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May 16, 2012
The 15 Richest Musicians: From Jay-Z to Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Dr. Dre
Forbes just released its list of the "World's Most Powerful Celebrities," a somewhat arbitrary compilation that ranks everyone from athletes to movie stars to radio personalities "based on entertainment-related earnings plus media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online)." Acco ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
King of Diamonds: How America's Favorite Black Strip Club Won Its Crown
Click for King of Diamonds cover shoot outtakes.
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May 3, 2012
Michael Jackson Lands Posthumous Deal With Pepsi
Time flies. It's been nearly three years since Michael Jackson died at the hands of Conrad Murray, the result of too much propofol and respiratory arrest. From concerts to network specials, Jackson's death triggered a seemingly endless stream of posthumous tributes. None, however, came in carbon ... More >>
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April 17, 2012
Nicki Minaj and Four Other Famous Twitter Quitters
Nicki Minaj's fans are pissed. The rap star deactivated her Twitter account (@NickiMinaj) on Sunday after accusing a fan site of leaking music from her album. Although she blocked the site, Nicki decided to say her goodbyes. "Like seriously, its but so much a person can take. Good fucking bye," sh ... More >>
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April 3, 2012
Marco Rubio Hates Disco Music, Says Civil Rights Movement Was Part of "A Scary Time"
Marco Rubio has some interesting taste in music. He loves Nicki Minaj, but apparently hates disco. He attacked the dance genre at a Lincoln Day Dinner in Pinellas, Florida, over the weekend and hurled an insult to the Bee Gees in a bizarre, fear-mongering speech filled with spooky stories, bad jokes ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
The Best of SXSW Music: Thursday 3/15/2012
If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music e ... More >>
Music
March 15, 2012
David Guetta at Ultra Music Festival March 25
If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the bright, scintillating chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music e ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2012
Miami Nose Job Doc in Trouble for Commissioning "Jewcan Sam" Music Video
So, Dr. Michael Salzhauer, a Bal Harbor plastic surgeon, decided to commission a music video to promote his nose-job services to a young audience. Here is a comprehensive list of (almost) everything in the video that could be considered offensive: the song's name, "Jewcan Sam"; making light of te ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
David Guetta, Dance Music's Pop Ambassador, Playing Ultra Music Festival on March 25
A few years ago, David Guetta was just another house music DJ who was huge in Europe and not nearly as well known here in the United States. Then came 2009, the year that the Parisian (one of France's top DJs since at least the late '80s) released his fourth album, One Love, and produced "I ... More >>
Music
February 23, 2012
Moombahton Over Miami V at the Vagabond February 23
A few years ago, David Guetta was just another house music DJ who was huge in Europe and not nearly as well known here in the United States. Then came 2009, the year that the Parisian (one of France's top DJs since at least the late '80s) released his fourth album, One Love, and produced "I ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2012
MTV: Rick Ross Is a Better MC Than Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne
The folks over at MTV News are the tits when it comes to milking arbitrary blog coverage for web hits. In December, Music Television's news team assembled a March Madness-like bracket system to countdown Britney Spear's 30 best videos. Over 1 million people voted and crowned "I'm A Slave 4 U" t ... More >>
Music
February 9, 2012
Drake's Club Paradise Tour at BankUnited Center February 14
The folks over at MTV News are the tits when it comes to milking arbitrary blog coverage for web hits. In December, Music Television's news team assembled a March Madness-like bracket system to countdown Britney Spear's 30 best videos. Over 1 million people voted and crowned "I'm A Slave 4 U" t ... More >>
Blogs
February 6, 2012
Shake's Moombahton Over Miami Returns to The Vagabond on February 23
"We're always trying to stir up Miami's musical melting pot," says prolific party promoter, Sweat Records manager, and bass music aficionado Jason Jimenez, talking about his now-institutional weekly hip-hop dance party Shake. Along with his partners, a pair of rabid professional party animals kn ... More >>
Blogs
February 6, 2012
Five Things We Learned From Super Bowl XLVI
Did you catch the big game last night, champ? Oh, it was truly one for the ages. There was plenty of action, highs and lows, and surprises around every turn. And that's just the commercials.The Giants-Patriots showdown was more than the mere spectacle of violence and pain we've become accustomed ... More >>
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January 18, 2012
Dez Bryant Detained After Fight With "Famous Rapper" at Club LIV UPDATE
photo by Jovie & Mayra Griffith via Wikimedia CommonsDez BryantScratch another notch onto the Fontainebleau, the high-rollin' hotel where Gloria James (allegedly) slapped a valet and where Lil Wayne lost his 305 cred by partying with the Dallas Mavericks after they topped the Heat in the NBA ... More >>
Blogs
December 29, 2011
Rev Run Talks New Year's Eve in Miami, His Career, and Why He Quit Reality TV
Spend NYE on SoBe with Rev Run.Unless you're blind and deaf, you know Rev Run. He's a founding member of legendary rap crew Run-D.M.C. , an ex-reality TV star, prominent reverend, father of six, and a DJ. And if you want to check out his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-level skills, he'll be droppi ... More >>
Music
September 1, 2011
Lil Wayne releases Tha Carter IV
Spend NYE on SoBe with Rev Run.Unless you're blind and deaf, you know Rev Run. He's a founding member of legendary rap crew Run-D.M.C. , an ex-reality TV star, prominent reverend, father of six, and a DJ. And if you want to check out his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-level skills, he'll be droppi ... More >>
News
August 18, 2011
Uncle Luke loves Lady Gaga
Spend NYE on SoBe with Rev Run.Unless you're blind and deaf, you know Rev Run. He's a founding member of legendary rap crew Run-D.M.C. , an ex-reality TV star, prominent reverend, father of six, and a DJ. And if you want to check out his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-level skills, he'll be droppi ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2011
I Love Lady Gaga
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 expounds on the greatness of Lady Gaga.In this age of digital media, when you can download any new album or movie for fre ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2011
David Guetta Releases New Video With Flo Rida, Talks Hip-Pop Crossover
Photo by Nabil ElderkinTurn on any Top 40 or urban radio station these days and it's clear there's been a massive sonic sea change. Gone from the biggest hits are the old trunk-rattling, snare-heavy, often Middle Eastern-inspired beats that dominated the mid 2000s. In their place is unabash ... More >>
Blogs
June 3, 2011
Rapper Birdman's Investment Plan: A $2 Million Bet on the Heat
In these still shady economic times, placing a bet on the Miami Heat seemed as sound an investment plan as any. At least, that's probably what rapper and Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman thought. He announced on Twitter that he made a $2 million bet on the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Suffi ... More >>
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May 20, 2011
Girl Talk at the Fillmore Miami Beach, May 19
Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezGirl Talk (AKA Gregg Gillis) getting wild at the Fillmore.View photos from Girl Talk at the Fillmore Miami Beach here.Girl Talk With Max Tundra Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday, May 19, 2011 Better Than: An impromptu cock-rocking rave in a confetti supply store. Just pa ... More >>
Music
March 31, 2011
Lil Twist as part of Lil Wayne's I Am Still Music Tour at BankAtlantic Center April 5
Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezGirl Talk (AKA Gregg Gillis) getting wild at the Fillmore.View photos from Girl Talk at the Fillmore Miami Beach here.Girl Talk With Max Tundra Fillmore Miami Beach Thursday, May 19, 2011 Better Than: An impromptu cock-rocking rave in a confetti supply store. Just pa ... More >>
Blogs
March 10, 2011
Class Actress Talks Dolphin Music, Dance, and What Made the '80s Awesome
Class Actress's Elizabeth Harper.Class Actress have an enviable knack for maximizing the minimal. The Brooklyn group maintains a tight three-member lineup of Scott Rosenthal, Mark Richardson, and Elizabeth Harper. They've only got one major release -- a five-song EP called Journal of Ardency -- ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Lil Wayne Detained by DEA Agents at Opa-Locka Airport
Part-time Miami resident Lil Wayne didn't exactly get the warmest homecoming when he flew into Opa-Locka Airport earlier this week. According to MTV, the rapper was detained by Drug Enforcement Agency agents as his plane was searched.
Blogs
February 28, 2011
Who Wants a Free CD Full of Katy Perry, Pitbull, and Wacka Flocka Flame Hits?
NOW That's What I Call Pop Appeal!If you're the kind of weirdo who still owns a "compact disc player," then you're probably also the kind of weirdo who still listens to "commercial pop radio." Well, amazing news for you! We're giving away two new CDs from the ubiquitous NOW compilation series. ... More >>
Music
December 30, 2010
Ludacris at SoBe Live on new year's day, January 1
NOW That's What I Call Pop Appeal!If you're the kind of weirdo who still owns a "compact disc player," then you're probably also the kind of weirdo who still listens to "commercial pop radio." Well, amazing news for you! We're giving away two new CDs from the ubiquitous NOW compilation series. ... More >>
Blogs
December 27, 2010
The Pros and Cons of Drake's W South Beach NYE Party
We've forgiven Drake for just about every hip-hop faux-pas that he's committed ... We forgave him for starting off as an actor in the teen drama, Degrassi: The Next Generation. We forgave him for growing up in Toronto's wealthy Forest Hill neighborhood. And we continue to forgive him for puckeri ... More >>
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December 24, 2010
Lloyd Is a World-Class Lover Man and He Wants to Spend NYE 2011 With You
Lloyd is a human version of the Magic Fingers vibrating mattress.Why do you wanna spend New Year's Eve with Lloyd (AKA Young Goldie)? Because he's a world-class lover man sure to make any girl's Serta shake like a Magic Fingers vibrating mattress. (Plus, you gotta do something while you wait for ... More >>
Music
December 23, 2010
Miami's best albums, EPs, and, mixtapes of 2010
Lloyd is a human version of the Magic Fingers vibrating mattress.Why do you wanna spend New Year's Eve with Lloyd (AKA Young Goldie)? Because he's a world-class lover man sure to make any girl's Serta shake like a Magic Fingers vibrating mattress. (Plus, you gotta do something while you wait for ... More >>
Blogs
December 10, 2010
L'Atelier Gourmet Bakery and Its Sensory Delights
David SamayoaPassion fruit sorbet with pistachio macaronL'Atelier Gourmet opened in Pinecrest (9563 S. Dixie Highway) in August. It's hidden toward the back of a cavernous strip mall, but it's worth a stop if you're in the area. I first noticed their treats at the Pinecrest Gardens Green Market, ... More >>
Blogs
November 30, 2010
Five Predictions for Drake's New Year's Eve Party at WALL Lounge
Photo by Ian WitlenDrake on tour in Miami. It's Drizzy, baby! and he's declared Miami his new home. He opened his tour here, celebrated his 24th birthday at Arkadia and King of Diamonds, and now he's hosting a New Year's Eve Party at WALL Lounge. It's been a hell of year for everyone's favorite b ... More >>
Blogs
November 18, 2010
Chris Bosh Reminds the Haters He Can, In Fact, Play Basketball
Sorry haters, the Miami Heat very much is the three-headed monster you all feared. Following a viral video poking fun at his lake of success so far in Miami and some commentators wondering how long it will be until he's traded, Chris Bosh had an absolute monster of a game last night against the P ... More >>
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November 8, 2010
Lil Wayne's Homecoming: Exclusive Red-Carpet Shots With Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Tons More
Photo by Ian WitlenSee the full Lil Wayne Welcome Home Party slideshow. It had been eight months since Weezy'd seen the streets. So he wasn't gonna waste his first weekend of freedom. On Friday, the Young Money Cash Money prince made a straight shot for New Orleans to see the Hornets vs. King ... More >>
Blogs
October 28, 2010
LeBron James' New Website Is Like the Ultimate MySpace
Certain corners of the web seem like a race to see who can over share the most. LeBron James' just relaunched website seems like it's winning for self aggrandizement. Which is fine. We love us some healthy ego, but it's almost a little too much.Want to know what LeBron James is wearing? ... More >>
Blogs
October 24, 2010
Drake's Big Booty Birthday Bonanza at King of Diamonds Tonight
In order to officially achieve the rank of grown motherfucker, one must scratch three very specific things off the eternal To-Do list: (1) Make out with Nicki Minaj; (2) Earn an awesome nickname ending in -zy (i.e., Jeezy, Weezy, Kanyeezy); and (3) Celebrate a landmark b-day in the company of cel ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
Drake at the James L. Knight: A Stack of Photos From Last Night and a Lovelorn Open Letter
Photo by Ian WitlenDrake is still the best I ever had.Crossfade -- and every other publication in the universe -- was denied reviewer access to last night's Drake show. Our blogger, Esther, took it pretty hard. So, alongside Crossfade's exclusive pics, read her lovelorn open letter. (Then go chec ... More >>
Blogs
September 18, 2010
Last Night: Bassnectar, VibeSquaD, ESKMO at the Fillmore Miami Beach
Photo by Justin Namon/WorldRedEye.comThe unofficial spokesperson for Vidal Sassoon, Bassnectar. If you don't look good, we don't look good.Click here to view photos of Bassnectar at the Fillmore Miami Beach.Bassnectar, VibeSquaD, ESKMO Friday, September 17, 2010 The Fillmore, Miami Beach Bet ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
King Mango & Will.I.Am Wear Blackface in Shameless Attempt to Resurrect Careers
Forbidden, fruit.Bumped out of the spotlight, local icon King Mango and hip hop superstar Will.I.Am have resorted to shamelessly donning blackface in order to resurrect their flagging careers.Critics say the move has set African-Americans and mangos back "1,000 years." "Will.i.am. wearing blackfa ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
305 Live: DJ Khaled signs to Cash Money, Rick Ross & Slim Thug seem to now have beef, and more in our Local Hip Hop News
Photo by David "Dro" Rosario-- Apparently, DJ Khaled's contract with E1 Records (formerly KOCH Records) expired after the release of his latest album Victory, which spawned the ultra successful single "All I Do Is Win". Well, after bring affiliated with them for years, it seems that DJ Khaled h ... More >>
Blogs
July 2, 2010
305 Live: Kanye West, Rick Ross, Ghostwridah, DJ Khaled, and More in Local Hip-Hop News
Photo courtesy of Spiff TV-Hip-hop fans can officially relax now that Rick Ross and company have released the Kanye West collabo track from Teflon Don titled "Live Fast, Die Young". The track features Kanye on the second verse as well as on the production side.Recorded in Hawaii not too long ago, ... More >>
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June 28, 2010
Top 10 Moments of the BET Awards 2010: Chris Brown, Drake, Rick Ross, and More (With Video!)
We love music awards season this year, largely thanks to Twitter -- the real-time discussion and dissection of the county's pop-stars makes for an entertaining way to spend a few hours "working." (Plus, some of you all on our Twitter feed, at @Crossfade_SFL, are hilarious).Anyways, we glued ourselve ... More >>
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June 25, 2010
305 Live: DJ Irie, Luther Campbell, Rick Ross and More in Local Hip-Hop News
Photo courtesy of DjIrie.comWell, it happens every year and this year is no different. The official DJ of the Miami Heat, DJ Irie, kicks off his annual Irie Weekend festivities at LIV tonight. The event is slated to start at 11 p.m. and will feature DJ Irie himself and fellow Artist Related ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
Mixtape Of The Week: Poe Boy, I.M.G., and Strong Arm DJs - Welcome 2 Miami
Some of us are still recovering from Memorial Day Weekend, and we're still sifting through the annual deluge of mixtapes that the weekend brings. Poe Boy, I.M.G. and Strong Arm DJs (Entice, Kronik, and Mister Hustla) used the weekend to flaunt their diverse roster of artists in a 15-track mixtap ... More >>
Music
May 27, 2010
A guide to must-see artists at the Best of the Best concert
Some of us are still recovering from Memorial Day Weekend, and we're still sifting through the annual deluge of mixtapes that the weekend brings. Poe Boy, I.M.G. and Strong Arm DJs (Entice, Kronik, and Mister Hustla) used the weekend to flaunt their diverse roster of artists in a 15-track mixtap ... More >>
Music
May 13, 2010
Rapper Trina, South Florida's baddest diamond princess, has upgraded again
Some of us are still recovering from Memorial Day Weekend, and we're still sifting through the annual deluge of mixtapes that the weekend brings. Poe Boy, I.M.G. and Strong Arm DJs (Entice, Kronik, and Mister Hustla) used the weekend to flaunt their diverse roster of artists in a 15-track mixtap ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
Rihanna Brings the Last Girl on Earth Tour to American Airlines Arena July 31
Rihanna will probably wearing more clothing when she performs in Miami.Normally we'd be the first ones to turn our noses up at pop music, but there is just something about Rihanna that is so likable. Maybe it's her seemingly down-to-earth attitude, or that she went through the whole Chris Brown s ... More >>
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March 16, 2010
Dwyane Wade Accused of Dirty Play by Bulls' Taj Gibson
via GQChicago Bulls fans' biggest wet dream involved hometown boy Dwyane Wade suiting up in their version of black-and-red next year. We think it's unlikely to happen, but on the off chance it does, Wade might already have some bad blood with a teammate.Bulls rookie Taj Gibson complained to ... More >>

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