Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee of Harrah’s says, “We’re trying different things to see what works, and right now we’re back and singing ambience.”
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For 25 years, Megan Belk’s family has touched the Las Vegas entertainment community in myriad ways.
Earl Turner recalibrated his career with an offer to headline at the Colorado Belle, which he accepted by asking, “Where?”
Penn Jillette says, “These are tricks you can do at your home to amuse, or annoy, your friends and family.”
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.
After being called out by Axl Rose, the treasury secretary responded, “What have you done for the country lately?” with a Liberian flag emoji.
When Marie Osmond and Tedy Bruschi responded to “A Night Of Hope” requests, pastor Jud Wilhite says, “I was dancing around the room.”
Entertainment exec Mark Prows said he cried at the news, but he added “my job does not define who I am.”
Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett scheduled to kick off tour on June 18 in Nashville.
MGM Resorts International has reportedly laid off several high-level executives in sweeping moves Friday, including a quartet of hotel presidents.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said of his $25,000 donation: “Every little bit helps. Vegas strong, baby!”
The Vegas nightlife entrepreneur secured the hotel as the scene for an only-in-Vegas, COVID-19-defying marriage proposal.
Former wideout Brandon Marshall remembers, “I’m literally in the Wynn hotel, and I call Jay. I’m like, ‘Jay, I’m in some trouble. I need $60,000.’ ”