It's Jackson's game to lose; McCartney seven-second claim "overzealous" Tuesday, March 17, 2009
As Michael Jackson's ticket sales pique the interest of concert promoter AEG Live, claims that Paul McCartney sold 4,000 seats in seven seconds have been rebuked by an exec from that company.
A mayor, a professional leprechaun, and our St. Patrick's Day is complete Tuesday, March 17, 2009
One visitor from Chicago said she was visiting O'Sheas on St. Patrick's Day because she heard the casino was going to be imploded soon.
Barbs of Carolyn Goodman keep mayoral roast simmering Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Forgetting his audience, Mayor Oscar Goodman told his wife he thought President Obama's comments about Las Vegas were "outrageous."
New life, new civilizations coming to Neonopolis' star-crossed galaxy Monday, March 16, 2009
Neonopolis was 85 percent full when it opened in 2003, and not long after had dropped all tenants but Jillian's and Galaxy Theaters. It is now experiencing the first signs of the revival long promised by developer Rohit Joshi.
Transmission from the Cue Club: A very wet stamp, but free WiFI Sunday, March 15, 2009
Why I am at the Cue Club is not important. I've got a stained hand, but am in suitable working conditions.
'King of Clubs' has Gentile clan, famed Palomino in sharp focus Sunday, March 15, 2009
Dominic, Adam and Michelle Gentile -- and the Palomino Club -- are the stars of Playboy TV's "King of Clubs," which has been shooting at the club over the past two weeks and wraps in April.
A modest proposal to resolve Penn-St. Pierre dispute Friday, March 13, 2009
B.J. Penn should be rewarded, or is it penalized, in his complaint about Georges St. Pierre's out-of-bounds use of Vaseline.
Report: Wayner, ex-employee in dispute Friday, March 13, 2009
A story by The Hollywood Reporter notes that a former employee claims he is owed $450,000 by Wayne Newton and has attempted to garnish Newton's wages for his dates at the MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre.
In its first month, M Resort has hit the 'over' Thursday, March 12, 2009
Anthony Marnell III's plans for the first week of M Resort did not include a nearly unmanageable crush of customers immediately following the hotel's opening party.
Mandalay Bay's Hornbuckle is nuts -- for "The Lion King" Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Mandalay Bay President Bill Hornbuckle is confident "The Lion King's" wide appeal will fill seats at his theater.
Some shear evidence that Vegas knows how to give Monday, March 9, 2009
The St. Baldrick's event at McMullan's is expected to raise about $200,000, a tidy sum after a night of bald giving.
Siegfried & Roy special a revealing look at both Las Vegas legends Sunday, March 8, 2009
In Friday's hourlong documentary, Roy talks of the dangers of working with wild animals, and Siegfried talks of his partner's chronic tardiness.
Guest wag Star shares her pants and raves from the Palms Saturday, March 7, 2009
Guest blogger Star has been working the red carpet like, well, a dog.
DJ AM, M, 500 and a Datsun 510 Friday, March 6, 2009
There is more to the makeup of DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) than club-goers might imagine.
Test shows 88.7-percent likelihood Jerry Lewis has a long-lost daughter Friday, March 6, 2009
Suzan Minoret's claim that she is the daughter of Jerry Lewis seems to have been proven after a DNA test arranged by "Inside Edition."
Jackson-to-Vegas rumors were really off the wall Thursday, March 5, 2009
Michael Jackson was rumored to be partnering with Steve Wynn, until Wynn energetically put that concept to rest.
Knocking out a few numbers with Wayne Newton at the MGM Grand Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Last night's Wayne Newton show followed its usual form, except for all those couples canoodling.
Paris Hilton, a one-woman Las Vegas stimulus package Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Paris Hilton arrived in Las Vegas, in earnest, in 2001. She's shown no signs of abating.
Chuck and Barbara Trickle recall the promise of young Chris Sunday, March 1, 2009
Chuck and Barbara Trickle still carry memories of their slain son, Chris, close to their hearts.
Stars out in force for gala, Siegfried & Roy performance Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009
OK, kids, this is the first transmission from the Keep Memory Alive "Power of Love" gala at the Bellagio. From what I am hearing, we can expect three segments of a performance from Siegfried & Roy lasting a total of eight minutes. Roy has been fighting a condition today that has caused some bleeding in his lungs but is expected to perform.
First look at clinic design made Khachaturian think Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
When Frank Gehry first showed Dr. Zaven Khachaturian the model for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, the neurologist saw something familiar in Gehry's thoughtful work.
How to find the Luxor? Ask a local ... or gaze skyward Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
A tourist asks a Las Vegas resident for directions to the Luxor, and we are glad to help. Sort of.
Rogers says issues with Gibbons 'over,' riffs on Obama Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
On the day he was reprimanded by the chair and vice-chair of the state Board of Regents, Jim Rogers said he's finished beating up Gov. Jim Gibbons.
Did light-rail deriding Jindal get lost en route to '30 Rock'? Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's speech last night might not have turned the page, but reminded us of one.
Viva Mac Vegas? Paul McCartney residency not so crazy Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
Paul McCartney suddenly has several ties to Vegas: He's opening the new Joint, and has a relationship with Concerts West/AEG Live.
Vocally, Mosaic has all the chords Monday, Feb. 23, 2009
How can you not appreciate a set list that features "Those Were the Days" from "All in the Family" and Dave Brubeck's "Take 5?"
LVAM is closing, but it don't bother Jim Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009
A conversation from Jim, who appreciates the arts, and Dave, who does not, takes a predictable turn.
A long, working wait at Urgent Care Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
The woman, the one with the skunks on her smock? She's lovely.
Two years on, DCR a hub of Fremont East Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
The Downtown Cocktail Room has created its own niche on Fremont East.
An unlikely link between a Mardi Gras fundraiser and KISS Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
Chuck Brennan owns Dollar Loan Center, but more important Saturday is his affiliation with such rock acts as KISS and Ratt.
How to top the Harmon at CityCenter? You decide Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
There are 21 stories to work with at the Harmon hotel at CityCenter. How should we use them?
Count ex-mobster Cullotta as Mob Museum backer Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Frank Cullotta was once Tony "The Ant" Spilotro's confidant and bodyguard, but today he's the last surviving member of the "Chicago Outfit" who ran Vegas casinos.
Brought together by the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, Italian food and banana cake Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
Friends of Larry Ruvo were high in quality and variety at today's Cleveland Clinic announcement at the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute.
A 10-spot leads to an immediate counter spot at Jack Rabbit Slim's Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
The couple came ready with some extra cash, which would buy them some extra respect at Jack Rabbit Slim's.
A dueling review: Las Vegas Philharmonic vs. Steel Panther Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
Steel Panther and the Las Vegas Philharmonic both played Vegas this weekend. Who won this classic rock/classical music faceoff?
Recalling the night Cliff Findlay trumped Bill Russell Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009
The kid wanted an autograph, and NBA legend Bill Russell was seated just feet away.
Eight reasons to love Las Vegas on Valentine's Day Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009
A couple of long-lost bartenders and a ride at the Stratosphere make this love-laden list.
Times are tough, but few feathers ruffled at Flamingo Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
In part because of the success of Donny & Marie, the Flamingo is doing OK in tough times.
Venetian improv artist Brady is blurb-tastic Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
We uncork a series of nonsequiturs from Wayne Brady's terrific improv show at The Venetian last night.
Cheese still with KTNV Channel 13, but Futrell wasn't so lucky Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Rikki Cheese's arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence has not led to her dismissal at KTNV. Longtime KTNV reporter and anchor Ron Futrell, who was let go in August, says that is only right.
Phoenix takes new Vegas-launched persona to a bemused Letterman Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
Joaquin Phoenix was not too terribly chatty, or too terribly responsive, during an appearance with David Letterman last night.
A saga unleashed: Alicia Jacobs defends Star treatment at Danny Gans show Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
Did Alicia Jacobs mistreat her new puppy, Star, by bringing it to the Danny Gans show on Friday night? Bonnie Hunt says yes. An animal behavior expert says no.
A strand of notes from a night at the Trop Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
The Mother of All Blogs: Octuplets produce a series of questions Monday, Feb. 9, 2009
Nadya Suleman has expanded her brood, slightly. By eight, actually. How did this happen, exactly?
Snuffing out The Joint with Motley Crue Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
Good evening, metal fans of all ages, shapes and sizes. This is Johnny Kats at the soon-to-be shuttered Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. We're doin' it live tonight with a plucky group of grown-up musicians known as Motley Crue.
It's Joint time for McCartney Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
Paul McCartney is helping spark The New Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on April 19.
No Mirage: Gans makes Strip return at Encore Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009
Danny Gans' opened his new show at the Encore Theater during a benefit performance last night.
An Open Letter To The Guys Sitting Behind Me At Last Night's 'Love' Show Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
Guys, must we bellow, "There it is! Jellyfish!" as the "Octopus's Garden" scene plays out?
Win a Cher keychain by answering: What was Kathie Lee talking about? Friday, Feb. 6, 2009
Kathie Lee Gifford made a quizzical comment during an episode of "Today" this week, so we'll make it a quiz.
For entertainment value, pizza competition can't be topped Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
The reason for all the hooey this evening was a celebrity pizza cook-off, a charity event that stirred quite a turnout at Sammy's Woodfired Pizza.