Jean Smart and Bowen Yang Discuss the Genius of ‘Hacks’ and the Adrenaline Rush of Working at ‘SNL’

LAS VEGAS -- Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.Tourists are streaming in again, gambling revenue has hit an all-time high, the Las Vegas Strip has its first new casino in a decade, and big concerts are starting at a gleaming new stadium.

Boxer Tyson Fury has one busy life, with a devoted wife, five kids and another arriving soon too.The 32 year old heavy weight is currently gearing up for a big fight in Las Vegas against an old rival, Deontay Wilder on 24 July but when he's not in full on training mode, he's very much a family man.The dad-of-five, soon to be six, often shares pictures of his growing brood on Instagram, including his three sons who all have the first name – Prince.

Imagine Dragons have today (July 2) shared details of their fifth album ‘Mercury – Act 1’ and a new single ‘Wrecked’.The Las Vegas band’s new record arrives on September 3 and is produced by Rick Rubin. ‘Wrecked’ was produced by the group and was inspired by singer Dan Reynolds’ late sister-in-law who died from cancer.Reynolds said in a statement about Alisha Durtschi Reynolds: “She was the brightest light.

Cirque Du Soleil is opening its doors to the cameras as it prepares to get back on the Las Vegas stage.

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro‘s ex Jenn Harley spent June 27 handing out hamburgers to the homeless in Los Angeles, a week after she was arrested in Las Vegas for domestic violence. Although Jenn’s arrest stemmed from an alleged dispute with her boyfriend Joseph Ambrosole, it seems there are no hard feelings — because he joined her for the day of giving back.

Cops, has died of apparent heart attack while taking part in a road race in Baja, Mexico. According to a family spokeswoman, the 78-year-old TV and film director was competing “in the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San Felipe 250 off-road race” when his health deteriorated.

The picture of Las Vegas at the forefront of a person’s mind is filled with casinos and luxury hotels, but for HBO Max’s Hacks, production designer Jonathan Carlos wanted to show a more varied image of what Las Vegas is like. He was in charge of recreating the style and feeling of different parts of Las Vegas while shooting in California.

Jean Smart is looking back at having her husband, Richard Gilliland, die while filming season one of “Hacks”.

Leena Tailor Las Vegas engagements, joint music, movies — Backstreet Boys members AJ McLean and Nick Carter and *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Lance Bass are touting “endless” possibilities following their sold out debut performance as “Back-Sync” at the Grove in Los Angeles on Friday night.The pop stars united for Bingo Under the Stars, an evening celebrating Pride and benefitting the Trevor Project and L.A.

Lily Allen's husband David Harbour has said that becoming a stepfather to her two daughters has given him a "new love" he "never had." The 46 year old and Lily, 36, surprised fans when they announced they had tied the knot in a Las Vegas ceremony in September 2020. Stranger Things actor David and singer Lily's union meant he became stepfather to Ethel Mary, nine, and Marnie Rose, eight, who Lily shares with ex-husband Sam Cooper.

Finding success on television is no easy task.

iHeartRadio Music Festival is back with in-person performances and big names! On Wednesday, iHeartRadio announced the line-up for the upcoming two-day festival, and revealed which super talented superstars are set to hit the stage.The festival's main-stage — at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas — will showcase some big numbers from an eclectic swath of artists including Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Florida Georgia Line, Khalid, Lil Baby, Maroon 5, Nelly, and Sam Hunt.Additional acts hitting the main

Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, stars Jean Smart as Vegas-based comedy star Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder as Ava, Deborah’s 25 year-old writing assistant.

One of HBO Max’s breakout hits (well, at least that’s what social media tells us), “Hacks” has been the third jewel in the Jean Smart renaissance that began with “Watchmen” and was followed by definite ratings hit, “Mare of Easttown.” Of course, you could argue that the veteran Hollywood actor never went anywhere or that her “comeback” really started with an Emmy-nominated turn in the second season of “Fargo” or maybe her run in another FX standout, “Legion.” Whatever the case, Smart has gotten

Following its premiere on HBO Max in May, Hacks became a runaway hit, generating awards buzz and swiftly landing a Season 2 renewal. While the comedic two-hander’s success hinged on chemistry between its stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, it also has a great deal to do with the sharp scripts penned by series creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.