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Cirque and founder to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Friday, June 19, 2009
Ringo Starr, Russell Crowe, Van Morrison, ZZ Top and Cirque du Soleil: The troupe and its founder will join a slew of stars receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Say goodbye to Trader Vic's
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Raise your mai tais in memory of Trader Vic's inside the Miracle Mile Shops.

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It's official: Bravo confirms "Top Chef: Las Vegas"
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Bravo has finally confirmed that Top Chef's sixth season will take place in Las Vegas. Say it with me, now: "Duh."

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The Joint goes Rogue, for marketing purposes
Friday, May 22, 2009
Company buys rights to add Rogue name to the concert venue’s logo.

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VIP treatment for locals with new casino deals
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Starting today, your Nevada driver's license is the only VIP card you'll need to cash in on locals deals on show tickets, restaurant meals, nightclub admissions, spa treatments and hotel rooms.

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Heaven is a place that serves "frrrozen hot chocolate"
Friday, April 10, 2009
If heaven has a place on Earth, it’s probably called Serendipity. Now, the legendary New York restaurant has a new location right on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Economy down, betting up: NCAA bettors put faith in brackets
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Recession? What recession? An survey conducted last month showed 45 percent of Americans plan to enter at least one college basketball tournament pool. Twenty-two percent had more faith in their wager than their 401k.

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What's in the cards for M? Valley's newest resort opens its doors
Monday, March 2, 2009
Amid fireworks and cheering crowds, M Resort opened its door Sunday night. “I’ve been waiting to see those cars lined up for a long time," chairman and chief executive officer Anthony Marnell III said.

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When clothes speak volumes: Designers with a message come to Vegas
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
At Las Vegas’ fashion conference week, everyone comes with an agenda: To buy, to sell, to promote and to get noticed. But some designers and companies came with a greater mission -- one they hope betters the world and sends a message.

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Common and Microsoft - an unlikely fashion design duo
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
As a Grammy-winning rapper, actor, activist and part-time ad model, it seems like Common has a lot on his plate these days. But in December, the artist added clothing designer to his list of talents. And Microsoft ally.

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Tears and hope in front of the JumboTron during inauguration
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009
President Barack Obama seemed larger than life this morning to a crowd watching on the Las Vegas Strip.

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So long, 2008. Hello, 2009.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009
A New Year's Eve crowd of about 290,000 visitors packed Las Vegas into the early morning, ushering in a new year and saying goodbye to 12 months that some hoped to forget.

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Motley Crue will close The Joint with a bang
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
"It wouldn’t be proper to send it off with a whisper; we felt we had to send it off with a bang,” said vice president of entertainment Paul Davis. Who better than Motley Crue?

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Mirage volcano has fiery rebirth
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
After months of the Mirage’s volcano lying dormant, the hotel and casino reignited the fiery icon in a public ceremony, showcasing a new look and a new sound.

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Hulk Hogan the humanitarian ... who knew?
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan caught a break from his recent string of bad publicity when he received an unlikely award at unlikely place Wednesday afternoon.

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