Tag Archives: alexia

Herman Echevarria Dead; The Real Housewives of Miami Star Was 61

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Herman Echevarria Sr.  Details are sketchy at the moment, but there are reports that The Real Housewives of Miami star was found dead in the Epic Hotel in Miami. The reports state family and employees grew concerned for Herman when he failed to show up for work.  They knew something was wrong when he did not pick up his phone.  There’s word that Herman died of a heart attack, but this has yet to be confirmed. Herman appeared on the Bravo series with his ex-wife, Alexia Echevarria for three seasons before the show was unofficially canceled.  It never managed to reach the levels of success of the other spin-offs in the franchise, but that did not mean it was lacking in drama.  Herman and Alexia confirmed the news that they had separated in May 2015. The couple were allegedly arguing for much of their final years together.  However, the two of them continued to run Venue magazine together.  It was noted that Herman would continue to play a big role in the lives of Alexia’s two sons from her previous marriage.  Alexia has been very vocal in the past about how Herman served as a father figure to her children.  If you recall, Alexia’s previous husband, Pedro Luis Rosello was sentenced to 24 years in prison. He was found to be part of one of the largest cocaine smuggling operations in the 1980s.  UPDATE : Alexia released a statement addressing her ex-husband’s death: “The Echevarria family is heartbroken over the sudden passing of our patriarch Herman Echevarria this morning.” “He was a family man, a hardworking businessman, dedicated to helping others and a pillar of his community that was loved by everyone who’s life he touched.” “We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving.” We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Echevarria family at this difficult time.  View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten

Continued here:
Herman Echevarria Dead; The Real Housewives of Miami Star Was 61

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Crossing the Cuban Mafia

The Real Housewives of Miami are “A Cause for Concern” as the sequined Cuban mafia snubs a children’s charity. We recap the bitching and bullying in our THG +/- review. It’s the war of the divas in Miami as Lea Black prepares for her annual charity gala. Too bad the Cuban mafia has it out for her. Marysol, Ana, Lauren and Adriana all decide to ditch the event to watch gay polo. Minus 18. What are the odds they at least sent a check to support the charity? Probably not very good. Lea’s counting on Alexia and Herman coming to the event. They said they would. As Lea says, she loves Herman. He “always has a drink too many and spends a dollar too much.” Plus 25. That’s a fundraisers dream guest. But the anti-Lea contingent have different plans for Alexia. They take her to gay polo. Adriana coos, “Polo is already fabulous and when you put gays in it, it’s ten times as fabulous.” I’m not really a polo fan so I’ll have to take her word on that. The ladies are actually judging the different booths and I’m still unsure what the point of it all is. One of them even has a cheetah. Well, Adriana keeps calling it a leopard and either no one knows enough or cares enough to correct her. More importantly, why is there a poor cheetah in a small cage at gay polo? Minus 40. And when they started complaining about the mud, did anyone else hope they’d get their ridiculously high heels caught in it? Back in town, Lea’s trying on her borrowed jewelry. $4 million in diamonds. How about they donate that to charity and we could all go home? Everyone starts to arrive. Actors, singers, Dennis Rodman. Both the fashion elite and the fashionably challenged hit the red carpet.  And Lea’s left waiting for Alexia the Cuban Barbie doll. Minus 13 . Is that moniker an insult or a compliment? Lisa and Lenny show up, albeit a little late. Lenny made up for it by buying his wife an expensive diamond necklace. He says he bought it to cheer her up after their fertility troubles. That’s kind of sweet. Plus 15. But I still want to shake Lisa. Scratch that. The girl’s so darn skinny I’d probably break her. I know she’d rather carry her own child but she should consider herself lucky to be able to afford a surrogate. Most people don’t have that option. Joanna Krupa and Romain grace the red carpet looking absolutely stunning. Back on their cheesy party bus, Adriana’s bad mouthing Romain. She’s trying to make it sound like the confrontation at Alexia’s party was all his fault and he intimidated her. Minus 20 . The truth was she looked like a little yappy Chihuahua that wouldn’t get out of his face. When Alexia tries to make a break for the gala, the Cuban mafia gets in her face. Someone should remind Alexia that she’s a grownup who can choose her own friends. Minus 28 . It’s time to grow a set and remind these girls your not in high school.   But the botoxed bullies continue their tirade and Alexia ends up backing down. Cough, cough. She calls Lea and leaves a message. She’s much too sick to attend the gala, as she promised she would. Minus 50. Someone should ask Alexia what kind of friends the Cuban contingent really are if they threaten to ditch her just because they disagree.  Or perhaps that’s just how the games are played in Miami. Episode total = -129!                    Season total = -380!  

Read the rest here:
The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Crossing the Cuban Mafia

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Crossing the Cuban Mafia

The Real Housewives of Miami are “A Cause for Concern” as the sequined Cuban mafia snubs a children’s charity. We recap the bitching and bullying in our THG +/- review. It’s the war of the divas in Miami as Lea Black prepares for her annual charity gala. Too bad the Cuban mafia has it out for her. Marysol, Ana, Lauren and Adriana all decide to ditch the event to watch gay polo. Minus 18. What are the odds they at least sent a check to support the charity? Probably not very good. Lea’s counting on Alexia and Herman coming to the event. They said they would. As Lea says, she loves Herman. He “always has a drink too many and spends a dollar too much.” Plus 25. That’s a fundraisers dream guest. But the anti-Lea contingent have different plans for Alexia. They take her to gay polo. Adriana coos, “Polo is already fabulous and when you put gays in it, it’s ten times as fabulous.” I’m not really a polo fan so I’ll have to take her word on that. The ladies are actually judging the different booths and I’m still unsure what the point of it all is. One of them even has a cheetah. Well, Adriana keeps calling it a leopard and either no one knows enough or cares enough to correct her. More importantly, why is there a poor cheetah in a small cage at gay polo? Minus 40. And when they started complaining about the mud, did anyone else hope they’d get their ridiculously high heels caught in it? Back in town, Lea’s trying on her borrowed jewelry. $4 million in diamonds. How about they donate that to charity and we could all go home? Everyone starts to arrive. Actors, singers, Dennis Rodman. Both the fashion elite and the fashionably challenged hit the red carpet.  And Lea’s left waiting for Alexia the Cuban Barbie doll. Minus 13 . Is that moniker an insult or a compliment? Lisa and Lenny show up, albeit a little late. Lenny made up for it by buying his wife an expensive diamond necklace. He says he bought it to cheer her up after their fertility troubles. That’s kind of sweet. Plus 15. But I still want to shake Lisa. Scratch that. The girl’s so darn skinny I’d probably break her. I know she’d rather carry her own child but she should consider herself lucky to be able to afford a surrogate. Most people don’t have that option. Joanna Krupa and Romain grace the red carpet looking absolutely stunning. Back on their cheesy party bus, Adriana’s bad mouthing Romain. She’s trying to make it sound like the confrontation at Alexia’s party was all his fault and he intimidated her. Minus 20 . The truth was she looked like a little yappy Chihuahua that wouldn’t get out of his face. When Alexia tries to make a break for the gala, the Cuban mafia gets in her face. Someone should remind Alexia that she’s a grownup who can choose her own friends. Minus 28 . It’s time to grow a set and remind these girls your not in high school.   But the botoxed bullies continue their tirade and Alexia ends up backing down. Cough, cough. She calls Lea and leaves a message. She’s much too sick to attend the gala, as she promised she would. Minus 50. Someone should ask Alexia what kind of friends the Cuban contingent really are if they threaten to ditch her just because they disagree.  Or perhaps that’s just how the games are played in Miami. Episode total = -129!                    Season total = -380!  

Read the rest here:
The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Crossing the Cuban Mafia

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Even the Sex Is Boring…

The Real Housewives of Miami perform some old “Black Magic” but it still wasn’t enough to keep me from yawning through this episode. We’ll recap the marriage spin and boring sex in our THG +/- review. A couple of weeks ago Romain bought Joanna a car. Now he’s bought her a house. He obviously wants to get married…but not have sex?   Minus 17 . Is anyone else confused? Romain and Joanna haven’t had sex in six weeks and that’s OK with him. Seriously? He even turns our down for a quickie in their new home.   So what’s the deal. Is he gay? Too tired from his mistress to want his fiance? Is he just not that into her? Or is he truly the romantic he claims to be and likes to take his time? Even if that’s true, six weeks is a bit much. Romain’s ticked off that Marta’s still meddling, even from states away, so he refuses to show up for he and Joanna’s sex therapy session.  Minus 22. Honestly, if you need a sex therapist before the marriage, is it even worth it?  I think I’ve heard enough about Joanna just wanting to get f**ked and we’re not even through half of the season. Marysol calls in her psychic. I guess with momma Elsa out of commission she needs reinforcements. Plus 12 because a card reading sounds like fun. Not so much. The psychic advisor sees that someone has performed black magic on Elsa. The woman is about 50, blonde and likes to manipulate those around her. I was a little surprised they didn’t have a cartoon bubble over their heads with a picture of Lea Black in a witch hat. Minus 18. Could that description have been any more obvious? Lea and Alexia had dueling social functions but Lea had Lance Bass promoting hers. Hopefully that helps because Alexia and Herman’s party looked darn empty. Alexia was hoping for a little drama which is why she didn’t bother stepping in when Romain, Frederic, and Adriana started arguing…in French. Why does fighting sound sexier when done in French? Plus 11. But how much of a publicity whore must you be to want your guests to fight? And how quick was Alexia to turn on Lea when she greeted Ana? Minus 30.  Being polite doesn’t mean you’re being a hypocrite. Adriana has spun this whole marriage debacle so many times that I’m dizzy. From what I can figure, she had a legal ceremony but called off the church ceremony. But why not just say that? Why not admit that she and Frederic were married but separated? Minus 33 because I don’t think Adriana knows the truth herself anymore she’s told so many lies. In the end, I’m with Lisa. Staying at home and taking a romantic bubble bath with her husband was definitely the way to go. Plus 23. Was anyone else bored by The Real Housewives of Miami? Episode total = -74!                    Season total = -251!  

Excerpt from:
The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Even the Sex Is Boring…

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Who’s Scamming Who?

The Real Housewives of Miami returned for season 3 with “Til Lies Do Us Part” and we recap all of the cast shakeups and marriage fake outs in our THG +/- review. It was out with the old and in with the not so new as dentist to the stars Karent Sierra was no where to be found and Alexia Echevarria was added on as a full time cast member. Plus 10 because although Karent and her long distance Latin lover were interesting, Alexia’s life looks like a train wreck. Love it or hate it I’m sure it will never be dull. And given Alexia’s family life I was surprised she signed on this season. Her one son is still recovering from a traumatic brain injury while the other is going around beating up the homeless and video taping it for kicks and giggles. But instead of hanging her head in shame and despair, Alexia puts on her tight designer dress, a pair of Jimmy Choo’s and hits the reality TV scene. It takes all kinds. Lisa Hochstein quipped that Alexia was now a part of the Three Musketeers along with Ana Quincoces and Marisol Patton. They all came together to help Adriana De Moura pick out a wedding gown but there wasn’t much patience when the bride to be was late as Marisol said, “We need to pick that wedding dress and get the hell out of here.” Minus 15. With friends like these… Adriana’s got bigger issues. Turns out she and Frederic officially got married years ago. As someone who watched her wring her hands all last season over whether or not to marry the guy, all I can say is WTF! She gave some lame excuse that they only got the marriage license but the papers show her as being legally married. That means there had to be a legal ceremony to accompany that license. So if Adriana really wanted a church wedding what was the big rush to have a civil ceremony first? Minus 20 . I smell a scam here. Something about Frederic has always seemed a little off. He’s got that old yacht that but it didn’t look like there’s been much progress made on the renovations since last season. And he’s got the old vintage Rolls Royce that doesn’t start. Plus he’s the one who bailed on the big event with Adriana the first time. Minus 9. Now that’s just embarrassing. And now Adriana’s got wedding competition with Joanna Krupa but something seems off about her romantic bliss as well. Joanna admitted that she and Roman hadn’t had sex in a couple of months, yet he’s buying her expensive cars?  I know this makes me a complete cynic but what or should I say who is the cause of the extravagant guilt gifts? Minus 22 . I’m just not buying that Roman hasn’t had sex in two months and is still wearing that silly grin. The ladies all came together for a summit meeting because everyone seemed to have problems with everyone else but Lea Black bailed at the last minute. Minus 15. She’s still angry at Adriana for not having her back at the reunion. As she said, “It’s the silence of your friends that you remember.” Then again, Lea’s busy with other things like remodeling her mansion and getting rid of the pity art she bought from Adriana so she’d make a commission. With Lea MIA, Adriana decided to bicker with Joanna instead. That is until Marysol had enough. First off, Plus 30 because the black Porsche Marysol drove up in was my favorite of the night. And another plus 15 for reminding the ladies how silly their constant cat fights really were. Turns out Mama Elsa was in the hospital recovering from a brain hemorrhage. We wish her a speedy recovery. The Real Housewives of Miami just aren’t the same without here. Episode total = -46!                                     Season total = -46!

Read this article:
The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Who’s Scamming Who?

Hot 107.9′s REEC completes the second installment of “Reec Treats The City Tour”

See the article here:

Hot 107.9′s REEC completed the second installment to his “Reec Treats The City Tour”. This Sunday July 28 at Fair Oaks Park on the North-side.…

Hot 107.9′s REEC completes the second installment of “Reec Treats The City Tour”

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Blowouts in Bimini

The Real Housewives of Miami are “Surrounded by Hot Water” of their own making as we recap the gossip and tears in our THG +/- review. We’re back to Bimini Bay in the Bahamas and even in the rain it is gorgeous. Plus 20 . If you’re determined to screech at one another, it pays to have a beautiful location to do it in. Karent wonders why the girls are so fixated on her relationship. Good question.  Plus 10 .   Lea says she wants to help but that’s bull.  She doesn’t like how Karent reacts to the drama and she can’t let it go. Minus 13. Lea simply doesn’t understand that Karent doesn’t need her approval.   Karent finally fights back when she tells Lea she’s so pushy that it’s “no wonder Roy does whatever you want.”  Plus 11   for calling Lea out. That should happen more often. And for once, I agree with Elsa. Why dredge up all the gossip ?  It’s no body’s business and these girls should really be more careful.  There’s plenty of gossip out there to go around. Alexia swears she won’t talk about Karent’s relationship issues ever again. Plus 15 but does anyone believe that? Did anyone else notice that Marysol was sleeping on the sofa?  Minus 10 . Aren’t there enough beds between two houses? Lisa’s heartbroken over not being able to start a family and confides in Lea who is surprisingly compassionate. Lea tells her that everything in life that’s worth having is worth fighting for. Plus 20 . That’s probably the smartest thing she’s ever said. Over cocktails and conch salad the light dawns on Marysol and she finally realizes she needs to move on and get that divorce. Plus 22   Can Marysol pass Ana that rum drink so she can have the same epiphany? Suddenly things take a serious turn when Karent gets word that her father was taken to the hospital due to problems with his pacemaker.  Karent just wants to go home but there are no flights out tonight.  Minus 20 .   Joanna and Lisa seem to think that Alexia will believe Karent’s upset about her gossip. I’m with Karent. Who gives a damn what Alexia thinks? As Marysol, Ana, and Alexia continue to bash Karent, Lea turns the tables and goes after Marysol.  Plus 8 . At least we got to hear a different argument on this trip. The game of ping pong that ensues obviously goes in Lea’s favor as she hits Marysol with a list of grievances.  Is Lea truly in the right or is it that she’s just loud and authoritative?  Marysol’s so mousy by comparison that it’s really hard to tell. But I had to agree with Ana when she asked, “Can we bury the dead horse that we’ve beat to death.” Plus 7 . I’ll even bring the shovel. Lea finally agrees to put the past aside and move on. Plus 13.   Hugs all around. Until the next battle begins. EPISODE TOTAL: +93! SEASON TOTAL: -302!

Read more:
The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Blowouts in Bimini