While people are still talking about Miss Utah’s verbal snafu last night, the real news is that the pageant’s owner, Donald Trump, is relocating the popular beauty contest from Las Vegas to Miami next year. Trump, a shrewd promoter, is hoping to capitalize on his recent purchase, Doral Golf Resort, by hosting Miss USA there for the next three years.
The Real Housewives of Miami’s Joanna Krupa Is Getting Married Imminently
Polish supermodel Joanna Krupa and Miami nightclub owner Romain Zago are making it official! The longtime couple, often seen fighting on the last season of The Real Housewives of Miami, has seemingly put their differences behind them as they prepare to wed this week in Los Angeles. Radar Online claims the nuptials are actually happening tonight… Whether it’s tonight or
Miami Pop’s Top 30 Signs You Live On South Beach
From too many parking tickets and VIP access to rubbing shoulders with The Real Housewives of Miami, these are the 30 telltale signs that you live—and rock—South Beach. 1) Your Parking Tickets Cost More Than Your Car Payments 2) You Call The Epicure Menu Line More Than You Call Your Mom 3) You Haven’t Been On
Being Beau Beasley: World Travels, Weddings, Lionel Richie And a Big Announcement
Yes, I know, I know, I’ve been missing in action for almost a month but there’s a good reason for it. Let’s start off with my trip to Vail for the closing of the mountain for the 2012/2013 season. As I landed and got adjusted to the altitude, I made it to the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, dropped off my
La Dolce Vita: Cipriani Downtown Now Open at Icon Brickell
In the restaurant world, there have been many New-York-To-Miami transplants over the years (The Dutch, Mr. Chow and Serafina, to name a few), but none have elicited the excitement surrounding the news that hotspot Cipriani Downtown would be opening in the 305. While the rumors have been swirling for a while, it was quietly announced that the sophisticated and historic Italian
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Dinner Gala Is Coming Soon
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 91st annual Dinner Gala on June 1 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This is always a fun event, honoring local community leaders with a black tie soiree. Expect live entertainment, flowing cocktails and one of the best silent auctions of the year. The five honorees at 2013’s Dinner Gala are Michael Aller (“Mr.
Get The Great Gatsby Look at Gee Beauty at Bal Harbour Shops
Everyone is obsessed with The Great Gatsby, the about-to-be-released movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan. You’ll be seeing Great Gatsby tie-ins all summer as the Baz Luhrmann-directed extravaganza is sure to be a blockbuster. So expect pixie cuts, feathered headbands, glittery jewelry, flapper-style dresses and excess. It’s a flashback to the decadent Roaring ‘20s, and, let’s face
Beyonce, Kanye and Anna Wintour Will Punk Out for the MET Costume Institute Gala
Called the Oscars of the fashion world, tonight the MET Costume Institute Gala will showcase the best-dressed women in high society. And this year, they are going in an edgier direction with an homage to punk music and garb. What does that mean in terms of haute couture? Expect to see wild colors, metal hardware and asymmetrical cut-out dresses. As
A Second HBO Show Set in Miami Just Announced With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mark Wahlberg
On the heels of the news that singer John Legend is creating an HBO show set on South Beach, comes an even more exciting development: Namely, that Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are reuniting for an HBO Entourage-like series set, you guessed it, on South Beach. Wahlberg and Johnson are currently on the big screen together in Pain
Peace Love World: Clothes That Move
Call it the new Juicy Couture if you will. But everyone is buzzing about Peace Love World, the clothing line from Miami girl Alina Villasante. Celebs, too: In fact, most daytime pictures of Jennifer Lopez show her sporting the brand’s comfy but chic ensembles. Other famous fans include Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Garner, Britney Spears and Halle Berry. According to Alina,
Rumor of the Day: MTV’s Next “Real World” To Film In Miami
Before there was The Real Housewives of (Fill In The Blank), The Jersey Shore, The Bachelor, Survivor and Big Brother, there was MTV’s Real World. It was one of the first reality TV shows, putting telegenic, good-looking and socially diverse people in a house and letting the proverbial sparks fly. It also introduced the world to “confessionals,” which would become
Rodman, Flo Rida and Lance Bass: Inside The Black’s Annual Gala 2013
Philanthropists Roy Black and his wife, Real Housewives of Miami star Lea Black threw their annual fundraising event “The Black’s Annual Gala” at the Fontainebleau Hotel, and it was a quite a night. Several hundred celebrities and socialities attended including fellow housewives Lisa Hochstein, Karent Sierra and Joanna Krupa, as well as Dennis Rodman, Lance Bass and Flo Rida. There were
Take A Peek at the Hottest, New Travel/Concierge Website
Looking to explore volcanoes via helicopter in Hawaii or go rock climbing in San Francisco? No worries, thanks to Peek.com, a new travel/concierge website covering 10 cities in the U.S. and growing. The concept came from CEO Ruzwana Bashir, who found herself constantly researching cool things to do while traveling. However, there was a lot of legwork involved, broken links,
Luxury Report: Exclusive Interview With Moynat’s Ramesh Nair
The next “It” bag is Moynat’s Rejane. It’s stunning, chic and only available in Paris. This level of exclusivity makes waitlists and limited editions seem boring. While on my European vacation, I was fortunate to spend time with Mr. Ramesh Nair, the Creative Director of Moynat. But let me back up first: Personally, I find it difficult to walk into
The NBA’s Latest Ad Starring LeBron James – The Whole World Is Watching
There’s no doubt about it: The Miami Heat’s LeBron James is the biggest star in basketball. Even the NBA believes it, as they have just released a video previewing the NBA Playoffs with James showing off his impressive b-ball skills as an adoring crowd around the world is mesmerized. Yes, it’s supposed to be hyping up the upcoming Playoffs. But
Miley Cyrus Parties on South Beach With Pharrell and Lil’ Kim
There was a cavalcade of celebrities on South Beach last weekend, mainly in town to celebrate Pharrell Williams’ 40th birthday at the Fontainebleau on Friday night. The festivities began at Arkadia with a private dinner for the birthday boy attended by Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Lowndes (see our video here of her H&M appearance) and Soledad O’Brien. Cyrus was
