YOU BETTE!!!!!

Approximately 400 lucky Bette Midler fans got a priceless treat last night, when the Divine Miss M decided to hold a surprise book signing after her critically-acclaimed production "The Showgirl Must Go On" at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Bette made the announcement to her audience that evening and was greeted to a massive line when she appeared on The Colosseum steps. From about 10 p.m. until 2 a.m., Midler signed autographs for customers who purchased her book "The Adventures of Baby Divine" and her new greatest hits CD "Jackpot" among other items available at her stage-side boutique. "The Showgirl Must Go On" plays five nights per week until July 20. The show resumes on October 9.

CRISS ANGEL HITS LAX

It was a night not to miss inside LAX Nightclub last night as DJ Vice worked his magic on the turntables to entertain the masses. Spotted checking out the sexy scene was Mindfreak Criss Angel and Godsmack lead vocalist Sully Erna . Angel and Erna partied with a small group of friends at a premier VIP table on the stage until the early morning hours while chatting up some lucky club goers and soaking up the energetic atmosphere. Close by, Arizona Cardinals quarterback and 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart enjoyed the posh amenities of a VIP table on the stage with a large party. Also making LAX his party spot of choice last night was Richard Marshall of the Carolina Panthers who snagged a table on the dance floor and took shots of Patron. Earlier in the evening at dining hot spot Company American Bistro, Leinart enjoyed a delectable dinner with a large group of friends. Leinart sipped on iced tea while enjoying an iceberg wedge salad and NY strip steak before heading next door to LAX Nightclub.

You've seen him on Fox's "Mad TV", the blockbuster hit "Jerry Maguire", Comedy Central and the list goes on…Aries Spears is making his way to Las Vegas next week to headline The Improv at Harrah's Las Vegas next Tuesday - Sunday, July 15-20. Improv shows are at 8:30p.m and 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $31.95 (plus applicable taxes) and available at the Harrah’s Box Office (702-369-5223). Tickets are also available online at www.harrahs.com .

Dear PENTHOUSE, I never thought it would happen to ME ...

Every now and then we like to give a shout-out to local entrepreneurs. The new -- and rather enthusiastic -- owners of Marche' Bacchus, Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt, took it upon themselves to introduce themselves recently so we figured we'd introduce them as well. The restaurant now Jean-David Groff Daudet from Pamplemousse and previously Drai's, as new Executive Chef. They feature "Jazz Under the Stars" every Wednesday night with Wayne Brady's saxophonist beginning July 16th.  They continue to offer complimentary wine tastings every Saturday from 11:30a m - 1:30 pm featuring at least five or six highly-rated wines. AND, as always at Marche' Bacchus, wine can be consumed while dining for only $10 over retail wine prices -- a 200  to 300 percent savings over other establishments in Las Vegas.

On Tuesday night at the Swim-With-The-Ducks Palms Place Pool Party Guest DJ Samantha Ronson played for about 2 hours. David Blaine, Carey Hart, Dana White, Chuck Liddell all attended the party.

PURE Nightclub took The Strip by storm on Tuesday night as multitalented actor, singer and songwriter Ray J made his mark on the main VIP stage of the club and delivered a sensational surprise performance as the second stint of the club’s 2008 Summer Surprise Series. Shortly after midnight when the anticipation of the packed house was at its highest, Ray J stepped into the spotlight with mic in hand asking the crowd “where are all my sexy ladies at?,” provoking a loud roar of screams and a sea of flashing lights from the dance floor below. The club’s energy went through the roof as Ray J sang a medley of songs including his chart-topping hit “Sexy Can I,” “Wait a Minute” and “One Wish.” Following his performance, Ray J settled into a sleek white VIP bed adjacent to the DJ booth where he kicked back with friends, sipped on Grey Goose cocktails and mingled with many adoring female fans. Computer of the reality show Adventures in Hollyhood was among the audience and took time to visit with Ray J throughout the night. Also catching all the excitement of the evening were Peter Forsberg of the Colorado Avalanche NHL team, NFL linebacker Willie McGinest of the Cleveland Browns and former cornerback for the NFL’s Detroit Lions Kevin Scott.