Talk around the water cooler

Here are a few pop culture tidbits that caught our eye this week.

Tickets on sale for Manilow and more

Singer Barry Manilow headlines the MGM Grand Garden arena on April 10. Tickets are $19.75, $39.75, $79.75, $129.50 and $249.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster outlets.

5 things to do around town

Holly Madison hosts the 10th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, with proceeds benefiting Opportunity Village.

Giada a foray into ‘la dolce vita’ — mostly

The food at Giada was fantastic, the airy restaurant with its sweeping view of the Strip very pleasant, and service really very good — aside from some subtle and not-so-subtle upselling.

Tyler, The Creator aims to offend

The hip-hop supervillain, playing Hard Rock Live, has been branded a racist, homophobe and misogynist and, like a young Eminem, revels in those labels.

‘The Homesman’ lays to rest any Wild West aging notions

As depicted in the film, the Nebraska Territory in 1855 was a terrible place for women. One tosses her dead children out the door like so much garbage. Another pitches her crying baby down the pit of an outhouse.

Holiday sounds spark Smith Center concerts

There’s no place like home for the holidays. And for everyone from Strip veterans to Las Vegas Philharmonic musicians, “home” means The Smith Center.

Who got snubbed for a Grammy nomination?

Nominations for the top categories for the 57th annual Grammy Awards: are in, but who did they miss?

Pierce the Veil teams up with Sleeping With Sirens

“King For A Day,” Pierce the Veil’s most popular song thus far, features a guest vocal appearance from Sleeping With Sirens singer Kellin Quinn, so it’s fitting that the two bands are currently ensconced on a co-headlining tour together.

Here’s a first look at ‘The Pyramid’

What’s the opposite of deafening? I haven’t seen a trailer or a commercial for “The Pyramid.” I haven’t even seen a poster for it. And I spend a lot of time at the movies. But, hey, the studios had to release something this weekend, right?

Grab a trolley to Rainbow Company show

“Meet Me in St. Louis,” an adaptation of the 1944 movie starring Judy Garland, is the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s holiday offering. The challenging show for the young cast is both fun and educational, the artistic director says.

Rodney Carrington: Here’s why you should quit Facebook

MGM comedian Rodney Carrington just had “four things” burned off of his skin in Oklahoma, where his dermatologist said skin cancer is up 180 percent.

Maloofs support June Jones for UNLV job

Former Hawaii and Southern Methodist coach June Jones will do a phone interview with UNLV on Monday for the football coaching job. The Maloof family backs Jones’ candidacy.

Friday Football Showdown: Dec. 5

Scott Kellen vs. Ron Boyles in this week’s Friday Football Showdown.

NFR general manager orchestrates rodeo’s smallest details

Nearly 30 years ago, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association board was split 5-5 over whether the National Finals Rodeo should stay in Oklahoma City or move to a new home in Las Vegas. Then-PRCA President Shawn Davis voted Las Vegas — and has never looked back.

NFL Week 14 predictions

Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.

$18-million parking garage approved for UNLV

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Friday approved a public-private partnership between a land developer and UNLV to build a 610-space parking garage and a new home for the UNLV police department by January 2016.

Nevada State College president awarded 3 percent raise

Nevada State College president Bart Patterson was given a new 3½-year contract by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Friday.

Man charged after teen takes gun to school

A Los Angeles man was charged with multiple criminal counts on Friday after prosecutors said he allowed his 14-year-old son to take a loaded gun from the family’s home to confront three other teenagers in the neighborhood.

Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run

A man police say fled the scene of a fatal crash that killed a bicyclist in November has been arrested, Henderson police said Friday.

Ask a Lawyer: Everything you need to know about car insurance

What type of automobile insurance should you have? Although the law requires a minimum level of insurance, it is very important to have the proper combination of insurance to truly protect you and your loved ones.

UNLV School of Medicine proposal boosted

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday approved two deals aimed at helping medical education in Southern Nevada, including the development of the UNLV School of Medicine in Las Vegas.

 
Police brutality protests continue around the country

About 100 protesters in Cleveland blocked a bridge over the Cuyahoga River for about 20 minutes, police indicated on their Twitter feed. Protests in the growing movement against police brutality are on tap in dozens of communities across the nation on Friday, with more planned over the weekend.

Lindsey Vonn returns to slopes after year-long injury lay-off

Lindsey Vonn made a very promising return to action after a year’s injury lay-off, finishing eighth in a World Cup downhill on Friday, just outside the goal she had set for herself.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. St. Katherine

The Rebels host St. Katherine from San Marcos, Calif. at the Orleans Arena tonight at 7:00 p.m.

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