Flavor Flav can be called a one-man variety show, so it’s fitting his latest adventure in Las Vegas is indeed a variety show.
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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.
Carlos Santana is back at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, where he has been resident rock headliner since the spring of 2012.
ZZ Top is just three guys. But the famed “Little Ol’ Band from Texas” once outnumbered its entire audience.
A bevy of famous folks filed into On The Record to party with the Wonder Twins of Vegas nightlife, Mark and Jonnie Houston.
Tony Bennett arrived in Las Vegas on Saturday and spent much of Sunday in rehearsal, where word is that Gaga’s mood matched her stage name. Those who observed the run-through said she was “reverential” to her frequent stage partner.
A band known for producing great album rock in the days when vinyl ruled actually recorded “The Mission” as if it were a vinyl release.
“Criss Angel Mindfreak,” starring the magician of the same name opened at the theater of the same name on Saturday night at Planet Hollywood Resort. Actually, “opened” is not quite the sufficient term. The show erupted in its premiere.
Lady Gaga delivered a scorching criticism of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, at the Park Theater on Saturday night.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga have headlined in Las Vegas, including dates at Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Dec. 30-31 2014 when they kicked off their international “Cheek To Cheek” tour.
Dispensary Lounge was host to a surprise visit from members of Lady Gaga’s backing band. They are otherwise known as the Brian Newman Quintet, out of New York and in town for Gaga’s Jazz Piano show at the Park Theater on Sunday.
We qualify that hotel officials are not confirming that “Heartbreak Hotel” is moving into Harrah’s, though sources familiar with the deal say it is a go. It is certain space is being made for a new 8 p.m. show as the Tenors of Rock move out.
The boxing legend (Al Bernstein, I mean) is back onstage for some serious crooning action beginning at 9 p.m. at Tuscany’s Piazza lounge. No cover. No problem. It’s going to be a thing.
The towering, powerfully voiced clown character is diving in for a nine-show series at Caesars Palace’s famous little showroom.
Piff the Magic Dragon has made a name for himself in his appearances on “America’s Got Talent.” He’s also made a name for a theater.
Plaza Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Jossel said this week that he would not stage the show until he’s confident everyone who is owed money is paid.