What’s great about “circus” is how it enlivens the name or title of just about any entertainment vehicle. “Monster Circus” was a fine title for a rock showcase that nonetheless tanked at the Las Vegas Hilton. The original members of KISS reunited (supposedly) with “Psycho Circus.” Of course in Las Vegas, the French variation of the word boosts Cirque du Soleil, and one of the Strip’s most famous hotels uses the noun twice.
Nikki Beach and Club Nikki celebrated its grand opening Thursday, showing that the Tropicana can balance Old Vegas with a contemporary South Beach vibe.
Two high-profile shows played two MGM Resorts arenas over the weekend, and "Glee! Live in Concert!" and the Billboard Music Awards reinforced the company's identity as Las Vegas' arena show leader.
We have seen an all-time summit in the media room: Snoop Dogg and Robin Leach. "You're a bad mother*^$@#!," Snoop said to my colleague. "I wanna work with you. I wanna get that voice on some (stuff)."
The H2X Water Sports Show at South Point is the result of a conversation that started a few years ago between South Point Arena director Steve Stallworth and Tony "Grinder" Dwyer, founder of Grinder Entertainment.
Brody Dolyniuk founded Yellow Brick Road 14 years ago, and for the first time since, the band will take on a new frontman as he surveys his life and career.
USA Today recruited a group of local journalists and those familiar with the city to take part in the publication's "best of" Vegas series. Winners ranged from DCR to Wynn Las Vegas.
As the Sahara fell dark for the first night since 1952, the ample investment at Tropicana became evident during a spin through Bacio and the soon-to-open Club Nikki and Nikki Beach.
A note was taped to the glass doors at the main entrance, written by Sahara executive Sam Nazarian, reading, "Be Back Soon! Thank You For 59 Years." It was signed and dated, and it is a mini-manifesto to be remembered.
It was a collision of sensibilities, and on Sunday afternoon, it could only happen at the Sahara. At 3 Lions Tattoo, specifically, the hotel’s body-ink emporium. Tattoo artist Chris Sands was putting the final ink spots on a Sahara logo, which Holly Thomas wanted applied to commemorate the closing of the hotel.
There has been no revelry and little nostalgia to celebrate the Sahara's final weekend of operations, but a group of friends whooped up the final order at the bar outside House of Lords.
More than $31,000 was given away during a cash giveaway Friday night at the Sahara, one of the events marking the final weekend of the 59-year-old resort.
Having checked into the Sahara for the resort's final weekend, we learn that House of Lords might not make it to Saturday night, but dozens of lucky ticket-holders will win $500 apiece in a splendid cash giveaway.
Jeff Timmons talked Chippendales, but not before talking LeBron James, during his appearance on "Kats With the Dish." What else? David Cassidy has plans for a return to Las Vegas.
Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell gave Holly Madison a chance to sing in "Peepshow," and the starlet has passed the audition.
In an interview before walking the red carpet, Charlie Sheen dovetailed into a quick swipe at the Palms, where he stayed in January during the AVN Awards.
The Steep Canyon Rangers are a fantastic bluegrass band, boosted by Martin's involvement. The result was a night of laughs and great music at the Mirage. Comics inspired by Martin have taken note of this theater tour, hearing through the comedic network that Martin was using material in the show. The question was, how much?
A Bloodhound named Alabama took the top prize in the annual "Best in Show" at Orleans Arena, which adopted out 54 canines to benefit Animal Foundation and Lied Animal Shelter.
Charlie Sheen made it from San Francisco to Chateau Nightclub in seemingly good repair, much to the satisfaction of club reps who were thrilled to have him host a night at the club in his first Vegas appearance in 4 months.
Steve Martin is a banjo and bluegrass devotee and frequently incorporated the instrument in his stand-up act. At the Mirage, it will be mostly music, with a visit from "King Tut."
In an appearance Saturday night at the Mirage, Lewis Black verbally dissected an audience member with his own dreams of show business. What motivates such an individual?
"Broadway Bares" is an offshoot of "Broadway Cares," founded 20 years ago by Jerry Mitchell in New York. The AIDS/HIV charity event is all about late-night fun.
Clint Holmes won repeated standing ovations and a strong review from the New York Times during his four-show headlining gig at Feinstein's at Lowes Regency in New York.
"Sin City Comedy" producer John Padon is assembling an only-in-Vegas cast for his proposed series, including comic Carl Labove, two seductive burlesque dancers and even Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses.
Carrot Top has worn his orange hair in curls since he started his stand-up career 20 years ago, but for a Las Vegas Magazine shoot, he allowed it to be ironed flat. The results were astonishing.
The annual AFAN AIDS Walk raised about $500,000, as about 8,000 participants turned out in warm weather to enjoy a typically wide range of entertainers and elected officials.
Amid his long run as a UNLV assistant coach, Dave Rice was known as a great student -- and teacher -- of the game. Today, he's in charge of the entire Runnin' Rebel program.
Borrowing from the finer elements of Cirque du Soleil and infusing an unhealthy complement of adult self-parody, "Absinthe" is one of the more adventurous shows to play the Strip.
Anna Nateece walked out of the CVS on Charleston and Durango and was attacked by a man who left her bruised and bloodied. “I’m shaking just talking about it,” Nateece said today in a phone conversation.
Looking as fit as he did during his playing career, Michael Jordan said he's glad he has moved his pro-am to Vegas -- and that he took up basketball before golf.
Britney Spears' professional nadir may have been the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Friday night, she did her best to dispel those memories. “I think the audience loved it, she looked great, and the production was pretty spectacular,” Palms owner George Maloof said.