The Riverside Press-Enterprise
9p.m. April 8, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $79-$149. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com.
AChris Rock debuted “Everybody Hates Chris” in 2005. The show was loosely based on his upbringing in Brooklyn’s Bedford-stuyvesant neighborhood in the 1980s.
Aside from his work in the television series, Rock is also a stand-up comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” star and has starred in films such as “Down to Earth,” “The Longest Yard” and the “Grown Ups” film series.
Rock, who was recently slapped by Will Smith onstage at the Oscars over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, will bring his comedy routine to Fantasy Springs Casino Resort.
QWhich R&b/soul singer was fired in Season 8 of “The Apprentice”?
ABrian Mcknight was sent home in Episode 7 of the series for allowing Annie Duke to take the reins during a task in the competition.
Mcknight is known for hits such as “Back at One,” “One Last Cry” and “Anytime.” He will perform at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. 9p.m. April 23, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. $59-$79. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com.
QWhich “American Idol” winner and country star is related to star pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter?
AScotty Mccreery is a distant cousin of Hunter through his mom’s side of the family tree. Hunter pitched for the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics as well as the New York Yankees.
Mccreery, who won the 10th season of “American Idol,” is best known for hits such as “I Love You This Big,” “The Trouble With Girls” and “Five More Minutes.” He will perform at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa. 6p.m. April 24. $49-$69.
QThis performer is a reality television star and the daughter of a famous banda singer. Who is she?
AChiquis Rivera has been a part of several reality shows, including “Chiquis & Raq-c,” “I Love Jenni,” “Chiquis n’ Control” and “The Riveras.”
Rivera is the eldest daughter of the late Jenni Rivera, an icon of banda music who died in a plane crash in 2012. Chiquis is best known for banda hits such as “Mi Problema,” “Vas a Volver” and “Paloma Blanca.”
Chiquis Rivera will perform at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.
6p.m. April 10, 11154Highway 76, Pala. $20-$40, 21or older only. 877-9467252, palacasino.com.
QWhich two bands battled each other at Motown’s 25th anniversary show?
AThe Temptations and the Four Tops participated in a battle-of-thebands-style competition. Their performance later inspired them to go on tour together.
The Four Tops are known for hits such as “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I Got),” “Baby, I Need Your Loving” and “When She Was My Girl.” The Temptations recorded hits like “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “My Girl,” “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”
The Motown groups will appear at Pechanga Resort Casino.
8p.m. April 30,
5000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. Starting at $49. 888-810-9971, pechanga.com.