Category Archives: Entertainment

It’s a boy!

Posted on February 3, 2010 by David McKee

Folks here at LVA HQ must be feeling a little punchy, as they’ve come up with this bit of Humpday drollery, which I pass along for your diversion. Recipe: Take one Steve Wynn … Add a splash of Marty Allen … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Steve Wynn, Wayne F. Newton | 7 Comments

Carrot Top announces nat’l pro…

Posted on February 1, 2010 by David McKee

Carrot Top announces nat’l prop contest. 1st prize: a comped stay @ Luxor. If that’s the grand prize I’d hate to see what also-rans get.

Posted in Current, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, The Strip | 1 Comment

If LV simply *must* have a pos…

Posted on January 29, 2010 by David McKee

If LV simply *must* have a poster boy, better Goss than Gosselin.

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Palms: “Matt Who?”

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

“Freddy Mercury meets Andrea Bocelli.” That’s one description applied to androgynous vocalist Jimmy Hopper, whom The Palms has signed for a once-a-week concert series. This is a sweet deal for customers: It’s a three-hour show and it’s free. The seating … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Entertainment, George Maloof, Riviera, The Strip | 1 Comment

LV Hilton pinches Andrew Dice …

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

LV Hilton pinches Andrew Dice Clay from the Riv. An LVH dagger thrust to the Riv, as bottom-feeders grapple unto death. Clay’s not worth it.

Posted in Colony Capital, Current, Entertainment, Riviera, The Strip | 3 Comments

Food for thought

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

“[Matt] Goss also would bring back some of Sinatra’s bygone sensibilities, chief among them being loyalty to friends.” That’s an interesting remark, considering that the singer began talks with Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner a month after Palms owner George … Continue reading →

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Garth: That’s the way it is

Posted on January 28, 2010 by David McKee

Amid all the ink that’s been spilled about the phenomenon that is Garth Brooks at Wynncore, we have a winner. No review is more eloquent, detailed or well-observed than the one newly penned by my estimable CityLife colleague Mike Prevatt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alex Yemenidjian, Economy, Election, Encore, Entertainment, MGM Mirage, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Oscar Goodman, Steve Wynn, Taxes, The Strip, Wayne F. Newton | 1 Comment

Quote of the Day

Posted on January 26, 2010 by David McKee

“He’s gone all Criss Angel and it’s not for the better.” — LVA staffer’s comment on the gloomy, vampiric-looking Lance Burton who haunts the newish ads for his Monte Carlo show.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on January 25, 2010 by David McKee

“There’s [sic] still rumors about Lady Gaga signing with the Palms. Singing sensation Matt Goss has ended his four months at the Palms, so there may just be room available for someone new.” — Monti Rock III, from his latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, George Maloof | 1 Comment

Ghost town

Posted on January 22, 2010 by David McKee

Economic forecasting is a forbiddingly tricky science but you still have to wonder what convinced MGM Mirage that there was either A) an unabated market for ultra-high-end retail in Las Vegas or B) that such demand as already existed could … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, CityCenter, Current, Dining, Economy, Entertainment, George Maloof, MGM Mirage, The Strip, Tourism | 7 Comments

Gibbons replaced!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by David McKee

So says the U.S. Postal Service, so it’s gotta be true, right? On my “Change of Address Confirmation,” under “Community Resources,” it lists the chief executive of the Silver State as “Gov. Jon Corzine (D),” followed by a Reno phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Entertainment, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Tourism, Transportation | 2 Comments

Wynn getting into bargain race

Posted on January 20, 2010 by David McKee

With MGM Mirage aggressively discounting its Strip properties, it was only so long before Wynn Resorts had to enter the chase. It’s taking the form of a 25% “early savings” markdown that you get if you book your room 45 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Economy, Entertainment, Midnight Jim Gibbons, Steve Wynn, The Strip | 1 Comment

“Peepshow” conundrum

Posted on January 20, 2010 by David McKee

That once and (maybe) future Strip spectacle is probably going to be included in tomorrow’s “Best of the Valley” polls, in Las Vegas CityLife. This raises an interesting conundrum: Since there have been three distinct iterations of Peepshow since its … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Planet Hollywood | 1 Comment

Memo to George Maloof

Posted on January 19, 2010 by David McKee

Forget about hiring Lady Gaga for a Palms residency. Just hire Christopher Walken to give his inimitable interpretations of Ms. Gaga’s lyrics. It’ll be much funnier … and perhaps a scintilla more understandable.

Posted in Entertainment, George Maloof | 2 Comments

Quote of the Day

Posted on January 19, 2010 by David McKee

“Keri Hilson carpet shots are attached.” — from a Light Group press release. No comment.

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If you’re not in Vegas today …

Posted on January 18, 2010 by David McKee

… you’re not missing anything, I’m afraid. The skies are battleship gray and likely to remain so the rest of the week, dampening attendance at CityCenter‘s pocket park. On the other hand, that’s perfect weather to stay indoors and gamble, … Continue reading →

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Happy ending for “Aztar”

Posted on January 15, 2010 by David McKee

Here’s a feel-good story to help ring out the week. The Indiana Gaming Commission has approved Tropicana Entertainment as a suitable owner-operator for the Casino Aztar riverboat, berthed in Evansville. There are a number of contingencies, primarily the plunking down … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Columbia Sussex, Current, Entertainment, Harrah's, Indiana, Labor, Louisiana, Steve Wynn, Tribal, Tropicana Entertainment | 1 Comment

From the S&G Twitter feed …

Posted on January 14, 2010 by David McKee

• Fertittas sell 10% of UFC to Abu Dhabi, new LV sugar daddy, presumably to stave off [Boyd Gaming] takeover of [Station Casinos]. http://tinyurl.com/yzhbmv2 • [Penn National Gaming] gets deadline extension in [Kansas]. http://tinyurl.com/yawfuqk • Aria room rates continue to … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, CityCenter, Current, Entertainment, Florida, International, Kansas, MGM Mirage, Penn National, Politics, Regulation, Sports, Station Casinos, Steve Wynn, The Strip, Tribal, TV | 5 Comments

Seen last night …

Posted on January 14, 2010 by David McKee

… on Tropicana Avenue: A pickup trick carrying two men and four sheep. Don’t worry; it’s probably just the latest chapter in the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority‘s “Whatever Happens Here …” campaign.

Posted in Current, Entertainment, LVCVA, Marketing | 4 Comments

From the S&G Twitter feed …

Posted on January 12, 2010 by David McKee

For those of you who aren’t following it, here’s what you’ve been missing: • Station [Casinos] shuts Cherry @ Red Rock [Resort], ends flirtation w. Strip-ish nightlife. In Summerlin? Right casino, wrong place. http://tinyurl.com/ye36uqm • @IOC_Brand Jim Perry, Virginia McDowell … Continue reading →

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