Classing the joint up. (Photo by Ray Alamo | SpyOnVegas.com)

Miri Ben-Ari did her hip-hop violin thing last night at Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas — and you can see the full gallery here. Ben-Ari is holding steady in the ranks of “Musicians Trying to Use String Instruments in Popular Music,” with the likes of Ashley MacIsaac, Rasputina, Apocalyptica and every Irish band ever. You know who’s had the best luck with it? The Dave Matthews Band. So — thanks — for that — fratbros.

Ben-Ari dined at Lavo inside The Palazzo last night, where Tito Ortiz was also hanging out. Ortiz, it was recently revealed, will be the father of Jenna Jameson’s twins. Never before has a father wished so hard his kids will follow into his family business, and not their mother’s.

By Jason Scavone

Call us when the hip-hop Sousaphonist arrives. (Via myspace.com/miribenari)

Hip-hop violinist — and, we’re pretty sure the first, last and only violinist to appear on her website in thigh-high boots — Miri Ben-Ari gets on stage to show her Grammy-winning form tonight at Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas. Of course, as the picture above shows, she’s been around Kanye for more than five minutes, so expect him to just lay down some vocals over her hit “Symphony of Brotherhood” and call it a fresh jam. Right, Daft Punk? Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

BELIEVE! That Criss Angel will never take that necklace off. (Photo by Bryan Steffy)

So You Think You Can Dance? Emmy-winner and Believe choreographer Wade Robson celebrated his 26th birthday at Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas Saturday night with the cast of the show, which included star Criss Angel and is-she-or-isn’t-she girlfriend Holly Madison. All we know is if this escalates into an all-out brawl, our money is still on Hef.

Fellow Girls Next Door Hef boot-knocker Bridget Marquardt was at Drai’s inside Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Friday night, along with Miss America second runner-up Elyse Umemoto, Chicago Bulls’ Drew Gooden and Simon Rex.

Gooden was at sister club Tryst inside Wynn on Saturday night, as was UFC fighter Clay Guida and Kim Couture, wife of Randy Couture. Tryst had boxer Winky Wright on Friday. Click for more words and pictures »

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No, the hat says BLUNT. Not what you first thought. (Photo by Bryan Steffy. Additional photos by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Shwayze and Cisco sat at Blush owner Sean Christie’s table last night at the Wynn Las Vegas club with DJ Skeet Skeet before jumping up on the bar for a performance of “High Together,” “Corona and Lime,”
and “Buzzin’.” Later, Skeet Skeet took over the turntables from resident DJ Mighty Mi. Bad news, though, when someone’s brother didn’t like Cisco’s style. It got ugly when they had to take it to the street. Things ended on a positive note, though, when Cisco later ran into a girl who, in a stunning twist, liked both hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll.

By Jason Scavone

We loved Shwayze in Roadhouse. (Via myspace.com/shwayze)

Shwayze and Cisco — of “Buzzin’” and “Corona and Lime” fame, not to be confused with Sisqo of “Thong Song” and “weird white hair that matches your vest” fame — play Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas tonight. Also there will be Tyga and DJ Skeet Skeet. “Corona and Lime,” of course, is a fitting tune for Mexican Independence Day as well as delicious and refreshing. (Corona reps, feel free to contact us for a mailing address where you can send the cases of brew.) Click for more words and pictures »

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(Photo by Al Powers | SpyOnVegas.com)

That can’t possibly be these girls’ sexy face. We’re going to go ahead and assume they just got done doing shots of pickle juice. Either way, why would they go out of their way to advertise what huge V.I. Warshawski fans they are?

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There was a sale on vests. (Photo by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Panic at the Disco got a surprise visit from Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz last night for the joint Ryan Ross/Spencer Smith birthday celebration at Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas. Pete was hiding in the VIP room when the Panic boys strolled into the club.

The crew and 40 or so friends hung out in the VIP room where they were served with a music-themed birthday cake. They were going to go with a cutter theme to keep it emo, but no one could figure out how to make a giant razor out of frosting.

By Jason Scavone

(Photo by Melissa Reese | SpyOnVegas.com)

Sure, it might seem like a good idea at the time to get the Louis Vuitton symbols bleached into your hair, but it’s not going to be so funny come 4 a.m. when the drunk girl next to you keeps trying to pick up your head and take it home.

By Jason Scavone

Are these guys even old enough to get their learner’s permits yet? (Photo by Erik Kabik)

Panic at the Disco celebrates the birthdays of Ryan Ross and Spencer Smith tonight at Blush inside Wynn Las Vegas just days before they’ll play at the MTV Video Music Awards where they’re nominated for Best Pop Video for “Nine in The Afternoon.” We hope you got the boys something nice. We recommend matching sweater vests. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jason Scavone

Seven sheets to the wind.

Tara Reid was in Blush at Wynn Las Vegas celebrating the end of MAGIC and the launch of her Mantra line along with her boyfriend and others. The group killed a bottle of Goose in an hour and was — ahem — assisted out of the club by her beau.

By Jason Scavone