At the funeral of the legendary jazz singer Joe Williams in April,1999 the late Robert Goulet said, “His memory will live as long as our memories live.”
The quote appeared in an AP story when the memory of Williams was still very much alive.
Today, 11 years later, our memories of the man who gave so much [...]

Rick Faugno came to Las Vegas two years ago to star as Frankie Valli in the Broadway hit musical “Jersey Boys” at the Palazzo.

Since his arrival he has taken on a second hit – as himself in “Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced!).”
Faugno showcased his revue in August at the South Point’s 400-seat showroom.
“I wasn’t [...]

Celebrating their continued commitment to protecting children, Canon U.S.A. and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ® held their 10th Annual Canon U.S.A. Customer Appreciation Red Carpet Reception on Jan. 8 at the Bellagio Resort. John Walsh ( America ’s Most Wanted) attended along with 25 other celebrities and invited guests. The reception [...]

Before “The Dirty Joke Show” begins an announcer warns folks with sensitive ears to leave and go see “Donny and Marie.”
That’s good advice for those who don’t like the “F” word, which seems to be used two or three times in every sentence in this comedy showcase of potty mouth humor at Hooters, which may [...]

One of the town’s most tireless performers – and most personable – returns to the Suncoast showroom March 13-14.

Clint Holmes has been a local fixture for the past 11 years, arriving in 1999 to perform at the Golden Nugget for seven months before moving to Harrah’s, where he performed for more than six years.
When the [...]

It took awhile, but drag star Frank Marino is finally living his dream – his own show on the Las Vegas Strip.

“Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” is a delightfully decadent evening of pure entertainment by a cast of female impersonators that includes tributes to Lady GaGa, Beyonce, Britney, Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, [...]

I looked forward to seeing Jason Alexander in “The Donny Clay Experience” at Planet Hollywood with the same anxiety I have when going on a blind date.

I didn’t know what to expect.
There’s a certain amount of nervousness mixed in with eager anticipation of meeting someone new and different.

But how new and how different would [...]

What the Cirque du Soleil’s big-budget production needs to make it truly memorable is Big Elvis, the 430-lb vocalist who fills most of his performances at Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall 7&Saloon.

Pete Vallee, 44, has a voice that touches fans with its remarkable interpretation of Elvis.

I could envision the show opening with the hefty singer [...]

One of the town’s most beloved entertainers could use a little help from his friends.

Bill Fayne, founder of the Las Vegas Tenors and musical director for performer Clint Holmes, is battling throat cancer.

Recently, during treatment in Los Angeles, he was put into a medically-induced coma.

Today, he’s out of the hospital with high [...]

When Bob Anderson does an impression it isn’t just a snippet, a quick word or two or a piece of a song to arouse an image in the mind of the audience.

Anderson, who was the toast of Las Vegas in the ‘70’s and ‘80s, takes on the persona of the subject.

He doesn’t merely do Tony [...]