Many people have been contacting me asking “What are the best parties in Vegas during Memorial Day Weekend.” So, Hype1 has put together our picks for the hottest events during this famous weekend. Whether you’re visiting or a Las Vegas local, these are the events to see & be seen at!

Tonight, Thursday, May 21st

Ghostbar - Palms Resort & Casino - Sound Lounge featuring JoJo Flores, Lisa Shaw, Keith Evans, and more.

The Bank - Bellagio

Tryst - Wynn

LAVO - Palazzo - Rock ‘n Roll Wine Lounge with Open Wine bar from 9pm - 10pm

TAO - Venetian - After Party for Las Vegas Weekly’s Vegas’ Best

Drais After Hours - Bill’s Gambling Hall - Special Guest DJ Benji Madden from Good Charlotte

Friday, May 22nd

Day/Pool Parties
Palms Pool & Bungalows - Ditch Fridays hosted by the Girls of Huntington Ink

Wet Republic - Hosted by Kendra Wilkinson - Music by Peter Bailey, Richie Santana, VTONE, Klutch

Night Events
Rain Nightclub - Palms - DJ AM

LAVO - Palazzo - Hosted by Dancing with the Stars Champion Cheryl Burke

TAO Nightclub - Venetian

XS Nightclub - Encore

Tryst Nightclub - Wynn

Blush Boutique Lounge - Wynn - Burlesque Part Trois

Tabu Ultra Lounge - MGM - Special Guest DJ Roger Sanchez

Drais Afterhours - Bills Gambling Hall - Chris Garcia

Tabu After Hours - MGM - Richie Santana & Peter Bailey

Saturday, May 24th

Day/Pool Parties
Wet Republic - Guest DJ’s Roger Sanchez, Victor Calderone, Boris

Night Events
XS - EncoreTryst - Wynn

Rain - Palms - Perfecto Vegas with Paul Oakenfold, Doman & Petigrew, The Funkler, and more.

JET - Mirage - Hosted by Soulja Boy

TAO Nightclub - Venetian

The Bank - Bellagio

Drais Afterhours - Bills Gambling Hall - DJ Chris Garcia

Studio 54 After Hours - MGM - Special Guest DJ Victor Calderone

Sunday, May 24th

Day/Pool Parties
Palms Pool & Bungalows - Palms - Steve Aoki, Mark Farina, and more.

TAO Beach - Venetian - Sunset Sessions with DJ’s TV ROCK

Wet Republic - MGM - Sharam and Cedric Gervais

Rehab - Hard Rock - Jonathan Peters and DJ VICE

Sapphire Pool - Rio - Hosted by Frenchy (Rock of Love,) Arian (Tough Love) and the girls of Sapphire with a Bikini Top Contest

Night Events
JET - Mirage - TIESTO

Palms Pool & Bungalows - Palms - Carl Cox, Serge Devant, and more.

Rain Nightclub - Palms - Paul Van Dyke, Robbie Rivera and more.

LAVO - Palazzo - DJ VICE

The Bank - Bellagio - Special Guest DJ Joel Madden from Good Charlotte

TAO - Venetian - Erick Morillo

Studio 54 Afterhours - MGM - DJ Jonathan Peters

Drai’s Afterhours - Bills Gambling Hall - Guest DJ KASKADE

Monday, May 25th

Day/Pool Parties
Wet Republic - MGM - Deadmau5 and Kaskade

Relax at Hard Rock Pool - Hard Rock Hotel

Night Events
The Bank - Bellagio - TIESTO

XS Nightclub - Encore

JET Nightclub - Mirage

**** If you’re looking for table reservations for any of the above events please feel free to contact me directly at jacqueline@hype1.com

Photo: rehablv.com

UFC Ultimate Fighter Clay “The Carpenter” Guida will be making a special appearance at Frequency Nightclub in Toronto this Saturday, May 9th. To see Clay Guida in person and get on the guestlist for this event CLICK HERE

The 2009 Brazilian Carnival Ball took place on Saturday night in Toronto. The Ball, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, celebrated more than 43 years of dance, music and friendship while raising over $2.6 million for the SickKids Research Institute.

The who’s who of Toronto’s arts, fashion, political and business communities were in attendance for this special event. To date, the Ball has raised over $55.6 million for numerous causes in healthcare, research, education and culture.

CLICK HERE to view Hype1’s complete gallery of the 2009 Brazilian Carnival Ball

Nicole Richie was in Toronto yesterday afternoon promoting the launch of her jewelry collection House of Harlow 1960 (named after her daughter) at Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street. 

Nicole, who is expecting her second child with Joel Madden, looked radiant as she posed for photographers wearing a black and gold tunic dress, black stockings and jewelry from her new collection.

Later in the evening Nicole headed back to Holt Renfrew to attend a special invite-only bash co-hosted by Fashion Magazine to celebrate her launch and Holt’s new third-floor Contemporary floor. 

Nicole lived up to her fashionista reputation in a beaded dress layered over a black tank and stockings which she of course accessorized with House of Harlow 1960 jewelry.

Adult film star Tera Patrick hosted the “Lingeriegasm” last night at LAVO Las Vegas. Patrick arrived with husband Evan Seinfeld of The Spyderz and posed on the red carpet with models clad in sexy designs from Seven Til Midnight, I Basic Intima and Ed Hardy Lingerie. 

The always affectionate couple flirted on the red carpet and Seinfeld even lifted his shirt to proudly display the tattoo of his wife along the side of his torso.  The group headed in to dine on selections from LAVO’s new Italian menu before journeying up to the nightclub where a bevy of beauties in lingerie were waiting.  The sexy sirens strutted along the LAVO stage, competing for a $1000 cash prize as Patrick judged.  Jeannie Duffy was awarded the winning prize and the entire club celebrated by partying to the sounds of DJ FIVE.

Photos Courtesy of TAO Las Vegas; Arlene Richie

Perfect weather set the stage this past Saturday for the season opening of TAO Beach in Las Vegas.  Actress, singer and newlywed Mandy Moore played host, relaxing in a cabana and was even caught Twittering “Vegas. Tao Beach. Wow!!! Beautiful day, yummy food, amazing people watching…”

Also enjoying the day was Owen Wilson, in town with his brother Andrew and a few friends. Before hitting TAO Beach, Wilson grabbed lunch at Dos Caminos inside The Palazzo, munching on the famed guacamole and other favorites, the generous actor left a $100 poker chip as a tip.

Angie Harmon, showing off a svelte post-baby figure, decided to spend the day with a girlfriend at TAO Beach while hubby Jason Sehorn golfed.  Harmon surprised her husband with a Vegas trip to celebrate his 38^th birthday, which was last Wednesday.  

Harmon was just one of the celebs that gossip blogger Perez Hilton met while he was at TAO Beach.  Perez walked the carpet wearing a Papa Smurf t-shirt paired with silver and white shoes that caught the eye of the photographers.

Krysten Ritter arrived with music video director boyfriend Scott Culver.  The affectionate couple lounged on a daybed inside a cabana near Dancing With the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff.

Across the pool the party heated up inside a cabana where Lil Jon, Reggie Bush, Brody Jenner and his girlfriend Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole had gathered along with poker pros Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari. 

NFL pro Bush took photos with his girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s step-brother Jenner and Lil Jon, but out of respect for Kim who was not in Vegas, wouldn’t take pictures with any other women.

Photos Courtesty of TAO Las Vegas; Denise Truscello

The 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards show is going to be bigger and better than ever as the Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe, and Nick) are set to co-host and perform at one of Canada’s hottest yearly events taking place on Sunday, June 21.

To the delight of teenage girls everywhere the band will perform brand new music from their new album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times, out on June 15 for the MMVA crowd. All of this just one day after they launch the Jonas Brothers 2009 World Tour that will take them across North America, Latin America, and Europe.

“Much loves its fans and they love themselves some Jonas so we’re putting them within faint-able distance from Kevin, Joe, and Nick!” said Sheila Sullivan, Director of Programming, Much MTV Group, CTV Inc.

Hype1 will make sure to keep you updated on all 2009 MMVA related news, including announced celebrity guests and performers.

Photo: MuchMusic

Playboy model Anissa Holmes partied at Body English in Mississauga this past Friday night. Anissa was spotted dancing the night away with friends in a VIP booth. Check out the full gallery HERE.

Also on Friday, Fregata Nightclub hosted a Ed Hardy Swimwear fashion show.

We’ll forgive the Ed Hardy part, because who doesn’t like to see hot girls and guys in swimwear! Check out the gallery HERE.

On Saturday night Fluid Lounge saw reggae artist Beenie Man making an appearance and even getting on the mic for an impromptu performance.

The UFC:97: Redemption After Party took place this past weekend at Club Opera in Montreal.

Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva who was on hosting duties for the night was in great spirits as he walked the red carpet taking photos with the XYIENCE girls, including XYIENCE spokesmodel Amber Nichole.

Silva, quite the gracious host, was seen taking photos with fans and having a great time.

Also spotted at Opera was UFC announcer Bruce Buffer and UFC cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran.

CLICK HERE to view Hype1’s full coverage of this event

Eddie Cibrian was spotted getting cozy with his wife, Brandi Cibrian, last night at LAVO Las Vegas inside the Palazzo Hotel & Casino last night.

Eddie, who has recently been thrown into the media spotlight amidst rumors of an affair with country singer LeAnn Rimes, couldn’t take his eyes off of his wife as they enjoyed dinner and dancing with several friends at LAVO for an “adults only” night out.

Photo Courtesy of LAVO; Denise Truscello