The Academy of Country Music Awards are back in Las Vegas this year. The show takes place at the MGM Grand’s Garden Arena on Sunday, April 5th. It airs on KLAS-TV Channel 8 (CBS) at 8 p.m.
There are events all around the valley this weekend. Many of them are free for you to attend. For a list of concerts on Fremont Street, click here.
(Photos Courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino & Erik Kabik / RETNA)
Paris Hilton arrived in Las Vegas this weekend (March 6, 2009) to celebrate her 28th birthday. She turned 28 in February, but March 7th she celebrated it at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Body English Nightclub. She came with boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt, and 15 of her friends. They dined at Nobu on Saturday night before making their way to her party. Paris posed on the pink carpet as fans yelled, “Happy Birthday!”
Inside Body English, she was presented a cake and her friends sang Happy Birthday to her. She stayed close to Reinhardt the entire night.
According to the website TMZ, Gary Dourdan, who played Warrick on the CBS drama, “CSI,” has been picked up in Palm Springs on suspicion of possessing heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and prescription drugs. Apparently, law enforcement sources told the gossip site that the actor was asleep in his car when they approached it and made the bust. They say he was taken to the Palm Springs jail where he posted $5,000 to get out.
Donny and Marie Osmond will take over the Flamingo as Las Vegas’ latest headliner. The brother/sister duo will start an eight month run with their 90 minute variety show in September. But tickets go on sale Monday. (more…)
”High School Musical” is coming to Las Vegas. A stage production of the Disney Channel movie will be in Las Vegas June 4-8 at Planet Hollywood. The stage adaptation includes a live orchestra and 34 cast members. It has all the songs of the soundtrack plus two additional ones. Tickets go on sale next Saturday — April 26 — at noon. Parents — get your wallets ready.
More shows have been cancelled due to Toni Braxton being hospitalized for a short time after experiencing chest pains. She will be having additional medical tests done. “Our thoughts continue to be with Toni,” said president of Flamingo Las Vegas, Don Marrandino. “We look forward to having her back with her friends and family at the Flamingo as soon as possible.” Tickets are fully refundable. Guests may contact the Flamingo box office at 702) 733-3333 for assistance.
The Columbia Pictures film, “21″ opened Friday and the focus is Las Vegas. It takes place in the mid-1990’s, with MIT students counting cards at the blackjack table — and walking away with more than $10 million as a team. They were rewarded with high roller suites, limos, and the rock star lifestyle. (more…)
Nathan Burton has been announced as the next entertainer to appear inside the Flamingo’s main showroom. The show, Nathan Burton Comedy Magic will begin April 21 and will feature flamingo-clad showgirls. It will run Friday to Wednesday at 4 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $34 to $44 (plus tax and fees).
Today in New York City, the Guernsey Auction House showed off a pop culture collection that will be auctioned off in Las Vegas next month. You can see a preview here. The collection has items gathered from politics, music, movies and television over several decades. Some of the items include Christopher Reeve’s Superman suit, the hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in the “Wizard of Oz” and a rocking chair used by President John F. Kennedy. Now that’s a piece of history. In all, 850 items will be on the block March 15 & 16 at the Palms Casino.
According to the Daily Mail, the 47-year-old superstar has been told he needs a hip replacement. The article goes on to say that his wearing high-heeled boots, due to his being only 5′3″, took a toll on him. I think all of us women could have told the guy that wearing high heels can be a killer. The biggest hurdle though seems to be he may be against having surgery because it’s against his religion (Jahovah’s Witness) to have a blood transfusion. For now, doctors have prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs for the pain, but they say walking is causing him more damage.
Next year, the duo will come out of retirement to perform at the “Keep Memory Alive” fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research. They’ll be taking the stage for the first time in more than four years. It was back in 2003 that Roy Horn nearly died after he was attacked by a white tiger during their show at the Mirage.
Our own local show, Cirque du Soleil’s “Love” is nominated for a Grammy for best compilation soundtrack for visual media. While I’m sure we’ll be rooting for our hometown faves, all eyes will more than likely be waiting to see the fabulously talented trainwreck that is Amy Winehouse. (more…)
According to Perez Hilton, there will be an announcement Thursday that the one and only Cher is going to turn back time, backing out of retirement to do over 200 shows over the next three years at the Colosseum. Her first show will be May 6. PH also says that Cher will be on “Good Morning, America” and “Nightline” Thursday to discuss it.
I saw the diva and her cazillion wardrobe changes many years ago and the show was fantastic. Anyone else?
According to TMZ, Michael Jackson and his kids — Paris and Prince Michael — were seen hanging out at the Luxor Casino. Not too shocking considering he’s been into hanging out with Arab princes, but not sure he’ll find many of them at the Luxor. Guess it’s an easy mistake to make.
