Celebrity Sightings:

International music and entertainment sensation, Timati, hit the Tuesdays at Delano party and Florida Room last Tuesday where he partied with Alan Roth, Tommy and Michelle Pooch and a bevy of Russian beauties. Diddy is scheduled to shoot a new music video with Timati, this week in Miami.

Celebrity DJ Tracy Young wrapped up the grand opening weekend for the brand new Lord’s Hotel poolside by laying down beats for the “Punch Brunch” preview party on Sunday.  Fueled by Punch Bowl signature cocktails, guests danced from early morning until sunset.

Calvin Klein was spotted at Caviar Kaspia at the Webster boutique on Tuesday.

Pharell was seen having a great time at the exclusive and fabulous Veuve Cliqout barbecue at Soho Beach House on Monday.

Reality star and pop singer, Brooke Hogan, previewed the new Miss Yip Chinese Cafe locale at 900 Biscayne in Downtown on Saturday night with a handsome gentleman.  Brooke, no longer a Miami Beach resident, had been patiently waiting the opening of the new location. The Miami Heat’s Jamaal Magloire, #21, enjoyed some drinks and snacks with friends at Miss Yip’s Downtown on Tuesday night.

Angela Simmons, 23 year-old daughter of Hip Hop legend Rev Run/Joseph Simmons, dined at the new beachfront restaurant De Rodriguez Ocean last Wednesday night. The socialite, shoe designer and star of Run’s House had the seafood-centric restaurant prepare her a special vegetarian pasta dish.

LeBron James, along with fellow basketball pro Jerry Stackhouse, made their way to STK Miami. James requested his favorite table in the main dining room.

Favorite Latin duo Hansel and Raul hit the stage this weekend for the Vegas-themed 50^th birthday bash of Manny Gonzalez; surprising guests with an impromptu concert.  Guests were treated to favorite hits “No Hay Cama Pa’ Tanta Gente” and “Maria Elena.”

Miami and Bal Harbour luminaries, Fana and Abel Holtz, Nancy and Jon Batchelor, Leila Chang-Ripich, Chip Brady, Bunny Bastian, Kirk Landon and Pam Garrison, Alan and Vivian Dimond, Sheila and Bill Steiner, Fran Fields and Sam Gordon, Dr. Shulamit and Chaim Katzman, Bob and Sookey Schwartz, Cindy Carr, Rosy Cancela and Max Berney, and Mari Alarcon Grimalt recently attended a gorgeous private dinner party for the Jackson Memorial Golden Angels.  The event was sponsored by Florida Dental Benefits, Incorporated.

Lisa and Donald J. Pliner with Baby Doll

On Thursday, two-time Grammy award winner Jon Secada, celebrated the grand opening of his new lounge, Secada’s at Magic City Casino, featuring a live concert performance, Secada and Friends.   Secada shared the stage with Latin favorites Willy and Lissette Chirino, along with good friend Olivia Newton-John.  The highlight of the night was when Jon invited the singer/actress to perform the classic hit song from Grease “You’re the One That I Want”.  To watch an exclusive video of the duo back in April go to www.miamisocialholic.com/05/ooh-ooh-ooh-honey/.

The evening brought out a who’s who of VIP’s and celebrities that

Jon Secada and Olivia Newton-John

 joined Secada in launching his new intimate lounge, located on the mezzanine level of Magic City Casino. Radio and TV host Javier Romero, who served as emcee for the event;  radio host Alberto Sardiñas;  VP of Talent for Univision, Mario Ruiz; radio show host Enrique Santos; Grammy award-winning Salsa duo Hansel & Raul; TV host Raul de Molina of Univision’s El Gordo y La Flaca, Latin musician and percussionist Tito Puente Jr.; Latin TV personality Candela Ferro and boyfriend actor Khotán Fernández; Jon’s fellow cast mates on Univision’s, “Mira Quién Baila” (Look Who’s Dancing) including singer Diana Reyes, actor Vadhir Derbez, TV host Jackie Guerrido, actress Scarlette Ortiz, singer Rogelio Martinez and his wife TV host Ninette Rios, joined in the celebration.

Famed DJ Tiesto was spotted at the rooftop at the Gansevoort Miami Beach relaxing with some friends. 

On Saturday afternoon, Donald and Lisa Pliner showcased their fall footwear collection at their store in Merrick Park Coral Gables.  The shopping event benefitted the Children’s Home Society of Florida.

Our favorite ex- American Idol judge, the miniscule Paula Abdul was seen savoring Sweet Street Desserts cupcakes before the InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball on Saturday evening.  That could explain why she was extra sweet at the party.

On Sunday, Haley Webb, Tinsel Korey, Kevin Sorbo and Alex McKenna began production here in Miami for an upcoming film entitled, SoBe Real

Miami celebrated the Heat win alongside Lebron James and 2000 of his closest friends and fans partied at Mansion on Friday night. The Heat’s own DJ Irie spun the sound track as James was toasted with a life-sized basketball cake.  James’ fiancé,   Savannah Brinson joined in on the excitement.

Gabrielle Union celebrated her birthday at The Florida Room at the Delano this weekend with her beau Dwyane Wade and close friends Tracee Ellis Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Bosh and Adrienne Williams.  Al B. Sure performed for the birthday girl’s celebration alongside the platinum recording artists Silk. 

Hip Hop star Ciara also celebrated her birthday this Halloween weekend at LIV at the Fontainebleau with an “Alice in Wonderland” inspired celebration. 

On Monday, Nicki Minaj, Cash Money Record’s first lady, hosted an “All Pink Everything” party at Mansion complete with dancers donning pink Barbie wigs and Harajuku attire. Minaj partied well into the night, hanging out with Opium Group honcho Roman Jones.

Basketball wife, Evelyn Lozada joined upcoming Miami reality-show housewives, Marysol Patton and Cristy Rice at Mercadito on Tuesday for a benefit for the Trevor Project.

Last Friday, Burn Notice star, Jeffrey Donovan, was spotted working his guns, no pun intended, at Equinox Fitness Club South Beach.  Onlookers were impressed with Donovan’s dedicated work- out routine:  arms, chest, abs, oooh aaah!  On Tuesday, Donovan hit up Picnic for a breakfast burrito. Looks like it’s back to the gym.

Alex Rodriguez was spotted on Monday hitting the South Beach destination.  The New York Yankee worked off his South Beach weekend with an 80 minute cardio routine. 

Celebrity fashion stylist,   Rachel Zoe, and her husband Rodger Berman had dinner at    Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in Boca Raton on Saturday night.  

Miami’s hottest couple: Heat star Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union enjoyed an intimate dinner at Café Prima Pasta on Sunday.  The regulars told sources that Café Prima Pasta is their favorite restaurant.   

A well-dressed Terrell Owens dined at Miss Yip Chinese Café Lincoln Road on Thursday night.  The NFL player enjoyed a spicy Mongolian Beef along with a few other Miss Yip favorites and of course, more spicy sauce.

Miami Heat’s James Jones kicked off Kitchen 305’s weekly all-you-can-eat-stone crab season and celebrated his birthday last Friday night at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort.  The Spam Allstars performed during the party.

On Friday night at The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar, former UFC champ Chuck Liddell had dinner with a group of 18.  The large group dined at The Forge’s “communal table” in the newly renovated second dining room where they celebrated the birthdays of three guests.

At Cameo on Saturday night, Busta Rhymes took to the stage, performing his hits Arab Money and Hustlers Anthem for a packed house which included Fat Joe. Rhymes also sang a few reggae songs in honor of the Soca Carnival crowd which packed Miami this weekend.

Sunday night Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and girlfriend Gabrielle Union had a romantic dinner at STK Miami.  Wade stayed in game mode drinking water while Union enjoyed a glass of red wine. The two were seen sharing from each other’s plates of including Chef Ralph Pagano’s newest menu addition of Truffle Mushroom Risotto.   

Paulina Rubio dined at hotspot Mercadito Midtown on Monday night with her husband and her mother.

Teen heartthrob, actor/singer/songwriter Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers was spotted at Equinox South Beach on Monday, working out with his personal trainer.