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.

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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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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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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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.

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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.

Mike Tyson and wife Lakiha Spicer

Mike Tyson and wife Lakiha Spicer were spotted Saturday night at The Platters, Coasters and Marvelettes doo-wop show inside the Congo Room at the Sahara Hotel & Casino.

Tyson was seen singing along and enjoying the music with his wife. Here’s a shot of Tyson and Spicer after the show.

Kylie Minogue peformed to a sold out crowd at the Pearl at the Palms on Saturday night. 

In the VIP skyboxes to watch the performance: Paris Hilton and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, Vanessa Minnillo, Carson Kressley, Howard Stern and wife Beth Ostrosky and Kylie’s boyfriend Andres Velencoso.

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Van Morrison performed at The Joint in The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino toa SOLD OUT crowd. Morrison, wearing his iconic black Fedora and dark sunglasses, performed some his greatest tunes. Van Morrison played Piano, Guitar, Saxophone and Harmonica throughout the show.

Highlights included the tunes In The Garden, Moondance (a jazzyversion reminicent of classic Miles Davis and Art Blakey tunes), Gloria, And The Healing Has begun, That’s Life, and Have I Told You Lately?

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Aubrey O’Day joined the cast of Peepshow.  Here are some pictures of opening week.  She joins castmate Holly Madison.

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His name has long been synonymous with the city he calls home, and now Wayne Newton – Mr. Las Vegas – will celebrate his 50th year of entertaining audiences on The Strip with an all-new, limited engagement production, Once Before I Go, at Tropicana Las Vegas beginning October 14th. Tickets go on sale beginning September 23rd.

A celebration of 50 storied years as told by the man who shaped them, “Once Before I Go” is a rare opportunity to experience an iconic career through the entertainer’s own lens. No other performer has seen 50 years from center stage in the ever-changing city of Las Vegas and it’s likely none other ever will.

Once Before I Go is an intimate journey through a life spent on stage. From a shy 15-year-old just off the bus, to his place as one of America’s most celebrated entertainment icons, Once Before I Go is the story of Wayne Newton told by the man who is living it.

“Being the new kid on the block back in 1959, it is both exciting and artistically challenging that in 2009 I am able to do the kind of show I’ve always wanted to do here in my home town that I love,” said Newton. “It is the icing on the cake to bring this show to Tropicana Las Vegas at the request of my dear friend, Alex Yemenidjian.”

Once Before I Go will feature Newton with an exhilarating full orchestra, photos and video, the latest in theater technology and lots of surprises.

Once Before I Go will be performed Tuesday – Saturday at 8:30 pm in the Tiffany Theatre at Tropicana Las Vegas. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Tickets are priced at $79.99, $99.99 and the exclusive VIP Package for $149.99 plus tax and surcharge. The VIP Package includes a golden circle seat, a meet & greet with Wayne Newton and the opportunity to have a photo taken with the one and only Mr. Las Vegas.
Tickets for Once Before I Go can be purchased by calling the Tropicana Box Office at 702-739-2411 / 800-829-9034 or online at www.Tropicanalv.com. For more information about group and military discounts, please call the Tropicana Box Office.