Monthly Archives: April 2009
Terry Fator’s Quantum Las Vegas Leap
Just three years ago Terry Fator was giving a performance at a fair near Houston, Texas to an audience of one. He considered walking away from show business but made a fateful decision to audition one more time and after winning the … Continue reading
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Don’t be a Scaredy-Cat- Be Their Prey in Las Vegas
When I was a kid, my brothers and I would spend hours each week hanging on the fence at the sand pit. I couldn’t tell you what those bull dozers and earth excavators were doing – it wasn’t a proper … Continue reading
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Mariah Carey & Hubby Nick Cannon Plan Lavish One-Year Anniversary Bash in Las Vegas
Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon will be literally rolling the dice for their one-year-anniversary with a lavish celebration in Las Vegas. The Glitter star stunned fans last year when she married hip-hop star Cannon in a private ceremony in … Continue reading
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Sin City’s Trick-or-Treating Costume Party on April 28
Dust off your Halloween costumes and empty your trick-or-treat bags – Blush Boutique Nightclub in the Wynn Las Vegas is hosting it’s first “Halfway to Halloween” party on April 28. A $2,500 prize will be awarded to the lady dressed in the hottest … Continue reading
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Actress Kelly Monaco Robbed, Hid Under Las Vegas Bed
Actress Kelly Monaco found herself at the centre of a terrifying burglary in Las Vegas after an intruder broke into her hotel room while she was sleeping. The former General Hospital star is in Sin City performing in the saucy … Continue reading
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Top Chef Filming in Las Vegas?
If the Tweets on Twitter are to be believed, the sixth season of Bravo TV’s Top Chef has reportedly begun filming on location in Las Vegas. And apparently Los Angeles Times reporters are believers too, saying that filming for Season Six will begin … Continue reading
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UNLV’s Frank Summers Selected in NFL Draft by Pittsburgh Steelers
BREAKING NEWS- – The NFL Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers have just chosen UNLV running back Frank Summers in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. Summers, nicknamed “The Tank,” is the first Rebel runner drafted since 1988 when Ickey … Continue reading
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Susan G. Koman Foundation’s Las Vegas Race for Cancer Cure
“It started with a promise…it will end with a cure.” The 14th annual Susan G. Koman Southern Nevada Race for the Cure will be held on May 2 in Las Vegas. The route will begin at Las Vegas Blvd. and … Continue reading
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Jay Leno Makes Rare Las Vegas, Tonight Show Cancellations
The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas had to cancel the April 24 and 25 performances of late night talk show host Jay Leno. The 58-year-old entertainer checked himself into Providence St. Joseph Medical Centre hospital on Thursday with what was diagnosed … Continue reading
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Beyonce Heads for Las Vegas Glitter
Since Las Vegas first grew out of the desert dust, powerful female entertainers have always found a home in the main showrooms of Las Vegas casinos and hotels. In just the past year, Las Vegas marquis have invited tourists to spend … Continue reading
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Elvis Investors All Shook Up in Las Vegas
The Elvis-themed resort planned for the Las Vegas Strip may not become a reality. A group of investors who had planned to build the resort on the 18 acres across from CityCenter could be forced to sell their property because … Continue reading
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Michael Phelps Swims Upstream for Miss California USA Carrie Prejean
Despite all the flap and fallout arising from Perez Hilton’s question and Miss California USA Carrie Prejean’s truthful answer about legalizing same-sex marriage during the Miss USA Pageant on Sunday in Las Vegas, it appears that the record-breaking eight Olympic gold … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Benefit Concert on May 2 for Trina Johnson-Finn
On May 2 a benefit concert will be held in Las Vegas for Las Vegas celebrity impersonator Trina Johnson-Finn, who has been jailed in South America for more than seven weeks. Johnson-Finn goes on trial in early May on charges … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Embraces Hip-Hop Culture
Las Vegas is finally getting in the groove and embracing the hip-hop culture movement, sort of. On April 25 they’re hosting the “Hip-Hop Culture 2009…The Evolution” event which features Las Vegas DJs, MCs, poets, artists, dancers, fashion designers, and other … Continue reading
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Lindsay Lohan Shuns Stripping, Outed by Prive Nightclub for Drinking in Las Vegas
Although Lindsay Lohan is reportedly not going to strip down and perform in the newly opened Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas opposite Spice Girl Mel B, her behind-the-scenes boozing has been made public by bosses … Continue reading
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Liberace Show, Museum & Foundation Sparkles in Las Vegas
As the promotion of Las Vegas culture continues to be challenged, with many museums closing or facing severe budget cuts, the Liberace Museum continues to weather the economic storm. In fact, it’s just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Liberace’s fan popularity … Continue reading
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‘What Happens in Las Vegas Will Stay There’ for Three More Years
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has approved a new three-year advertising and marketing deal with R&R Partners, creators of the “What happens here, stays here” popular Las Vegas advertising slogan. The new deal is shorter than two previous … Continue reading
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Paris Hilton on the Cheap in Las Vegas
Paris Hilton often calls Las Vegas her partying home. Now that lifestyle may become even more of a regular reality, albeit more austere, as season two of her reality TV show “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” faces the grim reality of diminished … Continue reading
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Parrotheads in Las Vegas A-hoy!
Legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett will be returning once again to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a one night show on May 16. After gaining considerable success in the music business, Buffett opened the Margaritaville restaurants which are … Continue reading
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Lindsay Lohan Spotted Shopping for Men in Las Vegas
Lindsay Lohan is apparently putting an end to her lady lovin’ ways and getting back on the straight and narrow. The “Mean Girl”- who was in Las Vegas last weekend – was spotted leaving several clubs with an unidentified man … Continue reading
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Las Vegan Alicia Taylor Poses Nude in Playboy’s May Edition
Playboy’s May edition will include Las Vegas native Alicia Taylor,37, in their “Women of Wall Street” spread on page 40, curled up next to an Investor’s Business Daily and a pillow. The Rancho High School homecoming queen and UNLV business … Continue reading
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‘Fearless’ Taylor Swift Makes Tracks Back to Las Vegas
Not many artists have an opportunity to make a concert entrance by descending from the rafters in an elevator and exiting to the showroom floor via a David Copperfield magic illusion, but young country music star sensation Taylor Swift had just that, … Continue reading
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Marie Osmond Perserves, Stays on Top
Marie Osmond’s life is a blur. She wouldn’t have it any other way. And, amid all the hubbub in a topsy turvy and sometimes cruel entertainment industry, she stays on top. Marie, the only Osmond sister, lives in Las Vegas, … Continue reading
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Criss Angel Blasts Perez Hilton in Las Vegas
Definitely no love is lost between “Mindfreak” Las Vegas illusionist Criss Angel and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton. As Angel was ending his magic show Friday at the Luxor in Las Vegas, he announced that he had someone special in … Continue reading
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Mary Tyler Moore to be Honored at NAB Dinner in Las Vegas
Mary Tyler Moore will be among those honored at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Television Chairman’s Award dinner on April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The NAB advances the interests of more than 8,300 radio and television stations … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Buying Spree Led to General Growth Properties $27.3 Billion Downfall
Long predicted and now a reality, General Growth Properties has finally collapsed under nearly $27.3 billion in debt, much of it attributed to a Las Vegas property buying spree. In Las Vegas, General Growth and its subsidiaries own three malls … Continue reading
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Miss USA Pageant Plays Musical Chairs
The Miss USA beauty pageant co-host for tomorrow’s smackdown, oops …showdown will not be “Access Hollywood” host Billy Bush. No, correct that, he’s back into the thick of things now. Bush previously cited stomach problems when he withdrew and Mark … Continue reading
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Sold-Out Crowd Rocks new Joint Opening in Las Vegas
The bad economy, $5 beer prices, and long lines didn’t put a damper on the high spirits last night in Las Vegas as The Killers performed to a sold-out crowd during the opening night of The Joint at the Hard … Continue reading
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Stay and Play in Las Vegas- PLEASE!
Las Vegas visitor volume, occupancy and spending are down as businesses and casinos continue to struggle and reinvent themselves in the recession. Now Las Vegas is turning to their residents to help them survive. Hopefully, this will be the winning hand … Continue reading
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Esquire is looking for a few good men in Las Vegas (???)
Well, a few REAL men, to be exact, as in really well-dressed! Esquire Magazine, with partners The Bellagio Hotel and The Bank Nightclub, will host the 2009 Best Dressed Real Man event and Style Lounge at The Bank nightclub in … Continue reading
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Miss Nevada’s Gown to Win the Crown?
For decades there’s been a standard beauty pageant look- Aqua net hair, bright red lipstick and that too bright never fading smile. But in the last 10 years, a new image has emerged. The padded shoulders and brittle taffeta skirts … Continue reading
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Jessica Simpson: Blond if you do, blond if you don’t
Jessica Simpson, a frequent Las Vegas visitor, is one of those talented types who can’t seem to catch a break. As a pop singer she was constantly compared to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera – too voluptuous to be nice and … Continue reading
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Walk and Sip Vino at Las Vegas Wine Walk
The second of the 2009 Wine Walk events to support the New Vista Community will be held Saturday, April 25 at Boca Fashion Village, 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. The price is $30 per person or two for $50; … Continue reading
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Penn & Teller, Harrah’s Entertainment Give Back to Las Vegas
Comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller will present Goodwill of Southern Nevada with hundreds of men’s and women’s business suits that were collected throughout the Harrah’s Entertainment properties. The event starts at 11 a.m. April 15 at the Penn & Teller box … Continue reading
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Indian Petroglyphs never had it so good
Kevin James Manix, 58, born in Boulder City, Nevada and now living in Henderson, Nevada, knows where all the great petroglyphs are in the Southwest– but he’s just not telling exactly where. “I don’t tell people where these things are,” … Continue reading
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Las Vegas ‘Tea Party’ Planned for April 15
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states that free speech is the right of all its citizens. And on April 15, citizens in many locations across the country will be joining together in many “tea party” events. The … Continue reading
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Cheap Las Vegas Booze, Lotsa Fun
Hey, it’s a recession isn’t it? You wouldn’t necessarily know it by frequenting many of the Las Vegas nightclubs and ordering bottle service for your guests. Raining C-notes is the rule, not the exception. It’s hard to get an economical buzz … Continue reading
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Kelsey Grammar Tapped for NAB Award in Las Vegas
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammar will receive the first Television Chairman’s Award at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show Television Luncheon on April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Best known as the repressed Dr. Frasier … Continue reading
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Ne-Yo has come a long way . . .
While studying at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies as a performing and visual arts major, Shaffer Smith learned that it’s okay to be different. Today, 29-year-old Ne-Yo – Shaffer was renamed after Matrix movie character Neo – doesn’t … Continue reading
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Guns ‘n Beer Sin City Showdown
Like to get away from it all? Have a brewskie and try your luck at video poker? Now you can get all that and – if you’re really feeling lucky – a new 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun to call your … Continue reading
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Furry-Tailed Hip Hopsters in Sin City
Ah, yes, Easter Sunday arrives anew in Las Vegas. With no shortage of the fluffy, furry-tailed creatures constantly prowling the Playboy Club in the Palms Casino & Hotel and just cruisin’ the Strip, egg hunting ops always abound in the City … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Cougars Pimp PUMA’s
In this uncertain and perilous economy we live, companies grab on to any glimmering ray of hope, no matter how dim. Companies are pushed to the brink, gearing up to an unprecedented creative overdrive. Just look at General Motors and Segway. … Continue reading
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Dialing In Las Vegas Fun
We’ve all spent mind-expanding, sometimes numbing, but yet entertaining hours watching at one time or another television quiz shows like “Jeopardy,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Family Feud.” The brainchild behind these shows and others like them over the past 25 years is … Continue reading
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Holly Madison Strikes Again
Holly Madison, the former Playboy playmate, commenting on what she missed most about living with Hugh Hefner, her ex-boyfriend, at last weekend’s 83rd birthday bash for Hef in Las Vegas at the Palms Casino & Hotel: “The mansion has a … Continue reading
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Peabody Awards Won by Las Vegas Journalists
The 68th annual Peabody Awards, representing the ”best in electronic media,” were announced on April 1, by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Winners of this years most prestigious media awards include CNN for their coverage of … Continue reading
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Las Vegas SPA-tacular!
Just the thought of going to the dentist makes most people wince, if not race for them ‘thar hills. That’s why it’s odd that some people are now actually seeking out the services of Summerlin-based Las Vegas Beautiful Smiles. Offering a wide … Continue reading
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All Rise: The King is Back in the Building
For some, death is really not in their cards, it’s just a lifetime spent in purgatory. Keeping with tradition, Las Vegas will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley this July with one of the largest Elvis conventions in the world. According … Continue reading
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Kato who? Uh, is he the homeboy of O.J. Simpson?
O.J. Simpson is cooling his heels in the Big House at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Northern Nevada, eating savory “mystery meat” while serving his nine-to-thirty-three-year term for his memorabilia heist that went terribly wrong at Palace Station. But his … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Tribute to Rhythm and Blues Legend Ruth Brown
A tribute to rhythm and blues legend Ruth Brown will be on April 9 at the Bootlegger Bistro in Las Vegas. The Tony Award-winning Brown, who also won a Grammy, died at age 78 on November 17, 2006 in Henderson, Nevada. … Continue reading
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Criminal Minds Star Morphs into ‘Allllvinnn!’
CBS’s Criminal Minds very popular actor Matthew Gray Gubler is a Las Vegas product born and bred. Performing as the three Ph.D. degree-holding Dr. Spencer Reid on the TV series since 2005, Gubler was raised in a quiet neighborhood near Bob Baskin … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Goes Country, Hollywood Tags Along
When Las Vegas hosts a party, stand back- nothing is ever commonplace in the City of Entertainment. Last night’s 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Arena proved to be no exception. The buzz of the … Continue reading
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World’s Largest Heliport Plans Grand Las Vegas Valley Liftoff
Our economy is tanking, but don’t tell that to the thousands of tourists that daily fly in helicopters to get a birdseye view of the majestic Grand Canyon. An average of 99 helicopters fly out daily from McCarran International Airport … Continue reading
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Fifteen Bankrupt Casinos
Operating 15 casinos in Nevada, Iowa and Missouri and a 600-location, 6,800-machine Nevada slot route, and continuing to be hammered by a sour economy, Herbst Gaming has filed a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan that will result in the … Continue reading
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Got $1 Million? Wanna Start a Las Vegas Casino?
It’s a real downer for Asian’s in Las Vegas. The vision of Andrew Lai for over seven years was to build an Asian-themed hotel-casino in Las Vegas. The hopes of having two towers with a combined 3,400 rooms, a 70,000-square-foot … Continue reading
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NASCAR Award Ceremonies Planned for Las Vegas
Although some minor details need to be ironed out, it’s almost a done deal that Las Vegas will be the new home to the NASCAR Sprint Cup banquet, awards ceremonies and postseason celebrations in the first week of December, most … Continue reading
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Another Las Vegas Burlesque Show Bites the Desert Dust
On the heels of Las Vegas burlesque show closures, including the recent Folies Bergere that closed on March 28 after their 49-year-run, Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce also called it quits, succumbing to the ongoing ravages of the economy last weekend after … Continue reading
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Cure for Recession Blues?
Most everyone to some extent has or is being touched by our economic recession blues. A new prescription for those ills is debuting at 7:30 p.m. on April 6 on KLVX-TV, Channel 10 (Vegas PBS) when they air “Recession Rx,” and … Continue reading
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A Little Less Juiced Sin City
Although reportedly ‘safe and sane’ energy juice drinks are now alternatively swigged in copious amounts nightly by Paris Hilton and her clan to keep them up all night and partying hearty, it’s nice to know that less juice of yet … Continue reading
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Rock ‘N Roll Double-Header Tour Heading to Las Vegas?
This summer, Def Leppard and Bryan Adams will give the phrase “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” a whole new meaning as they co-headline a nationwide Rock ‘N Roll Double-Header Tour. Teaming up for the first time, two of … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Metro Police- Fast as a Speeding Tweet
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) is the latest addition to our city’s zany social networking tweeting crowd. Now along with chatting on Cirque du Soleil characters, virtual partying with the Playmates on Palms Vegas and following celebrity sightings at the … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Art Scenesters Buckle Up for Bumpy Roller Coaster Ride
The Las Vegas Art Museum shutdown last month. The Nevada Ballet has cutback on staff and postponed programs. The Las Vegas Philharmonic is cutting back and holding on. The Nevada Opera Theatre, though feeling the economic impact, is cushioned somewhat by … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Travel Web Site Upgrades Customer Options
VEGAS.com has revamped its Web site, enabling the creation of custom Las Vegas travel package for their customers with just one visit to the site. The improved VEGAS.com allows consumers to move seamlessly through its many offerings , adding items to … Continue reading
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Sky Holds Answer to Las Vegas Woes?
In this choking, restless economy, how do you draw better focus to your Las Vegas casino or hotel? Simple: Put a camera view on the side of your business. SkyTag, a building wrap design firm, has provided the ‘guiding light,’ draping … Continue reading
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Out with Miss America, In with Miss USA
No sooner than Miss America pageant contestants sashayed in and out of Las Vegas, then 51 Miss USA contestants strutted in to take their place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. On April 4 at 6 p.m. all the Miss USA contestants … Continue reading
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Playboy Icon Hugh Hefner Turns 83 in Las Vegas this Weekend
Hugh Hefner will be prancing around all this weekend in his aged red robe all over the Palms Casino in Las Vegas celebrating his 83rd birthday. There’s a Palms Place pool party scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April … Continue reading
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Business Booms for M Resort in Las Vegas Valley
Anthony Marnell III opened his new $1 billion M Resort property in Henderson, Nevada on March 1 and Las Vegas Backstage Access was there and wrote on it. The resort was swamped with 4,000 guests on opening night, forcing many … Continue reading
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Carlos Santana to Headline The Joint in Las Vegas Hard Rock
Iconic guitarist Carlos Santana, 61, and his band, including drummer Dennis Chambers and keyboardist Chester Thompson, has just signed a two-year deal through 2010 to do 36 shows a year in the newly refurbished The Joint, which opens on April … Continue reading
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