Miss America Contestants Unveil Million Dollar Water Feature

 

Ten 2009 Miss America Pageant contestants gathered at Miracle Mile Shops to turn on a multi-million dollar fountain boasting lighted water effects and eruptions five stories high. To celebrate the opening of Miracle Mile Shops’ new entertainment feature and the upcoming 2009 Miss America Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the fountain’s first show was choreographed to the official Miss America theme song.

Located in the heart of Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the multi-million dollar water feature transforms from a tranquil piece of art into an entertainment centerpiece. As the center’s latest free attraction, the feature entertains and inspires onlookers with lighted water effects and eruptions five stories high, color changing fog, bursts of light and dramatic, original soundtracks broadcast via a state-of-the-art surround sound system.

 

 

Punk Rock Party

 

Last night (1-20-09) Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s rock bar, Wasted Space hosted Carey Hart’s Punk Rock Party with performances by Lydia Vance and The Darlings. Making a special guest appearance after their show at House of Blues was punk rock band, Pennywise. Following the sets of the other two bands, Pennywise jumped on stage for an impromptu performance. After their set, the guitarist, Fletcher Dragge smashed his guitar and the drum set, making the crowd cheer hysterically. The band stayed and partying into the early hours of the morning.

 

The ROV-ing EYE

 

New York Yankees LAX Style

 

The sizzlin’ Sin City party was at LAX Nightclub last night as New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes reveled in the limelight of the hotspot for the second night in a row. Lounging on a plush couch on the dance floor, the MLB star took in the club’s exhilarating sights and sounds. Joined by his closest pals, Hughes toasted the night partying into the early morning hours. LAX Nightclub knocked out an all star soiree last night as professional baseball players Jermaine Dye of the Chicago White Sox were both spotted checking out the scene. Hughes found himself at a VIP booth just off the dance floor while Dye and his friends opted for a spot on the main stage where they took in the sights and sounds of the two-story nightclub. Also seen amongst LAX’s partiers was Miss Ethiopia Kidan Tesfahun who also enjoyed a spot on the club’s main stage where she and her pack of pals took pictures and danced to the mega mix spun by DJ Hollywood.

 

 

Meanwhile skateboarding champion Rob Dyrdek kept the party going in paradise at Aura Nightclub in the Bahamas. Relaxing after spending the day filming an episode of his MTV hit series “Rob and Big”, Dyrdek and a large group of pals partied the night away at the hot tropical haven.

 

 

Yellowtail Sushi Restuarant & Bar

 

Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Stephi Graf enjoyed the culinary delights of Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at Bellagio on Saturday evening. The couple sampled everything on the menu and particularly enjoyed the toro sashimi. After having a meet and greet with the chef, the couple headed off to Caramel Bar & Lounge for cocktails.

 

LAVO at the Palazzo

 

Friday night LAVO inside The Palazzo was the location for the start of Joaquin Phoenix’s foray into his new music career. Sporting long hair under a beanie and a full beard in a drastic departure from his Golden Globe winning portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk The Line, Phoenix arrived at LAVO with brother-in-law Casey Affleck and a camera crew in tow. Affleck is directing a documentary covering Phoenix’s transition from actor to musician. After being greeted by a crush of fans Phoenix first journeyed to LAVO’s Strip front terrace, then headed to the private dining room for dinner, where Chef Ludo prepared a Vegan meal for the star.

 

Upon entering the nightclub Phoenix was swarmed by fans and graciously posed for photos with a few. The sounds of DJ Five provided the new minted rapper with a nice warm up as he prepared to take the stage. After a few sips of beer, he jumped up onto the catwalk for the first ever performance in his new career and camera phones appeared to capture the moment. During his three song performance he stopped only to light a cigarette and take a quick swig of beer. The crowd was pumped as he ended his set and Phoenix was so excited he tripped leaving the stage and slid down the banquette. He celebrated by dancing around and jumping up and down so hard his beanie flew off. When it came time to make his exit he grabbed the railing next to his VIP table like he was on a jungle gym and went swinging through to the walkway as the camera crew followed.

 

Hometown Hottie at Jet

 

 

 

April Rose, Maxim’s 2008 “Hometown Hottie of the Year,” turned heads last night as she sauntered into Jet Nightclub at The Mirage to host the evening’s party. The model, who hails from Chicago, and several of her also sizzling hot girlfriends, titillated club guests while moving to the music in VIP.

 

 

The BANK NIGHTCLUB

 

American Idol alum and reality TV vixen Ryan Star was spotted hanging out in the VIP section of The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio.

 

 

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