Lady Gaga's Monster Ball - Where You can Be Whoever or Whatever You Want to Be!

The show started even before we entered the MGM Grand Arena, where Lady Gaga look-alikes were valet parking their cars, playing at the slot machines, dining in the restaurants and going through the customary concert metal detector to enter the concert hall. Fans with beer cans as hair rollers, bikinis fashioned from crime scene tape, and myriad interpretations of the styles that only Lady G can wear so successfully (though last night hundreds others tried their best). But the real entertainment started when Gaga, with her crew of monsters, took to the stage for two solid hours of dancing, singing and dramatic antics including covering herself with 'blood', donning a pair of men's underwear (autographed I might add), and ascending into the air on a stage barely wider than her size 2 frame.

"Tonight, I want you to let go of all your 'insecurities,' " she told the crowd. "I want you to dismiss any rejection. I don't want you to leave loving me more, I want you to leave loving you more." If anyone came to the MGM Grand with insecurities or low self-esteem, Gaga took on the personal challenge to convince the nearly 15,000 excited fans that they should love themselves, no matter what others thought or told them.

It all enfolded as a series of theatrical vignettes, with Gaga wearing everything from what looked like a nun's habit, which she wore while sporting a see-through dress with white tape across her nipples, to a brassiere that shot sparks. The stage was a continual sea of visual candy, and everyone left the arena, 'showing their teeth' and 'raising their paws'....including me!

The Queens Shine at Logo Lounge at Eye Candy

Las Vegas parties day and night and this entire week was on fire at the LOGO Lounge at EyeCandy Sound Lounge & Bar at Mandalay Bay as the kick off to MGM Resorts International's much anticipated "My Fabulous Vegas". The Lounge featured the drag queens from Ru Paul's Drag Race in all their glory including the winner, the fabulous Miss Tyra Sanchez. I was amazed at Tyra's beauty, she truly was amazing. Being a fan of the weekly reality show, I already thought she was amazing but the in-person appearance took her beauty and feminism to a whole other level. Another Drag Race favorite participating in the Lounge was Pandora Boxx, who was also prettier than on the show. And the cool thing is that they were both really nice, friendly and down to earth. Kudos ladies! Hope to see you back in Las Vegas real soon.

Lady Gaga Wars II

Practically overnight, Lady Gaga has rocked everyone's world and filled it with visions of balloon suits, Kermit the frog fur coats, cigarette shades and sparkly lobster hats. She's given us outsiders our confidence back in a way that only a few really great and earth shaking music artists have been able to. Her originality and fabulousness is often imitated, duplicated and most importantly loved by all and tonight, at Eduardo Cordova's Closet Sundays, was no different.

This week, the smoke-free venue filled up quickly with an ultra trendy crowd as everyone was eager to flirt, mingle, dance and bare witness to Gaga Wars II. The prizes included $1500 in cash prizes and even tickets to Lady Gaga's show so you know there were no expenses spared! The queens truly brought the ferosh as they graced the stage in the ultimate diva battle.

When it comes to Lady Gaga I guess you're either going to love her or hate her, but one thing that can't be denied is that she's become a constant reminder that its okay to be different, eccentric, and individual. And I'm glad I was able to see some of her "Little Monsters" (which is what she calls her fans for all of you who've I've just confused) in action. Keep it up boys and girls! Cause this was really just the jump off point for a wild and crazy week that all leads up to what we've been holding our breath for and saving our best afro blond wigs for and that's the show of all shows on August 13 at the MGM Grand Arena.

keep it sexy!!!

Everything's Sexier in Las Vegas!

The Concorde Ballroom at The Paris Hotel Las Vegas provided the backdrop for “Everything’s Sexier in Las Vegas”, and by the looks of the incredible dancer on stage much of the night, they couldn’t have chosen a better name! Tonight's event was just the opening reception for Family Fest, a national pride event designed as a family reunion that brings together people of African, Latin, Asian, and European descent. On Saturday attendees will participate in a full-day Business-2-Business Exhibit Fair and later that night everyone will party at the first annual FamilyFest Live Concert followed by the Fire and Ice Pool Party on the rooftop of the Paris Resort and Casino Hotel. The weekend will close with a star-studded gospel brunch. www.familyfestlasvegas.com

Eduardo Cordova presents Closet Sundays

Anybody who's been out and about the Vegas scene in the last few years might be familiar with the name Eduardo Cordova. He is, after all, responsible for the annual White Parties and Sunkissed Sundays (the first all gay and lesbian pool party) at the Luxor. So it should come as no surprise that he's also the mastermind behind the stellar Closet Sundays... once found @ the Luxor's Cathouse Nightclub and now resting comfortably at the Mirage's chic Revolution Lounge.

Now, for anyone who's hasn't been by closet Sundays... shame on you! You're missing out! I've been the last couple of weeks and I swear I've never danced more! Or with more gorgeous people, I might add.

The DJ spins a crazy mixes... The Go Go Dancers are beautiful and equally talented... Drinks are strong... and the crowd is super posh and uber sexy.

So do yourself a favor and make sure you have Closet Sundays marked in your calendars. You may have missed Jai Rodriguez from Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" performing and looking delicious this past Sunday, but August 8th there will be GAGA WARS II (where $1500 in cash prizes and Lady Gaga Concert tickets will be given away for the best Lady Gaga costumes) and on September 5th, reality TV star Teresa of the Real Housewives of New Jersey will be rockin' it out!

So keep it sexy, Vegas... and I'll see you on Sunday ;)

Love Raven - Love Her!!

My favorite Ru Paul Drag Race Queen, Raven, was cool as a cucumber (as she always is) at Heaven at Bare Pool at The Mirage on Saturday night. She knocked everyone dead with her exotic beauty and when she hit the stage the crowd went wild. Even though she didn't win, she's number 1 on my list! Love you Raven!

And if you missed her, she'll be back in a couple of weeks at the Logo Lounge at Eye Candy at Mandalay Bay. Keep checking back to gayvegastravel.com for more details.