Steven Wright says he dropped the process of actually sitting down to write jokes early in his career.
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Adele is again the focus of reports out of Britain that she is to perform an extended engagement on the Strip. But reports out of Las Vegas, where the Strip is located, indicate say it’s not happening.
Chris Woods, who has portrayed Diana Ross for 32 years in two shows on the Strip, joined Ross on Saturday night at Encore Theater.
In six years, Melody Sweets performed for about 1.3 million people in 3,350 shows.
Jason Aldean has kept “When She Says Baby” in his set list, performing it when he resumed his concert tour on Oct. 12 in Tulsa, Okla.
Lily Arc advises: “If you ever want to surprise a woman with a proposal, do it over chili and Fritos.”
John Rich of Big & Rich says, “I will tell you, I’m sure there will be another Route 91 and I hope they invite us to play in it.”
The long-running Prince tribute band Purple Reign performs Wednesdays through Sundays, sharing the showroom with magic headliner David Goldrake and his 7 p.m. “Imaginarium” production.
The night’s total was boosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White’s matching contribution for every singer.
Rather than a three-day conference staged at multiple venues on Nov. 16-18, Emerge has consolidated its music showcases to a single concert at Brooklyn Bowl on one of event’s original nights.
Norbert Aleman’s show was the first to offer totally topless women in Vegas.
Marty Allen, who still hits the scene fairly frequently, mentioned he’d like a reunion with Ringo Starr during Starr’s extended engagement at Planet Hollywood Showroom.
Over the last 14 years, Elton John will have played to more than 1.8 million fans.
Encore Theater’s comparative intimacy at 1,800 seats, and exclusivity — the six shows are Elvis Costello’s only booked dates for all of 2018 — should boost demand.
Lance Burton is to arrive on an elephant on Saturday to open the 68th annual Zelzah Shrine Circus at Boulevard Mall. The event runs 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.
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