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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Anna Nicole Smith died Thursday after collapsing at a hotel and being being rushed to the hospital, one of her lawyers said. Anna Nicole Smith has died in a Hollywood Fl hospital after being rushed from the Hard Rock Hotel where she checked in on Monday and is due to check out tomorrow. A distress call was made from the hotel and when EMTs arrived and preformed CPR and rushed her to the hospital. Were she was pronounced dead.

According to reports, Anna Nicole collapsed around 2 p.m. and paramedics were called. They reportedly performed CPR at the scene. She was then taken to the Memorial Regional Hospital.

Her partner, HOWARD K. STERN, tells ET that Anna Nicole's temperature was running high last night. The couple was shopping for a new boat in Florida.

 

 
  Over the last few years, few have been as committed to the house music scene in Las Vegas as the House Society Crew. Not only have DJs Carlos Sanchez and Keith Evans served sick residencies at top venues around the city, but their own event, Soundbar, has been a hit wherever it has landed, including the now-defunct Plush Lounge in Summerlin. That’s why we’re so excited Soundbar is back. Although in a new home, expect the funky house beats to remain the same. Soundbar returns on Thursday, Feb. 15, with DJ Kerri Chandler and the House Society Crew at every local’s favorite spot, Tabu Ultra Lounge.To RSVP for the limited guest list, you can hit up Sanchez here.

Last week, we told you more about the highly anticipated South Florida transplant Café Martorano and its upcoming unveiling at The Rio All-Suite Hotel. Back in Florida, buffed-up chef/owner and DJ Steve Martorano was helping play a key role in the Super Bowl victory of the Indianapolis Colts and MVP Peyton Manning. It seems as though Manning, who is a Café Martorano regular, wanted to give his offensive lineman a reward for an amazing season and a little inspiration to control the line during the Super Bowl, so he took the entire offensive line to Martorano on the team’s first night in South Florida. Less than a week later, the Colts came home with a championship!

Women Standing Tall presents the 1st Annual Celebrity Family Bowl-a-thon. From noon until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, you and your family are invited to “Strike for Life” at Jillian’s on Fremont Street. Along with participating celebrities such as Gary Payton, E-40, Bow Wow, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Alonzo Mourning, you can help benefit the Lifelong AIDS Alliance and the Justin Timberlake Foundation, among others. For additional information, log onto www.womenstandingtall.com.

We’ve written about the major motion picture “Knocked Up” several times in the last six months for a couple reasons, although none bigger than us just being fans of LVFBM friend and “on-the-verge” actor Seth Rogan (“The 40-Year Old Virgin,” “Anchorman,” “Freaks & Geeks”). The flick, which filmed scenes at several Las Vegas spots, including The Mystere theatre, has been affixed with a late-August release date, but you can catch a sneak peek of the trailer by clicking here. A source within the production company told us, “Just wait, it’s WAY funnier than ‘40-Year Old Virgin.’” Well, with that recommendation … By the way, if you’re wondering where that scene was filmed in the above trailer, look no further than Geisha House in Los Angeles, the Hollywood hot-spot of LVFBM buddy Lonnie Moore.

Beginning on Feb. 15 and lasting until March 20, “American Idol” finalist and Hawaiian vocalist Jasmine Trias temporarily will be replacing Lani Misalucha at the Society of Seven. Trias, a Pinoy-American Idol is still fascinating her listeners in the United States and in the Philippines with her amazing renditions of songs with wholly Tagalog lyrics. To purchase tickets to see Jasmine Trias perform, call the Flamingo Box Office at (702) 733-3333.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is inviting guests to experience the $69 “Classic Combination Dinner,” which includes a single-cut filet mignon served with béarnaise sauce and steamed fresh asparagus, a choice of an Australian lobster tail or two Alaskan king crab legs, and your choice of salad. Wow, what a deal! If you’ve never dined at Morton’s, this is the perfect opportunity to find out what all the fuss is about it! For more information and reservations, please call (702) 893-0703.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday, Feb. 10, for the Keith Urban concert that is being held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 9. The electrifying show will feature hits from Urban’s recent multi-platinum album, “Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing,” as well as many of the No. 1 hits that have defined his career.

In other country music concert news, Jo Dee Messina and special guest Josh Gracin will be performing Saturday, March 10,  at Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena in Primm. Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum artist who has recorded eight No. 1 hits, including “Bring on the Rain” and “I’m Alright.” Tickets are priced at $45 and $32.75 and are available at the Buffalo Bill’s box office or by calling (800) FUN-STOP.

The Las Vegas Hilton is now home to the largest hand-painted mural in Las Vegas, with an image of Hilton headliner Barry Manilow on display on the property’s main tower. The mural was installed over a five-day period using a grid system to prepare the image and three painters using brushes and rollers. “We wanted to reflect Barry’s presence at our property in a big way” said Ken Ciancimino, Las Vegas Hilton executive vice president. “It can’t get mush bigger than this, and, like Barry, it will have staying power – the elements can’t affect it.”

Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza has teamed up with Children’s Miracle Network for their annual Valentine’s fundraiser featuring their one-of-a-kind heart-shaped pizza. From now until Feb. 14, Boston’s will sell special paper hearts for a $1 donation. Then, beginning this Friday, Feb. 9, Boston’s also will sell the heart-shaped pizzas and donate $1 per pizza sold to St. Rose Dominican Hospital. Also, this Friday, Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza will host a pizza-eating contest to benefit the hospital. Local contestants will square off in this grueling battle for the biggest appetite. To participate in this year’s fundraiser, visit 9755 W. Flamingo Rd. or call (702) 871-1099.

This Friday, Feb. 9, progressive rock band 30 Seconds to Mars will celebrate the platinum status of its hit record “A Beautiful Lie” at JET nightclub at The Mirage. Band members Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, Tomo Milicivec and Matt Wachter will be there celebrating their great achievement. Please RSVP by clicking here.

Studio 54 is known to be great on Tuesday nights, but on Tuesday, Feb. 13, it will raise the bar once again. Beginning at 10 p.m., The City of Angles will come to The City of Sin in full force, with a special performance by DJ Rush and an Ed Hardy Fashion Show hosted by actor/singer Jeremy Jackson. For more information or table reservations, call (702) 891-7279.

One visitor who seemingly had a winning weekend was former NBA star Charles Barkley, affectionately known as the “Round Mound of Rebound.” According to MSNBC, the baller-turned-broadcaster won $700,000 this weekend, most of it on blackjack and a winning bet for Indianapolis. Something tells us Barkley will be a partying force during next week’s festivities.

We also wanted to send belated birthday wishes to the hardest-working woman in the business, Napkin Nights founder and photographer Tracy Lee.

It would seem as though celebrity chef Hubert Keller, of Fleur de Lys fame, has plans to cash in on his Las Vegas jackpot. Word on the grapevine has Keller planning a local edition of his hit upscale burger joint The Burger Bar (Mandalay Place) for his adopted hometown of San Francisco. From what we hear, it’s also possible Keller could parlay his burger action into more outlets in St. Louis and even possibly Hawaii …

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