The Last Word
In honor of the late Robin Leach, Vegas Prime Magazine has reimagined his longtime Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors as Vegas Prime Whispers – as a tip of the toque to the very-much-missed colleague, mentor and dear friend.
Vegas Prime Whispers
Which Las Vegas headliner added 30 minutes to her New Year’s Eve performance?
Which Las Vegas headliner’s fit physique has fans talking?
Which Las Vegas resident’s new boyfriend has people talking?
Which Las Vegas headliner used to be 50 pounds heavier?
Which new restaurant’s “customer favorite” appetizer was deemed “disgusting” by two recent customers?
Which new restaurant started the New Year serving only pizza and fries for lunch, leading to cancellations and walkouts?
Which actress’s simple-and-sexy look reminds of Kim Basinger?
Henderson residents are mourning the closing of Weiss Deli (see below in The MSV Report). RIP, chopped liver sandwich and matzoh ball soup.
Happiest Birthday wishes to mentalist and Harrah’s headliner Colin Cloud, the Jan. 9 birthday boy who celebrated with a gathering at Cornish Pasty in Downtown Las Vegas.
These are whispers, so no answers will be provided; you’ll just have to use your imagination. Email your Vegas Prime Whispers to editorial@vegasprime.com.
Celebrity Sightings
Singer Ellie Goulding celebrated her birthday in Las Vegas with a surprise appearance at Calvin Harris’ sold-out performance at LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 29. The crowd erupted as the duo performed their Grammy-nominated hit “Miracle” as she hopped on the DJ booth for the reunion. Goulding celebrated her birthday in style as she slayed in an all-black ensemble.
The MSV Report: Movers, Shakers + Vegas Dealmakers
PHYLICIA MIDDLETON has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing for GALAXY GAMING INC. Middleton joined Galaxy in 2020 after her time as Director of Marketing for Grand Canyon Resort Corp. and her 10-year career at MGM Resorts International.
Cheers to STEPHANIE CAPELLAS and SAMANTHA GRIMES on the launch of their new PR firm SAINT PUBLIC RELATIONS.
STATION CASINOS has begun construction on Phase II of DURANGO CASINO & RESORT. The expansion will add 25,000 square feet of casino space, a new parking garage and “dynamic new gaming options.” Construction is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete.
Congratulations to award-winning, ultra-luxury wedding planner ANDREA EPPOLITO and her husband Tony on the opening of FISHER’S DELI, a New York-style Kosher deli taking over the location formerly occupied by longstanding Las Vegas favorite Weiss Deli in Henderson.
HECTOR FERNANDEZ has been named CEO of IGT and EVERI HOLDINGS INC. Before joining IGT and Everi, Fernandez spent six years on the executive team for Aristocrat Gaming, most recently as CEO.
Congratulations to entrepreneur and political figure MANNY KESS of THE KESS GROUP on his recent engagement to professional dance coach MAYRA CUTIVA.
