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Jabbawockeez’ MÜS.I.C. show has signed a deal with Monte Carlo Las Vegas to stay at the hotel though November of this year.

The Jabbawockeez first came into the spotlight after they won MTV’s Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008.

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Today MGM Mirage announced that Hotel32, the Luxury hotel-within-a-hotel at Monte Carlo Las Vegas, is going to be opening on August 10th.

Here is the full press release:

You don’t have to be a celebrity to be treated like one at the soon-to-open HOTEL32. Located on Monte Carlo’s top floor, the exclusive boutique hotel, opening August 10, will offer the escape savvy travelers search for but seldom find; a celebrity VIP experience, available to all.

Right from the start you’ll know you have found something special as you are whisked away from the airport in a limo. When you arrive through the grand porte cochere at Monte Carlo, a Suite Assistant will be waiting to personally escort you to HOTEL32 via a private, express elevator, accessible by key card only. No check-in desk here; you proceed directly to your retreat and check in privately within the comfort of your room, leaving those registration lines behind. The Suite Assistant will provide a tour of your room’s features, amenities and services, ensuring you won’t miss out on even a moment of indulgence, from the 12 pillow offerings to the popular Nintendo Wii.

A collection of five room types, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom penthouses, will allow choices to fit every occasion and budget. Whether you want a romantic getaway or a fun-filled girls’ or guys’ weekend, the suites have been carefully designed to provide entertainment spaces suitable for everything from intimate gatherings to social events.

Each room’s sleek, uncluttered architecture will be paired with contemporary furnishings and luxurious amenities. The rich colors of chocolate and cream will be accented with citrine, turquoise, amethyst, ruby and orange, to set a tone of warmth and sophistication. Comfy, oversized custom furnishings along with a variety of hand-selected stone surfaces, including marble, onyx and granite, will create a place where you can hang out and feel like the ultimate VIP.

The comfort will continue within the spacious bathrooms, rich in detail and design. Providing a serene, spa-like sanctuary, each suite will feature soothing hydrotherapy soaking tubs. A shower with modish overhead panels which produce a gentle rainfall throughout the enclosure — and chromatherapy, the use of colored lights for added relaxation, will be another highlight in many of the suites.

If you like gadgets, unexpected high-tech amenities won’t disappoint. Available in several suite types, a Crestron remote system will make for an easy, one-stop control of the room’s drapes, lights and electronics; a BluRay player and a TV integrated into the bathroom mirror also will increase the “fun” factor. HDTV flat-screen plasma television, use of an iPod touch with mobile concierge application, and iHome clock radio with an iPod docking station will be standard in all HOTEL32 accommodations.

For business travelers and people who want to stay connected, laptop computers will be available upon request, and a tech-savvy workstation will feature complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access and dual phone lines. Other complimentary amenities will include fax services, local and toll-free calls as well as daily fitness center passes, newspaper and water. All are provided to help ease the strain of having to work while in such a glamorous setting.

What would a celebrity-like experience be without someone at your beck and call? All HOTEL32 guests will have exclusive access to a dedicated Suite Assistant, who will provide butler and concierge services throughout the stay. From the curbside greeting and a custom itinerary to fit individual interests to bath services and complimentary clothes pressing, Suite Assistants will make it hard to go back to “everyday” life. At HOTEL32, where everyone is a VIP, touches such as a welcome amenity, a signature turndown gift and a pre-stocked refrigerator based on the guest’s preferences will make every guest feel special.

Pairing stunning views of the Las Vegas skyline with a delectable assortment of refreshments and evening cocktails, lounge32 will enhance the pampering a step further. Located on the 32nd floor and available to all HOTEL32 guests, lounge32 will be a great spot for grabbing a cup of coffee before the spa or sipping a martini before an evening out on the town.

HOTEL32 — soon to be the new place where everyone can feel rich and famous in Las Vegas. Be one of the first to brag about a stay. To make reservations for an August 10 stay and beyond, call Monte Carlo, a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM: 5.82, 0.319, 5.8%), at (877) 576-3232 or visit www.hotel32lasvegas.com. Rates begin at $250 per night, excluding tax and fees.

It looks like Monte Carlo is launching something new soon. It’s called Hotel32. Not much has been said about it yet, but here is our best guess at what it is.

It seems like it will be a boutique hotel on the top floor of the Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo has 32 floors, hence the name Hotel32. MGM Grand has a similar “hotel within a hotel” concept called SkyLoft. After last year’s fire at Monte Carlo, they probably completely redid some of the rooms, turning them into luxury suites.

Here are some pictures of the new rooms:

Bedroom in Hotel32 Monte Carlo Las Vegas

Living Room at Hotel32 Monte Carlo Las Vegas

They are obviously going for a more high-end clientele than the usual Monte Carlo guest. We will try to get more details as they become available.

Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas is having a “Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust” festival and free concert series. Every night from Memorial Day to Labor Day will have free 1969 themed entertainment. Here is the schedule for the headlining concerts:

Memorial Day: Celebrate and Remember
Saturday May 23 – The Guess Who
Sunday May 24 – Blood, Sweat and Tears
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Vegas Groovy Cruise
Saturday June 6 – Rare Earth and Bill Haley’s Comets

American Pie 4th of July
Friday July 3 – Big Brother & the Holding Comapny
Saturday July 4 – Special Performance To Be Announced
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One Giant Leap: 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Saturday July 18 – Jefferson Starship
Saturday July 25 – The 5th Dimension

Woodstock TributePalooza
Friday August 14 through Sunday August 16
See the best Woodstock lineup this side of Bethel, NY. Performances by the world’s best homages to Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, CCR, The Grateful Dead, and The Who.

Labor Day: End of Summer What a Bummer Bash
Saturday September 5 – Canned Heat
Sunday September 6 – Special Performance To Be Announced
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Monte Carlo is closing both Market City & Dragon Noodle.

Market City will be gone for good, and is being replaced by a new restaurant called D.Vino. Dragon Noodle is being remodeled. We couldn’t find out too much information about the project except that it is being designed by Ralph Gentile Architects.

The restaurants are scheduled to open in late summer.

Tacos & Tequila is a new restaurant that opened today at Luxor in Las Vegas.

“This is not your grandma’s cantina,” owner Michael Frey said. “Tourists and locals now have a sexy, energy-infused Mexican restaurant to hang out in with amazing décor and innovative but no-fuss food. This restaurant is unlike any other in this town.”

T&T is located on the Atrium level at Luxor, one floor up from the casino.

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Mandalay Bay is offering a series of free comedies at the beach this summer. Float in the pool or sit on the beach while you watch these great movies.

Shows start at 9pm and you must be 21 to be admitted. Chairs and towels are provided and food and drink can be purchased.

August 8th – Animal House
August 22nd – Swingers
September 5th – Old School

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Mr. Las Vegas, the great Wayne Newton will be performing at the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand Las Vegas. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see Wayne Newton LIVE.

Performance Dates:

Thursday July 31, 2008
Friday August 1, 2008
Saturday August 2, 2008
Sunday August 3, 2008
Monday August 4, 2008
Tuesday August 5, 2008
Wednesday August 6, 2008

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MGM Grand Garden arena has a lot of big names performing this summer and fall. Check out this line-up: