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Rocker Rob Thomas Performs At The Pearl In Vegas!

Friday night, Rob Thomas performed to a packed house at The Pearl inside Palms Casino Resort. He told the audience that the tour was “just me getting’ out of my house,” while launching into solo songs such as “This Is How a Heart Breaks,” “Sunday Morning New York Blue” and “Lonely No More.”  Thomas joked with the audience that this was a “shared experience” and that he was working on new stuff, but since it was only the 2nd show, “this is what you get.” The audience was not disappointed as the Matchbox Twenty front man worked into an amazing set that included MB20 hits “3AM,” “Unwell” and “Bent.” Thomas even performed his GRAMMY winning hit (Record of the Year) “Smooth” which was originally a collaboration that appeared on Las Vegas headliner Carlos Santana’s 1999 album Supernatural.

Photo Credit -  Edison Graff

Former Football Star Brian Urlacher & Yankee/Astros Roger Clemons Win MJCI Tournament!

Roger Clemens and Brian Urlacher

Former Chicago Bears All-Pro Linebacker Brian Urlacher and former All-Star New York Yankees & Houston Astros Pitcher Roger Clemens ran away from the 19-team field on Sunday to win the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino.

The winning duo won by four strokes, taking home the title with a score of nine-under 135, beating the second-place team of NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson and MJCI defending champion and MLB Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. The tournament was held at Shadow Creek for the fourth consecutive year and raised more than $500,000 for charity.

Urlacher and Clemens, who each took home $20,000 for their designated charities, followed up their first-round score of seven-under 65 with a two-under 70 on day two. They were able to break a first-round tie with Dickerson and Smith with a stretch of three birdies in four holes and coasted to a victory.  Dickerson/Smith hit a rough patch in the middle of their second round resulting in a couple of bogies.

Defending champion Vince Coleman, Smith’s partner in 2013, was teamed with NBA Hall of Fame legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving for this year’s event and they finished in seventh place with a two-day score of one-over 145. Fan favorite, NBA legend and tournament host Michael Jordan teamed up with NFL Super Bowl champion and “sack master” Dwight Freeney for the second straight year and finished in a tie for third at four-under 140.

When asked about the tournament and their winning results, Clemens said, “Michael Jordan, ARIA and Shadow Creek put on a great event every year and that’s why you see the firepower we had on the course this week. Urlacher played like a champ and I was fortunate to have him as my partner.”

Urlacher followed his partner’s comments with, “Roger has an incredible drive and we played really well together. As a sports fan myself, it was incredible to meet and play with (Ozzie) Smith and (Eric) Dickerson who were two of my idols growing up.”

Since its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised nearly $7 million for charities including this year’s beneficiaries Make-A-Wish, James R. Jordan Foundation, Keep Memory Alive, Opportunity Village and Cats Care, the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats’ charity arm.

MJCI celebrities in attendance included: 

Michael Jordan and celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment including Flex Alexander, Marcus Allen, Boyz II Men, Brian Baumgartner, Jerome Bettis, Brandi Chastain, Chris Chelios, Roger Clemens, Vince Coleman, Richard Dent, Eric Dickerson, Julius Erving, Larry Fitzgerald, Josh Freeman, Dwight Freeney, Wayne Gretzky, Ken Griffey, Jr., Penny Hardaway, Ron Harper, Dan Jansen, Phil Hellmuth, Bruce Jenner, Andre Johnson, Nick Jonas, Janet Jones-Gretzky, Toni Kukoc, Kenny Lofton, Greg Maddux, Christina Milian, Jonathan Ogden, Paul O’Neill, Jake Owen, Juan Pablo Galavis & Nikki Ferrell, Patrick Peterson, Mike Piazza, Ahmad Rashad, Aaron Rodgers, Ray Romano, Gretchen Rossi & Slade Smiley, Stuart Scott, Ozzie Smith, John Smoltz, Alan Thicke, Mauricio Umansky, Brian Urlacher, Jesse Williams, Russell Wilson, Winky Wright, Adrian Young and more. 

Singer Iggy Azalea Performs At TAO To Packed House!

Hip hop artist Iggy Azalea headlined the night at TAO Nightclub on Saturday. Upon arriving, the blonde bombshell took over a VIP table near the dance floor with a group of friends. Shortly after, Azalea hopped on stage to treat revelers to a roster of hits including "Beat Down" and her newest single "Fancy" with the help of the packed dance floor, as partygoers chanted along with every word. She then led the ecstatic crowd in a "work, work, work" chant before leading into her smash "Work." Following the energetic performance, she thanked the crowd for having her and wished them an amazing time and a happy birthday to anyone out celebrating. Azalea returned to her table and spent the rest of the night taking in the party atmosphere and sounds by DJ Politik.

Earlier that day, Azalea was spotted at TAO Beach. The Australian beauty soaked up the sun in a blue-striped bikini and enjoyed a burger, quesadilla, wings and chicken and beef yakitori with friends.

Photo credit: Brenton Ho, Powers Imagery

Chocolate Cadbury Egg Soufflé Comes Back To Anrdre's For Easter!

For this Easter, the Chocolate Cadbury Egg Soufflé is back at Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.

Created by Pastry Chef Tammy Alana, the dessert is available now through Easter Sunday, April 20. Chef Alana creates the soufflé then drops a whole Cadbury egg into the middle while it bakes. The dessert is priced at $15.

Andre’s is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, visit online at www.AndreLV.com or call the restaurant directly at (702) 798-7151.

ABOUT ANDRE'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE AT MONTE CARLO RESORT AND CASINO

Celebrated chef André Rochat has enhanced his AAA Four Diamond restaurant by combining its original old-world charm with a modern twist to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. An eclectic approach on a classic, Andre’s meshes the finest style of dining with a comfortable, elegant setting. In addition to dining in casual elegance, Andre’s is home to an impressive cigar lounge, one of the only spaces on the Las Vegas Strip available to enjoy a fine cigar and rare cognac from his internationally famous collection. Honored with a prestigious Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo has an encyclopedic wine list boasting more than 1,500 selections and an inventory of more than 12,000 bottles. Find on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@andreslasvegas).

Empire Of The Sun Coming To The Cosmopolitan!

The post-apocalyptic, psychedelic adventure known as EMPIRE OF THE SUN seeks to create an alternative reality. Known for innovative and evocative music videos - a series of journeys across the known and unknown universe – Walking On A Dream sold a million-plus copies worldwide, spawning the singles 'We Are The People', 'Walking On A Dream', 'Standing on the Shore', 'Without You' and 'Half-Mast'. 8 ARIA awards (including Album of The Year), 2 BRIT nominations (including Best International Album) and countless other accolades followed.

For VIP table reservations please email: NightlifeMarketing@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702.698.7778. Guests must be 21+ to reserve a table.

Wednesdayat 8:00pm

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Tickets Available - www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

Final Game Of March Madness! Watch It At Lily Lounge In Vegas!

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME VIEWING

April 7 @ 3:00 pm - April 8 @ 12:00 am

It’s the final game of March Mayhem and Lily goes all out with the full court press to provide a superlative viewing experience. From GIANT plasma TVs to signature service, Lily has got you covered for March Mayhem. Doors open at 3 pm. For reservations please call 702.835.3953.

LILY BAR & LOUNGE

(702) 693-8300

3600 Las Vegas Blvd South

Las Vegas, NV 89109 

Free Entry To Titanic Exhibits!! How? Read Here!

Calling all Jacob Astor’s, Margaret Brown’s and Frederick Goodwin’s…you may not know it, but you could share the same name as one of the RMS Titanic’s 2,228 passengers or crew members. In commemoration of the 102nd anniversary of Titanic’s sinking, visitors with a moniker resemblance to a passenger or crew member’s name (validated by RMS Titanic, Inc.’s manifest) will receive free entry to come on board any domestic Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, April 15, 2014.

Nothing embodies the story of the “Ship of dreams” quite like Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site represent the lives and stories of passengers and crew. Educational and appropriate for all ages, the exhibition takes visitors on an emotional journey through the life of the legendary Titanic. Along the way, visitors learn countless stories of heroism and humanity, paying honor to the indomitable force of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

With proof of a valid government issued ID showing the same name as a Titanic passenger or crew member from the RMS Titanic, Inc. passenger list, one free ticket to the exhibition will be offered. Offer is only valid April 15, 2014 and can be redeemed at one of the onsite box offices of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, US locations. To verify your name, visit www.premierexhibitions.com/titanic.

Participating Venues:

Titanic The Experience - (657) 529-7224

7711 Beach Blvd - Buena Park, CA

www.titanictheexperience.com/buenapark

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition – (702) 262-4400

3900 S Las Vegas Blvd - Las Vegas, NV

www.luxor.com/entertainment/titanic.aspx

Titanic The Experience - (407) 248-1166

7324 International Dr - Orlando, FL

www.titanictheexperience.com/orlando

Imagination Station - (419)244-2674

1 Discovery Way - Toledo, OH

www.imaginationstation.org

South Florida Science Center - (561) 832-1988

4801 Dreher Trail North - West Palm Beach, FL

www.sfsciencecenter.org 

Tweet-Up Coming!! Tuesday At Aria! Taste The Newest Beer Calabetta!

ARIA will host a tweet-up to celebrate the resort’s newest beer, Cabaletta, Tuesday, April 8 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m at Lobby Bar. Guests will enjoy beats by a high-energy DJ as they sip on delicious samples of the resort’s signature beer. Cabaletta was created by ARIA Property Mixologist Craig Schoettler in collaboration with Stillwater Artisanal Ales.

Engaged attendees will have the opportunity to win special ARIA prizes such as a weekend stay, a restaurant gift card, spa passes and exclusive merchandise. Artist Brad Wilkinson will be on site to hand-paint a mural of the Cabaletta beer label, which also will be an available prize.

Tuesday, April 8

6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Lobby Bar at ARIA

3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S

Las Vegas, NV 89158

(702) 590-7111

SOCIAL:    #Cabaletta  &    @ARIALV

Glee Actor Spotting In Vegas..Who &.Where??

Actor Kevin McHale was spotted at Marquee Nightclub on Friday night. The “Glee” star enjoyed the dance beats of Sander Van Doorn from his VIP table with a group of friends.