J. Law buys star-status home in Beverly Hills

Though she cleaves fiercely and admirably to her pre-fame sanguinity and candor it really doesn’t come as much surprise to this veteran celebrity property gossip that the honest to goodness if freshly anointed show business cynosure known as Jennifer Lawrence would select as her first Tinseltown real estate purchase a high-priced and celebrity pedigreed pad in a guard-gated Beverly Hills enclave jam-packed with a slew Hollywood big shots.

Baseball player agent taps into lawyering background

You might ask why a tough criminal lawyer would change his career in mid-stream to become a Major League Baseball Players Association certified agent, with four clients presently on the rosters of major league teams.

NY artist is suspect in national park vandalism

The National Park Service said on Thursday it was investigating a New York artist as a suspect for graffiti vandalism in parks across the Western United States after she posted at least one picture of herself defacing a protected park on social media.

Serena Williams clinches year-end No. 1 ranking for 4th time

With a little help from her rivals, Serena Williams secured a place in the last four of the WTA Finals on Friday and clinched the year-end number one ranking for the fourth time in her illustrious career.

Dining Pick of the Week: Badger Cafe

The Badger Cafe is tucked away on Tropicana Avenue just past Spencer Street. Conjoined with the Rum Runner sports bar and separated by a thin glass wall and swinging door, the cozy cafe offers a pleasant small town quality.

Dining Pick of the Week: ASCAR Cafe

From ASCAR Cafe’s tongue-in-cheek name (a play off of NASCAR) to little decor touches such as a Route 66 sign, toy cars and a miniature gas pump, it’s no surprise to learn that the owner also has a car repair business.

Amazing Johnathan says emotional goodbye

Amazing Johnathan was back in his element: on stage, in glorious form, in front of a roaring full house. Then he delivered a line that silenced the room.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Summerlin Parkway

A 22-year-old man died after an early Friday morning motorcycle crash on the Summerlin Parkway, near U.S. Highway 95 and Rainbow Boulevard, Nevada Highway Patrol said.

Uber begins ride-sharing service in Vegas, Reno

After months of strategizing, representatives of Uber say they will launch their controversial ride-sharing platform in Las Vegas and Reno this afternoon.

Mercedes-Benz

Being suddenly confronted by a charging canine, incisors bared and in full bark mode seemed totally out of place with the pastoral Vermont scenery.

Henderson Hyundai Superstore offers free lifetime oil changes

Henderson Hyundai Superstore, a family-owned and operated car dealership, has again proved its commitment to top-tier customer service by being one of the only major dealerships in Nevada to offer free lifetime oil changes with the purchase of a new vehicle.

Findlay Chevrolet support boosts Las Vegas Running Team

The resurgence of the Las Vegas Running Team continued its rapid climb recently at Findlay Chevrolet with a 5K race that started and ended at the dealership at 6800 S. Torrey Pines Drive.

Chapman

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And fighting breast cancer is a cause close to Chapman Warm Springs General Sales Manager Lawrence Ennis’ heart. That’s why every Saturday his staff, from managers to sales representatives, wears pink for what Ennis has dubbed “Pink Saturdays.”