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Las Vegas: Michael does the Stratosphere SkyJump

At the top moments before jumping.  Nice outfit, honey

Last night, as a part of celebrating the birthday of John Easterling – husband to Olivia Newton-John – we headed over to the Stratosphere SkyJump so John, Michael and our friend Rod could experience jumping from the 108 floor level of the hotel. Michael is a bona-fide thrill-seeker and loves this stuff.

(For the record, I stayed on the ground and watched in safety with Olivia. Someone has to survive to take care of the dogs…)

Everyone got an adrenaline rush, either watching or taking part in the jump. And we quickly adjourned to the top of the hotel for the best view in Las Vegas and celebratory cocktails.

You can catch Michael’s “SkyJump journey” below.

If interested, check out the website for SkyJump here.

Michael in mid-fall

Triumphant thrill-seeker safely on the ground

Michael, John Easterling, Olivia Newton-John and our friend Rod

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Las Vegas: Woman throws shoe at Hillary Clinton during speech appearance

The AP is reporting that a woman was taken into custody after throwing what appears to be a shoe at Hillary Clinton as she addressed an Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries meeting in Las Vegas.

After the woman was walked out of the auditorium by security, Hillary joked “My goodness, I didn’t know that solid waste management was so controversial. Thank goodness she didn’t play softball like I did.”

Authorities say the woman would be arrested.

From ABC News:


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A visit to the amazing world of ABSINTHE

The Gazillionaire and his assistant Penny Pibbets of ABSINTHE pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Michael and I paid a visit with Olivia Newton-John to the wild and fabulous “Absinthe” here in Las Vegas last night.

As Olivia is in rehearsals for her upcoming opening of her residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas, she’s spending some of her free evenings exploring other entertainment Las Vegas has to offer. Regular readers of The Randy Report know that my husband, Michael, is Olivia’s publicist, and we’ve been friends with Olivia for something like 18 years now, so now with her long-term engagement we can show her more of Las Vegas than a short weekend run of concerts has allowed up to now.

“Absinthe” is one of our favorite shows and we make a point to take our friends when in town. It’s kind of hard to describe: part circus, part outrageous comedy.  It’s a fun, sexy goulash of laughs and awesome acts.

Performed in the round and in intimate proximity of the world-class artists performing amazing feats of strength, balance, danger and unfathomable flexibility, “Absinthe” is an experience unlike any other.

The New York Times put it like this: “Imagine Cirque du Soleil as channeled through “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and painted by George Grosz. A blend of skill, erotic innuendo and zaniness. The memorable moments make a jaded audience literally gasp.”

I can report that our entire group had the best time. And afterwards, we took a few pictures with the uber-talented cast.

Thanks “Absinthe” for always delivering and never disappointing. Great show!

Just imagine sitting in the front row…

Absolutely amazing balancing act

Balancing on a chair that’s balancing on a pole between two tight rope walkers

The cast of “Absinthe” with Olivia Newton-John

Michael and I with Olivia, her asst Martha, and Olivia’s singers Steve and Marlen
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Las Vegas: The Gay and Lesbian Community Center celebrates first year in new digs

On Saturday, April 12, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) will host a free community event to celebrate their first full year at the Robert L. Forbuss building in downtown Las Vegas along with 20 years of service to the Southern Nevada community.

The festivities will include tours of The Center, raffle prizes, free HIV / STD testing, an expo featuring the nonprofit’s groups and community organizations, food tastings by Bronze Café, guest speakers and performances, a State of The Center address from CEO Bob Elkins and more.

Here’s the details:

HOMECOMING: Celebrating One Year in the Neighborhood and 20 Years in the Community
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
401 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Las Vegas: MONDAYS DARK takes on the music of Queen

Las Vegas’ MONDAYS DARK rocked the house at Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s intimate music venue, as the monthly event took on the music of legendary rock group Queen, raising thousands of dollars in the process.

Each month a different charity is the recipient of the evenings proceeds.  This month, the St. Therese Center for HIV Outreach was the designated organization.

Taking part were stars from all over the Las Vegas Strip including the casts of JERSEY BOYS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ROCK OF AGES, and more.

MONDAYS DARK creator Mark Shunock has set a goal of raising $100,000 in a year for local Las Vegas charities.  As Shunock says, “What’s raised in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”

The fifth edition of “Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock” will feature ‘80s music “Unplugged” on Monday, March 17 at 8:30 pm at Body English inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The event will benefit The Shine Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises money to help the families of U.S. Military Personnel who are deployed overseas.

Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased by visiting www.MondaysDark.com. 

Take a look at a few pics of the evening. All photos by the fab Denise Truscello.

Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock

Mondays Dark founder and star of ROCK OF AGES Mark Shunock prepares to close the evening with “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Justin Morteletti sings “Bohemian Rhapsody”

The cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET sing “Fat Bottomed Girl”

Scott Keo of LEGENDS IN CONCERT sings “Crazy Little Think Called Love”

Amanda Avila from Treausre Islands’ “Sirens”

Robert Torti and Brandon Nix sing “Under Pressure”

The cast of ROCK OF AGES on the red carpet

Celebrity Magician Murray Sawchuck

Savannah Smith of Vegas! the Show

Mondays Dark creator and Rock of Ages star, Mark Shunock

Father Joseph O’Brien (Executive Director of St. Therese Center) and Mondays Dark creator and Rock of Ages star, Mark Shunock

Maren Wade of “Vegas! the Show” and “America’s Got Talent”

Mark with Showboy Cakes creators Jared Sullivan and Stephen Lowry

My husband Michael Caprio and I on the red carpet

Beneficiary of the evening – The St. Therese Center HIV Outreach
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New music: Matt Goss “I Do”

Las Vegas headliner Matt Goss to have two music releases in 2014

Matt Goss became a household name internationally from his days in the smash pop band, Bros. For the last five years, he’s headlined his own Caesars Palace residency. Now, the Virgin Records artist is on the verge of making his name known stateside.

Las Vegas headliner Matt Goss is getting ready to serve up “modern/old school swing” with two upcoming releases.

February 11th will see the release of his EP featuring the romantic, “I Do.”

The song is described by Matt as the perfect proposal song that is as inclusive as it is romantic. Other tracks include “Mustang,” “Lovely Las Vegas,” and “There’s Nothing Like This,” all of which will appear on Goss’ full-length album, Life You Imagine in the spring of 2014.

As a mature, suave vocalist, Matt’s style and sound has ear-marked him as a modern throwback. In an old-school move, Matt and producer Ron Fair spent two years meticulously recording with a sixteen-piece brass section and thirty-two strings, prompting Billboard Magazine to applaud its “mix of big band swing and contemporary-sounding soul that pays respectful homage to the Rat Pack era.”

“I want my music to sound big. I’m inspired by Queen and Sinatra, Elvis and Bowie because there was never anything understated about their music,” says Matt. “I want to create as much energy, glamour, and drama as I can.”

His weekly Matt Goss Live at Caesars Palace  has been called the “hottest show in Vegas” by the Los Angeles Times and was recently extended through June 2014.  You can also see Goss in the new Vegas-themed Ciroc Vodka campaign with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

More on Matt Goss at www.iammattgoss.com and you can find him on Facebook here.

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Music icon Oivia Newton-John announces concert residency at Flamingo Las Vegas

Olivia Newton-John announces 9 week concert residency at the famous Flamingo Las Vegas 

This morning on The Today Show, Olivia Newton-John announced a nine week concert residency at the Flamingo Las  Vegas to begin April 8th.

Via press release:

Get ready for some summer lovin’ and “have a blast” as Olivia Newton-John makes her way to Flamingo Las Vegas with her “Summer Nights” residency. Opening inside the Donny & Marie Showroom on Tuesday, April 8, the beloved internationally-renowned singer-actress will take audiences on a musical journey through her life in film and music.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. Members of Caesars Entertainment’s Total Rewards program will have access to an exclusive pre-sale from Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 p.m.   To join Total Rewards program for free, click here. 

“I am thrilled to be able to call Las Vegas home for a while,” says Olivia. “I have performed here many times through the years and have had nothing but wonderful memories and I look forward to even more fun at the Flamingo. I am especially thrilled that a portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.”

“We look forward to welcoming Olivia to Flamingo Las Vegas, where so many other iconic artists have performed,” said Eileen Moore, regional president of the famed center Strip resort. “She has such a broad appeal and you can count all of us here at Flamingo among her adoring fan base; she’s the ‘one that we want’ and we can’t wait for her to call Flamingo home.”

The production, featuring an eight-piece band, will take fans on a journey through the celebrated singer, actress, songwriter and philanthropist’s life and career. With more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. She is also proud to be the recipient of the Order of Australia honor and was bestowed the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time. Commemorating its 35th anniversary last year, Grease is sure to play a significant role in Olivia’s new show “Summer Nights.”

The show will be a musical journey through the iconic artist’s illustrious career featuring hits from her early years including “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “Let Me Be There,” “If You Love Me Let Me Know” and “I Honestly Love You,” as well some of her favorites from Grease, “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and of course, “Summer Nights.”  Favorites and hits from her other movies, including Xanadu, as well as her ‘80s anthem and record breaking song “Physical,” will keep the room dancing, while new songs from her recent Billboard hit album Grace and Gratitude are sure to warm the hearts of the entire audience.

Dates confirmed so far:

April: 8 – 12  
May: 6 – 10, 27 – 31 
July: 1 – 5, 29 – 31
Aug: 1, 2, 5 – 9, 12 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $69, $99 and $139, and a special meet and greet package is available for $249. Additional service fees apply. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or (855) 234-7469 or by visiting flamingolasvegas.com. For groups of 10 or more call (866) 574-3851 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com.

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Pink closes spectacular “Truth About Love” tour in Las Vegas

Three-time Grammy Award winner and uber-talent Pink closed her incredible “The Truth About Love” tour in Las Vegas last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and I was invited to go!

This is where I get all “fan boy” because I’m a big, big fan of Pink – her music, her passion, her authenticity AND her support for the LGBT community.

I had heard from several friends that this was the BEST concert they had ever seen. And now I know why.

From her first entrance, high above the stage, where she bungie bounced while singing “Raise Your Glass” to the acoustic version of “F**kin Perfect” downstage near the audience, to the amazing aerial sequence for “Sober,” to her “Peter Pan on steriods” finale that had her literally flying over the entire arena and audience – this was an incredible event. That’s all I can call the show because “concert” doesn’t feel like it’s encompasses what happened on the stage (or above it).

Michael and I attended with Olivia Newton-John, who is a big fan of Pink. So we got to say ‘hello’  before the show. It was wild to be in the same room with these two hyper-talented artists.

If you haven’t checked out her latest CD, multi-Grammy-nominated “The Truth About Love,” GO GET IT!

The DVD of this concert was just released two weeks ago.  Check it out on Amazon and watch the show I just got to see.  You’ll be blown away.

Backstage everyone has to have some sort of ID.  This was mine!  Squee!

Backstage before the show

Olivia Newton-John, Michael, Pink and I
Backstage before the concert, one fabulous blond says ‘hello’ to another fabulous blond.
And I mean Olivia and Pink, not me 🙂

Ran into an old friend.  The hallways backstage are lined with portraits of the big stars who have played there.  Had to stop and take a pic with Miss Vanessa Williams 🙂

Tickets ready! Heading into the MGM Grand Garden Arena

Pink doing bungie drops while singing opening song “Raise Your Glass”
The production design and staging were fantastic. And those words aren’t enough to express the fabulousity.

The first time she came downstage

Flying/aerial sequence while singing first half of “Try”

Another famous blond, who is a big fan of Pink, was in the house and loving it.

My favorite Pink song – “F**kin Perfect”

I tried to zoom in but iPhones don’t play well with spotlights