Actors

Holly Madison Grape Stomps at Paris Las Vegas

Friday, November 20th, 2009

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

Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage

Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage

Celebrities Appear at Global Gaming Expo Opening

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Photo Credit: Darrin Bush/Las Vegas News Bureau

Photo Credit: Darrin Bush/Las Vegas News Bureau

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

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau

Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Shoot Movie in Las Vegas

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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Melissa Rycroft “Almost” Married: Celebrates in Las Vegas

Monday, November 16th, 2009

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

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Holly Madison Visits Las Vegas’ FIRST FRIDAY Event

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Photo 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.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Tony Hawk Stand Up for Skateparks Event at Wynn

Monday, November 9th, 2009

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.

Photo Credit: Thomas Meyers/RETNA

Photo Credit: Thomas Meyers/RETNA

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Celebrities Dress Up for Vegas Style Halloween

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

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.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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!

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Hard Rock Cafe Grand Opening “Guitar Smash”

Friday, October 16th, 2009

VIPs participated in the traditional “21 Guitar Smash” at the Grand Opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip.

Peepshow’s Holly Madison was one of the VIPs to smash a guitar.  You can see her in action below.

Also in attendance:  The girls of FANTASY along with new headliner Angelica Bridges, Peepshow’s Aubrey O’Day, Zowie Bowie, The Chippendales, and many more.

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

John Schneider “Bo Duke” Helps at Barret-Jackson Auction

Monday, October 12th, 2009

The Barret-Jackson Auto Auction took place on Saturday October 10th at Mandalay Bay. John Schneider, from Dukes of Hazzard surprised the crowd and drove onto the block in his General Lee. Schneider stood on top of his General Lee and sang the theme song to the show Dukes of Hazzard before the car was auctioned off.

The vehicle sold for $258,500! Go Bo!

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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Mario Lopez Celebrates 36th Birthday

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Actor and Host Mario Lopez celebrated his 36th birthday at Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio. He was joined by girlfriend, Courntey Mazza, and Peepshow star, Aubrey O’day.

Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Former “Jersey Boy” Lands TV Gig

Friday, October 9th, 2009
Erich Bergen & Holly Madison; Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Erich Bergen & Holly Madison; Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Former “Jersey Boy,” Erich Bergen has landed at Television gig. According to his facebook page, twitter, and blogger Steve Friess, Bergen will join the cast of Gossip Girl. He will shoot three episodes. One of them alongside Hillary Duff and Lady Gaga.

Shooting began Friday, October 9th. Bergen portrayed Jersey Boy Bob Gaudio for years on tour and in Las Vegas. He was suddenly let go in September. He also co-produced a special Michael Jackson tribute concert in August that raised about $100,000 for the Clark County Public School Music Program.

“A Bronx Tale” Opens at the Venetian

Friday, October 9th, 2009
Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Academy Award-nominated Chazz Palminteri celebrated the opening of
his one-man play, “A Bronx Tale” at The Venetian Showroom
with a post performance party at LAVO.

A BRONX TALE is a funny and touching memoir written by and starring
Chazz Palminteri. In the celebrated play on which he based the
legendary movie, directed by and co-starring Robert De Niro,
Palminteri brings 18 characters to life while vividly depicting a
young boy’s rough childhood in the 1960’s-era Bronx and the
unforgettable people he encountered.

Actors & Musicians Celebrate Mirage’s 20th Anniversary

Monday, October 5th, 2009

This weekend the Mirage Hotel & Casino celebrated 20 years on the Las Vegas Strip.  Several events were held throughout the weekend, including a concert with “Slash & Friends.” 

Enjoy some pictures from the star studded events!

Slash & Joe Perry of Aerosmith; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Slash & Joe Perry of Aerosmith; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Celebrates 25th B-day w/ Husband & Sister

Monday, October 5th, 2009
Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

The infamous Simpson family rolled in to WET Republic at MGM to celebrate Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’ 25th birthday. Her entourage included sister Jessica Simpson, dad Joe Simpson, mom Tina Simpson, husband Pete Wentz and a few close friends. The Melrose Place star arrived in style wearing a black romper, fedora and of course leopard wedges from her big sister’s self-titled shoe line, whereas Jessica opted to wear a sheer black cover-up and black heels.

While on the red carpet, Ashlee dished about the stunning Chanel shoes Pete gave her for her birthday and gushed about how lucky she is to have such a wonderful family, husband and son.

 

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

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Paris Hilton Debuts Sunglass Collection at Hard Rock

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Paris Hilton premiered her NEW Sunglass Collection at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with a VIP Cocktail Party and Fabulous Fashion Show by the pool. Paris strutted her stuff as she walked the runway in various outfits and sunglasses.

Here are some great photos from the show. Make sure to click “read the rest of this entry” to see them all.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

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