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Construction costs for Las Vegas MSG Sphere surpass $2 billion
The music venue features LED paneling and $170,000 ultra-directional speakers. Construction Costs for Las Vegas MSG Sphere Surpass $2 Billion Carys Anderson
Not The VERZUZ We Wanted: Usher & Chris Brown Allegedly Got Into It After Birthday Party Argument
Reports have come out that Usher was allegedly jumped after getting into an argument with Chris Brown in Las Vegas. The post Not The VERZUZ We Wanted: Usher & Chris Brown Allegedly Got Into It After Birthday Party Argument appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Adele Extends “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas Residency
The Grammy-winning singer also revealed a concert film is in the works. Adele Extends “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas Residency Bryan Kress
Zouk Group Announces Formidable 2023 Roster of Las Vegas DJ Residencies
Zouk Las Vegas has announced the 2023 DJ residencies for its flagship clubbing properties, Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub. The powerhouse roster of artists includes some of the biggest names in EDM and hip-hop, like deadmau5, Kaskade, DJ Snake, Zedd, Jack Harlow, Tiësto, Travis Scott and more. Known for pushing the envelope at the intersection of technology and live music in Vegas, Zouk Group, who were named EDM.com’s best event organizer of 2021, offers unparalleled clubbing experiences at both their daytime and nighttime venues. Ayu Dayclub, an outdoor oasis inspired by the islands of Southeast Asia, is a must-visit when it comes to Vegas pool parties. Meanwhile, the innovative and jaw-dropping “Mothership” installation in Zouk Nightclub has changed the ga...
Cringe: Watch Gullible Fans Swarm a Prankster In a Knockoff Marshmello Helmet
“Oh my God, Marshmello!” That’s what passersby in a Las Vegas hotel heard as groups of gullible fans chased after TikToker Mordy, who decided to don a knockoff Mello helmet as a social experiment on New Year’s Eve. Surprise: the humans failed. Despite the visibly fake helmet—most likely purchased at his local Spirit Halloween store—they were easily deceived and hounded Mordy, who shared a video of his experience on TikTok. As Mordy saunters through the hotel, crowds of people quickly take notice before following him through the halls, stalking him like prey for selfies. As the TikToker quickens his pace, dozens of “fans” are seen literally running after him, abandoning their sense of boundaries as they throw their phones in his face. Scroll to Conti...
After Las Vegas’ Mirage Closes, Fontainebleau Secures $2.2 Billion Investment
The Las Vegas Strip, one of the world’s leading nightlife hubs, is receiving a multi-billion dollar investment. Shortly after Hard Rock International announced its plans to shutter The Mirage and funnel billions of dollars into renovations, Fontainebleau Development has secured a $2.2 billion construction loan in order to complete the company’s ambitious, 67-story hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau project has been in the works for two decades, according to TheStreet. “This is a milestone for Fontainebleau Las Vegas and stands as a testament to the tremendous dedication of our team and our partners at Koch Real Estate Investments,” said Brett Mufson, President of Fontainebleau Development, in a statement. “We are eager to bring ou...
New Winter Party Series at Wynn Las Vegas Features Performances by Dillon Francis and RL Grime
The party never stops in Vegas—but it does get chilly in the winter. And thanks to a new series of indoor events at Wynn Las Vegas, you can keep getting down even in Sin City’s colder months. Known for its epic pool parties, Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas has announced a seasonal event concept called “Winter Series.” The parties will elevate the venue’s experience with top-tier production on a scale that only the Wynn can curate, including special, temperature-controlled environment designed specifically for the new series. Dillon Francis. Mike Kirschbaum The “Winter Series” kicks off on December 10th with a performance from Dillon Francis. Then, on New Year’s Eve, Wynn Las Vegas welcomes RL Grime, whose scintillating “Halloween...
Adele’s Las Vegas Residency: See the 22-Song Setlist
At long last, Adele launched her “Weekends With Adele” Las Vegas residency on Friday night (November 18th) at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace. “Weekends With Adele” was originally slated to begin in January of this year, but she postponed the shows on the eve of their premiere, originally citing COVID-related production delays. Later, she opened up about her issues with the creative direction, explaining that the stage setup was too flashy for her liking, leaving “no soul” in the production. Months later, Adele’s re-worked Vegas residency offered the type of intimacy she was missing. As Billboard reports, the show began with just the singer and a piano before growing into a more glamorous affair, complete with a rain and fire display and huge video screens. Always one to put her fans ...
Resorts World Las Vegas Inks Deal With Kaskade to Join Formidable 2023 Resident Lineup
The concrete has hardly dried from the conclusion of pool season in Las Vegas, but Resorts World’s 2023 plans are already off to a strong start. The Las Vegas Strip newcomer has wasted no time courting the world’s most popular artists over the last two years—and now another notable name joins their ranks. Kaskade has been revealed as the latest high-profile DJ to ink a residency at Resorts World’s Ayu Dayclub and Zouk Nightclub beginning in 2023. The Chicago native and influential dance music producer has achieved another banner year by all accounts. Perhaps most notably, he joined forces with fellow Resorts World resident deadmau5 to form Kx5, and the two have been steadily marching towards the release of a hotly anticipated debut album. Kaskade performing at S...
Adele’s 9 Funniest One-Liners & Banter at Las Vegas Residency Opening Night
It’s no secret that Adele has one of the most respected voices in music and can write a heartbreaking ballad with the best of them. But what music fans only aware of her chart-topping hits from the radio might not know is just how hysterical she is. At opening night of her new Weekends With Adele residency in Las Vegas, there were countless moments of Adele’s brilliantly bawdy sense of humor, with the F-bombs flying freely as she briskly bantered with the crowd between songs in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. In Billboard’s seven best moments from the show, we highlighted one such moment when she hilariously focused on her love for a certain AMC show. “I’ve got a lot to tell you. It’s a bloody massive week for me, this week,” she said. “It’s the Walking Dead finale on Sunday! Do we have a...
Inside Weekends With Adele: 7 Best Moments From Opening Night of Adele’s Las Vegas Residency
We’ll never know what Adele’s Las Vegas residency looked like back in January when she tearfully canceled the shows on the eve of opening night. But after Friday’s (Nov. 18) first performance of Weekends With Adele at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace, we know exactly what it looks like now: utterly and breathlessly spectacular. The beloved British singer/songwriter addressed the cancellation toward the end of the two-hour-plus concert, calling it “the worst feeling I’ve ever had but the best decision I’ve ever made.” It’s hard to argue with her after seeing all the massive technical flourishes and tiny thoughtful touches that color the 20-song set. It’s clear that Adele lovingly dedicated the past 10 months to creating the intimate show of her dreams, and the lucky 4,000-plus fans who got t...
Blueface Arrested In Las Vegas On Attempted Murder Charges
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Handout / Getty Blueface is back in the news again and, as in previous reports, it has nothing to do with his musical career. The rapper and social media star was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with attempted murder. TMZ reports that Blueface, real name Johnathan Jamall Porter, was in Las Vegas with his girlfriend, Chrisean Rock when local authorities swarmed on the 25-year-old artist outside of Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles. The arrest took place on Tuesday (Nov. 15). According to the outlet, the charges Blueface was hit with include felony attempted murder with the use of a deadly firearm or tear gas. The other charge listed was discharging a gun into a house, building, vehicle or craft. The incident in question that sparked Blueface’s arrest occurre...
