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by Erin Darling [11 Feb 2013 | No Comment | ]
Lessons Learned In Los Angeles

1. The difference between “friends” and “happy hour friends” is that “friends” know your birthday, and “happy hour friends” know your favorite shot.

2. All a USC degree means is that you’ve tried every thing on the Del Taco menu and didn’t remember it the next day. Fight on!

3. If his opening line is “I’m a producer,” RUN.

4. Your real age – 5 years = Your Hollywood age.

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by thepopfix [21 Jul 2009 | No Comment | ]
Your Guide to a Kick Ass LA Weekend

LA can be a hard place to navigate during weekends. The problem is never a lack of things to do, but rather finding yourself in a confusing mess of not knowing where to go and what events are too good to miss But, never fear dear readers, I’ve got a guide to the top 4 places and events you’ll want to be at this weekend…and believe me, it’s a good one.

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by Chau Tu [21 Mar 2009 | One Comment | ]
Get Ready for the Prince Marathon

We here at THE POP FIX know that you Angelenos can’t get enough of Prince…and guess what? He can’t get enough of you either.
In addition to the three-day stint he’ll be making over at the Tonight Show with Jay Leno from March 24-27, plus a performance on Leno’s last show on May 28, the Artist Formerly Known as the Artist Formerly Known as Prince will be playing a full-on marathon of concerts for all his fans to enjoy.
And by ‘marathon,’ we’re not kidding.

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by Chau Tu [11 Mar 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Prince <3s L.A.

The Purple One is known for showing his love for L.A. by making random, unannounced appearances at Bardot in Hollywood and L.A. Live’s Conga Room, but now Prince is ready to announce some real dates…

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by Joyce Chen [6 Mar 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
THE POP FIX Eats: Top 7 L.A. Restaraunts On A Budget

History has this irritating tendency of repeating itself. Mom pants, horrible rom-coms, and even the economic recession have seeped their way back into the cultural mainstream. And of the three, it’s probably best to guess that the recession is the biggest disaster, though mom pants veer in at a close second. But leave it to Angelenos to find a way to bend the rules and rewrite history with a flourish and a twist: in response to increasingly shallow wallets, trendy L.A. bars and eateries are offering up prime deals with reduced prices and recession-themed specials throughout the week. Foodies of Los Angeles, rejoice!

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by Erin Darling [17 Feb 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
A POP FIX Exclusive: Sneak Peek at Hips and Hair Line for ’09

The effortlessly cool t-shirt company Hips and Hair is getting ready of unveil its new line for Spring 2009, and we got an exclusive look at what’s in store, before it’s in stores. If you’re not already familiar with Hips and Hair, it’s headed by businessman and designer Jonathan Bussiere who makes sure that each and every shirt is completely hand made and delivered to you in a paint can, splattered with pink, and sealed for freshness.

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by Erin Darling [11 Feb 2009 | One Comment | ]
SPEAK OUT: What Angelenos Really Feel About V-DAY

If not already indicated by the results of our monthly POP FIX poll, everyone has their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some go the traditional route of tender cuddling and teddy bears, while others reach for the Tanqueray. Some revel in the romance while others regurgitate at the sight of cards, flowers and balloons decorated with really bad “roses are red, violets are blue” poetry. Either way, we wanted to find out how Angelenos really plan on spending their V-Day and what they need to ensure that their holiday is worthy of a journal entry. This is what some very candid LA-residents told us, and you might be surprised…

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by Erin Darling [9 Feb 2009 | 6 Comments | ]
GUIDE: Top 5 Most Romantic Restaurants in LA

We’ve already provided you with great ideas on how to spend your Valentine’s Day if you’re on a budget, but if money is no object, here’s a list of the most romantic places to wine and dine your date. F.Y.I. getting a reservation this late in the game may be tricky, but try calling each establishment to check for cancellations, and don’t forget ther ever-helpful online dining resource, opentable.com!