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Chip Lightman seeks 'amicable' resolution with Donny & Marie: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010; Chip Lightman claims he has two years remaining on his contracted agreement with Donny and Marie Osmond and is seeking a ...
Memories of Tony Curtis from his star-studded funeral: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010; Applause and laughter were far more prevalent than tears at Palm Mortuary on October 4.
Carrot Top bets the Fish, loses; R.P. heads to China; Geechy Guy on KUNV: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010; Carrot Top bet Recycled Percussion's Justin Spencer the Dolphins would beat the Patriots on Monday night. Miami lost, and so, ...
Schwarzenegger puts on show as Tony Curtis service turns into spirited affair: Monday, Oct. 4, 2010; Palm Mortuary's chapel in Las Vegas seats 380, but far more than 400 crammed into the space to pay a final farewell to the Tony Curtis. ...
Jill and Jamie Lee Curtis, Arnold Schwarzenegger pay tribute to Tony Curtis: Monday, Oct. 4, 2010; The chapel at Palm Mortuary overflowed with more than 400 well-wishers, friends, fans, family members and media at the funeral ...
Brad Garrett and Ryan Seacrest co-producing a show for the kiddies: Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010; The new show has the working title That Kids Show and is based on a similarly styled show hosted by Bill Cosby, based on a show ...
The Defenders calls on Cristalli & Saggese to make Vegas its home court: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010; Cristalli & Saggese are the inspirations for CBS' The Defenders. Star Jerry O'Connell graces the cover of the Annual Men's Issue of ...
There was cool, there was Tony Curtis cool, and there was no comparison: Friday, Oct. 1, 2010; Tony Curtis so impressed students at UNLV that even those not particularly interested in movies wanted to meet "the coolest guy ever." ...
Wayne Brady, Mike Tyson, Bobby Brown and a really great video: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010; Wayne Brady falls asleep, wakes up, and there he is as the centerpiece of "Every Little Step." And there's Mike Tyson! Lip synching, even! ...
Mayor persuading Stephen Colbert to bring The Colbert Report to town: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010; Mayor Oscar Goodman spent six minutes on the air with Stephen Colbert. The mayor hopes Colbert spends several days in Las Vegas. ...
Frozen Fury XIII to keep fans of Kings and Avalanche on edge: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010; MGM Grand officials have carved out a comfortable relationship with the L.A. Kings and Colorado Avalanche, the teams meeting ...
Celebrity/media NFL picks Week 3: Giant helmet toss turns into a completed pass; Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010; We've seen players throw jerseys, footballs, and even themselves (Lambeau Leap!) into the crowd during an NFL game – but never a helmet.
Rick Dale's Pawn Stars spinoff Rusty Nuts to debut Oct. 18: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010; Rick Dale has been a regular expert contributor to The History Channel's hit sensation Pawn Stars and now has a TV series of his own. ...
Thinking about the Tea Party, Lady Gaga and more: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010; Also, how do we get invited to the Jay-Z/Coldplay concert at the Cosmopolitan?
Liberace Museum hosts protesters -- and a puppet -- as site nears closing: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010; Sixty to 70 protesters came and went at The Liberace Museum today, targeting The Liberace Foundation hierarchy and demanding a close ...
The Colbert Report taps Mayor Oscar Goodman for Thursday's show: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is in Washington, D.C., for the Conference of Mayors. He is taking a side trip to Comedy Central for ...
Wayne Newton gives spoken-word performance for hard-to-please crowd: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010; Wayne Newton's plans for a theater and museum across the street from Casa de Shenandoah and regular tours of the ranch estate ...
Liberace Museum supporters refuse to close the show without a fight: Friday, Sept. 17, 2010; Since the recently announced closing of The Liberace Museum, critics of the Liberace Foundation Board of Directors have decried ...
Joey Fatone cuts swath through Bally's as Price Is Right guest host: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010; Ex-'N Sync'er is the latest former boybander to host The Price Is Right at Bally's. Last month, it was former 98 Degrees member ...
Monte Carlo's Anton Nikodemus, Jabbawockeez forge unlikely alliance: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010; The eye-opening success of Jabbawockeez at MGM Grand's Hollywood Theater caught the attention of Monte Carlo President Anton ...
Closing no surprise at Plaza; Geoff Emerick eager to return with Pepper: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010; When asked if Sgt. Pepper Live would be returning to Las Vegas, legendary sound engineer Geoff Emerick responded with an enthusiastic nod. ...
Liberace Museum aftermath: Nateece, officials, fans wonder about encore: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010; Anna Nateece and Liberace Museum officials and visitors all shared their sadness that the attraction is closing after 31 years on ...
Liberace Museum closing; final day of operation on East Tropicana is Oct. 17: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010; The Liberace Museum opened in 1979 on East Trop and Spencer. For a time, it drew 450,000 visitors a year, but it was announced ...
At Riviera: Comedy Club closing as Greg London's Icons moves in: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010; the Riviera Comedy Club has been struggling for months, and reportedly won't be open after the curtain falls on Oct. 31. In its place ...
The Hilton Theater goes sports book on Sundays: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010; The Hilton shows every morning and afternoon game on 11 screens.
Thinking about shuffling cards, meth and more!: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010; Also, we learn that Reno is a safer place to drive than Las Vegas.
With boost from audience and 'his kids,' impassioned Jerry Lewis closes telethon: Monday, Sept. 6, 2010; He was nearly too emotional to make it through the final number at today's "Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon," but with a push from the ...
At the MDA Telethon, one of the stars of the show is someone you never see: Monday, Sept. 6, 2010; Debbie Williams works on the production teams for Fox's "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." She surveys the ...
MDA Telethon tweets from @johnnykats: Monday, Sept. 6, 2010; Tweets from @johnnykats on the 45th annual MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon.
A little poignance, a lot of laughter as Jerry Lewis preps for MDA Telethon: Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010; Jerry Lewis often wears his passion on his sleeve, and that was the case today during the final run-through for the "MDA Labor Day Telethon." ...
Robert Schimmel, L.V. stand-up performer, dies after car accident: Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010; The comedian, who performed in Las Vegas at the Riviera in January, died last night in Arizona after suffering injuries. He was 60. ...
Las Vegas needs a timeout: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; A chlorine leak, a socialite's arrest and nightclub shakeups. Something weird is in the air.
'Vegas! The Show' is a sampler platter of Strip productions: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; If you can’t make it to all of Las Vegas’ show, this one gives the audience a taste of all past and present hits.
Photos: Biscayne Steak, Sea and Wine grand opening at Tropicana: Monday, Aug. 30, 2010; Tropicana’s extensive renovation to a South Beach theme took another step last week with the grand opening of Biscayne Steak, Sea and ...
If you are Paris Hilton and Cy Waits, what happens here doesn't stay here: Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010; When Las Vegas markets itself as an adult playground, we can't expect that unfortunate incidents involving celebrity ...
With all-star release, Hard Rock Hotel's Joint is guitar heaven: Friday, Aug. 27, 2010; Carlos Santana's VIP guests ranged from India.Arie to Gavin Rossdale to Chris Daughtry as he gave attendees a healthy sampling ...
Jumping ship was the best move Fantasy's Lorena Peril ever made: Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010; Lorena Peril was a performer for Carnival Cruise Lines when a friend persuaded her to return to port and take a shot in Las Vegas. ...
As if by magic, Teller takes a 10-spot from Penn for Locks of Love: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; When The Rio officials asked employees to donate some of their long hair, Penn Jillette said "Yes." Then he and the officials decided ...
At age 54, Billy Idol can still turn a venue into a cradle of love: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; With a rebel yell, she cried, “More! More! More!”
Will Angel Porrino's guest stint lead to Pippshow at Planet Hollywood?: Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010; Angel Porrino had a quick and certain response when Holly Madison spoke of the need to take a break from Peepshow at ...
Billy Idol puts on a sneer-perfect performance at Pearl in the Palms: Monday, Aug. 23, 2010; British rocker Billy Idol remains in great shape and in top performing condition, and my, he also swears a lot. A whole lot. ...
In five minutes, Barry Manilow turns out another catchy tune: Friday, Aug. 20, 2010; Barry Manilow is calling for any fans interested in attending his show at Paris Las Vegas to donate new or used instruments to ...
Glam metal footage from Luxor star, Miss Universe judge Criss Angel: Friday, Aug. 20, 2010; Early in his career, Mindfreak magician Criss Angel was a rocker. A magician -- and a rocker -- to be specific before he became ...
A spin around the room with B.B. King; Drew Lachey's spin at Bally's: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010; Blues legend B.B. King says the older you get, the prettier they are. One guess what he means by "they." He performed two nights ...
Henderson Pavilion's own legends in concert with Nevada Wild Fest: Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010; The biggest event in the 8-year history of Henderson Pavilion will span three days and star Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, Montgomery ...
Danny Gans' vehicles to take a spin around the block at Barrett-Jackson: Monday, Aug. 16, 2010; Strip headliner Danny Gans loved cars, especially vintage cars, and 10 vehicles that he once owned are up for auction Sept. 23-25. ...
Rush time machine: If you get it, that's cool ... if not, that's also cool: Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010; Rush is a band you either get right now, or never. They played a powerhouse concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, and ..
B.B. King ready to sit -- and play -- for a spell at his club at The Mirage: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010; The recent theft, and return, of Lucille No. 15 has not dulled B.B. King's spirits. The blues legend performs Monday and Tuesday at his blues ...
In return to standup at The Mirage, Tim Allen is still animated: Friday, Aug. 13, 2010; Tim Allen was a good friend of Rodney Dangerfield's and had a special affection for Dangerfield's "hot" comedy club at the Tropicana. ...
At 62, Ted Nugent still firing opinions, arrows and rock 'n' roll: Friday, Aug. 13, 2010; Rocker Ted Nugent counts Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley as his musical influences and bowhunting godfather Fred Bear as his cultural hero. ...