The world has come to an end, and nobody knows what will be happening next. Will zombies begin crawling the Earth? Will asteroids crash into our homes? Do we need to go into survivor mode? Instead of worrying about such mundane problems, our friends at the Fetish Factory have a…
For more than a decade, the converted house known as Dada has become one of Delray’s premier locations for seeing live bands, partaking in cultural events, and of course schmoozing over delectable food and mouthwatering mojitos. From the tales of a haunted attic to an array of wild theme parties,…
In July, Blondie announced a North American fall tour in support of the upcoming release of its ninth studio album, Panic of Girls. Founding members Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Clem Burke have teamed up with newer additions Leigh Foxx, Tommy Kessler, and Matt Katz-Bohen and kicked off the tour…
As we drag our feet back to the office on Tuesday morning bidding farewell to pool parties and umbrella drinks, girl supergroup Wild Flag lifts our spirits with its new video for “Romance.” Directed by funnyman Tom Scharpling, the video is very Point Break meets The Office, but replace the…
Passing through the doors at Blue Jean Blues on 33rd Street near Fort Lauderdale beach is like going through a secret passage way to another decade. The room is dimly lit, a swanky musician saunters along the stage belting out the tunes of Ol’ Blue Eyes, and paintings depicting the…
A night on Fort Lauderdale’s Bus Loop is like casual sex, you get in, sweat your ass off, and get off as quickly as possible.Although the event officially started around 6 p.m., I decided it was best to wait until the sun went down to get the party started. I…
Stage 84 is the type of place that you walk in and you’re instantly taken back to your high school boyfriend’s basement. AC/DC, Chicago, and various classic rock LPs decorate the walls, cozy couches fill the room, and the smell of incense tickle the nostrils. Every nook and cranny is…
Babes, booze, and boobs is the latest trifecta of late night fun at the Manor’s brand new night Bittersweet Thursdays. Usually the multi-level dance club is jam-packed with shirtless men, but for one night of the week, the females completely take over. Walking in all I kept thinking was, “Great,…
Summer is beginning to wind down, which means bidding adieu to drunken afternoons at the beach and back to reality. But before you trade in the flip-flops for those loafers, our friends over at Duffy’s Sports Grill want you to join them in closing the season with their first Sunday…
Lady Gaga’s latest video for her fourth single, “Yoü and I,” off Born This Way, was set to be released on Thursday via Twitter as Gaga’s 1,000th tweet. However — like most things in the music industry — the video leaked two days early. So in an effort to still…
Today our music industry is filled with auto-tuned vocals and remixed beats, and it goes without saying that few of the pop artists will ever go on to achieve icon status. But when you have a singer like Madonna who at age 53 is still creating music, does it really…
It’s no secret that over here at New Times, we love hearing about the latest business ventures of Vanilla Ice, AKA Rob Van Winkle. Whether it’s a reality show, a real estate website, or a hotel promo, we just can’t get enough. In more recent ice man news, he has…
For photos of Wednesday’s Bitchy Bingo, click here.Last night, I got my cherry popped by a drag queen. Well, sort of. It was my first time at Fort Lauderdale’s premier drag-queen cabaret, Lips. Six nights a week, the venue has a variety of theme nights, and on Wednesday nights, it hosts…
Throughout the week, Floridians have been on the edge of their seats waiting the arrival of (the now defunct) Tropical Storm Emily. Will she or won’t she grace us with her presence to ruin our beach weekends? Will we need to stock up on gas, canned food, and board up…
Surf pop band Best Coast has debuted the music video for “Our Deal”, the latest edition to MTV’s “Supervideo” series. Directed by Drew Barrymore and starring a wide variety of up-and-coming Hollywood names — Chloe Moretz of Kick-Ass, Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf, Donald Glover, Alia Shawkat, and Miranda Cosgrove…
If you ask just anyone about the band 100 Monkeys, they might look at you with a blank stare. However, mention it to a starry-eyed Twi-hard, and her heart will most likely skip several beats. But despite its ties to the massive Twilight industry, (main man Jackson Rathbone plays “Jasper…
On Saturday morning, July 23, the musical industry and world lost the talented Amy Winehouse. The cause of her death is still undetermined, although it was reported Sunday evening that the singer died alone in her bed. As news of her death flooded the internet, reactions from fans and celebrities…
Early this morning, British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment at the age of 27. The troubled singer has been struggling with drug addiction for several years, but no details are available yet regarding cause of death. A news release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn’t specifically…
It’s been 30 years since the release of the Go-Go’s debut album, Beauty and the Beat, and in celebration, the girls are heading back out onto the road. Labeled the “Ladies Gone Wild Tour” and knowing their history of raunchy backstage behavior, we’re expecting debauchery. For years, there has been…
Joan Jett & the BlackheartsHard Rock Live, HollywoodTuesday, July 12, 2011Better than: Watching The Runaways movie. No frills was the name of the game at last night’s Joan Jett & the Blackhearts concert. Slithering onto the stage in a pair of sparkly leggings, the punk-rock goddess looked out into the…
UK synthpop band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, better-known as the abbreviated OMD, will be making their first-ever Florida appearance at Miami’s Grand Central on September 16. OMD released its debut single, “Electricity,” on iconic label Factory Records and finally made its mark with the hit single “Enola Gay.” Following this…
The spotlight on Tupac Shakur’s life often focuses on his musical ventures, but people seem to forget about his career on the big screen. From Janet Jackson to Tim Roth and even Mickey Rourke, Tupac co-starred alongside some of Hollywood’s big players. So in honor of the legendary hip-hop artist’s…
