The Empty Booth was unoccupied for Steve Martin, but it was unoccupied nearly every other night in the mid-to-late 1970s by Riviera owner Meshulam Riklis.
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Tropicana Theater has been dark since “Band of Magicians” hauled out in November, but “Masters of Illusions” and an ice show are set to move in.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman met a crowd of neary 9,000 on Saturday morning for the 12th annucal Great Santa Run, joined by chilly “Chippendales” dancers and her warmed-by-martini husband.
Ronnie Dunn was primed to receive some sage advice. That it arrived from Donny Osmond during the Las Vegas premiere of “Jason Bourne” at Caesars Palace was pure coincidence.
Cyndi Lauper is taking her “Detour” through Las Vegas, a winding route lined with an imitation Elvis and a genuine family connection.
Mike Tyson entertaines the masses at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, 250 fans at a time.
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