today on "the morning blend," have one epic night. a peek inside the new show with musicians jarrett ann richard-farinha. that and more as the blend starts right >> hello. it's tuesday. taking a live look outside right now. the blast a. you see it right there. that's the home of a new show called one epic night. we have details on this show in a little bit. this is the best of all kinds of shows coming into one spot. fantastic. >> fancy. >> whatever they decide, lower

welcome "the morning blend." >> good morning, everybody. >> how was your labor day? >> it was great. no, it was. i appreciated the extra time. my dogs got haircuts. >> that's good. >> that was the combination i accomplished. and i fixed a broken sprinkler with my husband. >> i can't plan anything to get to the pipes, and i have no ideas. i finished the nursery. pictures my hand hurts from all of the -- you guys put together ikea furniture? yeah, it's great furniture, but man, after a while your hand starts to almost bleed. it gets raw. >> how many hours did it take? >> enough. a crib, and the drawers, and you put the toys in, and you got the other thing with the thing. you put the books in. too many. it's done. >> getting ready. >> first up, sorry. little bit of a rampage.

states pageant is to provide a life-changing experience for young women a cross-country, gives them a voice to those, needing to be heard. and two local students were crowned winners. there they are. >> yes, they are local las vegas, joining us to talk about the experience and how they're helping others is kendall bear, miss preen teen united states and britney barnhart, miss junior teen united states. good morning, you are both new -- somewhat newly crowned. >> yes. >> how exciting. let's start with kendall if we might. kendall, so congratulations, of course. >> thank. >> what was the whole experience like for you so far? tell us about it. >> well, i've done a lot of community service. i've done -- i went to ihop for no kid hungry, and the money

>> awesome. >> and i'm just having so much fun, and i love it. >> having your run for this you had to have a platform. your platform was young readers, future leads. what kind of books do you like reading? what made you choose that platform? >> when i was younger i had a hard time reading, so i went to a reading specialist, and now i love reading. and it's -- >> opened up a whole new world. >> i want to share that with other children. >> awe many so. very cool. >> britney, you won miss junior teen a month ago. >> yes. >> how exciting. >> yes. it's been so exciting. >> congratulations. it's interesting. service is part of this. it's a privilege i would imagine to wear the crown, but you're doing a lot for the community.

and i actually written my own book, which is a children's anti-bullying book. >> you wrote your own book? >> yes. >> wow. >> so far i've been able to read this over 2,000 students across the state of nevada. but with my title being a national title holder i want to speak out nationwide, and really speak to this across the united states. >> it's such a big problem. i remember when i was a kid. oh, my goodness, i was bullied like -- oh, man. and the need obviously something that hasn't changed over 15, 20 years. need for this is huge. and bully proof.com, you have a website. >> it's bully proof.care. any kid can read my book for free on there. and there's also all types of bullying kits about bullying prevention and safety and everything you need to know. >> that's phenomenal. >> i -- have you heard back from a lot of kids that relate? >> yes. i've gone to tons of schools and spoken to them.

and being able to help them was really my goal. being able to reach that gel and just knowing that i helped so many is really heartwarming. >> that's awesome. there is a special project that you are working on for the louisiana flood victims. devastating. what are you trying to do to help? >> well, we are partnering with the >> okay. >> what you give will grow. we collect school supplies for children. >> because they still have to go to school. >> yes. >> starting september 10th through the 25th at any location across las vegas, there is about ten, you can go and donate any school supplies. that you think these children would need. not books, pencils, paper, anything, because there is some family whose have been affected by this, and they still need

>> no question. >> i love that you are doings that and great that you're partnering. i had my first raising cane on the show. it's so good. >> let's say i am not eligible. how do they become -- how do they get to sit here with the crown? how does this happen? how do they get >> well, first you would visit our west side, miss nevada united states.com, and you just have fun and -- >> find a way to enter. there could be an event that you could be part of. the website is there on your screen. >> yeah, you can also visit the national website. united states national pageants.com. >> awesome.

thing for you about the competition so far? what -- >> other than getting crowned. >> exactly. yes. >> i really love meeting new people, because i have met so many nice girls. there was -- there was marilyn. i love mayor lynn in missouri, and so many other girls and they just made me so happy and so -- to get >> awe many so. >> i bet you made really neat connections. what about for you. >> i agree. my favorite part is meeting these girls, because we all share so many common goals about giving back to our community and there is -- i cannot say i have a friend in every state. >> there we go. >> and these girls i have had friends from pageants that i know i'll be friends with them for lifetime, so it's just really nice.

>> thank you so much. >> if you or someone you know is interested in competing in the miss united states pageant visit either website on your screen. congratulations again to our local ladies. kendall and britney. >> we're here with royalty. >> i know. >> still to come, nothing like a little magic as jarrett and raja

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hi. so congratulation. is this the fifth year? >> already, yes. >> congrats. tell us about the pole expo. >> pole expo is an amazing experience for anyone that goes. we have world class athletes and a denneddies coming from over 55 countries, and the competition which happens thursday. >> yes. speaking of performances, the public can see performances. tell u >> yes. i'm inviting everyone to come down to the joint at the hard rock hotel and watch the competition and pole star showcase. we have two acts. can't wait. and we have jealus from mg live, opening our show. it's a big event. >> oh, my gosh. how exciting.

that there is such a fitness element to this. am i right? you're a former long distance runner. >> yeah, you've done homework. >> tell me about that. >> well, i run, as well, several decades. so it stood out for me. i was a long distance runner in high school, and after that went into the world of exotic dancing in british columbia ands lo 42 pounds within four months. i thought this is awesome. i need to help out, on a vertical pole, lose the stigma and get honest here. we're having a great time. women, men, children, all ages. >> that's interesting. you just mentioned the stigma. what do you think the stigma is? >> well, obviously if you are hanging out with grandma or grandpa they may remember pole dancing as being a form of adult entertainment. and there is belong with that.

women that might have been doing zumba or running may want to try something different, spice up the work out, and the side effect is you get in great shape and feel confident afterwards, as well. >> i think it's fun, too, because you have great music. >> yes, that's part of it. to me, any work out needs good music. >> tell me more about the different events that are going to be happening dr. pole expo. >> we have the thursday classic at the joint. friday we're celebrating at vanity rock hotel with our fifth annual party. we got performers, and i'm making a secret performance. only you guys watching know. and top secret. and then on saturday we have pole show la, which is a video we were watching in the beginning. it's amazing show, the best i've see. that will be at unlv. we finish at foxtail nightclub for pole olympia with three women. they're going to battle it out,

cash. >> oh, wow. >> something every night. >> you are all over the town. >> this weekend is in tents. >> you also -- you gotten involved with three square. tell me about that. >> three square is an amazing foundation. i never -- i've seen it all around town over the years. i thought let's check this out. i went to the facility and was blown away how everything was run for the massive building that takes up blocks. they only have one tiny garbage and they are feeding thousands of people around the valley that don't know where their next meal is going to be. they can make three meals from 1 dollar. that's unbelievable. and such a high percentage of that is fresh fruits and vegetables. >> it's incredible. >> there is a donation link on our website if you go to pole expo.com, click to the store to buy and you'll see a link to donate or go to lee square.org. >> that's fantastic you

how much money are you hoping to raise? >> we're hoping to getd out, and at the end of the day whatever we can bring to the table we'll be happy with. but we're not going on stop there. i feel that we're going to be with three square for a long time. >> excellent. five years. i imagine this expo has come a long way. have you really seen the growth? >> huge. from year one, 350 people to now, year five, 2200, it's amazing. >> wow. what about any other future partnerships? >> gosh, right now i'm going to get through the first year. >> one day at a time. one hour at a time. >> well, this is super exciting. and so your private performance is which night? tell us about that. >> don't tell anybody. it's going to be at vanity nightclub, friday the ninth. doors open at 8:00 open bar. and we have show time at 9:00 p.m. >> oh, my gosh.

contessa. he flu all the way down to be our mc and he's making a surprise performance. >> he flew all the way here. >> sounds like a great event. >> where can people get passes? >> simple. visit pole expo.com. >> excellent. thank you so much. >> you're welcome. >> best of luck. >> thanks. >> swing over to the fifth annual pole expo tomorrow through sunday. get ticks on their website, pole expo.com a donate to three square while on their website. they're also on facebook and twitter. still to come on "the morning blend," is your family ready for an emergency? important things you need to know before disaster strikes. next, it will be one epic morning as magic duo jarrett and raja bring tricks in studio. are you on facebook or twitter? why don't you like or follow us. you can find us on facebook, lv morning blend on twitter and links can be found on our

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vegas magic duo jarrett and raja can -- they can be seen there in addition to others in an all new show the whole family can enjoy. i'm sorry. i'm so choked up. it was >> it's exciting. it really is. they're live in studio with a sneak peek. welcome back. >> good morning. >> tell us about the new show inside the plaza. >> as you know, we were -- that led to all these great things, and eventually led to this one epic night show at the plaza. >> but it's not one, one night. >> it's several nights. >> the night you're there will be an epic.

the person who is there watching your show you can go every night if you would like. >> and feel very epic. >> it's a great word to put in your title. >> epic is a hot name now. everyone is epic payment but this is not fail. it's at the plaza hotel, and runs through january. >> it does run through january. and we have will champ from the voice. we have james durbin. we have with us. and, of course, magic and music a fun show, family show for sure. >> awesome. >> it's doing great. the reviews have been fantastic. people have loved the show. we couldn't be more happy, you know, just been really great response. >> for downtown it's one of the biggest shows.

in vegas. >> the old dry throat. >> exactly. >> all this can wear off. we're going to be friday, and checking into that. >> oh, yeah, there is that too. >> what can we expect specifically from your part of the show? >> well, we have four in the show. and for those of you who know the plaza stage, it's not the biggest stage. it is a mid size stage but we i mean, we come within inches of the drum kit. we have huge and truly epic illusions we do with our pianos in the show. but we do -- we don't want on give it away but it's big stuff. and it's kind of mind-blowing for people because it's so big for the stage. >> we're known as the magic and piano guys. we incorporate the pianos. i had to figure out how to stick

but it's an awesome show. and it's great. >> absolutely. >> thank you. thank you. >> i'm not sure what happened there. >> a special deal for locals, like shawn and i. >> absolutely. >> tell us about that. >> $20 off for locals is what i'm told. >> that's what i'm hearing. >> locals valid nevada id, children 12 and under. >> come down and see it. but do we have a moment to do a little bit of magic? >> just a brief moment. >> okay. >> i'm excited about this. we're going to do an epic card trick. >> it cannot be as epic as that jacket. love it. all right. >> okay. what we have here is a deck of

jj you're going to help me with this, going through this in the other side i'll show you. it's all blue, like your dress. now, what i want you to do, jj, is just mentally select a card in your mind. don't say it out loud. any one that you see here, i just want you to put it in your mine. do you have one? >> uh-huh. >> okay, great. keep that in your mind. in the meantime, shawn i'm going to give you this pen. >> hi, there. >> you're involved too. >> okay. >> this is an interactive piece. all now, jj, you have been thinking about that card. you can now tell us what that card is because i just wanted you to think about it and get it imprinted. tell everyone what that card was. >> eight of diamonds. >> eight of diamonds. >> it's red. >> eight of diamonds. there is the eight of diamonds. excellent. right there. okay. so shawn i just want you to sign your name on that eight of diamonds. awesome. great signature.

>> okay. the eight of diamonds, jj, i want you to tell me when to stop as i go through the deck. just say stop. >> stop. >> okay. into the deck it goes. there it goes, the eight of diamonds. turn over the deck, and that's it. the magic is done. >> wow. >> thanks for coming, guys. >> epic. >> just go through the deck of cards, okay, and as i go through a very strange thing will happen. card -- >> oh, no. >> will be a different color. it's red. jj, take the card and turn it over. >> oh, my gosh. >> that is shawn's and jj's card, the eight of diamonds. >> you know, i'm -- i don't know. these things just --

>> yes. yes. >> it's great having you. >> thank you so much. check these guys out, jarrett and raja in one epic night. the show runs saturday to wednesday at 7:00. there are a few select 4:00 p.m. saturday mat anies. all ages are welcome. >> was it the sharpy that did it? >> still to come on "the morning blend," keep your heels, round up your hearts and cash. and next, did you know it's national preparedness month? producer my today joins us with ways to plan. a worldwide search is on for the next link brothers and barnum and bailey ringmaster. actually, this might be for me. an in person audition is

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don't wait, communicate. that's the message fema and the ad council are trying to get across this month because september is preparedness month. the question this morning, are you prepared if disaster strikes? here with more is the director of individual and community preparedness division for fema. good morning to you, helen. >> good morning. how are you? >> doing well. trying to get the insight on to this big campaign, because disaster can strike at any time. so how valuable is making an emergency plan? >> it is so valuable. and we really want to ask all

take some -- make steps, and really create a plan. sit down with your family and friends. and talk about how are we going to reconnect? how are we going to reunite if a disaster strikes? >> and that is the big campaign that's going on right now that i mentioned. tell us more about it. >> yeah. so this whole month we want folks to take the time to prepare for disaster happen in their particular area. understand what disasters could occur or are most likely to occur where they live. and where they work. there are so many things that they can do to prepare for a disaster, and we know that folks that take these steps to prepare are more likely to recover quickly if a disaster happens. so talking to your family and friends is the first step.

is to download the fema app. the fema app is available at the apple, itune app store. also, it's available at google play. this app is the swiss army knife of tools in case of a disas take. it has checklists, it has also provides notifications for any weather that might occur in your area. it's a fantastic tool. pga practice. practice. >> i was going to mention, available in english and spanish, as well. >> exactly. that's a great point. i'm glad you mentioned that it's available in both english and spanish because we want as many people as possible to be able to access this information. >> and i know from some of the video here wildfires and flooding always is a concern for us especially during the summer months. it's like you mentioned the

prepare ourselves for what could happen. >> yeah. and another thing that we hear from survivors of disasters is that they wish that they had taken the time to put the important documents in a safe place. so documents like insurance, banking information, even social security card, and driver's license, types of ids, those can get lost in a and survivors tell us that they really wish that they had those documents. so take the time to make those digital or put them in a fire and waterproof safe, something that -- so that those things are safe. >> and one quick note as we wrap up, is there a website we can go to for more information about everything that you talked about this morning? >> yup, ready.gov is a fantastic

before, during and after a disaster. and really suggest that everybody goes there. >> all right. thanks so much for joining us this morning and giving us the tips. let's make september a safe one. >> yeah, absolutely. thanks for your time. >> thank you. like she mentioned, go to ready.gov/september for more resources on you to to prepare if disaster strikes. we'll have these tips on our website, vegasmorningblend.com. right now shawn and jj, you. >> thank you so much. they're an organization that works to give socially challenged kids healing through horses. help why ranch continue. >> here with more is amy meyer, owner of why ranch. and also loan today perry. her daughter experienced what why ranch has to offer. good morning to you both ladies. >> good morning to you. thanks for having us.

it. >> oh, my gosh. i love it. >> tell us about why ranch. what is it all about? >> what do you have going on over there? >> actually with why ranch we are really blessed to be a comm. we have an amazing array of horses, animals, goat, ducks, chickens, where kids can come and be kids and play. our market socially challenged youth. and what this means is a child going through an issue at that time, being withdrawn, being bullied at school, maybe going through divorce or illness or a death in the family. >> i get it. animal therapy. i know that connection, that unconditional love that they get to experience. oh, my goodness. tell us about your experience with why ranch. >> absolutely.

my family was introduced to the ranch by another family member. it's like a little oasis. when you walk on the property the rest of the world disappears. my daughter just like she says had some challenges, emotional challenges, just lack of those skills emotional regulation and things like that. quite a few challenges in school because of that. she also had learning disabilities and some speech and communication disabilitie a real challenge. so what why ranch did for her being very reserved, very quiet, and because of her communication skills she wasn't building the social relationships that you want to see your daughter and your children build at that time. and what the ranch did was it gave her her place to call her own. it was a place for success. because the horse doesn't judge you. they don't judge how well you're speaking or how long it takes

and from day one, from day one, she took to the horses, large animals. and this is a child who was very afraid of large animals, and she gets her one-on-one trainer, on the horse. she get as signed aers who. and you saw the quiet reserve child in the first few visits taking that horse on. , helping with the groom, leading the horse. the first time she walked out of the stall i saw a different girl. >> walking taller. talking better. it's like her communication delays went away when she is on the ranch. there is this connection, and it was a place where she could be successful, where in other places she hadn't been in the typical world. and so we've been two years, and i can say this last year we had a very successful year in school. >> that's great. >> and at home just translated to home more responsibility with animals that she has at home.

at one point we were brought in as a family, as well. >> i know there are parents watching, that say it's perfect for me. but to able to bring in more kids, to continue why ranch mission, you need to have fundraisers. you have a special event happening. >> that's why we're here. >> of course. >> we have our third annual fundraiser coming up this saturday from 6:00 to 9:00. you can find all the information that you want on why ranch.org, and it's right there on the screen. but we have a ton of raffle prizes and we just confirmed big mike is going to be providing all the dinner along with chef lisa of chef at your home. so we're excited to have them. and just a wide array of bands and entertainment. it's going to be a lot of fun. >> who are some of your sponsors at the event? >> some of our sponsors are

then we have skyline, and we also have vitamin -- i'm sorry, vitamin water. and we have a couple others, as well. we're excited. >> it's great seeing comes help you provide the awesome service. congratulations to your daughter. man, i love this. >> we're looking forward to this event. why ranch third annual roundup is this saturday, 6:00 p.m., at their ranch durango. just head to the website or call the number on your screen. children under five are free. shawn. we'll be back. i pledge allegiance, to the flag [continues in background] they're bringing drugs, they're brigning crime, they're rapists...

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about dedicate the number eligible for is it skyrocketing. there are free resources available to you to get the questions you have answered. >> here to help us answer questions is marc briggs, the ceo. it's great having you. >> good morning. great to be here. >> national medicare education, that time of year again. >> it is. >> let's talk about it. what's it all about? >> it gives that opportunity for those that are eligible for medicare, those aging in, baby boomers, to have that chance to medicare. it really can be of confusing topic. >> no question. >> when is it exactly? >> well, medicare education week begins on september 15th. that is time to one month in advance of the annual open enrollment period, which runs from october 15th through december 7th each year. that is the time beneficiaries can make changes in their plans for following year. >> and every year there is always mystery, always questions going into it. there is actually events locally

answered. >> that's right. we are hosting two live events here in las vegas valley. the first is on thursday, september 15th, at 3:00 p.m. at the golf club. and we have another one the following day, september 16th, at 9:00 a.m. at the community center. >> and what can people expect from these convenients? >> we will give a good overview of your medicare options. we have had good participation at these events locally and nationally. over 97% of the people that have attended the events in the past have said their education an understanding of medicare has improved by attending the event. >> i would hope so. so how do seniors and baby boomers participate? >> well, you can attend the live events or there is -- there are ways to get educated year round. medicare made clear.com is a good education tool online. medicare.gov. or go on and learn more

nmew.com. >> it's great, because people have questions and we're getting out there, there are several ways you can get this information. some people might prefer to come down and do it in person. if you go online, to slick national medicare education week, why was this created? >> well, we created that, there has been a lot of confusion about the medicare program. it's a great program but there is a lot of components to it. we've done surveys of those that are eligible fo one in five find the program confusing. and about 40% of them say their understanding is fair or poor. >> wow. >> and so those aging into medicare actually their understanding is even worse. 70% say that their understanding of the program is fair or poor. >> wow. so baby boomer the term i guess considers -- the group of people that were born after world war ii. >> right. >> big influx, because war is

and that's in -- we have the big influx of people that are entering now. to have this week be a month before open enrollment it seems by the time it's ending is when people are starting to realize what's going on. but do it a month ahead of time gets them ready to go. >> we want them to be prepared and educated. there are over 56 million medicare eligibles today and over 10,000 baby boomers aging in every day. >> every day? >> every day. >> isn't that amazing? 10,000th birthdays a year. >> every day. >> a lot of people. >> a lot of boomers. >> so there are different parts. you always see the commercials. what do all the parts mean? >> well, there are a lot of parts. there are four primary parts. they're typically referred to as the a, b, c of medicare. part a covers inpatient hospital and skilled nursing.

hospital, also some preventive care. medicare part c is known as medicare advantage. that combines the benefits of part a and part b into one plan. often includes prescription drug coverage. medicare advantage plans are offered through private insurance companies, and we enroll those annually. now, with medicare advantage plans often you'll get aings the benefits not a rielable under original medicare. fitness, examples of those. >> excellent. >> through medicare advantage plan you're able to are some of your care coordinated to produce better outcomes and save money. then there is medicare part d, your prescription drug coverage. and finally, there are medical supplement or immediate i gap plans, and those can cover some of the governments not covered under original. >> some things fall through the cracks. >> yes. >> what should seniors do to compare their options like how

>> there are a lot of options they have. really it's important that you evaluate the options each year. it is not a one size fits all program. so each person is going to have a different fit with a different program. so it's important each year, you can ask yourself a few questions to make sure you have the best coverage for you individually. so look at your plan. look at the premium, copays or coinsurance and look and see if that fits your budget. if your plan has a network, make sure your doctors or hospitals also, does your plan offer some of those additional benefits, like fitness or dental or vision that may be important to you. and then finally, if you're taking prescription drugs, make sure they're in your plan formula and that the pharmacies they have are convenient to you. >> excellent. very powerful information. didn't having you. thank you so much. >> thank you for sharing the

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hot in hollywood report, go toe to toe with a story of professional boxer roberta durand. joining us with more is edgar ramirez and ana de armas who plays his wife. great having both of you.

>> very good. good morning. >> we are as i heard you say in an interview a moment ago, we are in for a wild ride. this is going to be quite a movie. tell us about it. >> well, it's a story of roberto duran and his life, one of the latest boxers of the history of the sport, definitely the greatest lightweight, and the most legendary latin-american boxer, and but more than that, it's a relationships and story about love, and redemption, and loss, and victory, and you know, getting knocked down and getting back up in life, not only in the ring. so we're excited about it. >> when you were tapped to play roberto, how did you prepare for it? >> well, i -- i basically moved to panama, ana and i did.

rest of the people, the rest of the cast and the crew. we were luckily enough to have the duran family open up to us. they opened their home and their hearts and lives. i was lucky enough to be trained by duran, in the same way sugar ray leonard was played by sugar. and i was trained by him, by his sons, by some of the best trainers in panama. and i mean it experience not only to become a boxer, because you have to become a boxer in order to play a boxer, but to are the real champ, evolved in training me. >> that's incredible. >> and ana was helping me all the way. >> i was there. i was there giving emotional support. >> behind every good man is a greater and stronger woman. >> believe me, it is really real. this is real.

>> that has been with duran for -- throughout the entire, you know, ups and downs, and tough moments, and good moments, you know. it's a beautiful relationship. it's quite hard to understand sometimes because duran is very particular man. and you wonder why is she still with him. when you really understand what the love they have for each other and how much they respect each other and h know, it's -- it's a -- it's beautiful. >> it's a beautiful story. beautiful love story. which is something that you wouldn't really expect in a boxing film, but it is the case on this one. we -- it's a beautiful love story. when duran lost everything, the only one who stayed with him was his wife, you know. >> it's important to property out, it's not a love story like shoe horned in there, because we

this is part of the story, part of roberto's real story. >> exactly. that's the thing. you know especially coming from vague a. shawn, you know, there is a city that can understand and connect and relate to the story, is precisely vegas, which is very much related with duran's life. and i had the opportunity to be in vegas, professional fights with duran, which is quite an event when you walk through vegas with him. and you know that the life of a boxer, especially a successful one can be tough in terms of relationships. it is actually quite something to still be with the same woman, to be with the same wife. they've been together over 40 years. and that is something that is so interesting. >> also duran he didn't have a family. he didn't have a father.

very dysfunctional, poor, you know -- from the streets. on for him family means everything. everything. and he will give his life for it. >> he fought his way out of it. we ran out of time. you have more interviews to do. i don't want the take up all your time. however we're proud of you. congratulations on the film. it's going to be amazing. congratulations. >> thank you very much. >> h now. jj, over to you. thank, shawn. it's time for your beauty tip of the week sponsored by laser med spa. you may be wanting to get rid of unwanted body fat, especially around the abdomen. there is an ideal way to get rid of stubborn body fat without

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