Vegas Pop Blog - Breaking News http://www.vegaspopular.com Find the latest breaking news blog at vegaspopular.com. http://www.vegaspopular.com/feedlogo.gif Vegas Pop Blog 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/It's Official: Criss Angel to Star in Cirque du Soleil Show at the Luxorhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/22/its-official-criss-angel-to-star-in-cirque-du-soleil-show-at-luxor/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/22/its-official-criss-angel-to-star-in-cirque-du-soleil-show-at-luxor/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/22/its-official-criss-angel-to-star-in-cirque-du-soleil-show-at-luxor/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: In an anticipated announcement today, Luxor President Felix Rappaport confirmed less than an hour ago what LUXE LIFE first reported earlier this year: TV star and famed illusionist Criss Angel will be starring in a Cirque du Soleil production... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-03-22T16:24:00+00:00Casino Officials Stop Criss Angel Death-Defying Stunthttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/casino-officials-stop-criss-angel-death-defying-stunt/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/casino-officials-stop-criss-angel-death-defying-stunt/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/casino-officials-stop-criss-angel-death-defying-stunt/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: For the first time in his magic career, 'Mindfreak' star Criss Angel was forced to halt a dangerous Houdini-styled escape. Medical and safety officials stopped him from being lowered, while manacled with handcuffs, metal chains and foot restraints,... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-03-11T22:17:00+00:00Criss Angel-Cirque du Soleil Vegas Deal Expected This Weekhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/criss-angel-cirque-du-soleil-vegas-deal-expected-this-week/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/criss-angel-cirque-du-soleil-vegas-deal-expected-this-week/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/11/criss-angel-cirque-du-soleil-vegas-deal-expected-this-week/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: It's now official that Cirque du Soleil will present 'Mindfreak' magician Criss Angel in a $100-million+ magic spectacular as first reported in LUXE LIFE. The news is imminent and a countdown of just four days has begun. LUXE LIFE has learned that... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-03-11T14:00:00+00:00Will Smith to Star as Drug Dealer Turned Bellagio Chef -- BREAKING NEWShttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/will-smith-to-star-as-drug-dealer-turned-bellagio-chef/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/will-smith-to-star-as-drug-dealer-turned-bellagio-chef/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/will-smith-to-star-as-drug-dealer-turned-bellagio-chef/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Less than one week since LUXE LIFE posted its exclusive interview with Bellagio Chef Jeff Henderson, just hours before he went on the Oprah Winfrey show to discuss his extraordinary life story for the first time, Oscar winning actor Will Smith has... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-03-07T14:34:00+00:00Pittsburgh Penguins Relocating to Las Vegas? -- BREAKING NEWShttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/pittsburgh-penguins-relocating-to-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/pittsburgh-penguins-relocating-to-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/03/07/pittsburgh-penguins-relocating-to-las-vegas/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: While we're all waiting on Mayor Oscar Goodman's presentation to NBA Commissioner David Stern in hopes of landing an NBA franchise for Las Vegas, my Wall Street sources confirm this morning that our city may become the new home of the National Hockey... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-03-07T12:30:00+00:00Roseanne Barr Signs for a Six Week Run in Las Vegashttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/26/roseanne-barr-signs-for-a-six-month-run-in-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/26/roseanne-barr-signs-for-a-six-month-run-in-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/26/roseanne-barr-signs-for-a-six-month-run-in-las-vegas/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Comedian Roseanne Barr has made good on her promise to play Vegas and she's landed a six-week run in Rita Rudner's old theater at New York-New York. And Roseanne, who is never known to shy away from controversy, promises it will be "in your face... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-26T21:30:00+00:00Nick Cannon and Victoria's Secret Model Selita Ebanks Marry in Vegas?http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/23/nick-cannon-and-victorias-secret-model-selita-ebanks-marry-in-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/23/nick-cannon-and-victorias-secret-model-selita-ebanks-marry-in-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/23/nick-cannon-and-victorias-secret-model-selita-ebanks-marry-in-las-vegas/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Is comedy star Nick Cannon married to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks after just a three week whirlwind romance? Did they elope and marry here in one of our quickie wedding chapels? LUXE LIFE has learned that US Weekly magazine will make that... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-23T11:46:00+00:00Tool Postpones Palms Pearl Premiere Party Due to Damaged Drummer Dannyhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/22/tool-postpones-palms-pearl-premiere-party-due-to-damaged-drummer-danny/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/22/tool-postpones-palms-pearl-premiere-party-due-to-damaged-drummer-danny/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/22/tool-postpones-palms-pearl-premiere-party-due-to-damaged-drummer-danny/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Tool drummer Danny Carey underwent surgery last night for a torn bicep that he injured last weekend. Although tonight, he's reported to be "recovering well," the band has had to postpone its March 15 and 16 shows to be held at the Pearl Theater in... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-22T21:02:00+00:00'Le Reve' Closes at Wynn to Get $8-Million Makeoverhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/le-reve-closes-at-wynn-to-get-8-million-dollar-makeover/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/le-reve-closes-at-wynn-to-get-8-million-dollar-makeover/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/le-reve-closes-at-wynn-to-get-8-million-dollar-makeover/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Hotel mogul Steve Wynn made good on his $8-million promise this afternoon to shut down his 'Le Rêve' theater at his namesake casino and give it a total environmental redesign and bring it back to life with VIP indulgences! The dramatic move follows... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-21T17:03:00+00:00Carmen Electra and Hans Klok Announce New 'Faster Than Magic' Show at Planet Hollywoodhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/carmen-electra-and-hans-klok-announce-new-vegas-magic-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/carmen-electra-and-hans-klok-announce-new-vegas-magic-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/21/carmen-electra-and-hans-klok-announce-new-vegas-magic-show/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: This morning, there will be an official confirmation of the exclusive story LUXE LIFE broke last week that international illusionist, Hans Klok, known as the 'fastest magician' on the planet, will team up with film and television star, Carmen... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-21T12:01:00+00:00New 'Stomp' Show Will Be Entertainment Centerpiece at the New Planet Hollywood Casino & Resort in Vegashttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/18/new-stomp-show-will-be-entertainment-centerpiece-at-new-planet-hollywood-casino-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/18/new-stomp-show-will-be-entertainment-centerpiece-at-new-planet-hollywood-casino-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/18/new-stomp-show-will-be-entertainment-centerpiece-at-new-planet-hollywood-casino-las-vegas/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: LUXE LIFE has learned that we can all expect the official announcement tomorrow that the new entertainment centerpiece at Aladdin (soon to be Planet Hollywood) is 'Stomp Out Loud' -- a new show from Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, the creators... Read more

]]>Robin Leach2007-02-18T19:26:00+00:00Setting the Record Straight About Michael Jackson and 'American Idol'http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/16/setting-the-record-straight-about-michael-jackson-and-american-idol/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/16/setting-the-record-straight-about-michael-jackson-and-american-idol/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/16/setting-the-record-straight-about-michael-jackson-and-american-idol/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: New York newspapers this morning are reporting that Michael Jackson left it too late to get front-row celebrity seats for Sunday's All-Star NBA game. Michael hasn't confirmed the story, but we can tell you that court side on Sunday you will see... Read more

]]>Robin Leach2007-02-16T11:50:00+00:00Carmen Electra Brings Magical Sex Appeal to New Vegas Show; Meet Her New Mystery Magic Manhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/15/carmen-electra-brings-magical-sex-appeal-to-new-vegas-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/15/carmen-electra-brings-magical-sex-appeal-to-new-vegas-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/15/carmen-electra-brings-magical-sex-appeal-to-new-vegas-show/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: My friends in guerilla gossip have confirmed this morning what I broke exclusively yesterday; Carmen Electra will headline a new magic show on the Strip. But here are the full details I had to hold until now. UPDATE Feb. 21: Click here for a photo... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-15T15:00:00+00:00NBA Commissioner Stern to Vegas: "Make Me an Offer"http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/nba-commissioner-stern-to-vegas-make-me-an-offer-bring-a-team-to-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/nba-commissioner-stern-to-vegas-make-me-an-offer-bring-a-team-to-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/nba-commissioner-stern-to-vegas-make-me-an-offer-bring-a-team-to-vegas/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: It appears as if Mayor Oscar Goodman and Greg Anthony are a 'thumbs up' closer to bring an NBA team to Las Vegas. Just as first reported exclusively here two days ago in LUXE LIFE, NBA Commissioner David Stern has performed a 180-degree pivot when... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-14T19:55:00+00:00Carmen Electra to Star in New Las Vegas Strip Showhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/carmen-electra-to-star-in-new-las-vegas-strip-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/carmen-electra-to-star-in-new-las-vegas-strip-show/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/14/carmen-electra-to-star-in-new-las-vegas-strip-show/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Sexy Carmen Electra has signed to star in a new magic show on the Strip, and the sizzling actress will be in Vegas next weekend, after the NBA All-Star Game, for the big announcement. Now, unknowingly, she's about to find herself center stage in... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-14T11:19:00+00:00O vs. The Big O: Cirque du Soleil Tries to Shut Down Jeff Beacher's Orgasm Contesthttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/o-vs-the-big-o-cirque-du-soleil-tries-to-shut-down-jeff-beachers-orgasm-contest/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/o-vs-the-big-o-cirque-du-soleil-tries-to-shut-down-jeff-beachers-orgasm-contest/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/o-vs-the-big-o-cirque-du-soleil-tries-to-shut-down-jeff-beachers-orgasm-contest/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: The mighty Cirque du Soleil entertainment conglomerate fired a legal salvo against 'Madhouse' creator Jeff Beacher this afternoon claiming that he's infringing on their name and reputation, but it's backfired because Beacher now wants them to... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-13T20:38:00+00:00An NBA Team in Las Vegas? League and City in Last-Minute Negotiationshttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/an-nba-team-in-las-vegas-league-and-city-in-last-minute-negotia/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/an-nba-team-in-las-vegas-league-and-city-in-last-minute-negotia/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/13/an-nba-team-in-las-vegas-league-and-city-in-last-minute-negotia/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Last minute negotiations are ongoing in a dramatic 48-hour countdown that might make Vegas history with official news of a NBA team getting approval for a move to our desert kingdom. NBA Commissioner David Stern arrived in Vegas last night and has... Read more

]]>popularRobin Leach2007-02-13T10:57:00+00:00Fire Causes Evacuation at Harrah's Las Vegashttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/12/fire-causes-evacuation-at-harrahs-strip-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/12/fire-causes-evacuation-at-harrahs-strip-las-vegas/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/12/fire-causes-evacuation-at-harrahs-strip-las-vegas/#commentsFiled under: ,

Vegas Pop Blog: A hotel fire caused evacuation at Harrah's Hotel and Casino on The Strip in Las Vegas Sunday night. Initial reports indicate that the fire began in a maid's cart on the sixth floor which triggered the sprinklers and caused the evacuation. As of... Read more

]]>Vegas Pop Staff2007-02-12T02:31:00+00:00RIP: Anna Nicole Smith Dead at 39http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/08/anna-nicole-smith-dead-at-39/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/08/anna-nicole-smith-dead-at-39/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/08/anna-nicole-smith-dead-at-39/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: As sad as it is for me to say, Anna Nicole Smith has died in Florida, after collapsing at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida Thursday night. She had faced a lot of ups and downs over the years, both in her personal life and her professional... Read more

]]>popularFat Tony2007-02-08T16:18:00+00:00Caesars Responds to "Totally False" Numbers in Celine Dion's Husband's Gambling Controversyhttp://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/01/caesars-responds-to-totally-false-numbers-in-celine-dions-husband-gambling/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/01/caesars-responds-to-totally-false-numbers-in-celine-dions-husband-gambling/http://www.vegaspopular.com/2007/02/01/caesars-responds-to-totally-false-numbers-in-celine-dions-husband-gambling/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Vegas Pop Blog: Responding to grossly inaccurate media speculation about the gaming activity of prominent entertainment entrepreneur Rene Angelil, Caesars Palace issued a statement this afternoon. "Allegations that Rene gambles as much as $1 million per week are... Read more

]]>Vegas Pop Staff2007-02-01T18:31:00+00:00