Backstreet Boys are performing to sold-out houses at Axis theater, and the good time shows no signs of abating.
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A hit at the Rio for 16 years, Penn & Teller routinely sell out on the road — including an upcoming tour of the United Kingdom.
Marc D. Donovan and his wife, Jennifer, spent more than two years adopting little Oscar. But there was more in store for the couple than just hte adoption.
If Carrot Top asks, “Would you like a snack?” The best answer would be, “No thanks.”
Billy Idol has new shows for October at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay; local favorite Lannie Counts launces a tribute to Sam Cooke at Ron DeCar’s Event Center.
Neil Moffitt started his nightlife career in the U.K., branching out to the U.S. and to Vegas, where Hakkasan has helped reshape nighclubs on the Strip.
Alice Ripley relaunched her Messanger application, and established a connection to Las Vegas with two shows at The Space.
The latest gentleman to join in the “Chippendales” gyrations is Tyson Beckford, widely regarded as the world’s top male supermodel.
Elisa Fiorillo, a backup singer with Prince and the New Power Generation for five years, says, “[Prince] wouldn’t like” a memorial tribute being held this week at his Paisley Park estate in Minneapolis times to the one-year anniversary of his death. She declined an offer to speak about Prince at the “Celebration 2017” event.
Dave Loeb and the UNLV Jazz Ensemble 1 are in “propel” mode, seeking donors and new talent, after winning the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival.
It’s great for fans and the hotel, but a real test of logistics and marketing for two top showmen. We speak of the Clint Holmes-Frankie Moreno dual occupancy of the Showroom at Golden Nugget.
Walter Becker misprounounced the name of the theater (on purpose) and referred to Las Vegas’ mayor as him (maybe on accident) as Steely Dan opened a nine-show run at the Venetian.
Clint Holmes was once featured in an ad campaign where he was shown singing in the shower. The shower is gone, but he is back.
Jeff Timmons is not a male dancer, but he’s a male who can dance, and that’s led to “Men of the Strip” at Tropicana.
Paul McCartney helped develop all facets of “Love” at the Mirage, and the show is prepping for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
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