Amber Sampson

1 week ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Amber Sampson

If you’re into music, there’s a good chance Babyface has either written or produced some of your favorite songs. The 13-time Grammy-winning producer and singer-songwriter has cranked out hits for everyone from Boyz II Men and Whitney Houston to SZA and Ariana Grande. He’s also widely recognized for making his own chart-busting ballads. “I have younger artists and rappers still reaching out to me to work with them,” Babyface tells the Weekly.

2 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Amber Sampson

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani opened the globally recognized restaurant HaSalon in Tel Aviv nearly 20 years ago, garnering praise for its dramatic flavors and artful presentation. Shani honors his ingredients down to the last stem, and that’s especially noticeable in the new spring menu at the Venetian, where HaSalon expanded two years ago. At a recent omakase-style tasting led by chef Ivan Villasana, we took a seat at the chef’s counter, one of the best spots in the house.

2 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Amber Sampson

You wouldn’t know it by the way he’s been rapidly releasing projects, but ChiefDVB has been waiting on this one. Earlier this year, the local rapper finally delivered his sixth record, Save the Roach, an 11-track opus showcasing Chiefy at the height of his craft and at the center of his dream. “It’s kind of been a looming thing in my life for the past seven years or something, the Save the Roach concept,” says the artist born Daniel Van Billiard.

3 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Amber Sampson

Las Vegas has its share of success stories, but Paymon Raouf’s story may top the list. Nearly 40 years ago, the Iranian immigrant hopped on a plane to Vegas through a refugee program in search of a new life. He’s since become a reputable force in the local food scene, establishing Paymon’s Mediterranean Lounge & Cafe on Maryland Parkway in 1988 as a leader in Mediterranean cuisine, and later as a full-fledged hookah lounge.

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Amber Sampson

When it comes to professional wrestling, the energy comes from the audience. No matter how dramatic and athletic the in-ring action can be, even with over-the-top storylines and rivalries, the crowd reaction means everything. To Milhouse Malott, founder of Las Vegas’ PrideStyle Inclusive Pro Wrestling, it’s the ringside mania that makes the match.