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Whitney Houston

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Bobby Brown Cashes In on Whitney Houston's Death, Exploits Late Ex-Wife on New Track

    Bobby Brown has a bad reputation. He's been labeled a drug addict, spouse abuser, and poor father by the media, friends, and family alike. When his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, died earlier this year, her family requested that he not show his face at the funeral. Naturally, he rejected their wishes ... More >>

  • Music

    May 3, 2012

    New Edition at BankUnited Center May 5

    Bobby Brown has a bad reputation. He's been labeled a drug addict, spouse abuser, and poor father by the media, friends, and family alike. When his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, died earlier this year, her family requested that he not show his face at the funeral. Naturally, he rejected their wishes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    Did Michael Jackson Get Whitney Houston Hooked on Drugs? Meet the Other Suspects

    Bobby Brown wants the world to know that he "wasn't the one [who] got Whitney on drugs." Recently, Brown sat down with NBC's Matt Lauer for a candid interview which is set to air on tomorrow's Today Show. It will be the 43-year-old singer's first sit-down since ex-wife Whitney Houston was found de ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Top Ten Totally Batshit Crazy Musicians

    It's a fine line between pure genius and utter insanity. Many musicians have made a career out of toeing that line. Or, uh, totally jumping it and never looking back. As it turns out, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And since batshit crazy people don't care what month it actually is, neither ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Bobby Brown and New Edition's Reunion Tour at Miami's BankUnited Center on May 5

    Drug addiction, alleged spousal abuse... That's all behind him. Ever since Whitney Houston drowned in a Los Angeles bathtub, Bad Bobby Brown's been able to focus on the important stuff like fighting a DUI charge in California and hitting the road with his Boston-bred R&B group, New Edition. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Glee's Five Worst Covers ... So Far

    Glee has managed to piss off yet another singer. After the show's recent cover of "Somebody That I Used to Know," breakout artist Gotye expressed his frustration with the cast's rendition of his song. "They did such a faithful arrangement of the instrumentals, but the vocals were that pop Glee styl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Rihanna Gets High at Coachella and Four Other Hip-Hop Heavyweights Who Love Weed

    Music festivals and illicit drugs. It's no big deal to see someone roll up a fat blunt, get high, and force some dude to carry them on his shoulders at Coachella. But when a pop princess with a bangin' body does it, Media Takeout loses their shit. Over the weekend, "The most visited urban website ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Whitney Houston Allegedly Starring in Posthumous Celebrity Sex Tape

    ​Just one month removed from her death, rumors of a posthumous sex tape and several sexy photographs starring Whitney Houston have started to surface. According to a Star magazine "insider," Brandy's baby brother and former celebrity sex tape star Ray J (who introduced the world to Kim Kardashia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    Whitney Houston's Daughter in "Incestuous" Relationship and Other Taboo Pop Couples

    ​In New Jersey, Whitney Houston is spinning in her grave and violently vomiting over her own corpse, filling the oak casket to the brim. This is the posthumous reaction to news that Bobbi Kristina and her "adopted" brother, Nick Gordon, may be having an "incestuous" affair. According to TMZ, Kri ... More >>

  • Music

    March 1, 2012

    The Hood Internet at Mansion March 2

    ​In New Jersey, Whitney Houston is spinning in her grave and violently vomiting over her own corpse, filling the oak casket to the brim. This is the posthumous reaction to news that Bobbi Kristina and her "adopted" brother, Nick Gordon, may be having an "incestuous" affair. According to TMZ, Kri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    The Hood Internet's Gonna Mash All Night Long at Mansion on March 2

    ​​Though obviously rooted in the beat matching and live mixing of the disc jockey, the mash-up, as we know it today, is a distinctly 2000s phenomenon that revealed itself at the very beginning of the decade. The modern blueprint for expertly splicing together two songs (often from sources so di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Whitney Houston's Funeral Live Stream: Five Predictions

    ​The internet, a safe haven where perverts can download fetish porn and degenerates bet on sports. It's an information superhighway trolled by digital pirates on the lookout for copyrighted gold and a place where everyone can be the star of their very own Truman Show. But on Saturday, February 1 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Joan Rivers on Whitney Houston: "She Was Fair Game"

    ​Miami's Fashion Week boasts plenty of celebrities, but it's nothing like the stars who turn out for New York City's style sensation. And wherever there are A-list stars trying to look their best, you'll find Joan Rivers, mocking their efforts.The Fashion Police comedian had a front row seat at Ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    The 2012 Grammy Awards: Twitter Reactions

    ​It's a shame the Grammy Awards don't scroll real-time Tweets throughout the ceremony because last night's show was Osama Bin Laden-level funny. The "twitterverse" was on fire last night with Grammy-related commentary, a real laugh fest courtesy of indie celebrities, common folks and even the Gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2012

    Whitney Houston Dead at 48

    ​Shocking news as publicist Kristen Foster confirms the death of R&B and pop legend Whitney Houston at the age of 48.The singer, who catapulted instantly to super-stardom in 1985 with her self-titled debut, had struggled with sobriety and rumored drug problems. Still, her musical contributions ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Whitney Houston Refuses to Buckle Her Seatbelt and Four Other In-Flight Freakouts

    Via facebook.com/WhitneyHoustonWhitney wasn't smiling on her Delta Flight.​We all know Whitney Houston likes to keep it, um, reckless, and her latest flare-up is the direct product of the R&B siren's disregard for safety and basic public decorum. The big to-do? Ms. Houston made a fuss on a D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Nine Fascinating Facts About Dolly Parton to Take Your Eyes Off Her Boobs

    Via dollyparton.com​Dolly Parton is a freaking hero. Her quick wit, good manners, powerful look, and business savvy make her the Oprah of the Smoky Mountains. Or maybe Oprah is the Dolly of Chicago? Either way, both bitches are fierce, and Dolly's more fun. As the Queen of Country Music, her reig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Jellybean Benitez's Five Classic Diva Jams, Playing the Vagabond This Saturday

    ​​John "Jellybean" Benitez is inseparable from the history of popular dance music. The pioneering Nuyorican DJ-producer got his start spinning records at some of New York City's most seminal nightclubs, including the legendary Studio 54 and Paradise Garage. And since the early '80s, he's put hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Five Interviews With Future Pop Stars at the X Factor Tryouts In Miami

    This morning at 6 a.m., a massive group of sincere, talented singers (and a equally massive gaggle of delusional people who think they're singers) gathered at the BankUnited Center to show the world's bullies that they actually are, in fact, special. Auditions for the upcoming Simon Cowell show, X ... More >>

  • Music

    March 17, 2011

    Bobby Brown and Heads of State at Sun Life Stadium March 20

    This morning at 6 a.m., a massive group of sincere, talented singers (and a equally massive gaggle of delusional people who think they're singers) gathered at the BankUnited Center to show the world's bullies that they actually are, in fact, special. Auditions for the upcoming Simon Cowell show, X ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    The Roots, Q-Tip, Eve, and Bobby Brown at the Ice Palace, September 25

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezMr. Q-Tip.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010.When Crossfade first stumbled into the Hennessy Artistry party, our biggest interest was the free booze. We were thinking: ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    Ms. Lauryn Hill at University of Miami November 5

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezMr. Q-Tip.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010.When Crossfade first stumbled into the Hennessy Artistry party, our biggest interest was the free booze. We were thinking: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2010

    Lose the Pen, Grab the Mike

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezMr. Q-Tip.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010.When Crossfade first stumbled into the Hennessy Artistry party, our biggest interest was the free booze. We were thinking: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2010

    London via MIA

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezMr. Q-Tip.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010.When Crossfade first stumbled into the Hennessy Artistry party, our biggest interest was the free booze. We were thinking: ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 29, 2010

    Deep Beach House Party

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezMr. Q-Tip.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010.When Crossfade first stumbled into the Hennessy Artistry party, our biggest interest was the free booze. We were thinking: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Victor Calderone Plays Gryphon on Saturday

    ​Miami loves Victor Calderone, his big-room tribal house beats and energetic pop diva remixes for the likes of Madonna, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston are exactly the sort of thing that gets Miami's mainstream nightlife set off at the club. The Brooklyn-based DJ/producer had an auspicious career ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 8, 2009

    Heavenly Sounds

    ​Miami loves Victor Calderone, his big-room tribal house beats and energetic pop diva remixes for the likes of Madonna, Beyonce, and Whitney Houston are exactly the sort of thing that gets Miami's mainstream nightlife set off at the club. The Brooklyn-based DJ/producer had an auspicious career ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 28, 2009

    You Call Yourself a Miami-Bred Writer? See Ben Greenman

    Wikicommons​Former Miami New Times staffer, Palmetto High grad, and current New Yorker editor Ben Greenman will read from his new book, Please Step Back, this Saturday at 5 p.m at Books & Books Coral Gables (265 Aragon Ave.).If you missed our review of the book -- a retros ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2009

    Mediterranean Motown

    Wikicommons​Former Miami New Times staffer, Palmetto High grad, and current New Yorker editor Ben Greenman will read from his new book, Please Step Back, this Saturday at 5 p.m at Books & Books Coral Gables (265 Aragon Ave.).If you missed our review of the book -- a retros ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2009

    We’re Not Scared of Lions, Tigers, and Bears

    But just in case, there’s always Circ X

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Porky-N-Beans and Other Funny Names at Ribfest 2008

    But just in case, there’s always Circ X

  • Calendar

    February 21, 2008

    What’s for Dinner?

    Let Babyface give your boy some lessons tonight.

  • Calendar

    March 22, 2007

    Miss Brown’s in Town

    And the girl can sang

  • Music

    November 24, 2005

    Erick Morillo

    And the girl can sang

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Nicole Henry

    The Nearness of You Banister

  • Music

    May 22, 2003

    Ain't Nobody

    The mystery of everywoman Chaka Khan

  • Music

    May 22, 2003

    Where the B-Boys Are

    Local kids keep it extra clean at the B-Boy Masters Pro-Am

  • Calendar

    May 8, 2003

    Bossa Nova, Momma

    The Girl from Ipanema takes a walk down Miami Beach

  • Music

    August 22, 2002

    Party Over Where?

    Looking for a good time on a Wednesday night? Hope for a miracle

  • Music

    March 7, 2002

    Vinyl Viagra

    Remix master Peter Rauhofer suddenly finds himself in the record business

  • Music

    January 11, 2001

    Trini Rising

    Miami's R&B hopeful engages in a little simple conversation

  • Diversions

    May 11, 2000

    Best Tourist Trap

    Tantra

  • Film

    December 12, 1996

    Psalm Like It Hot

    Tantra

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    King of Clubs

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • Culture

    December 14, 1995

    The Doctor Sings

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • Music

    November 23, 1995

    Rotations

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • News

    November 23, 1995

    Swelter 32.10

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • News

    January 12, 1995

    Program Notes 39

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • News

    September 22, 1993

    Swelter 23

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • Music

    July 21, 1993

    Defining Moments

    You've heard about all this hot alternative music. Alternative to what?

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