At 79 'Mr. Las Vegas' Wayne Newton Looks Totally Transformed Compared To His 1970s Look

Jan 27, 2022

It’s safe to say that the past few years have been challenging for people all over the world that come from all walks of life. Even celebrities weren’t able to escape the hardships that the past few years threw their way, with many musicians and singers having to postpone their tours or even cancel their concerts altogether. Fortunately, some entertainment facilities are back up and running again, allowing people to finally soak in the music in real-time.

Wayne Newton, better known as Mr. Las Vegas, is one of the most popular entertainers from the past 50 years. He is a shining star in Las Vegas, Nevada, performing there for many years and earning himself plenty of adoring fans and heartfelt titles along the way. Newton has also been called Mr. Entertainment and Mr. New Vegas. 

However, even Newton was met with some challenges in the past couple of years surrounding his personal health and his ability to perform again. On top of going through some changes in his life, Newton has also undergone some changes in his appearance over the years. Through a few of his Instagram posts from the end of 2021 into the beginning of 2022, fans pointed out some differences in Newton’s appearance as he worked to make his way back to the stage in Las Vegas. 

Finally, after some postponements, Newton, 79, embarked on a limited tour in Las Vegas in January 2022, showing fans that no amount of tough situations could stand in his way and that he has no plans of slowing down any time soon.

Newton was born on Apr. 3, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia. According to the Associated Press, Newton dropped out of high school in 1959 to perform with his brother at a Las Vegas hotel. It’s clear it was where he was meant to be, as several decades later, the entertainer is now known as Mr. Las Vegas with hit songs such as “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” and “Danke Schoen.”

Speaking with Review Journal, Newton talked about how he was given the name Mr. Las Vegas and what it means to him. He said:

“It came from a writer who came through Vegas to review a show. At the end of his review, he wrote: ‘Wayne Newton is truly Mr. Last Vegas.’ All of a sudden, I was doing shows in Chicago or Denver, and they would say, ‘Mr. Las Vegas opens tonight.’ That one really stuck – and I couldn’t be happier about it.”

Performing in front of crowds filled with adoring fans is something that means a lot to Newton, as all he wants is to make people smile. “It means a lot to me to see a smile come across someone’s face,” he said. “Maybe it’s someone who is going through a horrific problem. If I can bring any happiness to people going through something, I feel my existence is justified.”

Fortunately for some lucky fans, it seems like they have a chance to feel that sense of happiness through Newton’s Las Vegas residency. Newton officially made his return to the stage in January 2022 after facing some tough times in 2020 and 2021. 

According to Travel Weekly, “Wayne: Up Close and Personal” is staged at the Flamingo Las Vegas. The performer first became a headliner there over 50 years ago. The concert series began on Jan. 24, 2022, and is set to run until the end of June 2022, according to Ticketmaster, with tickets starting at $79.

However, getting to this point was not an easy feat for Newton, despite being such an established entertainer. When he first announced the shows in September 2021 on Instagram, fans were ecstatic and raved about his appearance. One person said, “You have really lost that weight. Good for you. You look great!!!” Another commented, “So glad to see you going back to work and looking happy!” Another person said, “Dear Wayne, you sparkle like a diamond and stand the test of time.”

Sadly, he shared some devastating news in October 2021 and postponed the tour’s original dates, which were previously set to begin that same month. Newton explained:

“Due to my recent back injury, we will be temporarily postponing the launch of our new show at Flamingo Las Vegas. We’re disappointed, but look forward to presenting our all new edition of ‘Wayne – Up Close and Personal’ when I am fully recovered. We want to give you what you deserve and expect from us, the best show possible. Until then, stay safe and healthy and we’ll see you real soon.”

Fortunately, Newton announced in December 2021 that his back was recovered, and he was ready to tour again. It’s clear that even being 79 years old can’t stop Mr. Las Vegas from performing his heart out for as many fans as possible.

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