It's SO TRUE!! Grrrrl Power Coming To The Venetian! Whitney Cummings Announces LIPSHTICK!

The Venetian Las Vegas has announced LIPSHTICK – THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP, a newly branded resident comedy series that marks the first time in the storied entertainment history of Las Vegas that the comedy stage will be taken exclusively by female performers.   The new series will debut July 11 with appearances by daytime television personality Wendy Williams and will bring regular stand-up comedy performances to The Sands Showroom from an opening slate of 14 critically acclaimed comediennes.

The series was announced today by comedienne Whitney Cummings, television personality and co-creator of the hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, at a press conference at The Venetian Las Vegas.  Cummings, who will debut at The Sands Showroom on Aug. 15, is part of a 2014 lineup that features today’s premiere, and up-and-coming female stand-ups, including:

Joy Behar, former host of The View and the Joy Behar Show

Jennifer Coolidge, best known for her roles as “Stifler’s mom” on American Pie and Sophie on the series 2 Broke Girls

Whitney Cummings, television personality and co-creator of the hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls

Susie Essman, best known for her role as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm

Jen Kirkman, known for her regular appearances as a round-table panelist on Chelsea Lately

Lisa Lampanelli, whose snarky brand of stand up has lovingly earned her the nickname Comedy's Queen of Mean

Natasha Leggero, known for her regular appearances as a round-table panelist on Chelsea Lately and judge of NBC’s Last Comic Standing

Wendy Liebman, a regular on the late night circuit, including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Late Show with David Letterman, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Loni Love, co-host of the new Fox daytime show The Real  and author Love Him or Leave Him But Don't get Stuck with the Tab

Heather McDonald, known for her regular appearances as a round-table panelist on Chelsea Lately and author of My Inappropriate Life (Some Stories Not Suitable for Nuns, Children, or Mature Adults)

Caroline Rhea, best known for her role on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and as the host of the talk show, The Caroline Rhea Show

Rita Rudner, a Venetian headliner since 2001, and one of the most successful comedians in Las Vegas history, selling more than one million tickets collectively

Iliza Schlesinger, winner of the sixth season of NBC's Last Comic Standing and former host of the syndicated dating show Excused

Wendy Williams, media personality, actress and host of  the daytime talk show The Wendy Williams Show

“While the industry has concentrated on male comedy acts, The Venetian has a long-standing history of featuring outstanding female comediennes,” said John Caparella, president and chief operating officer of The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo. “Our success with comedic legends like Rita Rudner and Joan Rivers have proven that ‘girls rule’ when it comes to comedy.  Further, we believe that female-driven comedy is now as popular as ever!”  

The new series was designed to appeal to a target audience of couples, groups and bachelorette celebrants out for a uniquely “Vegas” good time.  It also creates an entertainment-driven “destination” that focuses on female branding and style while setting The Venetian apart from competitors.

Artists are engaged to perform two to three shows over a weekend, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Once part of the LIPSHTICK family, most of the comediennes will be scheduled into a rotation to perform at The Venetian three to four times per year.  In addition, more comediennes will be added at later dates.

“We’ve already created a buzz in the comedy community,” said Caparella.  “Everybody wants to be part of this series.”

Tickets go on sale today for the first dates announced in the series.  Shows will be held on Fridays  at 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:30pm.  Some performance dates will include a second Saturday night show at 10:00 p.m.

Upcoming shows include:

July 11: Wendy Williams

July 18 & 19: Heather McDonald and Iliza Schlesinger

July  25 & 26: Rita Rudner

August 1 & 2: Caroline Rhea and Wendy Liebman

August 8 & 9: Lisa Lampanelli

August 15 & 16: Whitney Cummings

August 22 & 23: Joy Behar

September 5 & 6: Susie Essman

September 12 & 13: Natasha Leggero and Jen Kirkman

September 19 & 20: Jennifer Coolidge

October 3 & 4: Lisa Lampanelli

October 10 & 11: Loni Love

November 28 & 29: Whitney Cummings

December 26 & 27: Lisa Lampanelli

Ticket prices range from $37.50 to $96.25, not including tax and handling fees. A limited number of suite packages that include a meal at select Venetian and Palazzo restaurants, as well as VIP packages that include preferred front-row seating and a meet-and-greet with the comedienne, will be available.

Tickets are available for purchase by calling The Venetian Box Office at 702-414-9000 or online at www.lipshtick.com or www.venetian.com.  Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster.

Performance dates, times and prices are subject to change.

About The Venetian Las Vegas®

The Venetian Las Vegas is one of the world’s most iconic resort and convention destinations. Recreating Venice’s legendary landmarks, the LEED® EB Gold-certified luxury resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. With suites ranging from a standard 650-square-foot Luxury Suite to the luxurious 10,000-square-foot Chairman Suite, the all-suite resort boasts Las Vegas’ most lavish accommodations.  Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features extensive services for meetings and conventions, in addition to world-class leisure amenities, like Grand Canal Shoppes®, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers; the award-winning  Canyon Ranch SpaClub®; best-in-class casino gaming; exquisite restaurants; and a wide variety of entertainment including  the party musical “ROCK OF AGES,” Motown® headliners Human Nature, and the all-female comedy series LIPSHTICK – THE PERFECT SHADE OF STAND UP.  Guests can earn points while they eat, sleep, shop and play with Grazie, the premier loyalty program. The Venetian and its sister resort, The Palazzo Las Vegas, hold the distinction of being the first-ever Alliance Resorts in the InterContinental Hotel Group® global portfolio. For additional information, visit venetian.com, follow on Twitter@venetianvegas and interact on Facebook at facebook.com/venetianlasvegas.

The names and brands mentioned above are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Party!! Viva Las Circus At 1 Oak With Clinton Sparks! 5/20/14!

THE GREATEST PARTY ON EARTH; VIVA LAS CIRCUS EDITION
May 20 @ 10:30 pm - May 21 @ 4:00 am

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up for the return of The Greatest Party on Earth with Clinton Sparks. He’ll be your host, DJ, MC and ringmaster as the club is once again transformed into a circus big top filled with more mayhem than before.  It’s the industry party everyone has been talking about. You won’t want to miss the third installment of the party that truly lives up to its name. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis’ VIVA LAS VEGAS movie with a nod to The King himself and Old Vegas.

1 OAK NIGHTCLUB LAS VEGAS
(702) 693-8300
3400 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Stars Flock To TAO! Ricky Martin & MORE! Jermaine Dupri!

Saturday night Ricky Martin dined at TAO Asian Bistro.  The Latin music sensation was joined by family and friends for a meal of signature dishes including sea bass satay, crispy rice tuna and wasabi filet.  He graciously took photos with fans at the next table.

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale was also seen dining at TAO, enjoying sushi and tempura, as was Christian Siriano of Project Runway fame who was joined by boyfriend Brad Walsh and friends and ordered his favorite dish of sea bass.

Singer Carly Rae Jepsen continued celebrating the bachelorette party of a girlfriends with dinner at the Asian Bistro followed by a VIP table in the nightclub.

At LAVO Italian Restaurant Albie Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey dined with friends, as did YouTube vloggers Joey Graceffa and Cat Valdes.

Mark Cuban was spotted at Marquee for Kaskade’s Summer Lovin’. The Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank star took over a VIP table in the nightclub with a group that include The Bachelor/Bachelorette host Chris Harrison and this season’s new bachelorette Andi Dorfman. Club goers noticed Cuban, who is presenting at the Billboard Awards, and called out his name.  While Cuban stuck to water, he treated the table to a 15 liter bottle of bubbly.

Earlier in the day Jermaine Dupri manned the DJ booth at TAO Beach, treating pool partiers to a two hour set.

Photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Party Like A Rock Star At XS Nightclub With Tommy Trash Tonight!

Race Your Car Legally! Mopar Midnight Mayhem at LVMS!

Mopar Midnight Mayhem “Show Case” Class 2014 Show Case Class Dates:

Friday, June 13, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Friday, August 8, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Friday, October 17, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

2014 Show Case Rules:

To show case the faster street cars at LVMS Mopar Midnight Mayhem events.

Entry fee will be $30

No riders allowed in this class.

Cars must meet all LVMS Midnight Mayhem Show Case rules including; This class is  for door cars only with left hand steer, must be street legal appearing, must have working  head and tail lights, must have hood. Drag Slicks are permitted, and water in burn-out area. All cars must meet all NHRA ET bracket safety rules per ET run. Class will be run at specific times throughout the event, this is the only time water will be put in burn-out box.  This class will be run with no score boards. You will only be provided with your side of time slip. Time slips will be given to driver only, not crew members.

7000 Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada 89115

Phone  (702) 644-4444

www.lvms.com

Show Your Support For The Historical Huntridge Today At 3 PM!

Las Vegas's Jimmy Kimmel Hosts & Supports David Rice Foundation!

Jimmy Kimmel Painting 

David Rice & Jimmy Kimmel

Acclaimed TV personality and longtime Las Vegas resident, Jimmy Kimmel, partnered with University of Las Vegas, Nevada Runnin’ Rebels Head Coach Dave Rice and his wife, Mindy, to host the third annual “An Evening with Dave Rice” gala May 17th inside the MGM Grand Conference Center. The upscale event benefitted the Dave Rice Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and support of health initiatives including developmental disorders such as Autism and other charitable causes throughout Southern Nevada

Kimmel, an avid UNLV hoops fan, entertained guests throughout the night with his celebrated quick-witted humor and crowd interaction. Dave and Mindy Rice, along with former UNLV athletic director of communications, D.J. Allen, each made emotional presentations sharing their personal stories relating to Autism. Notable guests included former UNLV basketball star Stacey Augmon and former NBA star Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams, among others.

Nationally recognized speed painter, Tim Decker, performed live creating massive works of canvas art in mere minutes, including depictions of Frank Sinatra and the Statue of Liberty. Both paintings were sold in an exciting live auction, which also featured a backstage pass to “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” golf packages with Coach Dave Rice and an all-inclusive trip with the Runnin’ Rebels when the team travels to play the Kansas Jayhawks in January.

A highlight of the night came when Decker introduced a portrait of Kimmel into the auction, with the bidding starting at $2,500. Kimmel, encouraged by the crowd, proceeded to outbid himself on stage until purchasing the masterpiece for $10,000, all of which directly benefits the Dave Rice Foundation.

Dave and Mindy Rice ended the evening by presenting the Kenny Guinn Award for Commitment to Community to Dr. Nicole Cavanagh, clinical director for Touro University Nevada. Kimmel also received a customized UNLV basketball jersey from Coach Rice and his family.

The successful evening featured a celebrity red carpet meet-and-greet, posh cocktail reception and gourmet three-course dinner and drinks. Guests were also able to bid on a variety of top-line silent auction items including restaurant certificates, hotel packages and signed sports and entertainment memorabilia from Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Bryce Harper, Kimmel and others.

About The Dave Rice Foundation:

The Dave Rice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the education and support of health initiatives including developmental disorders such as Autism and other charitable causes throughout Southern Nevada. The Foundation was established in 2012 by UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Head Basketball Coach Dave Rice and his wife, Mindy. More information may be found atwww.davericefoundation.org.

About Jimmy Kimmel:

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning "Jimmy Kimmel Live," ABC's longest-running late-night talk show.  Now in its eleventh season, "JKL" produces the most popular comedy bits in late night and features a diverse lineup of guests including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians, newsmakers and the occasional random weirdo.  Kimmel's monologue skewers pop culture and up-to-the minute news. "JKL" airs weeknights at 11:35/10:35 CT, broadcasting from Disney's El Capitan Entertainment Center in Hollywood.

Networking Night Coming Up At Hyde Bellagio By NAHREP!

Join up for a fun night of Networking at Hyde inside Bellagio

Members $15

Future Members $20

Appetizers included

2 for 1 drinks specials

Bring your business cards for an opportunity to win half-page of advertisement on Mi Mundo Spanish Magazine and other prizes!

There will be raffles!

Please register online at www.nvahrep.org. Tickets Available - www.nvahrep.memberlodge.com

#NAHREPMixer

           

Tomorrow 5/20/14 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hyde Bellagio

3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Poker Of Hope Celebs Attend Absinthe Show!

Television stars Lamorne Morris of New Girl, Kevin McHale of GLEE, Willie Garson of White Collar, Sara Rue of Rules of Engagement and actress Camyrn Manheim were spotted attending ABSINTHE at  Caesars Palace on Friday, May 16. In town to participate as celebrity guests in the Poker For Hope charity tournament at Caesars Palace, the group stopped by to see the show and to meet the cast following the performance.

Cast members from ABSINTHE also served as celebrity guests at the tournament on Saturday, May 17, and the first 50 registrants received one complimentary ticket voucher to attend ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace.

About ABSINTHE

Hailed by Chicago Sun-Times as “sexy, funny, unabashedly raunchy,” and named as the “Best Show” on the Strip by Vegas SEVEN, Las Vegas Weekly and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace is an acro-cabaret variety show featuring wild and outlandish acts in a theatre-in-the-round presentation. Audiences are treated to a night of imagination and excess as the cast of eccentrics perform amazing feats of strength, balance, danger and unfathomable flexibility within mere feet of the audience surrounding the intimate stage. ABSINTHE show times are Wednesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with no show on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule is subject to change without notice. For ticket or more information on ABSINTHE, please visit www.AbsintheVegas.com.

Photo Credit: Ben Lewis/Spiegelworld

Galaxy Of Celebs & Performers Party at Hyde Bellagio! Legend, Ludacris & MORE!

Chris Harrison & Andi Dorfman, Hyde Bellagio(photo credit – WireImage)

Chrissy Teigen at Hye Bellagio (photo credit - Hyde Bellagio)

Saturday  night, John Legend delivered a special performance at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist arrived at the sleek nightspot alongside supermodel wife Chrissy Teigen just before 1 a.m.

The couple looked stunning in all black as they posed for a flurry of photographers and waved to fans before heading inside. Legend and Teigen made their way through the packed club and settled into a plush VIP booth overlooking the dance floor.

 

John Legend & Ludacris perform at Hyde Bellagio (photo credit - Hyde Bellagio)

Later in the night Legend climbed into the DJ booth to give clubgoers an intimate performance. As soon as he appeared overhead, hundreds of eager fans gathered around to try to catch a glimpse of the musical superstar. Much to the delight of the room, Legend performed two of his hit songs, "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)" and "Greenlight." The first number sparked an impromptu duet with rapper Ludacris, which had the crowd singing along and screaming for more.

After the show, Legend tweeted: "Thanks to my brother @Ludacris for the surprise guest appearance at @HydeBellagio! Tonight's the night!"

Before heading back to his table, Legend stopped to sign autographs and take photos with fans. He continued the party late into the night with Tiegen and friends. The R&B singer will give a live performance from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight at the Billboard Music Awards.

 

Natasha Bedingfield & Austin Brown, Hyde Bellagio (photo credit – WireImage)

Earlier in the evening, Hyde played host for the official pre-party of the Billboard Music Awards. Partygoers enjoyed cocktails while dancing to beats provided by Jermaine Dupri, who DJ-ed the event. Guests were also treated to numerous "pop-up" performances by entertainers including Estelle, Fred Durst, Donovan Leitch and Austin Brown. Other celebrities in attendance included singer Natasha Bedingfield, host of ABC’s The Bachelor/Bachelorette Chris Harrison, and upcoming season’s Bachelorette Andi Dorfman.