Celebrities were doing what? Las Vegas..

On Friday night, the patio of Blush Boutique Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas was packed with star power that included Nicky Hilton and her boyfriend David Katzenberg as well as poker legend Doyle Brunson who recently celebrated his milestone 40th anniversary in the World Series of Poker at Blush. Hilton herself has been a regular at Blush, hitting the club three times in the past month or so.

Kirsten Dunst keeps the party going at LAVO and TAO!

Friday night Kirsten Dunst dined at LAVO inside The Palazzo with two girlfriends. Sporting a casual little black dress and flats, the actress ordered the ever popular Kobe Meatball and sipped the Uva Bianca cocktail. After dinner the girls visited LAVO’s expansive Strip front terrace before heading up to the second floor nightclub. Commanding a table on the dance floor they danced to the sounds of DJ Five with Grey Goose cocktails in hand, but the night didn’t end there. At 4 am they made their way over to TAO keeping the party going until the wee hours of the morning. Spotted dining at TAO earlier in the evening, San Antonio Spurs player Michael Finley. The basketball pro was joined by friends as the group feasted on sushi, lobster dumplings and specialties from the Asian menu. Ciroc Vodka, Fiji Appletinis and Orient Express specialty cocktails complemented the meal

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Celebs Flock to the Palms!

American rock band Unwritten Law was playing hooky with partygoers at the weekly pool party Ditch Fridays at the Palms Pool & Bungalows Friday (7.31.09). Band members Scott Russo (pictured here) (vocals), Steve Morris (guitar), Pat "PK" Kim (bass) and Dylan Howard (drums) arrived around 4 p.m. and hung out in a VIP cabana poolside. They enjoyed Fiji Water, Miller Lite and Ketel One Vodka with a variety of mixers. Actor and DJ Danny Masterson had a late dinner at N9NE Steakhouse with a group of six friends prior to taking the stage at AM Fridays inside Rain Nightclub. Masterson wore a button-down shirt and blue jeans and ate a bone-in filet with creamed corn. Special guest DJ Danny Masterson, also known as DJ Mom Jeans kicked off AM Fridays shortly after midnight for a packed crowd inside Rain Nightclub. Celebrity guests included actress Jenna Elfman who hung out at the VIP table on the main stage sipping Fiji Water and Ketel One. She wore a denim vest and jeans. At a separate table: actress and artist (from the Fox action-thriller 24) Marylynn Rajskub; actor (from Party of Five and the ABC drama series Lost) Matthew Chandler Fox; actress (from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Curb Your Enthusiasm) Kaitlin Olson; and actor (from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) Rob McElhenney. The group arrived with approximately 20 people and were seated in a VIP Skybox overlooking the stage and dance floor. The group drank Ketel One cocktails and onlookers described them as dancing and having a great time. Recording artist and actor Usher was spotted at a VIP table inside Moon Nightclub. He arrived with two friends shortly after 3 a.m. wearing a black t-shirt and black jeans. Onlookers said he was enjoying the atmosphere and was drinking Fiji Water before departing the club around 4 a.m. Photo credit: Joe Fury/N9NE Group

Cheryl Burke kicks up her heels at MOON!

Emmy nominated professional dancer best known for being the first two-time champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke, partied at Moon Nightclub inside Palms Casino Resort Saturday night (8.1.09). Wearing a black dress with heels, Burke and four friends sat at a VIP table sipping Ketel One mixed drinks. Photos credit Joe Fury/N9NE Group.

A Celebration of Michael Jackson's Life at The Pearl!

6W Entertainment in partnership with VegasHappensHere.com present Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson Live from The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort Fundraiser to benefit Music Education in Clark County Public Schools For one performance only, Las Vegas ’ top entertainers will come together for a special performance Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 3 p.m. In this multi-artist production celebrating the many hits of The King of Pop, entertainers including cast members of Jersey Boys, Lion King, Peepshow and Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular will perform the hits of the Jackson songbook, all in celebration of what would have been the entertainer’s 51st birthday. This unique show will also include video montages throughout from those who knew Michael or were inspired by his work. The multi-faceted acts will be backed by a 10-piece band comprised of musicians led by Las Vegas ’ own Joey Melotti. Additional performers and event details will be announced in coming weeks. Tickets for Las Vegas Celebrates Michael Jackson go on-sale Saturday, July 25, 2009, at noon. Ticket prices are $29, $54, $79, $104 & $129, plus applicable box office fees. A VIP package is available for $504 and includes VIP seating, admission to the exclusive after party with the cast, gift bag and limited edition autographed poster. Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 1-800-745-3000, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com or http://www.livenation.com to purchase tickets. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 2 p.m. and show time is 3 p.m. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.vegaslovesmj.com. The Pearl is home to Miller Lite Live, presented by Cricket Wireless and sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

Dueling Pianos? YES at Salute Lounge at The Palazzo!

Dueling Pianos Perform at Salute Lounge at The Palazzo Las Vegas Dueling Pianos is an interactive evening of fun featuring two musicians, two pianos, fancy finger work and smooth vocal skills. Guests are encouraged to make song requests and become part of the show by singing along, clapping and dancing. All genres of music are performed with a focus on rock and roll, classic rock, Top 40, R&B and country. Bachelorette parties, weddings, birthdays, and just about any excuse for a celebration become the target of fun. Salute Lounge is a great place to relax and enjoy complimentary live music. Crystal chandeliers and dark red and black plush seating for 75 make this lounge a haven. Guests must be at least 21 years old. Salute Lounge open 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. “Dueling Pianos” perform 5:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. nightly Salute Lounge at The Palazzo Located adjacent to the JERSEY BOYS Theater and Grand Lux Café – just off the casino floor 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 For more information, please visit The Palazzo website at http://www.palazzolasvegas.com.

Julianne Hough coming to Mandalay Bay Beach!

MERCURY NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST JULIANNE HOUGH TO PERFORM AT MANDALAY BAY BEACH SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 Mercury Nashville recording artist Julianne Hough will celebrate Labor Day Weekend on the stage at the Mandalay Bay Beach. Also recognized as two-time “Dancing With The Stars” champion, Hough recently topped both the country and Top 200 charts with her self-titled album, as well as with the infectious debut single “That Song In My Head” and follow-up “My Hallelujah Song.” Hough toured with Brad Paisley in 2008 and Target released The Julianne Hough Holiday Collection in Fall of the same year. She has been awarded an Emmy nomination, appeared on “Larry King Live” and performed on the stages of “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “Dr. Phil” and for President Bush. Tickets priced at $30, not including applicable service charges, go on sale Friday, July 17 at noon and will be available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (877) 632-7400 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at http://www.mandalaybay.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com Saturday, Sept. 5. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. Image courtesy of http://www.juliannehough.com/

Two Nights Left!! Melissa Manchester & Imelda Papin!

International singing sensation Imelda Papin is co-headlining three nights of concerts at The Orleans Showroom with legendary recording artist Melissa Manchester. The engagement will run Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Audiences will revel as the two singers each put on a dynamic performance. Papin is set to get each night going with an astounding performance combining her hits throughout the years. Each night will feature a duet performance by Manchester and Papin in addition to the two singers’ solo performances. Melissa Manchester a native New Yorker who is a Grammy Award Winning Songwriter/Singer has collaborated with the Creme de la Creme of music including such notables as Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Barbara Streisand and Dusty Springfield, just to name a few! To describe her career from the Grammy's to the Academy Award performance to her Broadway performance, well it would take a lot more space than we have here! Just think of legendary songs such as "Whenever I Call You Friend, Through The Eyes of Love, Don't Cry Out Loud!" Throughout the course of her career, Papin released multiple hit songs, including “Bakit,” “Isang Lingong Pagibig,” “I Love You” and “Voice of the Heart,” and sold millions of records and received numerous awards. Papin starred in several films and was the first Filipino artist to host a three-hour telethon on LA18 KSCI-TV, the largest Asian Language TV Station in the U.S. She is the current host of “Imelda Papin in America,” which airs every second Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. on LA18 and also hosts the “Imelda Papin Show” on KLAV 1230 AM in Las Vegas every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. One person who went to see the show had this to say: "I went to the show with a bit of apprehension and was truly surprised and pleased! Imelda is a fun singer with a powerful voice and has the ability to get the audience singing and clapping along. And Melissa has SO many hits that she just belts out with an energy unlike anyone I've seen before! It was a great show and one that I recommend to people of all sorts!" If you are looking for something nice and noteworthy to do this week-end check out this talented performance from two music superstars!

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Mon Ami Gabi - Celebrates Sandwich Month!

National Sandwich Month Saturday, August 1 – Monday, August 31 Mon Ami Gabi invites you to celebrate Sandwich Love! Stop in during the month of August and experience decadent sandwich creations. Different sandwich specials featured every week each created in true Mon Ami Gabi style, reminiscent of a Parisian bakery Location: Paris Resort & Casino 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: 702.944.4224

Contest - Design for NASCAR!

Contest to design Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Las Vegas 350 program cover begins Aug. 1 LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Motor Speedway is inviting all artists, designers, photographers and race fans to enter a contest to design the cover of the Las Vegas 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Race souvenir program. The contest will run from Aug. 1-Sept. 1 and the winning entry will become the cover of the souvenir program for the Saturday, Sept. 26 event. The winning contestant also will be a VIP guest of LVMS and will receive four suite and Neon Garage passes for the Las Vegas 350 and will be photographed with the race winner in victory lane. Contestants must submit a high-resolution 8 ½” x 11” vertical (a.k.a. “portrait”) color or black-and-white design by Sept. 1. Artwork must depict themes pertaining to Las Vegas and racing. Open to any medium, including, photography, drawings and paintings. If you incorporate photographic images in your design, you must certify they are yours or you have the photographer’s rights to use them. All entries will become property of Las Vegas Motor Speedway and cannot be returned. The winning entry will be used in the promotion of the event. Please submit all electronic entries to: Aubrey Hall, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89115. Entries also may be e-mailed to ahall@lvms.com. Please include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Tickets for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Las Vegas 350 are on sale and may be purchased by calling (800) 644-4444 or online at http://www.lvms.com. Follow LVMS on Twitter and Facebook.

Joanna Krup tonight at LAVO!

JOANNA KRUPA CELEBRATES HER AUGUST 2009 MAXIM COVER at LAVO

LAVO INSIDE THE PALAZZO 3325 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89109

WOW It happens at TAO & LAVO -Celebrities and More Celebrities

Thursday night at LAVO inside The Palazzo superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted enjoying a private dinner for two after her concert. The couple arrived at 11:30 pm dressed low key in jeans and sweatshirts and sat in a corner booth in the restaurant where they enjoyed specialties from the Italian menu. Also at LAVO was actress Mirtha Michelle, who dined downstairs before heading up to the nightclub to host LAVO’s Seduxion night. The Fast and The Furious Four actress sipped Grey Goose Pear cocktails and danced at her VIP table. At TAO, adult film star Tera Patrick celebrated turning 33 with dinner at the Asian bistro followed by a night in the club. Joined by husband, Spyderz rocker Evan Seinfeld, her mom and friends including chef Kerry Simon and tattoo artist Mario Barth, the group of twelve toasted with Moet Rose and enjoyed Sea Bass, Sushi and Sashimi before heading up to a VIP table in the club. Once in the club, the crowd clamored to get photos of the vixen as she was presented with a birthday cake and sparklers. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, in town for his annual Bad Boys Hockey Tournament, returned to TAO for the third year in a row. Bruckheimer was joined by actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and a large group of sports and entertainment figures spanning six tables in the VIP moat area of the club. Chart topper Ray J arrived at TAO around 1:30 am surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women. He charmed the staff and was exceptionally polite to all around him. Also arriving later in the evening were Kevin Federline and girlfriend Victoria Prince. The duo drank Jack and Coke at a table on the dance floor. Red Carpet photo credit: Arlene Richie Inside photos: Al Powers