August '08 Entertainment—The Vegas Eye Column

Gumballs found in Wasted Space

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosted a rockin' VIP party inside its rock lounge, Wasted Space, for the 10th anniversary of Gumball Rally 3000. At 10 p.m. all the Gumball racers arrived at Wasted Space and within minutes, the venue was filled to capacity. At 10:30 p.m. Maxmillion Cooper (founder of Gumball) handed out Nixon watches to all the racers as a 'thank you' gift for participating. Awards were also handed out, which was followed by a comedy performance by Cuban Brothers who took the stage. Hip-hop group, The Alkahaliks and electronic music group, MSTRKRFT, also performed.

We have two pairs for each show for you

Jamie Kennedy at the Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 8 p.m. Jamie Kennedy is an actor and comedian. After high school, Kennedy struggled for many years auditioning and performing stand-up comedy. His big break came when he was cast as Randy Meeks in the movie “Scream.” He appeared in all three of the “Scream” films and landed roles in several other films including “Bowfinger,” “Three Kings” and “Son of the Mask.” Kennedy was also the star of his own reality television show, “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment,” which combined sketch comedy and a hidden camera. Most recently, it was announced that Kennedy has been added to the cast of the “Ghost Whisperer.”

Daughtry at The Sandbar Backyard at Red Rock Resort

Daughtry is a modern-day rock band headed by lead vocalist Chris Daughtry, who rose to fame on the fifth season of the hit show “American Idol.” The band debuted in November 2006 with their self-titled album, which reached number one on the Billboard Top 200 charts and sold more than 3 million copies for a triple platinum certification. “It’s Not Over,” the first single the band released, immediately shot to the top of the charts, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and in the top three of several other charts. The band has continued to release singles that have hit the Billboard Top 5. Among them are: “Home,” “What I Want” which features famed guitarist Slash on guitar, “Over You” and most recently “What About Now,” among other successful singles. Daughtry is currently working on its sophomore album of which its namesake lead singer is fervently writing songs for. Must be 21 years or older

After 10 Years Of Traveling, Paul Oakenfold Has Finally Found A Home At Rain Nightclub

Las Vegas based N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort proudly announce Paul Oakenfold, one of the world’s leading DJ/remixers, to hold court at Rain Nightclub beginning this Fall in his first Resident DJ position in the United States.

“Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Las Vegas” was conceptualized specifically for Rain Nightclub, the legendary 25,000 square-foot nightclub and concert venue at the Palms Casino Resort known for its special effects and international headliner acts. Named after his label, Perfecto Records, the show will take place every Saturday beginning August 30th through Summer 2009. Oakenfold is slated to perform at 26 of the show dates with other internationally-acclaimed DJs performing in his absence. “This will be the most extravagant nightlife experience Las Vegas has ever seen,” says N9NE Group Vice President Michael Fuller. “It will include everything from video and audio entertainment to performance artists and props.” Oakenfold’s residency starts immediately following the completion of his global “Greatest Hits & Remixes Tour,” a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes that celebrates the career of an artist whose combined releases have totaled almost two million in sales in the U.S. alone. Oakenfold is a two-time GRAMMY? nominee, and his 2004 album “Another World” remains the best selling dance album of all time. Oakenfold has previously held DJ residencies at Cream Nightclub and Home @ Leicester Square in the U.K.

The N9NE Group’s dedication to diversifying the types of music played at its venues was a key factor in Oakenfold’s decision to sign on as Resident DJ of Rain Nightclub. “There is nowhere in America other than Las Vegas that I would want to be a resident DJ,” Oakenfold says. “It is the world’s oyster, and the Perfecto nights at Rain Nightclub are going to take clubbing to a whole new level.”