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The Hilton sisters are back! First of all -- confirming our exclusive Luxe Life scoop yesterday -- Paris will be here to celebrate her birthday with ex-flame Stavros Niarchos on her arm. "They are back together again and in full force," one of their friends told me. Then tonight, little sister Nicky debuts her new couture fashion line in a premiere showcase.

Paris' birthday bash takes place Saturday at Body English in the Hard Rock and Nicky's introduction of her new "Nicholai" label is at PURE in Caesars Palace this evening.

Today, though, 25-year-old heiress Paris is picking up a $1-million paycheck for flying to Vienna, Austria for a dinner-dance date with an ageing European mogul who shelled out the astronomical fee for Paris to attend the famous Opera Ball. Richard Luger, a 74-year-old married construction magnate, has previously escorted Carmen Electra, Pamela Anderson and Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell to the prestigious event long regarded as #1 on the European high-society social calendar! Paris' attending the ball has had European society up in arms about her visit because of the controversial headlines and sexy photos she's been involved in recently. Some 4,500 of the most wealthy and well-heeled aristocrats from all over Europe attend the annual ball. But all Paris prefers to do is dance: "I just want to enjoy the magic of the ball. I learned the waltz when I was young. I have been practicing my steps and now I'm ready to dance."

In addition to Paris' appearance fee, Luger has to shell out over $1,500 each for the tickets, limousine, hotel charges and flowers to decorate his private box near the dance floor! Tomorrow she'll fly back to LA, and then immediately pickup Stavros and private jet themselves into Vegas on Saturday. Nicky will stay here after her fashion show for big sister's Saturday party. She'll display the new Spring line of her successful "Chick" fashions and launch the new "Nicholai" designs.

Check back here early tomorrow morning for the up-to-the-minute photos from PURE. We'll also have a special posting early Sunday of Paris' party in the nightclub and then the unique 3AM Mini-Madhouse that her heavyweight comedy pal, Jeff Beacher is organizing in the Hard Rock's Penthouse bowling alley and indoor swim pool suite! I'm advised that Nevada gaming officials have told Beacher that he can no longer feature live goats and sheep as part of the circus attractions inside the private suites, so he's now checking to see if a lion and a collection of monkeys can be substituted! I've suggested "stuffed animals" as a safe alternative but he dismissed that as not "being outrageous enough."

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy 4th birthday! The cast and crew of the ABBA musical 'Mamma Mia!' celebrate 4 amazing years at Mandalay Bay tonight. They will receive a Senatorial commendation in a curtain call presentation before celebrating at the nearby Border Grill restaurant. Click here for our previous 'Mamma Mia!' coverage and check back with us next week after the NBA excitement for our photo report of the big birthday bash!

STRIP SCRIBBLES
My favorite diva, fashion model and designer Kimora Lee Simmons winds up in Macy's Fashion Show Mall this afternoon, hosting a runway models show of her latest hip-hop fashions including her Baby Phat smash. Kimora promises tickets to Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupree's concert at the Aladdin tonight and for Diddy's after-big-gamer party on Sunday at the Palms to folks spending more than $150 on the apparel. ... Tonight, expect to see Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony all turning up at the Hard Rock to support former Chicago Bulls player Trent Tucker. It's his charity poker tournament Hoopology, being played at Center Bar and followed by a Body English party with a show by The Roots. ... Our music scene here continues to grow from the strength of The Killers and Panic! At the Disco. Now The Screaming Meemees are getting an international reputation for their mind-blowing high-energy performances. In the year they've been together they've already racked up 80 standing-room-only, sell-out shows. Their "No Ordinary Girl" indie album is already the largest video hit on MySpace. Actor Lawrence Fishburne continues his night-prowls of Vegas clubs with a visit to the new Abbey Road bar at the Beatles Revolution Lounge in the Mirage alongside the 'LOVE' musical theater. ... Star Jones, former View co-host, is in town for the big-game and some shopping She hit Lush Puppy and Art of Shaving at Mandalay Place buying some Valentines Day gifts.

TONIGHT'S TIPS
- It's opening day of the All-Star Jam Session at Mandalay Bay

- Former UNLV star Shawn Marion, now with Phoenix Suns, hosts the Kick Off party at the Voodoo Lounge in the Rio.

- Allen Iverson presents Money, Power, Respect '07 with Lil Wayne and Chamillionaire with DJ Kid Capri at ICE.

- My masterful musical friends who make up Earth Wind & Fire swing their spirited soul into the Luxor through the weekend.

- Rap royalty reigns at Aladdin/Planet Hollywood with Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, and Chingy.

- Boxing champ Winky Wright hosts a Studio 54 dance party at MGM.

- Just a reminder from our stories above; 'Mamma Mia!' celebrates its 4th anniversary at Mandalay bay and Nicky Hilton hosts at PURE.

TOMORROW'S TEASE
It's finally here: The super showdown. Luxe Life has all the highlights of the 56th annual NBA All-Star Game as the superstars strive for slam dunks and 3 pointers. Plus yours truly presents a Walk of Fame star to Toni Braxton and maybe even Shaquille O'Neil, and then I'll host the VIP red carpet arrivals for the premiere of the MVP movie financed by several NBA stars.

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