Monte Carlo in Las Vegas is Burning!
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The Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas is on fire -- looks like about four stories from the roof down are toast. The fire may have started in one of the luxury suites on the 32nd floor, and has burned to the 24th floor. No reports of injuries yet. Traffic is snarled on the strip.
A fire spokesman said the fast-spreading blaze started around 11:00 AM PT. The hotel has more than 3,000 rooms -- minus a few now. The 35-story hotel is situated between New York, New York and the Bellagio. Firemen are battling the blaze from the roof, where four workers are trapped, according to FOX News. Guests are being evacuated to the MGM Grand, which was the name of the hotel that burned in 1980 (which is now Bally's).
Hard Rock Royalty: Who Are the Lucky Seven?
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Everybody knows that deep-pocketed people get the most perks in Las Vegas -- Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has a "Rock Royalty Card" for their favorite few. You'll never guess which seven celebs have been knighted in Sin City fashion!
The perks (at least the ones they'll tell us about) include transport on the Hard Rock private jet, access to the Bowling Alley Penthouse Suite and other celebrity suites, full access to club Body English and the Joint concert venue -- plus VIP pool treatment. There are only fifty of these cards in the universe!
Don't even think about it.
Blue Men Stuck a Camera Down My Throat!
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An audience member at the Blue Man Group show is suing, claiming they stuck a dirty camera down his throat during their show. What?
TMZ has obtained a lawsuit in which James Srodon claims while he attended a 2006 show, he was "forcibly restrained" in his seat while the blue men shoved an "esophagus cam" into his mouth. According to the suit, the esophagus cam is routinely dragged on the floor during the show, which could contaminate it with food and liquid. James claims he now suffers from nightmares.
Srodon is seeking over $50,000 in damages.
UPDATE: Blue Man Productions issued the following statement: "We are shocked and surprised to learn of the allegations made in reference to one of our comedic pieces, "Esophagus Video." At the time of this statement, we have not been served any legal papers.
"Our well-known audience participatory pieces, such as "Esophagus Video," have been performed for over 15 years, in over 50,000 performances, to the delight of over 12 million audience members around the world. We are disappointed that this false claim forces us to reveal the truth behind one of our most popular theatrical devices.
"'Esophagus Video' is simply an illusion. A camera is held in an actor's hands, the actor's hands are placed near an audience member's mouth (not on or in). The live-feed video screen then switches to a pre-recorded medical video, resulting in the hilarious and absurd illusion that the audience is peering down an individual's esophagus. Because the camera never enters the mouth, the execution of this illusion could not possibly put anyone at risk of injury."
Lil' Jon and Little Pal in Crunk City, Utah
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TMZ spotted rapper Lil' Jon getting ready at Sundance (Crunkdance?) for a trip down the powdery slopes of Park City, and helping him prep was -- of course -- an Oompa Loompa.
It's unclear if the Oompa -- one of the stars of Beacher's Madhouse -- actually went down the hill with Jon, but what a sight that would've been, but this one is pretty good as it is.
Mickey Suffers No Mammary Loss
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Rapper-Simon-Rex-pal Mickey Avalon has, by his own admission, done a lot of rough stuff to his own body.
Nothing as drastic as this pneumatically-advanced friend of his, but somehow, we don't think he's overly concerned.
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John Mayer -- White Man's Overbite
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Not even the great John Mayer is immune to the dreaded "white man's overbite."
The newly single and self-proclaimed "douchebag," got down in Sin City over the weekend, leaving the sanctity of his VIP booth to hang out with the common folk on the dance floor at Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel. Then he made his way over to Tryst at the Wynn -- check out the pix.
Vin Diesel Fuels Up in Vegas -- On Women
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Shiny-topped stud Vin Diesel was easy to spot at the Bank Night Club in Las Vegas last night -- where he danced, smoked and fended off a line of female fans!
Check out Vin's moves -- on and off the dance floor!
Artie Lange How to Pick Up a Hot Waitress
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Artie Lange gave onlookers lessons on how to pick up one of the hot Las Vegas cocktail waitresses ... just sit and stare with your tongue out.
TMZ snapped this photo of Artie from "The Howard Stern Show" inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino this weekend, at the exact moment his tongue fell out of his face while staring at this hot young server. No word on if she accepted his dinner invitation.
X-Ray Vision Doesn't Work in Vegas
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"Superman" aka Dean Cain was playing some blackjack last night in Sin City, but from the look of his stack of chips, he wasn't using his superpowers!
TMZ shot Mr. Cain playing cards at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, where he was slappin' down up to $500 a hand on blackjack. A source inside the casino tells us that by the end of his sitting, the black chip stack ($100s) turned to reds ($5s). Damn that kryptonite! Superman was in town for nightclub queen Amy Sacco's 40th birthday party at Body English.
We caught Dean later that night, and it seemed to have worked out!
Lil' Brit and Lil' Adnan: Lil' Crazy!
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Well, that didn't take long! After driving aimlessly around Las Vegas, Beacher's Madhouse star Lil' Britney -- and her new pal, Lil' Adnan, showed up for the opening of club Penthouse in Las Vegas.
Who doesn't have a little fun in Sin City?
Heidi and Spencer Suck
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Tons of gross-out PDA, a photo-op or two and a stripper pole -- just another night for Heidi and Spencer.
TMZ caught the villainous "Hills" twosome at Jet at the Mirage in Vegas, where they were all over each other, even though their wedding is off.
The only thing that would've made things worse: Heidi singing.
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Cavallari Hits 21 and the Bottle in Sin City
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She's been seen at 21+ clubs before -- but now "Laguna Beach" hottie Kristin Cavallari doesn't need a fake ID -- she can finally get her party on -- legally!
TMZ, and our friends at SpyOnVegas, was at Kristin's 21st birthday bash at LAX in Las Vegas this weekend, where she pulled a Lohan and was tossing back champagne from the bottle while dancing around the VIP section.
Par-tay!
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Kanye West: Back in the Good Life
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His mother died after a breast reduction/tummy tuck surgery disaster late last year -- but Kanye West managed to go on with the show and sing about "The Good Life" at a New Year's Eve bash at the Palms Casino Resort.
The pumped up rapper performed after midnight at the Vegas hotel's Pearl Concert Theater early Tuesday morning, rocking the crowd into a frenzy as confetti and balloons flew from the ceiling.
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Rock of Vegas: New Year's in Sin City!
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Las Vegas was a madhouse on New Year's, with everybody and their baby daddy rockin' the town all night long -- is that any change?! Here's a gallery with some of the hot action, which features photos from our friends at SpyOnVegas and the Wynn Hotel!
Mariah Carey: Clock Sucker
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Songstress Mariah Carey was in Las Vegas last night to help count down to the new year at TAO Nightclub. The only problem -- she was a few seconds off!
Watch the video and pay special attention to the time displayed in the background. Happy 30 seconds after New Year's, everyone!
Jay-Z Attracts Z List and A List in Vegas
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What do Beyonce, Joe Jackson and Pauly Shore have in common? Not a lot, other than the fact that one was in "Dreamgirls" and the other two can only dream about girls. But all three showed up for the opening of Jay-Z's swanky 40/40 Club Vegas over the weekend, Oh yeah, we forgot -- wait 'til you see Rev. Al do the diamond.
