It was a study in pop music and pop culture of the current generation, with some older artists thrown in for good measure. Lady Gaga headlined the weekend, dedicated to the revamp of the iheartradio music application. Reviews from the weekend came in at everything from “I loved it!” to, “I don’t know…” so we’re betting on that it was a good concert. It was sold out, and we’d be surprised if more of these events don’t spring up, given the success. An estimated 10 million people accessed the show through the iheartradio web site, and 25,000 more showed up through the festival (capacity).

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From what we have read, over 100 or staff members have been either fired or have walked off the job and out of the 10 original managers only 2 remain. The managers were let go for questioning operational procedures. It was also reported that 55 of the 90 security staff were also let go. From our understanding the staffers that were fired were done so without valid reason or over petty issues. One report covered areas that the staff was never trained on the new cash register system and any breakages or spills had to be paid for out of their employees pocket.

I do not know what this says about the owner or operating partner Desiree Perez. I don’t know if it was a scare tactic to get the other employees to understand who is boss or the fact that they ramped up the staff for the big New Years bash. Only time will tell the true story, since everyone has their own version. I have read many posts on Forums, Blogs and other websites, for and against the Jay Z 40/40 club, but there is an overwhelming posts bashing the club.

If I were the club owner, I would keep quit, fix the employee issues and let this pass.

It is the first new property on the Vegas Strip since April 2005, which is the Wynn Las Vegas.

The Palazzo is not fully functional yet. 50% of the shipping mall is open and 2,300 of the 3,068 rooms are expected to be available.

The Palazo Features Jay Z’s 40/40 sports bar and lounge and the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub.

This opening is not without controversy, Jay Z’s permit was written over a weekend. So what you say, well this is unheard of since the permit office is closed on weekends. There are accusations of preferential treatment and it has some up in arms. We will have to see how this plays out.