Ryan Gosling’s Cuban test, Perez Hilton’s scare, pitch dog. Here’s what to know

It was a busy week for South Florida pop culture: Ryan Gosling faced a Cuban food quiz on national TV, Miami native Perez Hilton revealed a frightening 21-day hospital stay, and Dave Portnoy’s rescue dog landed another brand deal.

Here are key takeaways:

• “The View” host Ana Navarro quizzed Ryan Gosling on Cuban food knowledge, given his relationship with Miami-born Eva Mendes. He nailed croquetas (”heaven on a plate”) and picked guava as his favorite pastelito flavor, but blanked on picadillo. Gosling redeemed himself by rattling off mojo, yuca and the Ironbeer vs. Materva debate.

• Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, born Mario Lavandeira Jr., spent 21 days in a Las Vegas hospital after flu medication without food led to an ulcer, perforation and sepsis. He required laparoscopic surgery, had fluid drained from his lungs, and developed a heart issue during treatment. The Belen Jesuit Preparatory grad, who turned 48 on Monday, said he plans to return to Miami this summer for a family trip.

• Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy’s rescue pitbull, Miss Peaches, is now fronting a Lucky One sweet tea infused with five-time-distilled vodka, available in peach and raspberry flavors at Total Wine & More, Publix and Target.

• Portnoy rescued Miss Peaches from The LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta on Valentine’s Day 2024. Last year, he donated $1 million to help other rescue animals find homes.

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