Carrot Top, “The King of Props”. Comedy in Las Vegas 2.0
In this edition dedicated to Las Vegas personalities, we present the story of one of Las Vegas’ longest-running comedians: Carrot Top. Born in 1965 in Rockledge, Florida, Carrot Top—whose real name is Scott Thompson—made his debut on the Las Vegas stage in the 1990s, armed with an arsenal of bizarre and ever-changing props and a shocking orange hairstyle. Over the course of his nearly 40-year career, the comedian has created an...
Jubilee!, the eternal beauty of a female show in Las Vegas
Over the years, we have accustomed you to presenting rather masculine personalities who have influenced the history of Las Vegas over time. The time has come to tell you how, in the 1980s, female beauty was elevated to the art of revue by a female dance group (show girls) called Jubilee! This spectacular revue show has been a Las Vegas Strip attraction for three and a half decades. It premiered on July 31, 1981, with an initial cost...
IGT Hosts “Home Means Nevada” Celebration at Global Gaming Expo with Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley, Entertainer Mark Shunock and Dazzling Game Reveal
Company honors the return of its global headquarters to Las Vegas, debuts Wheel of Fortune Cash Machine Jackpots slot game WHAT: Home means Nevada, and IGT is ready to celebrate! For the first time following the July 2025 merger of gaming suppliers IGT and Everi, IGT CEO, Gaming Nick Khin will address Global Gaming Expo (“G2E”) attendees to honor the new enterprise and celebrate the return of the Company’s global headquarters to Las...
Donny Osmond, an idol adored across generations
Donny Osmond has made and continues to make history in Las Vegas with his shows. With an extraordinary six-decade career full of brilliant moments, Donny shows no signs of slowing down. His love for music, the stage, performance, and entertainment knows no bounds. Here is the story of one of Vegas’ most beloved entertainers. Donny’s childhood Born on December 9, 1957, in Utah, Donny did not have a typical childhood because...
Tony Hsieh, a visionary for Down Town Las Vegas
For many years I’ve been writing about important figures in the history of Nevada and Las Vegas, but it’s only now that I’ve discovered the story of Tony Hsieh, the man whose unique vision transformed Downtown Las Vegas forever. Early life Antony Hsieh was born in Urbana, Illinois, USA, in 1973 to Taiwanese Americans. His mother was a social worker and his father a chemical engineer, so he did not come from a wealthy...
