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The world premiere of Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva Elvis! was a star studded event.  Celebrities packed the blue carpet.  Elvis Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla, was on hand for the opening. 

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I saw the show after working the blue carpet and wanted to give you an idea of what it was like.  Overall, I enjoyed it.  I was entertained.  The colors, the costumes, the dancers, the signers… were all great.   Could it use a little extra something? I’d have to say, “yes.”  

Maybe the something is more Cirque.  More acrobats.  More performances that make you say, WOW. 

This being said, I enjoyed the old clips of Elvis Presley.  Especially the ones of him going off to the military.  I also never realized HOW MANY women he kisssed in movies! 

My favorite numbers were the military, Jail House Rock, and the superheroes scene (some amazing Cirque moves in this part of the show.) 

The show ended with “Viva Las Vegas.”  This was a Jubilee style number. Colorful costumes and a large number of performers on stage. 

Viva Elvis!  is more of a mix of Cirque and Broadway.  Many people have asked me, “is it just like the show LOVE?” No it’s not.  It is different. 

I think it will only get better.  I think it’s worth seeing and you will walk away happy.  It’s fun and it’s emotional too.   It’s the King of Rock & Roll!!

Enjoy some pictures from the blue carpet.  (make sure to jump to the next page to see them all.)

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Vdara Hotel & Spa had its Grand Opening Tuesday night, hosted by Vanity Fair. Also enjoying the gala were famed photographer and host Sebastian Copeland and Rosario’s boyfriend DJ Mathieu Schreyer who was spinning at the party.

Vdara is the first hotel to open at CityCenter. An all-suite hotel and spa designed for those who love the excitement of Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming, smoke-free environment.

Vdara is physically connected to Bellagio and directly adjacent to ARIA Resort & Casino, offering access to all the amenities and energy of CityCenter while also providing a retreat from it all.

Here are some pictures of Orlando Bloom and girlfriend Miranda Kerr with Rosario Dawson.

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Celebrity couple and Reality TV stars Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott of Oxygen Network’s “Home Sweet Hollywood,” Actress Regina King from NBC’s Southland, and TV Host Melissa Rivers enjoyed a Saturday by the Azure Pool at the Palazzo.

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Rumer Willis is all grown up! The daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore turned 21 years old this weekend. She celebrated at Tao Bistro and Nightclub on Saturday night. She celebrated with her “Sorority Row” castmates, boyfriend Micah Alberti, and parents Bruce & Demi.

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E! News Host Giuliana Rancic celebrated her birthday at Tabú Ultra Lounge in MGM Grand. The anchor and reality show star arrived with husband Bill Rancic, former Apprentice winner, in tow along with 30 of their closest friends. Giuliana stopped traffic on the casino floor as she stunned the crowd in a form fitting black and white dress complemented with gold accessories. Admirers gathered around the Las Vegas hotspot to get a glimpse of the her on the red carpet.

Inside Tabú, Giuliana let loose on her special day and celebrated in true Vegas fashion. She was even spotted dancing on top of the tables while her bashful husband opted to lay low and remain off the tables. The power couple stole the show as their secret to a happy marriage was evident to everyone around them. The two were seen laughing and having a great time with each other all throughout the night. Later in the evening, with her large entourage surrounding her, Giuliana was presented with an appetizing three layer cake as everyone wished her a “Happy Birthday.”

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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosted the red carpet premiere of “The Goods, Live Hard, Sell Hard,” on Wednesday.   The movie stars Will Ferrell and Jeremy Piven.  The two actors attended the premiere along with many other celebrities… including Kid Rock & Holly Madison.

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Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles.  The “Pop Icon” has had many connections to Las Vegas.  We have a picture of him taken last summer at Planet Hollywood Restaurant at Caesars Palace.  The picture was taken on August 27, 2008 by Denise Truscello from Wireimage.  

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino also remembered Jackson Thursday night.  The Resort’s marquee memorialized Jackson’s life.

August 27, 2008 at Planet Hollywood inside Caesars. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage