Posted Jan 16th 2007 3:32PM by Robin Leach

Tickets go on sale today for King Arthur's new reign on the Strip when 'Spamalot' opens March 31 with a gala, star-studded premiere. Previews will start March 8! Can you believe it was back in 1969 that Monty Python first aired on British-TV, the same year coincidentally when Elvis Presley became a Vegas resident and my friend Buzz Aldrin joined Neil Armstrong for that first walk on the Moon? Now almost 40-years later the inspired lunacy of the madcap British comics is back at the brand new specially constructed Grail Theater at the Wynn with 'Spamalot,' a deliriously hilarious send-up spoof of the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail.

Python comic Eric Idle's show features lusty maidens, dancing divas, a killer rabbit and the only legless knight appearing on the Las Vegas Strip. My fine-wine drinking friend John O'Hurley, (right) best known as J. Peterman on 'Seinfeld' will star as King Arthur. John, often seen in Vegas was the ultimate champion on Season 1 of 'Dancing with The Stars' and is also the new host of Family Feud. John has often worked on stage throughout his career and recently starred on Broadway in the hit Chicago musical. John is also known for his God-like role in the heavenly Xerox commercials!

Tongue in chic Eric (seen below) commented about opening at the Wynn: "I love Las Vegas. It will be wonderful when it's finished." Steve Wynn added: "I'm pleased to announce that the search for The Holy Grail has finally ended at Wynn Las Vegas. This achievement is in no small part due to the relentless energies and psychotic obsession of Eric Idle and Mike Nichols. The world owes these two a great debt of gratitude and prompt payment of their Medicare checks!"

I saw the show exactly a year ago on Broadway, and have nothing but raves for it. I hadn't laughed that much in 25 years. It took two hours before my sides stopped hurting. It is brilliant in every respect; the songs, the stupidity, the music, the jokes, and deserves to be the wildest hit of its kind in Vegas. Monty Python's 'Spamalot; is written by Eric Idle and is a laugh-a-minute loving rip-off from the original Python Holy Grail movie by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The show is directed by Oscar and Tony Award-winning legend Mike Nichols of 'The Graduate,' 'Silkwood,' 'Carnal Knowledge' and 'Primary Colors' fame.

TV STARS SELL THEIR SHOWS
It's another all-star celebrity invasion as the TV broadcasters convention known as NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) gets underway at Mandalay Bay. I'll be there tonight with all the VH1 executives celebrating the ratings success of our new 'Fame Games' series. My Executive Producer pal, Cris Abrego, who also produces 'Flavor of Love' is set to be a panelist this afternoon examining the merits of today's primetime programming vs. reality programming. About 8,000 programmers, producers and stars including good friends, Vanna White, Pat Sajak, Alex Trebek and Mary Hart from my old Entertainment Tonight show will be on hand for the four day event, which kicked off last night with the Brandon Tartikoff awards. Luxe Life will have the full report next week.

Hawaiian Tropic Zone Opening Sexy Bar & Restaurant in Las Vegas

Posted Jan 16th 2007 1:23PM by Robin Leach

Ever since the gorgeous bikini beauties of Hawaiian Tropic opened their debut Hawaiian Tropic Zone bar, restaurant and entertainment complex in Times Square the dining attraction has been one massive hit and now the company will announce this morning that it will open its first complex outside of Manhattan right here in Vegas.

The company's second venture will be located in the Desert Passages (soon to be Miracle Mile) shopping center at the Aladdin Hotel which is undergoing a remodeling to open as Planet Hollywood later this year. The HT Zone in New York City is known for its sexy modern decor, a three-tier dining room , 2-story waterfall and a cat-walk stage for nightly entertainment. But its the exotic Hawaiian Tropic models and beauty-queens who serve as "table concierges" to assist guests that are the real attraction.

Each night they take part in a beauty pageant where diners get to vote for the new reigning queen who only gets to serve for 24 hours unless she's voted the next night's winner again! One Vegas dining expert told Luxe Life this morning, "This is a totally new and different concept for Vegas. Yes, it will sure bring glitz, glamour and sex-appeal entertainment into our fine dining scene."

David Edelstein, co-owner of the Desert Passage shopping mall, commented, "We are very excited to have Hawaiian Tropic Zone bring its creative blend of dining, entertainment and nightlife to Desert Passage. Hawaiian Tropic Zone's innovative and energetic atmosphere is yet another example of the electrifying transformations occurring as we evolve into Miracle Mile Shops."

I've known Hawaiian Tropic owner Ron Rice (here with a bevy of beauties) for more than 20-years and he's even had me as one of his celebrity judges at the annual beauty pageants, some of which are often held here in Vegas. He began his multi-million-dollar sun-tan company while he was working as a lifeguard on the beach and couldn't find a suntan lotion that worked well enough to protect him. So he invented his own and parlayed himself into multi-millionaire status. It was always his dream to add a dining and entertainment element to his tanning and beauty empire. Ron will be back here April 4-5 at the Mirage for the coveted Miss Hawaiian Tropic International beauty pageant.

Spend a Sex-Filled Day with Porn Star Sunset Thomas

Posted Jan 16th 2007 12:19PM by Robin Leach

Porn princess Sunset Thomas is one of Vegas' newest residents, and now hosts an Internet syndicated radio show from the Palomino Club here. In addition, she starred in the HBO TV series 'Cathouse.' Luxe Life asked her to tour the Adult Video Expo, act as our eyes and ears, and jot down her notes into a private diary. She took Luxe Life photographer Scott Doctor along for the convention day and here's the full report from Sunset's very own private diary:

In the 15 years I've worked in the adult industry, I can hardly remember missing an AVN convention. This year, however, marked the first time I represented the press and not the talent.

Seeing that I'm the youngest inductee in the AVN Hall of Fame, it was only fitting that the first person I bumped into was AVN President Paul Fishbein. The eternally, fresh-faced Fishbein was beaming as the convention hall was already bustling at 11AM.

Heading towards the Hustler booth I came upon my old friend Robin Byrd. The Robin Byrd Show has been airing on Manhattan Cable for 30 years! Anyone who's anyone in the adult industry has sat topless with her on TV. Robin flipped the script and interviewed me for a segment that will air sometime in the future.

The flashbacks just kept coming as I found myself at Nina Hartley's booth. Nina's got a new book out, 'Nina Hartley's Guide to Total Sex,' with an awesome cover by my favorite artist, Olivia. Nina was my mentor -- the single woman in the industry whom I truly admired when I was coming up. And, well, sex with Nina is total satisfaction...

It was already feeling like a family reunion and then I hit the Vivid booth and, viola,