Nancy Sinatra invited the Osmond Brothers, featuring Wayne Osmond, to open for her at the International Hotel (today’s Westgate) on Aug. 29, 1969.
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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.
Stand-up Nate Bargatze scored unexpectedly with an immediately iconic portrayal of George Washington in a skit dubbed “Washington’s Dream.”
Bruno Mars performed as a band member with The Hooligans, not the front man, as he counted in 2025 for a packed house.
Janet Jackson’s opening at Resorts World Theatre was a custom-made experience.
Bellagio pianist David Osborne has a remarkable history with Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who died Sunday at age 100.
The 2024 Kats! Awards takes a look back at the memorable individuals and events of the Las Vegas entertainment scene in 2024.
The iconic Las Vegas venue plans a celebration of major cities around the world as it takes part in the New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular on the Strip.
Lava Hot Springs always offers a welcome pause, and a wondrous soak, during the holidays.
Halftime of Sunday’s Raider-Jaguars tilt at Allegiant Stadium marks the formal Las Vegas debut of Band of 3.
Jennifer Hudson is singing from her first holiday-themed album this weekend at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater.
For the first time, gamblers can play 5-card-draw poker with real money from their phones.
Footage for the U2 concert film was captured at the end of the “U2: UV Achtung Baby” residency.
Kevin Cronin fronts “An Evening of ‘Hi Infidelity’… And More” at The Venetian Theatre this week. He’s touring without the REO Speedwagon name in 2025.
You don’t read “The Vegas Book” during a workout. It is a workout. The coffee-table tome’s splendor is evident with every turn of its thick pages, which are loaded with vintage photos.
The Raiders presented guitar great Billy F. Gibbons with a birthday cake on his 75th birthday Monday.