Over Elton John's three-decade legendary career, he has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, with 29 consecutive Top 40 Hits and 35 gold and 25 platinum albums.

The last 18 months have brought non-stop triumphs for Elton John. Last November, he released "Peachtree Road," with its single, "All That I'm Allowed," immediately hitting the Top 20 in the United Kingdom.

While his Tony award-winning "Aida" and long-running "The Lion King" musicals reigned on tour and on Broadway, the artist wrote music for "Billy Elliot - The Musical," which debuted in London's famed West End theatre district in May 2005. The artist is now working on songs for the Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures Broadway Musical "Vampire Lestat" with longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin.

Former Wall Street stock broker and founder of Hennessey's Tavern, Inc., Paul Hennessey, is bringing his well-known Irish pub Hennessey's Tavern and Mickie Finnz Fish House and Bar to the Fremont Street Experience. With a string of Hennessey's restaurants dotting the Southern California coastline from South Bay to San Diego along with a High Sierra mountain location in Mammoth Lakes, the two establishments at the Fremont Street Experience will be the first Hennessey's locations in Nevada.

The initial 10-year lease agreement is for approximately 11,500 square feet on the first floor of the Fremont Street Experience commercial space located on the southwest corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street.

Johnny Mathis, one of the most popular traditional male pop vocalists in history, will headline with opening act comedian Gary Mule Deer at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater on July 2-3. Tickets are $65-$100 plus tax and service charge, call 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

In 1956, Mathis recorded two singles that were to become among his all-time greatest hits - "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "It's Not For Me To Say," and his first No. 1 hit, "Chances Are" followed. In late 1959, he recorded another song that became synonymous with his name, the Erroll Garner composition, "Misty."

Mathis has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice for "Chances Are" and for "Misty" and received the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

In 2004, Mathis sang "Over the Rainbow" with Ray Charles on "Genius Loves Company." In addition, he recorded "Isn't It Romantic" a standards CD that was released last February.

Multi-Platinum selling entertainer Julio Iglesias will bring his Latin love songs to the Golden Nugget, July 21-22. Tickets are $137.50, call 702-386-8100, or 866-946-5336.

Iglesias' engagement in the intimate 400-seat Theatre Ballroom will mark his return to Las Vegas. During this up-close-and-personal show, he is expected to perform his most popular love songs, arias and pop favorites from his 2005 greatest hits compilation, "Love Songs: Canciones de Amor."

Iglesias' 30-year career has earned him more than 2,600 platinum and gold certifications, as well as a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for selling more records in more languages than any other musical artist in history.

Glenn Frey will kick off the "2005 Stars on the Lake" Concert Series at Lake Las Vegas Resort on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. on the floating stage at Reflection Bay. Tickets are $100 for Reserved VIP seating and $80 for General Admission, call 702-795-SHOW (795-7469).

Frey is a founding member of the Eagles and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning four No. 1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards. Their "Greatest Hits 1971-1975" album has sold more than 28 million units and remains the biggest selling record of all time. As a result of their continued success, Glenn and the Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Frey has also enjoyed a successful solo career. As an accomplished actor, he has been featured in major television shows and motion pictures.

Lawry's The Prime Rib restaurant is offering a Las Vegas Centennial Celebration special historic photo display and dining package this summer.

The Discover Las Vegas photo exhibit is in the lobby and lounge through Aug. 30. The Centennial dining package is available daily from 5 to 6 p.m. for $35 per person. It includes a Spinning Bowl Salad, an 8 oz. cut of Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef or Fresh Salmon, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, Chef's Special Dessert, and a glass of wine or house cocktail. A Centennial dining certificate is required. E-mail lvsales@lawrysonline.com to request yours.

The Las Vegas Blues Brothers tribute act will perform at the Royal Street Theater at Jerry's Nugget Casino in North Las Vegas on Thursday, July 14. Vince Salazar portrays "Joliet Jake," Nate Davis plays "Elwood Blues," and they are joined by their All Star Tribute Band. Tickets are $10.

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The newest flagship Victoria's Secret location at the Forum Shops has unveiled The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Exhibit: Ten Years of Sexy. The retrospective exhibition runs through July 9, and features a compilation of looks beginning with the first show in 1995 and highlights from various shows including Cannes, Wall Street and the well-known national television broadcasts. In addition, the exhibition includes a permanent in-store display.

Presented on lifelike mannequins, the retrospective is dramatically displayed in the "Reflecting Pool" at the Forum Shops near the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance. The exhibition features 35 ensembles worn on the runway by some of the sexiest supermodels in the world, including Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Tyra Banks, Daniela Pestova, Gisele Bundchen, Molly Sims, and Heidi Klum. The looks are organized into three themes: Femme Fatale & Fantasy, Goddess, and Innocence & Experience. Included in the exhibition are such ornate and iconic pieces as a replica of the jewel-encrusted Fantasy Bra worn by Tyra in1999 and the famous 12-foot wings worn by Heidi Klum in the 2003 show.

Tangerine Lounge & nightclub at TI will celebrate its first anniversary on July 1 with Carmen Electra and her renowned dance troupe The Bombshell Babes performing at midnight. The Baywatch Babe and star of the upcoming motion picture "National Lampoon's Pledge This!" will debut new Burlesque numbers and seductive costumes. The celebration will go from 10 p.m. until the early morning hours. For information, call 702-212-8140.

Master magician Lance Burton has announced his schedule for the rest of this year. He will perform his regular schedule through Sept. 4 with an added 7 p.m. that night. His hiatus will be Sept. 5 -19. During the weeks of Dec. 6 -10 and Dec. 26 through New Year's Day, there will be one show only at 7 p.m. His traditional dark weeks will be from Dec. 11-25.

Keno players downtown at the California and Fremont Hotels have a new way to become millionaires. Both properties have introduced "Million Dollar Ticket," a progressive 10-spot with a jackpot starting at $1 million.

For just one dollar, players can opt to select their own 10 numbers, or elect to go with the "Quick Pick," whereby the computer randomly selects the numbers. Up to 1,000 games can be played at one time, and new numbers are drawn every 10 minutes. For each game, 20 balls are selected from 80 numbered balls. If you pick 10 out of 10 numbers correctly, you'll win and be paid in one lump sum, and have up to one year to collect. Winning tickets must be redeemed at the issuing casino.

The Cannery in North Las Vegas has booked Santana's original lead singer, Gregg Rolie, and 80's rock band Asia at The Club on Saturday, July 30. Tickets are $19.95, $14.95 and $9.95 plus tax and applicable fees, call 617-5585 or 866-287-4643.

Rolie is the man behind two multi-platinum groups - Santana and Journey. In 1998, the world-class keyboardist, vocalist, and producer was inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame as part of the original Santana band. Rolie co-produced the first four groundbreaking Santana albums.

After Santana, Rolie established Journey with ex-Santana guitarist Neal Schon in 1972. He co-wrote and co-produced the band's first seven albums and toured the world with Journey before parting ways in 1981. Today, the Gregg Rolie Band includes four musicians from Santana plus three more highly accomplished members.

Asia's radio friendly songs such as, "Heat of the Moment," "Only Time Will Tell" and "Sole Survivor," pushed their 1982 debut album sales to more than 10 million copies worldwide. The band released "Aura" in 2001, and the album garnered some of the best reviews in the band's history putting Asia back in the musical spotlight. Since then, Asia has produced another hit album, "Silent Nation."

Country superstar Toby Keith's new bar and grill opened at Harrah's this past week.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is contemplating a major renovation of its Bally's resort that might even involve imploding it and building a Horseshoe-brand hotel.

A $2 million renovation on the Rio's Voodoo Lounge and its two outdoor patios is done.

A new Swatch store with hip low-priced watches has opened a retail outlet in the Forum Shops at Caesars.

The Aladdin, future home of Planet Hollywood, will celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a wide range of entertainment choices.

On Saturday, July 2, Mike Epps, star of "The Honeymooner" remake and Def Comedy Jam comedian, will headline in the Aladdin Theatre for Performing Arts. The 9 p.m. show will open with Charlie Murphy, older brother to Eddie Murphy, who often plays himself as the nemesis of David Chapelle's character in "Chapelle's Show." Epps was recently tapped to play Richard Pryor in an upcoming biopic based on Pryor's life. Tickets are $75.50, $50.50, $40.50, and $30.50, call Ticketmaster at 702- 474-4000.

The 70's super-duo Loggins & Messina will bring their "Sittin' In Again Reunion Tour" to the Aladdin Theatre for Performing on Sunday, July 3. Together again after 30 years, the twosome will deliver their smash hits as well as solo material. Tickets are $75, $55, and $45.

Colin Hay of the former 80's hit machine Men at Work will perform the group's greatest hits and solo successes in the Aladdin Showroom on July 2 and 3 at 10 p.m. Hay will be backed by an electric band. Tickets are$49.50, and $39.50.

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