Hard Rock Hotel is closing Monday for its renovation to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and will be remembered as the place to be seen in Las Vegas the mid-to-late 1990s.
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“R.U.N” had been announced as the “One Night For One Drop,” but has been pulled in favor of “The Illusionists” magic production
Nate Morris of Boyz II Men likes the 49ers’ defense, saying, “A great defense can shut down a great offense.”
Shania Twain and Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis are fast friends.
Rick Harrison said of the Ford F-250 truck, “My dad was a Navy veteran, and we wanted this to go to a Navy man.”
Unlike his first run on the show, when he blazed to the finals, Michael Grimm was eliminated after one song.
Shania Twain joins a list of prominent woman honored by Nevada Ballet Theatre since Elaine Wynn was recognized in 1985.
The renowned Red Rocker said he’d never been cited for speeding since releasing the hit “I Can’t Drive 55” in 1984.
More than 600 attendees paid tribute to Mac King on a night of playful, and profane, testimonials.
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone arrived with his wife, Lindsay. He also showed up with a purple mouse under his left eye, a parting gift from Conor McGregor from T-Mobile Arena earlier in the night.
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Carrot Top suggested Jon Gruden coach the Dolphins. “I can’t help you, bro,” Gruden said.
Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollisons says of his “We Are Here,” disco show, “We are picky. It has to be the right kind of venue.”
From the stage, Jon Bon Jovi checked out the “Absinthe” tent and said, “I can imagine the band coming back here.”
Guitarist Vinny “Vin A.” Adinolfi III says, “I think we’ll finally get to see if we can succeed without two hands tied behind our backs.”