FOX TV brings its SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2010 TOUR to South Florida!

FOX TV's popular television dance competition "So You Think You Can Dance" will take its top contestants from 2010 on the road with a live U.S. tour at the end of the season.

Forty dates are booked for the upcoming outing, beginning September 19 at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA. The coast-to-coast U.S. venture will run for two solid months before wrapping November 17 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ.

Along the way, the "So You Think You Can Dance" cast will stop for performances on September 27 at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA; October 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New Yokr, NY; October 16 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ; October 30 at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN; and November 10 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA.

This fall's trek is just the latest for the televised dance competition, which was also on the road for a fall 2009 tour of the United States. That venture was also routed through about 40 markets and featured the season's Top 10 dancers.

Also similar to the 2009 trek, the U.S. cast of "So You Think You Can Dance" will visit a single Canadian market -- October 19 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON. The provinces have their own version of the TV dance competition, which toured Canada at the end of 2009.

The SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 2010 TOUR will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Wednesday September 29, 2010.

Drake brings his solo THE LIGHT DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES Tour to South Florida!

Once upon a time, Aubrey Drake Graham was best known as Jimmy Brooks in "Degrassi: The Next Generation", a teenage soap opera that aired on Nickelodeon's spin-off channel, The-N. Today he only goes by his middle name: Drake, and his solo debut album, "Thank Me Later", debuted at No. 1 with more than 400,000 records sold in the first week alone.

On September 21, Drake will bring his THE LIGHT DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES Tour to the James L. Knight Center in South Florida. Best known for his hits "Over," "Best I Ever Had," and "Successful," he also forms part of the Young Money collective, which also includes Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

The Canadian rapper has performed at various club appearances and on Wayne's recent arena tours when they visited South Florida, but this show will be his first official solo show in South Florida with his touring band.

Drake will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Tuesday September 21, 2010.

UK rockers Interpol set their own South Florida date!

Though they were originally scheduled to play South Florida as the opening act of the postponed July 9th U2 360 Tour, Interpol has mapped out plans for an extensive North American tour, their first scheduled road trip in over two years.

The endeavor is set to begin July 23rd at the Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton, MA. From there, the band will travel up and down the east coast before hitting various midwest locations. Incredibly, they’ll also play two dates in Florida on August 19th and 21st in Orlando and Miami Beach, respectively. No word yet on west coast dates, but with a late October appearance scheduled for the New Orleans-based Voodoo Experience, we figure more dates might be scheduled for around then.

As for what you’ll be seeing? Interpol recently offered a further taste of what’s to come at Rochester, New York’s 1,300-person capacity Water Street Music Hall. Spin Magazine reports the band played a 15 song set, 100 minute performance and, in addition the previously revealed “Light”, they debuted two other new numbers, titled “Success” and “Summer Well”.

The trek of course follows quite a bit of other news on the Interpol front. Bassist Carlos D left the band and has since been replaced by Dave Pajo, plus the Secret Machines’ Brandon Curtis has been added as a member of the touring lineup. What’s more, the band will be touring behind its forthcoming, self-titled fourth LP, which is due for release in September 2010 via its new label Matador Records. And if all that weren’t enough, Interpol has also just dropped a music video for “Lights”.

Interpol (with Special Guest: Twin Tigers) will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Saturday August 21, 2010.

Alejandro Sanz brings his PARAISO TOUR back to South Florida!

Alejandro Sanz is immersed in an international tour, which it has already visited over thirty cities. The PARAISO TOUR has brought three common elements no matter where Sanz has played: a sold-out poster hanging outside each concert, a thrilled audience that does not stop singing and dancing throughout the entire show and excellent reviews.

Sanz has made multitudinous concerts, such as the ones offered at Argentina’s Estadio Velez in Buenos Aires, Seville’s Estadio Olimpico, Chile’s Arena Santiago de Chile, six concerts at Mexico City’s Auditorio Nacional or Madrid’s Palacio de Los Deportes.

Sanz, accompanied by his band of nine musicians, presents his new work, "Paraiso Express" as well as his career’s great classics, with a spectacular staging that leaves no one indifferent.

"Paraiso Express" captures the artist’s essence as a songwriter and performer. “This album leans more towards rock than my previous albums, a more elegant one with more positive lyrics, and a happier spirit and more rhythmic,” says Sanz.

Ten brilliant and poignant songs where Sanz manages to immerse the listener completely in their stormy stories, with the idea of bringing them to their particular havens. "Paraiso Express" was produced by Puerto Rican producer Tommy Torres and mixed by world famous engineer Bob Clearmountain, who made some of the best albums by the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen or Paul McCartney, among others. Alejandro seems to have found his true songwriter’s paradise in this record, showing once again, why he is still the most important Spanish musician in decades.

Alejandro Sanz will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Saturday August 7, 2010.

Marc Anthony brings his ICONOS WORLD TOUR to South Florida!

Marc Anthony calls his latest album, "Iconos," one of his most satisfying, but the crooner acknowledges experiencing a roller-coaster of emotions while he was recording it. "I felt the gravity of the responsibility ... and also in the studio I felt the insecurity, the absolute bliss, uncertainty, total satisfaction, fear," he recalled in a recent interview. "You invest all these years in this project. ... you go to the studio and you say, 'What do I have to offer? This song is perfect! Am I gonna fall short?' ... and then it's over, and wow."

The finished album, released this past May 2010, was on top of Billboard's tropical albums chart for several weeks. It includes covers of romantic classics by Mexicans Juan Gabriel and Jose Jose and Spaniard Jose Luis Perales, and Spanish ballads like "El Triste," ''Y Como es El" and "Amada Amante." Anthony said he listened to these songs as a kid growing up in New York City. "I was raised with these songs that my parents listened to never realizing it was going to be the soundtrack of my life," he said, speaking in a mixture of Spanish and English. "Today I realize it and I get amazed by their importance."

The album, produced by Marc Anthony and Julio Reyes, features 10 songs, two of them original. While he sings songs by his favourite singers, Anthony said the selections were not made because of the artist but because of the song. His favourite is "Almohada," a Jose Jose hit from the 1970s. "The arrangement is so cinematic. ... Even if you take the lyrics off there is a story," said the 41-year-old musician. "The song challenged me. ... It captures the challenge that making this album was."

The order of the songs was chosen by his superstar wife, Jennifer Lopez. "Jennifer absolutely loved it! She was there every step of the way. She actually sequenced the album. She's my muse," he said proudly.

Lopez was not the only star to appreciate the album. Anthony has received positive comments from some of the original singers of the ballads. "Perales wrote me immediately the sweetest note saying he was proud of the song. ... Juan Gabriel sent me a beautiful letter saying he was honoured that I chose his songs, that he was very proud of me. It really took me by surprise," he said.

Anthony, who has enjoyed great success singing both English pop and Spanish salsa, is on a tour of Latin America that will take him to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. He returns to the United States on September 10 with a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Before the year ends, he plans to release a salsa album.

"That time has come: I can't sleep anymore. That's when I know I'm ready, when I can't sleep thinking of the next project," he said, laughing. "We have the pot on the stove and we're getting the ingredients together to cook that salsa."

Marc Anthony brings his ICONOS WORLD TOUR to the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday September 17, 2010.

Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax bring their 2010 AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR to South Florida!

Metalheads rejoice! North America's biggest thrash tour in 20 years is announced, as 1991's original American "Clash of the Titans" lineup - Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax – will tour together once again on Leg Two of the 2010 AMERICAN CARNAGE TOUR.

On Leg Two of the tour, Megadeth will continue to roar through its landmark 1990 album "Rust in Peace" from front to back, while Slayer will rip the roof off by performing its much-lauded "Seasons in the Abyss" album, which was also released in 1990. Anthrax recently welcomed back singer Joey Belladonna, who defined the band during their heyday, and now permanently back in the band, will be front-and-center.

Slayer, Megadeth with Anthrax will be at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre in downtown Miami, Florida on Sunday October 3, 2010.

AMERICAN IDOL's Adam Lambert brings his GLAM NATION TOUR to South Florida!

Adam Lambert fans should get ready to see a whole lot of black leather, lasers and eyeliner up close, as the "American Idol" alum hits North America with his headlining GLAM NATION TOUR. Lambert's trek kicked-off June 4th in Wilkes Barre, PA.

"I hope the audience will be able to escape for a few hours and fall into a world full of glam, drama and excitement," Lambert said in a statement, "... and I would love everyone to come away with a new appreciation for the music on my album."

Fellow "American Idol" season 8 alum Allison Iraheta and guitarist/singer Orianthi will open on all dates of Lambert's GLAM NATION TOUR. "I am such a fan of Allison's music and I am so excited for her to perform it live in front of an audience," says Adam of Iraheta. "She is pure rock and roll." Of Orianthi, Lambert adds, "she is a killer guitarist and a great vocalist. I'm so excited to be sharing the stage with her."

Lambert's post-"Idol" debut album, "For Your Entertainment," has sold 605,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. His second single, the Pink and Max Martin-penned ballad "Whataya Want from Me," entered the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart recently on the heels of his mentoring stint and performance on "American Idol" this past season.

Adam Lambert will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday September 19, 2010.

Comic Jerry Seinfeld returns to South Florida!

Due to popular demand, the star of the classic 1990's NBC TV series SEINFELD and America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld... is hitting the road in a return to his first love – stand-up comedy.

Recently hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shale. Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

Jerry Seinfeld will be at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida for 2 shows on Saturday November 6, 2010 - a 7pm show & a 9:30pm show.

U2 announces their rescheduled 2011 South Florida date!

In the wake of Bono's recent emergency back surgery, U2 was forced to postpone its 360° North American Tour however, all dates for the rescheduled tour have been released, including the band's South Florida performance which will take place on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The 2010 European tour, which has not been affected, begins as scheduled on August 6th in Turin.

U2's manager Paul McGuinness thanked fans for their ongoing support, "We're delighted the dates are rescheduled and in all the same venues we originally planned to play. It hasn't been easy to accomplish this and I'd like to thank the managers of the many venues and sports teams across North America and Live Nation Global Touring for their help and cooperation in making this complex new plan possible. Above all we want to thank the U2 fans for bearing with us. They're the best and the band wants to get back to where they belong, surrounded by their audience."

Live Nation Entertainment says all previously purchased tickets will be valid at the rescheduled performances.

The rescheduled date for U2's 360° North American Tour is Wednesday June 29, 2011 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Spain wins the 2010 World Cup!

Spain and the Netherlands duked it out on the field last night for 2 hours before Spain became the final victor in a 1-0 first time World Cup win. The Netherlands also had a chance to take home their first World Cup today, but they fell victim to the swift kick of Andres Iniesta, who scored the game winner in extra time. Iniesta broke free from the penalty area, receiving a pass from Cesc Febregras, and gave an 8 yard kick past goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

Now while this may have been an exciting victory for Spain, the Dutch probably felt even more defeated, since the stands were primarily filled with Dutch fans, wearing Orange in support of their team. The Dutch was considered the Home Team of the game, and utter defeat was what they felt when that kick came out of nowhere!! That’s okay, they can go to Amsterdam and smoke the pain away.

One of the other highlights of the game was the opening speech by Nelson Mandela, who will see his 92nd Birthday this coming Sunday. The crowd of 85,000 gave a standing ovation for his entrance and remained standing for his entire speech, spanning three minutes and focusing on how pleased he is for South Africa to host the World Cup. This speech within itself is a message of overcoming, as Mandela had to cancel his speech for the opening ceremony due to the untimely passing of his 13 year-old great granddaughter, Zenani Zanethemba Nomasonto Mandela. Nelson Mandela had shared with the world one of his final cherished memories of her was when she was kissed three times by Cristiano Ronaldo. Zenani sadly passed in a traffic accident after heading home from one of the World Cup’s opening concerts.

South Africa is proud to have been a part of these World Cup events, knowing that it not only brought more awareness and focus to the continent, but for also being a centerpiece of bringing the world together.

Lebron James heads to South Florida and the Miami Heat!

The decision has been rendered by King James. NBA star LeBron James revealed last night that he is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat. James made the announcement about half way through an hour-long special on ESPN. James has decided to join forces with Heat guard Dwyane Wade and forward Chris Bosh to create what some are calling the “Three My-Egos” in Miami.

James said he didn't reach the decision to go to South Beach until Thursday morning June 8th. The two time league MVP who has played in Cleveland since being selected by the Cavs right out of high school in 2003 also said he's going to the Miami Heat because he wants to be able to win championships, and he feels like he can in Miami.

James, the big prize in the NBA free agent frenzy of 2010, really touched a nerve last night in Cav’s owner Dan Gilbert who penned a scathing open letter to the team's fans. Gilbert called the decision by James a cowardly betrayal and said that he can, quote, "Personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA championship before the self-titled former 'king' wins one”. He also accused James of quitting in Cleveland’s second round playoff series loss this season to the Celtics.

Miami Heat President Pat Riley and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade released the following statements last night:

PAT RILEY: “We are thrilled that LeBron James and Chris Bosh have decided to come to Miami to join forces with our truly great player, Dwyane Wade. We are looking forward to the opportunity of building something that our fans in Miami will be proud of for a long, long time. The journey is just beginning.”

DWYANE WADE: “I am thrilled to welcome LeBron James to the Heat family. I look forward to playing alongside LeBron, Chris Bosh and our teammates, and together representing the great city of Miami. There's magic in the number 3. This is the beginning of new chapter in Heat history and very exciting for both fans of the Miami Heat and the NBA.”

The Miami Heat play at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida.

Meat Loaf brings his 2010 HANG COOL TOUR to South Florida!

Meat Loaf will spend some time on the road in support of his forthcoming album, "Hang Cool Teddy Bear." The theatrical rocker kicked-off the tour with a July 3 stop in Gilford, NH.

"Hang Cool Teddy Bear," the musician's 11th studio effort, hit shelves May 11th. Meat Loaf worked with producer Rob Cavallo on the set, which features guest appearances by Jack Black, Hugh Laurie (of FOX TV's HOUSE), Kara DioGuardi (of FOX TV'S AMERICAN IDOL) and Steve Vai. The new material was inspired by the 1970 film "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" and named for a line in the movie.

"I wanted it big, I wanted it dramatic, I wanted a rock record," the performer explained in a prepared statement. "Yes, it sounds like a Meat Loaf record. But it sounds different, too; it sounds new, it sounds fresh. It speaks to you in a different way."

Meat Loaf is also a successful actor, having appeared in more than 60 television shows and feature films, from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to last year's "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny."

Meat Loaf (with Special Guest: Peal) will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday September 1, 2010.

Disney on Ice brings MICKEY & MINNIE'S MAGICAL JOURNEY to South Florida!

Make imagination your destination! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical world's of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE LION KING, PETER PAN and LILO & STITCH.

Discover Ariel and Sebastian's enchanting undersea kingdom; visit the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala; soar through starry skies with Peter Pan and his sassy fairy friend Tinker Bell; and say "aloha" to fun with Lilo and Stitch. You'll be captivated by the music, beauty and laughter in a journey so magical, you'll never want to go home.

MICKEY & MINNIE'S MAGICAL JOURNEY features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a colorful set that captures all four unique worlds. Audiences will be entranced as they experience this exciting excursion — one that will fill the arena with magic, music, and best of all... with Mickey and Minnie as your tour guides!

Disney on Ice's MICKEY & MINNIE'S MAGICAL JOURNEY will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida from September 16 thru 19, 2010 and will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida from September 22 thru 26, 2010.

The Jonas Brothers bump-up their South Florida date!

Fans of the Jonas Brothers will want to take a long, hard look at the band’s revised itinerary as several September dates change and the tour adds stops in Mexico, Central America and South America.

Here’s where it gets complicated. The early September run originally scheduled to hit Milwaukee on September 7, Saint Paul on September 8, Omaha on September 9, Englewood, CO on September 11, Auburn, WA on September 14 and Vancouver on September 15 has been completely revised.

The new schedule shows the band playing Tampa's at 1-800 Ask–Gary Amphitheatre on September 8; San Antonio's AT&T Center on September 10; The Woodlands' (Houston, TX) The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on September 11; Dallas' Superpages.com Center on September 12 and Chula Vista's Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre on September 16.

The group also announced that its complete traveling show, including staging featuring six columns of moving video screens making up a massive video wall, three catwalks up to 40 feet long and other special affects, will accompany them to Central and South America, ensuring that their fans will get a full dose of the phenomena that is the Brothers Jonas.

The boys head south of the border beginning in late October, playing Monterrey, Mexico, at Estadio Universitario on October 21; Guadalajara, Mexico, at Estadio 3 de Marzo on October 23 and Mexico City at Foro Sol on October 24.

The Jonas Brothers' original date for Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL was Saturday October 9th. It has been bumped-up to Tuesday September 7th.

The legendary Neil Young brings his solo TWISTED ROAD Tour to South Florida!

Legendary musician Neil Young is set to return to the concert stage with his solo TWISTED ROAD Tour. In lieu of playing stadiums or more traditional concert venues, the shows for this solo tour will be held in some of the nation’s top performing arts venues. Young’s most recent live performances leading up to this tour have come on the final episode of "The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien" and the 2010 Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic games.

This special solo, acoustic tour will give fans the opportunity to see Young in an intimate setting and, according to a press release about the tour, will afford them the opportunity to hear not-yet-released tracks from the legendary musician. British folk legend Bert Jansch will be opening all dates on the tour. Young’s trio of shows in Texas is a special treat for fans when you consider the fact that it has been seven years since he played in the state. His last Texas show was with Crazy Horse at Willy’s Picnic in 2003. During this run of dates, he will play Jones Hall in Houston, Bass Performance Hall in Austin, and Meyerson Syphony Center in Dallas.

Neil Young’s long, meandering career is a marvel to behold. The legendary musician has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions, once for his body of work as a solo artist and once as a member of Buffalo Springfield. His contributions as a solo artist and as a member of bands such as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; Buffalo Springfield; and Crazy Horse have produced some of the most well known and beloved folk songs in history, and his music has influenced those far outside of the folk genre including Nirvana and Pearl Jam amongst others. If you have to opportunity to be a part of this special event, take advantage of it. This doesn’t come along every day.

Neil Young will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday September 23, 2010.

LILITH Tour cancels 10 dates including its South Florida date!

The 2010 LILITH Tour is announcing the cancellation of 10 upcoming shows: Salt Lake City (7/12), Montreal (7/23), Raleigh (8/4), Charlotte (8/6), West Palm Beach (8/10), Tampa (8/11), Birmingham (8/12), Austin (8/14), Houston (8/15) and Dallas (8/16).

“We are in the midst of one of the most challenging summer concert seasons with many tours being cancelled outright,” says LILITH co-founder Terry McBride. “Everyone involved with the tour would like to apologize to the fans and artists scheduled to play in these markets, and express appreciation for all the support for the festival’s return. LILITH remains the only tour of its kind, and we are confident that fans will be amazed by what each date has to offer.”

In light of these cancellations, some artists who were set to appear later in the tour may be performing in other cities.

Comic Ron White brings his BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS TOUR to South Florida!

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon, returns to Fort Lauderdale with his new stand-up show BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS TOUR.

White has achieved two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units. Ron has appeared on late-night talk shows such as "The Late Show with David Letterman", "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "Dr. Phil."

In November 2008 Ron taped his third one hour special "Behavioral Problems" which premiered on Comedy Central April 19, 2009. The DVD and CD were released on April 21st.

Ron White will be at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday July 17, 2010.