MGM Resorts International shows will remain dark at least until July 1, with the company saying, “We will continue to share information about our plans for re-opening as they become available. Until then, please stay safe.”
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Dennis Rodman dove into The Beach Nightclub during its apex that June evening, a trip famous because it took place on an off night during the 1997 NBA Finals.
“Bar Rescue” star Jon Taffer says, “Rather than freaking out about the pandemic, I’ve just been focused on, ‘What do our businesses look like when we’re open?’ ”
Ex-MGM Resorts and Wynn Las Vegas exec Sean Christie says of his new venture, “I think that companies are going to need companies like mine to create content and create ‘wow.’”
The Space founder Mark Shunock will host the event, in virtual solitude, from the venue’s main stage.
MGM Resorts has pushed all of its shows to June 1, though that is not a binding plan.
“Jersey Boys” was a critical success throughout its Vegas run, which closed in September 2016 at Paris Theater.
Area15 creative director Chris Wink says of Hilly and Nilly, “They have been quarantined since the 1950s. If anyone knows how to survive, it would be them.”
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon co-host the major television event and virtual concert, set for 5-7 p.m. Pacific time April 18.
Vocalist Bryan Hopkins of Elvis Monroe sings, “I’ve said stories about my life. Sounds like I’ve lived on the front lines.”
Penn Jillette says, “Everybody does ‘The Ambitious Card,’ but what’s fun is seeing what they do with the trick.”
Strip hotels unified for a visually powerful message of unity, illuminating guest rooms so the buildings lit up with hearts and spell the word HOPE.
Acting legend Michael Caine once told me Little Church of the West was one of his favorite Vegas landmarks — he and his wife, Shakira, were married there in 1973.
Pop star Justin Bieber cited coronavirus for postponing his upcoming tour: “The health and safety of my fans, team, cast and crew is the most important thing for me.”
Organizers have shelved plans for the parade, which was to run the length of the Strip.