The National Finals Rodeo has sold out faster than ever, even as a competiting organization has lured some of the sport’s top competitors.
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Rich Little praised Gordie Brown on Brown’s final night, then performed as Richard Nixon during a show that elasted more than two hours at Golden Nugget.
Joe Esposito was a ubiquitous figure in Elvis’ life, from the time they met in West Germany in 1958 through the end of Presley’s life 19 years later.
Upon the death of Fidel Castro, UNLV history professor Michael Green notes the Cuban dictator’s unintentional, incidental contribution to Las Vegas’ economy over the years.
Marc D. Donovan, who portrays Sun Records chief Sam Phillips in the musical, will perform in “Christmas Crooner” on Dec. 18 at the Westgate Las Vegas to raise money for Foster Change.
Florence Henderson performed at several famed Strip resorts, saying her favorite was Circus Maximus at Caesars Palace.
A year ago, Human Nature seemed destined to leave Venetian’s Sands Showroom. Today, the act is rejuvenated after a change in formats and a return to its Christmas show.
When NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was introduced to the thousands of hockey fans Tuesday at Toshiba Square at T-Mobile Arena, he was hit with a mix of boos and … more boos.
Vegas Golden Knights is a combination of Bill Foley’s Army affiliation, the high value of gold and a casual take on our city’s name.
A political dispute has stripped next year’s Burlesque Hall of Fame festival of its greatest living legend.
The Opportunity Village Magical Forest turns 25 this year. The wondrous holiday attraction features the Holiday Express party train and hundreds of decorated trees and rides.
Stan Lee’s favorite member of his original Marvel Comics characters is The Thing. “He’s cute,” Lee says.
P Moss opened a club for punk rockers 24 years ago, and the rockers from a nearby cafe made the place a success.
Jeff Civillico’s act is inherently physical, which is why he has undergone surgery for a “wear-and-tear” knee injury.
EDC’s 20th anniversary drew a record crowd of 400,000, and officials are promsing an even larger party in ‘17.
