Legendary illustrators of Snoopy, Mickey Mouse and (yes) Ren and Stimpy will appear together on the Strip in December.
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“Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, the sports capital of the world. Why not the robot fighting capital of the world?” executive producer Tom Gutteridge asks.
Janae Longo, a member of “The Bills Mafia,” nailed the national anthem at Sunday’s game in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Celine Dion has finally identified the condition that has kept her from performing onstage for more than a year. She has postponed international dates next spring, and canceled others over the summer.
The Sahara is branded for history, while taking on a stylish vibe.
Mickey Gilley told Bill Medley he should keep the jokes in the show, saying, “Don’t make me come out there.”
Paul Anka has something to say about the new wave of Vegas headliners who want to rekindle the days of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.
Brad Paisley says of his first two shows at Encore Theater in June, “It turned into the most magical two nights of the year for me.”
Nick Carter predicts perfect weather for the Backstreet Boys this year, including a new Christmas album.
Simon Cowell has been looking to bring an “AGT Live” show to Vegas for 15 years, and now has a home at Luxor.
Elyzabeth Diaga fronts a powerhouse band in “Queens of Rock” at Mosaic on the Strip.
Barry Manilow’s run at Westgate’s International Theater resumes June 10.
Lance Burton says of Vegas: “I was so excited and grateful to be doing my magic act in the city I had been dreaming of.”
Paul Shaffer remembers the Righeous Brothers on an old ABC-TV show: “Every week, they always seemed to sing the same song, ‘Koko Joe,’ about a little monkey.”
In ‘Guest House,’ Pauly Shore looks like he reeks, he butts heads with the couple and throws a party that lands the homeowner in jail.