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Photos: Night 2 of EDC is shut down amid strong winds, safety concerns

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Saturday night at the 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival was anticipated by many to be the most eventful of the three-day festival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway ...

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Photos: 2012 Electric Daisy Carnival is off to a smooth start

Saturday, June 9, 2012

It's around 4 a.m. when DJ Steve Aoki starts pouring sparkling wine on himself, and one gets the feeling that the Electric Daisy Carnival's first night ...

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L.V. mixologists put their best cocktail forward at Mixing Star

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

It was a battle of the bottles Monday night at Azure as some of the best mixologists from across the country faced off in the national finals of the U.S. ...

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Photos: Tropfest crowns 'Best of the Best' at 20th anniversary celebration

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

With the warm breeze and quiet, languid atmosphere, the evening at The Cosmopolitan's Boulevard Pool felt more like a day at the beach than a night ...

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Photos: 'Free Society' brings performance art, excess to Artisan

Monday, June 4, 2012

For three hours, Artisan boutique hotel was transformed into an interactive performance space that guided guests through music, dance and acrobatics ...

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Tropfest toasts 20 years of short films, big ideas at Cosmopolitan

Friday, June 1, 2012

What started as a small, casual gathering at a cafe in Sydney, Australia, is now the world’s largest short film festival. Tropfest celebrates two decades ...

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LMFAO’s Sky Blu wants to know: 'Who came to party?!'

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Sky Blu, one half of party anthem hitmakers LMFAO, is out to prove that he can’t be outpartied. Even though the 25-year-old born Skyler Austen Gordy ...

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Photos: Snow Patrol gets anthemic at the Cosmopolitan's Boulevard Pool

Monday, May 14, 2012

The Saturday night set at the Boulevard Pool was a testament to the Brit band's nearly two-decade evolution from prominent indie favorites ...

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Rich Little invokes spirit of old Hollywood with new show at LVH

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Acclaimed comedian and impressionist Rich Little is known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices,” but it’s precisely 27 that he showcases during ...

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Cosmopolitan announces summer concert series; Beck; Luis Miguel

Monday, May 7, 2012

With a new week comes a slate of announcements of Las Vegas concerts to look forward to this summer. The Cosmopolitan is offering a ...

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Deadmau5, Santigold, Bloc Party, Hall & Oates announce L.V. concerts

Monday, April 30, 2012

From indie to soul to EDM, Las Vegas music fans are given more tempting options to choose from today. The slate of exciting summer concerts ...

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Photos: 10 years later, 'X Burlesque' still keeps audiences on their toes

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Topless revues are one of the heralded entertainment staples of the Strip; one might even say that they’re a right of passage for a Las Vegas visitor. ...

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Photos: Meet the lovely ladies of 'X Burlesque'

Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Flamingo’s fiery topless revue “X Burlesque” celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight. The show is known to offer something for everyone -- and ...

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Photos: From showgirls to vampires, the topless revues of the Strip

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Today marks the 10th anniversary of “X Burlesque” at the Flamingo. Topless revues are an iconic part of Las Vegas; some, like “X,” have staying ...

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L.V. resident, music industry veteran Jean Bennett recalls Dick Clark

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Dick Clark passed away at age 82 today, leaving the public with many memories of the TV icon; still, few today remember Clark like Jean Bennett. ...

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Photos: Fremont Street Experience pays tribute to Dick Clark

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Following today’s news of the passing of legendary TV producer Dick Clark, Fremont Street Experience has announced that it will host a ...

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Day 3 at Coachella 2012: Hologram, Hives and Rihanna’s surprise

Monday, April 16, 2012

Coachella went out with a bang Sunday (at least until next weekend) with spectacular weather and what was arguably the most solid day of sets of ...

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Day 2 at Coachella 2012: Electric Daisy Coachella, full-frontal nudity

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Despite Day 1’s sobering temperatures, Coachella 2012 felt like it was in full swing Day 2 thanks to beautiful, clear skies and temperatures in the ...

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Day 1 at Coachella 2012: Rain, people falling, other surprises

Saturday, April 14, 2012

After 12 years of sweltering heat and scantily clad attendees, it finally rained at Coachella in Indio, Calif. Kind of. Sporadic late-afternoon showers ...

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Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo wants to funk you up at Pure

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo are bringing their bonafide lovin’ to the Strip on Friday as they kick off a monthly DJ residency at Pure in Caesars ...

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New L.V. concerts: Jason Mraz, Bret Michaels, Vince Neil, 1980s stars

Thursday, April 5, 2012

With Las Vegas gearing up for summer, another slate of concerts fit for a variety of music tastes has been announced this week. From Vince Neil to ...

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Ne-Yo on his favorite L.V. vice, fashion sense and new album

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

In honor of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, the R&B superstar paid a visit to his hometown of Las Vegas to treat Jordan and his guests to a ...

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Photos: Angel Porrino: From personal assistant to 'Absinthe' star

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

It’s been quite a year and a half for “Absinthe” performer Angel Porrino. Eighteen months ago, you probably knew her as Holly Madison’s best friend ...

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Photos: A day with the Gazillionaire, Penny Pibbets of 'Absinthe'

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

For a year -- Sunday marked the 500th show -- “Absinthe” stars the Gazillionaire and Penny Pibbets have been hosting the unapologetically raunchy, ...

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'Dancing With the Stars' live show is coming to the Tropicana

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A live version of the hit ABC series is coming to the Tropicana for a 12-week residency kicking off April 14. After months of speculation and reports ...

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Q&A: The Leftover Cuties bring their speakeasy stylings to Cosmopolitan

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

What cocktail goes best with their music? Jameson -- neat, says singer Shirli McAllen. The L.A. quintet has been making crowds swoon with their fresh, ...

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Beach Boys, ACMs, Young the Giant, Chickenfoot announce L.V. shows

Monday, March 5, 2012

This morning revealed a slate of new Las Vegas concert listings fit for a variety of music tastes. Ahead of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Awards ...

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John Mayer, Garbage, Kreayshawn, Cage the Elephant set L.V. dates

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012

Singer John Mayer and '90s rockers Garbage have announced upcoming shows in Las Vegas, adding two more big names to an already impressive list ...

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Is Grammy Award-nominated Skrillex worth the hype?

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

It’s approaching 3 a.m. on the Monday night/Tuesday morning of XS’s third-anniversary party, and the scene is more or less what you might see on any ...

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Reunited Gabriel & Dresden kick off yearlong residency at Marquee

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

They’re baaack! EDM heroes Gabriel & Dresden return to Las Vegas tonight to kick off a yearlong residency at Marquee in the Cosmopolitan. The recently ...

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Iconic mega-club Studio 54 set to say farewell after 14 years

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

From industry nights to bottle service to acrobatics, Studio 54 was an early innovator on the club scene. The club that helped shape Las Vegas nightlife ...