The Lion King at Mandalay Bay – 50 Million People Can’t be Wrong

The next time you’re thinking about what shows in Vegas to see, go with a choice 50 million people worldwide have made–The Lion King at Mandalay Bay. It is a winner of over 70 awards, including a Tony and Grammy. The classic story of Simba trying to avenge his father’s death and defeat evil brother Mufasa is told with flair and passion. Tickets are more expensive than the average Vegas show, but if you search hard for a good deal, you can find it and be more than satisfied that it’s worth it. It will close on December 31, 2011, so time is of the essence. 50 million people can’t be wrong! For more information on the Lion King, including show information and ticket prices, click here.

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Las Vegas Tropicana and Nikki Agreement Ends

Vegas Tropicana HotelIt could get ugly. In a dispute over money made over the first four months of their agreement, Tropicana Hotels has ended its agreement with Nikki Beach. The Trop released the following statement:

“The company (Tropicana) terminated the Management Agreement due to the failure by NBLV (Nikki Beach Las Vegas, LLC) to comply with and perform the covenants, agreements, terms and conditions set forth therein, and NBLV’s repudiation of its contractual obligation to achieve a targeted ‘net income’ for the clubs. Following the termination, the company has taken over management of the clubs.”

Business will operate as usual, albeit with Tropicana Hotels keeping and running the Nikki Beach, Cafe Nikki, and Club Nikki names. Nikki officials have “submitted the matter to an attorney for further handling,” so this could get interesting. In the meantime, everything remains open. We’ll keep you posted.

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iheartradio Music Fest Closes Strong in Vegas

Vegas iheartradioFor the Vegas iheartradio festival, a sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena witnessed the likes of Sublime with Rome, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Sting, Rascall Flats, Nicki Minaj, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, and Steven Tyler, among others.

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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Lynyrd Skynyrd to Open New Vegas Restaurant at the Excalibur

Lynyrd Skynyrd's BBQ and Beer

While in town to play a concert at the M Resort and Casino, world-famous rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd toured another new facility–the future home of Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at the Excalibur. Slated to open in December, the restaurant will feature Texas-style barbecue at all hours of the day and evening, then become a late night club with music and entertainment after hours. The band has already agreed to play shows there, and their memorabilia will line the walls. The facility is even modeled after their old practice and living space, Hell House. Band members Johnny Van Zant, Gary Rossington and Rickey Medlocke toured construction at the restaurant Friday. We’ll keep you posted as construction unfolds, and to prepare you, we have deals on rates at the Excalibur as low as $33/night!

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Carmen Electra and The Situation Vegas Labor Day at Nikki Beach and LAX

Tropicana Vegas Carmen Electra

It was a Labor Day weekend party for the ages in Las Vegas, with celebs and stars left and right. Both Carmen Electra and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from MTV’s The Jersey Shore were in attendance, and we’ve got the news from their adventures.

It was a Situation in Vegas, with the MTV star hosting at LAX, one of Vegas’ hottest clubs. Sorrentino arrived in a limo with his brothers, then went VIP and drank and danced the night away. Also in Vegas were fellow cast members Snooki and DJ Pauly D at The Palms.

Carmen Electra turned heads and popped bottles (literally) at The Tropicana’s Club Nikki over the weekend as well. After donning a pair of Nikki Beach sunglasses for the occasion and waiting to welcome the crowd, the champagne corks popped and the crowd was sprayed with a great amount of bubbly.

If you want a glimpse of Vegas celebs, be sure you get into the Luxor for LAX. Many celebrities hit this spot, and Club Nikki is coming along nicely also. We have a deal on cheap hotels at Luxor as well. While you’re at it, get the Vegas iPhone App! We have tons of great restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and information on all the latest and greatest in Vegas. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Labor Day Weekend Preview – Nelly, Jersey Shore, and More!

 Vegas Labor Day Weekend

It’s gearing up to be another great holiday weekend in Vegas, where the stars will be coming out to play. Among those in attendance will be superstar rapper Nelly, who is hosting at Chateau Nightclub beginning at 10pm on September 2. That same night, Jersey Shore stars Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and Deena Nicole Cortese will host at Gallery Nightclub, while fellow cast member DJ Pauly D headlines Ditch Fridays at the Palms Pool and Bungalow, then Clash Fridays at Rain. Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas will take over Encore Beach Club, while Skrillex and Lil Jon will be posted up at Encore Nightclub.

Saturday, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will continue the Jersey Shore invasion when she hosts at PURE at Caesars Palace; Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino will be at Luxor’s LAX. Akon will be at Chateau, and Carmen Electra will head to the Tropicana’s Nikki Beach.

Sunday, rap is in full effect, with Flo Rida heading to Haze, New Boyz at Rain, and Will.i.am at XS. If you don’t want to end the weekend yet, Vegas has you set for Monday too, with Fabolous and DJ Hollywood helping close the Jet nightclub, which will reopen as 1OAK on New Year’s Eve. For a complete list of nightclubs, you want the Vegas iPhone App! Track the hundreds of nightclubs we have in our database, complete with price ratings, photos, reviews, and contact information for all the best in Vegas. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Vegas Thrills at Vegas Indoor Skydiving

Skydiving in Vegas

Ever wanted to just fly away? We have too, and Vegas Indoor Skydiving gives everyone who meets the requirements just the opportunity they’ve been looking for. Vegas Indoor Skydiving has been open since 1982 and provides the opportunity of a lifetime to those interested in flight. You may have seen celebrities such as Travis Pastrana and Britney Spears give it a whirl; now you can, too. From instruction to flight, the whole process takes an hour for a first-timer and costs $75, then only $40 for a repeat flight the same day. You’ll also want to check out your DVD ($25) for laughs afterwards.

Want to know more? Check out Vegas Indoor Skydiving’s site. Also, we have a money-saving hotel deal at the Rio to help get you in the air for less.

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JWOWW to Host PURE Nightclub Tomorrow

Vegas Pure JWOWW

Jersey Shore’s JWOWW (alias Jenni Farley) will be hosting at Pure Nightclub tomorrow, August 27 from 10PM to 2AM. JWOWW, a graphic designer by trade, just wrapped things up on the latest season of MTV’s Jersey Shore, and as we’ve been reporting, many of the cast members are in Vegas doing a variety of things. You can get more information on Pure by clicking HERE, and also, make a quick visit to Caesars for a cheap room to go see her! Also, the Vegas iPhone App is FREE for a limited time only! Get all the best of Vegas at one touch. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

More Promo Codes for Free Vegas App

Free Vegas app

Due to overwhelming demand, we are releasing more promo codes for our Vegas iPhone app that will enable users to get the app free:

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Also, don’t forget to read the Vegas iPhone App Custom Code Agreement. We’ve already received some great reviews; more to come on the app soon!

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“Pawn Stars” in Vegas a Hit

Vegas Pawn Stars

The History Channel’s television show “Pawn Stars” has become a huge success since its debut in 2009 and one of the top attractions on the Strip. As many as 5,000 people a day have been known to start lining up early at the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop to check out the site of the show and purchase items. It also became the most-watched show on cable TV, with over 8 million viewers every Monday night. The shop has also undergone a recent expansion.

From its humble beginnings as a family-owned business (Richard “The Old Man” Harrison, his son Rick, and grandson Corey, also known as “Big Hoss”) to its current status as a reality hit, Pawn Stars in Vegas has entered the minds of many, both in Vegas and out. It’s also made a star out of Big Hoss’ childhood friend, Austin “Chumlee” Russell. All of the guys on the show are constantly looking for fake items, deals, and unique items, so every show can turn out a different way depending on the circumstances. The Pawn Stars have purchased a working hot air balloon, a missile guidance system and Harry Houdini’s handcuffs, among other things, while turning down items such as Soviet shuttle launch keys and pirate treasure. The business was started in 1988 and thrives to this day amid the billion-dollar casinos and night clubs. The boys from Pawn Stars are even currently on a “road show” style traveling tour. Check out their web site for dates and more information on Pawn Stars. Want to get to Gold & Silver quickly? Caesars Palace is on the Strip, and we have a great deal for it.

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