It's official. After waiting over a year for the word that the geriatric rockers, the Rolling Stones, would return to Atlantic City, it's been announced that the band is heading to Boardwalk Hall this October. The Stones made their local debut exactly 40 years ago at Steel Pier. On a related note, the state may have to reconsider the recently implemented smoking ban for Keef's sake.
The enormous success of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green, the duo known on audio blogs, dance floors and now a monster smash album (St. Elsewhere) as Gnarls Barkley has translated into a highly anticipated summer swing through U.S. cities. Good news: It's just been announced the "Crazy" duo is coming to the House of Blues in Atlantic City on Aug. 15. Tickets go on sale July 25 at 10am. Get tickets here:
http://hob.com/venues/clubvenues/atlanticcity/
Thankfully, Atlantic City casinos do not operate in Europe or on the Internet. The online gambling crackdown seems to be heating up: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/18/world/18cnd-gamble.html?hp&ex=1153281600&en=c5925ab7616bafad&ei=5094&partner=homepage
Are you pulling your fingernails out, dying to find out whether or not beloved American Idol finalist Katherine McPhee will recover from her reported illness in time to join the rest of the gang for this weekend's Boardwalk Hall show? Check for regular updates on everything McPhee here:
http://www.katharinefans.com/
People send us all kinds of stuff all the time. But this stacks up with the very best submissions. We loved playing with Legos when we were kids, but never dreamed someone could make a living doing it. The Lego artist Nathan Sawaya was commissioned to create this LEGO replica of a vintage slot machine for a private collector in Las Vegas. More photos can be found at: www.nathanbrickartist.com/antique_slot_machine.html
Black Eyed Peas (with The Pussycat Dolls) to come to the Borgata Event Center on Friday, Sept. 1 at 8pm.
Tickets ($65) are available at TheBorgata.com or by calling 866-900-4TIX (4849).
From the Electric Factory press release: 
After returning from a jet-setting tour of the Far East and Russia, The Black Eyed Peas will set off on yet another trek across the North America. The pop/rap crossover foursome will rack up even more frequent flyer miles with a stop at The Borgata September 1st. This show will also act as a reunion when the Black Eyed Peas pair up yet again with the super sexy Pussycat Dolls, who are opening the show. The Peas are currently underway in their exotic mid-to-late July calendar that includes dates in Japan, China, Russia and India. They are continuing to back their latest album, Monkey Business, which landed in stores last summer and debuted at #2 on The Billboard 200 chart. The set helped the group snag Grammy nominations in 4 categories: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ("Don't Lie"), Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals ("Gone Going"), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group ("Don't Phunk with My Heart") and Best Rap Song ("Don't Phunk with My Heart").
Just announced:
Elton John is coming to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on October 7, 2006. Tickets go on sale Mon., July 31 at 10am.
From the Caesars press release:
Elton John and his band will appear live as part of his 2006 “The Captain and the Kid Tour” in historic Boardwalk Hall hosted by Caesars Atlantic City, Saturday, October 7, 2006 in his only area performance this Fall. "Caesars Atlantic City is excited to again host the amazing talents of Sir Elton John. This will surely be an exciting and memorable evening for all when he makes his return to Boardwalk Hall! We anticipate another sell out as was the case in 2003." said Ken Condon, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Elton John performs with his long-time band, Davey Johnstone on guitar; Guy Babylon on keyboards; Bob Birch on bass guitar; John Mahon on percussion; and Nigel Olsson on drums. The legendary career of Elton John has spanned more than three decades. By all measures, he is one of the world’s most successful touring artist and one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Elton John has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, with 29 consecutive Top 40 Hits and 35 gold and 25 platinum albums. Elton is currently working on his new album, The Captain and The Kid, which will be released this Sept. This is the sequel to his triple platinum album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,” which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with an expanded deluxe edition.
From the popular YouTube Web site, apparently this stunt paid off for a morning show radio team from North Carolina that headed up the coast to AC earlier this year to bet 10 Gs on one spin of a roulette wheel. The anticipation is worth the four minutes.
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