Brett Michaels to perform for casino hotel in June
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The Mark Blazor Show discusses Brett Michaels' upcoming performance at the Hollywood Casino hotel in June, highlighting his energetic showmanship and the venue's official debut of its 150,000-square-foot hotel tower with 183 rooms and 20 luxury suites. Host Mark Blazor shares his firsthand experience seeing Michaels perform at Hard Rock Cincy in November 2024, praising his stage presence and the quality of the show, which featured a drummer possibly from Lenny Kravitz’s band. The episode explores the significance of live music in transforming casinos into full-scale entertainment destinations, contrasting tribute acts with headlining legends like Michaels. The conversation shifts to the Tegna-Sinclair merger being temporarily paused by a federal judge due to antitrust concerns, with DirecTV successfully arguing that the merger would create irreparable harm and a near-monopoly, potentially affecting broadcast access for viewers. The hosts reflect on outdated tech finds during a garage cleanup—digital converter boxes, Walkmans, and even chia pet figurines—adding a nostalgic tone to the episode.
Brett Michaels will perform at Hollywood Casino’s newly opened hotel tower on June 12th, marking a major entertainment milestone for the venue.
The casino is positioning itself as a full-scale entertainment destination, moving beyond gaming by booking major acts like Michaels.
The Tegna-Sinclair merger has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge over antitrust concerns, with DirecTV claiming the deal would create a near-monopoly affecting broadcast access.
Live concerts at outdoor venues like this one may offer more affordable ticket options compared to indoor shows.
Nostalgic tech relics like Walkmans and digital converter boxes were discovered during a garage cleanup, reflecting on how far media consumption has evolved.
Brett Michaels Live at Hard Rock Cincy: A Nostalgic Performance
“He was fantastic, man. Of course. I was telling Zach he still got it. I mean the dude, I want to say it's Lenny Kravitz drummer was playing drums for him.”
Hollywood Casino’s Hotel Tower Debut and Brett Michaels’ June Show
“They're going to have to pony up and get some big names in there because Hard Rock Cincy has had I told you, I saw Pat Benatar there.”
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Antitrust Battle Over Tegna-Sinclair Merger and Nostalgic Tech Finds
“If the deal goes through, this company is going to reach 80% of viewers nationwide. Wow. So that is kind of a monopoly, right?”
“If the deal goes through, this company is going to reach 80% of viewers nationwide. Wow. So that is kind of a monopoly, right?”
“He was fantastic, man. Of course. I was telling Zach he still got it. I mean the dude, I want to say it's Lenny Kravitz drummer was playing drums for him.”
“They're going to have to pony up and get some big names in there because Hard Rock Cincy has had I told you, I saw Pat Benatar there.”
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Hollywood Casino
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DirecTV
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Tegna
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Hard Rock Cincy
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Sinclair
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Lenny Kravitz
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Pat Benatar
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Federal Judge
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