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A look at what the proposed ‘fun tax’ would mean for your wallet: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Andrea Domanick; The proposed tax has drawn a lot of fire, including a Steve Wynn visit to Carson City.

Preview: Light, Daylight and Eclipse at Mandalay Bay are ready to rumble: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; If you’re going to challenge Hakkasan Las Vegas, the new kid on the block, you’d better be bigger and better. It looks as if rival The Light Group has done just that in tandem with Cirque du Soleil.

Photos: 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand a ratings hit with stars, outrageous outfits: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; Las Vegas was the center of attention on three simultaneous and competing TV network primetime shows Sunday night and wound up the winner. ...

Narrow definitions in new health care law could penalize some Nevada Indians: Culture:; Wednesday, May 22, 2013; Michelle Rindels, Associated Press; On one hand, Angie Wilson said she’s looking forward to when the health care overhaul takes full effect in 2014 — it’ll allow the Northern Nevada tribal health clinic she directs to maximize its limited resources. But on the other hand, the director of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center is worried about the federal government’s plans to use a narrow definition of American Indian in the law — one that could mean an estimated one-third of her clinic’s 7,000 regular clients will be hit with a $695 annual fine for not carrying insurance.

‘Cake Boss’ star and pastry chef Buddy Valastro to open Italian-American restaurant at Palazzo: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Robin Leach; Buddy Valastro, one of America’s top pastry chefs, is opening an Italian-American restaurant at the Palazzo this fall. The handsome star of TLC’s top-rated “Cake Boss” hails from Puglia, Italy, and will move into the former space of First Food & Bar that was occupied by chef Sammy DeMarco until two months ago.

Strip Scribbles: Coco Austin shoots ‘Think Like a Man, Too’ and watches ‘Peepshow’ proposal: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; It was the first time a “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood audience had witnessed an onstage marriage proposal, and it also surprised stars ...

Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors: NASCAR, Britney Spears, Jerry Lewis, Liberace and Criss Angel: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; A jam-packed Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors on this torrid Tuesday: Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith said Monday that there’s a ...

Oscar Goodman's ‘Being Oscar,’ startling revelations and all, goes on sale today: Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Robin Leach; Oscar Goodman, a Mob lawyer with a roster of clients that reads like a Who’s Who of organized crime and former 12-year mayor of Las Vegas, tells ...

Photos: Madonna, Psy, Ed Sheeran, Aaron Paul and Chloe Moretz at Lavo and Tao: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Music and Hollywood celebrities were out en masse at Tao in The Venetian and Lavo at the Palazzo after the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Photos: Bruno Mars hosts post-Billboard Music Awards bash at The Bank; Chris Brown, Jason Derulo join party: Monday, May 20, 2013; By Don Chareunsy; Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars hosted and performed at The Bank in Belllagio late Sunday night, and the crowd included Chris Brown and Jason Derulo. ...

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