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John Katsilometes
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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.
The former Van Halen front man is setting up Sammy’s Island at the Palms pool.
The composer behind the Oscar-winning scores for “The Lion King” and “Dune” is bringing his U.S. tour to the Las Vegas Strip this fall.
All employees in the “AGT” live show at Luxor are Cirque du Soleil employees. The entertainment pros are leaving in early May.
Resorts World headliner Carrie Underwood again stars in the “Sunday Night Football” intro video.
The magician has been reprimanded by the Magic Castle, forbidden to perform at the iconic venue in Hollywood and not permitted to enter the building.
Carrie Underwood’s “Reflection” is the first production from the first four Resorts World Theatre headliners announced for the venue.
The 66-year-old entertainer is joining the 100th “Naked Lunch” podcast at Harrah’s Showroom, home of Osmond’s residency production.
The “AGT” show opened in December 2021. Pianist-singer Kodi Lee is in the current cast.
New Edition, inspiring the masses anew more than 40 years after the release of “Candy Girl,” has wiped out its first run in its first Strip residency.
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton are bringing their co-headlining tour to BleauLive Theater.
Dennis Bono said of his late friend Steve Lawrence, “I’ve been prepared for it, but it makes no difference how much you’re prepared. I just loved Steve.”
Las Vegas-based Richard Hopkins is unhappy the stunt community is not on the list of nominees, again, as Hollywood prepares for the Academy Awards on Sunday.
“Free April Fridays” will create momentum for Fremont Street Experience’s Downtown Rocks free-concert series.
“Jersey Boys” is the first residency production show at the Orleans Showroom. That’s just one of the revival’s challenges.