Las Vegas
seat of Clark County, and largest city in state of Nevada, United States
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- 2d ago
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to at least 40 years for Tupac Shakur killing
Judge Carli Kierny imposed a sentence of at least 40 years on Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former gang leader convicted in August of orchestrating the 1996 Las Vegas shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, who maintains he is innocent, says he will appeal.
- 2d ago
Wild's Nico Sturm taken to hospital after puck strikes head against Vegas
Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to hospital for precautionary evaluation after a slap shot from teammate Jared Spurgeon struck him in the head during a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The hit recalled the skull fracture defenseman Brock Faber suffered in a preseason game.
- 3d ago
Storm Rachel's remnants flood Las Vegas and batter Long Beach, damaging homes
Waves from the remnants of Rachel swept away part of the Long Beach boardwalk and left homes unsafe, while Las Vegas recorded rain that tied an all-time October daily record. Forecasters issued flood watches on Monday, 12 October.
- 6d ago
A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP as Aces face elimination Friday
Wilson received 65 of 74 first-place votes to become the first player to win three straight WNBA MVP awards. Her Las Vegas Aces trail the Golden State Valkyries 2-0 in their best-of-five semifinal and host Game 3 on Friday night.
- Oct 8
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf after ten years of marriage
The British actor cited irreconcilable differences in Los Angeles County Superior Court, seeking primary custody of the couple's four-year-old daughter following a July 2025 separation.
- Oct 6
Brian May confirms Queen will not tour again after 50 years on stage
Queen guitarist Brian May stated that the band has ended its live touring career after half a century, citing personal priorities, family commitments and astrophysics research.
- Oct 3
Metallica launches 24-show Life Burns Faster residency at Las Vegas Sphere
The band kicked off its 24-show Life Burns Faster residency on October 1, 2026, performing rare setlist selections across the venue's 160,000-square-foot screen.
- Oct 2
Laura Pausini opens European tour in Mantova with 450,000 global tickets sold
Laura Pausini launched the European leg of her eleventh world tour in Mantova on Thursday, bringing a fortress-themed show to Italy after three months in the Americas.
- Oct 2
Warner Bros. schedules Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest for June 2029 release
Warner Bros. will release Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest in cinemas on 1 June 2029, directed by Owen Harris from a script by Beau Willimon.
- Sep 23
Barry Diller's People Inc. withdraws $18 billion buyout bid for MGM Resorts
People Inc. has withdrawn its cash offer of $48.30 per share to acquire the remaining public stake in MGM Resorts International, sending the casino operator's shares down 8% in after-hours trading.
- Sep 23
Oasis adds four European shows to expand 2027 tour to 42 dates and reschedules Paris concert
The British rock band added four performances across Munich, Rome, and Knebworth while moving a Stade de France concert to avoid railway works on 24 July.
- Sep 22
Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure for AFib and cancels three tour dates
Lionel Richie has canceled three joint tour dates with Earth, Wind & Fire after undergoing a planned cardiac ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, with his Las Vegas residency set to begin on October 14.
- Sep 17
Latin Grammy 2026 nominations: Edgar Barrera leads with 10 nods as Rosalía and Karol G earn seven
The Latin Recording Academy announced nominations for the 27th Latin Grammy Awards on September 16, with producer Edgar Barrera earning 10 nominations ahead of Rosalía, Karol G, Jorge Drexler, and CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso.
- Sep 14
Oasis announces 38-date 2027 world tour across Europe and North America
Liam and Noel Gallagher will play 38 stadium dates across Britain, Ireland, mainland Europe, and the United States from May to September 2027.
- Sep 13
Ryan Garcia stops Conor Benn in round two to retain WBC welterweight title
American boxer Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight title on Saturday in Las Vegas, defeating England's Conor Benn by second-round stoppage.
- Sep 2
Katie Taylor defeats Flora Pili at Croke Park to retire as undisputed champion
The 40-year-old Irish boxer secured a unanimous points victory over France's Flora Pili in front of 80,000 spectators in Dublin, unifying the super-lightweight division before laying down her gloves.
- Aug 29
CNN apologises for using photo of Las Vegas impersonator in Dolly Parton obituary
CNN issued an apology to the family of Dolly Parton after broadcasting an image of Las Vegas tribute act Kelly Vohnn during a live tribute segment following the singer's death.
- Aug 28
Trump administration reviews proposal to swap Yosemite land with private developer
Federal officials have examined a plan to transfer a 400-meter strip of Yosemite National Park to Kingsbarn Realty Capital in exchange for separate California land.
- Aug 28
Celine Dion opens 26-date Paris residency with first full concert in six years following neurological illness
The Canadian singer performed a 25-song set at Nanterre's Plenitude Arena on Saturday night, launching a 26-concert residency after recovering from stiff person syndrome.
- Aug 25
Dolly Parton laid to rest in Nashville as estate announces 2027 DollyFest celebrations
Following a private burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park beside her late husband Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's estate confirmed the multi-city festival DollyFest will take place in Nashville and London in 2027.
