Talent Two Ways
Lady Gaga isn't just playing Vegas, she's revolutionizing the residency. The enigmatic pop artist is closing out the year at Park Theater in innovative fashion, giving audiences two completely different shows to absorb and appreciate. Catch her Enigma production Dec. 28 and 30, a massive production stacked with her biggest hits and even bigger set pieces that sees Gaga soaring from the ceiling and piloting a giant robot during the performance. Celebrate New Year's Eve with Jazz & Piano, when she celebrates the Great American Songbook with vintage style, mixing in alternative arrangements of her own music along the way. No matter which Gaga you get, it will be unforgettable and very Vegas.
Wayne Newton Photo by: Erik Kabik
Must-See: Wayne Newton
Up Close and Personal is back at Cleopatra's Barge at Caesars Palace Dec. 26-30, possibly the most cozy and satisfying version of Wayne Newton's Vegas show in his six decades of performance on the Strip. Mr. Las Vegas hits all the fan favorites and takes the time to tell the stories behind those timeless tracks and the superstar collaborations and encounters that inspired them. He also performs the songs that have meant the most to him throughout a singular career that has spanned music, movies, TV and pop-culture icon status. No entertainer is tied to Las Vegas like Newton is, and seeing him do his thing at the Barge is unlike any other Vegas experience.
Around the Strip
New Luxor resident show R.U.N has the David Copperfield stamp of approval. The iconic illusionist stopped in to see Cirque du Soleil's live-action thriller and visited the cast and crew after the show to pose for a photo.
David Copperfield
That same night at Luxor, former NBA great and esports businessman Rick Fox jumped into action at the HyperX Esports Arena to complete a 24-hour charity livestream to benefit the Bahamas Relief Foundation. Fox joined the League of Legends All-Star tournament in the arena's streaming booth and kept his streak going, live on Twitch, with popular gamers Travis Gafford, Hammoudi "Yassuo" Abdalrhman and Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok. Fox helped raise more than $50,000.
Rick Fox
Vegas Golden Knights Alex Tuch, Nate Schmidt and Ryan Reaves took their turn on the holiday ice rink at The Cosmopolitan, skating and posing for pictures with fans and mascot Chance the Gila Monster.
The Intersect Music Festival brought plenty of stars and celebrities to the Strip, and many of them partied the night away at On the Record at Park MGM. Fest headliners Beck and Anderson .Paak were in the house along with soul man Leon Bridges, Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson and Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay.
Beck & Anderson .Paak Photo by: Thomas Tran Photography
MGM Grand resident dance crew Jabbawockeez stole the show during a new episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by former Strip headliner Jennifer Lopez. The masked artists hit the stage with rapper DaBaby during both of his broadcast performances of songs "Bop" and "Suge."
Brock Radke is an award-winning entertainment reporter who has been covering the city since 2000.
