STRIP SCRIBBLES
*Palms hotel mogul George Maloof gets a lavish six page color photo profile in Southwest Airlines’ new Spirit magazine, where he’s credited as the man who brought the stars back to Sin City.
*Harrison Ford returned to Vegas for the second time in two months, and this time brought his wife, actress Calista Flockhart and their son to see Cirque du Soleil’s “O” show at Bellagio.
*Lovebirds Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson took in two consecutive party nights at the Body English nightclub in the Hard Rock with Luke Walton and Richard Jefferson of the NJ Nets joining them on Night one, and on Night two, magician David Copperfield sat with them while LL Cool J hosted an Addiction Fashion boutique party.
Fellow rapper Lil Jon was there on the mic while LeBron James had cake and flowers sent to his private table to celebrate his ladylove’s birthday. Other celebrities settling in there included Sopranos star Steve Schrippa, Jamie Kennedy, Britney Spears’ former assistant Shannon Funk, Amare Stoudemoire, Wilmer Valderrama and Mindfreak magician Criss Angel.
*The late Australian animal daredevil Steve Irwin’s family stayed way out of danger when his kids Bindi and young baby son Robert with their mom Terri saw Comedy Pet Theater at the V Theater in Planet Hollywood with ringmaster Greg Popovich, who’s taught cats and dogs to do amazing incredible tricks.
*Rock star Gene Simmons, who rose to fame in his wild Kiss makeup, went to see Frank Marino dressed and made-up as Joan Rivers at “An Evening at La Cage” at the Riviera; which makes one wonder who is giving who makeup tips.
*Please don’t forget that our town’s first-ever Restaurant Week gets underway Tuesday with more than 50 participating restaurants on and off the Strip selling special three course dinners priced at $50.07. Proceeds benefit the Three Square food-bank delivery charity. Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio kicks it off Tuesday, Michael Mina follows Wednesday and Hubert Keller follows Thursday. We’ll have the full rundown next week, but now to make room for the very busy, very jam-packed four day Labor Day weekend final summer blowout of all the other events that around here we refer to affectionately as… THE ROYAL ROBIN RUNDOWN:
Fri Aug 31:
*Its Britney’s big moment as the pop-princess spears thru the red ribbon to officially open the new LAX nightclub at the Luxor, while the more intimate BLUSH at the WYNN opens without the celebrity chaos.
*Grammy nominated and self-confessed American Bad-Ass, Kid Rock does double duty tonight, first with a concert at the Pearl in the Palms followed by a midnight spin as DJ up top in the MOON nightclub. I’m told to expect 5,000 fans, and he’s promised to keep going until 5 a.m.!
*Even I used to disco when the Village People belted out their hits, and the group’s original lead singer, Victor Willis will sing YMCA for sure in his solo gig at the House of Blues.
*The joint will be jumping with that old devil feeling when contemporary swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy casts its spell poolside at the Hard Rock. It will Save Your Soul. An hour later, singer/songwriter/guitarist Pete Yorn will give a listening party for some of his movie soundtracks plus cuts from his Nightcrawler album.
* It’s a zone of rapture with Chris Bliss starting four nights at the Suncoast while Australia’s Little River Band sails smoothly after 30-years of performing worldwide into Boulder Station for an evening of their gentle-rock.
*Since it’s the last Friday of the month, those gorgeous Coyote Ugly girls will show off their sexy bodies by only dressing up in sexy bikinis for the night.
Sat Sept 1:
*The Future Sex Love Show, starring the one and only hot as a pistol star, Justin Timberlake, kisses its way into Mandalay Bay for two back to back nights of shows with Good Charlotte. Justin will perform in the round so everybody gets a good look at the legend of love. Jessica’s expected, but not Britney!
*Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil headlines at the Henderson Pavilion solo, but he’s got the rockers of Quiet Riot and Slaughter as his special guests with an opening performance from Antonio Pontarelli. You’ll be Up All Night/Sleep All Day, which is good for your Metal Health.
*Even I get in on the act when I host my pal, Ron Dante’s bubblegum bash at the Cannery with Trini Lopez. Ron will play his Archie’s hits that still sound Sugar Sweet after all these years. Click here for all the other stars of the show:
https://www.b2livetv.com/liveevents/music/bubblegumbonanza/billnow.asp
*For something really healthy, test your endurance and strength with 400 athletes taking part in the annual Lake Las Vegas triathlon - powering through the highest ranking of a 1500 meter swim, the 40K bike ride and a 10K run. It’s all to benefit the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation and our local athletic charities.
*It was all set to be the closing party of Tangerine at the TI for a makeover to be revealed at New Year’s, but PURE management officials have decided to keep it open as is for a while longer. Dave Navarro will still be there to host and spin with the festivities.
*Seven hours of Pimps n Hoes sexcitement awaits guests at the Palms Pool and Rain nightclub. DJ Danny Love and Jaime Pressley’s fiancé, DJ Eric Cubichee will spin for 6,000 revelers at the 15th annual event clad in lacy lingerie and next to nothings in the most outrageously wild party of the year! Hard to believe the girls will actually put on bikinis next day when it continues – that’s more than they’ll wear to the party!
*Your Heart is in the right place with two nights of shows at the Hilton.
*Comedienne Sarah Silverman will be sassy and smart-assed at the Mirage tonight and tomorrow.
*Double your pleasure with two shows at the House of Blues: John Pinette goes first, and then Keyshia Cole has the late one. Same over at the Hard Rock with Classic Albums Live performing every track of Pink Floyd’s rock opera, The Wall, and Sean Paul will Raise the Temperature poolside with his Jamaican reggae New Age music.
*Expect Fireworks in the Cage with the second International Fighting Organization steel cage promotion at the Riviera. It’s not all violence and gore because the Strip Las Vegas Magazine naked models will act as the somewhat clothed ring girls.
*Lonestar shines bright at the Sunset Station, Forever Grasshopper creates a buzz at the Orleans Arena and the Original Idols go back to yesteryear at The Silverton.
Sun Sept 2:
*Please support the Jerry Lewis telethon, live from the SouthPoint, as his annual MD fundraiser kicks off at 6 p.m. with the Flying Elvises.
*Gorgeous actress and Playboy cover girl, Jenny McCarthy is hosting at PURE nightclub in Caesars Palace. The blonde bombshell always turns it into the party of the night with or without boyfriend Jim Carrey.
*The world’s no.1 DJ, known simply as Tiesto, has two pre-dawn gigs at JET nightclub in the Mirage. His first spin-cycle on his Elements of Life tour is at 1 a.m., and then tomorrow he’ll really go wild at 3 a.m. until the sun comes up.
*Don’t expect any peace and quiet when Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers belt out loud at the House of Blues.
Mon Sept 3
*Please continue to support the annual Jerry Lewis telethon live from the SouthPoint right up until 2 p.m. when Caesars Palace headliner, Celine Dion will close the marathon broadcast.
*The big show is with the reigning king of blues, B.B. King himself and his longtime friend, gospel and soul singer, Al Green. These two legends have racked up almost 100 years of music between them. Love has certainly come to town with this coupling, and all I can say is To Know You is to Love You. No wonder the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was handed out to the R&B royals!
*The parties rock on into Day four with Scooter & Lavelle at the Hard Rock pool for the Labor Day Relax event while Chris Cox is up at Cherry in the Red Rock and Cartel with Nightmare and Weatherbox plays loud at the House of Blues.