Friday 24 February 2012

There is still time to RSVP to the adult cooking class at Maggiano's tonight!

Maggiano's Little Italy - There is still time to RSVP to the adult cooking class at Maggiano's tonight!

Join Chef Heather Loveless and Maggiano's as we share some of our delicious recipes and our favorite wines. Tuesday, February 21, from 6:00pm-9:00pm . $75 per person all inclusive.

Please RSVP to lasvegas.banquet@maggianos.com or (702)732-4340

Swarovski Crystal Society Jubilation Event

Join us February 24-26 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of SCS.
  • See the new 2012 Annual Edition Whale Paikea and the entire 2012 SCS collection.
  • Premier of 2012 Jubilee Edition Dragon in honor of Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Exclusive gifts with purchase, while supplies last.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria - February specials.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria - Every day is Valentine's Day in February at Grimaldi's Pizzeria with favorite wines served at 25%-50% off selected bottles and glasses. Enjoy coal brick-oven pizza along with February Sweet Treats of $5 homemade cheesecake (seasonal feature is Reese's Peanut butter Cup with whipped cream) and Grimaldi's famous Cannoli for $4.50. Court your Valentine at Grimaldi's at Fashion Show! For more information www.grimaldispizzeria.com .

Walk with the Heart of a Child - Saturday, Feb. 25th

Join the Children's Heart Foundation for their 9th Annual Walk with the Heart of a Child.

Walk with the Heart of a Child is a high-energy celebration including a 3k walk, raffle and Kids Zone. During this event, teams and supporters unite to walk in celebration and to remember all of the children affected by heart conditions.

Visit chfn.org to register today!

Register day of event 7am-7:45am. The walk begins at 8am.

Armenian singers want Azerbaijan Eurovision boycott

Armenia's 2011 Eurovision entry, EmmyA group of Armenian pop singers on Friday launched a campaign to boycott the 2012 Eurovision song contest which will be hosted by their country's bitter enemy Azerbaijan.


Michael Symon takes third Burger Bash win in a row

Michael Symon holds his Porky Burgers during the Burger Bash at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach, Fka., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. (AP photo/Jeffrey M. Boan) Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon turned a triple dose of pork into a third consecutive top win at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival's annual Burger Bash.


Woody Allen declares his love for radio days

Woody AllenJust days from learning whether his latest film, "Midnight in Paris," will win an Oscar, Woody Allen spent the evening in New York talking about his first love -- radio.


Serbia snubs Jolie's Balkans war film premiere

Angelina JolieOnly 12 people turned out Thursday for the Serbia premiere of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie's directorial debut -- a love story set in the Bosnian war -- and some walked out before the end.


Celeb birthdays for the week of Feb. 26-March 3

Feb. 26: Singer Fats Domino is 84. Guitarist Paul Cotton of Poco is 69. Actor-director Bill Duke is 69. Singer Mitch Ryder is 67. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain of Journey is 62. Singer Michael Bolton is 59. Actor Greg Germann ("Ally McBeal") is 54. Actress Jennifer Grant is 46. Bassist Tim Commerford (Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine) is 44. Singer Erykah Badu is 41. R&B singer Rico Wade of Society of Soul is 40. Singer Kyle Norman of Jagged Edge is 37. Drummer Chris Culos of O.A.R. is 33. Singer Corinne Bailey Rae is 33. Actress Taylor Dooley ("The Adventures of Shark Boy and a Lava Girl in 3-D") is 19.

Another chance for 'The Artist' to shine at 'French Oscars'

'The Artist' lead actor Jean DujardinIn the run-up to the Oscars, French silent hit movie "The Artist" stands to shine at home, when France holds its 37th annual Cesars film award ceremony on Friday night.


Beatles hits become mobile phone ringtones

Hits from The Beatles have finally joined the chorus of ringtones available for mobile phones.


Cheers to the Nominees With Oscar Mocktails

By DIANE HENDERIKS, R.D. Everyone’s buzzing over the Oscars and a toast is in order! Elevate your Oscar party gathering by offering festive and fabulous concoctions for those who choose not to imbibe. I’ve created a delicious “mocktail” for each of the 9 Best Picture...

'The Artist' shines at French film awards

French director and screenwriter Michel Hazanavicius won Best Film for Silent movie "The Artist" shone at home on Friday, netting best film and a string of other awards at France's annual Cesars, held two days before the Oscars in which the black-and-white film is a top favourite.


Versace corners chainmail market

A model wears a creation part of the Versace Women's Fall-Winter 2012-13 fashion collection, presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Donatella Versace must have the chainmail market cornered.


Will teen actor become next celebrity chef?

Actor Reed Alexander is shown during an interview Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in Miami Beach, Fla. It takes some serious talent to make carrots cool, but the 17-year-old actor of Nickelodeon's It takes some serious talent to make carrots cool, but actor Reed Alexander of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" thinks he has the juice to pull it off.


Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie rehearse for Oscar show

Angelina Jolie is shown during a rehearsal for the 84th Academy Awards show Friday, Feb 24, 2012 in Los Angeles. The awards will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie lit up the Hollywood & Highland Center with their star power when they came to rehearse for Sunday's Oscar show.


Spy on the stars with Oscar.com's hidden cameras

In this Feb. 23, 2012 photo, an Oscar.com camera sits in the pressroom in preparation for 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Academy Awards nominees and presenters are getting even more exposure at this year's show.


Roy Lichtenstein work to be auctioned in NYC

This photo provided by Sotheby's in New York shows A work by Roy Lichtenstein (LIHK'-tehn-styn) is going on the auction block in New York City. The presale estimate is up to $40 million.


Dmitri Nabokov, son of acclaimed novelist, dies

FILE - In this May 20, 1999 file photo, Dmitri Nabokov poses with a photo of his father American-Russian novelist Vladimir Nabokov at his home in Montreux, Switzerland. Nabokov, the translator, editor and only child of acclaimed novelist Vladimir Nabokov, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 at a hospital in Vevey, Switzerland after a long illness. He was 77. (AP Photo/Donald Stampfli, file) Dmitri Nabokov, the translator, editor and only child of acclaimed novelist Vladimir Nabokov, has died. He was 77.


Thompson Square singer's dad dies; shows canceled

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2011 photo, musicians Keifer Thompson, left, and Shawna Thompson, of the group Thompson Square, pose for a portrait in Los Angeles. The husband-wife team are canceling their upcoming performances after Shawna Thompson's father died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Alabama. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file) Husband and wife duo Thompson Square are canceling their upcoming performances after Shawna Thompson's father died Thursday night.


Judge denies bid for bail by Jackson doctor

FILE - This Oct. 3, 2011 file photo shows Dr. Conrad Murray listening to testimony during Murray's trial in the death of pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles. A judge refused Friday Feb. 24, 2012 to release Michael Jackson's doctor on bail while he appeals his conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.(AP Photo/Mario Anzuoni, Pool, File ) A judge who presided over the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor refused Friday to release him on bail, saying he would be a danger to any community where he might try to practice medicine.


Deen says she's ready to lighten up her cooking

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 photo, celebrity chef Paula Deen poses for a portrait in New York. A month after being widely criticized for revealing she has diabetes, as well as a lucrative endorsement deal for a drug to treat it, Paula Deen says she's ready to show a lighter side to her famously fatty Southern-style cooking. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri) A month after being widely criticized for revealing she has diabetes â€" as well as a lucrative endorsement deal for a drug to treat it â€" Paula Deen says she's ready to show a lighter side to her famously fatty Southern-style cooking.


Lohan to host 'Saturday Night Live'

Lindsay Lohan sits in court for her probation update hearingTroubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been chosen to host an episode of the popular US sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" next month -- a decision that has some up in arms.


Designers Prada, Schiaparelli in new Met exhibit

American Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, right, talks to Italian fashion designer Miuccia Prada during the presentation of the fashion exhibition Miuccia Prada never met her designing compatriot Elsa Schiaparelli in life but the two are being united in an exhibit on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week.


Oscar gold fails to translate to cash this time

In this publicity image released by Fox Searchlight films, Brad Pitt, left, and Laramie Eppler are shown in a scene from It's a common complaint among movie fans â€" that the Academy Awards honors films no one has seen.


Judge denies Michael Jackson doctor bid for bail

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2012Dr. Conrad Murray listens to testimony seated near his attorney Nareg Gourjian, right, during Murray's trial in the death of Michael Jackson in Los Angeles. Attorney J. Michael Flanagan is to appear Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, to argue a motion he has filed saying that Conrad Murray should be released either on his own recognizance or on bail with an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet. Murray is in a Los Angeles County jail. (AP Photo/Mario Anzuoni, Pool) A judge refused Friday to release Michael Jackson's doctor on bail while he appeals his conviction for involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.


Oscar-nominated Holland sets sights on Czech hero

Jan Palach, a 20-year-old philosophy student, set himself on fire in Prague city centre on January 16, 1969Oscar-nominated Polish film director Agnieszka Holland has returned to her 1960 student stomping-grounds in Prague to shoot a series on Czech anti-communist martyr Jan Palach.


Singer Rain takes a rain check on frontline soldiering

Fans from across Asia wept last October when Rain entered boot camp to start his mandatory military serviceSouth Korean pop icon Rain will serve as an "entertainment soldier" for the remainder of his two years of compulsory military service, according to the defence ministry.


Paula Deen: No regrets in diabetes reveal

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 photo, celebrity chef Paula Deen poses for a portrait in New York. A month after being widely criticized for revealing she has diabetes, as well as a lucrative endorsement deal for a drug to treat it, Paula Deen says she's ready to show a lighter side to her famously fatty Southern-style cooking. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri) A month after being widely criticized for revealing she has diabetes â€" as well as a lucrative endorsement deal for a drug to treat it â€" Paula Deen says she's ready to show a lighter side to her famously fatty Southern-style cooking.


Chris Brown, Rihanna collaborate on 2 song remixes

Barbadian singer Rihanna arrives for the Stella McCartney Winter Eveningwear presentation at a central London venue, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short) Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, musically speaking.


Gettin’ Saucey with Brooklyn-based Vietnamese Sauce Company

When Toan and Ken Huynh started the Saucey Sauce Co. just under a year ago, they had no idea how overwhelming the response would be. “We’ve been getting orders from California, New Mexico, Canada, even Mexico,” says Ken. “We have our superfan, Sarah, from Toronto...

Bill Would Give $400k Left at Airport Security to USO

When Congressman Jeff Miller, R-Fla., noticed someone left behind change at an airport security checkpoint, he started wondering about all  those forgotten pennies. Turns out all that change really adds up: the Transportation Security Administration reports that about $409,000 was left behind in the year...

Frosting Fraud: Did Food Network Pastry Chef Copy Recipes?

Food Network dessert star Anne Thornton is embroiled in a culinary controversy. The pastry chef and “Dessert First” host got the axe from her TV show after her recipes were deemed too similar to versions dished out by culinary queen Martha Stewart and the Barefoot Contessa,...

'Mad Men,' more PaleyFest panels to stream live

In this undated image released by Fox, Zooey Deschanel appears with Max Greenfield, right, and Lamorne Morris, left, in a scene from the comedy The annual PaleyFest TV celebration in Southern California is going live online.


Russian billionaire wins Internet fame with rap

Russian billionaire and presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov speaks at his meeting with voters in Rostov-on-Don, about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) south of Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Russia will hold presidential election on March 4. (AP Photo/Ignat Kozlov) Just over a week before Russia's presidential election, billionaire candidate Mikhail Prokhorov's rapping skills have made him an Internet star.


Au Revoir ‘Mademoiselle’

Farewell to lovesick maidens and damsels in distress. Farewell to discrimination and sexism — well, at least on French forms. French Prime Minister François Fillon ordered Tuesday that the term “mademoiselle” be removed from all official forms and registries after months of campaigning by two feminist...

Foxtrot, rumba and romance: scoring 'The Artist'

With no pesky dialogue to get in the way, scoring a silent movie like "The Artist" may sound like a musician's treat -- but in many ways it's harder, says the Oscar-nominated composer Ludovic Bource.


1,450 Pounds of Lobster?: Wolfgang Puck’s Governor’s Ball Menu and Shopping List

ABC News’ Sarah Kunin reports: Wolfgang Puck, celebrity chef and owner of over 70 restaurants across the country, will be creating the Governor’s Ball Menu for this year’s Oscars  for his 18th consecutive year. Instead of the traditional seated dinner Puck was used to doing,...

Sweden's newborn princess to be named Estelle

This image released on the website of the Swedish Royal Palace shows Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, left and Prince Daniel carrying their new-born baby as they leave the Karolinska University Hospital in the Stockholm suburb of Solna Thursday Feb. 23, 2012. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria gave birth to her first child early Thursday, a baby girl who will be groomed to one day become queen. ( Photo/Website of the royalcourt.se) Sweden's newborn princess and future monarch has a name: Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary.


Academy Awards suggest daylong celebration Sunday

Chef Wolfgang Puck, right, arrives for a Oscar food and beverage preview for the 84th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) The Academy Awards are the film industry's biggest night of the year, and movie fans deserve their own Oscar celebrations.


More Leap Year Travel Deals: An Airline and Lots of Hotels

So I may have jumped the gun a bit when I reported on three Leap Year travel deals earlier this month. Since then, many more travel suppliers have jumped  in on the act. Which proves my previous point: If there’s a holiday to exploit, the travel industry...

Picasso's "Guernica" undergoes medical check

A camera mounted on a mobile robot-like structure moves across Pablo Picasso's 'Guernica' painting at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid Tuesday Feb. 21, 2012. Experts have long been concerned about the health of Picasso's Pablo Picasso's "Guernica," one of the world's most iconic paintings, is getting a full health check as it marks its 75th anniversary.


'The Help' cleans up at 43rd NAACP Image Awards

Octavia Spencer, left, and Viola Davis pose in the audience at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)"The Help" collected three prizes at the NAACP Image Awards, including top actress honors for Viola Davis, the supporting actress prize for Octavia Spencer and outstanding motion picture.


Oscar's green room wins raves from Brian Grazer

Interior designer Waldo Fernandez poses for a picture in the greenroom for the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson) When Oscar stars want to escape the camera's glare, they steal away into the lens-free green room.