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Then the night-time-sunglasses-wearing pretender performer proceeded to hand out glasses of champagne to the people below -- who weren't cool enough to get into the VIP area. Also spotted hanging with Diddy: R&B crooner Ray J -- and his ex, badonkakrazy Kim Kardashian, who was seen shaking her major asset. Was that a quake? Were they together?

Partymeister Brody Jenner and other socialebrities were also gettin' their party on. Diddy proceeded to yell and garble things into the mic. Who cares what you're saying when you're in Vegas anyway?! Who's listening?!

He's got hos in different area codes, but only one birthday, and rapper Ludacris is celebrating it in Sin City! Luda celebrated his 30th birthday last night with a celeb-studded party at Rio.

Producer Quincy Jones and actress Gabrielle Union passed birthday wishes, and "Everybody Hates Chris" actress Tichina Arnold serenaded the rapper/actor with a soulful rendition of "Happy Birthday."

Kobe Bryant is known for being a tough competitor -- but in the club?!

Basketballin' Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, were at Friday night's grand opening of BLUSH Boutique Nightclub at the Wynn in Las Vegas, when he saw poker player Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari kick in for two bottles of $1,400 Cristal champagne. According to sources inside the club, Kobe wasn't about to be shown up by some puny little card player -- and kicked in for five bottles. Antonio, who's used to upping the ante, then switched his order to ten! Go big or go home!

TMZ spotted Hilton walking into TI last night, where she met with 35 of her closest friends for dinner at Social House. Sporting a super cute bob -- see ya later extensions! -- Paris clomped her giant feet across the casino floor, talking on her cell the whole time.

Hilton is in town to celebrate the launch of her Dollhouse clothing line, with parties at Social House and PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace.

Jenna Jameson, rapidly disintegrating healthily downsized porn goddess actress/producer and BF Tito Ortiz got their groove on in a booth on the dance floor of Moon Nightclub at the Palms, and we're told that they sipped on Veuve Cliquot and Grey Goose Orange vodka.

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?