JANE FONDA- QVC AXED ME OVER PROTESTS

July 16, 2011 - 8:20 am

Jane Fonda's controversy in Vietnam is almost 40 years old ... yet she claims QVC canceled her appearance at the last minute because of fears of protests from disgruntled viewers.

Jane was supposed to appear this morning to promote her new book, "Prime Time." But Fonda posted a blog on her site this morning claiming QVC gave her the boot because "they got a lot of calls yesterday criticizing me for my opposition to the Vietnam War and threatening to boycott the show if I was allowed to appear."

Vegas arts figure Nicole Cochener is shown at a new Gallery to Go art vending machine at Virgin ...

Las Vegas art now available in casino vending machines

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 16, 2024 - 11:41 am

Gallery to Go connects Las Vegas artists with tourists from all over the world. The Las Vegas casino executive is making an art run in his own casino.

Phyllis Smith is seen at the Los Angeles premiere of "Inside Out" at the El Capitan ...

Phyllis Smith goes for the joy even in Sadness

By C.L. Gaber Special / RJ

June 14, 2024 - 6:46 am

The 74-year-old actor gets emotional about returning to the role of Sadness in the much-anticipated sequel “Inside Out 2.”

Eagles make it official: A fall run at Sphere in Las Vegas

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 6:45 pm

The Eagles will play eight shows over four weekends this fall at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers promise an “ultimate connection” to their catalog.

Morrissey performs onstage at the Anthem on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Washington. (Photo by B ...

Morrissey ‘under hypnosis,’ adds more Vegas shows

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 11:01 am

We applaud Morrissey, not just for our appreciation of his music (with the Smith’s and as a solo artist), but his self-penned press releases.

Joey Chestnut, No. 1 ranked competitive eater, races to eat as many bagels with cream cheese as ...

‘Absolutely, he will be defending!’: Joey Chestnut to compete in Vegas eating contest

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 3:16 pm

Joey Chestnut has been bounced from the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. But he’ll be back for bagels in Vegas.

Tom Jones arrives at Willie Nelson 90, celebrating the singer's 90th birthday, on Saturday, Apr ...

Las Vegas mainstay Tom Jones making Strip return

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 10:50 am

Generation-spanning superstar Tom Jones will headlining two shows at Encore Theater in September.

A segment of “iLuminate” at The Strat Theater, is shown in this undated photo. (iLuminate)

Electrifying Las Vegas Strip production being extended

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 12, 2024 - 9:29 am

Miral Kotb’s “iLuminate” is booked through 2027 at The Strat Showroom.

Mark Wahlberg serves his company's Flecha Azul Tequila cocktails during an unbilled appearance ...

Mark Wahlberg shows up to watch ‘Ted’ on the Strip

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 12, 2024 - 9:22 am

It was tequila over popcorn as Mark Wahlberg attended a screening of “Ted” at Fontainebleau.

‘She’s going to be back on stage’: Kotb confident of Dion’s return

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 11, 2024 - 2:17 pm

Hoda Kotb asked Celine Dion when she would return to the stage, but Hotb related that Dion was halted by her manager.

A rendering of Dreambox 360, the projection attraction opening this summer at Linq Promenade in ...

In the shadow of the Sphere, an immersive box of dreams is coming

By John Katsilometes / RJ

June 10, 2024 - 12:00 pm

Dreambox 360 is set to open this summer on the Las Vegas Strip. “It’s not just some passive, come in and enjoy the optics,” its developer says.