Metallica and Billy Joel are not quite co-headlining in February at Allegiant Stadium. But they are coming in on consecutive nights to close the month.
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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.
Imagine Dragons’ return of Rise Up Gala landed on a special anniversary. And a 12-year-old kid made a memorable cameo.
There has been no disputing Mike Tyson’s draw as a star on the Strip. He’s also a box-office bonanza on the road.
Gene Simmons bought his mansion in Henderson’s ritzy Ascaya community five months ago. As the Kiss residency approaches at Zappos Theater in December, he’s ready to sell.
Pauly Shore and The Crustys debuted in Las Vegas at Sand Dollar Lounge. It was a night, and “Nightmare on Spring Mountain,” to remember.
Jen Romas, creator of “Sexxy,” informed her team last Thursday that the show was done. But Westgate officials made the final call.
Recording legend Judy Collins will be the honoree at the 38th annual Nevada Ballet Theatre Black and White Ball.
Jen Kramer is unique as a trailblazer among female magicians, and also as a Yale graduate who headlines at the hotel where Elvis once starred.
Music legends Rod Stewart and Smokey Robinson and are not finished headlining on the Strip. Both performers have announced dates in the coming year.
Lizzo will close the year at the The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and she will count it down.
Singing superstar Celine Dion is delaying the opening of her residency at Resorts World because of medical issue. Carrie Underwood will now open the new The Theater venue.
Critically injured Las Vegas stunt performer Jonathan Goodwin has been responsive in text, though has requested the contents of the messages be private.
Bruno Mars has added four shows, including New Year’s Eve, at the newly minted Dolby Live at Park MGM.
Adele, long rumored to be setting up a Vegas residency, is sitting with Oprah on CBS on Nov. 14.
Recording star Bruno Mars praised “Babyface” Edmonds’ “selfless” songwriting during Saturday’s Power of Love gala at Resorts World Las Vegas.