Harlem Globetrotters Comes To The American Airlines Arena – 03/01/15 :::: #Events
The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family creating memories that will last a lifetime. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to beat the Globetrotters.The Generals, the last team to beat the Globetrotters, are now coached by a former member of that 1971 team. They are on a mission and will do whatever it takes to win, with a new strategy that is sure to give the Globetrotters a run for their money.
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American Airlines Arena,
Harlem GlobeTrotters,
Miami
Location:
Miami, FL, USA
Ultra Fortifies Lineup With Phase II Announcement :::: #Events
In just two days it’ll be March, which means one thing: Ultra Music Festival.
The 17th incarnation of the untz-untz sensation is back and although not bigger than ever (it was cut to just one weekend from last year’s two) the lineup hasn’t suffered. With the announcement of Phase II, get ready to regret not buying tickets to this year’s electronic extravaganza taking over Bayfront Park March 27-29. Good thing there’s still some GA available for the price of $450. Or you can always make it rain in VIP after shelling out $1,150.
Worth the price tag? You tell us after seeing who’s been added. Spoiler alert: it includes Seth Troxler, Chromeo, Boyz Noize, Clatone and Dash Berlin.
And remember, there’s still one more phase to go. In other words, get ready to party.
BLACK ENTERPRISE WOMEN OF POWER SUMMIT 2015
Venue: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
Date: March 2-4, 2015
Comments:In its eighth year year, Black Enterprise is proud to bring back the Women of Power Summit - an exciting, three-day executive leadership conference designed especially for professional women of color. Prepare for more sessions, more speakers, and the most inspiring and motivational women you will ever meet! The four-day career enhancement conference created an environment that promoted fellowship and encouraged attendees to network, bond, share strategies, and learn from each others experience
Whips Slidin To St.Pete 2015 ::: #Cars
2015 South Beach Battioke @ The Fillmore Miami Beach – 03/03/15 :::: #Events
The Battier Take Charge Foundation’s annual “South Beach Battioke,” held at the Fillmore Theatre in Miami Beach on March 3rd, 8 p.m. is selling out quickly with only two weeks away from the star-studded event. Fans can also enter to win free tickets by submitting their favorite karaoke video on #BattiokeMe. Shane will pick his favorite karaoke performance and will deliver two free tickets to the lucky winner.
Admission price includes delicious delectables from some of South Florida’s top restaurants including Bocce Bar, Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis, Haven, MC Kitchen, Misha’s Cupcakes, Pincho Factory, PM Fish & Steak House, Papa John’s Pizza, Siena Tavern, STK Miami Beach, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, Sweet Cravings, Tamarina Restaurant, The Cypress Room, The Embassy of Well Being and Debauchery, The Local Craft Food & Drink, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, and Truluck’s. The evening also includes open bar and what everyone waits for every year, to see celebrities and their favorite Miami Heat players as they sing karaoke to raise money for college scholarships to underprivileged high school students.
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miami beach,
Shane Battier,
The Fillmore
Audi S5 on 22" Forgiatos :::: #Cars
17th ANNUAL #COMPASFESTIVAL, #BAYFRONTPARK, MAY 16th 2015 Saturday, May 16 at 2:00pm :::: #Festival
17th ANNUAL COMPAS FESTIVAL, BAYFRONT PARK, MAY 16th 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 2:00pm
This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Haitian Compas Festival in Miami, Florida, USA.
The annual festival draws thousands of Haitian music fans. The organizers Rodney Noel and Jean-Michel Cerenord have broadened the line-up over the years to include music that the sometimesdoes not fit the traditional definition of konpa.
Now in its 17th year, the Haitian Compas Festival, celebrating Haitian Flag Day, is expected to attract almost 15,000 visitors to downtown Miami, half of them tourists.
Video Below....
#Labels:
Bayfront Park,
Haitian Flag Festival,
Miami
Location:
Miami, FL, USA
Kevin Hart - WHAT NOW? Tour @ American Airlines Arena Miami FL May 9th 2015 ::: #Tour
Kevin Hart returns to AmericanAirlines Arena on May 9th 2015
Tickets on sale NOW
Superstar entertainer, actor and comedian, Kevin Hart, announced a massive North American arena tour. The WHAT NOW? TOUR will take the award-winning comedian to 45 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Kevin Hart is one of comedy's biggest stars with a celebrated and award-winning career that has seen the talented entertainer become one of the industry's most important and influential voices. Since his career began Hart has worked non-stop and in 2015, he will release two movies as well as hit the road for his WHAT NOW? TOUR.
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#Labels:
Kevin Hart,
Tour Dates
Location:
Miami, FL, USA
#Drake Ties R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Record
Ten of the songs are off of his latest offering, "If You're Reading This Its Too Late."
A record-tying 14 of Drake's titles have charted onBillboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs list. Ten of the songs are off of his latest offering If Your Reading This Its Too Late, which is the #1 album in the country.
He initially set the record for the most concurrently charting songs in 2013 with the release of Nothing Was The Same.
Some of Drake's collaborations rank the highest on the list. His songs with Nicki Minaj, "Only" and "Truffle Butter," are the most successful releases on the chart at #4 and #6, respectively. They're followed by "Tuesday," featuring iLoveMakonnen, and his Big Sean ballad, "Blessings."
According to Nielsen Music, "Energy" has sold 63,000 digital downloads, which is more than twice as many as the next highest track from IYRTITL. "Preach" has 30,000 digital downloads for the week ending February 15.
Check out all 14 songs that are currently on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart:
#VanillaIce Lied About Claiming To Own Burglarized Home, According To Police :::: #InTheNews
The rapper and television show host reportedly claimed to be the owner of the burglarized residence before a police investigation proved this to be false.
After news broke two days ago that Vanilla Ice had been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft after allegedly stealing furniture, among other items, from a vacant home in Lantana, Florida, theNew York Daily News reports that the rapper claimed for months to be the owner of the aforementioned residence.
The publication also quoted the artist — whose given name is Robert Van Winkle — as saying the situation was "a misunderstanding" and that it has been "blown out of proportion." He continued by saying, "It'll all get cleared up, you'll see.”
#Jay-Z Hit With Paternity Suit ::: #IntheNews
Jay-Z has been hit with a paternity suit by 21-year old Rymir Satterthwait, an aspiring rapper from New Jersey by way of Philadelphia, whose mother Wanda allegedly had an affair with Jay-Z back in the 90s. The case was filed in New Jersey family court last December, but was dismissed after Jay-Z's lawyers claimed that he did not live in New Jersey. Now, a paralegal who has filed the case in civil court on Satterthwait's behalf (also his legal guardian) says Jay-Z's lawyers claim was fraudulent.
This isn't the first time Jay-Z has been accused of fathering a love child. Back in 2011, Shenelle Scott claimed he was the baby daddy of her 13 year old. Back then, reps for the rapper called the rumors “ridiculous.”
There has been no official statement from the Jay-Z camp on this particular lawsuit. Because the story originated with The National Enquirer, there will probably be no response. But Satterthwait's photo has been making its round on the internet, and he bares a striking resemblance to Jay-Z. The Enquirer talked to a plastic surgeon, who analyzed the photo of Rymir and Jay-Z and said they had similar features. “Their facial structures appear very similar. It could be a sign of inheritance,” says Dr. Anthony Youn.
Still, there is obviously a chance that this could be frivolous. Only a paternity test time will tell.
Party with Haitian Hillbilly, A.G. Lyonz, & Friends @ Newsstand Fridays – 02/20/15 :::: #Clubs
#MiamiHeat’s #ChrisBosh admitted to hospital for lung tests :::: #MiamiHeat
Heat power forward Chris Bosh was admitted to a Miami-area hospital Thursday to undergo testing, according to the team.
Bosh was “under the weather” on Wednesday when he reported to practice, according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, and team trainers sent Bosh to see a doctor. He did not attend practice Thursday and was instead admitted to the hospital.
Initial tests on Bosh, 30, were inconclusive, according to a team spokesman. An independent source confirmed for the Miami Herald that the initial tests were on Bosh’s lungs.
#Labels:
Chris Bosh,
Miami Heat,
NBA
Location:
Miami, FL, USA
Best of the Best 2015's Lineup: Beenie Man, Capleton, Sanchez, Wayne Wonder, Six Others :::: #Events
Like Beenie Man says: "Only the Best of the Best." |
In just five months, the Best of the Best concert's back.
Waving flags and shaking ass into downtown Miami's Bayfront Park, the annual music fest will be returning for the last weekend in May 2015.
And for the third straight year, #BOTB's shrugging off radio rap in favor of steady reggae, dancehall, soca, and other island sounds, with Caribbean stars like Beenie Man, Capleton, Sanchez, and Wayne Wonder.
Just check the cut for Best of the Best 2015's lineup so far.
#Labels:
Beenie Man,
Best of the Best,
Events
Location:
Miami, FL, USA
CONAN To Air Episode Shot Entirely In La Habana, Cuba :::: #TV
On Wednesday March 4th, Conan will be unveiling his “Conan In Cuba” episode where he took his crew to Havana, Cuba for four days to film around the city.
With the embargo lift talks and open travel opening up real soon, things are getting really interesting on the Cuba front. This will definitely spark some controversy among the old school Cuban community.
You can see it right from the horse’s Coco’s mouth with the video announcement below…
#Plies IG/Instagram Compilation
Rihanna for AnOther Magazine Spring/Summer 2015
Rihanna has been blazing magazine covers left and right as she prepares to drop a new album. After killing W Korea’s pages, Rih shot a sleek black & white photo spread withAnotherMag.
Paired with classics from Alexander McQueen, Rih also rocke footwear from Lee McQueen’s 1997 collection for Givenchy, a one-of-a-kind glittering harness, military coat and pinstripe wool trousers custom-made especially for Rihanna and AnOther Magazine by McQueen’s creative director, Sarah Burton.
Check out the full photo spread below…
The Lupe Fiasco Foundation Changes Name To “M.U.R.A.L. (Magnifying Urban Realities and Affecting Lives)”
M.U.R.A.L. focuses on food justice, youth empowerment funding, and the creation and implementation of Hip Hop curriculum.
The Lupe Fiasco Foundation announced yesterday (February 16) that it has changed its name to M.U.R.A.L., an acronym for “Magnifying Urban Realities and Affecting Lives.”
According to a press release, “M.U.R.A.L. will continue to support programs inspired by the early philanthropy of Mr. Wasalu Muhammad Jaco [Lupe Fiasco] and Co-founder Ayesha Jaco. The foundation will also encompass every aspect of the current program initiatives and the legacy of the Jaco family.”
Launched in 2009, The Lupe Fiasco Foundation focuses on food justice, the creation and implementation of Hip Hop curriculum, and youth empowerment funding.
The press release also states that the organization will reveal a new website and logo in the middle of March 2015.
Lupe Fiasco’s fifth studio album, Tetsuo & Youth was released January 20, 2015 on Atlantic Records. The album sold roughly 36,000 copies in its first week. HipHopDX rated the album a 4.5 out of 5.
Pharrell Writing Four-Part Children's Book Series
The producer's first book will be based on his hit song "Happy."
Pharrell has been a busy man. Besides his usual roles as producer and rapper, he is a designer for adidasand is now adding children’s book author to his resume.
According to Billboard, he signed a four-book deal with Putnam Books for Young Readers. The first picture book will be inspired by his song “Happy," which won the Grammy for Best Music Video.
The book, which has the same title as the song, will “feature photographs of children from around the world ‘celebrating what it means to be happy.’”
It is scheduled for publication on September 22 and the first printing will be of 250,000 units.
Producer Mike Free Addresses DJ Mustard Lawsuit
Just over two months after news broke that he was suing DJ Mustard over unpaid royalties and for not being credited on songs like Tyga's "Rack City," producer Mike Free opened up to HipHopDX about his plans to establish his own company, 4th Quarter Entertainment, on different terms.
"It makes me wanna change," Mike Free said in a clip that debuted as a part of today's DX Daily. "I wanna help others get on and get into the same position as me. I feel like everybody has a dream. Everybody has a heartbeat. Everybody wakes up everyday. Whose to say that you can't get your portion of the credit? I definitely want every producer and writer that I sign to my company to feel comfortable and feel motivated, [not] like they're being discredited or not compensated fairly. I've never been a greedy type of guy. Money is nothing to me. I just had a son, I just wanna make sure that he gets those values, just understand you gotta be fair if you want people to work hard everyday you gotta be fair."
SPIKE LEE NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND PARTY
Popcrunch got a chance to spend some time out in the NYC for All-Star weekend and hang out withChristina Milian, Karrueche Tran and Liz Milian at the Spike Lee NBA All-Star game on Valentine’s Day. Take a look at some of the pics.
Trina Recalls Being A Dancer, Appearing On Trick Daddy's "Nann Nigga"
Among one of the first songs Miami, Florida rapstressTrina appeared on was Trick Daddy’s 1998 record, “Nann Nigga.” During an interview with Vlad TV, Trina detailed the moment Trick approached her about appearing on the www.thug.com record.
According to Trina, she was just out of real estate school and about to take part in her first few showings when she was approached by Trick about adding her vocals to one of his records. Hesitant at first, the South Floridian revealed that when she had the opportunity to hear the record for the first time in the studio, it was “out of control.”
She later clarified that she wrote the majority of her portion of the song, with Trick Daddy offering his assistance here and there.
“Before I did the record with Trick, I just had finished real estate school,” Trina said. “I was about to do real estate. It’s something that I just liked a lot and I went to school for it. I had got a little job at this little real estate company, ERE…Right before I was about to show a few properties, Trick called and asked me to do a record for him. And I was like ‘What does he mean do a record?’ It was not more so ‘Come and be a rapper.’ It was more like ‘I need you to just talk the talk. Just be fierce. Talk trash. Really dominate me on the record. Because it’s a female versus a male type of situation.’ And I honestly thought he was kind of nuts, but I was like ‘Okay, I’ll think about it.’ And then the next day…he called. And he was like ‘Come by the studio. I’m gonna cook.’ And you know, Trick’s a great cook. So, we all went over and went to the studio. And when I heard the record I was like ‘Woah, this is like out of control.’ It was just so raw.”
Later in the interview, Trina spoke on her brief stint as a dancer. She explained that she was fresh out of high school when she started working at “a cabaret spot.”
#KANYEWEST CLAIMS VOICES IN HIS HEAD MADE HIM GET ON STAGE AT THE GRAMMYS?! :::: #IntheNews
Kanye West has revealed the “voices in my head” urged him to take the stage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday and protest rocker Beck’s Album of the Year win.
The rapper appeared ready to interrupt the surprised Loser singer’s acceptance speech – just like he did at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009 when Taylor Swift beat Beyonce to the Female Video of the Year crown – but he reconsidered and simply smiled before returning to his seat.
Now, talking about the incident to Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest, West says, “I felt like just the whole Grammys, right when that happened, everybody was looking at me and then people started screaming, ‘Kanye! Kanye! Go do it!’ OK, that didn’t really happen, these were voices in my head. So the voices in my head told me (to) go and then I just walked up, like, halfway up the stage.
#MISSYELLIOTT BACK IN THE STUDIO WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM :::: #NewMusic
Rapper Missy Elliott is back in the studio with longtime collaborator Timberland less than two weeks after she stepped back into the spotlight, following a lengthy hiatus, at the Super Bowl.
The Work It hitmaker’s not-so surprise performance alongside half-time show headline Katy Perry was a big hit and the warm reception she received appears to have inspired her to get back to making music.
Posting a photo of herself in the studio with Timbaland on Twitter on Tuesday, Elliott wrote, “Me & @Timbaland bk (back) 2 the drawing board studio dirty beats.”
Missy’s last full album, The Cookbook, was released in July, 2005.
Posting a photo of herself in the studio with Timbaland on Twitter on Tuesday, Elliott wrote, “Me & @Timbaland bk (back) 2 the drawing board studio dirty beats.”
Missy’s last full album, The Cookbook, was released in July, 2005.
#BENZINO ARRESTED ON WEED AND DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE :::: #IntheNews
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Rapper-turned-reality TV star Benzino has been arrested for the second time in less than a month after police busted him for possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended licence on Wednesday.
The former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta regular was stopped by cops in Atlanta, Georgia for failing to wear a seat belt, law enforcement sources tell TMZ.com.
Upon further inspection, the officers allegedly found a stash of pot inside his car, and also discovered the rapper had been driving on a suspended licence.
Benzino, real name Raymond Scott, was taken into custody, with bail set at $2,269.
The arrest comes weeks after he was held at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 27 January after staff spotted a loaded gun in his laptop bag as he went through a security checkpoint.
Benzino was escorted to a local jail and booked for the weapons charge, and then released on $3,000 bail.
He later spoke out about the incident, claiming it was an “honest mistake” and he simply forgot to remove the firearm that he carries for self-defence.
#DRAKE TELLS US IF YOU’RE READING THIS IT’S TOO LATE
It was just yesterday that Drake shared a new intimate short film, Jungle, in which he ponders the price of fame and fortune, shows his Toronto roots and seemingly makes the statement that even when he goes back home, see's his friends and tries to relax, he still can't distract himself from the craziness that consumes his life.
"Shit's just crazy man, the whole energy out here is just changing, you know. It's just getting dark, man, quick," is one of the things he says in the short film.
Then today, BAM, new mixtape. Just like that. No warning, nothing.
Drizzy broke the internet with 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' simply by tweeting a direct link to it.
Coming as a pleasant suprise, we've all now got 17 new tracks to f*ck with, available on iTunes.
Stream the mixtape here:
http://fistintheair.com/2015/02/12/drake-drops-if-youre-reading-this-its-too-late-album-stream/
Sorry Yeezy, its in fact Drizzy Season once again.
#TERRENCEHOWARD BECOMING A NEW DAD AND GRANDDAD!
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Actor Terrence Howard will welcome his fourth child in May, just three months after becoming a grandfather for the second time.
Empire star, 45, has finally confirmed long-running reports suggesting his wife Miranda is pregnant with the couple’s first child, and he admits this period of his life will be surreal as he watches his eldest kids become parents, while he deals with having a baby of his own in the house again.
During an interview on morning show Live with Kelly and Michael on Wednesday, he says, “My oldest daughter gave me a granddaughter two years ago and now I’ve got a grandson, Adrian… (who was born) a week ago. It’s something else to become (a grandfather), do your third generation (sic) and become a part of something bigger than yourself, and then my wife, we’re due in May, and I’m having another boy.”
Howard has three adult children, daughters Aubrey and Heaven and son Hunter, from his first marriage to Lori McCommas, who he divorced for a second time in 2007.
He was also married to Michelle Ghent for a year from 2010, before secretly tying the knot with model/restaurateur Miranda in late 2013.
THIS WEEKEND: The 22nd Annual 9-Mile Music Festival aka Marley Fest @ The Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds – 02/14/15 :::: Events
The 9 Mile Music Festival began as a labor of love, pioneered by Cedella Marley Booker, taking place every year in Miami, Florida. Over the years the festival has had other names including “The Caribbean Music Festival” then evolved into what is the 9 Mile Music Festival today. Keeping in alignment with its namesake, the village of Nine Mile is the foundation and heart of our family. This reggae music festival is more than just your average “concert”; it has a commitment to doing good and spreading love. The 9 Mile Music Festival is responsible for collecting over two (2) million canned goods over its 22-year span. In an effort to continuously give back to its community, four canned goods are required for entry along with a purchased admission. The canned goods that are collected are then distributed to shelters in Miami & Jamaica.
MIAMI DADE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
10901 SW 24 ST
Miami, Fl, 33165
10901 SW 24 ST
Miami, Fl, 33165
#MarlinsPark Will Host The 2017 #MLB All-Star Game :::: #MLB
Marlins Park will host the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.
Its crazy because Miami was awarded the 2000 All Star game but due to the 1997 offloading of the Marlins roster after the World Series win, the big wigs at MLB snatched back the privilege as punishment.
So July 2017 will be an interesting time for Marlins Park, receiving a major sporting event within 5 years or so of its grand opening.
Now, all we need is for the NBA to give us an All-Star game and Miami will be set.
[via Miami Herald]
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