Las Vegas security guard breaks silence on 'Ellen' after disappearance

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino security guard Jesus Campos, who has been hailed for being the first to confront Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock, gave his first public account of the attack, in an interview on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

Campos and Mandalay Bay building engineer Stephen Schuck were DeGeneres' guests in an interview taped Tuesday.

"As I was walking down [the hallway], I heard rapid fire," Campos told DeGeneres in the interview. "I took cover, and I felt a burning sensation. I went to go lift my pant leg up and saw blood. That's when I called in on my radio that shots were fired."

The show released an eight-minute clip of the interview on Tuesday night, and the full episode will air Wednesday afternoon.

Campos laid out his recollection of the events leading up to Paddock's firing on a crowd at a country music festival across the street from the Mandalay Bay hotel on Oct. 1. Fifty-eight people were killed, and hundreds more were injured, in the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history.

The mystery of Stephen Paddock — gambler, real estate investor, mass killer

He was 64 years old and, to those who knew him, showed no signs of mental illness, extreme political views or an unhealthy interest in guns. He liked to gamble, and had bounced around over the years, living in Southern California, Texas and Nevada. But he seemed to have plenty of money, and had held steady jobs as a mail carrier, accountant, auditor and apartment manager.

Stephen Paddock’s last stop was here, in Mesquite, Nev., a modest desert oasis 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, where he lived in a retirement community with his female partner and kept a low profile, conversing little and maintaining no Facebook or Twitter accounts.

In an era when social media invites full-throated expression of even the most minor annoyance, Paddock gave away no hint of whatever it was that drove him to commit mass murder on the Las Vegas Strip, killing 59 people in an assault on a country music festival late Sunday night.

“We are completely dumbfounded,” said a younger brother, Eric Paddock, who broke into tears in front of his suburban Orlando, Fla., home. “We can’t understand what happened.”

“He was always normal,” said Donald Judy, a former next-door neighbor who said he was struggling to reconcile the friendly conversations about real estate and family with carnage carried out from a hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Kim Kardashian steps out in nude sheer lace dress… as she rocks Vegas with Kanye West, John Legend (PHOTOS)

They hit headlines worldwide after it was announced that she was expecting their first child together on Sunday.

But Kim Kardashian and Kanye West certainly weren’t keeping a low profile in the wake of the news as they spent New Year’s Eve partying in Las Vegas, reportedly earning a staggering £300,000 for their efforts.

Toasting the New Year: Kim Kardashian kisses boyfriend Kanye West as the clock chimes midnight, the same day that she announced her pregnancy to the world

Ringing in the New Year: Kanye whispers in Kim’s ear as the they countdown to 2013

On top of the world: The couple seem overjoyed as it reaches midnight, knowing that they’ll be having an exciting 2013 with the arrival of their little one

The pregnant reality star, who confirmed that she was expecting just hours before jetting to Vegas, hid her figure under a sheer lace dress by Welsh designer Julien McDonald as she posed next her boyfriend on the red carpet at the Mirage Hotel.

Clearly over-the-moon about her pregnancy, Kim was happy to chat to press and pose for photographs ahead of the blow-out New Year’s Eve party.

The reality star – who is around three months pregnant and due at the end of June – shied away from her usual cleavage-baring outfit, instead opting for a more demure, black midi dress.

New year, new start: The couple, who only announced the pregnancy hours before, toasted the New Year with a blow-out party in Las Vegas

Even through the knee-length dress had sheer paneling, her curves were cleverly hidden under strategically placed lace, offering no hint of a bump.

Proving just how loved up the parents-to-be are, Kim and Kanye cosied up on the red carpet, clearly delighted that they’ve been able to share their happy news with the world.

Kim wore her hair in a stylish side plait and added muted make-up, creating a wide-eyed look with large, false lashes.

Hand on her stomach: Kanye puts his hands on his girlfriend’s stomach, protective of her pregnancy bump

Covering up: Kim Kardashian hides her pregnant figure underneath lace detailing on her sheer dress as she hosts a Las Vegas New Year’s Eve party with Kanye West

We’re so happy: The reality star told of her joy on Monday at the news of her pregnancy

Back to work: Just hours after Kim confirmed her pregnancy, she was back to work, reportedly earning $300,000 for hosting the party

Keeping her close: Kanye puts a protective arm around his pregnant girlfriend as they pose for photos on the red carpet

Expecting: The reality star seems over-the-moon to have shared her news, and doesn’t hesitate in speaking to press ahead of the party

New beginnings: Kim spoke to her fans about her baby joy

Even though they’re going to be focusing on starting a family this year, that clearly doesn’t mean that the couple are going to be shirking their work commitments.

Instead of seeing in 2013 with an intimate evening, Kim and Kanye happily made their appearance at the pricey party at 1 Oak Nightclub, where tickets are $125 for women and $150 for men, while it’s $3000 to hire a table.

When the clock struck midnight, the loved up couple held each other close and had a passionate kiss in front of a sea of people.

Looking ecstatically happy, Kim through her head back and laughed during the countdown, her arms wrapped around Kanye.

The couple were joined by friends including John Legend and Lance Bass, who partied in the VIP area.

After the 35-year-old rapper let slip that his reality star girlfriend was expecting during a concert on Sunday, the entire Kardashian clan jumped at the chance of expressing their joy on Twitter.

Hands-on: Both Kim and Kanye put protective hands over her stomach as they party

Protective hand: Kim keeps a hand cupped on her stomach as she chats to press

Business as usual: Just a day after the new broke, the pair are back in the spotlight at the Las Vegas event

Good friends: Kim and Kanye chat with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in the VIP area

Mum in tow: Kim chats to mum Kris Jenner and Brittny Gastineau just hours after announcing her pregnancy to the world

Not taking it easy: Not one to shirk her work commitments, Kim mingles with everyone at the party

Having fun: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen toast the new year in style in Vegas

The rapper said ‘stop the music’, then announced ‘make noise for my baby mama right here,’ with a wide smile. Kanye’s announcement prompted a flurry of excited tweets from the audience.

But Kim remained tight-lipped until later in the day when she opened up about her first pregnancy on her website.

The 32-year-old TV personality said she and boyfriend Kanye West feel ‘blessed’ but wished that her late father Robert and his late mother Donda were still around to share in their joy.

The couple, who have been dating for eight months, were spotted earlier in the day at LAX with their arms draped around each other and with Kim’s mother Kris Jenner in tow.

Special night: The couple, who have been dating for eight months, seem overjoyed at the imminent new arrival

Mingling: Kim chats to Cynthia Bussey and Lance Bass at the party

Partying in style: The high profile couple certainly don’t do things by halves as they hug in front of a packed club

Secret’s out: Kanye announced the news at a concert on Sunday, while Kim confirmed it a day later

So happy: The pair cuddle up as they jet out of LAX a few hours before the party, with Kris Jenner in tow

Miss USA's Olivia Culpo Crowned Miss Universe!

The last time an American was crowned Miss Universe, beanie babies were all the rage!

Thank to a glamorously gorgeous young lady from Rhode Island namedOlivia Culpo, however, the 15 year drought is OVER!

Woohoo!

Last night in Las Vegas the sultry, seXXXY 20-year-old made her nation proud when she traded her Miss USA tiara in for one that reigns supreme in all countries!

Ooh, her crown is so sparkly!!

And she was so excited to win, as she tweet after:

Olivia Culpo

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What an honor! This night was a dream come true. Thank you everyone for your support tonight!! USA finally did it!yfrog.com/nvjdkdij

20 Dec 12

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While Olivia crushed opposing nations faster than Genghis Khanconquered Asia, the show wasn't without its share of hiccups.

Donald Trump, for example, was there. At one point he took the stage dressed like Santa Claus.

Yikes! We wouldn't sit on that dude's lap for all the presents in the world!