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November 8, 2009

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Mac King (Oct. 20)

Harrah's comic magician Mac King talks of his history in Las Vegas and upcoming appearance on tht 53rd annual “It’s Magic” event on Nov. 8 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Listen »

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Life in the Limelight: Wayne Newton

Wayne Newton is going to tell a story, and it’s not about his playing poker with Sinatra, recording with Bobby Darin or counseling Elvis about his divorce. It’s about the day he realized Vegas was home. It speaks volumes about Newton, 50 years a Vegas showman and now headlining through April in what might be his final residency in Las Vegas, the autobiographical “Once Before I Go” at the Tropicana.

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Vocal strain prompts Wayne Brady to call off ‘Making It Up’ until 2010

His contract at The Venetian to perform “Making It Up” has been extended as a result of postponed dates this month so he can rest his voice.

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Got a question for Wayne Newton? Or a favorite story? Send it over

Fans of Wayne Newton are invited to visit our Ask Wayne page to contribute to a story to appear in Sunday’s Las Vegas Sun.

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Latin Grammy Gift Lounge is a wealth of riches for the rich and talented

The Talent Gift Lounge at tonight’s Latin Grammy Awards is a true case of riches for the rich.

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Bette Midler’s residency at Caesars Palace to end Jan. 31

Bette Midler began her residency at Caesars Palace on Feb. 20, 2008. She called the experience “fabulous.”

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It’s official: ‘Viva Elvis’ the name of Cirque-Presley production at Aria

Viva Elvis,” playing off the film classic “Viva Las Vegas,” is the name of the show set to open in December at Aria in CityCenter.

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Newton’s recounting of Beach Boys controversy a telling moment in ‘Once Before I Go’

In 1983, James Watt warned against “the wrong element,” ditching The Beach Boys in favor of Wayne Newton, who still considers the event a “down moment” in his career.

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Dawn Gibbons: Andre Agassi disclosure ‘huge’ in fight against meth abuse

Dawn Gibbons’ Crystal Darkness program has spanned 27 states and Mexico, and she says Andre Agassi could use his disclosure that he used crystal meth in his career as a way to help others stay away from, or recover from, the highly addictive drug.

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This Is It’ documents Jackson at his best, and a show that never was

This Is It” is frequently inspiring, but the tragic, unseen conclusion gives the movie a frustrating feel.

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Mayor seeking arena development deal for City Hall parcel

The Cordish Companies is a corporation familiar with developing large-scale entertainment districts across the country.

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