Amber Sampson

While most high school seniors were fretting over college applications and prom, the teens of Las Vegas-bred R&B group 702 were in the studio with hip-hop icon Missy Elliott, recording songs that are still on repeat 30 years later. “We would leave from school, jump on a plane from Vegas, fly into LA, go straight to the studio, record, and while one is in the booth, the other two are sitting there doing their homework,” singer LeMisha Fields tells the Weekly.

The battle has officially begun. Las Vegas’ Super Cr3w, winners of season two of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, have announced their limited-time residency, Robots vs. Ninjas, at Park MGM’s On the Record through November 7. The 45-minute show showcases two teams of dancers in a high-energy battle of breakdancing and fancy footwork that unfolds all around you.

When October rolls around, Sliced Pizza manager Kristina “K” Banks braces for what she calls “the Super Bowl.” It’s the busiest time of year for the horror-themed pizza shop on Industrial Road. About two years ago, Banks was caught off guard. “October 1, it was an hour wait for a slice,” says Banks. “We didn’t even have time for inventory.” Banks and owner Jimmy Vesci have since learned their lesson.