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Paralyzed former ‘O’ at Bellagio Las Vegas Performer Sues Cirque du Soleil
A former Cirque du Soleil performer left paralyzed from the neck down is suing the company for the injuries he suffered during a performance of “O” at Bellagio Las Vegas last year. Kyle Mitrione, a former diver with the show, filed the...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Rat Pack Referred to Themselves That Way
EDITOR’S NOTE: A new “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s edition originally ran on Nov. 20, 2023. There was never a show in Las Vegas in which Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and/or...
Did Burlesque Just Replace the Las Vegas Showgirl Show?
Burlesque has existed as an American art form since the 1860s, but it’s peaking again, and Las Vegas seems to be where. "Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Review," opened by the international queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese last October in the...
Casino Chip Grabber Added to Nevada’s Black Book
Neal Ahmed Hearne, a man who grabbed thousands of dollars worth of casino chips from table games at 15 Las Vegas casinos, has become the 37th person added to Nevada’s so-called “black book.” That the list of individuals who are forever banned...
VEGAS RESTAURANT ROUNDUP: Ciao Bella Vita, Parm to Aria’s Table, Spirits Lost
Las Vegas restaurateur Sergio Montegrande has closed all three of his Bella Vita Italian restaurants, which have been locals favorites since he opened his original Henderson location in 2015. Usually, when this happens, eateries leave a pleasantly worded note on their social media...
Aussie Casino Doles Out Millions by Mistake, Then Has Recipients Arrested
Star Casino in Sydney, Australia gave away millions in cash due to a software glitch before casino operators recognized and corrected the error. Their correction included arresting the recipients of the cash. The glitch, introduced via a software update to the Star's...
Tropicana Las Vegas Selling Off Entire Furnished Suites Before Implosion
The pre-implosion liquidation sale at the Tropicana Las Vegas, which we first told you about last month, just got even weirder. Ohio-based International Content Liquidations (ICL), which had been selling TVs, furniture, art, and lighting fixtures piecemeal from the 67-year-old casino resort,...
NoMad Hotel to Check Out of Park MGM on Las Vegas Strip
The NoMad will soon be no more on the Las Vegas Strip. The boutique luxury hotel, which currently occupies 293 rooms on the top four floors of Park MGM, has been evicted by its new corporate owners. Hilton acquired a majority controlling...
VEGAS MUSIC ROUNDUP: Boyz II Men II Cosmo, Mariah Carey-ing Over, Change is Beautiful
Boyz II Men, the top-selling R&B group of all time, have announced four upcoming shows at the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan: August 23, 24, 30, and 31. The Boyz performed a hit residency at The Mirage from 2013 to 2019, and last...
DOJ to Sue Ticketmaster/Live Nation for Ticket Monopoly
The Justice Department is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit in federal court against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to multiple reports. At issue is Live Nation’s alleged monopoly over live entertainment in the US and the exorbitant fees...
