Moments ago CBS-TV announced it was axing John O’Hurley’s new Secret Star Talents of the Stars show after just one episode. Check back to Luxe Life later today for more details on the network’s shocking decision. Meanwhile, read our interview with John below before the CBS-TV decided to cancel the Spamalot’s star moonlighting gig.

Singer Toni Braxton has been advised to get a full recovery from her overnight hospital heart emergency. Accordingly her remaining four shows this week are being cancelled. With her normal dark days on Sunday and Monday she will be off from tonight (WED) until next Tuesday when she will return to the main stage of the Flamingo resort.

A Flamingo spokesperson told Luxe Life: “This will allow for rest and a full recovery.”

Luxe Life extends best wishes to the Grammy-winning singer and her family.

Las Vegas headliner Toni Braxton, who was hospitalized last night as a precautionary measure is set to be released this afternoon (TUES).  The singer experienced chest pains at the end of her performance last night at the Flamingo and was rushed in an emergency to the St. Rose Dominican Hospital; she was kept there overnight for testing.  Luxe Life first reported the medical situation earlier today. Toni is said, by doctors, to be “in good condition.”

“We wish Toni a quick recovery and would like her to take the time she needs to regain optimal health. We are looking forward to her return at the end of the week,” said president of Flamingo Las Vegas, Don Marrandino. CLICK HERE for this morning’s earlier reporting of Toni’s heart problem and medical emergency.

Tickets for scheduled performances that will be canceled to allow Toni’s full recovery will be fully refundable at the Flamingo box office (702) 733-3333.

Grammy-award winning singer Toni Braxton was rushed to hospital late last night (MON) just minutes after she ended her show at the Flamingo.

Toni has twice previously been treated for an inflamed lining of her heart—known as Pericarditis.

Six-months after the birth of her second son Toni was diagnosed with the medical problem—although the St. Rose Dominican Hospital is not saying this morning (TUE) that she is currently being treated for the condition.

A hospital spokesperson confirms Toni is in the hospital but is in “good condition.” However she is not expected to perform at tomorrow (WED) night’s scheduled performance at the Flamingo. There is no firm word yet as to when she will be released and able to return to resume her shows. Just weeks ago Toni’s contract was extended through to the fall when Donny & Marie Osmond are expected to take over her theater. Discussions will be held this morning with Don Marrandino, Flamingo president about newly signed magician Nathan Burton standing-in for Toni during her medical emergency.

Heavyweight comedian George Wallace continues with his nightly 10 p.m. shows.

Toni previously confided to me that the medical problem may have been aggravated because of the C-section operation she underwent for the birth of her second son and her decision to return to perform within 6-weeks of the hospital procedure.

Luxe Life will continue to monitor this developing story—and meantime wishes the super-singer a very speedy full recovery.

A “weekend wedding watch” is underway for singing super stars Beyoncé and Jay-Z in New York City. (See our earlier Luxe Life notes below and click here for our interview with the rap mogul about marriage and romance)!

Rumors are that the romantic twosome will officially tie the knot in a tent being erected atop his penthouse apartment in Manhattan either as early as this evening or tomorrow—or have one incredible celebration for something completely different. But most are betting the long overdue wedding will in fact cap their six-year romance.

Luxe Life reported that the hip-hop superstars acquired their wedding license on Tuesday in the New York City suburb of Scarsdale. They have been dating since 2002 and eventually became engaged in 2006.

Jay-Z, who is 36 and Beyoncé, 28, are partners in the 40/40 sports ultra-club at the newly opened Palazzo here alongside The Venetian.

Elaborate floral displays and candles were being delivered to his swank giant penthouse all afternoon long. Jay-Z flew in from a Boston concert and Beyoncé’s gal pals from Destiny’s Child have all arrived in The Big Apple.

Luxe Life will continue to monitor this breaking story—and at The Palazzo’s 40/40 club in the event of any special celebration for “The Boss” and his “Lady.”

Celebrity investor partners Nicky Hilton, Nick Lachey and Wilmer Valderrama will be shocked this morning to learn that their four-month-old Company American Bistro alongside the hot LAX nightclub inside the Luxor is “changing directions.” It comes hard on the heels of many news reports that owner Pure Management Group was hit last month with an IRS raid on its offices, its Pure and LAX nightclubs and also by the decision that the Rio resort-casino hotel took back the Lucky Strike Lanes they managed.

Problems initially began—as Luxe Life exclusively reported first—three weeks ago when Donald Trump “raided” the kitchen and hired chef David Varley to run his new upscale DJT restaurant in the Trump Tower condo-tower opening next weekend. Chef Marcel Vigneron who starred on the Top Chef TV show and pastry chef Ralph Perrazzo followed out the doors.

Now nightlife queen and TheCircuitLV.com colleague Xania Woodman is reporting this morning that the remaining executive chef Adam Sobel has called it quits too. Chef Adam Sobel has confirmed to Luxe Life, through a spokesman, that he handed in his notice and tonight (SAT) is his last night.

The chefs were told in a meeting by the owners that the restaurant was losing money and were nowhere close to the 300 covers a night to be profitable. “It was a demoralizing meeting,” I was told. “The restaurant was said to be bleeding money.

In addition, the Company sommelier, Michael Shearin and the front-of-house manager Lucas Rienans, who both worked together previously at the prestigious Guy Savoy restaurant in Caesars Palace have been hired away by real-estate mogul Trump for his new fine-dining destination restaurant. Chef Sobel says he’ll take a break from the current challenges of Strip dining before taking on his next assignment.

Luxe Life was told weeks ago that the menu and beverages rundown would be totally overhauled by a rum-company owner consultant to solve the problem of low-customer attendance. Luxe Life was also told that the LAX servers had to have dinner there on Tuesday nights to give the appearance of being packed and successful. Luxe Life decided not to report this information in order to give the Company officials, who were struggling to rectify their problems, a decent shot at success. But now the restaurant is closing we have no choice but to report the messy situation.

Now Company, which opened in mid-December with a huge celebrity party given by Nicky, Nick and DJ AM will apparently close tonight (SAT).

The decision was disclosed to shell-shocked staff at a special hurriedly-called meeting. For now Company will remain shuttered this week with the hope it can re-open with a totally new look, feel and menu by next Friday. It’s doubly complicated for the casino resort because simultaneously Luxor officials announced that their long-running Steakhouse would also close on Monday (MAR 24) for a four-month redecorating overhaul. Fortunately Kerry Simon’s Cathouse restaurant, which was closed down for one month—after its grand New Years Eve gala opening—because of a ceiling crack and floor slippage re-opened last night (FRI).

Xania’s Circuit report says her source told her that chef Sobel was informed by the Pure bosses that the “fine-dining unique-menu concept” would be scaled back. Pure Management Group still continues to run its Social House restaurant at Treasure Island and Dick’s Last Resort bar and eatery at the Excalibur. The LAX nightclub, with celebrity investors DJ AM and Christine Aguillera continues to be an incredible success story with jam-packed crowds.

A spokeperson for Company confirmed: “The closing is only temporary. We will reopen on Thursday. We are dark regularly Sunday and Monday, so (Company) will only close Tuesday and Wednesday to train new chefs and the staff with a new menu. We are looking forward to a new approachable, inviting menu. We are not rebranding Company.”

Luxe Life will continue to monitor this developing story—along with the ongoing IRS investigations into alleged cash skimming and unreported tip incomes. Earlier this week I was given specific information from a very reliable source that the Pure nightclub was in serious “for sale” negotiations to pay off a $70 million loan to a Los Angeles based hedge fund investment bank who advanced the funds for the construction of Company and LAX at the Luxor. A spokesman for Pure commented: “There is absolutely not one word of truth to these rumors.”

It maybe just 48 hours now to the re-opening of the Cathouse Loungerie and restaurant at the Luxor. Luxe Life has learned from reliable sources that executives there are hoping it will be “ready for business” again on Friday night.

All structural repairs have been completed and almost all final inspections have been made, signed off and officially approved. Apparently all that remains now is some minimal paperwork and county certificates to be issued. They are related to final health inspections and not to the construction work.

Luxe Life readers will remember that back on Feb. 19 the floor slipped some 12 inches and caused a ceiling crack—and Luxor officials decided to close the nightspot that had only opened on New Years Eve.

Once newly opened the management plan a new gala re-opening party.

As final details become officially available Luxe Life will pass them on.

Executives at Pure Management Group confirmed this afternoon they are co-operating with agents from the Internal Revenue Service in connection with a “raid” that took place at the Caesars Palace nightclub earlier today.

Pure nightclub has attracted a huge celebrity clientele during the two years the highly-popular nightspot has been open. Last weekend it played host to Paris Hilton and tonight (WED) it is due to welcome a slew of celebrity guests to celebrate the red-carpet premiere of Bette Midler’s new The ShowGirl Must Go On spectacular.

A Pure spokesman indicates that the company believes there will be a very speedy resolution. They did not reveal any details of any allegations or IRS claims. At present there is no word if the nightclub will remain open or closed during the investigation. It has long been rumored by nightlife insiders that the IRS has been particularly interested in the “huge tips” nightclub guests have paid to doormen and security staff to gain entry with VIP line-passes to nightclubs all over Vegas. Luxe Life knows of two complaints that were made over new Years about how even $1,000 payoffs were not enough to gain entry at some clubs!

HERE IS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM PURE MANAGEMENT GROUP:

Pure Management Group is fully cooperating with this IRS investigation and looks forward to a quick and satisfactory resolution. Until that time, we will have no further comment on this matter.

Pure nightclub is normally closed on Wednesday nights but will be open for the private Bette Midler event this evening.

Luxe Life will continue to monitor this breaking story and file an update report as soon as more information is available.

Superstar magicians Siegfried & Roy promised tonight (SAT) to perform magic again in Las Vegas. Their stunning and incredible announcement won them an immediate standing ovation and congratulations from 1000 Vegas VIPs—including all the presidents of the MGM Mirage hotels and its largest shareholder, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, all attending the Keep Memory Alive charity fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. Siegfried told a stunned audience: “I make a promise… one year from tonight at next year’s gala… Roy and I will return and we will perform magic again. That is the new goal—our next dream. We will make that come true. The magic is back!” It may only be a one-night only appearance—for now—for the “Masters of the Impossible!”

It was back in October, 2003 that Roy, celebrating his 59th birthday, suffered an on-stage stroke resulting in serious neck injuries when his favorite 600-pound Siberian white tiger, Montecore dragged the illusionist off-stage.

He was raced to the UMC Trauma Center with major blood loss, suffered an additional major stroke that forced surgeons to remove one-quarter of his skull to enable the swollen brain to expand.

Surgeons and brain specialists said that he died three times on the operating table with a series of other strokes, but fought with the strength of a thousand men to come back to life. After 25-days he was transferred to the UCLA Medical Center where he began to move his hands and speak a few words again. “The doctors say it was a miracle,” Siegfried told me at the time. “It was a miracle to even survive and then go to the recovery stage,” their manager Bernie Yuman told me back then. Everybody feared Roy might never walk or talk again—let alone ever perform magic again.

But he persevered with his recovery and railed against the gloom and doom naysayers. His first promise was to support our local Opportunity Village Christmas Santa Run charity. The first year he said he’d walk to get it started—and he did. Then the second year he promised to walk the half-kilometer—and he did. The third year he promised to walk the full 1k course—and he did. Now defying all the odds and the doctor’s original bleak forecasts he has set a new goal—to once again perform magic. Siegfried made the surprise announcement when I walked through the star-studded crowd introducing the celebrities and asking each of them to continue their support for the life-saving, life-changing cause. He took my microphone and made his small yet powerful speech—and the room erupted with cheers at their unbelievable undertaking.

Siegfried & Roy plan to present the new magic act exactly 12-months from tonight at the next annual gala of the Keep Memory Alive charity fundraiser.

It has provided millions of dollars for the opening of the world-famous architect; Frank Gehry designed Lou Ruvo Brain Institute building on 62-acres of downtown land in Las Vegas this fall. Next year’s 13th annual event will raise the ongoing research funds for the world-famous medical team’s belief they will find a cure for Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Huntington, ALS and other degenerative memory disorders.

The miracle magicians supported the gala with their manager, Bernie Yuman and good friend, former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali who suffers from Parkinsons. They were attending the MGM Convention Center Power of Love dinner along with Sopranos’ stars Lorraine Bracco and Steve Schirripa, actor Danny DeVito, Desperate Housewives’ star Teri Hatcher, and TV talk show host Leeza Gibbons—all of whom have experienced the devastating effects of the diseases on family and friends. Over a thousand guests paid over $3-million for tables at the dinner, which featured gourmet courses by celebrated chefs Wolfgang Puck, Guy Savoy and Tom Colicchio.

Organizers are hoping to raise another $10-million from automobile raffles, silent and live auction packages donated by Robin Williams, Quincy Jones, Mike Milken, Emeril LaGasse, Mario Batali, The Sopranos, Frankie Valli, FOX News political analyst Frank Luntz, the Monaco Grand Prix drivers, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff plus a Caribbean cruise for 110 people on the SeaDream, a candlelit dinner in the caves of the Dom Perignon chateau and a five-day “rich and famous” experience on Giuseppe Cipriani’s private jet and yacht.

Pop royal Michael Jackson returned with his kids for the second time in a week to the Luxor. Today (TUES) Jackson took his children to see comedian-ventriloquist Ronn Lucas, it was just days ago Jackson treated them to the Luxor’s IMAX 3D movie theater.

Michael has been living at the Palms while house hunting as bankers move to seize his Neverland Ranch.

Luxe Life has a full story planned for Thursday as Jackson works solo trying to solve Grammy appearance problems.