Comic magician Mike Hammer says,“I hope the government re-opens soon, not only for the workers, but if I give away too many tickets, I might be looking for a job”.
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Cardi B. has created a maelstrom with her politically charged Instagram posts blasting President Trump (talk-show host Stephen Colbert started a social-media petition to draft her to deliver the rebuttal to the State of the Union address, whenever it happens).
The still-telegenic John Davidson, toting a guitar and in fine voice, remains a popular draw as a cabaret act. His act is storytelling, singing and strumming.
Rita Moreno is to be honored as NBT’s Woman of the Year in the company’s annual Black and White Ball on Saturday night at Aria.
Just days after opening his new show at Planet Hollywood, Criss Angel and his family have added a new star.
Flavor Flav can be called a one-man variety show, so it’s fitting his latest adventure in Las Vegas is indeed a variety show.
Carlos Santana is back at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, where he has been resident rock headliner since the spring of 2012.
ZZ Top is just three guys. But the famed “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” once outnumbered its entire audience.
A bevy of famous folks filed into On The Record to party with the Wonder Twins of Vegas nightlife, Mark and Jonnie Houston.
Tony Bennett arrived in Las Vegas on Saturday and spent much of Sunday in rehearsal, where word is that Gaga’s mood matched her stage name. Those who observed the run-through said she was “reverential” to her frequent stage partner.
A band known for producing great album rock in the days when vinyl ruled actually recorded “The Mission” as if it were a vinyl release.
“Criss Angel Mindfreak,” starring the magician of the same name opened at the theater of the same name on Saturday night at Planet Hollywood Resort. Actually, “opened” is not quite the sufficient term. The show erupted in its premiere.
Lady Gaga delivered a scorching criticism of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, at the Park Theater on Saturday night.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have headlined in Las Vegas, including dates at Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Dec. 30-31 2014 when they kicked off their international “Cheek To Cheek” tour.
Dispensary Lounge was host to a surprise visit from members of Lady Gaga’s backing band. They are otherwise known as the Brian Newman Quintet, out of New York and in town for Gaga’s Jazz Piano show at the Park Theater on Sunday.