Don't be a drag...just be a queen!"

Ever since 10:30am when I woke up, I have been listening to Lady Gaga’s new song “Born This Way” on repeat. I am positive I am not alone, the song was officially released at 6:00 AM February 11^th; die hard Little Monsters have been spamming Facebook ever since the release. This long awaited song just might be the new anthem for the gays and Little Monsters everywhere. Now I love Lady Gaga and I was definitely not disappointed in any way. I will admit I was a little surprised by how fast and upbeat it was. Ever since Lady Gaga previewed the song at the MTV Music Video awards, I personally was under the impression it would be a lot slower. Nevertheless I can’t wait to hear this song everywhere and to be able to chant my favorite line of the song, “Don’t be a drag…just be a queen!”

There’s a lot of talk that this song is very reminiscent of the popular 80’s Madonna song “Express Yourself.” My response is…”WHO CARES” its Gaga and she can do no wrong! When she released the picture on twitter of this new song, I could only imagine how amazing it would be. On her website she has a lioness look to her with her bottom eyeliner and crazy hair! My prediction for the video is that she is born again into something crazy maybe a unicorn or gay man? Which would be signifying that it is ok and God made you that way! I am counting down the days until she returns to Sin City, and I’m praying she incorporates “Born This Way” into the tour even though it is still the “Monster Ball.” MGM Hotel and Casino will be full of Little Monsters come March 25^th waiting to hear the voice of their “Queen!” I will be one of those Little Monsters with my paws up in the air!

There’s a Very Special Guy Coming to Town!

His name is Carlos Melia and he’s one of the world’s most popular LGBT travel writers and bloggers. Carlos has been an independent Travel Agent for more than 20 years and travels all over the world to review the hottest gay cities, and this week he’s in our town!

He specializes in Argentina, New York City and Uruguay and this will be the first time he’s blogged about Las Vegas. He’ll be checking out Le Reve at Encore, Krave, Piranha, Marquee at Cosmopolitan, Rumor among other Las Vegas gay favorites. Carlos says the theme of his blog is Been There Done That and he plans to personally experience, test and approve as much of Gay Vegas as he can over the next two days.

Former Mr Gay International 2008, and current member of the Board of Directors for Mr Gay World, Carlos says “I work along the main LGBT organizations worldwide, in pro of our rights and to assure everyone that indeed It will be Better.”

Take a look at the photo above and if you see Carlos (he’s so cute, he’ll be hard to miss!) in any of our day spots or night spots over the next few days, show him a real Las Vegas welcome, because that’s the message we hope he’ll share with his thousands of followers all over the world. Also check out the GayVegasTravel.com Social Feed to read Carlos’ daily review of Las Vegas.

And don't forget that as a GayVegasTravel.com member, you can email Carlos with your suggestions as to things he can do while in town (maybe hang out with you!).

All The President's Men Coming to Blush

“Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are designed to be explored and discovered, to excite the senses of each and every guest.” This will all be true come President’s Day weekend when the Wynn and Encore open their arms and doors to the LGBT Community and host a very gay weekend! The Wynn and Encore hotels are not strangers to the gay community; they stand strong being LGBT friendly, providing not only luxurious amenities but a staff of Pride concierges, (the only hotel on the Las Vegas Strip to do so).

The “All the President’s Men Party” will be hosted at the fabulous Blush Boutique Nightclub on Sunday, February 20, with DJ Lisa Pittman and DJ Axis spinning the hits! Now I’ve been to a few nightclubs here and there, but I’ve never noticed how great a DJ could be, until DJ Lisa Pittman rocked my world! Her mixes and transitions are sick and will keep you dancing “FA DAYS!”

Did I almost forget to mention that locals and hotel guests will receive free admission and there will be a hosted vodka and tequila bar from 10:30-11:30 pm! If that wasn’t enough to get you to the hottest place on the strip come the 20^th, I don’t know what else will... So Mr. Presidents I will be attending and saluting while I dance and wave the flag with PRIDE!

More Reasons to say Oui! Oui!

Need more options when it comes to finding a place to party? It's Vegas…of course you do! Paris Hotel welcomes the newest mega club "Chateau Nightclub and Gardens at Paris." Scheduled to open its doors March 5th, this nightclub will put you in the romantic mood with a 10,000 square-foot terrace over looking the Strip. According to the Las Vegas Sun, "The club includes 20,000 square feet outdoors in a garden setting under the Eiffel Tower replica."

With all the construction going on in front of the Paris, I'm definitely excited to see this new club and the huge Sugar Factory store right next to it! In my opinion it is about time the Paris hotel got a hip nightclub and with Drake set to host opening night, you know this is going to be the place to be!

What I am looking forward to the most is the view of the Strip. The Paris Hotel is across the street from the famous Bellagio Fountains, so I hope the view is extravagant. What could be better than enjoying the Vegas night air, sipping on a cocktail watching the fountain show with some friends? This could be better than one night in Gay Paree!