Miami to host the 2004 VMA's
February 17, 2005 (Press Release) --
Sunday August 29th I was on the move covering the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. For the first time in the shows’ history, the VMA's were held in a new location other than New York and L.A. This year the highly anticipated show headed south to one of my favorite places, Miami Beach.
Friday night I saw Carl Thomas walking down Collins Avenue enjoying the breeze off the Atlantic Ocean. The Cash Money Millionaires went all out celebrating at Club Crobar throwing the biggest baller party that evening. P. Diddy, Mase and the entire Bad Boy Family including New Edition hosted the “Take Over” Radio show with DJ Khaled and K. Foxx at the WEDR studio.
Saturday Jay-Z had a bar-b-que on Star Island, by special invite only. Guests were dressed in their best Miami gear relaxing by the olympic size pool and looking off the third story deck enjoying the vista. Little Scrappy, Terror Squad and M.I.N.X. Productions were there. The Red Door Lounge is where Miami based rappers Jackie-O and Pitbull were spotted having cocktails on Saturday night-not together I should mention. But by far the best upscale party on Saturday night-if you wanted to rub shoulders with the who’s who in the industry was Club Teasers Night on 5th Street and Ocean Drive partying with the R&B King himself, Mr. R. Kelly. Only R. Kelly could organize an all white album release party. The clubs interior décor was simply beautiful and R. Kelly looked dashing in his all white Armani suit. Just Blaze, Anthony Hamilton, and Scott Storch were in the building.
Sunday was the big show and the stars stepped on the red carpet in style. Some artists arrived by yachts; others arrived by limo. Whichever way they got to the Miami Arena everyone was ready for the media rush. Ashanti, Gwen Stephanie, Jackie-O, Trina, Christina Milian, and La La (MTV VJ) got my vote for best dressed ladies, they were absolutely gorgeous. For the men, Nelly won it hands down. Nelly’s diamonds accentuated his all black tux. Mase and P. Diddy were on point as well. New Edition looked fashionable as they walked the red carpet wearing jeans and Ralph Lauren shirts. Actress Megan Good walked quietly on the carpet avoiding press as so did Usher. Veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan and daughter Brooke (singer) held hands as they talked to reporters.
After the award show I headed to Ushers after party. The Shore Club on Collins is where Usher held it down. It was a mad house trying to get in. But once in I was astounded by the scenery alone. Usher was the King of the night and the theme was Africa. Women wearing lion and panther body paint were walking around entertaining guests and dancers were hanging from the ceiling. It was amazing. After being on a private section of the club the majority of the evening, Usher came out and mingled with guests, and later that evening he put on a star performance. I spotted Christina Aguilera and Shaq having a good time.
Overall this years VMA’s was off the hook. MTV did a fabulous job on decorating the city of Miami Beach. I’m sure to be there next year. And you will too, you are my special guest when you are on the move…Mesha
Friday night I saw Carl Thomas walking down Collins Avenue enjoying the breeze off the Atlantic Ocean. The Cash Money Millionaires went all out celebrating at Club Crobar throwing the biggest baller party that evening. P. Diddy, Mase and the entire Bad Boy Family including New Edition hosted the “Take Over” Radio show with DJ Khaled and K. Foxx at the WEDR studio.
Saturday Jay-Z had a bar-b-que on Star Island, by special invite only. Guests were dressed in their best Miami gear relaxing by the olympic size pool and looking off the third story deck enjoying the vista. Little Scrappy, Terror Squad and M.I.N.X. Productions were there. The Red Door Lounge is where Miami based rappers Jackie-O and Pitbull were spotted having cocktails on Saturday night-not together I should mention. But by far the best upscale party on Saturday night-if you wanted to rub shoulders with the who’s who in the industry was Club Teasers Night on 5th Street and Ocean Drive partying with the R&B King himself, Mr. R. Kelly. Only R. Kelly could organize an all white album release party. The clubs interior décor was simply beautiful and R. Kelly looked dashing in his all white Armani suit. Just Blaze, Anthony Hamilton, and Scott Storch were in the building.
Sunday was the big show and the stars stepped on the red carpet in style. Some artists arrived by yachts; others arrived by limo. Whichever way they got to the Miami Arena everyone was ready for the media rush. Ashanti, Gwen Stephanie, Jackie-O, Trina, Christina Milian, and La La (MTV VJ) got my vote for best dressed ladies, they were absolutely gorgeous. For the men, Nelly won it hands down. Nelly’s diamonds accentuated his all black tux. Mase and P. Diddy were on point as well. New Edition looked fashionable as they walked the red carpet wearing jeans and Ralph Lauren shirts. Actress Megan Good walked quietly on the carpet avoiding press as so did Usher. Veteran wrestler Hulk Hogan and daughter Brooke (singer) held hands as they talked to reporters.
After the award show I headed to Ushers after party. The Shore Club on Collins is where Usher held it down. It was a mad house trying to get in. But once in I was astounded by the scenery alone. Usher was the King of the night and the theme was Africa. Women wearing lion and panther body paint were walking around entertaining guests and dancers were hanging from the ceiling. It was amazing. After being on a private section of the club the majority of the evening, Usher came out and mingled with guests, and later that evening he put on a star performance. I spotted Christina Aguilera and Shaq having a good time.
Overall this years VMA’s was off the hook. MTV did a fabulous job on decorating the city of Miami Beach. I’m sure to be there next year. And you will too, you are my special guest when you are on the move…Mesha
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