News and gossip (page 2)
Travel news roundups, celebrity sightings and Vegas on TV.
Today Show Visits The Venetian
Did you watch NBC's Today Show yesterday morning, with Al Roker anchoring segments live from The Venetian?
Vegas Around the Web for July 22, 2007
This is my new weekly look at what other sites on the web are saying about Vegas, that I think might be of interest to you. If you have any good links of your own, please leave them in the comments.
Vegas Around the Web for July 15, 2007
This weekly column takes a look at what other sites on the web are saying about Vegas, that I think might be of interest to you.
Vegas News Bits for July 10, 2007
Just a few quick Vegas notes of interest for you today: Steven Zegrean, the New York-New York shooting suspect , was arraigned in court today.
ESPN to Air 2007 WSOP Events Starting Tonight
ESPN will begin its coverage of the 2007 WSOP tonight, July 10th, starting with the first event, the $5,000 World Championship mixed hold 'em, at 8pm et/pt.
Vegas Around the Web for July 8, 2007
This is my new weekly look at what other sites on the web are saying about Vegas, that I think might be of interest to you. If you have any good links of your own, please leave them in the comments.
Breaking News: Man Opens Fire in New York-New York and Wounds Four
News is filtering in early this morning about a tragedy that took place at the New York-New York casino on the Strip.
Vegas News Bits for July 5, 2007
Just a few quick Vegas notes of interest for you today: Temperatures in Vegas hit 116 degrees this week, which tied a 1985 record. That temperature is also only 1 degree shy of the all-time record.
Vegas Around the Web for July 1, 2007
"Vegas Around the Web" is my new weekly look at what other sites on the web are saying about Vegas, that I think might be of interest to you.
Tourism Officials Try New Vegas Slogan
Everybody knows the most popular Vegas tourism slogan: "What happens here, stays here." But tourism officials for the city are trying out a new slogan that may be used to a more target audience.
Three Injured in Fitzgeralds Elevator Malfunction
Early this afternoon, three people suffered minor injuries when an elevator at Fitzgeralds casino-hotel suddenly plunged and made what a hotel spokesperson referred to as a "hard landing." Thankfully…
Famous Las Vegas Sign to Get Parking Area
Hallelujah! After all these years of watching visitors to the city park illegally and dart in and out of traffic to get a picture of the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas Sign," Clark County is finally…
Las Vegas Monorail Offers Special Deals for Summer
The Las Vegas Monorail offers an easy and economical way to travel between the resorts and casinos on the Strip. Now, for the summer months, they're sweetening the deal with an extra discount.
Lindsay Lohan Vegas Birthday Celebration Plans in Jeopardy
For the past few weeks, Pure nightclub has been slyly advertising the fact that they had nabbed the rights to actress Lindsay Lohan's multi-million dollar 21st birthday celebration in Vegas.
The Frontier Sold To New York Developers
The Frontier, one of the Strip's last classic Vegas hotels, was recently sold to the Elad Group, a New York Development firm, for approximately $1.2 billion.
How Lazy Can Vegas Visitors Get?
An article debuted in the nationally distributed newspaper USA Today this weekend which sheds light on a new phenomenon I witnessed on my last Strip visit: perfectly healthy people using motorized…
Real World Vegas Reunion Wraps Filming
Last month, the cast of MTV's "Real World Las Vegas" got together to film a reunion mini-season for the network.
Jessica Simpson Doesn't Seem To Have Pussycat Dolls Spirit
Pop singer/actress Jessica Simpson hosted the second anniversary of the Pussycat Dolls Lounge at Pure on Friday night, but she didn't get into the full spirit of the room.
Stratosphere and Arizona Charlie's Sold for $1.3 Billion
It's safe to say the north end of the Strip is a hot bed of activity and it's been revealed yet another big money deal is in the works.
MGM Mirage Purchases Land on the North Strip
Even as construction continues on the company's mega-complex CityCenter , MGM Mirage announced late last week that they have entered into agreements to purchase several parcels of land on the north…
MGM Mirage Offers Update on CityCenter Project
Late last week, MGM Mirage offered a quick update on the progress of their mega-construction project CityCenter.
New Car Rental Facility Opens at McCarran Airport
Renting a car at the Las Vegas airport just got easier with the opening of the new $167 million McCarran Rent-A-Car Center .
The Sopranos Shooting at Caesars Palace
If Caesars Palace has been looking like a New Jersey transplant this week, it could be because the cast of the HBO series "The Sopranos" is in town filming for its final season.
Real World Las Vegas Cast Returns To The Palms
Five years ago, The Palms took a chance and agreed to serve as the home base for the Las Vegas edition of MTV's hit reality series Real World.
LEGOLAND Theme Park Recreates Vegas Strip
Normally when you hear of someone building a replica of a city out of LEGOs, you think, "This person has way too much time on their hands." But when a theme park does it and that city is Las Vegas,…
Vegas Mayor Goodman Wins Third Term
In this week's municipal primary, long-time Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman was re-elected to a third term by a hefty margin.
Criss Angel and Cirque du Soliel Partner For New Show
What has quite possibly been one of the worst kept secrets on the Strip has finally been officially confirmed.
Criss Angel Told To Stop Stunt at Silverton Casino
Vegas' wildchild magician Criss Angel was filming a dangerous stunt - like he does any other? - at the Silverton this weekend when concerns about his safety caused the casino to nix the performance.
Paradise City Mini-Marathon on E! Tonight
What's it like to live and work in Las Vegas? " Paradise City ," the newest reality series on the E! Network, tries to show viewers the answers in 30-minute bites of television.
Maxim Gets Approval To Build
About nine months ago, Maxim Magazine held their 100th issue party in Vegas. And it was at that time that rumblings started that the men's magazine was looking to expand their empire into Vegas with…
Barbary Coast Changes Owners and Name
Barbary Coast, which anchored one of the corners at the busy mid-Strip intersection of Flamingo Boulevard and the Las Vegas Boulevard, is no more. No, it hasn't been demolished, just re-branded.
Planet Hollywood Transformation To Be Finished By Fall
In a recent statement, Planet Hollywood exec Robert Earl said that while progress may be slow in changing the Aladdin into a Planet Hollywood -themed resort, his company plans for the transformation…
Bette Midler Does Research For Possible New Show
Though not officially announced yet, actress/singer Bette Midler is considered to be the front-runner to take over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when current occupant Celine Dion takes her leave in…
Sahara Sold For Close To $400 Million
The biggest news of the weekend came late Friday when word came that the legendary Sahara Hotel & Casino had been sold.
Legal Issues Abound From Several All-Star Parties
The recent NBA All-Star Weekend was filled with celebrity parties all over town. But it's come to light that several of the parties that were promoted as hosted by certain people were never actually…
Eva Longoria and Tony Parker Party at Pure
The kind folks at Pure have sent over a few photos from this weekend's big bash co-hosted by actress Eva Longoria and her fiancee Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs.
Cirque du Soliel Issues Cease and Desist Against Jeff Beacher
Last week, Cirque du Soliel , which has several popular shows on The Strip, filed legal papers against Jeff Beacher, of " Beacher's Madhouse " claiming that a new promotion he's staging for his…
USAToday Reports On Effects of Gas Prices On Vegas Tourism
With gas prices up to $4 in areas of the country, and airlines raising ticket prices to compensate for rising fuel costs, it's only natural that some people might be cancelling or postponing trips to…
Manilow Welcomes Secada Onstage
Fans who attended Barry Manilow 's hit show at the Las Vegas Hilton on Saturday night witnessed a surprise event.
World Series of Blackjack at Las Vegas Hilton
Are the myriad of poker shows on television not quenching your appetite for gaming when you're not in Vegas?
Las Vegas Logue's Jen Leo Wins Seat In Poker Dome
Congratulations go out to Las Vegas Logue's very own Jen Leo , who has won a coveted seat in Mansion Poker 's Poker Dome!
Aaron Spelling Passes Away at Age 83
Producer Aaron Spelling , the man behind such classic television hits as "Love Boat," "Starsky & Hutch," "Beverly Hills 90210," "Melrose Place" and "Charmed," passed away June 23 in Los Angeles of…
Behind the Bash Shoots Episode at Phantom
Giada De Laurentiis , one of the star personalities of the Food Network, brought her new show, " Behind the Bash ," to Las Vegas this week.
Las Vegas Toast of the Century Breaks Guinness Record
On New Year's Eve 2005, the Mayor of Las Vegas, Oscar B. Goodman, raised a glass to toast the arrival of a new year and a new century for the city.
Las Vegas Amongst Sweatiest Cities In the Country
This week, Old Spice released their rankings for the sweatiest cities in the U.S. and Las Vegas was ranked number two on the list. Phoenix is the only city they considered sweatier than here.
TV Chefs Vie For Spot At Red Rock Chophouse
Season two of the reality chef show " Hell's Kitchen " premieres tonight on Fox. Acid-tongued Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay is back as the man the contestants must impress.
Harrah's Expansion Plans Come To Light
Last week, both Robin Leach and Norm Clarke (of the Las Vegas Review Journal ) revealed some of the major expansion plans that Harrah's has in mind for the property that sits between its Las Vegas…
George Clooney's Las Ramblas Project Ends Before It Starts
Last year, such high profile celebrities as George Clooney and Brad Pitt were named in a collaborative effort with Rande Gerber (the man behind several hot Vegas nightclubs, such as Cherry at Red…
Rita Rudner To Take Over for Clint Holmes
The extremely funny Rita Rudner is leaving her stage home of the past five years, The Cabaret Theatre at New York-New York.
Jerry Lewis and the Telethon Return to Vegas
The Las Vegas Sun reported last week that The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon will return to Las Vegas in 2006 after more than a decade of performances in Los Angeles.
Wine and Dine in Las Vegas
Here's an interesting fact for all you wine lovers: The Court of Master Sommeliers reports that 15 master sommeliers, almost 20 per cent of all those in America, are now based in Las Vegas.
New TV Show: Las Vegas Law
A new Court TV reality show premieres this week, staring Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer James "Bucky" Buchanan.
Countdown to Super Bowl: This Week in Vegas
Things are gearing up for a busy week in Las Vegas. The convention craziness kicks things off today with the start of the Las Vegas Furniture Market , which brings over 50,000 retailers, buyers and…
Food Network: Vegas After Midnight
If you're looking for ideas on where to eat while in Las Vegas, try to catch the Food Network's special: After Midnight...Las Vegas .
Las Vegas: Here She Comes...
When the Miss America pageant premieres in Las Vegas this weekend, a host of celebrities will be on hand for the festivities: Desperate Housewives ' James Denton will handle hosting duties, and…
World Series of Blackjack Comes to Las Vegas Hilton
It was announced today that the Las Vegas Hilton is the new home of the World Series of Blackjack , which will be taped in February for a June premiere.
Castaways Hotel Imploded
The Strip waved goodbye to another old Las Vegas property yesterday when the former Showboat Casino, most recently known as The Castaways, was imploded and demolished .
Legal Bordellos Near Las Vegas
Would you like to know the real meaning of "massage" in SIn City? VegasTripping gives you the inside scoop to getting "room service" in their article, "VegasTripping.com : A Sinner's Guide To Las…
Las Vegas is a Top 5 Brand
As the year drew to a close, it was reported that Las Vegas ranked among the nation's hottest brands of 2005, and will continue to earn high marks in 2006, according to a marketing firm survey.
The Real World Las Vegas DVD
What do you get when you mix reality television with Sin City? Pure insanity, of course. Exhibit A = MTV's The Real World Las Vegas DVD .
Radio Music Awards Live on NBC
The biggest names in music will gather at Aladdin's Theatre for the Performing Arts on Monday, December 19 for the 2005 Radio Music Awards , which will celebrate chart-topping successes in radio…
Barry Manilow: PBS Special and New Album
Barry Manilow's hit Las Vegas show, Manilow: Music and Passion , will celebrate a milestone on Monday, December 12th, when it celebrates its 100th show at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Elton John: The Red Piano Special
Elton John's popular Red Piano show at Caesars Palace comes to primetime on Thursday, December 14, 2005.
CSI: Las Vegas
One of CBS’s most popular programs (so popular it has spawned two spin-offs) is CSI: Las Vegas .
Thoughts and Prayers
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those that were killed and injured in the tragic automobile incident on the Strip this week.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas , now it’s third season, is host to probably the best looking cast currently on TV.
Caesers 24/7
Premiering in January of 2005 on the A&E channel, Caesars 24/7 is a reality series.
Las Vegas Casino Death Watch
The Las Vegas Casino Death Watch is Nick Christenson's webpage that tracks the hotels and casinos that are most likely to close up sooner rather than later.