Barry Manilow

May 15, 1905 · 9:08 a.m.

Barry Manilow hospitalized amid rumors he’s returning to L.V. Hilton: Tuesday, December 13, 2011; By Robin Leach; Hours after superstar entertainer Barry Manilow ended his 2-year run at the Paris over the weekend, he wound up in a L.A. hospital for ...

Barry Manilow, all aglow onstage at Paris Theatre.

Barry Manilow hospitalized for hip muscle repair: Monday, December 12, 2011; Associated Press; LOS ANGELES — Barry Manilow has been shaking his hips on stage for decades, and now he has to have those muscles repaired. A spokeswoman for Manilow says the 68-year-old entertainer was hospitalized Monday for surgery to remove fluid and repair torn muscles in his hips.

The 2011 Miss America Pageant contestants at Barry Manilow's show at the Paris on Jan. 7, 2011.

Strip Scribbles: Barry Manilow reveals battle with heart disease: Thursday, September 22, 2011; By Robin Leach; Superstar entertainer Barry Manilow has talked for the first time about his secret 15-year battle with a serious heart disease, and he’s launched ...

Barry Manilow celebrates his first anniversary at the Paris with backup singers Kye Brackett, Muffy Hendrix, Melanie Nyema and Keely Vasquez.

Barry Manilow’s final date at Paris is Dec. 11, move to Harrah’s is next year: Thursday, September 15, 2011; By Robin Leach; The opening date for Jersey Boys, ending its run at the Palazzo and taking Barry’s stage at the Paris, also is not yet set in cement -- but both are ...

Strip Scribbles: 15 minutes of fame onstage with Barry Manilow: Tuesday, June 7, 2011; By Robin Leach; It’s a remarkable new talent contest and a first in showbiz history. Superstar entertainer Barry Manilow is going to give one person 15 minutes of ...

The 2011 Miss America Pageant contestants with Barry Manilow at the Paris on Jan. 7, 2011.

2011 Miss America photos: IHOP pancake breakfast and Barry Manilow: Sunday, January 9, 2011; By Robin Leach; As they gear up for the 2011 Miss America Pageant next Saturday on ABC, the 53 contestants were armed with forks and spatulas Friday morning. ...

Barry Manilow is flanked by Human Nature.

Strip Scribbles: Barry Manilow to serenade 2011 Miss America contestants: Thursday, December 16, 2010; By Robin Leach; The superstar entertainer will host the 53 Miss America Pageant contestants in a unique performance of his headliner show at the Paris. Then ...

Barry Manilow is joined onstage by choirs.

‘I’m not going anywhere. This is my home,’ Barry Manilow says: Wednesday, December 8, 2010; By Robin Leach; “I am having the best time here in Vegas,” he told me happily backstage. “I’m here to stay. In fact, I can say I’m here forever! I couldn’t be ..."

Barry Manilow at the Paris on March 6, 2010.

Barry Manilow promotes music education on CBS, wants Lady Gaga duet: Monday, November 1, 2010; By Amanda Finnegan; Las Vegas Strip performer Barry Manilow stopped by CBS’s “The Talk” Monday to talk music education, parenthood, his new album and Lady Gaga.

Barry Manilow cancels Saturday show because of illness: Sunday, October 17, 2010; By Sun Staff; Barry Manilow canceled his performance at Paris Theatre on Saturday night. The announcement was made shortly before Manilow was to go onstage, and the reason given by hotel officials was that he could not perform because of an unspecified illness.

In five minutes, Barry Manilow turns out another catchy tune: Friday, August 20, 2010; By John Katsilometes; Barry Manilow is calling for any fans interested in attending his show at Paris Las Vegas to donate new or used instruments to ...

Barry Manilow's Paris occupation: Friday, April 2, 2010; By Joe Brown; Manilow is undeniably the best showman and biggest star abiding in this patch of desert. Respect.

Barry Manilow's Paris occupation: Wednesday, March 31, 2010; By Joe Brown; Manilow is undeniably the best showman and biggest star abiding in this patch of desert. Respect.

Manilow crew: Fix that mic! Plus, Sixth Floor Museum vs. Mob Museum: Saturday, March 27, 2010; By John Katsilometes; The problems Barry Manilow had with his microphone early in his performance Friday night led to concerns that he wasn't, in fact, singing. ...

Barry Manilow discusses his ‘new beautiful show’ at the Paris: Thursday, December 10, 2009; By Robin Leach; The award-winning singer-songwriter says the past five years of playing in Las Vegas at the Hilton were the best of his career. He didn’t want to leave town when ...

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Barry Manilow attends the Clio Awards on May 18, 2009, at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel, where he received an honorary Clio Award.

Updated October 8, 2009 (12:43 a.m.)

Rumored for weeks, and reported since May here on Vegas DeLuxe, the official announcement of the award-winning singer-songwriter's departure was made this morning.

Barry Manilow

Occupation: Singer-songwriter, producer
Instruments: Voice, keyboards
Venue: Las Vegas Hilton since Feb. 23 2005.
Official Web page: manilow.com
Years as entertainer: 1973 to present
Birth name: Barry Alan Pincus
Birthday: June 17, 1943, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Early life: By age 7, was taking accordion lessons and playing on the piano.
Early career: In 1971, became Bette Midler's music director, arranger and pianist.
Debut #1 single: Mandy, 1975.
Notable: Had 25 consecutive Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1975 and 1983. Has had worldwide sales of more than 75 million recordings.
Tickets: Vegas.com

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Unraveling the Barry Manilow and Wayne Brady rumors

Updated October 1, 2009 (11:53 a.m.)

Whisperings of Barry departing from the Las Vegas Hilton aren’t new to Vegas DeLuxe readers, as I had talked with the singer-songwriter in an exclusive interview in May.

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Monday List: 40 at 40, a look at the Las Vegas Hilton on a landmark anniversary

Kerkor "Kirk" Kerkorian stands in front of the future International Hotel in 1969, which later became the Las Vegas Hilton. Kerkorian is known as the "father of the mega resort," building the MGM Grand, which set a new standard for size and luxury.

Updated July 7, 2009 (6:03 p.m.) 6

The Las Vegas Hilton opened as the International Hotel, owned by youthful casino executive Kirk Kerkorian, on July 2, 1969. We take a look at some odd facts and figures to mark that anniversary.

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Manilow discusses fan club concert and Hilton plans

Updated May 20, 2009 (2:16 p.m.)

Hilton headliner and recording superstar Barry Manilow says he faces two dilemmas, and he may not solve the more pressing one until he walks onstage this weekend.

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Barry Manilow and Mark Cuban among Clio Award recipients

Barry Manilow attends the Clio Awards on May 18, 2009, at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel, where he received an honorary Clio Award and two Clio Awards won 33 years ago.

Updated May 19, 2009 (2:02 p.m.)

It took 33 years, but the Hilton headliner finally picked up his 1976 gold statues when Madison Avenue’s top ad executives came to Las Vegas for their annual ceremony.

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Hilton headliner Barry Manilow to receive prestigious advertising award

Ron Dante and Barry Manilow at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Updated May 14, 2009 (11:14 a.m.)

For the first time, Madison Avenue's advertising world moves to Las Vegas for its prestigious Clio Awards, and the singer-songwriter-pianist is being honored in a big way.

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Must-go: The showman is on

Updated October 30, 2008 (2:14 p.m.) 1

Geographically speaking, the Las Vegas Hilton may be to the north and off the Strip ...

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