Murray Sawchuck last week visited the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park of “Tiger King” fame.
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Rock legend Billy Gibbons says of his bike ride on the Strip, “We will not have the chance to do this much longer.”
Donato Cabrera remembers one “beautiful Sunday afternoon” Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, and David Coverdale of Whitesnake visited his CD store.
When “Lucille” kicked off a string of top-selling hits for Kenny Rogers in ‘77, the singer was making about $3,000 to $4,000 a week at the hotel.
Tyson Fury’s official post-fight party is set for Hakkasan Nightclub, within walking distance (or, staggering distance, depending the outcome) from MGM Grand Garden.
More than 600 attendees paid tribute to Mac King on a night of playful, and profane, testimonials.
Penn Jillette says, “It’s so it’s so strange to do this,” but is optimistic about “Penn & Friends” at the Rio.
In 1986, Frank Marino was served legal papers onstage at the Riviera from an attorney representing Joan Rivers — while Marino was performing as Rivers.
Lady Gaga’s dual residencies are extending through next spring on the Las Vegas Strip.
A ZZ Top-themed musical backed by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard is being developed.