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08-02-2005 by VegasNews staff

3 Doors Down, Staind and Hinder at Mandalay Bay Aug. 29
Three American rock bands, 3 Doors Down, Staind and Hinder are teaming up to take the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, Aug. 29. Special guests will be Sick Puppies. 3 Doors Down has blazed a trail as the quintessential rock band. They have sold 13 million albums sold with three multi-platinum albums and six No. 1 hits. more...

Comedian Bill Engvall to Perform at Treasure Island Aug. 29
Comedian Bill Engvall will perform his stand-up routine Friday, August 29 at 9 p.m. Star of “The Bill Engvall Show,” Engvall will perform a one-night only engagement inside the Treasure Island Theatre. Engvall plays Bill Pearson in his television show “The Bill Engvall Show.”  He also starred in the movie “Bait Shop” with Billy Ray Cyrus. more...

Joel Casamayor vs. Juan Manuel Marquez Sept. 13
This year, the boxing world will celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day when reigning Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion Joel “El Cepillo” Casamayor meets former two-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday, Sept. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a 12-round championship bout. more...

Chicago to Rock Hollywood Theatre at MGM Oct. 2–15
ChicagoChicago, one of the most successful U.S. groups in rock ‘n’ roll, will return to the Hollywood Theatre inside the MGM Grand October 2 – 15. The Grammy-award winning band has released 30 albums and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. 25 albums have been certified platinum. more...

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias Returns to Monte Carlo
Gabriel IglesiasLatino comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform two shows inside the Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo September 12 and 13. The shows will feature guests Noe Gonzalez and Martin Moreno. Known to his fans as the “fluffy” comic that wears Hawaiian shirts, Iglesias’ popularity can be credited to his frequent appearances on Comedy Central shows. more...

"What Happens in Vegas" Jackpot Edition DVD
Two strangers looking for a night to remember get a morning after they’ll never forget in the outrageous comedy What Happens In Vegas, cashing out on DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) August 26.  The movie stars Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. more...

CityCenter Unveils Details of ARIA Resort Casino
CityCenter has revealed that its stunning resort casino, scheduled to open in late 2009, will be named ARIA. With an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities, the $8 billion vertical city is under construction on the Las Vegas Strip. more...

Donny and Marie Search for Dancers in Vegas
Donny and MarieThe search is on! When Donny and Marie Osmond recently announced they would be returning to Las Vegas for their first headlining engagement in 29 years, they decided to host an open casting call in search of talented dancers to be part of their all-new show at The Flamingo, opening Sept. 9. more...

“America’s Got Talent” Winner Lands Gig in Vegas
Terry Fator, winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,”has signed a five-year deal, with an option for an additional five years, to perform at The Mirage.  Fator, a ventriloquist, singer and comedian, will perform five shows per week in the 1,265-seat Terry Fator Theatre (currently the Danny Gans Theatre) beginning in February 2009. more...

Coldplay to Bring “Viva La Vida” to MGM Grand July 19
The popular English rock band, Coldplay, one of the most commercially successful acts of the new millennium, recently announced their “Viva La Vida” North American Tour in support of their new album sporting the same name. The tour lands at the MGM Grand July 19. more...

Mötley Crüe Coming to Mandalay Bay August 1
Mötley Crüe, the world’s most celebrated rock band, will bring the next generation of rock superstars on the road with them for what will undoubtedly be the hottest ticket of the year for “Crüe Fest ‘08.” The tour will stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, Aug. 1 and the concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. more...

Now Playing: Cher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace
CherShowcasing her flamboyant spirit, legendary talent and ingenious creativity, Cher launched the first of her nearly 200 shows tonight in Las Vegas. The extraordinary production, aptly titled "Cher," is a high-energy, concert-style show that features the artist's record-breaking hits. more...

George Michael Brings “25 Live” Tour to MGM June 21
Having performed 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year, superstar George Michael will bring his “25 LIVE” smash tour to North American arenas in support of his new retrospective record. The tour will stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, June 21 at 8 p.m. more...

UFC Championship: Jackson vs. Griffin July 5
After 13 intense weeks of serving as opposing coaches for The Ultimate Fighter Season 7, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Forrest Griffin, the winner of the first-ever season of The Ultimate Fighter, will battle for light heavyweight supremacy. The event takes place at Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5. more...

Hugh Hefner Celebrates 82nd Birthday at Palms
Hugh HefnerFor the second year in a row, Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner traveled to Las Vegas with his girlfriends Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson to celebrate his birthday in the Fantasy Tower at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Hef will turn 82 on April 9, 2008. more...

The Rio Relaunches Village Seafood Buffet in Las Vegas
Having taken the buffet concept to new heights, the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is once again redefining the category with the Village Seafood Buffet that is now open following an extensive remodeling of its bold and colorful 13,000 square feet of space.  The buffet offers fresh seafood from every corner of the earth. more...

Golden Nugget Poker Tournament to Benefit MS June 6
Montel WilliamsThe Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino along with Montel Williams is hosting a celebrity poker tournament to benefit the Montel Williams MS Foundation June 6. This tournament entitled Cards, Celebrities and a Cause - A Montel Williams Poker Tournament benefiting MS will kick off The Grand Poker Series, a month long event. more...

Billy Crystal to Appear at MGM Grand Garden May 3
Billy Crystal has created one of the most versatile and prolific careers in the entertainment industry finding success in front of the camera, as a performer in film and television, and behind the scenes as a writer, director and producer. Crystal will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, May 3. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. more...

Mary J. Blige & Jay-z Tour MGM Grand April 19
With more than 70 million albums sold worldwide and 12 Grammy Awards between the two of them, Mary J. Blige and Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter are icons in the music industry. Together they will embark on a historic 25-date, North American co-headlining tour with a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, April 19. more...

Cher to Headline The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
CherThe legendary Cher confirmed a long-lived rumor that she will headline in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning May 6. Cher will perform approximately 200 shows over a span of three years.  Cher at The Colosseum will feature countless chart-topping hits from her unparalleled career. more...

Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On is the most imaginative show of the iconic career of The Divine Miss M.  The performance, which premiered last week to a sold-out crowd, appears exclusively at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.  Midler will perform approximately 100 shows a year at the 4300-seat theatre. more...

Tony Adams Captures T.G.I.F. Bartender Title
Tony Adams, a 25-year-old bartender from the Haymarket T.G.I. Friday's restaurant in London was crowned "The Greatest T.G.I. Friday's Bartender in the World" at The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas last night, following an intense finals competition between eight elite mixologists from around the globe. more...

Mirage Volcano to Undergo Major Renovation
Mirage VolcanoThe Mirage volcano, an icon of Las Vegas since the hotel’s opening in 1989, is undergoing a major renovation. The project began this month and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.  Wet Design, the company responsible for The Fountains of Bellagio, is leading the design team. more...

Harrah’s Adds Country-Themed Toby Keith Gaming Pit
Toby KeithInspired by the “Big Dog Daddy” of country music, Toby Keith, Harrah’s Las Vegas has put honky tonk on the casino floor by adding the country-themed Toby Keith gaming pit. The area offers a unique mix of games including Casino War, Triple Shot, and Blackjack. more...

Yoko Ono Unveils John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Yoko Ono was joined by The Black Eyed Peas will.i.am, Natasha Bedingfield and Pat Monahan of Train for the official unveiling of the new non-profit state-of-the-art John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The launch took place at the Consumer Electronics Show today. more...

Maddison Breaks Motorcyle Jump World Record at Rio
Australian motocross superstar Robbie Maddison literally leapt into the pages of the Guinness Book of World Records by jumping his motorcycle 322 feet 7-1/2 inches over the length of a regulation football field to shatter the previous record of 277 feet at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. more...

Bon Jovi to Rock MGM Grand Garden Arena April 12
Bon JoviBon Jovi’s “Lost Highway World Tour” will make its way to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, April 12, 2008 along with special guest Daughtry. Bon Jovi has established itself as one of the world’s most successful live rock acts. Their latest album, the Nashville-inspired Lost Highway debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. more...

World Series of Poker Schedule for 2008 Announced
World Series of PokerHarrah's Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the 2008 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light and televised exclusively on ESPN will -- for the first time ever -- begin and end with $10,000 buy-in World Championship events and feature a total of eight $10,000 championships. more...

43rd Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM May 18
The Academy of Country Music has announced that the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony honoring country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 18, 2008 on the CBS Television Network. more...

Donny & Marie Reunite at MGM Grand July 17-23
Show business legends Donny & Marie will reunite at MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre for eight unforgettable performances July 17 – 23, 2008. Show times are 8 p.m. July 17 and 21 – 23 and 8:30 p.m. July 18 – 20, with a 4 p.m. matinee July 19.  This is the first time the pair has played a Las Vegas run since 1979. more...

The Sopranos is the Gaming Industry’s Next Big “Hit”
The SopranosIt’s the gaming industry’s next big “hit.” Aristocrat Technologies proudly announces a new “family” of slot machines, The Sopranos. One of television’s most watched series, “The Sopranos” joins Aristocrat Technologies’ family with a new game that will provide the ultimate player experience. more...

Spice Girls to Spice Up Las Vegas on Dec. 11
The famous British super group Spice Girls featuring Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm and Emma Bunton will perform at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Tuesday, Dec. 11. more...

2008 Danny Gans Theatre Headliner Schedule
Jay LenoThe Danny Gans Theatre, an intimate 1,265-seat setting inside The Mirage, attracts some of today’s top entertainers. In 2008, the line-up is star-studded with multiple appearances by Jay Leno, host of the NBC talk show “The Tonight Show,” Kevin James, star of the CBS show “The King of Queens,” Ray Romano and Brad Garrett. more...

Rio’s Bevertainers Spice It Up with Sexier Costumes
Voted as “Best Cocktail Server” by the Las Vegas Review Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” four years in a row, the Bevertainers at Rio-All Suite Hotel & Casino are sexier than ever with brand new attire sure to tantalize the senses. The new costume was designed by Meg DeAgostini to create immediate sex appeal. more...

Country Star George Strait Returns to MGM Grand Feb. 2
Multi-platinum-selling country superstar George Strait returns to Las Vegas for a Big Game weekend performance live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008.  With 55 No. 1 songs, Strait is Billboard’s all-time leader for No. 1 country singles. Singer and songwriter Josh Turner also is scheduled to perform as the evening’s special guest. more...

UFC 79: Nemesis Live from Mandalay Bay Dec. 29
UFC Welterweight Champion Matt “The Terror” Serra faces former UFC champion Matt Hughes.  The coaches now will have their chance to face-off inside the Octagon with the world welterweight title at stake.  The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents UFC 79: NEMESIS live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Dec. 29. more...

Planet Hollywood to Host '2008 Miss America Live!'
Miss AmericaThe 2008 Miss America Live! event returns to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for a week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a totally revamped live telecast on TLC, Saturday, January 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The announcement was made by Planet Hollywood, the Miss America Organization and TLC. more...

Comedian Dane Cook to Perform at Mandalay Bay Dec. 1
Dane CookDescribed as a “comedian phenom and icon” by “Entertainment Weekly,” Dane Cook will bring his unique brand of humor to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, Dec. 1. Cook’s album, Retaliation, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting comedian in 27 years. more...

Bjork to Perform at The Pearl Dec. 15
BjorkOne of the most influential and unique singer-songwriters of all time, Bjork is set to play The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 8 p.m. with special guests Ratatat. Bjork has been nominated for 12 Grammys and one Oscar. She also won four BRIT Awards and several other nominations. more...

Penn & Teller Celebrate Five Years at The Rio
Penn & Teller, the bad boys of magic, have spent most of their career playing with knives, guns, livestock and fire-eating showgirls. It's no wonder they're a hit in Vegas. Now celebrating five years of performances at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, the duo's unique blend of magic and comedy has brought them acclaim and the praises of critics. more...

James Taylor to Perform at Mandalay Bay Nov. 10
James TaylorLegendary singer and songwriter James Taylor, whose songs have had a profound influence on both songwriters and music lovers of all generations, will perform at Mandalay Bay, Nov. 10.  Taylor has earned 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and five Grammys. more...

Vicente Fernandez to Play Mandalay Bay on Nov. 24
Vicente FernandezVicente Fernandez, the singer of such universally loved hits as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Nos Estorbó la Ropa,” is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the music industry with a tour that brings him back to major arenas across the United States. The tour will make a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 24. more...

CMT On Tour with Sugarland Hits Las Vegas Nov. 3
Country Music Television (CMT) On Tour returns to Las Vegas with another fan favorite line-up as it announces CMT On Tour 2007 with Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen. The tour will stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 3. more...

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returns to Vegas Nov. 18
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will bring its much anticipated live-rock extravaganza to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, Nov. 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. In the true spirit of the holiday giving, $1 from every ticket sold will benefit a local charity. more...

Clark County Renaissance Festival Returns Oct. 12-14
For the 14th year, a medieval kingdom will take over Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, with lavishly costumed knights, knaves, fine ladies and wenches as Clark County Parks and Recreation presents the annual Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival, Oct. 12-14. more...

Comedian Kathy Griffin Returns to Mandalay Bay Oct. 12
Kathy GriffinEmmy-nominated comedian Kathy Griffin has been making audiences laugh for years with her hilarious antics and honest perspectives. Griffin will return to the Mandalay Bay Theatre Friday, October 12 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Her show on Bravo, “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List.” is in its third season. more...

Comedian Jim Gaffigan to Perform at The Pearl Nov. 24
Jim GaffiganRecognized for playing a main role in the Sierra Mist commercials, comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his stand-up show to The Pearl at the Palms on Saturday, November 24. Gaffigan co-starred with Ellen DeGeneres on the CBS hit “The Ellen Show” and had roles on “That ‘70s Show,” “Ed” and “Sex and the City.” more...

Bette Midler and Toni Basil Conduct Auditions at Caesars
Bette Midler Dance AuditionsIn preparation for her show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bette Midler and award-winning choreographer Toni Basil held auditions for female dancers at The Colosseum. The Divine Miss M. attended the final round of auditions.  Bette Midler will perform approximately one hundred shows a year at The Colosseum. more...

King for a Day! Or At Least 45 Minutes
Monty Python SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas will reveal "Secrets of the Grail" with the launch of the Very Important Person Package (V.I.P.P.).  V.I.P.P. ticket holders will be escorted behind the curtain and taken backstage to see the inner sanctum of the Strip's funniest show. more...

Dubai World Buys 50 Percent Interest in MGM CityCenter
MGM-Mirage CityCenterMGM Mirage and Dubai World are forming a long-term strategic relationship whereby Dubai World will invest approximately $2.7 billion in CityCenter and up to $2.4 billion in purchases of MGM Mirage common stock. The companies will enter into a 50/50 joint venture in the landmark CityCenter development in Las Vegas. more...

Undefeated: Mayweather vs. Hatton Lands at MGM Grand
Hatton and MayweatherThe records are pristine and spectacular – a combined 81-0 with 55 knockouts. However, the stage is now set for “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather or Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton to face a blemish on their record Saturday, Dec. 8, something both men are willing to go to war to prevent. more...

The Flaming Lips to Perform at The Palms Sept 16
The Flaming LipsThe Flaming Lips will perform at the Palms Pool and Bungalows on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. in a special promotion. Free tickets will be given away with specially marked packaging of 18-packs of Miller Lite to see the legendary Flaming Lips.  The Flaming Lips will perform songs off their new DVD. more...

Sarah Silverman Brings Her Comedy Show to The Mirage
Sarah SilvermanFor the first time at The Mirage, Sarah Silverman will perform her notorious comedy routine inside the Danny Gans Theatre Saturday, September 1 at 10:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 2 at 9 p.m. Silverman brings her controversial opinions on everything from religion to celebrities to her stand-up comedy routine. more...

Sugar Ray Headlines Wine Amplified Festival Sept. 22
Sugar RayRock ‘n Roll Wine will host their second annual Wine Amplified Festival featuring award-winning, multi-platinum group Sugar Ray Friday, Sept. 22 at Mandalay Bay Beach. The event will feature more than 50 wineries who will showcase more than 120 unique wines and combine it with an incredible evening of live music. more...

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony at MGM Grand Oct 26
Jennifer Lopez, Marc AnthonySuperstars Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony will co-headline their first tour together this fall in what many anticipate will be an extraordinary match-up of some of the most exciting music in the world. The Las Vegas stop is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. more...

Harrah's Expands WSOP Schedule for 2007-08
World Series of PokerHarrah's will launch the fourth season of its popular World Series of Poker Circuit with an expanded schedule of 12 tournament stops that will bring high-stakes poker action and excitement to players at nine Harrah's casinos around the country.  The 2007-08 World Series of Poker Circuit begins Aug. 29, 2007. more...

Rock Violinist Antonio Pontarelli to open for Vince Neil
Antonio PontarelliRock singer/electric violinist phenomenon Antonio Pontarelli has been added as the opening act for the rock extravaganza line-up with Vince Neil, Slaughter and Quiet Riot on Saturday, September 1 at 7 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion.  Pontarelli’s unique style of violin mixes classic, modern and progressive rock.  more...

Toni Braxton Extends Flamingo Show Through Feb 16, 2008
Toni BraxtonFlamingo Las Vegas has announced that it will extend the successful live show, Toni Braxton: Revealed, through February 16, 2008. Six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and international headlining performer Toni Braxton opened her spectacular production in August 2006 and has been dazzling audiences ever since. more...

Harrah's Plans $1 Billion Expansion of Caesars Palace
Harrah's Entertainment has announced a $1 billion expansion of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, a key initiative in the development of the company's renowned Caesars brand. The center piece of the expansion is the new 665-room Octavius Tower. more...

Jerry Yang Wins World Series of Poker Main Event
Jerry Yang became poker’s newest champion this morning by besting a field of 6,358 players from around the globe to win the $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold’em Championship at the 38th Annual World Series of Poker. Yang caught an inside straight on the final card of the final hand to win the $8.25 million top prize. more...

Billy Joel Returns to the MGM Grand Nov 17
Billy JoelFollowing a wildly successful return to the concert stage in 2006 and already more than 20 sold-out shows in 2007, pop music icon Billy Joel’s North American tour resumes this fall with a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Joel’s one-night-only triumphant return to Las Vegas is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. more...

Toby Keith Brings “Big Dog Daddy Tour” to Vegas Sept 8
Toby Keith, a multi-platinum country music superstar and one of the most recognizable entertainers in the nation, will bring his “Big Dog Daddy Tour 2007” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Sept. 8. ACMA award-winner Miranda Lambert as well as Flynnville Train will open the show at 8 p.m. more...

Jenny McCarthy: Playboy's First Celebrity Bunny Dealer
Actress and New York Times best-selling author Jenny McCarthy will become the first-ever celebrity Bunny Dealer at the new Playboy Club atop the resort's Fantasy Tower. On August 4, McCarthy will don the Bunny Dealers' vintage black costume and deal live blackjack from one of the Club's 10 gaming tables. more...

Def Leppard To Perform at Mandalay Bay Sept. 22
Def LeppardFollowing on the heels of their hugely successful 2006 concert tour, Def Leppard, one of rock’s most entertaining bands, has announced a mega summer concert tour set to make a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Sept. 22. Special guests Styx and Foreigner also are scheduled to open the show at 8 p.m. more...

Jimmy Buffett Returns to The MGM Grand October 20 & 27
Jimmy BuffetJimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will once again take the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for what continues to be the biggest party of the year. Jimmy Buffett’s “Bama Breeze” 2007 Tour comes to Las Vegas on Saturday, October 20 & 27, 2007.  Parrotheads, don't miss your chance at the Margaritaville experience. more...

Hilary Duff to Play The Pearl at The Palms Aug 18
Hilary DuffFrom acting on television and the big screen, to performing sold-out shows across the world, Hilary Duff is no stranger to the spotlight.  Her latest album, Dignity, showcases a more adult, dance groove feel. She brings her mix of pop, rock and dance from her latest studio album to The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort on August 18, 2007. more...

Kid Rock Brings Rock and Rap to The Pearl Aug 31
Kid RockKid Rock brings his distinctive mix of thrashing and rapping to The Pearl at The Palms Friday, August 31. He received GRAMMY Award nominations for his hit single, “An American Bad Ass” along with his album Devil Without A Cause (1998). He also received “Favorite Male Pop/Rock” honors from the American Music Awards. more...

Carlos Mencia Returns to The Pearl at The Palms Oct 20
Carlos MenciaFollowing two successfully sold-out shows earlier this year, Mencia returns to The Pearl at the Palms to perform his hilarious stand-up comedy show on October 20 at 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Carlos Mencia brings a rare gift of insightful observation to subjects in a blunt and politically incorrect manner. more...

Tony Danza Joins Cast of "The Producers" at Paris
Tony DanzaThe most honored show in Broadway history, the Mel Brooks musical comedy THE PRODUCERS, at Paris Las Vegas announced today that Tony Danza has been signed to reprise his role as the down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock in the Las Vegas production following his Broadway run. more...

Reo Speedwagon To Rock The Pearl August 10
REO SpeedwagonREO Speedwagon is ready to hit the road again with their latest album release, “Find Your Own Way Home.” They will perform at The Pearl at The Palms on August 10, 2007. more...

Second City Las Vegas Opens All New Revue at Flamingo
Second CityThe Second City and Jam Theatricals have opened an all-new revue at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel.  The Second City features a variety of scenes, songs and improvisation, including bad hypnotists, maniacal helicopter pilots and a rap inspired by the fall of Don Imus. more...

Beyoncé to Perform at MGM Grand Aug 25
BeyonceSuperstar Beyoncé is set to bring her 2007 world tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Aug. 25. “The Beyoncé Experience” kicks off April 10 in Tokyo and is currently set to run stateside through September. Chart-topping R&B soul singer Robin Thicke will appear as the supporting act for the show which will begin at 8 p.m. more...

The Fest for Beatles Fans 2007 to Host First Vegas Event
The BeatlesThe Fest for Beatles Fans is making its way back to the West Coast for the inaugural Las Vegas Fest. The three-day festival will be held July 1-3, 2007 at The Mirage and will feature live music, art, memorabilia, special guests and contests. more...

Music Diva Chaka Khan to Perform at Luxor June 15-16
Chaka KhanChaka Khan, the incomparable Grammy award-winning music diva, will perform inside Luxor Theatre Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. Best known for her superb 1984 cover of Prince’s “I Feel for You,” legendary R&B singer Chaka Khan has enjoyed decades of musical success including eight Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award. more...

Martina Mcbride Brings Summer Tour to Mandalay Bay
Martina McBrideCountry music superstar Martina McBride will bring her 2007 summer tour to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Her powerhouse voice has earned her more than $16 million in album sales, six No. 1 hits and 21 Top 10 singles. Country sensation Little Big Town is scheduled to open the show. more...

Alejandro Fernandez to Appear Sept 15 at Mandalay Bay
Alejandro FernandezIn celebration of his 15th year of recording some of the hottest albums in Latin music, and in support of his upcoming release, VIENTO A FAVOR, Alejandro Fernández will perform at Mandalay Bay on Saturday, Sept. 15. The concert will be the highlight of Mexican Independence Day Weekend. more...

Bette Midler is New Resident Artist at Caesars Palace
Bette MidlerBette Midler today officially announced that she is headed for Las Vegas. The legendary sensation has signed on with entertainment promoter AEG Live for a minimum two year deal as the new resident artist at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Midler's show is scheduled to premiere on February 20, 2008. Tickets are on sale now. more...

Justin Timberlake Returns to Las Vegas in September
Justin TimberlakeJustin Timberlake is bringing his “2007 FutureSex/LoveShow” world tour back to Las Vegas for two Labor Day Weekend performances. The tour will stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. The show includes a special appearance by Timbaland. more...

Paulina Rubio to Perform at The Pearl June 29
Paulina RubioBy the time Paulina Rubio was 20 she had debuted her first solo album called “La Chica Dorada” (1992) which went platinum by the following year. She became a recognizable face in the Latin pop scene by 1996. Paulina Rubio will be playing at The Pearl at The Palms on June 29, 2007 at 9 p.m. more...

An Evening with Grammy Award Winner Lauryn Hill
Lauryn HillRed Rock Casino, Resort and Spa proudly presents, “An Evening with Lauryn Hill,” on June 30 at the Sandbar Backyard outdoor concert venue.  “An Evening with Lauryn Hill” is part of a series of summer concerts at Red Rock Resort.  Hill launched her music career with the successful hip hop trio, The Fugees. more...

Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape Tour" Hits MGM June 30
Gwen StefaniGwen Stefani will bring her “Sweet Escape Tour” to Las Vegas and the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, June 30. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with special guest Lady Sovereign opening the evening’s performance.  Her much anticipated album The Sweet Escape was released in December 2006. more...

Planet Hollywood Sets Grand Opening for September
Bruce WillisSuperstar celebrities and legendary athletes were on hand as Planet Hollywood unveiled its plans to reopen the former Aladdin casino after a billion dollar makeover. The head-to-toe renovation will include a dramatic new casino design, 2,600 movie-themed rooms, new restaurants, nightclubs, shows and retail stores. more...

ESPN Announces Lineup For 2007 World Series Of Poker
ESPN announced plans to expand its coverage of the Main Event and the $50,000 buy-in HORSE mixed-game tournament at the 2007 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.  ESPN plans to televise 16 hours of coverage of the WSOP Main Event, as well as 10 one-hour programs covering other bracelet events. more...

Diana Krall to Perform at Las Vegas Hilton June 14-17
The Las Vegas Hilton has signed two-time Grammy award winner Diana Krall to her first Las Vegas appearance, with the popular entertainer performing four nights, June 14 -17 in the legendary Hilton Theater.  The show features The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra who also performed on her latest album. more...

Robin Williams Returns to MGM Grand May 27
Robin WilliamsRobin Williams, one of the most gifted actors and comedians of our time, returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena for a Memorial Day Weekend performance Sunday, May 27. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 14 at at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. more...

Metalshop at Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub at IP
Just when you think you’re finally safe from ever again seeing ‘80s-style leopard print fashion pants – on men – Metalshop, a spoof hair band, takes to the stage at Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Metalshop plays a blend of power rock and progressive metal blues. more...

Aristocrat Releases Outback Jack Slot Machine
Aristocrat Technologies has released Outback Jack, a slot machine with Double Standalone Progressive jackpots.  The Australian adventure-themed Outback Jack title features six bonus games where players can earn free credits, free games, multiplier substitutes, and the progressive jackpot bonus. more...

Phase II of Flamingo Room Renovations Begins
The famous Flamingo Las Vegas recently began the second phase of its extensive room renovation. The redesign will include the transformation of more than 500 hotel rooms and suites into luxurious, stylish and technologically advanced Flamingo “GO Rooms.” The “GO Room” name was inspired FlaminGO. more...

Danny Gans to Celebrate Seven Years at The Mirage
Danny GansDanny Gans will celebrate seven years performing at The Mirage Wednesday, April 4. Since 2000, Gans has entertained audiences with his wide array of talents. Gans performs nightly inside The Mirage’s 1,265-seat Danny Gans Theatre, a stage built specifically for him and named in his honor. more...

LEGOLAND California Unveils Miniland Las Vegas
LEGOLAND Las VegasAfter nearly three years of planning and design, more than sixteen-thousand hours of creative artistry and more than two-million LEGO bricks, LEGOLAND California officially opened Miniland Las Vegas today. The recreation of the famous Las Vegas Strip is made entirely out of LEGO bricks. more...

Aristocrat Unveils Jackpot Deluxe with Hyperlink
Aristocrat Technologies has announced Jackpot Deluxe, the next generation of Aristocrat’s Hyperlink technology that connects entire banks of gaming machines to a progressive four-level jackpot. more...

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Perform at MGM Grand Aug 4
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill bring their Soul2Soul Tour back to Las Vegas Saturday, Aug. 4.  The duo will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with the concert scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.  McGraw and Hill will play in the round, giving each ticket holder a great seat. more...

Rock Singer Morrissey to Perform at The Pearl June 9
Since the beginning of his career, Morrissey’s legion of devoted fans have watched his every move and continue to follow the artist through many reincarnations. His most recent album, Are You The Quarry, was released in May 2004 full of rich musical textured layers. Morrissey will perform at The Pearl inside The Palms on June 9. more...

First Official Bettie Page Boutique Opens in Las Vegas
bettie pageWith fans world-wide, it’s only fitting that the first-ever official Bettie Page boutique opened doors this month in Sin City – a major hub of international travel. Outfitted in classic Bettie style with leopard print, pink and black, Bettie Page Las Vegas is located at the Shops in Desert Passage at the Aladdin. more...

OCC Unveils New Chopper at the Rio's VooDoo Lounge
In Orange County Choppers' most extreme custom bike unveiling yet, Paul Sr. and Paulie Teutel used a helicopter to lower their latest custom bike to the outside terrace of the Rio's VooDoo Lounge while stunt man Eric Scott flew around the building in a jet pack. more...

The Police Bring World Tour to MGM Grand June 15
Sting and the PoliceThe Police will kick off their highly anticipated world tour May 28 in Vancouver, playing arenas and stadiums throughout North America. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will host the music legends’ performance Friday, June 15 at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 10 at 10 a.m. more...

Harrah's Opens Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon
Harrah's Entertainment has opened Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon at the corner of Flamingo Boulevard and the Las Vegas Strip. The property, previously named the Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino, was recently acquired from Boyd Gaming Corporation. Harrah's now operates eight properties on the Las Vegas Strip. more...

Alejandro Sanz to Perform at The Pearl June 6
Alejandro Sanz, the most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time, will perform his intoxicating blend of Latin pop songs June 6 at The Pearl Concert Theater inside The Palms Casino Resort.  Sans has won 15 Grammy Awards and 14 Latin Grammy Awards. He also contributed to songs by Julio Iglesias and Shakira. more...

Kenny Chesney to Brings 'Flip-flop' Tour to Mandalay Bay
Country music star Kenny Chesney will heat up the summer concert circuit with his 2007 Flip-Flop Summer Tour presented by Cruzan Rum. The tour stops at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Country sensations Pat Green and Sugarland will open both shows. more...

Roseanne Barr to Perform at New York-New York
Roseanne Barr is bringing her show “All You Can Eat Comedy” to the Cabaret Theatre at New York–New York March 15 – April 30 at 8 p.m. with an additional show Saturday at 10 p.m., dark Wednesday. Barr’s upcoming run is hot on the heels of her successful HBO comedy special, “Roseanne Barr: Blonde and Bitchin.” more...

Green Valley Ranch Gears up for Summer Performances
Kicking off the summer concert season, swing kings Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy will take the stage May 18. The band’s appearance in the cult classic movie “Swingers” helped catapult their blend of jazz, blues and swing music into mainstream radio with their hit “You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight (Baby).” more...

“X” Burlesque Brings Sexy Back to the Flamingo
“X” marks the spot at Flamingo Las Vegas with the arrival of the provocative new adult show, “X” Burlesque on February 12. The sexy production is housed in the intimate 180-seat Flamingo Cabaret, allowing audiences to get up close and personal with the six beautiful and talented female dancers. more...

Voyager Entertainment's New V2 Observation Wheel
Voyager Entertainment today announced a new Observation Wheel design called V2. The new design creates more usable space within the Center structure of the wheel. Additionally, the new V2 design has two new Observation platforms. The new design allows for pools to be placed in the decks on top of the nightclub. more...

Evanescence to Play at The Palms March 17
Evanescence will add to the musical history of Las Vegas on March 17, 2007 as they become one of the first bands to take the stage of the new concert theater The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort.  Having sold 14 million records worldwide, Evanescence continues to top the charts and reach millions of fans through their melodic and compelling releases. more...

Gwen Stefani to Headline at New Pearl Concert Theater
Gwen StefaniThe Palms Casino Resort announced today that the official grand opening of The Pearl will take place April 21, 9:00 p.m. featuring Gwen Stefani. It will be a sure bet that the nation’s newest concert theater and Las Vegas’ premier intimate venue will have everyone who loves music talking about the state-of-the-art theater. more...

3121 Presents Musiq Soulchild February 28th
As part of the series of ‘3121 Presents’ special performances inside 3121, R&B artist, Musiq Soulchild, will perform live Wednesday, February 28.  Musiq Soulchild fuses together the essence of soul music with funk rules and hip hop swagger.  His new album Luvanmusiq is due in Spring 2007. more...

"The Producers" Announces $60 Tickets for Nevada Locals
The ProducersThe most honored show in Broadway history, the Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers, at Paris Las Vegas announces today that during previews, locals can purchase tickets for $60. Previews begin January 31, 2007. more...

Get ‘Nasty’ with Janet Jackson in ‘Legends’
“Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is about to get “Nasty.” Beginning Monday, Jan. 22, Karin Lawson returns to the celebrity tribute show to perform as Janet Jackson, the youngest of the nine Jackson family children and one of the most successful artists in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. more...

De La Hoya vs. Mayweather Super Fight at MGM May 5
Oscar de la HoyaThe hottest ticket in sports, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. The unprecedented battle between six-division world champion De La Hoya and unbeaten, four-division world champion Mayweather will be held Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. more...

Rod Stewart to Rock MGM Grand on March 17
Rod StewartRock ‘n roll superstar Rod Stewart will roll his 2007 North American tour into the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m. The tour, which will celebrate Stewart’s return to his rock roots, will highlight songs from his No.1 chart-topping album Still The Same…Great Rock Classics of Our Time. more...

Rascal Flatts Concert Date Set for Mar. 10
Rascal FlattsRascal Flatts will bring their 2007 concert tour, “Me And My Gang 2007,” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Jason Aldean as the opening act. Aldean performed on select Rascal Flatts dates during the 2006 tour. more...

New Las Vegas Based TV Series to Air on CineMAX
Amber SmithSin City Diaries, LLC today announced the signing of Actress and Supermodel Amber Smith to star in their new Las Vegas-based television series "Sin City Diaries" to air on CineMAX premiering Spring 2007.  This new series pulls back the satin sheets and exposes some of the sexiest secrets hidden beyond the neon lights of Las Vegas. more...

Christina Aguilera Gets 'Back To Basics' at Mandalay Bay
Christina AguileraPop-music star Christina Aguilera launches her 41-city 'Back to Basics' 2007 North American tour in February and will bring her high-energy show to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, March 3.  Special guests The Pussycat Dolls, as well as Danity Kane, are scheduled as the opening acts. more...

Eric Clapton to Bring U.S. Tour to MGM Grand March 10
Eric ClaptonMusic legend Eric Clapton will return to the United States for the second leg of his 2006-2007 U.S. Tour following a number of sold-out shows overseas. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will host Clapton’s performance Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m., which will feature Robert Cray as the opening act. more...

Blue Man Group to Sponsor Pre-Race Show at LVMS
Blue Man GroupLas Vegas Motor Speedway is bringing Blue Man Group from the Las Vegas Strip to the front straightaway.  The world famous group will be the headline attraction for the Pre-Race Show prior to the March 11, 2007 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 at LVMS. more...

Vegas Showgirls Serve as Friendly Monorail Ambassadors
Las Vegas Monorail ShowgirlsBubbly personalities, dazzling smiles and fabulous costumes have propelled the nearly 20 ambassadors of the Las Vegas Monorail into the ranks of the hottest attractions on the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip. This elite group of ladies is busy spreading the word about the Las Vegas Monorail and Sprint Central. more...

Nevada Ballet Selects Paula Abdul as Woman of the Year
Paula AbdulNevada Ballet Theatre has selected Paula Abdul as its 2007 “Woman of the Year.” Abdul, a popular choreographer, dancer, singer and currently a judge on “American Idol,” will be honored by Nevada’s only professional ballet company at a star-studded gala on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Wynn Las Vegas. more...

Bonnie Raitt to Open for the Rolling Stones in Las Vegas
Capitol recording artist Bonnie RaittCapitol recording artist Bonnie Raitt has won nine Grammy awards, sold over 17 million albums and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now she's about to hit another career high: she's opening for the Rolling Stones at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on November 11. more...

Black Eyed Peas to Perform at Mandalay Bay Dec. 29
Black Eyed PeasThe Black Eyed Peas, one of the music industry’s most popular hip-hop bands, will perform Friday, Dec. 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. The New Year’s weekend kickoff concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 20. more...

Vince Neil Puts a Permanent Mark on Las Vegas
Vince NeilThe legendary front-man of Motley Crue and tattoo aficionado, Vince Neil, introduces the first and only tattoo shop on Las Vegas Blvd., located inside O’Sheas Casino. The ultra-hip new venue opens Nov. 3 and will feature tattoo services provided by top tattoo artists who were personally recruited by Vince Neil. more...

Elton John 'Stays in Vegas' for Live QVC Broadcast
Elton JohnCelebrated singer, songwriter and humanitarian Elton John is scheduled to make his QVC debut live from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas with his latest project, The Captain & The Kid, on Friday, October 13 at 7 PM (ET). During the one-hour QVC broadcast, John will sing a selection of songs from his new release, The Captain & The Kid. more...

Palms Casino Releases Commemorative Playboy Club Chips
Playboy Club at PalmsPlayboy Club at PalmsTo commemorate the grand opening of the first-ever Las Vegas Playboy Club, the Palms Casino Resort will release limited edition Playboy Club casino chips in $5, $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations on October 5. more...

Harrah's Gets $15.1 Billion Buyout Offer From Apollo
Harrah's Las VegasHarrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest casino company, received a $15.1 billion takeover offer from Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group in what may be the fourth-largest buyout ever.  Harrah's board is reviewing the $81-a-share offer, the Las Vegas-based company said in a statement today. more...

The Playboy Club Opens at the Palms
Playboy Club at Palms Las VegasFor the first time in more than two decades, Playboy Enterprises, Inc. will open a new Playboy Club as part of a multi-faced entertainment venue at the Palms Casino Resort. The Playboy Club will officially open for gaming on Friday night, October 6th. On Saturday night, October 7th, a red-carpet event will be held. more...

Sting Debuts in ‘Legends’ at Imperial Palace
Sting - Legends in ConcertGerman native Andreas Krumkuhler makes his U.S. debut Monday as legendary rocker Sting in “Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. The Berliner will pay homage to Sting by performing a medley of Sting's hits including “Message in a Bottle,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Desert Rose”. more...

Jubilee! Celebrates 25 Years of Glamour and Rhinestones
Jubilee Bally's Las VegasWith thousands of rhinestones and hundreds of beautiful girls, Donn Arden’s Jubilee! celebrates 25 fabulous years at Bally’s Las Vegas. Since 1981, rhinestone-clad showgirls and a talented cast of performers have graced the stage of Jubilee!, one of the longest running shows on the Strip. more...

Star Wars Trio Rides Las Vegas Monorail
Star Wars Darth VaderNormally, they live in a galaxy far, far away… but this summer the most beloved characters from the Star Wars saga have been touring the United States on a classic road trip. This week, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Wicket rode the Las Vegas Monorail and visited the General Motors’ “The Drive” automotive attraction. more...

The Producers at Paris Las Vegas - Tickets on sale 10/27
The ProducersThe most honored show in Broadway history, the Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers, at Paris Las Vegas announced today tickets will be available for sale beginning Friday, October 27th at 9 am at the Paris Las Vegas Box Office. Guests will be able to purchase tickets for February, March and April 2007. more...

Paris Hilton Celebrates on Las Vegas Strip
Paris HiltonParis Hilton celebrated the release of her debut album Paris featuring the hit single "Stars are Blind" at the grand opening of Beachers's Rockhouse followed by an after-party at Pure Nightclub -- the club E! Entertainment named the nation's "hippest hotspot."  Hilton also appeared at a CD release block party on Caesars Way next to The Flamingo. more...

Flamingo Announces State-of-the-art Room Renovation
Flamingo Las VegasThe famous Flamingo Las Vegas has commenced an extensive room renovation that offers elevated accommodations with modern decor and technologically advanced amenities. The overall guest experience will be enhanced through this hip take on classic Flamingo style. more...

Aerosmith Returns to the MGM Grand on Nov. 4
Aerosmith in Las VegasRock ‘n roll giant Aerosmith returns to MGM Grand when they bring their popular hits and their “Route Of All Evil Tour” to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 4 with the popular rock band Mötley Crüe. The performance, which many are calling the ultimate must-see rock event of 2006, is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. more...

Cirque Du Soleil Announces The Return of Elvis
Elvis PresleyElvis Presley Enterprises and Cirque du Soleil have reached an agreement with MGM MIRAGE to create a permanent Elvis Presley show at the CityCenter hotel/casino, under construction in Las Vegas, the site of some of the most remarkable performances of his illustrious career. The show is expected to open with the hotel in November 2009. more...

Jamie Gold Wins $12 Million At World Series of Poker
Jamie Gold - World Series of Poker ChampionThe new king of poker was crowned early today when Malibu, California, resident Jamie Gold, 36, won the No-Limit Texas Hold'Em Main Event at the 37th annual World Series of Poker presented by Milwaukee's Best Light. Gold took home $12 million, the largest prize ever awarded in a live poker tournament. more...

Pepe Aguilar to Perform at Mandalay Bay on Sept. 15
Pepe Aguilar to appear at Mandalay Bay in Las VegasSinger, songwriter and Latin sensation Pepe Aguilar will bring his “In Love Tour” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, Sept. 15.  Aguilar, an eight-time Grammy nominee, has received multiple awards from Premio Lo Nuestro, Furia Musical and others and has recorded 16 albums, 10 of which were self-produced. more...

World Series of Poker Main Event Begins at Rio
World Series of PokerThe Main Event of the 2006 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light kicks off today at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino with the largest field of participants ever gathered for a single live poker event. The $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold'em World Championship will pay a top prize of more than $10.8 million. more...

Rolling Stones to Rock Las Vegas Nov. 11
The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones will be back on tour this fall for the North American encore of their multi-continent 'A Bigger Bang' tour. The Stones will play at the MGM Grand on Nov. 11.  The Rolling Stones have already been named the number #1 touring band for the first half of 2006 by Billboard. more...

HUE Lofts at Art Central Begins Accepting Reservations
HUE Lofts in Las VegasResources Group, LLC has announced that its high-rise condominium project, HUE Lofts at Art Central, has opened its information center located at 300 E. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas and will begin accepting reservations.  HUE Lofts is a nearly 450-ft.-tall, 38-floor high-rise condominium development in the Las Vegas Arts District. more...

A Second Bob's Big Boy Restaurant Opens in Las Vegas
Bob's Big Boy RestaurantOn the heels of the success of last November's opening of the first Bob's Big Boy Restaurant in North Las Vegas, a brand new Bob's Big Boy is opening at 7125 N. Durango in Las Vegas on July 18.  TCCC Inc., a restaurant franchise group, will open 16 Bob's Big Boy Restaurants in Nevada over the next six years. more...

Britney Spears Added to ‘Legends in Concert’
Britney Spears impersonatorKatie Murdock has realized her dream – singing and getting paid to do it – as she impersonates Britney Spears in “Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace. Murdock sings “Oops! … I Did It Again,” “I’m a Slave 4 U,” “Toxic,” “(You Drive Me) Crazy,” “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” and “... Baby One More Time.” more...

Fire-Knife Dancer Stops Show at Imperial Palace Luau
Fire Dancer at Imperial PalaceFo’i Tuitama plays with fire.  And knives.  And his parents are as proud as they can be.  Three nights every week, the 41-year-old Samoan performs the showstopping fire-knife dance in the Polynesian revue during the Imperial Hawaiian Luau at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. And yes, he’s been burned on his hand, face, neck and feet. more...

The Auto Collections Loans Cars to Shanghai
The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is on the verge of making history as it prepares to ship antique cars on loan to the first-ever automobile museum in China. 38 cars will be put in containers and loaded onto a cargo ship for the 24-day voyage to Shanghai. more...

L.A. Woman Hits $199,195 Jackpot at Imperial Palace
Liana Hovhannisyan of Eagle Rock, Calif., was never much of an Elvis fan – but she is now. Last night, she won $199,195.99 on an Elvis MegaJackpots Instant Winners quarter slot machine at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. “I usually don’t play slots because I never win, but after losing at blackjack, I thought I’d try,” Hovhannisyan said. more...

Harrah's ESPN Schedule for 2006 World Series of Poker
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced today that ESPN will telecast 32 hours of original programming of the 2006 World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.  The ESPN telecasts will be aired every Tuesday at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time beginning July 18 and continuing through October 31. more...

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular Opens at The Venetian
The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas was the site of the grand premier of Phantom -- The Las Vegas Spectacular on Saturday, June 24th. It has been 20 years since creator Andrew Lloyd Webber and director Hal Prince introduced the masked Phantom to the world. Now history's most successful musical has a home in Las Vegas. more...

Tony & Lloyd to Appear at Rio June 28-29
Famous up and down the Las Vegas Strip for their extended engagements at buffets, Mega International Superstars Tony & Lloyd are on their way to Rio for a two-day appearance in the main showroom at the Rio All-Suite Hotel/Casino. The dynamic duo will appear June 28 and 29 at 3 p.m. each day. more...

Blues Traveler and B-52s added to Mandalay Beach Concert
Blues Traveler returns to Mandalay Beach Saturday, July 8 at 9 p.m. to rock the night away. Tickets priced at $32 in advance and $35 the day of the show are now on sale and can be purchased by calling (702) 632-7580. Formed in Princeton, New Jersey in 1983, the band helped ignite a new generation of jam music fans. more...

Barbra Streisand to Perform at MGM Grand Nov. 18
Barbara Streisand will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.  Multi-platinum quartet Il Divo will take the stage with Barbra Streisand as her special guest for her highly anticipated national tour set to kick off Wednesday, Oct. 4 in Philadelphia. more...

Imperial Palace Issues 30th Year Casino Chips
To recognize three decades of distinguished service and value as a Las Vegas Strip property, the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino will issue limited edition 30th anniversary commemorative casino chips beginning Sunday, June 18. The chips are available in $5, $25 and $100 values. more...

Harrah's to Unveil New World Series of Poker Bracelets
The most prestigious symbol in all of poker will have a new look in 2006. The 37th annual World Series of Poker, which runs from June 25 to August 10 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, will feature redesigned winners' bracelets as well as a champion's bracelet as unique as the honor of wearing it. more...

Grammy Winner Toni Braxton to Perform at Flamingo
Six-time Grammy award-winning artist, and international headlining performer Toni Braxton, will bring her spectacular live show - Toni Braxton: Revealed - to Las Vegas for an extended engagement in the Flamingo Showroom. Ms. Braxton will become the resident headliner at Flamingo Las Vegas beginning August 3. more...

Mariah Carey Brings “Adventures of Mimi” to MGM Grand
mariah careyTouring for the first time in more than three years, Mariah Carey brings “The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour” to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Sept. 30. The performance, scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., will take fans on a ride that will become the must-see North American tour event of the year. more...

The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil
The latest Cirque du Soleil show, LOVE, co-produced with Apple Corps Ltd., celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles. Music Director Sir George Martin worked with the entire archive of Beatles recordings to create the musical component for the show. more...

Cirque du Soleil's Delirium – Turning Music Into Motion
Cirque du Soleil presents DELIRIUM, the multi-faceted event of unprecedented proportion featuring Cirque du Soleil music remixed. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever live arena event will visit the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. Both performances are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. more...

Siegfried & Roy to be Honored at Fundraiser
For the past 20 years, the entertainment community has rallied to Golden Rainbow’s mission of supporting Las Vegans with and affected by HIV/AIDS. In that time, two entertainers have donated more of their time and money in support of Golden Rainbow – the legendary Siegfried & Roy.  more...

Counting Crows added to Mandalay Bay Beach Concert
Counting Crows return to Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, June 17 at 9 p.m to rock the night away.  The band's most recent success includes a No. 1 hit with the song 'Accidentally In Love,' featured on the Shrek 2 soundtrack, as well as nominations for a 2005 Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. more...

Lance Burton Celebrates 10 Magical Years
Lance BurtonThis June, Lance Burton celebrates 10 years of magic at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. From his sleight-of-hand tricks to vanishing cars, Burton’s illusions have kept Monte Carlo audiences spellbound for a decade. With plenty of new tricks up his sleeve, the master magician introduces new cutting-edge magic that will leave fans in amazement. more...

HIV/AIDS “Ribbon of Life” Show at Balley's June 10-11
Hundreds of singers and dancers from the best shows on the Las Vegas Strip will dazzle audiences with 20 years of entertainment at Golden Rainbow’s 20th annual “Ribbon of Life” stage spectacular. The show, staged as a fundraiser for Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow, takes place June 10-11 at Bally’s. more...

Celine's 500th Performance Raises $1 Million for Charity
Celine DionOn Sunday, May 7, 2006, Celine Dion and cast celebrated the 500th performance of "A New Day..." at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Celine Dion and her partners Dragone and AEG Live marked this special milestone by donating show proceeds totaling $1,027,450 to The Celine Dion Foundation to benefit ten Las Vegas charities. more...

Prince To Perform at 3121 In Las Vegas
PrincePrince with special guest Támar will perform Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 at the new 3121 location in Las Vegas at 3765 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This is Prince’s first performance in Las Vegas in more than two years and marks the live premiere of songs from his recent #1 chart-debuting CD 3121. more...

Celebrity Impersonators Turn Heads in Las Vegas
The 6th annual Celebrity Impersonators Convention begins Sunday, May 28 at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. New to the convention this year will be celebrity impersonators of Paris Hilton and Angelina Jolie. The convention culminates with the CIC talent showcase and brunch from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. more...

Danny Gans Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Las Vegas
Danny GansIn May, Mirage headliner Danny Gans Mirage will celebrate his 10-year anniversary as a Las Vegas performer.  In May 1996, the multi-talented Entertainer first stepped on stage at the newly opened Broadway Showroom at the Stratosphere. Gans received multiple standing ovations that night and many nights thereafter. more...

Tito Puente, Jr. and his Orchestra Ignite Latin Libido at Rio
Club Rio presents Latin Libido Live in concert with salsa star, Tito Puente, Jr. on Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 10 p.m. at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Dancing will ignite the dance floor as Puente, Jr. hails the king of timbales, Tito Puente, Sr, with Afro-Cuban rhythms that will move feet, soul and spirit! more...

Shakira to Appear at Mandalay Bay August 12
ShakiraBilingual singer-songwriter Shakira will bring her “Oral Fixation Tour” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Aug. 12. Special guest Wyclef Jean is scheduled to open the show and perform with Shakira on the hit single “Hips Don’t Lie.”  Her first English-language album, Laundry Service, sold 13 million copies. more...

Station Casinos Debuts Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa