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Ian Nelson UC
The conclusion of my interview with Ian Nelson and producer Jacob McCaslin, on the release of Nelson's sophomore single, "Unfinished Conversations", as well as the debut of the music video directed by Collin Stark and Nelson [Part 2 of 2]
Ian Nelson UC
On the release of “Unfinished Conversations”—the follow-up to his debut single, “21st Century Love”—Ian Nelson and producer Jacob McCaslin discuss their process and the music [Part 1 of 2]
Adele
01/17/2022 Miss Adkins Regrets…01/17/2022
With an emotional video about the eleventh-hour postponement of her WEEKENDS WITH ADELE residency, at Caesars Palace, Adele begs her legions of fans for forgiveness.
Jews Singing about Christmas
12/21/2021 Jews Singing ‘Bout Christmas12/21/2021
A compilation of some of my favorite Christmas songs that not only have Jewish authorship but are also sung by members of the Tribe; some of which might surprise you.
Songs
12/18/2021 Wickedly Funny Holiday Songs12/18/2021
A couple about Chanukah and a couple about Christmas—from a decidedly Jewish perspective—these four songs continue to make me smile.
Jimmy James South Park
These kooky, snarky, satirical, and often NC-17 takes on the classic Christmas carol—by Miss Guy with Blondie’s Matt Katz-Bohen, Jimmy James, and the funny folks from SOUTH PARK—are decidedly off-kilter, to say the least. WARNING: May cause uncontrollable laughter.
NYE Entertainment
Las Vegas’ entertainment cup runneth over, this NYE, with concerts from A-list artists performing up and down the Strip, and off-Strip, as well!
Fontainebleau LV
Notable Nevadans including Gov. Steve Sisolak, Rep. Susie Lee, Commissioner Tick Segerblom, and LVCVA CEO Steve Hill gathered to toast the once and future Fontainbleau Las Vegas, at a ceremonial groundbreaking hosted by developer Jeffrey Soffer and resort president, Brett Mufson.
Casa Playa
A recent party at CASA PLAYA—the new restaurant at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas serving coastal Mexican cuisine—brought to mind the energy of Las Vegas in the mid-aughts; which inspired me to write about it in the style of my old “Diva Las Vegas” column. ¡Disfrutar!