John Katsilometes
Story Archive
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Monti Rock III on the mend; Carla Pellegrino's Bacio marks one year at Trop; Barbara Cook postpones shows
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Monti Rock III is back home after a bout with dehydration, exhaustion and a blood infection. He was hospitalized for a month because of the condition.
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For a moment, the circus halts to honor one of its greats
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Brian Dewhurst faced an audience full of red noses and smiling faces as he celebrated his 80th birthday doing what he does most nights -- clowning around in "Mystere."
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Live from Billboard Music Awards: Stevie Wonder closes with 'Superstition'; Adele wins 12 awards
Sunday, May 20, 2012 The Billboard Music Awards were at MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight, with a tribute to Whitney Houston and a show-closing medley by Stevie Wonder highlighting the ABC special.
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Stirling Club hosts its last dance, but is it really over?
Saturday, May 19, 2012 Announced months ago in a letter to members, the Stirling Club closed Saturday night. But the party might not be over.
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Cancer claims master monologist Ron Shock at age 69
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Ron Shock announced his cancer diagnosis in December and performed standup for the last time Jan. 7.
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A quick peek at 'Empire' as Spiegelworld bridges Las Vegas and New York
Thursday, May 17, 2012 "Empire" is a multiple-act, adult-themed production on the same plane as "Absinthe" that debuts in Times Square next week.
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Composers Showcase performs Act II tonight at Smith Center
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Composers Showcase needs a bit of support -- like, 100 paying ticket-holders for each show -- to cover its costs at Cabaret Jazz.
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Nathan Burton is still cooking with his new Flamingo contract, nighttime shows, engagement
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Nathan Burton arrived in Las Vegas in 1999 for a role in "Showgirls of Magic" at San Remo and since has been one of the city's busiest entertainers.
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Liza Minnelli's short, sweet show thrills LVH crowd; Dave Perrico's band at South Point a monster
Monday, May 14, 2012 Liza Minnelli enthusiastically, and often whimsically, sang a series of classic tunes, including "Cabaret" and "New York, New York," to an adoring audience.
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A bit of trickery from would-be magician Joey Fatone
Monday, May 14, 2012 Joey Fatone has a hidden talent. Well, he had one. Until now.
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Elvis contest conjures up memories of one of history's great wardrobe malfunctions
Sunday, May 13, 2012 Victor Trevino Jr. won the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition over the weekend at Fremont Street Experience, topping a field of 21 ETAs.
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Can ace roaster Amy Schumer find comic heaven at the Riviera?
Sunday, May 13, 2012 At the end of the interview at Lobby Bar Cafe at the Encore, Amy Schumer will say thank your for not being asked a particular question.
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Sinatra's exaggerated mob ties, JFK's unplanned campaign swing detailed in '10 Things' Rat Pack episode
Friday, May 11, 2012 The History Channel focused its cameras and research on the Rat Pack for an episode of the "10 Things You Didn't Know About" series.
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Lena Horne has always been supreme to Mary Wilson
Thursday, May 10, 2012 Mary Wilson met Lena Horne in 1968 while Wilson was a member of the Supremes. The two became longtime friends, and Wilson is performing a tribute to Horne on Friday and Saturday at Cabaret Jazz at Smith Center.
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On the short list for the Three Stooges? Carrot Top
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Carrot Top would make a good Larry. This would be the Larry of the Three Stooges. The new film adaptation of Larry, Moe and Curley’s nyuk-nyukian ...
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NBT celebrates 40th anniversary, but can we not shout at the guest star?
Monday, May 7, 2012 An audience member yelled at Caesars headliner Matt Goss during the introduction of one of his songs at NBT's premiere at Reynolds Hall, but the night went off famously anyway.
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Live from Mayweather-Cotto: Money man wins by decision, talks Pacquiao
Saturday, May 5, 2012 Thousands of fans jammed MGM Grand Garden Arena to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto determine who is the "Ring King."
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Appearance by Matt Goss gives Nevada Ballet Theatre a lift
Friday, May 4, 2012 Caesars Palace headliner Matt Goss and Nevada Ballet Theatre Artistic Director James Canfield have collaborated on the piece "Four Songs" as part of NBT's premiere at Smith Center.
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Cozy House of Blues is a real jam hall as Santana opens two-year residency
Thursday, May 3, 2012 Performing at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, Carlos Santana delivered on his promise to make his new Las Vegas engagement a more intimate affair.
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Brad Garrett returns (a day early) to his MGM Grand club; Palms staff departures
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Brad Garrett returns to his club to host a Sunday night lineup and is back performing his standup through May 13.
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A night of celebration set for Michaelina Bellamy
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Longtime Las Vegas vocalist Michaelina Bellamy died April 7 of leukemia. A celebration of her life is set for tonight at Mr. B's.
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'AGT' champ Michael Grimm is back, at $5 a pop, at Ovation
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Michael Grimm won "America's Got Talent" in front of millions of network TV viewers. He's returned to where he performed pre-"AGT," Ovation Showroom at Green Valley Ranch.
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In winning 'The Pitch,' SK+G makes Waste Management an offer it can't refuse
Monday, April 30, 2012 SK+G was matched against the Ad Store, a highly regarded agency in New York, to produce a brand-shaping campaign for Waste Management of Houston. The Las Vegas crew won.
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The Jackson 4 — Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and Tito — set for July date at the Cannery
Monday, April 30, 2012 The four brothers who, along with Michael, made up the original Jackson 5 are performing together for the first time since the 1984 "Victory" tour.
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Of beer pong, Lucky and 'Freaks': O'Sheas performs its last jig
Sunday, April 29, 2012 O'Sheas has been a favorite of Las Vegas visitors looking for a party at an affordable price. It closes in favor of Linq at noon Monday.
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Kelly Clinton-Holmes taking a serious shot with comedy-laced shows at Suncoast
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Kelly Clinton-Holmes has served as the comedic and singing host at Stirling Club and Bootlegger Bistro for years. This weekend's gigs at Suncoast are a step toward a more formal showroom residency.
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Quick shots: A torrid performer sets up at the Palms; illness befalls Monti Rock III
Friday, April 27, 2012 Sherry St. Germain has been rocking the Lounge at the Palms since March, and her energy never subsides in a show that starts at 11 p.m.
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Making a wrong turn of biblical proportions in Florence
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 A series of mishaps led a quartet of motor-scooting international visitors into Cathedral Square, and the Duomo courtyard, in Florence, Italy.
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Don't worry: These gondoliers know how to avoid a watery collision
Monday, April 23, 2012 Venice is a far different city at night than during the day, when it is under a crush of international visitors.
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In Vienna, mere beholding of cathedral's splendor is religious experience
Friday, April 20, 2012 A couple of mornings ago, I went for a morning walk. I walked along the sidewalk in Stephansplatz, the city’s commercial and cultural core. I made my way once more to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the oldest and tallest churches in the world.
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A trip to a music club in Vienna brings Las Vegas to the stage ... well, almost
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The club is Zwe, and the scene is at once smoky and chill. The hope was for Frankie Moreno to play the club, but the idea was flatly denied.
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Rick Faugno's run at the Lounge at the Palms to end April 17
Monday, April 9, 2012 Rick Faugno departed "Jersey Boys" in October. His search for a solid residency in Las Vegas will continue after he leaves the Palms on April 17.
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In wake of MDA move, Jerry Lewis rolls out 'The Nutty Professor' -- and it ain't in Las Vegas
Sunday, April 8, 2012 The bond between Las Vegas and the MDA Labor Day Telethon was severed when Jerry Lewis left the organization and the show. He's now focused on "The Nutty Professor" musical, which premieres ... in Nashville.
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Las Vegas loses a star: Cancer claims 'Folies' beauty
Saturday, April 7, 2012 One of the city’s great voices has fallen silent. Michaelina Bellamy, the principal singer in “Folies Bergere” at Tropicana for a decade ending in 1990 and a backing vocalist who toured with such greats as Engelbert Humperdinck and the Airmen of Note, died today after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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'Absinthe'-piloted bar on Fremont East, preview of show demonstrate Spiegelword is serious about Las Vegas
Friday, April 6, 2012 "Absinthe" just celebrated its first anniversary at Caesars Palace, and the head of the company that co-produces the show says to expect more activity from his crew in Vegas in coming weeks.
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The ever-rockin' Brody Dolyniuk returns to Vegas — Henderson, actually — and hints at what's next
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 After fronting Yellow Brick Road for 14 years, Brody Dolyniuk moved to Southern California last summer. He's back, in a big way, Saturday night.
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Seven quotes from the Academy of Country Music Awards
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 John Katsilometes catches some words of wisdom on the ACM red carpet and in the media room
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Palms rolls out unwelcome mat for longtime hotel frequenter and Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 A Twitter battle erupted Monday night between Vince Neil and officials at the Palms, with Neil claiming poor treatment during a visit to Little Buddha and the hotel responding that he was no longer welcome at the resort.
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ACM chief: Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Cowboys Stadium, not in Las Vegas
Monday, April 2, 2012 Academy of Country Music President Bob Romeo loves "Vegas Goes Country," the citywide week of events leading up to, and including, the ACM Awards. But a chance to stage the show's 50th anniversary at Cowboys Stadium is too enticing to turn down.
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With a little KISS, ACMs at MGM Grand show some love to rock and roll
Monday, April 2, 2012 KISS arrived at the 47th Academy of Country Music Awards in full costume. Suffice to say, none of it bore the Wrangler logo.
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How Wayne Newton and Carrot Top wound up performing with Toby Keith at the ACMs
Sunday, April 1, 2012 Wayne Newton's first meeting with Toby Keith was a memorable jam session at Keith's restaurant and nightclub in 2007.
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‘Absinthe’ is coming of age in a city loaded with entertainment options
Sunday, April 1, 2012 During each performance of “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, Melody Sweets sings a groovy little number titled “Slice of Heaven.”
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The Gazillionaire & Penny of 'Absinthe': They ain't exactly Donny & Marie
Sunday, April 1, 2012 The Gazillionaire would consider a monetary offer to release Penny Pibbets from her contract in "Absinthe," but that $25-per-week stipend goes a long way.
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Brad Garrett's new comedy club gets some love from favorite comedians
Friday, March 30, 2012 This was Brad Garrett’s kind of scene. A comedy club bearing his name, packed with friends, fellow comics and the resort executives who have provided him a place to play at MGM Grand.
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Lack of autograph hounds, winds make for successful first day of MJCI
Thursday, March 29, 2012 A collection of notes from an hour spent today at the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Shadow Creek.
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Three quickies from Caesars: 'Absinthe,' Glen Campbell and MOMIX
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 A "high-wire heiress" makes her way to "Absinthe," and Glen Campbell makes what is likely his final Las Vegas stop at LVH in June.
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Slightly used props? Overstocked furniture? MGM Resorts finds a use for all of it
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren says the company is not heavy-handed about its message of environmental responsibility, but practices such at every level.
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MJCI should be a signature event, but don't be obnoxious about it
Monday, March 26, 2012 Regular fans were caught in the undertow of professional autograph seekers at the 2011 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, but security is well-prepped to deal with the horde this year.
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After a week away, Donny Osmond cleared to return to Flamingo show
Monday, March 26, 2012 Donny Osmond missed a week's worth of shows to rest a fatigued voice. Marie performed solo, and with a pair of guest vocalists, in his absence.
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'Celebrity Apprentice,' UNLV Hall of Fame honor, Marty Allen's birthday -- the Year of Penn is keeping Jillette on the move
Sunday, March 25, 2012 Penn JIllette has been hitting the scene -- and network television -- with great regularity, as his busy week reflected during appearances at UNLV and Palace Station.