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Celebrity Sightings: Justin Bieber, President Clinton, Usher…

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On August - 12 - 2010

usherWhile house hunting on Friday, Chris Bosh spoiled his girlfriend, Adrienne Williams with a day of pampering and beauty at Femme Coiffure Hair Spa in the Ritz-Carlton on South Beach. Onlookers say Adrienne and her sister received the works – over $2800 worth of treatments ranging from changing their hair to a blonde and chestnut brown contrast, deep conditioning and a $500 haircut from owner and master stylist Raphael Reboh.

Scarpetta’s Top Chef, Scott Conant, was spotted dining at The Forgejustin bieber Restaurant | Wine Bar on Friday night.   Chef Dewey LoSasso prepared different dishes for Conant to sample, including a specialty pasta dish that got rave reviews from the Food Network star. 

Also on Friday, Miami-based Grey Goose Vodka sponsored the first World Leadership Awards in Atlanta hosted by Usher and his New Look Foundation.  Grammy Award winner,  Ciara and pop sensation, Justin Bieber entertained guests with exclusive performances as VIP guests, including former President, Bill Clinton, sipped Grey Goose Vodka cocktails and enjoyed a special evening honoring key individuals and organizations for their recognition of youth as leaders

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Allison Weiss Brady, Chris Bosh, and Chip Brady

Burn Notice's Jeffrey Donovan at Mercedes Benz Star Lounge after Ed Hardy

Jeffrey Donovan

Jeffrey Donovan, our favorite Burn Notice front man, was seen dining solo at Macaluso’s last Tuesday night,   where he enjoyed the eatery’s famous homemade meatballs (yum!).

During the Webster Rooftop Happy Hour, which was very popular,  Pharrell  Williams  shopped throughout the boutique.

Rapper TI was seen dining at Philippe with a group of friends this past Sunday.

Last week, Miami’s finest headed up to the Hamptons where the Heat’s Chris joined Tracy Wilson Mourning, Donna Karan, a pregnant and just-married Alicia Keys with new husband Swizz Beatz, John LegendJason Binn, and host Anthony Anderson to celebrate South Florida’s Allison & Chip Brady who were being honored at  Russell SimmonsRushPhilanthropic.org annual “Art for Life” gala.  The event, with auction items by country singer Keith Urban, celebrity chef Todd English, and John Legend, was co-sponsored by LSN Partners, a business development firm in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Target, and Bounty. 

Donna Karan

Donna Karan

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 While making his acceptance speech as co-honoree, Swizz Beatz’s handsome young son Prince Nasir stepped up to the podium to announce to the art-loving crowd that his favorite artists were “Swizz Beatz and Basquiat”.

The Bradys continue their charitable endeavors by co-hosting a September 10th shopping event at De Beers to benefit GeneSpotlight.org as part of Bal Harbour Shops’ “Fashion Night Out.”

Celebrity Sightings

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On July - 29 - 2010
Kellan Lutz enjoying Bustelo

Kellan Lutz enjoying Bustelo

World Cup Soccer players, Luis Fabiano (Brazil) and Diego Forlan (Uruguay), were spotted, on different occasions, at Village of Merrick Park this weekend.   Lenny Kravitz enjoyed dinner at Mr. Chow ,  while Chicago Bulls legend and NBA hall-of-famer Scottie Pippen was seen dining at Todd English’s da Campo Osteria at the il Lugano Suite Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale this past weekend.  Coincidentally, the Kravitz and Pippen were also seen at Philippe’s Miami outpost this weekend as well. 

 Kellan Lutz, Twilight’s hunky vampire, was seen sipping a Bustelo Cool at Wired Café during Comic-Con in San Diego.  We wonder if he got hooked on the delicious stuff at our own Bustelo café at the Gansevoort.

Miami philanthropists and socialites, Elaine Lancaster and Dr. Julio Gallo jetted over to Vienna to co-host Europe’s Largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser, The Life Ball.  Lancaster and Gallo rubbed elbows and exchanged personal stories told by living legends,   Pattie LaBelle and Whoopi Goldberg, fellow Life Ball supporters.  This year’s ball rose over a “whooping” (typo intended) $2 million dollars.

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Celebrity Sightings at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On July - 21 - 2010

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The requisite slew of celebrities flocked to South Beach, creating quite the buzz on the sandy terrain during the swimsuit bonanza.  Front row at Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer, Trina Turk’s show:  a very mature and quite handsome Bow Wow with his gorgeous on and off girlfriend Angela Simmons, daughter of famed Rev Run and niece of music/fashion mogul Russell Simmons. That same evening John Legend  and Christine Teigen, were spotted enjoying Grey Goose cocktails and socializing with Lance Bass at the Gansevoort rooftop for the Ocean Drive/Irina Shayk cover party. At the Bank United Center, Latin celebrities: Shakira, Juanes, Pitbull, and Selena Gomez took the stage for the 7th Annual “Premios Juventud” presented by Univision.

On Friday, Lance Bass and Pheobe Price were front and center at theCamera backup June-July 2010 411 Ed Hardy 2011 Swimwear show, where Corde “Spank” Broadus, a.k.a. Snoop Dogg’s son, walked the runway, for the debut of his modeling career.  Over at Corde Broadus aka SPANK modeling for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 Ed Hardy (4)Plunge, Entourage’s “Mrs. Ari Gold”,   Perrey Reeves took to the catwalk in support of good friend and designer Michelle JonasReeves wore a white and gold Grecian dress which was custom made just for her.  The Kardashian Sister Trio: Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney, along with teen queen Selena Gomez, made an appearance at the Beach Bunny Swimwear Show.  The “Dash” sisters presented pieces created for their collection.  W Hotels Global Fashion Director, Amanda Ross, and UK-based swimwear designer, Melissa Odabash, hosted a private dinner in a W South Beach Hotel & Residences penthouse to celebrate the designer’s swim week show, as well as her exclusive pieces for the soon-to-debut W Vieques Global Glam Resort Collection. A group of select VIPS – including actress Lindsay Price (of Lipstick Jungle fame), designer and model India Hicks, Frederic Dechnik and Laure Heriard of The Webster, Paul Bacardi and Food Network star, Ingrid Hoffman, LA socialites Jill Roberts & Sarah Emaunuel, Dee Poon, Susanne Birbragher, Vogue LatinoAmerica’s Eva Hughes, and Ocean 102821947VA039_Mercedes_BenDrive’s Suzy Buckley- sipped Grey Goose Vodka cocktails and champagne while W’s Global Music Director, Michaelangelo L’Acqua, spun tunes from the recently launched

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 Symmetry CD.  At WET and WALL, The Daily celebrated the kick-off party for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim 2011. Spotted at W South Beach this weekend, for WALL’s one-year anniversary party, which coincided with the birthday celebration myafor Jilian SanzFlorida International Magazine’s fashion editor: Lorenzo Martone, Lance Bass, Jessica White, Tori Praver, Julie Henderson, Dennis Rodman, and Wilmer Valderrama. Grammy award winner Mya and Apprentice season 5 winner, Sean Yazbeck, along with favorite local celebrities Belkys Nerey, Mario Vergel, and Louis Aguirrre attended the Carrera Sunglass Escape Soiree hosted by Solstice Sunglasses Boutique. Gloria Estefan was spotted enjoyed dinner at Zuma Miami.

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Hilary Rhoda at Lifestyle Retreat

At the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino, basketball icon, and one of the Three Kings for the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, made a rare public appearance on the red carpet with girlfriend and actress, Gabrielle Union. The couple joined Alonzo Mourning during Summer Groove Comedy Jam. The show featured comedians: George Wilborn, Damon Williams, Gary Owen, Tyler Perry, and Red Grant.

On Saturday, super model Hilary Rhoda attended The One Group’s LifeStyle Retreat Lounge during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim Week.

                                                                                                                                   

Lifestyle Retreat Lounge Featuring Kendra Wilkinson (6)

Girl Next Door Kendra Wilkinson was also in Miami Beach at the LifeStyle Retreat Lounge for the signing appearance of her new book Sliding Into Home and took a break to satisfy her craving for STK’s Lil Big Macs.

On Sunday, the Neon Trees had an exclusive performance at the W South Beach before jumping into the pool when the rain started coming down!

With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in full force, EPIC Hotel played host its fair share of celebs including Brandon Marshall, Wide Receiver for the Miami Dolphins, Chris Johnson, of the Tennessee Titans, Mike Walker, of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Boyz 2 Men front men Wayne Morris and Shawn StockmanDJ Clue, a.k.a. Ernesto Shaw was also a guest at EPIC. 

Celebrity Sightings: The Heat is ON!

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On July - 14 - 2010

trioThe Dynamic Trio, better known as: Wade, Bosh, and James, were spotted all around Miami, following the spectacular news for the Miami Heat.   Sightings started out on Thursday night at the W Hotel’s Mr. Chow.  Chris Bosh held a private dinner and viewing of LeBron James’ big decision. Guests in attendance included Bosh’s family and friends, Director Michael Bay, Senator Chris Smith, Recording Industry heavy weight Steve Rifkind, and  Congressman Kendrick Meek to name a few.

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Fher Olvera

On Friday night, the Trio, accompanied by Udonis Haslem were joined by the Rileys and Arisons, at Prime Hotel & Lounge, Prime 112′s hot, new location on Miami Beach, toasting to the team’s future success with a round of fenom Modern Absinthe. 

Coach Erik Spolstra was also spotted out and about on Friday night at South Miami’s RA Sushi.  Spolstra arrived with a large group and enjoyed a late dinner celebrating the Heat’s newest additions.  James had lunch at Garcia’s seafood restaurant over the weekend. He even took the time to go in the kitchen to thank “Mama Garcia” who had sent over some of her special dishes for James to enjoy.

Fher Olvera, the lead singer from Mana, was at Morena on Saturday night with a group of friends drinking and having a good time well past 3:00 a.m.

Dancing Star, Cheryl Burke, was spotted in Miami for a little R&R, sunbathing in a green Zingara bathing

Cheryl Burke

Cheryl Burke

 suit, enjoying cocktails with friends aboard Deep Impact executive Michael Rojas’ high-performance powerboat.  

 Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field partied at Wall at W South Beach.  The fashionable redhead was joined by famed NYC DJ and music producer Little Louie Vega.

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A very rugged Luke Wilson

A “Paul Bunyan” looking Luke Wilson joined friends at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge Miami Beach on Friday night.  Wilson cheered his group of friends as they bowled watching from the side lines.

Vivica A. Fox hosted Ciroc’s White Party at Kitchen 305 at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort on Saturday, July 3rd.  Dressed all in white, she sipped on champagne and Pinot Noir with an entourage of fifteen.  On Sunday, Nick Hogan took to the turn

Morris Chestnut and Floyd Mayweather

Morris Chestnut and Floyd Mayweather

 tables poolside with sister Brooke Hogan and mother, Linda in tow. 

Actor Morris Chestnut hosted a party at Play Nightclub in South Beach. Among the guests that evening were: boxer Floyd Mayweather, NBA stars Udonis Haslem and James Posey, NFL stars Larry English, Adewale Ogunleye, and John St. Clair. 

Last weekend, the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), took place, drawing 3,500 festival goers.  Hosted by producer/director Robert Townsend at the New World Symphony Lincoln Theater, the weekend ended on a high-note with the recognition of Oscar nominated producer/director Lee Daniels receiving the Career Achievement Award.

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