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John Katsilometes’ man-about-town column appears on daily on page 3A. Katsilometes moved to Las Vegas from Northern California in 1996 and spent two years with the RJ before moving to the Greenspun Media Group in 1998, where he served as an editor, magazine writer and columnist. He returned to the RJ in August 2016. He has won numerous state and regional awards, including the 2013 Nevada Press Association Journalist of the Year honor, and has been awarded three times for column writing by the Best of the West contest.
Will Smith’s comeback show on the Las Vegas Strip is at the center of a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit leveled against the film and recording superstar.
City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman’s final day is Feb. 2. He took his post on Oct. 4, 1999, in Oscar Goodman’s first term.
An F1 show at the Fountains of Bellagio will star Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto.
Lady Gaga opened her 64-show “Mayhem Ball” tour with an exhausting performance at T-Mobile Arena.
Jimmy Slonina is a perfomer in “Mystere” who was jailed Wednesday night and Thursday after ICE protests.
Battista’s Hole in the Wall restaurant reopening at end of June after re-roofing.
“This place has history. You come in here, you see the history of Vegas, real history of Vegas,” new owner says.
Matt Kelemen contributed to several Las Vegas publications for more than two decades. Most recently, he wrote for Las Vegas Magazine. He was 56.
A licensed attraction centerd on the Tom Cruise-piloted film franchise is planned for The Strat.
RiSE Festival is under new ownership and back in its dry lake bed after a year off.
Throughout their international adventures, the Backstreet Boys teased to a Strip residency. But they had even larger plans.
Carlos Santana has played more shows at House of Blues, and also the old Joint, than anyone. He’s back this weekend.
Janet Jackson will be honored for 50 years in show business with the Icon Award. Jackson’s Vegas production, conceived by concert production leader PRG, returns Friday and runs through May 31.
The modern burlesque show, which opened in October 2023, is due to close on May 31.