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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Tupac Shakur Murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 13, to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. The 63-year-old former gang leader was convicted in August...
Resorts World Is the Best Spot for a Vegas NBA Arena — According to Resorts World
Resorts World should be the home of Las Vegas' NBA future, according to the resort's president, who is pitching the property’s 42-acre undeveloped footprint as the most turnkey option on the Strip. Resorts World argues...
LOST VEGAS: The Old Vegas Theme Park
Las Vegas has always been brilliant at selling fantasies. One of its earliest and most persistent was the idea that the city grew out of a dusty frontier settlement—a place of cattle drives, saloons, and...
VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Lionel Richie Postpones Residency, Pearl Jam Resists Sphere, Nickelback Tour Stop
Lionel Richie postponed three shows this week at Encore Theater at the Wynn: Oct. 14, 16 and 17. The 77-year-old “Hello” singer recently disclosed that he underwent a procedure for atrial fibrillation, which also forced...
VEGAS MYTHS BUSTED: The Scout Who Named Las Vegas
Rafael Rivera is credited with bestowing Las Vegas with its name. In return, Las Vegas named Rafael Rivera Park in his honor. The 10-acre park features the Rafael Rivera Community Center, in front of which...
Recovering Barry Manilow Halts Second Vegas Comeback Show Two Songs In
Barry Manilow’s long-anticipated comeback run at the Westgate Las Vegas hit an early setback Friday (Oct. 9), just one day after his delayed return to the stage. After performing only two songs, the 83-year-old “Copacabana”...
Arrest Report Sheds Light on Viral Vegas Showgirl Impersonator Brawl
An arrest report has revealed new details after two showgirl impersonators allegedly attacked a visiting couple on the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 30. Making the ordeal even more harrowing, the victims had traveled to...
FanDuel Taps Lil Wayne for New NFL Season Advertising Campaign
FanDuel has debuted a new commercial featuring Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne. The ad, titled “Little Boost,” premiered Oct. 8 as part of the operator’s “Most Rewarding Season Ever” campaign for the NFL season. Rapper and...
Judge Upholds Clark County Ban on Stopping on Vegas Strip Pedestrian Bridges
A federal judge has upheld Clark County’s controversial ban on stopping or standing on pedestrian bridges along or around the Las Vegas Strip, rejecting an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) challenge that argued the rule...
Nevada Gov. Candidate Danielle Ford Makes Final Table at Vegas Charity Poker Event
Danielle Ford is hoping for a much bigger win on Nov. 3 than the one she posted on Oct. 3. Making the final table and taking fifth place in a Las Vegas charity poker tournament...
