From the scene: A classic Las Vegas variety show turns 24, and Bruno Mars takes over his new club at the Bellagio.
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Leonard Slatkin is working as a consultant as Donato Cabrera leaves his post as current conductor and music director in May.
On its 25th anniversary, “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” plays Dolby Live at Park MGM for one show in April.
Usher is to play T-Mobile Arena in December, seizing demand after his boffo Super Bowl LVIII performance.
Director Baz Halpin said of Usher’s show, “If you were in the stadium, you saw how many people it takes to execute.
Usher and his longtime girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea picked up the license on Thursday night.
Blake Shelton played Ole Red and Bruno Mars christened The Pinkyring on Super Bowl eve.
Raiders owner Mark Davis’ Las Vegas’ first Super Bowl was loaded with power players.
Roc Nation founder Jay-Z makes the final call on all Super bowl peformers.
Shaquille O’Neal as DJ Diesel pumped up the crowd at “Shaq’s Fun House” carnival and music event at the Wynn party fortress.
Super agent and “Jerry Maguire” inspiration Leigh Steinberg is at the center of two major Super Bowl events this weekend.
Ex-Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Westgate Superbook director Jay Kornegay arrived at a Super Bowl bet Friday. It wasn’t easy.
As reported by TMZ, Alicia Keys is Usher’s first confirmed halftime guest.
Cirque, “Magic Mike Live,” Penn & Teller and Sinatra were Vegas institutions honored at Resorts World.
A “Frooog Camp” is Guy Laliberté’s vehicle for a return to Vegas.
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