George H.W. Bush was known to be impulsive when reaching out to his friends. When the mood struck, he’d hop on the phone and chat it up. Wayne Newton learned of this characteristic firsthand.
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A cocktail called “Avenger” helped forge long-standing friendship between Las Vegas businessman Larry Ruvo and President George H.W. Bush.
The nightclub operated by L.A. twins Mark and Jonnie Houston will celebrates its grand opening at The Park MGM on Dec. 28 with the after-party for Lady Gaga’s premiere of “Enigma” at neighboring Park Theater.
This years’ monetary goal is $455,551. The bicycle goal this year is 8,110, or enough to fill 32 Coca-Cola semi-trailers.
Chris Phillips of Zowie Bowie says the two seminal moments of his life were delivered by the mismatched tandem of Tony Orlando and David Lee Roth.
“Salt-N-Pepa’s I Love the ‘90s — The Vegas Show” has canceled 10 of its shows at Paris Theater from Dec. 6-17.
“Fuerza Bruta” joins the long-running hit “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, and the incoming “ Celestia ” at Stratosphere as production shows playing in tents on the Strip next year.
“I was super-nervous to the point of, ‘Is this really happening?’ ” dancer Briana Chance said. “I’m still on a high from it.”
Human Nature has been at the Venetian since 2013, and perform their annual holiday show — “Rockin’ Holiday Jukebox” — from Tuesday through Dec. 23.
Justin Bieber was developed by designer Chance Wolf, who also worked with Terry Fator on his Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney figures.
Stirling Club’s business model is changing radically. Once sustained entirely by dues-paying members, the updated venue will offer services and amenities to both residents and nonresidents who want to become club members.
As the holidays arrive, so does a tiny gift. The Grays have welcomed Nixon Storm Gray to their brood. The couple adopted the little girl, their third child after sons Nash Danger, 7, and Knox Thunder, 3.
As he moves into his next show at Planet Hollywood, Criss Angel talks of his time at Luxor, his young son Johnny Crisstopher’s health challenges, how he has been perceived by the media, the influence of his family and how he has grown over the past decade.
“AGT” champion and Linq Hotel headliner Mat Franco is seeking $1 million in damages from Base, alleging the company has concealed ticket profits form his show.
Ronn Nicolli, an ex-marketing exec with Wynn Las Vegas; and Ryan M. Craig, late of MGM Resorts; will assist in the hotel’s ongoing, property-wide $690 million transformation expected to be finished by September.