Last week the Vegas nightlife world was a roller coaster of rumors and lies.  It all started when a Light Group (The Bank, Jet, Haze, Fix, Stack) ex-staffer received a text from a past co-worker claiming close sources revealed that The Light Group is buying  Morgans Hotel Group (NASDAQ MHGC‎).  Among the many of Morgans properties is The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.  Twiiter and Text messages were going crazy..  Next rumor  was that Morgans Group was buying The Light Group.  This rumor was based on past negotiations that Light Group had with Morgans to take over the nightlife venues in their properties.  Our sources say that these negotiations fell apart. One Vegas insider claimed that The Light Group was hedging their bets because he heard more rumors that the future of The Light Group’s relationship with MGM was uncertain and that there is an alleged internal investigation underway.  The chain of tales was continued by Robin Leach who wrote , “The Light Group executives have ordered a lockdown on any and all information about the Hard Rock rumors. But there have been several different reliable confirmations that Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi  have been inspecting the Hard Rock facilities and are interested in “making a deal” if that actually hasn’t been already worked out in continuing negotiations.” One Light Group Staffer told me that he heard of a Morgan’s Light Group Merger.

However, Hard Rock nightlife investors have not been handed any huge checks yet to buy out their investments.  All this on the heels of an associated press story that reports MGM Resorts International was under investigation after the 19-year-old son of Michael Jordan bragged on Twitter about partying at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub on Aug. 20.  Marcus Jordan tweeted about spending $35,000 at Haze at Aria Resort & Casino. Tweet reads, “Last night was stupid… 35K at Haze,” the University of Central Florida sophomore guard said. “Totals 50K something the whole day.”  The tweet has since been removed from the site.

Vegas has always been a city of connections.. So let’s connect these dots.
Once the new president was named at The Hard Rock Hotel new contracts were signed with Angel Management Group to manage the out door entertainment and promotions which includes the highly profitable Rehab pool party.  Our sources say that revenue numbers of the Sunday pool party have dropped significantly since the take over.  Turns out, not only the revenue has dropped but, so did the security for the guests.  Our sources tell us that security dropped from over 20 to only 7 people on duty to control the weekly mayhem.   Looks like that didn’t work to well ,  Aug 23rd headlines from newspapers read: An Oregon man died Sunday evening after suffering injuries at the Rehab pool at the Hard Rock Hotel.

Blogs started writing about the controversies with the new Hard Rock management from the start.  Many employees lost their jobs and many changes were made that the staff did not agree with.  A blogger Nik Ricci (AKA Hooman Karamian) wrote about the goings on at The Hard Rock hotel on his blog “The Dirty”.  Almost as soon as the post went up it was pulled from his website.   That’s when people started asking why the information wasn’t still there.  My sources tell me that Richie is rumored to have agreed to a 6 appearance deal with an Angel Management for $15K each to take down the negative post on Hard Rock’s new management.

I asked Angle Management’s Alex Cordova about this backroom deal.   Cordova denies anything like that was agreed to.  However, he did tell me that Nik is scheduled for future appearances.
Not to be like other news outlets, but we need to do it; Lets talk about all the Wynn problems

I think it went like this:
Victor Drai is tossed out of XS and Tryst
DJ Jazzy Jeff is dismissed during his DJ set at a fundraiser in memoriam for DJ AM
Cy Waits and Jesse Waits are promoted at XS and TRYST and sign a 7 digit deal each with WYNN
Staff of XS and TRYST are forced to sign new agreements which include a non-compete clause
Cy Waites is pulled over due to Paris Hilton blowing pot smoke out the car window
Cy Waites fails a field sobriety test and is arrested
Cy Waites is fired by Steve Wynn .The Staff is sad and over whelmed
Staff is under gag order and nothing official has been announced

Saturday, Sunday and Monday Specials All Season Long

Cabo Wabo Cantina “will go all the way” this football season, with a rousing roster of events taking place Saturdays, Sundays and Monday nights. Sammy Hagar’s rockin’ cantina will prove to be the best bet on the Strip with ten high-definition televisions, a delicious football brunch menu, amazing drink specials and outstanding giveaways all season long.

Football fans might not all agree on which team is best, but one thing they can all agree on is when it comes to football, Cabo Wabo’s got it going on. The cantina’s fanatical football lineup includes game time specials, kickoff return rewards, a touchdown wheel of deals, complimentary shots to fans of winning teams, a Monday night loyalty program and $1 post-game beers on Mondays.

With college and NFL games kicking off the first week in September, the rock ‘n’ roll hotspot will be raring and ready to go, opening its doors Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Fans will cheer on their favorite team while their taste buds cheer for Cabo Wabo’s football brunch menu, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all weekend long. Savory brunch specialties include chorizo and egg tacos, a big breakfast burrito and huevos rancheros along with the cantina’s menu of signature Mexican selections.

Beginning Saturday, September 4, Cabo Wabo will show each and every game on ten high definition big screen televisions. Game time specials including $5 touchdown shots, $5 buffalo chicken nachosand buckets of fries, $10 buckets of wings and $20 buckets of beer, will get fans back in the game.

Because Monday nights are extra special, the cantina will offer additional specials during Monday night games. Join “Cabo Wabo’s Monday Night Loyalty” club to receive a free entrée and a chance to win a Super Sunday party for ten at the cantina. Fans will also enjoy touchdown specials, $1 kickoff return shots, and because Cabo Wabo loves good sportsmanship, all patrons proudly sporting the winning team’s jersey at the end of each game will receive a shot on the house. Additionally, guests that stick around after the final play will enjoy $1 draft beers from 9 p.m. until close.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas, and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, visit www.cabowabocantina.com or call 702.385.2226.  For more information about Hagar and his famous Cabo Wabo Tequila, visit www.redrocker.com and www.cabowabo.com.

Sunday night a group of former contestants from ABC’s The Bachelor and The Bachelorette gathered at LAVO at DJ Vice paid tribute to Michael Jackson.  Newlyweds Jesse Csinsak and Ann Leuders were joined by Vienna Girardi, Brian Westendorf, John Hardesty, Natalie Getz and Nikki Kaapke in the club.  The group all donned silver gloves in honor of the King of Pop and enjoyed Grey Goose cocktails and shots of Patron.

Also spotted taking in the scene was Floyd Mayweather Jr., who stuck to Coca-Cola and snacked on pizza in the club while his friends drank Grey Goose, Patron and Moet Nectar Rose.

Celebrate Hard Work with a Party-Packed Weekend September 3^rd – 6^th

This Labor Day weekend Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino will host the most rockin’ Labor Day celebration on the Las Vegas Strip. Hard working rockers can take a break from the 9-to-5 and enjoy a Labor Day fiesta starting Friday, September 3, and lasting all weekend long.

Because no one understands music like Sammy Hagar’s rock-lovin’ cantina, Cabo Wabo will kick off Labor Day weekend with a big musical bang. On Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. guests will experience the ultimate rock-inspired piano battle. Guests will enjoy the interactive experience as they request their favorite songs in a grueling competition of the ivory keys.

And for those that may have had a little too much fun over the weekend, Cabo Wabo has the ultimate Sunday morning remedy. Revelers that want a little spice in their lives will enjoy Sammy’s Rockin’ Mariachi Brunch from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Patrons can nurse their hangovers with traditional Mexican favorites like chorizo and eggs, $6 Bloody Marias, mimosas and micheladas, while they jam out to the festive sounds of Cabo Wabo’s house mariachi band.

Partygoers that get their second wind on Sunday night will also get a shot at their 3-minutes of fame. Starting at 9 p.m. aspiring rock stars will be encouraged to take the Red Rocker’s stage and showcase their vocal talents with live band 3 Digit IQ during Cabo Wabo Karaoke. Ambitious vocalists and tipsy first-timers will be rewarded with a complimentary shot of Cabo Wabo Tequila.

Hard workers that are overworked and underpaid can “stick it to the man” on Monday as they enjoy one last night of debauchery with $1 domestic drafts from 9 p.m. until midnight.

At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas ABC’s “The Bachelor Pad” hunks David Good and Jesse Kovacs continued their Hard Rock weekend, partying at Rehabduring the day and later at Vanity. At Rehab, the guys happily posed for photos with ladies. At Vanity, they made their way over to the DJ booth to hang out with DJ Five.

Angela Simmons, fashion designer and Russell Simmons’ daughter, stopped by Vanity with a small group of friends. The group danced the night away in their VIP booth.

The cast of Le Rêve will be featured on NBC’S hit television show America’s Got Talent with a guest performance on Wednesday, September 1. Twenty-eight members of the cast will travel to Los Angeles for the live filming to showcase elements of the staged production at Wynn Las Vegas, including the high-energy Red Men scene and the breathtaking Hand-to-Hand duo.

Wynn Las Vegas and DRAGONE redefined the traditional theatrical experience with Le Rêve (The Dream). The evocative aqua spectacle in-the-round features an ambitious blend of aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and outrageous antics from the colorful characters. Le Rêve’s elaborate effects and powerful performances conjure an imaginary world, at once intensely beautiful and breathtaking.

Ticket prices are $99 (Splash Zone), $129 (Premium Seating) and $195 (VIP Indulgence Package), plus service change and tax. The show schedule is 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The show is dark (no performances) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information please visit www.wynnlasvegas.com or call 702-770-WYNN.

Franco Dragone Entertainment Group is a creator and producer of large scale shows for the international market place and is also active in selective Special Events and smaller scale productions to develop creative talent under the artistic direction of Franco Dragone, or to respect its commitment to enhance and contribute to the economic vitality of the community. For more information, visit www.dragone.be

Recording artist, William Jonathan Drayton Jr. better known by his stage name, Flavor Flav, came into Nove Italiano insidePalms Casino Resort on Monday.  He and his guest started with shrimp francaise as an appetizer and for dinner, Flavor Flav enjoyed a rib eye paired with Fiji Water.  For dessert, they shared the strawberry carpaccio.  It was Flavor Flav’s fifth time having dinner at Nove Italiano.

Sunday, August 29

Musician Vince Neil dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Sunday night (8.29.10). Accompanied by a friend, they sat at the bar for cocktails and shared the lobster pot stickers.

Also at N9NE Steakhouse was MMA fighter Roy Nelson who dined with seven others to celebrate a friend’s 40^th birthday.  The group enjoyed a bottle of Perrier Jouet champagne.

Comedian and actor Paul Montgomery “Pauly” Shore dined with a friend.  They shared the shellfish platter and ravioli.  For their main course, Shore and his friend shared the Hanger steak special, Mahi Mahi special and sides of asparagus, mushrooms and summer vegetables.

Later that evening, Playboy Club hosted its Playboy Club Model Search and Shore was the celebrity judge.  Shore announced Jamillette Gaxiola as the winner of Miss Playboy Club September 2010.  Gaxiola is a model and lives in Las Vegas.

Saturday, August 28

Pauly Shore relaxed at Palms Pool & Bungalows on Saturday (8.28.10). Shore and his guest sat at an island cabana and left the pool at 3:30 p.m.

Baron Davis, point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, and Tayshaun Durell Prince, forward for the Detroit Pistons, dined at N9NE Steakhouse. Davis, Prince and three friends enjoyed rock shrimp, and Caesar salad. Baron ordered the filet with steak fries and drank a Ketel One mixed drink. Prince enjoyed Morty’s organic lemon chicken and a side of green beans with amixed drink.

Other N9NE Steakhouse guests included Stacy Keibler, actress, model and former professional wrestler. Keibler dined at the bar, ordered a glass of wine and enjoyed the 16oz New York sirloin with a side of asparagus.

American heavy metal band, Five Finger Death Punch partied at Playboy Club with 10 friends. They enjoyed Ketel One andmixed drinks.

Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps partied at Moon Nightclub with 10 friends.  Phelps and friends drank Fiji water, Ketel One and mixed drinks throughout the night. DJ Stonerokk gave Phelps a shout out.

Real World: New Orleans star Ryan Leslie brought his wild side to McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Saturday night as he partied the night away and hosted a Real World-worthy back to school bash. Leslie enjoyed pints of Guinness while at the rowdy Irish bar, played beer pong and got behind the bar to pour drinks for eagerly awaiting fans. Later in the evening, Leslie jumped on top of McFadden’s mahogany bar and judged a girl-on-girl kissing contest.

Snoop Dogg performed for a sold out crowd at the Palms Pool & Bungalows on Friday night part of the Superdraft weekend. 2004 American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino joined Snoop Dogg on stage to perform one song.

Ashton Kutcher on the Superdraft red carpet at the Palms Casino Resort on Friday night.