Elvis’ step-brother was a Beatles fan — then he saw The King
David Stanley says the first time he saw Elvis at the International Hotel, “He just knocked us against the wall.” Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/elvis-step-brother-was-a-beatles-fan-then-he-saw-the-king-3262082/
Las Vegas’ Donald Trump has ended his Howard Stern run
John Di Domenico’s Donald Trump persona was featured on “The Howard Stern Show” from June 2020 through the summer of 2023. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/las-vegas-donald-trump-has-ended-his-howard-stern-run-3262013/
Las Vegas entertainer marks 55th anniversary
Vegas singer Renee Hale’s premiere was in 1970 at the Frontier Hotel with Ray Anthony and the Bookends. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/las-vegas-entertainer-marks-55th-anniversary-3261379/
Rock star returning to the Strip; will he be back at Las Vegas boutique?
Lenny Kravitz has announced his second set of dates at Dolby Live, scheduled for August. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/rock-star-returning-to-the-strip-will-he-be-back-at-las-vegas-boutique-3261116/
Elvis’ family member leads Las Vegas’ 90th birthday celebration
Westgate, Elvis’ headlining hotel in the International/Las Vegas Hilton days, is hosting a champagne toast in the hotel’s main lobby at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/elvis-family-member-leads-las-vegas-90th-birthday-celebration-3260599/
A rocking decision: Imagine Dragons’ drummer flies solo
Berklee-educated drummer Daniel Platzman artist joined Imagine Dragons in 2011, just before the band broke. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/a-rocking-decision-imagine-dragons-drummer-flies-solo-3260171/
Remembering ‘Jubilee’ through ‘The Last Showgirl’
The closing of “Jubilee” ended showgirl productions in Las Vegas forever. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/remembering-jubilee-through-the-last-showgirl-3259867/
Band with 2,000 shows, Hall of Fame nominee close Raiders’ season
Rockers 311 performed the last concert in Las Vegas before the COVID shutdown. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/band-with-2000-shows-hall-of-fame-nominee-close-raiders-season-3259567/
Famous Las Vegas Strip venue is empty — who gets to fill it?
Spiegelworld reportedly has a concept that can perform at the Cosmopolitan. But MGM has not announced any plans for the theater. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/famous-las-vegas-strip-venue-is-empty-who-gets-to-fill-it-3259498/
Injury forces rock legend from return to Las Vegas Strip
Carlos Santana took a hard fall and broke the little finger on his left hand, pushing back his return to House of Blues. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/injury-forces-rock-legend-from-return-to-las-vegas-strip-3259352/