready for you.

Sponsored by Sam Ash Music and featuring our newest sponsor Dr. Duck’s Ax Wax. Hosted by The Voodoo Cowboys and brought to you by E7 Entertainment Group~!!!

This will also be broadcast live on the Internet. Tell your friends to watch you on the big stage in Las Vegas. Forward this Link to your friends, family, and fans: http://www.ustream.tv/user/voodoocowboys

Each performance will be recorded with the new Zoom Q3 Recorder from Sam Ash Music.

The Q3 has two condenser mics on-board, engineered in the same X/Y pattern that gives recording pros the best stereo recording possible. Arranged with the right and left mics on the same axis, this design ensures that the mics are always an equal distance from the sound source for perfect localization without phase shifting. The result is a great sounding recording with natural depth and highly accurate stereo imaging.
To play music better, seeing your performance can be almost as important as hearing yourself. With the Q3, you get both capabilities.

You may take a copy of your recording home that night for only $5. Upload it to Youtube, Facebook, Myspace to share with friends and fans.

Come early to sign up & guarantee your spot as space is limited. We get a large crowd of very talented Blues musicians~!!!!
Sign up as early as 8:30pm - music starting at 9pm until Midnight

This venue is family friendly – Under 21 welcome until Midnight

For additional information, call Cynthia E7 Entertainment (702) 556-3558

Be a part of the Clique! Pool Party at The Artisan!

CLIQUE, are you in?

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

2:00pm - 9:00pm

ARTISAN BOUTIQIE

 July 6 from 2pm-9pm at The Artisan Pool for a European Style Pool Party with DJ Josh Abrams. Great food and great music! No cover, no line, no guest list needed!

***Redeem your business card at The Prism Cabana for a complimentary shot!!

Corona $5

Day Beds $150 Food and Beverage Minimum

Cabanas $500

Call 702-467-3143 for more info or booking!

Fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip!!

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Bikini Model Search hosted by TAPOUT at TAO Beach!

Friday TAPOUT hosted a bikini model search at TAO Beach with guest judges Skyskrape, Punkass and MMA fighter Pat Barry. Also spotted checking out the scene were MMA fighters Cort McGee and Anthony Johnson, Chris “Birdman” Andersen from the Denver Nuggets and Jukka from The Dudesons. Swimsuit stunner Erene Kleoni won the contest, taking home $500 in TAPOUT gear and earning a featured spot on the TAPOUT website.

Photo Credit: Hew Burney

Ante up for Africa and play with the STARS!! Matt Damon and Don Cheadle and more!!

The 2010 Ante Up For Africa Celebrity-Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, July 3 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas offered a special opportunity as the only event of its kind where the general public can participate. Created by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and Celebrity Apprentice star and WSOP bracelet winner Annie Duke, the Ante Up for Africa tournament will began at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, home of the 41st Annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP).

First place went to professional poker player Phil Gordon, who won a total of $129,086 and donated 100 percent back to the charity.

“I always wanted to win an event at the World Series of Poker,”Gordon said after his win. “Of course, it had to be a non-gold bracelet event.” He has made it to multiple final tables in the WSOP®, but has yet to win a bracelet. Runner-up, actress Shannon Elizabeth, felt similarly after the tournament ended, “I wish the rest of my WSOP had gone the way this tournament went.”

Ante up for Africa attracted 83 players this year including Don Cheadle, Annie Duke, Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Shannon Elizabeth, Montel Williams, David Alan Grier, Evander Holyfield, Jerome Bettis and poker pros Chris Ferguson, Andy Bloch, Howard Lederer, Phil Gordon, Phil Ivey, John Hennigan, Joe Hachem, Michael Mizrachi, Rafe Furst and Erik Seidel. The No-Limit Hold’em poker tournament required an entry fee of $5,000 and all of the in-the-money finishers donated a portion of their winnings to the charity.

This No-Limit Hold’em poker tournament has an entry fee of $5,000, and places players side-by-side with Hollywood hotshots, superstar athletes and poker professionals, battling it out in a unique charity tournament where you can walk away with a six-figure payday and contribute to a great cause too.

Through humanitarian assistance and policy work the organization seeks lasting solutions to Africa’s worst conflicts like the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan.  In 2009, the WSOP attracted 60,875 entrants from 115 different countries and awarded over $174 million in prize money.

“This is a great cause and a great event,” said WSOP Vice President Ty Stewart.  “Annie and Don have established quite a tradition with this event and we are honored to host it as part of the World Series of Poker.”

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Doyle Brunson's World Series of Poker®! WSOP Winner Daniel Kelly!

Poker stars came out for legendary poker player Doyle Brunson’s World Series of Poker kick off party at Blush Boutique Nightclub on Saturday. The legend was joined by the newest poker star Daniel Kelly, who just a bracelet and more than $1.3 million earlier on Saturday. The 21-year-old sat with Brunson and enjoyed the fanfare as several of Blush’s cocktail waitresses presented him with Magnums of Dom Perignon champagne.

Also enjoying the festivities were former Miss USA and reality television star Shanna Moakler, who was joined by another former reality television vixen Real World Las Vegas star Trishelle Cannatella. The two drank Grey Goose cocktails and champagne and playfully posed for photos in the Doyle Brunson cutout.

Other poker stars enjoying the evening were: Phil Hellmuth, Todd Brunson, Mike Sexton, Hoyt Corkins, Liv Boeree, Jeff Madsen, Bryan Devonshire, and Shaun Deeb.

Photos by Bryan Steffy

Celebs/Athletes see shows and shop!! Who?? Where??

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir attended Blue Man Group at the Venetian last night (Friday, July 2).

A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys spotted shopping with his girlfriend today (Friday, July 2) at Betsey Johnson in Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.

Vince Neil plays at The Palms!! Songs from "Tattoos and Tequila"

The 4th of July week-end saw a slew of celebrities in town to celebrate! Kicking it off with a bang was a rocker Vince Neil. He appeared at The Palms to play songs from his new album titled "Tattoos and Tequila." On the album 1970's rock songs and pictured on the right is a play list of the performance,

This comes after a DUI arrest in June in Las Vegas.


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