Gordon, 18, was taking a break from recording music when a man pointing a gun approached her and a male friend, Gordon’s mother, Victoria Cavaricci, said Wednesday.

Three other men came up, and Gordon was ordered to lie on her back on the sidewalk.

Gordon, who was 16 when she reached the finals of the 2005 “American Idol” competition, told her mother that her head was slammed on the sidewalk by an assailant who was angry that she had looked at his face.

As her assailants groped her, Gordon had a panic attack that may have saved her, Cavaricci said, adding, “She thought she was going to die.”

“She’s scarred and scared, but it could have been so much worse,” Cavaricci said. “Police said she’s so lucky she’s alive.”

Las Vegas police spokesman Bill Cassell confirmed that the robbery occurred. The police are still investigating it, he said.

Cavaricci gave the location as near Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue. The robbers got away with a cell phone and $5 in cash, she said.

Gordon was putting together songs she planned to sing this weekend at a benefit in Orange County, Calif., for kids with cancer.

The precocious teen, whose “Nanny”-like nasal tones drew comparison to Fran Drescher, landed a guest-starring role on Drescher’s sitcom, “Living With Fran.”

Earlier this year, supermodel Tyra Banks hired Gordon to be a correspondent for “The Tyra Banks Show.”

Gordon also has been working on a project with “Idol” judge Randy Jackson, a music producer, Cavaricci said.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Aug-24-Thu-2006/news/9243245.html

Manufactured by Koenigsegg Automotive AB of Sweden, the twin supercharged 4.7 liter V8 automobile retails for $695,000. It has been called the world’s fastest production car by the Guinness Book of World Records for its ability to go from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Its top speed is almost 260 mph, thanks to an 806 horsepower engine.

Exotic Cars combines a car dealership, exhibition space and retail shop in one location at the Forum Shops at Caesars.

From “Eye On Vegas”
Beacher Rocks Out:
Tears flowed, spectators applauded and there were hugs aplenty when rotund comic Jeff Beacher quietly opened the doors of his newest venture, Beacher’s Rock Bar at the Imperial Palace. Who was the very first customer of the Rock Bar? It was none other than LVFBM CEO Michael Politz! The large and in-charge Politz put several months of trading barbs and low blows with the comic-come-bar owner aside to support him as the doors to the Rock Bar opened for the very first time. “Beacher and I have known each other for many years and I don’t think either of us wanted our relationship to spiral the way it did.” During a late-night phone call between the two, apologies were made and the relationship was repaired. “Once Jeff made it clear he was willing to work to repair our relationship and make certain accommodations, I too wanted to put this behind us. There’s no reason for a third party to get in the middle of a friendship.”

Second Time’s a Charm
F&B brass at the MGM Grand are walking a little taller these days as they near the mid-week opening of Rouge, the still crimson-drenched lounge that was once known as Teatro Eurobar. No one dishes the dirt quite like the Eye, which might be one reason why we nailed it in our report from way back (Eye on Vegas – 04/11/06).  As promised, the Ferrari-red leather booths remain, as does the still-impressive digital bottle wall. Gone, as predicted, are the dancing cat walk bar, which has been replaced with the more traditional variety, and the UFO-esque casing that enveloped the outlet. The result…a wide-open and appealing lounge that uses striking red and black contrasting furniture and sleek silver crowning to provide the perfect starting point to MGM’s restaurant row. Under management of the MGM’s nightclub department, Teatro never really found a niche, operating as many things during its brief year-long tenure, including a lounge, an after-hours club and special event venue. After being handed back to the F&B department, the decision was made to create a casino lounge similar to that of Zuri, a popular and profit producing outlet just steps away. In Rouge, MGM should have another successful outlet on their hands. Don’t get the wrong idea, it will serve as a casino lounge hoping to draw patrons from the dozen restaurants within the Studio Walk as well as guests going to or coming from Cirque du Soleil’s Ka production across the hall. Sometimes it’s not always about flash, cash and bottle service. Much like Zuri, expect Rouge to be a big-time money maker for the casino, one drink at a time. You can check out the brand new Rouge for yourself when it opens Wednesday at the MGM Grand.

Prom Night
On Tuesday, September 5th the second annual Las Vegas Prom will take control of the Palms Pool, again offering up an evening built around the industry players that make Vegas nightlife so extra special. Event organizer Bo ‘Bo-Town’ Karlen is hoping that this year’s event will surpass the amazing success that the Las Vegas Prom enjoyed last year with an upgraded schedule that includes performances from Cirque du Soleil, ‘80s cover band Love Shack and a slew of local DJ talent, including DJ R.O.B., DJ Frankie, DJ Shift, DJ Matt Lindsey, Jack LaFleur and our boy, KC the Drummer. The party will get started at 7P with a hosted bar and registration to vote for the prom king and queen, an honor that went to the Palms VIP guru Marko Greisen andJET’s Zee Zandi last year. Tickets are currently on sale for $50 per couple, or $20 for women and $40 for men who want to role stag. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the official Las Vegas Prom Web site here. You definitely do not want to miss this one, especially with the third installment of the Big Sleepover taking place upstairs afterward, and the Eye on Vegas has a special sleepover surprise we will unveil next week!

Your Labor Day Party Guide
Labor Day is always a great weekend in Las Vegas with lots to offer, so much in fact, that the Eye is providing you with a comprehensive guide to get your fall started with a bang. Look at the names dotting these parties and tell us that Las Vegas isn’t the nightlife capitol of the world, we dare you!

Friday, September 1st
Ditch Friday at the Palms Pool has lured the guilty and not so guilty away from work each and every Friday afternoon for months now. With a long weekend mere steps away, they have upped the ante by bringing in DJ Kaskade to get the weekend started right. Sunbathers take note; this should be the busiest and best Ditch Friday of the summer.

The newly single Dave Navarro is hosting the party at PURE Nightclub. DJ Cubici takes over the ones-and-twos. Tao Nightclub is sticking with their tried and true Friday night formula, DJ Reach on the wheels of steel and more sexy club goers than you can shake a stick at. 

LURE Ultra Lounge (Wynn Las Vegas) will be hosting what seems to be the very first White Party of the season on Friday as they launch Labor Day weekend with a bang. We think it should go without saying, but you never know, break out your dress whites for what is ‘officially’ the last time of the season. By the way, shouldn’t we have different rules in Vegas since the weather stays pleasant into October? Just a thought.

Ice Nightclub is the home of house music in Las Vegas and has a packed house-music long weekend schedule to prove it. Starting it all off will be DJ legend and house music pioneer John Digweed (of Sasha and Digweed fame).

Late Night Empire satisfies your early morning cravings with Back2Back, featuring talented local spinster Farsheed going back to back with Serge Devant from NYC’s Crobar Nightclub. Out on the patio, our preferred Empire spot, House Society honcho Keith Evans and Frenchy will provide the musical backdrop while you catch the sunrise.

Saturday, September 2nd
Pimp & Ho baby, enough said! All-world promoter John Huntington returns with his annual must-attend event at the Orleans Arena for one night only. If you’ve never been before, costumes for this one are an absolute must (you have to pay a penalty at the door if not pimping your finest threads), and also create the whiplash ‘what was she wearing?’ effect for all in attendance. Rocker Vince Neil will whip the crowd to a frenzy before jumping on a plane to hit the road, and Donald Glaude returns to the Las Vegas party scene. If you still have not bought your tickets, please click here.

Saturday Night is going to be crazy all over town and Tao Nightclub is certainly no exception. Saturday night will feature resident DJ Vice thrilling the out-of-towners with mash up madness.

Turntable legend Grand Master Flash returns to rock Tangerine once again. The NYC pioneer is an absolute delight to see; he drops insane combinations and might just possess the fastest fingers in the west.

Papa Roach brings the Global Gathering festivities at the Palms to a fevered pitch when he rocks the Palms Pool with an ultra-special guest. We’ve heard who the surprise guest might be and it’s worth the price of admission. We’ll give you a hint, expect live mash-up at its best. Upstairs in a super-special suite party DJ Samantha Ronson (yes, her and Mark are brother and sister) will do her second set of the day. Her first set will be during the afternoon at the Palms Pool, giving guests a nice poolside surprise. The Eye on Vegas is giving away two pairs of tickets to the persons who can guess who the “ultra-special guest” is. The two closest guesses to e-mail us here win!

Ice Nightclub will continue its house music commitment with another world renowned spinster; this time it’s Tall Paul rocking the frosted venue.

Late Night Empire brings back Joey Mazzola in the main room with a special surprise guest DJ while PURE’s house music maven, Frank Richards, handles the patio beats, a place he’s quite comfortable with, along with Jason Lema.

Sunday, September 3rd
We can’t neglect our Latin friends and Eye on Vegas en Español readers; on Sunday ‘Super Estrella Live’ at The Rio’s Club Rio looks to be the highlight of the Labor Day weekend for the Hispanic community. With special performances by Mach Y Daddy and Calle 13, Club Rio will put the spotlight on Raggaeton music with a special concert that you can only get into if you win tickets. Thanks to our friends at Univision, Telefutura, Super Estrella 92.7FM, Heineken Premium Light and Club Rio, we are hooking up the first 92 people who e-mail us here with a pair of tickets to this very special event. If you can’t wait ‘til midweek to see if you won, head over to Voodoo Lounge (Rio) tonight (08/28) for ‘Elevacion,’ where 92 people will win tickets to Super Estrella Live.

Sunday Night is going to be special indeed with some of the planet’s hottest house music DJs working venues up and down the street. At Tao, big boss Jason Strauss went back to his East Coast roots and signed superstar DJ Erick Morillo for a rare Sunday opening of Tao. He’s not alone as the ultra-sexy, and formerly contracted PURE Management DJ, Sky Nellor, gets her first chance to rock Tao’s Opium Room. Expect hip-hop to rule this roost on Sunday.

Over at the Palms, Global Gathering continues its three-day frenzy with two acclaimed DJs rocking two different venues. Inside, at Rain Nightclub, the world’s top ranked DJ, Tiesto, will take command of the DJ booth and show why Global Gathering is such a hit worldwide. Outside at the Palms Pool, renowned Big Apple DJ Stretch Armstrong returns to Las Vegas with an outdoor set of serious hip-hop beats. The best of both worlds huh, love it! We must be feeling generous, because The Eye on Vegas is giving away two pairs of tickets to the first two people who can tell us what DJ Stretch Armstrong is best known for. E-mail us here with your answers.

Oh, you still want more house music? Ok, not a problem. Over at JET Nightclub higher-beats-per-minute are taking over the main room when ‘Dubfire’ of Deep Dish fame will headline a fantastic Sunday promotion. This is the second installment of a party that rocked Memorial Day weekend when ‘Sharam,’ the other half of the DJ duo Deep Dish, rocked the main room in a party that still has locals talking. Also spinning deep house beats that night will be local favorite Faarsheed and Danny Love from the OC.

Going against the grain on Sunday night is nightlife giant PURE Nightclub who has signed former 90210 star Tori Spelling to host the evening. Adding legitimate turntable star power for the evening is PMG’s reining hero of hip-hop and New York City turntable pioneer DJ Grand Master Flash.

Rounding out an unheard of house music evening in Las Vegas, Ice Nightclub ends Labor Day weekend strong with Bad Boy Bill and UK spinster Eddie Halliwell.

If your still going when Sunday after-hours rolls around at the Empire Ballroom, former Las Vegas local Sandra Collins spins in the main room with Funky Bad Chad and Tao’s Omar Galeano. Out on the patio, Evans reprises his role with Eric Aguila

http://www.eyeonvegas.net/site/neweye.htm

The Amazing Johnathan to Film Comedy Central Special September 1.

Comic Magician’s one-hour special “Wrong on Every Level” to be filmed at the Hudson Theater in New York.

The internationally renowned comic magician Amazing Johnathan will be filming a one-hour special for Comedy Central on Friday, September 1. Filming of the aptly entitled “Wrong on Every Level” will take place at Manhattan’s Hudson Theater for television broadcast later this fall. The taping will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a second “uncensored” taping, which will only be released by Comedy Central on DVD.
 
The popularity of Amazing Johnathan’s previous specials with Comedy Central was a key factor in the network’s decision to feature him in one of their rare one-hour time slots. Not only is Johnathan one of Comedy Central’s top five most downloaded performers on iTunes, he is also a veteran of three previous highly acclaimed appearances with the network.
 
Amazing Johnathan has new material and special surprises in store for “Wrong on Every Level,” much of which is already incorporated into his nightly show at the Sahara Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The special will also include a video segment that features Johnathan’s twisted version of “street magic” with illusionist Criss Angel and comedian Carrot Top taking part in the mayhem.
 
“I am very much looking forward to performing in New York,” said Amazing Johnathan about his special. “We have hilarious new material never before seen on the East Coast and I cannot wait to see the crowd’s reaction.”
 
The Amazing Johnathan is an eccentric comic magician whose bizarre humor and unscripted antics have earned him widespread, international recognition as one of the most original and brave performers today. After touring across the globe for more than 25 years and gaining fans in the U.S., U.K., Europe, South America, Australia and more, Amazing Johnathan decided to let his fans come to him by settling on a permanent show room in Las Vegas. Since 2001, Johnathan has sold more than a half million tickets, making him one of the most successful Las Vegas headliners in history.
 
The Amazing Johnathan Show performs at 10 p.m. nightly, dark Thursdays, in the Congo Room at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Due to the show’s adult themes and language, guests under the age of 18 will not be admitted without a parent or legal guardian. Tickets are priced at $44.95 plus taxes and fees for general admission, or $54.95 plus taxes and fees for VIP seating, and may be purchased by calling the Sahara Hotel & Casino box office at (702) 737-2515, or by visiting www.saharavegas.com .

‘Stomp’-ing Grounds.
New 1,500-seat Aladdin theater to host percussion, dance show.
By Mike Weatherford/Las Vegas Review Journal

LVM2Go publisher Kim Armenta explained, “LVM2Go was designed as a result of tremendous qualitative and quantitative research with several independent facilities to determine how publications in the Las Vegas market can better serve the concierge, hotel and tourist needs.”

Top Ten Las Vegas Values From The Las Vegas Advisor
September 2006.

1. Steak Dinner – Ellis Island – 24 Hours – $4.95

Monday Night Football parties are starting up this month. For several years in a row, the parties at Sam’s Town and Boulder Station have appeared on this list and both are advertising the same deal again this year. The first draft beer and first hot dog at both parties are free. For those who like to watch the Monday Night game in a casino, the free food and drink, the big-screen presentations, and the party atmosphere are hard to beat.
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/topten.cfm

MGM GRAND: Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation’s Benefit Concert Returns To MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006.The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) has assembled another superstar line-up of entertainers for an unforgettable evening of music and other entertainment to benefit Las Vegas at-risk youth.  Counting Crows, Sarah McLachlan and legendary rocker Phil Collins are just a few of the stars who will take the stage Saturday, Oct. 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger and composer David Foster will return for his 11th year as musical director.