Neonopolis: Rohit Joshi's Entertainment Playground in Downtown Las Vegas

When you think of downtown Las Vegas, what comes to mind? The bright lights, the buzzing atmosphere and the vibrant mix of people. Behind Neonopolis, one of the most iconic spots in this electric area, is a man who has dedicated his life to turning spaces like this into more than just functional places—they're truly magical. That man is Rohit Joshi, a visionary developer whose influence has left an indelible mark in Las Vegas and beyond.

Neonopolis: Rohit Joshi's Entertainment Playground in Downtown Las Vegas2026-08-30T20:31:31-07:00

The Las Vegas Aces Hit the Jackpot

A new era for women's basketball slam-dunked the sport's world with the WNBA draft on April 15, breaking the record for viewership—averaging 2.4 million viewers and moving up to 3 million people—for this event. After almost 30 years, the WNBA continues to break barriers of being pigeonholed as "not being as exciting as their male counterparts in the NBA" by igniting fans' enthusiasm and love for women's basketball.

The Las Vegas Aces Hit the Jackpot2026-08-30T20:32:30-07:00

Spiegelworld's DiscoShow

"I've always said I want Spiegelworld to be about no rules, so as long as you don't get injured and you don't ruin anybody else's experience, then we don't need the rules." That is the gospel according to Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld's chief impresario extraordinaire, or as he calls himself, "a naughty boy from Melbourne, Australia, just having fun in Vegas."

Spiegelworld's DiscoShow2026-08-30T20:32:42-07:00

L.A. Walker Uses Creativity to Share Her Message

In a darkened theater, audience members are immersed in "The Wonderful World of Was," a musical dramedy presented by the nonprofit Social Issues Theatre, about a man diagnosed with Alzheimer's who loses his wife and caregiver. His care falls to his self-centered daughter, personal assistant, long-time friend and maintenance man, all of whom have no prior experience in dementia care.

L.A. Walker Uses Creativity to Share Her Message2026-08-30T20:32:51-07:00

Pass, Punt and Chicks

When Dr. Jen Welter is on the football field, do not cross her line of scrimmage. "Sometimes I forget I am retired because I still tackle people on demand!" It might sound unusual for a doctor—let alone a 5-foot-2-inch woman—to go from sideline to offensive line, but Dr. Welter follows her playbook.

Pass, Punt and Chicks2026-08-30T20:34:25-07:00

A Look Back at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Going to Cannes has always been one of the highlights of my journalism career, and I am blessed to have covered the prestigious film festival for the past 12 years. Watching award-winning films, interviewing the actors and filmmakers, walking the exciting red carpet with the stars and attending the after-parties and other events at the La Croisette always made me wide-eyed with joy and wonder, as if it were my first time all over again.

A Look Back at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival2026-08-30T20:34:59-07:00

Tanna Frederick

The classic Hollywood story – a beautiful, young actress moves from the Midwest to Los Angeles, desiring to make it big as an artist. She struggles, works as a waitress, gets rejected audition after audition, and then one day, she maneuvers to meet a famous, top-rated indie director who decides she has talent but also desires her romantically.

Tanna Frederick2026-08-30T20:46:40-07:00

Steph Payne

In just four short years, Steph Payne, the Pasadena transplant has made a name for herself in Sin City as audiences keep boarding the “Steph Payne Express.” But if you’re new to her act, this passionate performer is equal parts sass, soul, and smooth jazz, with a side of gospel.

Steph Payne2026-08-30T20:46:50-07:00
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