Eye Spy from September 24, 2007

 
     
     
 
     
 

Bringing laughter and Hollywood charm to PURE Nightclub Monday night was Emmy award-winning comedian Jay Leno. The talented host of the wildly popular late night talk show, The Tonight Show, entertained the guests of a private banquet with an hour full of spectacular stand-up comedy. The hot new nightspot, LAX Nightclub was filled with some of the greatest athletes in the world on Wednesday night. After the big UFC event, several top fighters stopped in to help Gray Maynard celebrate his victory at the official after-fight bash. Maynard, who won his fight by knock out in the first round, was joined at a VIP table by fellow fighters Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, Mark and Keith Delagrade, Kenny Florian and UFC commentator Joe Rogan. With the NBA season creeping up, some of the games’ top stars are making their last rounds of partying before they shift their focus to winning a championship. This was the case on Wednesday night as Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups, Indiana Pacers pivot Jermaine O’Neal, Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker, Los Angeles Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley, Golden State Warriors forward Al Harrington and Atlanta Hawks point guard Tyronn Lue enjoyed vodka and Red Bull at a VIP table on the dance floor. Also partying in VIP at LAX was poker hot shot David Williams. Just off The Strip, at Lucky Strike Lanes, NASCAR drivers Pete Sheperd and Danny O’Quinn made a pit stop for a bite to eat.

Even with the temperature cooling down in Sin City, the nightlife scene remains as hot as ever. This was evident on Friday night at LAX Nightclub as Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland and drummer Matt Sorum stopped by to check out the hip new nightspot. Also enjoying the amazing sounds of D J Hollywood at LAX on Friday night were That ’70s Show alum Danny Masterson, comedian Jay Davis and choreographer Cris Judd. The scene was just as hot up The Strip at PURE as rapper Coolio partied with friends in VIP style. Also seen on the main stage was Masterson, who came in with friends and hung out with D J AM before heading down to LAX.

Heating up the streets of Sin City on Saturday, and soon to be sizzling on television screens across the country were the cast members of NBC’s newest hit action-comedy series “Chuck.” The show’s stars, Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster and Ryan McPartlin all kicked off an unforgettable celebration of their new show in pure poolside luxury at Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace. The cast soaked in the hip scene at the exclusive pool before heading to dinner at Social House.

At PURE, the “Chuck” entourage, which included executive producers McG and Josh Schwartz, lived it up on the main stage just steps away from the D J booth where the World’s Sexiest DJ Colleen Shannon spun a hot mega-mix on the turntables throughout the night. Also showing up to the party was actor and The Strip’s newest headliner, Tony Danza . Meanwhile, over at LAX, lucky club-goers spotted quite a few famous faces, including actor David Duchovny, illusionist Criss Angel, Extra host Mark McGrath, actor Alan Thicke , and Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin. Las Vegas comedian Carrot Top took to the juiciest joint in Las Vegas, Tangerine. Sunday night, Moonshine Sunday at Tangerine saw Mickey Avalon as he hosted the evening and performed some of his top hits in front of a jam-packed crowd. The California-based rapper rocked the house with “Mr. Right” and “Jane Fonda” before being joined for collaboration with fellow members of the Dyslexic Speed Readers Simon Rex and Andre Legacy.

Before heading to Tangerine, Avalon, Rex and Aoki feasted on Kobe sliders with friends upstairs at Social House. Also at Social House on Sunday night was actor Alan Thicke, who relaxed with a cup of coffee on the patio and watched the Sirens of TI show with with his wife.

It was another sold out MOON Tuesday as Xzibit and company headlined the night as Scooter and Lavelle warmed up the capacity crowd for his performance and birthday cake presentation. Among the attendees was NBA star Jermaine O’Neal along with some fellow players. On Friday night, Danica Patrick, Dario Franchitti, Michael Andretti, Marco Andretti, and Antoine Rizkallah Kanaan Filho dined in the private dining room at N9NE Steakhouse with over 60 of their friends. The large group was back for the second night in a row on Saturday where they were spotted at the pool at the Palms, ghostbar, Playboy Club and eventually MOON. Also at MOON was The E! Show filming Keeping up with the Kardashians. Kim and cast hosted another sold out Saturday night keeping the crowd rockin’ ’til late in the night.

Thursday night, Tao Las Vegas saw television and film star Ali Larter hosting the club’s Worship Thursday’s party. Larter who is currently starring in the hit NBC TV show “Heroes” wowed the crowd with another stellar fashion ensemble after her sensational turn at this past week’s Emmy awards, in a classic themed white “suit” with fedora and sleeveless shirt. Larter arrived with girlfriends including long time friend actress Amy Smart and family members around midnight. Also spotted at TAO on Thursday was rapper Nelly and singer Ashanti. The duo dined in Tao’s private dining room with Ashanti’s parents and three friends for the second time in two weeks. Actor Mike Epps, Danny Masterson and poker star David Williams were also in the club on Thursday. This Thursday (9/27), Lil Jon will be in the house to host the ‘Platinum Party’ on for Brandon Roques birthday…

Cuttino Mobley of the Los Angeles Clippers was spotted partying at a VIP table with bottles of Dom Perignon and Patron Sunday night inside Body English.

With an upscale restaurant, second-level ultra-lounge and outdoor party patio overlooking the famed-Las Vegas Strip, Trader Vic’s Las Vegas is a 15,000 sq. ft. dining and entertainment venue. Inspired by Trader Vic’s famed tropical island motif, Trader Vic’s Las Vegas features contemporary design with backlit inlaid bamboo walls, zebra wood fixtures and a sweeping shingled roof. Diners can enjoy a wide variety of Asian/Polynesian inspired dishes such as Hawaiian poke with ahi and hamachi served with taro chips, traditional bongo bongo soup, BBQ Kobe short ribs with nashi pear salad and soy sake glazed Hawaiian ono with green papaya salad . For more information, please call 702.405.4700 or visit www.tradervicslv.com.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail and tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The show features silly songs, dancing divas, knights in tights, feisty Frenchman and a happy ending. Beginning this Friday (9/28), Very Important Person Packages (V.I.P.P) are available and includes premium seating, 45-minute backstage tour and commemorative Grail cup. Tickets are $69, $89, $99 and $159. Call (702) 770-WYNN or visit www.wynnlasvegas.com for more information.

Slash the legendary guitarist of Guns N’ Roses and current guitarist of rock band Velvet Revolver joined revelers at Jet Nightclub on Friday night where he partied like the true rock star he is. After performing with his band at Mandalay Bay, Slash arrived at Jet donning his signature top-hat and cigarette in hand. Slash got with the D J and spun a special twenty minute tribute Guns N’ Roses set for rowdy club-goers including the band’s hit songs “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” and “Paradise City.” On Saturday, new item Pam Anderson and Rick Solomon were spotted at Diablo’s Cantina. Pam and Rick’s day began with margaritas over lunch at Diablo’s Cantina, the Light Group’s newly opened “cross-the-border” two-story eatery Strip-side at Monte Carlo before heading over to Caramel Bar & Lounge at the Bellagio. The couple was later spotted at J et Nightclub, seated in an exclusive VIP table behind the DJ booth. Also at Jet, Indiana Pacer stand-out, Jermaine O’neal partied with friends while in town for training. Also, power tennis couple Andre Agassi and Stefi Graf were spotted dining at Fix Restaurant & Bar dining with another couple. The Vegas residents enjoyed the restaurant’s delicious filet mignon and seabass.

 
     
 
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