Prince Albert...ties knot under dark cloud of indiscretion! Princess nearly bolts the altar!

Prince Albert of Monaco has great taste in babes, eh?





Prince Albert of Monaco tied the knot in a quiet Civil Ceremony yesterday to be followed up today with a splashy - jubilant - Royal Wedding to be attended by respected Heads of State, a smattering of luminaries from the glittering climbs of Hollywood (his mother's old stomping grounds), and - of course - a parade of Royals from around the globe who jetted in to the principality to toast the - um - happy couple.

Uh-huh!

The private exchange of vows on July 1st - golly - was quite a somber event (according to eyewitnesses).

Did the bride actually hold back a tear?

Gossips say she bit her lip, for sure!

Apparently on the eve of the blessed event - the once-beaming commoner - was dealt a terrible passionate blow.

Although Prince Albert publicly acknowledged he fathered at least two illegitimate children with gal pals from his scandal-ridden past - as it turned out - there was still a lot of action between-the-sheets which the Prince had yet to fess up about on the eve of their betrothal.

Not exactly a virgin, eh?

Gosh, for a man gossip-mongers have swore up-and-down for years was "gay", Prince Albert sure has been prolific in bed with women, I dare say.

But, back to the soap opera!

Stunned by the naughty news - OMG - his wife-to-be (pretty Charlene Wittstock of South Africa allegedly secretly purchased a one-way ticket back to nowhere in a bold-faced effort to steal away under the cover of darkness (never to return to the quaint Principality ever again).

How dramatic!

In the 11th hour, Prince Albert was able to sweet-talk his lover into strolling down the aisle, instead.

Perhaps he tore up the pre-nuptial agreement?

Or, just maybe, gifted her with a fabulous bauble so she'd kiss and make up?

There's something about the "Family Jewels" that charms, after all.

Needless to say, that's all water (tears mostly) under the Royal bridge now.

I give the marriage five years.

If not, I expect Ms. Wittstock will end up over the side of the canyon with conspiracy theories swirling.

News at 11!

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Backstreet Boys & New Kids on the Block...gig @ Mandalay Bay July 3rd! Tickets pricey!

One newsie at a local media outlet was crying the blues over the fact tickets for the much-ballyhooed "Backstreet Boys / New Kids on the Block" concert at Mandalay Bay were too pricey for her budget.

Notwithstanding, it is expected that the high-profile gig will sell-out, no matter what the cost of admission.

After all, quite a few nostalgia buffs - fans of both popular boy-bands, too - have been chopping-at-the-bit to get-down-and-dirty and par-tay to the beat of the sizzling hot danceable tunes that once held 'em in sway a scant decade or so ago on the dizzying pop charts.

Real die-hard boy-toy aficionados will also be springing big bucks to attend the Official after-party which kicks-off at trendy chic Chateau on the heels of what is expected to be a dynamite memorable stage performance (Paris Hotel).

See 'ya there - if I decide to cough up the big bucks - that is!

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Prince William & Kate...slyly join mile-high club! Whirlwind tour delights residents of Great White North!

There was a raucous cheer or two, a lot of pomp and circumstance, and - on occasion - a heartfelt moment when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touched down in Ottawa day-before-yesterday for a whirlwind 10-day tour.


What was this?

Kate Middleton was caught alighting from the chartered jet without a fanciful hat atop her pretty head!

Off with it, eh?

Meanwhile, it didn't escape the keen eye of Royal-watchers that Her Highness was not outfitted in the chic ensemble she donned to catch her flight out of Heathrow.

Uh-huh!

Gossips whispered and speculated - but it was crystal clear to moi - that Wills and Kate must have slid between-the-sheets on the journey across the big pond - and in the process - slyly snatched up the golden opportunity to become members of the exclusive (elusive) mile-high club!

Indeed!

On the heels of their arrival in Ontario, the Prince wowed the swarming masses (who turned out in full-force) when he elected to address the Nation in both Official languages, English and French respectively.

How politically correct!

Then, the charming Royal - not only took a poke at his broken French - but promised to "work" on the subtle nuances required to master the romantic language.

"It will improve as we go on," he chuckled.

Not to worry, Wills; after all, the die-hard Quebecois may be fussy about "getting the language right" - but - your bold-faced attempt to make a legit effort to speak it obviously put you in the Frenchie's good stead.
"He just sounded so cute and adorable with his English accent. He did pretty good," one Canuck gushed from the sidelines in a crush that spread several feet deep.

First stop for the cuddly lovebirds?

The Royals visited the National War Memorial where they solemnly and respectfully placed wreaths on the sacred tomb.

Shortly thereafter, the handsome twosome trotted off to meet-and-greet with the Prime Minister - Stephen Harper - and his better-half (lovely wife Laureen).

Over the past couple of days the newly-crowned "Duke and Duchess of Cambridge"also participated in a glut of Canada Day celebrations which included a formal Citizenship Ceremony where each of 'em passed out miniature flags to beaming immigrants boasting full legal status in the country (July 1st).

After a much-anticipated trip to Prince Edward Island (where they displayed their culinary skills at a shin-dig or two) the Prince and Kate are expected to attend the opening ceremonies for the ever-popular Calgary Stampede (in the Province of Alberta).

Judging by the news reports spewing out over International media outlets, the Canadian hosts were awestruck by the mere presence of the delightful Royals in their midst.

So much so, in fact, that the Government whipped up a personal flag for the Prince to wave from inside the confines of the Royal Limousine.

The last time such an honor was bestowed on a member of the Royal family was decades ago when Queen E 2 (Will's grandmother) received the nod.

Is that kind-of-like getting a key to the city?

I trust that Prince William (and Kate, too, if she is not a tea-totler) will chug-a-lug a Molson's ale (or two) during the course of his celebrated trip across the country.

A Canadian brewskie?

Nothing like it, dudes.

Cheers!

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Downtown Las Vegas Photo Competition...calling all shutterbugs!

If you have an eye for framing a picture, and are talented enough to rustle up a stand-out stylish photographic still of downtown Las Vegas, then get cracking!

The "CAPTURE DOWNTOWN" photo competition wants U!

Winning images will be featured and announced at Symphony Park Lecture on October 12th (2011) and in the Las Vegas Review-Journal special downtown section.

Eligibility

Open to all amateur and professional photographers 21-plus!

Details

www.downtownlasvegasalliance.com/capturedowntown

Good luck!

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Happy Canada Day...to all my fellow Canucks! Chug-a-lug, eh?

Men at Work...Colin Hay gigs @ Fremont Street Experience! Free! July 2nd!

Under the auspices of the "Absolutely 80's" summer concert (free) series on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Colin Hay (Men at Work) is slated to gig for tourists (and locals alike) on Saturday, July 2nd!

In addition to the live! stage show, there will be thrills-a-minute to delight to on the Flightlinez amusement ride which soars above the crowds on the eclectic downtown strip, and by virtue of dazzling light shows on-the-hour which feature tributes to the ultimate hedonist rocker - Jim Morrison (and the Doors) - KISS - and many more!

See 'ya there!

Happy 4th of July, eh?

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4th of July..dazzling fireworks displays @ Caesars & Stratosphere in Vegas! Chic Azure Pool Party!

Thursday evening the Vegas Strip was already throbbing to the holiday beat as out-of-towners started to swarm into the desert oasis to hunker down for the 4th of July weekend ahead.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors  Bureau was quick to note to all within earshot that 292,000 travelers are expected to zip into town over the next three days (the staggering numbers are up by 3.2% from last year).

According to polls, tourists have pinned their hopes on extravagant fireworks displays to blast 'em out of the doldrums, as the economy continues to act sluggishly (in spite of the efforts of politicians on the hill!).

Uh-huh!

Tourists are betting on Las Vegas to deliver up those thrills!

If you haven't book a room yet, last-minute room rates are running at $52 - $352 nightly at Planet Hollywood, the Cosmopolitan, Luxor, and MGM Grand.

By the way, if you manage to roar into town, check out the extravagant spectacular fireworks display which is slated for Caesars Hotel on Sunday evening (July 3rd) at 9:15 p.m.

The Stratosphere is also offering up a pyrotechnic dazzler on the 8th level of the free-standing tower (at Sahara and Las Vegas Boulevard) which will feature $3.00 shots, tasty entree specials, and a round-or-two of Bikini Blackjack!

At sprawling Mandalay Bay Mystic Roots will entertain at 9:00 p.m. with fireworks to follow (Monday, July 4th).

The El Cortez is tossing a down-to-earth soiree keen on a classic car show, sizzling-hot music, and pizza.

Nascar fans will undoubtedly scoop up tickets ($15.00) for the annual "Night of Fire" at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway where they'll be entertained by Nascar-sanctioned stock-car racing , a Jet Car burn, fireworks, and an appearance by Robosaurus (a 40-foot-tall fire-breathing car-crushing robotic dinosaur).

At Rhumbar at the Mirage, there will also be a patio party featuring cocktails like the "Pink Sugar" and the "Sparkling Cosmopolitan".

Luxor will attract big crowds (thirsty-ones, anyway) with their 100 ounce Flagpole Daiquiri consisting of three patriotic-colored components such as Strawberry Daiquiri (red), Pine Colada (white), and Coconut Banana (blue) for $35.00 a pop ($25.00 per refill).

The chicest pool party on Saturday and Sunday will attract the trendy with-it crowd at the Azure Luxury Pool on the strip.

The $15.00 cover includes music and entertainment, exotic cocktails, Kobe Beef Burgers, ribs, and an All-American hot dog favorite.

See 'ya there!

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