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Stars Team Up for Poker Fundraiser

Dayna Roselli — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:36:47 +0000

Stars such as Tony Hawk, Christian Slater, Brad Garrett, Jason Alexander, Joanna Krupa, Montel Williams, Donnie Wahlberg, Marlon Waynes and Slash were among the 39 players who competed in the $540 event in The Venetian Poker Room – raising more than $42,000 for Three Square, a food charity in Southern Nevada.

AJ Buckley from CSI NY, Nicholas Gonzalez and Shaun Sipos of CW’s Melrose Place and UFC fighter Tito Ortiz were also in attendance.

Photo credit: IS Photography

Christian Slater was amazingly friendly and a fan favorite. He kept jumping up from the poker table to take photos with the fans lining the aisles. A bounty was put on Daniel Negreanu and the prize – a signed guitar by Slash – went to actor Donnie Wahlberg. Donnie said he was going to give the guitar to his son.

Zak “Zakooza” Alameddine from New York won the event and a ticket into next year’s PokerStars.net Caribbean Adventure in the Bahamas. He beat top poker pros such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, world champion Joe Cada, Gavin Griffin, Dennis Phillips, Chris Moneymaker and Vanessa Rousso.

Baseball legend, Orel Hershiser, came second winning a seat in the NAPT Mohegan Sun event in April. John Beveridge from Henderson, Nevada, came third and won a seat into today’s $5,000 PokerStars.net North American Poker Tour Venetian Main Event which is set to attract more than 800 players.

After playing in the tournament, the stars headed up to TAO Nightclub for cocktails, hors dourves and a special musical performance by recording artist T-Pain.

Actors & Musicians Celebrate Mirage’s 20th Anniversary

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:56:38 +0000

This weekend the Mirage Hotel & Casino celebrated 20 years on the Las Vegas Strip. Several events were held throughout the weekend, including a concert with “Slash & Friends.”

Enjoy some pictures from the star studded events!

Slash & Joe Perry of Aerosmith; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Nicole Scherzinger (Lead Singer for the Pussy Cat Dolls); Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

Lukas Haas & Benicio Del Toro; Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Rockin’ Weekend in Las Vegas: Slash, Steven Tyler, ZZ Top

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:57:04 +0000

Slash celebrated his birthday with a big bash at JET Nightclub at the Mirage on July 24th. He was joined by his wife Pearla and band members from Velvet Revolver, ZZ Top, & Aerosmith.

Aerosmith & ZZ Top peformed at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, hosted an after concert party at Studio 54. He even suprised the club goers with an impromtu performance of “Walk This Way.”

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireimagePhoto Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA