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MusicThe Las Vegas Philharmonic joins Nas in celebrating 30 years of ‘Illmatic’ at Wynn
Nas pioneered this performance when he teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra in 2018 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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MusicFive thoughts on Missy Elliott's stadium-sized space spectacle in Las Vegas
On July 13 at T-Mobile Arena, Missy Elliott steered the audience on an 80-minute voyage that brought her craziest music videos and chart-busting hits to ...
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MusicPolitically conscious Las Vegas rapper Kurian pushes beyond awareness
Kurian sees his music as a driving force, a rallying cry for Gen Z to be “doers rather than spectators in this world.”
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MusicDJ Cassidy brings his Vegas-inspired ‘Rap Pack’ to the Strip for a Pass the Mic residency
Pass the Mic hits Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood for several concert dates this month featuring Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh ...
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A&EMiami rap queen Trina talks about her life and career during Vegas visit
Everyone from Ludacris and Missy Elliott to Latto and Snoop Dogg have clamored to collaborate with Trina. In the wake of the canceled Lovers & ...
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A&EPhotographic hip-hop history is on display at Vegas' Arts Factory
As a legendary b-boy of the Bronx-based Rock Steady Crew, Lemberger (aka Mr. Freeze) has forged a legacy with his fleet-footed moves. This Arts Factory ...
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MusicTriumph in Las Vegas: Wu-Tang Clan smashes opening weekend of historic hip-hop residency
Personality precedes each verse for these hip-hop stars.
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MusicHip-hop hooray: Guess what genre is taking over Las Vegas for the big weekend?
Lil Wayne has at least three gigs at three different party venues this week.
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MusicLas Vegas finally gets the hip-hop and R&B residencies fans deserve
Wu-Tang Clan, New Edition and Jodeci all launch residency shows on and off the Strip in 2024.
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MusicWu-Tang Clan to headline hip-hop residency at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Four dates have been announced so far for February and March.
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MusicFive thoughts on Doja Cat's T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas tour stop on November 3
It's surreal to think back to her 2018 performance at Beauty Bar.
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MusicDrake dazzles with memorable concert at T-Mobile Arena
When Drake, the acclaimed singer and rapper, finally made his appearance Friday and descended a lower-bowl stairway at the center of T-Mobile Arena on his ...
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A&ELL Cool J’s celebratory hip-hop tour lands at MGM Grand Garden Arena
The Roots, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, Ice-T and others join the tour for a performance at MGM Grand during Labor Day weekend.
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NightlifePalms brings Jhene Aiko, Busta Rhymes and more to the pool for Memorial Day weekend
Soak Pool kicks off The Show: Sunshine Vibe Sessions during the holiday weekend.
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MusicMeet Lurk Franklin, a rising Las Vegas rapper giving fans want they want
“I want to make these 20, 30 or 40 songs, put them where they have to be, then go forward. I’m starving my people in ...
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MusicMissy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey announced for Lovers & Friends 2023 in Las Vegas
The hip-hop and R&B music festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the Strip on May 6.
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MusicKendrick Lamar's Las Vegas visit was a revelation
Kendrick Lamar's current tour pretty much confirms what we've suspected about the gifted rapper for 10 years now: He is a generational talent, one whose ...
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A&E‘BoomBox’ showcase brings hip-hop and more to Westgate’s Las Vegas theater
A new concert-style residency show makes its debut at the Westgate International Theater this week, and the varied artists on the lineup represent different musical ...
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NightlifeTravis Scott launches Las Vegas residency at Zouk Nightclub in September
The rapper and designer will play the first of seven shows at Zouk on September 17.
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AllSportsAggregateVegas pick'em: NFL Week 2 winners against the spread
Three Week 2 point spreads rose above the rest this year, having shifted at least a field goal following the first set of games. ...
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NewsAllSportsFour schools — but not UNLV — leaving Mountain West Conference for Pac-12
UNLV isn’t one of the four Mountain West Conference schools reportedly leaving the league for the Pac-12 Conference. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and ...
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AllSportsHome AggregateCollege football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3
Everything has changed in college football this year, and that includes the timing of some classic in-state showdowns. There’s naturally a lot of complaining about ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week (Sep. 12-18, 2024 edition)
Stand-up comedy at Drai’s After Hours, Pink at Allegiant Stadium, the annual AFAN Black & White Party at the Palms and more in this week’s ...
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NewsAllSportsUFC promising a sporting event that 'will never, ever be replicated' in debut at Sphere
The origin of one of the most anticipated and expensive fight cards in Las Vegas history traces back to Tom Brady and U2.
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AllSportsAggregateBoth UFC belts at risk change hands in Sphere spectacular
Sphere’s presentation was inescapable in its live-sporting event debut, and the athletes made sure the sold-out crowd got their money’s worth. ...
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AllSportsHome AggregateAlexander Mattison carving out a bigger role in Raiders’ offense
The Raiders started using more of a running back by committee approach as training camp went on, and now it appears likely the workload will ...
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A&EMega music events continue to expand Mexican Independence Day on the Las Vegas Strip
Live Nation alone is responsible for 37 Latin music and comedy shows taking place in Las Vegas in the days surrounding the September 16 holiday.
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FeaturedWhite CastleTerrible’s marks 65 years of success, growth and connection with Las Vegas
Terrible’s is so ingrained in the collective consciousness of Southern Nevada that locals barely noticed when the company changed its name.
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Arts & EntertainmentNewsmuseumPlans unveiled for long-awaited art museum in Las Vegas
The 90,000-square-foot building at Symphony Park will have three exhibition spaces, a gift shop, cafe, outdoor public space, small theater and lobby.
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AllSportsFightingLocal fighters in spotlight for historic UFC card at Sphere
The card is loaded with nine Mexican natives or residents including Daniel Zellhuber, but there’s also another less obvious class of fighters in abundant supply: ...
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NewsAllSportsDefensive changes could be the difference as UNLV readies for Kansas
For the UNLV football team, the memories from last year’s bowl game against Kansas still linger. UNLV’s magical 2023 campaign reached its end in Phoenix ...
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NewsIllegal sales of raw milk prompt Nevada officials to reiterate warnings about product’s risks
Expert: Raw milk — legal or illegal — can cause more harm to a person’s health than the alleged good.
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A&ELas Vegas poet James Norman blends personal stories with sharp political insight
Norman’s verses aren’t about grandeur or hollow activism. He writes about the everyday struggles of those caught in the crossfire of a world that feels ...
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NewsAllAggregateCombination of music, art and game design pulls consumers into the story of Squid Game
Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer Light & Wonder partnered with Netflix to create a slot machine based on the streaming giant’s hit show, the South Korea-set ...
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NewsAllSportsRaiders relying on unfamiliar faces after pair of defensive line injuries
Ten out of 11 expected Raiders’ defensive starters trotted out onto the field at SoFi Stadium for the first possession of the season last week. ...
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NewsAffordable housing developers focus on making space for seniors in Southern Nevada
In May, Clark County Commissioners approved $66 million for nine applicants to build low-income housing.
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PoliticsNewsAggregateNevada unions rallying to amplify Harris’ campaign
While the Culinary Union’s ground game for Democrats dominates headlines — even forcing Republicans to rethink their own campaign strategies — other labor organizations have ...
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AllSportsHome AggregateSunday Sweats: Eight bets to add to your NFL Week 2 card
The wish was that the arrival and rebirth of the Sunday Sweats would trigger a turnaround for the recently dwindling bottom line of the weekend ...
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NewsAllSportsMinshew makes his mark in leading Raiders to comeback win
The Raiders came into the day as a double-digit underdog, but after Minshew’s heroics they find themselves sitting at 1-1 with a very winnable home ...
