Thecolourofmylove Posted February 26, 2008 at 02:42 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 02:42 PM Article from LasVegasMagazine.com In an attempt to keep celebrity investors Celine Dion and Shaquille O’Neil from becoming involved with the IRS bust of their Pure nightclub at Caesars Palace yesterday, LUXE LIFE has learned exclusively that executives there are completely co-operating with federal agents. “Everything has been completely honest and we have absolutely nothing to hide,” said one top level Pure insider. Hollywood celebrities, who have made many “cash for hire” appearances to host parties at the nightclub, will also be under the scrutiny of IRS agents. “Again, there will be full co-operation because we do not have to run. We do not have to hide. We are completely out in the open. Everything has been dealt with properly in full keeping and we have done nothing wrong at all. Everything is completely documented and all above board,” I was told. Everybody from Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, Christina Aguilera, Tori Spelling and the casts of hit MTV and VH1 reality shows have been paid for club appearances in the competitive Vegas nightclub world. “It’s all done with checks and all the W4 forms are in order and on file,” I was further told. It’s believed that the IRS agents are looking more at what the club may know about “outside the club access tipping.” The feds have heard rumors about hundreds of thousands of dollars of undeclared income being involved from a practice known as “line-fishing,” where people on-line anxious to enter are willing to pay money to avoid waiting for hours. LUXE LIFE has learned that the IRS agents also raided the homes of at least one member of the Pure management staff. Allegedly the feds seem to be very interested in recent purchases such as expensive cars, jewellery and other personal possessions. They are convinced that the outside the club tipping policy has involved kickbacks of some description, a reliable insider revealed. LUXE LIFE has also learned that another major Vegas nightclub restaurant operator had video cameras installed 12-months ago and notified his front-door employees of the fact and had them “sign out” the cash tips each night for “full open disclosure reporting to the IRS.” Apparently this angered some employees who quit to go to other clubs where there were no legitimate spy-cameras. “This is all about disgruntled ex-employees getting back at us. We know who it is and why. There is absolutely no truth behind the accusations. We will be cleared of any and all reckless complaints. We are totally clean,” I was told by a Pure insider late last night. Pure nightclub owner-partners Robert Frey and Steve Davidovici were at home and still asleep when the feds busted the club and their Pure Management Group offices behind Circus Circus yesterday. They immediately ordered “complete co-operation” with the agents who seized computers from both locations. Caesars Palace officials had no advance notification of the raid and executives arriving for their offices yesterday morning found the agents on guard outside the main club entrance. The IRS men refused to say how many agents were inside the club and how long they would be there. As a precaution that IRS officials would prevent the club from opening for the first-night Bette Midler celebration party, Caesars officials booked a hotel ballroom to use as a safety measure. By mid-afternoon the IRS agents had whatever they thought they needed and gave a go-ahead for the club to reopen. “We are open for business. We know the investigation will last a year, maybe more. But Pure and our other restaurants and nightclubs will be open as usual,” I was told. “We will do whatever is necessary to co-operate fully so that our reputation and names aren’t harmed and remain fully intact.” I'm sure glad Celine got out when she did, but she was there during the time that is being investigated so I expect the Celine haters to be all over this. As I see it, as long as the club owners cooperate and don't hide anything, Celine should be fine. I'm sure Rene is already all over this! Quote Bryan Beavers | Create Your Badgehttp://badge.facebook.com/badge/577905483.228.1040373769.pnghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o84/nafnoid23/Untitled-2.jpg
Teodora Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM Celine and Rene are still owners of the club, as far as I know. But I'm sure this has nothing to do with them, they are not involved in managing it, they just have some shares. I think this is the least of their problems right now... Quote
Thecolourofmylove Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:50 PM Author Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:50 PM Celine and Rene are still owners of the club, as far as I know. But I'm sure this has nothing to do with them, they are not involved in managing it, they just have some shares. I think this is the least of their problems right now... Thats true... but the rags love to turn something like this into a major story. Quote Bryan Beavers | Create Your Badgehttp://badge.facebook.com/badge/577905483.228.1040373769.pnghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o84/nafnoid23/Untitled-2.jpg
shasti Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:59 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 03:59 PM (edited) shes got some luck with her investements... remebers Nickels and that cash register fiasco... well thats buisness.... and i suppose that that is that.. Edited February 26, 2008 at 03:59 PM by shasti Quote
Teodora Posted February 26, 2008 at 04:02 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 04:02 PM (edited) shes got some luck with her investements... remebers Nickels and that cash register fiasco... well thats buisness.... and i suppose that that is that..Ya, they tend to have troubles with business they're not managing themselves... I mean business Rene doesn't manage, Celine is only involved with her name and her money But the businesses Rene does manage are amazing, so that's that. Edited February 26, 2008 at 04:02 PM by Teodora Quote
RojoLuvsCeline Posted February 26, 2008 at 04:11 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 04:11 PM (edited) It's not uncommon for clubs to pay celebrities to make appearences. Ive never heard of people going online and paying money so they dont have to wait in line though :/ Edited February 26, 2008 at 04:12 PM by RojoLuvsCeline Quote http://azupload.com/displayImage.php/setid4626.png http://i27.tinypic.com/2dv7ss8.jpg
Love, Posted February 26, 2008 at 05:45 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 05:45 PM LOL "on-line" in this case does not mean the internet... It means while waiting in line at the entry and using money as bribery and excessive tip. Quote
RojoLuvsCeline Posted February 26, 2008 at 08:15 PM Posted February 26, 2008 at 08:15 PM LOL "on-line" in this case does not mean the internet... It means while waiting in line at the entry and using money as bribery and excessive tip. my blonde was showing there I re read the article. Make sense now LMAO. Thank you Quote http://azupload.com/displayImage.php/setid4626.png http://i27.tinypic.com/2dv7ss8.jpg
aicee Posted February 27, 2008 at 02:08 AM Posted February 27, 2008 at 02:08 AM Celine and Rene are still owners of the club, as far as I know. But I'm sure this has nothing to do with them, they are not involved in managing it, they just have some shares. I think this is the least of their problems right now... Yeah, 100% right. Quote
ryba Posted February 6, 2023 at 04:25 PM Posted February 6, 2023 at 04:25 PM Does Celine still own this club? Quote
AdrienneM Posted February 6, 2023 at 06:08 PM Posted February 6, 2023 at 06:08 PM Does Celine still own this club? She never “owned” it so to speak- she just invested money in it. Quote
CSCfan Posted February 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM Posted February 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM Does Celine still own this club? "This" club doesn't exist anymore... Quote »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» MATHIAS ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzPrxI0AIDY
ryba Posted February 7, 2023 at 08:04 AM Posted February 7, 2023 at 08:04 AM (edited) "This" club doesn't exist anymore... really? When you google it, it appears to exist. Or is it a different one? Edited February 7, 2023 at 08:05 AM by ryba Quote
DionFanAlways Posted February 7, 2023 at 10:15 AM Posted February 7, 2023 at 10:15 AM (edited) The club "Pure" in Caesar's doesn't exist anymore. The spot became the Omnia a while back. Edited February 7, 2023 at 10:15 AM by DionFanAlways 1 Quote I have had the time of my life following this woman! Much love.
ryba Posted February 7, 2023 at 01:44 PM Posted February 7, 2023 at 01:44 PM The club "Pure" in Caesar's doesn't exist anymore. The spot became the Omnia a while back.was that Celines place, or the one in California? 1 Quote
CSCfan Posted February 7, 2023 at 04:03 PM Posted February 7, 2023 at 04:03 PM was that Celines place, or the one in California? It was 'Pure' in Caesars. 1 Quote »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» MATHIAS ««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««««https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzPrxI0AIDY
ryba Posted February 7, 2023 at 05:22 PM Posted February 7, 2023 at 05:22 PM Do we know why it no longer exists? Quote
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