Mark Davis was in a gala and Rolling Stones mood after an active weekend in Las Vegas.
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The inaugural Silver & Black Gala was highlighted by Antonio Pierce singing “My Girl” with Katharine McPhee.
Montel Jordan is performing the national anthem, and a tribute to TSO is set for Thursday’s Raiders-Chargers game.
The two-time champion Aces, Phillipa Soo and Rachel Platten are in the Raiders’ entertainment plans Sunday.
Recording stars Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Rick Ross are familiar with Las Vegas.
Raiders and Aces owner Mark Davis accepted an award after a day of shakeups.
Rap star T.I. plays Sunday’s halftime show, keeping with the Raiders’ attention to hip-hop and rap artists this season.
Ken Stabler’s family and several Pro Football Hall of Famers will take part in a pregame ring ceremony Sunday.
John Fogerty once sat next to Al Davis on a flight in 1990. He was impressed the Raiders owner was on a phone, while on a plane.
Blake Martinez’s 1998 Pokémon Illustrator promotional card’s worth has been estimated up to $1.5 million.
Mark Davis’ first album was “Meet the Beatles,” and he’s been rocking out ever since.
Sandy Gelfound’s first gig was at the Improv in Hollywood. She was still a Raiderette, and says, “I was hooked.”
Mark Davis and the Raiders waited a long time to see Cliff Branch honored. The owner is making it count.
Fletch Walcott is a great singer with a great memory for lyrics. He put both to use Monday night on “Don’t Forget the Lyrics.”
It’s a red-carpet scene like no other. Striding along stage built on Lake Bellagio and feeling that Las Vegas breeze are CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, then DE Jermaine Johnson, then designated showman Donny Osmond.