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Donna Summer Dead: Disco Legend Dies After Cancer Battle at 63
Donna Summer has died following a battle with cancer, according to TMZ. The 63-year-old disco legend reportedly passed away this morning (May 17) in Florida.
Summer is known for her many hits, including "Hot Stuff," "Last Dance," "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Bad Girls," among many others, and won five Grammys over the course of her career. www.spinner.com

Miami Beach commissioner Michael Gongora shopping reality show
The city that brought you South Beach Tow, the Kardashians and Miami Ink may birth a new reality star: Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Góngora.
Góngora, who is contemplating a run for Miami Beach mayor in 2013, confirmed Wednesday that a film crew recently followed him around for three days. Góngora, a lawyer, said the crew filmed him meeting with a condo board president and holding meetings with city constituents. www.miamiherald.com

Food Trucks to Roll On Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach will allow a limited number of food truck roundups, starting as early as June. The issue of having food trucks on Miami Beach was pushed back many times, as local restaurants felt it would take away business. www.miaminewtimes.com

Upcoming events at the Hard Rock Live
May 16th - Melissa Etheridge
May 17th - Joan Rivers
June 2nd- Kathy Griffin
June 14th - Il Divo
www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

Nikki Minaj at the James L. Knight Center - Tuesday, July 24th
Influenced by the unpredictable rhymes of Missy Elliot along with the sexually charged attitudes of Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown, Jamaica, Queens, native Nicki Minaj was discovered thanks to her /MySpace page. It was there that Dirty Money Entertainment CEO Fendi first heard her ability to freestyle and first laid eyes on her steamy set of promo shots. With killer curves she was obviously proud to flaunt plus a background in the performing arts thanks to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art -- the school that had inspired the movie Fame -- Minaj was a perfect fit for Fendi's urban DVD magazine, The Come Up. www.ticketmaster.com

Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch, Celebrities React to Obama's Support of Marriage Equality
Following ABC's interview this morning with President Obama, during which he made an historic announcement that he supports marriage equality, out entertainers such as Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris were quick to commend the president's show of support. Many straight celebrities, including music mogul Russell Simmons and singer Josh Groban, also used their Twitter accounts to express their enthusiasm. www.advocate.com

Gay, liberal groups cheer Obama announcement supporting marriage for same-sex couples
Today, President Obama added his voice to the growing chorus of Americans who believe that all couples should share equally in the freedom to marry. He now becomes the first sitting President to join the majority of Americans whose hearts have opened and minds have changed in favor of the freedom to marry. www.miamiherald.com/gay

Firm may transform South Beach eyesore
Developer Crescent Heights, which owns the land just north of the MacArthur Causeway, is considering designs from three architects to transform the area from an eyesore to an appealing mixed-use space.
Condemned South Shore Hospital, the 7-11 convenience store, and a parking garage off 7th Street and West Avenue will all be demolished. www.local10.com

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World
The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten. www.advocate.com

Estiatorio Milos opens; Fresh Fish and Grecian Wine in SoBe
Say hello to Estiatorio Milos, the long-awaited local installment of Costas Spiliadis's international Grecian empire, opening tomorrow in South Beach.
Consider it your own personal Greek temple by the sea: billowing white curtains, white marble countertops and oversized urns shipped in directly from the motherland. You'll want to linger here with a companion of your choice and reverentially worship the market-fresh fish packed in crushed ice right before you. www.urbandaddy.com

Mova Lounge wins "favorite bar" in the country!
MOVA Lounge Miami Beach wins "Favorite" Bar" award by EDGE New York! Over 73,000 votes were casted naming MOVA the nation's "Favorite Bar!"
In April of 2012 over seventy thousand of votes acknowledged MOVA Lounge's accomplishments by naming the popular nightspot as the nation's "Favorite Bar". www.edgenewyork.com

All eyes on Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend
Miami Beach police are intensifying enforcement efforts this Memorial Day weekend to control massive crowds and avoid last year's chaotic finale.
Terrance Smith hasn't had much difficulty selling South Beach as a Memorial Day weekend destination this year. The promoter, who since 2001 has pumped up Miami Beach as the spot to be for several hundred thousand members of what he calls the "hip-hop generation," says bookings for hotel rooms remain as popular as ever — despite police-involved shootings during the weekend last year. www.miamiherald.com

NYC Pride Pier Dance Moving Indoors; Pier Not Structurally Sound
Heritage of Pride is moving the Pier Dance after an environmental review revealed that Pier 54, where it has been held for several years, is no longer structurally sound.
It's being moved to the enclosed Pier 57, according to organizers. The organizers say that it will allow them to do much more in terms of overall production. Because there is no longer a need for a sound permit they will be shifting the hours to go from 8pm - 2am. www.towleroad.com

MDGLCC 11th Annual Gala Awards Dinner - Saturday, June 23rd
The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at its 11th Annual Gala Awards Celebration, "The Orange Gala," on Saturday, June 23, at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel 1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami. The honorees were selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life in South Florida.
The 11th Annual Gala Awards Celebration: "The Orange Gala" will feature a VIP champagne reception and silent auction beginning at 6PM, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., the awards ceremony at 9PM, and then dancing beginning at 10PM.
Tickets are $1,750 for VIP tables of 10, $175 for individual VIP tickets and $100 for general admission. SEE FULL INFORMATION

Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks at Byron Carlyle Theatre
What happens when a Southern Baptist Minister's widow hires a gay ex-Broadway chorus boy to give her six private dance lessons at her beachfront condo? War. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, written by Richard Alfieri, opens Friday, May 4th at the Miami Beach Stage Door Theatre, where it will run each weekend through May 20th.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Sunday matinee at 2 PM. All performances are $38. Tickets are available at the Box Office at the Miami Beach Stage Door at the Byron Carlyle, 500 71st Street, Miami Beach or by calling (305) 397-8977. www.miamibeachstage.org

Soundscape Cinema Series Free Outdoor Movies
Free! The Exostage is an open, grassy viewing area faces a 7,000 square foot projection wall on the eastern front of the New World Center building, complete with a world-class audio system. Miami Beach Soundscape 400 17th Street.
Schedule:
Movies begin at 8pm
Wednesday, 16th American Graffiti
Wednesday, 23rd Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Wednesday, 30th E.T. www.miamibeachfl.gov

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