When Assemblywoman Francis Allen was in court earlier this month to face a felony domestic violence charge, she shied away from news cameras and wouldn’t discuss accusations that she stabbed her husband in the arm with a knife.
Why so serious? Because “The Dark Knight” wants desperately to be taken seriously.
Can a show get more recession-proof than people doing the Big Nasty with chairs?
Since “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” evolved into an addictive pop-culture phenomenon, game makers are now shoving a new batch of “Guitar Hero” titles at us. They’re nearly perfectly crafted, but when they fall short, they fall way short.
He got the job because he’s just like a certain household cleaning product that’s also been known to double as a contraceptive.
I squirmed through much of this thing called “All In: The Poker Musical” which was given a preview concert at the Rio Masquerade Showroom last week. (Actually it was a preview of a preview. Performers did an hour’s worth of singing, some staged, and folks were charged up to 50 bucks for the privilege.)
Movies are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J movie critic Carol Cling (C.C.) are indicated by initials. Other opinions are from wire service critics.
Rock ‘n’ roll hall of famer Bob Dylan hits The Joint at the Hard Rock on Sept. 1. Tickets start at $65 and go on sale at noon Saturday at the Hard Rock box office, 4455 Paradise Road, and Ticketmaster outlets.
Celine Dion’s show has closed and Kathy Griffin is single again, so she needs a new acid test for her future prospects.
Through July 27, players may earn up to $200 of free play per day at Palace Station or Green Valley Ranch (not both) during their “Free Slot Play Bounce Back” promotion. Slot players may earn from $5 to $100 per day for 250-5,000 base points. Video poker and keno players may earn from $5 to $100 for 500-20,000 base points. Earning period is from midnight to midnight and the free play is available beginning at about 3 a.m. the following day and up to 48 hours thereafter. All loose video poker machines are excluded.
The proof is in the pudding and the pudding is at a Saks Fifth Avenue cosmetic counter. The department store at Fashion Show mall has introduced Cellcosmet, one of the only active cellular skin-care collections, to the Las Vegas market.
Alicia Keys sings in a deep, sultry voice but she hits a high note with this simple outfit. Preparing to meet a crowd of screaming teenagers on the set of MTV’s TRL, Keys manages to keep it cool from head-to-toe.
Traveling always poses fashion challenges. It begins with the packing process and follows you to the very last day of your trip when you can’t decide how to keep your sense of style during a flight with two layovers.
I’ve been told I’m a 10. But I’ve also heard I’m an 8, 40, 46 and, my personal favorite, “medium.” When you’re talking women’s fashion sizes, the numbers can rival Mariah Carey’s vocal chords in their broad range. A size that fits like a glove at one store could have you swimming in fabric at another.
The latest club to hit the Strip is serving up a delicious cocktail of fashion and nightlife. The same man responsible for such lines as Ed Hardy, Smet, Crystal Rock and, of course, Christian Audigier, brings Christian Audigier The Nightclub to Treasure Island. Audigier splashed his latest project, which opened this month, with the same signature elements that have popularized the designer. Red velvet walls, black glass chandeliers and skull-and-rose-decorated mirrors are just some of the features that greet guests of the club.
Versatility is the name of the game when it comes to the summer scarf. This accessory can be worn the classic way — around the neck — as a head wrap or tied onto a purse handle for a little flair. We suggest packing one in a neutral shade for your summer travels. It will board the plane with you, accompany you to the beach and mingle with crowds during cocktails. Here are three options to choose from. Each appeals to a different budget.
• Blast from the Past: CatHouse Loungerie, a dining and nightlife hotspot at the Luxor, will surprise partygoers and fashionistas alike on Monday as fashion boutique Annie Creamcheese turns the ultra lounge into a catwalk. Flaunting the boutique’s hottest vintage designs, the show will feature such timeless designers as Chanel, Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and more for Madame Mondays, a locals’ night event. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. and the fashion show begins at midnight.
These are heady times for the regulators at the Federal Communications Commission. The five members of the FCC board have before them a proposal that the nation’s two satellite radio providers — XM and Sirius — merge into one in order to ensure the service survives.
The cover of this week’s edition of The New Yorker magazine features a cartoon of Democratic presidential nominee-in-waiting Sen. Barack Obama with his wife, Michelle.