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Sphere Now Allowed to Exceed Las Vegas Noise Ordinances
On May 13, after Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan told analysts on a quarterly earnings call that the Sphere in Vegas would add audio to its external projections, we wrote that “neither Dolan, nor Sphere...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Bruno Mars Adds NYE Performance, WWWY Sideshows Announced, Ludacris F1 Prices
Bruno Mars will ring in his fourth New Year at the Dolby Live at Park MGM, where the pop superstar has had a residency since the resort, formerly known as the Monte Carlo, rebranded in...
Dita Von Teese to Reopen Burlesque Show at Venetian Las Vegas
Dita Von Teese is shimmying over to The Venetian, where she will open a new Las Vegas Strip burlesque show at the Voltaire Theater on September 19. “This exquisite jewel-box theater compliments the timeless allure...
LOST VEGAS: What Happened to the Art from the Silver Slipper Casino
On April 30, 1968, Howard Hughes purchased the Silver Slipper for $5.4 million from an investment group led by Maurice Friedman, T.W. Richardson, and Shelby Williams. (Yes, all had ties to organized crime.) The sale...
UPDATE: Nelly Was Targeted for Arrest After Winning Casino Jackpots — Attorney
UPDATE: A lawyer for Nelly told TMZ on Thursday that the rapper was "targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer" after trying to cash in several jackpots he won at a St. Louis casino...
Former Las Vegas Magician’s Castle Hits Market For $10M
Magician Lance Burton wanted to live in a castle on a hill, so he conjured one up. He had it built in Las Vegas-adjacent Henderson, Nev., with a watchtower, secret passageways, hidden doors, a great...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Blake Shelton Announces Caesars Residency, Rod Cancels Milestone Show
Blake Shelton will play his first Las Vegas residency next February. The country music superstar announced its first six dates at Caesars Palace on Thursday. "If you're going to have a stake in Las Vegas,...
Resorts World Las Vegas Searching Rooms Daily for Hacking Tech
Guests at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip this week have received a disturbing surprise -- daily inspections conducted of their rooms, even if the “Do Not Disturb” sign is hung outside them. The...
Painful Demolition of Mirage Las Vegas Atrium Begins
Demolition has begun on The Mirage in Las Vegas, which closed on July 17 and is destined to reopen as one of a chain of Hard Rock casino resorts in 2027. While the guts of...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Janet Jackson Confirms Resorts World Residency, Rod Returns
Janet Jackson will begin a Resorts World residency close to Christmas. The commitment will include a New Year’s Eve performance. "We are thrilled to announce Janet's upcoming residency at Resorts World Las Vegas," said her...
