RiSE Festival is under new ownership and back in its dry lake bed after a year off.
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Throughout their international adventures, the Backstreet Boys teased to a Strip residency. But they had even larger plans.
Janet Jackson will be honored for 50 years in show business with the Icon Award. Jackson’s Vegas production, conceived by concert production leader PRG, returns Friday and runs through May 31.
Jennifer Lopez suffered a cut on her nose during AMA rehearsals last week that required stitches.
The Chippendales are off the books at Mat Franco Theater on July 31. Look for them to return at Planet Hollywood.
The 94.7 Hank FM Launch Party starring country hitmaker Deana Carter is set for 6-10 p.m. May 25.
Fans eager to see “Hamilton” for $10 at The Smith Center can join a lottery to vie for one or two seats.
“iLuminate” ran for more than 1,200 performances during The Strat Theater’s 7 p.m. time slot. Terry Fator is moving into that start time.
Bob Weir turned up at Dolby Live in cut-off jeans, ready to jam with his old buddy Sammy Hagar.
Robinson’s “Legacy Tour” stop was his return to the stage after allegations from four former housekeepers of sexual assault, including at least one alleged incident in Las Vegas.
Members of the newly promoted English Football League Championship club have partied at several nightclubs on the Las Vegas Strip — and had an elevator mishap.
Resorts World Theatre is to undergo renovations to allow for general admission. That was not the design for Celine Dion.
The star’s attorney calls sexual-assault allegations “an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon.”
Jennifer Lopez hosts and Kendrick Lamar is the lead nominee in the May 26 show.
The Who announced that the group will bring its final tour of the United States and Canada to Las Vegas later this year.
Seth MacFarlane is coming back to Las Vegas with his big-band presentation, taking over Voltaire at The Venetian on July 3, 4 and 5.
A veterans’ charity co-founded by Frank Fertitta IV is benefiting from the May 26 telecast.