Shaken or stirred, happy hour just isn’t the same without a martini. Never mind the three-martini lunch of the “Mad Men” era. These Las Vegas hot spots serve up divine martinis worthy of James Bond, who ordered his drink with three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet, shaken until ice cold, then served with a large thin slice of lemon peel in “Casino Royal.” These top five martini bars will keep your inner Bond happy.

Do we have a heady lineup for you. If it’s dining with a group of great Vegas chefs you want, the James Beard Foundation has a dinner planned Oct. 17 at RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay to honor Jean-Louis Palladin, one of the culinary geniuses of the 20th century. Chefs Rick Moonen and André Rochat have invited chefs and friends of the late Chef Jean-Louis to prepare this meal prepared from the Palladin’s legendary book, “Cooking with the Seasons.”

On Friday, Rolling Stone magazine hosted its Hot Issue Party, celebrating everything that is hot with a star-studded bash at Jet Nightclub at the Mirage.

This weekend, Ashley Tisdale and her “Hellcats” cast mates celebrated the success of their hit new show on the CW with a non-stop party weekend in Vegas spent at MGM Grand hot spots Wet Republic and Tabú Ultra Lounge. Joining Tisdale was her band of television cheerleaders including Heather Hemmens, Robbie Jones, Matt Barr and Sharon Leal and friends including sister Jennifer Tisdale.

Playboy Playmate and former “Girls Next Door” star Kristina Shannon was pampered for her 21st birthday at Color: A Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace on Saturday night.

Blonde bombshells Karissa and Kristina Shannon celebrated their 21st birthdays at Sugar Factory at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort on Saturday night.

Mark Salling of “Glee” didn’t let a little rain stop him as he kicked off a party at Tao Beach at the Venetian celebrating his new solo album, ”Pipe Dreams”, which also raises awareness for the American Red Cross. Salling, who plays Puck on the hit show, was joined by “Glee” co-star Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam, and a few friends.

Friday night was hot as the Mirage and Rolling Stone magazine kicked off the first-ever Live Like A Rock Star Weekend. To start the evening’s festivities, excited fans squeezed into Bare Pool Lounge, the Mirage’s daylife pool, in anticipation for a special performance by alternative rock band Weezer.

Rocker Avril Lavigne celebrated her 26th birthday at MGM Grand’s Wet Republic today. The singer arrived ready to rock in a black tank top and cropped pants with a hint of color in her pink zebra-printed belt. Proving she is a punk princess to the core, Lavigne’s fingernails were stylishly manicured with silver and black polish.