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Matt Goss Grand Opening at Caesars Palace

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:57:18 +0000

I’ve told you before, this guy is good. I’m talking about Singer/Songwriter Matt Goss. He opened his show, “Matt Goss Live from Caesars Palace,” on Friday night (3/12). You can read my review below.

Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

The star studded, sold out crowd rose to their feet inside The Gossy Room at Cleopatra’s Barge. It was a high energy show, similar to the one he did at the Palms.

Goss opened to a full house with “Superstition” and performed Frank Sinatra favorites including “Luck be a Lady” and “I’ve Got the World on a String.” The crowd erupted and sang along to the popular “Hotel California” and “Lovely Las Vegas,” an original score written as a love song to Goss’ new home.

During the final number of the show, Natasha Bedingfield and Mel B sang and danced with Goss on stage. Other attendees included creator of the Pussycat Dolls and show producer Robin Antin, and multi-platinum recording artist Leona Lewis.

Credit: Denise Trsucello/Wireimage

Robin Antin, Leona Lewis, Mel B, Matt Goss, Natasha Bedingfield

Goss’ show is backed by a 9-piece band and sexy female dancers known as The Dirty Virgins. His new production blends original music from his “Gossy” album with classic covers influenced by the Rat Pack.

My Two Cents:

As I always say, I’m no expert, but here’s what I thought of the new venue and production.

The room was really cool. Red rugs, smoke coming up from the floor around the barge, great hosts to greet you and seat you… it was a class act event.

The room fits about 160 people. The experience is just as intimate as it was at the Palms. That’s what makes it special. Goss also works the room, and tries to make everyone feel the “love.” His voice is amazing. His original music is catchy and moving.

Cleopatra’s Barge is where the stage sits, it’s a little smaller than the one he used before. This doesn’t allow him to move around that much, but really, who cares… his voice and interaction with his band is good enough.

The dancers had a bit of a tough time fitting on the stage so they moved around the room a lot. In some cases you couldn’t see them or find them. I think that will have to be reworked a bit. The good thing is, the dancers are sexy and they are good.

The room is closed off mostly with curtains, so the outside can’t see in. But there are uncovered areas which gives people walking by a quick peak and listen to what they are missing out on!

One part I did miss was Goss on the piano. I think he played at least one song on the piano at the Palms. I enjoyed watching him play and sing. It really showcased his wide range of talent. Maybe the piano couldn’t fit in the new room. It may make its way back. I expect there will be some changes along the way.

Matt Goss will perform every Friday and Saturday at Caesars Palace at 10 p.m. Tickets are 40 dollars. (Note: at the Palms they were $25, so the price did go up… but I still think it’s worth it. It’s still one of the lower costing shows on the strip and you WILL have fun and see some great talent.)

Drink prices were around 12 dollars. For example: a Jack Daniels and Coke will cost you $11.50 and a Dirty Martini will clost you $13.50. Just a heads up!

Also… so far we have Matt Goss planned to come on 8 News Now This Morning this upcoming Friday. Working out the final details. I’ll sit down with him live in our studio. Stay tuned!

Jersey Shore’s Pauly D Signs Exclusive Vegas DJ Residency

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:49:59 +0000

“Jersey Shore” reality TV star, Pauly D (Paul Delvecchio) enjoyed the royal treatment at the Palms Casino Resort this weekend. Pauly D has signed on an exclusive DJ residency with 9 Group this spring.

Photo Credit: Joe Fury

He was spotted all over property. He began Friday night by enjoying a quick bite inside N9NE Steakhouse where he sat at the bar and ordered the 12-ounce filet with mashed potatoes.

Following N9NE Steakhouse, Pauly D headed upstairs to Nove Italiano
where he enjoyed a second meal with five others. Before dinner, George Maloof stopped by the table to say hello and chat for a bit. The group feasted on signature dishes sent out by Executive Chef Geno Bernardo, including: sausage pizza, calamari, burrata, Bolognese and veal Nove. Pauly D was later seen in the kitchen signing Chef Geno’s famous celebrity door and taking photos with Geno and Executive Chef Barry S. Dakake of N9NE Steakhouse.

After Nove Italiano, Pauly D and his party made their way upstairs to Playboy Club where he was presented with a coveted Playboy Club key.

Photo Credit: 9 Group

Continuing the long evening, Pauly D then headed to ghostbar where he spun his beats on the turntables in front of a packed house. Pauly D and friends enjoyed the scene from a table in the VIP room where they sipped on Ketel One mixed drinks and FIJI Water.

Around 2:30 a.m. Pauly D and his group made one last stop at Rain Nightclub where DJ Jazzy Jeff had the crowd dancing to his music.

Other celebrities from the evening included: NFL free agent Adam
Archuleta who dined at N9NE Steakhouse with five friends and reality TV star from “The Girls Next Door Holly Madison who partied at Playboy Club with a five others.

Terry Fator Celebrates One Year at Mirage

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:37:19 +0000

Saturday night Terry Fator celebrated his one year anniversary as a
headliner at The Mirage. After a star-studded red carpet which included Fred Willard, Mad Men’s Rich Sommer and Michael Gladis, American Idol’s Kimberley Locke, Maeve Quinlan, Kristy Swanson and more – Fator took the stage and put on a great show where he introduced the audience to his new character Wrex - a crash test dummy who sings songs about cars including Little Red Corvette and Ridin’ Dirty.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

During the show members of The Laff Pack, as they are fondly called, Carrot Top and Frank Caliendo, joined Fator on stage. Carrot Top came through the back of the showroom to borrow some money for a great hand of blackjack he was playing – Fator didn’t have it, but luckily puppet Walter did and gladly gave Carrot Top $100 dollars. Caliendo took the stage later in the evening and wowed audiences with his quick impressions of Bill Clinton, George Bush, Dr. Phil, Robin Williams and more. The Laff Pack includes Fator, Caliendo and Carrot Top – the performers are known for making surprise appearances in each other’s shows.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Following the performance, Fator, along with James Kyson Lee, Katherine
Boecher, Pawn Stars’ Rick and Corey Harrison and others headed to B.B.
King’s Blues Club where Terry and his band jammed while guests enjoyed
cupcakes from The Cupcakery (decorated with the photos of puppets from the show of course!).

Matt Goss Debuts at Caesars Palace: VIPs Will Attend

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:28:49 +0000

Matt Goss; Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Singer/Songwriter, Matt Goss has been busy with rehearsals all week at Caesars Palace.

His show debuts in The Gossy Room at Cleopatra’s Barge Friday (3/12) night. The show will be similar to the one he did at the Palms Casino Resort, but he has added a few changes including a new song.

Friday’s grand opening red carpet will host a slew of VIPs including singers Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, & Mel B. The show is produced by Robin Antin.

Backed by a nine-piece band and sexy female dancers known as The Dirty Virgins, Goss’s new production blends original music from his “Gossy” album with classic covers influenced by the Rat Pack.

The show takes place at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $40.

You can check out the one on one interview I did with him at the Palms in the fall.

I’ll be at the opening, follow me on twitter for live updates.

Paris Hilton Celebrates 29th Birthday at TAO

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:35:24 +0000

Paris Hilton and boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt, celebrate her 29th birthday at TAO Las Vegas.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Viva Elvis! World Premiere at Aria (Pictures & Review)

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:22:48 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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.

You can watch interviews with Criss Angel, Carrot Top, Gene Simmons, Peter Facinelli, and Neil Patrick Harris in my 8 News Now Entertainment segment.

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.)

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Singer Kelly Rowland Celebrates B-Day at Haze

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:20:02 +0000

Singer Kelly Rowland celebrated her birthday at Haze Nightclub at CityCenter Thursday night. She also performed for the crowd.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Celine Dion Coming Back to Caesars

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:36:18 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Confirming the buzz that has been circulating for months, Celine Dion announced today that she will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting of a full orchestra and band. The show’s concept will be one-of-a-kind, centered on capturing the romance of classic Hollywood movies and performed with a stunning visual presentation. Tickets for the first 54 performances from March 15 through August 14, 2011 will go on sale Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. PST.

“I’m coming back home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and I’m very excited about it,” said Celine. “With the orchestra and the band we’re going to be able to perform our songs like never before. The repertoire is going to be extraordinary…a mix of timeless Hollywood classics, along with all the favorites that my fans like to hear me sing. It’s going to be a very beautiful show, and I think we’ll be raising the bar higher than we’ve ever done before. There’ll be some truly wonderful moments……I can’t wait!”

“AEG is excited about the return of the Female Artist of the Decade,” said John Meglen, President and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. “Celine’s impact on the entertainment standard in Las Vegas is the bar all others compare to. We look forward to her return to The Colosseum. We are excited about continuing our success with Caesars Palace and are optimistic on the future of Las Vegas.”

“Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine’s fans from all over the world,” said Gary Selesner, president of the famed resort. “I can’t overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family.”

Glee Cast & One Republic Party in Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:19:35 +0000

Glee’s Naya Rivera celebrated her Birthday at Jet Nightclub with other cast members this weekend. Heather Morris, Kevin McHale, and Mark Salling (her off screen love) joined Rivera at the club, partying until 2:30 a.m. Dancing and enjoying her birthday cake.

Jet Nightclub, Mirage

At Haze nightclub at Aria, One Republic performed with a full set up including a glockenspiel, 2 guitars, bongos, and a cello. They sang Apologize, All The Right Moves, and Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) … they also beat boxed!

Haze Nightclub, Aria

Santana Teams Up With Andre Agassi

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:29:22 +0000

Andre Agassi, Carlos Santana and Steffi Graff toured the Andre Agassi Prep Academy on Thursday, February 4th. Santana is partnering with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education.

Until February 21st, audience members at Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits can donate to the foundation in increments of $5 via text message.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com