A tragic loss of an amazing superstar that made South Florida her home for many years. Whitney Houston loved Miami, filming movies, recording music, doing music videos, and sunbathing in Sunny Isles.
In 1993, we photographed her at the Sheraton Bal Harbour with then just married Bobby Brown. The couple lived in Williams Island, ate sushi frequently at Hiro's on 163rd, and even hung out with Chaka Kahn at Mansion on South Beach.
Whitney filmed her "Heartbreak Hotel" video with Faith Evans and Kelly Price at the National Hotel and also recorded at Hit Factory in North Miami Beach. Finally we can't forget Whitney and Kevin Cosner filming The Bodyguard at the Fontainebleau Hilton in 1992.
Wynwood has a new bar and hangout. No attitudes at the door, no cover, just a great place to have a cocktail, chat, and listened to some of Miami's top indie DJ's like Lolo and Ryan Evans.
Wynwood Tavern located at 2531 N.W. 2nd Ave. is one of the long awaited needs in the up-and-coming neighborhood. Opened during Art Basel week by owner Cesar Morales, a local Miami nightlife empresario. Coming out to the opening we saw Sean Drake, Carmel Ophir, Doron Ofir, Michelle Leshem, Karelle Levy, Kerry McLaney, Pamela Wasabi and Denis Peters. CHECK OUT MORE PHOTOS FROM OPENING NIGHT
Hitmaker's Daryl Hall and John Oates brought all their hits to the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino in Hollywood.
The dynamic duo performed favorites like "Private Eyes", "Rich Girl", "I can't go for that", and one of our favorites "Kiss is on my list", among so many more.
Interesting that Daryl Hall has an online reality show series called Live From Daryl's House.
Marc Anthony has a long history with Miami. From the days when he performed his freestyle music tracks at nightclubs in Hialeah, to his movie part in "The Substitute", which starred Tom Beringer and filmed at Miami High, and his with two marriages to Dayanara Torres and Jennifer Lopez.
The weeklong celebration of Marc's 43rd birthday began on Monday at the Miami Dolphins game, where he is a part owner and was joined by friend's Will Smith and Fergie.
On Friday and Saturday, the superstar of salsa, sold out both nights at the American Airlines Arena. The sold out crowd on both nights sang Happy Birthday, which brought Anthony to his knees, kissing the floor and shedding a tear of emotion and gratitude.
After the concert on Friday night, he celebrated a more intimate gathering at the Viceroy with about 150 guest that included baseball slugger Sammy Sosa.
Genting Group of Malaysia just announced mega development at the 13.9 acre site of the Miami Herald building in Downtown Miami, which they purchased this past May for $236 million.
The project called Resort World Miami is a $3 billion investment on 10 million square feet. It will consist of 700,000 square feet of convention and meeting space, 200,000-square-foot column-free ballroom, Four super luxury, contemporary, convention and family hotels, 250,000-square-foot luxury retail center and with more than 50 restaurants.
Resort World Miami is being designed by Arquitectonica also features a 1,000-foot-long, 3.6-acre outdoor lagoon, a 3-mile baywalk that will link the Omni area with Museum Park, the American Airlines Arena, Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park.
A huge impact for Miami which will generate 15,000 jobs during construction and 30,000 when the job is completed. The Genting Group is also making the property, casino-ready, as they are lobbying for it with the state.
Downtown Miami is finally growing up with all the area businesses like the Adrienne Arsht Center, Museums, American Airlines Arena and Bayside benefitting. The Genting Group has also made investment in the nearby OMNI building.
The design of the buildings will be a great addition to the Miami skyline as the curvy buildings will be lit at night with LED lighting.
Resorts World Miami has been designed – and will be constructed – in accordance with
all applicable zoning codes and regulations, including Miami 21, the City of Miami’s
comprehensive zoning code.
