05.21.13 · 6 PM
Louie Anderson’s new show makes waves at Plaza; ‘The Showbiz Roast’ to revisit skewering
You know who just destroyed the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday? Bruno Mars. With all the kinetic energy and stage drama that followed his show-launching performance of “Treasure Live,” that needs to be noted. Mars’ performance evoked the greater moments of Michael Jackson, and his inclusion of a horn section to a tightly choreographed lineup donned in crimson suits showed his sense of style. Mars is one of the great live performers out there. ... Read more...
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The backlash has taken hold — but why was Biebs booed?
The Biebs Backlash is setting in. As Justin Bieber stood at the mic to accept the first Milestone Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, a mass of fans in MGM Grand Garden Arena showered the contemporary music superstar (and world’s top Twitter manager) with a cascade of boos. How could this happen? Whither the Beliebers? Before the show, fans who waited 2 hours for a glimpse of Biebs on the Billboard blue carpet repeatedly shouted, “We ... Read more...
05.20.13 · 12:01 PM
Penn Jillette finishes second but spins a lot of magic on ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’
Penn Jillette had his reservations about returning to Donald Trump’s boardroom on “Celebrity Apprentice.” After being treated to an ignominious firing by Trump last year during Season 5, in which he finished seventh, Jillette was biting in his criticism of the show and Trump. But Jillette returned this season for the first “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” joining Trump’s wide-ranging cast of characters. Was it worth it? Measuring the experience in dollars, it was worth $$698,655, the amount Jillette raised this season ... Read more...
05.19.13 · 4:34 PM
Jabbawockeez shift into higher gear with ‘Prism’ at Luxor
Jabbawockeez cast member Joe “Punkee” Larot tools around in a black Mazda 3. This car is the vehicular manifestation of a Jabbawockeez — quick, nimble and economical. It is a fast and fun ride. But what about the durability of this little powerhouse? How many miles can we expect out of Jabbawockeez? The Luxor and the eight-member troupe are zooming along on a winding road to find that answer. This weekend, Jabbawockeez have opened what is to be a six-year ... Read more...
05.19.13 · 5:03 PM
Live from the Billboard Music Awards: Swift wins Top Artist; Bieber wins Milestone Award; Prince burns in finale
What’s great about the 2013 Billboard Music Awards is the crossing of cultures. Just now, at MGM Grand Garden Arena, host Tracy Morgan said, “My biological father is here!” Then he paused and said, “Wayne Newton!” And The Wayner stood from his seat, pointed to Morgan onstage, and the crowd roared. I really had no idea of this familial relationship between the two. Never known Tracy to spend the holidays with the Newtons — or extended time at Casa de ... Read more...
05.17.13 · 6 PM
Penn Jillette’s weekend plans: Baby-sit Trace Adkins’ kids, beat Adkins on ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’
Heading into Sunday night’s final showdown on “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” how rich is the rivalry between Penn Jillette and Trace Adkins? Jillette is baby-sitting Adkins’ kids the night before the season finale airs on NBC. “Trace is going to do a show in Atlantic City, and we’ll be baby-sitting his children. They’ll be staying with us in New York (as Penn & Teller are off this weekend), “ Jillette says. “That’s the level of animosity we have.” A stand-up sort ... Read more...
05.17.13 · 5 PM
LVH books a classic-rock act, and it ain’t ‘Rock Vault’; Brad Garrett turns to animation and stand-up after sitcom cancellation
At this moment, The Kats Report bureau is Fortuna coffee and wine bar, just across from what used to be Quarks at LVH. A restaurant and bar themed for Star Trek, Quarks is remembered for some of the most obnoxious drink served in Vegas — the James Tea Kirk, Mind Meld and Harry Mudd among them — and for the best use of Feringis-as-waiters of any Las Vegas eatery. I see here at LVH that the theater is in for ... Read more...
05.16.13 · 2:10 PM
Horses of a different color: Crazy Horse Too-Crazy Horse III in court next week; Helldorado Days plots its future
The Kats Report bureau at the moment is Bootlegger Bistro, late night right atop the bar. The Maria Salad is upcoming, and Old Vegas videos of Elvis, showgirls, The Rat Pack, The Wayner and the Fremont Street chase scene from “Casino Royale” is playing on an endless loop on the middle screen above the video poker machines. This is one of the great Las Vegas video montages you’ll find, in VegasVille or anywhere. Now it’s the finer moments from “Barbarella,” ... Read more...
05.15.13 · 6 PM
‘KWTD’: ‘Rock Vault’ loaded with hits — including a right hook by Howard Leese
It was the great rock historians Spinal Tap who said, “There is a fine line between clever and, uh … stupid.” “Raiding the Rock Vault” is on the clever side of that lever, keeping its sense of humor while rocking very hard nightly at LVH. In can be a rocky road, putting on a million-dollar rock revival booked for a year at a hotel that has never been more off the beaten path. But the band, actors and producer “Sir” ... Read more...
05.15.13 · 1:33 PM
From Carson City to L.A., Pasquale Rotella and EDC are a hot topic
This is one instance when reality is more compelling than even a reality TV show. Insomniac Events COO Simon Lamb appeared at the legislative session Tuesday. It’s a long way from Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival to Carson City, of course. But Lamb, speaking on behalf of EDC and Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella, visited the state Capitol to argue against the proposed 8-percent admission tax — dubbed “The Family Fun Tax” — on all entertainment in the state, which would supplant ... Read more...
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May 15, 2013
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The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS
This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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