KOMP 92.3-FM and X107-5 said they would no longer play Green Day music. The reason? Billie Joe Armstrong’s blasting of Las Vegas during his rant at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
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Dita Von Teese talks of putting some distance between her show and the term “burlesque.” This idea is akin to Cirque du Soleil moving beyond “circus.” But it makes sense.
Lady Gaga has a new movie, a new album, and holds the cards for a return to Las Vegas.
Seattle rapper Macklemore’s anti-American callout has apparently led to him being cut from Neon City Festival.
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are doubles partners in a pickleball event set for Mandalay Bay.
Imagine Dragons, a grandiose hit-making band from Vegas, is to be backed by the Los Angeles Film Orchestra.
The front man for Bay Area punk icons Green Day called out the A’s ownership at a sold-out concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
David Perrico says of the Raiders House Band’s upcoming residency, “We think locals and Raider Nation fans will love it.”
A comically outfitted Chris Martin was treated as any karaoke singer is at Dino’s, the fabled Las Vegas dive bar that opened in 1962.
Cindy Frey says, “Let’s make it real,” in curating Eagles’ Third Encore fan experience.
The Eagles have launched their long-awaited, 20-show residency at the Sphere. The band is presenting 50 years of hits.
Too Short, Big Boi from Outkast and Treach from Naughty By Nature are performing at Sunday’s Raiders-Panthers tilt.
Creedence Clearwater Revival co-founder John Fogerty, who has a rich history in Strip theaters, is returning to Encore Theater for three shows in January.
Pitbull is is coming back to the Strip for eight dates starting this fall in a new residency show at Fontainebleau.
Be ready for the famed New Kids on the Block lineup for the Strip in 2025.