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Confirmed: Cy Waits is Out of the Wynn Fold, Paris Hilton May Be Banned

Where: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
September 1, 2010 at 1:17 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Practicing her wave goodbye

So it’s finally confirmed: Wynn released a statement at 10am this morning saying that Cy Waits is out:

Cy Waits has been separated from the company and is free to pursue other interests. Wynn has no further comment on this matter.

Short and sweet. Wow!

Meanwhile the great Norm Clarke in the sky reckons that Paris Hilton could be banned from Wynn and Encore and that Jesse Waits will continue as a general partner in charge of nightclub ops (we too would ditch sibling loyalty in the face of Paris Hilton).

We’re thinking that if Wynn has taken this action so soon, the case against them must be pretty open and shut. Unless, of course, the company is worried about Paris getting chewing gum stuck all over the nice carpet.

Next stop – banning her from Vegas? It doesn’t sound that unlikely, according to People, which reckons she’s unbookable as a club host right now. See, children? Dreams do come true. Bye girlfriend!

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He Loves Strip Views And Hates Bottle Service: Welcome to Norm Clarke's World

August 18, 2010 at 7:15 PM | by juliab | 13 Comments

What better way to cure your hump day blues than an introduction to our brand new feature, My Vegas? Yes, it’s hard trying to keep tabs on all the happenin’ stuff in Sin City, so we thought it was time to call in some expert advice. From now on, every time we bump into a Vegas celeb, we’ll grill them on where they rate and what they like to do (yes, handily, this can also double as a stalker’s guide to Vegas).

There was no debate over who to kick this off with: Mr Las Vegas, best-by-a-mile gossip columnist, and debonair man about town*, Norm Clarke. We've always been huge Norm fans (we're devoted to his column, and his Twitter is Vegas scoop central), so it’s with humungous excitement that we bring you his top Vegas picks. Précis below, but for the full glory, watch the vids.

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You Say Masala, We Say Masala: Where to Score Indian

June 2, 2010 at 3:49 PM | by Mr Pappagiorgio | 0 Comments

Even the dessert sampler from Origin India includes something we can drink.

If you stalk us as much as we hope you do, you’re probably aware that we’re fans of Norm Clarke and were stoked when he reciprocated the love. So when The Norm recently said he was having “one of the best Indian dinners he’s had” he stirred our curry craving.

So where around the Strip can you tikka yourself for Indian food?

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Tao Wants Your $100k. In Return: Jay Z's Autograph, And Some Booze

Where: 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South [map], 89109
March 31, 2010 at 3:28 PM | by juliab | 1 Comment

Jay Z performing at the Palms on Saturday, before he went to Tao

Recession reschmession. According to Sexiest Gossip Columnist Alive(™) Norm Clarke, the big spenders are back in Vegas. Not only did one man with something to prove more money than sense a commendable desire to stimulate the economy spend $152k on champagne plus a $30k tip at Haze on Saturday night, but now Tao is flogging a bottle of Ace of Spades bubbly for $100k.

It’s not just any bottle, obvs – it’s a Nebuchadnezzar, so holds 3.9 gallons of the stuff, and it also happens to be signed by Jay Z, who partied it up there on Saturday night.

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Beyonce To Make Nearly a Million Bucks a Show at Wynn?

December 8, 2009 at 12:59 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

According to sexiest male gossip columnist alive, Norm Clarke, word on the Strip is that Wynn Las Vegas is courting superstar Beyonce to do a longterm show. While we already find it shocking that Beyonce would consider setting up semi-permanent shop in Vegas, what's completely wild is the figure being thrown around for Beyonce's paycheck: $750,000 per show..

Now, this wouldn't be a six nights a week, double performances on Fridays and Saturdays kind of gig. It's probably something similar to Garth Brooks deal which is strictly weekend shows for month-long stretches. And we surmise that Queen B will fill in when Garth needs some time off.

Still, $750,000 a show? With a hefty paycheck like that, ticket prices are sure to be high and never discounted.

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Vdara Breaks Out The Bubbly (and Orlando Bloom) for Opening Night

Where: 2600 W. Harmon Avenue [map], 89109
December 2, 2009 at 3:46 AM | by juliana | 2 Comments

Yes, the newest hotel in Vegas is the Vdara Hotel and Spa and we were fortunate enough to spend opening night at the hotel AND to attend a special, private-ish Vanity Fair party to commemorate the very first opening of the massive CityCenter complex.

We say private-ish because although there was a tightly enforced guest list, anyone who had booked a room at the hotel last night could also attend. Which would explain why there were some folks decked to the nines in cocktail chic attire (Vegas locals and media) and others who roamed around a little bewildered in jeans, t-shirts and boots (hotel guests.)

Needless to say the Vegas glitterati was in full force, even if the party vibe was classy and low-key. For the women that meant hair (lots of it), boobs (lots of them), crazy patterned black tights and short mini-dresses. For the men that meant suits or nice slacks and a button down. Thankfully, there was no Ed Hardy in sight. A success!

Of course, the high-up execs from MGM Mirage were there including CEO Jim Murren (who we saw getting pumped for info by the dapper gossip pirate, Norm Clarke) as well as a few real deal celebs like Rosario Dawson, photographer Sebastian Copeland and our husband Orlando Bloom.

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The New Fusion Bar is Open at The Palazzo

November 16, 2009 at 8:17 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

One thing we can never get enough here in Vegas? New places to drink and The Palazzo has opened yet another watering hole in their vast Palazzo/Venetian resort casino.

The Fusion Bar specializes in Latin-inspired drinks from Brazil, Peru and Mexico, with a heavy emphasis on muddling--a technique of mixing fresh fruit with a stainless steel rod to create an all-natural concotion. Some of the specialty cocktails include the Peruvian-fused Pisco Tango with mango puree; the Brazilian-infused Pineapple Batida with Agua Luca Cachaca and the Mexican-fused Paloma with pink grapefruit, tequila and 7 Up.

The bar, which is located on the casino floor, also has gaming machines of blackjack, keno, poker and slots. Because God forbid you just came to Vegas to drink. Happy Hour is daily from 5 to 7pm and again from 10pm to midnight but Fusion is open 24 hours a day.

Here's what else is on in Vegas:
· Planet Hollywood close to crapping out? [LV Sun]
· For some reason, Norm's celeb sightings bore us. [LVRJ]
· Frank Caliendo will be in Vegas for TEN YEARS. Just think about that. [Daily Fiasco]
· El Cortez has a reasonably-priced New Year's Eve party going on [@ElCortezLV]
· The M Resort is getting a big-ass Xmas tree. They will need it so we can see it from the Strip. [@VegasBill]