ALL THIS FAME DON'T BRING YOU FREEDOM THOUGH IT WEARS A THIN DISQUISE

 

Rock stars need downtime, too. That's why super rock star Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi was spotted decompressing and gathering his thoughts with a friend -- Vegas-style --- after a grueling, long tour and a fantastic weekend performance at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

 

WEDNESDAY ROCKS THE STRIP

 

The Wednesday night party at LAX rocked The Strip as celebrities and locals packed into the Luxor hotspot. 88 Minutes co-stars Ben McKenzie and Leelee Sobieski were joined at a lavish table on the Main VIP Stage by actress/Playboy model Summer Altice where they drank Ketel One Vodka cocktails and mingled with fellow club goers all night long. Sitting nearby were Mindfreak Criss Angel and girlfriend Veronica Grabowski celebrating the illusionist 's upcoming Cirque du Soleil show at Luxor. Also enjoying the hottest party in Las Vegas Wednesday night were former NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Simeon Rice, Canadian stand-up comedian Russell Peters and Computer from MTV's Adventures in Hollyhood. Earlier in the evening, next door at Company American Bistro comedian Bobby Slayton made his second trip to the chic restaurant this week. The "Pitbull of Comedy" feasted on the Philly cheesesteak quesadilla and baby spinach salad before his rousing performance at the Hooters Hotel & Casino.

 

MEANWHILE, Justin Timberlake was spotted having dinner last night at Nobu inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  He was joined by local jeweler to the stars, Leor Yerushalmi.  After dinner, they were treated to a sneak preview "hard hat tour" of the Hard Rock's newest nightlife venture, Wasted Space, which is set to open this summer.

 

COMING SOON: Emmy-nominated actor, Kevin Dillon and actor Jerry Ferrara who plays "Turtle" on HBO's hit comedy series Entourage, will host this Saturday's Smashtime party at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The stars will join E!'s "Daily 10" hosts Sal Masekela, Ben Lyons and DJ Clinton Sparks on the red carpet and inside the club. Doors open at 10:30 p.m.

 

EDDIE MURPHY LAUGHS ALL THE WAY TO "THE BANK."

 

As we’re heading toward the weekend, let’s give Eddie Murphy a belated, but much-deserved shout-out for his 47th birthday, which he celebrated last week at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio. His entourage included Arsenio Hall, his brother, and 10 of his closest friends. He arrived to the same VIP section where he celebrated once before during The Bank's grand opening a few months back - as he arrived, the section was already jame packed with about 20 women who all wanted to hang with the comedy man. As he walked in - the DJ cranked up his hit jam "Party All the Time" while the crowd went nuts.

 

 

P. DIDDY HITS TOWN WITH SHOW IN JUNE

 

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs is bringing the official "P. Diddy and MTV Presents Making The Band 4 - The Tour" to Vegas on June 6 as part of a tour of the United States. The show will be at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms. The cross-country, multi-artist bill will feature the hit reality series' two #1-selling superstar groups, Danity Kane and Day26, as well as fellow MTB4 star, Donnie Klang. Joining the tour as special guest will be Bad Boy recording artist Cheri Dennis. Show time is 8 p.m. Be there or be square.

 

 

TONY CONJUGACION PLAYS AT LEI DAY CELEBRATION

 

The Historic California Hotel and Casino will celebrate May Day with its 11th Annual Lei Day Festival starting at 9 a.m. May 3 through May 4. There will be beautiful hula girls,  Polynesian bands, Hawaiian food cooking, arts and crafts, fresh flower leis and much more. This free event will feature the very best of Hawaii. Hawaiian dishes include Kalua pig, lau lau, poi, beef teriyaki sticks and shaved ice. Throughout the festivities there will be a continual flow of Hawaiian and Polynesian music, chants, songs and dances. It takes place in the parking lot of the California Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, 12 E. Ogden Road. Performances include Tony Conjugacion May 3. Tickets can be purchased at the California Hotel Players Gold. On May 4 is the “Island Fever Block Party.” This event features local bands and starts at 3 p.m. with non-stop entertainment. Admission is free.

 

 

 

WILL IT BE A "HO" DOWN OR A SMACKDOWN? ONLY THESE PRETTY GIRLS KNOW FOR SURE

 

The wild worlds of nightlife and reality TV collide at JET Nightclub at The Mirage Friday night when sexy and sassy starlets from television’s top reality programs host the “Girls of Reality TV” party. Ice and Prancer from Flavor of Love, Leticia and Jillian from Beauty and the Geek, and Aussie Rachel and Blonde Rachel from Next Smartest Model. Without any TV cameras following these beauties around, all eyes will be watching to see what kind of trouble they may get themselves into.

 

 

THE EYE DISHES WITH FRENCHY FROM VH1'S "ROCK OF LOVE."

 

Three lovely ladies from VH1’s hit reality program, Rock of Love 2 swept through JET Nightclub at the Mirage last Friday with the force of Hurricane Rita -- greeting awed fans and chatting up reporters on the red carpet. The three "celebreality" guests -- who vied for the affection of Poison lead singer Bret Michaels on the show -- included Inna, Peyton, and Frenchy, who lives in Las Vegas. One thing you may not know: Peyton is a talented rock singer who is working out of Nashville. One song she recorded, a tribute to the Rock of Love show, was played at JET last Friday to a pleased audience.

 

But our focus today is on Frenchy, now emancipated from Bret Michaels’ constant scrutiny. Frenchy met with us after the vigorous evening and dished up a few juicy details about her future plans. First, she has nothing but love for Bret Michaels. "Bret is adorable, hot, sexy, funny, talented, and caring,” she said. “He is awesome, I had fun with him on show, and also I was at his concert last Saturday in Vegas. We were VIP girls with security. That was awesome. He is so caring of his girls. We remain friends." Frenchy said “Rock of Love” was a wild, crazy surreal experience and it opened a lot of doors for her. "I'm working on new VH1 TV project," she said. "I’m very excited. I'm also working on a motion picture movie and radio show." She's had a diverse career – working as an exotic dancer, personal trainer, model, host and even in the adult entertainment industry. She’s lived in Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City, appearing on Howard Stern, Criss Angel, Mindfreak,

Dr. 90210, Playboy TV, and in some magazines. But Rock Of Love was definitely her big break."Now I have motion picture offers and I'm shooting some of that now. I also signed a new TV show for VH1, working on new radio show I will be co-hosting, and I’m also hosting events in top Las Vegas clubs. The vegetarian’s stage name is “Angelique Morgan” but she prefers to be called “Frenchy.” (Quick question, had she been German when cast on the show would we be calling her "Germanie?") "I like "Frenchy" I think it’s cute and easier for fans to remember,” she said. “At least as long as I'm on VH1 I think I will keep the name."

 

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