Andre Agassi: The Q & A
Some weeks ago, I scheduled an interview with Andre Agassi. At the time, media outlets were going nuts, reporting that Andre, in his acclaimed memoir, “Open: An Autobiography,” would cop to having taken meth back in 1997. I figured by the time our interview rolled around (yesterday, at the book’s...
MIKE TYSON DETAINED AT LAX ON SUSPICION OF BATTERY
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and was detained on suspicion of battery Wednesday, police said.
Toxic twins Steven Tyler and Joe Perry insiste an Aerosmith bust-up ain't happening. Post music critic Dan Aquilante reports frontman Tyler showed up for the Joe Perry Project gig at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza last night, and the shaggy-haired duo belted out their iconic "Walk This Way." During an encore, Tyler told the crowd: "The break-up -- it just ain't true."
Sad news for Celine Dion, who in August was reported to be pregnant with an embryo that had been frozen in liquid nitrogen for the past eight years. Dion, 41, had embryos frozen for in-vitro fertilization while trying to conceive her first child, Rene-Charles, now 8.
"Dancing With the Stars" viewers eliminate Aaron Carter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He shed tears on the show and once fought for his spot with a dance-off, but Aaron Carter has performed his last dance on "Dancing With the Stars."
ORLANDO -- Sammy Sosa says he is not trying to look like the late Michael Jackson, nor is he suffering from a skin infection. He also says the change in the color of his skin is not a byproduct of his alleged steroid use.
Speaking publicly for the first time since photos of him from a recent musical award ceremony were published on the Internet, Sosa said that the skin lightening is the result of the use of a facial cosmetic cream.
Welterweight boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and his band, rehearsing on Tuesday night at the Studio at the Palms. Pacquiao, who is the lead singer of a band named Calsada, fights Miguel Cotto on Saturday at the MGM Grand...
Andre Agassi’s father, Mike Agassi, and Michael Graf, Steffi’s brother, among the capacity crowd at Encore Theater for the book launch on Monday...
Luxor headliner Criss Angel, with a young woman and others at Sinatra (Encore) on Monday...
Retired baseball slugger Sammy Sosa, suddenly back in the headlines for using a skin cream that dramatically lightened the color of his face, at XS nightclub (Encore) on Friday. Also at XS: New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker...
Members of the band, Skid Row, including Snake Sabo, hanging out at Aces & Ales Bar, 3740 S. Nellis, after their gig at Sunset Station over the weekend...
Vegas Confidential: Sinsational Celebrity Tales
Norm Clarke's newest book, Vegas Confidential: Sinsational Celebrity Tales ($15.95, Stephens Press; Release Date, November 2008), dishes up a feast from Sin City's Ace Insider on celeb's club hopping, spending sprees, outrageous behavior, feuds and meltdowns, and the best (and worst) tippers. more info at sinsationalcelebritytales.com Order Now!
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'SINSATIONAL' SNIPPETS Chapter 1, Hey Big Spender: Read about the deal Tao gave a high roller who ordered shots for the entire crowd on a busy night (Page 23). Chapter 9, Behind the Celebrity and Nightclub Scene: The inside story on how Robert Frey and Steve Davidovici teamed up to create Pure Management Group, one of the world's largest nightclub-restaurant operations. Meanwhile, the watch continues on the investigation into Pure Management Group after the February 2008 raid (Page 145).
Zowie Bowie’s Chris Phillips, third from right, attended Monday's performance of “X” Burlesque at Flamingo Las Vegas. From left to right: Olga, Stephanie, Jenny, J. Boogie (of Men of “X” & Zowie Bowie), Shakeera, Phillips, Brittney and Melanie. (Photo courtesy of “X” Burlesque)
Boxer Manny Pacquiao showed up at the Studio at the Palms on Tuesday with his band Calsada. Pacquiao is the lead singer. He's in town for his Saturday fight against Miguel Cotto at the MGM Grand. (Photo courtesy Edison Graff)
New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards, left, and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker pose for a photo Friday at XS nightclub inside Encore Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy of XS)
Andre Agassi reacts to a question from ESPN's Rick Reilly during the book launch event for Agassi's autobiography, "Open," Monday at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Erik Kabik/Retna)
FRIGHT NIGHT Meet Scandal, a 2-year-old Silky Yorkshire Terrier who belongs to Vegas Confidential's Norm Clarke and The Leggy Blond. The photo was taken under a blanket, which created the static electricity that left Scandal looking like the canine version of boxing promoter Don King.
(Photo by Norm Clarke)
PARIS LAS VEGAS BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU GRAPE STOMPING
November 18, 3 p.m. Wednesday -- "Peepshow" star Holly Madison and a Lucille Ball impersonator will team up at grape stomping at the annual Paris Las Vegas Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. They will play out a scene remiscent of the iconic "Lucy" scene. The event coincides with the start of festivities at midnight in Paris, France.
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THE WHIGS AT BEAUTY BAR
November 20, Friday -- The Whigs perform at Beauty Bar.
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FUTURE STARS SHOWCASE
November 29, Sunday -- The Bootlegger's 10 Future Stars Showcase, 1 p.m.
December 20, Sunday -- The Bootlegger's 10 Future Stars Showcase, 1 p.m.
MARCHE BACCHUS OFFERS GREAT OUTDOORS, NEW MENU
Marche Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Market has always featured one of the best off-Strip outdoor dining settings. Now they've added a menu created by new chef Jean Paul Labadie, a longtime Emeril Lagasse lieutenant. Patio tables come with stand heaters at Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt's lakeside wine-and-dine nightspot. Location: 2620 Regatta Drive in the Lakeside Center in the Desert Shores community. Reservations recommended: (702) 804-8008