THE SECRET HISTORY OF MICHAEL POLITZ: TRAPPED IN THE GREENSPUN CYCLE

 

Gather around, my children, and listen as I relate to you my history here in Las Vegas – the reason I so often find myself at odds with the un-welcoming muckety-mucks who seem to think they own this town. As many of you have seen firsthand, most of my woes can be directly traced to abuses and defamation of my character perpetrated by representatives of Greenspun Media.

Before I became your intrepid publisher, I was a humble reporter for various national magazines paid to cover this beautiful city and all of its entertainment glory. One day, long ago I was on assignment for The Star Magazine to cover CineVegas at The Palms. The Star had all arrangements taken care of beforehand. However, I discovered my CineVegas media credentials that were previously approved, had been revoked without explanation or warning.

No one would explain what happened. However, I later learned from The Star Magazine West Coast Bureau Chief Brenda You that Kim Dixon, a founder of Dominion 3 PR  had ordered the credential revocation under direct instructions from Las Vegas based Kirvin Doak Pr Company on behalf of their client CineVegas. (Which is owned and operated by Greenspun Media.) I later discovered that a phone call to The Star Magazine had been made by Dominion 3 asking for a different reporter. False accusations were leveled against me, including a false allegation that I stole bottles of liquor from parties. It is common knowledge here in Vegas that I only drink diet soda and water… In my attempt for a resolution, I sent numerous emails and made phone calls to the owners of Greenspun Media and received no response back. Then my sources started telling me CineVegas affiliate and actor Dennis Hopper was talking about me at his dinner parties. To this day there is still no apology for any of this slander. I even volunteered to be frisked to prove I did not steal a bottle of anything.

Those of you who think CineVegas is the Cannes of Nevada are deluding yourselves. These guys have more in common with CineBuns than Cannes.

I know CineVegas was once billed as the most dangerous film festival in a food court, but it’s known to many of us in Las Vegas as “Robyn’s Super Sweet Sixteen.” Robyn Greenspun is the spouse of Danny Greenspun who with his brother and sister inherited the Greenspun fortune including media and real estate Companies that their father had built.

I lay the blame for my troubles and deliberate humiliation at Robyn’s feet. Being in charge of CineVegas she has a responsibility to keep everything civil and make sure her people act fairly toward others. Instead, she has constantly misused her authority to advance and protect her own interests. Against people who have no defense against her tactics. It’s sad because Robyn could have been a real artistic force and done a lot of good – for someone other than herself. She disappoints, and Las Vegas is all the more mediocre because of it.

 

 

Will lightning strike twice? first step taken for GUNS N' ROSES

 

Are you ready for a full-throttle, all-out, Guns N' Roses reunion? With Axl, Slash, Izzy, Duff and Steve Adler? It’s coming. Watch the skies.

That’s right. The band -- formed in LA in 1985 – is expected to be firing on all cylinders when it unveils it’s “All Star” lineup in the coming months. Guns N' Roses has released five studio albums, two EPs, one live album, and three music video DVDs and sold an estimated 90 million albums worldwide – 40 million of it in the US -- but its story is far from over.
Adler’s stint in Dr. Drew’s TV rehab cleared the way for him to get back on board with the band and get really serious. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements in the next few months. You will NEVER believe where they’re going to perform.

Can’t tell you any more than that just yet. But it’s going to rock. I promise you.

 

TATTOO NIGHTCLUB IDEA REPLACED BY CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER NIGHTCLUB

 

Word on the street is that the Tangerine nightclub space at Treasure Island was originally supposed to be a tattoo shop and nightclub collaboration with Pure Management and Miami Ink, TLC's hot show about the art and drama of tattooing. But that well apparently ran dry a few months ago. The club space is now going to be branded with the first Pure Management-run Christian Audigier nightclub complete with a rumored designer store attached. (Instead of the aforementioned proposed tattoo shop.) The Audigier name is taken from the French fashion designer and entrepreneur. Audigier has designed for such brands as American Eagle Outfitters , Diesel , Lee, Levi's, Liberto, Kookai, Von Dutchand Naf Naf . Audigier is the designer of Ed Hardy. Gets us wondering ...  We know they will carry Audigier's wines there. Is it possible Ed Hardy's energy drinks could be there as well? We ask because we're always interested in watching the career o a man who didn't have to marry an MGM executive to get his product in circulation. (Cough! Cough! Sin City Beer!! Cough!!)

 

 

"WILL YOU LET ME INTO YOUR MIND?"

 

Saturday afternoon sizzled as NBA players headed to The Strip’s sexiest pool paradise, Venus Pool Club, for an afternoon of sophistication under the sun. Antoine Wright of the Dallas Mavericks, Jermaine O’Neal of the Indiana Pacers and Al Harrington and Patrick O'Bryant of the Golden State Warriors arrived together around noon with a following of fortunate females. The entourage enjoyed items from the pool’s phenomenal menu, including a turkey triple decker sandwich and chicken-mozzarella paninis, as they enjoyed the superior service and ambiance of the adults-only pool oasis. Later on in the evening, O’Neal landed at LAX Nightclub at Luxor where he and friends sipped on champagne and kicked back at a lush VIP table near the DJ booth on the club’s stage. Nearby sat mystifier and soon-to-be Las Vegas headliner Criss Angel, who enjoyed Montecristo rum and Coke cocktails throughout the evening.

 

CAN YOU SMELL WHAT THE ROCK'S GOT COOKING??

 

Brenden Theatres President & CEO, Johnny Brenden will present action movie hero Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with the Brendon Celebrity star during a special dedication ceremony Sunday. Brendon also will present a donation to Johnson’s charitable foundation. The ceremony will take place in the Brenden Theatres & IMAX® Theatre Lobby at Palms Casino Resort. Following in the tradition of his grandfather, the late Ted Mann, once owner of the Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Johnny Brenden has created the Brenden Celebrity Star which will be placed in the lobby of his theatre located inside the Palms Casino Resort. Celebrities who have received Brenden Celebrity Stars include actress Rhonda Fleming, Dennis Hopper, Sylvester Stallone, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Hugh Hefner, actor Dean Cain, actor Clifton Collins, Jr., and others. In addition to dedicating the Brenden Celebrity Star, Johnny Brenden will make a $2,500 contribution to Mr. Johnson’s charity, The Rock Foundation. The Rock Foundation's mission is to EDUCATE, EMPOWER and ENRICH the lives of children worldwide. The foundation achieves its mission through its youth physical fitness and obesity prevention program and its educational worldwide giving program. For additional information, please visit www.djrockfoundation.org Dwayne Johnson is one of today’s hottest leading men in Hollywood. Since his breakout roles in Universal Pictures’ “The Mummy Returns”, and box office powerhouse “The Scorpion King”, Dwayne Johnson has firmly established himself as an enduring popular film star. Johnson can currently be seen in Warner Brothers “Get Smart” opening June 20 and will star in the upcoming Walt Disney Picture “Race to Witch Mountain”, which advances from the plot of the 1975 Disney favorite, “Escape to Witch Mountain”. Johnson was last seen in the hit Disney family comedy “The Game Plan,” which grossed over $150 million worldwide, in which he played a NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle until discovering he has a young daughter from a former relationship. Johnson’s additional film roles include “Gridiron Gang." “Southland Tales”, “Be Cool”, “Walking Tall”, and “The Rundown” among others.

 

WEEKEND WRAPUP

 

 After a long weekend celebrating in Las Vegas, actor Kevin Connolly capped off his weekend Sunday with dinner at STACK Retaurant & Bar where he and a few friends sat in the lounge and enjoyed wings, hot rocks and the “STACK’d” Kobe Burger. Down the street at Bellagio, Indiana Pacers star Jermaine O’Neal stopped by the steakhouse hot-spot FIX Restaurant & Bar last night to satisfy his “late night fix” before heading over to party at The Bank Nightclub. The 6’11” giant enjoyed the adult mac ‘n’ cheese, mini Kobe beef sliders, mashed potatoes and the organic chicken. MEANWHILE! Cora Skinner, sizzling lingerie model and girlfriend of The Hills star Brody Jenner, hosts Torrid nightclub’s terrifying Friday da 13th bash, starting at 10 p.m. on Friday June 13 along with International Playboy Playmate DJ Miss Lisa. The hot hip-hop and top 40 will be a real mash up while the Chicks with Decks series continues outside as International Playboy Playmate DJ Miss Lisa hits the turntables from 12:30 to 4 a.m.

 

I AM AN ANTI-CHRIST-AH!!!!

 

 

Punk was not dead Saturday night when the Sex Pistols played to a sold out crowd at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The show brought out visiting rockstars and celebs to catch the band's only US date before heading out on a European tour. Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers, Billy Morrison and Billy Duffy of The Cult, Carey Hart, Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson were all spotted in the VIP section of the balcony.

 

VEGAS IS STILL THE SCENE ON SUNDAY

 

Sunday night at The Bank – Jermaine ONeal and pals were seen hanging in VIP and Jenna Jameson and Tito Ortiz were spotted hanging out on the VIP balcony. Meanwhile, Sunday night at TAO Las Vegas ALSO saw Paris Hilton for the third night in a row to complete her fun-filled Vegas weekend. Paris arrived at TAO Beach after closing to film the elimination round for her new MTV show "Paris Hilton's My New BFF." She filmed the show wearing a beautiful white one-shouldered Diane von Furstenberg dress. The elimination round was quickly shot by the pool with TAO’s Asian-inspired décor in the background. The contestants were filled with nerves as Paris had to choose one girl to go home. Paris helped calm their nerves down by sharing a few laughs with the girls. To find out who gets chosen to be Paris' new BFF stay tuned for when the show premieres in the fall. Paris had also filmed scenes for “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” at TAO Asian Bistro and Nightclub last Friday evening.

 

 

 

NICKY HILTON AND BEYONCE ENJOY THEIR RESPECTIVE MEALS -- AND THE COMPANY OF THEIR MEN

 

Saturday afternoon at TAO Las Vegas saw Nicky Hilton and longtime boyfriend David Katzenberg at TAO Beach. The couple relaxed in their own private cabana and ordered Kobe beef burgers from the Tao Beach grill menu for lunch. Nicky and David were at TAO Nightclub the night before as Nicky’s sister, Paris Hilton taped scenes for her new show “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF.” MEANWHILE, Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted at Café Chloe. Jay-Z ate Tortellini Alfredo and Linguini & Clams with white sauce. Beyonce had Ravioli Pomodoro. And for dessert there was Assorted Gelato and Piero's world famous cheesecake. Oh, not to mention appetizers of Caprese Salad (buffalo mozzarella & tomatoes, Bruschetta, and Fried Calamari. ITEM! Over the last decade the phenomenon known as “Flair Bartending” has grown exponentially worldwide. In the last few years, the bartending style known as “Mixology” has taken the nightlife industry by storm. This June 16th & 17th, 2008 will bring these two highly popular disciplines of bartending together on one stage. The Red Rock Resort Casino will play host to the 2008 DEKUYPER BLUE BLAZER CHALLENGE, “Where Flair Meets Mixology.” The Rocks Lounge will call itself home for this spectacular event. This unique event will bring bartenders together to battle it out for over $23,000 in total cash and prizes. Bartenders will flip, pour, mix & shake cocktails of their own creation. This event will feature world class flair, world class cocktails and a show like none other. The competition was established five years ago, and is facilitated by High Spirits Enterprises (www.highspirits.cc) and the Flair Bartenders’ Association (www.barflair.org). It is the namesake of the original flair-mixologist, Jerry Thomas’, who, in 1862, published the first drink recipe book in the United States entitled “How to Mix Drinks”, most famous cocktail, the BLUE BLAZER. Each year, competitors vie for not only the prize money, $10,000 Grand Prize & the Champion’s Trophy, but also, the coveted “Blue Blazer.” The competition begins Sunday, June 15th with a registration/meet & greet banquet for participants in the Rocks Lounge inside of Red Rock (not open to the public.) The qualifying rounds begin Monday, June 16th at approximately 4 p.m. also in the Rocks Lounge. Nine Finalists will be announced at approximately 11pm Monday. On Tuesday, June 17th, the Grand Finals begin at approximately 8 p.m., once again, in the Rocks Lounge where bartenders will be crafting their own creative cocktails using as much flair and pizzazz as possible. The Grand Champion will be announced at approximately 12:00 a.m. Admission is free for all, 21 years & up with valid identification. This year’s event is sponsored by DeKuyper Brand Cordials Information about the event can be found online at www.blue-blazer.com

 

THE SOPRANOS CELEBRATE DANNY A'S BIRTHDAY

 

Sopranos’ stars Robert Iler and Jamie Lynn Siegler were among many others at Danny A’s birthday celebration Saturday night at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio. In fact, many stars came out Saturday to celebrate Danny A’s birthday at one of the biggest bashes of the year at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio in Las Vegas. A nightlife impresario among some of the world’s most exclusive clubs scenes, Danny A is an international promoter and actor (You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Gardener of Eden, Alpha Dog). Managing Partner of The Bank, Danny A celebrated his birthday in high style with hordes of celebrities including Paris Hilton (in town shooting scenes for her upcoming reality show My New BFF) and Benji Madden along with Nicky Hilton and her current beau David Katzenburg (Mary Kate Olsen’s ex). While the Hilton sisters danced atop the raised banquettes to jams by DJ David Christian and DJ Jus Ske, Nicky’s ex Kevin Connolly (Entourage) and Lukas Hass (Gardener of Eden, Alpha Dog) enjoyed a boy’s night out at Danny A’s table till the wee hours of the morning. Other celebrities enjoying the party included Soprano’s star Jamie Lynn Siegler dancing till 3am alongside her co-star Rob Iler, Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers, Miami Ink’s Ami James and Chris Nunez, actor Ido Messori, Motor Cross hottie Carrie Hart (sans Pink) and Sports Illustrated model Tori Praver. You Don’t Mess with the Zohan stars Ido Messori and Danny A had another reason to celebrate last night as their film co-starring Adam Sandler opened this weekend at the box office with over $40 million placing them firmly in number two just behind Kung Fu Panda. The evening started at The Light Group’s newest venture, the recently opened BRAND Steakhouse. The celebs took over the restaurants plush lounge where signature items were served including “mini” Maine lobster rolls, the lobster scampi, the flatbread kobe pizza and The Ultimate Steak (a massive 120 ounce porterhouse that feeds six). Stars attending the pre-party included Ido Messori (You Don’t Mess with the Zohan), Chris Nunez, Ami James, Isaac Cohen and Alon Jibli.

 

RENAISSANCE LAS VEGAS HOTEL NAMES NEW EXEC DIRECTOR OF MARKETING STRATEGY

 

Tom Xavier, general manager of the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, is pleased to announce  the appointment of Fred De Sota to the position of executive director of market strategy, a key position leading the sales, catering and marketing efforts at the award-winning Las Vegas hotel. De Sota’s responsibilities include marketing the more than 20,000 square feet of event space, the largest of any non-gaming hotel in Las Vegas, and the award-winning on-property restaurant, ENVY the Steakhouse. The centrally located off-strip property has proven an ideal venue for Las Vegas conferences, meetings and corporate events. “We are thrilled to appoint Fred to lead the Renaissance Las Vegas sales and marketing efforts, and we are confident that he will take the hotel to exciting new heights as the pre-eminent off-strip, non-gaming hotel in Las Vegas,” said Xavier. “His large meeting and convention expertise and insight will be instrumental to the continued success of the Renaissance Las Vegas.” De Sota brings more than 19 years of successful hospitality experience to the Renaissance Las Vegas, including tenures as director of marketing at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare, director of sales and marketing at Lakeway Inn Resort & Spa, opening director of sales at the InterContinental Houston, and various key sales positions with Hyatt Regency Austin, Hyatt Regency DFW, and Associate Director of Sales at the flagship Hyatt Regency Chicago.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WAYNE BRADY!!!

 

 

Thursday night at TAO Las Vegas saw comedian Wayne Brady celebrating his birthday with the cast of his show “Making it Up.” Wayne and his cast arrived after performing for their 9 p.m. show. The entire group celebrated in style with their VIP table on the dance floor drinking Grey Goose cocktails and shots of Patron. The crowd went wild when the sparklers and birthday cake came out. The birthday celebration continued well into the early morning as they danced the night away to the sounds of DJ Five. Also spotted at TAO was General Hospital star Julie Berman dining at TAO Asian Bistro.

 

EVERYONE AT THE FREEMONT EXPERIENCE HAS A ROCKING GOOD TIME DOWNTOWN

 

Everyone involved in the Fremont Street Experience is proud as pie with the way they handled the closing festivities for the 40th annual Travel Industry Association International Pow Wow on Wednesday. To celebrate the conclusion of a stellar event, Fremont Street Experience hosted an event for approximately 4,000 attendees that had everyone talking. The festivities began at 7 p.m. with a red-carpet arrival to Fremont Street Experience, where delegates from around the world experienced a variety of entertainment not seen anywhere else. The best tribute bands and performers played simultaneously on two concert stages, live action stunts were performed on the Real Action Stunt Stage and Fremont Street Experience’s signature Viva Vision spectacular light and sound shows played above the four-block long party. “Fremont Street Experience is proud to have been the host venue for the closing festivities of the International Pow Wow,” said Fremont Street Experience President Jeff Victor. “Fremont Street Experience has always been a place that locals and tourists can come and have a great time and enjoy wonderful entertainment at a great value all year round. This closing party showcased Fremont Street Experience to the top travel buyers from around the world and we will benefit from this for years to come.” The International Pow Wow, which made its appearance in Las Vegas for the first time in 19 years, featured five days of workshops and special events, public relations opportunities and networking in Las Vegas with more than 6,000 travel supplier and exhibitor delegates from around the world participating.

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING POLITZ

 

I have a bit of a problem. Apparently I have been selected to receive the Congressional Medal of Distinction on June 17 in Washington. I got a letter about it this week informing me a special reception had been arranged for me and a guest along with Republican members of the House of Representatives. But THAT’s not the problem. My problem is … Which adult film actress should I ask to be my date?

 

I'M KEVIN JAMES, BEE-YOTCH!

 

I know Kevin James was fantastic in his role on the “King Of Queens” but didn’t he also write “Turn Of The Screw” and compose and sing “Superfreak” back in the 70s? Or was that Henry James who did “Superfreak” (Henry was a stone PIMP, ya'all!) and Rick James who wrote “Turn of The screw?” Boy I’m getting confused. Let’s just say Kevin dined at The Mirage hot spot STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage on Wednesday evening with two other friends and shared the spicy wings, hot rocks dish and yellowtail sashimi. For dinner, James enjoyed the magnum filet with creamed spinach on the side and for dessert – the table enjoyed the mini doughnut munchkin holes. Kevin -- you're one heck of a talented guy!!!

 

RED WHITE AND ... BOOBS?

This July 4, Playboy cover model Tiffany Holiday hosts Torrid ’s Red White and Boobs Independence Day celebration. As part of the festivities, a contest is being held for a complimentary breast augmentation courtesy of Dr. Pancholi from Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. Three guest judges, including Playboy cover girl Tiffany Holiday, Playboy model and Playboy cyber girl DJ Roxanne Dawn and Dr. Pancholi of Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas will determine the winner. DJ Roxanne Dawn will keep the party going with a special live set while ladies enjoy free p.i.n.k. vodka 11 p.m. to midnight. To register for the contest, please visit www.HawaiianTropicZone.com . All women who register will receive a $50 gift certificate to Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. Men are not eligible to compete or win. All female contestants must be 21 or older to enter Torrid and participate in the contest.

 

NEW VEGAS NIGHTCLUB ON THE HORIZON

 

Be prepared to experience nightlife like never before beginning this August at New York-New York. Rok Vegas™, Las Vegas’ sexy new rock nightclub, will mesmerize club-goers with riveting rock ‘n’ roll mash-ups and rock-inspired imagery. Guests will indulge in Rok’s intimate setting, including an exclusive outdoor VIP lounge just steps away from the pulsating Las Vegas Strip, while moving to high-energy music by Rok’s resident DJ. The excitement will continue to grow when Rok’s resident VJ (Video Jockey) takes the stage to captivate guests with unparalleled lighting effects mixed with vivid images displayed throughout the club. Guaranteed to evoke the senses of discerning audiences craving something different, Rok will standout from all other clubs on The Strip, experts say. World-famous interior designer Francois Frossard created Rok’s unique setting and is widely recognized for his designs in nightlife including hotspots such as Mansion and Set in Miami. Rok will be located at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information, please visit www.nynyhotelcasino.com or call (702) 740-6ROK/(702) 740-6765

 

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