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SUN, APR 1: 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
March 29, 2012 – 2:06 pm | Comments Off
SUN, APR 1: 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

ACM AWARDS
Get set for the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Now on its tenth year of hosting in Las Vegas, it will hosted …

SUN, FEB 19: Lenny Kravitz
February 16, 2012 – 11:20 am | Comments Off
SUN, FEB 19: Lenny Kravitz

Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, LENNY KRAVITZ has transcended genre, style, race and class into a 20-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of ‘60s and …

FRI, DEC 9: The Throne
December 8, 2011 – 1:55 pm | Comments Off
FRI, DEC 9: The Throne

As if each of them wasn’t big enough, make way for THE THRONE, aka the collaboration between music icons and pop culture visionaries, Jay-Z and Kanye West. The longtime friends and music innovators inspired each …

FRI, NOV 25-26: K-Pop
November 23, 2011 – 11:20 am | 2 Comments
FRI, NOV 25-26: K-Pop

Korean pop music gets its due at Billboard magazine’s K-POP MASTERS event. In conjunction with the recent release of Billboard Korea, and the “Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100” chart, expect two nights of Korea’s top …

DIGITAL EDITION: Win, Lose or Draw? Pacquiao vs. Marquez III
November 10, 2011 – 4:01 pm | Comments Off
DIGITAL EDITION: Win, Lose or Draw? Pacquiao vs. Marquez III

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Win, Lose or Draw?
There is nothing quite like fight night in Las Vegas to bring in the crowds. And if that fight involves boxing champ Manny …

SAT, NOV 5: Eagles
November 3, 2011 – 3:19 pm | One Comment
SAT, NOV 5: Eagles

The legendary EAGLES return to Las Vegas with their “Long Road Out of Eden” tour. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – will perform hits from the chart-topping …

SAT, OCT 22: Jimmy Buffett
October 20, 2011 – 10:05 am | One Comment
SAT, OCT 22: Jimmy Buffett

We’ve said it over and over again, if you’re a fan of JIMMY BUFFETT, then you know that his concerts sell-out in a matter of minutes, so you should always plan ahead. He’s back in town for two nights, October 15 and 22, as part of his ‘Welcome to Fin Land” tour, in support of his newest release, “Encores,” a live acoustic double CD featuring 22 of Jimmy’s final encore songs recorded in different U.S. cities, as well as Paris during his 2009 tour.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, October 15 and 22, 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are $69.25, $106 and $211, inclusive of LET. Call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 to purchase.

SAT, OCT 8: Journey and Foreigner
October 6, 2011 – 9:16 am | 10 Comments
SAT, OCT 8: Journey and Foreigner

Rock legends JOURNEY and FOREIGNER perform a one-night-only show, MGM Grand Garden Arena. Show time is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $39.50, $69.50, $99.50 and $149.50; to purchase, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

FRI, SEP 23: Black Eyed Peas’ APL.DE.AP to DJ at Gallery Nightclub
September 22, 2011 – 9:35 am | 19 Comments
FRI, SEP 23: Black Eyed Peas’ APL.DE.AP to DJ at Gallery Nightclub

apl.de.ap, of the internationally famed music group The Black Eyed Peas, will put the “Boom, Boom, Pow” on the dance floor as he spins at Gallery Nightclub inside of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on …

FRI, SEP 16: Tears For Fears
September 15, 2011 – 9:30 am | Comments Off
FRI, SEP 16: Tears For Fears

TEARS FOR FEARS perform a one-night-gig at the Sandbar, Red Rock Resort. Show time is 9 p.m., tickets are $30; call 702-547-5300 to purchase.

FRI, SEP 16: Alejandro Fernandez
September 15, 2011 – 9:29 am | 2 Comments
FRI, SEP 16: Alejandro Fernandez

Pop star ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ brings back his “Dos Mundos” tour to MGM Grand Garden Arena, as he brings you a repertoire that includes his greatest hits, romantic ballads and traditional rancheras. Alejandro Fernandez, September 15, 8:30 p.m. show time; tickets are $45, $75, $95, $150 and $200.

The following day, catch MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS and ANA GABRIEL as they headline their first-ever tour together in “Haciendo Historia.” Solis has sold more than 80 million records and composed over 300 songs. In 2010, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During Ana Gabriel’s long career, she has had hits in three different music genres – rock, pop and rancheras. Marco Antonio Solis and Ana Gabriel, September 16, 9 p.m. show time; tickets are $75, $95 and $135.

To purchase tickets for either show, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

SAT, SEP 3: Sade
September 1, 2011 – 1:16 pm | Comments Off
SAT, SEP 3: Sade

Helen Folasade Adu, otherwise known as SADE, follows up the platinum-selling “Soldier of Love,” with “The Ultimate Collection,” as she makes a pit stop in Las Vegas, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In addition to classic Sade songs, the album will also include new, never-before-heard music from the band. Sade is considered the most successful solo female artist in British history, having sold over 110 million albums worldwide. Since the release of their debut album, “Diamond Life,” in 1984, the band has seen all their five studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.

Sade, with John Legend, September 3, 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are
$52.50, $105 and $157.50; to purchase, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

SAT, AUG 20: Josh Groban
August 18, 2011 – 10:33 am | One Comment
SAT, AUG 20: Josh Groban

The unmistakable voice of JOSH GROBAN will fill MGM Grand’s Garden Arena, as his “Straight To You” world tour makes a pit stop in Vegas. Just like Groban’s “Before We Begin” shows last year, he will continue to interact with audiences and perform favorites from his best-selling albums, including “Closer,” “Awake” and songs from his latest platinum certified album, “Illuminations,” which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart.

Josh Groban – Straight To You World Tour with special guest Elew, August 20, 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are $85 and $99; to purchase, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

SATURDAY, JULY 30: The VOICE
July 28, 2011 – 1:00 pm | Comments Off
SATURDAY, JULY 30: The VOICE

The final eight contestants from the top-rated TV show, “The Voice” will hit the road for SPRINT PRESENTS “THE VOICE” LIVE ON TOUR. Featuring performances from the show’s top two contestants, the finalists and runners-up, per team – Team Christina’s Beverly McClellan and Frenchie Davis; Team Blake’s Dia Frampton and Xenia; Team Cee-Lo’s Vicci Martinez and Nakia and Team Adam’s Javier Colon and Casey Weston. “The Voice” is a reality talent show helmed by judges Christina Aguilera, Cee-Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.

“The Voice” Live on Tour, 8 p.m., July 30, MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $59.50; call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 to purchase.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24: Rush
June 23, 2011 – 9:52 am | 10 Comments
FRIDAY, JUNE 24: Rush

Spend an evening with RUSH, on their “Time Machine Tour,” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Show time is 8 p.m., tickets are $56, $86 and $151; to purchase, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Paul McCartney
June 9, 2011 – 11:25 am | Comments Off
FRIDAY, JUNE 10: Paul McCartney

Does anyone else know PAUL MCCARTNEY other than an “ex-Beatle”? And while The Beatles lasted all of 10 years before disbanding, and he’s also had a successful solo career, his name will forever be linked and associated with “The Fab Four.” Still, he’s not without his own accomplishments and holds a Guinness World Record for being “the most commercially successful songwriter in the history of popular music.”

SUNDAY, MAY 22: 2011 Billboard Music Awards
May 19, 2011 – 10:07 am | Comments Off
SUNDAY, MAY 22: 2011 Billboard Music Awards

Music’s best – from chart toppers to hit makers – converge for a night of recognition and artistry at the 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS.

SPOILING FOR A FIGHT
April 7, 2011 – 10:52 am | Comments Off
SPOILING FOR A FIGHT

Get set for MORALES VS. MAIDANA, as these “Action Heroes” engage in a 12-round, junior welterweight bout.

MONDAY, APRIL 4: ACM Presents: Girl’s Night Out: Superstar Women of Country
March 31, 2011 – 8:54 am | One Comment
MONDAY, APRIL 4: ACM Presents: Girl’s Night Out: Superstar Women of Country

Hot on the wheels of the ACM Awards is ACM PRESENTS: GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTAR WOMEN OF COUNTRY, a concert to benefit ACM Lifting Lives. MGM Grand Garden Arena, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show time is 7:30 p.m., but no admittance after 7 p.m. Tickets are $100, $150 and $200, to purchase, call Ticketmaster. 1-800-745-3000.

COUNTRY’S BIG NIGHT
March 31, 2011 – 8:51 am | One Comment
COUNTRY’S BIG NIGHT

It’s more than a “little bit country” at the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS show, hosted this year by Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton. For the third year, fans will select the winner …