Holly Madison and Diane Vincent attended the 2009 Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at Paris Las Vegas on November 18th. The two had a ball, and looked good doing it!
Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage
Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage
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Chris Noth of “Sex and the City,” posed with IGT’s new slot machine bearing the successful television series’ name. Noth is known as “Mr. Big” on the show. He also appears in the CBS show, “The Good Wife.”
The Global Gaming Expo, called G2E, is an international event for the gaming entertainment industry. It runs November 17th to the 19th in Las Vegas and features 520 exhibitors, including 92 from 26 countries.
G2E 2009 is expected to attract 25,000 attendees, and has been held in Las Vegas since its inception in 2001.
2009 Playboy Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist poses with Bally Technologies new Playboy slot machine during G2E (Global Gaming Expo) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau
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Check this out! Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell on the set of their new movie The Other Guys. They were at the he Flamingo Las Vegas on he strip this weekend. Crowds gathered outside of The Flamingo and Margaritaville to watch the filming and traffic slowed as fans got a glimpse of the stars on the set.
Wahlberg and Ferrell looked right at home with Ferrell in a ‘Vegas Baby Vegas’ t-shirt and Wahlberg with a tall Margaritaville “yard” drink in his hand.
The Other Guys is directed by Adam McKay. His other films include: Talladega Nights, Step Brothers and Anchorman. Other actors in the movie include: Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Anne Heche, Michael Keeton, Steve Coogan, & Paris Hilton.
Photographer Erik Kabik was asked to shoot these EXCLUSIVE pictures. He shared them with us so we could share them with you!
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Comedian Impressionist, Frank Caliendo, officially has his own show at the Monte Carlo. The Grand Opening was Friday night. The show includes some of his famous impressions: George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley, and Bill Clinton.
Caliendo signed a 10 year deal at the Hotel Casino. Several friends from the strip surprised the audience during the show Friday, as special guests. Terry Fator, Carott Top, and Louie Anderson all joined in on the fun! They all took a moment to plug their “own” shows on the strip.
Enjoy the pictures from opening night.
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Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Melissa Rycroft and her fiance, Tye Strickland, celebrated their Bachelor/Bachelorette Dinner At Dos Caminos at The Palazzo on Saturday. Rycroft was on the show, “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.”
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage
The 2009 U.S. Flair Bartender Competition is in Las Vegas. It’s sponsored by RUMS of PUERTO RICO. The excitement and the competition continues through November 12th at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
US FLAIR OPEN finals events will begin at 7 P.M. in Carnival Court at Harrah’s on November 12th. The events are free and open to the public.
Chris Parker of Las Vegas; Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Holly Madison visited downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday event this weekend. She met up with Mayor Oscar Goodman . The Mayor and Holly toured some of the great art galleries downtown around Colorado, California and Main Street.
Holly hung out with ‘The Worlds Happiest Mayor’ before she took in some shopping and checked out the arts and crafts booths. Madison picked up a Tambourine and some pins. She also enjoyed a Giant hot Dog smothered with Cheese! Holly also stopped by Fat Daddy’s Ice Cream truck for a Orange creamcicle pop. She stopped to pose for pictures with fans.
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First Friday happens the First Friday of every month downtown in the Arts District at Charleston and Main Streets and at Colorado and California Streets. There is live music, open art galleries, food vendors, Arts and Crafts and street performers. It’s free to the public to attend.
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Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks 2009 was held at the Wynn Hotel and Casino this weekend.
The event raises critical funds to support the Tony Hawk Foundation’s mission to bring high-quality, free public skateparks to youth in low-income communities across the United States. Tennis star, Andre Agassi, attended the event. Peepshow’s Aubrey O’Day and Holly Madison were also there, along with Erik Estrada.
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Johnny Damon, member of the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees, was spotted at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino with his wife and friends. The group celebrated at the bar Wasted Space. The baseball player enjoyed Jack Daniels, Patron and a bottle of Dom Perignon sent out by former teammate Jason Giambi.
Viva ELVIS is the name! The new show will open at MGM Mirage’s Aria at City Center.
On the Cirque website, the show is described as: a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music. It’s a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. Nostalgia, modernity and raw emotion provide the backdrop for his immortal voice and the exhilaration and beauty of his music. Viva ELVIS focuses on the essential humanity of the one superstar whose name will forever be linked with the history of Las Vegas and the entire world of entertainment: Elvis Presley.
Aria opens December 16th.
Bette Midler, "The Showgirl Must Go On"
Bette Midler announced today that the final performance of her critically acclaimed Las Vegas show The Showgirl Must Go On will be Sunday, January 31, 2010. The final performance will mark the end of her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace which began on February 20, 2008.
“What a fabulous two years this has been, and I thank AEG and Caesars Palace for the best partnership a showgirl could imagine. Who knows? These legs have had such a great run in the desert—it may be time to haul them to places with more humidity and fewer slot machines. But first I need to finish recording my album of the sexiest new love songs that only a showgirl could sing,” stated Midler.
“Bette is one of the most talented, hard working professionals in the business and we would have loved for her to stay longer, said John Meglen, co-CEO and President of AEG Live/Concerts West. “All of us at AEG Live thank Bette and the entire cast, crew and staff for a great two year run at The Colosseum.”
“Like every one of her performances, the approaching finale of Bette’s two-year engagement leaves us applauding for more,” said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. “Bette always will have a home at Caesars Palace.”
The Showgirl Must Go On will perform November 7 -15 and December 30 – January 31, 2010. The show is dark Monday, Thursday and occasional Fridays. Tickets for these final performances are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler”, by calling 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836), or in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Holly Madison hosted “HollyWeen” at Studio 54 nightclub at MGM Grand, donning a gorgeous Queen of Hearts costume. She walked the red carpet and told reporters that she chose her outfit in hopes of having a Vegas-inspired ensemble.
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Tabú Ultra Lounge at MGM Grand welcomed 90210’s AnnaLynne McCord as she hosted her little sister Rachel’s 21st birthday with a night of haunted seduction. The young starlet arrived at the Las Vegas hot spot with both her sisters Angel and Rachel McCord. AnnaLynne choose to dress up as a seductive catwoman.
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Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene of Twilight celebrated at TAO in the Venetian. They are used to being dressed as Vampires for the new movie, “New Moon,” which comes out on November 20th, but for Halloween they dressed up a little different.
Sam Trammell and Rutina Wesley (who is a Las Vegas native) from True Blood partied at LAVO. The four actors posed together for a group shot!
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Mr. Las Vegas debuted his new show at the Tropicana this week. Wayne Newton’s show is called, “Once Before I Go.” In the show, Newton sings along with Sammy Davis Jr., who is on the screens behind him. He also brought, Dancing With The Stars dancer, Cheryl Burke out on stage with him.
Celebrities walked the red carpet before taking in the show. Drew Carey, Holly Madison, Carrot Top, Vanna White, and many more!
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Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
“This Is It” premiered at Brenden Theater at the Palms Wednesday night. The film is a documentary about Michael Jackson’s upcoming tour London tour that never happened. Jackson died a short time before it was suppose to begin.
Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, was on hand to watch the film. He was also there for the dedication of a star to the Jackson family. CEO, Johnny Brenden presented it to him. Don King, Todd Bridges and Rashida Ali were also there for the screening.
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Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com
Fergie, Will.I.am, Taboo, and apl.de.ap partied at The Bank Nightclub at The Bellagio Friday night. The group opened for U2 at Sam Boyd Stadium.
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Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com