TIESTO Takes over! The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino!

TIESTO In Concert premiered tonight for his first show of a one year commitment at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Here are a few images of TIESTO backstage before he went onstage tonight for his first show. The excitement and enthusiasm was running high in his camp just moments before he took to the stage....and he spoke about playing until 4 or 5 AM. He held to his promise and performed over 3 and 1/2 hours of music and didn't leave the Joint stage until 5:03 AM.  He kept the packed Joint in full swing the entire time....aisles all packed with pulsating bodies dancing the night away into the early AM. TIESTO and the crowd

were full of energy right up to very last moments! That’s TIESTO!

Images and story by © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Tickets on Sale Now!! AVN Awards...at The Pearl at The Palms!

Tickets for the 2011 AVN Awards Show in The Pearl At Palms Casino Resort Are On Sale Now!

For nearly three decades, the AVN Awards Show has been the adult industry’s biggest night to bestow the highest honors in a variety of categories. The 2011 AVN Awards Show returns to the Pearl inside the Palms Casino Resort 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.

Dubbed "The Oscars of Adult" by Entertainment Weekly, the AVN Awards Show is a must-attend, must-see event featuring the hottest stars from adult and mainstream pop culture. The event will be co-hosted by 2010 AVN Female Performer of the Year, Tori Black, and Digital Playground contract girl, Riley Steele. Lisa Lampanelli, Comedy’s Lovable Queen of Mean, will also host this year’s show. One of the preeminent insult comics of her generation, Lampanelli has gained nationwide fame over the last decade primarily via her appearances on Comedy Central's celebrity roasts (Flava Flav, Jeff Foxworthy, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner and more).

Other stars attending the show include Dave Navarro, Jesse Jane (Middle Men), Jenna Haze (Superbad), Ron Jeremy, Tommy Gunn (Entourage), Kirsten Price (Weeds), Kayden Kross and more.

Hundreds of nominees will be acknowledged with a record 155 categories represented, including new categories honoring retailers, distributors, pleasure products and additional categories in the web and technology sector. More information and a complete list of nominees and categories can be found online: www.avnawards.com.

On Sale Now!
Tickets are $304 plus additional fees

To purchase tickets, visit the Pearl box office, call 702.944.3200, visit any Ticketmaster location, call 1.800.745.3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com


The Pearl Box Office is open Sunday from noon – 7 p.m., Monday from noon – 10:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday from noon – 10 p.m. and Saturday from noon – 10 p.m. For more information on upcoming events, please call 702.942.6888.

About the AVN Awards:
The AVN Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in the world of adult entertainment. For nearly three decades, the show has awarded the sexiest adult performers in the world for their work in adult and mainstream movies. Each year thousands of fans travel to Las Vegas to watch the show. Dubbed "The Oscars of Adult" by Entertainment Weekly, the AVN Awards is a must-attend, must-see event. In 2010, over 25 nations had media reporting on the red carpet.


About the Pearl:
The Pearl is Las Vegas’ premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the farthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, The Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard wired to The Studio at The Palms, The Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. For more information, please visit www.palms.com/pearl.

About The Palms:
The Palms Casino Resort heralded as one of Las Vegas' hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop destination. Owned by the Maloof family, the boutique property boasts three distinct towers and a diverse mix of bars and restaurants across a 95,000-square-foot casino. Amenities include the legendary Playboy Club; Ghostbar; Rain Nightclub; The Pearl Concert Theater; Moon Nightclub; N9NE Steakhouse; Nove Italiano; Little Buddha; Simon Restaurant & Lounge; The Palms Pool & Bungalows; Palms Spa and AMP Salon; Drift Spa & Hammam; LA Sunset Tan; Brenden Theatres, a 14-theatre Cineplex; Huntington Ink Tattoo Lounge; the Fantasy Suites, including the Hardwood Suite, the only hotel room in the world with its own basketball court; and over 60,000 square-feet of meeting space. The Palms has played host to MTV’s Video Music Awards, Real World: Las Vegas and Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, and E!’s Girls Next Door and Sunset Tan feature the resort on a regular basis. The Palms Casino Resort is located just west of the Las Vegas Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. For reservation information, call toll free at (866) PALMS-RES, (866) 725-6773, or visit www.palms.com. For groups of 15 rooms or more, contact the Sales Department at (866) PALMS-MTG or (866) 725-6768.

"Twilight" Actress checks in! More Celeb sightings!!

"Twilight" actress Julia Jones and her boyfriend Sam Endicott, lead singer of the rock band The Bravery, stayed in a suite at HRH Tower to ring in the New Year. 

Photo credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

The View from Onstage?? Fabulous..and Sherri Shepherd! Where?

Sherri Shepherd, co-host of The View, attended Saturday night's 9:30 p.m. performance of Jabbawockeez critically-acclaimed new show "MUS.I.C" at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Following the show, Shepherd met the world-famous dance crew on-stage for photos.

Actress Kirsten Dunst was where?? Seeing what show??

Attending with a group of friends, actress Kirsten Dunst kicked off the new year with the 10:30 p.m. performance of PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, January 1. 

Starring Holly Madison, PEEPSHOW performs Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with no show on Wednesday. For more information, please visit www.LasVegasPeepshow.com.

Tuff Enough!! Meet N Greet at Murphy's Law...MMA And UFC Sensations!

Meet MMA Fighters.....TUFF ENOUGH!!!
Murphy’s Law
Tuesday, January 4 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
1590 E. Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV

Come and Meet creators off MMA and UFC sensations TUFF E'NUFF!!! They are doing a live remote tomorrow night at Murphy's Law Bar and Grill! Come out and get your chance!

Jon Secada Coming to Tropicana Las Vegas! Otra Vez!!

Jon Secada Performs Live At Tropicana Las Vegas

A.D.D. Productions in cooperation with Univision Radio 99.3 La Kalle proudly present three-time Grammy Award winning singer  Jon Secada, live at the Tiffany Theatre at Tropicana Las Vegas, Jan. 20th-22nd at 9:30pm.

Ticket prices start at $66.50 inclusive of taxes and fees. Tickets are now on sale and available for purchase at the Tropicana Las Vegas box office by calling 702-739-2417 or visit www.troplv.com.

Secada’s music is said to be an eclectic fusion of funk, jazz, soul, pop and Latin percussion. However one might describe his sound, one thing is clear, Jon Secada is loved by his fans. He has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide since his English-language debut album in 1992. His latest album, “Otra Vez” is due to be released in February 2011.

Secada has had a distinguished music career as an accomplished singer, songwriter and producer. He has performed as a singer/songwriter for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Mandy Moore and countless other stars. He has also had the rare opportunity to perform with two music legends, opera star Luciano Pavarotti and the late Frank Sinatra, with whom he performed a duet on “The Best Is Yet to Come” from Sinatra’s Duets II album.

In addition to his incredible achievements in the music industry, Secada has also become an accomplished actor.  He portrayed - Danny Zuko in the hit Broadway musical Grease, the Emcee in Sam Mendes’ critically- acclaimed version of Cabaret, and Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s & Tim Rice’s theatrical hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

“Secada is a man of many talents and his accomplishments have thrilled audiences around the globe,” said Jay Bloom of A.D.D. Productions. “We are proud to have such a dynamic, international superstar perform at the Tropicana.”

About A.D.D. Productions:                                                                                                                                                   

A.D.D. Productions is a subsidiary of Eagle Group Holdings, a Nevada LLC, which is a holding company concern formed to maintain ownership of its various entertainment based operating entities. Eagle Group provides each of its subsidiaries financing, marketing, management, financial and back office support. http://www.eaglegroupholdings.com.

About Tropicana Las Vegas:

In the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip, Tropicana Las Vegas is redefining the expectations of today’s global travelers with a $180 million Phase 1 transformation scheduled for substantial completion in December 2010. The South Beach inspired changes include all new, best-in-class hotel rooms and suites, a new casino, 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting, catering and exhibit hall space, more than four acres of tropical pool area, new restaurants and bars, a new poker room, and a state-of-the-art race and sports book. Exceptional entertainment includes Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club and The Las Vegas Mob Experience, an interactive entertainment experience opening January 2011.

In addition to this transformation, the world’s largest Nikki Beach will debut in spring 2011, making it the city’s hottest destination. Nikki Beach at Tropicana Las Vegas will be the ultimate entertainment experience as the ultra lounge, nightclub and Cafe Nikki flow into the four-acre beach club.

The look and feel of the new Tropicana is vibrant and exciting, filled with the casual and sultry rhythm of a hot South Beach night. Tropicana Las Vegas is not affiliated with any other Tropicana property or brand. For additional information on events, amenities, or availability, call 800-GO2-TROP or visit www.troplv.com. Stay up-to-date on the latest Tropicana Las Vegas happenings by finding us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/troplv) or following along on Twitter (http://twitter.com/troplv).

The 1st Day of 2011 and who was in the HOUSE of LAVO?? Hot Guys!

Wilmer Valderrama at LAVO LV

Jamie Kennedy

Wilmer Valderrama and DJ Vice at LAVO LV

Wilmer Valderrama hosted a post fight party at LAVO on the first day of 2011. The actor and a large group of family and friends including Jamie Kennedy dined at the Italian eatery before heading upstairs to the nightclub. The group of 30 took over tables on the dance floor for shots of Patron and Grey Goose cocktails. Wilmer hopped into the DJ booth for a special one hour set with DJ Vice.

At TAO music video director Hype Williams, who is directing Kim Kardashian’s video for her new single was spotted dining at the Asian bistro with his girlfriend. They enjoyed Sashimi, Swordfish and Sweet Potato Tempura while chatting about celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kardashian.

Photo Credit: Tony Tran/Powers Imagery

Dennis Quaid in Las Vegas....where???

Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly and friends ate at Nobu before joining guests at SKYBAR to watch the strip fireworks. Miss Nevada 2011, Sarah Chapman, and the band Ashley Red led the countdown to midnight where Quaid and his wife were spotted kissing.

Twilight actress Julia Jones was seen checking into Hard Rock HRH Tower suite.

Also seen eating in Nobu before midnight was Chad Kroeger,lead singer of Nickelback.

Pete Wentz ate in Johnny Smalls on New Year's Eve sans wife Ashlee Simpson.

Photo Credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Holly and Pals ring in 2011 at LAVO! Plus new Boyfriend!

Holly Madison, boyfriend Jack Barakat & Angel Porrino celebrate NYE at Lavo Las Vegas Photo Credit Al Powers

Holly Madison & boyfriend Jack Barakat lounging at Lavo Las Vegas Photo Credit Al Powers

Holly Madison & Angel Porrino celebrate NYE at Lavo Las Vegas Photo Credit Al Powers

Holly - Photo Credit Scott Harrison

Holly Madison started New Year’s Eve with boyfriend Jack Barakat and best friend Angel Porrino for an intimate dinner at Lavo restaurant. The Golden Girl arrived to the red carpet in a futuristic deco gold one strap asymmetrical dress paired with gold sparkle peep-toe sling back Christian Louboutins. They enjoyed Lavo's signature Kobe Meatball, calamari rings, tuna tartare, and other Italian dishes. "I love having dinner at Lavo. I love the food," said Holly. Her party then topped dinner off with the specialty Oreo Zeppole served with a malted vanilla milkshake.

Holly said she will be starting the New Year fresh with many resolutions. "Getting more sleep" is number one on her list. This upcoming year will be a busy one for Holly with projects including a new book called Showgirls Next Door, continuing with Peep Show, and the second season of Holly's World which will expose all of her personal thoughts on Hugh Hefner‘s engagement. She mentioned, "I have a lot to say about it, but I am saving it all for my show.”

Next stop was Lavo Nightclub where Holly served as Master of Ceremonies to ring in the New Year. She entered hand in hand with boyfriend Jack and they headed straight to the corner booth in front of the DJ. Holly and Angel instantly grabbed New Year’s headpiece and noisemakers that they rocked all night! Holly said, "This year is nice because I already have a new year’s kiss so I don’t have to worry about finding one!"

She ended the night heading back to her spacious Palazzo hotel room where they continued the party until the early morning.

Photo credit Al Powers

Holly on LAVO Red Carpet - Scott Harrison 

Photo Credit LAVO Red Carpet - © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ harrisonphotos.com