Archive for January, 2008

01.31.08

SCOTT AND LANGE DOUBLE UP AT JET

April Scott, Artie Lange

Whether you’re into raunchy comedy or hot women, Jet nightclub inside the Mirage has a something for you tomorrow night, Feb. 1, as it hosts two parties: A celebration for the release of smoking-hot actress April Scott’s 2008 calendar, and a post-show bash for comedian/actor Artie Lange, who is performing at the Mandalay Bay at 8 and 11 p.m. that evening.

Expect the stars to show up about 11:30 p.m. Ubiquitous Las Vegas showman Jeff Beacher will host the festivities. Boy, that word “host” sure gets thrown around a lot here in Vegas, doesn’t it?

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

LIDDELL HAS ONE NIGHT STAND AT 54

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This Saturday, Feb. 2, John Huntington presents “One Night Stand” at Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand, the official after-fight party that UFC champ Chuck Liddell will have the pleasure of hosting.

In other words, he’ll stand on stage for three minutes as a screaming crowd drowns out his obligated club-wide greeting. He’ll probably have DJ Exodus play one of his favorite songs, then he’ll disappear into the VIP abyss where he will no longer be in sight, as normal club goers are too average to be anywhere near such a superior area of prestige.

Doors open at 10 p.m., but red carpet proceedings are at 11:30 p.m., so no need to be on the lookout for the Iceman until midnight, we’d guess.

By Ashley Rice

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01.31.08

NO TARYN AT WEIRDSVILLE SCREENING

Weirdsville, no Taryn

Sorry, folks, but it looks like only Wes Bentley will be appearing at the Galaxy Neonopolis Theatres screening of the film Weirdsville and its subsequent after-party at the Downtown Cocktail Room Friday night. We previously announced that co-star Taryn Manning would also be answering audience questions and getting her drink on at the sexy cocktail lounge, but apparently we were lied to.

OK, so we weren’t lied to, Manning just can’t make it. We do tend to have a flair for the melodramatic sometimes, don’t we? Either way, no ogling Manning, my friends, only Bentley.

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

TAO GEARS UP FOR BIG GAME WEEKEND

Tao’s Sam Hazen

Tao Restaurant and Nightclub is really getting into the “Big Game” this weekend — on both coasts. First up, if you’d like to check out some alternative food options to your tired chicken wings and hot dogs for game day, tune in your boob tube to NBC this Friday at 8:30 a.m. EST. Tao Executive Chef Sam Hazen brings some Tao signature dishes and items updated for Super Sunday enjoyment to the Today Show, including Roasted Buddha Chicken Lollipops, Dragon Tail Spare Ribs with Spicy Mustard and Super Bowl Oyster Shooters.

Later that night, at Tao Las Vegas inside the Venetian, Penthouse Pets from the Penthouse Club Las Vegas will host the first of two pre-game parties at the nightclub with the help of DJ Reach. Saturday night, it’s pre-game party part two with DJ M.O.S. spinning hip-hop, mash-ups and house music.

Just remember to set an alarm on Sunday afternoon lest you sleep through the game after two straight nights of partying.

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

A KILLER LUNCH FOR FLOWERS

Brandon Flowers

When we’re out on the town in Las Vegas, it’s not rare to see members of The Killers hanging out at concerts and bars — except for lead singer Brandon Flowers.

That’s probably because he’s at home with the wife and kid at night while bandmates such as Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci are out playing. But even family man Flowers has to eat. Thus we have him being spotted enjoying lunch at Sushi Roku inside the Forum Shops at Caesars today with family in tow. Reportedly, the singer is a frequent visitor of the acclaimed restaurant.

We don’t have pictures, but you believe us, right??

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

BURTON’S APPEARANCE NO ILLUSION

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(Lance Burton performs his “removing your underwear without taking off your clothes” trick with Monte Carlo worker Francis Espirito during a lunch break Wednesday. Photo courtesy the Monte Carlo.)

Yesterday “master magician” Lance Burton took time out from his busy schedule of conjuring cars out of thin air and turning paper into doves to entertain Monte Carlo employees while they, you know, try to put back together the hotel that caught on fire last Friday.

Here’s our question: If Burton, whose show typically runs five nights a week at the Monte Carlo, is a “master magician,” can’t he just make the damage disappear magically and save these people the trouble?

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

IF SHE DOESN’T WIN THE BIKINI CONTEST …

Bikinis

… perhaps there’s something else she’d be good at …

By Pj Perez

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01.31.08

MGM GRAND TO HOST CULINARY FEST

Pearl at MGM Grand

Gather around, kids, it’s time for a little lesson in ancient Chinese history. Diaoyutai, an ancient name for “fishing terrace,” is a self-reflecting destination in Beijing that dates back almost 800 years, when Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty fished at the location. Over the years, this tranquil environment has been a retreat for Chinese royalty, but more recently, has opened its doors to house big shot dignitaries from across the world. Full of ornate gardens and pavilions, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse puts a back corner room in the White House to shame.

What the hell does this have to do with Vegas you ask?

Well, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino recently received the superior accolade of playing host to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse Culinary Festival at its fine-dining Chinese restaurant, Pearl, Feb. 6 through Feb. 12. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jessica Acuña

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01.30.08

PLATINUM’S PEACOCK UNVEILS COCKTAILS

Niles Peacock
(Mixologist Niles Peacock with his creations: Cherry Milk, Mexican Eggnog and Twisted Lime Martini)

The Platinum Hotel and Spa’s Stir Lounge is classy, modern and refined — and since there’s no gaming inside The Platinum, there’s less chance of you getting wrecked and blowing your rent on blackjack.

And thanks to Niles Peacock, you’ll have plenty of reasons to get drunk at Stir (or upstairs on the fifth-floor restaurant lounge). The hotel’s inventive mixologist keeps coming up with creative cocktails to keep patrons coming back for more.

His latest batch of specialty drinks includes Mexican Eggnog (a rich, spicy combo of Pink Vodka, horchata, grenadine and Tabasco), Cherry Milk (Three Olives cherry vodka, vanilla cello, cream and cherry juice garnished with a Maraschino cherry) and the Twisted Lime Martini (lime and lemongrass cellos mixed with Hendrick’s and Baffert’s mint gins). Click for more words and pictures »

By Pj Perez

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01.30.08

CALLING ALL WANNABE PLAYBOY BUNNIES

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(Photos courtesy SpyOnVegas.com)

Take a look at the pictures above. How do you think you stack up against those beauties? Oh, being a Playboy Bunny goes beyond just, ahem, filling the bustier. It’s about personality, service and detail. But yeah, mainly looking good in a pair of bunny ears.

Well, if you’re a hottie that thinks you have what it takes to take on E!’s “#1 Sexiest Vegas Job,” then make sure you’re at the Playboy Club atop the Palms Fantasy Tower this Sunday, Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. for the Playboy Bunny Hunt. Potential Bunnies will interview with Playboy Playmates and famed Bunny Mom Pat Lacey.

As usual, DailyFiasco.com is accepting photos for review if you need help deciding whether or not you’re Bunny material. Because we care.

By Pj Perez

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