Fans of the television series Justified, films like Get Shorty and Be Cool, or just damn good crime fiction lost a beloved artist today. Elmore Leonard, author of 45 novels and sometimes Florida resident, died of complications from a stroke on Tuesday. He was 87. An announcement of his death…
Hulk Hogan told TMZ earlier this month that he’s developing a movie about his life. But it’s the ever-flaky Hulk Hogan, and it’s TMZ, so we didn’t think much of it other than please let it be so. Turns out, The Hulk is sticking to his story. In an interview…
Usually, when film or TV projects come to town, the directors are extra-secretive about their sets. (Looking at you, Iron Man 3.) Jon Favreau is not one of those directors. While he was in Miami filming his upcoming movie Chef, Favreau took plenty of time out to update his fans…
There’s a new strip club in town, and it comes with one of the biggest names in adult entertainment. Vivid Live, a strip club concept by celebrity porn company Vivid Entertainment, is scheduled to open next month just outside Miami Springs. Vivid, for you pervs pretending you didn’t know, is…
In Miami, there are two kinds of art lovers. There are the casual fans of gallery exhibits, people more interested in the after-party and the nearby food trucks than they are in the work itself. And then there are the Art Snobs. These are the lovers of Art with a…
Inside Grand Central nightclub, the lights are dim, and the music is throbbing. On the dance floor, beat freaks jump, bounce, and flail around to the rhythms of the live DJ on the decks. In the corners of the room, onlookers belly up the the bar and sip their drinks…
Ever find yourself wondering what Jon Favreau is up to lately? Yeah, didn’t think so. Sexy screen siren and money-making machine Sofia Vergara, on the other hand? If you’re into the ladies, you’re probably holding your breath until her next bikini tweet. So let this serve as your official Vergara…
The stars of The Real Housewives of Miami can be entertaining, sure — if you’re into drag queen drama, blowjob controversies, terrifying plastic surgery, and throwing people into pools. But let’s be real about these “Real” Housewives. They’re wacky and tacky enough for Bravo franchises based in cities like New…
Expensive, ornate real estate is a lot like expensive, ornate fashion: not just anybody can pull it off. So it’s going to take a real diva to purchase the Versace Mansion, which recently went on the auction block after its owner filed for bankruptcy. And hey, if that diva comes…
Remember those rumors of a giant Zara headed to Lincoln Road? Turns out they’re not rumors. Zara today announced details of its lease at 420 Lincoln Road, where New Times confirmed the brand would open a new store last month. See also: – Zara Reportedly Launching Flagship Store on Lincoln…
It’s time to say goodbye to the Miramar Playa. Magic City, the Starz television drama created by native Miamian Mitch Glazer, will end after its second season, the network announced yesterday. This Friday’s season finale will mark its final episode. See also: – Miami-Made Magic City Glams Up Miami Film…
It’s summertime in Miami, and everybody hates everything. The weather’s either searingly humid or fun-cancelingly rainy. The Zimmerman verdict has most people rightly pissed off. The Marlins are a joke. Local weirdos keep doing crazy shit like stealing money from dying people and having sex with housepets. It’s so bad,…
The Bass Museum’s monthly part, Beats After Sunset, regularly brings in the young, artsy set for a boozy soiree in a cultural setting. But this month, the party’s getting extra pumped, thanks to a one-time collaboration with Fiat. As part of Fiat’s series of “Urban Surf Parties,” the brand is…
When Miami Monkey opened on Ocean Drive in May, we knew it wouldn’t be the last we’d see of its proprietor, Mob Wives reality TV star Big Ang. In fact, it was only the beginning. And if you’re familiar with the big-mouthed and bigger-breasted Ang, you know that, well, there’s…
The life cycle of the outsider who moves to Florida: First, move to the Sunshine State, upbeat about the weather and the ambiance. Next, find yourself on permanent vacation, feeling at peace with your life and yourself. Soon, however, the tropical weather, the unfamiliar locals, the sand in your shoes…
Looking for a long, strange trip? Set your GPS to the Arsht Center. That’s where Slava’s Snowshow opened last night, returning to Miami to greet a crowded house filled with children and adults alike. It was decidedly a family affair. The kids around us giggled with glee, high on youth,…
If you’ve seen the 2004 film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, you know the five D’s of dodgeball: dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge. You know that if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball. And you know damn near every ball-related pun you can make about…
On the TV show Iron Chef, two culinary competitors create unique, delectable, mouthwatering dishes for a panel of four ungrateful judges — all while you watch, stomach growling, from your living room couch. At Miami New Times’ annual Iron Fork, on the other hand, chefs from 36 Miami restaurants will…
File under Reasons to Love the Internet: Matt Damon went on Univision morning show Despierta América this week to promote his film Elysium, and the hosts made him play charades. And as if the language barrier weren’t enough of a challenge, they made him hold an adorable chihuahua dressed in…
Lincoln Road’s transformation into the kind of shopping center you’d find in suburbia continues today with news that American Eagle Outfitters and Urban Outfitters are planning to set up shop along the pedestrian mall. ExMiami reports that the two retailers are the latest big-brand clothing stores to set their sights…
Life’s been a series of highs and lows for Karent Sierra in the past year. Her appearance on season two of The Real Housewives of Miami led to a bump in fame, with new gigs visiting TV shows like The Doctors. But Sierra left the show before season three began…
If you’re a fan of the retro drive-in movie theater experience but not a fan of long drives to Broward County or the semi-slimy ambiance of the Swap Shop, we have good news: A new drive-in, authentic all the way down to the vintage car speakers, is slated to open…
