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Metal Skool to Return to Vegas

If, like me, you were too young to enjoy the hazy, beer-sodden, sex-driven days of the "hair band" in the hazy, beer-sodden arenas of Detroit, Cleveland and other points mid-west then you may wish to keep reading. If, like me, you were forced to get your fill of Axl and Slash and Vince afternoons after school via MTV, then your prayers--and mine--have indeed been answered.

Straight from the Sunset Strip in the City of Angels, heavy metal comedy tribute band Metal Skool will once again return to Vegas to rock the Rock in the City of Sin. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that is. Starting Thursday, April 26, and running through the first week of July, the fabulously tressed and oh-so-horrifically dressed foursome will throw down all your favorites from Warrant and Bon Jovi to Guns N' Roses and Poison inside Body English every Thursday. They'll also throw in some good banter and audience interaction. Plus no two shows are every entirely alike. Doors open at 9PM, the show starts at 10, and cover is $15 per person at the door.

To get an even better preview of whats in store, visit the Las Vegas Weekly for a write up on the guys when they played to audiences at Empire Ballroom.

About Xania
Xania WoodmanXania spends her nights on the town and her days writing about those nights. Find more Xania on The Circuit and Xania's Hot Spots at Las Vegas Weekly.

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Q&A With the Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese

Vegas nightlife queen Xania Woodman caught up with burlesque queen Dita Von Teese who is currently guest starring at the Crazy Horse Paris at MGM Grand.

Dita Von Teese in Vegas

How many times have you visited Vegas?
I couldn't possibly guess! I suppose the first time was with my family when we were driving across the country, making the move from Michigan to California when I was 12. I suppose back then, Vegas was more 'adult' oriented, so I don't remember thinking much of it until I went with a bunch of friends when I was 18 and had the time of my life! Now I usually come to perform, I've always been more interested in the shows and the nightlife than gambling.

What's the most trouble you've caused in Vegas? Any crazy happenings? What was your wildest night?
Oh boy, I knew this was coming. I would have to admit that I had a little Hunter S. Thompson style 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' weekend once in the early 90's, if you know what I mean! But I'm generally a pretty decent and good girl. I save my naughtiness for the stage!

How does your show contribute to the entertainment scene in Vegas?
I think that with all the modernized burlesque, my act brings the historic and risque part of what burlesque was really about. Sadly, one thing lost in the modern burlesque scene is the lack of stars. In burlesque's heyday, the stars created their own acts, and that part of being unique that actually made a dancer memorable is gone when someone creates a revue based on their vision alone.

America's Most Sedated: K-Fed Is One Mellow Fellow

Jeff Beacher and Kevin Federline in VegasKevin Federline made it clear Saturday night that he is no wild and crazy character, unlike his soon-to-be ex-wife Britney Spears as of late. The rapper arrived at the door of The Beatles Revolution Lounge inside the Mirage just after midnight where he posed for photos. He was peaceful, relaxed and smiling in his suited and buzz-cut look (much preferred to the braids and wifebeater...) as security led him to his white, leather VIP booth which had been pre-set with Grey Goose, Gentleman Jack, mixers, martini glasses of assorted candies, bowls of popcorn and pretzels, cigarettes, spearmint gum, Red Bull, and vast platters of raw vegetables with dip and a fruit plate. Though he and his entourage of 10 or so had just dined in a private room at the Mirage's Japonaise restaurant, 10 covered plates of chicken were brought out, too. Just prior to K-Fed's arrival, DJ Leo Teo had been spinning back-to-back Justin Timberlake songs.

Vegas Representing at Club World Awards

DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ AM at PURE in Vegas
Las Vegas is once again poised to clean up at the fifth annual Club World Awards, held on March 21 at Miami's posh, Prive nightclub. Sin City racked up a whopping 11 nominations in 13 applicable categories.

PURE
is nominated for both Best Superclub and Best Resident DJ with DJ AM (pictured above with DJ Jazzy Jeff); TAO is up for Best Club; Tabu will defend its three-year reign as Best Lounge up against the awards show's host club, Prive; and Cherry will try to take honors in the categories of Best New, Best Sounds System, and Best Interior Design, as well as Best Lighting System, a nom also shared by Jet Nightclub, who is also up for Best Weekly Party and Best Resident VJ courtesy of Steve Lockwood's A/V party with Roonie G.

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