America's Party," one of the biggest New Year's Eve parties anywhere, is moving downtown.
Organizers announced on Friday that the nationally televised Fremont Street event will include live performances by Five For Fighting, All-American Rejects, Rockstar Supernova, Smash Mouth, OK Go, Chicago and others.
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The party, held on the Strip in recent years, will be aired on Directv's channel 101 starting at 8 p.m. PST for a one-hour countdown to midnight on the East Coast.
After the initial celebration, the show will jump to other time zones for live shots of countdowns in Austin, Texas, Denver and Las Vegas.
Directv's hit show "CD USA" will anchor the event.
TAO TAKING OFF
The owners of Tao are exploring plans for another addition to the Strip's fast-changing skyline.
A Tao hotel tower is under discussion by the New York group that brought the restaurant and nightclub concept to The Venetian a year ago, Tao partner Rich Wolf told podcaster Charlie Bass of >www.Ve
America's Party," one of the biggest New Year's Eve parties anywhere, is moving downtown.
Organizers announced on Friday that the nationally televised Fremont Street event will include live performances by Five For Fighting, All-American Rejects, Rockstar Supernova, Smash Mouth, OK Go, Chicago and others.
The party, held on the Strip in recent years, will be aired on Directv's channel 101 starting at 8 p.m. PST for a one-hour countdown to midnight on the East Coast.
After the initial celebration, the show will jump to other time zones for live shots of countdowns in Austin, Texas, Denver and Las Vegas.
Directv's hit show "CD USA" will anchor the event.
TAO TAKING OFF
The owners of Tao are exploring plans for another addition to the Strip's fast-changing skyline.
A Tao hotel tower is under discussion by the New York group that brought the restaurant and nightclub concept to The Venetian a year ago, Tao partner Rich Wolf told podcaster Charlie Bass of www.VegasTalkRadio.
Wolf said his group is in talks to put a 16,000-square-foot nightclub at Palazzo, the 3,000-room sister hotel to The Venetian.
He said Tao is moving ahead with plans to put a 5,000-square-foot Moroccan club in the casino at The Venetian and Tao Beach, a topless pool area with gaming and access to the Tao nightclub at The Venetian.
REALLY BIG SHOW
The talent list continues to grow for Comic Relief, the Hurricane Katrina fundraiser on the final night of the Comedy Festival, Nov. 18, at Caesars Palace.
Confirmed additions: Roseanne Barr, Lewis Black, Louis C.K., "Desperate Housewives" cast members, "Entourage" cast members, Mike Epps, Susie Essman, D.L. Hughley, Jimmy Kimmel, George Lopez, Bill Maher, Howie Mandel, Ray Romano, Rebecca Romijn, Rita Rudner, Steve Schirripa, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Triumph the insult comic dog, and Debra Wilson.
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams are hosting the show, which will air that night on HBO and TBS.
Donations are being accepted at 1-800-528-1000.
THE SCENE AND HEARD
Prince will unveil his new 3121 club at an invitation-only media event on Wednesday and will perform every Friday and Saturday night indefinitely, starting Nov. 10-11. Doors open at 10 p.m. ...
"American Idol" finalist Justin Guarini will co-host the sixth Las Vegas Teen Town Hall from 9-10 a.m. Thursday at City Hall. The town hall, hosted by Ward 5 Councilman Lawrence Weekly, will air live on KCLV-TV, Channel 2.
SIGHTINGS
Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley, at Light (Bellagio) Thursday, snacking on French fries from Fix. They're in town for the fight tonight. Also at Light: Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson. ... Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeff Laurie, at Social House (Treasure Island) on Thursday with friends. ... Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson, at Beacher's Rockhouse (Imperial Palace) on Thursday. ... Baseball slugger Frank Thomas and stuntman Robbie Knievel, at the Playboy Club (Palms) on Thursday. ... At the Rio's Voodoo Lounge on Thursday: Vinnie Paul of Pantera, Ace Frehley of Kiss, Dusty Hall of ZZ Top, Scott Ian of Anthrax and Sully Erna of Godsmack, in town for the VH1 Classic Rock 'N' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament earlier at the Hard Rock Hotel. Also there: Gary Sheffield of the New York Yankees.
THE PUNCH LINE
"(Former Congressman) Mark Foley has decided to remain in rehab even though he can be released now after 30 days. Apparently phony alcoholism is the hardest to get over." -- Jay Leno
