Show won't go on: Bette Midler announces end date for stint at Caesars Palace in Las VegasNovember 5th, 2009 Midler announces end date for her Las Vegas showLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31. Midler's show has had a home for nearly two years at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Bros Star Goss Lands Las Vegas ResidencyOctober 15th, 2009 Former BROS frontman MATT GOSS has landed a new twice-weekly show at Las Vegas hotspot The Palms. The When Will I Be Famous singer, who is engaged to actress and model Daisy Fuentes, has teamed up with Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin to stage Matt Goss Live From Las Vegas every Friday and Saturday night.
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 Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MSeptember 30th, 2009 Benefit show 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.
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.
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.
Paula Abdul in talks to headline revue-style stage show in VegasAugust 28th, 2009 LONDON - Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks to bring a revue-style stage show to Sin City. Abdul, 47, was rumoured last year to be in negotiations with executives at several Las Vegas casinos to headline a cheer-themed stage show in late 2009, reports the Daily Express.
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.
Fred Travalena, impressionist, talk-show regular known as 'Mr. Everybody,' dies in Los AngelesJune 29th, 2009 Impressionist, Vegas headliner Fred Travalena diesLOS ANGELES — Impressionist Fred Travalena, a headliner in Vegas showrooms and a regular on late-night talk shows with his takes on presidents, crooners and screen stars, has died in Los Angeles. He was 66. Publicist Roger Neal says Travalena died Sunday at his home in the Encino area after a recurrence of the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that first surfaced in 2002.
Holly Madison plans Vegas-style baby shower for Kendra WilkinsonJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hugh Hefner's ex-No1 girlfriend Holly Madison is thinking of throwing a Las Vegas-style baby shower for former Girls Next Door' co-star Kendra Wilkinson, who is expecting her first child on Christmas.Although the 23-year-old mom-to-be is expected to have a baby shower in Los Angeles, former housemate wants to throw her a second shower - a Vegas-edition. "It would be the craziest baby shower ever, and I want to do it," People magazine quoted Madison as saying.
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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