Shecky Greene, legendary Las Vegas headliner, dead at 97

Apparently, some people do not want this show to go on! Those behind a tribute act to Michael Jackson in Las Vegas claimed the late singer’s estate has been trying to cancel their show — so they’re taking them to court to battle it out now!

Michael Jackson estate have been accused of unfairly threatening to sue a tribute act, MJ Live.On Wednesday (January 17), the orgainisers of MJ Live filed a complaint to the Nevada federal court, requesting the judge rule they could continue their concerts. MJ Live performs six nights a week at the Tropicana; along with other venues, the show has been performed over 3,600 times since 2012.However, MJ Live claim that the Jackson estate has recently begun threatening to sue the impersonators.

MSG Sphere is no gamble.Especially when Rock and Roll Hall of Famers U2 take the stage.On Jan. 25-26, the legendary Irish rockers will return to the now iconic venue to resume their ‘UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ residency with two back-to-back concerts.And while Bono and the band typically command full attention from audiences at live shows, the spectacular visuals at the Sphere are tough competition for the 22-time Grammy winners.“It’s a fistfight between the band and the immersive screen,” U2 guitarist The Edge told Wired.

Adele is returning to her home away from home for a pair of concerts on Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan.

We honestly think there’s SO MUCH MORE to do in Las Vegas than in Los Angeles.

Take That are reportedly one step closer to getting a Las Vegas residency, with a venue owner giving the prospect the green light.The iconic ‘90s boyband – now comprised of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen – first teased the idea of a run of residency shows in Nevada last month, telling fans that the stint would be the last thing on their bucket list.Now, it seems that the idea is now close to becoming a reality, as a venue owner in Sin City has come forward and claimed that he would love to host the trio in the future.The comments came from Michael Gruber, who is the founder of the Voltaire venue at The Venetian. Speaking as part of a new interview with The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column (via Music News), he said: “ “I love Take That.

Super Bowl LVIII. The Eye network is planning what it calls “an exclusive weeklong residency” at the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas that week. The network’s multiplatform Super Bowl coverage will include sports, news and entertainment leading up to the CBS Sports’ presentation of the game on Feb.

CBS is laying a big bet on Las Vegas for the upcoming Super Bowl.

Christina Aguilera is down with the flu, which means she’s postponing some shows from her Las Vegas residency.

Christina Aguilera has been forced to postpone two Las Vegas shows after coming down with the flu.The singer opened her latest residency in the city last week, but writing on Instagram today (January 4), she confirmed that the January 5 and 6 dates have been delayed while she recovers.“After welcoming all of your to the new year from the stage in Las Vegas,” she wrote, “I’ve been welcomed with a new year flu.”“I am sorry to share that my two shows this weekend will be rescheduled while I rest – and I cannot wait to be back on that stage in a few weeks,” she added. “I’m incredibly proud of this show and grateful for all of the support and love after opening weekend! See you soon.”No dates have been confirmed for the rescheduled shows.Aguilera kicked off the residency on December 30 with a career-spanning set.

Elvis Presley is set to join ABBA in the strange new world of immersive concerts more than 45 years after he passed away.

Elvis Presley hologram show is set to premiere in London this year.Elvis Evolution will make its bow in the capital in November.

Naman Ramachandran The king of rock and roll is set to conquer a new stage – artificial intelligence (AI). A holographic AI version of Elvis Presley will regale London audiences from November in stage show “Elvis Evolution.” The show is from Layered Reality, the U.K. company specializing in immersive experiences, whose credits include “Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience” and “The Gunpowder Plot.” Layered Reality describes “Elvis Evolution” as “a major new show celebrating the world’s biggest star of stage and screen, Elvis Presley, with a jaw-dropping concert finale and a personal invite to the after party.

Following last year's smash hit biopic Elvis, starring heartthrob Austin Butler, which won him, amongst others, an Oscar nomination, and Priscilla, about his relationship with Priscilla Beaulieu showing in UK cinemas, the iconic Elvis Presley has never been more front of mind. And now an immersive concert experience coming to London, with an AI king of rock ‘n’ roll performing on stage, is set to bring the late crooner's incredible legacy to life.

Christina Aguilera kicked off her new Las Vegas residency last week (December 30), playing a career-spanning set with elaborate production.The residency, titled ‘A Truly Modern Twist’, is taking place at Volatire at The Venetian and marks Aguilera’s third stretch of shows in Vegas. The Grammy Award-winning singer previously took over the Zappos Theater in a residency that spanned from May 2019 to March 2020.Aguilera had previously said when the shows were announced that she wanted to bring “a new show that fuses music, sophistication and art in ways I have never performed before,” add that “what I love about the intimacy at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort is how up-close-and-personal I can be with the audience … a truly modern twist on the performance experience.”Meanwhile, Aguilera notably incorporated a portion of the Bree Runway song ‘That Girl’ into her performance of ‘Glam’, which Runway was particularly delighted by.Sharing a video of the moment to social media, Runway wrote: ““THAT GIRLLLL!!!!! IN YOUR SET?!?! get me on a flight to vegas NOWWWWW!!!!!!” Runway captioned.

a moment like this for the rest of her life.Kelly Clarkson can add the title of “wedding witness” to her impressive resume after the Grammy-winning singer helped marry a gay couple during her Las Vegas residency on New Year’s Eve. In a video posted to X, the couple, who were identified as Bronx Health Sciences High School assistant principal Brian Artzt and Marcello Cialini, can be seen explaining to the “Since U Been Gone” singer that they wanted her to serve as a witness in their ceremony.“Oh, it is tonight! With me,” Clarkson, 41, can be heard saying excitedly.

Jennifer Lopez must have been wearing some very painful high heels! Or she was having a Sally Field in Soap Dish moment! Via @richygonzalez.

A Las Vegas residency is a great option for a superstar looking to acquire touring money without actually having to tour: no traveling necessary, a consistent schedule, and a regular stream of eager attendees visiting Sin City.

So glad we could clear this up!!! Happy 2024! Via @jonorlando.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Shecky Greene, the legendary standup comedian known for his long tenure as a Las Vegas headliner and for working with Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, died Dec. 31 at his home, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.