Harrah's says the pre-ticketed event was not oversold, but "an unexpected number of guests" showed up without tickets hoping to be accommodated at the door.
"We were proactive in closing the pool in an effort to avoid potential issues," according to Jennifer Weissman, VP of marketing for Harrah's, responding to our inquiry as to whether several fights had broken out after the event was shut down, as partygoers have claimed.
Atlantic City Police did not get back to us yesterday as to whether any incidents of violence were reported at the Pool at Harrah's or if any arrests were made. Refunds for ticketholders who didn't get into the Diddy party or yesterday's Harrah's event are available at wantickets.com or by phone at 212-921-2100.
Elsewhere in A.C. . . .
Lady Gaga spent the night at the Borgata after her sold-out Independence Day show at Boardwalk Hall. Gaga, friends and family relaxed in her suite and played a little blackjack, too.
"Happy 4th of July little monsters! I can smell you from backstage," Gaga Tweeted her fans from backstage. "Lipstick, whiskey, and the rat pack. F--- I love AC. X Mother Monster."
Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City" spent the weekend at the Chelsea. The couple had bottles of wine at the C5 club and relaxed by the pool, where they took pictures with fans. Their children were also at the hotel, and the family ate at Teplitzky's and the Cabana Club Cafe. Singer Ryan Cabrera was a surprise guest at C5 on Saturday. On Sunday night DJ VH1, who tours with Lady Gaga, headed to C5 right after Gaga's show at Boardwalk Hall. Fox 29's Mike Jerrick was at C5 on Saturday and at the cafe Sunday.
