Las Vegas Music Update: Santana Delays Residency After Injury, Fontainebleau Drops Arrested DJ
Carlos Santana has postponed his January 2025 Las Vegas residency dates at House of Blues, Mandalay Bay, after breaking his pinky finger in an accidental fall at his Hawaii home. The 77-year-old guitarist requires pins in his left hand and must avoid playing guitar for six weeks under doctor's orders.
The rescheduled performances will take place May 14-25, 2025. Existing tickets remain valid for the new dates, with Ticketmaster offering full refunds through February 2 for those unable to attend.
Guitarist performing at Live Nation event
In other Vegas entertainment news, DJ James Kennedy's scheduled appearances at Fontainebleau's LIV Nightclub for January have been canceled following his December 10 arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence. The "Vanderpump Rules" star allegedly grabbed his girlfriend during an argument at a holiday party in Los Angeles.
James Kennedy speaking to crowd
Meanwhile, Carrie Underwood's "Reflection" residency at Resorts World will conclude on April 12 after a successful three-year run. Fans can watch the concert special on Hulu starting January 24, while tickets remain available for her final performances. Underwood will also return to "American Idol" as a judge beginning March 9, coming full circle from her 2005 win on the show.