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

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“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

U2 peformed to a sold out crowd at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.  The stage took about a week to construct.  The concert was part of U2’s “360 Degree Tour.”

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/Las Vegas News Bureau

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/Las Vegas News Bureau

Swift at Yellowtail, Credit: A Partygoer

Country music sensation TAYLOR SWIFT spent her weekend in Sin City and couldn’t keep from twittering to fans.

On Friday night she finished dinner at the Bellagio’s famed Japanese restaurant YELLOWTAIL and twittered, “@TaylorSwift13: The best meal of my life. October 16, 2009. Yellowtail in Las Vegas, NV.” Clad in a stunning French Connection dress, SWIFT along with her mom, band-mates and several friends, enjoyed executive chef, AKIRA BACK’s specialty dishes including Tuna Pizza, Kobe Beef Tataki, Alaskan King Crab, Kobe Flat Iron and the Popping Spicy Crab Roll.

SWIFT was in town to headline Justin Timberlake’s charity concert on Saturday night. She spent the afternoon on Saturday shopping at Armani Exchange with her mom, followed by lunch at DIABLO’s CANTINA at the Monte Carlo where she overlooked the crowds of people walking along the infamous Vegas strip. SWIFT couldn’t keep from humming and singing along to Diablo’s party music playing throughout the restaurant, like Def Leopard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and Guns N’ Roses classics like, “Sweet Child Of Mine,” before her Fajitas feast!

Enjoy the pictures!

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Cirque du Soleil characters surprised the 30 millionth Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil Show ticket holders at the show Mystere.

Tommy and Rachel Sparger are from Springfield, Missouri. The couple won a roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas from anywhere in the Continental U.S., two tickets to all six Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas Productions, a dinner for two at the Treasure Island Isla Mexican Kitchen and seven nights in a Treasure Island Tower Suite on the Las Vegas Strip.

Country superstar, Garth Brooks will take the stage again. He will perform weekends at the Encore/Wynn Las Vegas starting December 11th.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 24th. Brooks will peform one show on Friday nights and two shows on Saturday. All tickets are $125.  

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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.

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Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Dane Cook made a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on his Isolated Incident Tour.

He performed at The Joint.

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On Saturday night Mariah Carey performed her final performance in a set of four sold out shows at The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort.

The show was full of surprises! During the show, a young male couple was brought on stage for a surprise wedding proposal. Mariah also belted out a Happy Birthday tune to her hubby Nick Cannon who was at the soundboard during the whole show dancing.

Nick also celebrated his birthday at the Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio on Saturday night.

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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!

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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.

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