The Nevada attorney general has joined a federal lawsuit that could have widespread ramifications for “the sports and entertainment capital of the world.”
Music
Taylor Swift’s song has brought new attention to Clara Bow, a 1920s Hollywood film siren who moved to a ranch near Searchlight with cowboy actor husband, Rex Bell.
Amazon Prime has released a trailer for the upcoming release of a documentary following Celine Dion and her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
The lawsuit was being brought with 30 state and district attorneys general and seeks to break up the monopoly they say is squeezing out smaller promoters and hurting artists.
Punk Rock Bowling returns, the Aces take on Caitlin Clark and the Fever, and Jason Derulo launches his residency this week in Las Vegas.
An organizer for Tuesday’s We Make Events Red Alert campaign says, “This is a closed set, is is not a gathering place, it is not a protest. It is a visual installation. Period.”
Smith Center President Myron Martin says of the We Make Events Red Alert campaign: “This is a plea for stagehands and artists who are not getting federal unemployment.”
In a pandemic, the Entertainment Capital of the World is a tough room. Las Vegas businesses that stage music along with food and drink are learning this the hard way.
Franky Perez, on his “Crossing The Great Divide” tour: “I played alleys, sidewalks, porches, venues, bridges, health-care facilities, corn fields, lobbies, parks, parking lots.”
Rock legend Bill Medley says, “I’m not an electronics guy, and I’m not interested in trying to reinvent a wheel I know nothing about.”
Producer Pete Housley, who booked Lou Ragland final shows, said, “Since there’s been a way to record or broadcast music, The Ink Spots have been there.”
Frank Cullotta said if he dwelled on his criminal past, “I’d wind up in my car with a gun in my mouth.”
We the Entertainment Community of Las Vegas — WE/EC Vegas in shorthand — is showing its solidarity Wednesday night with a car parade and walking/standing demonstration on the Las Vegas Strip.
Cirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre says, “Today, we are prepared to build upon the successes of the past and to fulfill our mission to bring Cirque du Soleil’s unique artistic vision to audiences around the world.”
Travis Cloer said of his drive-in concerts in Escondido, “I’m used to seeing my friends out there, but this was like, ‘Give it up for the Cadillac, everybody!’”
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