There’s never any doubt that Las Vegas has it all, from world-class entertainment to top-rated cuisine — and it shows in how packed the city stays every single night. Especially downtown, under the Fremont Street canopy, where the crowd shines brighter than the lights above. Looking for an elevated experience with a shot at star-studded sightings? Circa Resort & Casino seems to be holding the top spot for the best of everything Las Vegas was meant to be.
Jenny McCarthy Got Slapped by a Champion at a Famous Vegas Restaurant
Tucked away on the ground floor of Circa sits Barry’s Downtown Prime — a top choice for anyone craving the best steak dinner in town, with the added bonus of never knowing who might be at the next table. Celebrity regulars Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy were recently seated across the room from Ellie Dempster, the first-ever female Power Slap champion and holder of the sport’s first-ever women’s title belt. Dempster is a big fan of both stars, especially Jenny, whom she admires for empowering women through her clean beauty brand, Formless Beauty. As for Donnie’s usual order at Barry’s — he never skips the Garbage Salad, always finishing with an Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Pie for dessert.
As both parties wrapped up dinner, they crossed paths outside the restaurant. What might have been a casual photo on the iconic red carpet took an unexpected turn when Jenny asked to be slapped by the Power Slap champion. It was all in good fun — the two played it up for social media like they were sparring in the ring.
Behind the Scenes: Pawn Stars Negotiates a Deal
Another Vegas institution, the long-running show Pawn Stars, was also on scene. Stars Rick Harrison and Chumlee filmed an episode at Circa’s Stadium Swim, meeting with a high-end collector for another notable pawn deal. What exactly they were negotiating remains under wraps for now, but fans will get the full story when the new episode airs this fall.
The cast, joined by producer Tracy Whittaker, took over Circa Owner/CEO Derek Stevens’ Owner’s Cabana between takes, digging into lunch and fruity drinks courtesy of the Stadium Swim staff. Rick and Chumlee looked like they were enjoying that part of the shoot the most. The series has been on air since 2009, spans more than 750 episodes, and is now in its 20th season — with Circa continuing to be a recurring backdrop for the crew.
UFC Ring Girls Steal the Show at Barry’s
Few events draw a crowd quite like UFC fight night — and that energy carries over thanks in part to the sport’s well-known ring girls. A group of them, including Arianny Celeste alongside Chrissy Blair Brookliyn Wren, and Red Dela Cruz, were spotted enjoying a girls’ night out at Barry’s Prime. Chef Barry cooked for the table personally and scored a standout photo with the group — by all accounts, the whole restaurant took notice.
It’s just further proof that Circa and Barry’s remain the go-to spot for celebrity sightings and visiting athletes alike. Whether you’re just passing through or stopping in for a drink, there’s no telling who might be at the next table.
