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VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: J. Lo Cancels Tour & Lies About Why, Minaj Pt. 2
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer concert tour of the US. Promoter Live Nation issued a press release Friday explaining that the pop superstar is “taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.” If that explanation sounds...
How to Not Die While Visiting Vegas in Summer Heat
So you ignored logic and scheduled your next Las Vegas trip between June and August? Maybe you’re the kind of person who enjoys a little sunstroke. Or maybe you’ve read that it's a dry heat in Las Vegas, which makes it more...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Las Vegas Boasts 15K Miles of Neon
EDITOR'S NOTE: "Vegas Myths Busted" publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today's entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Oct. 2, 2023. Travel, real estate, and legal websites frequently attempt to generate more traffic than they deserve by...
F1 Pledges to Leave Vegas Less Pissed Off This Year
Facing a massive local backlash for the disruptions caused by its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, F1 promises faster and more efficient race preparations its second time around. “We will not be going through the same level of disruption we...
Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Canceled Brian McKnight Gig After Fan Backlash
A Brian McKnight concert scheduled for June 9 was canceled by Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel not long after it was announced via the resort’s Facebook page. The casino provided no reason for its decision. However, it has since become clear, according to...
JENNY BLOCKED: Negotiations for Las Vegas J. Lo Residency Stall — Report
The brakes have been hit on pricey negotiations for a Jennifer Lopez residency on the Las Vegas Strip early next year, according to a report in the New York Post. At issue are sagging sales for her new album and upcoming summer...
Vegas Restaurant Served Cease & Desist for Making Kids Bluey
Looks like a Las Vegas restaurant won’t be able to able to make good on its promise to undo so much bad. Dirt Dog has been issued a cease-and-desist order from BBC Studios, which licenses the “Bluey” animated kids show, airing in...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: More Dead Live, Jane’s Reconscription, Ice Cube to Cool Pool
Dead & Company announced on Tuesday six additional shows in their “Dead Forever -- Live at The Sphere” residency, which launched on May 15. The new dates -- Aug. 1-3 and 8-10 -- bring the total number of shows to 30 so far. The...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: You Can Rent the Hangover Suite at Caesars Palace
"Featured in blockbuster films, the Caesars Palace Hangover Suite is a two-bedroom suite which provides for the ultimate celebrity trip," announces sincityvip.com, quoting an average price of $1,760 per night. It's no wonder hundreds of people a year still call Caesars Palace...
Boring Co.’s Next Vegas Loop Tunnel Reaches Virgin Hotels
Digging on the next tunnel in the Vegas Loop has reached Virgin Hotels (the former Hard Rock Hotel) 1.5 miles east of the Strip. On Friday, Elon Musk announced the milestone for his The Boring Co. (TBC) via its X/Twitter account. “Within...