VIP Package for Bette Midler "Smug Mutha!"

Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On Extends Rare VIP Package Through Nov. 15 Shows Due to an overwhelming response, Bette Midler is extending her "Smug Mutha” package for all performances through Nov. 15. The package is complete with the VIP treatment to the diva’s Las Vegas show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Fans who purchase the package will sit front row center at The Showgirl Must Go On and will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet The Divine Miss M. backstage after the show. The package also includes a photo with her, an autographed show program, a VIP escort into the theatre and two drink vouchers. Available on performance dates from Aug. 11 – Nov. 15, the "Smug Mutha” package is $1000 per person and is on sale now. To book the “Smug Mutha” experience, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com, click to the Bette Midler page, pick the date of your choice, select “SMUG MUTHA VIP PACKAGE,” the number of tickets and then “Find Tickets.” The Showgirl Must Go On is performed approximately 100 times a year, five nights per week at 7:30 p.m.; the show is dark on Mondays, Thursdays and select Fridays. For tickets call 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836), log on to www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler” or visit The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For the latest and greatest news on Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On, check out the show’s fan page on Facebook.

Happy Birthday Jubilee!

JUBILEE - YOU DO NOT LOOK A DAY OVER 21!!

Mariah Carey *Superstar* to Perform at The Palms!

SUPERSTAR MARIAH CAREY TO PERFORM SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT AT THE PEARL AT THE PALMS Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12 Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10 Tickets On- Sale – Saturday, August 8 at noon Tickets are $129, $179 & $254, plus any additional service fees With worldwide sales of more than 175 million albums, Mariah Carey – the most successful female recording artist in history – is set to perform the most intimate shows of her career in a special engagement at The Pearl inside the Palms Casino Resort. These performances will take place on Friday, September 11; Saturday, September 12; Friday, October 9 and Saturday October 10, 2009. Show time for each performance is 8 p.m.

Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 1-800-745-3000, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com or http://www.livenation.com to purchase tickets

Lola Belle Gets Down in the Litter with Itchy & Scratchy!

It was a great honor for me to able to sit down and talk with the two “In Kits” that are Itchy and Scratchy. You know who they are! The two hardest working celebrity cats in this town. While we covered a variety of subjects here are the most interesting tidbits! Lola Belle: So you cats must like snacks. What are your favorite ones? Itchy: Pounce and plastic wrapping paper. Pounce does taste a lot better and it doesn’t make me throw up. But I still really like the plastic. (hummmm interesting!) Scratchy: Pounce and my brothers head when I’m really hungry! (sidenote – that is pretty scary! I would freak if my furbrother started chewing on my head! Just a thought.) For all your fans this is good information so they can send you oodles of POUNCE! Lola Belle: What do you cats do on a typical day? When not working? Itchy & Scratchy – “meowing in unison” Dad sets the TV on his news (Fox 5) before he leaves... but Scratchy is pretty good at the remote, so we change it to reruns of “Sabrina the Teenaged Witch”...because we love Salem the cat! Lola Belle: With certain celebrities getting in “trouble” for their use of certain substances…what is your “Official Stance” on the widespread use of Catnip among the feline set? Itchy: (Licking his paw and not looking me in the eye) Well we just had it today. And it was personally given to us by the founder of PETA and it is natural. She likes us because we are ambassadors of the city for kindness for animals. Scratchy: I like it! But down the road it might lead to trouble, I don’t think we are going to get paid by the South Point anymore. Mr. Gaughan says we won’t get another paycheck until we pass the employee drug test. (Food for thought for all felines when considering “catnip,” it can lead to unemployment!) Jason: The boys are now honorary employees at The South Point. Their title is Field Mice Chasers in the equestrian center. Lola Belle: Now that you are in the public eye and with paparazzi lurking everywhere, can we expect any scandalous behavior to surface and tarnish your image? Meowing in unison and looking at each other, “Not exactly SCANDULOUS, but we do like to change it up and since we are twins our dates never know who they are dating.” (Itchy and Scratchy later denied saying this after pictures surfaced of them having drinks with female felines at an undisclosed location in Las Vegas!) Lola Belle: So how did you cool cats end up with Jason? Itchy: My brother and I were the last two kittens in the display box at the pet store. Dad's ex-girlfriend saw us and was only going to take me. But my brother was all mad and he put his paws on the glass...so she took him too. Then we went back to our first apartment...and Dad came home from work. I was there to greet him at the door...Scratchy was behind the stereo. Scratchy: Dad always wanted a black cat with white paws. So I was pretty confident he'd like us. I laid down the law early on and things have ran smoothly ever since. (Well we know who is in charge here!) Lola Belle: How has your surge of fame and being in the spotlight affected your Dad? Scratchy: Let’s just say that a long time ago I dug my Dad’s sanity in the litter box…and he still hasn’t found it! So you see readers Celebrities are just like us! Prone to strange behavior (plastic wrap?) and scandal. Although famous I personally found Itchy and Scratchy to be very forthcoming and open (not allowing for the later denial of the nature of the pics that surfaced.) On a serious note the “In Kits” have brought a tremendous amount of entertainment to all Fox 5 news viewers and have done a great deal for animal awareness! They are even holders of the much coveted “Proclamation” from the Mayor Oscar Goodman. The boys are excited because they are about to launch their own website where fans can buy t-shirts and 8x10 pictures of them with a portion of the proceeds going to the NSPCA.

What Celebrities are doing..Las Vegas LAVO

Tuesday night Peepshow star Holly Madison was spotted at LAVO nightclub with friends. Wearing a pink Peepshow T-Shirt with jean skirt, tube socks and Chuck Taylor’s, the ever playful Madison sipped vodka cocktails while spending time chatting and taking pictures with fans. Holly watched as her cast mates jumped on top of the banquettes and performed a few sexy dances for the club.

SEDUXION at LAVO - Tonight w/Mirtha Michelle

Actress Mirtha Michelle Hosts as LAVO presents SEDUXION Latin Night with a mix of Pop, Rock en Espanol, Top 40, Latin house, Merengue, Reggaeton and Salsa music Thursday, July 30th Doors open at 11 pm LAVO INSIDE THE PALAZZO 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South LV NV 89109 Image courtesy of http://www.myspace.com/mirthamichelle

Jubilee Celebrates 28 Years of Glitz, Glammer and Glitter

JUBILEE! CELEBRATES 28 YEARS OF LAS VEGAS GLITZ, GLAMOUR AND GLITTER Classic Vegas isn’t gone, you just have to know where to look for it!

As one of the longest-running shows on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the retro-glam showgirl extravaganza Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas has entertained more than 11 million guests. On July 31 the show celebrates 28 years of gorgeous showgirls, lavish costumes, dazzling scenery, world-renowned specialty acts, dynamic music and graceful pageantry. Conceived, staged and directed by the legendary Donn Arden, who brought the spectacular French-style revue “Lido de Paris” to Las Vegas, Jubilee! is an elaborate stage production To commemorate the anniversary Bally’s Las Vegas is offering a special hotel package. The glamorous getaway includes a minimum two night hotel stay in a Bally’s deluxe room appointed in an art deco style, two tickets to Jubilee!, 2-for-1 Bally’s Spa entrance and $50 dining credit. Reservations can be made online at http://www.BallysLasVegas.com. Jubilee! is performed twice nightly, six days a week at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., dark on Fridays. Ticket prices are $52.50, $72.50, $92.50 and $112.50 and can be purchased online at http://www.BallysLasVegas.com or by calling the Bally’s box office at 702.967.4111. In appreciation of local support, residents can purchase $28 tickets with valid Nevada ID during July and August, limit of six tickets per purchase. A limited-capacity backstage tour offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays gives guests a once-in-a-lifetime behind the scenes look at both the historical and technical aspects of the show. To maintain the highest show quality, auditions are held every January and July for dancers and singers. Next month show management will host open auditions in Orlando, New York and the entertainment capital Las Vegas, to find talent that sparkles greater than the rhinestones on each costume. Aspiring female and male dancers are required to have strong ballet and jazz technique while singers are required to have range between up-tempo classic Broadway to ballads. As the only showgirl show standing, Jubilee! embodies the very essence of sexy, classic Las Vegas. Earlier this month the show kicked off a new creative campaign. Tag lines reading “The headdress weighs 35 lbs. but the rest of the costume could fit in a teacup,” and “The grandest entrance in Vegas isn’t at the front of a hotel” remind audiences about the glamour and spectacle of 85 women wearing little more than feathers and rhinestones. Now that is VEGAS!

Midnight Mayhem at the LVMS! Take charge of the track!

Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS Friday night at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS – The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s safe alternative to illegal street racing – will resume Friday night, July 31. Gates will open at 8 p.m. and street-legal racing will take place from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Now in its eighth year, Midnight Mayhem Presented By MetroPCS is open to any licensed driver with proof of insurance. Minors must present a signed parental consent form, which may be obtained by calling The Strip’s office at (702) 632-8213. The popular late-night program is open to any street-legal car or motorcycle. All vehicles must undergo technical and safety inspections before they are allowed to race on LVMS’ quarter-mile drag strip. Alcohol is not allowed and beer is not sold at the track during Midnight Mayhem. Entry fee is $10 to race and $6 admission for spectators. Ride-along passes and restricted-area passes are $10. For more information, please call The Strip’s office at (702) 632-8213 or visit http://www.LVMS.com. Follow LVMS on Facebook and Twitter.

Check out all of these Specials at the EL CORTEZ!!

El Cortez Hotel & Casino: August Gaming Promotions for Club Cortez Back by Popular Demand - Free Gift Cards Awarded to Jackpot Winners between August 1-31 For the month of August, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine, or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive their choice of a $10 gift card from either Walmart, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, Shell or Chevron. There is no limit to the number of gift cards that a player can earn for this promotion. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing. Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets. Free Marie Callender’s Strawberry Pie – August 8 The El Cortez is offering free Marie Callender’s strawberry pie to players on Saturday, August 8. The promotion allows Club Cortez members to enjoy free pie while they play slots and table games. The complimentary pie slices will be served from noon to 6 p.m. UPDATED: Cash is King Drawing – August 22 For every 5,000 points earned by Club Cortez members during June and July, they receive one entry into the $25,000 Cash is King drawing held on August 22. The drawing will feature 33 winners awarding $5,000 for first prize, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third and then 30 individuals will receive $500 each. Visit the Club Cortez for additional details and rules. Las Vegas Farmers Market at Fremont East District – Fridays 4-8 p.m. The Las Vegas Farmers Market comes to downtown Las Vegas every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and is located between Las Vegas Blvd. and Sixth Street. The weekly farmers market features more than 20 vendors bringing the freshest foods for purchase, including fruits, vegetables, a large variety of breads and pastries, pasta, salad mix, fresh cut flowers and bedding plants. The El Cortez Hotel and Casino offers approximately 1,200 free parking spaces and is among the Fremont East Entertainment District sponsors. For more details on the Las Vegas Farmers Market visit http://www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Party Pit Play blackjack with some of the most beautiful dealers downtown every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Free Two-Night Stay at El Cortez Any individual who pays for two consecutive nights or more at El Cortez during August receives a coupon for a free two-night stay in September 2009. Hit a $1,200 jackpot or higher in slots, video poker or live poker and receive a certificate for two-complimentary nights at the El Cortez Tower or brand new Cabana Suites. See the front desk for more details. Upon check-in, guests will receive a coupon for a free bottle of Mondavi wine with the purchase of dinner for two at The Flame Steakhouse .

There are many many more specials going on at The El Cortez...The property is currently completing more than $25 million in improvements and renovations. For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703 or 702-385-5200, or visit http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com/.

Doggy Social Time!

ATTENTION ALL MEDIA ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNER’S 2nd Doggy Social to take place on Saturday August 15 The dog days of summer are upon us, but don’t let your best friend or yourself be in the doghouse!!! COME ON OUT AND GET SOCIAL! The first Doggy Social had a great turnout but with your help we would like even more! The goal of the Social is to eventually be able to raise money by selling products and services for charities such as “Heaven Can Wait” and the NSPCA and The Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada and AFAN. We are also going to be asking pet specialty stores to bring samples of their products or services for your Canine pal to try!! Lola Belle the Canine Correspondent will be out covering the event and will stream video and post pics on http://ILoveLasVegasMagazine.blogspot.com. KEEP in mind that the Social is open to all dog owners and Lola Belle supports all lifestyles! The LVGA3 Las Vegas Gay Athletics, Arts & Activities and IN THE LV with Chris Miller & Derek Washington are the sponsors. WHERE: Myron Leavitt Park (corner of St. Louis and S. Atlantic) Formerly Jaycee Park (YES it is a very family and canine friendly park.) When: August 15, 2009 Time: 9 AM – 12 Noon For information on how to pawticipate email: Carole9073@yahoo.com

Last Night At Blush - Legendary Fab 5 Freddy!

Hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy hosted a party for Puma as part of WSA convention last night at Blush Boutique Nightclub inside Wynn. The legendary hip hop master sipped Dom Perignon during the night and hit the mic sending hype throughout the crowd in the club that included NFL player Junior Seau. Photo Credit - Bryan Steffy

Creepy - Scary and SAW! Fright Dome at Adventuredome!

Fright Dome at Circus Circus Partners with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures to Introduce Two New Haunted Houses Themed after the Legendary “SAW” Horror Franchise It’s time to play a game…Fright Dome takes over The Adventuredome at Circus Circus beginning Friday, Oct. 2. This season, two of the five haunted houses take on a “SAW” theme guaranteed to terrify even the bravest of visitors. Fright Dome’s newest houses bring together plots from various installments of the legendary horror movie franchise, “SAW.” Handcrafted replicas of the “games” set by Jigsaw in the popular saga will be among the many things guests have to look forward to. Lionsgate is expected to release the sixth installment of the bone chilling series in theaters nationwide on Friday, Oct. 23. “We’ve always had the best haunted attraction in Vegas and partnering with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures takes it to a whole new level,” said Jason Egan, owner and creator of Fright Dome. “The ‘SAW’ films cut to the core of human fear and we’re using that to its fullest potential.” “We are looking forward to collaborating with the creative minds behind Fright Dome. Visitors from around the world will be able to experience the terror of Jigsaw first hand,” said Producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules of Twisted Pictures. Darkness and fog-filled, Fright Dome sets a chilling atmosphere with roaming characters, high-powered strobes, multi-colored lasers and five acres of fright made up of extreme scare zones, rides, eight different freak shows nightly, attractions and five haunted houses. No place left unhaunted, demons will descend from the ceiling as guests walk underneath. Fright Dome is open from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 2 – 31. General admission tickets are $34.95 and fast pass tickets are available for an additional $15 which allow express line entry for all five haunted houses. About Fright Dome Created from the mind of Jason Egan, Fright Dome at Circus Circus has been horrifying the masses since 2002. Each year more than 60,000 people visit the popular attraction. Spread throughout five acres, this haunted theme park features dark, fog-filled attractions complete with ghoulish and gore-clad professional actors. Not appropriate for children under 12, Fright Dome includes roaming scare actors, high-powered strobes, multi-colored lasers and eerie sound effects. For more information, visit http://www.frightdome.com/ or call (702) 794-3939. .