Laura J. Downey
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Recent Articles
Wiz Khalifa
Thomas & Mack Center, Nov. 15
November 22nd, 2012
I was just about to turn the lights off in my Jeep when a guy approached my driver’s side window, holding up a black Wiz Khalifa T-shirt for sale. I shook my head no, grabbed my Gucci bag and made my way to will call. The parking lot reeked of marijuana smoke and college kids who were definitely living “Young, Wild & Free.” My night was about to get very interesting.
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Cee Lo and Friends
The Showroom at Planet Hollywood, Oct. 10
October 18th, 2012
Just when you think it’s too early to make the yuletide bright, soulful singer Cee Lo Green gets you in the mood for the holidays … and for the February debut of his Loberace residency at Planet Hollywood.
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Risky Business
October 18th, 2012
Emily Henderson is a self-proclaimed risk-taker. “It’s how I express myself creatively,” says the HGTV Secrets From a Stylist host, who recently paid a visit to World Market Center. On her show, the former prop stylist transforms dull rooms into fresh new living spaces. Here she shares a few of those tips.
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On the Homefront
Rare Rubbish For Sale
October 4th, 2012
Decorate your digs with eclectic pieces from One Man’s Trash. The 2,900-square-foot store owned by husband-and-wife team Jennifer Toso and Caleb Smith is filled with more than 200 fittings for the home.
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Buckle Up
July 19th, 2012
Looking for a statement piece to spice up your stodgy living room? Check out the Seat Belt Rocking Chair and Ottoman from the Phillips Collection in the Las Vegas Design Center.
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Express Yourself
In his new book, fashion plate Simon Doonan just wants girls to have fun
June 28th, 2012
He’s funny, he’s fabulous and he’s every woman’s gay best friend. Simon Doonan, the creative ambassador at large for Barneys New York, has always been a trusted name in the fashion industry. And although he won’t claim the title of style guru, just last year he was given the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Lifetime Achievement Award. “I don’t think people think of me as much of a guru,” Doonan says. “From me, I think they can rely on a kind of humorous take on what is going on.”
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Shape Shifter
Carlos Santana is ready for another residency. Will his audience keep up?
March 15th, 2012
But with an upcoming two-year residency at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay, can the second time be a charm? Depends on how you look at it. Santana promises something different this time round, which is a good thing for repeat customers who want more than the same old set list.
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Trey Songz
The Pearl at The Palms, Feb. 18
February 23rd, 2012
The audience is in a trance when the 27-year-old crooner utters, “A beautiful woman should never be alone.” As schoolgirls swoon, Songz selects one damsel from the sea of spectators to come onstage with him. She seems nervous and shy, so he says to her, “Don’t get scared now baby, come on.” She smiles and loosens up a little when Mr. Steal Your Girl hands her a towel, asks her to wipe the sweat off his ripped chest and take off his white button-down.
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Wall-to-Wall Weave
Design maven partners with rug manufacturer on a new collection
February 16th, 2012
The go-to girl for home décor, Genevieve Gorder, recently paired with Capel Rugs, America’s oldest and largest importer and manufacturer of area rugs, to create four fabulous collections of flat woven designs straight from the heart. Gorder stopped by the Capel Rugs showroom in the Las Vegas Design Center to chat about her classy carpets.
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John Legend
The crowd-pleasing crooner on his favorite song, playing Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve and how he’s remained grounded
December 22nd, 2011
John Legend has worked with some of the biggest names in music, from Alicia Keys to Janet Jackson. He owns nine Grammy Awards, three of which followed the release of his multiplatinum debut album Get Lifted. He’s performed at the pregame show for the Super Bowl, as well as the halftime show for the NBA All-Star game. And his girlfriend is supermodel Chrissy Teigen.
About the only thing Legend hasn’t accomplished in his rise to stardom? Playing Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. And now he’s about to check that off his list, too, as he takes a break from working on his upcoming album to stage a concert at the Pearl in the Palms (10 p.m., tickets start at $99).
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