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Kats ReportBourne, ready: Matt Damon talks movies and politics at his Vegas premiere
"I have been making these movies most of my adult life. I’m really proud of them and was really thrilled to come back and play ...
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Kats ReportIn ‘Love’ celebration, Cirque plans for tomorrow and revamps ‘Yesterday’
Cirque’s stage shows opened 20 years ago with “Mystere” at Treasure Island, and with the most recent activity on the Strip completed, there is a ...
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Kats ReportGiles Martin reshapes, and protects, the Beatles’ legacy
Giles Martin was seated on a director’s chair onstage at the Love Theater at the Mirage when he was unexpectedly upstaged by an underdressed interloper.
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Kats ReportDrai’s officials tell Chris Brown: We need to talk
In the face of published reports that Chris Brown has been ousted from Drai’s, officials representing the club say that first, they need a conversation ...
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NewsAllAggregate‘Idaho!’ at Smith Center rooted in Teller’s ‘Tempest’
The tent at Symphony Park that staged “The Tempest” didn’t much resemble a potato cellar, but what grew out of that enclave was a production ...
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The Kats Report BlogNewsAll‘Sewer pipe’ virtuosity has made Chicago’s Jimmy Pankow a Rock Hall of Famer
Jimmy Pankow remembers when he was a kid, his head filled with dreams of being a great musician. His instrument of choice? ...
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Kats ReportMelody Sweets’ ‘Call of the Wild! Jungle Burlesque’ swings into Caesars on July 30
Having embarked on thematic treks through the Old West, a turn-of-the-century circus and Coney Island, Melody Sweets is taking to the wilderness for her next ...
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Kats ReportBrad Garrett lets the cards fly at MGM Grand
Brad Garrett’s annual Maximum Hope Foundation poker tournament is set for Saturday at MGM Grand, in the open area adjacent to the “Ka” theater and ...
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Kats ReportAngel’s retooled ‘Mindfreak Live!’ bows at Luxor
We are set to experience the formal unveiling of Criss Angel’s "Mindfreak Live!” This is the magic extravaganza supplanting the long-running “Believe” at the Criss ...
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Kats ReportGarth Brooks gallops back to Las Vegas
What would it take for Garth Brooks to return to a Las Vegas Strip residency?
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Kats ReportFrankie Moreno’s ‘Under the Influence’ set to close at Planet Hollywood
At once explosive and short-lived, Frankie Moreno’s “Under the Influence” production at Planet Hollywood Showroom is set to end after Saturday’s performance. Moreno himself said ...
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Kats ReportMonday By the Numbers: A Palatial anniversary, Garth and Trisha’s T-Mobile run and more from Iron Mike
Monday By the Numbers opens with a nod to Palace Station, which is celebrating a significant anniversary on Friday as a trendsetter among Las Vegas ...
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Kats ReportTyson keeps slugging it out as ‘Undisputed Truth’ extended through October
In his fighting career, Mike Tyson was known for the quick KO — ask Michael Spinks, who was “entertained” by Tyson for 91 seconds in ...
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Kats ReportAfter a hiatus took her to Europe and Mexico, Lorena Peril is back dazzling audiences in 'Fantasy'
"What I’ve missed, really, is the family atmosphere of the show. ... It’s been a learning process, and you realize how much you miss that ...
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Kats ReportLas Vegas NHL chief Bill Foley: ‘This is not going to be a 10-year program’
Bill Foley sidestepped a commemorative street sign reading “NHL Hockey Boulevard” to talk for a time about his hockey team. ...
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Kats ReportEven before talk of pro pucks, Las Vegas has been a major league city
Eight years ago, almost to the day, a group of experts with a deep education of pro sports visited the Las Vegas Sun offices for ...
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Kats ReportThe Stanley Cup: Still looking great at 123
At the after-party of the 2009 NHL Awards at Palms Pool, a fan who had succumbed to revelry leapt into the water and began swimming ...
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Kats ReportImagine Dragons’ charitable pulse still strong in Orlando benefit concert
Ben McKee was peacefully navigating the Rogue River in Southern Oregon on the night of the terrible shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. So ...
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Kats ReportEDC’s roots at LVMS planted 20 years ago; Tiesto takes a spot with The Who, Bon Jovi
The vision of the original architects of Las Vegas Motor Speedway is certainly a prominent reason for the success of the Electric Daisy Carnival. But ...
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A&EFabulous Fourth: Catch the fireworks and celebrate Independence Day Vegas-style
A synchronized fireworks display will be fired off at 9 p.m. from nine rooftops spanning the Strip.
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Station CasinosStation Casinos turns 50: A month of fireworks, free shows and throwback Vegas value this July
Expect fireworks, a drone show, a stacked live-music lineup, vintage photo booths, collector's commemoratives and the kind of throwback prices that built Station Casinos' reputation ...
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AggregateNewsAllWhere to watch fireworks in Las Vegas on Fourth of July
America turns 250 this Fourth of July, and Southern Nevada is pulling out all the stops. Here’s how you can join the party ...
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Station CasinosStation Casinos celebrates 50 years in Las Vegas
Company celebrates golden anniversary with shows, deals and more
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FeaturedWestgateVirgin Hotels Las VegasStaycation season: Affordable local escapes for every Las Vegan
You already live in one of the world’s top vacation spots, and its famous resort properties are cutting summertime deals.
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DiningChef Marc Marrone returns to Las Vegas with Diamond Spur, Butcher & Deli
As a longtime executive chef for Tao Group Hospitality, Marrone built menus for some of the city’s busiest iconic restaurants. Today, he’s focused on feeding ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: July 2-8
Don Toliver at MGM Grand Garden Arena and Zouk Nightclub, the Las Vegas Lights play on the Fourth of July, Vicki Barbolak at Jimmy Kimmel’s ...
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Fremont Street ExperienceNewsStreet performers and buskers push for fairness at Fremont Street Experience
An update to the Fremont Street Experience lottery system is still early in the process, with any rule revisions ultimately subject to Las Vegas City ...
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A&EReality TV icon Lisa Vanderpump completes her Las Vegas empire with her own hotel
Vanderpump set her sights on the Cromwell, reimagining the 188-room hotel-casino with lavender accents and vintage, romantic flair.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas Grand Prix celebrates women in automotive industry by honoring standout CSN graduate Shianne Fontanilla
Shianne Fontanilla, a recent graduate of the College of Southern Nevada, is leading a growing crowd of local women choosing to enter the auto repair ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas road construction projects reach key milestones
Project on Maryland Parkway and Boulder Highway are part of a broader push by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and local governments to ...
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A&EYour Downtown Las Vegas itinerary, from morning coffee to last call
Around early afternoon, the objective becomes clear: seek shade. And what better place to do that than in the dark of a matinee at the ...
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MusicLas Vegas can fight concert cancellations and stay connected to live music through smaller venues
We have venues smaller than arenas that can accommodate big-ticket artists willing to downscale, and a growing number of club venues that can be actively ...
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AggregateHome AggregateGovernmentNevada announces a new state park along the Carson River and invites the public to name it
The 1,627-acre park, which spans both the north and south sides of the Carson River and extends into the surrounding sagebrush hills, is just outside ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateHBO documentary series chronicling Burning Man’s turbulent evolution debuts Thursday
“The Man Will Burn,” a four-part series, debuts at 9 p.m. Thursday on HBO and HBO Max. Subsequent episodes air at 9 p.m. Thursdays through ...
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BasketballSportsFeaturedGolden Knights owner Bill Foley details his plan to bring an NBA expansion team to Las Vegas
As the annual NBA Summer League returns to UNLV, Foley talks about his bid for a pro basketball team for the first time since announcing ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week: July 9-15
Jimmy Carr at Encore Theater, NBA Summer League at UNLV, Fuerza Regida at Allegiant Stadium, Martin Lawrence at Resorts World Theatre and more.
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Home Aggregatecollege footballFootballUNLV football enters a critical season where winning is the only option
For decades, a winning record and a bowl game would have been enough for UNLV football. Then came the last three seasons — three Mountain ...
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AggregateAllNewsAustralia’s Thunder From Down Under marks 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip
The show, the longest-running male revue in Las Vegas history, moved from the New Frontier to Excalibur just one year after its Strip debut and ...
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NewsCaesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts deals display positive outlook for Las Vegas
While a change in ownership can be a scary proposition for workers, neither of the Caesars or MGM transactions, should they be finalized, are expected ...
