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LL COOL J Hosts Studio 54's Closing Bash

After more than 14 remarkable years on the Las Vegas Strip, Studio 54 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino closed its doors Sunday, Feb. 5. The legendary nightclub celebrated its success with an unforgettable bash Saturday, Feb. 4 hosted by LL COOL J.

Before heading inside, the talented rapper and actor was joined on the red carpet by DJ Z-Trip.

DJ Z-Trip and LL Cool J
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LL Cool J performing
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During his dynamic performance LL incorporated several remixes and all-time favorites like “Going Back to Cali,” “Doin’ It” and “Phenomenon.” LL got up close and personal with the crowd playing on Sunday’s New England Patriots – New York Giants showdown, clearly showing his bias toward the Giants. Throughout this performance, he pulled girls up on stage with him to dance, wished one special fan a happy birthday and congratulated a bride and groom celebrating their recent nuptials at the club that were still wearing their wedding dress and tuxedo.

LL concluded his performance with one last shout out to Studio 54 as balloons fell from the ceiling.  The club’s final party continued into the early morning hours with an eclectic mix of “then and now” club hits while the crowd enjoyed aerialist and dance routines which have become synonymous with the legendary nightclub.

Studio 54 opened as the first megaclub in Las Vegas in 1997 and launched the nightlife trend that still reigns supreme today. A favorite among celebrities, Studio 54 pays tribute to its New York City namesake with original memorabilia and an atmosphere unlike any other on The Strip.

As the longest-running nightclub in Sin City, Studio 54 created magical memories for Las Vegas locals and visitors including:

• Changing Las Vegas. Studio 54 opened in December 1997 and was the first dedicated nightclub in a casino on The Strip.
• Grand Opening Benefit. To celebrate its launch in Las Vegas, Studio 54 threw a grand opening party to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation with a private performance by Elton John February 15, 1998. The event raised more than $1 million for the charity with dozens of celebrity guests in attendance including “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor.
• Let Music Reign. Known for pushing the envelope with the ever-changing music scene, Studio 54 hosted many intimate concerts during its tenure including performances by Steven Tyler, Bruce Willis and the Accelerators, Vanilla Ice, LL Cool J and Snoop Dogg, among others.
• Party Like It’s 1999. The artist formerly known as Prince personally picked Studio 54 to usher in 1999 with a New Year’s Eve performance of his celebrated anthem, “1999,” which Rolling Stone named as one of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
• Billboard Music Awards. Dozens of celebrities walked the Studio 54 halls when the club hosted the Billboard Music Awards’ pre-parties in the early 2000s including *NSYNC, Lee Ann Womack, Moby, Ashanti, Nelly, Bernie Mac, Shaggy and many more.
• Got the Fever. Studio 54 played host to ABC Family’s dance competition show "Dance Fever," which filmed at the venue in 2003. Carmen Electra, GRAMMY® Award-winner MC Hammer and choreographer Jamie King judged the show.
• 54 BELOW. Studio 54 threw a winter-themed ball “54 BELOW” to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Hosted by longtime supporter Oscar De La Hoya, the list of celebrity attendees included Tyrese, Kid Rock, Will Ferrell, Bernard Hopkins, “Sugar” Shane Mosley, UFC president Dana White, Lennox Lewis, Juan Manuel Marquez, Bernard Hopkins, Andre Berto and Derrek Leon Lee, among others.
• Legendary Birthdays. Studio 54 hosted Hugh Hefner’s 75th birthday celebration March 2, 2001 with his seven girlfriends. Vanilla Ice celebrated his birthday during Studio 54’s 13th Annual Nightmare on 54th Street October 29, 2010. Avril Lavigne, Bam Margera, Nina Dobrev and Bow Wow also hosted birthday celebrations at the nightclub.
• Let’s Go to the Movies. John Travolta hosted the “Battlefield Earth” movie premiere at the venue May 11, 2000. While at Studio 54, the star took a photo with his picture from the original Studio 54 in New York City that hangs on the wall at the Vegas nightclub. In 1998, Studio 54 hosted the premier for Studio 54 the movie starring Ryan Phillippe and Salma Hayek.
• Trendsetters. Studio 54 was the first club to employ aerialists, which quickly became a highlight of the experience throughout the years.
• Nights at 54. The iconic venue launched many popular industry nights and recurring experiences including EDEN (Erotically Delicious Entertainers’ Night), Influence, Dollhouse, Play, Freak Show with DJ Skribble and DJ Loczi’s Electric Dream.
• Queen of Screams. Studio 54 became synonymous with Halloween after hosting 14 annual Nightmare on 54th Street events over the holiday weekend.
• To Thee, I Wed. George Lucas’ daughter Amanda celebrated her wedding at Studio 54 on August 21, 2010 with a private party.
• Celebrities, celebrities and more celebrities. The long list of celebrities who have partied at Studio 54 includes David Beckham, Elton John, Prince, Carmen Electra, Steven Tyler, Wilmer Valderrama, Kid Rock, Bridget Marquardt, Bow Wow, Will Ferrell, Common, Tyrese, Oscar De La Hoya, Chuck Liddell, LL Cool J, Flavor Flav, Pamela Anderson, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Tara Reid, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Wanderlei Silva, Bubba Sparxxx, David Hasselhoff, Christian Audigier, Vanilla Ice, Hugh Hefner, Snoop Dogg, Bruce Willis and John Travolta, among others.

Home Trade Professionals Converge at 2012 Winter Las Vegas Market

Professionals of the home trade industry descended upon Las Vegas for the Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market, the premier west coast market for furniture, gift and home décor, which ran Jan. 30-Feb. 3 in one convenient and accessible location, at the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas. Since its debut at the World Market Center in 2005, the event, which is held twice a year, always includes some additional fun amenities including nighttime entertainment in the Grand Plaza and special events and receptions throughout the market floors, to insure a memorable experience for both exhibitor and attendees.

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Featuring everything one needs to furnish every room of a home, ranging from bathroom, kitchen, dining, bedroom, living room, office, and outdoor patio, from floor to ceiling, walls, lighting, furniture and decorative pieces, be it traditional, modern, contemporary or antique, the Las Vegas Market has it all and more.

Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


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Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn

World Market Center's semi annual show, covering 5.1 million square feet of showroom, event and seminar space throughout the multi leveled three buildings, provides buyers, interior designers and architects with the latest trends in home design, fresh new products and ideas as well as opportunities to network and attend top notch educational sessions in hopes of expanding their business in the home furnishings industry. Exhibiting vendors include some of the world’s top manufacturers to some of the most innovative companies including certified eco-friendly vendors, whose new products create lots of buzz.

Over the years many celebrities have made a mark on the industry with product lines that carry their name. This year Priscilla Presley added her name to the growing list of celebrities such as actress Jane Seymour and former supermodel Kathy Ireland who make a special appearance at Las Vegas market to promote their new product lines.

Presley was on hand for a meet and greet with attendees to help promote Priscilla Presley Home, a sophisticated home décor and furniture collection introduced by HStudio that mixes vintage inspiration with modern accents and Priscilla's signature styles. The collection consists of three distinctive looks, Vintage Eclectic, Traditional Living and Gothic Modern, each of which convey a romantic sensibility naturally interwoven with a designer style Priscilla has cultivated over the years. From sofas to accent furniture, rugs, wall décor and more, the collection of “affordable luxuries” can be mixed and matched to create unique settings for every room in your home.

Priscilla Presley
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Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn

The exciting lineup of free educational seminars featured leaders from all corners of the furniture, design and business worlds offering retailers new ideas and best practices in powerful selling and marketing techniques. Designers were inspired with insights from influencers in the interiors, antique, and even the Hollywood art community. Plus, style setters and trend forecasters shared the hottest finds and predictions for the coming seasons. There was also a distinguished panel discussion that highlighted the latest in eco-friendly options.

Other highlights of the Winter Las Vegas Market were the following:

Christopher Guy, recipient of the 2011 Design Icon Award, presented the new Mademoiselle Collection. It marked the first time the collection was seen in the West Coast! Christopher's eye for details, passion for design and ability to capture and reflect a distinctively classic yet contemporary mood has ensured that the Christopher Guy name has remained at the forefront of luxury furnishings design. His furnishings have garnered international acclaim and graced the homes of Hollywood celebrities, as well as suites of luxury hotels and resorts around the globe including the Wynn Resort Vegas, the Wynn Macau, the 6-star Phoenix resort in Sanya, China and Divan Asya Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. His furnishings have also appeared in motion pictures such as “Casino Royale,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Hangover,” and “The Resident” among others.

Photo credit: Judy Thorburn


Photo credit: Judy Thorburn

This year the 2012 Design Icon Award was awarded to Jamie Drake, New York based interior designer and head of Drake Design Associates. Drake and his firm have created some of the country's most glamorous spaces and completed interiors for an impressive list of clients including Madonna and the Mayor of New York City.

Although the economy is struggling, according to The U.S. Department of Commerce retail furniture sales were strong in December with furniture and home furnishings stores reporting $7.7 million in sales, up 5.6 percent over the past year.

To read more about the 2012 Winter Las Vegas Market read this week's edition of Jacqueline Monahan's column, About the Town.

Additional recent and upcoming happenings include:

Sumita Beauty, the leader in The Art of Threading and The Art of Mehnd, located at the Fashion Show Mall celebrated its one year anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

“Sumita Beauty Las Vegas has seen a steady increase in demand, threading thousands of eyebrows over the past year.  The talented mehndi artists and the addition of a full make-up application have created a unique set of services for our customers. We welcome everyone to come on in.” said Daisy Kostanyan. the new store manager, formerly with Ziba Beauty, Sumita Beauty’s Los Angeles headquarters.

Sumita Beauty
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Sumita Beauty
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn


Sumita Beauty
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Continuing its philosophy of getting involved and giving back, Sumita Beauty partnered with many local charities such as Opportunity Village, The Shade Tree, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada and Nevada Cancer as well as national charities including City of Hope Medical Center, American India Foundation (AIF), Red Cross, Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy and more.

Sumita Beauty also encouraged and empowered its customers to give with the introduction of Shukar bead bracelets.  Any customer that purchased a Shukar, which means gratitude in Hindu, were able to direct 100 percent of the sale price to their charity of choice.

Guided Brush, a local social art studio, located at 4455 S. Tenaya Way, Suite B100, held its grand opening and launch of classes on Wednesday, February 1. Owners and longtime Las Vegas residents Sue Gaughan and KC Rath created the venue as a place where people of all ages could pursue their passion for art while enjoying the company of friends or family in a non-traditional environment.

The social art experience is a nationwide phenomenon that is recognized as a one-of-a-kind activity groups of any size can enjoy. Guided Brush is committed to redefining the typical art class by delivering a truly unique experience of making the classes social and fun in addition to instructive. Class prices range from $35 to $45 and must be scheduled in advance.

MOTLEY CRUE launched Las Vegas’ first hard rock residency, Mötley Crüe in Sin City, on Friday,  Feb. 3 at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee will present a never-been-done before production created exclusively for Sin City. The MÖTLEY CRÜE IN SIN CITY experience got underway on Friday, February 3--also declared MÖTLEY CRÜE Day by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman--as The Joint transformed into a rock ‘n roll carnival extravaganza bringing in elements of MÖTLEY CRÜE’s arena show with TOMMY LEE’s 360 drum coaster and the biggest lighting and sound production ever brought to The Joint, including their over the top signature pyrotechnics which fittingly incorporated a Vegas feel.

On Saturday night, February 4, the band was joined by their friend Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach who jumped on stage for “Smokin’ In the Boys Room.”  Rumor has it there will be more guests jamming with MÖTLEY CRÜE throughout their residency.

The extended run will last through Sunday, Feb. 19. Dates include Feb. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 and 19. Tickets start at $45 (plus applicable service fees).

Recognizing Burn Awareness Week, February 5-11, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open encourages Las Vegas families to participate in Shriners Hospitals for Children’s year-long efforts to prevent burn injuries through education. The 2012 campaign, Be Burn Aware, focuses on teaching children safety tips to avoid burn injuries at home and advocates setting a home fire escape plan for children. For more information on burn awareness and Shriners Hospitals for Children “Be Burn Aware” campaign, visit http://www.burnawareness.org/.

The 8th ANNUAL DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Dam Short Film Festival will run February 9th-11th at the historic Boulder Theatre in beautiful downtown Boulder City, NV.

The comedians who will perform Feb. 7 – 12 at the Improv inside Harrah's are:

Bob Zany: Bob Zany’s lengthy resume bursts with nearly a thousand national television stints, including  coveted spots on “Last Comic Standing” and “The Tonight Show,” as well as guest-starring roles on “Roseanne” and “The Drew Carey Show,” to name a few. He now hosts “The Zany Report,” syndicated nationally on The Bob & Tom Radio Network and “Bob Zany Alone at The Movies.”

Alan Bursky: Alan Bursky’s career dates back to the ‘70s, when he made his national television debut on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” at the age of 18, making him the youngest comedian ever to appear on the show. Revered by his colleagues as a comedy historian as well as craftsman, Bursky remains a top draw in comedy clubs, showrooms and on cable television.

Daryl Wright: Wright’s life experiences, including his gang days in Washington D.C., jail time and sleeping on trains in New York, are the base of his comedy.

R&B SINGER AND PRODUCER, JOE, will perform his soulful sounds at The Railhead inside Boulder Station on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $22, $32, $42 and $52 plus tax and applicable fees.

For one weekend only, Friday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 12, all ticket holders to the 2012 USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas, will receive complimentary entry Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub.Nobody parties harder than rugby fans, and Rockhouse wants to help them out by including two-for-one drinks, beers and $5 shots on Friday and Saturday. Plus, Rockhouse will have its own games of beer pong all weekend long.

As part of the continuing series of “Jack Walker & Friend” Concerts, the Valentine’s Day Concert featuring Laurie Caceres and Natalie Brown will be performed on Sunday, February 12 at Aliante Station Casino & Hotel at 7 p.m. Born and raised in Scotland, Jack Walker is a high energy, variety vocal entertainer that has appeared on BBC and Scottish television. After making his home in Las Vegas he became the principal male vocalist in two long-running Las Vegas production shows, “Jubilee!” at Bally’s and “Les Follies Bergeres” at the Tropicana. Caceres co-starred with Walker in “Les Folies Bergeres” and is now in the cast of “Jubilee.” Brown has performed around the world as a powerhouse vocalist, working in film and live theater, including the HBO TV Series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” as Paul McCartney’s ex-wife, Heather Mills.

In addition, RMI is proud to announce the premier of “Jack Walker & Friends Variety Show” Concerts at Green Valley Ranch Resort on Feb. 19.  This first performance, featuring George DeMott and Mark Giovi, should prove to be a power house performance by three male vocalists who mix classic masculinity and charm.

All shows begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.  The cover charge (cash and credit) for each show is $15 (tax inclusive) at the door.

DJs DISCO FRIES (Nick Ditri and Danny Danger)kick off their exclusive Vegas residency inside Moon Nightclub at Palms Casino Resort with an unforgettable DJ set on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Disco Fries will continue to bring fresh new material and hot dance remixes throughout 2012 with eight additional performances throughout nightlife venues inside the Palms.

The MGM Grand Garden will host MUHAMMAD ALI'S 70TH BIRTHDAY PARTY on Feb. 18.

Comedian Sammy Shore, founder of LA’s famed Comedy Store, will host the third annual FUNNY BONES COMEDY SHOW, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 inside the Key West Ballroom at the Palms Casino Resort. The Funny Bones comedy jam boasts an all-star cast including Louie Anderson, George Wallace, Vinnie Favorito, Zowie Bowie, Marty Allen, Doug Starks, Reggie Griffin, James P. Connolly, Geechy Guy and comedy rock band, The Thunder Nuggets. Additional guests may be announced at a later time. The funds raised from this year’s comedy jam will go to the Funny Bones Foundation that provides financial support to abandoned animals in need of advanced medical and surgical assistance that are under the care of established non-profit animal rescue organizations in Clark County.  Tickets for Funny Bones are $29.95 plus additional fees and can be purchased at the Pearl Box Office.

Celebrity sightings:

Saturday, Jan. 28...

After dining at Guy Savoy, Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg enjoyed the Strip’s best new show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace.

Absinthe star Gazillionaire celebrates his birthday
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Angel Porrino, Melody Sweets and Penny Pibbets
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Melody Sweets and Penny Pibbets with the Gazillionaire
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Sunday night, Jan. 29, retired baseball players Reggie Jackson, Randy Johnson, Bo Jackson, John Smoltz, Ozzie Smith, Wade Boggs, Gary Sheffield, David Wells, Trevor Hoffman, Joe Carter, Rob Dibble and Harold Reynolds had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse inside the Palms Casino Resort. They all went back to the kitchen and took a photo with executive chef Barry Dakake and signed Barry’s famous door.

Photo credit Palms Casino Resort

Recording artist J Cole returned to LAVO with a group of finds for dinner to cap off a birthday celebration weekend.

Thursday night, Feb 2...

Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke hosted TAO A Go Go, where 50 contestants competed for $15,000 in case.  Burke dined at the Asian Bistro before heading upstairs to the nightclub to serve as master of ceremonies.  Taking over a VIP table on the dance floor Cheryl chatted with Olympic star and former Dancing with the Stars contestant Apolo Anton Ohno, who was at the next table.

Heidi Riego took home the grand prize of $10,000 while last year’s winner Donyell Browne took second place.

At LAVO Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich dined with his wife and other guests in the private dining room.  Also spotted dining at LAVO was MC Hammer. Gingrich invited Hammer into the private area to say hello.

At Marquee, Drew Carey was seen in the Boom Box room joined by Kathy Kinney, who played Mimi on the Drew Carey Show.

Cheryl Burke
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Cheryl Burke hosts Tao A Go Go
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Apolo Ohno and Cheryl Burke
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Friday, Feb. 3...

Actress Jaime Pressly and her boyfriend Hamzi Hijazi had lunch at Simon at Palms Place inside Palms Place Hotel And Spa.

Friday night actresses Minka Kelly and Mandy Moore dined at LAVO with UFC fighters Georges St. Pierre, Jon Fitch and Kenny Florian.

Also dining at LAVO was Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. After dinner he headed up to the nightclub where he was joined by Apolo Anton Ohno. Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke was also spotted in the club after dining at the Italian eatery.

Phelps and Ohno made a late night stop at Marquee to take in the sounds of Gabriel and Dresden, who kicked off their 2012 Marquee residency with a special performance with JES.

UFC fighter Forrest Griffin hosted a pre-fight party at LAVO Nightclub.

At TAO Apl.de.Ap had dinner before heading up to the nightclub where he manned the DJ booth for his Friday night set.

Forrest Griffin
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Gabriel and Dresden
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JES
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Reality TV siren, Laura Croft, celebrated her birthday with a delectable dinner at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas. She was joined by close friends. Following her birthday bites, Croft snuck over to the flagship Sugar Factory retail store to score sweets for the night.

Also spotted at the sweet spot were UFC champs Frank Mir and Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, along with Baltimore Ravens defensive end, Arthur Jones.

Laura Croft with ‘The Perfect Man’ at the flagship
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Laura Croft with an Oceans Blue goblet cocktail at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas
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Saturday night, Feb. 5...

After a fierce fight against Carlos Condit for the welterweight championship in UFC 143, Nick Diaz hit Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Renowned rapper Vanilla Ice performed at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Also seen partying at LAX Nightclub UFC fighters Mike Pierce and Matt Brown.

Vanilla Ice
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Mike Pierce and Vanilla Ice
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Vanilla Ice performing
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Singer Leona Lewis, Rev Run's daughter Angela Simmons, and actress Aimee Teegarden dined at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris.

Aimee Teegarden
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Angela Simmons
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Scott “Young Guns” Jorgensen, WWE Diva Brie Bella, and UFC Octagon Girl Chandella Powell attended the RPM Nightclub for the Official Headrush/Forgiven After-Fight Party.

That 70s Show” actor Wilmer Valderrama celebrated his 32nd birthday at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas with a star-studded posse including Joe Jonas, Jaime Pressly, Mandy Moore, Minka Kelly and others.

Entourage star Kevin Dillon also headed to Hyde for a post-UFC 143 soiree and shared a table with Playmate and almost Mrs. Hefner Crystal Harris. In a separate part of the club, NFL superstar Jerome Bettis partied with friends.

Just after 1 a.m., dozens of Hyde’s sexy cocktail servers paraded Wilmer’s birthday cake through the packed club with a crowd-stopping spectacle of spinning light sticks and fog gun machines. Topped with an edible replica of a Patrón Silver Tequila bottle, the elaborate cake was a celebration of all-things Wilmer, emblazoned with “FEZ,” “Yo Momma” and “Wolfpack 201

Wilmer Valderrama with birthday cake
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Wilmer Valderramma performing at Hyde
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Crystal Harris
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Jaimie Pressly
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Jerome Bettis
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Kevin Dillon
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MMA fighters took over the stunning Tryst Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas as the venue treated fight fans to the official UFC 143 After Party hosted by welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. St-Pierre is coming off a tough knee surgery but that did not stop him from wrangling an entourage of 20 to celebrate a thrilling night of hard-hitting matches.

As the night continued, Chuck Liddell, former UFC light heavyweight champion joined the group to celebrate an evening of adrenaline pumping fights.  Liddell arrived with a group of eight

Bruce Buffer, the official voice of MMA, decided to kick the party into full swing, joining the other fighters with a large group of 30. New champion Josh Koscheck, celebrating his split-decision win over Mike Pierce, was a sight to see as he cruised into the venue with 15 guests.

Angela Simmons, daughter of Russell Simmons, and 12 others celebrated a friend’s birthday.

To help the athletes and stars celebrate the evening, resident DJ A-Trak was on the decks spinning a collective set of tracks creating the perfect vibe.

Georges St-Pierre and Bruce Buffer
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DJ A-Trak
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Tiësto, recently voted “The Greatest DJ of All Time”, launched his exclusive 2012 residency with Wynn Las Vegas at mega-nightclub, XS. The 40,000-square-foot venue was packed wall to wall for Super Bowl weekend, with devoted fans traveling from all over the globe to experience the kick-off for the talented DJs new home in Sin City.

Joining in the fun were comedian Drew Carey, Dancing with the Stars Pro Derek Hough, and UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer

Not to be outdone, socialite Paris Hilton headed to the stage, jumping in the booth with Tiësto to give a shout out to XS as her favorite club in the country before praising the DJ and hyping the crowd.

Tiesto
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Tiesto
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Tiesto and Paris Hilton
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Sunday, Feb. 6...

Actress, Aimee Teegarden and friends enjoyed Big Game festivities at Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Aimee Teegarden
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Also enjoying the Big Game at Cabo Wabo were 10 of the gorgeous Benchwarmer girls. Pop star Joe Jonas dined with 90210’s Jessica Lowndes and a group of friends at LAVO.  After dinner they made their way to the club where Jonas jumped into the DJ booth to give the intro for Eric DLux and stayed in the booth with the DJ for a few songs.

Several football players were spotted at LAVO on Super Bowl Sunday as well. Marcedes Lewis of the Jacksonville Jaguars was with a group of friends and jumped into the DJ booth with buddy Eric DLux several times throughout the night. In another group Jon Beason and Charles Godfrey of the Carolina Panthers partied with friends.

Reality TV star Brody Jenner and Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko were spotted enjoying night three of Mötley Crüe’s residency “Mötley Crüe in Sin City” at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.