Hialeah adopts Luis Posada, painter

Looks like Luis Posada Carriles’ art career is starting to take off. The 79-year-old Cuban may be better known for the terrorism he’s been accused of in rest of the world. But it’s the paintings (he specializes in landscapes) from his golden years that have grabbed the attention of the…

John Beck Will Start

According to Armando Salguero, Cam Cameron is expected to announce today that John Beck will start against the Eagles on Sunday. As it is, I won’t have to stab Cam with a trident. Anyway, you all know I’ve been calling for this to happen since, like, Week 3. Better late…

Either Cam Cameron Is Retarded, or John Beck Sucks

Today’s the day. The day Cam Cameron is supposed to come out and announce that John Beck will be getting the start against Philly this weekend. We all see it coming right? I mean, after all, Cam was non-committal about naming Cleo Lemon as the starter for this week after…

Alicia Keys – “No One” Remix

So Alicia Keys currently has the number one single in the country with the song “No One” which is as catchy and soulful as anything the 27-year-old singer has ever put out. While that tune is burning up the charts, here’s a fresh remix featuring Keys and Jamaican singer Junior…

StreetWorks – 14th St and North Miami Ave.

This structure (14th St., and N. Miami Ave.) sits near the railroad tracks that separate “Mid-town” from “Overtown.” No matter what you call it, it is still “Dirty Dade.” — Jason Handelsman…

King Juan Carlos and Chavez do Trance

In a media where sound bites rule the headlines, the creative manipulators haven’t neglected the doozy of the weekend exchange between Spanish King Juan Carlos and Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. The king’s “por qué no te callas” has been set to Reggaeton and ring tones. Floppy puppets have even acted…

The Party Crasher – The Hills’ Whitney Port Heads to Mansion

The Hills’ Whitney Port headed to Mansion Friday, November 9 for a girls’ night. In town for a weekend of South Beach debauchery, L.C.’s sidekick from MTV’s The Hills, Whitney Port, headed to Mansion for some after hours fun Friday night. The conventional and brainy Teen Vogue fashion contributor showed…

Restaurants Close: Evolution Debunked, Chispa De-Sparked

David Bouley’s Evolution closed its’ doors “indefinitely” this past Thursday evening. Sources have it that the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, which had leased the space, evicted the restaurant owners due to a back load of overdue rent payments. Some of Evolution’s purveyors and employees are left holding the bag, too. Mr…

Restaurants Close: Evolution Debunked, Chispa De-Sparked

David Bouley’s Evolution closed its’ doors “indefinitely” this past Thursday evening. Sources have it that the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, which had leased the space, evicted the restaurant owners due to a back load of overdue rent payments. Some of Evolution’s purveyors and employees are left holding the bag, too. Mr…

The Miami Dolphins are on the Clock

Yep. We did it! The Miami Dolphins are now officially the worst team in the NFL. You just knew it. In the pit of your stomach. You knew the Fins were going to find a way to screw it up and give a game away that clearly should have been…

The Party Crasher – Chloë Sevigny’s Shopping Spree At C. Madeleine’s

Chloë Sevigny dressed up her couture collection with new items from C. Madeleine’s, spending several hours shopping on Thursday, November 8. Making a signature pit stop at C. Madeleine’s vintage boutique on Thursday, Chloë Sevigny spent several hours checking out the couture stock. Sevigny claims she heads to C. Madeleine’s…

The Party Crasher – Grand Opening Party of The Park Sports Club

Channing Crowder, Michael Irvin, Dontrelle Willis, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino CEO Jim Allen and Howard Schnellenberger greet fans at the grand opening of The Park Sports Club on Monday, November 5. Monday night, sports enthusiasts crowded The Park Sports Club at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino…

The Party Crasher – J. Lo No Show

J. Lo sold her fans out at The Forge on Wednesday, November 7, not showing up for her own after party. Wednesday night, a swarm of Miami Beach elite came out to The Forge to mix and mingle at the bar, awaiting a vintage glamour fashion show hosted by North…

Election Day in Hialeah – A Photo Tour

You may be reading this tomorrow when none of this matters. But I thought I’d give you a little flavor of just how weird life gets for us here at the New Times. While most cities and towns snooze during their local elections. The City of Progress jitters and jumps…

“Thriller” Around the World

Michael Jackson, even after his loss of popularity in the U.S., continues to be an international icon. His music captured huge audiences around the world, especially during his glory days. Jackson also has lots of impersonators, including an entire Filipino prison full of inmates who choreographed their own version of…

Identity Thief on the Loose

Stringer has eluded the authorities for now Attention citizens of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Be on the lookout for Thomas Barrett Stringer, a 42-year-old con artist with a fox-like ability to elude capture from Johnny Law. Stringer is wanted by the Coral Gables Police Department for identity theft…

The Wrath of Cam

“I went back and looked at the tape and remembered all the good things he’s done. He’s aware of the things he has to improve on,” Cam Cameron said of starting Dolphins quarterback Cleo Lemon. “John Beck has been one play away from playing several weeks now. He’s progressing, doing…

Last Night: J. Lo and Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez American Airlines Arena Nov. 2, 2007 Better Than: Sonny and Cher The Mennifer, or shall we say, J.Ant show is so overwhelmingly over the top, you can’t help but marvel at the star power in all of its pyrotechnics. Friday night at the American Airlines…

The Party Crasher – Halloween Edition – Rodman, Pistons, Ciara and More

Dennis Rodman hosts Rodmania at Gulfstream Park Friday night, costumed in predictable drag, with a slight resemblance to VIP guest Elaine Lancaster. Photo by Andrew Goldstein Photography Notorious NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman hosted a Halloween soiree, Rodmania, Friday night at Gulfstream Park. The racing and casino hotspot welcomed the…

Across the Pond For Yet Another Ass-Whuppin’

Well, turns out the Dolphins suck on pretty much whatever continent they play on. The UK game came and went, the NFL finally got to force itself down the throats of the Brits while having their sport showcased on a field that matched the shittiness of the teams playing on…