Burt Reynolds, Dead at 82, Had Deep Ties to South Florida

He was known for his iconic film roles in Deliverance and Boogie Nights, as well as that unmistakable ’70s porn stache. Burt Reynolds’ agent announced today that the iconic film star and onetime Hollywood sex symbol died of a heart attack earlier today in Jupiter.

The Top Five South Florida Tattoo Parlors Offering Friday the 13th Deals

Although the exact origin of getting inked on Friday the 13th is unknown, it is speculated that Oliver Peck of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas started the tradition of charging only $13 for tats on every Friday the 13th since 2001. If his name rings a bell, this is because Peck made the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008 for “Most Tattoos” drawn in 24 hours. How many did he ink, you ask? Exactly 415. We’re hoping the last ones didn’t come out too shaky. Here’s a list of five tattoo parlors in Broward and Palm Beach counties that are keeping the tradition going strong.

Chris Brown Arrested in West Palm Beach After Coral Sky Ampitheater Concert

Singer Chris Brown was arrested last night shortly after walking offstage at his Coral Sky Amphitheater concert in West Palm Beach. Brown was arrested for an outstanding felony battery warrant stemming from an incident in which he allegedly punched a photographer in a Tampa nightclub last year. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office says the singer was booked into jail at around 11 p.m. and released after paying a $2,000 bond.

Boy George on Getting Along With Culture Club and Gay Wedding Cakes

Boy George is calling from Australia, where he’s finalizing filming as a coach on that country’s seventh season of The Voice. He’s purportedly on the phone to discuss his and Culture Club’s upcoming summer tour with the B-52’s and Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins, but he has something else on his mind: wedding cakes.

New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, and Yellowcard Members Headline #ParklandStrong Benefit

Just days after Revolution Live hosted a benefit concert for the families of the 17 people killed in this month’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, AEG Presents and the City of Pompano Beach have announced another fundraiser. Members of New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, and Yellowcard will take the Pompano Beach Amphitheater stage May 16. Proceeds from all ticket sales, concessions, silent auctions, and sponsorships will go to the Broward Education Foundation, which will distribute funds to the families of those killed or injured in the shooting.