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SHAQ, ‘THE BIG HURT,’ SAM DARNOLD, VEGAS ACES OUT ON THE TOWN

Shaq heads a star-studded celebrity weekend.

Shaquille O’Neal did an hour-long performance as a popup DJ at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday night. Photo:  Courtesy of Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop

Shaquille O’Neal, hosting a pop-up DJ set at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday night (6-23)…

At Scotch 80 Prime (Palms) over the weekend: Retired slugger Frank “The Big Hurt” Thomas, ordering the rib-eye ravioli and Caesar salad on Saturday…

Also there that evening, former University of Mississippi tight end Evan Engram, a first-round pick for the New York Giants in 2017, with a group of friends. They shared Kookoo shrimp and shrimp cocktails and an array of steaks, from tomahawks, to bone-in New Strip, bone-in ribeye, the rib cap, the bison filet and the A5 Kobe… 

The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah met with members of the Las Vegas Aces after his show at the MGM Park. From left: Rushia Brown, Jaime Nared, Noah, Nia Coffey and Carolyn Swords. Photo: Al Powers

On Friday evening (6/22), comedian Brad Garrett came in after taking in Alanis Morisette at the Pearl. Garrett and his girlfriend enjoyed the rib-eye ravioli, the spazz salad, tuna crudo and a bone-in ribeye.

Also in on Friday: former UFC champion Frank Mir, with friends. They got a tour of the kitchen from executive chef Barry S. Dakake

Golden State Warriors Dance Team at Juniper Cocktail Lounge at Park MGM. Photo: Courtesy MGM Resorts International

On Thursday evening (6/21): Southern Cal quarterback Sam Darnold, the No. 3 overall selection in the recent NFL draft (taken by the New York Jets). He ordered the Mesquite Fired Crustacean Tower and a filet Caesar salad….

The Las Vegas Aces attended the show of standup comedian Trevor Noah (“The Daily Show”) on Friday at the Park Theater (Park MGM)…

Also at the Park MGM: members of the Golden State Warriors dance team, spotted at Juniper Cocktail Lounge...