http://www.vegaspopular.com Find the latest Vegas Pop blog at vegaspopular.com. http://www.vegaspopular.com/feedlogo.gif http://www.vegaspopular.com en-us Copyright 2008 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/08/vegas-sports-that-should-be-in-the-summer-olympics/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/08/vegas-sports-that-should-be-in-the-summer-olympics/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/08/vegas-sports-that-should-be-in-the-summer-olympics/#commentsFiled under: Dry Heat, Sexy Vegas, Weird Vegas

Vegas Pop Blog: I always thought Vegas would be a great host city for the Summer Olympics.Well, if everyone could get past the 120-degree August heat. There isn't as much pollution as Beijing and where some cities have trouble building out their Olympic facilities,... Read more

]]>popularFletch2008-08-08T00:10:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/07/total-eclipse-of-the-fletch/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/07/total-eclipse-of-the-fletch/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/08/07/total-eclipse-of-the-fletch/#commentsFiled under: Shows, Dry Heat, Event Finder

Vegas Pop Blog: It's a good day when you get press releases like the one below. It's a good day because that means Bonnie Tyler is coming to Vegas. Tickets go on sale Friday for her show at The Cannery on Sept. 26.The press release refers to one of the finest songs... Read more

]]>popularFletch2008-08-07T06:06:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/31/72-hours-in-vegas-for-under-72-a-day/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/31/72-hours-in-vegas-for-under-72-a-day/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/31/72-hours-in-vegas-for-under-72-a-day/#commentsFiled under: Casinos, Dining, Travel Tips

Vegas Pop Blog: Seventy-two fabulous hours in Las Vegas for less than $72 per day? Sure. Why not? Check out Sin City on a budget and make some priceless memories.With gas prices rising and constant hints of recession, you'll want a vacation now more than ever. But... Read more

]]>popularClare Goggin2008-07-31T22:51:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/29/donny-and-marie-back-on-the-strip-29-years-later/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/29/donny-and-marie-back-on-the-strip-29-years-later/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/29/donny-and-marie-back-on-the-strip-29-years-later/#commentsFiled under: Casinos, Shows, Celebrity, Event Finder

Vegas Pop Blog: It's about time is really all I have to say.Donny and Marie Osmond are starting an extended Vegas residency at The Flamingo starting Sept. 9. The two have been all over the TV lately in one form or another and frankly, people would rather see the duo... Read more

]]>popularFletch2008-07-29T02:43:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/24/citys-best-vegas-winners/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/24/citys-best-vegas-winners/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/07/24/citys-best-vegas-winners/#commentsFiled under: Casinos, Shows, Nightlife, Dining

Vegas Pop Blog: The neo-classic and over-used phrase "America voted" applies as Las Vegas City's Best winners have been announced. Voters voted for the votably best restaurants, bars and clubs and Vegas categories like City's Best Casinos, City's Best Buffets and... Read more

]]>popularVegas Pop Staff2008-07-24T08:16:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/04/22/vegas-pool-season-08-oh-yeah-you-can-swim-too/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/04/22/vegas-pool-season-08-oh-yeah-you-can-swim-too/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/04/22/vegas-pool-season-08-oh-yeah-you-can-swim-too/#commentsFiled under: Nightlife, Dry Heat, Sexy Vegas

Vegas Pop Blog: This is one of the best times of the year in any city in any country on any planet -- the beginning of Vegas Pool Season. It's that special time of the year when Sin City sheds a few more inhibitions and the flesh is celebrated, and in the case of... Read more

]]>popularFletch2008-04-22T21:51:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-michigan-kirsten-haglund-wins-miss-america-pageant-2008/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-michigan-kirsten-haglund-wins-miss-america-pageant-2008/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-michigan-kirsten-haglund-wins-miss-america-pageant-2008/#commentsFiled under: Miss America

Vegas Pop Blog: This year I decided that I wouldn't predict the winner of Miss America pageant in the days leading up to the pageant because last year, well, I failed. Last year, I thought for sure Miss Texas was going to win, but in hindsight that decision was... Read more

]]>popularFletch2008-01-26T22:10:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-kirsten-haglund-in-pictures/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-kirsten-haglund-in-pictures/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-kirsten-haglund-in-pictures/#commentsFiled under: Miss America

Vegas Pop Blog: Congratulations to the new Miss America, Kirsten Haglund. Here are the photos of the Michigan native on her road to the tiara and a $50,000 scholarship.Click on a small image to see the full picture.Photo: Ethan Miller/GettyCaption: Miss America... Read more

]]>popularVegas Pop Staff2008-01-26T22:09:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-preliminary-award-winners/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-preliminary-award-winners/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2008/01/26/miss-america-preliminary-award-winners/#commentsFiled under: Vegas Photos, Event Finder, Miss America

Vegas Pop Blog: In the week leading up to "Miss America Live!" at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, awards were given out for talent and the lifestyle and fitness awards. Talent winners won a $2,000 scholarship with swimsuit winners taking home a $1,000... Read more

]]>las vegasLasVegasMiss AmericaMissAmericaVegas Pop Staff2008-01-26T09:13:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/18/rock-the-joke-welcome-to-vegas-unofficial-festival-season/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/18/rock-the-joke-welcome-to-vegas-unofficial-festival-season/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/18/rock-the-joke-welcome-to-vegas-unofficial-festival-season/#commentsFiled under: Shows, Celebrity, Dry Heat, Travel Tips, Event Finder, The Comedy Festival

Vegas Pop Blog: It's not like you need another reason to come to Vegas. With the endless supply of conventions, new nightlife and changing Vegas Stripscape, there are plenty of excuses to hop a plane to the desert.If you do need a little extra temptation, the next... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-10-18T11:42:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/09/the-highs-and-lows-of-mr-las-vegas-wayne-newton/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/09/the-highs-and-lows-of-mr-las-vegas-wayne-newton/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/09/the-highs-and-lows-of-mr-las-vegas-wayne-newton/#commentsFiled under: Shows, Celebrity, Rants & Raves

Vegas Pop Blog: It's easy to understand why Wayne Newton is called Mr. Las Vegas. First of all, there are the more than 30,000 solo shows the guy has played here over the last 40 years. (That's an average of 750 a year!!) Then there's the fact that he's the... Read more

]]>popularTony Jenkins2007-10-09T12:30:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/08/pamela-anderson-marries-co-star-of-paris-hilton-sex-tape/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/08/pamela-anderson-marries-co-star-of-paris-hilton-sex-tape/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/08/pamela-anderson-marries-co-star-of-paris-hilton-sex-tape/#commentsFiled under: Celebrity, Celebrity News, Sin City

Vegas Pop Blog: It was another typical weekend in Vegas, as people gambled, danced, dined and, oh yeah, Pamela Anderson got married. Yes, the former 'Baywatch' beauty, and current star of Hans Klok's The Beauty of Magic at Planet Hollywood resort, married Rick... Read more

]]>popularTony Jenkins2007-10-08T09:40:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/one-night-in-vegas-makes-a-hard-man-humble/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/one-night-in-vegas-makes-a-hard-man-humble/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/one-night-in-vegas-makes-a-hard-man-humble/#commentsFiled under: Nightlife, Dining, Dry Heat, Travel Tips, Vegas Tips

Vegas Pop Blog: A three-day Vegas vacation is about all a human can handle, emotionally and physically. Even if you're not partaking of the delightful fruits of Sin City (boozing, dancing and buffet gorging), sightseeing and shopping can also take a toll on human... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-10-03T11:22:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/jogging-with-the-devil-van-halen-in-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/jogging-with-the-devil-van-halen-in-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/10/03/jogging-with-the-devil-van-halen-in-vegas/#commentsFiled under: Shows, Rants & Raves, Vegas Tips, Event Finder

Vegas Pop Blog: Let's start with the facts. The on again, off again, on again, off again Van Halen reunion tour is on again and the band has announced it will play two shows in Las Vegas in December. Tickets for the band's two concerts at MGM Grand Garden Arena... Read more

]]>popularTony Jenkins2007-10-03T09:55:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/20/if-o-j-stole-it-consiracy-theories-and-vegas-alibis/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/20/if-o-j-stole-it-consiracy-theories-and-vegas-alibis/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/20/if-o-j-stole-it-consiracy-theories-and-vegas-alibis/#commentsFiled under: Celebrity, Dry Heat, Weird Vegas, Rants & Raves

Vegas Pop Blog: The O.J. Simpson "Great Vegas Robbery" is a big, hot alleged mess, isn't it?Orenthal was held as a flight risk for a few days and then posted a $125,000 bail and flight risked back to Florida. A jailed friend of a local nightlife fixture who was in... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-09-20T15:25:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/18/the-best-vegas-celebrity-couples/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/18/the-best-vegas-celebrity-couples/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/18/the-best-vegas-celebrity-couples/#commentsFiled under: Celebrity, Dry Heat, Rants & Raves

Vegas Pop Blog: Vegas is a great town for coupling. There is something about all of that neon, slot machine noise and being on holiday that make people want to pair up.There is the legal coupling known as the Las Vegas wedding, which adds weight to the Vegas... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-09-18T14:13:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/17/whats-o-j-simpsons-vegas-alibi/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/17/whats-o-j-simpsons-vegas-alibi/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/17/whats-o-j-simpsons-vegas-alibi/#commentsFiled under: Celebrity, Dry Heat, Star Spotting

Vegas Pop Blog: Facing multiple felony charges, O.J. Simpson is being held without bail in a Vegas jail as a risk flight. My pal Robin Leach has been following the story more closely with the bail, the mug shots, the arrest and the hours leading up to the arrest,... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-09-17T12:17:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/13/dollars-and-tents-live-like-a-celeb-inside-a-vma-hospitality-te/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/13/dollars-and-tents-live-like-a-celeb-inside-a-vma-hospitality-te/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/13/dollars-and-tents-live-like-a-celeb-inside-a-vma-hospitality-te/#commentsFiled under: Celebrity, Dry Heat, Vegas Photos, Star Spotting

Vegas Pop Blog: Almost everything blogged and over-blogged about the VMAs has been obvious and mass market. I mean really, how many bloggers does it take to screw in a lightbulb, or someone's career? There's the stuff that happens on the stage during the broadcast... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-09-13T13:27:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/09/second-mortgage-dining-top-five-sinful-vegas-dining-experiences/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/09/second-mortgage-dining-top-five-sinful-vegas-dining-experiences/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/09/second-mortgage-dining-top-five-sinful-vegas-dining-experiences/#commentsFiled under: Dining, Dry Heat, Celebrity Cheffing, Travel Tips

Vegas Pop Blog: In most towns across America, there are a handful of restaurants to go to for special occasions. For anniversaries, birthdays and other causes of celebration, we put on our Sunday clothes and head to the fanciest place in town. Vegas is a little... Read more

]]>popularFletch2007-09-09T08:48:00+00:00http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/05/your-nightlife-is-in-for-some-serious-changes-by-jack-colton/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/05/your-nightlife-is-in-for-some-serious-changes-by-jack-colton/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/09/05/your-nightlife-is-in-for-some-serious-changes-by-jack-colton/#commentsFiled under: Nightlife, Business News, Vegas Tips

Vegas Pop Blog: I'll go ahead and state a blatantly obvious fact of life: the multi-million dollar Las Vegas nightlife industry is absolutely booming right now, and is in the middle of another major growth spurt with as many as 16 new nightclubs and lounges opening... Read more

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