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Changes on the Strip for weekend marathon; new gun tragedy benefit; Shania Twain’s ‘Home Street’ game

Changes have been made to this coming weekend’s Geico Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon run through Las Vegas as a result of the Oct. 1 gun massacre at Mandalay Bay, which resulted in over 500 injuries and 58 deaths. The new start line will be at the New York-New York, one mile north of the previous start line. In addition, the Sunday afternoon concert planned by the Goo Goo Dolls will now be held Saturday night.

Stars shine in Vegas Cares; PBR winners

It was so poignant, even the most tough-skinned were moved to tears. The eyes welled up on both the stars onstage and people in the audience of the Vegas Cares show yesterday (Nov. 5) when hand-held cellphone lights lit up The Venetian theater as country band Elvis Monroe sang “We Fight” to mark the tragic Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting that left more than 500 injured and 58 dead.

Kid ventriloquist Darci Lynne wraps up Vegas show

Teenage singing star Darci Lynne wraps up a sold-out, four-night run of” America’s Got Talent Live” at Planet Hollywood tonight, Oct. 5. The 13-year-old, $1-million winning ventriloquist is being bombarded with showbiz offers that could propel her to solid future stardom. She’s already in negotiations for a new Hollywood TV series and a concert tour.

Vegas hair guru goes global

As the colorist to the stars Michael Boychuck’s fame has spread far further than his Color Salon at Caesars Palace. His clients have flown in from Los Angeles and New York for his work and now his secrets are going worldwide. The leading Asian beauty house of EM Co. headquartered in South Korea is getting ready to launch his unique exclusive line of hair care products around the world.

Vegas Cares, ‘Soul Train’ and bull riders on tap for weekend

The three-hour Vegas Cares show on Nov. 5 at The Venetian Theater is a $30 bonanza with more than 40 Vegas stars performing and presenting in a benefit for the victims and fallen from the Oct. 1 gun massacre.

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QA: CHEF MATHEW PETERS

I think that our generation of chefs in general have really moved forward with the collaboration of ment’or. Ment’or has been able to give the opportunity for the young chefs to go and expand their knowledge from traveling all over the world, as well as being able to have access to these top-tier chefs.

QA: CHEF THOMAS KELLER

You’ve seen as well as I have our country gained more and more respect from around the world for the food that we’re doing, for the restaurants that we have. Fifty years ago, we were, to use a sports analogy, we were in last place. And, now we’re among the most respected countries in the world for our food.

Bocuse d’Or is the Olympics of food

In the world of food, the Bocuse d’Or is the equivalent to the Olympics of sports — and at last January’s biennial competition in Lyon, France our Team USA led by chef Mathew Peters won gold. It was the first time in 30-years of the competition that America came out on top.

Jewel joins all-stars for Vegas Cares

Sunday afternoon’s (Nov. 5), Vegas Cares show will honor the victims and first responders of the tragic gun massacre on Oct. 1. It will be unprecedented in our city’s entertainment history. It’s almost a “Night of 100 Stars.”

The madness of Halloween: Things that can’t happen but did

It’s the Day of the Dead, but the night of shocking scandalous costumes. Welcome to Halloween 2017 where thousands of revelers will be dressed up as everything from the angel innocence of Alice in Wonderland to the naughtiness of slutty school girls or creepy clowns to criminal masterminds. Check below for the rundown of some select Halloween parties.

Major Series of Putting underway in Vegas

Millions of dollars in prize money are now in play at the Major Series of Putting. The put might well be the simplest, yet most important element of golf, but this is a high-stakes championship, unlike any other anywhere in the world where golfers compete over several days testing their skills and nerves. Play began at the weekend on the special 20,000-square-foot surface created by world leader Jack Nicklaus Design in a new arena behind Planet Hollywood.

Vegas model talks about how she got started in the porn business

It’s an interesting enough story that Vegas model Arianna Marie has been selected as a Penthouse Pet of the Month. However, more interesting is that she was tricked and blackmailed into the world of adult movies. At first, she didn’t want any part of the sex tapes, but now she has become her own porn producer and was voted Vixen of the Month for her on-screen shenanigans.

Celebrity weekend preview

The spooky and scary Halloween holiday is underway with a weekend of sky-high stiletto heels and skimpy costumes that leave nothing to the imagination. From the erotic to the exotic, it’s five nights of dressing up as wicked and wanton witches with gangsters, goblins and ghouls thrown in for good measure as we celebrate the Day of the Dead.

Rock photographer Neal Preston releases new book

One of the most prolific and highly regarded rock photographers of all time is Vegas resident Neal Preston; and he’s publishing a near 50-year retrospective of his incredible work. The book is already being considered one of music’s most extensive and significant photography collections. The stunning book is a who’s who of rock royalty with more than 300 photographs — a breathtaking visual feast and fascinating memoir.

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