Casino developer Stephen A. Wynn and renowned night club operator Sean Christie have partnered to create Blush, the first boutique nightclub in Las Vegas.

Formerly the location of Lure, the venue will undergo a complete remodel. The
4,500 square-foot club will feature a lit onyx dance floor and crème lantern ceiling sculpture. This central art focal piece will create various hues and images that enhance the vibe and atmosphere as the display literally comes alive nightly. 

A rich palette of deep green, chocolate brown, gold and shimmering metallics create an ambience of sensual elegance. The club will feature a series of contemporary paintings that add a provocative and edgy feel. Additional seating banquettes around a new dance floor will produce a circular flow to the space. The open-air patio and bar have been enhanced with lighted topiaries and outdoor seating surrounded by lush foliage.

In addition to banquettes and bottle service, a private, draped VIP Room is available for up to 25 people. Additional men’s and women’s restrooms have been added as well as some playful amenities - purse drawers at each seat and personal lockers for belongings. 

Delectable Asian appetizers from Red 8 will be served nightly from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. Beverage menus, including wines by the glass or bottle and an extensive collection of infused Vodkas, will change on a monthly basis.

The club will feature an eclectic mix of music - rock n’ roll, hip hop and house - from Music Director and Resident DJ Mighty Mi. Every Thursday, DJ Jack Lafleur will take the stage with his signature style. The lighting and sound system was designed by John Lyons, winner of the World Club Award.

Vegas is a great town for coupling. There is something about all of that neon, slot machine noise and being on holiday that make people want to pair up.

There is the legal coupling known as the Las Vegas wedding which adds weight to the Vegas nickname, "The Marriage Capital of the World" and then there is the unplanned coupling based on random acts of night life that bolsters another Vegas nickname, "Sin City."

Vegas is also a great town for celebrities so it is only natural that the two concepts will intersect in the world of celebrity couples. Phyllis McGuire and Sam Giancana were probably the greatest Vegas celebrity couple love story of all time. based on Vegas lore and romanticized treatments like the movie 'Sugartime.'

Beyond the celebs who fly in for quickie Vegas weddings, here are the five current best Vegas celebrity couples:

Britney Spears and Criss Angel
This fresh Vegas celebrity couple should be made the unofficial first couple of Vegas for as long as they're together.

Britney has done more for the Vegas economy over the last few years with her appearances and Criss films his A&E 'Mindfreak' show in Vegas and will star in a Cirque du Soleil Show at the Luxor.

More importantly, they are veterans on the Vegas celebrity coupling circuit. Britney was married and annulled here and she and her second husband were constant companions of the Vegasarazzi. Criss had a Vegas fling with Paris Hilton.

I'm reading they may have already broken up, but I'm staying positive and hope these two crazy kids find a way to make it work.

If they do end up at the Little White Wedding Chapel, they need to be careful who they invite to the wedding.

Siegfried and Roy
While this Vegas power couple's romantic relationship has long since moved to a professional partnership, there is still an undeniable spiritual, magical connection between the Siegfried and Roy.

If it weren't for Roy's tragic accident back in 2003, the dynamic duo would still be fixtures on the Strip with their lifetime contract at The Mirage. Well technically, with their statue right on The Strip, they are still a fixture, but only in bronze.

They started performing in Vegas in 1972 and have performed more than 5,000 shows. Roy's rehabilitation gives hope that one day they'll be back on a Vegas stage, but in the mean time they are staying active in the community. My pal Robin Leach has some great photos of Siegfried and Roy tapping the keg at the annual Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest in Vegas.

Pamela Anderson and Hans Klok
As far as I know, this relationship has not blossomed into a work-based romantic relationship, but the popularity of their 'Beauty of Magic' show at Planet Hollywood qualifies Pamela Anderson and Hans Klok as a couple.

Pamela has constantly been in the Vegas headlines ever since she announced she was buying a luxury pad at the Panorama Towers on The Strip last year. Unfortunately, her ex-husbands Tommy Lee and Kid Rock have also been making headlines. It seems that every time they are in Vegas at the same time, there are rumors of one threatening the other like last New Year's Eve when one showed up at the other's suite to allegedly settle a score. Of course the bravado and threats culminated in the VMA fist fight.

Known as the "World's Fastest Magician," Hans' headlines have only been for his feats on the stage. The only ex situation he has is when Carmen Electra backed out of his first planned Vegas show, but Pamela seems to be a better fit.

Maybe if this couple lasts long enough, they'll also be enshrined in bronze on The Strip.

Pink and Carey Hart
Pink is originally from Pennsylvania, but her extreme sports hubby Carey Hart grew up in Vegas and Vegas is where their relationship started to bloom a few months after meeting at the 2001 X Games.

With their jobs, they obviously travel a lot, but have residences in Vegas and LA. Carey also has a business in Vegas. The reality show 'Inked' was filmed at Carey's Hart & Huntington tattoo shop at the the Palms.

Jenna Jameson and Tito Ortiz
Jenna Jameson was born in Vegas and Tito Ortiz has made a name for himself slugging it out in the UFC Octagon in Vegas and abroad. When I interviewed the couple at the AVN Awards earlier this year. They seemed extremely happy, but the situation was a little tense, because just off-screen of this photo is Jenna's ex-husband Jay Grdina doing an interview.

A devilish twist to the nightlife scene commenced this past weekend, with Diablo's Cantina jumping into the mix with a much-anticipated soft opening.

If this was any indication of what is to come at Diablo's, the Light Group should have a nice addition to its stable.

What makes Diablo's special is its uniqueness, giving patrons something completely different when it comes to venturing out to a local hot spot on any given evening. The 13,000-square-foot, multilevel entertainment complex is going to get "a lively, fiestalike atmosphere," according to Alex Acuna, director of public relations for Light Group.

All you have to do is walk or drive by the establishment one time to see this isn't your standard venue. Think about a combination of Fat Tuesday's, Margaritaville and any typical nightclub and you have Diablo's, which gets a gold star for originality and creative concept.

The official opening comes next month, so expect a lot of noise to be made right from the get-go. Anticipate some saucy, debauchery-filled events orchestrated by marketing/promotions director Wayne Crane, who did a whole lot with very little turning Mist lounge inside Treasure Island into a lively venue during his time running the show there.
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Flashing Back: Style, format of variety show transports audience to another era.
By MIKE WEATHERFORD LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

This is the new old Vegas.

Sure, the performers in "V — The Ultimate Variety Show" are still young pups compared to active seniors such as Don Rickles and Tony Bennett. But neither of them juggles, twirls a bolo to knock a flower out of somebody's mouth or supports the weight of another guy on his head.

Many of the "front of curtain" acts in "V" have been doing that stuff for ages. The hand-balancing team of Iouri Safronov and Nikolai Meinkov opened "Mystere," the show that ushered in a new era for Vegas back in — can you believe it? — 1993. But if age makes it harder to do their slow-motion athletics, you don't notice it yet.

And a touch of grey kind of suits an Argentine gaucho anyway. When Hugo Latorre says for maybe the 8,000th time on a Vegas stage, "I'm not gay, but my boyfriend is," his winking smile has a little extra comic resonance.

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Three celebrity hosts, Bob Eubanks ("The Newlywed Game"), Chuck Woolery ("Wheel of Fortune," "Love Connection" and now "Lingo"), and veteran contestant Jamie Farr (cross-dresser Klinger from "M*A*S*H*") take turns hosting the new game show that is a compilation of many game shows. On this one special day, all three hosted.

The lively interactive game show has 50 winners at each show. Participants are randomly chosen from ticket stubs. The show ends with a chance to win $250,000. IF someone wins the prize, every audience member receives $100. The last game is choosing three out of 20 envelops with the goal of having the money amounts adding up to $1,000 even. Pretty tough odds; however, the contestant walks away with whatever amount the three envelopes display. For game show lovers, this is a good bet. Tickets are $46.20, call 702-732-5755.

Comedian Vinnie Favorito has been headlining at O'Sheas for a few years and recently threw a party to celebrate his resigning to stay put. Actually the rather hidden showroom is perfect for Favorito who excels at attack humor aka Don Rickles. He actually uses O'Sheas as a foil making fun of where he's headlining.

You have two ways to go when you attend his show. You can either be a part of the show and sit down front and get picked on or you can try to hide in back. Either way, you'll laugh yourself silly and occasionally groan when Favorito pushes the envelope. He amazes you on the way he can remember the people he picks on and then the way ties them together with his adlib rants. Favorito is as good as it gets.

The Hawaiian Tropic Zone featuring dining and nightlife action will open in late December inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The Las Vegas location will boast a sexy modern décor, multi-tiered dining room, cat-walk stage for nightly entertainment, full bar and a two-story waterfall.

Exotic and friendly Hawaiian Tropic models will serve as "table concierges" to assist with guests' dining needs as well as participate in nightly beauty pageants. Casting calls are being held Oct. 22-26 and Oct. 29-Nov. 2. American fashion icon Nicole Miller has designed exclusive fuchsia bikinis and floral sarongs for those chosen to be one of Hawaiian Tropic Zone's sexy table concierges.

Entertainer Terry Fator, who gained national popularity when he recently won NBC-TV's "America's Got Talent" promptly sold out two October show dates at the Las Vegas Hilton, and has now added another performance on Dec. 3. Fator's special guest for the December show will be fellow talent contestant Bobby Badfingers. Tickets are $39.95-$99, call 702-732-5755 or 800-222-5361.

Fator has spent 32 years honing his skills as a ventriloquist, comedian, singer, and celebrity impressionist, but his key decision to blend those skills with his incredible ability to mimic famous singers has put him over the top.

Voted as "Best Cocktail Server" by the Las Vegas Review Journal's "Best of Las Vegas" four years in a row, the Bevertainers at the Rio are sexier than ever with brand new costumes with lace material sprinkled with black diamond stones.

Their show has been rearranged with some new material added, gained a new show title, “Laugh Out Loud with The Scintas,” and received a new LOL logo. Most noticeable changes include an even faster paced show and a new look and material for the ever powerful, pint-sized Chrissi.

The new Strip House located on the mezzanine level of the new Planet Hollywood is simply spectacular. The décor is immediately striking and seductive with red flocked wall coverings creating the predominate color accented by interestingly placed black and white photographs of scantily dressed women from the original 1900s Studio Manasse collection.

The eatery is 10,000 square feet and seats 200 in the main dining room and 50 in the lounge. There are two private dining rooms and the wine room has a roundtable that rotates around a brass pole. The food is equally noteworthy especially for steak lovers. The prime cuts of beef are charred to perfection and accompanied by signature side dishes. For reservations, call 702-737-5200.

Strip House has numerous locations including one New York City and two more opening in San Juan, Puerto Rico this month and Key West, Fla., next month.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is launching a new redesigned Web site www.hardrockhotel.com. The first phase debuted Sept. 30 with a sleek, sexy new look. The new design features several cutting-edge attributes. The music being pumped through the Hard Rock 24 hours a day is available via online stream. An expansion of channels is planned in the next phase. Additionally, guests have the option to subscribe to the HardRockHotel.com RSS feed, granting immediate notification of events and property-wide updates.

Harrah's Carnaval Court will kick off the Halloween celebration early with the second annual "Trick or Treat Flight Night" on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 - 11 p.m. The evening features a $5,000 costume contest, drink specials and a chance to win "trick" and "treat" flights.

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Club Rio's Halloween "Extravaganza 2007" will be a Latin-themed party starting at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Super Estrella, Univision and Telefutura, guests will be entertained all night by Club Super Estrella Mixer DJ’s and have the chance to compete in a costume contest for thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Admission is $20.

PURE Nightclub in Caesars Palace will feature renowned illusionist Criss Angel for a pre-Halloween trick-or-treat bash on Oct. 30 beginning at 10 p.m. Cover charges will apply. The party will include $20,000 in cash prizes for guests decked out in the sexiest and scariest costumes and tunes will be spun by DJ Vice.

Starting at noon on Oct. 31 and continuing until 3 a.m., Carnaval Court, the outdoor bar famous for its world-renowned flair bartenders, will transform into the Strip's wildest Halloween destination. Sponsored by Bacardi, the party will feature live music, drink specials, giveaways, psychic and tarot card readings and Bacardi girls. Carnaval Court will host a costume contest with $5,000 in cash prizes. Costumes will be judged in two categories, sexiest costume and most creative costume. Admission is $10 after 7 p.m.

The Imperial Palace will hold its fourth annual "Scary-Okee" Halloween karaoke party beginning at 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. Cash prizes will be awarded for best male and female costumes. Special creepy cocktails will include "vampire kisses," "floating eyeballs," "zombies," and "purple people eaters" for $5 and shooters for $3. Admission is free.

The Rio's fifth annual "Mingle & Mayhem" at the Voo Doo lounge will take place on Oct. 31. Local celebrities, entertainment, music by DJ L1, LF8, and the VooDoo Dolls will be on-hand, along with a sexiest and best costume contest where $3,000 in cash prizes are up for grabs. Doors open at 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 702-777-7776.

Studio 54 at the MGM Grand will present Nightmare on 54th Street, a weekend celebration including costume party on Friday, Oct. 26 and costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 27. The winner for sexiest and most original costume will walk away with cash prizes. Also this Halloween, Studio 54 is proud to host the 41st Annual Beaux Arts Halloween Ball on Oct. 31complete with special performances, costume party and cash prizes for the best overall costume, best group (three or more), best drag and sexiest.

The Las Vegas Hilton’s Football Central continues in the legendary smoke-free Hilton Theater on Sundays with games on 11 giant screens and the featured game on a 15’ X 20’ HDTV with state-of-the-art theater sound.  Also part of the fun:  a Ford Mustang giveaway provided by Gaudin Ford, weekly and monthly drawings, and food and drink specials.  Football Central also  features the Miller Girls and the Las Vegas Vodka girls welcoming fans to the party, with doors opening at 9 a.m. ESPN pre game drawings will feature products from “Game Crazy.”