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"Country Superstars" Celebrates New Show Format Featuring Cody Collins, Former Lead Singer of Lonestar
Country Superstars, formerly known as Country Superstars Tribute, located inside the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, recently launched a new show format with the addition of Cody Collins, former lead singer of Lonestar, as the show’s headliner.
Collins made his Country Superstars debut at a special VIP/Media event on Thursday night, March 29, that featured a red carpet, reception and performances of several country hits, including a few new original songs performed by Collins. During the show Cody Collins performs as himself, singing a combination of original songs as well as Lonestar hits including: “Walking in Memphis," “Front Porch Looking In" and “What About Now.
Country Superstars is a fast-paced, concert show featuring a rotating cast of up and coming country music artists performing original songs and spectacular tribute artists showcasing all the hits. Never lip syncing to pre-recorded tracks, each performer sings live, using their own, sound alike voices, backed by the live, five piece Country Superstar Band.
Country Superstars’ tribute artists portray some of country music’s biggest stars delivering unforgettable performances as: Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Big & Rich, and Wynonna. Consistently delivering an unforgettable music filled entertainment experience, Country Superstars, treats audiences to the sights and sounds of America's heartland in a manner that country fans have come to expect.
Showtimes are Tuesday through Thursday at 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available beginning at $25.00 plus taxes and fees. Dinner & Show packages are also available beginning at $34.99 and include admission to the show plus one admission to the Golden Nugget Buffet.
Cody Collins celebrates his debut performance at Country Superstars inside the Golden Nugget Las Vegas during premiere event on March 29.
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The cast of Country Superstars, located inside the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, celebrate the launch of the new show format with the addition of Cody Collins, former lead singer of Lonestar, as its headliner.
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Country Superstars Producer Leonard Quenneville and Tribute Artist Jeff Fairchild give a spot-on performance of Big & Rich’s “Save A Horse Ride a Cowboy” during the show’s Opening Night on March 29, 2012.
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Dream Racing Opens at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Dream Racing, a new Ferrari racing experience opened at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Started by Enrico Bertaggia and Ado de Micheli, two former professional race car drivers, Dream Racing is the only place in Las Vegas to drive a race tuned Ferrari 430 GT that is not even street legal. On hand for the celebrations were BMX rider and host of MTV’s The Challenge TJ Lavin, NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little and EXTRA TV reporter Adrianna Costa.
The Dream Racing experience includes transportation to and from the Strip, classroom instruction, time on the 3D simulator with a laser scan of the track and getting behind the wheel of a racing Ferrari guided by an instructor.
Accessible to anyone with a driver’s license, the Dream Racing cars feature a steering wheel paddle shift, traction control and abs system. Even at illegal speeds not meant for the street, the Ferrari F430 GT will prove to be more responsive, easier to handle and safer than most road cars. Dream Racing brings participants as close as possible to the thrill that only professional race car drivers have of taking these incredible machines to their limit.
The Dream Racing experience includes five exhilarating high speed laps around the track, instruction from professional drivers, use of racing suit and helmet and transportation between Crystals at CityCenter and Dream Racing for an all inclusive fee of $499. Five additional laps may be purchased for a supplementary $399 fee, and those that want the thrill of the race as a passenger can ride with a professional for two laps for $179.
Adrianna Costa
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Dream Racing
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Enrico Bertaggia and Ado de Micheli
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Robbie Adams, Cody Selman, Jamie Little, Rich Magda at Dream Racing Grand Opening
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TJ Lavin
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Additional recent and upcoming happenings include:
Emmy award winning actor/comedian Brad Garrett opened his new comedy venue BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB AT THE MGM GRAND on March 30. The intimate new 275 seat showroom will feature a never-ending line-up of the finest comedians around – from established stand-up stars to the hottest young comics in the business. During its opening weekend and through Wednesday, April 4, Garrett took to the stage as the emcee and opening act for the debut lineup of funny men, Ralph Harris, Michael Somerville and Geechy Guy (March 30 – April 1), and Butch Bradley and Drew Thomas (April 2-4), each delivering their own brand of hilarious standup humor. Garrett also is scheduled to perform nine shows each month as a billed headliner. His self titled comedy club will be the only location in Las Vegas to see Garrett perform live. Show times are 8 p.m Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m and 10 pm Friday and Saturday. Guest must be at least 21 years old. Tickets start at $42.50 plus $3.50 service fee.
Read Dianne Davis's column in this week's edition of www.lasvegasroundtheclock.com for more information about Brad Garrett's Comedy Club opening.
MOOREA BEACH CLUB, the intimate TOPTIONAL adult pool experience at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, officially opened for the season on Thursday, March 29. Set amidst the hotel’s expansive tropical setting, Moorea caters to Mandalay Bay guests and non-hotel guests 21 years of age or older. This exclusive environment features high-energy music, poolside massage services and personalized attendants. Moorea will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. General admission for males is $30, Monday – Thursday and $40, Friday – Sunday and general admission for females is $10, daily.
THE AGELESS FOREVER AND MARTINI TAN 2012 NPC JAY CUTLER DESERT CLASSIC will take place inside the Pearl inside Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, April 7, 2012. The contest, featuring contestants from around the country, consists of Body Building, Men’s and Women’s Physique, Women’s Figure and Women’s Bikini. Making a special appearance will be four-time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, for a meet and greet and to sign autographs. The second annual competition begins with a prejudging event at 10 a.m. Tickets for the prejudging event are $24, plus any additional service fees for general admission seating. The finals will take place at 7 p.m. and tickets are priced as $34 and $39 for VIP seating.
Eddie Vedder, best known as front man of Pearl Jam, kicks off his spring U.S. solo tour at the Pearl inside Palms Casino Resort on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 8 p.m. Special guest will be Glen Hansard (The Swell Season, The Frames). Tickets are $79.
A benefit concert for the Police Unity Tour, featuring local classic rock band Crossfire, will be held at Sam's Town Live! on Friday, April 13. Tickets are $10 in advance.
ABC TV's DANCING WITH THE STARS is bringing a one-of-a-kind production exclusively to the New Tropicana Las Vegas beginning Saturday, April 14. The 80 minute live show kicks off a 12-week run with some of the beloved Dancing with the Stars including Carson Kressley, Joey Fatone, Kyle Massey, Sabrina Bryan, Tia Carrere, Dmitry Chaplin and Lacey Schwimmer. Attendees will also be introduced to the one-and-only “Las Vegas Troupe.”Tickets are on sale and range from $40 - $89 plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are also available for $165 and include a top-price table seat on the floor, exclusive Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas merchandise and a post-show meet and greet and photo opportunity with the cast.
The Injured Police Officer’s Fund hosts the seventh annual CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND MOTORCYCLE RIDE sponsored by The Friedmutter Group, Bass Pro Shops, Red Rock Harley Davidson and Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association on Saturday, April 14.The event benefits police officers and their families throughout Nevada who were injured or killed in the line of duty. Beginning at 8 a.m., a motorcycle ride will kick off at the Red Rock Harley Davidson, traveling throughout the city and ending at the unique annual car show at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Classic, vintage and custom vehicles will be on display while attendees enjoy a day of family fun and show support for the local law enforcement. Registration at Car Show begins at 8 a.m. Doors Open to Public at 10 a.m.. Award presentation is at 3:30 p.m.
The UNLV PERFORMING ARTS CENTER welcomes HOUSTON BALLET II – a dynamic young company of the next generation of artists for the acclaimed Houston Ballet – at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 as part of the Charles Vanda Master Series. The program offers a repertory evening with a scintillating variety of both renowned classical and exciting contemporary works.
Tickets to Houston Ballet II are $35, $50, and $75 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 895-ARTS (2787) or by visiting pac.unlv.edu. Student rush tickets are $13 each and available one hour prior to each event, based on availability and with valid student I.D. UNLV faculty and staff discounts also are available. A $1.25 facilities fee, in addition to the ticket price, is charged on all Performing Arts Center tickets.
Following nearly two successful years of Louie LOL, LOUIE ANDERSON will kick off the next chapter of his comedy career with his new show, Big Baby Boomer at the Louie Anderson Theatre inside Palace Station. Based off his recent comedy special on CMT and featuring all-new, autobiographical material on his life, Big Baby Boomer kicks off on Wednesday, April 18.
An day-long music festival, ¡VIVA SKA VEGAS! takes over the Henderson Events Plaza (200 S. Water St.) on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from noon until 10:30 p.m. ¡Viva Ska Vegas! will feature some of the most popular spa bands including, The Aquabats, Voodoo Glow Skulls, MU330, La Banda Skalavera, My Superhero, Monkey, GoGo13, The Remedies, Tuesday After School, with more bands joining the roster as the event approaches.
General admission tickets are available for $22, with a limited number of VIP tickets available for $42. VIP tickets include an event t-shirt and poster, as well as discounted bar access (must be 21+ and have valid ID for bar access).
The legendary Laugh Factory Las Vegas att the new Tropicana is introducing magic to their comedy mix with the addition of a resident show. The “Laugh Factory Presents: Murray ‘Celebrity Magician’” stars comedy/magician Murray SawChuck, who comes direct from America’s Got Talent and History Channels ‘Pawn Stars’. He will also have his comical sidekick and guest act ‘Lefty’ aka Douglas Leferovich, who is an accomplished sleight of hand artist with a comic flare, woven throughout the show. The show debuts April 30th for a limited engagement and will be performed at 7:00 p.m. nightly, before the regular comic lineups take the stage at 8:30p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets to see MURRAY at the Laugh Factory Showroom start at $29.00 for General Admission, $44.95 for VIP.
Celebrity sightings:
Wednesday night, March 28...
Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans and Santana Moss of the Washington Redskins were spotted at LAVO’s Old School Wednesday. They took a performance by Das Efx and chatted with fans.
NFL Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk was also seen at LAVO with a group of friends.
Thursday night, March 29...
Busta Rhymes thrilled a packed club at TAO’s Worship Thursday. Joined by Spliff Star, the rapper treat the club to an impromptu performance of his greatest hits.
Also spotted in the club was Coolio, who surprised club goers in the Opium Room with a freestyle performance.
Earlier in the night Melissa Rycroft and her husband Tye Strickland enjoyed dinner in TAO’s private dining room while filming for their CMT Network show.
Busta Rhymes
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Spliff Star and Busta Rhymes
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Friday night March 30...
Perez Hilton celebrated his 34th birthday and the release of Madonna's new album MDNA at Tao. A group of friends helped him toast the occasion, including Peepshow headliner Holly Madison. Perez was surprised with a birthday cake designed with a sugar replica of himself sitting on weights from Gimme Some Sugar. He enjoyed the rest of the night partying to the sounds of international DJ Martin Solveig.
Melissa Rycroft of The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars fame enjoyed dinner at TAO with a friend while her husband Tye Strickland dined nearby with a group of 12 friends for a bachelor party. Later Tye and friends continued their party up in the nightclub.
At Marquee Lauren “Lo” Bosworth, from reality show “The Hills” was in the main room taking in the sounds of Benny Benassi.
Andre Johnson, wide receiver for the Houston Texans, was spotted in the hot spot’s Boom Box room. Also in the Boom Box room were Patrick Robinson of the New Orleans Saints and Morgan Burnett from the Green Bay Packers.
Perez Hilton with birthday cake
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Perez Hilton with Holly Madison
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Benny Benassi
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“30 Rock” beauty Katrina Bowden hosted an unforgettable soiree at pure nightclub. Accompanied by her fiancé Benjamin Jorgensen and guests, she started her night off at the delicious Asian restaurant Social House located inside Crystals at CityCenter. Earlier in the day Bowden was spotted lounging poolside at WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand.
Katrina Bowden
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Katrina Bowden at the pool
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Saturday, March 31...
Skateboard sensation Ryan Sheckler partied all afternoon long with 10 of his closest friends as he hosted Las Vegas’ hottest Spring Break poolside bash at WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand.
Ryan Sheckler at the pool
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Ryan Sheckler autographs a skateboard
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Rising singer and songwriter DEV celebrated the launch of her debut album “The Night The Sun Came Up” with a special live performance at PURE Nightclub.
Dev
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Dev performing
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Late afternoon, country singing sensation LeAnn Rimes left her hubby Eddie Cibrian behind on the golf course at The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, and instead opted to spoil herself to an ultimate afternoon of beauty at COLOR - A Salon by Michael Boychuck inside Caesars Palace. She even snapped a few photos with celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck.
LeAnn Rimes and celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck at COLOR Salon
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LeAnn Rimes looking beautiful after her services at COLOR Salon
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Saturday night Trey Songz hosted at TAO. The recording artist and friends fueled up for the night and toasted to a friend in the group celebrating a birthday with a round of shots.
Entertainment reporter Ben Lyons also dined at TAO with friends including Lady Gaga’s DJ, DJ White Shadow and internet sensation Fabrizio Goldstein aka Fat Jew, before heading over to LAVO.
After dining at LAVO Italian Restaurant, rapper Tyga made his way to the nightclub to perform.
Actress Beth Behrs from the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls dined at LAVO with friends.
At Marquee, singer Dev was spotted in the club’s Boom Box Room with friends including DJ Sourmilk. In the main room DJ Paul Oakenfold and the EC Twins spun for a packed crowd and the night featured a performance by Danish pop singer Medina.
Earlier in the day LAVO hosted the final Saturday Champagne Brunch of the season, marking a party-filled fall and winter and making way for the start of pool season.
Angel Porrino of Absinthe hosted the soiree, serving as honorary life guard. The celebration even included a special Champagne delivery via the LAVO mini-Escalade which drove through the packed party filled with bubbly.
DJ White Shadow and Fat Jew
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Trey Songz
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Trey Songz performs
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Angel Porrino
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Tyga
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Tyga performing
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Paul Oakenfold
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Danish pop singer Medina performed at Marquee.
Medina
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Sunday, April 1...
Bob Sinclar. the French record producer, DJ and remixer manned the decks and spun to the sold-out crowd at WET REPUBLIC’s first industry house event of the 2012 pool season at MGM Grand.
The world-renowned artist took over the DJ booth just after 2 p.m. and mesmerized the packed house as he spun his chart-topping hits. all day long. The international mixmaster closed the show just before 7 p.m. when he finally decided to share the decks with resident DJs Tony Arzadon and Gusto.
Tony Arzadon and Gusto also delivered impressive sets as they kept sun worshippers on their feet well into the evening.
Bob Sinclair
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Nicole Richie, along with five of her closest gal pals ,had a girls night out on the town in Las Vegas at XS Nightclub. The ladies headed to the Wynn Las Vegas night spot to dance to the sounds of DJ duo, Manufactured Superstars. Richie, who is making her mark as a design mentor on NBC’s Fashion Star, was in town for the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Country music singer Kenny Chesney and actor Ashton Kutcher along with some friends hung out at ghostbar inside the Palms Casino Resort.
