Cork Proctor worked the lounge circuit in Las Vegas and Reno beginning in the 1970s, when he opened for such stars as the Supremes and Mel Tillis.
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Geechy Guy, a quirky, funny, talented comic who made a career of searing one-liners, starred at Vegas clubs and once beat Ray Romano on “Star Search.”
April Leopardi says her role in “Awakening” is “literally the stuff dreams are made of.”
Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Authentic Brands Group execs have discussed the possibility of Vegas as a company headquarters.
Chris Rock joked, “I got my hearing back,” in his first Vegas show since that infamous Oscar night.
Dionne Warwick was booked through December at The Stirling Club. But her show lasted just six weeks.
The Jabbawockeez are Las Vegas leaders in NFT, but they will not be alone for long.
Dolly Parton voiced her heartfelt support of Ukraine during the opening of the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards show at Allegiant Stadium on Monday night.
Nine Inch Nails are playing Zappos Theater, and Barry Manilow has added dates at Westgate.
Brandon Flowers recalls a visit to the U.S. Capitol, where he performed a version of “Home Means Nevada” in Reid’s office.
The 54-year-old Pineda, who has taken over for Steve Perry with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, is tearing up Las Vegas as Journey wraps up an eight-show residency.
According to reports, if Cirque lenders’ effort is turned back, the group would ask to replace Lamarre as Cirque’s CEO and as a board member, along with the rest of the board.
One day we’ll have an impressive array of COVID-19 face masks. Maybe we’ll trade them, like Topps baseball cards in the old days. Or maybe stage an exhibit of face covers at a downtown art gallery.
After being called out by Axl Rose, the treasury secretary responded, “What have you done for the country lately?” with a Liberian flag emoji.
Legendary magician David Copperfield says, “The MGM group is the hardest working team in the world.”
