Robin Leach

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Smokey Robinson’s miracle Strip return, Human Nature and Motown duties: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; Talks are underway for the superstar Motown singer, who recently launched the Australian foursome at the Imperial Palace, to return to the Strip in a one-night-a-week show.
Michael Jackson’s show to go on! Details about London and Las Vegas concerts: Tuesday, June 30, 2009; Solid facts and unconfirmed rumors about This Is It’s future are growing with intensity as I discovered in four days of investigations here in the U.S. and in Britain.
PCD creator to audition dancers for new troupe: Tuesday, June 30, 2009; First it was the Pussycat Dolls, and now it will be The Dirty Virgins. That’s the name top Hollywood choreographer Robin Antin is giving her next new girl group of sexy dancers.
Miss USA 2009 Kristen Dalton visits NVCI and Flamingo: Tuesday, June 30, 2009; In between her official duties at Nevada Cancer Institute, the Wilmington, N.C., native found time to enjoy some of our desert kingdom delights at Simon and Margaritaville.
Michael Jackson rehearsed in L.A. for This Is It show shortly before his death: Monday, June 29, 2009; Just two days before his sudden passing, the King of Pop was onstage at Staples Center running through the concert, and WireImage founder Kevin Mazur snapped these photos.
Holly talks romance after Kendra and Hank’s wedding: Monday, June 29, 2009; It was the busiest weekend of the year for the new Peepshow star, and it came just two days after her official debut in the topless burlesque cabaret at Planet Hollywood.
LiLo celebrates her 23rd birthday early at Wet Republic: Monday, June 29, 2009; Headlines around the world have chronicled the romance between actress Lindsay Lohan and her DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson.
Keeping Up With Khloe Kardashian’s 25th birthday at Pure: Monday, June 29, 2009; It was a family reunion for the Kardashian clan when they gathered in Caesars Palace to celebrate Khloe Kardashian’s 25th birthday over the weekend.
PCD creator Robin Antin prepares to launch Matt Goss and audition dancers: Sunday, June 28, 2009; Robin gave me the details of her new show with the British singer when we chatted backstage last night at The Pearl, where her Pussycat Dolls performed.
Lindsay Lohan walks the blue carpet at MGM’s Wet Republic: Saturday, June 27, 2009; Lindsay showed up nearly 45 minutes late for her paid appearance to help promote her new tanning mist and to celebrate her 23rd birthday, which is July 2.
Examining Michael's death and remembering Farrah: Friday, June 26, 2009; Showbiz took a triple blow this week with the deaths of Ed McMahon and early yesterday morning, the tragic loss of Farrah Fawcett followed shortly by Michael Jackson.
Holly and Shoshana kick off Peepshow with cast party: Friday, June 26, 2009; Holly Madison hosts another celebration party tonight, this time at Prive, and then is off to L.A. for Kendra Wilkinson's wedding to Hank Baskett at The Playboy Mansion.
Carrot Top wins six-year Luxor contract renewal: Thursday, June 25, 2009; Luxor President Felix Rappaport confirmed the mega-deal last night onstage with the comic genius at the end of his brilliantly hilarious show.
Happy Anniversary to Phantom at The Venetian: Thursday, June 25, 2009; During last night's curtain call, and before it was lowered, a cake was presented to the cast as the audience gave one more standing ovation.
At auction: Elvis Presley prescription bottles and Marilyn Monroe items: Thursday, June 25, 2009; The extraordinary collection of memorabilia will be up for grabs tomorrow and Saturday as part of the Julien's Auctions Summer Sale at Planet Hollywood.
True Hollywood Story shines spotlight on Criss Angel: Wednesday, June 24, 2009; The Luxor headliner is on a crazy, near-impossible two-month production whirlwind for Season 5 of his hit A&E series Mindfreak.
2009 Miss America Katie Stam reflects at halfway mark of reign: Wednesday, June 24, 2009; While in town, she had some time off to visit Donny and Marie Osmond after seeing their show at the Flamingo. She also promoted the pageant’s wardrobe sponsor the Joseph Ribkoff Co.
LiLo turns 23, Phantom turns 3, and Carrot Top's contract: Wednesday, June 24, 2009; With or without DJ Samantha Ronson on her arm and at her side, actress Lindsay Lohan will celebrate her 23rd birthday on Saturday at Wet Republic in MGM.
Holly Madison bares all in Peepshow debut: Tuesday, June 23, 2009; The platinum blonde beauty went topless the entire closing dance number in her premiere, while Tom McCartney nearly gets covered in pink paint.
Holly Madison ready for Peepshow as new Strip home becomes Planet Holly: Monday, June 22, 2009; Tonight, the Playboy beauty and The Girls Next Door starlet makes her topless Las Vegas showgirl debut at Planet Hollywood.
Are Lance Burton and Zowie Bowie on Monte Carlo’s fall schedule?: Monday, June 22, 2009; Rumors are rampant within the magic community that the master magician is about to announce a two-year renewal of his show on the Strip.
Mel B says farewell to Las Vegas with a soiree at Tabu: Sunday, June 21, 2009; The glamorous Scary Spice Girl and her husband Stephen Belafonte were still dancing with the cast of Peepshow this morning at the ultra lounge in MGM.
Mel B's bikini beautiful body at MGM birthday bash: Saturday, June 20, 2009; “Jaws dropped in every direction,” said a spywitness who reported that the Peepshow diva wore not one but four stunning bikinis at Wet Republic.
Robin Thicke performs surprise concert at the Bellagio: Saturday, June 20, 2009; It was almost kept a total secret -- and certainly, right up to the last minute, totally unexpected. Bank nightclub execs caught partygoers off guard early this morning.
Turnout is large for NHL Awards and stars: Friday, June 19, 2009; It was a royal red carpet of celebs and fans that looked like the Oscars or Grammys. But this was at the Palms, and it was the annual NHL Awards.
Criss Angel risks death walking minefield on Mindfreak premiere: Friday, June 19, 2009; If the Mindfreak and Believe illusionist ever failed to pull off one of his dangerous stunts, it would just be an embarrassment -- and he could do it over again.
Hockey and Hollywood stars gather for NHL Awards tonight: Thursday, June 18, 2009; Sports writers from across the U.S. and Canada have mobbed the athletes at the Palms, and Las Vegas has become an overnight ice palace for fans.
Smokey Robinson and Human Nature debut at Imperial Palace: Thursday, June 18, 2009; The Motown legend had two huge reasons to smile last night: 1) He’s returning to the Strip, and 2) his new discovery Human Nature from Down Under premiered to thunderous applause.
In the kitchen with Bobby Flay for a TV shoot: Wednesday, June 17, 2009; TV cameras from media outlets captured all the candid moments of the recent Bon Appetit chef and food festival Vegas Uncork'd here in Las Vegas.
Obama surprises Andre Agassi with Graduation Day letter: Wednesday, June 17, 2009; The tennis champion's College Preparatory Academy, which opened eight years ago, graduates 100 percent of its first senior class.
Happy 25th Birthday to Cirque and its stilt-walking record try: Wednesday, June 17, 2009; It will be some time before the auditors at the Guinness Book of World Records rule on yesterday’s attempt by performers in five cities, including Las Vegas.
Holly Madison, Fantasy girls and Alizma help celebrate my star at the Palms: Tuesday, June 16, 2009; What a thrill and an honor, even though folks will be walking all over me from now on! I was presented with the Walk of Fame tribute last night.
Paula Abdul in tug-of-war between Strip hotels for her new show: Monday, June 15, 2009; The American Idol judge sits in an enviable position this morning -- and that’s even before she decides whether to keep her day job with Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson!
CineVegas Day 4: A red carpet wedding with Chippendales and Sin City: Sunday, June 14, 2009; World-premiere films include Mercy with Scott Caan and James Caan and Modus Operandi with Danny Trejo and director Frankie Latina at the 11th annual film festival.
Dennis Hopper watches Love, and James Caan shares the love: Sunday, June 14, 2009; The classic film Easy Rider with legendary actor Dennis Hopper moved -- and in many cases changed -- people’s lives four decades ago.
2009 CineVegas Day 3’s four world premieres: Saturday, June 13, 2009; 702.tv hosts a launch party at Palms Pool, and the rebel spirit is kept alive with an energy-filled performance by Billy Idol impersonator Walt Turner.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho bring their game to Sin City: Saturday, June 13, 2009; Two of soccer's biggest names -- with similar names -- set off a massive trans-Atlantic media frenzy while celebrating in Las Vegas at The Mirage, Palms, Wynn and Encore.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. salutes the flag as training accelerates: Friday, June 12, 2009; The six-time boxing world champion, who is celebrating his patriotism by wrapping his gym in an American flag, enters the ring at MGM on July 18.
CineVegas Day 2 premieres 4 films; Sam Rockwell and All In: Friday, June 12, 2009; The 11th Annual CineVegas Film Festival kicked into high gear on the second day of the 2009 edition with not one, two or three but four world premieres.
Terry Fator’s show comes to surprising -- and shocking -- standstill: Friday, June 12, 2009; The America's Got Talent Season 2 winner looked shell-shocked when a gag with his Mirage audience completely failed. His singing ventriloquist impersonations stopped.
Celebrities mingle on the red carpet of 2009 CineVegas Day 1: Thursday, June 11, 2009; Hollywood stars and Las Vegas headliners were at Planet Hollywood for the premiere of Saint John of Las Vegas to kick off the 11th annual film festival.
Counter Intelligence: Joel Robuchon's new menus; Society Cafe's mojito bar: Thursday, June 11, 2009; Legendary French chef Joel Robuchon’s restaurant at MGM has received the Mobil Five Star, Michelin Three Star and AAA Five Diamond Awards, the top accolades from each organization.
TV celebrity chef Mario Batali bets on the farm: Wednesday, June 10, 2009; A farmers market with fresh fruits, vegetables and other items inside a Strip casino was an extraordinary first-ever experience, and it's all thanks to the kitchen king.
CineVegas kicks off with red carpet for Saint John of Las Vegas: Wednesday, June 10, 2009; For the next six days, the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival rules, and our city becomes a baby Hollywood with all the dazzle and glitter of the Cannes and Sundance film festivals!
Criss Angel begins Season 5 of Mindfreak and launches third Las Vegas store: Tuesday, June 9, 2009; “I’m really excited to start shooting. We’ve got some amazing stuff planned. We are really going to push the envelope for Season 5," the Mindfreak and Believe illusionist told me.
Gavin Rossdale brings the party poolside at the Hard Rock: Tuesday, June 9, 2009; The British musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Bush received an enthusiastic response from the crowd in his solo concert appearance.
Hello, Holly Madison, goodbye Kelly Monaco and Mel B in Peepshow: Monday, June 8, 2009; News just broke on the first day of Holly Madison’s rehearsals for Peepshow that Mel B also will be leaving the topless adult cabaret burlesque at Planet Hollywood.
Birthday parties for Terry Fator, Pete Wentz, Derek Hough, Mark Ballas and more: Monday, June 8, 2009; I don’t remember so many all happening simultaneously, but Vegas DeLuxe and our contributing photographers managed to capture all the gift giving and cake-candle wishes on the Strip.
Bette Midler’s The Showgirl Must Go On celebrates 100th show: Monday, June 8, 2009; “I am a very lucky, lucky girl,” declared the superstar entertainer as she commemorated the milestone performance at the Caesars Palace Colosseum last night.
Mystery surrounds Steve Wynn’s surprise at the Encore tonight: Monday, June 8, 2009; Is it a concert by retired country king Garth Brooks? Meantime, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is returning to the Strip.