Joey Chestnut narrowly defended his world title at the 4th annual Siegel’s Bagelmania Bagel Eating Competition in Vegas on Saturday
He beat his fiercest competitor by one‑eighth of a bagel, the closest finish in event history
By mere bites, Joey Chestnut defended his bagel-eating championship title at the fourth annual Siegel’s Bagelmania World Bagel Eating Competition in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 31.
Winner and still bagel-eating chamption Joey Chesnut demonstrates how difficult it is to celebrate a victory while needing to vomit. (Image: Siegel’s Bagelmania)
Chestnut — who has held more Major League Eating world records than any living human, from hot dogs to Twinkies to hard‑boiled eggs — beat his fiercest competitor by only one-eighth of a bagel.
The table is set for the battle of a lunchtime. (Image: Siegel’s Bagelmania)
Chestnut inhaled 16 7/8 bagels to Patrrick Bertoletti’s 16 3/4, the closest finish in the event’s history. Almost more of a rounding error than a victory, the heartbreakingly tiny gap will surely haunt Bertoletti every time he walks past a bakery.
Bertoletti nearly matched Chestnut last year, too, 14.5 bagels to his winning 15.
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The format remained unchanged: eight minutes, unlimited plain bagels, mandatory cream cheese, and absolutely no dignity.
For his esophageal brinkmanship, Chestnut received $5,000 of the $10,000 in prize-biting money, as well as a championship title belt and at least a 250 mg/dL triglyceride spike.
The holey war was on. (Image: Siegel’s Bagelmania)
Rounding out the top five places were the event’s other regulars:
3. Geoffrey Esper — 16 1/8 bagels 4. James Webb — 16 bagels 5. Nick Wehry — 13 7/8 bagels
All eaters bested their bagel consumption from last year.
Esper still holds the world record, 17 3/4 bagels, which he managed in 2023’s inaugural holey war.
The event was livestreamed, for the first time, on TrillerTV, a platform normally devoted to combat sports.
Las Vegas’ Rising Young Stars Take the Stage at The Smith Center – Limited Tickets Available!
LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2025 (Newswire.com)
– This Sunday, March 9, Positively Arts, a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing performing arts training to children across the Las Vegas Valley regardless of their ability to pay, presents the 2024 Get Launched Vegas Winners Showcase at Myron’s at The Smith Center, Sunday, March 9th, from 3 PM to 5 PM (doors open at 2 PM).
This exclusive event highlights the winners and finalists of the Get Launched Vegas singing competition, giving audiences a rare opportunity to follow the next generation of Las Vegas performers from the very beginning. Tickets are priced from $40 to $58 and are available at The Smith Center Box Office or online at thesmithcenter.com/tickets while supplies last.
A Star-Studded Lineup of Las Vegas Talent
Hosted by Grammy®-nominated recording artist Clint Holmes and renowned entertainer Kelly Clinton Holmes, the showcase will also feature performances by Lily Arce, lead singer of the Las Vegas Raiders house band, and Christine Shebeck, Vegas headliner and regular Myron’s performer. The musical accompaniment will be led by Angela Chan, a Las Vegas-based pianist and musical director who has performed with multiple Broadway national tours and Las Vegas productions, along with former Le Rêve band members.
This year’s Get Launched Vegas Winners will each perform a featured set as well as a duet with one of the headliners:
Winner: Rylin Kohl (15), freshman at Bishop Gorman High School
1st Runner-Up: Khloe Judd (16), sophomore at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
2nd Runner-Up: Jennifer Rangel (18), senior at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
3rd Runner-Up: Nick Katopodis (14), 8th grader at K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts Middle School
Additionally, finalists Ava Gloria (12), Lily Trujillo (16), and Mauricio Hernandez (14) will perform at the event.
“Mentorship and performance opportunities like Get Launched Vegas are crucial in helping young performers realize their potential,” said Clint Holmes, Positively Arts’ Director of Artist Development. “It’s been a privilege to work with these talented artists, and I’m excited for audiences to see the magic they each create on stage.”
“This showcase is a celebration of dedication, talent, and the power of the performing arts,” said Pilita Simpson, founder of Positively Arts. “We are proud to provide a platform that not only highlights these exceptional young artists but also builds confidence, community, and career pathways.”
Event Details:
For those interested in supporting Positively Arts and its mission to empower the next generation through the performing arts, donations can be made at www.positivelyarts.org/donate. Event sponsorship opportunities are available. Inquiries can be made by emailing Matt@PositivelyArts.org.
About Positively Arts
Positively Arts is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that uses the transformational power of the arts as a vehicle to empower youth with essential life skills through performance, creative exploration, and artistic discovery. Positively Arts fortifies Las Vegas youth’s social and emotional development by providing the tools, positive outlets, and community support to develop the confidence and resilience they need to excel in every aspect of their lives. Since 2014, Positively Arts has served over 20,000 children through our training and mentorship programs and is proud to be building a safe and accepting community for children in Southern Nevada. For more information visit www.PositivelyArts.org.
Amazing events, new performers, concerts, sporting events and more are headed to Las Vegas in 2024! Plus, new plans for the Mirage Volcano and a new residency at the Las Vegas Sphere! As we head into 2024, what will happen with Dream Las Vegas? Will the Mirage Volcano be torn down? When will the new baseball team start playing? And whatever happened to the Harlem Nights Resort?
Hello my friends! And welcome to our very first show of the year with all the amazing stuff headed to Las Vegas in 2024! And just like us, the Mirage Volcano has returned for the New Year! The question is: For how long? Plus, who’s going to follow U2 in residency at the Las Vegas Sphere? But first, this week’s big story is all the amazing stuff headed for Sin City in 2024. From concerts to new casinos to sporting events… and there’s no sporting event bigger in America than the Super Bowl!
Taking place in about a month’s time at Allegiance Stadium, tickets are still available and they cost about as much as a nice used car. Of course, football isn’t the only game in town. Las Vegas is getting a baseball team as well, but not this year. Construction of a new big league ballpark won’t begin until 2025, but that means, my friends, that the Tropicana could shut its door at some point this year.
And speaking of the Tropicana, and all Las Vegas resorts, it seems like there’s always another one on the way. Las Vegas in 2024 will be no different, but as for now construction has yet to begin for the new Tillman Fertitta casino project, located on the Strip across from Aria, permits have been filed but a couple of months ago a spokesperson for the company said that there were no new updates to share.
Then there’s the Harlem Nights project, located near downtown on the historic West Side of Las Vegas. Now the owners have changed the name of the proposed resort from Harlem Nights to simply… the Westside. However, city planners have yet to approve any plans for the 30 story high rise.
Next, there’s the stalled Dream Las Vegas project, located near the airport, which is in the process of securing more financing. The hope is to get construction back on track this year, with an anticipated opening date sometime in 2025. Of course, no discussion about Las Vegas resorts would be complete without mentioning The Mirage.
As most of you know, the Mirage was sold to Hard Rock a while back, and their plan is to transition the Mirage into the Hard Rock at some point this year… or… sometime. But the big news is what they plan to do with the Volcano attraction this month into next!
But first, who’s going to replace U2 when their residency at the Las Vegas Sphere ends this spring? How about some Phish? Yes, when legendary rockers U2 leave the Sphere in early March, Phish will move in to perform four shows, from April 18th through the 21st, and tickets are already on sale!
And finally this week, as most of you already know, the beloved Mirage Volcano will be ripped out at some point this year so that it can be replaced by the new Hard Rock guitar-shaped Hotel. What you may not know, however, is what they plan to do with the Mirage Volcano the week of the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas in 2024! Before we say goodbye to the beloved attraction it will become the Mountain of Entertainment… a fan focused, snow covered venue featuring content from shows on the Paramount Network like Yellowstone and the Transformers.
If you’re wondering why why the hell they’re doing this, you’re not alone. As we discussed at the beginning of this program, the Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas this year, and the game will be carried on the CBS television network. And the CBS television network is owned by Paramount, and Paramount’s logo is… well, a mountain. A bit labored, but they made it work.
You are cordially invited to the Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Rowing Regatta
HENDERSON, Nev., February 28, 2018 (Newswire.com)
– The Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Rowing Regatta is happening March 3 and 4. The event is free to attend and open to the public, with races starting sharply a 9 a.m. Saturday, March 3.
The Collegiate Invitational Rowing Regatta will feature the top collegiate rowing crews in the country, including defending NCAA Champions from the University of Washington. Men’s and women’s Rowing crews from Dartmouth College, University of Southern California, Oregon State, and Santa Clara will be racing throughout the weekend. Then come back on April 14 to witness the University of Washington race the University of Michigan and the University of Texas rowing crews.
This year’s Rowing Regatta will be held at the beautiful Lake Las Vegas, one of the best rowing courses in the country. The Lake Las Vegas Rowing Club began two years ago and has grown to incorporate competitive junior and adult rowing programs with over 60 athletes given the opportunity to train on the lake each day.
About Lake Las Vegas – Lake Las Vegas is a 320-acre lake surrounded by a 3,600-acre community. Outdoor activities found along Lake Las Vegas include two award-winning golf courses, hiking and biking trails, a brand new sports club, and water sports activities. There are gated neighborhoods located throughout the community, with home options ranging from mid $300,000s to custom design and a Montelago Village complete with fine dining and a grocery store.
To learn more about the Lake Las Vegas Rowing Regatta, visit http://llvrc.org.
