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The Expendables rocks Planet Hollywood; Peepshow's pinch-hitter: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010; Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables is a bloody good time, and the Las Vegas premiere at Planet Hollywood was loaded with action. ...
Not expendable: Planet Hollywood's reputation for star-studded events: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010; Planet Hollywood's original investors were Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and founder ...
William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy still the brightest stars in Star Trek galaxy: Monday, Aug. 9, 2010; Thousands of Star Trek fanatics were in orbit over the weekend as the Star Trek Las Vegas Convention was held at the Las Vegas Hilton. ...
David Saxe shows punching power as ambitious Vegas! The Show bows: Friday, Aug. 6, 2010; David Saxe has poured his money and his heart into Vegas! The Show, a grandiose production at Saxe Theater at Miracle Mile Shops in ...
George Takei 'elated' over Prop 8 news as Star Trek convention begins: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010; George Takei and Brad Altman have been a couple for 23 years and legally married since 2008, and both were in Las Vegas when they heard ...
Feeling the sting as Scorpions wind down rockin' career at T&M: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010; Klaus Meine might not be a big person, but his voice is still immensely powerful, and his bandmates can still play it loud and proud, as they proved ...
Need more Elvis? How about everything Elvis recorded? In one box set?: Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010; Elvis Presley recorded 35 hours of music in his career, and all of it is being sold as a single set in October -- and if you want a limited edition, you ...
For Anita Mann, shift in Fantasy production is worth noting: Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010; Personnel changes are never easy for producer Anita Mann, who as a dancer is an entertainer first and a businesswoman second ... or third. ...
Viva Las Vegan: Mike Tyson embraces lifestyle, opens up to ESPN Radio: Monday, Aug. 2, 2010; Former heavyweight boxing champion and Las Vegas resident Mike Tyson says he weighed 350 pounds but has turned vegan and dropped 130. ...
At Palace Station, Louie Anderson sets the stage for self-improvement: Thursday, July 29, 2010; Louie Anderson has spoken of working himself into better physical condition and watching his diet, a process that has been "really stressful." ...
End is reached at Luxor; Brad Garrett pops into Trop; ONJ and Grease?: Monday, July 26, 2010; The subplot at Fantasy at the Luxor is drawing to a close, as featured star Angelica Bridges appears in her final performance Saturday night. ...
New Elvis comeback special: Viva Elvis album planned for November: Monday, July 26, 2010; Viva Elvis -- The Album is an altered and updated adaptation of many of Elvis' classics, which will be similar in sound and style to the ...
A Killer gig for Flowers; LeBron the 'same person'; Bridges talks 'Fantasy' end: Saturday, July 24, 2010; The debut solo release of Brandon Flowers, the frontman of Las Vegas band The Killers, is titled Flamingo and is scheduled for a September ...
In summoning a new star, did Fantasy cross Bridges?: Friday, July 23, 2010; In bringing in her show's third star vocalist in less than a year, Fantasy producer Anita Mann is seeking a consistent look, sound and feel ...
Unexpected birth of The Lion King actor's son is drama to the Max: Thursday, July 22, 2010; In full stage makeup, Michael Hollick drew some stunned looks as he sprinted through the parking lot at Mandalay Bay and through the St. Rose emergency room ...
Brad Garrett is taking the ultimate Las Vegas gamble: The funnyman is pouring his own money into a comedy club at the Tropicana; Thursday, July 22, 2010; “Why am I up here? My ex-wife took all my Raymond money!”
MGM Grand brief: Chad Ochocinco hits the casino floor in his undies: Sunday, July 18, 2010; Chad Ochocinco said he was in town to film scenes for the CBS show The League, which inspired him to do something unusual at ...
Elvis-Nixon summit; Randy Couture does comedy; Pawn Stars hit Leno: Saturday, July 17, 2010; Sonny West was one of the few men in the room when Elvis Presley met Richard Nixon on Dec. 21, 1971, when Elvis received a coveted badge and ...
Big Elvis, the King of Bill's Gamblin' Hall, finds a fitting bride: Friday, July 16, 2010; Pete Vallee and Amanda Lasham met two years ago. Thursday night, in front of hundreds of invited guests and casino onlookers, they were married ...
Sonny West takes care of business at the wedding of Big Elvis: Thursday, July 15, 2010; Sonny West was a friend of Elvis' dating to 1960 and has written two books about the King. Tonight, he's the best man for an "ETA," Pete ...
George Maloof on arena, his father's influence, why resort is called Palms: Thursday, July 15, 2010; George Maloof has steered clear of discussion of an arena for an NBA team in Las Vegas. There is this issue of his ownership of the ...
'Home Means Nevada,' until it's 'Here We Have Idaho': Tuesday, July 13, 2010; Las Vegas and Idaho are hardly alike. In other news, Scott Zeiger of Base Entertainment has confidence in Phantom's long-term viability. ...
Transmission from Ely: Don Cheadle's last word; famous boxing mouthpiece: Tuesday, July 6, 2010; When asked to respond to criticism that he focuses his charitable energy outside the U.S., Don said to stop complaining and become ...
Matt Damon looks forward to playing Liberace's lover in biopic: Sunday, July 4, 2010; Portraying Scott Thorson, Matt Damon is starring opposite Michael Douglas as Liberace in a film adaptation of the entertainer's ...
Is Steve Wynn cutting off the ring for Pacquiao-Mayweather bout?: Saturday, July 3, 2010; If the hotel mogul signs on as a partner for the Nov. 13 fight, the match-up would likely happen at Thomas & Mack Center or, conceivably, ...
Albino gorillas? Farrakhan: The Musical? That's David Alan Grier: Thursday, July 1, 2010; Performing tomorrow at Mandalay Bay, David Alan Grier was in talks with Monte Carlo officials about a recurring headlining show at ...
MGM increases room rates on day of potential Pacquiao-Mayweather fight: Thursday, July 1, 2010; Room rates are spiking at MGM Resorts properties on the Strip for Nov. 13, when the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. could likely happen at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Don Cheadle's Ante Up for Africa charity tournament flush with hearts: Thursday, July 1, 2010; Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle says it takes a well-organized, widespread international effort to forever change the deplorable ...
First Pawn Stars spinoff underway in Las Vegas with restorative properties: Tuesday, June 29, 2010; Pawn Stars has led to the inevitable -- a spinoff series being shot for three weeks in Las Vegas and starring one of the show's recurring experts. ...
It's a rock show and more, as Brody Dolyniuk debuts Brody's World: Tuesday, June 29, 2010; Having split with Danny Gans' former manager Chip Lightman, longtime Yellow Brick Road frontman Brody Dolyniuk is taking his vision ...
Daytime Emmys; Carlos Mencia barks at heckler; David Saxe opens show: Monday, June 28, 2010; On a night when Vince Neil sipped champagne in Tempo Lounge (before later being arrested for DUI) and Tommy Rocker rumbled into ...
Jerry Lopez, Santa Fe keep that big band groove alive on and off The Strip: Saturday, June 26, 2010; Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns bandleader Jerry Lopez is joining Danny Gans' former music director Pat Caddick in Vegas! The Show, ...
Four years after opening, Phantom faces uncertain future at The Venetian: Friday, June 25, 2010; During the June 2006 opening-night party, Carol Burnett showed up to show support for producer Hal Prince. Her presence alone was ...
Accusations of joke theft not a laughing matter for Carlos Mencia: Thursday, June 24, 2010; During the interview, a third party interrupts the conversation and asks to "move forward." It is Mencia's assistant, unexpectedly ...
Lady Gaga turning lifeless for MGM show? Plus, Wranglers' Billy Johnson: Thursday, June 24, 2010; A British tabloid is reporting that Lady Gaga might use corpses during the 2011 leg of The Monster Ball tour, beginning with her appearance at MGM ...
George Maloof's latest power play at the Palms: NHL Awards: Monday, June 21, 2010; George Maloof and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman brought the NHL Awards Show to the Palms last year. It was a startling ...
Vegas turns the page with the Kardashians, Matt Goss, Pawn Stars: Sunday, June 20, 2010; Two of the three Kardashian sisters (Khloe suffering from the flu) turned out at a slam-bang party at Surrender at Encore on ...
Wayne Brady's show still rocks; Tempest Storm plots comeback: Saturday, June 19, 2010; Wayne Brady's final show during this run at The Venetian is July 5, and nothing beyond then is scheduled. If you want ...
Linda Thompson awaits first visit to Viva Elvis; Stirling Club's talent show: Friday, June 18, 2010; Linda Thompson lived with Elvis for four years, but has yet to see the Cirque du Soleil adaptation of his life and career at Aria. ...
Trina Johnson-Finn looks back at incarceration in disbelief: Wednesday, June 16, 2010; One year after being released from custody after being jailed in Suriname, Trina Johnson-Finn is a vocalist in Vegas! The Show at Saxe ...
Brad Garrett knows the comedy and is getting used to the juggling, too: Tuesday, June 15, 2010; Brad Garrett is working with ticket brokers and talking to concierges across the city as the opening of Brad Garrett's Comedy Club approaches. ...
Wayne Brady calls shots at Venetian; 'Spotter' Harrison preps for visits: Monday, June 14, 2010; Wayne Brady's powerhouse improv show is back at The Venetian through July 5. The comic is also prepping for a turn in Rent at The ...
Holly Madison says she's here for long haul; Ribbon of Life at Hilton: Monday, June 14, 2010; As she settles into a more normal life in Las Vegas, Peepshow star Holly Madison hopes for some domestic bliss and a little less ...
The questions, and answers, from Sgt. Pepper Live at Paris: Sunday, June 13, 2010; One for the list: Rick Nielsen displayed his famed five-neck guitar, but did he actually play it Saturday night? Sadly, the answer is no. ...
Matt Goss scores 3-year extension; Louie Anderson goes Bonkerz: Sunday, June 13, 2010; Goss hosted a World Cup party during the U.S.-England match, then later announced he'd agreed to a deal at Caesars Palace. ...
Matt Goss brings World Cup fervor (and beer for breakfast) to Caesars: Friday, June 11, 2010; As part of The Playboy Club's 50th anniversary celebration Thursday, Holly Madison was fingerprinted. There is a backstory. ...
Amid buses, limos and descendants, Mob Experience unveiled (in part): Thursday, June 10, 2010; Family members of deceased Mob figures joined Mob Experience officials for the first official news conference specifying some of the ...
It's a tall order, but Brad Garrett is up to the task with new club at Tropicana: Wednesday, June 9, 2010; Brad Garrett will be the first headliner at his namesake club at the Trop from June 28-July 4. He follows Shecky Greene and Rodney ...
Transmissions from the Mob beat as L.V. attractions jockey for attention: Tuesday, June 8, 2010; Famous names -- many of them the same names -- abound for both the downtown Mob Museum and The Mob Experience at the Tropicana. ...
Cheap Trick's Robin Zander happy to portray Sgt. Pepper, but not forever: Monday, June 7, 2010; Robin Zander has enjoyed the Cheap Trick tribute to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band but says he doesn't foresee the band taking part ...