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Las Vegas Freeze Approaches– 16-Foot Polar Bear Appears!

The Palazzo in Las Vegas is uniquely celebrating the holiday season with artic décor complete with a larger-than-life 16-foot polar bear poinsettia sculpture that raises awareness about conservation of polar bears and Arctic habitat.  While guests of The Palazzo Las … Continue reading

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New Store Openings Continue at CityCenter in Las Vegas

CityCenter, the largest $5.8 billion completed construction project in the U.S. this year, continues with gala Las Vegas store openings and special events.  40% of available space is reportedly currently occupied.  Openings Today, Dec. 3:   Huge high-class retail Crystals venue opens including … Continue reading

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Grammy List Lead by Las Vegas Performers

It was interesting to note that many of the top Grammy nominations on Wednesday night were garnered by performers that recently have performed in Las Vegas.  Beyonce lead the pack, receiving ted nods, including nominations for Album of the Year … Continue reading

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AVN Adult Movie Awards Kick Off in Las Vegas in January

The nominations for the 2010 AVN Adult Movie Awards were announced and the winners in more than 100 different categories to be revealed live at the AVN Awards Show on Jan. 9, 2010, at Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms … 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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“Cowboy Up” in Las Vegas – National Finals Rodeo Buck into Las Vegas

On Dec. 3-12 the Wrangler National Finals rodeo — the sport’s answer to the Super Bowl and World Series — is back with latigo and spurs at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas– with some huge numbers to … 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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USA Sevens Rugby Tournament Prepares for Huge Las Vegas Tournament in February

Sports fans may find something to interest them during the usually quiet February when Las Vegas, the so-called Entertainment Capital of the World, hosts the USA Sevens rugby tournament and an International Fan Festival on February 13 and 14. Set … Continue reading

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Mist Lounge in Las Vegas to be Resurrected as Gilley’s Saloon in TI

The cozy Mist Lounge in Las Vegas, located just off the Treasure Island casino floor, has closed awhile back, ending its memorable six-year run.   Now, a new nightclub and restaurant is planned in its space.  The Lounge has been sold back … 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 Prepares for New Year’s Eve Blow-Out

PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas is hosting rapper 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) to get 2010 off to a great start. 50 Cent’s rise from street hustler to rap superstar is legendary in the rap industry and was the basis … 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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Holly Madison Ushers in 3rd Annual Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration at Paris Las Vegas with Grape Stomp & Week of Events

As the 2009 French grape harvest is declared by celebrated wine connoisseurs worldwide as the best in the last 50 years, crowds converged on Paris Las Vegas yesterday afternoon with a traditional grape stomp to celebrate the harvest.  Blonde bombshell … 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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Pacquiao-Cotto Fight in Las Vegas on Saturday to Be One for the Ages

Boxer Manny Pacquiao’s massive punching power is only matched by his massive drawing power, which has grown to overwhelm the traditional boundaries of the often insular realm of boxing, is driving the appeal of Saturday’s megafight with Miguel Cotto at … 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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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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Las Vegas World Series of Poker $8.5 Million Main Event Won Today by Youngest Winner Ever– 21-year-old Joe Cada from Michigan

A 21-year-old Michigan poker professional who chose cards over college won the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas early today, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history.  Joe … Continue reading

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Sneak Peak into Las Vegas’ Kingdom of Haute Opulence- CityCenter

Time is getting close for the long-awaited opening of extravagant and opulent Las Vegas entertainment and retail businesses galore.    Not just ordinary businesses, but the most haute and opulent on the planet! If you ever wanted to know what it’s … Continue reading

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Dead Nightclubs Sleep in Las Vegas

Our choking economy has exacted its toll on many Las Vegas nightclubs that were once beacons the entertainment mecca of the world:  Ice, The Hop, Empire Ballroom, Puff, and Red Room Saloon, to name but a few of the more … Continue reading

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Steve Wynn’s Jihad against Garth Brooks’ Ticket Scalpers

Hours after Wynn Las Vegas sold out of tickets for Garth Brooks’ first 20 shows, Steve Wynn instituted an unusual anti-scalping procedure that has the angst of fans and ticket brokers alike. His resort not only demanded the name of … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Extreme Makeover: Ape Edition

Apes everywhere are likely celebrating their new digs planned for Las Vegas.  Reportedly, there will be an ape exhibit containing six apes in a new Las Vegas habitat in the next few months.  Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is also … 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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Final Table of World Series of Poker Starts Saturday in Las Vegas

The final nine poker players will square off next Saturday at Noon at the Rio at the final table of the World Series of Poker.  It will conclude when two remain and await the championship. The winner will receive a … Continue reading

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Get Buried Alive in Las Vegas

In Medieval times it was routine to bury your dead in a specialized coffin that came complete with a bell.  The bell wasn’t there to celebrate or memorialize the deceased.  It was there so the departed could draw attention to their grave … Continue reading

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Death Worship Festival in Las Vegas

This weekend Las Vegas will celebrate the Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration of the dead.  The 9-year-old festival at the Winchester Cultural Center is the largest Day of the Dead celebration in … 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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Paris Las Vegas Celebrates the Paris France Wine Harvest

Honoring the famed Parisian tradition, Paris Las Vegas once again welcomes the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau for the 3rd annual wine celebration. This year’s highly anticipated celebrity kick-off will feature a traditional grape stomping that is reminiscent of the iconic … Continue reading

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Learn about Women’s Inner Desires in Las Vegas

Learning about what makes women tick is a tall order, but, perhaps, a visual study of related art might be a plan.  In celebration of Harlequin’s 60th anniversary, the internationally recognized publisher is sponsoring an exhibition of original cover art … Continue reading

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Tickets for Garth Brooks Show in Las Vegas on Sale Now

Tickets for Brooks’ first batch of shows at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas go on sale today, Saturday, at www.wynnlasvegas.com/boxoffice

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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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Kim Kardashian’s Latest Dashin’ in Las Vegas Exploits

If you haven’t heard the latest scuttlebutt, now OLD Kim Kardashian brought her merry friends and happy-go-lucky dysfunctional family to the Tao nightclub in the Venetian in Las Vegas to celebrate her 29th birthday on October 16.  Yep, she’s a … Continue reading

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World Extreme Cagefighting Expected to Return to Las Vegas on Dec. 19

World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) is expected to remain in Las Vegas through the end of the year, as the promotion’s rumored WEC 45 event will reportedly take place on December 19 in Las Vegas, likely at The Joint at the … Continue reading

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Barry Manilow Planning Las Vegas Departure

Barry Manilow fans have just a few chances left to see their idol perform at the Las Vegas Hilton. Barry Manilow announced that he is ending his five-year stint at the resort on December 30.  The show, “Ultimate Manilow: The … 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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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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Major Rugby Tournament comes to Las Vegas

A huge sporting event is coming to Las Vegas starting early next year. The USA Sevens Rugby Tournament is moving to Las Vegas from San Diego, California.  Tournament organizers have just signed a multi-year commitment.  Officials say they chose Las Vegas … 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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Pure Management Group in Las Vegas Promotes Deborah Krause to COO

Nightlife and restaurant leader Pure Management Group (PMG) announced the promotion of Deborah Krause to Chief Operating Officer. Since joining PMG two and a half years ago, Deborah Krause has earned many honors as the company’s Executive Vice President overseeing … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Finishes Second in Race to Open Snow Resort Season

In a time when Las Vegas seems to be coming in near the bottom of every list for housing, education, health care – you name it – The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort brought us to a number two … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson Keeps Beat Alive

The single from the eagerly anticipated Michael Jackson movie ‘This Is It’ is set to premiere online on Monday, Oct. 12.  Sony Music tells the Associated Press that the unreleased single, also titled “This Is It,” will debut Monday at … Continue reading

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Las Vegas ‘Star Trek’ Project Trekking Along

Bringing “Star Trek: The Experience” attraction to a Las Vegas 250,000-square-foot mall called Neonopolis is still on track despite the continuing economic downturn.  The attraction had been slated to coincide with the May 8 premiere of the “Star Trek” movie … 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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Barry Manilow Leaves Las Vegas

Barry Manilow fans have just a few chances left to see their idol perform at the Las Vegas Hilton. Barry Manilow announced last Wednesday that he is ending his five-year stint at the resort on December 30.  The show, “Ultimate … 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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Bartending Throwdown: Season Two of Las Vegas’ On the Rocks

LXTV.com’s online bartending competition for season two’s On the Rocks, takes off from where season one left off:  bartender’s making a go at a $100,000 check (courtesy of Absolut Vodka) and the title of America’s Top Bartender at the two-time … 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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Las Vegas Airs Bizarre Version of “Let’s Make a Deal” TV Show

Is there a better place anywhere on the planet to launch a bizarre and outlandish game show then if not in Las Vegas, the king of all things untamed?  Of course not, silly.  As reported Aug. 16 by Las Vegas … Continue reading

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“A Bronx Tale” Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas Starting Oct. 7

Academy Award-nominated Chazz Palminteri and popular stage and screen actress Marilu Henner, left, will be celebrating the opening of Palminteri’s celebrated one-man play, “A Bronx Tale” at The Venetian Showroom in Las Vegas with a post performance party at Lavo in … Continue reading

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Las Vegans Give Cold Shoulder to 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur

A fossilized dinosaur is still looking for a posh, retro burial home after bidders failed to meet the minimum sales price this Saturday at a Las Vegas auction.  Not surprising.   What the hell do you do, after all, with a … Continue reading

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Hard to Say the Words: Las Vegas Pool Season Nearly Over

In calendar time, the summer season is sadly over, but, Las Vegas likes to hold on to any pool season remnants until the bitter end.  And nothing embodies summer in Las Vegas quite like bottomless cocktails, topless ladies and weekday pool … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Rethinks Lavish Attractions Draw

Las Vegas may have to retool its lavish hotels and entertainment branding to attract a whole new breed of budget conscious travelers that won’t accept anything else- now or in the future when the economy improves. Cirque du Soleil has … 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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CineVegas Film Festival Cancels 2010 Event in Las Vegas

The organizers of the CineVegas Film Festival, which celebrates innovative U.S. films and their Indie-style filmmakers, have sadly and regrettably canceled their 2010 June event in Las Vegas.  Festival President Robin Greenspun issued a statement citing “the current economic climate … 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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Johnny Sauter Wins His First NASCAR Truck Race in Las Vegas

Johnny Sauter raced to his first career NASCAR Trucks Series victory, taking the lead away from Matt Crafton with only 16 laps left and held on to win the Las Vegas 350 on Saturday night.  Crafton, who took over the … 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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CityCenter Gets Ready to Blossom in Las Vegas – Opening Schedule

In just three short months, the world will be introduced to CityCenter in Las Vegas. An extraordinary urban resort destination brought to life by eight world-renowned architects, CityCenter will debut a new era of resort experiences with an ambition to … Continue reading

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It’s Official: Singer Wayne Newton is Back Entertaining on the Las Vegas Strip

As scooped by Las Vegas Backstage Access on Sept. 17, it’s official now:  Singer Wayne Newton is being welcomed back to perform on the Las Vegas Strip at the Tropicana Hotel-Casino and celebrate his 50-year iconic career.  Officials for the … 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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World’s Largest Helium Balloon Comes to Life in Las Vegas Tonight

Cloud Nine Entertainment will celebrate tonight the inflation of their new Cloud Nine Balloon, a brand-new Las Vegas Strip attraction set to take flight early October, arguably being the world’s largest land-tethered helium balloon.  Inflation teams will begin tonight setting up … 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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Emmys Honor Las Vegas Entertainers

Although the Emmy awards tomorrow won’t involve Las Vegas nominees for the CBS prime-time ceremonies, they were included in the prior Creative Arts ceremonies on Sept. 12 in Los Angeles.  Las Vegas Backstage Access takes time out to honor their contributions.  … Continue reading

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“Greeky” Weekend in Las Vegas

This weekend the 37th annual Greek Food Festival in Las Vegas brings tantalizing and yummy foods, uplifting sounds and many traditions of Greece to enjoy. There will be plenty of prizes and Greek dancing to two live Greek bands (audience … Continue reading

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Fine Art of CityCenter Artists, Architects on Exhibit at Bellagio in Las Vegas

Sadly, with most of the fine art style of Las Vegas museums closing up shop– Las Vegas culture — including the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum at the Venetian and Las Vegas Art Museum, and lesser robust ones opening by appointment only, … 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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‘Bloodless’ Bullfighting Catches Kitschy Las Vegas Off-Guard

Face it:  Every day is really a crap shoot in Las Vegas.  Some days are great.  Others are so-so.  And yet still others are pure hell.  But imagine your worst nightmare of waking up to face-to-face to a grunting, over … Continue reading

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M Resort Spa Casino Hosts Inaugural Italian Festival in Las Vegas

The M Resort Spa Casino is continuing their “foodie” tradition by bringing back a Las Vegas favorite.  After serving as the setting for the 2009 season of Bravo’s Top Chef,  the Marnell family, M Resort owners, are hosting their Italian Festival … Continue reading

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CSI Invites Forensic Laymen to Solve Crimes in Las Vegas

As previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access on July 27, a CSI exhibit was being planned for Las Vegas, Crime Scene Tourism Sprouts in Las Vegas   Now it’s a reality.  If you didn’t get enough of “CSI:  Crime Scene Investigation” on … Continue reading

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Carmen Electra Strikes Again in Las Vegas

As reported in July by Las Vegas Backstage Access (http://vbablogger.com/2009/07/14/carmen-electra-goes-topless-in-las-vegas/ ), Las Vegas regular Carmen Electra took her performance at the MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris beyond the expected by tossing aside her pasties and taking to the stage completely topless.  … Continue reading

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Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth Comes to Las Vegas

Everything tats will be the order of the day when Mario Barth brings the biggest tattoo show on earth on Oct. 2-4 to Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  The event showcases the latest trends, fashions and techniques … 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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Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott Fall in Love with Las Vegas

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott spent Labor Day weekend at The Palazzo in Las Vegas with their children, Liam and Stella.  The family of four left Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, piling into their luxurious Volkswagen Routan for a holiday … 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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Prison Buses Haul Feeling-No-Pain Las Vegas Sinners

Crime and punishment always gets center stage in Las Vegas.  On the heels of continuing high-profile criminal trials and Las Vegas announcing plans to finally construct a Mob museum (as previously reported by Las Vegas Backstage Access on Jan. 16, … Continue reading

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Comic Judy Tenuta in Las Vegas

Grammy nominated comic, author, and producer Judy Tenuta, named the best female comedian at the American Comedy Awards and star of her own many specials on HBO, Showtime, and Lifetime is now gracing the Harmon Theatre stage in Las Vegas … Continue reading

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Cannery Casino Plays Musical Chairs with Executives

Cannery Casino Resorts, the Las Vegas-based company that owns The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, is restructuring its executive line-up to allow its founders to spend more time on long-term strategic planning, according to a story in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.  … Continue reading

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Playboy’s Finest in Las Vegas over Labor Day Weekend

Playboy’s finest temptresses will transform Studio 54 inside the MGM Grand into their personal playground over Labor Day weekend, September 4 & 5, in Las Vegas.  The venue will be transformed into a Playboy fans’ paradise with back-to-back evenings featuring the … Continue reading

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Reality Star Megan Hauserman from VH1’s “Megan Wants a Millionarie” in Las Vegas on September 4

Reality TV star beauty Megan Hauserman from the hugely popular VH1’s “Megan Wants a Millionaire,” as well as “I Love Money,” “Charm School” and “Rock of Love,” and winner of “Beauty and the Geek,” will kick off Labor Day weekend in … Continue reading

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Police Confiscate Floyd Mayweather’s Arsenal, Investigate Shooting Incident

“Impulsive” is written all over professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr., a hallmark of his boxing career and his life.   Las Vegas police are continuing to investigate an Aug. 16 shooting outside a Las Vegas skating rink that uncovered two handguns, ammunition … Continue reading

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Paul Abdul Bringing Revue Stage Show to Las Vegas?

Former “American Idol” judge Paula Abdul has reportedly stepped up talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Las Vegas.  The former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader was rumored last year to be in negotiations with executives at several Las Vegas … Continue reading

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Former Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss Plots Dirty Dog Deeds with Porn Star Homey in Las Vegas

The former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss enjoys doing most anything dirty in Nevada.  Her dirty empire is now morphing, going to the dogs, with grandiose plans to grow it leaps and bounds.   First, Fleiss gave a boost to Pahrump, Nevada tax … Continue reading

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Dinosaurs Reincarnated in Las Vegas

One of the largest known Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever discovered will be offered by international auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields on October 3, 2009, following a preview which starts September 18, during the company’s first Natural History auction to be held … Continue reading

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Muay Thai Boxing Comes to Las Vegas

Six of China’s most popular Muay Thai boxers are in Las Vegas in advance of this Sunday’s USA vs. China Championship Fights at the Las Vegas Hilton.  The fight card is an historic event that marks the first co-promotion between America … Continue reading

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DJ AM Found Dead in New York

DJ AM, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his Manhattan … Continue reading

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Who will Headline Paris Las Vegas Theater?

The 1,450-seat Theatre des Arts in the Paris Hotel & Casino has sat vacant since “The Producers” closed 18 months ago- a very long wait for such a prominent piece of Las Vegas real estate.  The latest rumor is that … Continue reading

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A Safe & Sane Las Vegas? Prive Nightclub Says So

Apart from some staunch Las Vegans who feel – and sincerely hope – that “Sin City” will change its long-standing dastardly moniker and morph into a hotbed for bio-med and other non-sordid industries, it’s not going to happen, at least … 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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Love is in the Air in Las Vegas- Mena Suvari, Simone Sestito Style!

Actress and model Mena Suvari and fiancé Simone Sestito spent last weekend at The Palazzo Las Vegas. The blushing engaged couple checked-into their luxurious Siena Suite Friday and then dined at TAO Asian Bistro at The Venetian with friends.   On Saturday, … 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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Caribbean Fun in the Las Vegas Sun

Ah, yes, the hot, sweltering dog days of summer are blanketing Las Vegas.  Is this really a great time to pack a picnic for the grass and attend a show production at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in the foothills … 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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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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International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Offers Huge Camera Showcase

The 2010 International CES show will feature top companies with the latest products in digital imaging hardware and software in its Digital Imaging Showcase. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2010 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for … 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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‘Deadliest Catch’ Captains Hook Las Vegas Landlubbers, Hunt for Greenhorns

It’s not at all easy fishing for King Crab in the frigid, hostile environment of the unforgiving Bering Sea, but Captain Phil Harris, right, and his sons from the Cornelia Maria, along with Captain Johnathan Hillstrand, left,  from the Time … 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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Kiss Planning to Rock into Las Vegas?

A new kind of scary music carnival of sorts composed of famous (and infamous) old, but vital hard rockers may be coming to Las Vegas.   Apparently, old rockers never really die- they just play on. Veteran rockers Kiss have reportely … Continue reading

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Arena Football League Championship Game Comes to Las Vegas

Culimanting the Arena Football League season play of 25 football teams competing around the U.S., the 10th anniversary season championship game will be held for the first time in Las Vegas this Saturday at the Orleans Arena.  The Arena Football … Continue reading

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Dine Way, Way Up in the Las Vegas Sky- No Walls!

Las Vegas always loves hosting the unique, out of the ordinary experiences – even crazy stuff – for our visitors and Las Vegans like.  Now Las Vegas fun doesn’t have to stop before dinner, but can continue all the way … Continue reading

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Jon Gosselin Brings Newfound Bachelor Lifestyle to Las Vegas

After treks to St. Tropez, the Hamptons and God knows where else, wayward Jon Gosselin will soon bring his newfound bachelor lifestyle to Las Vegas.  The father of eight and ex-husband to Kate Gosselin is set to host a pool … 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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Hoodie Awards Come to Las Vegas on August 14

The Hoodie Awards were set up in 2001 to honor the best U.S. small business educators and community leaders in several categories for the contributions they make to their communities. The Hoodie Award unique categories include best high school, car … Continue reading

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Penthouse Gentleman’s Club in Las Vegas Taken Over by Crazy Horse

Penthouse Gentleman’s Club in Las Vegas has been taken over by the legend of The Crazy Horse.  At one time, Crazy Horse defined the genre for Las Vegas adult entertainment.   Now, the Crazy Horse III is taking the next step … Continue reading

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Hash House A Go Go in Las Vegas Hosts Viewing Party for Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food”

Hash House a Go Go restaurant teams up with Mix 94.1 and Jack FM radio stations in Las Vegas to host a viewing party for the Las Vegas episode of “Man v. Food,” which features the restaurant’s twisted farm food. … 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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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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“The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” Movie Premiere in Las Vegas

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Chi Theatre in Las Vegas will host the movie premier of “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” on August 12, with a 6:30 p.m. red carpet including cast members and filmmakers Jeremy Piven, Will Ferrell, … 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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Grammy Award-Winning Estelle Lounges in Las Vegas on August 8

Grammy award-winning Estelle, best known for her collaboration with Kanye West on the hit song “American Boy,” will be the celebrity host at Azure, the exclusive daytime luxury pool experience at The Palazzo in Las Vegas on August 8 at … Continue reading

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Star Trek Docks in Las Vegas

It’s that time of the year again when Trekdom descends upon the Las Vegas Hilton for Star Trek Las Vegas from August 6 though 9, the world’s largest Star Trek convention. William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy are slated to appear on … 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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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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Las Vegas Mob Museum is Groundbreaking “Hit”

It has been long anticipated for years, fighting one financial hurdle after another, but finally the groundbreaking for the long awaited mob museum took place yesterday.  Keeping true with the mob theme, the doors to the museum were actually busted … 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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‘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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V Bar at the Venetian in Las Vegas Starts Three New Events

The V Bar located inside the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas starts three new events in their Ultra Lounge:  Willing Wednesdays, Open Spin Thursdays and Evolution Sundays.   In addition to the TAO Beach already operating their Beach Party on … 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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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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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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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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‘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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Lose Your Clothes; Join Pajama Parties in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is all about being kitschy- dancing like no one is watching you.  Now you can translate that rhetoric into reality by joining in on a unique Pajama Party like no other. Don your cutest nightie, feetsie pajamas, or … Continue reading

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