Daily Archives: March 14, 2009
Michael Jackson’s “This Is It!” Tour Sells 20,000 Tickets Per Hour
Europeans apparently still love the 50-year-old ‘Gold’ Gloved Wonder, who inhabited Las Vegas in reclusive style before recently moving to Hollywood. And his fans don’t mind paying for Jackson’s concerts in our economic recession. Following Jackson’s 12-year tour layoff, AEG organizers … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Nightclub Discrimination Lawsuit Continues
Las Vegas Strip casino and shopping mall lost a bid on Thursday to throw out a hip hop nightclub’s lawsuit alleging it is being discriminated against because most of its patrons are black. U.S. District Court Judge James Mahan said … Continue reading
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The Lion King Cast Announced
Casting has been announced for the new Las Vegas production of the Tony-winning The Lion King, which will begin previews at the Mandalay Bay Theatre on May 5 with an official opening May 15. The cast features performers who have triumphed … Continue reading
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Criss Angel Receives Good News: Awarded “Magician of the Decade”
For a change, good news showers down on Las Vegas illusionist Criss Angel. The International Magicians Society has awarded the 41-year-old Angel, whose real name is Christopher Sarantakos, its first-ever Merlin Award for “Magician of the Decade” last Saturday in … Continue reading
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James Packer, Crown Casino Scraps Cannery Casino Resorts Deal
Australian billionaire James Packer, 41, has scrapped his plans, at least for now, for a $1.75 billion takeover of Cannery Casino Resorts LLC. Had the deal gone through, Packer would have obtained three Nevada casinos. Packer’s Crown Casino enterprise, Australia’s … Continue reading
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KITT, Knight Rider Varoom into Las Vegas
Paul Casey Productions is bringing KITT back to Las Vegas. Knight Rider fans know that both the 1982 original series pilot and the 2008 revamped series opener were based in Las Vegas and on March 20 and 21 the Fremont Street Experience will … Continue reading
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Sir Paul McCartney’s Las Vegas April 19 Performance Sells Out In Seconds
Tickets for a one-off gig by Sir Paul McCartney in Las Vegas sold out in seven seconds after going on sale. Just 4,000 fans will be fortunate to see the former Beatle perform at the grand opening of the New … Continue reading
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