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    May 17, 2012

    Radio One Fest With Waka Flocka Flame, T.I., Fat Joe Comes to Miami on July 7

    Just three days after the United States turns the big 2-3-6, BlackPlanet Radio, the U.S. Army, and other sponsors are throwing a post-Independence Day bash in Miami-Dade County featuring performances by some of America's biggest rappers. It's called the Radio One Fest and it'll be going down Satur ... More >>

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    May 17, 2012

    Oh, Brother!

    Just three days after the United States turns the big 2-3-6, BlackPlanet Radio, the U.S. Army, and other sponsors are throwing a post-Independence Day bash in Miami-Dade County featuring performances by some of America's biggest rappers. It's called the Radio One Fest and it'll be going down Satur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Van Halen to Release Special-Edition Single of "She's the Woman" at Uncle Sam's Music

    Shuffling through Record Store Day release bins this past Saturday left us feeling empty. Sure, we picked up some fine RSD stuff and supported local business. But all we really wanted was a Van Halen seven-inch. Wait! What's that? If we buy Van Halen's A Different Kind of Truth after May 4, David ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Video: Sweat Records' Lolo, Jsin, and Emile Talk Record Store Day 2012

    See Sweatstock 2012's full lineup and set times and our guide to rockin' out at Sweatstock 2012.Take a break from celebrating 4/20 and try to remember that tomorrow is Record Store Day! And of course, Sweat Records will be celebrating the event as well as its seventh anniversary with its annual Swea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    Sun-Sentinel to Start Charging For News Content Online

    The Sun-Sentinel is erecting a pay wall on April 9, so expect a mass exodus of readers who don't want to pony up five bucks a month for mostly routine local news.The once proud Fort Lauderdale-based daily is following the lead of other Tribune Co. owned newspapers like the Los Angeles Times, which i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Mickey Mouse vs. Micky Arison: Disney Bringing Cruises to Port of Miami

    ​Micky Arison's Carnival Cruise Lines has another Mickey with a cruise empire about to encroach on its turf. Mickey Mouse that is. Disney Cruise Line has announced that beginning later this year, it will be sail ships out of the Port of Miami for the first time.

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    January 5, 2012

    Greater Miami Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Destination Casino Resorts

    ​Yesterday, Miami's largest business organization put its support behind destination casino resorts, which should please its new landlord. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution to back the proposed state casino bill that might allow Malaysian-based Genting to turn the site of t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Ships Ahoy! Celebrity Cruises Culinary Boat Rides to Set Sail

    The Millennium's Grand Buffet​Foodies, rejoice! Miami-based Celebrity Cruises is rolling out a series of culinary-inspired boat rides set to begin in March.Celebrity Cruises' lifestyle cookbook, Excite the Senses, was the inspiration for the new food-and-wine-themed luxury cruise series aptly name ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Sorry Heat Fans: NBA Season on Verge of Cancellation, Big Three's Contracts Could Become Void

    ​Will we have to wait until 2013 to see if LeBron James can make good on his promise of bringing back the NBA Championship to Miami? It's looking more and more like that may be the case.Today, the NBA Players Union have rejected NBA Commissioner David Stern's latest offering and have made plans to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2011

    Give us Moore

    ​Will we have to wait until 2013 to see if LeBron James can make good on his promise of bringing back the NBA Championship to Miami? It's looking more and more like that may be the case.Today, the NBA Players Union have rejected NBA Commissioner David Stern's latest offering and have made plans to ... More >>

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    October 20, 2011

    Liberal Lunacy

    ​Will we have to wait until 2013 to see if LeBron James can make good on his promise of bringing back the NBA Championship to Miami? It's looking more and more like that may be the case.Today, the NBA Players Union have rejected NBA Commissioner David Stern's latest offering and have made plans to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    Bill Would Allow Three New Mega-Casinos in South Florida

    Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

  • News

    September 29, 2011

    Three Miami mayors block Genting casino

    Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

  • News

    September 22, 2011

    Genting casino will kill Miami and Miami Beach

    Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Fishy Swan Song

    Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Miami Marlins to Host 2012 MLB Season Opener at New Stadium

    ​This year's Major League Baseball season isn't over, but for the Florida Marlins, it pretty much is.In fact, the Florida Marlins are technically pretty much over. Next year, they'll be in that new stadium with a new name, and the MLB has announced that the team will play the very first game of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Plum TV: Large Layoffs and Major Restructuring UPDATED

    ​Just days after the resignation of CEO Jerry Powers, it seems Plum TV is headed for an uncertain future. Plum airs luxury lifestyle coverage on cable networks in a few high-end markets across America, including Miami Beach, Nantucket and Aspen, and recently launched magazines in Miami and the Ham ... More >>

  • News

    July 28, 2011

    Rupert Murdoch is dangerous

    ​Just days after the resignation of CEO Jerry Powers, it seems Plum TV is headed for an uncertain future. Plum airs luxury lifestyle coverage on cable networks in a few high-end markets across America, including Miami Beach, Nantucket and Aspen, and recently launched magazines in Miami and the Ham ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Barack Obama Can't Afford to Let Fox News Fold

    Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke goes to bat for Fox News.Rupert Murdoch is reaping what he sowed. The media magnate's American-based cable network, Fox News ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Raleigh Hotel to Undergo $20-Million Makeover

    ​The Raleigh Hotel already has an air of unfussy chic that's unique in South Beach, but in this town everyone needs an occasional nip and tuck to stay looking good. Signaling yet another financial move to indicate tourism is back in business after a recession-blamed bump, the hotel has secured a $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2011

    Get Your Faces Melted! Free Tom Cruise Rock of Ages Concert at Sun Life Stadium Today

    Photo by David James/Warner Bros.Tom Cruise as Rock of Ages' Stacee Jaxx.​Wanna go hang out with Tom Cruise, the Rock of Ages crew, and thousands of sweaty, unpaid extras? Perfect. 'Cause today at 1 p.m., the New Line Cinema movie musical is hosting a "concert" at Sun Life Stadium, wherein Cruis ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2011

    Wiz Khalifa at Sunset Cove Amphitheater July 15

    Photo by David James/Warner Bros.Tom Cruise as Rock of Ages' Stacee Jaxx.​Wanna go hang out with Tom Cruise, the Rock of Ages crew, and thousands of sweaty, unpaid extras? Perfect. 'Cause today at 1 p.m., the New Line Cinema movie musical is hosting a "concert" at Sun Life Stadium, wherein Cruis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Marlins Close Upper Deck For Remainder of Season

    No word yet whether the new stadium will have a late-construction redesign that includes a field but no seats.​Well, you've finally done it Florida. You've beaten the Marlins into submission. The team with the worst attendance in the major leagues has given up: They have closed the upper deck of i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    Miamians Shop Online More Than Any Other City

    ​You might not know it from trying to find parking at Aventura Mall, but apparently Miamians love to do a good bulk of their shopping online. More than residents in any other major city in America, actually, and by a large margin.

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    So Sound Recordings Drops Free Label Sampler Mix

    So So Recordings founder Fabian "Jazzy Eyewear" Giannattasio.​Last month, we here at Crossfade highlighted Miami's five best electronic music labels, including a small local imprint, So Sound Recordings, boasting some heavy duty sonic ammunition. The brainchild of DJ-producer Fabian Giannattasio ... More >>

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    June 16, 2011

    Nothing Compares to Hughes

    So So Recordings founder Fabian "Jazzy Eyewear" Giannattasio.​Last month, we here at Crossfade highlighted Miami's five best electronic music labels, including a small local imprint, So Sound Recordings, boasting some heavy duty sonic ammunition. The brainchild of DJ-producer Fabian Giannattasio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Free Cookies at Cocowalk: Check out the DoubleTree Cookie CAREavan

    Courtesy DoubleTree by Hilton​Move over Ben & Jerry's: there's a new dessert truck tour in town (if only for a day).The Hilton's DoubleTree Hotel is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its signature chocolate chip cookie by going on the road with the DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie CAREavan.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2011

    Miami Herald Home Sold: Time for the Kids to Go to College

    ​The McClatchy Co. announced this morning that it has sold one of Miami's most iconic buildings to a Malaysian resort and gambling company.The company's chairman, Gary Pruitt, said it was no longer the era for a newspaper to be located on the bay. That says something about daily newspapers.The goo ... More >>

  • News

    May 12, 2011

    Casinos, pot, and fun will save Miami's economy

    ​The McClatchy Co. announced this morning that it has sold one of Miami's most iconic buildings to a Malaysian resort and gambling company.The company's chairman, Gary Pruitt, said it was no longer the era for a newspaper to be located on the bay. That says something about daily newspapers.The goo ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    Six lies about the Marlins stadium

    ​The McClatchy Co. announced this morning that it has sold one of Miami's most iconic buildings to a Malaysian resort and gambling company.The company's chairman, Gary Pruitt, said it was no longer the era for a newspaper to be located on the bay. That says something about daily newspapers.The goo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Radio Martí Goes Online (But Does It Matter?)

    ​The U.S. government spends millions of dollars every year transmitting news (or something like it) to Cuba through Radio y Televisión Martí's studios in Miami with the aim of balancing the government-controlled Cuban press. But there's little indication that the program is effective or that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    Full Event Schedule for Billboard Latin Music Awards and Conference 2011

    Pitbull's gonna drop it on the floor at the Billboard Latin Awards.​We're now officially entering the final week of the Last Chance registration phase for this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards and Conference. The absolute deadline is April 25. So all you wannnabe música Latina superstars and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Five Great Buys for Tomorrow's Record Store Day at Sweat Records

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2011

    Sweatstock and Record Store Day at Sweat Records April 16

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Music

    April 7, 2011

    Ricky Martin at American Airlines Arena April 9

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Music

    March 17, 2011

    Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the Fillmore Miami Beach March 20

    ​We've talked non-stop about Sweatstock 2011 and all the bands playing tomorrow. But let's not forget, the reason Sweat Records is throwing this whole shindig is in celebration of Record Store Day -- and the store's anniversary.What's Record Store Day? In 2007, it started as a way to get people to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2011

    Farm Stores: Only Online Grocery Shopping Now Available

    via 3guysfrommiami.com​On a recent late-night run to a local Farm Stores (the drive-thru convenience store with the cow on the sign), a nifty flyer with $20-off coupon was dropped in the bag. That discount is good for online grocery shopping. Curiosity was piqued.So, what are the advantages ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Non-Shocker: Porn Being Filmed in Semi-Public All Over Miami-Dade

    Captain Stabbin himself, apparently. ​This morning, readers of The Miami Herald awoke to learn what any guy with an internet connection has known for years: sometimes people make porno movies in semi-public spots in South Florida. Though, this specific porn was shot on Monument Island near the Fla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    No Age, Best Coast, and Sonny & the Sunsets Hit SoBe for eMusic Road Show February 4 to 8

    Best Coast in Miami?! Well, kinda.​Now wait a second before you shit your hipster pants 'cause this blog's headline is somewhat misleading. In case you got the wrong idea, those awesomely amazing bands we just namedropped won't be performing live in concert at your favorite SoBe hangout this week ... More >>

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    December 16, 2010

    Carols on Steroids

    Best Coast in Miami?! Well, kinda.​Now wait a second before you shit your hipster pants 'cause this blog's headline is somewhat misleading. In case you got the wrong idea, those awesomely amazing bands we just namedropped won't be performing live in concert at your favorite SoBe hangout this week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Derrick Burts, Model at Center of HIV Porn Scare, Says He Was Infected During Gay Shoot in Florida

    ​Twenty-four-year-old Derrick Burts has revealed himself as "patient Zeta" -- the porn actor who tested positive for HIV and set of a scare earlier this year in California's adult entertainment industry. Burts, who was only active in porn for a few months, occupied an interesting place in the ind ... More >>

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    December 2, 2010

    Applied Design

    ​Twenty-four-year-old Derrick Burts has revealed himself as "patient Zeta" -- the porn actor who tested positive for HIV and set of a scare earlier this year in California's adult entertainment industry. Burts, who was only active in porn for a few months, occupied an interesting place in the ind ... More >>

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    November 25, 2010

    Skulls For Your Wrists

    ​Twenty-four-year-old Derrick Burts has revealed himself as "patient Zeta" -- the porn actor who tested positive for HIV and set of a scare earlier this year in California's adult entertainment industry. Burts, who was only active in porn for a few months, occupied an interesting place in the ind ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Cox Radio's Brian Elam on Why 93 Rock Got Killed for Christmas

    The suits at Cox Radio reply.​Take Crossfade's 93 Rock "Radio Sucks" poll. After discovering late Saturday night that 93.1 FM made the switch (or, as many commenters claim, "improvement") from crappy alt-rock to 24/7 holiday music, Crossfade sent mega-broadcaster Cox Radio a few questions. And t ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    For the Floor

    The suits at Cox Radio reply.​Take Crossfade's 93 Rock "Radio Sucks" poll. After discovering late Saturday night that 93.1 FM made the switch (or, as many commenters claim, "improvement") from crappy alt-rock to 24/7 holiday music, Crossfade sent mega-broadcaster Cox Radio a few questions. And t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    New Charlie's Angels TV Pilot to Film in Miami

    ​In a blow to those who prefer Hollywood churn out an original idea every once in a while but a possible boon to the Miami film industry, ABC is said to be working on a pilot for a TV reboot of the well worn Charlie's Angels franchise. Deadline Hollywood reports that ABC has already ordered a pilo ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    New Miami-based Internet radio station Da One hopes to fill in gaps left by the death of 103.5 the Beat

    ​In a blow to those who prefer Hollywood churn out an original idea every once in a while but a possible boon to the Miami film industry, ABC is said to be working on a pilot for a TV reboot of the well worn Charlie's Angels franchise. Deadline Hollywood reports that ABC has already ordered a pilo ... More >>

  • Music

    April 15, 2010

    Sweat Records Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With Sweatstock This Saturday

    ​In a blow to those who prefer Hollywood churn out an original idea every once in a while but a possible boon to the Miami film industry, ABC is said to be working on a pilot for a TV reboot of the well worn Charlie's Angels franchise. Deadline Hollywood reports that ABC has already ordered a pilo ... More >>

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    February 12, 2004

    This Week's Day by Day Picks

    ​In a blow to those who prefer Hollywood churn out an original idea every once in a while but a possible boon to the Miami film industry, ABC is said to be working on a pilot for a TV reboot of the well worn Charlie's Angels franchise. Deadline Hollywood reports that ABC has already ordered a pilo ... More >>

  • News

    January 12, 1994

    The Amazing Crespo!

    Whether agitating on behalf of Florida's film industry or aiming cruel barbs at state officials, ex-con activist Al Crespo is a gadfly with an attitude

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