Music

Sonic wound up at Cosmopolitan after a gig at Park MGM (in part) because MGM Resorts International owns both hotels. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/silk-sonic-blasts-into-barbershop-at-cosmo-for-pop-up-show-2623372/

Wayne Newton is performing the national anthem Sunday, along with 43 guest stars from the Las Vegas Academy Singers. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/raiders-call-the-number-of-mr-las-vegas-in-preseason-opener-2623140/

Wink Martindale was in the studio at WHBQ in Memphis on July 5, 1954 for the first spin of “That’s Alright Mama.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/broadcast-legend-wink-martindale-to-host-elvis-show-2622680/

“We had figured out how to perform the two shows, then this happens,” says Sabrina Plaisance-Sia, co-creator of “The Olivia Show.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/with-a-heavy-heart-the-olivia-show-makes-vegas-premiere-2621812/

Sandy Gelfound’s first gig was at the Improv in Hollywood. She was still a Raiderette, and says, “I was hooked.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/ex-raiderette-makes-stand-up-debut-at-bonkerz-2621286/

The veteran rocker gets it. She understands she needs to play the hits on tour. Las Vegas crowds, especially, respond to what is familiar. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/melissa-etheridge-ready-to-rock-the-house-of-blues-2620993/

Katy Perry’s “Play” run is booked through October. She says, “Maybe I will leave Vegas, but I will always want to come back to do a show.”...

Olivia Newton-John once said of Vegas, “I was the opening act for a long time. I bounced around to different hotels,” before she opened at the Flamingo...

Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease,” has died. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/celebrity/olivia-newton-john-dies-at-73-2619875/

The band thrills Vegas along with openers The Strokes. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-chili-peppers-deliver-red-hot-show-at-allegiant-stadium-2619558/