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A Michael Jackson benefit concert is being held Aug. 29 at the Palms, on what would have been Jackson's 51st birthday.

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UFC Party Pix: Chuck Lidell, Ryan Bader, Jens Pulver
in advance of tonight's UFC 100, Chuck Lidell hosted Tao Beach's pool party at the Venetian Friday, along with Ryan Bader (left) and Jens Pulver (center). Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage. Previously in my UFC files: Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir focus on family as well as training for upcoming UFC bout DOUG ELFMAN:...


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NEW FRIENDS: JASON STATHAM, HOLLY MADISON



British actor Jason Statham and Hugh Hefner's ex Holly Madison chatted at Strip House restaurant at Planet Hollywood Resort on Saturday after he watched her star in "Peepshow." He saw her as a ring girl for UFC 100 and attended her show. (Photo courtesy Denise Truscello/Planet Hollywood Resort)



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Updated: 07/12/2009 9:23 PM


GATTI'S WIFE BEING QUESTIONED IN HIS DEATH

The wife of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti was detained as a suspect by Brazilian authorities Sunday following his death at a posh seaside resort.

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Updated: 07/12/2009 3:31 PM


Lesnar's shtick uncouth, effective

This really does make perfect sense, that the new, big (really big) thing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship is our very own version of Ivan Drago.

UFC 100: slide show of fights

I suppose the only thing missing is Brigitte Nielsen in her prime.

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Updated: 07/12/2009 8:31 AM


Lesnar: Action and words

Brock Lesnar solidified himself as the Ultimate Fighting Championship's heavyweight champion Saturday night.

He also made sure that he would be cast as a villain to fans of the organization for as long as he chooses to be a participant.

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Updated: 07/12/2009 8:00 PM


REPORT: JACKSON'S BODY NOT IN CASKET; IN BERRY GORDIE'S CRYPT

Michael Jackson's family is bitterly divided over how best to profit off the King of Pop's remains -- so his body has been stashed in Motown maestro Berry Gordy's crypt until the clan stops bickering, The Post has learned.

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Updated: 07/10/2009 5:40 PM


PLANET HOLLYWOOD FINED FOR PREVE NIGHTCLUB'S ACTIONS

Planet Hollywood has agreed to pay a $750,000 fine to Nevada gaming regulators, admitting that resort officials were lax in policing illegal activity inside the Privé nightclub.

The Gaming Control Board has told the resort industry that properties need to control actions inside the nightclubs that traditionally lease space in casinos and are operated independently.

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Updated: 07/11/2009 2:30 PM


TRACKING THE STARS

Donnie Wahlberg and his New Kids on the Block band mate, Joey McIntyre, partying at Playboy Club (Palms) on Saturday. They performed their hit song, “Single.”...

"Gossip Girl" actress Leighton Meester, dining at Rare120 (Hard Rock Hotel) with boyfriend actor Sebastian Stan. She later got on stage at Body English and sang some of her songs. UFC star "Rampage" Jackson also got on stage and made it rain...

Laura Prepon of "That 70s Show" and boyfriend Scott Michael Foster of "Greek," with friends at Blush Boutique Nightclub inside Wynn on Saturday. Also in the house: UFC lightweight Roger Huerta...

Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, hosting an official after-fight party in honor of his induction to the UFC Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Playing Field Lounge in Planet Hollywood Resort. Attendees included actor Michael Clarke DuncanMichael Strahan, who were spotted earlier dining at Strip House...

At Tao (Venetian), scene of the official Tapout after-fight party: Tapout owner “Sky Skrape," John “Magician” Dodson and "Ultimate Fighter" Season Eight winner Efrain Escudero. Also sighted at the club was British actor Jason Statham, who was celebrating a friend’s birthday...

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Updated: 07/11/2009 1:15 PM

Sinsational Celebrity Tales 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
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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).

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WAHLBERG GOES AIRBORNE



Donnie Wahlberg leaps during Saturday's New Kids on the Block concert at The Pearl inside the Palms. (Photo courtesy Denise Truscello/Palms)



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SKY SKRAPE HOSTS AT TAO



Tapout owner “Sky Skrape," center, parties at Tao on Saturday with friends John “Magician” Dodson, left, and Efrain Escudero, winner of Season 8 of "The Ultimate Fighter." The clothing line owner hosted the evening. (Photo courtesy Al Powers/Tao)



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LEIGHTON MEESTER AT BODY ENGLISH



"Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester celebrates in the DJ booth Saturday with Body English DJ Clinton Sparks at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. She sang her yet-to-be-released single "Front Cut." (Photo courtesy Scott Berry/Hard Rock Hotel)



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CHUCK LIDDELL AND HIS WINGMEN



Actor Michael Clarke Duncan and former All-Pro defensive lineman Michael Strahan mug it up with Chuck Liddell, who was hosting a UFC 100 after-party at The Playing Field Lounge at Planet Hollywood Resort. (Photos courtesy Tom Donoghue/Planet Hollywood Resort)



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LIDDELL CHILLING AT TAO BEACH



UFC great Chuck Liddell relaxing at Tao Beach (Venetian) before his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame on Friday. He was celebrating with Orange Gatorade. (Photo courtesy Denise Truscello/Tao Beach)



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A NIGHT OF 'LOVE'



"Lost" lovers Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan took in "Love" (Mirage) on Friday with his parents from Manchester, England. They went backstage after the show and met the cast and crew. Lilly is shown above with Jimmie Cervera, who plays Dr. Robert, a man of mysterious character and tea lover. (Photo courtesy Ana Drobrjevic/Cirque du Soleil)



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WSOP CELEBRITY UPDATE



Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is among a half dozen celebrities still alive in the World Series of Poker's main event at the Rio. Others still in the hunt include Jason Alexander of "Seinfeld," cricket legend Shane Warne, French actor and singer Patrick Bruel, Jordan Farmar of the Los Angeles Lakers and Hollywood writer-producer Sam Simon.Knocked out early were: actress/poker star Jennifer Tilly, former star pitcher Orel Hershiser, wrestler Torrie Wilson, former NBA player John Salley, actor Marlon Wayans, music video producer Joseph Kahn, actor Ray Romano, musician Sully Erna, actress Shannon Elizabeth and actor Brad Garrett. (Courtesy photo)



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CARMEN ON THE COUCH


Carmen Electra on the lips couch, one of her props during her guest appearance with Crazy Horse Paris. She is performing at the MGM Grand nightspot through Monday. (Photo courtesy Denise Truscello/Crazy Horse Paris)


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CARMEN ELECTRA ON OPENING NIGHT

Carmen Electra joined the Crazy Horse Paris revue this week as a celebrity guest star through Monday. Thursday was media night at the MGM Grand hotspot. (Photo courtesy Erik Kabik/Retna/erik@erikkabikphoto.com)


CARMEN ELECTRA PRETTY IN PINK

Carmen Electra on the red carpet with her Crazy Horse Paris castmates Thursday at the MGM Grand. Electra went topless for the second night in a row. She's performing with the famed Parisian revue until Monday. (Photo courtesy Scott Harrison/Retna/scott@harrisonphotos.com)


WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...



The Travelocity Gnome is in Las Vegas, roaming tourist attractions. He started his day early on the Mandalay Bay Beach; then went on a thrill ride on The Roller Coaster at New York-New York followed by some frolicking with the dolphins at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. The mischievous mascot, whose travails show up in Travelocity commercials, will be around for several days. (Courtesy photo)



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POKER STARS JOIN NELLY AT PALMS


World Series of Poker attendees Lou Diamond Phillips, left, Joe Hachem, Nelly and Chris Moneymaker on the red carpet at The Palms for Pokerstars.net party.(Photo courtesy Erik Kabik/Retna/erik@erikkabikphoto.com)


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Fans join Chuck Liddell in celebrating his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame on Saturday during a UFC 100 after-party at The Playing Field Lounge at Planet Hollywood Resort. (Photo courtesy Tom Donoghue/Planet Hollywood Resort)


Upcoming Events

HART PERFORMING JACKSON TRIBUTE AT 'PRAISE'

JULY 12, 2 p.m. -- Grammy winner Larry Hart will be performing a tribute to Michael Jackson during in his gospel show "Praise!" at Southpoint Casino.

Hart, a 1979 Grammy winner for best gospel performance contempary or inspirational, will sing Jackson’s favorite song “Stand Strong” from the musical “Sisterella” staged in the 1990s. Hart wrote the book, music and lyrics for “Sisterella,” which was executive-produced and presented by Michael Jackson and Jerry Greenberg and produced by Robert DeNiro. “Praise" is being billed as an “irreverently reverent gospel experience."

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ESPN 1100 HOSTS RADIOTHON

JULY 25, Palms Hotel: ESPN Radio 1100 will host “The Longest Radio Show Ever” for the fourth year in a row.

The radiothon will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24.

National and local celebrities in the sports and entertainment industry are donating their time to the cause and will host an hour.

ESPN Radio 1100 listeners and others around the country have the chance to co-host an hour of their choice, by submitting their bid in the online auction.

Bids can be placed by visiting WeAreLV.com and clicking on the ESPN Radio 1100 logo. The online auction will run from Thursday, July 9 to Friday, July 17.

  Confirmed celebrities include several UFC fighters, among them are Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Amir Sadollah, Brandon Vera, Randy Couture, Rashad Evans, Matt Serra, Arianny and UFC president Dana White. Additional co-hosts include UNLV basketball Coach Lon Kruger, former UNLV basketball Coach Charlie Spoonhour, UNLV head football Coach Mike Sanford.

A complete listing of the celebrities and the hour they are tied to is available at www.WeAreLV.com so fans can bid to co-host with that chosen celebrity.

White is being honored July 24 as the station's Sportsman of the Year.

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BACK AT THE BOOTLEGGER

Former Elvis Choir member Kelly Clinton returned to the Bootlegger Bistro on Mondays, this time with an open-mic cabaret show.

Clinton, who hosted celebrity karaoke on Mondays for three-plus years at the nightclub, hopes to turn her show into a weekly showcase for established and upcoming talent.

She was 19 when she was discovered at Frank Link’s Maxim showcase.

“There’s not a lot of places where you can do this now and there’s so many talented people out there,” she said.

Showtime is 9 p.m.

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"WORLD MAGNETIC TOUR" COMING TO MANDALAY BAY

Metallica To Bring "World Magnetic Tour" to Mandalay Bay Events Center, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.

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The NBA Summer League, with 21 teams participating and up to 24 of the 2009 first-round draft picks playing, begins a 10-day, 55-game run today. Games are being held at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. General admission: $25; seniors and children (3-12) are $15. Ticket information: 702-739-FANS, through UNLVtickets.com or by visiting the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office and UNLV Ticket Outlets.

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