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Corey Levitan
2520 stories by Corey Levitan
Trump Administration Applies Pressure for Colorado River Water Rights Deal
The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on the seven Western states that need to cut a deal to decrease their water usage from the Colorado River. With negotiators for the states (Arizona, California,...
Las Vegas Headliner Barry Manilow Has Lung Cancer
Barry Manilow is postponing nine shows scheduled for next month due to a cancer scare Manilow says the cancer was caught early He expects to reschedule the shows, and to continue his Vegas residency starting...
Vegas Myths We COULDN’T Bust in 2025 (Pt 2): Sheldon’s Shadowy Palazzo Tale, Vegas’ First Serial Killer
No matter how much we try to bust Vegas myths, we don't always succeed. Though we are certain that many repeated Las Vegas stories are baloney, it’s not always so easy to prove it. Part...
British Superstar Leona Lewis Cancels Vegas Show the Night Before
British singer Leona Lewis canceled her December 20 “A Starry Night Christmas” residency show at Voltaire at the Venetian the night before, blaming a sore throat. In a message to fans on Instagram, Lewis wrote:...
Las Vegas’ First Freestanding Art Museum Unveils New Renderings
The Las Vegas Museum of Art unveiled updated renderings of its future home this week, marking a major milestone for the city’s cultural landscape. Jackpot! An Art Museum Outside a Casino The 60,000‑square‑foot structure, slated...
Brown University Shooter Briefly Lived in Las Vegas
The suspected Brown University shooter was found dead by suicide on Thursday night in New Hampshire Officials report that Claudio Manuel Neves Valente briefly lived in Las Vegas in 2017 Cláudio Manuel Neves Valente --...
MGM, Venetian Las Vegas Leaders Granted Key Executive Licenses
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has granted key executive licenses to MGM CFO Jonathan Halkyard and Venetian CEO Patrick Nichols Both served provisionally for years while exhaustive background checks delayed final approval Nichols was pressed...
‘Ghost Adventures’ Episode Delayed by Real-Life Crime to Finally Air
The Christmas Eve episode of Zak Bagans' "Ghost Adventures" TV series was originally slated to air in May It was postponed because its guest, true-crime author Jillian Lauren, became a true-crime participant The episode explores...
Wynn Las Vegas Connoisseur Experience Lineup Adds Allegiant Stadium
Wynn Las Vegas' just released its 2026 slate of upscale Connoisseur experiences They include the annual program's first off-property offering, a Super Bowl party cooking demonstration at Allegiant Stadium Ready to join Pam Beesly, Oscar...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: Guests Once Entered MGM Grand Through the Gold Lion’s Mouth
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran Oct. 7, 2022. According to a pervasive Las Vegas myth, the mouth of...
