The Sick New World Festival is back this Saturday, April 27th, and the set times have been announced. Headliners Slipknot and System Of A Down will be joined by Alice In Chains, Bring Me The Horizon, Danny Elfman, and A Perfect Circle. The festival will feature five stages and will run into the wee hours of the night.
Aces star guard Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller have filed for divorce in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas. The couple was married in March 2023 after reportedly dating for one year. Plum, 29, and Waller, 31, are both accomplished athletes. Plum is a two-time WNBA champion with the Aces and a gold medalist in women’s 3×3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics. Waller made the Pro Bowl in 2020 while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. It is unclear if Waller plans to play in the 2024 season or retire from professional football.
Las Vegas real estate agents have expressed support for the ongoing investigation into the National Association of Realtors (NAR) by the U.S. Justice Department. They believe the investigation will bring more transparency and fairness to the industry, particularly regarding commission rates. Despite NAR’s recent settlement with the Justice Department, agents remain concerned about loopholes that may allow them to circumvent the new guidelines.
A $12 billion high-speed rail line project between Southern California and Las Vegas is set to begin construction, with officials aiming for a 2028 launch. The line, operated by Brightline, is expected to reduce pollution and cut travel time between the two regions to two hours. The project has received significant federal funding and is intended to jumpstart the development of a high-speed rail network in the United States.
The groundbreaking ceremony for America’s first high-speed rail project has taken place, connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas through a 218-mile railway. The project, funded in part by $3 billion in federal grants, aims to revolutionize transportation between the two cities with electric trains reaching speeds of up to 200 mph. Brightline, the rail construction firm, expects the project to create 35,000 jobs and reduce carbon emissions by 400,000 tons annually.
Construction has commenced on a $12 billion high-speed rail line that will connect Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area, marking a significant milestone in the development of high-speed rail in the United States. The project, led by Brightline West, is expected to create thousands of union jobs and boost local economies while reducing traffic congestion and emissions.
Blake Shelton expressed his gratitude towards Gwen Stefani for joining him at the grand opening of his Las Vegas bar, Ole Red, despite her hectic schedule. Stefani had recently reunited with her band, No Doubt, at Coachella, requiring intense rehearsals. Shelton praised Stefani’s performance and the success of the bar’s opening, noting its appeal to country music fans visiting Las Vegas.
Country music star Morgan Wallen may be opening a restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip. According to a source, the restaurant would be located at 63 Las Vegas, with a mezzanine and rooftop balcony. Building permits indicate the project is valued at $9.75 million. Wallen, who was arrested in Nashville in April, is also planning to open a bar and music venue in downtown Nashville this year.
In Las Vegas, a staggering 1 in 6 children face hunger. Hope for the City, a local nonprofit, has taken on the mission to end hunger in the city. Findlay Automotive Group has joined the cause as their charity of the month. The organization operates 12 pop-up food pantries, has distributed 21 million pounds of food in four years, and plans to provide 10,000 meals a day to children in need this summer. Findley Automotive Group’s donation will support these efforts. Hope for the City encourages donations and volunteers to join the fight against hunger.
Construction has commenced on a high-speed rail line connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. Brightline, the private company behind the project, aims to complete the $12 billion endeavor by early 2028. The electric trains will operate at speeds of 186 miles per hour, reducing travel time between Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga to just over two hours. Brightline’s stations will offer amenities such as comfortable seating, bars, and premium lounges. Passengers can expect assigned seats, fast Wi-Fi, and in-seat food and beverage service.
