The headlining concert residency shows of the Las Vegas Strip are all about star power, the biggest names performing their biggest hits. But each of these events has at least one moment that simply wows the audience with pure visual spectacle. In Piece of Me at what is now Zappos Theater, Britney Spears would ride […]
Read MoreLas Vegas entertainment legend Franco Dragone prepares to debut Criss Angel’s ‘Amystika’
Those who were surprised by the recent announcement that headlining illusionist Criss Angel has teamed with the legendary director Franco Dragone—the man behind some of the biggest shows the city has ever seen, including Mystère, O, Celine Dion’s A New Day and Le Rêve—must not know that these two luminaries go way back. Steve Wynn […]
Read MoreQuick Bites: Anima, Martha Stewart, Bar Zazu, Peter Luger Steak House and more Vegas food news
The legendary Peter Luger Steak House is coming to Las Vegas later this year, set to land at the former Rao’s space at Caesars Palace. It’s the first domestic expansion in more than 60 years for the Michelin-starred restaurant that first opened in 1887 and the first U.S. location outside of New York. Long rumored […]
Read MoreClub Notes: Aoki and Shaq, Rose Rooftop and more
Tue, Jan 11, 2022 (8:52 a.m.) Las Vegas Strip resident DJs Steve Aoki and Shaquille O’Neal (aka DJ Diesel) have teamed up to release “Welcome to the Playhouse” through Aoki’s Dim Mak label, a high-energy track with accompanying animated music video. “Shaq and I have been wanting to collaborate on a track together for a […]
Read MoreKaskade returns to the Las Vegas Strip, forging ahead with fresh sounds
When Las Vegas last saw Kaskade, he was punctuating the summer’s comeback with a surprising Electric Daisy Carnival set, spinning classic techno and house. He’s back to pump up CES week with a gig at Omnia, having returned to Hakkasan Group venues last year following his 2019 residency at KAOS at the Palms. Now, after […]
Read MoreImpossibly, it’s time to say goodbye to Las Vegas Strip mainstay the Mirage
Last month’s announcement that Hard Rock Entertainment and MGM Resorts International have reached a deal that will transform the Mirage into a new Hard Rock Las Vegas hotel and casino may have flown below the radar a bit. The Super Bowl is coming to Las Vegas in 2024, which was announced at approximately the same […]
Read MoreKaty Perry opens ‘Play’ residency at Resorts World as an eye-popping, smile-inducing spectacle
As soon as a new superstar headlining residency show is announced in Las Vegas, the speculation begins: What will this artist present onstage to distinguish this show? Jennifer Lopez danced in a New York City subway train. Lady Gaga descended from the ceiling playing a keytar, then later, brought out a giant gleaming robot. Some […]
Read MoreQuick Bites: Dave’s Hot Chicken, Chica, Voltaggio at Bellagio and more Vegas food news
Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening its second Las Vegas location at the Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s on the Strip on December 31. It takes over the spot formerly occupied by Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken on the eastern end of the retail plaza in front of the resort and it will be open Sunday through […]
Read MoreClub Notes: Drop Bar, S Bar, Azilo Ultra Lounge and more
S Bar, a nightlife concept from Sam Nazarian’s Disruptive Restaurant Group (a brand within SBE) will open this week for New Year’s Eve at Mandalay Bay in the former Red Square bar and restaurant site. “A craft cocktail experience and lush lounge ambience along with high-energy entertainment” are on the way, according to a statement, […]
Read MoreYour guide to New Year’s Eve weekend in Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve 2020 was the weirdest Las Vegas has ever known. Whatever. That was last year, and while we’re clearly not done with this pandemic, the megastar concerts, headlining club DJs and all-out parties are back in force this year. We’ve long been ready to put 2021 to bed and push onward and upward, […]
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