The Goodmans have declined been offers to celebrate their 60th with an Elvis-themed ceremony.
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John Katsilometes’ man-about-town column appears on daily on page 3A. Katsilometes moved to Las Vegas from Northern California in 1996 and spent two years with the RJ before moving to the Greenspun Media Group in 1998, where he served as an editor, magazine writer and columnist. He returned to the RJ in August 2016. He has won numerous state and regional awards, including the 2013 Nevada Press Association Journalist of the Year honor, and has been awarded three times for column writing by the Best of the West contest.
The Jonas Brothers put on a multi-fold performance at Dolby Live, opening their five-show residency on the Strip.
Priscilla Presley says she backs Authentic Brand Group’s efforts to team with the city’s Elvis-themed chapels to preserve her late husband’s image.
Authentic Brands Group is now offering business operators using Elvis’ name an early look at Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis!”
Sting visited Carrot Top and “Fantasy” on Thursday, questioning the comic’s attire and the adult revue’s spin on, “Roxanne.”
After earlier issuing cease-and-desist warnings to several Las Vegas chapels, Authentic Brands Group, which controls the use of Elvis Presley’s name and likeness, now wants to work with them on the use of the King as part of their businesses.
With his 61st birthday looming, Boy George’s voice sounds more robust these days. But he’s still delivering the hits.
Las Vegas chapel operator Melody Willis-Williams says of licensing company ABG, “They have done a complete 180.”
Chris Way and Nancy Bauer Gonzales have left KTNV Channel 13, effective Wednesday morning.
Katy Perry adds new shows in the fall and has now committed to 21 dates on the Strip.
“An Evening with Whitney” is closing at Harrah’s after an eight-month run.
Brendon Urie is reaching to his youth on the upcoming album, “Viva Las Vengeance.”
Alex Pall of Wynn Nightlife headliners The Chainsmokers says, “We love what we do, and I think that makes any hardship we face relatively easier to overcome.”
Las Vegas Elvis impressionist Jesse Garon has performed 650 wedding ceremonies a year. He plans to continue that career.
Items from Siegfried & Roy’s two Las Vegas estates are being offered to the public through Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles.
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