The Voice’s Cee Lo Green – Residency at Planet Hollywood in Fall

cee lo greenFive-time Grammy Award winner and hip-hop superstar Cee Lo Green is definitely headed to the Strip with a run of residency shows this fall featuring his flamboyant character “Loberace,” according to the Las Vegas Sun.

This fall at the big Planet Hollywood theater (Theater for the Performing Arts), Cee Lo will be doing a run of residency shows along the time period of September or so, but will have to work around The Voice’s TV schedule. We look forward to seeing it!

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1OAK Opens

1OAK Las VegasVIP Nightclub 1OAK had a great opening on New Year’s, with Fergie hosting. Now going a month strong and with a decidedly upscale experience and plenty of new music, this is the place to go for a crazy, yet classy Vegas good time. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind experience, and 16,000 square feet worth! For more information, check out the 1OAK web site.

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CES Tech Gear

CES 2012 quadricopterThe 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is in full swing, and one of the interesting items we picked up was Parrot’s new AR Drone 2.0 quadricopter, which can be controlled by an Ipad or Iphone. It is also equipped with a camera, and should be available sometime in the second quarter of 2012 for $299. Visit their web site for more information!

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Pet Friendly Hotels in Vegas

Caesars petsWondering if you can bring your dog to Las Vegas? The answer is yes. Several hotels, including Caesars properties are now offering to take your pet while you stay in Vegas. This doggy resort called PetStay sounds pretty cool; we will have to try it with the company dog.

Caesars Palace, Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino and Imperial Palace in Las Vegas are rolling out the red carpet for traveling dogs, with the launch of PetStay, the resort’s new pet-friendly hotel program. Guests participating in the PetStay program are greeted by several canine-friendly in-room amenities including a mat, food and water dishes (a full continental breakfast for your little buddy when yours comes in the morning if you want even – but can dogs eat oranges even), disposable waste bags, dog treats and all sorts of pet products & supplies are available should you need them. Caesars Palace, Rio All Suite Hotel Casino and Imperial Palace each host a designated PetStay area within the hotel, equipped with welcome packets that direct guests to outdoor relief areas and dog walking routes as well as specialty room service menus. Additional information about dog-friendly items for purchase and nearby dog services (such as grooming, walking and veterinary care) is available upon check-in at each of the participating resorts.

Policy

Caesars Palace, Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino and Imperial Palace have the following pet policy: Dogs staying at any of the three hotels must weigh 50 pounds or less and be present at the time of check- in. Up to 2 dogs per room are allowed. Dogs are permitted to walk through designated common areas while on a leash and accompanied by the owner.

Hotel room rates for owners traveling with a dog are competitively priced at a $25 per night upgrade for designated pet-friendly hotel accommodations in the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace; a $20 per night upgrade applies to similar accommodations at Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino and Imperial Palace.

How to Book

To book a room at Caesars Palace, Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino or Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, visit www.harrahs.com and select the PetStay room type from the listing of available accommodations. Or, dial (800) 427-7247 to reserve today.

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Ready for CES 2012? Don’t forget the Vegas Iphone app!

Vegas iPhone AppThe Vegas IPhone app is your one-stop shop for everything Vegas to supplement your CES experience. Save money on 411 calls and get all of the latest Vegas destinations–where to eat dinner, go out for a night on the town, or spend a day enjoying the thrills of Vegas attractions. It’s all here with the Vegas IPhone App.

The CES show will run from January 10-13, 2012 at the Venetian and the Palazzo.

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Floyd Mayweather Gets 90 Days in Jail

floyd mayweather jailIn a bit of unfortunate Vegas news today, Clark County judge has sentenced boxer Floyd Mayweather to 90 days in jail following his arrest for domestic violence, brought against him by his on-again, off-again girlfriend. With the threat of having his own children, who witnessed the apparent incident, testifying against him, the world boxing champion agreed to the sentence.

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Kevin Harvick Visits the Jabbawockeez

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick enjoyed the Jabbawockeez‘ MÜS.I.C. show at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas.

Before the show, Kevin joined the famed dancers backstage for a behind the scenes look and tweeted photos of himself and the crew (see above).

Described as an audio-visual story of inspiration brought to life through the harmonization of sound and movement, “MÜS.I.C.” has been well-received by critics and recently celebrated one year in residence.

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Celine Dion at Caesars Palace

Canadian sensation Celine Dion is always on the move, and 2012 is shaping up to be a big year. Changes to her shows in residency at Caesars, including a Michael Jackson tribute and a duet with Andrea, are planned, as well as two new studio albums. Dion returns to the Colloseum at Caesars on December 28.

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