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2099 stories by Corey Levitan
Venetian to Debut U2 Museum Ahead of Band’s Las Vegas Residency
A pop-up exhibit described as “the ultimate hub” for U2 fans will open at The Venetian a day before the famed Irish rock band opens the MSG Sphere, the $2.3 billion concert venue located behind the casino resort. “Zoo Station: A U2:UV...
New Vegas Headliner Erika Jayne Sued by Costume Designer
Reality TV star Erika Jayne, whose first Las Vegas residency, "Bet It All on Blonde," opened Friday, August 25, at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, has been smacked with an $18.2 million lawsuit from her costume designer. In the lawsuit,...
VIDEO: Adele Halts Vegas Show to Defend Fan Hassled for Standing
The internet is breaking with reaction to a controversy sparked by Adele’s Las Vegas residency this weekend. The superstar halted her “Weekends With Adele” show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday to defend a fan who was approached by security...
All 9 Vegas Strip Speakeasies and How to Get Into Each One
Speakeasies were, historically, hidden bars and clubs established during Prohibition to illegally pedal booze and the experience of feeling naughty in a relatively safe environment. Today, the nine hidden speakeasies that have exploded onto the Las Vegas Strip are pretty much theme-park...
‘Ticket In, Bonus Out’ Slots to Get Nevada Field Test
A new spin on “ticket in, ticket out” (TITO) slot tech will soon be field-tested at the Gold Country Inn & Casino in Elko, Nevada. “Ticket in, bonus out” (TIBO), developed by Las Vegas-based Acres Manufacturing, dispenses bonus tickets to players that...
VIDEO — Carlos Santana Under Fire for Anti-Trans Casino Concert Rant
Carlos Santana is drawing fire for his anti-transgender comments during a concert at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The rock guitar legend made the comments last month, but the video showing the comments is only now making the...
Federal Agency Sues Las Vegas Restaurants for Sexual Harassment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed four lawsuits this week alleging sexual harassment at Las Vegas restaurants. Lawsuits filed in US District Court against Bouchon, Nevada Restaurant Services Inc., Mariscos El Puerto, and La Catrina alleged sexual harassment toward employees...
MSG Sphere in Las Vegas Proposes Drawing 70% of Its Energy from Sun
Sphere Entertainment wants to draw 70% of the power required for its soon-to-open MSG Sphere from the Sun. The plan was revealed on Thursday in a 25-year proposal. Solar energy would power most of the Sphere’s nightly light shows and other entertainment...
Place Your Bets: Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show Odds
The NFL’s short list of possible performers for the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on February 11 reportedly includes three superstars. The act(s) sharing the coveted global stage are usually announced in November or December, meaning that secret negotiations are already underway....
NFL Releases Schedule for Super Bowl Week in Las Vegas
We now know what else fans lucky enough to attend Super Bowl LVIII will be up to in Las Vegas during the week of Feb. 4-11, 2024. That’s because the NFL made several (very) pregame announcements on Wednesday, August 23. A Super...
