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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!

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!).

Venus Williams Attends Criss Angel BELIEVE

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:41:59 +0000

Tennis star Venus Williams attended the 9:30 pm performance of CRISS ANGEL Believe at Luxor on Wednesday night (3/10). Following the show Venus and her 7 friends went backstage to meet Criss.

Venus and friends will be attending the 311 concert Thursday night. Here’s a picture!

Photo Credit: Tom Rutan

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.

Lion King Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:32:15 +0000

Disney’s The Lion King at Mandalay Bay and Madame Tussauds Las Vegas unveiled the iconic Rafiki Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas.

Cast members from the Las Vegas production posted with the figure. Buyi Zama plays Rafiki in the show, she also took some pictures alone with the wax figure.

Frank Marino Receives 2nd Star on LV Boulevard

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:25:25 +0000

After the grand opening of his drag spectacular, “Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” at the Imperial Palace, entertainer Frank Marino received his second star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

Frank is the first person to have two stars on the famed Boulevard.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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

Sugarfactory Opens: “The Situation,” Mel B, Kendra Host

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:36:30 +0000

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore, Mel B and Kendra Wilkinson Baskett hosted the opening of Sugarfactory at the Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops on Sunday.

Large crowds showed up to watch the red carpet. Sorrentino even lifted up his shirt for the crowd and cameras, exposing what he refers to as “The Situation.”

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

More exclusive pictures from “inside” the store and more red carpet, after the jump!

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The Price Is Right Show at Bally’s (Good option for a matinee)

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:56:32 +0000

I recently had friends in town staying at Bally’s Hotel & Casino and we decided to go to The Price Is Right show on a Saturday afternoon. Working for CBS (Ch. 8), I of course watch the TV show often. It’s classic. In fact, I attended one of Bob Barker’s shows back in 2001.

The show at Bally’s is not televised, but it is a lot of fun. It takes place in the Jubilee Theater and is hosted by former game show host, Todd Newton. You probably recognize his face. The show uses the same, “come on down” method and the same games. 50 people have the chance to win something. It was really a lot of fun. There is even a showcase showdown and Price is Right models.

Tickets are $49.95 and the show is at 2:30 p.m. It’s a great matinee show if you are looking to have some fun and possibly be a big winner!

Here’s a picture of Todd Newton, me, and my friend Shelly!

"The Price Is Right" Host, Todd Newton

Bette Midler’s Final Show at Caesars

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:12:07 +0000

Bette Midler performed her final performance of ‘The Showgirl Must Go On Sunday night at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Gladys Knight joined Bette on stage for a song (The Way We Were) before Bette’s final Encore. Bette sat behind Gladys in awe at times during the song.

Bette started to do a Celine Dion song for her final Encore as a joke(and a nod to the artist who was the resident at The Colosseum for 5 years) and then Celine Dion popped up on the screen behind Bette to congratulate her and say farewell.

Bette then appropriately performed ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ and took her final bow with her full cast and crew behind her! (More pictures on next page, click “read the rest of this entry”)

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com