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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!

Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage

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

Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Shoot Movie in Las Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:39 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Check this out! Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell on the set of their new movie The Other Guys. They were at the he Flamingo Las Vegas on he strip this weekend. Crowds gathered outside of The Flamingo and Margaritaville to watch the filming and traffic slowed as fans got a glimpse of the stars on the set.

Wahlberg and Ferrell looked right at home with Ferrell in a ‘Vegas Baby Vegas’ t-shirt and Wahlberg with a tall Margaritaville “yard” drink in his hand.

The Other Guys is directed by Adam McKay. His other films include: Talladega Nights, Step Brothers and Anchorman. Other actors in the movie include: Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Anne Heche, Michael Keeton, Steve Coogan, & Paris Hilton.

Photographer Erik Kabik was asked to shoot these EXCLUSIVE pictures. He shared them with us so we could share them with you!

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Frank Caliendo Grand Opening at Monte Carlo

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:45 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Comedian Impressionist, Frank Caliendo, officially has his own show at the Monte Carlo. The Grand Opening was Friday night. The show includes some of his famous impressions: George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley, and Bill Clinton.

Caliendo signed a 10 year deal at the Hotel Casino. Several friends from the strip surprised the audience during the show Friday, as special guests. Terry Fator, Carott Top, and Louie Anderson all joined in on the fun! They all took a moment to plug their “own” shows on the strip.

Enjoy the pictures from opening night.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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.”

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

U.S. Flair Bartender Competition in Las Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:09:59 +0000

The 2009 U.S. Flair Bartender Competition is in Las Vegas. It’s sponsored by RUMS of PUERTO RICO. The excitement and the competition continues through November 12th at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

US FLAIR OPEN finals events will begin at 7 P.M. in Carnival Court at Harrah’s on November 12th. The events are free and open to the public.

Chris Parker of Las Vegas; Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Holly Madison Visits Las Vegas’ FIRST FRIDAY Event

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:43 +0000

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

Holly Madison visited downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday event this weekend. She met up with Mayor Oscar Goodman . The Mayor and Holly toured some of the great art galleries downtown around Colorado, California and Main Street.

Holly hung out with ‘The Worlds Happiest Mayor’ before she took in some shopping and checked out the arts and crafts booths. Madison picked up a Tambourine and some pins. She also enjoyed a Giant hot Dog smothered with Cheese! Holly also stopped by Fat Daddy’s Ice Cream truck for a Orange creamcicle pop. She stopped to pose for pictures with fans.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

First Friday happens the First Friday of every month downtown in the Arts District at Charleston and Main Streets and at Colorado and California Streets. There is live music, open art galleries, food vendors, Arts and Crafts and street performers. It’s free to the public to attend.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA/erikkabik.com

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

World Series Champ Celebrates in Vegas

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:38:30 +0000

Photo Credit: Cody Boor/Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Johnny Damon, member of the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees, was spotted at the Hard Rock Hotel Casino with his wife and friends. The group celebrated at the bar Wasted Space. The baseball player enjoyed Jack Daniels, Patron and a bottle of Dom Perignon sent out by former teammate Jason Giambi.

Cirque Du Soleil Names New Elvis Inspired Las Vegas Show

Dayna Roselli — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:27 +0000

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.