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genius! I had to put that in the post!
Commented Sep 17, 2009 on The Real NBA Wives of Miami? at Scene in the Tropics
The Real NBA Wives of Miami?
Even though Shaquille O'Neal and wife Shaunie finally sold their zillion-dollar Star Island estate back in July to Naomi Campbell's billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin, for the bargain basement price of $16,000,000, the O'Neals may be back in town sooner than later if reality TV has anyt...
doh! Thanks North!
Commented Aug 13, 2009 on Gianni Versace is turning over in his grave at Scene in the Tropics
Gianni Versace is turning over in his grave
When Gianni Versace was gunned down on the steps of his Ocean Drive mansion, many of us were sort of hoping Casa Casuarina would become a museum of sorts paying homage to the designer and all he did for South Beach. Not so much. As you all know, the mansion became not only a stop on the Kodak...
he was charged with DUI. and FYI, it's not TMZ, it's the police report we are citing.
Commented Jul 20, 2009 on Burn Notice star burnt in DUI arrest at Scene in the Tropics
Burn Notice star burnt in DUI arrest
A big fan of places like Clarke's and The Florida Room, Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan was arrested for alleged drunk driving in Miami on July 12. According to the police report, Donovan's car swerved to avoid hitting the police car. He also told cops he had three drinks at the Fontainebleau...
John, it's called sarcasm! It's no secret that authorities have been known to cover up things from higher caliber celebrities to keep them happy down here..
Commented Jul 20, 2009 on Burn Notice star burnt in DUI arrest at Scene in the Tropics
Burn Notice star burnt in DUI arrest
A big fan of places like Clarke's and The Florida Room, Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan was arrested for alleged drunk driving in Miami on July 12. According to the police report, Donovan's car swerved to avoid hitting the police car. He also told cops he had three drinks at the Fontainebleau...
good point! I will check out the cable ratings in comparison. stand by!
Commented Jul 16, 2009 on Miami Social not so popular with the cool kids at Scene in the Tropics
Miami Social not so popular with the cool kids
When it comes to television shows, the one thing that really matters are the ratings. And in Miami Social's case, the show was like the runty kid in grade school getting bullied, big time. Apparently the show drew a meager 648,000 viewers on its debut night, coming in a monstrous 57 percent l...
I'm not saying Miami Social is so bad it's good. I'm saying it's so bad it will make you regret being born with eyes . . .
Commented Jul 14, 2009 on "I'd sooner eat lunch with a mutilated corpse from CSI: Miami or Dexter than be trapped at a table with the Miami Social cast"--Glenn Garvin, Miami Herald TV critic at Scene in the Tropics
"I'd sooner eat lunch with a mutilated corpse from CSI: Miami or Dexter than be trapped at a table with the Miami Social cast"--Glenn Garvin, Miami Herald TV critic
Oh boy, the show hasn't even aired yet and the reviews of Bravo's Miami Social just keep getting worse. Well, the LA Times didn't loathe it like the NY Times and Miami Herald did, but it's LA and bad TV there is like a 3 p.m. rainstorm in the summer here. And with that, today's round up of th...
As if it wasn't Jerry Springer-esque already, only this time it's the uncut, unedited, uncensored version! Yikes.
Commented Jun 30, 2009 on UK tabloids out of control, claiming Al Malnik is the father of Jacko's youngest son! at Scene in the Tropics
UK tabloids out of control, claiming Al Malnik is the father of Jacko's youngest son!
Britain's Daily Star wins the prize for the most absurd Michael Jackson story thus far, claiming that The Forge's Al Malnik is the biological dad of Jackson's youngest child, Prince Michael II, aka Blanket. The rag took Malnik's statements out of context, of course, to wrongfully assume he wa...
No one is referring to anything but you, sir! He was with a bunch of young boys. Just a fact of the night.
Commented Jun 29, 2009 on Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett: Miami memories at Scene in the Tropics
Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett: Miami memories
On May 17, 2003, Michael Jackson was the big headliner---emphasis on big head if you see his 'fro wig--at the 70th birthday bash of then financial advisor and owner of The Forge, Alvin Malnik. With the invitation, a recorded CD was sent out with Jackson singing the praises of his favorite resta...
he is a little James Bond-esque and yes, there was a fight during Basel!
Commented Jun 25, 2009 on Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire beau shacks up at Shaq's at Scene in the Tropics
Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire beau shacks up at Shaq's
According to the South Beach Condos Blog, Naomi Campbell's tycoon boyfriend Vladislav Doronin is the buyer of Shaquille O'Neal's Star Island sprawl. And he got a bargain, too. The house sold for $19 million less than the original, outrageous list price of $35 million. Still, for that money, h...
Thank you! But this one I have to defer to my pal at SB Condos Blog!
Commented Jun 25, 2009 on Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire beau shacks up at Shaq's at Scene in the Tropics
Naomi Campbell's Russian billionaire beau shacks up at Shaq's
According to the South Beach Condos Blog, Naomi Campbell's tycoon boyfriend Vladislav Doronin is the buyer of Shaquille O'Neal's Star Island sprawl. And he got a bargain, too. The house sold for $19 million less than the original, outrageous list price of $35 million. Still, for that money, h...
Amen, Joanne!
Commented Jun 23, 2009 on Bravo annuls the notion of Miami's alleged "housewives" at Scene in the Tropics
Bravo annuls the notion of Miami's alleged "housewives"
We just heard from a Bravo spokesperson who officially confirmed that the casting we reported earlier is neither a "Real Housewives" series, nor is it associated with the network. We asked if there was ever a possibility that Miami would join the batty, bratty brand, and all the spokesperson ...
oh yes, Darlene, this is a contest for sure..but not the kind you think! No there is no money raised, no charity benefited --directly. It's a catty show, to say the least!
NYOURFace--yep, I sure am.
Commented Jun 19, 2009 on Some neither real nor housewives, these local "ladies" are in line for their fifteen minutes of something or other at Scene in the Tropics
Some neither real nor housewives, these local "ladies" are in line for their fifteen minutes of something or other
Move over Kelly, Bethenny, Danielle and the ladies of Orange County and make room for the alleged Miami version of Bravo's Real Housewives brand of bitching, backstabbing, bullsh*tting, and shameless self promotion. If we believe our sources, however, Bravo may want to change the name of thei...
Uh, yeah, this is so not for me. I prefer game shows with decent payouts. :)
Commented Jun 18, 2009 on Some neither real nor housewives, these local "ladies" are in line for their fifteen minutes of something or other at Scene in the Tropics
Some neither real nor housewives, these local "ladies" are in line for their fifteen minutes of something or other
Move over Kelly, Bethenny, Danielle and the ladies of Orange County and make room for the alleged Miami version of Bravo's Real Housewives brand of bitching, backstabbing, bullsh*tting, and shameless self promotion. If we believe our sources, however, Bravo may want to change the name of thei...
girlfriend drama. so novel.
and of course I am watching! So I can blog all about it. What else do we have this summer?!@
Commented Jun 17, 2009 on Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al. at Scene in the Tropics
Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al.
Beggars can't be choosers, so since summer arrived way too early here, we're experiencing the usual dearth of dirt, albeit a month earlier than usual and therefore we'll take what we can get. It's as dry as Paula Abdul's sippy cup after an episode of American Idol and we want a refill on the ...
Miss Yip, go have some ribs and then give me something good.
Commented Jun 16, 2009 on Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al. at Scene in the Tropics
Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al.
Beggars can't be choosers, so since summer arrived way too early here, we're experiencing the usual dearth of dirt, albeit a month earlier than usual and therefore we'll take what we can get. It's as dry as Paula Abdul's sippy cup after an episode of American Idol and we want a refill on the ...
hahahaaha, hilarious, "looked like she had fallen off the Rock of Love Bus"
Classy! BTW, who the heck is this George person? I've been writing about Miami nightlife since 1994-ish and never heard of the dude!
Commented Jun 16, 2009 on Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al. at Scene in the Tropics
Open call for gossip about your best friend's brother's girlfriend's best friend, et al.
Beggars can't be choosers, so since summer arrived way too early here, we're experiencing the usual dearth of dirt, albeit a month earlier than usual and therefore we'll take what we can get. It's as dry as Paula Abdul's sippy cup after an episode of American Idol and we want a refill on the ...
what a mess!
Commented Jun 5, 2009 on All hail breaks loose at the Fontainebleau at Scene in the Tropics
All hail breaks loose at the Fontainebleau
This lovely cabana wasn't enough to help the poor people in the lobby of the Fontainebleau this stormy afternoon, when all of a sudden, says our source, "The roof collapsed and it's literally raining in the lobby, near the LIV entrance. All the restaurants are closed, too. It's complete chaos....
miss yip hahaahaahahaaaa, yes, oh yes yes yes I do..and you know it! :)
Commented May 27, 2009 on Watch out Kardashian sisters, here's Miami Social at Scene in the Tropics
Watch out Kardashian sisters, here's Miami Social
It's deja vu for at least two of the "cast members" of Bravo's upcoming "reality" show, Miami Social--after all, realtor Katrina Campins was a contestant on Donald Trump's inaugural season of The Apprentice, and Opium Group's Hardy Hill was on the second season of Big Brother, proving you can t...
Ha! And we can only hope that they film the two of them scuffling in the pool at the Delano or something trying to pull each other's hair (plugs) out!
Commented May 27, 2009 on Watch out Kardashian sisters, here's Miami Social at Scene in the Tropics
Watch out Kardashian sisters, here's Miami Social
It's deja vu for at least two of the "cast members" of Bravo's upcoming "reality" show, Miami Social--after all, realtor Katrina Campins was a contestant on Donald Trump's inaugural season of The Apprentice, and Opium Group's Hardy Hill was on the second season of Big Brother, proving you can t...
Lionel and Cyndi both look unbelievable. Madonna should take a cue there.
Commented May 21, 2009 on American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins. at Idol Watch
American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins.
UPDATE: Kris Allen wins the title of American Idol after nearly 100 million votes pour in last night. I have to write print column. See that on page 8A of Thursday's Miami Herald. Here's how it went down chronologically. Welcome everyone! I'll be posting live commentary on tonight's America...
love the recap i just saw that showed katie holmes covering suri's ears during adam's screeching! haahahahaa
Commented May 20, 2009 on American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins. at Idol Watch
American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins.
UPDATE: Kris Allen wins the title of American Idol after nearly 100 million votes pour in last night. I have to write print column. See that on page 8A of Thursday's Miami Herald. Here's how it went down chronologically. Welcome everyone! I'll be posting live commentary on tonight's America...
you forgot the word "away" between go and Adam!
Commented May 20, 2009 on American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins. at Idol Watch
American Idol:08 Season Finale. Kris Allen wins.
UPDATE: Kris Allen wins the title of American Idol after nearly 100 million votes pour in last night. I have to write print column. See that on page 8A of Thursday's Miami Herald. Here's how it went down chronologically. Welcome everyone! I'll be posting live commentary on tonight's America...
Yep, I was down here during Birdcage days...things have never been the same !
Commented May 20, 2009 on Tag and Dash at Scene in the Tropics
Tag and Dash
Strangely after we revealed the address of the Kardashian sisters' Washington Avenue boutique Dash, the store was tagged with what sister Kourtney described on her website as gang related graffiti. "The damage is pretty bad ,but they are painting over it now," she writes on her blog. "No o...
Wash is totally seedy but now I'm starting to think this is all self orchestrated and soon enuf the graffiti will be appearing on Dash rags...
Commented May 19, 2009 on Tag and Dash at Scene in the Tropics
Tag and Dash
Strangely after we revealed the address of the Kardashian sisters' Washington Avenue boutique Dash, the store was tagged with what sister Kourtney described on her website as gang related graffiti. "The damage is pretty bad ,but they are painting over it now," she writes on her blog. "No o...
CPK would be stellar. So would a Benihana. And I'm actually serious. 100 percent. Same on the chili's!
Commented May 19, 2009 on Kardashians host the opening of their own product for a change! at Scene in the Tropics
Kardashians host the opening of their own product for a change!
For all those who have inquired, the troika of Kardashian sisters---Kim, Kourtney and Khloe--will be at The Clevelander on Wednesday night (to be continued into the wee hours at LIV) for the launch party of their new boutique, Dash Miami (815 Washington Ave.), which will sell, according to a ...
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