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April 25, 2024

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Kevin Hart celebrates his 32nd birthday at Gallery Nightclub in Planet Hollywood on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
On the funny beat: Kevin Hart looms large at Cosmopolitan; Rocks Lounge reaches for laughs; Bonkerz goes long at the Sayers Club
Sept. 3, 2015
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is Fuel coffee bar at the Hard Rock Hotel, where the home entertainment center is playing video and audio of Bob Marley & The Wailers in concert, “I Shot the Sheriff” the selected number.
A fire broke out Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the Cosmopolitan. The blaze was at the Bamboo Pool on the casino's rooftop.
Investigators can’t determine cause or source of Cosmopolitan pool fire
Aug. 24, 2015
Investigation into the cause of the July pool deck fire was inconclusive, the Clark County Fire Department ...
Matt Teasley was the first Clark County firefighter to spot and alert others, then arrive on the scene at Sunday's Cosmopolitan fire.
First responder marks rapid-moving events of Cosmopolitan fire
July 30, 2015
It’s rare that a first call for a fire at a fire station is made by a firefighter running into that station. The front door of Station 32 is a little less than 500 feet from ...
Bamboo Pool at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is shown after a fire burned decorative palm trees Saturday, July 25, 2015, on the Strip.
Fake trees that fueled Cosmopolitan fire aren’t regulated by county codes
July 27, 2015
Ron Lynn of the county’s Department of Building and Fire Prevention said current codes govern physical structures such as pool decks and cabanas, but plants and outdoor ...
Mario Lopez attends “Vegas Nocturne” at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. in the Cosmopolitan on Friday, April 11, 2014, in Las Vegas.
‘Vegas Nocturne’ still alive — in New York; Mac King faces down Penn & Teller on ‘Fool Us’
July 22, 2015
The Spiegelworld Production “Vegas Nocturne” lives on, if in a scaled-back form. The show that closed a year ago at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is set for a one-off Thursday night at the Slipper Room in New York.
The Cosmopolitan.
Law firm accuses Cosmopolitan of keeping $3.35 million
July 1, 2015
An Atlanta law firm says the Cosmopolitan should return $3.35 million an attorney for the firm wired to the casino-hotel without its knowledge. Real estate law firm ...
The Book and Stage bar at the Cosmopolitan on Thursday, May 19, 2011.
Book & Stage at Cosmopolitan is set to close in July
June 30, 2015
After more than four years of operation, the Book and Stage sportsbook and sometime-music venue at the Cosmopolitan will close July 12. The space, located on the casino’s first floor, is set to be ...
John Ceriale, above, was honored at the Vallen Dinner of Distinction as Hospitality Industry Leader of the Year and UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Alumnus of the Year. Below right, Cosmopolitan CEO Bill McBeath speaks at the dinner.
Blackstone adviser talks future plans for the Cosmopolitan
May 18, 2015
UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration alumnus John Ceriale recalled humbler moments early in his career — in particular, his first job at Caesars Palace. He worked as ...
An exterior view of the Cosmopolitan hotel tower Monday, March 11, 2013.
Apple Pay heading to the Cosmopolitan in June
May 5, 2015
Apple Pay is coming to the Strip, making its debut at the Cosmopolitan this summer ...
Barry Manilow performs at Paris Las Vegas.
‘Nocturne’ litigation nearly put to bed; Barry Manilow’s ‘Last’ tour is not the end
March 27, 2015
The lengthy and unseemly litigation between the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Spiegelworld over the closing of “Vegas Nocturne” seems to be resolved.
A view of the Cosmopolitan is shown in May 2014.
Gaming group adds members, pushes for more security money in Las Vegas
March 23, 2015
The gaming industry’s Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group is continuing to grow while it pursues an aggressive agenda that includes pushing for more ...
A rendering of Omnia Nightclub, slated to open this spring at Caesars Palace.
Swinging from Rose. Rabbit. Lie., Stratosphere, Rock in Rio, swanky new lounge at Omnia
March 6, 2015
It was a crazy night, as anticipated, and wonderful to spend time with so many of the city’s great performers and people. I have no idea how many people were actually in that room.
A view of the Cosmopolitan is shown in May 2014.
Cosmopolitan’s new owner, Culinary signal strife is over
Feb. 18, 2015
It was perhaps a bit early for champagne, but reps from both the Cosmopolitan and Culinary Union Local 226 raised a toast in hopes of ...
Stratosphere headliner Frankie Moreno performs during the Nevada Sesquicentennial All-Star Concert on Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Las Vegas.
Frankie Moreno sets dates at Cabaret Jazz; Coastal Luxury still wants to run Rose. Rabbit. Lie.
Feb. 12, 2015
Coming off a quickie tour of Paris and Zurich, in which he was promoting the city on behalf of the LVCVA, Frankie Moreno has found a temporary venue. Well, it’s actually a permanent venue, but temporary for him as ...
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett perform classic jazz standards from their album “Cheek to Cheek” at the Chelsea on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga swing across the ages at the Cosmopolitan
Dec. 31, 2014
For a moment, you have to wonder if he’s still got it. Is he still great, or has he become a figure from an era long passed? Then Tony Bennett sings, really sings, at times so forcefully that in the rows closest to the stage, you ...