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NORM: Owner Jay-Z says 40/40 Club is fine

Music giant Jay-Z is taking the offensive in an attempt to dispel rumors that his 4-month-old 40/40 Club in Las Vegas is in trouble.

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Doug Elfman


Smoky Simon Cowell Tells ‘Idol’ Producer To ‘Vowel Consonant’
“American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe came to Las Vegas this weekend with a cast on his right arm. It was just a flesh wound, nothing serious, he said. “I can still hit Simon in the mouth, and if I just click Paula [Abdul] around the ear every now and again, she might wake up,” Lythgoe said. I’m always curious about how “Idol” judge Simon Cowell smokes cigarettes, only because I think it affects his mood to go into nicotine withdrawal on the air. So I asked Lythgoe if Simon gets smoke breaks to calm him down. “No, Simon doesn’t get smoke breaks, he just takes them,” Lythgoe said, all smiles. “He doesn’t actually complete them. He has about three puffs and then he puts them out. “I was [smoking] 60 a day” before quitting four years ago, Lythgoe said. “So I know what it’s like to keep it up. I had a heart attack and that stopped me smoking.” Does he ever tell Simon to quit? “Of course. What do you think he said? There were two words, and it was something like … vowel consonant.” (By the way, I forgot to get a photo of Nigel so here's a pic of Frankie Valli (left) and the ...


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PHOTOS: BLOODY SATURDAY FOR SUGE

TMZ has obtained photos of Suge Knight, minutes after someone knocked him out cold at a Hollywood club.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 12:51 PM


FARINA BUSTED FOR PACKING HEAT

TMZ has learned Dennis Farina is being booked on felony weapons possession charges.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 12:48 PM


BEST PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Week's Best: Lightning Volcano, More...

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Updated: 05/11/2008 11:42 AM


TV FIRST: GAYS WED ON 'BROTHERS & SISTERS'

After much anticipation on the set of ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," a wedding cake has arrived. The four-tier creation -- adorned with flowers and blackberries -- is locked in a freezer, out of sight from the curious cast members, who are wondering what the cake topper looks like.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 11:40 AM


JENNA PICKS 'YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL' FOR FIRST DANCE

Jenna Bush picked "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker, for the father-daughter dance with President Bush at her wedding reception Saturday night in Texas, the band leader said.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 11:37 AM


TOM CRUISE'S HITLER FILM POSTPONED

The fortunes of Hollywood actor Tom Cruise have suffered a blow with the news that his next big film has been postponed until 2009.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 11:35 AM


PRESIDENT CALLS WEDDING 'SPECTACULAR'

President Bush and first lady Laura Bush didn't share their daughter's wedding with the nation, but the president eagerly shared their joy on Sunday about Jenna Bush's marriage to Henry Hager.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 11:33 AM


SUGE KNIGHT KNOCKED THE HELL OUT

How the mighty have fallen -- literally! Suge Knight was hit so hard by a man last night, he lost consciousness.

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Updated: 05/11/2008 10:34 AM


HEFNER SAYS MILEY WELCOME TO POSE WHEN SHE'S LEGAL

Playboy editor Hugh Hefner says Miley Cyrus will be "welcomed in the magazine" when she's of legal age.

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Updated: 05/09/2008 12:22 PM


MODEL: LINDSAY LOHAN STOLE MY STUFF TOO

Playboy editor Hugh Hefner says Miley Cyrus will be "welcomed in the magazine" when she's of legal age.

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Updated: 05/09/2008 12:17 PM

Sinsational Celebrity Tales Pre Order Vegas Confidential: Sinsational Celebrity Tales
Norm Clarke's newest book, Vegas Confidential: Sinsational Celebrity Tales ($12.95, Stephens Press; publication TBA), dishes up a feast from Sin City's Ace Insider on outrageous behavior, spending sprees, feuds and meltdowns, and the latest best (and worst) tippers. Discounted pre-orders are $9.95 and include free shipping. Pre-order your copy now!

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CUB SCOUTS MAGIC

 Lance Burton poses with Cub Scouts after his "Master Magician" show Friday

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Jayde Nicole made her first public appearance as Playboy's Playmate of the Year on Friday at the Palms' Ditch Friday's pool party. She's the first Canadian chosen as Playmate of the Year since Shannon Tweed in 1982. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner gave it the best advice, she said. Use it as a career platform, said Hefner, and "make it all that you can," said the 22-year-old brunette, who has been running a modeling agency in her hometown of Port Perry, Ontario since 2005. She was Playboy's Miss January 2007. (Photo courtesy of Scott Harrison)
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"American Idol" finalists Jason Castro, left, Syesha Mercado, David Cook and David Archuleta, right, pose for a photo on the red carpet Saturday with members of the cast of Cirque du Soleil's, "Love," at The Mirage. (Photo courtesy of Erik Kabik/www.erikkabikphoto.com)

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Nicole Richie


Overnight Sensations
Posted May 11


Ali Landry, who hosted Tao's first Hot Moms event Saturday, was joined by her husband, famed director Alejandro Monteverde. Her group included her sister Gena. (Photo courtesy of Tao)


Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson at Saturday's concert at Mandalay Bay. (Photo courtesy Scott Harrison)


Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson and his fiancé, BET host Julissa Bermudez celebrated their recent engagement at Pure. (Courtesy Photo)


UFC fighter Josh Burkman partied until the lights came on at LAX on Saturday night. (Courtesy Photo)


Jack Osbourne socialized with friends at his VIP table on the main stage at Pure on Saturday night.. (Courtesy Photo)


Ne Yo at Prive on Friday (Courtesy Photo)


Star chefs Joel Robuchon and Jean-Philippe Maury at Bon Appetit's after-party at Bare Pool (Mirage) on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo)


Wynn Las Vegas chef Paul Bartolotta with Bare staff on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo)

 Jerry Springer, host of "America's Got Talent," dining at Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday. He's in town shooting segments for the show...
   Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk and his wife Lhotse, celebrating his 40th birthday at a Red Rock Resort-hosted party Saturday. Lhotse organized a "Big Lebowski-themed, after Tony's favorite film, in the VIP bowling suite at Red Rock Lanes. Attendees included professional snow boarder Shaun White, Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. White later partied at Cherry nightclub... 

     Steve Wynn and Elaine Wynn, celebrating their son-in-law, Peter Early’s surprise birthday dinner Saturday at CatHouse. Another surprise came when the model in the Catbox dressing window pulled up her sheet to cover up while she was changing. The words “Happy Birthday Peter” were written in white lace letters were  on the back of the sheet...

        Longtime local entertainer Clint Holmes, receiving a birthday serenade Saturday at the Stirling Club (Turnberry Towers) from Mosaic, and performances by Frankie Scinta, Jimmy Hopper, The Las Vegas Tenors, the cast of "Menopause the Musical," comedian Dom Irerra, Kelly Clinton and Holmes' sister Gayle Steele... 
    
     Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson and BET host Julissa Bermudez, celebrating their recent engagement Saturday at Pure (Caesars Palace). At another table: Jack Osbourne, with friends...
 
      Playboy model and former “Beauty and the Geek” reality star Jillian Beyor, hosting a sexy lingerie pillow fight party at Tabu (MGM Grand) on Satuday...


Posted May 07

At Cher's opening Tuesday at the Colosseum (Caesars Palace): Barry Manilow, Cher's daughter, Chastity Bono, Entertainment Tonight hosts Mark Steines and Mary Hart, and illusionists Siegfried & Roy...

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitching star Orel Hershiser, dining at Vintner Grill on Tuesday. Celebrity Chef Michel Richard of L.A.'s Citrus & Citronelle, enjoying cocktails Tuesday with chef J. Joho at Joho’s Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Paris Las Vegas)...

Rapper Too Short, performing at Prive's Cinco de Mayo party on Monday. Also there: boxer Zab Judah...

Cher, walking into Spago (Forum Shops at Caesars) about midnight Tuesday after her opening show came to surprise Siegfried and Roy. Cher was with her sister...


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Upcoming Events
Legendary music group Duran Duran will perform shows on May 9 and May 10 at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

Both shows are scheduled to start at 8 p.m. at the venue. Tickets start at $95. Tickets are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Music group Dropkick Murphys will perform May 16 poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show slated to commence at 9 p.m. at the pool. Tickets are $30.25. Tickets are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Hogs & Heifers Saloon is hitting the roads with "Hog Wild for Kids," a charity motorcycle ride and event to be held May 18.
 
With all proceeds benefiting Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s (NVCCF) Camp Cartwheel, a camp for children undergoing care/treatment with NVCCF and their siblings, Hog Wild for Kids charity motorcycle ride will be revving up their engines as participants cruise the scenic back roads through Red Rock and out to The Mountain Springs Saloon for a rest stop and group photo before ending back to Hogs & Heifers Saloon in downtown Las Vegas (201 North 3rd Street).
 
Accompanied by a complimentary breakfast, registration for the event will be from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. the day of the ride with kick-stands up at 10:30 a.m. Registration fees are $20 per rider and $10 per passenger due at check-in and include the after party (non-ride participants are encouraged to donate $5.00 for the party to benefit NVCCF.)
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Musician Stephen Marley will perform May 23 poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show slated to commence at 9 p.m. at the pool. Tickets are $27.50. Tickets are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Comedian Dane Cook will perform at The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace over the extended Memorial Day weekend on May 23,  May 24 and May 25.

The performances are presented jointly by Caesars Palace and AEG Live. All three shows are scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Tickets cost $75, $95, $125 and $175 (all prices include a 10 percent live entertainment tax).

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, by calling Ticketmaster at 702.474.4000 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, keyword “Caesars Palace”. (All Ticketmaster orders may be subject to additional service charges and fees).
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Music group The Cult will perform May 24 at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

The Cult will be joined by music group Year Long Disaster at the show, slated to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50. Tickets are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Well-known psychic John Edward will perform May 25 at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Edward is most recognized for his internationally syndicated television shows, “Crossing Over with John Edward” and “John Edward Cross Country.” Both shows are slated to start at 7 p.m. inside the Flamingo ballroom.

Tickets are on sale now at the Flamingo Box Office and cost $175 (plus tax and fees). They can be also be purchased by phone at 702.733.3333 or 800.221.7299 or by logging on at www.flamingolasvegas.com.
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Music star Sully Erna of rock group Godsmack will perform May 31 at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

Tickets start at $29.50 for the show, slated to begin at 8 p.m. at the venue. Tickets are on sale now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Music group Gym Class Heroes will perform June 27 at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

Gym Class Heroes will be joined by music groups The Academy Is..., Tyga and Cobra Starship, with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $28 and go on sale May 3 at noon at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.
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Music group Hall & Oates will perform August 15 at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel.

Hall & Oates'  show will begin at 8 p.m. at the venue. Tickets start at $49.50 and go on sale May 3 at noon at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations and online at Ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.

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