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2012 Stories by Victor Gonzalez

• Weird Science

  published January 5, 2012

  It was a cold January night — North Florida cold. "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" lingered in the background as we played connect the dots... More >>

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  Six Best Club Parties on South Beach for Martin Luther King Day Weekend

  published Jan 12, 2012

  The threat of 50-degree weather this weekend has Miami in a freezing frenzy. Folks are worried Target's going to run out of space heaters and flannel jammy pants. Winn-Dixie's low on hot chocolate, ... More >>

• Givers to Receive Crossfade Miami's Coveted Makeshift Award at Bardot on January 19

  published Jan 11, 2012

  It lingered in the background at nearly every one of our backyard barbecues last year -- Givers' up-tempo debut record, In Light. Nestled alongside the Black Keys' El Camino, Fleet Foxes' Helplessness... More >>

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  Red Hot Chili Peppers Postpone 2012 US Tour, Reschedule South Florida Gig

  published Jan 11, 2012

  Being the frontman of one of the biggest bands on the planet can be a real pain in the sesamoid bone and flexor tendon. Just ask Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis. The porn 'stachioed rocker rec... More >>

• Van Halen's "Tattoo" Video: An Extremely Detailed Breakdown

  published Jan 10, 2012

  David Lee Roth isn't so sad and lonely anymore. The 57-year-old "gigolo" has reunited with his Dutch-brothers-from-another-mother -- Eddie and Alex -- and he's gearing up for Van Halen's North America... More >>

• New Headphones From Jersey Shore's Pauly D and 50 Cent: Five Features We'd Love to See

  published Jan 10, 2012

  50 Cent has officially lost his street credibility. In a shocking move, the entertainment mogul has announced a partnership with Jersey Shore star Paul DelVecchio to "develop a full line of headphon... More >>

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  Winter Music Conference 2012 Cruise Guide: Cadenza, Hot Creations, and Tytanium Sessions

  published Jan 10, 2012

  Near-tragedy and heroism have become synonymous with EDM-theme cruises, both around Biscayne Bay and abroad. On Saturday morning, the MSC Poesia ran aground in the Bahamas and sent beat freaks aboar... More >>

• Q-Tip Drops That Beat at Miami Beach's LIV on January 25

  published Jan 10, 2012

  It was in a 1974 Dodge Dart that Q-Tip and his Tribe Called Quest brethren took a four-minute cross-country trek with "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo," the second single off the group's 1990 debut, Pe... More >>

• Gregg Allman at Hard Rock Live January 18

  published January 12, 2012

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• Monica and Brandy Finally Reunite in Miami for "The Boy Is Mine" Follow-Up

  published Jan 09, 2012

  It's been entirely too long, 14 years since a Monica and Brandy collaboration. However, the wait may soon be over. "The Boy Is Mine" divas spent this past weekend inside a Miami studio laying down vo... More >>

• Questlove Upset with Tina Fey, Triggers One-Sided Internet Feud

  published Jan 09, 2012

  Tina Fey. Not only is she a Bossypants, but the Philadelphia-born comedian, writer, and producer is also a hater -- according to fellow Philadelphian and NBC co-worker Questlove. The afro-picked drum... More >>

• Surfer Blood Announce Appearance on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

  published Jan 06, 2012

  OMG! Surfer Blood's gone late night! About 15 hours ago, West Palm Beach-based Surfer Blood sent out an ecstatic tweet to their 6,894 fans announcing a January 9 appearance on Late Night with Jimmy ... More >>

• Charles Barkley, Weight Watchers Spokesperson, Calls Weight Watchers a "Scam"

  published Jan 06, 2012

  During last night's triple overtime showdown between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, NBA Hall of Famer-turned-broadcaster Charles Barkley opened up about his new gig as Weight Watchers' celebrity sp... More >>

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  Ten Best Things Do This Weekend in Miami

  published Jan 06, 2012

  Happy New Year, Miami. That's it. That's the last time you'll hear us say it. We're six days removed form the start of 2012 and calling faux pas on anyone blurting out well wishes this deep into the... More >>

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  Ten Best Music-Related Things to Do This Weekend Under $10

  published Jan 06, 2012

  It's payday, y'all. Run over to that check cashing shop, pay off your bookie, weed connect, and flat-screen layaway balance. You should have somewhere in the neighborhood of $10.36 left over, enough t... More >>

• Pitbull's "Niggas in Paris" Remix: YouTubers React Via Nasty, Negative Comments

  published Jan 05, 2012

  Pitbull dropped his directorial debut video for "Latinos in Paris" last week and somehow managed to slip under our Google Alert radar. Together with Dominican rapper Sensato, Armando Perez can be s... More >>

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  Six Best Miami Club Parties on South Beach This Weekend

  published Jan 05, 2012

  It's the first weekend of 2012. And after two consecutive weeks of hard holiday ballin', the $100,000 parties have finally come to an end. Lucky for us, however, we live in America's playground and ... More >>

• Donald Trump Reveals New Celebrity Apprentice Cast, Presidential Dream Likely Over

  published Jan 04, 2012

  Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States... Donald Trump. "Hail to the Chief" begins blaring over the loudspeaker, and in walks President Trump with first lady and third wife Melania... More >>

• Mariah Carey Ignores Doctors, Shacks Up With Sick Husband Nick Cannon in Hospital Bed

  published Jan 04, 2012

  Nick Cannon has fallen ill and he's "fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure," according to wife Mariah Carey. The singer posted a picture on her website of the America's Got Talent host insi... More >>

• 50 Cent Is Dying, Goes Emo on Twitter

  published Jan 04, 2012

  50 Cent is dying. "I'll be honest," 50 Cent tweeted January 2, "I don't think I'm gonna live much longer. That's why I started my street king movement." The 36-year-old rapper isn't terminally ill... More >>

• Gregg Allman Gift Basket in Time for January 18 Show at Hard Rock Live

  published Jan 03, 2012

  Drug addictionr Check. Liver transplantr Oh yeah. Hepatitis Cr Big deal. At 64 years old, Gregg Allman's been through a lot of shit. But for the Nashville-born, Georgia-based Southern rocker, slowin... More >>

• LA Riots at Arkadia January 6

  published January 5, 2012

  LA Riots at Arkadia January 6 More >>

• The Crystal Ark at Bardot January 5

  published January 5, 2012

  The Crystal Ark at Bardot January 5 More >>

• Art Wynwood Fair Director Nick Korniloff Discusses Art Miami's Latest Venture

  published Jan 03, 2012

  Of the estimated 14 million people that visit Miami each year, about 300,000 of them flock to the Big Mango during President's Day Weekend. And Nick Korniloff is confident that number includes a "cult... More >>

• Guess Those Rock Star Boobs!

  published Jan 03, 2012

  While y'all were nursing a hangover on New Year's Day, one newly engaged musician kicked off 2012 with a topless Hawaiian snorkeling adventure. This rock 'n' roller's chest looks great for a 63-year... More >>