Encore Theater headliner Iliza Shlesinger held a “rave” for her 40th, with “nice cocktails and professional face painters.”
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Kenny Davidsen opted for Las Vegas over Florida. After 10 years crushing it at Tuscany, it was the right call.
“U2: UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere” was revealed in superlative fashion, with a quick but dazzling commercial in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII.
The multicolored, 56-foot-long sign has not been illuminated in a quarter century. “Lido” was a hallmark Las Vegas Strip show from 1958-1991.
David Blaine has added a half-dozen weekend shows at Resorts World beginning in April.
Teller reunited with Penn Jillette at the Rio on Dec. 23. Teller was silent, as usual, but the crowd erupted as he took the stage.
Celine Dion has finally identified the condition that has kept her from performing onstage for more than a year. She has postponed international dates next spring, and canceled others over the summer.
Celine Dion has road dates scheduled in February, and Resorts World is holding May for her premiere.
Cirque du Soleil exec Daniel Lamarre says the company is at its 2019 levels in Las Vegas.
Adele’s fans are certainly feeling it. So is she. “Weekends With Adele” finally opens this weekend. The superstar posted her feelings on social media Thursday.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club has returned. Why so long? “We’re lazy,” he says.
Adam Levine filled the role of rock star on Saturday, singing with Shaq to close The Event at MGM Grand.
David Blaine tells us, near the start of his production at The Theatre at Resorts World: Whatever our vision of a Las Vegas magic show is, this isn’t it.
Justin Bieber has called off his “Justice Tour” dates, saying, “I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now.”
The show was created just before COVID-19 hit. It is premiering just days after death of the artist for whom it is paying tribute. The creators of “The Olivia Show” have become accustomed to difficult timing.
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