Drug dealer Rick Ross sues rapper Rick Ross, legal craziness ensues
The lawsuit claims drug dealer Rick Ross is being unfairly deprived of profiting off his image, thanks to the popularity of rapper Rick Ross.
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Showing 14983 - 15004 of 26046Miami-based Air Platinum sues Jay-Z for unpaid private jet time; company’s ex-employees call claims bogus
Miami-based Air Platinum sues Jay-Z for unpaid private jet time; company’s ex-employees call claims bogus
New Miami-based Internet radio station Da One hopes to fill in gaps left by the death of 103.5 the Beat
New Miami-based Internet radio station Da One hopes to fill in gaps left by the death of 103.5 the Beat
Sharam, of Deep Dish, Plays SET on Friday
Washington, D.C.’s Grammy Award-winning production duo Deep Dish enjoyed unparalleled international success during their late-’90s and early-’00s heyday. Much of the pair’s universal appeal could be attributed to the healthy stylistic balance between Ali “Dubfire” Shirazinia’s edgier experimental flair and Sharam Tayebi’s hit-making pop sensibility. It was a special combination which…
Justin Bieber Concert Tickets Could Be Yours, If You Win This Fantourage Video Contest
Justin Bieber is officially the world’s most tireless teenager, with his current My World Tour recently extended through the end of the year. Although he’s already scheduled to play South Florida on August 5, at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, the new run of dates includes one in Miami proper…
Video and Q&A: Maybach Music’s Gunplay, of Triple C’s, Talks “Cigar Fare & Hardware”
Rick Ross’s homie, Maybach Music’s Carol City Cartel member Gunplay a.k.a. Don Logan, takes his name seriously. Just watch this new Dre Films video production to confirm the dude’s firepower, which includes “two Kalashnikov AK-47s, one with a 100-pound drum and red beam, the other with the flip clips, a Mac-10,…
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Video: Kat Stacks Gets Slapped Publicly, Again, By Young Maserati Henchwomen
At this point, the video clips from infamous hip-hop escort Kat Stacks are just getting straight-up depressing. (Click here, here, and here to catch up on the latest major chapters of her saga, which include a poisoning attempt at a Burger King, and an attempted public beat-down by two men…
The Case Against Aventura (the Group), Playing Hard Rock Live Next Tuesday and Wednesday
Regular Crossfade contributor, Christopher Lopez, has never made any bones about his inherent distrust of bachata boy band Aventura. But now that the group’s playing a two-night stand at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood next Tuesday and Wednesday, he felt it was time to explain himself.That’s why, this week,…
The Smiths’ Guitarist Johnny Marr Riffs on Leonardo DiCaprio Flick Inception
The latest in a slew of legendary artist collaborations comes courtesy of founding Smiths member Johnny Marr. The guitarist was one of the main influences of the the Stone Roses, Oasis, and then some, and no less than Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien has even been cited as saying Marr is…
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Isaac Delgado, La India, and Tito Nieves Perform Together at the James L. Knight Center, August 6
Salsa lovers of the world unite! There’s going to be a whole lotta cadera- (hip-) shaking at the James L. Knight Center on August 6, during the show dubbed “Juntos Por Primera Vez” (Together for the First Time).The tropi-tune extravaganza will feature a few fan favorites from the salsa realm:…
Breaking: Club MI-VI Closed Down, Allegedly by Gulfstream Management
MI-VI, Gerry Kelly’s vaunted megaclub at Gulfstream Park, has closed its doors indefinitely. The news began trickling in last week, when the club’s much-publicized South Florida Facebook Bash was moved to the neighboring Ten Palms.Apparently, the closure came as a surprise to the organizers of the event, too. Notified that…
Video and Photos: Tr3s’ Camila Unplugged Special, Filmed in Miami Last Week
A week ago today, Tr3s — formerly known as MTV Tr3s — celebrated its upcoming relaunch by reviving that great MTV franchise, the Unplugged series. While its parent channel long ago gave up on such strictly, uh, music-oriented programming, its foreign spin-offs, notably MTV Latin America, have taken up Unplugged…
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Tap Dogs Tickets Price Break
It’s been called a “sexy fast and fabulous hit,” “spectacular” and “amazing”. Now, to help celebrate our nation’s Independence, for just $17.76 (instead of $40) you can judge Tap Dogs for yourself. Miami New Times is offering a big price break for the hit musical from down under that has…
Tampa’s Sleepy Vikings Stop by Churchill’s Tonight and Give Away the Ghost EP for Free
Pioneering a movement isn’t easy work, especially in an age when everything’s been done. But Sleepy Vikings are king-hell committed to blazing a trail. “Well, we’re trying to invent our own genre right now,” says guitar-and-vocal guy Julian Conner. “Probably unsuccessfully … But we’re telling people it’s ‘southern shoegaze,’ for…
Bill Aucoin Statement, Tribute Video From Dreaming in Stereo
We reported earlier this morning on the passing of industry legend Bill Aucoin, best known as the mastermind for Kiss’ massive success in the ’70s. What the national obituaries fail to mention, though, is that in recent years, Aucoin had re-started an artist management business based in South Florida. Among his…
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Fidel Nadal, Miranda Shows at Grand Central Cancelled; La Secta AllStars Still On
We were impressed by Grand Central’s quiet bookings of some great Latin alternative acts in upcoming months. We say quiet, because while the Poplife-branded events there get a lot of shine (from this blog included), whoever else is behind the scenes has been scheduling some very interesting performers en español. Recent…
Talib Kweli, DJ Maseo, and Agape Perform Live at the Florida Room Thursday Night!
Crossfade looooves the Florida Room and its hidden, Art Deco, ’30s-gangster vibe. Sure, the cocktails are expensive but 1) they’re delicious (especially if someone else is buying), and 2) you can always perfect the cheapskate’s art of pre-gaming and then treating yourself to one or two, to be sipped slo-o-o-o-wly. The…
Dark Night of the Soul Album With Iggy Pop, Danger Mouse, Sparklehorse Finally Set For Legal Release
Dark Night of the Soul may sound familiar to you. Danger Mouse and iconic filmmaker David Lynch displayed photographs from the illustrated companion book to the album at the O.H.W.O.W. gallery this past Art Basel.The album was set for release last May, but never made it out to record stores…
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Gustavo Cerati’s Family Issues New Statement On His Health; Says Soda Stereo Frontman is Recovering Slowly
Ever since Gustavo Cerati suffered a stroke this past May 15 after a performance in Caracas, Venezuela, his family has been extremely protective of news regarding his health. Even after he was transferred to a hospital in Buenos Aires on June 7, the only real fact they’ve confirmed is that…
More News From Induce: “Her and I” Solo MP3, Casual Sax “Feeling Yucky” Video
After causing quite a comment stir with his unique sense of humor on this post last week, Induce is out to prove to the nonbelievers that he, indeed, has some musical prowess of his own to showcase. In that post, Induce mentioned his new solo album, Halfway Between You and…
R.I.P. Bill Aucoin, Original Manager of Kiss, and South Florida Bands Dreaming in Stereo and Nothing Rhymes With Orange
Bill Aucoin, a music industry legend most famous for discovering Kiss, passed away yesterday at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. A family spokesperson told the Associated Press it was due to complications from prostate cancer. He was 66 years old.While Aucoin didn’t give Kiss the idea for the makeup and…
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Rich Medina and Konrad Black Play Electric Pickle on Friday
Hip-house meets techno this Friday when DJs Rich Medina and Konrad Black take over the Electric Pickle for a night of eclectic dance grooves. With a decades-long career firmly rooted in the Philly and New York City underground scenes, Rich Medina is a veritable renaissance man of hip culture, juggling the…