Make-A-Wish Foundation

Chris Paciello ratted on mob bosses, new documents show

Jose Reyes' Dreadlocks Sell for $10,200

​The Miami Marlins' new star Jose Reyes had to cut off his dreadlocks for $105 million, but online they only sold for $10,200.Reyes agreed to sheer his trademark dreads in order to meet the Marlin's grooming rules. The haircut was aired live on the MLB network, and the dreads were put up on auctio ... More >>

Joan Jett Talks Rock 'n' Roll, Justin Bieber, and Girl Power

​If you ask us, there are icons and then there are legends. Icons are people we all admire. Legends are people who you, your mother, your grandmother, and your future children will totally love forever. And rocker Joan Jett is an effing legend. She founded one of the first all-girl bands, The ... More >>

Lil Wayne And DJ Khaled Are Gonna Lose Their Miami Residency

Alex Izaguirre​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 doesn't like how Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled use Miami but don't give back to the Magic City. I've got a m ... More >>

Almost-Free Ice Cream Available at Cold Stone Creamery Today

​"I scream, you scream, we all scream for almost free ice cream."Cold Stone Creamery is expensive. But, today's everyone's lucky day. You get a break and get to help out while you're at it, too!Visit any Cold Stone Creamery today between 5 and 8 p.m. for the World's Largest Ice Cream Social benefi ... More >>

DJ Irie Talks the Miami Heat Getting Beat, Irie Weekend 2011, and His New Non-Profit Charity

​See the Irie Weekend 2011 schedule of events. There's no question -- Miami loves its sports teams and its DJs. So, no wonder official Miami Heat deckmaster DJ Irie has taken over the 305. You know it's summer once those jam-packed charity events come into play -- the seventh annual Irie Weekend ... More >>

Five Worst TV Singers Ever in Honor of NBC's The Voice Premiering April 26

William "She Bangs!" Hung.​Damn, America. You really love yourself a generic televised singing competition, don't you? We already have good ole' reliable American Idol jamming up the airwaves with massacred Top 40 favorites. And now Simon Cowel's The X-Factor is slated to premiere this ... More >>

FIU Football: Our Polish Correspondent Invades the Pizza Bowl

FacebookRiptide's Polish football correspondent, Jacek Urbanczyk​Who says an alt-weekly's blog can't have a foreign correspondent? Meet Jacek Urbanczyk, self-described "football journalist from Poland" and Riptide's stringer for the Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl in Detroit, between the University of ... More >>

Free Fried Chicken at Pollo Campero

​Don't get too excited -- it's only one piece per customer. But free is free, and Pollo Campero's fried chicken is marinated with lime and orange juices, red bell peppers, and a special blend of Latin herbs and spices. It is "Flavor You Can't Campero." Didn't know that? Exactly. Which is why the c ... More >>

Make Your Own Wish and Help Grant Others

​Don't get too excited -- it's only one piece per customer. But free is free, and Pollo Campero's fried chicken is marinated with lime and orange juices, red bell peppers, and a special blend of Latin herbs and spices. It is "Flavor You Can't Campero." Didn't know that? Exactly. Which is why the c ... More >>

Miami Social: Thanks for All the "Ariel Stein, Kim Kardashian" Traffic Last Night

So, Miami Social happened again last night. George and Lina's relationship continued to make the cast of lead-in series NYC Prep look mature. Michael had his super sweet 16 ( 20). People said the word "Gansevoort." A large dog pooped. And most important, Ariel Stein inspired a bump in Riptide t ... More >>

Chardonnay for a Cause

So, Miami Social happened again last night. George and Lina's relationship continued to make the cast of lead-in series NYC Prep look mature. Michael had his super sweet 16 ( 20). People said the word "Gansevoort." A large dog pooped. And most important, Ariel Stein inspired a bump in Riptide t ... More >>

Duckhorn Wine Dinner at Morton's Steakhouse

image via duckhorn.com Got money? Drink wine? Support the Make-A-Wish foundation? Prove it this May 13 at Morton's The Steakhouse in North Miami Beach (17399 Biscayne Blvd) when Duckhorn Wine President Alex Ryan hosts an exploration of his company's vineyards with wines from the Goldeneye and Paradu ... More >>

Head Spins: DJ Irie

The king of clubs, and official Miami Heat DJ, now boasts a namesake party weekend.

Midnight Glimpse: Casa Casuarina

The king of clubs, and official Miami Heat DJ, now boasts a namesake party weekend.

Wish upon a Stone

The king of clubs, and official Miami Heat DJ, now boasts a namesake party weekend.

It's a Poinciana Party

The king of clubs, and official Miami Heat DJ, now boasts a namesake party weekend.

Gang Related

Mass transit trouble and coked-up greyhounds

An American Dream Expires

A little boy arrived from Saint Lucia to have a dangerous tumor removed. The tumor is gone, but so is his home and his ability to move.

Revenge of the Fanboy

Alex Ross, painter of supermen and superwomen, makes it easy to believe in heroes

Goon Over Miami

Chris Paciello, the dangerous darling of the SoBe nightlife set, has a reputation for fisticuffs. And mob ties.

Sweetly Smiling Sister

Chris Paciello, the dangerous darling of the SoBe nightlife set, has a reputation for fisticuffs. And mob ties.

Show Biz Wiz of Les Miz

Chris Paciello, the dangerous darling of the SoBe nightlife set, has a reputation for fisticuffs. And mob ties.

Calendar for the week

Chris Paciello, the dangerous darling of the SoBe nightlife set, has a reputation for fisticuffs. And mob ties.

Program Notes

Chris Paciello, the dangerous darling of the SoBe nightlife set, has a reputation for fisticuffs. And mob ties.