DMX at LAX in Vegas!

Last night (Saturday, October 15) DMC from the legendary Run-DMC partied at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino. The hip-hop innovator hit the nightclub later in the evening with his entourage to give fans an unforgettable night.  

DMC partied the night away hanging out at his VIP table, throwing back a couple beers and making his rounds through the club to take pictures with all his fans.  

Photo credit: Scott Berry

Audition today! Be in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians!

Today October 18 at 7:00pm at The Onyx Theatre

Needed: 6M, 6F, various ages

This is a spoof of one of the worst films ever made, SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS.

The show will run midnights on Fridays and Saturdays, 12/9-12/24. Yes, Christmas Eve is one of the penciled-in dates. If it proves to be too difficult to pull off we are open to killing that date, so don't let that deter you from auditioning!

This is a comedy, so please be prepared to come out and have fun.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script!

The show is directed by John Tomasello.

If you have any questions please contact the Artistic Director of Off-Strip Productions at sircmichaels@onyxtheatre.com.

Gallery Nightclub has a night of stars! Holly Madison, Josh and The Situation, Aimee!

Holly

Josh and Holly

Last weekend was full of celebrity appearances at Gallery Nightclub www.GalleryLV.com  inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino as Holly Madison, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Aimee Teegarden partied at the enticing venue.

The beautiful blonde bombshell, Holly Madison, was in high spirits as she spent her evening celebrating the DVD release of seasons 1 & 2 of "Holly's World" at Gallery Nightclub. The PEEPSHOW headliner and E! reality star looked stunning dressed in a gorgeous black lace Botega Venetta cocktail dress paired with Christian Louboutin heels. Joining her for the jubilant celebration was co-star Josh Strickland looking dapper as ever in a custom-designed jacket, Ben Sherman dress shoes and David Yurman accessories.

Madison not only celebrated her success of the DVD release, but she also presented Nichole Lee a lobster birthday cake for her 21st birthday. Lee was previously given a makeover by the Playboy Bunny herself on "Holly's World." She was surprised by the fun and friendly crustacean-inspired cake as the DJ announced her birthday playing 50 Cent's "It's Your Birthday," while clubgoers sang "Go Shorty!"

Madison and her entourage continued to dance the night away in the exclusive VIP section in front of the DJ booth while sipping on Grey Goose cocktails. They enjoyed the energy of the crowd as the DJ played club bangers like "Teach Me How to Dougie" by Cali Swag District mixing it up with old-school classics like "This is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino celebrated the launch of his signature Sugar Factory Couture Pop and “Friday Night Lights” star, Aimee Teegarden, celebrated her birthday at the luxurious nightclub over the weekend, as well.

The Situation

The Situation, rocking an Italian flag inspired track jacket, jeans and red shoes, was surprised with a three-tier red, white and green cake covered in his new signature pop as he partied with friends and family in his lavish VIP booth.

Aimee Teegarden

Aimee Teegarden, looking gorgeous in a black party dress, revved up the crowd by dancing and interacting with partygoers as she celebrated her birthday with friends. At the peak of the night, the “Scream 4” star was surprised with a three-tier light blue birthday cake presented by the club’s beautiful Pussycat Dolls.

Gallery is a place where all the deepest fantasies can be explored from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call 702-818-3700, or visit www.Gallery.comwww.Gallery.com . Follow Gallery on Twitter @GalleryClubLV, or become a Facebook fan at facebook.gallerylv.com.

The Gazzionaire taps it!!! Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus!

Known to always do it up big and in style, the cast of eccentric performers from ABSINTHE including The Gazillionaire, his assistant Penny Pibbets, Angel Porrino, Melody Sweets and Tony Tightropes celebrated Oktoberbest at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas on Saturday, October 15, by kicking off the night of fun and festivities as special guest celebrity keg-tappers. 

 ABOUT ABSINTHE

A surreal experience for adults, ABSINTHE, the fantastical blend of carnival and spectacle, features wild and outlandish acts in a theatre-in-the-round presentation suitable for all seasons.  Audiences are treated to a night of imagination and excess with performances that amaze and inspire. The cast of eccentrics evoke thrills and chills as they perform amazing feats of virtuosity within mere feet of the audience surrounding the intimate stage.  ABSINTHE will perform Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and Wednesday and Sunday at 8:00 p.m., with no show on Monday.

Beginning December 5, 2011 – March 12, 2012, winter show times will change to Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Sunday at 7:00 p.m., with no show on Monday. The schedule is subject to change without notice.

General admission tickets are available for $79 + tax, with a VIP package available at $109 + tax per person. The VIP package includes special reserved seating and a free drink. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can be purchased in person at the ABSINTHE, Planet Hollywood, Bally’s, Paris and Rio box offices, or by calling 702-777-7776. For groups of 10 or more, please call 702-785-5394 / 866-633-0195 or Groups@BASEentertainment.com. For additional information on ABSINTHE, visit www.AbsintheVegas.com. Follow ABSINTHE on Facebook and Twitter @AbsintheVegas.

Spooky drinks! Black Widow, Smoking Zombie..now at TABU Ultra Lounge!

Black Widow

 In spirit of the spooky season, Tabú Ultra Lounge at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is offering three SINsational cocktails for the hot spot’s sexy partygoers Halloween weekend October 27-31. These ghoulish libations are the ideal addition to anyone’s haunted Halloween party and will be served up by Tabú’s gorgeous model servers all weekend long. Costumed clubgoers can pick their poison from the Black Widow, Smoking Zombie or Vampire’s Blood.

Smoking Zombie

·         Black Widow ($15): This notorious creepy crawler is regarded as one of the scariest in the west, but not at this sexy hot spot. Combine 2 ½ ounces Black Cherry EFFEN Vodka, ¼ ounce simple syrup and ¼ ounce fresh lime juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass and float Chambord Liqueur. Tabú’s Black Widow will have guests dying for a second taste.

·         Smoking Zombie ($15): Sure to wake the dead, clubgoers should run to get one of these devilishly delectable drinks. This sweet, smoky cocktail recreates the frightening atmosphere right out of a zombie flick. Fill a tall glass with ice and combine ¼ ounce SKYY Vodka, ¼ ounce Seagram’s gin, ¼ ounce BACARDI Rum, ¼ ounce triple sec and fill glass ¾ full with sour mix. Add dry ice for a smoky effect and float Chambord Liqueur for a libation zombie guests are sure to enjoy.

Vampire's Blood

·         Vampire’s Blood ($14): Dracula’s drink of choice is sure to add to Tabú’s spooky scene. With its red hue and cherry juice sugared rim, partygoers will be desperate to suck down more of this tasty Vampire’s Blood. The delectable poison is mixed with 1 ounce ABSOLUT BERRI ACAI, ½ ounce peach schnapps, a splash of fresh pomegranate juice and garnished with three raspberries.

About Tabú Ultra Lounge:A hot spot since its inception, Tabú Ultra Lounge at has elevated the Las Vegas nightlife scene to a new level of sophistication and style. With its distinctive design and special effects technology, Tabú has sparked a nightlife trend capturing the attention of people worldwide. Doors are open Friday-Monday from 10 p.m. to late. For table reservations and/or bottle service, call 702.891.7129. Dress code will be enforced. Guests must be 21 years of age or older

Wine away Wednesday at Tivoli Village! Wine, food and a psychic..

Grab a friend... or friends... and join us this week at Wine Away Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 19

5:30pm - 7:30pm

at Petra Greek Taverna in Tivoli Village

Get your ticket early & save! Only $12 at http://wineawaywednesday.eventbrite.com/

Last month was a blast! Make sure to make it to this one!

Featured tenants this month:

 Petra Greek Taverna  will offer Greek wines and yummy appetizers.

There will be a wine tasting PLUS two glasses of wine!

Ritual Salon and Spa will be giving tours and offering guests free samples,

holding drawings for free services and offering deep discounts for services booked!

Guest sponsors are:

Queensridge Bakery will be sampling scrumptious sweets, YUM!

 Smyle Booth will be there for fun photos that you can take home!

...And in honor of Halloween and the mysterious... A psychic will be available for readings.

Also, get your Personal Time-Map from Rev. Thabiti!

Mark your calendars! The 3rd Wednesday of every month is Wine Away Wednesday at Tivoli Village! Each month the party will rotate to a new Tivoli Village location and is being brought to you by Las Vegas Woman magazine. Every event will also offer great deals on clothing, informal modeling, entertainment and much more. There will be great deals, great food and fun with friends. Skip the gym, make dinner a little late and Wine Away Wednesday!

DJ Vice celebrates B-day in style!! At LAVO!

 

Sunday night DJ Vice celebrated his birthday at his weekly Vice Sundays party at LAVO.  Vice was surprised with a cake from Gimme Some Sugar in the  shape of an airplane for Vice Airwaves. 

Spotted in the crowd for the packed party was Shaun White.  The Olympic athlete and friends, who first dined downstairs at the Italian eatery, partied the night away as a bevy of beauties tried to capture his attention. 

Evan Ross also arrived early with friends.  The son of Diana Ross, Evan jumped into the DJ booth with Vice several times throughout the night and sent several magnums of Champagne to the DJ in celebration of his birthday.

Photo credit: Brenton Ho/Powers Imagery

Summer ends with Sexy Christina Milian at Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo!

Actress and singer Christina Milian celebrated the end of summer at Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo Las Vegas. The gorgeous mother of one was joined by friends and family and partied in a sequin swimsuit by Victoria’s Secret that showed off her toned tummy.

After posing for pictures with fans, Christina jumped into the DJ booth and pumped up the crowd. While her guests dined on Wolfgang Puck's signature pizza and sipped frozen cocktails, Christina raved about how The Palazzo is her favorite resort in Vegas and how she loves the Azure Luxury Pool. “The Palazzo is amazing….I love my room and you cannot go wrong with the shopping here. Azure is more mature and laidback with a sexy vibe.”

When asked who she was rooting for on “Dancing with the Stars,” Christina said her good friend Rob Kardashian, adding, “I think I’m more nervous for him than he is! I’d be nervous learning the dances but I’d consider doing the show.”

 Christina is excited for Halloween this year and going trick or treating with her daughter Violet. “She’s bigger this year so she will enjoy trick or treating. She’s going to be Jasmine from ‘Aladdin’ and I’m going to be Spiderwoman or a nurse.”

 With fall right around the corner, Christina said her fall must-have item is deep dark, sexy scarlet red lipstick.

After enjoying the sunny day at Azure, Christina dined at her favorite eatery LAVO.

 Photo credit: Robyn Andrzejczak / jnrphotography.com

Rock 'n Roll Legend Stevie Nicks plays at The Joint!

Reigning rock ‘n’ roll queen Stevie Nicks performed in Las Vegas at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, Oct. 15 as part of her ‘In Your Dreams Tour.’

“Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and AEG Live were honored to welcome the one-and-only Stevie Nicks to The Joint,” said Paul Davis, Vice President of Entertainment at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “We built The Joint with the idea of creating the ultimate music experience and having legendary artists such as Stevie Nicks perform on our stage."

Nicks, a multi Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has received glowing reviews for her new CD. "In Your Dreams" debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart and US Magazine declared it "the best album of Nicks' four-decade career." Nicks has enjoyed extraordinary success as a solo artist, live performer, and member of the legendary band, Fleetwood Mac. Her new single "For What It's Worth" was just released by Reprise Records. It follows a stream of hits including “Landslide”, “Rhiannon”, “Edge of 17”, “Gold Dust Woman” and a score of other hits which were recorded during the course of a career that spans many decades. Nicks recently appeared on “Good Morning America,” “The Voice” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

Images Credit: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Statement from Las Vegas Motor Speedway regarding Dan Wheldon

Statement from Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell on the death of Dan Wheldon

  

All of us here at Las Vegas Motor Speedway  are deeply saddened by the death of Dan Wheldon. He was a tremendous race car driver and a great representative for IndyCar racing. Our prayers are with Dan’s family as well as the officials and sponsors of IndyCar.

"The Situation" gets SWEET! Launch of new Couture Pop!

"The Situation" and family

It was a sweet situation as Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino officially launched his signature Couture Pop at Sugar Factory  www.SugarFactory.com at Paris Las Vegas this afternoon. The “Jersey Shore” heartthrob arrived on the red carpet for his Couture Pop unveiling to the booming sound of screaming fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the handsome “Jersey Shore” star. Sorrentino strutted down the red carpet and made sure to seductively wink and wave to all the ladies. “Sitch” looked great in an electric blue button up, dark jeans and his signature shades, as he made his way into the flagship store of Sugar Factory to sign autographs, meet with fans and show off the newest Sugar Factory Couture Pop, which he designed himself.

Sorrentino was heard saying that he plans on “stockpiling” a  bunch of the Couture Pops to give to special ladies in his life, but the reality star made sure to pay extra attention to the beautiful women in the store, as well – flashing his abs while the crowd chanted "Situation, Situation!” Sorrentino stayed at the store the entire afternoon, taking photos and signing his Couture Pops for hundreds of excited fans. Before heading out, the brand new celebrity Couture Pop designer mentioned how excited he was to check out Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino later that night.

Sorrentino’s sweet treat is a one-of-a-kind haute lollipop stick, designed to resemble the Italian national flag with its stacked rhinestones of red, white and green. The Situation Signature Couture Pop is available for purchase  in Sugar Factory stores at The Mirage, Paris Las Vegas and Miracle Mile inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Also available online, with worldwide shipping, at www.SugarFactory.com.

The Sugar Factory brand has become an instant hit across the country –offering everyone a sweet escape. Sugar Factory currently has stores located at The Mirage Resort and Casino, and Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Sugar Factory’s flagship location and biggest store can be found at Paris Las Vegas. For more information please visit www.SugarFactory.com, follow on Twitter at @SugarFactory and friend on Facebook at facebook.sugarfactory.com.

 PHOTO CREDIT: David Becker/WireImage

Fundraiser hosted by Eva Longoria at Tropicana Las Vegas..brings out celebs!

“America’s Got Talent” Soprano Vocalist Barbara Padilla and “Entourage”  Actor Rex Lee

“American Idol” Finalist Stefano Langone

Edward James Olmos, Eva Longoria and George Lopez

PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, celebrated the expansion into the Las Vegas community by hosting its 11th annual fundraising gala, “El Sueño de Esperanza” gala hosted by actress Eva Longoria at the newly transformed Tropicana Las Vegas on Saturday, October 15. The evening, presented by Farmers Insurance Group, raised funds to benefit PADRES and the lifesaving work of the organization. Guests enjoyed gourmet cuisine and premier musical entertainment.

In June 2011, PADRES and Tropicana Las Vegas launched a cause-related partnership to promote pediatric cancer awareness and to provide opportunities to raise supplemental program funding. The first initiative under this partnership included PADRES’ largest fundraising campaign in 2011, “A Weekend of Latin Style & Entertainment,” was highlighted by the annual “El Sueño De Esperanza” gala.

For more information about PADRES visit www.IAmHOPE.org.

Photos Courtesy of Tom Donoghue