From the scene: A classic Las Vegas variety show turns 24, and Bruno Mars takes over his new club at the Bellagio.
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Leonard Slatkin is working as a consultant as Donato Cabrera leaves his post as current conductor and music director in May.
Shaquille O’Neal Shaq’s an often exaggerated personality. But he’s had it with exaggerated pricing. He’s bringing Diplo and Lil Wayne to his Super Bowl “Fun House” at XS Nightclub.
Gilles St-Croix says “O” has succeeded because ‘Water is a universal theme’
Howie Mandel says of the new Proto technology, “I can literally do a world tour and never leave my house.”
Forty-two years is a long time between homework assignments. But Barbara Johnson doesn’t forget.
David Blaine has called out of his last scheduled shows at Resorts World.
Rita Rudner, who once modeled for cars at a Las Vegas convention, has grossed $100 million in her career as a comedy headliner.
Look for the “Game of Thrones: The Dragons” next to the BattleBots venue, near the Strip.
Barry Manilow says of Elvis, “He invented a style of music, which is still popular today. How many people can say that?”
Adele says of her new Colosseum show, “It’s all about the music, and it’s really, really nostalgic. It’s gonna be really beautiful.”
Jeff Beck, lauded as one of the all-time great guitarists since the mid-’60s, plays Pearl Concert Theater in November
Tony Rock, a younger brother of Chris Rock, is making his first Vegas appearance since the infamous Oscars incident. He still doesn’t find it funny.
Miranda Lambert has seen a few shows, and wants to see more (Silk Sonic) as she preps for “The Velvet Rodeo.”
Former “mob lawyer” Oscar Goodman continues to be pursued as an expert about the skeletal remains found in a barrel at Lake Mead.