Weekend Roundup: The W Debuts with Chanel Iman, Cara Santana and Olivia Culpo and More in Las Vegas

Chanel Iman, Cara Santana and Olivia Culpo attend the W Las Vegas grand opening celebration.
Chanel Iman, Cara Santana and Olivia Culpo attend the W Las Vegas grand opening celebration.

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W Las Vegas hosted its grand opening event with Olivia Culpo, Chanel Iman, Jesse Metcalfe, Cara Santana, Ryan Guzman and more on Friday night. The night included sets from DJ’s Coco & Breezy, the iconic cabaret singer Lady Rizo, and a headlining performance from Aluna George — who had the packed room grooving to her hits “To U,” “I’m in Control,” “I Remember” and “Together.”

Olivia Culpo and Danny Amendola along with Cara Santana and Jesse Metcalfe caught up couch-side at the W Las Vegas. Later, Jesse Metcalfe sang along with cabernet singer Lady Rizo’s rendition of “Luck Be a Lady.” Chanel Iman rocked beached jeans and a purse

Also on Friday, NFL star Shawn Lauvao was seen partying at Tao Nightclub in the Venetian with a group of friends at a VIP table. At a nearby table, makeup artists and Instagram stars Nikita Dragun and Jeffree Star partied. At one point in the night, Dragun jumped in the DJ booth prompting DJ Scene to get on the mic and give a shout out to the artists.

Dana Carvey, Dee Snider and Jon Lovitz
Dana Carvey, Dee Snider and Jon Lovitz

Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Dee Snider shared laughs with the audience during Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz’s comedy show, “Reunited, at The Foundry at SLS Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Twisted Sister singer posed for a photo before the show with Carvey and Lovitz.

Leona Lewis celebrates her birthday at Tao.
Leona Lewis celebrates her birthday at Tao.

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Recording artist Leona Lewis celebrated her birthday with a night out with 15 of her closest friends on Saturday that started with dinner at Beauty & Essex in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. She ordered avocado toast, chicken meatballs, yellowtail sashimi and more. The group headed to Tao Nightclub in the Venetian, sitting at a VIP table. Lewis was surprised with a celebratory presentation from the staff.

Brody Jenner takes over the DJ booth at Hyde Bellagio.
Brody Jenner takes over the DJ booth at Hyde Bellagio.

Photo Credit: Hyde

Reality television heartthrob Brody Jenner got on the decks at Hyde Bellagio on Sunday. delivered an unprecedented DJ set at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas. Before his arrival, Brody shared his excitement about the party on Twitter, posting “Can’t wait for this Saturday night in Vegas @hydebellagio.”

Following an appearance on the red carpet, Jenner and his entourage sat at a VIP table as Hyde’s servers greeted them with flashing lights and giant letters spelling out “B-R-O-D-Y.”

Keith Urban played a two-hour set for guests at an intimate party on the patio of La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday night. Chase Bryant and Dierks Bentley were also at the private party, held as part of the Academy of Country Music Awards festivities.