“Pawn Stars” hits No. 500
 
“Pawn Stars” hits No. 500

“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.”

Tight security greets New Year’s revelers on Las Vegas Strip
 
Tight security greets New Year’s revelers on Las Vegas Strip

Heavy doses of anxiety, security and elation greeted the imminent arrival of 2018 in Las Vegas. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown, as a record contingent of law enforcement officers kept the peace. This year’s massive outdoor party unfolded in the shadow of the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Several people said they came to celebrate in spite of what happened three months ago Monday.

Best Of Las Vegas New Year’s 2017
 
Best Of Las Vegas New Year’s 2017

People around the world and locals gather around the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Las Vegas New Year’s Eve 2017
 
Las Vegas New Year’s Eve 2017

People across Las Vegas celebrate the upcoming New Year on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street.

Roads close to allow for Las Vegas New Year’s revelry
 
Roads close to allow for Las Vegas New Year’s revelry

A reminder for those heading out to New Year’s Eve parties tonight: The Strip and the roads leading to have closed. On-ramps and off-ramps to Interstate 15 just west of the Strip were also closed at 5 p.m. at Spring Mountain Road, Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue. Police will start clearing out vehicle traffic along the Strip at 6:15 p.m.

Tips to stay safe while celebrating New Year’s Eve
 
Tips to stay safe while celebrating New Year’s Eve

The Rape Crisis Center is reminding holiday revelers to stay safe and aware as they head to New Year’s Eve celebrations across the valley. As part of its “Party Smart” campaign, the center is reminding people planning to go out to arrive together, stay together and leave together. When the party ends, make sure you leave with everyone who came with you, the center said. Don’t let intoxicated friends leave with strangers and use licensed and labeled transportation services to get home.

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