It’s clear that Britney Spears is set up to go toe-to-toe (or, heel-to-heel) with other superstar residencies at The Park Theater, and elsewhere, in ‘19.
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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.
Hillary Scott and Lady A have announced a 16-show spree at the Pearl running from that its five premiere shows Feb. 8-16, and continuing for select dates May 10-18 and Aug. 23-31.
Tao Group was to develop a vast pool and dayclub-nightclub venue on the east side of the property, and also a new restaurant, Chris Santos’ Vandal.
Steve Reineke, hired by the N.Y. Pops after an exhaustive two-year search, learned of Frankie Moreno through violin great Joshua Bell (who was seated a half-dozen seats to my right at Friday’s show).
The Lopezes were delivered their Dodgers cake amid the requisite pyrotechnics (sparklers, specifically) and join a list of Apex birthday celebrants that includes Matt Goss, Emily Ratajkowski, Tinashe, Ne-Yo, Scott Disick, Travis Barker, Rick Ross, Serayah, Ajiona Alexus, Scheana Shay and Blake Griffin.
Dave Attell has listened to his own voice for more than 30 years during his career as a stand-up. He’s heard it more than anyone. It’s part of the exercise — the most important component, really — of developing a stand-up act.
Jeff Leibow’s annual NF fundraiser features Timothy Dunfield of Sin City Church of Las Vegas and Human Nature’s Andrew Tierney, who have teamed for the new album “Finding Faith,” with the new single, “There Is Love,” released in September.
During an appearance on KXNT Channel 13’s “Morning Blend” show, Donny Osmond issued the starting announcement that Donny & Marie would end their run at Flamingo Las Vegas in 2019
“It’s been a great ride, in this town,” Steve Wynn told invited guests at Tim Poster’s birthday party.
Britney Spears’ fans won’t need to look far for domination. It’s right there in the title of her new show.
Vicki Barbolak will never forget the phrase that led to the most important performance of her life: “Lose the sarong!”
Gregg Bissonette has also backed David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, Carlos Santana, Toto, Electric Light Orchestra, the Bee Gees and jazz trumpet master Maynard Ferguson’s band.
Puddles, whose legal name is Mike Geier, does not speak in his show. He only sings. He also stands 7 feet tall in his high-heeled boots. He’s an imposing, and also lovable, entity.
The twin brothers, who are linked to Vegas through Matt Goss’ headlining residency at 1Oak Nightclub at the Mirage, are hosting the premiere of that their documentary tonight at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival.
The theater at Tropicana Las Vegas is throwing open the doors to “Legends In Concert,” a 35-year survivor and currently the longest-running show on the Strip.