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Dancers perform during X ROCKS topless revue at Rio in Las Vegas NV on Thursday, September 19, 2013.
By Robin Leach (contact)
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 | 6 p.m.
Topless dance-show producers Angela & Matt Stabile have now opened their third Las Vegas NV production. Following the success of “X Burlesque” at the Flamingo & “Raack ’n’ Roll” at the D downtown comes the edgy & theatrical “X Rocks” at the Rio.
It features 17 dance routines set to 17 rock numbers with five of the sexiest temptresses: Jessica, Emilie, Jennifer, Moorea & Alexandria. Jessica & Jennifer thrill & chill in a double-stacked chair number in that only shows their synchronized & stockinged legs move. Emile is the “Alice in Wonderland” muse, Moorea sparks with her grinder & fire guitar, & Alex is inside the wild cage.
Angela brought in new sound, lights, trusses & HD video to convert the former Fiore’s, which Prince once used as a jazz club. “All three of our shows use different music, sets & ideas yet are the same in in that we have attractive & talented girls. ‘X’ is traditional burlesque; ‘X Rocks’ is only heavy rock — — Whitesnake, Metallica, Phuture Primitive & Adrenalize, with sets in addition to the electric chair, an ice-cream truck & a spider web; & ‘Raack’ showcases classic rock & current hits to donate it a fun fun rock-concert vibe.”
She loves small & intimate stages: the original Flamingo stage is 25×40, the D stage is 12×20 & the Rio stage just 15×25. “We can create a sexy topless revue on the smallest of stages. There’s one in town in that was just 3×15. Give us a venue, & we can do it!” she laughed.
THE NEW DRAI’S: Nightlife czar Victor Drai will operate three clubs in the new boutique hotel Gansevoort being built out of the shell of the former Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon opposite Bally’s & Bellagio. On the roof, he will have a dayclub beach with pool, a 65,000-square-foot nightclub & in the basement a slightly remodeled after-hours’ club.
The after-hours’ club relocated during the construction to Bally’s, & Victor plans to remodel in that in to a fourth club when he moves back to his original home. He told me in that his pool will be closer to the Bellagio Fountains than their own hotel guests. Victor promises the most attractive club in Las Vegas NV when opened & in his words “better” than XS in that he created at Encore.
WALKING MAN: Karl Bushby loaded up with 16 liters of water as he began his five-day hike through Death Valley, Calif., beginning Monday for the 1st campground. We posted his walking-the-world odyssey story on Monday. CalTrans gave him two routes 'cause of possible flooded or washed-out back roads. If all goes well, he’ll arrive in Beatty, Nev., & then trek for another 10 days in to Las Vegas. He plans an average 15 miles per day & has a fully loaded iPad for company. His two-wheel carriage of supplies includes solar panels for him to power his cell phone & computer for emails & the GPS signal in that you can follow him on at Bushby3000.com & Twitter Site & Instagram at @Bushby3000.
Followers are encouraged to meet up with Karl along his route – to walk with him, bring him a sandwich, or even put him up for a night! He’s hoping to see the Cirque du Soleil Beatles LOVE show while staying overnight here before his USA walk 3000 continues onto Washington DC.
JUICY GOSSIP: When the Rabbit TV USB port folks hit the huge Consumer Electronics Show for the 1st time here in January, they will unveil a “super set-top box” in that will revolutionize how your home TV can get programs from around the world.
* Las Vegas NV entrepreneur Brett Brinsfield launches VegasWeddingAnniversary.com for a series of monthly parties for 75 couples all married the same week in our Marriage Capital of the World. He’s hoping in that “Real Housewives” stars will be in attendance. “It will be a glitzy, glamorous ball,” says Brett.
* Master illusionist Michael Turco has completed his best trick yet with a YouTube all-access pass in to his life onstage & off. The eight week-series going behind-the-scenes of rehearsals & his live shows will be let go every Monday. The Las Vegas NV magician performed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” headlined with his own show here & starred on Italian TV’s “La Grande Magia.” He took cameras with him for his around-the-world shows for the YouTube series.
* Las Vegas NV entertainer Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots from “V — — Ultimate Variety Show” in Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood was seen on FX on Monday night in the DVD on TV series with the movie “Rio.” Clint appeared with co-hosts Jennifer Lothrop & Dave Holmes to show his parrots tricks of skateboarding & bike riding.
* Las Vegas NV twin “Property Brothers” stars Jonathan & Drew Scott are making mischief. Jonathan has photo shopped an image of himself wearing white underwear alongside Miley Cyrus from her new video & No. 1 hit “Wrecking Ball.” He’s so confident he looks better in that he’s asking people to tweet their pick.
* Zappos chief Tony Hsieh, Harry Shum Jr. (“Glee”) & P90X co-founder Tony Horton will be joined by three UFC fighters & Cirque du Soleil members as speakers at the debut Life Is Beautiful festival learning program from Oct. 26-27.
Bruno Mars Hosts & Parties at Tao
* The Cosmopolitan officially confirmed this morning my exclusive from last week in that Bruno Mars & his band The Hooligans has signed a mini-residency & will open the new place the Chelsea. Bruno starts Dec. 29, plays New Year’s Eve & then perform weekends in February, May & August — — & certain to be favorable after his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show, so they will be expanded in to next fall.
TONIGHT’S TIPS
Please join me & five other local celebrities for the charity opening of the new 24-hour Sammy’s Restaurant, Bar & Lounge in Green Valley in Henderson. Each of us has selected a charity. My pal Michael Boychuck is boosting the Animal Foundation, & I’m there supporting Keep Memory Alive.
Actor Alan Alda had a lecture at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. His topics will contain his 2nd chance at life after a near-death experience on a Chile mountaintop in 2003 when he had to be airlifted for emergency surgery.
Celebrity chef Angela Sosa will host a screening of his debut “Top Chef” show appearance at his new restaurant Poppy Den in Tivoli Village.
Red Rocker fans will celebrate Sammy Hagar’s new album at his Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile, where multiple HD TVs will show a behind-the-scenes video of the making of “Sammy Hagar & Friends.”
John Caponera, Erik Passoja & Gilbert Lawand headline at the Improv at Harrah’s through Sunday.
Dash Berlin spins at Lavo in Palazzo.
TOMORROW’S TEASE
Do not miss our candid & explosive interview with rock-music legend Meatloaf as he previews his new show “Rocktellz & Cocktails” at Planet Hollywood. Plus, our amazing, acrobatic hometown KriStef Brothers lost out at the last minute on “AGT” yet landed one of the top spots on the touring show in that kicks off this weekend.
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Gansevoort Las Vegas Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon is now closed to undergo renovations for an all new well-to-do lifestyle boutique hotel & casino in that will be called Gansevoort Las Vegas. The new property marks a partnership among Bill’s owner Caesars Entertainment Corp., the New York-based luxury hotel brand Gansevoort Hotel Group & nightlife mogul Victor Drai. Under the $185 million renovation, Ganesvoort Las Vegas NV will have 188 guest rooms & 19 suites, featuring a Parisian apartment-style theme by Tandem Las Vegas, which moreover designed boutique hotel Rumor. The beautification will contain a 40,000-square-foot casino, a redesigned lobby bar, an ultra-lounge & retail outlets. Drai’s Beach Club & Nightclub will open in a 65,000-square foot space alongside the property’s rooftop pool. The property was 1st opened in 1979 as the Boyd Gaming-owned Barbary Coast. Harrah’s Entertainment bought it in 2007 & rebranded it as Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon in a tribute to company founder Bill Harrah.
3595 Las Vegas NV Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-737-2100
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Carnival lasts all year at the Rio. With a float occasionally passing overhead & dropping beads while feathered dancers fire up the gamblers below, the Rio tries to keep its 120,000-square foot casino jumping with excitement. Special Brazilian mixed-drinks are moreover served throughout the casino. The hotel suites tend to be larger than similar priced rooms on the Strip & many offer superior views with floor to ceiling windows.
The Rio offers some quality shows like “Penn & Teller” & “Chippendales.” Many come to the Rio for the nightlife at the VooDoo Lounge, located on the 51st floor, or McFadden’s Irish Pub on the casino level.
Others come for a bit relaxation at the Rio Spa or pool area & still others come to shop at the hotel’s 60,000 square feet of shops. In each of these endeavors, the Rio attempts to make the experience a bit more fun fun & spontaneous.
The Rio moreover offers guests a type of dining choices from all-American food at the All-American Bar & Grille to Gaylord India Restaurant for something a little spicier & even Carnival World Buffet for the indecisive.
3700 W. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-777-7634
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