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Taking a look at the latest production show happenings
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
There are plenty of exciting things happening, on and off the Strip.

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Highs and lows from Sunday’s 48th annual ACM Awards show
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Rocking performances, tired jokes (we're looking at you, Luke Bryan) and more!

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John Kats looks back: 10 highlights from the Colosseum's first 10 years
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Chris Rock, Celine Dion and more.

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Standing ovation? Reflections on the Smith Center's first year
Thursday, March 7, 2013
For an organization that ballyhooed every dollar raised to build a performing arts center, cheered the arrival of 2,458 tons of Indiana limestone and posed for countless photo ops, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts seems, well, quiet this time of year. And just when there’s so much to get nutty about: 10 touring Broadway productions scheduled for next season; a lingering high from the six-week run of Wicked last summer, and who could forget the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s March performance of Mahler’s Second Symphony.

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Cabaret Jazz hasn't yet become a hip, intimate venue as envisioned
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Smith Center President Myron Martin says they're still introducing Las Vegans to the room.

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'Pin Up' girl: Chatting with Playmate of the Year and new Strip star Claire Sinclair
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
21-year-old Claire Sinclair is the star of a sexy new show at the Stratosphere.

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Jonathan Fine keeps Rockhouse rockin' at the Venetian
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Fun and friendly bar is bigger and better at new Strip spot.

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Holly Madison ditches the 'Peepshow' corset and prepares for motherhood
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
Ready for her biggest challenge yet, the Queen of the Strip continues to keep everyone guessing. This spring, Holly Madison and the producers of "Peepshow," the adult revue in which she has starred as Bo Peep, announced she would leave the Planet Hollywood show on December 30. It was to be the end of an era, albeit a relatively short one, for the woman who arrived in town in the fall of 2008 and quickly embarked on a hard-focused campaign to become “Miss Las Vegas.”

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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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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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Louie Anderson makes waves at Plaza; 'The Showbiz Roast' to return
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Headliner comedian Louie Anderson took the high road, and high dive, on the ABC show "Splash." Now he's returning to Las Vegas, moving to the Plaza ...

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Backlash has taken hold — but why was Justin Bieber booed?
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Justin Bieber spent 57 seconds in silence as fans booed him after he won the Milestone Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden ...

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The backlash has taken hold — but why was Biebs booed?
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Justin Bieber spent 57 seconds in silence as fans booed him after he won the Milestone Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.

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Photos: Penn finishes second, spins magic on 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Rio headliner Penn Jillette was uncertain about returning to "Celebrity Apprentice" but has won nearly $1 million for Opportunity Village on the NBC ...

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Penn Jillette finishes second but spins a lot of magic on 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'
Monday, May 20, 2013
Penn Jillette was uncertain about returning to "Celebrity Apprentice" but has won nearly $1 million for Opportunity Village on the NBC show.

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Live from the Billboard Music Awards: Swift wins Top Artist; Bieber wins Milestone Award; Prince burns in finale
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena kicked off with a great performance by Bruno Mars and some jokes from host Tracy Morgan.

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2013 BBMA photos: Swift wins 8; Bieber's Milestone; Prince in finale
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena kicked off with a great performance by Bruno Mars and jokes from host Tracy Morgan. ...

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Jabbawockeez shift into higher gear with 'Prism' at Luxor
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Together for a decade, Jabbawockeez continue to develop their act and have developed a wide-ranging show with "Prism."

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Jabbawockeez shift into higher gear with new show 'Prism' at Luxor
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Together for a decade, Jabbawockeez continue to develop their act and have developed a wide-ranging show with "Prism." The "America's ...

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Penn Jillette’s weekend plans: Baby-sit Trace Adkins’ kids, beat Adkins on ‘All-Star Celebrity Apprentice’
Friday, May 17, 2013
Penn Jillette and Trace Adkins have become close friends during NBC's all-star season of "Celebrity Apprentice."

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