Red Hot Chili Peppers' rescheduled I'M WITH YOU North American Tour finally heads to South Florida!

Itinerary changes were afoot for the Red Hot Chili Peppers while singer Anthony Kiedis recovered from, well, foot surgery, pushing the North American tour launch to March 2012.

Surgeons put Kiedis under the knife to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon in his foot.

Although he was expected to make a full recover, he wasn't exactly ready to be back on his feet for the band’s 2012 winter tour in support of their Grammy-nominated album, “I’m With You”.

Here’s what the revised schedule looks like:
January 20 in Sunrise, FL at the Bank Atlantic Center moves to April 2.
January 21 in Orlando at the Amway Arena moves to March 31.
January 23 in Tampa at the Tampa Bay Times Forum took place last night March 29 (becoming the first date on the North American schedule).
January 25 in Charlotte, NC at the Time Warner Cable Arena moves to April 6.
January 27 in Raleigh, NC at the RBC Center moves to April 4.
January 28 in Columbia, SC at Colonial Life Arena moves to April 7.
January 30 in Duluth, GA at the Gwinnett Center moves to April 10.
January 31 in Greensboro, NC at the Greensboro Coliseum moves to April 9.
February 3 in Memphis at the FedEx Forum moves to April 12.

But wait, there’s more.

The New Orleans date scheduled for February 4 moves to October 4 and dates originally scheduled for February and March in Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Little Rock are now slotted for August, September and October 2012.

WrestleMania XXVIII heads to the Sun Life Stadium!

WrestleMania XXVIII will be held at Sun Life Stadium this coming Sunday April 1st, 2012 as the WWE recognized the value not only of the venue but of being able to showcase everything it’s about in one of the most diverse cities in America.

“Nobody does big events like Miami and no venue is more blessed to have these kinds of events,” said Dolphins CEO Mike Dee, who was joined by Hall-of-Fame quarterback Dan Marino and limited partner and Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan. “It’s just great that we’re in a position to work with the community to bring WrestleMania here. It’s going to be a tremendous entertainment value for local fans but it’s going to bring a lot of people from all over the country and all over the world. It’s going to have a tremendous economic impact on the region.”

Though there have been other former NFL players to crossover into the ring, nobody from the Miami Dolphins has attempted to try the physically demanding sport since Wahoo McDaniel in the 1970s. Marino made it clear that he will not be the next.

“No, I never thought about it,” Marino said. “And I will never think about it. But it’s great for the city of Miami and that’s why I’m here. The Dolphins wanted me to come and show my support for this and to have this event at Sun Life Stadium, they were able to pull something special of because this is truly a big event. It’s very similar to the Super Bowl because it’s one big event”

In addition to the actual main event, which will be televised via pay-per-view to more than 100 countries, there will be a weeklong slate of events similar to Super Bowl week. Among them will be the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, WrestleMania Axxess, the finals of the WrestleMania Reading Challenge and a Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament.

Miami also has hosted Super Bowls before, but McMahon has wanted to bring WrestleMania to Miami for quite some time. “We should’ve been here before, actually,” McMahon said. “So many WWE fans have asked us through the years, ‘Why not Miami?’ and sometimes it takes me a while to make the right decision, and this is definitely the right decision. It’s going to be an extraordinary event. There are so many things that are appealing here and you want to go where you’re welcomed. We’re welcomed here and there’s a warm, personal feeling that you get from those who enjoy our sport and enjoy our form of entertainment.”

The Miz is the reigning WWE men’s champion and Diva Eve is the women’s champion. The two of them were very excited to see WrestleMania come to Miami, as was The Big Show, who is a Miami resident. Marino joked that he’d like to be The Big Show’s bodyguard.

WrestleMania XXVIII will be at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday April 1, 2012.

Comic Jerry Seinfeld returns to South Florida in 2012!

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.

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 Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday March 31, 2012 for 2 shows: a 7pm show and a 9:30pm show.

UK’s new teen sensation One Direction heads to South Florida!

There’s no denying One Direction’s popularity on this side of the Pond. With screaming teens greeting the boys during the group’s TODAY SHOW appearance two weeks ago followed by a chart-topping debut album – “Up All Night” – the lads sure look as if they will be the ones to enter the lofty tween stratosphere once occupied by *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block.

Further proof of One Direction’s newly found success is the group’s U.K. itinerary consisting of sold-out arena dates clear through next year: 2013.

Playing indoors and outdoors the One Direction U.S. headlining adventure begins in Fairfax, Va., at the Patriot Center May 24.

Stops include E. Rutherford, N.J., at the Izod Center May 25; Detroit’s Fox Theatre June 1; Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood June 9; San Jose at the Events Center June 13; Oakland’s Paramount Theatre June 14; Los Angeles at the Gibson Amphitheatre @ Univ. CityWalk June 16; Atlanta at the Arena at Gwinnett Center June 26 and Tampa at the 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre June 29. Last destination listed on the new schedule is Fort Lauderdale.

There are also a couple of TV appearances in the plan with the group appearing on the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards March 31 to perform their hit “What Makes You Beautiful.” One Direction will also appear on an episode of iCarly “iGo One Direction” set to air April 7 on Nickelodeon.

One Direction will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, FL on Sunday July 1, 2012.

Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE heads back to South Florida!

Now in its’ 3rd year of touring 2 simultaneous productions, Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE is “so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil” according to the New York Daily News and “stuffed with so much holiday cheer and audacious acts, Scrooge would exit with a big ol’ smile on his face” proclaims the Erie Times News about this “Broadway-worthy spectacle”.

Renowned director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with sparkle and suspense one can only dream of in a HOLIDAZE. An international cast of over 30 multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

An original music score and some seasonal favorites accompany hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers. The perfect way to come in from the cold, forget the holiday stresses and rediscover the magic of the season.

Don’t miss the international sensation that “dazzled…at The Kennedy Center” according to the Washington Post.

Cirque Dreams HOLIDAZE will be at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from December 27 thru 31, 2012.

Multi-talented writer, producer and star George Lopez heads back to South Florida!

George Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations.

For two seasons, he hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcome, GEORGE LOPEZ, which ran for six seasons on ABC. Lopez remains a hit with viewers in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable’s Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network and among the top five comedies and top 20 weekly programs in syndication.

Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster RIO along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg and was “Grouchy Smurf” in the live-action feature film THE SMURFS. His other recent film credits include the box-office hit VALENTINE’S DAY, directed by Garry Marshall, BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA, SWING VOTE, HENRY POOLE IS HERE, and BALLS OF FURY.

In August 2009, Lopez filmed his second HBO Comedy Special, “Tall, Dark and Chicano”. He headlined his first HBO Comedy Special, “America’s Mexican”, in 2007. Lopez has also performed as part of HBO and TBS’s Comic Relief 2006. His acclaimed comedy concert, “Why You Crying?”, debuted on Showtime in 2004. Lopez released his third standup CD, “El Mas Chingon”, in 2006, earning a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Comedy Album. Prior to that, in 2004, he was nominated for a Grammy in the same category for his CD “Team Leader”. In May 2004, his autobiography, “Why You Crying?”, entered The New York Times Bestsellers Top 20. The book was co-written by Emmy®-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez also was the focus of the award-winning documentary “Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream”.

In 2006, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy, talk show and hosting appearances, including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and twice hosting the Latin Grammys. In 2001, Lopez hosted a major morning radio show in Los Angeles, becoming the first Latino to headline the key morning slot on an English-language station in one of the nation’s top radio markets.

Lopez has received the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award and was named Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for his extensive fundraising efforts benefiting earthquake victims in El Salvador and Guatemala. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award.

The Lopez Foundation, founded by George, was established to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease, organ donation, and the military. On October 18, 2011, Lopez’s elementary school, San Fernando Elementary School, honored him for his beneficent efforts by naming their auditorium after him. Lopez is also a long-time supporter of CNN Heroes and during the 2011 All-Star Tribute Special, showed viewers what you can do to be a hero in your own community.

George Lopez will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday March 22, 2012.

The legendary Liza Minnelli heads to South Florida!

Stage and screen legend and songstress Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special “Legends” Grammy, two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy, is one of the entertainment world’s consummate performers. In film, on stage and in television, Minnelli has won critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her peers in show business, giving new dimension and credibility to the word “superstar.”

Minnelli, the daughter of award-winning performer Judy Garland and acclaimed film director Vincente Minnelli, won her first professional recognition – The Theatre World Award – at age 16 in 1963 for an Off-Broadway revival of the musical BEST FOOT FORWARD. At 19, in 1965, she became the youngest woman ever to win a leading actress Tony Award for the musical FLORA THE RED MENACE.

Over the years, Minnelli’s other Broadway appearances have been memorable. In 1975 her enormous strength and talent were put to the test when she agreed to replace an ailing Gwen Verdon in the original Broadway run of Bob Fosse’s CHICAGO. With only one-week’s rehearsal, and no public announcement, Liza played to sold-out audiences for a period of five weeks. In 1984, Liza reunited with her CHICAGO co-star Chita Rivera in the Kander and Ebb musical THE RINK. It garnered Liza a Best Actress Tony nomination. In 1997, Liza took over for one month only for an ailing Julie Andrews in Broadway’s VICTOR/VICTORIA.

A special Tony was awarded to Minnelli for breaking the box-office record at the Winter Garden Theatre in 1973 for her one-woman show. In 1977, she returned to the Broadway stage in a starring role in the Kander and Ebb musical THE ACT, for which she was awarded her third Tony. The musical was directed by Martin Scorsese, who had just directed her on the big screen in NEW YORK, NEW YORK opposite Robert DeNiro.

Her first starring film role, however, was as the love-interest in Albert Finney’s only film as director and star, CHARLIE BUBBLES (1967). In 1969, she appeared in THE STERILE CUCKOO and subsequently earned her first Academy Award nomination for the role. The following year, she appeared in Otto Preminger’s TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, JUNIE MOON.

In 1972 her movie career peaked when she played Sally Bowles in Bob Fosse’s now iconic film adaptation of the musical CABARET. The film won eight Oscars, including Best Actress for Minnelli. The role also earned her a Golden Globe and a British Film Academy Award. The unqualified success of CABARET put Minnelli on the covers of both Time and Newsweek in the same week. In 1981, she co-starred with Dudley Moore on the big screen in the classic ARTHUR, going on to make the sequel ARTHUR 2 in 1988.

Minnelli starred in the first concert ever filmed live for television in 1972. The seminal LIZA WITH A Z (directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse) produced a Top 20 album and won the Emmy for Outstanding Single Program and the prestigious Peabody Award. It has been released in recent years on DVD and aired on Showtime.

Minnelli emerged as a dramatic television actress in the made-for-TV drama A TIME TO LIVE as the mother of a child with muscular dystrophy. The role won her second Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and universal acclaim from television critics and writers around the world.

In between her many TV and film roles, Minnelli never stopped touring and has long been considered one of the most exciting concert performers, electrifying audiences around the world and setting records at the most prestigious venues.

In 2000, Minnelli was hospitalized for encephalitis. The prognosis was grim: she was told she would never walk, talk, dance or sing again. But Liza’s incredible will, determination and relentless hard work proved the doctors wrong, and by June 2002, she was back on stage at the Beacon Theater in New York. Her triumphant comeback CD entitled “Liza’s Back!” was released in October 2002, and she was seen the following year as Lucille Austero on TV’s critically acclaimed ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT.

Minnelli made a triumphant return to Broadway in 2008 with LIZA’S AT THE PALACE … which went on to win the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. She recreated the show at the MGM Grand where her performance was filmed for a public television special and a DVD. The show’s cast recording was nominated for a Grammy Award.

In 2010, following a much talked about cameo in SEX AND THE CITY 2, Minnelli released “Confessions” which was recorded with her longtime collaborator, pianist Billy Stritch.

Throughout her lifetime, Minnelli has supported various charities and causes. She served on the board of directors of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential for 20 years. She also has dedicated much time and performance proceeds to amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

Today, she works with students at The Actor’s Studio teaching master classes in acting and singing. Her well-known generosity of spirit, enthusiasm and commitment to her craft are unequaled in the entertainment industry, where she continues her extraordinary career with ongoing concert tours around the world.

Liza Minnelli will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Tuesday April 10, 2012.

Cirque Dreams’ POP GOES THE ROCK heads to South Florida!

Dance, shout and shake your booty when POP GOES THE ROCK by Cirque Dreams makes its hometown debut by presenting Cirque Dreams spectacular acrobatic feats to popular songs.

POP GOES THE ROCK by Cirque Dreams is the newest visually thrilling musical spectacular from Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit CIRQUE DREAMS’ JUNGLE FANTASY and founder of the famed Cirque Dreams Entertainment Brand. This one-of-a-kind variety show for the entire family is designed to unite generations through a mash-up of celebrated pop and rock tunes spanning the decades and entertain audiences of all ages. Cirque Dreams’ daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strong men and a variety of edgy, awe-inspiring acts are accompanied by a hip dance crew, cool singers and a jammin’ band performing over 20 chart-topping hits ‘live on stage’.

Goldberg’s stage wizardry blends an international cast of astonishing Cirque Dreamers performing crazy feats to off-the-hook beats on stage, in the air and way off the charts. This original production features hundreds of colorfully inventive costumes and an array of visual artistry that explodes like a rock ‘n’ roll party set in a carnival funhouse – all groovin’ and rockin’ to the original live band. Through special arrangements with Sony ATV/Music, song titles range from Frank Sinatra’s “Call Me Irresponsible” and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” to Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” and Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” along with others including Cherry Poppin Daddies’ “Zoot Suit Riot”, Gloria Gaynor’s “The Heat is On,” BTO’s “Let it Ride”, One Republic’s “Apologize”, Alice Cooper’s “No More Mister Nice Guy”, Sergio Mendes’ “Never Gonna Let you Go” and Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs.” Additional hits include: “In the Summer Time,” “Like a Prayer,” “Right ‘Round”, “Jump, For My Love,” “Rapper’s Delight,” “I Love the Nightlife” and more!

Since 1993, the Cirque Dreams brand has entertained more than 50 million people worldwide under the artistic direction of Neil Goldberg. Cirque Dreams shows have appeared in theaters, casinos, theme parks, at sea and on Broadway. Cirque Dreams has garnered critical acclaim from USA Today, The New York Times, The Associated Press, CNN, the Today Show, Fox & Friends and more.

The Cirque Dreams franchise includes a growing number of popular Cirque Dreams brand shows nationwide including the afore-mentioned Cirque Dreams’ JUNGLE FANTASY as well as CIRQUE DREAMS & DINNER onboard Norwegian Epic, Cirque Dreams’ ILLUMINATION, Cirque Dreams’ PANDEMONIA and the recent multiple company tours of Cirque Dreams’ HOLIDAZE including a first time ever engagement at The Kennedy Center.

Cirque Dreams’ POP GOES THE ROCK will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida March 29 thru April 8, 2012.

Broadway's Sinatra infused dance musical COME FLY AWAY is finally in South Florida!

COME FLY AWAY is the Broadway musical that brings together the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner choreographer Twyla Tharp.

The one-of-a-kind experience combines the seductive vocals of "Ol' Blue Eyes" with the sizzling sound of a live on-stage big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp's choreography. As 14 of the world's best dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love, you will experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in a world of sparking romance and astonishing beauty.

COME FLY AWAY features a host of beloved Sinatra classics, including "Fly Me to the Moon", "My Way", "New York, New York" and "Witchcraft."

COME FLY AWAY will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida thru March 18, 2012 and at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida from March 20 to 25, 2012.

Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks finally bring their acclaimed HEART & SOUL Tour to South Florida!

It is a mutual love fest between Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart as the take off on their 2012 HEART & SOUL Summer Tour

Expressing their admiration for the other, the Hall of Famers say:

“I couldn’t be happier to be back on the boards with Stevie this summer,” says Rod Stewart. “We had fantastic fun on the road together last spring and I’m thrilled at the chance to bring it to new cities and fans this summer."

Stevie Nicks says, "I had a great time last year on the road with Rod, he is really fun to work with. I am very excited to join him again this year."

The first venue foray Rod and Stevie first was in the spring of 2011 for their acclaimed HEART & SOUL Tour taking the legendary musicians on an 18-concert arena tour highlighted by two sold-out shows at both New York’s Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

This year's tour will hopefully feature a repeat of the more than three hour shows featuring individual performances of all of their biggest hits—opening with Stevie’s and closing with Rod’s—with a few rousing duets in the middle.

Last year's shows were lauded by reviewers including US Weekly calling the show “magical,” with a set list that “sparked non-stop cheers from the sold-out masses,” and the Boston Globe declaring “Stewart & Nicks make a classic combination” delivering sold-out audiences a “hits-packed night of crystal visions and reasons to believe.”

Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday August 4, 2012.

Coldplay bring their highly anticipated MYLO XYLOTO North American Tour to South Florida!

Coldplay has announced a 21-date 2012 North American tour, in support of its just-released fifth album, "Mylo Xyloto."

The run kicks off on April 17, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta and will conclude on thru August 11 in St. Paul, MN.

"Mylo Xyloto" became Coldplay's third No. 1 album upon its October 25 release, topping the Billboard 200 with 447,000 copies sold in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Although the album was released after the 2012 Grammys eligibility period, its first two singles, "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" and "Paradise," were nominated for Best Rock Performance and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, respectively.

While "Paradise" sits at No. 4 on the current Rock Songs chart, Coldplay's next single, "Charlie Brown," will be serviced to radio later this month.

Coldplay will be at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida on Friday June 29, 2012.

Neil Diamond kicks-off his highly anticipated 2012 GREATEST HITS Tour in South Florida!

Rock and Pop Icon Neil Diamond, a 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and 2011 Kennedy Center Honoree, will take his greatest hits on the road on a much-anticipated North American tour kicking off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 1st and closing in Las Vegas on September 1st. The 2012 tour will feature all of Neil Diamond's classic favorites.

In 2012 Neil Diamond will perform in select venues for the first time, including the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York on June 8th. He will return to the DTE Energy Music Theater in Detroit, Michigan for his first time in nearly 20 years.

In addition, Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings recently announced that he will release THE VERY BEST OF NEIL DIAMOND - THE ORIGINAL STUDIO RECORDINGS on December 6th. The album will feature 23 of the most popular hits and signature tracks from America's quintessential singer-songwriter. This is the first Neil Diamond collection to draw from the artist's complete studio discography and includes tracks such as "Forever In Blue Jeans," "Cherry, Cherry," "Sweet Caroline," "I'm A Believer," "Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon, " "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," "Red, Red Wine," "America" and many more.

Diamond will make a string of high profile media appearances in addition to being a Kennedy Center Honoree on December 27th. He performed last week at the 85th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and will be appearing on NBC’s Today Show, NBC's Tree Lighting at Rockefeller and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Across a musical career spanning nearly five decades, Neil Diamond has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide, with a remarkable track record of 16 Top Ten albums, and 37 Top Ten singles. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Neil Diamond has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter's Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award. Among Diamond's many other honors, he has received a Golden Globe Award, 12 Grammy nominations and was named the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year.

Neil Diamond will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday June 1, 2012.

Van Halen brings their A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH Tour and David Lee Roth to South Florida!

After two years of rumors, Van Halen is finally hitting the road. The five-month tour comes on the heels of their twelfth studio album release, “A Different Kind of Truth,” set to hit stores in early February 2012. “A Different Kind of Truth” will be Van Halen’s first new album since the release of “Van Halen III” back in 1998.

“What’s so exciting about the upcoming Van Halen tour, other than having David Lee Roth back on board, is the fact that they’ll be playing brand new material.” “This is the first time Van Halen will release material with David Lee Roth fronting since 1984!”

The current Van Halen lineup includes: front man David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and his son (with actress Valerie Bertinelli): bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. The Van Halen 2007-2008 Tour featured the same lineup shortly after the controversial departure of bassist Michael Anthony who currently plays bass in the band Chickenfoot.

The Van Halen 2012 tour will kick off on February 18, 2012 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. The tour will travel over five months of dates across the US and Canada before reaching its last reported venue at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA on June 26, 2012. Kool & The Gang will join the band as openers for select dates.

Van Halen will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday April 10, 2012.

WrestleMania XXVIII heads to the Sun Life Stadium!

WrestleMania XXVIII will be held at Sun Life Stadium on April 1st, 2012 as the WWE recognized the value not only of the venue but of being able to showcase everything it’s about in one of the most diverse cities in America.

“Nobody does big events like Miami and no venue is more blessed to have these kinds of events,” said Dolphins CEO Mike Dee, who was joined by Hall-of-Fame quarterback Dan Marino and limited partner and Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan. “It’s just great that we’re in a position to work with the community to bring WrestleMania here. It’s going to be a tremendous entertainment value for local fans but it’s going to bring a lot of people from all over the country and all over the world. It’s going to have a tremendous economic impact on the region.”

Though there have been other former NFL players to crossover into the ring, nobody from the Miami Dolphins has attempted to try the physically demanding sport since Wahoo McDaniel in the 1970s. Marino made it clear that he will not be the next.

“No, I never thought about it,” Marino said. “And I will never think about it. But it’s great for the city of Miami and that’s why I’m here. The Dolphins wanted me to come and show my support for this and to have this event at Sun Life Stadium, they were able to pull something special of because this is truly a big event. It’s very similar to the Super Bowl because it’s one big event”

In addition to the actual main event, which will be televised via pay-per-view to more than 100 countries, there will be a weeklong slate of events similar to Super Bowl week. Among them will be the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, WrestleMania Axxess, the finals of the WrestleMania Reading Challenge and a Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament.

Miami also has hosted Super Bowls before, but McMahon has wanted to bring WrestleMania to Miami for quite some time. “We should’ve been here before, actually,” McMahon said. “So many WWE fans have asked us through the years, ‘Why not Miami?’ and sometimes it takes me a while to make the right decision, and this is definitely the right decision. It’s going to be an extraordinary event. There are so many things that are appealing here and you want to go where you’re welcomed. We’re welcomed here and there’s a warm, personal feeling that you get from those who enjoy our sport and enjoy our form of entertainment.”

The Miz is the reigning WWE men’s champion and Diva Eve is the women’s champion. The two of them were very excited to see WrestleMania come to Miami, as was The Big Show, who is a Miami resident. Marino joked that he’d like to be The Big Show’s bodyguard.

WrestleMania XXVIII will be at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday April 1, 2012.

The original JERSEY BOYS: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons head to South Florida!

During the 1960's British Invasion of bands like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, few American bands had a chance. But Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons persevered and were more successful during that time period than any other.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were formed in 1961 with Frankie Valli as lead singer, Bob Gaudio on keyboards, Nick Massi on bass and Tommy Devito on lead guitar. By 1962, they had already released multiple #1 singles.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons released their first album in 1962, “Sherry & 11 Others”, which included their first two #1 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry." Their third single, "Walk Like a Man" also reached #1 status on the Hot 100 chart when it was released off of “Big Girls Don't Cry and 12 Others” (in 1963), the group's third album. They went onto release 50 US albums over the life of the band, with the last album being “Jersey Beat: The Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons” (in 2007).

On November 6, 2005, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were immortalized on the Broadway stage with the opening of the jukebox musical bio JERSEY BOYS. Using the group’s hits, the musical tells the story of the boys growing up in New Jersey and how they became The Four Seasons. JERSEY BOYS, a huge international hit still enjoying successful runs on Broadway, Las Vegas, London, etc., accurately depicts the music and lives of the group.

While the members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have changed many times over the years, the music and the memories haven't.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Friday & Saturday March 2 & 3, 2012.

Cavalia brings their new show ODYSSEO to South Florida!

Cavalia, whose horse-and-human production received standing ovations and critical acclaim in Miami in 2010, have announced that it will make Miami its second US tour stop for its all-new show: ODYSSEO.

ODYSSEO is being performed at the same site as in 2010: Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami… but this time under a White Big Top more than twice the size.

Surrounded by awe-inspiring projections and visual effects, some 70 horses and 55 artists embark together on a journey, travelling through amazing natural landscapes. “The horse has been a partner of humanity throughout the ages,” explained Normand Latourelle, President and Artistic Director of Cavalia. “It’s thanks to horses that humans imagined they could travel to the ends of the earth. This powerful and natural wonder of an animal enabled mankind to bridge cultures, to create alliances amongst people, and thus to freely roam the planet. He has been one of the most important instruments in the evolution of humanity. This is the essence of ODYSSEO.”

Latourelle continued, “We had such great success in Miami last time around that we knew it would be one of our first tour stops once we finished creating our all-new show.” Miami is the only Florida stop slated for ODYSSEO’s US tour.

ODYSSEO is presented under the world’s largest touring big top. Covering an area of more than 100,000 square feet – two and a quarter times larger than the original Cavalia show’s tent – the new big top houses a 27,000-square-foot stage. “We’ve created an even bigger big top to put as few limits as possible on our horses and artists, allowing them to play, run, dance, jump and twirl around to their hearts’ content,” said Latourelle. Inside, an immense theater seats 2,290 people with no obstructed views. By redefining the scale and possibilities of a touring space, ODYSSEO can accommodate even more in the way of equestrian arts, acrobatics, music, multimedia wizardry and special effects, the signature ingredients of a Cavalia show.

Cavalia’s ODYSSEO is now at the White Big Top at Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami, Florida thru March 25, 2012.