​Unless you've been living under a rock, you know these past 10 days marked the 27th consecutive year of Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach Florida. This one-of-kind gathering unites thousands of attendees, including artists, DJs, record labels, producers, A&R, press, event/concert promoters, venues and beyond. All week long, the most elite invade South Beach to attend seminars, workshops, events and parties with the top artists and DJs. More than 1,400 EDM artists from all over the world come out to be among their peers and friends while celebrating their passion for music.

Probably the biggest must-be-at event was the 14th Annual Ultra Music Festival, which won the International Dance Music Award 2011 "Best Music Event."  This three-day long event brought out 165,000 EDM fans to see top notch acts like Armin Van Buuren, Tiësto, Skrillex, Kraftwerk, Avicii, Justice, M83 and Kaskade. The festival was streamed live on UMF TV as millions all over the world tuned in at all the madness. Being in Miami for a week was one of the most amazing and craziest adventures and there's a lot OC can learn from the successes of the UMF.

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​ If you have ears then you've probably heard the Tyga song off of his second album Careless World: Rise of the Last King called "Rack City." Not only has it soared its way up the Billboard 100 charts (it currently sits at #15), it has spawned a slew of awesome remixes and covers. Our friend Glynn Montemayor (of the band Oh Girl) sent us this impressive cover (he really knows his shit and studied the lyrics!)  which inspired us to see what other goodies might be out on YouTube. After the jump, the five whitest covers we've seen.
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​Everyone thinks they're a comic, but in truth, there are a very few that have what it takes to get up there, kill a crowd, and stand beside the greats. Comics come and go, but if they are lucky, they can attain staying power and become legendary. Kind of like Daniel Tosh. (Speaking of, we heard Tosh was looking for a replacement for his hosting gig at Tosh.0!)

We here at OC Weekly have been lucky enough to talk to some impressive comics, but what could 2012 have in store for us in world of comedy? With the new year, it's always good to expand your horizons. With that said, here are five comics to watch out for in 2012!

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If there's one thing we learned in 2011, it's that Selena Gomez is one of a kind. SIKE! She's a product of the Disney "empire" and if there is one thing we know, it's that Disney pumps out the singing talents of kids faster than Kim Kardashian switches athletes. It's just how it goes. Disney and tweens go hand in hand. Since a new year is upon us and it's inevitable that there will be some new singing diva-ette in the 2012 spotlight, here are our picks for Five Disney Tweens to Become the Next Selena Gomez.

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Bob Marley's Wailers will be performing their classic album Uprising at the House of Blues tonight. The Wailers, who are the remaining members from Bob Marley and The Wailers, formed in 1981 after Marley's death. Though a Wailer's show may bring out a very particular type of tree-hugger, you don't have to go green to enjoy the iconic group's chilled-out reggae. More >>

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David Lovering at Pixies' fan club show at the Music Box, Nov. 19, 2011. Click here to see more photos from that night.

​ Happy Birthday, David Lovering! The alt-rock Pixies drummer turns a very un-rock & roll 50 today. Lovering has been playing with the band since their 1986 inception (sans the group's unfortunate 1993-2004 hiatus). Since fans were cheated out of nearly a decade of music during that time period, here's hoping Lovering keeps smashing that kick-drum well into his 60s. Our top five Pixies songs after the jump. More >>

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There's also a (now-defunct) Marie Curie Band from Gainesville, Fla.

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It's Marie Curie's birthday today, so raise a glass for one of the most historically notable women in science. In case you don't know, Curie was the first person to score two Nobel Prizes -- one in physics, and another in chemistry.  Though she accomplished much during her 66-year lifespan (including becoming the first-ever female professor at the University of Paris) her most notable achievements are her theory of radioactivity, isolating radioactive isotopes, and discovering polonium and radium.

We've got your soundtrack for your scientific kickback--and while, unfortunately, most of music's references to science tends to involve unsavory connotations (drugs, man), we've managed to scrounge up a top five (in no particular order) that you (and Curie) can toast to.

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The VMAs are this weekend, and sometimes (everytime) the powerhouse performances get overshadowed by controvery. For that reason, all gimmicky VMA performances have been excluded from this round-up (indecent exposure, girl-on-girl frenching, interrupting performers, snakes, fake blood) to focus just on the talent. Find the Top Five after the jump.

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​In light of DMX (aka Earl Simmons) getting arrested--yet again, even though he was just released from jail last month, we have put together a soundtrack of his own songs to help him survive in jail (since he is no doubt headed back).

Caught doing 102 mph while in a 65 mph zone on Wednesday night, DMX was cited for reckless driving, criminal speed, and driving on a suspended and revoked license. He was later released on bond.

We figure if the law is actually going to work the correct way, he'll be back in jail for revoking one of the many probations he probably has. Earl has actually been busted 10 times now in Maricopa County (which is in Arizona). It begs the question, will he ever learn? More importantly, it begs the question: Will he ever move?

Top Five DMX songs to get Earl through a future jail sentence after the jump!

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