Robin Leach
LasVegasSun.com
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Strip Scribbles: Steve Wynn + Mirage, Linq bar crawl, Eggslut, Tom Dietz, Santa Claus
This Sunday is the day 36 years ago that Steve Wynn made his mark on the Las Vegas Strip by opening the Mirage, the largest and most expensive hotel since our gaming mecca began at the time. → Read More
Q+A: Blue Man Group’s renovated Luxor theater includes top technology, windstorm
Blue Man Group has defied logic and triumphed around the world. Now after a 15-year run here at several Strip theaters, they have moved back to their original Luxor home with a whole new look in a newly renovated theater. → Read More
Q+A: ‘Jubilee’ welcomes modern dance, more of the dancers, less front-of-curtain acts
“Jubilee” director Gene Lubas says, “I still want to stay respectful of what this type of show was, but we added a few things. We still have the beautiful showgirls, but now they are dancing to John Legend and Beyonce with a little more fierce in their step.” → Read More
Celine Dion, Rene Angelil’s loving tradition continues with bronze casting of hands
It’s the most loving and romantic story I’ve heard in my 15 years of living in Las Vegas — maybe in my 52 years of living in the USA (the anniversary is Nov. 23, 1963, when I arrived in New York Harbor). → Read More
Celine Dion fan has traveled five times from Brazil to see Caesars show
Four other top fans include Janine Noble of Las Vegas, Cristina De La Torre from Mexico, Charlene Hodge from Montreal and Jamie Bainum from Florida. They attend many shows and are happy to pay full price for their tickets — no discounts for multiple purchases. → Read More
Q+A: The Village People are still going strong after nearly 40 years
Felipe Rose, the Native American, says ahead of The Village People’s concert tonight at Golden Nugget Showroom, “I hear from the fans and people who see the show all the time that we’re still the kings of disco after all this time.” → Read More
Q+A: Mr. Chow arrives at Caesars Palace after 48 years of global restaurant success
It’s set to be the tastiest Christmas gift of all. Acclaimed global restaurateur and artist Michael Chow is finally opening his Mr. Chow palace of Chinese cuisine on the Strip in time for the holidays. It will be the seventh restaurant in his nearly half-century global mission. → Read More
Rene Angelil, Celine’s husband, shows improvement in cancer fight; ‘Sinatra 100’ update
There’s been a slight improvement in Celine Dion’s husband Rene Angelil’s health in his battle against throat cancer. I’m reliably told that Rene has been able to get out of his hospital bed at home in Lake Las Vegas and has begun walking around again. → Read More
Piff the Magic Dragon is on fire at new Flamingo residency
If Monty Python was still in TV production, new Flamingo headliner Piff the Magic Dragon would be adopted as the Minister of Silly Walk’s pet. Or his tiny Chihuahua Mr. Piffles would. → Read More
Q+A: Sean Christie pulls back layers of new Wynn Las Vegas nightclub Intrigue
The newest concept in Las Vegas nightlife, Intrigue, was revealed at Tryst’s “Final Affair” industry party Thursday night, then the club with the iconic 90-foot waterfall closed Saturday night with DJ Dave Fogg, the venue’s opening and closing night party leader. → Read More
Caesars to build arena to compete with MGM? Fontainebleau to restart?
Have Caesars Entertainment executives begun looking at plans to compete with rival MGM Resorts International by building another arena behind Bally’s where the world’s largest TV studio has just been installed? → Read More
Guy Savoy: Food in Paris fit for royalty from the king of cuisine
Guy Savoy says of his mother: “Her influence was surely conscious and unconscious. When I was a little kid, I presumed all the kids in the world ate like I did. Back then, we didn’t have McDonald’s or such places kids might want go on their Wednesdays off from school.” → Read More
Giada De Laurentiis admits to dating new boyfriend
Hot off the grill! It has been two months since celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis finalized her divorce, and the culinary queen with her restaurant Giada at the Cromwell at center Strip admits that there’s a new boyfriend in the picture. → Read More
Tryst to close after 10 years of success, excess; new club to be revealed tonight
After a 10-year run as one of the most successful nightclubs on the Strip, Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas throws itself one final farewell industry party tonight in advance of the doors slamming tight and closing for good Saturday night — or should I say its last hurrah will be ... → Read More
Guy Savoy: After 28 years, a new palace for reigning king of cuisine
Celebrated French chef Guy Savoy’s restaurants at Caesars Palace and 5,400 miles away in the French capital of Paris are recognized as temples of fine dining, and Guy is hailed in both cities as the high priest of culinary cuisine masterpieces. → Read More
Boyz II Men extends residency at the Mirage three years
Grammy Award winners baritone Nathan Morris and tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman will continue to entertain in Terry Fator Theater on select weekend dates in the next three years on the Strip. → Read More
Q+A: Jessica Drake — From Jehovah’s Witness to stripper to three-time AVN Best Actress
Jessica Drake, the 41-year-old, 5-foot-8 blonde bombshell, is far from a smoldering sexpot when she sits down for a one-on-one interview. It was Friday night of the frolicking, and she was dressed fairly demurely as Alice in Wonderland. → Read More
Q+A: Impressionist Gordie Brown — ‘The biggest challenge is to not rest on our laurels’
For six years, Gordie Brown has reigned supreme as one of the most successful entertainers in downtown Las Vegas. The impressionist has performed nearly 2,000 shows at Golden Nugget Showroom after Venetian and Planet Hollywood stints on the Strip. → Read More
Judges set for 2016 Miss Nevada USA Pageant at UNLV from Nov. 22-24
Current titleholders 2015 Miss Nevada USA Brittany McGowan and 2015 Miss Nevada Teen USA Geovanna Hilton will crown their successors. The contestants will be judged in three areas of competition — interview, swimsuit and evening gown — with the final pageant Nov. 22. → Read More
Judges set for 2016 Miss Nevada USA Pageant at UNLV from Nov. 22-24
Current titleholders 2015 Miss Nevada USA Brittany McGowan and 2015 Miss Nevada Teen USA Geovanna Hilton will crown their successors. The contestants will be judged in three areas of competition — interview, swimsuit and evening gown — with the final pageant Nov. 22. → Read More