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Kats ReportBourne, ready: Matt Damon talks movies and politics at his Vegas premiere
"I have been making these movies most of my adult life. I’m really proud of them and was really thrilled to come back and play ...
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Kats ReportIn ‘Love’ celebration, Cirque plans for tomorrow and revamps ‘Yesterday’
Cirque’s stage shows opened 20 years ago with “Mystere” at Treasure Island, and with the most recent activity on the Strip completed, there is a ...
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Kats ReportGiles Martin reshapes, and protects, the Beatles’ legacy
Giles Martin was seated on a director’s chair onstage at the Love Theater at the Mirage when he was unexpectedly upstaged by an underdressed interloper.
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Kats ReportDrai’s officials tell Chris Brown: We need to talk
In the face of published reports that Chris Brown has been ousted from Drai’s, officials representing the club say that first, they need a conversation ...
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NewsAllAggregate‘Idaho!’ at Smith Center rooted in Teller’s ‘Tempest’
The tent at Symphony Park that staged “The Tempest” didn’t much resemble a potato cellar, but what grew out of that enclave was a production ...
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The Kats Report BlogNewsAll‘Sewer pipe’ virtuosity has made Chicago’s Jimmy Pankow a Rock Hall of Famer
Jimmy Pankow remembers when he was a kid, his head filled with dreams of being a great musician. His instrument of choice? ...
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Kats ReportMelody Sweets’ ‘Call of the Wild! Jungle Burlesque’ swings into Caesars on July 30
Having embarked on thematic treks through the Old West, a turn-of-the-century circus and Coney Island, Melody Sweets is taking to the wilderness for her next ...
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Kats ReportBrad Garrett lets the cards fly at MGM Grand
Brad Garrett’s annual Maximum Hope Foundation poker tournament is set for Saturday at MGM Grand, in the open area adjacent to the “Ka” theater and ...
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Kats ReportAngel’s retooled ‘Mindfreak Live!’ bows at Luxor
We are set to experience the formal unveiling of Criss Angel’s "Mindfreak Live!” This is the magic extravaganza supplanting the long-running “Believe” at the Criss ...
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Kats ReportGarth Brooks gallops back to Las Vegas
What would it take for Garth Brooks to return to a Las Vegas Strip residency?
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Kats ReportFrankie Moreno’s ‘Under the Influence’ set to close at Planet Hollywood
At once explosive and short-lived, Frankie Moreno’s “Under the Influence” production at Planet Hollywood Showroom is set to end after Saturday’s performance. Moreno himself said ...
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Kats ReportMonday By the Numbers: A Palatial anniversary, Garth and Trisha’s T-Mobile run and more from Iron Mike
Monday By the Numbers opens with a nod to Palace Station, which is celebrating a significant anniversary on Friday as a trendsetter among Las Vegas ...
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Kats ReportTyson keeps slugging it out as ‘Undisputed Truth’ extended through October
In his fighting career, Mike Tyson was known for the quick KO — ask Michael Spinks, who was “entertained” by Tyson for 91 seconds in ...
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Kats ReportAfter a hiatus took her to Europe and Mexico, Lorena Peril is back dazzling audiences in 'Fantasy'
"What I’ve missed, really, is the family atmosphere of the show. ... It’s been a learning process, and you realize how much you miss that ...
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Kats ReportLas Vegas NHL chief Bill Foley: ‘This is not going to be a 10-year program’
Bill Foley sidestepped a commemorative street sign reading “NHL Hockey Boulevard” to talk for a time about his hockey team. ...
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Kats ReportEven before talk of pro pucks, Las Vegas has been a major league city
Eight years ago, almost to the day, a group of experts with a deep education of pro sports visited the Las Vegas Sun offices for ...
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Kats ReportThe Stanley Cup: Still looking great at 123
At the after-party of the 2009 NHL Awards at Palms Pool, a fan who had succumbed to revelry leapt into the water and began swimming ...
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Kats ReportImagine Dragons’ charitable pulse still strong in Orlando benefit concert
Ben McKee was peacefully navigating the Rogue River in Southern Oregon on the night of the terrible shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. So ...
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Kats ReportEDC’s roots at LVMS planted 20 years ago; Tiesto takes a spot with The Who, Bon Jovi
The vision of the original architects of Las Vegas Motor Speedway is certainly a prominent reason for the success of the Electric Daisy Carnival. But ...
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Bruno MarsLas Vegas StripNewsBruno Mars to be honored with Las Vegas Strip parade and street name
The parade on April 10 begins near Bellagio on Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at T-Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, and that stretch, Park Avenue, will ...
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AggregateAllNewsGuest column: Vegas culture demands soaring mascot for NBA expansion franchise
Despite birds being a popular category for the past century, the Las Vegas Vultures offer a fresh look as the only Vultures currently alive in ...
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsHeavey: UNLV plans for new business school building, international expansion
When UNLV opened its doors in 1957, the campus was little more than a handful of buildings just off Maryland Parkway — two of which ...
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AggregateAllNewsWhy new coach is trying to change his infamous style with the Golden Knights
For maybe the first time in the more than 25 years since he emerged as an NHL coach, John “Torts” Tortorella was easy to miss ...
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Breaking NewsLas Vegas archbishop defends Pope Leo against Trump's social media attacks
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas is defending Pope Leo XIV after President Donald Trump criticized the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church ...
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AggregateAllNewsFrom front lines to ballot box: How retired Marine helps overseas Nevadans vote
Mark Wlaschin left for work early on this morning, well before sunrise, making the familiar commute through the dark Carson City streets to the Nevada ...
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NewsLas Vegas housingNevada’s new housing bill is working, but for whom?
While Assembly Bill 540 casts a wide net, the most pressing aspect of the housing crisis persists: of 1,566 total units funded in the bill’s ...
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Player of the monthNewsAggregateA's Player of the Month: Sierra Vista's Amaya Wusstig
The middle school flag football team needed a quarterback, so the coach lined all the girls up and had them throw the ball.
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NewsAggregateAllAir France lands in Las Vegas: Nonstop service from Paris takes flight
Some had come for business, others for pleasure, but all shared the distinction of being the very first passengers to fly Air France’s new nonstop ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas’ tourism slump shadows Trump’s return to Nevada
As President Donald Trump seeks to promote his No Tax on Tips policy during a roundtable discussion downtown, small businesses worry fewer people even have ...
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News'New king of Las Vegas' is celebrated with Strip parade
Riding down the Las Vegas Strip in a pink low-rider with two showgirls at his side, Bruno Mars was declared the “new king of Las ...
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AggregateAllNewsPoll finds Trump’s economic policies eroding Latino support in Nevada, key states
Latino voters in key battleground states, including Nevada, are turning against President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to new polling ...
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SportsFrozen Four in Las Vegas: Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title
Denver has thrived in the uncomfortable, refusing to panic even when the opponent is dominating play.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateResorts World releasing 100,000 ladybugs for Earth Day tradition
Resorts World Las Vegas will mark Earth Day with its annual ladybug release, a tradition the resort has maintained since opening in 2021 as part ...
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DiningHenderson’s Golden Boy Deli puts perfectly crafted sandwiches on a pedestal
Owners Scott Arn and Ramtin Yashar, two former chefs of Downtown’s beloved Esther’s Kitchen, debuted the neighborhood deli with global flavors inspired by their travels.
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WrestleManiaNewsAggregateWWE taking over Las Vegas chapels to make 'tag teams for life' with 'WWEdding'
Five couples will trade vows for a very different kind of “I do” this month, as ESPN hosts a first-ever WWE-themed wedding experience in Las ...
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DiningWhat you need to eat at Kyu at Fontainebleau
Since opening with Fontainebleau in 2023, Kyu has satisfied tourists and locals alike with wood-fired cooking, innovative dishes and elevated atmosphere.
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Breaking NewsCCSD Police track alarming rise in child vehicle crash injuries
Local police data confirm what anyone who has spent time near a Las Vegas-area school during morning drop-off or afternoon dismissal already suspects: E-scooters and ...
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A&EReview: Drain brings its signature surf-soaked hardcore to a sold-out House of Blues Las Vegas
Over the past 12 years, the band has carved a path through DIY rooms, vet halls and festival stages, working up to House of Blues.
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NewsStates are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just to handle proposed data centers — and it ...
