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The latest on Carrot Top and recent show closures

Carrot Top
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Carrot Top at KNPR on July 13, 2022.

There has been no shortage of headlines coming out of Las Vegas' entertainment scene.

Last weekend, it was revealed that Vegas headliner Carrot Top was hospitalized on Friday, September 18. The tabloid media outlet TMZ reported that it was related to an attempted suicide.

The 61-year-old comedian born Scott Thompson had been dealing with legal drama with occasional Vegas performer Brian Evans. It includes accusations of extortion by the former’s legal team. Evans has denied such a thing happened. Evans' litigation against Thompson includes allegations that Thompson gave a 19-year-old male alcohol before the two engaged in sexual activity.

Earlier this week, KNPR’s Mike Prevatt spoke with John Katsilometes, entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, to get an update on Carrot Top's situation, as well as recent production show closures and other Strip entertainment happenings.


Guest: John Katsilometes, entertainment columnist, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Mike has been a producer for State of Nevada since 2019. He produces — and occasionally hosts — segments covering entertainment, gaming and tourism, sports, health, Nevada’s marijuana industry, and other areas of Nevada life.