James Probst and Megan Fazio grew up near each other in Houston, but didn’t meet until hiking in Red Rock Canyon. (Kevin Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
New York-New York has added an optional virtual reality experience with its Big Apple Coaster.
Video by Patrick Connolly
Additional footage provided by MGM Resorts
Music by Otis McDonald
Las Vegas Philharmonic conjures ‘Sounds From Twilight’
Virtual reality on New York-New York’s Big Apple Coaster
UNLVs Nevada Conservatory Theatre swings for the Fences
4 fun alternatives to boring Valentine’s Day traditions in Las Vegas
Performers with the Ms. Senior Nevada Pageant entertain their fellow seniors
Sugar Factory makes a Valentine Smooch Martini for Valentine’s Day
The first-ever Chinese New Year China Lights festival in North Las Vegas runs until Feb. 25. (Briana Erickson)
Discovery’s Design Zone connects math, science and fun
Wreck Room in Las Vegas lets you break various items, from glass bottles to printers. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Kitchen Table Squared in Las Vegas serves a bloody mary topped with a feast (Janna Karel Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rainbow Ryders takes flyers high above the Las Vegas Valley
Las Vegas Review-Journal photographers’ best photos from the week: Jan. 15, 2018 to Jan. 21, 2018.
The Laundry Room serves specialty cocktails — if you can get in
During an appearance on CBS This Morning, Ann Curry was asked about her former “Today” co-anchor. I can tell you that I’m not surprised by the allegations.
From entertainer to tour guide, Babs Daitch has seen all sides of Las Vegas. (Carol Cling/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The band’s publicist confirmed Dolores O’Riordan’s death in a brief statement. No further details are available
at this time.
Serve yourself at a “wine ATM.” Hostile Grape at M Resort lets you pour your own. (Janna Karel/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Pawn Stars,” which debuted in June 2009, marks its 500th show this month. The broadcast is set for Jan. 22. Rick Harrison asks, “Who wants to watch a show about four fat guys working at a pawn shop?” But the owner of Gold & Silver Pawn has helped turn his father, Richard; son, Corey; and Austin “Chumlee” Russell into TV stars. From The Colosseum at Caesars Palace … Celine Dion had to cancel a weekend show. She said in a statement on Twitter she was resting, under doctor’s orders. On New Year’s Eve, she welcomed the idea of a duet with Lady Gaga. As Celine says, “I would love I would love that. I love her so much.”
Rosina shows us how to make a cocktail from their secret mint julep menu
Fiddlestix is hiding a Unicorn Grilled Cheese on their secret menu
In an interview last week with Boston NBC television affiliate WBTS, Perry, a bona fide guitar god as a founding member of Aerosmith, went off the charts when talking of the band’s plans for Las Vegas. Perry’s comment fits with tremors around the scene that Aerosmith has been enlisted for an extended engagement on the Strip. The Aerosmith residency, whatever its length, only reinforces The Park Theater’s already impressive lineup for 2018, with Bruno Mars closing New Year’s weekend at the venue.
Hoda Kotb Joins Savannah Guthrie as Co-Host of NBC’s ‘Today’ Kotb is now officially co-host of the popular morning show after temporarily filling in for Matt Lauer who was fired in November over sexual harassment claims. This has to be the most popular decision that NBC News has ever made. Hoever, Kotb isn’t a completely new face as she co-hosted the fourth hour of the show with Kathie Lee Gifford since 2008. I am pinching myself,” Kotb said. “I think we should send some medics to Alexandria, Virginia, where my mom has likely fainted after hearing the open of that show.” Having two female co-anchors is rare in morning news with the first instance occurring from 2006-09 when Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts co-anchored ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
