Daily Archives: August 9, 2009

Las Vegas Plays Key Role on Upcoming TV Shows

On top of the many articles Las Vegas Backstage Access has provided related to Las Vegas, three more are coming: Las Vegas-based Latin dancers Afroborike will compete this season on “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” (9 p.m Sunday, … Continue reading

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Political Bigwigs in Las Vegas Tomorrow for National Clean Energy Summit

Lots of high-energy political figures will be in Las Vegas on Aug. 10 at the National Clean Energy Summit 2.0, flapping their jaws in discussions on how to build a clean energy economy.  In addition to former President Bill Clinton … Continue reading

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Mackenzie Warren from Las Vegas Lands Dream Job

Mackenzie Warren, a Green Valley High School class of 2006 graduate, landed a summer dream job.  She’s an intern at “NBC Nightly News” in New York City.   A senior at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, she’s majoring in convergence journalism.  … Continue reading

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Is Las Vegas Beyonce’s Lucky Charm?

After a hugely popular and well received Las Vegas concert, it was announced on Tuesday that Beyonce and Lady Gaga each earned nine nominations for next month’s MTV Video Music Awards– more than any other artist.  Reigning champ Britney Spears, … Continue reading

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Holy Cow! Huge Las Vegas Casino, Sign Planned

In another bit of welcome good economic news, the Las Vegas City Council approved plans for a new casino and sign at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue by the end of this year.  Not just any usual Las … Continue reading

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Larger Bets in Las Vegas?

A group of Las Vegas casino operators are planning to pool their sports book bets so their books can handle heavier betting action.  South Point owner Michael Gaughan received preliminary approval from Nevada’s Gaming Control Board to pool sports bets … Continue reading

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