Minogue Set For Vegas ResidencyOctober 9th, 2009 KYLIE MINOGUE is set to follow in the footsteps of DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY and CELINE DION by staging a Las Vegas residency. The Aussie pop star has been thrilling fans in the U.S.
Casino Bosses Go After Francis' AssetsOctober 5th, 2009 Bosses at a Las Vegas casino have been granted the right to obtain JOE FRANCIS' assets after he failed to pay back his gambling debts. The Girls Gone Wild creator was ordered to pay off a $2 million (£1.3 million) debt to Las Vegas mogul Sam Wynn's casino resort, Wynn Las Vegas, which has ballooned to $2,942,272 (£1,961,515) with interest and legal fees.
Benefit show raises $8M for Andre Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MSeptember 30th, 2009 Benefit raises $8M for Agassi school in VegasLAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi's public charter school in Las Vegas. Officials say Agassi's foundation, used to support the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, also received a pledge of $7.5 million over five years from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
Wayne Newton returns to Las Vegas Strip for limited run at Tropicana hotel-casinoSeptember 23rd, 2009 Wayne Newton back for short run at Tropicana VegasLAS VEGAS — Singer Wayne Newton plans to come back to the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate a 50-year career. Officials for the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino said that the 67-year-old "Danke Schoen" crooner plans start a limited run next month.
Gaga And Kings Of Leon Lead Pack At European Music AwardsSeptember 22nd, 2009 LADY GAGA and KINGS OF LEON are set to be the stars of the show at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards after landing five nominations apiece. American pop dominated the list of nominees for the November (09) event, with Beyonce also securing four nods.
Abdul Set For Vegas Revue?August 28th, 2009 Former AMERICAN IDOL judge PAULA ABDUL has reportedly stepped up talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Sin City. The former Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader was rumoured last year (08) to be in negotiations with executives at several Las Vegas casinos to headline a cheer-themed stage show in late 2009.
South Korean newspaper seeks $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estateAugust 6th, 2009 Korean paper seeks millions from Jackson estateLOS ANGELES — Court records show a South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother. The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles seeking priority for repayment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son, Jermaine in 1994 that seeks payment for canceled concert dates and interest payments.
Cameron Diaz to marry fan?July 28th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz agreed to marry an unknown fan at the Comic-Con 2009 convention in San Diego, California. The "What Happens in Vegas" actress was given the unexpected proposal when answering questions from fans at the convention.
Magician Lance Burton to stay 6 more years on Vegas Strip, plans July return after foot injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Magician Burton to stay in Vegas 6 more yearsLAS VEGAS — Magician Lance Burton is staying on the Las Vegas Strip for another six years. Burton and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino said Tuesday that they have agreed to a new contract that will keep him as the resort's headliner through 2015.
BET Awards with Jackson tribute, plus Jon & Kate, show cable TV's competitive strengthJuly 1st, 2009 BET Awards, Jon & Kate make cable competitiveNEW YORK — The BET Awards, which turned into a tribute to Michael Jackson on Sunday night, drew 10.7 million viewers to rank as the most-watched program on a cable network this year. It narrowly beat out last week's divorce episode of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," which had 10.6 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Source: Michael Jackson's mother seeks control of estateJune 29th, 2009 Source: Katherine Jackson seeks control of estateLOS ANGELES — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson's mother has moved to take control of her son's estate, filing a second court action shortly after petitioning for custody of the singer's three children. According to the person, the court action was initiated by Katherine Jackson with the intent to protect Jackson's legacy.
Alex The Great repeats as NHL MVP, snags Hart and Pearson trophies for 2nd straight yearJune 19th, 2009 It's Alex The Great _ againLAS VEGAS — He is Alex The Great — again. Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin pulled off the kind of repeat the Detroit Red Wings dreamed about by snagging the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year Thursday night.
Coroner: Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally from toxic reaction to pain killerJune 9th, 2009 Coroner: Vegas star Gans had fatal drug reactionLAS VEGAS — A coroner says Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans died accidentally last month because of a toxic reaction to a pain killer. Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy said Tuesday that the 52-year-old Gans' death was not an issue of drug abuse.
The showgirl goes on: Bette Midler marks 100-show milestone in Las VegasJune 8th, 2009 Bette Midler marks her 100th show in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler has staged the 100th performance of "The Showgirl Must Go On" in Las Vegas. Midler's performance on Sunday kicked off a four-week run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.
Magician Lance Burton cancels performances at Las Vegas casino after breaking foot onstageMay 11th, 2009 Vegas magician Burton cancels shows after injuryLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas magician Lance Burton is canceling his performances at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino through June 2 after he broke his right foot onstage last week. Burton publicist Wayne Bernath said Friday that Burton expects to have surgery on Monday.
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