5 things connecting Las Vegas and Marilyn Monroe
 
5 things connecting Las Vegas and Marilyn Monroe

1. Marilyn Monroe, known then as Norma Jeane, obtained her first divorce in Las Vegas at the age of 20 on September 13, 1946. 2. According to some biographers, Monroe lived at 604 S. 3rd Street for four months during the summer of 1946. The house has since been torn down and is now the site of a parking lot. 3. In 1954, Monroe almost married Joe DiMaggio in Las Vegas but the wedding was called off last minute. The wedding was to be held at the Hotel El Rancho Vegas which was located on the southwest corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. 4. Las Vegas has at least one road dedicated to the star. Marilyn Monroe Avenue is located in east Las Vegas and intersects with Betty Davis Street and Cary Grant Court. 5. There are currently more than 20 Marilyn Monroe impersonators for hire in the Las Vegas Valley.

Nightclub and Bar Show showcases new bar trends and technology
 
Nightclub and Bar Show showcases new bar trends and technology

The annual Nightclub and Bar Show came to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week, bringing in more than 30,000 industry professionals. Bars and restaurants in the U.S. are selling less alcohol, as third-party services increasingly deliver beer, wine and liquor to the home. Recreational cannabis is also pressuring on-premise alcohol sales, as state regulations prohibit bars from selling marijuana products. However, new forms of entertainment such as esports and virtual reality could help attract younger audiences to bars.

‘The Sopranos’ Prequel Film Confirmed
 
‘The Sopranos’ Prequel Film Confirmed

‘The Sopranos’ Prequel Film Confirmed Deadline reports that New Line has purchased Chase and Lawrence Konner’s screenplay for their “Sopranos” prequel film. The working title for the prequel is “The Many Saints of Newark.” Chase created the HBO series, which ran for six seasons, and Konner served as a writer. “The Many Saints of Newark” is set during the 1960s riots in the New Jersey city between the African-American and Italian communities. Multiple characters from the series, albeit younger versions, are expected to star in the film. The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards during its run.

The 90th Oscars Were the Least Watched in History
 
The 90th Oscars Were the Least Watched in History

The 90th Oscars Were the Least Watched in History According to The Hollywood Reporter, 26.5 million watched the Oscars, a 20 percent drop from last year. The 26.5 million viewers would be an all-time low for the Oscars. Overnight returns had the lengthy ABC telecast averaging a 18.9 rating among households between 8 and 11 p.m. ET. Last year, 32.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the ceremony. The previous low for viewership was 32 million viewers in 2008 when Jon Stewart was host. The Shape of Water picked up an award for Best Picture, while Gary Oldman and Frances McDormand won Best Actor and Actress, respectively.

March First Friday theme is “Think”
 
March First Friday theme is “Think”

First Friday art, culture, music and food event takes place on the first Friday of every month in and around the studios and galleries of the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas. (K.M. Cannon)

Cirque’s One Night for One Drop gets ready for the big night
 
Cirque’s One Night for One Drop gets ready for the big night

Cirque du Soleil’s “One Night for One Drop” performed a dress rehearsal for the annual benefit show. This year’s show at Mandalay Bay is based on the life of singer-songwriter Jewel. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas bar serves French toast coated in Fruity Pebbles
 
Las Vegas bar serves French toast coated in Fruity Pebbles

A Las Vegas bar serves French toast kids (and adults) can only dream of! Born and Raised coats its Hendertucky Toast in Fruity Pebbles. First, the cereal is ground up in a food processor. Then, the batter is created with eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and powdered sugar. The grill is coated with butter before dunking Texas toast in the batter, coating it in the cereal, and placing it on the grill. Once the toast is cooked on both sides, it’s time for toppings. Hendertucky French toast is topped with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. It’s finished with whiskey maple syrup. Would you try this?