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A&E
Monday By the Numbers: ONJ, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ and Reba’s Twitter feed
Monday, July 25, 2016 This week, Monday By the Numbers tilts nostalgically to Flamingo Las Vegas headliner Olivia Newton-John and Cindy Williams.
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Deepak Chopra set to headline Reynolds Hall; Cabaret Jazz stocks lineup
Thursday, July 21, 2016 Deepak Chopra is playing the big room at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 28.
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Bourne, ready: Matt Damon talks movies and politics at his Vegas premiere
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 "I have been making these movies most of my adult life. I’m really proud of them and was really thrilled to come back and play him again.”
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Monday By the Numbers: J.Lo’s dates, a legendarily rich magician … and puppets
Monday, July 18, 2016 This week, Monday By the Numbers hits on Jennifer Lopez (wait, that came out wrong) and her added added dates at Planet Hollywood, David Copperfield and his untrammeled wealth and some puppet action at …
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A&E
Downtown Las Vegas takes on a Boston hue in rockin’ DLV show
Saturday, July 16, 2016 The night was a celebration of Boston’s 40th anniversary and DeYoung’s remarkable verve even as he is now DeOld — 69, as he happily told the crowd early in the evening.
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A&E
In ‘Love’ celebration, Cirque plans for tomorrow and revamps ‘Yesterday’
Friday, July 15, 2016 Cirque’s stage shows opened 20 years ago with “Mystere” at Treasure Island, and with the most recent activity on the Strip completed, there is a feeling the company has finally settled on the right amount of “content” (or, shows) in Vegas.
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A&E
Giles Martin reshapes, and protects, the Beatles’ legacy
Thursday, July 14, 2016 Giles Martin was seated on a director’s chair onstage at the Love Theater at the Mirage when he was unexpectedly upstaged by an underdressed interloper.
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A&E
Drai’s officials tell Chris Brown: We need to talk
Monday, July 11, 2016 In the face of published reports that Chris Brown has been ousted from Drai’s, officials representing the club say that first, they need a conversation with the oft-troubled ...
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A&E
‘Idaho!’ at Smith Center rooted in Teller’s ‘Tempest’
Saturday, July 9, 2016 The tent at Symphony Park that staged “The Tempest” didn’t much resemble a potato cellar, but what grew out of that enclave was a production centered on spuds ...
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‘Sewer pipe’ virtuosity has made Chicago’s Jimmy Pankow a Rock Hall of Famer
Saturday, July 9, 2016 Jimmy Pankow remembers when he was a kid, his head filled with dreams of being a great musician. His instrument of choice? ...
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A&E
Melody Sweets’ ‘Call of the Wild! Jungle Burlesque’ swings into Caesars on July 30
Friday, July 8, 2016 Having embarked on thematic treks through the Old West, a turn-of-the-century circus and Coney Island, Melody Sweets is taking to the wilderness for her next solo show.
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A&E
VIP list at Criss Angel’s opening-night ‘Mindfreak Live!’ has eclectic Flavor
Saturday, July 2, 2016 To the right was Tony Orlando. Behind him, Andrew Dice Clay. A few rows below, actor Gary Oldman. This was the partial list of celebs who turned out for Criss Angel’s premiere of “Mindfreak Live!” at Luxor. Angel certainly …
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A&E
Brad Garrett lets the cards fly at MGM Grand
Thursday, June 30, 2016 Brad Garrett’s annual Maximum Hope Foundation poker tournament is set for Saturday at MGM Grand, in the open area adjacent to the “Ka” theater and at the entrance of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.
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Angel’s retooled ‘Mindfreak Live!’ bows at Luxor
Thursday, June 30, 2016 We are set to experience the formal unveiling of Criss Angel’s "Mindfreak Live!” This is the magic extravaganza supplanting the long-running “Believe” at the Criss Angel Theater.
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A&E
Frankie Moreno’s ‘Under the Influence’ set to close at Planet Hollywood
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 At once explosive and short-lived, Frankie Moreno’s “Under the Influence” production at Planet Hollywood Showroom is set to end after Saturday’s performance. Moreno himself said Tuesday night an end to the run is in the offing.
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Monday By the Numbers: A Palatial anniversary, Garth and Trisha’s T-Mobile run and more from Iron Mike
Monday, June 27, 2016 Monday By the Numbers opens with a nod to Palace Station, which is celebrating a significant anniversary on Friday as a trendsetter among Las Vegas locals' casinos.
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A&E
Tyson keeps slugging it out as ‘Undisputed Truth’ extended through October
Friday, June 24, 2016 In his fighting career, Mike Tyson was known for the quick KO — ask Michael Spinks, who was “entertained” by Tyson for 91 seconds in 1988. But as a stage performer, Tyson is built to go the distance, as his stage show at the MGM has proven.
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After a hiatus took her to Europe and Mexico, Lorena Peril is back dazzling audiences in 'Fantasy'
Thursday, June 23, 2016 "What I’ve missed, really, is the family atmosphere of the show. ... It’s been a learning process, and you realize how much you miss that when they are not around.”
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Las Vegas NHL chief Bill Foley: ‘This is not going to be a 10-year program’
Thursday, June 23, 2016 Bill Foley sidestepped a commemorative street sign reading “NHL Hockey Boulevard” to talk for a time about his hockey team. ...
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Features
Homegrown musical ‘Idaho!’ opens in Las Vegas with one eye on Broadway
Thursday, June 23, 2016 “The only reason we are here is because I couldn’t think of anything to rhyme with Wyoming.”
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A&E
Even before talk of pro pucks, Las Vegas has been a major league city
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Eight years ago, almost to the day, a group of experts with a deep education of pro sports visited the Las Vegas Sun offices for a round-table discussion about the city’s potential as a big-league city. ...
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A&E
The Stanley Cup: Still looking great at 123
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 At the after-party of the 2009 NHL Awards at Palms Pool, a fan who had succumbed to revelry leapt into the water and began swimming toward an object standing on a platform in the middle of the water. No ordinary object, this. It was ...
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Imagine Dragons’ charitable pulse still strong in Orlando benefit concert
Monday, June 20, 2016 Ben McKee was peacefully navigating the Rogue River in Southern Oregon on the night of the terrible shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. So he did not immediately learn of that tragedy and ...
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EDC’s roots at LVMS planted 20 years ago; Tiesto takes a spot with The Who, Bon Jovi
Friday, June 17, 2016 The vision of the original architects of Las Vegas Motor Speedway is certainly a prominent reason for the success of the Electric Daisy Carnival. But this is maybe a coincidental vision, as LVMS was not built ...
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Mark Shunock’s Mondays Dark to relocate and more from the VegasVille scene
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 South Point's newly-renovated lounge, new shows at Planet Hollywood and more.
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Monday By the Numbers: ‘Cabaret’ and its rich history open at Smith Center
Monday, June 13, 2016 This week, Monday By the Numbers focuses on the legendary musical “Cabaret,” the touring version of which makes a stop at Reynolds Hall in the Smith Center ...
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LGBTQ
Tragedy sparks prayer vigil at centers in Las Vegas, Reno; Reno arch to go dark
Sunday, June 12, 2016 The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is holding a prayer vigil tonight at 7 at the organization’s headquarters, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. ...
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A&E
Penn Jillette’s ‘Director’s Cut’ should carve cult following; Ron White hosts righteous hang
Saturday, June 11, 2016 Penn Jillette’s appearance at the Reason Rally last weekend didn’t go off without a hitch, or a Hitchens. An uncommonly long soundcheck on the Washington Mall kept Jillette in the grassy expanse for ...
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A&E
Frank Marino: ‘Riviera was never a drag for me’
Saturday, June 11, 2016 The legacy of entertainment at the Riviera lives on throughout Las Vegas, and even beyond. Undeniably, one of the hotel’s foremost ambassadors and spokesmen has been a hot lady named ...
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A&E
‘Jersey Boys’ to close at Paris Las Vegas on Sept. 18
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 “Jersey Boys” is closing, the cast and crew were notified this evening at Paris Las Vegas. Its final show is Sept. 18. Officials from production company Dodgers Theatricals met with the creative team after the performance tonight and announced ...
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A&E
Clint Holmes looking to uncork an ace with ‘Between the Lines’
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Clint Holmes is a very good tennis player, one reason he is so fit at age 70. Naturally, the way to win at that game is to find the lines and fire shots at those boundaries. Holmes’ new show ...
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A&E
Jim Murren discusses high-end Park MGM, ‘romantic’ NoMad and ‘the best of the best’
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 An effort to revive Monte Carlo has been three years in the making and led to the announcement Friday that the resort is to be renamed Park MGM and NoMad Hotel, a $450 million deal in partnership with Sydell Group and MGM Resorts International.
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Business
Festivals have been a game-changer in Las Vegas, but how much is enough?
Monday, June 6, 2016 The emergence of festivals has changed the face of Las Vegas entertainment, making it more competitive than ever. But in a market where so much entertainment is already being staged, is it possible to oversaturate? What’s become abundantly clear is that in the effort to make the city a major festival destination — led by Las Vegas Events and MGM Resorts executives, ...
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Art
Forever truculent, Muhammad Ali shook up our world
Saturday, June 4, 2016 We watched a lot of fights together in those days, many of them involving “The Greatest.” It was Ali vs. Jerry Quarry, Ali vs. Kenny Norton, Ali vs. Joe Bugner, Ali vs. Ron Lyle, Ali vs. Earnie Shavers, Ali vs. Leon Spinks. Always …
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A&E
Jerry Lewis, Celine Dion and the ‘A-flat’ moment at Caesars
Saturday, June 4, 2016 When the elegant woman in the white dress knelt next to the man seated in the armchair, he smiled and said, “I sing, too.” ...
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A&E
Buzz out of the Park Theater: Lady Gaga joining Justin Timberlake in headliner lineup
Friday, June 3, 2016 The information posted this week by my colleague Ubiquitous Robin Leach noting that Justin Timberlake is being reeled in as one of the resident headliners at the Park Theater at Monte Carlo seems ...
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Business
How many houses can one city keep full?
Sunday, May 29, 2016 How many arenas are too many? How many are enough? In Las Vegas, we’re about to find out. Announced last week was a partnership between Las Vegas Sands and Madison Square Garden for a 17,500-seat entertainment venue to be built on the …
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A&E
Holly Madison makes the dates in ‘Vegas Diaries’ rollout
Saturday, May 28, 2016 There are literary deadlines, and there are the deadlines of life. Holly Madison understands both. The due date for her second child and second book have been inconveniently aligned, with Madison initially facing a June release date for ...
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Bill Medley totally righteous at Composers Showcase; Penn Jillette’s latest book to diet for
Friday, May 27, 2016 The Kats Report Bureau once again was ensconced at Composers Showcase of Las Vegas on Wednesday night, and it was a genuine Hall of Fame experience. For the first time, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performed ...
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It’s Vegas … Straight Up as Chris Phillips opens gig at South Point
Friday, May 27, 2016 Sometimes we refer to him as Zowie Bowie, other times just Chris, but regardless he always brings the party. Chris Phillips-as-Zowie Bowie filled ...
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Bob Arum: I am ready to promote Trump vs. Sanders
Thursday, May 26, 2016 Bob Arum knows weird. In 1973, he promoted Evel Knievel’s attempt at clearing the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls, Idaho, in a rocket cycle. The entire spectacle ...
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Unshakable Tommy Wind stays steady as Vinnie Favorito bolts for Hooters
Thursday, May 26, 2016 Tommy Wind Theater is a cozy family operation housed in the 21,000-square-foot fortress that was once Club Utopia and most recently Boulevard Theater across from Monte Carlo in the strip mall ...
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Segway antics, Brad Garrett on fumes (and NBC) and more from ‘Power of Love’ Gala
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 It was a uniquely Keep Memory Alive “Power of Love” Gala type of moment when the guy on the Segway custom-painted with metallic flames arrived on the red (or make that purple) carpet. ...
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A&E
At T-Mobile Arena, our own Billboard Music Awards go to …
Monday, May 23, 2016 The Billboard Music Awards telecast is more than just an awards show. It’s a live-performance spectacle, fashion show, means to make a cultural/political statement and great arena spectacle. ...
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Tony Bennett’s medley ramps up the power at ‘Power of Love’
Sunday, May 22, 2016 He kept saying it, in the run-up to the party, during and after: “This is overwhelming.” We know the feeling because when Tony Bennett closed “How Do You Keep the Music Playing” and hit the final, ...
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News
Bill Boyd’s passion for hometown burns bright as ever
Sunday, May 22, 2016 Taking the lead from his legendary father, Bill Boyd, the founder and executive chairman of Boyd Gaming, continues to enrich the community with his vision and generosity. On Saturday night, he was honored at the ...
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At Aria, poker ace Bobby Baldwin hits the club at Jewel
Saturday, May 21, 2016 Bobby Baldwin has long been a master at turning a profit at 2 p.m. Now he’s focused on 2 a.m. ...
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The Cult’s Ian Astbury brings the fire, but can simmer, too
Thursday, May 19, 2016 The man who sings “Fire Woman” can be a flame-thrower onstage. But in conversation, Ian Astbury feels more like a candle, warm and calm. “I’m not the type who seeks the limelight, and I’m not all about accolades,” the frontman for The Cult said ...
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David Spade returns to the Mirage, and remembers the Riv
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 “I did 21 shows per week—this was before SNL, so that was my schedule—and they actually offered to pay you in chips in those days.”
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‘Forever Purple’ Prince tribute show set for June 7 at Smith Center
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is Beach Cafe at Tropicana Las Vegas on Monday night. The news out of this building tonight is the announcement of a new restaurant fronted by ...