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Holly Madison Grape Stomps at Paris Las Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:25 +0000

Holly Madison and Diane Vincent attended the 2009 Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at Paris Las Vegas on November 18th. The two had a ball, and looked good doing it!

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Celebrities Appear at Global Gaming Expo Opening

Dayna Roselli — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:47 +0000

Photo Credit: Darrin Bush/Las Vegas News Bureau

Chris Noth of “Sex and the City,” posed with IGT’s new slot machine bearing the successful television series’ name. Noth is known as “Mr. Big” on the show. He also appears in the CBS show, “The Good Wife.”

The Global Gaming Expo, called G2E, is an international event for the gaming entertainment industry. It runs November 17th to the 19th in Las Vegas and features 520 exhibitors, including 92 from 26 countries.

G2E 2009 is expected to attract 25,000 attendees, and has been held in Las Vegas since its inception in 2001.

2009 Playboy Playmate of the Year Ida Ljungqvist poses with Bally Technologies new Playboy slot machine during G2E (Global Gaming Expo) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Photo Credit: Brian Jones/ Las Vegas News Bureau

Melissa Rycroft “Almost” Married: Celebrates in Las Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:03:38 +0000

Melissa Rycroft and her fiance, Tye Strickland, celebrated their Bachelor/Bachelorette Dinner At Dos Caminos at The Palazzo on Saturday. Rycroft was on the show, “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

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Tony Hawk Stand Up for Skateparks Event at Wynn

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:40 +0000

Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks 2009 was held at the Wynn Hotel and Casino this weekend.

The event raises critical funds to support the Tony Hawk Foundation’s mission to bring high-quality, free public skateparks to youth in low-income communities across the United States. Tennis star, Andre Agassi, attended the event. Peepshow’s Aubrey O’Day and Holly Madison were also there, along with Erik Estrada.

Photo Credit: Thomas Meyers/RETNA

Celebrities Dress Up for Vegas Style Halloween

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:32:50 +0000

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.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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!

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Wayne Newton Opens “Once Before I Go” at Tropicana

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:39:02 +0000

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!

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

John Schneider “Bo Duke” Helps at Barret-Jackson Auction

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:53:23 +0000

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!

Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Mario Lopez Celebrates 36th Birthday

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:43:32 +0000

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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Former “Jersey Boy” Lands TV Gig

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:02:19 +0000

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.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Celebrates 25th B-day w/ Husband & Sister

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:25:33 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

The infamous Simpson family rolled in to WET Republic at MGM to celebrate Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’ 25^th birthday. Her entourage included sister Jessica Simpson, dad Joe Simpson, mom Tina Simpson, husband Pete Wentz and a few close friends. The Melrose Place star arrived in style wearing a black romper, fedora and of course leopard wedges from her big sister’s self-titled shoe line, whereas Jessica opted to wear a sheer black cover-up and black heels.

While on the red carpet, Ashlee dished about the stunning Chanel shoes Pete gave her for her birthday and gushed about how lucky she is to have such a wonderful family, husband and son.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA