Category Archives: Performances
Miss USA Pageant Contestants Vie for Porn Star Honors in Las Vegas
Remember when Miss USA Pageant contestants once wanted to cure cancer and be the first female president? Or do you recall when swimsuits and two-piece bathing suits were all the rage? Well, get with the times– that was so last … Continue reading
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Las Vegas Appearance Causes Red Carpet Cancellation
During Saturday’s Shane Mosely and Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s after-fight hosting appearance by Sean “Diddy” Combs at Eva Langoria’s Parker’s Eve nightclub in Las Vegas, the crowd was so huge at Crystals (CityCenter) that management was forced to cancel the red … Continue reading
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A Bronx Tale Spins in Las Vegas
Chazz Palminteri was sitting on the front stoop of his parents’ apartment block, minding his own business, when shots were fired during a fight over a nearby parking space. A man was murdered right in front of him, and young … Continue reading
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Cirque du Soleil’s New Michael Jackson Show in Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil has confirmed months of rumors and announced plans to unveil a Michael Jackson-based show in 2011 in Las Vegas. Shows, actually—there will be two of them. The first, a touring arena show, will debut next fall and … Continue reading
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First DJ ‘Throwdown’ in Las Vegas
DJs are firmly entrenched in nearly every entertainment nook and cranny in Las Vegas. Now they get to show who has the best music blending talent of all in the first ever Las Vegas DJ Awards. The event is Sunday, April … Continue reading
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Michelle “Bombshell” McGee Bumps & Grinds in Las Vegas Tonight
Though Jesse James’ alleged mistress was just dropped from a recent Miami, Florida performance gig, and many other gigs as well because of public outrage over her planned appearances, Michelle “Bombshell” McGee has apparently found a much more ”friendly” topless place to literally hang out– … Continue reading
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Mr. Las Vegas’ Last Stand at the Tropicana
If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Wayne Newton, known as “Mr. Las Vegas,” then Saturday is your last chance to see him at the Tropicana. Wayne Newton’s show “Once Before I Go” at the Tropicana’s Tiffany Theater ends … Continue reading
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Parrothead Revival in Las Vegas
Parrotheads in Las Vegas can breathe a deep sigh of relief- paradise, at long last, is coming! Jimmy Buffet and his Coral Reefer Band will be serving up a grand buffet with way more then cheeseburgers and margaritas when they … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Open Casting Call for “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” TV Show
Mark McGrath is hosting auditions this Saturday in Las Vegas, seeking seeking contestants to appear on a hit game show. On Sat., April 24th an open casting call will be held for the all-new syndicated version of “Don’t Forget the … Continue reading
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New Entertainment Venue Planned for Las Vegas
The Saxe Theater will be the new name for the 435-seat Las Vegas performance theater venue in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The theater was formerly operated by magician Steve Wyrick, who surrendered it to the mall in a … Continue reading
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Keith Emerson and Greg Lake to Perform in Las Vegas?
Maybe yes, maybe no. The duo from the classic rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer has planned their “Unplugged Tour” for the Las Vegas Hilton for April 24. But, hold on… to date, the group has had a very rocky start and have … Continue reading
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Booze & Boobs Las Vegas Recap
With many businesses in the Las Vegas economy having to rapidly reinvent and transform themselves just to stay afloat, Las Vegas Backstage Access thought you’d enjoy a quick staffing operations recap on booze and boob joints in Sin City. For Las Vegas adult strip clubs the … Continue reading
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It happened: American Idol contestants invaded Las Vegas!
What Las Vegas Backstage Access reported yesterday, came true: Season 9 “American Idol” finalists were spirited quietly away on an overnight trip to Las Vegas. On Friday the finalists arrived and took in Cirque du Soleil’s “Viva Elvis” show and … Continue reading
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American Idol Heading to Las Vegas?
The top nine of “American Idol” just may be going to Las Vegas for Elvis Week! At least that’s what the latest rumors say. According to The Wrap, gay glam-rocker Adam Lambert and the season 9 crew may convene at … Continue reading
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Academy of Country Music Awards Brings Oodles of Celebs to Las Vegas
Brooks & Dunn, Lady Antebellum, Randy Houser, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire and Montgomery Gentry are just some of the many country music stars planning to participate in the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards In Las Vegas starting on April … Continue reading
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Alicia Keys Rescues Unemployed
Alicia Keys is tackling the unemployment epidemic, one fan at a time. On April 6 the neo-soul singer-songwriter-philanthropist proudly announced she is partnering with the jobs Web site www.Monster.com to launch her Web site IAAS.com (I Am a Super Woman) … Continue reading
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Mum’s the Word for Disappearing Las Vegas Magician Lance Burton
As previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access, the Monte Carlo magician has indeed called it quits after headlining and performing about 15,000 Las Vegas shows for the last 14 years. Lance Burton will close his Monte Carlo run in … Continue reading
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Jay-Z, Beyonce, Champagne & Dining Mix to Revive Slumping Las Vegas
Las Vegas is definitely showing signs of perking up and bouncing back if popping champagne corks and dining on haute cuisine is any indication. What city needs Big Brother and trillion-dollar bailouts when you’re lucky enough just to have Jay-Z … Continue reading
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Burlesque Queen Dita Von Teese’s New Las Vegas Tease: Going Topless!
Burlesque Queen Dita Von Teese has always teased about taking it off, but not really doing it- and that’s proved, for many, the charm of her act. But tonight at her Las Vegas premeire opening she has a brand new trick … Continue reading
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Lawyer TV Show Pilot Based in Las Vegas
Another Las Vegas-based TV pilot is in the works. Loosely based on the Las Vegas law firm Cristalli & Saggese, the series plans to feature Jim Belushi cast as a character based on Michael V. Cristalli and Jerry O’Connell as … Continue reading
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Kendra Wilkinson Slithers on Stripper Pole, Bakes Her Buns this Weekend in Las Vegas
Kendra Wilkinson is going to be one busy celebrity sinner this weekend. On Sun., March 28, the E! Television reality star of the Girls’ Next Door, will be the guest teacher in V Theater’s Stripper 101 pole dancing class. Yep, … Continue reading
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A-List Musicians Join Virtuoso Michael Legrand at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Michael Legrand is a virtuoso musician with few equals. The three-time Academy Award winner and five-time Grammy winner started his lifelong dedication to music at the ripe age of 11, where he began his study at the Paris Conservatoire. Legrand … Continue reading
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Stealthy Server Hands Wayne Newton Legal Papers in Las Vegas
Mr. Las Vegas is good, but apparently doesn’t have the skill set to be as sly as a fox. On Saturday, Newton, who has avoided several process serving attempts in the past, including a convoy of moving vans showing up at … Continue reading
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Jerry Seinfeld to Guest Co-host Thursday’s ‘Live! with Regis and Kelly’
You don’t see much of frequent Las Vegas entertainer Jerry Seinfeld on his own new NBC show, “The Marriage Ref,” which he lets someone else host. But the 55-year-old comedian and former red-hot sitcom star will be on view for … Continue reading
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Chillin’ with Las Vegas Dinosaurs
Tomorrow, 200-million-year-old knock-off dinosaurs will be roaring and grazing in Las Vegas. Amazingly, they won’t be looking for tasty prey by lounging in Las Vegas nightclubs. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs and present … Continue reading
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Auditions for “Jack and the Beanstalk” in Las Vegas on April 17
Want an acting role in “Jack and the Beanstalk” for the award-winning Rainbow Company Youth Theatre in Las Vegas? An open audition for roles is on Sat., April 17, at 1 p.m. at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las … Continue reading
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Farrah Fawcett Planned to Reunite with ex-hubby Lee Majors on Stage in Las Vegas
According to Lee Majors’ manager Denny Bond, the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star – who lost her battle with cancer last June – had been in secret talks about joining Lee on stage in a Las Vegas production ‘Love Letters.’ The pair … Continue reading
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Red Carpet Opening for “Matt Goss Live” From Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this Friday, March 12
Produced by Robin Antin, the red carpet grand opening of Matt Goss Live from Caesars Palace will be on Friday, March 12 across from Nero’s restaurant, located adjacent to The Gossy Room in Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las … Continue reading
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Neon Reverb Music Festival Amps Up in Las Vegas March 10-14
The Neon Reverb music festival is taking place on Fremont Street stages in Las Vegas from March 10 through 14. It’s a huge affair and offers a talented array of musicians to satisfy virtually any music taste. And thanks to … Continue reading
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“The Shadow Box” in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 7
The Las Vegas Little Theatre is presenting the Tony and Pulitzer prize winning play “The Shadow Box” through Sunday, March 7. Michael Cristofer’s play, which debuted in 1975, tells the story of three people living on a hospital campus who are going … Continue reading
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Conan O’Brien to Star in Las Vegas Revue on May 1?
The recently deposed “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien has apparently lined up his first Las Vegas headliner gig. O’Brien, who took over Jay Leno’s spot last June only to lose it to him in January, has apparently a May 1 … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Entertainers Come to Aid of Singer/Musical Conductor Bill Fayne
Members of the Las Vegas entertainment community are once again stepping up again to help one of their own. An all-star lineup will be donating their time this Saturday for a fundraiser at the Suncoast for singer/musical conductor Bill Fayne, … Continue reading
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Donny and Marie Osmond Announce Return to their Las Vegas show
Donny and Marie Osmond are scheduled to return on March 9 to their Las Vegas show following the death of Marie’s 18-year-old son, Michael Blosil. The sibling musical duo will return next Tuesday to the Flamingo Hotel & Casino and … Continue reading
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Academy Awards Parties Start Tonight in Las Vegas
The Academy Awards are approaching with warp speed. This year’s event – 82nd Annual Academy Awards – will be held on Sunday March 7, 2010. Leading up to the awards, in Las Vegas the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino and American … Continue reading
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Go Extreme in Las Vegas!
It’s once again time for the Extreme Thing in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale for the Clark County Parks and Recreation Departments 15th annual Extreme Thing Sports and Music Festival, Saturday March 27 at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas. … Continue reading
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Osmond’s Las Vegas Show on Hiatus after Suicide of Marie’s Son
The suicide death of Marie Osmond’s teenage son is forcing the singer to put her Las Vegas act with brother Donny on hold for an indefinite time. The duo’s show at the Flamingo Hotel Showroom was canceled Saturday night and … Continue reading
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Battle of the Bands Seeks Talent in Las Vegas
Smokin’ Hot Aces in Las Vegas will host an as-yet untitled battle of the bands beginning March 7. This is not your run-of-the-mill band contest. The winner receives $10,000 in cash and prizes, the opportunity to open for a Universal … Continue reading
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Belly Dancing a Go-Go in Las Vegas
Belly dancers galore will be performing at the Massive Spectacular in Las Vegas in a weeklong affair that starts Sat., Feb. 27 and runs through Thurs., March 4 at the Railhead in Boulder Station in Las Vegas, 4111 Boulder Highway. … Continue reading
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Become a Playwright, Actor or Composer in Las Vegas
Insurgo’s No Shame Theatre in Las Vegas may just be the ticket you’re looking for to show you can write plays that people will flock to see. No Shame is a longtime national movement that has finally arrived in Las … Continue reading
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Gamblin’ in Las Vegas is Human Nature
What does the very popular Austrialian vocal group Human Nature when they’re not performing at Imperial Palace in Las Vegas? Gamble. What else? It’s Sin City! Human Nature, who formed as a doo-wop band in 1989 in Sydney, Austraila, has … Continue reading
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‘Queen’ Celine Dion Saves Las Vegas Single-Handedly
Let’s face it: Celine Dion operates like a city within Las Vegas. When many performers are looking to hang it up, or at least slow down, Dion, 41, who started singing professionally when she was 12, churns full speed ahead … Continue reading
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Wayne Brady returns to Las Vegas, follows Chazz Palminteri, Joan Rivers
Entertainer Wayne Brady, right, to many, may not have left Sin City. But that he did. Now, Brady of “Let’s Make a Deal” fame, which taped at the Tropicana, is returning to the Venetian in Las Vegas on Memorial Day … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Celebrates Chinese New Year by Ringing in Wealth, Casting Out Demons
In celebration of the Chinese New Year’s – Year of the Tiger – and as part of the Las Vegas diversity initiative, the famed Lohan School of Shaolin lion dancers will perform in the Las Vegas City Hall Plaza, 400 … Continue reading
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Celine Dion Plans Baby, Las Vegas Comeback
Celine Dion, 41, is reportedly in a New York City fertility treatment center. She was impregnated in August but it was announced in November that the embroyo transfer was unsuccessful. Dion will be reportedly announcing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” … Continue reading
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Screaming Cheerleaders Bring Pom Poms to Las Vegas on Feb. 14
The Cheerleaders of America organization is hosting their National Championship in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on Feb. 14. Thousands of screaming fans will be cheering on hundreds of competitive cheer and dance teams from around the U.S., … Continue reading
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Paula Abdul Ready to ‘Mate’ with Las Vegas
Paula Abdul and Las Vegas hotels are reportedly getting close to ink a deal to host the sometimes controversial performer. Major announcements involving Abdul in Las Vegas are imminent. Abdul was spotted during the week in the valet area of … Continue reading
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Bette Midler Says Sayonara to Las Vegas, Receives Bitch-Slap
Entertainer Bette Midler on Sunday gave her final wave and curtain call – for now – for her show, “The Showgirl Must Go On,” ending her two-run at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The Devine Miss M was honored during … Continue reading
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American Idol winner Kris Allen at B.B. King’s Blues Club in Las Vegas
2009 American Idol winner Kris Allen is making a special appearance at B.B. King’s Blues Club at The Mirage in Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. Allen will be performing a very special solo acoustic set. His … Continue reading
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Eva Longoria Parker’s new nightclub in Las Vegas, Eve, to host birthday celebration for DJ Hollywood tonight
D.J. Hollywood will hit the turntables to kick-off the weekly event in celebration of industry’s A-list tonight, Jan. 6, with a birthday celebration at Eva Langoria Parker’s new nighclub, Eve, located in the new CityCenter, for DJ Hollywood. Eve is … Continue reading
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Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Offers Affordable New Year’s Gala
Everything in Las Vegas does not need to emphasize the new and expensive ritzy venues. Take for example the Fremont Street Experience in “old” Las Vegas. For only $10 (locals) to $20 (visitors) they’re offering a “TributePalooza” this New Year’s … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pops for $500,000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
It must be nice. Despite record Las Vegas unemployment, layoffs, foreclosures, and other nefarious economic indicators, this evening at the stroke of midnight, somehow $500,000 of fireworks will shoot skyward from the rooftops of MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, … Continue reading
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Strippermobile Shuns Las Vegas, Launches U.S. Tour
Just because it doesn’t happen in Las Vegas anymore, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense- and money. Though the strippermobile is no longer trolling for customers down the Las Vegas Strip due to earlier Clark County Commissioner’s admanat objections … Continue reading
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Guy Fieri’s ‘Roadshow’ Rocks into Las Vegas Today
It must be the pits constantly traveling around the country, especially at the holidays. But for the Food Network Star (“Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives”) at least it’s old home week in Las Vegas today. High-energy spiky-haired chef/restaurateur/author and TV personality … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort Hosts Performance of The Darling Stilettos’ Rock-N-Roll-A-Go-Go by Matt Sorum
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will host a special performance of The Darling Stilettos’ Rock-N-Roll-A-Go-Go, presented by rock legend Matt Sorum. The rock music show features four sexy female leads, takes the audience on a rock-fueled journey through … Continue reading
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Magician Steve Wyrick Mysteriously Disappears from Las Vegas
Magician Steve Wyrick has been a solid mainstay in Las Vegas since 2007, performing in a $35 million showroom located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. He has disappeared nightly; but, this time the vanishing magic act is … Continue reading
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Sand Dollar Lounge to Try Anew in Las Vegas
The famous Sand Dollar Blues Nightclub & Lounge at 3355 Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is older than Schep is a pup (and that’s a damn old pup), known for providing some of the best blues music on the … Continue reading
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Sammy Hagar to Open New Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas on Dec. 4
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar will personally rock the red carpet at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with a grand opening fiesta and live performance with his band, The Waboritas. The rock and roll … Continue reading
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Huge CityCenter Project Prepares for Las Vegas Public Unveiling this Week
The cost: $8.5 billion. The decision: Let it ride- open the doors to the public! The much anticipated CityCenter project in Las Vegas- the largest construction project in the U.S. this year – is taking its opening public curtain calls … Continue reading
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Ne-Yo to Perform in Las Vegas on Jan. 1.
Grammy-award winner Ne-Yo is set to perform at The Pearl Concert Theater in the Palms Casino Resort on Jan. 1. In 2006, Ne-Yo hit the R&B scene with a style all his own – a mix of classic sounds with … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Lady Entrepreneur to Star in “Launch My Line”
Bravo’s new fashion reality TV show “Launch My Line” partners successful professionals with established fashion designers to do just as the title says: create a fashion line. A graduate of the Harvard Executive Business School, Marilyn Crawford, who lives in … Continue reading
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Donny Osmond Wins “Dancing With the Stars”
An estimated 19.2 million people watched Donny Osmond last night win “Dancing With The Stars” — the smallest audience for the show’s finale since the first season – and take home the show’s traditional mirrored ball trophy in the season … Continue reading
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Sean “Diddy” Combs to Open Las Vegas Nightclub
Sean “Diddy” Combs is about to open a new nightclub in Las Vegas. Well, at least he’s going to help open one. “(The) Hard Rock is opening a club and I’m supposed to be opening up that new club for … Continue reading
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Christina Aguilera Invites Fans to Ring in New Year in Las Vegas
Christina Aguilera is reportedly inviting fans to join in her bash New Year bash in Las Vegas – for a price. The singer will allegedly play the role of the hostess at the December 31 party at Tao nightclub in … Continue reading
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Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Firework Displays to Return to Strip Rooftops
Las Vegas residents and vistors alike finally got some great news– they just may be able to actually see the New Year’s Eve half-million dollars of fireworks displays this year! Las Vegas Events (LVE) and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors … Continue reading
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Asian Megastar Rain Plans Rare U.S. Appearance in Las Vegas
Extremely popular Korean superstar Rain, 27, promoted by J-Tune Entertainment, has announced he will play his first American concerts in three years when he headlines The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Dec. 24-25. Rain is one of the … Continue reading
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Bette Midler to Leave Caesars in Las Vegas in January
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is losing its Colosseum headliner in a few months and has had to hustle to replace her. Bette Midler is wrapping up her two-year run in “The Showgirl Must Go On” in January. Cher has … Continue reading
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Missouri couple Hits Las Vegas Jackpot
Last week a Missouri couple hit the jackpot at Mystere … Cirque du Soleil declared them their 30 millionth Las Vegas customer and awarded them a VIP return trip.
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Wayne Newton Saying “Danke Schoen” to Las Vegas?
Wayne Newton is telling his fans “Danke Schoen” after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run in Las Vegas could be his last. But the singer synonymous with Sin City says he’s leaving himself an opening … Continue reading
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Cirque du Soleil Announces New Elvis Presley Show in Las Vegas
Cirque du Soleil has announced the title for its new show based on the life and music of Elvis Presley: Viva Elvis. The production, to be directed by choreographer Vincent Paterson, will take up residence at the new Aria Resort … Continue reading
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Only the Taliban Views This Type of Las Vegas Air Show
…and it’s a whole lot of pain mixed in with terrible shock and awe! This Saturday and Sunday, more than 100 of the best fighter planes in the world will loop, swoop and dive in the sky over Nellis Air Force … Continue reading
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Las Vegas & Philippine Economies Get Boost this Weekend in Las Vegas
The “Philippine Connection” is very strong this weekend in Las Vegas. For one, this Saturday night is “Fight Night” at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas with the welterweight title bout of Manny Pacquiao versus Miguel Cotto bringing businesses from … Continue reading
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Another Las Vegas Gameshow Opens: “The Las Vegas Rock and Roll Gameshow”
If Wayne Brady and “Let’s Make a Deal” isn’t enough, the Four Queens in Las Vegas is doing a test run of “The Las Vegas Rock and Roll Gameshow” that runs today, Sunday, Wednesday and Nov. 19 and 22. It’s a low-budget … Continue reading
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Singer Toni Braxton & Hubby Splitting Up?
Soul singer and frequent Las Vegas performer Toni Braxton has reportedly split from her husband Keri Lewis after eight years of marriage. The couple has two children, seven year old Denim and Diezel, six. The split news, reported by Essence.com, … Continue reading
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Actress Eva Longoria Parker Shows Her Stuff on Stripper Pole
Actress and frequent Las Vegas partier Eva Longoria Parker gave comedian pal and Las Vegas imbiber George Lopez a thrill of a lifetime on his new late-night TV show on Monday– by slithering seductively on a stripper pole! The Desperate … Continue reading
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Strippers Strip Down Strip in Las Vegas
Even the men who hand out the alluring but tawdry “nude girls direct to your room” handbills stopped their hawking long enough to do some gawking at the “stripper-mobile” as it rolled down the Strip in Las Vegas. Nearly everyone … Continue reading
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Lily Tomlin Survives Fast Pace of Entertainment – and Prospers – after 70 years
Lily Tomlin is 70 years old. But don’t tell her that. Heavens, no! For the past five decades, since her days performing on the Rowan and Martin sketch comedy TV show Laugh-In, she has been cracking up audiences without missing … Continue reading
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One less Peep in Las Vegas’ Peepshow
Planet Hollywood’s’ topless review “Peepshow” plans to really lay bare someone- Aubrey O’Day, the co-lead with Holly Madison. Reportedly, her contract will not be renewed when the current run ends in December. Some say this action further waters down an … Continue reading
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Actor Sandy Hackett Plans Las Vegas Revival
Sandy Hackett is coming back to Las Vegas with a new “Rat Pack” reincarnation. After falling out with Plaza-based show, “The Tribute to Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean” in which he played Joey Bishop, Hackett will open “Sandy Hackett’s Rat … Continue reading
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Garth Brooks & U2 Catalyst for Las Vegas’ Economic Revival
If you were not one of the 40,000 or so raving fans fortunate enough to watch U2 perform at Sam Boyd stadium on Saturday or you weren’t lucky or fast enough to get tickets for one of Garth Brooks first 20 shows, then you, … Continue reading
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“Live! With Regis & Kelly” TV Show Comes to Las Vegas
The “Live! With Regis & Kelly” TV show, starring Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, has scheduled a four-show visit Nov. 22-23 at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas. Look for Kelly to track down the wedding chapel where she … Continue reading
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U2 Blowout Crowd Expected in Las Vegas Momentarily
If you haven’t got tickets yet, just forgedaboutit. In a few hours from now more than 40,000 people are expected to jam Sam Boyd Stadium for their 360 Tour until it probably bursts wide open, surely setting a record for the largest … Continue reading
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Turn Out the Lights on the Las Vegas’ Comedy Festival
Count one more event as a victim of the weakened economy. After four years of bringing laughs and more laughs ad finitum to Las Vegas, The Comedy Festival at Caesars Palace will be “taking the year off.” Since the 2005 … Continue reading
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Jeff Dunham Brings Insanity to Chilly Las Vegas
It’s not like we’re in short supply of insanity in Las Vegas, but Jeff Dunham “volunteered” to bring his Spark of Insanity tour to Caesar’s Palace December 11 and 12, 2009. This isn’t Dunham’s first visit to the Colosseum. Both with … Continue reading
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Donald Trump Productions (NBC’s “The Apprentice”) and Juma Entertainment (ABC’s “The Superstars”) have Teamed up tor a Groundbreaking New Las Vegas Reality TV Show
The strong duo is currently conducting a nationwide talent search for successful, eligible bachelors who think they have what it takes to win the heart of a well known bachelorette, who is a major TV personality and Donald Trump’s close … Continue reading
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Garth Brooks Out of Retirement, Announces Las Vegas Residency
In a couple short hours from now country music king Garth Brooks will confirm in Las Vegas his new residency at Steve Wynn’s casino hotels, most notably the Encore Theatre at the Wynn. The planned run of performances ends the black Stetson-wearing … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Hosts “America’s Got Talent”
What do you do for fun when your personal resume includes things like being a former mayor, TV news reporter, talk show host and lawyer? You head out to Las Vegas, silly, and jump on the stage of Planet Hollywood … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Lap Dance Police on Dirty Dancing Manhunts
Serious crime in Southern Nevada? Surely it must be waning. Credit Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie for finally halting vehicle thefts, break-ins, gang violence and domestic disturbances in the Las Vegas Valley. 9-1-1 calls are apparently down to dispatchers taking calls … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Locos Roll California Redwoods in UFL Season Opener
The UFL is off to a great start. It is somewhat hard to gauge what kind of start since the expectations for this league are pretty low. But, regardless, they held their first game Saturday night on the cable channel … Continue reading
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83-Year-Old Singer Tony Bennett is Back in Las Vegas- and Rolling in the Dough!
Tony Bennett’s next Las performance will reportedly be sometime in January at the Las Vegas Hilton. The ageless crooner has also just signed a new “unbelievable” $10 million contract with Sony-Columbia. Apparently, the contract is to reissue songs and albums … Continue reading
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Mariah Carey to Make History Tonight in Las Vegas
Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Mariah Carey will be making history Saturday, October 10, 2009 despite that her album “Memoirs Of An imperfect Angel” didn’t make #1 on the Billboard Charts. Mariah Carey will be the first concert to simulcast … Continue reading
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Shhh! (Garth Brooks May Sign Las Vegas Contract!)
More Garth Brooks chatter that he has an Oct. 15 news conference scheduled regarding his Wynn Las Vegas entertainment offer. As Las Vegas Backstage Access sorts out facts from fiction, we’ll keep you posted.
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Kanye West and Lady Gaga “Fame Kills” Tour in Las Vegas is Kaputt
Live Nation has confirmed to Las Vegas Backstage Access that the Gaga/Kanye “Fame Kills” tour is officially off. Mediatakeout claims it’s Gaga who wanted out, not Kanye, even though she was singing his praises recently in a Las Vegas radio … Continue reading
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Get Drunk as a Skunk in Las Vegas
A few nice things about October in Las Vegas: The fricken hot heat of summer which sears your eyelids to your eyeballs abates for six months; kids go back to school, giving their parents at least a semblance of renewed … Continue reading
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Tommy Rocker Puts On His Rockin’ Shoes Again in Las Vegas
Tommy Rocker has been a Las Vegas club/restaurant owner and long time musician and entertainment fixture for decades- probably singing more Margaritaville ballads to locals and out-of-towners then Jimmy Buffet himself — and plucking more feelin’ good tunes from his … Continue reading
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Huge Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Las Vegas on Oct. 2 – “Slash & Friends”
Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has just revealed a huge lineup of musicians who will join him for his all-star concert in Las Vegas on October 2. The concert, billed “Slash & Friends”, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Las … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Nightclubs Gone Too Wild?
Even in wild, anything goes Las Vegas, apparently, there are limits on what can and can’t be done in nightclubs. In July, gaming regulators slapped the Planet Hollywood casino with a $500,000 fine for its Prive nightclub’s bad behavior, including … Continue reading
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“Reefer Madness: The Musical” in Las Vegas
“Reefer Madness: The Musical” is being performed at the College of Southern Nevada’s BackStage Theater in Las Vegas through October 4. Created by the Atlas Theatre Ensemble, the two-act, two-hour play is a raucous musical comedy that takes a tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading
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‘Peepshow’ in Las Vegas not for Camera Peeking
Scandalous photographs recently snapped at a risqué Las Vegas show have raised questions about technology versus security. The photos were of performer Aubrey O’Day in topless revue “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood. Between cameras and cell phones, pictures can be easily snapped … Continue reading
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Liza Minnelli to Film Tony Award-Winning Special in Las Vegas on September 30
“Liza’s at the Palace” will be filmed in the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, 2009. All of the material performed during her New York engagement will be included … Continue reading
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John Varvatos Celebrates Grand Opening of his new Bowery NYC Store in Las Vegas Tonight with Performance by Cheap Trick
True legends of epic proportions will come together tonight, Thursday, Sept. 24, in Las Vegas as John Varvatos, right, and hard rockers Cheap Trick join forces and team up to celebrate the opening of John Varvatos Bowery NYC at the Hard … Continue reading
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The Road to ‘Fame’ Stops in Las Vegas Tonight
Tonight, Thursday, Sept 24, at 6 p.m. there will be a special “Fame” movie screening and red carpet at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Confirmed talent includes Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Debbie Allen. Portraying a dance teacher … Continue reading
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Charo Sidelines Her “Cuchi-Cuchi” in Las Vegas
Charo is on hiatus from the Riviera in Las Vegas for at least a month — maybe as long as three — after she injured her ankle and knee in a backstage fall as she was leaving the Jerry Lewis … Continue reading
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Miley Cyrus vs. Britney Spears in Las Vegas This Weekend
With professional boxing being such a huge draw in Las Vegas, why not try celebrity sing-offs to help Las Vegas’ choking economy? That’s what will happen on September 26 as pint-size pop culture icon Miley Cyrus goes up against the … Continue reading
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Britney Spears to Film Las Vegas “Circus” Performance in 3-D?
Britney Spears fans might just be seeing the pop star in yet another creative dimension. Spears is reportedly planning to film her sold out “Circus Starring Britney Spears ” Las Vegas performance in 3-D on September 26th and 27th at the Mandalay Bay … Continue reading
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Crooner Wayne Newton to Headline Tropicana in Las Vegas?
Momentarily it will be officially announced that aging crooner Wayne Newton will be back on the Las Vegas Strip as a resident headliner at the Tropicana. Although the aging Las Vegas icon has lost his robust trademark singing voice of … Continue reading
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Hoorah for Model Erika Macke of “Models of the Runway”
“Models of the Runway” 5’10” model Erika Macke is a red-haired beauty that lived in Las Vegas during her younger years before moving with her family to Los Angeles. In fact, she got her first modeling job from the Las Vegas … Continue reading
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B.B. King Brings Thrilling Blues Club to Las Vegas
The “Thrill is Gone” no longer as the King of Blues brings his popular restaurant, bar and nightlife venue, B.B. King’s Blues Club, to Las Vegas. The namesake that made Lucille famous is set to open winter 2009 at The … Continue reading
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Conductor Edwin Outwater Joins “Sgt. Pepper Live” Concert in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Backstage Access has learned that prominent conductor Edwin Outwater will be joining the “Sgt. Pepper Live” project once again to lead the full symphony orchestra for “Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick at the Las Vegas Hilton, the … Continue reading
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Topless Vampire Show Takes Bite in Las Vegas
The topless vampire show “Bite” is still going strong, celebrating its fifth year at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. More than a half-million fans have attended 1,500 performances of the offbeat rock ‘n’ roll musical, produced and written by Tim … Continue reading
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Celine Dion Paints Baby’s Room
Celine Dion is expecting her second child in May, her Montreal publicist recently confirmed. The former Caesars Palace headliner conceived after fertility treatments, as she did with son Rene Charles, born Jan. 25, 2001. Dion, 41, ended her world tour … Continue reading
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Faux Prince Starts New Reign at Hooters in Las Vegas
Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas announced that “Purple Reign, The Ultimate Prince Tribute Show” will be performing in the Night Owl Showroom starting September 4. The energetic show will assuredly make Prince Fans go crazy when they hear songs … Continue reading
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Van Morrison Live in Concert in Las Vegas, Sept. 25
Multi-award winning music legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, & Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Van Morrison will perform his hits at The Joint this fall. Van Morrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, … Continue reading
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M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas Celebrates Labor Day with Style
M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas has pulled out all the stops for a Labor Day celebration. The resort will host ‘End of Summer Festival ‘09’ a Labor Day bash on Sunday, September 6 from 3 p.m. to 8 … Continue reading
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“Sgt. Pepper Live” Features Cheap Trick & Special Guests in Las Vegas
“Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick will be performing an exclusive engagement Sept. 13-15, 17-19 and 21-23 at the Las Vegas Hilton, joined on stage by special guest artists Joan Osborne, Ian Ball and Rob Laufer. The Bill Edwards Presents, … Continue reading
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Hooray to Sally Steele & VEGAS ROCKS! Magazine, Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
How time zooms by at warp speed when you’re passionate in what you do and have a never say die attitude. Success is the tasty fruit of victory. Just ask Sally Steele, publisher for VEGAS ROCKS! magazine. Fighting the grasp … Continue reading
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Tropicana in Las Vegas Undergoes Major Rebranding Campaign
As part of a $125-million renovation, the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is undergoing a complete rebranding campaign, starting with a logo change announced on August 6. The company is working to build buzz about the brand and … Continue reading
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Previously Imprisoned Singer Trina Johnson-Finn Performs in Las Vegas Tonight
Trina Johnson-Finn is back, thankfully, performing in Las Vegas this Sunday, Aug. 23. It’s her first time on stage since her release after spending more than 100 days in South American jail, as previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access. … Continue reading
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Boxer Floyd Mayweater to Host WWE Raw on Monday
Boxer Floyd Mayweather, who resides in Las Vegas much of the time, officially was announced the World Wrestling Entertainment Raw telecast as the host for this Monday’s event. Mayweather, who participated in WrestleMania XXIV in 2008, when he defeated Paul … Continue reading
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Chippendales Take on Latin Flavor in Las Vegas
Women, get ready to P-A-R-T-Y– Latin style! The iconic, steamy-hot bare-chested men of Chippendales, The Show, known as The Ultimate Girls Night Out, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas have spiced their show, appealing to the … Continue reading
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Donny & Marie Osmond Plan First Album Release Together in 29 Years
Donny and Marie Osmond, headliners at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, flew to London yesterday to film a TV special that airs in Europe in November. It’s called “An Audience with Donny and Marie” and will feature their first album … Continue reading
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Prices Drop for Carlos Santana Show in Las Vegas
It was only a matter of time: Ticket prices have dropped in two price ranges for Carlos Santana’s return engagement at The Joint in the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas. The bottom two prices are now $55 … Continue reading
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“America’s Got Talent” Films in Las Vegas in October
Nick Cannon, host of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” announced that top talent from the variety show will begin a 10-weeek run in October at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. In part one of the semifinal round of the … Continue reading
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Porn Icon Ron Jeremy Plays Harmonica in Las Vegas this weekend
Iconic porn star Ron Jeremy, who once got a key to Las Vegas from Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and lamented it was only 6 inches long, is having a unique encore performance in Las Vegas this weekend: making music! … Continue reading
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Elvis Presley’s Second Cousin Sings for Free in Las Vegas this weekend
Baby boomers will surely be in Las Vegas heaven this weekend as Jerry Presley, Elvis’ second cousin, takes the stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Eastside Cannery’s Marilyn’s Lounge. Presley has spent much of his career performing with such classic … Continue reading
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Woodstock Rebirth in Las Vegas This Weekend
Tie-dyed shirts, peace, free love and lots of spirits will be the free flowing order for this weekend’s merriment, as Las Vegas honors today through Sunday the 40th anniversary of Woodstock at the Fremont Street Experience. Although that historic crowd … Continue reading
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Chinaman’s One-Man Side-Splitting Show at Greek Isles in Las Vegas
Chinaman’s One Man Show at The Greek Isles is a rock and roll and comedy experience presented by Pantera / Damage Plan / Cowboys From Hell superstar drummer Vinnie Paul. This stand up comedian is dead on with celebrity and … Continue reading
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Elvis Enters Las Vegas ‘House,’ Prepares for New Cirque du Soleil Show
Elvis? Isn’t he dead? Naah. In Las Vegas, the iconic entertainer never really died- he just morphed into impersonators galore, performing one after-life performance after another. Cirque du Soleil is capitalizing on the the never dying Elvis fever big-time, preparing … Continue reading
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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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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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Garth Brooks Las Vegas Show Rumors Persist
As previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access, country singer Garth Brooks appears to be still actively looking for a Las Vegas gig, ostensibly with Steve Wynn’s Encore Theater, after previously retiring and walking away from his iconic rise to … Continue reading
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Cool Entertainment Happenings in Las Vegas This Weekend
With the Las Vegas temperature cooling a tad this weekend (if 100 degrees is better than 110 for you), it’s a great time to get out and about, blissfully frolicking in all the tempting merriment. Here’s our Las Vegas Backstage Access … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Bachelor Millionaires Star in “Megan Wants a Millionaire” VH1 Reality Show
Two of the bachelor millionaires on VH1’s popular new reality show, “Megan Wants a Millionaire” are from Las Vegas. The two Las Vegans are 38-year-old TJ Diab, left, CEO of Johnny Loves Vodka, and 31-year-old Corey Thomas, director/founder of The … Continue reading
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Sean Hannity Hosts Freedom Concert in Las Vegas
Talk radio and television personality Sean Hannity will headline the Freedom Concert at the Orleans Arena on August 8, beginning at 8 p.m. All proceeds from the concert series, now in its sixth year, will go toward the Freedom Alliance … Continue reading
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Ashton Kutcher in Las Vegas for Movie Premier, Diggnation Pow-Wow Today
Ashton Kutcher, actor and husband to Demi Moore and the face of Nikon’s Cool Pix camera campaign, will join Digg.com founder and former Las Vegas resident Kevin Rose for an episode of Diggnation this evening. The show’s regular co-host, Alex … Continue reading
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Mariah Carey Makes Tracks to Las Vegas
Mariah Carey announced that she will be soon coming to Las Vegas for four shows, spotlighted in the 2,500-seat Pearl Concert Theater in the Palms. The quartet of shows at the Palms will be the most intimate of the multiple … Continue reading
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Marie Osmond’s TV Talk Show Goes South
Las Vegas Flamingo headliner Marie Osmond’s television talk show, planned for a September premiere on stations in 80 percent of the U.S., has now been cancelled. A weak economy was supposedly the culprit. “This project, under proper conditions, still remains … Continue reading
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Strippers Face Temporary Soft Times in Las Vegas
The adult entertainment industry in Las Vegas has suffered yet another blow, as some dancers at Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club, the world’s largest gentlemen’s club, are being asked to put their clothes back on. Last week the plug was pulled on … Continue reading
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