Pink and Justin Timberlake Eye Massive Las Vegas Residency Deals
Las Vegas has earned its title as the best city in the world for entertainment.
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Las Vegas has earned its title as the best city in the world for entertainment.
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Continuing to uphold its self-proclaimed title of being the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World,’ Las Vegas has invited even more star musicians to put on an extended set of shows at its finest venues. The news right now is swirling around Pink signing a historic deal and Justin Timberlake looking to commence his comeback in Vegas.
Given the prestige of getting your own residency in Sin City now, it’s not a surprise that stars still crave these bookings. It’s a destination that is almost exclusively known for its appeal as an entertainment hub, offering a bit of everything at a world-class level to its visitors. However, this does also set a very high bar for incoming performers.
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Even though it was a rather potent marketing strategy, Las Vegas has earned its title as the best city in the world for entertainment. The biggest selling point for decades, particularly within its home nation, was its casinos. Open to the public at all hours, it’s an offering unlike any other in the world.
Now, Las Vegas is essentially the ultimate brand in casino gaming. This is why so many platforms and games use the city’s name to reflect the quality of their offering. Looking at the free spins on offer by a platform using the “Vegas” name, you can see the effort to meet the standards that the name reflects.
It’s why these free spins come without wagering requirements. People can sign up, play the free spins on games like Fishin’ Frenzy and Eye of Horus, and keep the winnings as part of their real-money balance. This angle of making the promotions more user-friendly and appealing certainly aligns with how Las Vegas continues to operate.
After securing its place in the casino world, many of Las Vegas’ mega hotel resorts expanded into other entertainment sectors. Sports, variety acts, and musicians became the way forward, leading to some iconic residencies. Celine Dion made residencies a coveted booking in the music industry and a big part of the city’s appeal.
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It’s important to note that a Las Vegas residency isn’t limited to one location. While the musician will be in the city for extended stays, putting on several shows, their contract will be with one of the many mega resorts. For example, in April, The Eagles and Phish are performing at the Sphere, while Cyndi Lauper is at Caesars Palace.
Bringing the acts to the city is one thing, but one of the reasons why the level of quality has remained so high is because of the competition. Each casino resort wants to have the most appealing shows to add that extra layer of appeal. On the way looks to be Pink, whom the Sphere has reportedly fought intensely to bring to their stage.
Pink is seen as potentially being the next mega-hit on The Strip, with the Sphere being happy to pump cash into realising the ultimate Pink experience. The deal isn’t quite done yet, but reports say it’s getting close. Justin Timberlake’s residency looks to be a bit further away, but MGM and Live Nation are in talks to get him in 2028.
Las Vegas continues to be a prestigious landing point for massively popular musicians. With deals for Pink and Justin Timberlake getting close, Sin City looks to continue to uphold its place atop the entertainment industry.
This article is a guest contribution. Views expressed are the author’s own.
