Rod Stewart opted against playing Saudi Arabia, posting, “I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia.”
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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.
Illenium performed at Allegiant Stadium in July 2021, the first show at the venue during the pandemic reopening.
“O’s” silver anniversary celebration is Sunday night at the Bellagio Theatre.
Expect the ticket prices to range from “very expensive” to “even more expensive” for the opulent event.
George Clooney and Rande Gerber chose the Plaza for a promotional shoot for their Casamigos Tequila.
The Raiders gave their Golden Knights guests custom jerseys during Monday’s game.
Superstar Christina Aguilera is set to open a new show at The Venetian’s chic club on New Year’s Eve and also performing as resident headliner.
Guy Laliberté is parading his Frooogs Camp on the Strip on Friday morning.
Bono called to the crowd at The Sphere, “It was a festival of music and peace.”
Shaquille O’Neal starred at “The Event” at MGM Grand, while Imagine Dragons returned “Rise Up” to Resorts World.
Lady Gaga grooved to “Beautiful Day” in the VIP section of U2’s show at The Sphere on Saturday.
Lewis Black is back at Mirage Theater on Saturday. He marvels, and complains, of the city’s growth.
Darren Aronofsky’s “Postcard From Earth” is a multi-sensory experience that carries a message.
Lady Gaga has said from the Dolby Live stage she wants “Jazz + Piano” to run open-ended.
The Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights are being honored by the Raiders on Monday.