a big move to get ultra-modern. We wanted a throwback." Attendees to the club's opening included Robin Leach, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick. The club offered memberships at a cost of $25,000 a year. A club, with occasional live performances, opened in July 2008, under the name Wasted Space. It was designed by Carey Hart and was a joint venture between him and the Hard Rock. Other investors included Benji and Joel Madden, as well as Jason Giambi. Wasted Space had capacity for 400 to 500 people, and it had a less-strict dress code compared to other Las Vegas nightclubs. It occupied space previously held by the Viva Las Vegas Lounge. Wasted Space showcased local musicians on Friday nights, and also hosted independent musicians on Tuesday nights before largely scrapping such acts in 2009. The club subsequently sat vacant on Tuesday nights, as it often did on Mondays. A renovation in 2009 tore down walls to expose the club's lounge to the casino area, in an attempt by the resort to increase its liquor profits. Another nightclub, Vanity, opened with a New Year's Eve celebration on December 31, 2009. Vanity was built on the second floor of the HRH Tower. It included two seating areas, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the resort's pool area. The club's centerpiece was a $1 million floor-to-ceiling chandelier with 20,000 crystals. Vanity was owned by Jason Giambi and Cory McCormack. The club was created by Charles Doell and Mister Important Design. Vanity measured , and numerous mirrors were located throughout the club for patrons to check their appearance. The club had a theme of self-importance, with McCormack saying, "Vanity will cater to your ego, where the most important person in the club is you." The women's bathroom at the club consisted of and included several vanity stations, as well as a $40,000 chandelier. Body English closed with a New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2009, and was only occasionally used for special events over the next few years. It was announced in August 2010 that Wasted Space would close some time before spring 2011. It ultimately closed on September 19, 2010, with Alien Ant Farm as the final performance. Wasted Space was closed to become the site of the Hard Rock's race and sports book. Another music venue, Vinyl, opened in August 2012, taking the former site of the Hard Rock Lounge. Vinyl had