Barack Obama is in Las Vegas
June 24, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is in Las Vegas for a start studded appearance featuring many of the biggest names in Hollywood.
In attendance Tuesday night in Las Vegas will be top stars, big name directors and well known celebrities. Each there to throw their support behind their choice for president of the United States.
The high priced dinner gala they will be attending costs a whopping $2,300 dollars a tickets for general entry. Tickets to the VIP portion of the event fetch a massive $28,500 each. Obama aides expect a high turnout with a minimum of 500 people.
Some of the standouts expected to attend include the singer Seal and his wife and model Heidi Klum, as well as actor Samuel L. Jackson, Cindy Crawford and boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard.
Other famous donors who have already contributed to the Obama campaign includes Will Smith, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Paul Newman, Larry David, Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston.
Obama aides say the proceeds from tonights event will be divided between Obama’s presidential campaign and the Democratic National Party.
George Carlin’s Last Show Was in Las Vegas
June 23, 2008
Comedy legend George Carlin died of heart failure at a Santa Monica hospital on Sunday June 22nd, 2008 at 5:55 p.m at the age of 71. George Carlin’s last show was performed at the Orleans hotel in Las Vegas. There he received an award for the 11th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Often called the dean of counterculture, wa know for his off-beat comic style and developed a particularly provocative routine called, “The Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV.”
George Carlin had a history of heart complications and was reported to have entered St. John’s Health Center on Sunday afternoon, complaining of chest pain.
Britney Spears in Las Vegas
June 17, 2008
It’s been reported that Britney Spears was in Las Vegas at the same time as her ex hubby Kevin Federline this past Father’s Day weekend.
The couple divorced in July of last year and since that time have had a bitter dispute over child custody. The two managed to carefully avoid each other this weekend and were both seen separately around town.
Britany Spears was seen at the Palms hotel, while Kevin Federline received the Father of the Year award from Prive Las Vegas. Federline has twice been awarded with a best Fathers award. Previously he was granted the honor by Details Magazine in November of 2007.
The split couple were said to have left the care of their two children Jayden James and Sean Preston at home for their weekend getaway.
Michael Jackson in Las Vegas?
June 13, 2008
It’s true you may soon be able to see Michael Jackson in Las Vegas. According to rumors the investment firm Colony Capital is in talks with Michael to get him back performing.
They recently purchased the 23 million dollar loan on his Neverland Ranch in California and are now discussing with Jackson a variety of repayment options for his $23 million in debt.
One of the best possible scenarios for the aging pop star is to perform in long-term engagement as the resident performer of a Las Vegas show. The source stated that there’s currently no deal solidly in place.
However it was first reported in the Wall Street Journal, which quoted Tom Barrack the CEO of Colony Capital CEO as saying, “we’ve been having discussions with Mr. Jackson about a recapitalization and refinancing of Neverland in addition to various other business opportunities and mutual interests.”
Michael Jackson is currently 49 years old and has been reclusive since a California jury acquitted him in 2005 of child molestation. Since then Jackson has moved from places like Bahrain, Dubai and even Ireland. Michael’s been reported to be currently residing with his three young children in Pahrump, Nevada, located about 60 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Colony Capital has said to be pressuring Michael to sell off Neverland Ranch to relaunch is music career and begin repayment of his millions of dollars in debt. According to the Las Vegas Journal an idea being discussed is to install Michael Jackson as a regular performer at one of their hotel casinos. This would mean Jackson would perform approximately 180 nights a year.
Another plan being discussed is to have Jackson appearing 20 or 30 times a year with part of the original Jackson brothers.
Garth Brooks in Las Vegas
June 13, 2008
You can see American Country Music artist Garth Brooks in Las Vegas at the Caesars Palace Colosseum on Thu, 07/17/08; 09:00 PM. Garth Brooks is considered by many to be responsible for dominating country music and crossing over to the mainstream pop genre. Single handedly responsible for exposing country music to millions of new fans and winning 24 Billboard Music Awards.
You can watch Garth Brook perform at Caesars Las Vegas in this rare opportunity to experience a genuine country superstar, live and in concert.
Born February 7, 1962, Garth Brooks has been granted the following awards over his professional career.
24 Billboard Music Awards
2 Grammy Awards (total of 7 nominations)
18 Academy of Country Music Awards
17 American Music Awards
11 Country Music Association Awards
10 People’s Choice Awards
5 World Music Awards
2 Blockbuster Awards
2 ASCAP Awards
Academy of Country Music Awards, Artist of the Decade (1990s)
American Music Awards, Artist of the Decade (1990s)
1 Radio Music Award
Recording Industry Association of America, Artist of the Century (1900s)
2 Primetime Emmy Award nominations (Outstanding in a Variety of Music Program)
GLAAD Media Award for “We Shall Be Free”-1993
1 Golden Globe nomination (Best Original Song)
1 CMT Award Nomination, Video Collaborative of the Year, Huey Lewis (2008) for “Workin’ For A Livin’
Songwriters Hall of Fame: 2002
Academy of Country Music Awards, inaugural “Crystal Milestone Award”
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Garth Brooks live in concert, one of the most beloved performers in the history of American popular music.
Can you use other hotels pools in Las Vegas
May 26, 2008
Can you use other hotels pools in Las Vegas is a question that’s frequently asked by people traveling on a budget. Or in the worst case scenario you’ve booked a travel vacation in a Las Vegas hotel who’s pool is under construction.
In this case it’s smart to know that you can get in to many of the exclusive resort pools in Las Vegas with just the right circumstances.
First off, many times you can slip through off strip hotel pools acting like you belong there. Slipping in behind a family or large group is an easy way to gain access through a locked gate. For the Las Vegas Resort pools it can get a little trickier.
Secondly, money talks, however this may be the reason you haven’t booked in a top notch room to begin with. If you’re met with resistance at the entrance to a pool, you may have to use the old $20 trick to slip through. That is discreetly give the pool attendant a twenty spot and breeze right in.
Third up, sexy sells, if you’re a hot chick or got one with you, you’ve got to flaunt in. Flirting your way will enable you to get in to the best pools in Las Vegas a whole lot easier than anything else.
On many of my trips to Las Vegas pool I’ve been turned away at the gate by the pool attendant. At the Bellagio pool for instance I’ve always been asked for a room key from the lower level lobby. Caesars Palace Pool is another destination that’s hit or miss. I can usually get in by turning on the charm, dressing up and if all else fails dropping some dough.
Overall, it’s not as hard as you think to check out the top pools in Las Vegas. Just take a chance and try. After all the worst that can happen is you get turned away and have to try someplace else.
Carrot Top in Las Vegas
May 21, 2008
Popular comedian Carrot Top is in Las Vegas and is once again performing his outrageous brand of on-stage comedy. He’s the red headed comedian known for his self parodying humor and prop comedy. With his trademark trunks he reveals an assortment of wacky props and incorporates them into his act.
Carrot Top has appeared on televisions shows, newscasts, entertained colleges and made many headlining appearances over the years. He’s received, “Entertainer of the Year!” and “Comedian of the Year,” from respected sources.
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is currently performing at the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas.
Here’s his current show schedule:
* Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday – 8:00 pm
* Tuesday – Dark
* Saturday – 9:00 pm
Get Carrot Top Tickets Here!
Fire Consumes Alystra Casino
May 14, 2008
Fire consumed the Alystra Casino which was closed for renovations in 1998 and never reopened. As the fire ripped through the structure some of it had to be demolished by heavy equipment. This was in an effort to control the fire which took firefighters approximately four hours to extinguish.
The Alystra Casino located at 333 West Sunset Road originally opened in 1995 and closed in 1998. Fire Battalion Chief Randall Jones of the Henderson Fire Department, stated, “No one was injured in fighting the fire, but the casino, which has been closed for 10 years, was a total loss.”
Lamborghini Reventon in Las Vegas
May 14, 2008
Lamborghini Reventon comes to Las Vegas. The last model for sale of the ultra exclusive Lamborghini Reventons has shown up for sale at the exotic car brand’s dealership in Las Vegas. Reventon’s official sticker price currently hovers around a cool $1.4 million.
With its increased engine output over the Murcielago LP640, the Reventon reveals an impressive amount of horsepower and a radically different look over the LP640.
The jaw-dropping Lamborghini offers a small increase in horsepower over its predecessor by raising the amount from 640hp to 650hp. However, it’s enough to give this beauty the oomph to go from dead stop to 60mph in a mere 3.4 seconds. What really makes this one stand apart is its modern jet-fighter influenced design.
With this Reventon being the last expected, it’s guaranteed to fetch considerable more as the rich and famous clamor to get the last of Lamborghini’s newest cars. Prices for the remaining luxury sports car are expected to exceed $1.8 million dollars and may well go beyond $2 million. Typically higher prices are payed for final edition in a limited run.
This Lamborghini Reventon which carries the 1/20 label should be no different. Currently, 19 of the Lamborghini’s have been sold. With only 20 Reventon’s made in this limited production, along with two special models created for Lamborghini to keep as examples, you can be sure the competition for the last one will be steep.