Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. The Lion King debuts ton May 5th at Mandalay Bay to preview audiences, with a grand opening on May 15th. The cast is said to feature international performers ranging from South Africa, New York, Taipei, London, Los Angeles, Australia, Toronto, Shanghai, Paris and Holland.  For tickets call 877-632-7400. See performance times below:
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
May 5th – May 14th, 2009
Monday – Sunday at 8pm
Saturday, May 9 at 4pm and 8pm
Tuesday, May 12 – DARK
Friday, May 15 at 7pm (OPENING Night) 
BEGINNING MAY 16th, 2009
Monday – Thursday at 8pm
Friday – No Performances
Saturday – Sunday at 4pm and 8pm
TICKETS:
$168.50, $113.50, $86.00, $53.00 
(tax and service fee inclusive)
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The Vegas Eye was the first to report the rumor that Steve Wynn was interested in buying back the Bellagio, now Wynn confirms what we heard in an interview with Bloomberg News. To read the full story click here
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Premier nightclub promoter John Huntington will open his new tattoo lounge, Huntington Ink, on Friday May 1st inside the Palms Casino Resort. The co-creator, executive producer and star of A&E’s hit reality show “Inked” returns to the Palms with a high-end, Asian inspired tattoo lounge that will replace Hart & Huntington. Reflecting Huntington’s love for the Asian culture and his martial arts background in Jujitsu and Muy Thai, the newly designed lounge will feature a palette of gold and orange and dramatic lighting, along with water features and ornate staircases. Guests can view the tattoo artists’ flash and previous work on an interactive wall of touch screen units. Huntington will also incorporate a tattoo stage and state-of-the-art sound system for guest DJs and the nightclub guru’s friends.   “I am so excited to rejoin forces with George Maloof and the Palms team to take the casino tattoo experience to the next level. No other team could have brought me back to Vegas from Costa Rica. Expect to be blown away,” says Huntington Ink owner John Huntington.“We are thrilled to have John Huntington back at the Palms,” says Palms owner George Maloof. “His creativity and innovation will make Huntington Ink the most incredible tattoo destination in Las Vegas.”
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Ironically, Britney Spears’ many other Vegas appearances felt more Circus-like than her big show last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Britney came and left Sin City without a peep. No marriage, no blackouts at PURE, not even a costume change in a public restroom. Instead, the pop star was whisked away to¬†¬†after-party for about 50 people in Phil Maloof‚Äôs Sky Villa inside Palms Place Hotel & Spa. We hear that the party had a zero-tolerance policy toward booze. So Britney’s dancers and The Pussycat Dolls could only chow down on ¬†Simon delicacies like Sliders, Crispy Sesame Rice with spicy tuna tarter, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and desserts like ¬†snowballs, brownies, cotton candy, Carmel popcorn & ice cream. Since someone had to have a good time the hot Pussycat Dolls made a quick stop at PURE for a hosting gig then popped over to Brit Brit’s and made Prive Nightclub their final destination. Virgin Mobile choose Prive as the site for the Official Circus After-party, which was also attended by several of Britney’s dancers and crew.
  
 
 
there was a zero tolerance toward alcohol, not a bottle of booze insight. The Pussycat Dolls, Britney’s Circus performers & Dancers from her show attended the party. Paul Oakenfold DJ’ed the party and guests danced until about 3am. During the party guests enjoyed a juggling act as well as a Contortionist by Britney’s circus performers.  
 
The food was provided by Kerry Simon from Simon at Palms Place which consisted of S
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Local writer Steve Freiss is reporting on his blog that the hit Bravo television series Top Chef will be filmed here in Las Vegas for its sixth season. Click here for Steve’s info. The show has already had many Las Vegas Chefs who have represented the city well with Hung Huynh winning the competition in Season 3 and¬†Marcel Vigneron coming in second during Season Two.
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Many local bloggers and writers are calling for Cirque de Soliel to put a kabosh on the Mindfreak’s participation in Believe, the collaboration between both entities that made its debut in ¬†The big push comes after Angel tore into celebrity blogger Perez Hilton this past weekend during one of his performance that the Queen of All Media was attending. Click here to read was L.A Times writer Richard Abowitz has to say about the feud, followed by the Weekly’s Katz report here. Cirque issued an apology to Perez Hilton and you can read Hilton’s first account of the drama here.
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TAO Asian Bistro in Las Vegas takes guests on a culinary journey with a menu featuring cuisine from China, Japan and Thailand.  Now, the celebrity favorite dining destination expands the offerings with a host of new items for spring from Executive Chef Mark Andelbradt.
 Options from the sushi bar include a Trio of Sashimi with Wasabi Salsa ($28) or the Surf and Turf Roll, featuring lobster and Kobe beef ($30).
Lobster makes several additional appearances on the new menu, with Lobster Fried Rice $22), and the Typhoon Lobster with fingerling potatoes and spicy stir fry ($45).
Also from the sea, Steamed Red Snapper with dashi-soy and scallion oil ($29) and Teppanyaki Swordfish with ponzu butter ($28).
 Crispy Orange Chicken ($25), and Chinese Sausage Fried Rice ($16), which is topped with a fried egg round out the new menu offerings.
 To end on a sweet note, choose from a selection of desserts including a White Chocolate-Mango Rice Pudding Brulée with Ginger Ice Cream ($10) orChocolate Spring Rolls with Kalamansi Dipping Sauce ($10).  An after dinner cocktail or a selection from the extensive tea menu will serve as the ideal finish.
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