This week's best parties May 16 - 18

This week's best parties May 16 - 18

Check out Art Department at Mansion, Steve Akoi at LIV, Miami Link and Rebels at Story and Jory Boy at Rumbass.

This week's best parties: May 7 - 12

This week's best parties: May 7 - 12

Check out Cedric Gervais at LIV, Matt Darcy at Gryphon, Bingo Players at Story, De La Mare at Wall and Nicole Moudaber at Mansion.

White Hot Heat fans

White Hot Heat fans

By Micaela Hood Heat fans celebrated the three point victory against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena.

Meet Mrs. Michael Jordan

Meet Mrs. Michael Jordan

Good things come to those who wait.  Oh should I say, what a lucky lady.

Drive like a Miami Heat player

Drive like a Miami Heat player

If you've got $230,000 to spare, you can be like D-Wade and cruise down Las Olas in your very own McLaren. But you don't have to be a mega-rich NBA champ to afford LeBron James' Jeep Wrangler, or even Udonis Haslem's Dodge Challenger. Here's a look at some of our favorite players' cars.

Chad Ochocinco befriends homeless man

Chad Ochocinco befriends homeless man

It's no secret that former Miami Dolphin Chad Johnson has gotten a bad rap lately, but maybe he's not such a bad guy after all. 

This week's best parties: April 30 - May 4

This week's best parties: April 30 - May 4

Check out Avant Gallery at Set, Lil Jon at LIV, Bogore at Revolution Live and the Stafford Brothers at Gryphon.

Miami Beach Polo

Miami Beach Polo

Equestrian lovers attended the ninth annual La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup which was held Thursday - Sunday on the sands of South Beach.

This week's best parties: April 23 - 27

This week's best parties: April 23 - 27

R&B singers Mario and Trey Songz host their own parties, homegrown DJ Oscar G spins at Mansion and Father and Son take over Wall.

Rihanna shows love for the Miami Heat

Rihanna shows love for the Miami Heat

It looks like Rihanna has jumped on the Miami Heat bandwagon.

Eat like the Miami Heat

Eat like the Miami Heat

By Micaela Hood If you ever wanted to eat like a champion, now is your chance. Check out LeBron's favorite meaty spots, D-Wade's soulful dining picks and Chalmers' numero uno Mexican eatery.

This week's best parties: April 16 - 20

This week's best parties: April 16 - 20

It's getting hotter outside, and also in your favorite nightclubs. Check out Alvin Risk at LIV, Louie Vega at The Vegabond, Latin crooner Elvis Crespo at Congos, and Brit DJs the EC Twins at Gryphon.

Tonight: see"Pain and Gain" stars Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Miami Beach

Tonight: see"Pain and Gain" stars Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Miami Beach

South Beach is about to get way hotter when two of Hollywood's hunkiest stars arrive tonight.

This week's best parties: April 9 - 13

This week's best parties: April 9 - 13

Congorock and Clockwork spin at LIV, and Canadian electronic duo Sultan and Ned Shephard take over Broward.

Halle Berry's recent Miami glow explained: she's preggers!

Halle Berry's recent Miami glow explained: she's preggers!

Halle Berry is a stunning actress, but on a recent trip to the Magic City, she had an extra glow. Now, it seems there is a reason.

Get out: Work out in the sunshine

Get out: Work out in the sunshine

By Micaela Hood You don't have to spend hours in a stuffy gym to get in shape. In sunny South Florida, there are plenty of outdoorsy activities that are fun and burn calories. From cycling to paddleboarding, exercising in the sun never looked so good.

New photos from Chris Bosh's Moroccan birthday bash

New photos from Chris Bosh's Moroccan birthday bash

By Micaela Hood Here's are fresh behind the scenes photos of the Heat champ and his teammates celebrating Bosh 29th birthday at the Brize in downtown Miami. Like something from a Hollywood movie, Bosh and his wife Adrienne arrived via helicopter and yacht to his bash which...

This week's best parties April 3 - 6

This week's best parties April 3 - 6

Chris Bosh celebrates his birthday, Robbie Rivera spins at Story and homegrown DJ Oscar G takes over Broward.

Romeo is crooning

Romeo is crooning

Attention, ladies: Tonight, Romeo Santos will be on the lookout for his Juliet, when the former frontman of the bachata band Aventura returns to Hard Rock Live.

What makes an Indigo Girl blue

What makes an Indigo Girl blue

Emily Saliers say her Indigo Girls bandmate, Amy Ray, is her polar opposite, but that their mismatched styles make for great music.

This week's best parties: March 25 - 31

This week's best parties: March 25 - 31

Ultra and WMC are over, but if you still have energy to party this week, there's plenty to do. Iron Lyon spins at FDR, Romeo Santos hosts an after party, Patrick M. takes over Gryphon, and Danny Avila returns to LIV.

Leonardo DiCaprio back in the 305

Leonardo DiCaprio back in the 305

He just can't stay away.

Spotted: Venus Williams puckers up to her Cuban hottie

Spotted: Venus Williams puckers up to her Cuban hottie

Looks like a match point to me. 

Gottfried, Gilbert Gottfried

Gottfried, Gilbert Gottfried

If you ask Gilbert Gottfried if he enjoys performing standup in Florida, don't expect to get a solid answer. "I know I've worked in Florida before. But with me, it's like there are states that I swear I've never been to, and then I go in the comedy club, and see that I've signed the wall," Gottfried...

This week's best parties: WMC edition

This week's best parties: WMC edition

Call it the week of the DJ. DJs David Guetta, Skrillex, and Kaskade are just a few of the big names who will spin this week in South Florida. If hip-hop is more your thang, on Sunday, the artist formerly known Snoop Dogg, hosts a party at Bamboo.

Spring Break Survival Guide

From swanky South Beach to laid-back Fort Lauderdale, there’s plenty to see and do this spring break. But before you check into your hotel and head over to the 7-11 for a 24-pack of Miller Lite to take with you to the beach, you need to know a few things. 

Party with Victoria's Secret models Elsa Hosk and Sara Sampaio

Victoria's Secret Pink models are hosting a spring break party, and they need your help.

The best parties: the Miami Music Week edition

With so many superstar DJs in town this week, it's hard to decide which club to conquer. Here are some of your best bests.

This week's best parties March 5 - 9

Stay warm with DJ Paul Oakenfold in Hollywood and hip-hop group Naughty By Nature at LIV.

Las Olas Art Fair

By Micaela Hood Art lovers sported their sweaters, boots and scarves to this weekend's festival held on the busy Fort Lauderdale boulevard. The festival celebrated its 25th anniversary with an ode to pop art and neon, larger-than-life sculptures.

This week's best parties: Feb. 26 - March 2

From Broward to South Beach, there's plenty of VIP hotties to crush on. Check out DJ Irie at Cameo, Travie McCoy at LIV, and Troy Collier at Monarchy.

Trojan vibrators giveaway

Miami's DJ Konflikt wins Red Bull DJ competition

DJ Konflikt is the Opium Group's go-to man and considered one of Miami's premiere DJs for his creativity at the turntables and eclectic setlists.

Celeb-spotting at SoBe Wine and Food Festival

By Maria Murriel and Micaela Hood From Thursday to Sunday, celebrity chefs and high-profile guests populated SoBe fest events, starting at the Q tasting tent sponsored by Hennessy and hosted by Paula Deen and sons.

Hayden Panettiere spotted in South Florida

is the "Nashville" star reuniting with her ex?

This week's best parties Feb. 19 - Feb. 23

Check out W&W and Dyro at LIV, Calvin Harris at Story. Plus, George Acosta and Danny Tenaglia take over Broward.

Brazilian Miss Bumbum to visit South Beach club

Andressa Urach, otherwise known as ""Miss Bumbum 2012" will make an appearance at Mokai (235 23rd St., Miami Beach) starting at 11 p.m. Monday.

WTF? Celeb chef Ralph Pagano wants you to eat, drink and be merry

Celeb chef Ralph Pagano (of "Hell's Kitchen" and "All Mixed Up") has got a deal for you.

Patti Stanger's arrow

Patti Stanger is no stranger to South Florida.

This week's best parties: Valentine's edition

Cupid won't aim his arrow if you don't take a chance on love. Instead of staying home, party your nights away at these hot spots. Who knows? You may end up meeting that someone special. Check out the V-Day parties at Mansion, LIV, Vibe Las Olas and Gryphon.

This weekend hang out with models and their volleyballs

Mel Gibson and Gerard Butler's Miami Bromance

Mel Gibson and Gerard Butler were seen dining at Zuma in Miami last week with a large group of (uh, mostly ladies) friends.

This week's best parties

Grammy-nominated producer Danny Tenaglia spins at Story, Robbie Rivera visits Off The Hookah and Swedish Duo Cazzette plays at LIV.

Where to watch the Super Bowl

Couldn't afford tickets to the Big Easy?  Don't worry, there's plenty of places to watch Super Bowl XLVII and its million-dollar commercials.

This week's best parties

Check out Swanky Tunes at LIV, Cameo's sexy Colombian Carnival, Erick Morillo at Story, and Miami DJ George Acosta in Broward.

Leonardo DiCaprio spotted 'Unchained' in Miami

Where does an A-lister actor go when he needs a break? Miami, of course.

Jennifer Lopez cruises around Miami in a yacht

The life of celebrity car dealer

If you see a Ferrari, Porsche or Maserati speeding down I-95, chances are it came from Steven Kessler's dealership.

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade slow jam

There’s no denying that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are winners on the court, but who knew the Heat champs had moves like Jagger?

PHOTOS: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade karaoke for charity

By Micaela Hood It doesn't always have to be about three pointers and jump shots - sometimes champions deserve to have some fun too. Heat players - along with team president Pat Riley and coach Erik Spoelstra - attended the South Beach Battioke held at the Eden Roc in Miami...

This week's best parties Jan. 21 - 27

This week's best parties Jan. 21 - 27

By Micaela Hood Rapper Fabolous returns to South Beach, superstar DJ Cedric Gervais spins at Story, and the Blue Martini girls of Fort Lauderdale want you to drink their bubbly.

This week's best parties Jan. 16 - 20

This week's best parties Jan. 16 - 20

By Micaela Hood Who are we kidding? Summer and swimsuit season is right around the corner. This week, get a sneak peek of some of the trendiest bikinis at Pangaea and Mansion or party with LMFAO at LIV as frontman Sky Blu celebrates the release of his new record, "Pop...

Sinbad for hire

Sinbad for hire

After years on the comedy circuit, actor and funny guy Sinbad Adkins, known simply as Sinbad, shows no signs of slowing down.

Dwyane Wade parties at LIV while Rick Ross takes over Mansion

Dwyane Wade parties at LIV while Rick Ross takes over Mansion

By Micaela Hood Spotted: D-Wade, Rozay and Wilmer Valderrama are among the celebs who attended the Hennessy V.S soirees held at the South Beach hotspots.

This week's best parties Jan. 9 - 12

This week's best parties Jan. 9 - 12

Check superstar DJ David Guetta at LIV and Fort Lauderdale duo Prom Night, who make their way up to West Palm Beach.

Cheer on your favorite DJ at Passion Nightclub

Cheer on your favorite DJ at Passion Nightclub

Let the battles begin. 

This week's best parties Jan. 3 - 6

This week's best parties Jan. 3 - 6

On The List's New Year's Resolution is to work hard, but play harder. Who needs sleep when you can party like a rock star instead? This week's best bets include Paul Oakenfold at LIV, college night at Blue Martini and R3HAB at South Beach's new hotspot, Story.

Celebs ring in 2013 around South Florida

Celebs ring in 2013 around South Florida

Best New Year's Parties: Miami

Best New Year's Parties: Miami

By Micaela Hood Say goodbye to 2012 with celebrities, models and oodles of sexiness at Miami's best NYE's parties. Just remember, you'll need "beaucoup" bucks to hang out in VIP. Table prices start at a $5,000, but the average price is about $10,000.

This week's best parties: the holiday edition

This week's best parties: the holiday edition

By Micaela Hood This week, you may want to work off that holiday ham, biscuits and egg nog on the dance floor. Go easy on the alcohol, though, if you still want to fit into your snazzy New Year's Eve outfit.

DJ Khaled and Luther Campbells' sexy Christmas party

DJ Khaled and Luther Campbells' sexy Christmas party

DJ Khaled is getting in the holiday groove by hosting a Christmas bash at Cameo on Saturday. 

Jeffrey Donovan welcomes baby girl

Jeffrey Donovan welcomes baby girl

Christmas has come early for Michael Westen.

New Year's Eve: your best bets in Broward

New Year's Eve: your best bets in Broward

By Micaela Hood Say goodbye to 2012 with models, dancing and celebrities. The best part: you don't have to drive to South Beach to party with a bad ass rock star or even a naughty porn star. This NYE, Broward has got it all.

Chris Bosh's Christmas spirit

Chris Bosh's Christmas spirit

Chris Bosh and his wife Adrienne got into the holiday spirit when they hosted a charity event for children in Miami on Monday.

Jason Taylor's big night

Jason Taylor's big night

By Micaela Hood The former Dolphins athlete was joined by his closest friends at his annual 3Cinteractive Ping Pong Smash tournament, a benefit for the Jason Taylor Foundation. The charity event was held inside Hard Rock Live at Seminole Paradise.

This week's best parties: Dec. 19 - 23

This week's best parties: Dec. 19 - 23

Justin Bieber's Miami pap war

Justin Bieber's Miami pap war

Word to the paps: don't mess with Justin Bieber.

The best parties Dec. 11 - 16

The best parties Dec. 11 - 16

It's almost the end of the year, so don't put last season's Louboutins away just yet. DJ Shadow, Jessica Who, Krewalla, and a whole bunch of naughty Santas star in the fab parties happening in South Florida this week.

Celebs at Jingle Ball

Celebs at Jingle Ball

Demi Moore's wild Basel night

Demi Moore's wild Basel night

Demi Moore was the life of the party at the Chanel Beachside Barbecue held Wednesday night at the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.

The fashionistas of Art Basel

The fashionistas of Art Basel

Birkin or bust: what to wear to Art Basel

Birkin or bust: what to wear to Art Basel

Art Basel is all about the Birkin, but since a large bag costs as much as my car, I'll tell everyone mine "is in the shop." So, if you're Birkin-less like me, but still want to be fashionable at Art Basel, don't fret. You can still look chic. 

Brad Pitt, ScarJo among the celebs expected at Art Basel

Brad Pitt, ScarJo among the celebs expected at Art Basel

Forget the artwork, this Art Basel I plan on chasing down celebrites, such as Brad Pitt, Owen Wilson, and Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

The best parties Dec 5 - 8: the Broward/Palm edition

The best parties Dec 5 - 8: the Broward/Palm edition

From a "Jersey Shore" hunk to sexy burlesque dancers, there's plenty of VIP tables to dance on this week. Here are your best bets.

Art Basel: the best parties

Art Basel: the best parties

It's the social event of the season, and another excuse for models, club kids, and party animals to stay up with swagger all night long. Here are your best bets to get your Basel on - party style.

About the blog & author


Are you On the List? Ever wonder how to slip past the velvet ropes and into private lounges where supermodels dance on tables and celebrities are livin' large and in charge? Our party patrol shares night life secrets, from what to wear to how to score VIP access. We get celebrities, DJs, club owners and doormen to reveal how you can take full advantage of South Florida's glamorous, sexy club scene.

Micaela Hood: Friends call me Ms. Miami. I'm a veteran South Florida entertainment reporter and celeb spotting is my specialty. I regularly interview A-listers on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, Super Bowls and haute fashions shows. I've even hosted events with Kim Kardashian and Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. I live the good life on South Beach with my dog and cat, Buffy and Chloe. I love to shop, tan and people-watch on Lincoln Road.

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