K-Fed, seen here not reaching for his wallet.

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K-Fed whose new VH1 reality show can only be explained by a briefcase full of Brittney’s money and a burned copy of Playing with Fire being left on producer Chris Arbego’s doorstep was filming yesterday at at the Hard Rock Hotel.

He got there around 5 p.m. to stop by the pool before turning up at Wasted Space with girlfriend Victoria Prince and 13 friends — where he proceeded to hit the comped bottles then leave a tip of exactly 0.00 dollars. American. Apparently he must have drawn down his bank on cargo shorts and oversize T-shirts.

Now, here’s the best reason to not stiff your server: It was very publicly put out there that not only does he tip like like a snippy Frenchman on holiday, but it was also very publicly put out there that he was “noticeably heavier.” Ooooh, snap. We’re doing this thing high-school-girls-who-are-friends-but-secretly-hate-each-other style.

K-Fed and Price were also at Tao last night drinking Jack and Coke — no idea how the tipping on that was. Sister property Lavo saw Jay-Z and Beyonce come in for a private dinner for two, dressed low-key. Also at Tao was Jerry Bruckheimer. This explains why there’s a smoking crater where Tao used to be. Ray-J turned up around 1:30 a.m.

Today at the Hard Rock, Vince Neil was checking out both the sound system at The Joint ahead of Saturday’s Crue Fest and the pool villa suite at the new Paradise Tower. This is the Crue’s first trip to the new Joint after they closed down the old one in February.

Neil’s empire is expanding quickly — His Feelgoods on Sahara just opened and it’ll have its grand opening Sunday with a 10 p.m. show from the Vince Neil Band. The second Vince Neil Ink location, inside the Rio at the entrance to VooDoo quietly had its soft open on Wednesday. They’re still putting in details like art and design, but they have six artists and five bays ready to lay down ink. The shop will have its grand opening in a month or so. We hope Tommy Lee comes, but has to hire someone to follow him around as his extended tattoo canvas. Like a personal assistant whose job it is to get more Mayhem tats.

By Jason Scavone

Not K-Fed, but a view from Tao we thought you’d appreciate more. (Photo by Tony Tran | SpyOnVegas.com)

Kevin Federline was at Tao inside The Venetian last night at the owner’s table with a crew of eight for Tao’s 3rd annual Bad Santa festivities. In a related story, Sean and Jayden will be thrilled Christmas morning to unwrap a half-drank bottle of Patron and a homemade coupon good for table service at Tao during off-peak.

By Jason Scavone

Could not have hit life’s lottery any harder, could he? (Photo by Scott Harrison | Retna)

Kevin Federline, whose custody battle with Britney Spears cost her $460,000 on top of the $250,000 she had to pay Federline’s attorney, was at Tao Beach at The Venetian this afternoon with his brother and friends. The crew had a bottle of Jack Daniels and Patron shots in the cabana.

So, at least $710,000 for the custody arrangement to be finalized? That is some pressure to lay on a kid, if he has to live up to that kind of expectation. Thank God we never felt like we had to live up to anything to our parents beyond some macaroni and cheese and basic cable for Nickelodeon.

By Jason Scavone

Father knows best. Unless you’re asking him about launching a hip-hop career. (Photo by Scott Harrison)

Kevin Federline rolled into Prive at Planet Hollywood Resorts Friday night (well, Saturday morning) at 12:45 a.m. with a posse 20 deep, including his lawyer. K-Fed stuck to cigarettes and water, paying no mind to the concurrent Ed Hardy fashion show featuring Veronica Grabowski. We’re pretty sure that would’ve grabbed our attention — at least more than the pack of Marlboro Reds on the table.

Around 3 a.m., Federline and two friends went to exclusive table 69 where Prive owner Justin Levine showed off trophies fans sent in to honor the club-named father of the year. Even though Britney was doing her thing over at the Palms, the two didn’t cross paths during the weekend.

By Jason Scavone

Well, he IS better than Joe Simpson. (Photo by Erik Kabik )

Prive at Planet Hollywood Resorts is set to celebrate Father’s Day with the first man that springs to mind when anyone thinks "iconic father." That man? Ward Cleaver Kevin Federline. The club will name K-Fed Father of the Year when he comes to host June 13.

In related news, Michael Lohan has offered to make similar arrangements with Pure, LAX, The Bank, CatHouse, Tryst, Moon, Mist, Jet, Blush, Voodoo, Polly Esther’s, the Casbar and the sports book bar at Fitzgerald’s, but he’s still waiting by the phone for a call back.

By Jason Scavone

Really, K-Fed, you didn’t need to buy a tiger from The Mirage, did you? (Photo by Erik Kabik)

Thanks to the airing of court documents over his custody battle with Britney Spears, it has been reported today that Kevin Federline burned through $43,000 in less than a year here in town, from May to January. So if you were ever duped into thinking hard work and diligence would eventually pay off and translate to financial success, think again. The trick is to marry someone who’s rolling in it.

The documents say he’s a big tipper, leaving $2,000 on a $365 bill at Scores, and he spent $3,863 at Tao alone. Although it’s unclear whether he just bought one gin and tonic and left a $3,851 tip.

By Jason Scavone

(Photo by Erik Kabik)

Kevin Federline began the long, slow march to the grave Friday at Pure inside Caesars Palace where he celebrated his 30th birthday amid a crowd of well-wishers, onlookers, and confused clubgoers who thought they were there for the filming of You Got Served 2: I Still Know What You Served Last Summer.

Joining K-Fed was the mother of two of his children, Shar Jackson. Doesn’t she get a lifetime pass to be smug? Would you ever stop giggling if you were Shar Jackson over the Britney situation? If I were her, I’d hire a plane to fly over stately K-Fed Manor at least once a week to skywrite “I told you so.”

By Jason Scavone

Making poor relationship choices since 2006. (Photo by Hew Burney | SpyOnVegas.com)

Keven Federline will take a break from earning Father of the Year honors to celebrate his 30th birthday Friday night at Pure at Caesars Palace.

Oh, they grow up so fast. It seemed like just yesterday he was a precocious li’l shaver, still the white trashiest one in that relationship.

If nothing else, Federline has taught us all a valuable lesson. When you’re saddled with a dubious reputation and the public has turned against you, marry the craziest broad you can get your hands for an instant wellspring of sympathy.

K-Fed hits the red carpet at 10:30 p.m.

By Jason Scavone