Wayne Newton

Carson Wayne Newton (born April 3, 1942) is an American singer and entertainer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has performed over 25,000 concerts in Las Vegas over a period of over 40 years, earning him the nickname Mr. Las Vegas. His longevity and popularity has made him almost synonymous with Las Vegas itself. He still performs at the Stardust resort in Las Vegas for 40 weeks out of the year.

Las Vegas

Newton achieved nationwide recognition on September 29, 1962 when he and his brother performed on The Jackie Gleason Show. He would perform on the Jackie Gleason Show 12 times over the following two years.

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September 29 - 1962 - The Jackie Gleason Show

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Many other entertainment icons such as Lucille Ball, Bobby Darin, Danny Thomas, George Burns, and Jack Benny lent Newton their support. In particular, Benny hired Newton as an opening act for his show.

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Lucille Ball - Bobby Darin - Danny Thomas - George Burns - Jack Benny

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After his job with Benny ended, Newton was offered a job to open for another comic at the Flamingo Hotel, but Newton asked for, and was given, a headline act.

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From 1980 to 1982 Newton was part owner of the Aladdin Hotel.

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1980 - 1982 - Aladdin Hotel

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Newton has performed in Las Vegas ever since, performing over 25,000 shows to date. In 1999, he signed a 10-year deal with the Stardust calling for him to perform there 40 weeks out of the year for six shows a week.

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In January 2005, Newton started a reality television show on E! called The Entertainer. The show features ten contestants. The winner gets a spot in his act, plus a headlining act of their own for a year.

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January 2005 - Reality television - E! - The Entertainer

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