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.

Kelly Rowland

The Dolphins vs. Patriots game at LIV Sun was painful to watch, with the exception of Kelly Rowland’s emotional rendition of Survivor during the half time show, which made the trip to the stadium worthwhile.  Joining the former Destiny’s Child singer was an inspirational group of breast cancer survivors, who took to the field during the performance, wearing pink t-shirts in support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Also at LIV Sun Life for the game: Poison’s Brett Michaels, Rick Ross, Toni Braxton, and Craig David.

Last Thursday, Cisco Adler, of Whitestarr fame,   grabbed a bite at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar with friends.  Scheduled to perform with his new band Schwayze later that night at Dr. Feelgood’s, the group was low key-taking in the atmosphere in West Palm Beach.

Designer Richie Rich was in town this weekend planning his Oct 23^rd Fashion show in Miami Beach for Funkshion. Rich was seen around town all weekend with TV Personality Pachi Lake, Emmy award winning producer Michael Honablue, and Fashion Week Miami’s Matt Heien.   The group was spotted from Friday to Sunday everywhere from Doraku Sushi, Plunge at the Gansevoort, SET nightclub (with Owner Eric Milon at his table), The Living Room, Vida, the Standard and everywhere in between:  certainly spreading the love to establishments all over South Beach!

Last Friday, LeBron James casually dined with a group of eight friends and family at STK Miami Beach.   Over at The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar award-winning Latin artist Luis Miguel enjoyed a friend’s birthday dinner in the newly decorated private Wine Cellar. The party of six complimented Shareef Malnik on the renovations and wished him a successful upcoming season in Miami Beach.  Miguel was also overheard speaking about his upcoming tour and latest album release.   Luis Miguel was also spotted over the weekend leaving Prime 112 with former girlfriend Daisy Fuentes.

 Last Saturday, Tara Reid was seen at the Rooftop at Gansevoort Miami Beach.  According to our source, the subdued starlet kept to herself amongst the chaos of the VIP area.   Ruff Ryder’s first lady and musical icon, Eve, performed live at Cameo that same evening. The crowd toasted the   performer as she sang her hits Tambourine, Who’s That Girl, and Let Me Blow Your Mind.  Local VIPS such as Chris Jones and Opium Group’s Roman Jones were amongst the crowd enjoying the live concert .  Multiple bottles of Veuve Cliquot  were sent out to the crowd in her honor.

Eve then headed over to the Ice Palace where Hennessy Artistry 2010 hosted a concert with co-curators The Roots and Q-Tip lining up a series of acts.   Special guests Daniel Merriweather, Kat DeLuna, DJ Irie and DJ D-Nice joined The Roots and Q-Tip onstage for a blend of eclectic, unforgettable musical performances.  And just when attendees thought the night was winding down, Eve took the stage along with Bobby Brown as part of this elite five-city hip-hop history tour.

 Other sightings around town: Dolphins football great,  Dan Marino dined  with friends at Stephen Starr’s STEAK 954 at W Fort Lauderdale.  Orlando Magic basketball player JJ Redick enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar in West Palm Beach.