Kelce returns from Australia for LV party
TRAVERSIN’ Travis made it back to Las Vegas in time to rock the Strip on Saturday. Kelce successfully reached his favorite party destination after flying out of Sydney, Australia, on Friday after meeting with Taylor Swift on her “Eras Tour” stop at Accor Stadium.
The indefatigably partying tight end joined Marquez Valdes-scantling, Rashee Rice, Mecole Hardman Jr., Skyy Moore, Jerick “Jet” Mckinnon, Isaiah Pacheco, Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith for the rowdy club hang.
The list is likely not complete, but those are the Chiefs who have been confirmed at Vegas clubs this weekend.
Marshmello, he of the flashing bucket head, was to be the night’s superstar DJ headliner at XS Nightclub. He started his set just after 1 a.m.
Kelce joined the superstar DJ for an extended set, shouting, “You (expletive) better sing along to this!” and calling out, “You’ve gotta fight! For your right! To paaarrty!”
Then he toweled off, found a tray of tequila shots and paid it forward.
Kelce was the purveyor of the party, but hardly alone. The Chiefs’ crew was set up on the stage-left side of the DJ booth. The team moved to the stage repeatedly, spraying the crowd with champagne and fake cash from “The Rainmaker” money-shooting devices.
The bills spelled out “2024 champs.” Red and yellow confetti (matching the team’s cherry-and-lemon color scheme) rained; and a five-tier, football-themed cake was part of the prize package.
The team also accepted a pair of WBC-UFC styled championship belts, one of which was commandeered by Moore. The Lombardi Trophy was not in the club, but the crowd roared for those belts.
Also, there was ample, aggressive party-cannon blasting.
The Chiefs on hand arrived at 12:30, filing onto an outside VIP stage, announced loudly and accurately as “the Super Bowl champs” and “the best team in football!” Patrick Mahomes and Kelce, as has become custom, walked in first.
Earlier Saturday, the group rolled into Lavo Champagne Party Brunch at Palazzo. The announcement said the entourage was “spotted” at the restaurant. True. Hard to miss all these big, boisterous football players being showered with adulation, champagne and sparklers.
On Friday night, Mahomes and an entourage celebrating a bachelor party blew into Zouk Nightclub. The event was a fete for Mahomes’ friend from Whitehouse High School and Texas Tech, Brennan Mcdaniel.
Meantime, the above-mentioned Chiefs (not including Mahomes and Kelce) dropped into Drai’s at then Cromwell. Club resident artist Fabulous headlined.
Prior to hitting Zouk, Mahomes and his fellow bachelor-party celebrants dined at Toca Madera at The Shops at Crystals.
On Saturday, the party at XS and Encore Beach was still pumping at 3 a.m., even after Marshmello closed his set. Kelce was spotted walking out of a VIP men’s room, his phone to his ear, sweating, smiling, chatting animatedly. Wonder who it was?
Adam’s impact
When U2 launched its series at the Sphere, the band and venue promised a groundbreaking audio and visual experience.
They said nothing about fake mustaches.
But such facial accessorizing has surfaced, after bassist Adam Clayton showed up with a (real) mustache after holiday break.
Prior to the show Feb. 18, a fan under the X handle @atu2comsherry handed out fake mustaches to dozens of fans, as a way to pay homage to Clayton’s new look. Fillin drummer Bram van den Berg took on the look for “Mysterious Ways.”
The band also ran a highlight clip of fans wearing the mustaches. Most were in the GA section on house right, or where Clayton is usually set up.
U2 closes its series at the globe of grandeur next weekend. Forty performances in all. We’re trying to get back to bookend the series, having been blown away at the opener. Tickets are steep. Access is tight. It will be a … close shave.
Add MJ
A big show was left off the list of guests on the “Live With Kelly and Mark” tapings Monday and Tuesday at Fontainebleau’s Bleaulive Theater. Fourteen cast members of “Michael Jackson One” are also performing, to be featured on the series airing next week. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos host at the venue for shows to air Tuesday through Friday.
Cool Hang Alert
Classically trained vocalist and a very classy individual, Cheyenne Adams, plays Maxan Jazz from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday. Adams arrived from Florida a few years back, with appearances at Carnegie Hall and Grand Ole Opry. A $25 F&B minimum is required. Go to mazanjazz.com for intel.