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a day ago
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'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement
'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement originally appeared on Parade. Iconic performer just made a huge career announcement — he has extended his long-running Las Vegas residency into 2026. In fact, he'll turn 83 years young in the middle of the 2026 run. On Monday, July 21, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino announced "a new slate of 2026 performance dates for music icon Barry Manilow's acclaimed lifetime residency, Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! at the legendary International Theater," according to the press release. "The record-setting production continues to play to packed houses, extending Manilow's reign as one of Las Vegas's most in-demand headliners."The Grammy-winning singer has been named Best Resident Performer by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and made history in 2024 by signing the first-ever Lifetime Residency Contract with Westgate. Manilow was also recently inducted into the Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame with their Lifetime Achievement Award. He also holds the record for most performances at the International Theater. Here are the new 2026 dates: February: 12–14, 19–21 March: 26–28 April: 2–4 May: 7–9, 14–16 July: 9–11, 16–18 August: 20–22, 27–29 September: 17–19, 24–26 October: 8–10, 15–17 November: 5–7, 12–14 December: 3–5, 10–12, 17–19 Tickets for 2026 go on sale on Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. at the Westgate Box Office and Manilow made his International Theater debut in 1988 and returned there 30 years later to kick off his current residency, which has been running since 2018. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "The show is a dazzling, high-energy celebration of Manilow's extraordinary musical legacy, featuring beloved classics like 'Mandy,' 'Copacabana,' 'Can't Smile Without You,' and 'I Write the Songs.' With immersive visuals, lush arrangements, and his signature emotional storytelling, it's a one-of-a-kind experience that only Barry Manilow can deliver," reads the press release. "Barry Manilow is more than a legendary performer—he's a cornerstone of the Las Vegas entertainment legacy," said Cami Christensen, President and General Manager of Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, in a statement. "For years, Barry has brought magic to the iconic stage of the International Theater, and we're honored to be the home of his lifetime residency. His presence at Westgate continues to define what it means to be a true Las Vegas headliner." 'Legendary Performer,' 82, Makes Huge Career Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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New Kids on the Block Share Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Their Las Vegas Residency (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW New Kids on the Block unveil behind-the-scenes footage from their Las Vegas residency, 'The Right Stuff,' featuring aerial stunts, reimagined hits and new stage effects The boyband reveals how they tailored their immersive concert specifically for Las Vegas, blending nostalgia with spectacle NKOTB completed the first leg of their residency in early July and have upcoming dates in November 2025 and February 2026The New Kids on the Block kicked off the first leg of their Las Vegas residency in June — and are now taking fans backstage to see how their high-flying production came together. In a video short shared exclusively with PEOPLE, bandmates Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight reveal how they balanced building a new show that elevated their performance while staying true to their style. "I think probably the biggest creative decision is walking the tight rope of bringing New Kids to Vegas and bringing Vegas to the New Kids, and not going too far in either direction," said Donnie of staging "The Right Stuff" residency, named after their 1988 hit song. "It takes us outside of our comfort zone a little but having fun and being creative is also part of our comfort zone. It's just, you know, putting it together." The show, which returns to the Dolby Live at Park MGM on Nov. 1, includes a 30-song setlist of hits, deep cuts and reimagined fan favorites. While nostalgia plays a large part — they open the concert emerging from a life-size Boston subway train and roll into the encore in a replica of the convertible featured in their 1988 video for "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" — the band leans into modern showmanship with immersive stage productions, aerial elements and sexy Rat Pack-inspired sets. "We've been doing them songs a long time," said Danny. "They're always my favorites but now they're even more my favorites because they've been, like, reproduced and remixed." The behind-the-scenes video includes clips of the members during early dance rehearsals ("[There's] a lot of new choreography," said Danny), wardrobe fittings, creative storyboarding and practices on the moving stage sidewalk and flying trapeze sets. In one of the most elaborate stunts of the night, the singers are lifted high up into the air in individually illuminated boxes to sing face-to-face with guests in the upper balcony levels. "I am definitely afraid of heights," Jonathan said. "If I was coming to the show and was way up there and then all of a sudden there's a bunch of New Kids in my face, I would be so happy. So I will take my fear and know that it's bringing happiness." Said Jordan: "We wanted to give them surprises that, you know, they haven't seen before but also keep it tight enough for the regular just Las Vegas person that's just in town to go to see a show." The band emphasizes that intimate connection is important amidst the spectacle — whether it's with their fanbase of devoted Blockheads or simply curious Las Vegas visitors. "The entire show is going to be unique, I think, to our fans because we are crafting it specifically for Vegas and having things that, in many ways, we can only do in Vegas and are inspired by Vegas," said Donnie. "And on the other hand it's going to be a first look for some people who aren't fans who maybe are in Vegas and say, 'Let's see a show.'" NKOTB completed the first leg of their residency in early July, and have second and third blocks scheduled in November 2025 and February 2026, with eight shows scheduled for each session. "At the end of the day, it's just the five of us on the stage. We love each other, we care about each other, we love what we do, we keep showing up," said Joey. "We want to put on a spectacle." Tickets are available at or with special ticket and hotel packages through MGM Resorts. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
6 days ago
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New Kids on the Block Share Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Their Las Vegas Residency (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW New Kids on the Block unveil behind-the-scenes footage from their Las Vegas residency, 'The Right Stuff,' featuring aerial stunts, reimagined hits and new stage effects The boyband reveals how they tailored their immersive concert specifically for Las Vegas, blending nostalgia with spectacle NKOTB completed the first leg of their residency in early July and have upcoming dates in November 2025 and February 2026The New Kids on the Block kicked off the first leg of their Las Vegas residency in June — and are now taking fans backstage to see how their high-flying production came together. In a video short shared exclusively with PEOPLE, bandmates Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and brothers Jonathan and Jordan Knight reveal how they balanced building a new show that elevated their performance while staying true to their style. "I think probably the biggest creative decision is walking the tight rope of bringing New Kids to Vegas and bringing Vegas to the New Kids, and not going too far in either direction," said Donnie of staging "The Right Stuff" residency, named after their 1988 hit song. "It takes us outside of our comfort zone a little but having fun and being creative is also part of our comfort zone. It's just, you know, putting it together." The show, which returns to the Dolby Live at Park MGM on Nov. 1, includes a 30-song setlist of hits, deep cuts and reimagined fan favorites. While nostalgia plays a large part — they open the concert emerging from a life-size Boston subway train and roll into the encore in a replica of the convertible featured in their 1988 video for "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" — the band leans into modern showmanship with immersive stage productions, aerial elements and sexy Rat Pack-inspired sets. "We've been doing them songs a long time," said Danny. "They're always my favorites but now they're even more my favorites because they've been, like, reproduced and remixed." The behind-the-scenes video includes clips of the members during early dance rehearsals ("[There's] a lot of new choreography," said Danny), wardrobe fittings, creative storyboarding and practices on the moving stage sidewalk and flying trapeze sets. In one of the most elaborate stunts of the night, the singers are lifted high up into the air in individually illuminated boxes to sing face-to-face with guests in the upper balcony levels. "I am definitely afraid of heights," Jonathan said. "If I was coming to the show and was way up there and then all of a sudden there's a bunch of New Kids in my face, I would be so happy. So I will take my fear and know that it's bringing happiness." Said Jordan: "We wanted to give them surprises that, you know, they haven't seen before but also keep it tight enough for the regular just Las Vegas person that's just in town to go to see a show." The band emphasizes that intimate connection is important amidst the spectacle — whether it's with their fanbase of devoted Blockheads or simply curious Las Vegas visitors. "The entire show is going to be unique, I think, to our fans because we are crafting it specifically for Vegas and having things that, in many ways, we can only do in Vegas and are inspired by Vegas," said Donnie. "And on the other hand it's going to be a first look for some people who aren't fans who maybe are in Vegas and say, 'Let's see a show.'" NKOTB completed the first leg of their residency in early July, and have second and third blocks scheduled in November 2025 and February 2026, with eight shows scheduled for each session. "At the end of the day, it's just the five of us on the stage. We love each other, we care about each other, we love what we do, we keep showing up," said Joey. "We want to put on a spectacle." Tickets are available at or with special ticket and hotel packages through MGM Resorts. Read the original article on People
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15-07-2025
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What songs are on Backstreet Boys' setlist for Las Vegas Sphere shows?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The ball has finally dropped on 'Into the Millennium.' After announcing their Las Vegas Sphere residency way back in mid-February, Backstreet Boys put on the first three concerts of their 21-show run at the visually-spectacular venue this past weekend. On Friday, July 11, their inaugural night, Nick, AJ, Howie, Kevin and Brian performed 25 songs according to Set List FM. And, while the Sphere residency is named after the group's best-selling 1999 album they didn't play the iconic record in order. 'Larger Than Life' — the album opener — kicked off the show but from there they jumped into the lively 'It's Gotta Be You' (the fourth track) instead of 'I Want It That Way.' From there, they continued mixing things up and keeping fans on their toes. Classics from the self-titled 1996 'Backstreet Boys' like 'As Long As You Love Me,' 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)' worked their way into the show. 'Black and Blue' was represented by 'More Than That' and 'Shape of My Heart.' Perhaps most exciting of all though was the inclusion of 'Millennium' tracks that hadn't been performed live in years. 'I Need You Tonight' and 'The Perfect Fan' made their first appearances in over a quarter century; 'Spanish Eyes' returned after nearly a decade on the shelf. They even debuted their new single 'Hey' off the recently re-released 'Millennium 2.0.' Outside of the music, the show itself was…'Larger Than Life.' '…this was more than a mere concert, it was a thrill ride, and the vibrating haptic seats and nonstop visuals elicited shrieks in their own right,' USA Today gushed int their glowing review of the July 11 concert. 'The nearly two-hour joyride came with a futuristic spaceship theme – a nod to their bazillion-selling 'Millennium' album, the celebratory theme of these Vegas shows.' Plus, ''I Want It That Way' marked the first time a Sphere concert has involved a moving apparatus,' USA Today reported. 'The guys stood atop a platform that rose astoundingly high during the finger-snapping pop behemoth while lasers zigzagged around them.' If you'd like to see the beloved boy band live, tickets are available for all remaining Backstreet Boys concerts from now until Aug. 24. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 'Into the Millennium' Las Vegas Sphere residency below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. All 18 remaining BSB dates — from July 18 through Aug. 24 — can be found here: Backstreet Boys Sphere dates 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. When Nick Carter and co. aren't lighting up the Sphere stage, many other exciting shows are headed to Vegas' premier entertainment destination. Here's what's up next at the one-of-a-kind venue. Sphere shows 'Postcard From Earth'Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky's ambitious, immersive, globetrotting film. A look back at U2's groundbreaking Sphere residency. 'The Wizard of Oz'Larger-than-life screenings of the iconic film. Insomniac x Tomorrowland: UnityA huge EDM festival with headliners to be announced at a later date. The EaglesThe classic rockers take a trip down memory lane and play their greatest hits. If you're planning a Las Vegas trip, you can find a complete calendar of all upcoming events at the Sphere here. BSB hit the Sphere stage for the first time on Friday, July 11. Here's what the '90s heroes delivered that evening, based on our findings at Set List FM. All 1999 'Millennium' songs are in bold. 01.) 'Larger Than Life'02.) 'It's Gotta Be You'03.) 'As Long as You Love Me'04.) 'More Than That'05.) 'I Need You Tonight' 06.) 'Siberia'07.) 'Don't Want You Back'08.) 'Get Another Boyfriend'09.) 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely'10.) 'Don't Wanna Lose You Now'11.) 'Hey' (live debut)12.) 'The One'13.) 'Back to Your Heart'14.) 'Spanish Eyes' 15.) 'No One Else Comes Close'16.) 'The Perfect Fan' 17.) 'All I Have to Give'18.) 'Drowning'19.) 'Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)'20.) 'Shape of My Heart'21.) 'I Want It That Way'22.) 'Get Down (You're the One for Me)'23.) 'We've Got It Goin' On'24.) 'The Call'25.) 'Everybody (Backstreet's Back)' On Valentine's Day this year, Backstreet Boys released the single 'Hey.' The emotionally charged track was originally written for the band's 2019 album 'DNA' but ultimately didn't fit in with the album. 'We wanted to hold on to it and [then] this announcement happened, it was like, 'Oh my gosh, what better way to present a brand-new song?' So it turned out perfect,' Brian Littrell shared with The Today Show. If you'd like to hear the guys' latest heartbreaking bop, you can find 'Hey' here. For those that want to dig even deeper, we recommend checking out 'Millennium 2.0,' which features the original 12 tracks, 'Hey,' a few other new songs, alternate lyrics to 'I Want It That Way,' a couple demos and live versions of songs. It's a lot but perfect for any fan that wants a closer look at one of the definitive albums of the late '90s. Many hitmakers you know and love will be out and about these next few months. To make sure you're in the loop, here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live in the very near future. • Coldplay • New Kids On The Block • Oasis • Maroon 5 • Jonas Brothers Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
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15-07-2025
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Kelly Clarkson cried after cancelling Las Vegas show
Kelly Clarkson cried after cancelling the opening night of her Las Vegas residency. The 43-year-old pop star was forced to cancel the opening night of her residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace after falling ill, and Kelly actually apologised to her fans after taking to the stage this weekend. She told the crowd: "It took me a minute. I'm so sorry. "I know some of y'all had tickets for last weekend's shows. I'm so sorry. We can't help our bodies sometimes. You know, we get sick, and that happens. "But thank y'all for showing up. We are so excited. This is my favourite residency — my favourite show I've ever put together, because I love being in the studio." Kelly subsequently revealed that she was reduced to tears by the cancellation. She shared: "I'm celebrating because I had to cancel last weekend. I cried. I was so sick. It sucked. I'm so happy to be here!" Kelly actually announced the postponement of the opening night of her residency on social media. The pop star was supposed to begin her residency at Caesars Palace on July 4, but Kelly was forced to postpone her plans amid concerns about her voice. The singer - who rose to fame by winning the first season of American Idol back in 2002 - wrote on Instagram at the time: "We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans. I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow's opening at Caesars. "The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y'all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve. "The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. "I can't wait to be back next weekend and show y'all what we've been working on. (sic)"
