So far, most parties we know of for Super Bowl XLIV (February 7, 2010) are taking place in Broward County--Gulfstream, among other places. We know of only one in Miami thus far and go figure, Kim Kardashian is involved. And it sort of makes sense since, to some, the 954 is more geographically desirable from Land Shark Stadium than Miami. But that doesn't mean we're out of the game at all. New York Magazine reports that Playboy is looking for someone to throw its annual Miami Super Bowl party because Hugh Hefner doesn't really want to get involved. All he wants to do is fly in on his private jet, show up, and leave. Maybe Hef should get rid of his private jet and throw his own party. That said, this points to a greater issue than Miami vs. Ft. Lauderdale and that would be the economy. Uglier than Lindsay Lohan after an all night bender ruined by a run in with her dad and Jon Gosselin, the economy is said to be putting a damper on Super Bowl parties this year, just as it may with Art Basel. So keep that in mind when ruffling through invitations and sneering at the event's venue, county, or so-called celebrity guests. If Screech is hosting a party somewhere in Miami Gardens and you're invited, take what you can get and just go.
Hugh Hefner needs someone to throw his Playboy Super Bowl party
So far, most parties we know of for Super Bowl XLIV (February 7, 2010) are taking place in Broward County--Gulfstream, among other places. We know of only one in Miami thus far and go figure, Kim Kardashian is involved. And it sort of makes sense since, to some, the 954 is more geographically desirable from Land Shark Stadium than Miami. But that doesn't mean we're out of the game at all. New York Magazine reports that Playboy is looking for someone to throw its annual Miami Super Bowl party because Hugh Hefner doesn't really want to get involved. All he wants to do is fly in on his private jet, show up, and leave. Maybe Hef should get rid of his private jet and throw his own party. That said, this points to a greater issue than Miami vs. Ft. Lauderdale and that would be the economy. Uglier than Lindsay Lohan after an all night bender ruined by a run in with her dad and Jon Gosselin, the economy is said to be putting a damper on Super Bowl parties this year, just as it may with Art Basel. So keep that in mind when ruffling through invitations and sneering at the event's venue, county, or so-called celebrity guests. If Screech is hosting a party somewhere in Miami Gardens and you're invited, take what you can get and just go.
Fish out of water: Dolphins with the stars
You would have thought last night's home opener featuring the Miami Dolphins and the Indianaopolis Colts was the Super Bowl based on all the hype and police-escorted black Escalades rushing through the parking lot and beating traffic. Alas, it was just a regular game, but this time in the new (new as in facelifted to the tune of, say, some Botox, a nose job and a new husband) Landshark Stadium, featuring the new celebrity owners and their closest friends. Oh, and an orange (get it?) carpet on which said famous folk strike a pose for fans who usually go nuts for big beefy guys in helmets. We must say it was quite the scene over there last night, like nothing this non football fan has ever seen. It was kind of exciting to drive behind the chauffeured Escalade that whisked Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony through the tailgating traffic and straight to the entrance of that orange carpet. It was also sort of thrilling to accidentally walk down that carpet much to the disappointment of camera phone toting fans expecting that famous couple or another one, the Estefans, or that other duo who now own a share of Miami's beloved Dolphins otherwise known as Venus and Serena Williams. Speaking of the sisters, they towered over the crowd in four inch heels and mingled for two minutes in the brand new Ocean Drive Club located on the field level where VIPs sipped champagne and nibbled on caviar up until kickoff. Was this really a football game or was it a football themed party put on by Barton G. on South Beach? We tried to ask the stadium's sugar daddy, Jimmy Buffett, but he was busy performing his hit turned Dolphins theme song for a dazzled, starstruck crowd. We also wanted to ask T-Pain, with whom we shared an elevator as we searched for signs that this was actually a real football game, but he was busy trying to figure it out for himself. As for Tiger Woods and Helio Castroneves, they're sports guys and were like human camouflage, blending right into the crowd in a way that J-Lo could never, not that she'd want to. We looked to the TVs for an answer and saw a brief snippet of former US House majority leader Tom Delay getting jiggy to Wild Thing on Dancing With the Stars and that was when things really got confusing. It was only until we found our way into the Sideline Club, which is really just a cordoned off area on the 30 yard line for die hard football fans, that we realized this was the reason why everyone was here. The anthem, the flyover, and it was game on. And even though our team lost, there was a lengthy time when if you turned to someone sporting orange and blue out there and asked if they saw J-Lo, they may have answered, "who?"
Photo: Manny Hernandez
Tiny Tampa tidbits
We must admit that Paris Hilton looked pretty fantastic last night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Super Bowl bash in Tampa. As it turns out, Hilton and ex Benji Madden have been trying painfully to avoid each other, but it's not easy. One is staying on the 7th floor and the other on the 8th.
Among the other Tampa tidbits:
Demi Moore, blinded by flashbulbs, crashed into a hotel guest when checking into the hotel while hubby Ashton Kutcher was busy striking poses and smiling for gawking guests.
All the Kardashian girls were spotted sporting sunglasses inside the gym. Kim, with an entourage of 20, rushed through the hotel with sister Khloe, followed by an escort carrying five bottles of vodka.
Gossip Girl's Blake Lively, Penn Badgley and Chase Crawford spotted having dinner at Council Oak at the Hard Rock. Lively went to bed right after dinner. The rest went out and partied.
Former wrestler slash Dancing With the Stars contestant Stacy Kiebler, according to our correspondent, "Got a bit drunk and her boyfriend Jeff Sholtz was spotted carrying her through Floyd's Nightclub at the Hard Rock."
Cuba Gooding, Jr. seen canoodling in an elevator with an attractive blonde. Gooding, Jr. was also seen getting chased through the Hard Rock halls by crazy fans as security ushered him into an elevator where he assured security it was "Ok, guys. I can take it from here."
Adam Sandler sipping on Ketel One vodka with friends, refusing to pose for pix with fans. He and pal Kevin James were busy discussing their picks for the big game. Both were in a private VIP booth, refusing to walk the red carpet, not wanting to deal with fans or media.
Photos:AP Images
Tampa stole all our celebs this weekend
If this weekend is lighter than usual on the star power, blame it on Tampa and the Super Bowl. Conveniently, we have correspondents there and they're giving us the play by play, such as when Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore checked into the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino a few minutes ago and caused a frenzy. After making noise about the noise from his neighbors, Kutcher high tailed it to Florida and the Hard Rock, of all places, where peace and quiet is as foreign as, well, celebrities saturating Tampa--until now. Also at the Hard Rock right now: Adam Sandler with pal and Mall Cop star Kevin James, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush and, expected later, but hopefully not together, Michael Phelps and Paris Hilton.
