In a story that is literally developing as we type, it appears as though MGM Mirage majority shareholder Kirk Kerkorian is "studying alternatives" for his investment in the gaming giant and plans to enter talks to buy two of the company's biggest assets, the Bellagio and the CityCenter project. MGM Mirage countered by stating that the topic would be discussed at a shareholder's meeting taking place tomorrow and that they would, "respond in due course."

The Mirage Dolphin Habitat has earned accreditation by one of most respected marine care and conservation societies, the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. "The recent accreditation of The Mirage Dolphin Habitat indicates the facility excels in providing care for their dolphins," said Alliance Executive Director Marilee Menard.

This week's birthday wishes go out to liquor sales hound Adam Rolfe, who celebrated his milestone birthday with a weekend of partying, and TAO's bold and beautiful VIP services queen Lynn Freeman, who celebrated privately in Cabo San Lucas with her new man before hosting friends and well-wishers at TAO Beach on Sunday.

Fans of the HBO hit The Sopranos, which will be airing the final episode ever, in less than two weeks, had to enjoy Tony Soprano's trip to Las Vegas in last week's episode. The New Jersey mob boss needed a getaway and hopped on a private plane for some rest and relaxation in Sin City. The only restaurant featured in the program was the acclaimed Restaurant Guy Savoy, where Tony dined solo, no doubt enjoying the stellar French fare. "We were only on screen for a few seconds," said Savoy general manager and namesake, Franck Savoy, "but if you've been in the restaurant you would have known it was us."

The 7th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival will be expanded for two extra days, Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16 at the Sammy Davis Jr. Plaza in Lorenzi Park with headliners Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewitt, George Wallace and LJ Brown scheduled to appear. The event will be held from 4pm - 9pm and is free to the public. For more information, please contact Diana Hughes at (702) 255-6659.

One insider with PURE Management Group tells us that culinary isn't being forsaken for bottle service at the company's upcoming multi-concept complex at the Luxor Hotel & Casino. We broke the news that former Prime Steakhouse chef Jonathan Snyder would be overseeing the kitchen at the restaurant which would carry the name Aspen 702 (Eye Archives - 06/20/06) nearly a year ago. "Just wait," said our insider, "it's going to be cutting-edge with phenomenal up-scale food." From the sounds of things, expect Aspen to be PMG's most fine-dining restaurant concept to date.

Speaking of PMG, the newly hired VIP kahuna for LAX Nightclub (Luxor) Marko Greisen has been getting a ton of network face time lately. With heiress Paris Hilton hogging headlines while facing a brief stint behind bars, each of the major networks have used the same clip footage of Paris Hilton being interviewed at the Palms during the opening of the Playboy Club. Next to the heiress, looking ever-so dapper in a tuxedo, in each of the clips is Greisen. "My phone's been ringing off the hook, it's pretty funny," laughed Greisen. "It's been playing over and over and over and over again."

Let's just make it a PMG quick bite hat trick. The popular celebrity focused television show Extra recently named the 'Top 5 Places Paparazzi Hang Out to See Celebrities' and predictably four of the five hot-spots were located in La-La land. Perhaps more surprisingly, local party place PURE Nightclub not only made the list, but garnered the #2 placement, after celebrity lunch staple, The Ivy. The remaining three spots to spot the stars were L.A. nightclub Area (#3), boutique Kitson (#4) and storied Asian eatery Mr. Chow (#5).

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza will be holding their job fair on May 21 - 23rd from 10am - 6pm at the new Centennial Hills restaurant, located at 7160 N. Durango Dr. in the Montecito Market Place. All interested applicants should bring a resume and work cards.

As reported here first many moons ago, the Rio's Voodoo Lounge has officially changed it's name to Voodoo Steak and Lounge. The change is accompanied by a new menu that offers guests an increased focus on steak and other red meat based inspirations. Oh yes, and of course, the amazing Voodoo view!

On Tuesday, May 29th, Matsuri, the number one musical production in Japan will open in the United States at the Sahara Hotel & Casino. The show features Olympic medalists and world-class athletes performing a combination of acrobatics, dance, stunts and athletics set to high energy music.

We wanted to take a moment to congratulate longtime Eye friend Seth Rogan, star of the up-coming blockbuster hit Knocked Up which hits theaters June 1st. The film, which includes several scenes shot in Las Vegas, is getting rave reviews with many critics anointing it a comedy classic even before it's released. While Rogan is busy in L.A with last night's premier and a long promotional travel schedule ahead of him, we can tell you that his next flick, 'Super Bad', which he co-wrote with Evan Goldberg, will be hitting theaters in August and it is absolutely hilarious (we know because we saw the screening), you can check out the Super Bad trailer by clicking here.

Back in Vegas and over at Tryst Nightclub, rock star operations manager Brian Affronti gets more and more awed with each passing weekend. "We had a guest come in and order 70 bottles of [high priced champagne]," Affronti told the Eye this weekend while explaining how cocktail servers attacked the table from all four corners with bottles and sparklers in hand. He continued that the high roller continued ordering until his tab passed the quarter million mark. When asked what could possibly be next, Affronti smiled and said, "Memorial Day weekend!" Well said buddy …

Before we leave you to prepare for the busy long weekend ahead, we want to give a reminder that rotund comic Jeffrey Beacher will be hosting a Memorial Day Special of Beacher's Madhouse on Saturday, May 26th at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel. While the all-new show will officially re-launch next month, Beacher will be giving locals and tourists alike a sneak peak of what's to come. We all knew that little people would be involved, but a spy within the Madhouse office now tells us to expect "Midget Ultimate Fighting" which hilariously carries the acronym M.U.F.! We're putting our money on Wee Matt, and yea bro, we know you're not a midget. For more information, to purchase a season table or to purchase tickets for this Saturday's show please click here.