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Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

The exquisite theatrical production debuted exclusively at Bellagio on October 15, 1998, entertaining more than 16.3 million guests from around the world over two decades.

Inspired by the water-themed show, the chocolate sculpture weaves artistry, surrealism and romance together to symbolize the beauty of theater, bringing to life a breathtaking vision that reflects the award-winning spectacle. The delectable sculpture will be on display at Bellagio Patisserie through Chinese New Year.

Fun Facts:

– Chocolate Sculpture

The sculpture took approximately 170 hours over four weeks to complete by two of Bellagio’s pastry chefs.

The sculpture weighs approx. 70 lbs. and is just under 6 ft. tall.

Two different chocolates, white chocolate for the Zebra and dark chocolate for the “O,” were used to create the sculpture.

The majority of the chocolate came from South America, one of the top cocoa producers in the world.

Nearly 55 lbs. of sugar was used to create the “pool” of water.

To sustain the “pool” and to protect the sculpture from humidity while on display, a coat of gum paste was used to seal it.

The stripes of the Zebra were painted by hand and took approximately 20 hours to complete.

– “O” by Cirque du Soleil

The production’s title, “O,” was derived from the pronunciation of “eau,” the French word for water.

“O” was inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water’s pure form. “O” pays tribute to the beauty of performance and the theater.

The cast of “O” features 77 performers that represent 21 countries around the world.

“O” has the most Olympic athletes of any Cirque du Soleil show including a Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist.

The actual “O” water pool is 25 feet deep and holds 1.5 million gallons of water.

Photo Credit: Al Powers for Bellagio

Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

Bellagio Patisserie O Sculpture

Bellagio Patisserie is a European-style pastry shop specializing in cakes, crepes, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, freshly squeezed juices and a variety of gelato, sorbets, and chocolates. Its signature feature is a glass-enclosed, floor-to-ceiling chocolate fountain—one of the largest in the world. The venue is open Monday to Thursday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Friday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to midnight. To purchase tickets to “O” by Cirque du Soleil or for more information, visit Bellagio online.

Sundance Scene: Diplo, Major Lazer to Hit Both Weekends of Festival With Concert, Movie

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William Lifestyle and Brody Jenner at TAO

Brody Jenner, along with girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter and friends first dined on signature dishes at TAO Asian Bistro before heading up to the club where he and William Lifestyle manned the decks. After entertaining the crowd Brody Jenner and friends made their way to Marquee Nightclub to take in the sounds of DJ Vice.

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Brody Jenner

Sam Brody Jenner is an American television personality and model. The son of Bruce Jenner and actress Linda Thompson, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. In 2005, Jenner appeared in the reality television series The Princes of Malibu, which additionally featured his eldest brother Brandon Jenner and his friend Spencer Pratt.

In 2007, he began dating Lauren Conrad, a primary cast member of The Hills, and subsequently came to prominence after being cast in the series during the second season. Their brief relationship ultimately ended his friendship with Pratt. The following year, Jenner was commissioned his own spin-off series Bromance, in which he was intended to find another companion in Pratt’s absence. However, it was cancelled after its inaugural season after receiving underwhelming ratings.

In 2009, Conrad left The Hills to pursue other career opportunities, and was replaced by Jenner’s ex-girlfriend Kristin Cavallari. Their rekindled relationship became the central focus of the series until its conclusion the following year. In 2013, Jenner returned to reality television after being cast in Keeping Up with the Kardashians during the eighth season, which features his father Bruce; his stepmother Kris Jenner; his stepsiblings Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian; and his half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner. – Wikipedia

TAO Nightclub

TAO Nightclub at the Venetian is the most extravagant as well as luxurious Asian-themed nightlife destination in town. To complete the package: a few rose petals, monks, Buddha, and some of the most attractive models you are likely to find anywhere on the Strip.

TAO is the second of its kind. The first TAO opened in New York in 2000 and has been a favorite hangout for celebrities and locals every since.

TAO Nightclub at the Venetian is more than a nightclub; it’s actually a lounge, restaurant, and sushi bar all in one. The restaurant is open seven nights a week and since the restaurant is just as popular as the club, you will not find any so-called “bar food” in here. Under the direction of Chef Sam Hazen, create dishes like peking duck and miso-clam soup.

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Joe Jonas at The Sayers Club

Other familiar faces on property included Scott Eastwood, Fred Savage, Matt Kemp and more.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, Grammy-nominated musician, actor and now Las Vegas DJ, Joe Jonas played his second Sin City set inside The Sayers Club at SLS Las Vegas. Earlier that day, Jonas took in some rays at Foxtail Pool Club before kicking off the night at Katsuya with a large group of friends. Shortly after, Jonas arrived at the iconic venue and stopped to take pictures with fans before making his way to the DJ booth.

Joe Jonas dropped a medley of hip hop tracks and had the entire room dancing, even busting a few moves out himself. Celebrity chef José Andrés personally delivered desserts from his Bazaar Meat to Joe Jonas during his set and hung out with the star behind the DJ booth to check out the scene. Lauren Conrad alongside husband William Tell were also spotted checking out the set. Admirers crowded around the stage to take photos of the music artist as Joe Jonas kept the beats pumping from behind the turntables.

Joe Jonas and friends stayed on property all weekend enjoying everything the sophisticated property had to offer including a VIP table at LiFE Nightclub on Friday night.

Also on Saturday at LiFE nightclub, the evening was full of celebrations! DJ/producer Dirty South celebrated the release of his new album With You while Desiree Hartsock, best known for her season on ABC’s The Bachelorette, celebrated her bachelorette party with pals inside the energetic nightclub.

Des and friends partied at a dance floor table at LiFE in the center of the action. The bachelorette wore a fitting white sparkly dress, sipped on cocktails and showed off her ring as she was surprised with a three tier cake. The bachelorette party danced the night away while former Bachelor Bob Guiney partied at a separate VIP table with friends. The girls also popped into The Sayers Club earlier that night.

Actor, director and producer Fred Savage, best known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series “The Wonder Years,” was also spotted at a VIP table at LiFE. Clint Eastwood’s son Scott Eastwood was also seen during the night. Eastwood, who is currently filming “The Longest Ride,” sported a cowboy hat and partied the night away with friends.

Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, enjoyed game 4 of the World Series at Umami Burger, Beer Garden and Sports Book where he cheered on the San Francisco Giants. Kemp stopped by Bazaar Casino and grabbed a drink with a friend after the game.

Earlier that weekend at The Sayers Club, American pop rock band, Neon Trees were spotted checking out Battle, where special guest drummer Tony Royster Jr. jammed to a packed crowd including chef José Andrés on Thursday night. QuestLove of The Roots who was in town for the music festival, Life is Beautiful, was also spotted dining at Katsuya with friends last night.

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Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas is an American pop singer, musician, actor, and dancer. He was a member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band made up of him and his two brothers, Nick and Kevin. He starred as Joseph Lucas on the Disney Channel original series Jonas, and released his debut solo studio album, Fastlife in October 2011.

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LAVO Party Brunch Season Four Launch

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Tinashe Hosts Aquarius Album Release Party at TAO

Joined by a small group of close friends, the group soaked up the sun and enjoyed a few dishes from the TAO kitchen including the Buddha burger, wings and chicken Caesar salad.

Later that night, Tinashe hosted the official album release party for her debut studio album “Aquarius” at TAO Nightclub. After enjoying dinner at TAO Asian Bistro, she took over a VIP table upstairs inside the nightclub. She kicked off the celebration for the highly anticipated album with a performance of a few hits from it including “All Hands on Deck,” her newest single “Pretend” and the huge hit “2 On.” Following the performance, Tinashe returned to her table where she was surprised with a congratulatory custom cake featuring the cover of “Aquarius.” She spent the rest of her night dancing with friends to the sounds of DJ Five and graciously took time to pose for photos with adoring fans on the dance floor.

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Tinashe

Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress and former model. Her name means “God Is With Us” in her father’s native language, Shona, from Zimbabwe. Raised in Los Angeles, California, she began her entertainment career at the age of 3 when she began modeling and acting.

In 2012 Tinashe released two critically acclaimed mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012) which she created in her home studio. After the release of the mixtapes, Tinashe signed with RCA Records. She released her third mixtape Black Water (2013) and released her debut solo album Aquarius, on October 7, 2014. Tinashe released her debut single “2 On”, in January 2014. The song lived as the #1 song on rhythm radio for over 4 weeks and has currently peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her first Top 40 hit single.

Apart from music, Tinashe is known for her acting. Tinashe made her acting debut in the television film Cora Unashamed (2000). Tinashe has also appeared for the film The Polar Express alongside actor Tom Hanks, and from 2008 to 2009 Tinashe had a recurring role in American sitcom Two and a Half Men as Jake’s girlfriend Celeste. – Wikipedia