Diablo’s Cantina gets off to saucy start

Las Vegas’ nightlife scene got a little wilder and saucier Saturday with the grand opening of Diablo’s Cantina.

Located at the Monte Carlo, Diablo’s got off to a rip-roaring start as a rowdy group of patrons checked out what probably will become one of the more popular party alternatives to the mega-clubs and lounges in the city.

From the guy dressed in the Mexican wrestling outfit (complete with mask) to the person wearing the rooster head and costume running around the second floor of the club, Diablo’s basically gives you a little bit of everything.

Think of Diablo’s as a two-story club, complete with an upstairs patio, that takes elements of Margaritaville, Fat Tuesday and Coyote Ugly and turns it into one big special venue.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez, comedian Kathy Griffin and actor Kevin Connolly ("Entourage") were among the celebrities in attendance, walking a red carpet that featured promotional models body-painted/dressed in she-devil outfits.

There was also a little person decked out in a Mexican poncho and sombrero as he shook a pair of maracas throughout the night to the delight of the crowd, signifying that madness and mayhem probably will be the norm at Diablo’s Cantina.

NFL star celebrates birthday at Palms — What better way to spend your NFL team’s bye week than celebrating your birthday in Las Vegas?

That’s exactly what Denver Broncos star Javon Walker did Saturday, when he and around 75 friends partied at Moon nightclub inside the Palms as they got together for the wide receiver’s 29th birthday.

Perez Hilton brings gossip to Jet — Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton hosts the party tonight at Jet inside The Mirage.

Hilton brings a little bit of controversy of his own to Vegas, having recently been sued by Britney Spears’ music label — Zomba Label Group — for alleged copyright infringement.

The lawsuit, filed earlier this month, alleges Hilton’s Web site, www.perezhilton.com, illegally obtained and posted at least 10 demos and completed songs from Spears’ new album, "Blackout."

Hilton recently appeared on the MTV show "Celebrity Rap Superstar," before he was eliminated in week six of the competition.

Tao throwing anniversary party — It seems like it was just yesterday that Tao started its Thursday "Worship" party, geared toward the local nightlife crowd.

Well, The Venetian hot spot will celebrate the two-year anniversary for its popular weekly event Thursday. DJ Five will dish out the sounds for the partygoers throughout the evening.

Sighting of the week — The cast of CBS TV show "Jericho" showed up at LAX Saturday inside the Luxor to celebrate the wrap of their season. Among the cast members in attendance were Ashley Scott, Skeet Ulrich, Brad Beyer and Kenneth Mitchell.

Halloween parties galore coming to Vegas — Check here next week for a look at the numerous Halloween parties headed to Las Vegas nightclubs, with several giving away huge cash prizes for the scariest and sexiest costumes.

Jeremy Pond covers the nightclub scene for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Vegas Confidential. His column appears Fridays in Neon and online at www.lvrj.com and www.normclarke.com. He can be reached at 383-0298 or via e-mail at jpond@reviewjournal.com.