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‘Wheel of Death’ removed from Zarkana show

Cirque du Soleil officials say they’ve temporarily removed the “Wheel of Death” stunt from one of their Las Vegas Strip shows after an acrobat was injured while performing on it over the weekend.

Ovation greets return of ‘Ka’ performers at MGM

Cirque du Soleil reopened its epic “Ka” on Tuesday, drawing a standing ovation even before the show started with a dedication to its fallen performer.

Cirque du Soleil to resume Vegas show after death

Cirque du Soleil will resume performances of its “Ka” show in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, 17 days after an acrobat fell about 90 feet to her death in its closing scene, the company announced Sunday.

OSHA investigating death of ‘Ka’ performer

The Nevada Occupational Safety & Health Administration announced in a press release it is currently investigating Saturday’s fatal Cirque du Soleil performance that claimed the life of a performer, the first in the company’s 29-year history.

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Peter Reveen, hypnotist who managed Lance Burton, dies

Peter Reveen, who had a worldwide career as a hypnotist and magician before he settled in Las Vegas as Lance Burton’s manager, died Sunday of complications from diabetes and dementia. He was 77.

Riviera goes for ‘world’s longest butt lineup’

About 60 women were gathered Tuesday at the behest of the Riviera casino’s marketing department and KOMP-FM, 92.3, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Crazy Girls” with the “world’s longest butt lineup,” re-creating the topless show’s iconic pose that has been plastered across billboards since the 1980s.

KISS golf: Something to get tongues wagging

On Thursday, the iconic rock bank KISS expanded their global reach solidly into Las Vegas with the opening of KISS By Monster Mini Golf, an indoor amusement attraction at 4501 Paradise Road in Las Vegas.

PHOTOS: Haven’t I seen you …

Celebrity look-alikes and impersonators converged upon the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas for Celebrity Impersonators Convention on Monday. The event, in its 12th year, drew attendees from around North America to compete in a talent showcase, red carpet and awards ceremony. It is scheduled to run through Wednesday.

Beer Pong 101: Toss, drink, repeat

There was face-slapping, some pushing, kicking and even a table flipping at the seventh annual World Series of Beer Pong on Wednesday night.

Tropicana joins New Year’s fireworks show on Strip

At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, Las Vegas skies will shine brighter than ever as fireworks flare up from eight Strip hotel rooftops.

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