By Judy Thorburn

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Viper Vixens Debuts at O'Sheas Casino

There is no shortage of topless shows in Las Vegas.  Yet, a new one with the intriguing title, Viper Vixens, featuring five sultry temptresses and one sexy dude, that recently opened inside the intimate 99 seat theatre at O'Sheas claims to be different than any other.

Mr. G, otherwise known as Ottavio Gesmundo, is the producer, director, choreographer and the lone male performer in The Viper Vixens and he has assembled some of Las Vegas's hottest, multi talented dancers and specialty artists to perform as characters that were “inspired” from Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill movies with nicknames as Cottonmouth, Diamondback and Black Mamba. The twist is that they employ, and get this, dangerous weapons such as swords and whips in their act.

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Viper Vixens
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

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Vocalist Deena Cary

Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

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Cast of Viper Vixens with celebratory cake.
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn


This one-of-a-kind production includes the death defying crossbow act of Mr. and Mrs. G (otherwise known as Naomi) who have appeared on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and worked with Britney Spears for the opening video of her “Circus” tour. Mr. G was celebrated for his stunt direction and choreography for the 2002-2003 touring spectacular “Spider-Man Live,” which played sold-out performances at Radio City Music Hall.

For Viper Vixens, Gesmundo incorporates his knowledge of dance, martial arts, and yoga to create a beautifully composed and dangerously sultry show.
Also featured is Deena Cary adding live vocals to her sexy moves  The dynamic performer's resume includes touring the country for two years as lead singer of “Purrfect Angelz” where she opened for artists like Big & Rich, Trace Adkins and Earth, Wind & Fire. She was also one of the top 20 women selected to be part of what is now the international pop sensations, “The Pussycat Dolls.”

For a surprising, entertaining and edgy evening of hot curves and dangerous weapons, my advice is to check out Viper Vixens.

Viper Vixens is a topless show for guests 18 years or older. Tickets are $45 plus tax and fees. Performances are nightly at 9 p.m., dark Sundays.

Planet Hollywood Welcomes the 2011 Miss USA Contestants

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino hosted the official Las Vegas welcome event for the 2011 MISS USA® Pageant contestants on Wednesday, June 8.  The ceremony, hosted by Jeff Timmons, star of 98 Degrees and current resident guest star of Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, and the reigning Miss USA, Rima Fakih, helped kick-off two weeks of action-packed activities for the 51 contestants who will reside in Las Vegas until the pageant is telecast live from Planet Hollywood on Sunday, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010 and Jeff Timmons, 98 Degrees star and current resident guest star of Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
Photo credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA


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Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010 and the Miss USA 2011 Pageant Contestants
Photo credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA

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Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010; Paula Shugart, President Miss Universe Organization; Cathy Tull, Sr. Vice President of Marketing Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Jeff Timmons, 98 Degrees star and current resident guest star of Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino; and David Hoenemeyer, President Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Photo credit: Erik Kabik/RETNA


Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino President, David Hoenemeyer, Miss Universe Organization President, Paula Shugart, and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cathy Tull were on to welcome the contestants and officially launch the start of the MISS USA® pageant. The event was the first time all 51 contestants were photographed together, and served as their formal media introduction.



Wayne Newton Welcomes 200 Rescued Lovebirds to Live Permanantly at Casa De Shenandoah


On Thursday, June 9,  WAYNE NEWTON welcomed 200 RESCUED LOVEBIRDS to live permanently at his Las Vegas estate, Casa de Shenandoah. The Animal Planet new hit series, Confessions: Animal Hoarding,  documents the story of the lovebirds’ journey from a hoarding situation to the freedom of Casa de Shenandoah.  The lovebirds arrive just in time to get fully acclimated to their new sanctuary before the opening of Casa de Shenandoah at the end of the year.

The birds were rescued from a home where the owners allowed the 200 lovebirds to live freely in their house. With mutual agreement from the family, the show, Confessions: Animal Hoarding, rescued the birds and temporally moved them to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary before relocating them to their permanent home at Casa de Shenandoah.


“The lovebirds are a welcomed addition to Casa de Shenandoah and I am very happy we can provide them with a safe and nurturing home,” said Newton. “They are very beautiful birds and I can’t wait for visitors to see them when Casa de Shenandoah opens to the public at the end of the year.”


Mostly blue with a black mask and a white belly, the lovebirds provide an impressive addition to the notable wildlife sanctuary at Casa de Shenandoah which already includes Arabian horses, wallabies, penguins, peacocks and sloths.  The birds will be properly cared for at their new home with on-site caretakers and will have plenty of space in their new outdoor enclosure.


The story will air on Animal Planet's new hit series Confessions: Animal Hoarding. The series explores stories of people who own more pets then they can care for.  The problem of animal hoarding is little understood, but far more common than most people realize. There are over 3000 reported cases a year, and at least ten times that number that go unreported. The series brings families together to voluntarily find humane solutions that work for both pets and people.  If you know someone who might be an animal hoarder, you can learn more at www.animalhoardingproject.com.


The episode will air on Friday, August 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Animal Planet.  Air date and time are subject to change.  Check local listings.


Additional recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas include;


The Palms Casino Resort has opened its latest culinary venture, CATHAY HOUSE, offering authentic Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Palms owner George Maloof said, “Cathay House is a popular restaurant for the Asian community, and we are excited to bring superior Chinese cuisine to our property. This restaurant just adds to the great list of dining establishments we have at the Palms.”

Everyone is invited to join the “happiest mayor in the universe,” MAYOR OSCAR GOODMAN AND MAYOR PRO TEMP GARY REESE as they prepare to leave office the only way they know how -- with a huge public celebration at Fremont Street Experience!

The FREE celebration is open to the public beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at the 1st Street Stage. The party will include music from Louis Prima Jr., a toast by the mayor and mayor pro tem and a special show on the world famous Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision canopy at 8:58 p.m.

BeatleShow!, the world’s best Beatles tribute band, is celebrating a major milestone. June 16th marks the show’s 3 year anniversary at Saxe Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.  BeatleShow features a cast of the best musicians in Las Vegas who sing and play the most universal hits of all time… LIVE!   No music tracks.   Shows are nightly 5:30PM.

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BeatleShow!
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn


Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” music festival at Fremont Street Experience, located in downtown Las Vegas, will feature a FREE concert by legendary band ABC on Saturday, June 18 at 9 p.m. at the 3rd Street Stage.

Looking for a creative and exciting way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? From June 17-19, CSI; THE EXPERIENCE at MGM Grand invites families everywhere to bring their Dad in to play the fun, interactive role of crime scene investigator for FREE. The complimentary tickets are available at the MGM Grand box office next to CSI: The Experience with the purchase of a full-price admission when they mention “Father’s Day Special.” Tickets are valid for same day visit only and cannot be sold or transferred.

Piano! Las Vegas™ at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is adding a rotating cast of comedy-magicians to the high-energy afternoon show.  The new addition brings a unique combination of comedy-magic and live music to Las Vegas’ afternoon entertainment options. Piano! Las Vegas™ star Ryan Ahern will also introduce an electrifying new arrangement of songs ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to his award-winning Boogie Woogie.

To promote the new reality TV show THE NAIL FILES (which comes from the team behind THE JERSEY SHORE and premiers nationwide on June 21st on the TV Guide Network), star KATIE CAZORLA will be offering FREE manicures on Friday June 24 from 12 noon. to 8 pm. to the people of Las Vegas from THE NAIL FILES MOBILE SPA – which brings the excitement of the Hollywood salon experience and the energy of the new series to VEGAS! The event will be held at Town Square Mall (6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South).

Stand-up comic, producer, writer and host of “The Price is Right,” DREW CAREY will bring the “Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza” back to the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand June 23 – 25.  Carey will begin each night with his stand-up comedy, followed by the dynamic Improv All-Stars’ cast joining him onstage for a lively, unrehearsed, no-holds-barred show with audience participation. Showtimes are 9 p.m. Tickets are $89. (includes tax and service fees). Guests must be 13 years of age or older.

World-renowned Master Illusionist JAN ROUVEN brings a new hair-raising, death-defying show to Las Vegas with ILLUSIONS at the FAME Theater inside Clarion Hotel & Casino.  Not for the faint of heart, ILLUSIONS opens July 1 and will astound audiences Thursdays – Tuesdays (dark Wednesdays) at 7 p.m. with his original nail-biting inducing illusions performed with debonair charm and a handsome smile.  Tickets are on sale now, starting at $49 .

Actor, comedian, host and former Saturday Night Live cast member NORM MACDONALD performs his stand up act to The Orleans Showroom, July 8 and 9, each evening at 8 p.m.Tickets are available starting from $24.95, plus tax and convenience fees,

Celebrity Sightings:

Wednesday, June 8, Singer Christina Milian stopped in Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas yesterday for a late lunchi with her friend and adorable baby girl, Violet.

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Christina Milian with Sugar Factory Couture Pop
Photo Credit: Sugar Factory


Friday, June 10...

In the afternoon, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, best known for starring in the movie Superbad, was spotted at TAO Beach with long time friends.
At night, R&B princess Ciara performed live at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens inside Paris Las Vegas and “Super Bad” actor Chris Mintz-Plasse walked the red carpet before heading over to Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to celebrate his 22nd birthday.

Also seen at Chateau was NBA star Jeremy Pargo of the Washington Wizards.

NBA pro, Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls was spotted soaking in the sun at Marquee Dayclub with  friends. He returned at night to check out the Boombox room in the nightclub with friends.

Paris Hilton and a few friends stopped by Marquee Nightclub to check out the sounds of Axwell from a VIP table in the main room.  Actor Lukas Haas later joined the group.

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Axewell
Photo credit: Brenton Ho/Powers Imagery


Friday afternoon, June 11, Holly Madison, who stars in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s hit revue, “Peepshow,” held a fan-frenzied book signing event at Sugar Factory inside Paris Las Vegas for her recently released book, “The Showgirl Next Door: Holly Madison’s Las Vegas.”

Next door, at  Sugar Factory American Brasserie, was actress and rocker, Juliette Lewis, enjoying a nice brunch with friends.


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Holly Madison with her new book and Sugar Factory’s famous Couture Pop
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

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Holly Madison with her adoring fans at Sugar Factory inside Paris Las Vegas

Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage


Saturday evening, June 11...

Juliette Lewis, actress and rocker, and a group of friends stopped into  Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas.  After getting her kicks in the store, the lead singer of The New Romantiques sat down for a bite to eat in the attached restaurant, Sugar Factory American Brasserie, before heading upstairs to her party at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.

Also seen enjoying dinner was "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" daughter, Pandora Vanderpump Todd. She dined with 12 of her closest girlfriends as she celebrated her bachelorette at the hot spot.


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Juliette Lewis filling up with Sugar Factory’s sugary treats inside Paris Las Vegas
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

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Juliette Lewis with Sugar Factory American Brasserie’s decadent desserts

Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

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Pandora Vanderpump Todd with Sugar Factory American Brasserie’s strawberry cheesecake ice cream sundae
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

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Pandora Vanderpump Todd with the signature Sugar Factory Couture Pop

Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage


In the afternoon, Paris and Nicky Hilton were spotted in a cabana at Marquee Dayclub before heading to Marquee Nightclub later in the night to celebrate their friend Allison Melnick’s 40th birthday.  

Nightlife queen Melnick, the Hiltons, Jennifer Rover and friends took over a table near the dance floor in the main room and were joined by actor Lukas Haas and Pauly Shore. The birthday girl was surprised with a pink cake adorned by pastel bubbles and a pink bow.


Also spotted in the club was Joakim Noah.  The Chicago Bulls center was joined by friends.

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Nicky Hilton, Allison Melnick and Paris Hilton
Photo credit: Al Powers


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Allison Melnick, Paris Hilton and Jennifer Rover
Photo credit: Al Powers


Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Baller’s Ball at TAO Beach and TAO in celebration of his new EP “Go Loco”.  The NBA pro  took over grand cabana overlooking the pool party at TAO Beach.  Artest served as MC in the DJ booth with Jason Lema and treated the crowd to some songs with his new artist Taz.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse also spent his Saturday at TAO Beach.

The party continued Saturday night at TAO, with Artest dining at the Asian Bistro before heading up to the nightclub. 
Also spotted taking in the scene at TAO was former NBA pro Wally Szczerbiak.
Nancy Shevell fiancée of Paul McCartney and friends was spotted dining at LAVO.

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DJ Eric D Lux and Ron Artest
TAO Beach photo credit: Al Powers

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Ron Artest and Taz
TAO Beach photo credit: Al Powers


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Ron Artest with DJ Jason Lema
TAO Nightclub photo credit: Brenton HO


Reality star Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett  celebrated her 26th birthday  partying with husband Hank Baskett and their closest friends at PURE Nightclub, Venus Pool Club and Social House.

Kendra and Hank kicked off the festivities at Venus Pool Club,  located at Caesars Palace. The happy couple arrived at 2 p.m. along with 16 of their closest friends, which included Playboy Playmate Jessica Hall, Kendra’s assistant/friend Eddie Bochniak, Jon Dorenbos of the Philadelphia Eagles, Pat McAfee of the Indianapolis Colts and more.

Afterwards, the party continued at Social House inside Crystals at CityCenter where the large entourage gathered together for Kendra’s birthday dinner.  After dessert,  group took shots of Patron before heading to PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace, the last party stop of the day.

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Hank Baskett and wife Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett
Photo credit: Erik Kabik/Retna

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Hank Baskett and wife Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett at Venus Pool Club
Photo credit: Erik Kabik/Retna


Sunday afternoon, June 12, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Adrienne Maloof and Camille Grammer and some friends had brunch at Simon at Palms Place inside Palms Place Hotel and Spa.

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Adrienne Maloof and Camille Grammer
Photo credit: Aaron Garcia


Actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse took in the sun at Marquee Dayclub on Sunday.  He ended the weekend with dinner at LAVO before heading to the nightclub.
Paris Hilton was spotted at celebrity hair colorist Michael Boychuck’s  world-renowned COLOR Salon inside Caesars Palace Sunday evening. Boychuck kept the salon open after hours to accommodate Hilton and friend, photographer and former Playboy Playmate, Jennifer Rovero.

Monday night, June 13...

Actor Eddie Cibrian and his wife, singer LeAnn Rimes had dinner at N9NE steakhouse inside the Palms Casino Resort.  Eddie who will star in the NBC show “The Playboy Club”  hung out in the Playboy Club after dinner where they sat at Hugh Hefner’s table.

Earlier in the day the couple enjoyed a 80 minute couples Deep Tissue Message at Drift Spa & Hammam inside Palms Place Hotel & Spa.

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Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes
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Spotted checking out the sounds of DJ Eric D Lux and the EC Twins at Marquee Mondays, was Miles Austin, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

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Eric D Lux
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EC Twins
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Former Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler dined at TAO with friends.

Tuesday night, June 14,  Shawne Merriman, linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, and friends were spotted at Dos Caminos Las Vegas on Tuesday night.


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