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UPI
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Ashlee Simpson to perform two Las Vegas concerts Labor Day weekend
1 of 6 | Ashlee Simpson, seen with daughter Jagger Snow Ross at the 2019 premiere of "Frozen 2" in Los Angeles, will perform two Las Vegas shows at the end of August. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Ashlee Simpson will perform two shows on the Voltaire stage at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, the venue announced Tuesday. Simpson's concerts will take place Aug. 29 and 30 over Labor Day weekend. Simpson's new show is called "I Am Me." The set list will include "Pieces of Me," "La La" and "Boyfriend." The Voltaire seats 1,000. The show begins at 9 p.m. both nights. "We're working so hard to make this show feel personal and special," Simpson said in a statement. "I can't wait to share this experience and connect with the audience in such a perfect setting." Tickets start at $65 on the Voltaire website. Simpson is the younger sister of singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson. Her last release was the 2019 single "Phases" as Ashlee + Evan with her husband, Evan Ross, following their 2018 self-titled EP.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ashlee Simpson Ross Announces ‘I Am Me' Shows at Las Vegas' Venetian Resort
Ashlee Simpson Ross has announced her upcoming 'I Am Me' show, taking place at Las Vegas' Venetian Resort on Aug. 29-30. The performances, announced exclusively on Variety, see the pop singer touching down in Vegas over Labor Day weekend, with a pair of nights slated for Venetian's Voltaire venue that seats a thousand patrons. More from Variety Ashlee Simpson to Star in 'The Recipe Files,' Anchoring QVC and HSN's Streaming Holiday Originals Slate Packed With Product Tie-Ins (EXCLUSIVE) Ashlee Simpson Returns to the Stage for Surprise Performance With Demi Lovato 'I've been holding onto this news for a while, and I'm beyond thrilled to finally share it — I'm hitting the stage in Vegas!' Ross tells Variety. 'Music has always been the place where I feel the most alive, and I'm looking forward to sharing that energy with you all. I'm so grateful for my fans who have supported me throughout my entire career. Let's make these shows unforgettable!' Last year, Ross celebrated the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough debut 'Autobiography,' with the same milestone approaching for her sophomore album 'I Am Me' this October. At her Vegas shows, Ross is expected to perform hits including 'Pieces of Me,' 'La La' and more. Ross last released her third album 'Bittersweet World' in 2008. A decade later, she teamed with her husband Evan Ross for the EP 'Ashlee + Evan,' which they put out just ahead of their reality series of the same name that aired on E! Throughout the years, she starred on stage as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago' on Broadway and the West End, and has dabbled in acting with roles in 'The Recipe Files' and 'Pawn Shop Chronicles.' General on-sale for Ross' 'I Am Me' shows is currently available at and tickets start at $65. Doors for both performances open at 9 p.m. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hyatt Hotels Corp (H) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth Amidst Macroeconomic ...
RevPAR Growth: 5.7% system-wide for the quarter. Luxury Brand RevPAR: Increased over 8%. Business Transient RevPAR: Increased 12% in the quarter. Group RevPAR: Increased 9% in the quarter. Net Rooms Growth: 10.5% during the quarter. Pipeline Rooms: Approximately 138,000 rooms, a 7% increase over last year. Loyalty Program Members: Increased by over 2 million, totaling approximately 56 million members, a 22% increase over the past year. Gross Fees: $307 million, up 16.9%. Adjusted EBITDA: $273 million, a 24% increase after adjusting for assets sold in 2024. Share Repurchase: Approximately $149 million of Class A common stock repurchased. Total Liquidity: Approximately $3.3 billion, including $1.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Full Year RevPAR Outlook: 1% to 3% growth expected. Net Rooms Growth Outlook: 6% to 7% driven by organic growth. Adjusted Free Cash Flow Outlook: $450 million to $500 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 8 Warning Signs with OPI. Release Date: May 01, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) reported a strong RevPAR growth of 5.7% for the first quarter, driven by luxury brands and business transient travel. The company achieved a net room growth of 10.5% during the quarter, with significant new signings and openings, including the Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Hyatt's World of Hyatt loyalty program saw a 22% increase in membership, adding over 2 million members in the first quarter. The introduction of the Hyatt Select brand aims to expand offerings in the upper mid-scale segment, targeting secondary and tertiary markets. Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) maintained a strong balance sheet with total liquidity of approximately $3.3 billion, supporting future growth and acquisitions. Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) adjusted its full-year RevPAR growth outlook to a range of 1% to 3%, indicating a potential slowdown in growth for the remainder of the year. The company experienced a slowdown in short-term leisure and business transient bookings in the United States, particularly affecting upscale brands. There is macroeconomic uncertainty impacting future booking activity, with mixed indicators for RevPAR growth in international markets compared to the United States. Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) faces challenges in completing property sales, with some transactions not expected to close this year due to market conditions. The company is experiencing slower booking activity at lower chain scales, impacting distribution segment performance. Q: Can you provide an update on how you expect your business units to perform in the current macro environment, particularly regarding distribution and incentive management fees? A: Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, explained that while the environment is choppy, the first quarter was solid. The all-inclusive business remains strong, with a 7% increase in pace for the second quarter. Business transient and group travel are also performing well, with luxury and upper upscale segments showing strength. Joan Bottarini, CFO, added that the owned segment, which is now less than 20% of earnings, is performing strongly, with margins up 70 basis points year-over-year. Q: Are you seeing cancellations or just fewer bookings, and what is the group booking pace for the remainder of the year? A: Mark Hoplamazian noted significant cancellations in government bookings, but corporate bookings are up, especially in IT, consulting, and banking sectors. The group booking pace for the remainder of the year is up 2.5% to 3%, with corporate bookings showing strong future pace. Q: Can you provide more color on the Playa transaction timeline and potential buyers? A: Mark Hoplamazian stated that they expect to sign a deal for asset dispositions soon, with a commitment to sell down $2 billion by 2027. They have a strong track record of meeting or exceeding their goals in terms of time, dollars, and valuation. Q: What level of cost inflation are developers seeing, and how is it impacting US construction? A: Mark Hoplamazian mentioned that developers are factoring in contingencies as high as 20% for construction costs. However, there is ingenuity among developers, with some sourcing case goods domestically to mitigate tariff impacts. About 30% of the pipeline is under construction, and the activity feels better than a year ago. Q: How confident are you about meeting the conditions for the Playa transaction? A: Mark Hoplamazian expressed confidence in meeting the conditions, including achieving an 80% tendered percentage and obtaining antitrust clearances, primarily from Mexico. They are currently in a waiting pattern for antitrust clearance. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry plans to visit Las Vegas honoring his late mother's legacy
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Prince Harry is expected to be in Las Vegas to launch a youth leadership initiative that pays tribute to his late mother's legacy, according to several British media reports. The Duke of Sussex will take part in a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 6, at ServiceNow's Knowledge 2025 conference, where he will be involved in a panel discussion with two Legacy Award winners. The award honors Princess Diana by celebrating future leaders and businesses who inspire forward thinking. A new youth initiative will also be launched as part of the Diana Award. British media reports that the prince will not be traveling with his wife, Meghan Markle. The conference is taking place at the Venetian Resort and Wynn Las Vegas properties and is expected to attract as many as 20,000 attendees. Prince Harry's last visit to Las Vegas was in 2012, when naked images of him emerged after a game of strip billiards at a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2022, the exhibit, Princess Diana & the Royals, opened at The Shops at Crystals, next to the Aria Resort. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Bejeweled' Dita Von Teese makes whole place shimmer in Las Vegas residency
'Bejeweled' Dita Von Teese makes whole place shimmer in Las Vegas residency Show Caption Hide Caption Dita Von Teese talks Vegas residency, Taylor Swift music video cameo The "Queen of Burlesque" sat down in Voltaire for an interview with the USA TODAY Network. Dita Von Teese brings opulence to her second Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Resort. Her Voltaire show features elaborate costumes, including custom-made Swarovski-clad crystal outfits and Christian Louboutin heels. Von Teese appeared in Taylor Swift's "Bejeweled" music video. Dita Von Teese swirls in her larger-than-life champagne glass and the crowd leaps to its feet in joyous applause. She cups a strawberry sponge the size of a couch pillow and squeezes. Water cascades over her body. The iconic act is one of the many reasons fans are flocking to the Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to watch the vedette's second residency. "I first started performing that with my friend, Catherine D'Lish, who's my creative collaborator in everything I've done," Von Teese says. Dita Von Teese's rhinestone-drenched Las Vegas residency part of growing burlesque scene Bubbles hang from the ceiling. Magenta velvet chairs shaped like seashells are scattered throughout the space that fits 1,000. Von Teese wears a 1950s black dress with a red rose pattern to speak with the USA TODAY Network before one of her shows. Her hair is styled in an immaculate pageboy like an actress from the golden age of Hollywood. "It was originally a dueling glasses act where it was my best friend Catherine D'Lish in the champagne glass and me in the martini," she says. "And we had music that shifted back and forth between classic champagne style music and then the swinging hit martini." Best believe I'm still bejeweled The act caught the eye of superstar Taylor Swift, who featured Von Teese in her "Bejeweled" music video in 2022 following the release of her 10th studio album "Midnights." "[Swift's] assistant called and started talking to me about this project," Von Teese reflects, "and then Taylor suddenly got on. It was really an amazing conversation. She knew everything about what I'd done." The behind-the-scenes video of the "Bejeweled" set was played at each of the Eras Tour stops before Swift took the stage, bringing the art of burlesque to Swifties. " I kind of introduced her to my whole world," Von Teese says. "Like, here's the stockings I wear. Let's do the stocking peel. And she brought a lot of new fans that maybe had never heard of burlesque, or never heard of me before." 'Dita Las Vegas' Von Teese's 90-minute show has no dialogue. She let's her acts, dancers and body of work do the talking. Visitors must be over 18. Clothes come off in effortless movements, and tassels adorn the dancers' breasts. The burlesque show paints sexual confidence with an artistic brush. During the second act, Von Teese rides a pink velvet mechanical bull with 6-foot-long Swarovski crystallized horns while her dancers kick up their silver bedazzled boots. "It's really fun for me to step into the role and direct someone on how to make it their own," she explains of the vignettes performed by her cast members between costume changes. As Von Teese straps on a new corset and Christian Louboutin heels, her fleet of fast-tapping dancers entertain the audience. More: Taylor Swift threw her broken heel to a fan. He used it to help his cousin beat cancer. "Christian is a really close friend of mine," she says. The two met in the early 2000s while Von Teese was performing in London. "He was just here a couple weeks ago. He makes all the shoes for my shows." Nothing makes her feel sexier than strutting the catwalk in those red-painted soles. She says the latest Louboutin heels come with inside padding allowing for a sleek and sophisticated, but comfortable, walk. "I spent five hours on them the other day, and I was totally fine," she says. In her final number, Von Teese elegantly strides down stairs into a classic showgirl scene with vintage Bob Mackie headpieces and feather backpacks from the last showgirl revue on the strip, Jubilee. Louboutin loved the number but offered one note: "Christian told me, 'I think you need to wear the highest shoe with your finale.' ... He's like, 'I know it's dangerous. We can see that it's difficult and dangerous. I think you should up the ante,' And I was like, 'OK, I'm going to do that.'" Make the whole place shimmer The most jaw-dropping part of the show isn't necessarily the strip teases, but a Swarovski crystal dress and heels that glisten so intensely, it almost appears like an electronic animation is projected onto them. The cut of the jewels refracts every single light source. It's impossible to look away. "I just love fantasy and spectacle and glitz," Von Teese says, smiling. "The opulence and absurdity of all of it. I just love the idea of creating things that you won't see in real life, you know?" Tickets to see the "Queen of Burlesque" extend through October at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV.
