The National Finals Rodeo has sold out faster than ever, even as a competiting organization has lured some of the sport’s top competitors.
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Rich Little praised Gordie Brown on Brown’s final night, then performed as Richard Nixon during a show that elasted more than two hours at Golden Nugget.
Joe Esposito was a ubiquitous figure in Elvis’ life, from the time they met in West Germany in 1958 through the end of Presley’s life 19 years later.
Upon the death of Fidel Castro, UNLV history professor Michael Green notes the Cuban dictator’s unintentional, incidental contribution to Las Vegas’ economy over the years.
Marc D. Donovan, who portrays Sun Records chief Sam Phillips in the musical, will perform in “Christmas Crooner” on Dec. 18 at the Westgate Las Vegas to raise money for Foster Change.
Florence Henderson performed at several famed Strip resorts, saying her favorite was Circus Maximus at Caesars Palace.
When NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was introduced to the thousands of hockey fans Tuesday at Toshiba Square at T-Mobile Arena, he was hit with a mix of boos and … more boos.
A political dispute has stripped next year’s Burlesque Hall of Fame festival of its greatest living legend.
Stan Lee’s favorite member of his original Marvel Comics characters is The Thing. “He’s cute,” Lee says.
P Moss opened a club for punk rockers 24 years ago, and the rockers from a nearby cafe made the place a success.
Jeff Civillico’s act is inherently physical, which is why he has undergone surgery for a “wear-and-tear” knee injury.
Jerry Lopez can play anything by ear, except when he can’t hear, which happened while on tour with Ricky Martin.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell says he has learned from a weapons arrest in March and is focused once more on his TV show and charitable efforts.
Embracing vintage shtick and enduring stage skills, the Scintas drew 700 fans to the Plaza Showroom this weekend. Their success is no fluke.
Michael Jerlecki is plotting “Palms 2.0,” starting with the very chairs customers occupy at poker machines.