“The response went through the roof,” the owner of the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate said a day after giving away 2,000 flights to tourists across the country.
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For 25 years, Megan Belk’s family has touched the Las Vegas entertainment community in myriad ways.
“Absinthe” producer Ross Mollsison says, “When Caesars said that they wanted to do a television commercial that indicates Vegas is really ready to open, I said, ‘I’ll plug the tree in.’ ”
Roy Horn arrived in style, as always, wearing a loose-fitting white tie bearing the SARMOTI and tiger logo in 2015.
Mr. Las Vegas headlined in Las Vegas for 61 years, but until Saturday never rode a bike on the Strip.
Frankie Moreno says of The Amp in North Las Vegas, “I had never seen this place until a couple of weeks ago and I was totally blown away.”
Before the shutdown, “The Bachelor” came to town. Specifically, “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,” recorded in February at Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena.
Roy Horn, of the groundbreaking Las Vegas entertainment team Siegfried & Roy, has died at 75 from complications related to COVID-19.
After being called out by Axl Rose, the treasury secretary responded, “What have you done for the country lately?” with a Liberian flag emoji.
Entertainment exec Mark Prows said he cried at the news, but he added “my job does not define who I am.”
Cirque exec Pien Koopman says, “We have beautiful content that has never been seen from a show that has been going on since 2013.”
MGM Resorts International shows will remain dark at least until July 1, with the company saying, “We will continue to share information about our plans for re-opening as they become available. Until then, please stay safe.”
Raiders owner Mark Davis said of his $25,000 donation: “Every little bit helps. Vegas strong, baby!”
Four-time Super Bowl champ Terry Bradshaw says, “We will all get on the other side of this soon, but in the meantime, I hope this song brings a smile to your faces.”
“House of Dancing Water” in Macau offers a glimpse into reopening a live entertainment venue.