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“America’s Got Talent” Runner-Up Eli Mattson and Finalist Queen Emily Perform along with Special Guest Comedian and Impressionist Steve Bridges as “The President”

Spend a special night this Valentine’s Day with “America’s Got Talent” winner Neal E. Boyd & Friends at the Las Vegas Hilton. The unlikeliest of superstars, Boyd won the hearts and votes of millions of fans with his big, operatic voice when he appeared as a contestant on the wildly popular NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” For one night only, on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., he’s bringing that voice along with a handful of talented friends to Las Vegas.

“Las Vegas is filled with such unbelievable talent from singers and dancers to comedians and impressionists,” said Boyd. “I’m honored to be a part of such an elite group of performers and excited to share this unique show of opera, impressions, singing and comedy with Las Vegas audiences.”

Fans who loved his “America’s Got Talent” renditions of such selections as “Nessun Dorma,” “Ave Maria” and “Somewhere” from the Broadway classic West Side Story, will undoubtedly be thrilled to hear Boyd perform those and many more live and backed by a full orchestra.

Boyd will be joined by friends and fellow “America’s Got Talent” alums runner-up Eli Mattson and finalist Queen Emily.

Hailed comedian Steve Bridges, known for his spot-on political impressions, will round out the evening of entertainment as “The President.” Utilizing state-of-the-art prosthetic make-up, Bridges completely transforms into President Barack Obama – only this version is a whole lot more fun.

Bridges’ amazing talent and unmistakable impression of President Bush earned the comedian an exclusive contract with The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Most recently he has been seen on the Today Show, Good Morning America and Inside Politics. The segments were so popular and far reaching that Bridges found himself performing next to the former President inside the Oval Office and now, his newest impression of President Obama has landed him in the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” Las Vegas.

Neal E. Boyd & Friends will perform for one night only, on February 14, 2010. The show begins at 8 p.m. and ticket prices, exclusive of handling fees, range from $49 to $89. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Las Vegas Hilton Box Office at 800-222-5361 or online at www.Vegas.com.

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International music icon Lionel Richie will bring his four decades of chart topping hits to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27.

One of the most distinctive and instantly recognizable voices in music, Richie is excited to introduce fans to songs from his new album JUST GO which is a remarkable music marriage of his timeless style and a collection of contemporary material.

Show date & time: Friday, March 26 and Saturday March 27. Showtime is 8 p.m.

As co-founder of The Commodores in 1967, Lionel Richie experienced his first taste of success after the group signed to Motown Records in 1971, becoming one of the most popular U.S. funk bands with “Machine Gun” and “Brick House” before creating a slew of future slow jam Richie-penned classics with “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady” and “Sail On.” Richie began working outside the Commodores in 1980, working with such names as Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, and other popular music acts of the 1980s.

In 1982, the release of his self-titled solo quadruple platinum Motown debut set Lionel on a record-breaking pathway to global superstardom: 1983’s ten-million-selling “Can’t Slow Down” — which won a Grammy for Album of the Year – was followed by 1986’s massively-successful “Dancing on the Ceiling.” After a period of reflection and personal growth, Lionel returned in 1992 with BACK TO FRONT, followed by 1996’s LOUDER THAN WORDS, 1998’s TIME, 2001’s RENAISSANCE, 2003’s ENCORE, the aptly-titled THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION, a worldwide multi-million-selling retrospective, 2004’s JUST FOR YOU, and 2006’s COMING HOME. JUST GO, Richie’s most recent project, is an album with a decided musical twist and has Lionel working with today’s hottest hitmakers – Tricky Stewart & The Dream, Stargate, and Akon – to show that great talent is always timeless.

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The AMERICAN SUPERSTARS show at the Stratosphere Casino & Hotel is excited to announce Corey Melton as the new Michael Jackson tribute artist.

“We’re thrilled to have Corey join our incredible cast. He is an amazing talent with a lot of energy and his resemblance to Michael Jackson is uncanny. Together with his incredible voice and dance moves we have the perfect tribute to the King of Pop,” said Donny Moore, co-producer of AMERICAN SUPERSTARS.

Corey Melton comes to AMERICAN SUPERSTARS with strong roots in the music business, dazzling audiences around the globe from New York City to Las Vegas. His father was a club owner who booked headlining acts like Ike Turner and his vocalist mother worked with legends including Smokey Robinson and James Brown. Melton became an accomplished vocalist long before creating his tribute to Michael Jackson. He was a cast member of the performance company Team 11, a St. Louis based song and dance company produced by KPLR Channel 11. Melton also toured the nation while perfecting his dancing and acting talents and provided the vocals for many cover bands and various recording projects.

AMERICAN SUPERSTARS is a full-scale production show that combines the talents of tribute artists portraying the likeness and musical abilities of today and yesterday’s hottest stars. The American Superstars cast features tributes to Elvis, Britney Spears, Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood. Backing the multi-talented cast are the high energy Superstars Dance Band and the beautiful Superstars Dancers. “Las Vegas Advisor” recently named AMERICAN SUPERSTARS “Best Entertainment Value in All of Las Vegas.”

Showtimes are Sunday through Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in the Stratosphere’s Theater of the Stars Showroom. The show is dark on Thursday.

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The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort is proud to present comedian Martin Lawrence for two Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.

Martin Lawrence has established himself as one of America’s most popular actor/comedians with starring roles in such hit movies as Big Momma’s House, Bad Boys and its sequel Bad Boys II, Blue Streak, Wild Hogs and National Security among others. His recent project, the Screen Gems remake of the comedy Death At A Funeral, finds Lawrence opposite Chris Rock and Tracey Morgan. Directed by Neil LaBute, the film will be released in April of 2010.

Lawrence began his career as a stand-up comedian, gained major attention at Hollywood’s legendary Improv and shortly thereafter won a performance spot on TV’s popular talent showcase Star Search. Columbia Television executives, impressed by his Star Search appearance, offered Lawrence his fist acting job, a regular role on the sitcom “What’s Happening Now!”

Lawrence was then personally chosen by music mogul Russell Simmons to host his groundbreaking showcase for young comedians, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Lawrence worked on the show for two seasons and is credited with helping expose a new generation of stand-up comics including Chris Tucker, Damon Wayans, Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.

The actor/comedian went on to co-create, executive produce and star in Fox Television’s “Martin.” The hit sitcom, which ran from 1992-1997, earned three NAACP Image Awards and is one of several series credited with helping solidify the fledgling Fox network within the industry. Lawrence has also starred in two hugely successful concert films: “You So Crazy” and “Martin Lawrence Live: Runtledat,” and has recorded the Billboard Top 10 concert album “Talkin’ Shit” and the Grammy-nominated “Funk It.”

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Following the success of its nationally televised New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, Daughtry recently revealed plans for the second leg of its U.S. arena tour, which will be making a stop in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena on Thursday, April 29.

Singer Chris Daughtry, bassist Josh Paul, drummer Joey Barnes, and guitarists Brian Craddock and Josh Steely will be joined by special guests Lifehouse and opening band Cavo.

Daughtry launched its first-ever arena tour last fall, making stops all over the American heartland before taking a break in late December. The group is currently on tour in the U.K. and Europe.

As the band prepares for another round of headlining U.S. arenas with Lifehouse and Cavo, Chris Daughtry says the excitement has not worn off. “Growing up, you dream about singing one of your songs in front of a packed house,” he says. “I still get chills when we’re playing and I hear the crowd singing louder than we are.”

The tour announcement comes as Daughtry’s latest single “Life After You,” continues to perform well on the charts. The song is the second from the group’s sophomore album Leave This Town, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 last summer. The album’s first single, “No Surprise,” became the band’s fourth No. 1 hit and the band’s third single is scheduled to be released this spring.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and Las Vegas headliner, Carlos Santana presents Andre Agassi with an autographed guitar for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy’s music department.

Launching his partnership with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and Las Vegas headliner Carlos Santana today joined Andre Agassi for a tour of the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, meeting with children and offering his support. Santana is encouraging public donations through video messaging during his live performances of Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits this month. Santana’s high-energy rock fusion show is currently playing exclusively at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

From now until February 21, audience members at Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits can donate to the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education in increments of $5 via text message. Concertgoers will be prompted to text the word “Kids” to 20222 in order to make a contribution. Messaging and data rates may apply and a one-time $5 donation is charged to the user’s wireless bill. The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education can receive donations through March 31via text or at any time through their web site at agassifoundation.org.

“We are so grateful to Carlos Santana for his generosity and compassion,” said Andre Agassi. He understands the toll that hunger, poverty and lack of access to education has taken on the world’s young people, and he is a living example that ‘caring, by definition, means doing’. For more than a decade his Milagro Foundation has made a difference in the lives of underserved and vulnerable children around the world. With Carlos, we believe we can make an impact on what matters most—giving our children the tools to succeed through education and the life choices it allows them to pursue.”

During his visit, Santana interacted with students from the Academy as well as select students from Cheyenne, Legacy, Mojave and Sunrise Mountain High Schools, imparting his wisdom during a joint inspirational address with his friend Andre Agassi. In collaboration with Santana’s visit to the school, and continuing in the spirit of supporting The Milagro Foundation, longtime licensees of Carlos Santana, PRS Guitars and Latin Percussion (LP) donated a PRS Santana SE electric guitar and a set of LP Santana Aspire series congas and shakers to the Academy’s music department. Like Carlos, both PRS and LP have enthusiastically partnered with local agencies and community organizations to inspire young musicians. Also, Sony Legacy Recordings who are releasing the 10th Anniversary edition of “Supernatural” have donated 700 copies of the most honored CD in Grammy History, Supernatural, to every student and faculty member in the school.

Carlos Santana’s Milagro Foundation is committed to assisting projects, schools and agencies that are working to support underserved children in developing college aspirations. Agassi Prep continues to achieve this goal with 100 percent high school graduation and college acceptance. “We applaud their efforts and are proud to be a part of this dream for the children of Las Vegas,” Shelley Brown, Executive Director, said. The Milagro Foundation is a publicly supported foundation established by Carlos Santana and his family in 1998. Milagro benefits underserved and vulnerable children around the world by making grants to community based tax-exempt organizations that work with children in the areas of education, health and the arts. The Milagro Foundation is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. www.milagrofoundation.org

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Over the past year, Terry Fator has been entertaining the masses as a Strip headliner in Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage. Without moving his lips, Fator has left audiences stunned by his talent and cheering for more as he takes them on a journey through the idiosyncrasies of characters, including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Cowboy Walter T. Airedale and Duggie Scott Walker, five nights a week.

Vikki “The Cougar” was the first new character introduced for Fator’s headlining show. After a year on the prowl, Vikki finally gets a new colleague. Well, sort of, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the reveal. The character’s no dummy and is waiting to make its appearance during the special anniversary show on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

For this one-night-only event tickets start at $79, excluding tax and service fees, which includes entrance to Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands as well as entry to the after-party at B.B. King’s Blues Club where members of Fator’s band will jam with the B.B. King’s Las Vegas All Stars.

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In an effort to support the American Red Cross’ Haiti earthquake relief efforts, a number of restaurants and stores inside Miracle Mile Shops will feature a variety of fundraising promotions during the center’s Give from the Heart Weekend, taking place Feb. 12 – 14, 2010.

All funds raised during Miracle Mile Shops’ Give from the Heart Weekend will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid their earthquake relief efforts. Those looking to help are encouraged to visit any of the following Miracle Mile Shops tenants and take advantage of their fundraising promotions. Miracle Mile Shops will match a portion of the total amount of money raised during the weekend. Give from the Heart Weekend participants include:

Aromi d’Italia
$1 from every panini sold will be donated.

Bikini Bay / Mimi Mango
10 percent of the purchase price for every Mimi Mango fitness jacket sold will be donated.

Blondies Sports Bar & Grill
$1 will be donated on behalf of every paying customer.
$1 will be donated for every lady that attends the “Lonely Heart” Valentine’s Day party.

Cabo Wabo Cantina
$1 of every retail item sold will be donated.

Club Tattoo
$2 from every Club Tattoo brand item sold will be donated.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
$1 for every pound of coffee sold (excluding the Best Buddy blend) will be donated.
$1 will be donated for every retail tin of tea sold.

David Z NYC Footwear
David Z NYC Footwear will be making direct donation.

Front Row Sports
10 percent of total weekend sales will be donated.

Images of Nature
A silent auction will be held for two limited-edition signed and framed Thomas Mangelsen photographs. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated.

Lombardi’s Romagna Mia
$1 from every dessert or sangria purchased will be donated.

Merchants Harbor Coffee House
3 percent of total sales for the weekend will be donated.

Oyster Bay Seafood & Wine Bar
3 percent of total sales for the weekend will be donated.

Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille
For every party that purchases the Surf & Turf menu, $5 will be donated.

Sin City Brewing Co. / Halo Bar
1 percent of sales for the entire weekend will be donated.

Tacone Flavor Grill & Daiquiri Bar
$1 per margarita or Moonshine frozen cocktail sold will be donated.
$5 will be donated for every catering order placed.

Todai Sushi & Seafood Buffet
$1 per guest check will be donated.

Two Lips Shoes
1 percent of total boot sales during the weekend will be donated.

V Theater
100 percent of sales from a special Valentine’s Day package ($149 per couple) will be donated. Package includes dinner for two at Lombardi’s Romagna Mia, VIP tickets to “V-The Ultimate Variety Show” and a flight on Cloud Nine Las Vegas. Call (702) 932-1818 to book.

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Valentine’s Day is a day to give sweethearts and loved ones gifts of chocolate and teddy bears, but it is also a day to give the most precious gift of all – the gift of life. As part of its ongoing effort to be one of Las Vegas’ premier sources of health and wellness information, BODIES… The Exhibition will show its love and appreciation to current organ donors by giving $10 off entrance to the Exhibition February 14.

According to OrganDonor.gov:

• Almost 95,000 people are in need of an organ for transplant

• Approximately 35,000 children and adults in our country have life-threatening blood diseases that could be treated by a marrow/blood stem cell or cord blood transplant

• Every two seconds someone in America needs blood, more than 39,000 units each day, according to the American Red Cross

There are several ways to be proactive and help people who are in desperate need of organ or tissue donation: fill out an organ and tissue donation card and register with the State Donor Registry, join the National Registry of potential volunteer marrow and blood stem cell donors, donate blood, and most simply, let family members know about the intention to be a donor.

Described as a “life-changing experience,” BODIES…The Exhibition is one of the most fascinating and educational experiences in Las Vegas. The real human bodies have been meticulously dissected, preserved through an innovative process and respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems like never before.

The $10 discount is only available February 14, 2010, and organ donors must present their ID with proof of donation to the Luxor box office when purchasing a ticket. Regularly priced tickets are $31 for adults, $29 for seniors and $23 for children 4 – 12 years of age. The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last admission at 9 p.m. It is recommended that children 12 and under are accompanied by a teacher or parent as an adult guide.

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