In a city built on spectacle, few stars are as timeless as Lynette Chappell, the unforgettable Evil Queen of Siegfried & Roy. Her birthday celebration at the majestic Jungle Palace felt like stepping through the velvet curtains of old Las Vegas — into an era when magic ruled, animals roamed and glamour shimmered like champagne in crystal.
As the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix starts revving its engine for the third annual trip around the Strip, the predominantly male sport has shifted into a new gear. What makes this high-octane race stand out is the number of women in the driver's seat. In other words, these ladies prefer not to stay in their lane. "Our time has come in motorsport, and it is fantastic to see the commitment of my peers, colleagues and bosses — a lot of them who are 'Boss Babes,'" said Lori Nelson-Kraft.
In our 16th year of attending the Venice Film Festival, the magic and glamour still excite us as much as they did the first time. Now in its 82nd year, the festival, held in Lido, Venice, Italy, continues to attract Hollywood A-listers and celebrities either as part of the competition or as guests. The whirlwind of screenings, premieres, red carpets and after-parties has made this festival one of the most sought-after and well-attended international events.
A.J. Croce brought his unique artistry to The Town Hall in Times Square on Oct. 24, 2025, blending his humor, warmth and storytelling with the legacy of his father, Jim Croce. Through a thoughtfully crafted narrative and a mix of original songs and his father’s classics, A.J. guided the audience on an intimate journey through generational musical history, highlighting both the connections and distinctions between father and son.
Carrot Top has been the butt of many jokes over the years, but the longtime Las Vegas headliner doesn't mind. "I always say I love when people rip on me," the humble comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, said. "I don't think I've ever been hurt by someone's remarks, and people talk about me all the time. It's always usually funny."
Tucked away in the woods of Redding, Connecticut, is Studio Unicorn, a magical hideaway where four-time Grammy winner Paul Avgerinos daily alchemizes his diverse forms of musical composition. While his passion and focus center on composing and playing New Age music, his talent is expansive: a multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer composing and licensing music for film and TV, with a catalog of more than 9,000 tracks and over 300 million streaming listeners.
The iconic showgirl in Las Vegas remains an integral aspect of the city's past, as the present honors the women (and men) of this timeless art form. Recently, Circa Resort & Casino welcomed the legendary Crazy Girls statue to the resort after shining for 24 years at the Riviera. Diane Christiansen and Lou Anne H. Chessik both embodied the showgirl persona while living that life before transitioning to different careers.
One didn't need to go to Hollywood to see the stars—they all arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and took over the red carpet at the Promenade de la Croisette. Beaming with his 24-karat smile was Tom Cruise, whose "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" was screened at the French Riviera festival. Unlike three years ago, when the superstar premiered "Top Gun: Maverick" with jets flying overhead, this year, Cruise entered the red carpet without fanfare but was still met with a frenzy of fans.
Once you've experienced The Swing It! Girls, you can't sashay out of the theatre without humming and grinning, your heart vibrating and your body bobbing to the rhythms. Such is the power of three young women on stage—seducing their audiences with three-part harmony, hyper-synchronized choreography and infectious tunes with a vivid past.
Acclaimed soprano Cecilia Violetta López takes the reins at Opera Las Vegas (OLV) in its 27th season as the first Latina general director of an American opera company. López comes full circle, having made her professional debut in Don Giovanni with OLV in 2012. She returned to perform more recently with the company in leading roles as Adina in L'elisir d'amore, Violetta in La traviata and the stand-out star in OLV's "Silver Anniversary Salute" at The Smith Center.
