Proven productions and aggressively hyped projects across the city should keep Vegas a popular entertainment destination in the year ahead.
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Shaquille O’Neal Shaq’s an often exaggerated personality. But he’s had it with exaggerated pricing. He’s bringing Diplo and Lil Wayne to his Super Bowl “Fun House” at XS Nightclub.
“I’ve been welcomed with a New Year flu,” Christina Aguilera posted, calling out of her weekend shows at the Venetian.
Confident and in command, Christina Aguilera opened her series at Voltaire on NYE weekend.
Celine Dion’s sister, Claudette, told a French publication, “She’s working hard, but she doesn’t have control of her muscles.”
Diving artist Kyle Mitrione continues his recovery after being seriously injured in “O.”
Carrot Top is signed at Luxor through 2030, when he will be 65 years old.
Top hospitality exec John Terzian said the F1 Wynn event was “magical.”
F1’s insistence on racing at night has knocked several Las Vegas productions off-schedule.
Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison says of sagging demand in F1: “I love Formula One so much … yet it’s going to be the worst week of live entertainment in our history.”
Cirque du Soleil is keeping its top show, “O,” away from direct competition with Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Virgin Hotel’s president has bolstered live entertainment for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Barry Manilow is taping his annual Westgate Christmas show for network TV.
David Copperfield has set his sights on the moon. The legendary illusionist intends to make it disappear in February.
Billy Idol plays The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas this weekend after playing Hoover Dam in April.