By Dayna Roselli • January 23rd, 2012 • 9:56 am

Celine Dion Hosts Lunar New Year Celebration at Caesars

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Caesars Palace headliner Celine Dion hosted the grand opening ceremony for the new Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace, officially ringing in the Year of the Dragon. During the private ceremony this evening, Dion participated in the customary lion dance, bringing good fortune to the resort’s sixth hotel tower and wishing happiness and prosperity for the New Year.

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“I am pleased to celebrate the opening of the luxurious Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace and am very honored to welcome the Year of the Dragon,” said Dion. “As this is a very special time when millions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, I would like to send my very best wishes to all for a healthy and happy New Year.”

The grand opening celebration kicked off with a traditional lion dance parade as Dion painted the eyes of the emblematic lion to awaken it, presenting it with a red envelope, a customary gift to symbolize prosperity. Accompanied by beating drums, synchronized lion dancers paraded throughout the tower to ward off evil spirits, welcoming a new year of wealth and prosperity.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

 

“At Caesars Palace we are privileged to welcome guests from around the world and it is with great pleasure that we continue our longstanding Chinese New Year celebrations – a custom which began in 1975,” announced Caesars Palace Regional President Gary Selesner. “As we proudly commemorate the Lunar New Year, we are excited to welcome our very own Celine Dion as she hosts the official grand opening of our brand new Octavius Tower. On behalf of Caesars Palace, I wish you and your families a very happy and prosperous New Year.”

By Dayna Roselli • January 16th, 2012 • 11:30 am

Celine Dion Performs Benefit Show for Sickle Cell

Celine Dion performed a show inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace to raise money for Sickle Cell research to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston. The event took place Sunday, January 15th.

Singer/Songwriter, 19 year old AJ Green suffers from sickle cell. He joined Dion before the show. He also sang at reception afterward.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

By Dayna Roselli • January 12th, 2012 • 11:03 am

Justin Bieber Visits CES Show in Las Vegas

Pop sensation Justin Bieber unveiled a prototype Robot at the TOSY Robotics Booth at CES Wednesday. The 2012 International “CES” Consumer Electronics Show is the world’s largest hub for consumer technology innovation. Expecting more than 140,000 visitors to Las Vegas, 3,100 companies showcase more than 20,000 new products.

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau

By Dayna Roselli • January 6th, 2012 • 10:34 am

Las Vegas Welcomes Miss America Contestants

Las Vegas welcomes the 53 contestants in the 2012 Miss America.  The event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino kicked off a week of preliminary competitions.

Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Brian Jones

By Dayna Roselli • January 2nd, 2012 • 9:06 am

Guns N’ Roses Perform 2 Shows NYE Weekend

Guns N’ Roses performed two shows at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on New Year’s weekend.

Front man Axl Rose hit the stage on time and fully energized as the band launched into a 3 hour show!

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

By Dayna Roselli • December 28th, 2011 • 11:57 am

New Year’s Eve Events & Celebrity Appearances

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PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace:

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominee Chris Brown will countdown to midnight as he rings in 2012 alongside clubgoers. VIP tables are available for purchase, starting at $1,500. For reservations or to purchase tickets, please visit www.AMGnewyears.com or call 702.731.7873. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

1 OAK Nightclub at The Mirage:

GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Fergie rings in 2012 at the new 1 OAK Las Vegas at The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The occasion marks the first time doors will open for The Butter Group and The Light Group’s partnership in Las Vegas as they bring the iconic 1 OAK brand to Sin City. Partygoers will dance to the beats of New York native DJ Jesse Marco while The Duchess herself leads the crowd in the countdown to 2012 with a champagne toast. The highly anticipated New Year’s Eve event marks a pre-cursor to 1 OAK’s Grand Opening weekend slated for January 27, 2012.

THE BANK Nightclub at Bellagio:

Intimate New Year’s Eve affair featuring a rare, 45-minute jam session curated by the GRAMMY® Award- winning hit-maker Bruno Mars. Centered amidst the crowd at The Bank and accompanied by a nine-piece band, Mars will perform an extraordinary set including his chart-topping hits while also mixing some classic covers for the exclusive, chic New Year’s Eve event.

HAZE Nightclub at Aria:

LMFAO takes the stage and “party rocks” into the New Year. Poised to host the ultimate New Year’s Eve extravaganza, LMFAO’s performance at HAZE will be incomparable to anything that has ever been done before.

LAX Nightclub at Luxor:

Ring in the New Year with GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop artist B.o.B as he rocks LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino. The rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer will lead the countdown to midnight at the luxurious mega-club and take over the main stage with a live performance. Open bar is included in the ticket price from 9pm to 11pm. VIP tables are available for purchase, starting at $1,500. For reservations, visit www.AMGnewyears.com or call (702) 262-4529. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

ROK Vegas at New York New York:

Kick off New Year’s Eve weekend with Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste as she hosts an unforgettable evening at ROK Vegas Friday, December 30. But the end-of-the-year celebrations don’t stop there as ROK Vegas welcomes guest DJs- The Captains of Industry- to rock the turntables and show off their skills while spinning famed risqué mixes well into 2012 on Saturday, December 31st. For reservations, please call (702) 740-6745. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

RPM Nightclub at The Tropicana:

New Year’s Eve 2012 will arrive in style as RPM Nightclub is joined by nine-time GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum songstress Mary J Blige. The “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” will celebrate the New Year as well as the success of her latest release, My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1). Her appearance also commemorates the launch of “Saturdays: Unleashed.” “Unleashed” will feature special guests each week along with new resident DJ sourMILK™ from LA’s Power 106 to keep the party pumping. General admission tickets to New Year’s Eve featuring Mary J Blige are $50 for women and $99 for men. VIP general admission tickets including an open bar from 8-10 p.m. are $75 for women and $125 for men. All tickets are subject to tax and service fees. Tickets are on sale now and are available by calling 702-739-2411 or online at www.troplv.com. For more information or to make table reservations, please call 702-739-3688 or email Nightlife@troplv.com.

The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan:

Celebrate the arrival of 2012, with a one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any you’ve experienced before featuring a legendary performance by international music icon, Stevie Wonder, to ring in the New Year.

$250 + tax for General Admission. Ticket price includes cocktails throughout the evening. Must be 21 years or older. Go to www.thecosmopolitanlasvegas.com for more information.

Frankie Moreno at The Stratosphere:

This New Year’s Eve party with Frankie Moreno and his 10-piece band! They will be performing a special New Year’s Eve show, vintage Vegas style, in the Theater. Open bar from 9:30pm to 10:30pm.  Show from 10:30pm to until…

Tickets: $99 plus taxes. To book your New Year’s Eve Party with Frankie Moreno, Visit the Ticket Center or call 702-380-7777; mention code: NYE2011PKG.

Rain Nightclub at The Palms:

After a successful three-year residency with his branded show Perfecto Vegas, the legendary deejay, producer and Grammy nominee Paul Oakenfold will deliver one final performance of his internationally-acclaimed show at Rain Nightclub. The extravagant musical experience features cutting-edge design and visual art elements, including full audio-visual system integration, multi-screen content and computer graphics, all conceptualized specifically for the venue. With multiple levels and environments comprising 25,000 square feet, Rain represents the ultimate contemporary nightclub and concert venue. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Pearl at The Palms & Moon Nightclub:

John Legend will perform a concert on Saturday night. Las Vegan, Barry Black will open the show. Tickets still available. Tickets are $99, $129, $154, $199 & $254, plus any additional service fees. To purchase tickets, please visit the Pearl Box Office, call 702-944-3200, visit any Ticketmaster location, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com

Following his soulful performance inside the Pearl Concert Theater, Moon Nightclub plays host to the official John Legend after-party with sounds by Mark Stylz and DJ M!KEATTACK. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Tryst Nightclub at The Wynn:

Ring in the New Year with Dancing with the Stars contestant, Rob Kardashian. Keep up with this reality star while counting down to midnight and toasting to the debut of 2012. Tickets are available and can be pre-purchased at http://tryst.wantickets.com. Admission starts at $50 for women and $125 for men. Includes an open bar until midnight. Table reservations can be made by calling 702-770-3375 or at www.trystlasveagas.com.

Chateau Nightclub at Paris Las Vegas:

Good Charlotte will kick off the biggest weekend of the year at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas for an unforgettable concert on Friday, Dec. 30th. On Saturday, Dec. 31, Good Charlotte brothers, Benji and Joel Madden, will perform a special DJ set on the rooftop of Chateau Gardens to ring in 2012. The band will join a packed entertainment lineup for Chateau’s New Year’s Eve celebration that includes Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino on Friday night, and Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian on Saturday night.

Tickets: www.ChateauNightclubLV.com/tickets.

Tao Nighctlub at The Venetian:

Reality star Kim Kardashian hosts New Year’s Eve party at the nightclub. For more information go to www.taolasvegas.com

The Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood:

Ring in this New Years Eve 2012 with the beautiful Holly Madison at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort. Purchase tickets at the Planet Hollywood Box Office. Or go to www.gallerylv.com for more information.

The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel:

Guns N Roses performs at the Joint.  The show is sold out Saturday 12/31 but tickets are still available for Friday, 12/30.  Check out  www.hardrockhotel.com for more information.

Hyde Nightclub at The Bellagio:

GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES!