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  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    Michael Bublé is Better Than Drake, According to Canada

    ​Is the proof in the proverbial Canadian pudding, the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent to the Grammy's, that Drake is mad soft? Last night, while we watched Taylor Swift walk away with another Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year award, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Scien ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    StubHub Names Miami the "Third Most Rockin' City in 2011"

    ​What does it mean to rock? That is the eternal question. And according to StubHub, "the world's largest ticket marketplace," it's all about a willingness to shell out obscene amounts of money (approx. $130) for resale tix to U2's 360° Tour at Sun Life Stadium. Earlier today, the "eBay company ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    Is Emma Stone the New Tony Montana?

    ​Greed. Corruption. Mountains of cocaine. If you read those three words and the image that pops to mind is of Emma Stone, we are genuinely concerned for you. But we also know you're not alone. Stone recently signed on to play a wild child who travels to Miami to sell a million-dollar stash of coca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    Rick Ross Goes Vegan and Four Other Bogus Music Predictions for 2012

    ​With just a few days left in 2011, we can't help but predict what 2012 has in store. Will the world come to an end? Maybe. Will Barack Obama be re-elected? Hopefully. Will the Miami Heat dominate the NBA? Of course. But what about the music world? What changes will it see in 2012? What's going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Taylor Swift at American Airlines Arena in Miami, November 13

    Photo by Sayre Berman​See the full 28-photo Taylor Swift at the American Airlines Arena slideshow. Taylor Swift With Needtobreathe American Airlines Arena Sunday, October 13, 2011 Better Than: Anything we expected. Like, a lot better. Let's note that this review is being written by a former p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Tween Fashion Freakouts at Taylor Swift's Speak Now Show in Miami

    Whoa, bro. ​For such a pretty young woman, it's surprising that Taylor Swift appeals less to horny 16-year-old boys than sweet 12-year-old girls. But compared to most pop tarts (read: Britney Spears) out there, this country siren isn't a bad role model. She keeps it classy, never trashy. So las ... More >>

  • Music

    November 10, 2011

    Taylor Swift at the American Airlines Arena November 13

    Whoa, bro. ​For such a pretty young woman, it's surprising that Taylor Swift appeals less to horny 16-year-old boys than sweet 12-year-old girls. But compared to most pop tarts (read: Britney Spears) out there, this country siren isn't a bad role model. She keeps it classy, never trashy. So las ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    Taylor Swift: A Song Guide to the Country-Pop Princess's Love Life

    Taylorswift.com​Taylor Swift has been banging out county-pop winners since she was just sweet 16. It all began with 2006's "Tim McGraw," a love song, not for country singer Tim McGraw, but her high school romance. And through allusion or direct name-calling, Swift has been announcing her dedicat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2011

    Porky's BBQ in Homestead: Where Pig is King

    Photo by Ben GuzmanPorky's "Flinstone" Beef Rib is crazy huge​Homestead may have Sonny's BBQ and the Pit, but those places need to make room for a new top dog. Porky's BBQ just opened shop and is is preparing to take the Homestead barbecue throne.Vegetarians, take cover, because at Porky's it's al ... More >>

  • Music

    October 13, 2011

    Dolly Parton at Hard Rock Live October 18

    Photo by Ben GuzmanPorky's "Flinstone" Beef Rib is crazy huge​Homestead may have Sonny's BBQ and the Pit, but those places need to make room for a new top dog. Porky's BBQ just opened shop and is is preparing to take the Homestead barbecue throne.Vegetarians, take cover, because at Porky's it's al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Get a Makeover With Taylor Swift at Dadeland Mall October 13

    Y'all wanna hit Dadeland Mall for a pretty-pretty sesh with country-pop princess Taylor Swift? OK, good! Just tell that screeching, hysterical 12-year old girl inside you to shut up, simmer down, and stop puking with excitement 'cause there's a catch ... Ms. Swift won't actually be making an in-per ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Diddy Apologizes for "Ignorant" Comments and Five Other Funny Pop Star Apologies

    ​All was well and good at an Atlanta nightclub this weekend until Sean "Diddy" Combs spotted some dude drinking Grey Goose at his Cîroc sponsored party. "Put that shit down," he yelled, "you in my house." Since 2007, Diddy's been moonlighting as a premium vodka spokesperson, pouring Cîroc do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Five Reasons Jay-Z and Kanye's "Otis" Video Totally Sucks

    ​Earlier in the week, Crossfade reported on the new Hova-slash-Yeezy collabo "Otis" and how the track totally misses the point of the original Otis Redding song it samples. Put simply, this pair of premiere rap man-baby millionaires has, quite predictably, substituted soul for swag. Well, MTV d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    Six Greatest Weirdo Pop Queens of All Time

    Last.fmRolling Stone created a Queen of Pop Index, ranking the top 16 female pop recording artists of the last two years by examining, according to them, "album and digital song sales, Hot 100 rankings, radio airplay, YouTube views, social media, concert grosses, industry awards, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Chris Brown, Rihanna, Drake, and Four Other Totally Awkward Award Show Moments

    ​The BET Awards were held this past Sunday and some really confusing, awkward shit went down in the middle of granting the Viewer's Choice Award. Some fans were invited onstage to announce this year's winner, which at first was Chris Brown. But only a few seconds after Brown received the award f ... More >>

  • Music

    June 2, 2011

    Taylor Swift at BankAtlantic Center June 2

    ​The BET Awards were held this past Sunday and some really confusing, awkward shit went down in the middle of granting the Viewer's Choice Award. Some fans were invited onstage to announce this year's winner, which at first was Chris Brown. But only a few seconds after Brown received the award f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    LeBron James is the 10th Most Powerful Celebrity in the World According to Forbes

    ​Forbes has tallied up the world's most powerful celebrities, and the Miami Heat's own LeBron James comes in at number three. Though he's not that most powerful athlete (Tiger Woods somehow still takes that one), he is the most powerful celebrity athlete from a team sport. Besides Woods, only A-li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    Taylor Swift Adds 16 U.S. Dates to Speak Now World Tour With Miami Show November 13

    ​See the cut for a list of all 16 U.S. dates added to Taylor Swift's Speak Now World Tour. Taylor Swift is adorable. Like a cherry-cheeked, golden-fleeced little doll. Or your sweet, innocent baby sister. And honestly, you'd think her audience of millions was nothing other than pretty teenage gi ... More >>

  • 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 9, 2010

    Katy Perry and the Y100 Jingle Ball at BankAtlantic Center December 11

    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 9, 2010

    Wale at LIV December 15

    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 2, 2010

    You Wanted Another Kanye? Wale Proves He's His Own Dude at LIV December 15

    Wale never was Kanye. The names just rhyme.​In the run-up to November 2009's release of his debut disc Attention Deficit, D.C. rapper Wale floated into pop consciousness on a thick, fast-moving cloud of accumulated hype. After hooking up with master trend-caller Mark Ronson in 2006 and then sign ... 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

    October 14, 2010

    Vampire Weekend and Beach House at the Fillmore Miami Beach, October 13

    Photo by Ian Witlen​Check out the full 30-photo Vampire Weekend slideshow.Vampire WeekendWith the Very Best and Beach HouseWednesday, October 13, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: Madras cocktails and self-loathing at a WASP family gathering. (Probably?)Enough verbiage has been devoted to p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    Eleven Songs We Wish Taylor Swift Had Written for Her New Album, Speak Now

    Speak now, Taylor, or forever hold your peace.​Yes!!! Taylor Swift just unveiled the official track list for her long awaited third album entitled Speak Now! As many of us "Swiftians" know, her last album Fearless was released two years ago and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. We're pretty s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    The Best (and Worst) of the VMAs -- with Some Miami Touches

    Photo by Getty ImagesChelsea Handler as a Lady Gaga-esque house​We were expecting quite the spectacle at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. In lieu of last year's Taylor Swift acceptance speech interruption, Kanye's apologetic tweets, and her tweets suggesting she was going to interrupt him this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    MP3: New Kanye West "Power Remix;" Yeezy to Release New Song Every Friday 'til Christmas

    ​Kanye West has been busy lately. Of course there was the day he released his video for his first single "Power" the same night as Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie," his impromptu performances, and his infamous new Twitter account. Now comes his most recent announcement: He's releasing a n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Kanye West "Power" vs. Eminem/Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie": Which Wins?

    ​No two songs have gotten more music publicity lately than Kanye West's "Power" and Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie." We've been hearing about how good their videos will be for weeks now, but what will make this showdown possibly even bigger than the Kanye vs. 50 Cent Rolling Stone cover? It's defi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Rick Ross, DJ Khaled Added to List of Performers at BET Awards 2010

    photo by David "Dro" Rosario​It's officially music awards season, so in the hip-hop arena, expect plenty of news of accolades for this year's big names from Miami. After the recent VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, the next big event at which the 305 hopes to grab some laurels is the 2010 edition of the annual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Unveil Your Pink Benefit is Burnin' Up Boca

    Signed, sealed, delivered: they're yours​Purchasing autographed music memorabilia can serve a greater purpose than just prompting everyone who enters your home to remark: "Ohmygosh, I want to kiss all three Jonas Brothers on their John Hancocks!" In the case of Women on the Move's Unveil Your Pink ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    BankAtlantic Center Gets Justin Bieber Fever August 5

    It's safe to say that the crowd that attended Taylor Swift's sold-out BankAtlantic Center show earlier this month will be identical to the Justin Bieber faithfuls coming out August 5. Don't know about Usher's shaggy-haired, Canadian protege already? Ask your 15-year-old sister/daughter/cousin and we ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2010

    Swift and Fearless

    It's safe to say that the crowd that attended Taylor Swift's sold-out BankAtlantic Center show earlier this month will be identical to the Justin Bieber faithfuls coming out August 5. Don't know about Usher's shaggy-haired, Canadian protege already? Ask your 15-year-old sister/daughter/cousin and we ... More >>

  • Film

    February 11, 2010

    Valentine's Day has too many stars and too many story lines

    It's safe to say that the crowd that attended Taylor Swift's sold-out BankAtlantic Center show earlier this month will be identical to the Justin Bieber faithfuls coming out August 5. Don't know about Usher's shaggy-haired, Canadian protege already? Ask your 15-year-old sister/daughter/cousin and we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    Super Bowl 2010: Rihanna, Nas, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas and More Performing this Weekend

    We gotta feeling it's going to a jam-packed music weekend.​So it's coming: a giant tsunami of NFL athletes, super fans, and über-celebrities that's about to engulf the magic city with over-the-top poolside parties and non-stop open bar access. And as much as Super Bowl XLIV weekend is all about t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Miami Book Fair: Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi on Miami and Bee Charmers

    Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi​Born in Central Connecticut, poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi now lives in Los Angeles and teaches. Her accolades are numerous--Stegner Fellowship, Jones Lecturer, Rona Jaffe Women Writer's Award, Bernard F. Conners Prize, Connecticut Book Award--but even they don't prepare ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    Miami Book Fair: David Hajdu

    ​Take a look at the biographical blurb and accompanying author photo on the back cover of David Hajdu's latest book, Heroes and Villains, and you'll discover that not only is Hadju a professor, but he looks like one. Smiling wryly behind frameless spectacles, the 54-year-old prof (and music critic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Concert Announcements: Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, and New Boyz

    via Flickr user whoSHOTyah?​Like hip-hop and country music? You're in luck with today's concert announcements then. The New Boyz, creators of what might be the most annoying chorus in the history of music "You're a Jerk" have been tapped to open for Chris Brown. The show takes place on November 29 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Concert Announcements: Taylor Swift and Queen Latifah

    via Flickr User whittlz​Queen Latifah, star of the mid-'90s Fox show Living Single, a.k.a. the greatest sitcom ever, is coming to Fillmore Miami Beach on November 17. Unfortunately, she's not taking Synclaire, Maxine, Regina, and Overton with her to do live Living Single theater. No, instead she'l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Wednesday Blog Watch: Pitbull Weighs in on Kanye, Locals Weigh in on Future Classic Festival Fail

    via pitbullmusic.comPitbull to Kanye: Ai-yai-yai!​It's high time we gave some link love to the other local music blogs out there. Look out for a weekly roundup here on Wednesdays. Know of another site we should add to our blog roll? (It's on the right, scroll down). E-mail me and let me know. Here ... More >>

  • Music

    August 13, 2009

    Jonas Brothers

    via pitbullmusic.comPitbull to Kanye: Ai-yai-yai!​It's high time we gave some link love to the other local music blogs out there. Look out for a weekly roundup here on Wednesdays. Know of another site we should add to our blog roll? (It's on the right, scroll down). E-mail me and let me know. Here ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 21, 2009

    The Name Says It All

    via pitbullmusic.comPitbull to Kanye: Ai-yai-yai!​It's high time we gave some link love to the other local music blogs out there. Look out for a weekly roundup here on Wednesdays. Know of another site we should add to our blog roll? (It's on the right, scroll down). E-mail me and let me know. Here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2008

    Hitsville: The Year in Music, by the Numbers

    You don't need a half-wit music critic to tell you it's been a remarkable year for America, one historians will be discussing and researching for centuries to come. War, financial collapse, politics, technology: All have been dinner-table topics for many Americans. Racial barriers in 2008 were demo ... More >>

  • Music

    November 27, 2008

    Turkey Tunes

    Rock stars share the songs they're thankful for.

  • Music

    December 20, 2007

    All They Want

    Musicians share some Christmas wishes.

  • Music

    December 28, 2006

    Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music

    Ten reasons to have tuned in to country radio in 2006

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