Rene-Claude LaMarre’s theater concept sprouted from the writer-director’s “Chocolate City” movie franchise.
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Cirque du Soleil hits “Michael Jackson One,” “O” and “Mystere” all celebrate major milestones this year.
The multicolored, 56-foot-long sign has not been illuminated in a quarter century. “Lido” was a hallmark Las Vegas Strip show from 1958-1991.
Adele told a roaring Caesars Palace crowd Friday, “Whoever started that rumor is ridiculous, because I am going to the Grammys.”
Jay Leno, playing Encore Theater in March, suffered broken bones in a motorcycle accident this month.
Carlos Santana hasn’t played House of Blues since November: “I hope I can remember who I am, and what to do with it.”
Jon Lovitz, headlining this weekend at Laugh Factory, and Rep. George Santos have been in a Twitter snit.
Area15 CEO Winston Fisher says, “We are ready to dive into this substantial expansion,” as the district expands by 20 acres.
Saying, “sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin,” Brendon Urie says Panic! At the Disco is disbanding.
James Taylor has booked an extended engagement at the Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in June.
David Blaine has added a half-dozen weekend shows at Resorts World beginning in April.
Cindy Funkhouser was an achitect of the Arts District, and co-founder of First Friday.
Blake Shelton has music on his mind as he is the star partner in Ole Red Las Vegas.
Madonna has added a second show to her T-Mobile Arena stop on her upcoming “Celebration Tour.”
Sammy Hagar is building an all-star lineup at this year’s Power of Love gala.