Monthly Archives: July 2009
‘Entourage’ Star Jeremy Piven to Host WWE Raw with Shaquille O’Neal
WWE reports that Emmy-winning Entourage star Jeremy Piven is set to host the August 3rd episode of Monday Night RAW from Connecticut. Piven, who plays Hollywood agent Ari Gold on the HBO series, will share hosting duties with NBA superstar … Continue reading
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Bikini Blackjack Offers Las Vegas Eye Candy to Boost Revenue
There is now an added incentive to want to double-down in Las Vegas. Everywhere you turn, more and more Las Vegas casinos are changing out their neatly dressed dealers, replacing with scantily clad ones to boost revenues. For one, the … Continue reading
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Camelot Selects Las Vegas for New Film Studio Complex
Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. has selected Las Vegas as the site for its next studio project. Negotiations for the acquisition of the proposed studio site are underway. Further details are expected to be released during this quarter. “Las Vegas is … Continue reading
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Millionaire Matchmaker Plans Las Vegas Wedding
Many people get a vicarious thrill from watching reality show host Patty Stanger work her magic on super-rich men, matching them with a bevy of eligible ladies. Now, the Millionaire Matchmaker is getting her own turn at love and wedding … Continue reading
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Crime Scene Tourism Sprouts in Las Vegas
Crime Scene Tourism is on its way to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The upcoming attraction, “CSI: The Experience,” is based on the popular CSI television series and is licensed by CBS Products, which also licensed the now defunct … Continue reading
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Dance in the Desert Festival in Las Vegas
The 11th annual Dance in the Desert Festival is coming to Las Vegas. The roster includes local and visiting dance artists presenting cutting edge choreography and stirring works to delight every dance aficionado. In 1999 the first annual Las Vegas … Continue reading
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Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas Starts Huge Job Fair Today
The Hard Rock Cafe is preparing to open its new Las Vegas Strip location and it’s looking for workers- lots of them. It is holding a nine day job fair to fill about 500 positions. The job fair starts Tuesday, July … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson Used Drugs like Alarm Clock, Las Vegas Doc Offices Raided
A large and ever growing crowd of media has gathered this morning outside the Las Vegas office and home of Dr. Conrad Murray. Multiple officers from the DEA and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have entered his offices and … Continue reading
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Eva Longoria Brings Beso Restaurant to Las Vegas
The City Center in Las Vegas is in full development and Las Vegas is pulling in Hollywood’s hottest entrepreneur, Eva Longoria to bring her favorite culinary delights. With the success of her Hollywood restaurant Beso, Eva will be bringing it … Continue reading
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Government Agencies Shun Las Vegas
With agencies like the FBI moving conferences out of destinations like Las Vegas, the U.S. Travel Association recent release of a comprehensive study of the ROI of business travel couldn’t come at a better time. It’s not just corporate meeting … Continue reading
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Shock Rocker Marilyn Manson Craves New Las Vegas Gig
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson may have been out of the spotlight for the past few years but he will take center stage at The Joint next month. Manson, 40, whose real name is Brian Warner, will appear at the Hard … Continue reading
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140 Teams Converge in Las Vegas for National Softball Tournament Today
110-degree temperatures and sweltering humidity doesn’t phase a field of 140 fastpitch softball teams from around the United States, including five from Las Vegas, that begin play today at Majestic Park in Las Vegas in the USA/ASA 18-under Class A … Continue reading
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Sammy Hagar to Open New Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas
Sammy Hagar will open a new Cabo Wabo Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip this fall. Planet Hollywood Casino & Hotel will be the new home for the Red Rocker’s famous Cantina, replacing Trader Vic’s in the Miracle Mile shops. … Continue reading
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Hard Rock to Open New Café in Las Vegas
Hard Rock International will open a new 41,000-square foot flagship cafe in Las Vegas. The new Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas will be located on the Las Vegas Strip, dominating the new Showcase Mall development. The existing, smaller Las Vegas … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman’s 70th Birthday Party
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will celebrate his 70th birthday in grand style on Friday evening, July 31 with a public birthday gala street party on Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas. “It’ll be a blast!” Goodman said, … Continue reading
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Burners Circle Mutant Wagons in Las Vegas
As a prelude to the huge Burning Man event in Black Rock City in Nevada on August 31 through September 7, the Southern Nevada burners on the First Friday event on August 7 in Las Vegas will be setting up … Continue reading
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Ludacris to Perform Free Show in Las Vegas
In a special promotion with Miller Lite, the Palms Casino Resort and N9NE Group in Las Vega, hip-hop superstar and R&B favorite Ludacris will perform a special concert at the Palms Pool & Bungalows Friday, August 21 at 8 p.m. … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson’s Music to be Celebrated in Las Vegas ‘Birthday’ Performance
For one performance only, Las Vegas ’ top entertainers will come together for a special performance Las Vegas Celebrates the Music of Michael Jackson on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 3 p.m. from The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms … Continue reading
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Final Table Revealed for World Series of Poker in Las Vegas
The original field of World Series of Poker (WSOP) began with 6,494 competitors. Now, after nearly 11 hours of play in the Rio’s convention pavilion, the nine-player final table is set for the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 no-limit hold ‘em … Continue reading
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Roethlisberger: Rape Claims “Outrageous”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said a Nevada woman’s claims of sexual assault are “reckless” and “outrageous” and said he would fight the civil lawsuit filed in Washoe County. “I would never, ever force myself on a woman,” he said … Continue reading
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‘Mafia Princess’ Plans Las Vegas Museum
Former mob lawyer and now Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has added competition for his planned $50 million downtown mob museum. It comes from none other than the daughter of murdered Chicago mob chief Sam Giancana, Antoinette Giancana, who is … Continue reading
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Father & Daughter Tillis Duo Performs in Las Vegas
Pam Tillis, 52, daughter to country music legend Mel Tillis, didn’t always think that country music was cool. In fact, she went the opposite way, preferring to sing pop rock and R&B with her jazz band in San Francisco in the 1980s. … Continue reading
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J.P. Losman to be Face of UFL Football in Las Vegas
It’s just J.P. Losman– he had a 62.3 quarterback rating last year, a statistic in which he’s actually managed to get worse with every year he’s been in the league — but, nevertheless, this could be a significant moment for … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson Breaking News
Feverishly following up on leads, eight Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) vehicles arrived this morning looking for Michael Jackson medical records at the offices Armstrong Medical Clinic in Houston, one of the clinics used by Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad … Continue reading
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The Big Green Bus Rolls Into The Springs Preserve in Las Vegas
The Big Green Bus from Dartmouth College will be rolling into The Springs Preserve on Thursday, July 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. to present a unique “go green” educational opportunity. Fifteen students from the college are traveling across the … Continue reading
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Batting Gorgeous Eyelashes Becomes Fashionable Trend in Las Vegas
It’s no secret that smoldering glances and flirtatious flutters lose a lot of firepower when your eyelashes are on the floor. That’s one reason Latisse, the first, FDA-approved, prescription treatment for growing longer, thicker eyelashes has created such a whirlwind. … Continue reading
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Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Opens Gigantic New Meeting Space
Bad economy be darn. Caesars Palace opened 110,000 square feet of new convention and meeting spaces on July 13, despite an economic downturn that has Las Vegas convention attendance dropping double digits, equating to 2,441 fewer meetings held this year … Continue reading
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Sea Creatures Invade Las Vegas
Getting tourists to brave the scorching heat and temptations of sin and hang out in Las Vegas is a challenging enough proposition in our economy. But don’t tell that to the millions of party going mussels that somehow got landlocked in … Continue reading
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Ritzy Foundation Room in Las Vegas Opens to the Public
The bad economy can bring good things- with time. The Foundation Room – the very ritzy, exclusive, expensive members-only hot spot at the top of Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas – is now open to the public seven days a … Continue reading
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Drunken Debauchery in Las Vegas Lands $500,000 Casino Fine
Do you think what happens in Las Vegas, stays there? Think again. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas found themselves in hot water with Nevada gaming officials this week over illegal activity that has been taking place outside … Continue reading
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Jubilee! Celebrates 28 Years of Classic Las Vegas Glitz, Glamour & Glitter
As one of the longest-running shows on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, the retro -glam showgirl extravaganza Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas has entertained more than 11 million guests. On July 31 the show celebrates 28 years of gorgeous showgirls, … Continue reading
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Kids Free at Blue Man Group in Las Vegas
Las Vegas locals have another reason to hit the Strip for a little summer entertainment. The Blue Man Group at the Venetian has a locals-only offer - just mention “Kids Free” when buying your full-price ticket and get one children’s ticket … Continue reading
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Vandals Graffiti-Tag Famed Las Vegas Welcoming Sign
A sad chapter has been literally etched into Las Vegas tourist annals this week: The famed “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” sign greeting visitors to the vacation destination of the world on the Las Vegas Strip had red graffiti … Continue reading
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Mandarin Oriental Provides Las Vegas Step Down to Haute Luxury at CityCenter
The check-in lobby for the Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter in Las Vegas will actually be on the building’s 23rd floor, causing guests to go down to their rooms at the boutique nongaming hotel that offers customers a panoramic view of … Continue reading
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Dan Henderson Wins UFC Fight & Award, But Loses Car
Remember that sweet Range Rover that the UFC gave to Dan Henderson to thank him for coaching “The Ultimate Fighter?” Henderson, who lives in Temecula, California was driving back home after UFC 100 and couldn’t even make it out of … Continue reading
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Peepshow in Las Vegas in Talks with Aubrey O’Day to Play Peep Diva
Aubrey O’ Day, late of “Danity Kane”, Playboy and Hairspray is now in talks to make her Las Vegas debut in the sexy song and dance extravaganza Peepshow at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, playing the role of Peep Diva. … Continue reading
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Carmen Electra Goes Topless in Las Vegas
When Carmen Electra bared all on the “Crazy Horse Paris” stage in Las Vegas last week, it wasn’t because she was told she had to, and it wasn’t because she had been asked to, either. Electra tossed her pasties to the … Continue reading
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Las Vegan ‘Leverage’ Actress Beth Riesgraf Stars as World’s Best Cat Burglar – & More!
Las Vegas Cimarron-Memorial graduate Beth Riesgraf stars as Parker in TNT’s highly popular “Leverage” TV show, playing a cat burglar with unmatched prowess for stealing priceless works of art, a room full of orphans, and even the Hope Diamond- and … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson Benefit Concert & Jackson 5 Show Planned for Las Vegas
A Michael Jackson benefit concert is reportedly being held August 29 at the Palms, on what would have been Jackson’s 51st birthday. Talent planned will “run the gamut from cast member of current shows on the Strip to the big … Continue reading
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MGM’s CityCenter in Las Vegas Announces Huge Retail Lineup
CityCenter, the multi-use development opening later this year on the Las Vegas Strip, announced a collection of unique luxury retailers and restaurateurs that will join the lineup at Crystals, a 500,000 square-foot retail and dining district. Planned to open December … Continue reading
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Ultimate Fighting Championship More Than Human Cockfighting
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was once brashly branded by U.S. Senator John McCain as “human cockfighting” and the sport was scorned by many, even banned from television networks. Fast forward, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting is now sanctioned in … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Street Performers Ready Courtroom Act
It the not too distant past it was a common and welcome sight to see street performers performing their shtick along the Las Vegas Strip, serving as eye and ear candy for weary travelers traversing the Sin City byways in … Continue reading
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Historic Boulder Dam Hotel & Museum Closes Today
Say sayonora to the 76-year old historic hotel in the heart of Boulder City, Nevada. Apparently, there hasn’t been enough political momentum to rescue the hotel from its financial woes and keep the museum and resturant open. The two-story, white-brick … Continue reading
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Hunt on for Michael Jackson’s ‘Doctor Death’
Doctors for hire which “freely” write prescriptions for the right price- willing pawns in an almost daily celebrity drama that is orchestrated expressly by and for entertainers and other high profile clientele for getting that legal high, which, many believe, … Continue reading
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Cher Returning to Big Screen
Caesars Palace headliner Cher is returning to the big screen, after a 10-year absence. She will sing while playing Christina Aguilera’s mother in “Burlesque,” which starts filming in November.
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Pussycat Dolls Creator Announces New Las Vegas Performer Matt Goss
Burlesque Pussycat Doll’s founder and choreographer Robin Antin has a new act coming to Las Vegas. British singer Matt Goss on September 4 will start performing regularly at the Lounge in the Palms Casino & Hotel. Goss was the lead … Continue reading
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UFC 105 Likely To Be Held In Las Vegas
MMA Weekly is reporting that Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer confirmed that the UFC has requested the pre-Thanksgiving weekend date, November 21, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for UFC 105. The UFC had … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Lowers Blackjack Minimums, Not Winning Odds
Hotel, show, meal, and retail deals are everywhere you look in Las Vegas. So, it comes with no surprise that our main attraction – blackjack – is flush with deals. In fact, several Las Vegas Strip casinos have lowered table … Continue reading
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Claude Gaty Named Chef at Stratosphere in Las Vegas
American Casino & Entertainment Properties recently named Claude Gaty chef de cuisine for the Top of the World restaurant in the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower. Gaty brings with him 26 years of culinary experience primarily in French cuisine. Gaty’s … Continue reading
Professional Bull Riders Partner with Hard Rock in Las Vegas
The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) announced a new partnership with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The partnership will bring two marquis events to Hard Rock’s brand-new venue, “The Joint,” a 4,000 seat entertainment facility which held … Continue reading
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All Prostitution Doesn’t Involve Sex in Las Vegas
What do exotic and erotic Strip show performers do when not strutting their stuff in Las Vegas? Strut some more, of course. The 96-seat Onyx Theatre in Las Vegas, housed in the back of a sex show in the Commercial … Continue reading
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19-Year-Old Las Vegas Jazz Jam Session Still Wails
West Las Vegas was historically a proving ground for many of a young musician. Ray Anthony, Lionel Hampton, Sy Zenter and others picked a spot at one of the six clubs on Jackson Street in Las Vegas on Monday nights … Continue reading
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Nevada Opens Mormon Cricket Season
For those of you that want to experience something different than a Las Vegas show, you might consider trekking up to Northern Nevada and watch something way different: the Mormon cricket show. Growing up to 2 inches long as adults, … Continue reading
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Human Nature, Smokey Robinson Take Las Vegas Back to Doo-Wop’n Roots
Human Nature, below, the Australian all male vocal group that formed as a doo-wop band called 4Trax in 1989, while the four boys were still in high school in Sydney, has now turned into a top chart-smashing Motown group that … Continue reading
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Andre Agassi Laces His Tennis Shoes Once Again
Professional tennis player Andre Agassi says he’s through with laying around the house, so to speak- he wants to get back on the tennis courts. After retiring following the 2006 U.S. Open, Agassi says his back is fine and he … Continue reading
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Harmon Lounge & Theater Carve Out Badass Live Music Scene in Las Vegas
The 400-seat Harmon Theater’s lounge, located behind Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile shops near the corner of Harmon and the Strip in Las Vegas, is just starting to get noticed big time by Las Vegas entertainers of all kinds. The quaint … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson Memorial in Las Vegas
Since Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, fans have flocked in droves to Jackson sites from Los Angeles to his Neverland Ranch in rural Santa Barbara County. Now, Las Vegas can be added to the growing list. A memorial area … Continue reading
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E. Coli Bacteria Skinny Dippin’ in Las Vegas Water Supply
Drinking filtered water may not be such a bad idea afterall for Las Vegas residents- or others, as well. Last week the Las Vegas Valley Water District pulled a water sample from the Las Vegas community water supply for testing– and … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Monorail Races For Federal Bailout
The Las Vegas Monorail is not up for sale- yet. It’s a transit line running 3.5 miles from the MGM Grand to the Sahara, speeding Las Vegas tourists to their destination. Different than funding methods used now, it was a privately … Continue reading
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Las Vegan Lady Cage Fighter Gina Carano Ready to Rumble
Las Vegas fighter Gina “Conviction” Carano is a 27-year old role model for female mixed martial arts fighters. She’s a superstar with a perfect fighting record and a penchant for marketing herself, being named to Yahoo’s “Top 10 Most Influential … Continue reading
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Cirque du Soleil Founder to be Canada’s First Space Tourist
Cirque du Soleil designed shows are a predominant offering throughout Las Vegas. Now, Las Vegas Backstage Access has just learned that founder Guy Laliberte is set to become Canada’s first space tourist when he travels on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Shangri-La Morphs into Ghost Town
Out in the desolate, dusty Nevada desert on a lonely road 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, sprung by dreams aplenty and lots of elbow grease, a haute, larger than life and get-away-from-it-all Italian-style community was born. Lake Las … Continue reading
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Take a Las Vegas Gambling & Sin Break- Dig for Dinosaur Bones!
Las Vegas is not just all about bright lights and glitz. For a break from gambling and sin, take a unique and refreshing six-hour trip outside Las Vegas, and you’ll find a much cooler environment – 30 to 40 degrees … Continue reading
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O.J. Simpson gives it another whirl
On August 3 the Nevada Supreme Court panel will hear oral arguments on O.J. Simpson’s bid to get out of Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada, pending his appeal to overturn a conviction in an armed Palace Station hotel room heist … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Illusionist Criss Angel Plans Revolting Trick
Luxor headliner Criss Angel is up to what many would say is a callous, dirty trick. Courting controversy once again, this time it’s for a stunt that’s likely to shock, if not offend, many U.S. troops and their families. Angel, … Continue reading
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Magician Lance Burton to Perform Six More Years in Las Vegas
After breaking his right foot during a show in May [previous Las Vegas Backstage Access article], magician Lance Burton is staying on the Las Vegas Strip for another six years. Burton and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino said yesterday that they … Continue reading
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July 4th Celebrations in Las Vegas
Station Casino’s 4th of July Blast The nine-property fireworks show, titled “Station’s 4th of July Blast” will light up the skies of Southern Nevada and entertain the community from as far east as Fiesta Henderson to as far north at … Continue reading
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Pinball Wizard Plans New Hall of Fame in Las Vegas
With the rising use of iPods and iPhones and other iStuff, it’s a wonder that people even remember the good ol’ times of throwing quarters in a pinball machine, pulling the plunger back and firing a chrome ball, then trying … Continue reading
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