John Katsilometes
Story Archive
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Vintage film clips, songs, jokes and shtick make Jerry Lewis performance a classic
Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 Jerry Lewis performed a special for PBS at the Orleans Showroom on Sunday, and fans seeking nostalgia were not disappointed.
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Carla Pellegrino opens Meatball Spot while celebrating the spice of life
Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 Carla Pellegrino opened Meatball Spot last month, hoping to succeed where Nu Sanctuary failed.
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Bravo is unleashing 'Project Vegas,' and odds are you are a candidate
Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 An upcoming Bravo reality TV series is the cable titan's first foray into Las Vegas, and they are looking for stars.
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Andre Agassi is running a campaign, but it is not political
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 Andre Agassi plays John McEnroe on Saturday at Mandalay Bay in the PowerShares Series Tour event. Michael Chang and Jim Courier also are competing.
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In time for New Year's Eve shindig, Hard Rock Hotel resurrects Body English
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 Body English closed New Year's Eve 2009 and has hosted special events since shuttering. But it will be reopened, full time, by New Year's Eve this year.
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Recycled Percussion stepping in for Human Nature at I.P./Linq; Trop undergoing theater overhaul
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 Recycled Percussion played Tropicana Theater and, more recently, performed in "America's Got Talent Live" at the Palazzo.
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Clint Holmes, Pete Barbutti, Pia Zadora, Sammy Shore to share stage at annual Joe Williams benefit
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 The Joe Williams benefit show Sunday at UNLV's Ham Hall will deliver funds to UNLV's outstanding jazz program.
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The great trick for 'Zarkana' is to remain unique in a sea of Cirque
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 Cirque du Soleil is going back to what it does best while unveiling its first rock opera with "Zarkana."
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End of an era: Marley Taylor is leaving Zowie Bowie
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 Marley Taylor and Chris Phillips have made Zowie Bowie one of Las Vegas' most popular live acts, but on Saturday she is leaving the act.
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Features
Cirque du Soleil bets on 'Zarkana' to bring back the magic
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 Having lost its way with Viva Elvis, Cirque is summoning the tried-and-true Zarkana for another go at Aria.
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Lewis Black banks on angst in his return to the Mirage
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 Lewis Black gets his news from newspapers and cable TV, but he's not so fond of the pundits.
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Two lounges -- Zebra and Rocks -- await Michael Grimm, while Lon Bronson books a CD party
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 Michael Grimm and Lon Bronson, two headliners at Ovation in Green Valley Ranch, are off to new venues -- and Grimm's is somewhat ironic.
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Las Vegas voting experience: Albertson's, banana bread and a beauty queen
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 During early voting at Albertson's, 2011 Miss Nevada Alana Lee cast her ballot -- amid no fanfare.
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Spending a night with Babs and Guns N’ Roses is a legendary experience
Monday, Nov. 5, 2012 Barbra Streisand caused the audience at MGM Grand to swoon, and Guns N' Roses rocked the Joint for 3 hours -- in the same evening.
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Bill Maher is part of the 47-percent solution
Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 Bill Maher has been hosting a roundtable talk show dating to his days as host of "Politically Incorrect" in the early 1990s.
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If you want to see a show at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, make it quick
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 Ovation opened in the spring of 2007. Its final show is Nov. 24.
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Right here on our stage, 'AGT' resurrects Ed Sullivan's spirit
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 "America's Got Talent" might be called "America's Got Odd Talent," as the live show at Palazzo reminds.
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In revamped Monte Carlo show, Blue Man Group shows no signs of turning gray
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 Blue Man Group has never been content with tossing marshmallows into each other's mouths, but you still see that act today.
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Las Vegas loves its neon, but will it again embrace Liberace?
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 The same week the Neon Museum opened amid great fanfare, the Liberace Foundation filed for bankruptcy.
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Mixing horror and erotica at the Palomino Club is a delicate dance
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 Adam Gentile took over the Palomino Club as part of a payment to his lawyer father Domenick. The place has never been the same.
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Tropicana and Carla Pellegrino end partnership as chef focuses on new projects
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 Carla Pellegrino was brought on by the Trop to run Bacio in the spring of 2010. She announced today that she is leaving the restaurant.
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Composers Showcase, a hidden gem, would like to be less hidden
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 Composers Showcase, back onstage tonight at Cabaret Jazz, has always been a cool little thing. It should be bigger.
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Holly Madison talks family, career and casting decisions as she ends 'Peepshow' run
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 Holly Madison opened in "Peepshow" in June 2009 and since then has become one of the city's most famous and active celebrities.
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary, PT's plans to run the table
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 Golden Gaming purchased the PT's chain in 2002 and immediately went to work on revamping the company's image.
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Jeff Leibow of 'Jersey Boys' gives voice to the fight against neurofibromatosis
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 Jeff Leibow sheds his role in the show at Paris Las Vegas to play father in Sunday's "NF Hope Concert" at Harrah's.
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Mike Tyson turns a page -- for real -- with a new book deal
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 Mike Tyson delved into stage performance earlier this year. Next summer, he'll be an author. Or, co-author.
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As an intuitive drummer, Elton John’s Nigel Olsson can't be beat
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 Nigel Olsson has performed with Elton John since 1970 and says he is a "descriptive" drummer.
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Holly Madison and Pasquale Rotella are expecting ... a girl!
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 "Peepshow" star Holly Madison announced on Aug. 29 that she is pregnant. Now boyfriend Pasquale Rotella and she know the baby's gender.
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Madonna muscles her way through a spectacle at MGM Grand
Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 Madonna showed that she is built to last in a show at MGM Grand that featured gun play, a cathedral scene and a majorette number.
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Oscar Goodman saddened at the death of his friend and mentor Arlen Specter
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 Oscar Goodman was a young law student looking for work when he met Arlen Specter in Philadelphia.
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La Toya's dog? Busey's rantings? Michaels' 'do rag? Jillette says bring it on
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 Penn Jillette is back for another gig in Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice."
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Facing resistance Down Under, Mike Tyson is doing a lot of good at home
Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 Struggling to get into New Zealand and facing resistance in Australia, Mike Tyson has launched a charity in Las Vegas.
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Sorting out impact of Frankie Moreno's 'DWTS' appearance a delicate dance
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 Stratosphere headliner Frankie Moreno spent a decade performing for a handful of fans at Las Vegas lounges. Tonight, he entertains millions.
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Vinyl's new headliner is the city's foremost cancer-surviving crooner
Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 Five years ago, cancer nearly claimed the life of Mark OToole. But today, "The Crooner" has set up at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel.
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At Wynn, Garth Brooks performs a one-man show that involves everyone
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 Skeptics — including this one — wondered whether Garth Brooks' show would work in Las Vegas. It did, in a big way.
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New Stratosphere show to have a Lacey look; no takers for Jerry Lewis' one-man show idea
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 Lacey Schwimmer returns to "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday with Frankie Moreno, and she also is working on the new Stratosphere production.
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After three years, Garth Brooks closing at Wynn Las Vegas on Nov. 17
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 There is no plug to pull in Garth Brooks’ acoustic show at Encore Theater, but he’s packing the guitar and heading out of Las Vegas.
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Claire Sinclair signs up for new production at the Stratosphere
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 Claire Sinclair has been a guest star in "Crazy Horse Paris" at MGM Grand, which closes tonight. She's now in the cast of a new show at the Stratosphere.
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David Itkin: Las Vegas Philharmonic's conduct is 'unprecedented'
Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 Whether directing an orchestra or imparting a point-of-view, David Itkin specializes in precision. Composed, cautious and conciliatory during a recent phone interview from his home city of Dallas, the outgoing music director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra said he wanted to finish the full term of his final contract.
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VegasVille Photo(s): Gossy, a Dirty Virgin and dayglow pink nails
Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Matt Goss celebrates his birthday Saturday night at the Gossy Room in Caesars Palace.
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‘Vegas’ premiere harkens to the days of Cowboy Wynn and wins the night
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 Ralph Lamb is the central figure in “Vegas” on CBS, which covers his period as sheriff of Las Vegas beginning in the early 1960s.
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Noise
Billy Joe’s eruption was far from iHeart's only memorable moment
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 "Don’t make me open up a can o’ country whoop ass up here.”
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Frankie Moreno's Oct. 9 'DWTS' appearance to be sweetened by 'Tangerine Honey,' Lacey Schwimmer
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 "Tangerine Honey" is a song off Frankie Moreno's new CD. He's playing the song to a dance number on "Dancing With the Stars" with Lacey Schwimmer on Oct. 9.
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‘Peepshow’ replaces Holly Madison by adding Coco to the mix
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 Coco Austin, buxom co-star of "Ice Loves Coco," has been confirmed to join the cast of "Peepshow" at Planet Hollywood.
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Mary J. Blige deals ace in the shade of purple as iHeart closes at MGM Grand
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 Mary J. Blige was joined by Prince -- the real Prince -- during the second and final night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand.
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong heads to rehab post-iHeart Music rant
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 The 40-year-old vocalist/guitarist erupted in a verbal and physical torrent at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday night, and there is now an explanation as to why.
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Bon Jovi uncorks 'Shout,' Pink pushes up No Doubt, Psy appears ... just because at iHeart's first night
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 Billie Joe Armstrong was the talk of iHeartRadio Music Festival, but there was a lot more happening on the first night.
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'Lazy' audience, truncated set prompt Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to rock the house
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 After shouting profanities at the audience, Billie Joe Armstrong smashed his guitar after Green Day's set was shortened at the iHeartRadio Music Festival.
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'Dream lineup' for iHeart Radio Music Festival may need more than one MGM venue
Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 The iHeart Radio Music Festival is still in its infancy, but it’s already outgrowing its crib.
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Next to the pretzel stand, Brad Garrett keeps up club assault
Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 Brad Garrett relocated from the Trop to the MGM Grand in March, and (jokes aside) loves his new location.