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Celebrities made some news in Miami this year. Take a look at seven highlights

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

What was the Miami celebrity scene like in 2024?

Shakira enjoyed a casual night out at a prominent local restaurant.

Gisele Bundchen faced emotional moments during a police incident.

Social media influencers like The Fat Jewish highlighted real estate trends by selling high-value properties.

Music mogul DJ Khaled received civic honors, showcasing his influence beyond music.

And Madonna's son, Rocco Ritchie, made headlines with his solo art show, demonstrating the intersection of celebrity and the arts scene in Miami.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

Singer Shakira

NO. 1: SHAKIRA DRESSES DOWN FOR A NIGHT OUT AT THIS ‘SEXY’ RESTAURANT IN MIAMI. SEE THE PIC

The singer dined with a friend at the Brickell hot spot | Published January 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen

NO. 2: POLICE BODYCAM FOOTAGE SHOWS WHY GISELE WAS CRYING AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN SURFSIDE

Supermodel owns two homes in the beachside town | Published April 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

The Fat Jewish, aka Joel Ostrovsky

NO. 3: THIS INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER FLED TO MIAMI DURING COVID. HERE’S WHY HE’S SELLING HIS HOME

Adult beverage entrepreneur has 9.5 million followers | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

DJ Khaled, center, holds up a proclamation given to him by the mayor and Commissioners Daniela Jean, left, and Phyllis Smith, right, making May 8 DJ Khaled Day during the opening remarks of the NMB Small Business Expo on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at North Miami Beach City Hall. The city presented DJ Khaled with the proclamation for his contributions to the local community and his efforts to give back.

NO. 4: IT’S NOT JUST ANY DAY. IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH, IT’S ‘DJ KHALED DAY’

Grammy Award winner and Miami entrepreneur DJ Khaled was honored with the proclamation at the North Miami Beach Small Business Summit and Expo. | Published May 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michael Butler

David Grutman is a one-man party empire. Here he is at LIV

NO. 5: MIAMI’S DAVID GRUTMAN TOOK HIS 50TH B-DAY CELEBRATIONS TO VEGAS. SEE WHO SHOWED UP 

David Grutman the celebrations to Sin City | Published July 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

Pop icon Madonna and her son Rocco Ritchie at his United States solo exhibition debut in Miami’s Design District Wednesday night. Ritchie’s show, called “Pack a Punch,” is inspired by Muay Thai fighters.

NO. 6: MADONNA’S SON ROCCO HOSTED AN ART SHOW IN MIAMI WHILE SHE WAS IN TOWN FOR HER TOUR

Take a look at his artwork. | Published April 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amanda Rosa

Peter Thomas

NO. 7: PETER THOMAS JUST GOT ARRESTED FOR DUI. NOW WE HEAR HIS MIAMI BEACH RESTAURANT IS SHUT

Onetime ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star opened the waterfront eatery right before the pandemic. | Published January 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.