Pop star Justin Bieber cited coronavirus for postponing his upcoming tour: “The health and safety of my fans, team, cast and crew is the most important thing for me.”
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Organizers have shelved plans for the parade, which was to run the length of the Strip.
The series kicks off at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the @ParkMGM Instagram Live feed with DJ Crykit, Jamie D Great and Mell Starr.
Las Vegas artist Shawn Eiferman says, “I can appease someone who asks, ‘Hey, can you play the Jonas Brothers?’ I can actually play that.”
Travis Cloer’s family distilled three hours into a 45-second, time-lapse video to the song “ ’Til You Fall in Love.”
In announcing shows from May are being pushed back, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend say, “Long live rock.”
Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee asked his fans if they wanted to see him online. They nearly crashed his Facebook page.
Outgoing MGM Resorts International President of Entertainment Sean Christie says, “I wanted to be transparent in telling the company of my intention to move on.”
Cirque du Soleil has culled existing footage for fans to access from home, including an hourlong special from “O” at Bellagio, and the international shows “Kurios” and “Luzia.”
Naomi Mauro says of herself and husband, Gio,“We can make bread, a lot of bread,” Mauro said in a phone chat this week. “At first it was therapeutic, but so far it’s been something people are enjoying, so that’s good.”
Brad Paisley challenged Darius Rucker, who played Foster Lloyd’s “You Can Come Cryin’ to Me,” and Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum has performed Call Me a Dog” by Chris Cornell.
Las Vegas Strip headlining magician Mat Franco says of his show, “It’s a learn-as-we-go kind of thing, a way to push me out of my comfort zone and still reach an audience.”
“The Socially Distant Show” was formed out of pure need, of course. Founders have set up a GoFundMe page to support the entertainers who appear.
Neil Diamond introduced a new version of “Sweet Caroline,” with, “I think if we sing together, well, we’ll feel a little bit better.
Artists will be moved in and out of the venue just to perform. The link to the live stream will post to TheSpaceLV.com and MondaysDark.com websites.
Las Vegas is a special kind of resort city. In the city, you get The Strip (along with the Sphere); on the outside, you get the vast Mojave Desert with its nostalgic attractions. In the past, people visiting Las Vegas would do so with the phrase in mind: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” […]
“It’s just heartbreaking,” said Judy Roman, whose houseboat was totaled and whose security camera recorded the fire.
Members of the Henderson Fire Department demonstrated how they respond to a 911 call about a child trapped in a hot car.
A fatal shooting at a Walmart parking lot is being investigated as a possible case of self-defense, according to the Henderson Police Department.
A suspect accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian told investigators that she had struck construction equipment, according to her arrest report.