Cirque’s most lavish show, “Ka,” returns with a fourish to MGM Grand.
John Katsilometes
John Katsilometes’ man-about-town column appears on daily on page 3A. Katsilometes moved to Las Vegas from Northern California in 1996 and spent two years with the RJ before moving to the Greenspun Media Group in 1998, where he served as an editor, magazine writer and columnist. He returned to the RJ in August 2016. He has won numerous state and regional awards, including the 2013 Nevada Press Association Journalist of the Year honor, and has been awarded three times for column writing by the Best of the West contest.
A COVID-forced shutdown, the loss of its original co-director and water damage to the theater threw this effort into peril. But “This Is Christmas,” something of a Las Vegas Christmas miracle, made it out the other side.
Carrot Top moved into the Luxor in 2005. He’s been a hit ever since.
“Zombie Burlesque” frontman Enoch Augustus Scott is developing a spoof of “The Tiger King” Netflix series, taking on the lead role of protagonist Joe Exotic.
Billy Hinsche, a member of the ‘60s teen-idol act Dino, Desi and Billy, and who toured with the Beach Boys, died Saturday. He was 70.
Sammy Hagar says he would love to return to Las Veags 2022, and it’s hard to imagine him not returning to The Strat or entertaining other suitors in town.
Dave Hickey was known for barbed, haunting commentary and his prolific work as a writer.
Criss Angel’s daughter, Illusia Angelina, was born about a month early. But the magician says she’s ready to see a new show on the Strip.
Flavor Flav said he was “a birthday present” at the now-famous Pete Davidson birthday party with Kim Kardashian West and Kris Jenner.
The ACM Awards, set for Allegiant Stadium in March, have been held in Las Vegas for several years, most recently at T-Mobile Arena.
The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar is the latest superstar to join the Las Vegas Raiders’ entertainment experience at Allegiant Stadium.
Former Las Vegas mayor and famed “mob lawyer” Oscar Goodman has no apologies in the development of his new musical.
Elvis Presley’s ex-girlfriend, Linda Thompson, once owned the golden crown, but says, she has not profited from the sale of any of Presley’s personal items.
Las Vegas Philharmonic artist-in-residence Joshua Roman says of his chosen instrument, “I love everything about the cello except carrying it around.”
Simon Cowell has finally realized his dream of bringing a variety show to the Las Vegas Strip.