Patricia Clarkson and Chris Cooper come to promote Married Life

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Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper and Emmy award winning actress Patricia Clarkson attended a press conference at the Royal Palm hotel for the Miami International Film Festival to promote Married Life. Check out the trailer below.

Multi-talented artist Fito Paez presents De Quien es el Portaligas at the Miami International Film Festival

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Music artist Fito Paez comes to the 25th Miami International Film Festival , but this time as a movie director of "De Quien es el Portaligas". At the press conference this afternoon at the Royal Palm hotel on South Beach, MIFF director Patrick de Bokay greets Fito Paez. The North American premiere is tonight at the Colony Theater.

EXCLUSIVE--Multi-Grammy winning producer Dr. Dre arrives at Equinox on South Beach

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Grammy winning producer, artist and director Dr. Dre arrived this afternoon at Equinox South Beach for his daily workout. Dr.Dre is rumored to be working with Nelly Furtado here in Miami. Last year Dre announced that he would produce "Dark Comedies" and Horror films for New Line-owned company Crucial Films, along with longtime video director Phillip Atwell. Dr. Dre announced "This is a natural switch for me, since I've directed a lot of music videos, and I eventually want to get into directing"

Seth Green arrives in Miami to shoot Driving All The Way

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Seth Green arriving in Miami for a few production days for the movie titled, Driving All The Way. The movie also is filming in Hollywood, FL and also stars 27 Dresses star James Marsden, who was in town a couple of weeks ago.

EXCLUSIVE--Former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu has dinner at The Forge restaurant on Miami Beach

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EXCLUSIVE--Former Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu leaving legendary The Forge restaurant on Miami Beach.

South Beach Wine and Food Festival honors Jamie Oliver at this years Tribute Brunch

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Sunday brunch never tasted so good as in the hands of renowned chefs doing their best in the name of three deserving individuals. This elegant mid-day feast celebrated the success and accomplishments of Jamie Oliver (South Beach Wine & Food Festival Global Citizen Award), Mr. and Mrs. Jose Ferrer Sala (Southern Wine & Spirits Lifetime Achievement Award) and Richard E. Rivera (FIU Michael E. Hurst Distinguished Leaders Award). In the setting of the Festival headquarter hotel, the breathtaking Loews Hotel, the three will be feted with the creations of Miami’s own Michelle Bernstein, assisted by the talented trio of Hedy Goldsmith, Michael Schwartz and Edgar Leal. The buffet will be complemented by Freixenet wines, produced by Mr. Ferrer Sala’s company.

Voted the sexist chef on TV, Oliver’s cooking shows are broadcast in more than 50 countries, and his cookbooks are worldwide bestsellers. He is the self-proclaimed ambassador for British cooking who in recent years has worked to improve the quality of meals offered in the UK school system. Septuagenarian Ferrer Sala , today the honorary chairman of Spain’s Freixenet Group, the world’s leading exporter of sparkling wines, for more than four decades served as the family-owned company’s chief executive and guided its tremendous global expansion. Rivera has 30 years of industry experience to his credit. A principal of the restaurant management and development firm of Rubicon Enterprises, he has served in several leadership positions, including seats on a U.S. government commission and a presidential committee, and today is chair of the National Restaurant Association.

This year some of Miami's biggest VIP's including, FIU president Modesto Madique, SBFW founder Lee Brian Schrager, pop artist Romero Britto, Alice Waters, developer Jorge Perez with his wife Darlene, Ocean Drive Editor-in-Chief Glenn Albin, State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Harvey Chaplin, Wayne Chaplin, and Mel Dick, with Southern Wine and Spirits.

AMEX After event at Casa Casuarina, one of the most anticipated events at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival

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Every year at the South Beach Food and Wine festival one of the most anticipated events is the AMEX After event, which this year took place at the former Versace mansion, Casa Casuarina. Among the guest that enjoyed the catering of Barton G and drinks from Absolut Spirits/Plymouth Gin included a who's who of celebrity chef: Rachael Ray and husband John Cusimano, Johnny Vinczencz, Michelle Bernstein, Govin Armstrong, Tyler Florence, Katie Lee Joel, Giada De Laurentiis and husband Todd Thompson, and Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of the SBFW.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel Welcomes Elemis Spa

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Loews Miami Beach Hotel introduced the addition of the $11 million, 15,000 square foot Elemis Spa. The brand-new Elemis Spa features 15 treatment rooms as well as a sun deck on the third floor: all the elements necessary for each guest to feel as though they are an ‘A-list’ celebrity. The changing areas for both men and women will be equipped with sauna and steam rooms as well as Jacuzzi tubs while reconnecting couples take advantage of a side-by-side massage room.

The event hosted by celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse, who also created the spa menu, greeted guest and VIP's including: Leaonard Fluxman, CEO of Elemis Spa, Lowes CEO Jonathan Tisch, South Beach Food and Wine Festival founder, Lee Brian Schrager, William Talbert III, with the Greater Miami Conventions Bureau, Jack Miller from the Intercontinental Hotel, Chicken Kitchen founder and owner Christian de Bounderare, Jennifer Valoppi, Marisa Toccin, Danny and Ferne Toccin, Stephanie Sayfie-Aagaard, and Morton Aagaard.

The Today Show showcases Miami's best assets

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NBC's The Today Show took a break from the frigid New York temperatures to showcase Miami and the beautiful backsdrop of Miami Beach. The four hour "free publicity" for Miami showcased South Beach with the help of "Mr. Miami Beach" Michael Aller who toured Ocean Drive with Matt Lauder in a black Bentley. Miami's own Enrique Iglesias performed four songs to a few hundred lucky fans. Cooking segments with visiting chef's Giada De Laurentiis and Paula Dean along the beach shore and also interviews with Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and Modern Luxury Miami editor-in-chief Richard Martin culminated The Today Show visit to Miami.

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray hosts Burger Bash on South Beach

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Burgermania has taken a rightful place at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. Following its wildly successful introduction in 2007, the Amstel Light Burger Bash was hosted by Rachael Ray with a whole new cast of cooks. Among those that competed for bragging rights were chefs like Oprah’s personal chef and the winner of last year’s “Burger Bash People’s Choice Award”, SHAKE SHACK, among others.
Local VIP's that attended included Jason and Michelle Rubell, Katie Lee Joel, Christina Getty, Stephanie Sayfie, Adrian Gonzalez, Lesley Abravanel, Chef Govin Armstrong, Josh Woodward, Willam Talbert III, Lee Brian Schrager along with Food Network personalities Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Masaharu Morimoto, and Ming Tsai.
This year's Burger Bash winner is Michael Schlow. Congratulations!!!!

Guess who's coming to Miami?

Miami is getting some star power as Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson come to town to film, Marley and Me. The movie, which will be in town in March and be here for two and half months, is an adaptation of John Grogan’s bestselling memoir about an incorrigible Labrador retriever and will be directed by Miami's own David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada).

Star-studded Leadership School for Online Powerhouse Market America

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Market America held its annual Leadership Conference February 7-9, 2008 at Miami’s American Airlines Arena. The conference was highlighted by the appearance of Kimora Lee Simmons and the launch of her “Fabulosity” skin care line through marketamerica.com, the announcement of an initiative with Google, and a rare Miami performance by Grammy nominated artist Paulina Rubio. Also in the audience Shakira's boyfriend Antonio de la Rua, Paulina's husband Colate and Grammy winning superstar Alejandro Sanz, who attended both Thursday and Friday.

Simmons, who appeared on stage with Loren Ridinger, senior vice president of Market America, spoke about her new product line that is available exclusively on marketamerica.com. Simmons was also accompanied by cameras from her reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane for airing on an upcoming episode.


Market America also announced at Leadership School an initiative that marketamerica.com would now be powered by Google’s leading search engine capabilities. The partnership will allow real time comparison shopping among the millions of products offered on Market America’s website. Customers will be able to search for exclusive Market America products and those from over 2,000 partner stores and have all results shown in an easy to compare format, including the price of each product on one page. Shoppers will also have the ability to use advanced search features, including sorting products by price, brand and store. Google representatives were on hand to take part in the announcement.


Market America closed Leadership School with Rubio performing some of her biggest hits in front of over 23,000 Market America Distributors. The concert kicked off Market America’s launch into the Latin market. Marketamerica.com already features a Spanish web portal and the company plans to expand into Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries within the year. The concert not only signified Market America’s launch into the Latin market, but also punctuates Rubio’s involvement with Market America’s entertainment portal where customers can purchase CD’s and products associated with their favorite artists, buy concert tickets for upcoming shows, download music, and will be a platform for interaction between fans and their favorite artists

THE BRITS HAVE ARRIVED! TED BAKER AVENTURA GRAND OPENING UK STYLE WITH A MIAMI TWIST

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Notable Socialites, Trendy Apparel and
Ted Baker Lurking About


Ted Baker officially launched their fabulous new store at the Aventura Mall with a stellar VIP grand opening. Not only were the 200 guests in awe of the
Ted Baker spring collection – The womenswear takes a glamorous, romantic approach to feminine apparel. While the menswear combines relaxed sophistication with razor sharp tailoring – they were also graced with the presence of the man behind the brand for the celebratory evening.

Greeted with a hot pink carpet as they entered the store’s giant gilt frame frontage, there was a clear indication that this store is certainly not ordinary. A welcoming glass of Sapphire ‘Brit 75’ and Bombay’s ‘Ted-tinis’ gave the shopping elite a taste of Ted’s daily offerings. The evening included a montage of beautiful people, fine hors d’oeuvres, including grilled mint ginger and lime-spiked shrimp and Thai beef salad from Shiraz FL, and of course, shopping.
The night quickly came to an unwelcomed end, but surprises were still to come, courtesy of this decidedly quirky brand. TED BAKER himself announced one lucky guest to be the winner of a $1500 shopping spree. Then finally, there were His and Her gift bags, containing Ted Baker wallets with cufflinks for the gents and Ted Baker silk handkerchiefs and Bombay martini glasses for the ladies. These were presented as a memento of the evening as guests departed.

The event was hosted by an illustrious committee comprised of Frank Kelly, Esquire magazine’s “America’s Best Dressed Real Man”, Katrina Campins, founder of the Campins Company and star of the first season of The Apprentice; Dana Shear, co-owner and sales executive of Shear Construction and Development; Vivianne Kurzweil, Miami socialite; Susie and Walid Wahab, a notable society couple and owners of Wahab Construction. Other guests in attendance included, Gigi Ghovanloo, owner of Monsieur Spa;James Green, London architect; Jillian Jacobson, Miami socialite and philanthropist; Joe Lorusso, Miami Beach Attorney; Phillip Goldfarb, President and COO of Turnberry Associates; and Robert Onushka, owner of Stella’s Sweet Shoppe.

"It's great to see Ted Baker open its doors again in South Florida. They offer a cutting-edge line of men's suits, shirts and jackets that appeal to both the young trendsetters and the more conservative demographic that wants to achieve a modern look. The event was great and I'll definitely be wearing Ted Baker suits at work and on the town,” said Frank Kelly, host committee member.

Make no mistake, the Ted Baker store at the Aventura Mall is a sight to behold. It brings classic English design to life, Miami style, and proves first impressions count. Flamingos hanging from the ceilings and a stuffed swan decorate the 2,000 square feet, themed exotic paradise. While the five luxurious dressing rooms, draped in deep purple curtains, create an elaborate yet inviting feel. There’s even a plush, round gold couch, for your added leisure.

INNOVATIVE LUXURY FASHION RETAILER "THE WEBSTER" OPENS TEMPORARY BOUTIQUE IN MIAMI BEACH

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MIAMI'S FASHION INSIDERS CELEBRATE!!!!

Miami's fashion insiders celebrate The Webster Temporary, while the permanent location of The Webster undergoes sleek renovations for the grand opening in April, the temporary store location has officially opened its doors with straight-off-the runway pieces from spring 2008. Collections include exclusives from Tom Ford (U.S exclusive) as well as Miu Miu, Lanvin, Balenciaga for men and women, and select pieces from Ralph Lauren Collection. There will be a total of 30 luxurious brands to choose from. Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Dsquared and Marc Jacobs are just a few of the designers one should expect to see there.

The Webster, a 20,000 square foot luxury retail store located in the heart of South Beach at 1220 Collins Avenue, is a three-level store that will dedicate itself to luxury in all shapes and sizes. The Webster will be devoted to photography and fashion (men’s and women’s ready to wear and luxury accessories such as shoes, bags, jewelry and watches.) In addition, The Webster teamed up with acclaimed Parisian restaurant, Caviar Kaspia to launch the French institution’s first restaurant in the United States. The Webster will put Miami Beach on the map as an international fashion destination comparable to New York, Paris and Milan.

Among the guest for the Webster Temporary event, included JR and Loren Ridinger, Webster founders Laure Heriard Dubreuil, Frederic Dechnik, Dennis Leyva from the Miami Beach Entertainment and Film office, and Andrew Weisman. Special thanks to Piper Heidsieck champagne.

Celebrity Sighting....Avril Lavigne on South Beach

Canadian rocker Avril Lavigne spent a few days in Miami relaxing and enjoy our beaches.
Avril was staying at the Shore Club on South Beach and also visited Lenny Kravitz's The
Florida Room at the Delano hotel.
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Meet Ted Baker: Aventura's newest resident

TED BAKER UNVEILS FLAGSHIP STORE AT AVENTURA MALL
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Renowned the world over for his attention to detail and quirky sense of humour, Ted Baker is celebrating the grand opening of his fabulous new flagship store at Aventura Mall, Thursday, February 7 from 6pm to 9pm. What’s more as well as experiencing Ted’s divine spring collections over a few tipples, guests will enjoy the company of the man himself for the evening.
The event will also be hosted by a committee comprised of Michael Capponi, nightlife impresario and developer, and his model wife, Erin Henry; Frank Kelly, Esquire magazine’s “America’s Best Dressed Real Man” and friend, Katrina Campins, founder of the Campins Company and star of the first season of The Apprentice; Dana Shear, co-owner and sales executive of Shear Construction and Development; Vivianne Kurzweil, Miami socialite; and Susie and Walid Wahab, a notable society couple and owners of Wahab Construction.

Like all Ted Baker stores, Aventura was bespoke designed by Ted. With a giant gilt frame around the store frontage, from the outset it’s obvious that this is certainly no ordinary store. Who better than Ted to explain the inspiration for the store’s décor:

“The store brings classic English design to life, Miami style. A regal white swan, owned by Queen Elizabeth II herself – as all swans are in the UK – is juxtaposed with a pink flamingo - Miami’s poster bird. Oversized British landscapes are painted in unexpected neon colours. While a classic Chesterfield seating area has been created in gold leather and lamé to reflect the glamour and decadence of Miami’s famed nightlife. I think it’s one of my finest designs to date.”

While Ted Baker started out as a shirt specialist in Glasgow in 1988, these days he’s much, much more. In addition to his delectable womenswear, menswear and kidswear collections, he’s brought his unique vision to fragrances, watches, eyewear and mobile communications. In fact, with some thirty stores around the world as well as XX in the UK, Ted Baker is very much a global lifestyle brand. Or as Ted prefers to put it, ‘No Ordinary Designer Label.’