HEIDI FLEISS HOLLYWOOD MADAM ARRESTED
Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss, was arrested last night in Pahrump. She was suspected of DUI, possession of narcotics without a prescription, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. A male passenger was also booked for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. Heidi Fleiss and her companion were booked into the Nye County jail.The fallout from this latest turn of events might well be the end of Fleiss’ efforts to establish a stud farm in Pahrump that would provide sex for hire for women. Pahrump is located 80 miles from Las Vegas in Nye County where prostitution is legal.
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February 7, 2008
FORMER MISS NEVADA KATIE REES ARRESTED
Late in 2006, former Miss Nevada Katie Rees was fired from her sash for appearing in photos of undress and unfit for a beauty contestant. As with any of these photos, they quickly spread on the Internet.
The photos are a little to racy for a family blog, but we can give you the above photo (courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department), which is Rees’ mugshot from yesterday.
Yep, seems she again made the news when she was pulled over in the middle of the night for speeding, found that she had a suspended license and a car with suspended plates, was driving an uninsured vehicle, and if that wasn’t enough, resisted arrest by allegedly kicking and elbowing the officers. She was immediately placed under arrest and held at the Clark County Detention Center.
Oh okay, here are the photos off TMZ that got Rees dethroned.
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February 6, 2008
CHER TO PERFORM IN RESIDENCE AT CAESARS PALACE
Celine Dion was so big, two stars are filling her shoes.
Bette Midler begins Feb. 20 at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum with her new show The Showgirl Must Go On.
And beginning May 6, Caesars Palace confirmed that the long-rumored Cher will have four shows a week for that month, reappearing every couple months.
Cher who was last seen three years ago in her sell-out Farewell Tour. But farewell isn’t always goodbye, and her new show will touch on some of the songs (with dance) in her tour but also reflect on her entire career, including her time from the Sonny & Cher days.
Elton John will continue to alternate between Midler and Cher.
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DRAGON DANCE & EYE PAINTING CEREMONY AT THE VENETIAN LAS VEGAS
An authentic dragon dance ceremony will be performed for the public at the Venetian & Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip. This very special event will feature dancers and musicians in elaborate traditional costumes playing authentic music and will include firecrackers and an eye painting ceremony. The festivities, slated for Thursday, February 7 at 3:00 PM, will begin at the Venetian’s Porte Cochere then the ceremony will wind through the Venetian casino, into the atrium of Shoppes at the Palazzo, through the Palazzo casino and end in the upper Palazzo Porte Cochere. The Dragon dance is open to the public and free.
Make plans now to be at the Venetian for this traditional Chinese New Year celebration that symbolizes good luck and prosperity for the coming Year of the rat. In Chinese culture dragons are considered to be friendly creatures associated with strength, good fortune, wisdom, and longevity. A second dragon dance will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 6 PM.
More photos after the jump…
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KELLY PAVLIK VS. JERMAIN TAYLOR II AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA SATURDAY, FEB. 16
Boxing’s two best middleweights, undefeated world champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik and once-defeated former world champion Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor, will resume their hostilities at 166 pounds, when they face-off in a battle of epic proportions. Boasting a combined record of 59-1-1 (46 KOs), a sterling winning percentage approaching 97% and victory by knockout percentage of 78%, the Pavlik vs. Taylor collision explodes Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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JAPONAIS OPENS AT THE MIRAGE
Japonais, one of Chicago and New York City’s most adored and critically acclaimed restaurants opened in Las Vegas. Renowned restaurateurs and partners in all three Japonais properties, Miae Lim, Rick Wahlstedt and Jeffrey Beers (also the restaurant’s designer) have joined forces with The Mirage in opening a Japonais outpost in one the country’s most thriving culinary cities.
The restaurant also features a 3,000-square-foot bar and lounge overlooking The Mirage casino floor and a 110-foot-long glowing “fire” wall made out of glass,
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SAMMY HAGAR IN LAS VEGAS PICTURES
Sammy Hagar was a late addition to the concert schedule at Pearl this past Saturday.
Being Sammy fans, we figured checking it out would also give us a chance to see the new concert venue at The Palms.
We’ve seen his Cabo concerts around town, and it’s always an occasion. He brings a beach vibe to his shows, and sooner than later you’re thinking you’re outside wanting to take your clothes off.
Note that Sammy appeared at a non-Harrah’s property. The rumor is he’s still planning to open a Cabo Cantina in the Neonopolis area downtown.
This time we stood in back, passing on the opportunity to be onstage with him with 100 or so other fans.
More fuzzy pictures of the show are after the jump.
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LAS VEGAS SPORTS BOOKS LOSE MILLIONS ON THE SUPER BOWL
Overall, the upset might be great news for Giants fans, but the outcome cost the casinos. The betting line had dropped to -12. In addition, a lot of money was wagered on a two-way parlay with betting on the Under at 54 (for the final score) and the Giants getting +12. The sports books had to payout 2.5 to 1 on those wagers. And don’t forget all those money line payouts for the Giants at +475.
The press release says that 174 sports books in Nevada collected over $92 million in Super Bowl wagers. That was the third highest amount. The record was set in 2006 with $94.5 million.
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