In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway … and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world.
Robin Leach
Friday’s Cirque du Soleil “One Night for One Drop” production at “Zumanity” Theater at New York-New York will feature a live auction of extraordinary items as part of the water charity’s fundraiser. Check out items and bid at CharityBuzz.com.
Coachella at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, near Palm Springs runs the weekends of April 14 and 21, but the rock festival then becomes a honkytonk dance field with former Caesars Palace headliner Shania Twain making her debut there for Stagecoach from April 28-30.
Vive la Liberace! Fabulous pieces of jewelry that Mr. Showmanship collected over the years he headlined in Las Vegas and made up The Liberace Collection are to be part of a five-month exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art in Paris, France.
What does a superstar put in her handbag when she’s out on the town? I couldn’t resist asking Caesars Palace headliner Celine Dion what was in her bag when she launched her The Celine Dion Collection at Magic Project Women’s trade show at Mandalay Bay last Tuesday.
It’s Mardi Gras, and the good times don’t only roll in New Orleans. Welcome to Fat Tuesday Las Vegas style! There is a celebration at The Linq Promenade, too, with a masked parade, thrown beads, bands and specials on drinks and food at restaurants along the promenade.
As Mr. Robin Leach makes his way back home after five days in Cabo San Lucas with Sammy Hagar and Toby Keith, I am filling in for him today, so don’t expect this Red Carpet Report to be anywhere near as Wicked Whisper-y + Racy Rumor-y or, well, British as his RCR columns.
After a nationwide manhunt, casting for “Magic Mike Live Las Vegas” has been finalized. Inspired by the hit “Magic Mike” franchise and conceived by the films’ star hunk Channing Tatum, “MML” features 13 hot and talented men from across the U.S.
Frontman Jon Bon Jovi, 54, (he turns 55 on Thursday) and his band’s latest album, “This House Is Not for Sale,” was released Nov. 4 and debuted atop The Billboard 200, the group’s fourth consecutive album to accomplish the feat.
The battle being waged by The Killers and other celebrities, economists, geologists and experts is continuing despite last week’s decision by Clark County Commissioners to not oppose the proposal by developer Jim Rhodes to build more than 5,000 homes in Red Rock Canyon.
Modern music man and Las Vegas resident DJ Calvin Harris has released his latest track, “Slide,” and joining Calvin on the single are vocal performances from Frank Ocean and hotter-than-hot Atlanta rap trio Migos.
The Tenors are Las Vegas regulars. The award-winning Canadian vocal group first appeared in Cirque du Soleil’s “One Night for One Drop” at “Michael Jackson One” Theater at Mandalay Bay in 2014, and they’re back for the fifth installment Friday at “Zumanity” Theater at New York-New York.
Off-road race fans love the challenges The Mint 400 drivers face going through our Mojave Desert, one of the most hostile and unforgiving territories in North America. They risk everything in the 400-mile looped race, and less than half of them make it to the finish line.
Despite the fact that most people will be tuned into TV sets this weekend for The Daytona 500, which kicks off a new season of NASCAR, then The 89th Annual Academy Awards, Las Vegas still has distractions for those willing to get off the couch!
Fifty years in show business is a remarkable achievement. Still performing on tour around the world after a half-century of success is an even more remarkable accomplishment. Engelbert Humperdinck brings his 50th anniversary tour to The Orleans Showroom on Saturday and Sunday.