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MusicLegendary talents Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis bring 'Nothing But Hits' to the Venetian
The duo has co-written and produced a streak of Billboard Top 20 hits for dozens of artists, including Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, ...
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NightlifeNew jams and classics share the floor at Wax Rabbit’s U Remind Me R&B party
People dance without any worries about who’s watching. Their shared reverence for the genre drives those inhibitions out the door, and Wax Rabbit’s allure adds ...
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MusicDowntown Las Vegas’ inaugural Paradice Festival bares its soul
The grooving soundscapes of Colombia’s Balthvs lulled the audience into a trance-like state.
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MusicRising R&B star Ravyn Lenae makes her Las Vegas debut at the inaugural Paradice Festival
For Lenae, music is an expression of who she is, and the genres she’s held close since childhood have deeply shaped her musical identity.
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MusicLocal Spin: New music from Vegas artists B. Rose, Spring Breeding, Scorpio, more
The local music scene has been heating up with new releases. Here are our favorite singles of the week.
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MusicKendrick Lamar and SZA electrify Allegiant Stadium
Their chemistry as performers and artists during the May 31 Grand National Tour stop created a powerful and beautiful tension that the thousands in attendance ...
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MusicAfter his successful Palms residency run, R&B legend Babyface isn’t slowing down
Babyface closes out his residency at the Pearl Concert Theater on May 9 and 10.
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MusicMaxwell brings timeless R&B to PH Live on the Las Vegas Strip
The singer’s Serenade Tour touches down at the Planet Hollywood theater on October 26.
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MusicBoyz II Men ramps up the romance at new residency at The Chelsea
After piloting a residency at the Mirage for nearly eight years, the trio wasted little time adjusting to the Chelsea.
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MusicR&B 'queens' SWV and Xscape ruled a Vegas stage together
The ’90s lent itself to beautiful, Black, impenetrably strong girl groups who dominated R&B for the best part of the decade. At Planet Hollywood on ...
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A&EMiami rap queen Trina talks about her life and career during Vegas visit
Everyone from Ludacris and Missy Elliott to Latto and Snoop Dogg have clamored to collaborate with Trina. In the wake of the canceled Lovers & ...
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A&EVegas' Lovers & Friends Festival canceled due to high winds
The Lovers & Friends Festival, scheduled to kick off its third year at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, May 4, has been canceled ...
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MusicDowntown R&B listening lounge Seven:45 is filled with love notes to the genre
“This space is as shallow or as deep as you want it to be. Each piece of art represents R&B culture to me.”
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MusicLas Vegas finally gets the hip-hop and R&B residencies fans deserve
Wu-Tang Clan, New Edition and Jodeci all launch residency shows on and off the Strip in 2024.
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MusicKeith Sweat brings his classic R&B sounds to Las Vegas' Palms
Vegas audiences are beyond familiar with his radio-saturating grooves from the ’80s and ’90s like “Make It Last Forever,” “I Want Her,” “Nobody” and “I’ll ...
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NightlifePalms brings Jhene Aiko, Busta Rhymes and more to the pool for Memorial Day weekend
Soak Pool kicks off The Show: Sunshine Vibe Sessions during the holiday weekend.
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MusicFive Memorable Moments from Las Vegas' 2023 Lovers & Friends festival
The hip-hop and R&B throwback fest upped the ante for its second year.
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MusicMissy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey announced for Lovers & Friends 2023 in Las Vegas
The hip-hop and R&B music festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the Strip on May 6.
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MusicFive Thoughts: Usher opens new Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live
The roller skating and stripper poles from his previous show are back.
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NewsLake MeadHoover DamSouthern Nevada confronts a challenging future after water cuts further deplete Lake Mead
This month, the Bureau of Reclamation released a study projecting Lake Mead could plummet to 1,021 feet by summer 2027, shattering its record low by ...
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NewsBTS takes over Las Vegas: How the Bangtan boys are turning the Strip purple — and red — again
BTS concerts are, by nature, global travel events. The ARIRANG World Tour has triggered what tourism researchers call “concert tourism” at scale ...
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BusinessretailArts & EntertainmentTeen shop owner, artist and activist Kumei Norwood looks to the future
As the 17-year-old entrepreneur prepares to enter a new stage of life—graduating from high school—we sat down to talk about the future of Tofu Tees ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: May 28-June 3
Juvenile at Brooklyn Bowl, Danny Ocean at BleauLive Theater, Freddie Gibbs at House of Blues, Bryan Adams at Encore Theater and more.
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CircaCirca Resort & Casino is Your Home for The World’s Largest Soccer Tournament
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Circa Resort & Casino transforms downtown Las Vegas into a World Soccer Championship fan zone, delivering full coverage ...
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DiningLas Vegas Restaurant Week returns with fabulous menus and serious impact
Last year, more than 290 local restaurants participated, raising an all-time high $403,358 for Three Square and providing 1.2 million meals for those in need.
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MusicSepultura’s farewell tour at House of Blues Las Vegas was a feral reminder of the band’s enduring power
Across more than 40 years, the band has carved out a sound that fused thrash, death metal, nu metal and Brazilian rhythmic influence into something ...
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NewsHoover Dam draped in flag for nation's 250th birthday
A 300-foot-wide, 150-foot-tall American flag now hangs across the face of Hoover Dam, illuminated by patriotic lighting in red, white and blue — what officials ...
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NightlifeOmnia Dayclub arrives on the pool scene like a summer fever dream
Omnia Dayclub’s grand opening weekend was, by all measures, a mini-festival, and next up is the innovative Daybreaker sober dance party.
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Breaking NewsSurvey: Nevada Democratic primary voters value electability over progressive values
The survey polled 1,000 registered voters likely to participate in Nevada’s Democratic presidential primary.
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NightlifeUgly Duckling beautifies karaoke with deep cuts, chill vibes and concert-quality sound
The songbook at this new Arts District spot is so vast that your go-to karaoke songs may be rendered obsolete.
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PoliticsBongino’s criticism of Parler CEO was a ‘hyperbolic rant,’ not slander, Nevada court rules
Right-wing media personality and former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino did not slander the CEO of a conservative social media network in a livestream because ...
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hockeyVegas Golden KnightsSportsAnalysis: Record comeback puts Knights one win away from Stanley Cup Final
To beat Colorado in Game 3, Vegas was going to have to top the longtime Stanley Cup favorite at its own game. ...
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MusicThe Altons bring romance, heartbreak and modern soul to Fergusons Downtown
With last year's album, The Altons have fully settled into their velvet shadows of modern “souldies.”
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FeaturedGet out of the house! How to keep all ages entertained all summer in Las Vegas
Whether you're looking for something active, creative or educational, this guide to affordable family activities around the Las Vegas Valley will cover all the bases.
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PoliticsHoover Dam to get new turbines, repairs with $52 million in federal funds
The Bureau of Reclamation is releasing $52 million to fund upgrades and repairs at the Hoover Dam, officials announced today.
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A&EBarry Manilow on life after cancer: 'I'm not ready to croak'
Barry Manilow steers a golf cart to the end of a long driveway, pulls to a stop and flings a plush toy goose across a ...
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FeaturedAdd in some alternative screen time with F1 Arcade, Game Nest, the drive-in and more
You didn’t think we were that strict, did you? Screen time can be a good thing when it’s done right.
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FeaturesWant to work? Tips for teens looking for a summer job
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is a prime resource for learning how to stand out in the highly competitive summer job market.
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FeaturedScreen-free summer: Don’t let your devices get in the way of family fun
When there’s no school and it’s 110 degrees outside, it’s easy for kids and teens to get sucked into their phones and tablets.
