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.
Music
Chazz Palminteri knows talent, and he knows the Bronx Wanderers. This is how a hit show came to be.
Rapper Flavor Flav dropped in to Red Lobster on Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue last week, ordering the entire menu for himself and his family.
The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender, George Clinton and P-Funk, and Zach Bryan lead this week’s entertainment lineup.
The company seeks another sellout as its presents Giacomo Puccini’s classic “La bohème” this weekend.
Hard Rock Hotel is closing Monday for its renovation to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and will be remembered as the place to be seen in Las Vegas the mid-to-late 1990s.
Nate Morris of Boyz II Men likes the 49ers’ defense, saying, “A great defense can shut down a great offense.”
Unlike his first run on the show, when he blazed to the finals, Michael Grimm was eliminated after one song.
Shania Twain joins a list of prominent woman honored by Nevada Ballet Theatre since Elaine Wynn was recognized in 1985.
The renowned Red Rocker said he’d never been cited for speeding since releasing the hit “I Can’t Drive 55” in 1984.
From the stage, Jon Bon Jovi checked out the “Absinthe” tent and said, “I can imagine the band coming back here.”
Guitarist Vinny “Vin A.” Adinolfi III says, “I think we’ll finally get to see if we can succeed without two hands tied behind our backs.”
Tommy Shaw recalls auditioning for Styx: “It was kind of urgent for them to find somebody who could mainly sing those high parts.”
Fans in Nashville rejoiced in ending an 11-year wait to see Celine Dion, as Bridgestone Arena was ignited and packed beyond its 13,000 capacity.
David Lee Roth recalls his firing at Bally’s by saying, “I think I was ahead of myself a little bit at the time.”