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Cancer claims master monologist Ron Shock at age 69

Ron Shock announced his cancer diagnosis in December and performed standup for the last time Jan. 7.

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A quick peek at ‘Empire’ as Spiegelworld bridges Las Vegas and New York

“Empire” is a multiple-act, adult-themed production on the same plane as “Absinthe” that debuts in Times Square next week.

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Composers Showcase performs Act II tonight at Smith Center

The Composers Showcase needs a bit of support — like, 100 paying ticket-holders for each show — to cover its costs at Cabaret Jazz.

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Lid closes on Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar at Town Square

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar opened in November 2009 and has closed, as a Facebook update confirms.

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Nathan Burton still cooking with new Flamingo contract, evening shows, engagement

Nathan Burton arrived in Las Vegas in 1999 for a role in “Showgirls of Magic” at San Remo and since has been one of the city’s busiest entertainers.

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Liza Minnelli’s short, sweet show thrills LVH crowd; Dave Perrico’s band at South Point a monster

Liza Minnelli enthusiastically, and often whimsically, sang a series of classic tunes, including “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” to an adoring audience.

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A bit of trickery from would-be magician Joey Fatone

Joey Fatone has a hidden talent. Well, he had one. Until now.

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Meet Las Vegas’ latest racing sensation: Michael Gaughan

Michael Gaughan has been racing competitively for 40 years, or even longer, and continues to win trophies, his latest being a Vintage class title in the NORRA Mexican 1000.

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Elvis contest conjures up memories of one of history’s great wardrobe malfunctions

Victor Trevino Jr. won the 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition over the weekend at Fremont Street Experience, topping a field of 21 ETAs.

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Can ace roaster Amy Schumer find comic heaven at the Riviera?

At the end of the interview at Lobby Bar Cafe at the Encore, Amy Schumer will say thank your for not being asked a particular question.

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