The cameras flash wherever Ryan Leslie goes. The singer/songwriter/producer and now rapper hits Las Vegas the only way he knows how, with expensive taste in Carnival of Venice. Off his upcoming Black Mozart EP, R-Les and his crew enjoys Sin City from shopping at Rolex, to cruising down the strip in a Lamborghini Murciélago. The evening ends off with a performance at The Bank, in the black-and-white clip. Enjoy the !LLMIND-produced cut off his EP coming soon. Enjoy.

There's a very good reason why the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas is considered the biggest trade event of its kind, not only in North America, but in the world.Every year at the end of October, thousands of companies from automakers to tuners and parts providers make their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center to exhibit their production and conceptual goods, be that complete cars or aftermarket accessories and components of all sorts. [See & Read More]

The Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas has recently completed a $40 million renovation of its Spa Tower accommodations (from about $160 to $700 per night). All of the tower’s 928 rooms and suites—including 12 penthouse suites, three 1,900-square-foot two-bedroom Bellagio Suites, and a Chairman and a Presidential Suite, 4,000-square-feet each—feature completely new decor and amenities, from the walls and furnishings to updated electronics. [See & Read More]

Rising indie artist Sean Rose is back with another great visual for his latest track, “Parlay” off the Desert of Dreams project with our friend Bootleg Kev. Checkout the smooth video directed by Rahkeem Supreme. Enjoy.

Lil Wayne was heavy on the scene at this year’s Magic Tradeshow. The rapper was in Las Vegas promoting his new skate-inspired brand Trukfit—complete with video projected clothes. Jason Ross, founder of members-only shop site JackThreads, caught up with Weezy to talk shop and find out more about his foray into fashion. Enjoy.

A waiter rushes through the dining room carrying a steak, and heads instantly turn. Eyes follow. Fingers point. "Did you see that?" a guy at a nearby table says, leaning into the aisle to get a better look. "There goes another one." Heads turn again, jaws drop. Barely contained on an oversize platter of industrial heft, one of these steaks lands on my table with a graceful thunk—a 2-pound USDA prime rib eye, nearly two inches thick and still smoldering. Steak for one. The heady aroma of perfectly charred beef does not just perfume the air at Las Vegas’s Old Homestead Steakhouse, it consumes it, intoxicating everyone within finger-pointing range. [See & Read More]

Floyd Mayweather was supposed to be in jail for 90 days, but it looks like good behavior will get him out a little bit earlier than expected. According to a Las Vegas police spokesman, Mayweather is expected to get released this Friday. After beginning his sentence on June 1st at Clark County Detention Center for a 2010 domestic violence conviction, Floyd's team attempted to get the 35-year-old boxer out early to no avail by claiming that Money was "getting out of shape while in solitary confinement." [See & Read More]

Songstress Nicole Scherzinger clearly knew where the party was at last night as they both headed to Las Vegas for a wild weekend. Nicole hit up TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort and Casino on Saturday night where she enjoyed a birthday party thrown especially in her honor. The new X Factor judge, who turns 34 on June 29th, looked stunning in a gold shimmering, backless mini-dress that put her curves on full display. Check out the pics after the jump. [See More]

Atlanta entrepreneur/recording artists Ludacris spoke to Las Vegas radio boss Bootleg Kev on Memorial Day weekend and had a nice, long conversation about an array of topics. Everything from his upcoming Ludaversal album, to working with pop star Justin Bieber, the potential he saw in 2 Chainz, beef with Big Sean and more. Enjoy.

Rapper Wale performed poolside at “Ditch Fridays” held at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. He rocked the crowd wearing a Leaders 1354 hat ($40), PRPS floral camo cargo shorts ($190), and a pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Crimson” sneakers ($180). [See More]