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A very quick list of which females could replace Steven Tyler in Aerosmith

By John Katsilometes · February 9, 2010 · 3:24 PM

Joe Perry says a woman might well replace Steven Tyler in Aerosmith. We have at least three suggestions of who that person could be.

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A 3.5-day sprint, highlighted superflously at Flamingo with Las Vegas newcomers

By John Katsilometes · February 8, 2010 · 10:01 PM

A buoyant crowd of about 1,100 took in the Super Bowl at Flamingo Las Vegas. That audience included the new hotel president and his ironically named wife.

The Fortune Ball speaks: Take the Saints on the money line

By John Katsilometes · February 7, 2010 · 10:56 AM

In today’s Big Game, New Orleans has an explosive offense, destiny, and a wholly random iPhone application working in its favor.

Carlos Santana finds a lot to identify with in Andre Agassi’s ‘Open’

By John Katsilometes · February 4, 2010 · 11:33 PM

Carlos Santana and Andre Agassi are kindred spirits, Santana said during an appearance at Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy.

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Fiscally responsible college kids have an option: ‘The Lion King’ at Mandalay Bay

By John Katsilometes · February 3, 2010 · 4:11 PM

For just $25.50 - the price of a good textbook - college students can take in “The Lion King” at Mandalay Bay Theater.

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Round-table brainstorming session revisited as Bette Midler is replaced at The Colosseum

By John Katsilometes · February 1, 2010 · 6:13 PM

Bette Midler performed her final “The Showgirl Must Go On” show Sunday, but talk of how to fill her dates has been going on for weeks.

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Miss America title is a just-miss for first runner-up

By John Katsilometes · January 30, 2010 · 9:18 PM

A friend of Miss California rides the emotional rollercoaster on the night Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron is crowned Miss America.

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From Michael Jackson and dancing lizards to ‘Pretty. Odd’: Studio at The Palms always accommodates

By John Katsilometes · January 30, 2010 · 1:57 PM

Jamie Foxx, Eminem and Alice In Chains have recorded Grammy-nominated music at The Studio at The Palms, operated by industry veteran Zoe Thall.

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Livin’ large at the Barge, Matt Goss sets sights on Caesars Palace

By John Katsilometes · January 28, 2010 · 3:04 PM

Matt Goss has moved from The Gossy Room at the Palms to the Strip, where he’ll headline at the newly named Gossy Room at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace.

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