May 12, 2008 on 7:25 am.  Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas announced special Trump Experience rates, effective immediately, for a limited time. From $199 per night mid-week, and from $239 per night Friday and Saturday, guests can enjoy a studio or one-bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, custom-designed furniture, European kitchens, marble bathrooms with spa tubs, and Trump by Stearns & Foster sleep systems with 500-thread-count linens. This special offer is effective through Sept. 1, 2008.

To make reservations directly with Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas, call 866-939-8786 or 877-878-6711, or visit www.trumplasvegashotel.com

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May 15, 2008 on 11:15 am.  THE PEARL AT THE PALMS JULY 4
Tickets for the It’s Pimpin’, Pimpin’ Tour on sale now.

Las Vegas, Nev. – Comedian Katt Williams brings his quick witted antics to The Pearl at the Palms on Friday, July 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the It’s Pimpin’, Pimpin’ Tour.

Williams is recognized as one of the hottest comedians in the country today making his mark in stand-up, as well as on the big screen. In 2008, Williams will appear in the major motion picture First Sunday alongside Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan, in addition to traveling across the U.S. with the launch of the It’s Pimpin’, Pimpin’ Tour.

Last year, Williams’ Pimp Chronicles Tour was the second highest grossing comedy act in the country, as he sold out theaters in each major market. Williams was also asked to perform at Radio City Music Hall, a feat only a short list of comedians has accomplished, selling out two consecutive days at the historic venue.

Presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation, tickets for Katt Williams’ It’s Pimpin’, Pimpin’ Tour are $65.00 and $85.00, plus any additional service fees.

Please visit the Ticketmaster banner above, call 702-474-4000. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. The Pearl is home to the Miller Lite concert series; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

For more information, please visit www.palms.com

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May 16, 2008 on 6:14 am.  LAS VEGAS – Beatles fans from across the universe will come together for the second annual Las Vegas Fest for Beatles Fans at The Mirage, June 29 through July 1, 2008. The three-day festival will feature all things Beatles, including music, guest speakers, art, photo and fashion exhibits, contests and games, memorabilia and much more. Each night, The Fest will culminate with concerts from artists that performed with, worked with or were great friends of the Beatles.

“We’re so excited to return to Vegas and The Mirage for the second annual Las Vegas Fest,” said creator and co-producer Mark Lapidos. “We had some great participants at last year’s inaugural event and this year is going to be even better. We can’t wait to ‘Get Back’ to Vegas!”
The 2008 Las Vegas Fest is bringing several notable celebrities to discuss their years with the Beatles and showcase their artistic talents.

Among them is model/actress/photographer Pattie Boyd, who was married to George Harrison, followed by rock legend Eric Clapton; she will be speaking with attendees as well as holding book signings and a photography and fashion exhibit. Legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Donovan will also be at this year’s Fest for his first ever public Las Vegas performances on both Monday and Tuesday, playing such classics as “Mellow Yellow,” “Sunshine Superman” and “Season of the Witch,” among many others. Donovan will be speaking all three days about his friendship with the Beatles and his visit to India with them, of which 2008 marks its 40th anniversary.

Also performing is Billy J. Kramer, who, along with his band The Dakotas, was also managed by Beatles manager Brian Epstein and had four big hits written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, including “Bad to Me,” “Do You Want to Know a Secret” and “I’ll Keep You Satisfied.” Spencer Davis, founder of The Spencer Davis Group, will also be performing, including his hits “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m a Man.” Davis was a large part of the music scene of the ‘60s, often hanging out with the Beatles. He currently has a new album out called So Far. Performing alongside all of the guests is the world’s premier Beatles tribute band and Fest regulars, Liverpool.

Additional participants include Ringo Starr’s former producer Mark Hudson and Ken Mansfield, former U.S. manager of Apple Records who recently released his memoirs “The White Book: The Beatles, The Bands, The Biz- An Insider’s Look at an Era.” Nancy Lee Andrews, accomplished photographer and former girlfriend of Starr, will be showcasing her work as well as signing copies of her coffee table book “A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Jude Southerland Kessler will be showcasing her book “Should Been There,” an 800-page look at the life of Lennon from 1940 to 1961. Photographer Ian Wright will be attending the Las Vegas Fest for the second year with a photo exhibit and his new book “On the Brink of Fame.” On Monday, performers from The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil at The Mirage will be speaking about their experiences in the show that celebrates the musical legacy of the Beatles.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be leading Beatles scholar, humorist, writer and producer Martin Lewis. Other announcers include Las Vegan Dennis Mitchell host of radio show “Breakfast with The Beatles,” Tony Perkins formerly from “Good Morning America,” and Joe Johnson from the nationally syndicated radio show “Beatle Brunch.”

Additional highlights include the Giant International Beatles Marketplace; photography from Paul Saltzman who took photos of the Beatles in India and produced a corresponding book; Bruce Spizer, the leading expert on Beatles U.S. recordings; A Beatles museum and art contest; and a Battle of the Beatles Bands, sound-alike, trivia, art and “Name That Tune” contests, among other activities.

The Las Vegas Fest will be held in the Grand Ballroom complex at The Mirage Sunday, June 29 through Tuesday, July 1. Show hours will be from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Advance tickets are priced at $52 per day and are available through June 13, 2008. Special combination advance prices are available until June 13, at $90 for any two days or $125 for all three days. Tickets purchased at the door cost $60 per day. Tickets are half price for children 12 years and younger and entrance is free for children 6 years and younger. All tickets ordered by credit card are subject to a $4 processing fee. The Fest has partnered with American Airlines for 2008, which is offering a five percent discount to attendees flying to and from The Fest.

For more details on the 2008 Las Vegas Fest, including activities, ticketing and special rates, please visit www.thefest.com or call 1-866-THE-FEST.

About The Fest for Beatles Fans

The Fest for Beatles Fans first began in 1974 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in the United States. Creator Mark Lapidos met with John Lennon about his desire to produce a Beatles fan fest, and to his excitement, Lennon said, “I’m all for it. I’m a Beatles fan, too,” and donated a signed guitar. He also got his fellow band mates to donate items for a charity raffle. That year, The Fest landed the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and the wheels were set in motion for what will now be the 108th national fest with its Las Vegas return. Lapidos, along with his wife Carol, remains the driving force behind the festival, which takes place three times a year in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas.

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VegasKids for Kids Visiting Vegas

May 16, 2008 on 6:24 am.  VegasKids.Info Launches Travel Guide for Families and Kids in Las VegasVegasKids.Info is a travel guide to help parents identify the best attractionss and sites for their kids in Las Vegas

In response to the growing need for information, VegasKids.Info was launched to help parents plan their trip with kids to Las Vegas. The website carefully rates and reviews hundreds of attractions and sites such as amusement parks, recreational parks, shows, museums, thrill rides, tours, hotels, and restaurants from the parents’ and kids’ perspective. The website also provides a summary table with several criteria to help parents make a quick and informed decision in choosing the best attractions for their kids in Las Vegas. The table criteria include fields such as minimum and recommended age, distance from the strip, attraction duration, schedule, fun value, and educational value.

For more information, email info@vegaskids.info  or visit http://www.vegaskids.info

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May 20, 2008 on 8:45 am.  LAS VEGAS,– Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band return to Las Vegas for two remarkable performances at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, October 18 & 25 as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “The Year Of Still Here” Tour 2008. Tickets go on-sale Monday, April 28th at 10 AM. There is a six ticket limit per customer. Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience Vegas style.

Jimmy’s newest release, Live In Anguilla, a three disc CD/DVD set on Mailboat Records, lets you feel what a few thousand fans got to experience last March on the Caribbean island of Anguilla. A Jimmy Buffett concert on a tropical island…just walk down the beach for a once-in-a-lifetime intimate performance. The set includes 30 songs, everyone’s favorites, plus some special in-concert rarities.

And scheduled for release this summer is Jimmy’s newest book Swine Not? (Little, Brown and Company), a colorful novel about a Southern family determined to hide their pet pig in a fancy four-star hotel in New York City. Jimmy is one of only nine authors in the history of the New York Times Bestseller List to have reached #1 on both their fiction and non-fiction lists.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

There is a six ticket limit per customer.

Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com and Livenation.com. Tickets also available at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. To charge by phone call (702) 474.4000. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

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May 20, 2008 on 9:05 am. 

JULY 24 – 30

LAS VEGAS – Craig Ferguson, host of the “Late, Late Show” on CBS, will perform inside MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre July 24 – 30 at 9 p.m. This seven-night engagement marks Ferguson’s first performance at MGM Grand.

Tickets are priced at $60 inclusive. To charge by phone, call (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.mgmgrand.com  and at the The Ticketmaster banner to the right.

Ferguson’s career began in the United Kingdom with several acting jobs which led to his show “The Ferguson Theory” on the BBC Network. In 1995, he moved to the United States and appeared in a few television specials including a recurring role as Drew Carey’s boss on “The Drew Carey Show.”

Ferguson’s career continued to develop over the years to include both writing and directing for television and movies. In 2003, he made his directorial debut with “I’ll Be There,” which he also wrote and played a starring role. Other film credits include, “Niagra Motel,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog,” “Prendimi l’anima,” “Life Without Dick,” “Chain of Fools” and “Born Romantic.” In April 2006, Ferguson debuted his first novel, a bestseller, titled “Between The Bridge and The River.”

In January 2005, Ferguson took on the role as host of CBS’ “Late, Late Show.” Since that time, the show has set all-time viewer records in three consecutive sweeps. Additionally, Ferguson recently received his first Emmy nomination for his work on the late night program.

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May 20, 2008 on 9:09 am.  The “Live, Raw & Uncut Summer Tour 2008” stops in Las Vegas at The Palms Casino Resort

LAS VEGAS – In the ‘80s Poison found themselves in a category of popularity occupied by such acts as Bon Jovi and Def Leppard. Some of their top hits include “Fallen Angel,” “Nothin’ But a Good Time” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Poison brings their rock ‘n roll, metal sound to The Pearl at the Palms with special guests Dokken and Sebastian Bach on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 8 p.m. for the Live, Raw & Uncut Summer Tour 2008.

This June, the band will be releasing Poison: Live, Raw & Uncut – a CD/DVD collection that includes many of their greatest hits. The CD/DVD was recorded in high definition and features a bonus gallery and behind-the-scenes segments that capture the mayhem and madness of life on the road.

Known for their stage antics, Poison’s short lived commercial success continues to be a major impact on the music industry thanks to catchy lyrics and guitar riffs. The band’s first album in 1986, Look What the Cat Dragged, sold 2 million copies and produced three Top Ten hits, “I Want Action,” “I Won’t Forget You” and “Talk Dirty to Me.” The band received a renewed surge of popularity when CeCe Deville joined the “Surreal Life” cast and Bret Michaels began his journey to find his “Rock of Love” – making the band a household name once again. For more information, please visit www.poisonweb.com

Heavy metal band Dokken rose to fame with the release of its sophomore album Tooth and Nail that featured the hit songs “Just Got Lucky,” “Alone Again” and “Into the Fire.” Currently, the band consists of original members Don Dokken on vocals, Jon Levin on guitar and Mick Brown on drums as well as Barry Levin on bass. Sebastian Bach rose to fame with the ‘80s band Skid Row before branching off on a successful solo career. He joins the tour as a solo artist, performing his many hits from the past two decades.

Presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation, tickets for the Poison are $45.00, $60.00 and $75.00, plus any additional box office or service fees, and go on-sale Saturday, April 26, 2008, at noon. Please visit at Ticketmaster banner at right for instant purchases. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors for Poison will open at 7 p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. The Pearl is home to the Miller Lite concert series, for more information on upcoming concerts please call 702-942-6888.

About Poison:

Formed in 1984, Poison, was first named Paris. The group was started by singer Bret Michaels, bassist Bobby Dall and drummer Rikki Rockett. C.C. Deville was later added to the group as their guitarist before signing with Enigma Records in ’86. Following a prosperous tour with David Lee Roth the band came back and created two different albums before falling apart and firing Deville. He was replaced twice before rejoining the group and having a reunion summer tour in 1999.

For more information, please visit www.palms.com

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