R&B pioneers premiering at Strip venue
It’s four on the (bouncy) floor as Boyz II Men play the Chelsea in late August. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/rb-pioneers-premiering-at-strip-venue-3145689/
The future is now: U2’s Sphere concert experience opens in September
The Sphere says, “V-U2 does not just capture U2’s epic run at Sphere, it allows audiences to feel like they are at the live shows.” Original article:...
Janet Jackson coming to Las Vegas for more than New Year’s Eve
Music superstar Janet Jackson has booked a residency where she will play 10 shows on the Las Vegas Strip starting at the end of December. Original article:...
Wynn’s handpicked headliner dies at 72
Michael Monge’s tale of making it to Las Vegas is almost nonexistent in today’s entertainment culture. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/wynns-handpicked-headliner-dies-at-72-3144054/
Flavor Flav, Team USA medalists party on the Strip
Flavor Flav helped Team USA’s water polo squad pay for the Olympics. On Saturday, he invited the crew to the Strip. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/flavor-flav-team-usa-medalists-party-on-the-strip-3143423/
‘Time to evolve’: BattleBots hits rough patch in Las Vegas
BattleBots is developing a new concept to open in September. Suing F1 for compensation is not out of the question. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/time-to-evolve-battlebots-hits-rough-patch-in-las-vegas-3142838/
Making a ‘Fuss’: The Killers celebrate their smash debut in new Vegas residency
The Killers performed “Hot Fuss” front-to-back on Friday, as part of a new Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/making-a-fuss-the-killers-celebrate-their-smash-debut-in-new-vegas-residency-3130975/
Flowers: Killers considering Billy Joel-style residency at Caesars
Splashed with Vegas iconography, the Killers residency show is a celebration of the band’s exalted position in Las Vegas history. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/flowers-killers-considering-billy-joel-style-residency-at-caesars-3130967/
Drag star, Disco Fries, highlight Spiegelworld’s new Strip venture
“DiscoShow,” a $40 million partnership with Caesars Entertainment, has opened for previews at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/drag-star-disco-fries-highlight-spiegelworlds-new-strip-venture-3130597/
60 years ago, The Beatles spent a hard day’s night in Las Vegas
John, Paul, George and Ringo played two shows on Aug. 20, 1964, during their only trip here. It was just the second stop on their first North...