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U2 Gears Up for Las Vegas Concert
The U2′s “U2360″ tour, scheduled only for large stadium settings around the world, will include an October 23 stop at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. The announcement coincided with word that U2 had scored its seventh No. 1 album … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson’s “This Is It!” Tour Sells 20,000 Tickets Per Hour
Europeans apparently still love the 50-year-old ‘Gold’ Gloved Wonder, who inhabited Las Vegas in reclusive style before recently moving to Hollywood. And his fans don’t mind paying for Jackson’s concerts in our economic recession. Following Jackson’s 12-year tour layoff, AEG organizers … Continue reading
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The Lion King Cast Announced
Casting has been announced for the new Las Vegas production of the Tony-winning The Lion King, which will begin previews at the Mandalay Bay Theatre on May 5 with an official opening May 15. The cast features performers who have triumphed … Continue reading
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Criss Angel Receives Good News: Awarded “Magician of the Decade”
For a change, good news showers down on Las Vegas illusionist Criss Angel. The International Magicians Society has awarded the 41-year-old Angel, whose real name is Christopher Sarantakos, its first-ever Merlin Award for “Magician of the Decade” last Saturday in … Continue reading
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‘This is It’ Says Michael Jackson
As reported by Vegas Backstage Access a couple of times in the recent past, there was a strong indication that there would soon be a Michael Jackson tour announced. Now it’s official: The self-proclaimed 50-year-old King of Pop announced on … Continue reading
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