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Kanye West and 50 Cent are still battling over the rights to the Hip Hop world -- and Fitty's takin' his two bits to Vegas! Got slots?

The rap stars are both dropping new albums at the same time, and 50 has been vocal about halting his music career if he doesn't outsell Kanye. TMZ has learned that Mr. G-Unit himself just signed to do a blowout concert at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino during VMA weekend, Sept. 8-10. The concert will happen just days before 50 and Kanye's new CDs hit the streets.

Vegas' main lensman Hew Burney snapped this pic of Father of the Year K-Fed and Carmelo Anthony, chillin' poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Check out this photo of L.C. and Lo as they took over the DJ booth on the VIP stage during the birthday bash. Insiders tell us that the party lasted into the wee hours. Of course it did!

The pair met up at Body English at the Hard Rock Saturday night. Liddell cameoed in an episode last season, in which he portrayed himself. In the ep, Liddell had a beef with Johnny Drama -- but it was all part of a hidden camera show.

Hard to believe Matt's little bro is 42. Victory!

The two playahs were spotted at opposite ends of the pool at Rehab in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino -- each with his own entourage. Poolside sources tell TMZ that at one point, Brody was escorted over to Federline -- who was chillin' with NBA stars Carmello Anthony and Lebron James. Brody and K-Fed had a brief chat. When Brody returned to his side of the pool -- he was sporting Kev's bling! Fed-Ex delivers!

Jenner partied into the early hours, wearing the necklace to Body English nightclub. Rapper Too $hort serenaded him with his hit "B**w J*b Betty."

As first reported by Perez Hilton, Scary and Stephen were married in a quickie Vegas ceremony on June 6. A clerk at the Clark County Marriage Bureau confirms there is a marriage certificate.

Brown was supposed to appear on tonight's "Larry King Live," but was a no-show because Mel and her

baby are sick.

Belding, aka actor Dennis Haskins, shouldn't feel too bad -- he now has $5 more than his "Bell" co-star, Dustin Diamond, aka Screech! And all without the help of a sex tape!

Jenny became the first ever celebrity dealer, working the tables from 9:00 PM to midnight, much to the delight of several male gamblers -- who probably yelled "hit me!" with particular delight.

Suspended NFL player Adam "Pac Man" Jones -- yeah, the guy who allegedly "made it rain" on strippers before a shootout in a Vegas strip club -- may soon be wrestling with more than just felony charges. Sources close to the star tell TMZ that Pac is just about set to go from the gridiron to the wrestling ring. Intercepted!

The troubled Tennessee Titans cornerback is currently facing felony charges related to a trigger-happy melee at a Vegas strip club in February. The hot-headed Jones is also accused of punching a stripper at the club while she was trying to grab some dough off the stage. Maybe he already knows how to pack a punch! TMZ has confirmed he's on his way to Nashville-based TNA, also known as Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling. A source connected with the deal says an official announcement will be made soon. Can ya wait?

Not pictured: The rest of her swimsuit.

Our pals at SpyOnVegas.com caught the "Private Practice" doc doing a little smooth operating of his own -- on several extremely hot chicks at PURE nightclub over the weekend.

PURE at Caesars Palace was the site of the combined party ... And shazam! It's a mindfreaky lookin' Criss Angel on the arm of yet another young blonde!

Wannabeen Constantine Maroulis -- membah him? -- was also in attendance, trying his best to pull off the "I'm such a f'n rock star look," but not succeeding. C for effort.

All this and more in this birthdaycadabra edition of Vegas Star Catcher!

The rotund host of Beacher's Madhouse at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, has begun using Dr. Goldsmith's Trim Care Methods, which include diet, workouts and monitoring of blood and heart health. The doctor pledged that if Jeff succeeds in going from 300 lbs. to 200 lbs. -- the good doctor will hand over 100K -- that's a fat wad!

Dr. Goldsmith tells TMZ, "I believe it is time that someone does something really good for him and helps motivate Mr. Beacher to save his life! I will know that my efforts were well worth it, when Mr. Beacher is healthy, slims down to under 200 lbs. and is able to finish the Las Vegas Marathon in December -- when that happens, I will proudly hand him the $100,000!"

Abracadabra! Ageless titan Pamela Anderson has reupped for another stint in Vegas with Dutch illusionist (and her hair twin) Hans Klok's show, "The Beauty of Magic."

Pam blogged on her site that her sons are proud of their hot mom, saying, "My kids want me to keep doing the coolest thing in the world." The boob-tat-stic former "Baywatch" babe will also be seen in "Blonde and Blonder," which is still awaiting a release date.

You can catch Pam's magic act through December, at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

TMZ snapped the unlikely couple in a VIP booth at club Light in the Bellagio, where Benji seems nearly oblivious to his babe-a-licious date. Perhaps he's thinking of his next tattoo? No more!