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Wednesday, Apr 24

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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll

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Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. So, it’s surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself.

Tuesday, Apr 23

01

Performer paralyzed during ‘O’ show sues Cirque du Soleil

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A performer is suing Cirque du Soleil after he was paralyzed by a moving platform in June 2023 during a new act during the “O” show.

Monday, Apr 22

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‘It’s the dream.’ Celine Dion fighting to return to stage

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Celine Dion tells Vogue France, of her battle with SPS: “I have to learn to live with it now and stop questioning myself.”

Sunday, Apr 21

02

Blake Shelton-Michael Bublé connection brings power to Vegas gala

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Blake Shelton isn’t exactly a crooner, but he’s friends with one. That charismatic superstar enlightened the country icon about a powerhouse event in Las Vegas.

Friday, Apr 19

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Taylor Swift releases secret double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’

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Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises? No.

Thursday, Apr 18

21

Chris Farley movie in the works, starring Paul Walter Hauser

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A film about the life of legendary comedian Chris Farley is reportedly in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser signed on to star in the main role and Josh Gad set to make his directorial debut.

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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist, dies at 80

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He shared lead guitar duties with Duane Allman in the original Allman Brothers Band to help give the group its distinctive sound and create a new genre — Southern rock.

Wednesday, Apr 17

22

Aces star named to Time’s 100 most influential people list

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Former NFL star Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Aces, wrote the entry in Time magazine explaining A’ja Wilson’s inclusion on the most influential list.

15

Gwen Stefani joins Blake Shelton at grand opening of Ole Red

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Grammy-winning musician Gwen Stefani took the stage to the roar of 400 partiers at Ole Red Las Vegas on the Strip Tuesday night.

Monday, Apr 15

Disneyland closing 4 attractions during busy spring season

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Disneyland will close four attractions for seasonal refurbishments during the Season of the Force and Pixar Fest events just as the spring break crowds begin to dwindle at the Anaheim theme parks.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Mariah Carey adds more shows to Las Vegas Strip residency

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“Due to extraordinary demand,” superstar Mariah Carey has added additional dates to her upcoming residency on the Las Vegas Strip.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Man who sued 10 women over Facebook talk of his dating behavior has legal setback

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The man sued a group of women after they talked about him in a private Facebook group, warning others about his bad behavior on dating apps.

Tuesday, Apr 9

19

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart

Beyoncé has made history once again. Her latest album, the epic “Act ll: Cowboy Carter”, hit No. 1 on the Billboard country albums chart.

Sunday, Apr 7

03

Celine Dion on the Las Vegas Strip this year is possible

Celine Dion could well be forecasting her return to live performance with her recent public appearances.

Friday, Apr 5

20

Alex Pietrangelo named Knights nominee for postseason award

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The winner will be announced at the NHL Awards.

Wednesday, Apr 3

19

‘Wicked’ star and a lot of country flavor coming to Power of Love

Honoree Blake Shelton will be joined by a number of stars at the Las Vegas fundraising gala, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth.

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Henderson chef named finalist in 2024 James Beard Awards

The Beards, often called the Oscars of the food world, are the most prestigious culinary recognition in the U.S.

Tuesday, Apr 2

19

Legendary pop-rock band returning to Wynn Las Vegas

The 1,480-seat capacity Encore Theater on the Strip is the most intimate venue for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ 2024 tour.

Thursday, Mar 28

22

Las Vegas rocker opening for himself on Slash, WVH tour

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Vegas native and rock guitarist Frankie Sidoris is taking on the tour of a lifetime.

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Airstrip being built on a Yemeni island during the ongoing war, with ‘I LOVE UAE’ next to it

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As Houthi terrorists continue to target ships in a Mideast waterway, satellite pictures show what appears to be a new airstrip being built at an entrance to that crucial maritime route.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Adam Sandler developing ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel, says Shooter McGavin actor

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Adam Sandler is working on a sequel to his hit comedy film “Happy Gilmore,” according to actor Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the original.

Sunday, Mar 24

19

Late novelist Terry Goodkind’s estate is up for auction

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Best known for the fantasy series “The Sword of Truth” the late novelist Terry Goodkind’s Boulder City estate is going up for auction.

Friday, Mar 22

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Celine Dion catches another hockey game; return to stage still mystery

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Celine Dion and two of her sons attended the Bruins-Rangers game in Boston, but there’s no word about what that means to her music career.

Princess of Wales diagnosed with cancer, getting chemotherapy

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The announcement of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis comes after weeks of speculation on social media about her whereabouts and health.

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Lisa Vanderpump shares her secrets to a beautiful life

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“My mantra is love and laughter supersede all,” says the reality star, who has a new series, “Vanderpump Villa,” coming out on Hulu.

Wednesday, Mar 20

$1.8B Sony movie studio backed by Mark Wahlberg approved for Summerlin

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How Mark Wahlberg’s vision led to Howard Hughes Holdings and Sony coming together to launch a west Las Vegas movie studio project.

03

Bruno Mars plays, but not at the place he plays on the Strip

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Bruno Mars is known to clear out of Park MGM when he wants to play games of chance.

Tuesday, Mar 19

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Raiders star receiver to be featured on new Netflix show

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One of the Raiders’ best players on offense will be featured on a new Netflix series that tracked players last NFL season.

Wednesday, Mar 13

04

Carrie Underwood cuts new ‘Sunday Night Football’ video in Vegas

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Resorts World headliner Carrie Underwood again stars in the “Sunday Night Football” intro video.

Tuesday, Mar 12

22

Madonna accused of ableism after ‘politically incorrect’ flub about fan in wheelchair

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Madonna acknowledged at a recent concert that it was “politically incorrect” to urge a fan using a wheelchair to stand up. Still, the pop icon faces accusations of ableist behavior on social media.