H & M announced it will open a new location at the Pembroke Lakes Mall in Broward in the fall.

The store will be about 20,000 square feet and will house collections for women, men, teens, children along with accessories, maternity wear and sports apparel.

The chain has opened two stores in Miami-Dade, including Lincoln Road and at the Aventura Mall.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, here are six deals that will help you spend a special day with mom for free or at an affordable price.  The deals include events happening before Mother's Day and on the big day. 

1. Blo, a hair blow dry bar in Brickell and Midtown, is offering two for one hair styles or “blo outs” on Mother’s day. With the booking of one appointment for May 12, the second person will be free.For $35 customers can get a hair wash and then choose from seven styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu.

2. "Celebrating the Moms of Miami" is a free all-day events for moms. The Kendall health and beauty expo will feature talks by local experts, Zumba, spinning and Timba classes, and vendors who will display jewelry, cosmetics and health related products. The event will be on Wednesday May 8 from 7:20 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

3. "Mommy & Me" Date, Mother's Day with Pollo Tropical will be offering customers food for two for $9.99 on May 12. The deal can be claimed by texting “MOM” to 52198. The options for dining includes a choice of a small Create Your Own TropiChop or Quarter Chicken meal with rice and beans, choice of one regular size order of yuca sticks, sweet plantains or tostones, and two regular size fountain drinks.

4. Moms will be able to visit the Lion Country Safari by printing a coupon from their website.
A Mother’s Day meal will be available at their restaurant on May 12, and visitors will also be able to look on the preserve for the animal moms and babies.

5. A visit to Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami is free for moms on Mother’s Day.
The museum is one of three Official State Railroad Museums in Florida and showcases over three miles of tracks. It houses over 30 historic trains including classic railroad cars and uses artifacts, movies, and railroading materials to show its history and importance.

6. Stroller Strides Miami Beach Mother's Day Toy Drive for Miami Children's Hospital:
Moms and moms-to-be will be able to attend a free fitness stroller class and a playgroup raffles & refreshments at the South Pointe Park playground.  The event will be on May 10 and in addition to the free classes, but to join moms must bring a new and unwrapped toy to donate to the Miami Children’s Hospital.

Ana Ayora got her first big screen role starring alongside Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson in the 2008 film, “Marley & Me”. This weekend, the Colombian-born, Miami-raised actress celebrated the opening of her latest film, “The Big Wedding” alongside co-stars Robert Deniro, Susan Sarandon, and Diane Keaton.

Latin Beat caught up with Ayora, who takes on the role of Nuria, a shy Latina who comes out of shell and in turn finds herself in the arms of Topher Grace’s character Jared, in the Justin Zackham directed film. She discussed how living in Miami was a great starting point for her career, how close Nuria and Jared really get.

“I’ve been acting now for 10 years and I’m very grateful because Miami was a great starting point for me,” Ayora explained. “To be a Latina in Hollywood right now is actually a gift. It’s an amazing time for Hispanics to be in the industry with such a strong community in Hollywood. It’s been an amazing journey and I feel very fortunate to be able to do something I love.”

The comedic film tells the story of Don and Ellie Griffin (played by Deniro and Keaton respectively), a long-divorced couple who pretend to still be married when their adopted son Alejando (Ben Barnes) receives a visit from his birth mother ahead of his wedding to Missy (Amanda Seyfried). Ayora explains how her character Niuria fits into this picture.

“Nuria is Alejandro’s sister, the son my mother gave up to an American family for them to raise. He is now getting married so he brings us to the United States for our first-ever visit. She arrives with a very shy demeanor and full of ideas that America is a place of freedom. Throughout the film you will see the development of my character as well as her connection to Jared.

Nuria quickly learns that there are lots of lines that she can cross, forcefully if so be.”

Even though California is the state Ayora calls home, there are many traditions and places she can’t live without when visiting Miami.

“Anytime I’m in town I have to reach for some Cuban coffee and head straight to the beach. When I’m here, my favorite things are getting sun, visiting Lincoln Road that has shops that I like to pop into and definitely enjoying the boat life. I like living in California but the vibe there is totally a different vibe there.“

“I think Miami as a city is growing and I think with them opening the doors for people to shoot more here and with many shows currently shooting here is definitely something that is going to expand as time goes by. The industry has taken notice that Miami is a place that offers amazing scenery, a variety of different flavors culturally, and beautiful weather nearly year-round. All these aspects will help to further grow Miami’s grab in the television and film industry. Just comparing what it was back when I first started as an actress to what it is now I can see the growth it has already achieved.”
 

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Miami's Jorge Bernal, entertainment anchor, reporter and radio host, was recently announced as the new co-host of La Voz Kids, or the Spanish version of NBC’s "The Voice," with contestants ages 7 to 14.

The show is being taped in Miami and debuts May 5 on Telemundo. It will be co-hosted by model Daisy Fuentes and will feature music coaches Paulina Rubio, Prince Royce and Roberto Tapia.

“I feel like I’m on top of the world because of what the show means for my career, but also because of the kids participating in the show,” Bernal said. “They have a musical talent and amazing back stories.”

Bernal, an only child, was born in Cuba, but came to the United States at the age of 4 during the Mariel boatlift.

“All I remember was being in one of those boats and throwing up,” Bernal said. “But I do remember my first dinner here: it was a whopper from Burger King.”

Every year, he gets together with his mom and eats a whopper to remeber the day he arrived from Cuba.

He graduated from Coral Gables High School and later enrolled into Miami-Dade College to pursue a career in broadcasting.

He was working as a bank teller and going to school, when his mother won a prize from a local TV show. When they went to claim the prize, he spoke to producers of the show and they allowed him to be their intern.

He got hands-on experience and worked in various positions before getting the opportunity to have his own segment.

“The talent that did a man on the street segment on the show didn’t show up to work, so my boss told me to do it- but I wasn’t allowed to come out on camera,” Bernal said.

His boss later asked him to do it on-camera, and the man on the street segment became Bernal’s first on camera opportunity.

The show was bought by Telemundo network, but was cancelled a couple of months later. Bernal stuck around and later hosted a weekend musical variety show.

But it was about 10 years ago, when Bernal received a call from María Celeste Arrarás asking him to be part of her news magazine show, Al Rojo Vivo.

“I was incredibly excited, I was freaking out,” Bernal said. “I don’t know what happened, it’s like a blur. I accepted the job and said yes to everything.”

He has since grown to be the entertainment anchor of the show and said his time there has blown by. He is known for interviewing hundreds of artist and focusing on technology news.

He is also hosting "Tu Mañana LIVE!” a bilingual radio show that airs on SiriusXM and was recently syndicated.

Although Bernal feels accomplished in his career, there is one more thing he wishes to fulfill:

“About five years ago Pitbull told me that I would be the Ryan Seacrest Latino,” Bernal said. “I’m lacking the millions but that’s the direction I want to go.”
 

Karina Iglesias, who is part of Adam Levine’s team on this season of NBC's "The Voice," is a teacher at a music school in Pembroke Pines.

She has been teaching at Pines Music Studio for about three years, and on Monday night her students and dear friends got together and watched her battle against Judith Hill, singing "It's a Man's Man's Man's World."

When push came to shove, Levine did not select Iglesias, opting for the more seasoned vocalist, Hill, who used to duet with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

But in an 11th-hour move, pop star Shakira saved Iglesias, clearing the way for her to return in next week’s round 3.

"She has worked for this for so many years,” said Iglesias’ partner, Jacquie Shapiro-Iglesias. “The music is in her blood, it’s what she was born to do, so I'm really, really happy for her that she got this opportunity."

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The students at Pines Music Studio decorated its windows with messages for Iglesias,  prepared “Team Karina” T-shirts and made posters in preparation for the watch party.

The school also set up a TV and speakers for friends and family of Iglesias who wanted to come and support her.

“It’s been interesting to see how kids connect with her quickly, they want her autograph, and that was before 'The Voice,'” said the studio's owner, Diego Carvajal. “Karina is the best singer that I have ever worked with.”

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Iglesias, whose family is from Honduras, was born and raised in Miami. She has worked with the Miami Dolphins, singing the national anthem at games, has participated in a duet with Franco de Vita and has performed in many venues in Miami.

“It’s been good to know that she’s been so talented and now to have a national audience recognize it,” Carvajal said. “I’m proud of her journey.”

In what will be his first "pride" performance, singer Adam Lambert will headline this weekend's Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival.

Lambert will take the festival's main stage Sunday at 8 p.m. off 11th Street and Ocean Drive.

The former American Idol contestant took questions about his time in Miami from fans and the media Saturday at Lummus Park.

"The energy's really high and everybody's feeling kind of unified," Lambert said. "I think that's going to be a very nice family feel for the show."

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He said it has become more important than ever for him to connect with the gay and lesbian community.

"People are really excited that our voices are being heard," Lambert said. "It's becoming main stream."

Lambert will receive a key to the city from Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower at the festival.

Although Lambert did not give any details about a new album on Saturday, he did say there is "something on the horizon."
 

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Kmart's latest online commercial is a win for juvenile humor.

In it, a store worker is informing store shoppers that Kmart can "ship your pants" for free, a punchline that was repeated at least ten times in the commercial. For viewers who are having trouble with the joke, saying "ship your pants" out loud might help clarify the play on words.

But not everyone wanted to ship their pants. "I just shipped my bed," one in-store shopper proclaimed. Another said she just shipped her drawers as she stood in the furniture department among rows of dressers and drawers.

Kmart is promoting a service that provides shoppers with free shipping for products on Kmart.com in the event that the product is not available in stores.

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A French bulldog puppy with a cleft palate is tugging on heartstrings across the Internet.

Nine-week-old Lentil was born with a deformed nose and lip and a cleft palate and has been under the care of The French Bulldog Rescue Network as well as a foster mother, Lindsay Condefer.

Lentil was born on Feb. 2 and has been fed with a feeding tube every three hours, according to the rescue network's website. The condition could put the puppy at risk for lung and nasal inflammation, which makes it difficult to breath, according to experts.

Condefer, who lives in Philidelphia, created a blog and Facebook page to show the public his progress and it has garnered nearly 50,000 "Likes."

“All of a sudden this baby turned my life upside down,” Condefer, 34, told Today.com. “I have received more support than I can ever in my mind imagine possible. I don’t know how it happened,”

The French Bulldog Rescue Network is currently consulting with veterinary schools for a surgical procedure that could take place a few months from now.

Chilean-American actor, Cristián de la Fuente, will participate in the 6th Annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon on Sunday to raise money and awareness for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

After losing his father to cancer, the actor experienced the challenges of the disease firsthand, and says he is even more concerned when cancer affects children.

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“For my dad it was tough, but I can’t imagine kids who are two or three and are battling against cancer,” de la Fuente said. “Anything we can do to help those kids- that’s the least we can do.”

During the triathlon, de la Fuente, who joins the Nautica Triathlon for the third time, will be transmitting the message of cancer awareness in both English and Spanish.

“Latinos, we are special, we like our messages delivered to us in our own language,” de la Fuente said. “It’s great that I can tell the Latino audience and the people that follow us what we are doing in our own language, in Spanish.”

The actor will be joined by guest including “Days of Our Lives” Greg Ellis, E! Network correspondent Jason Kennedy and “30 Rock’s” James Marsden.

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“We’re in Miami, we are the locals,” said de la Fuente, who recently returned to Miami after a spending time in Mexico. “The ones representing the Americans are the ones who are flying from L.A.”

The triathlon includes a half-mile ocean swim, a 19-mile bike course and a 4-mile out-and-back run course.

The race is sold out and is expecting more than 3,000 participants and hundreds who will come to cheer on the competition.

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De la Fuente will be participating in the bike portion of the triathlon which rides through Miami Beach’s causeways.

“I haven’t trained that much but I’m very active in sports. I work out, go to the gym, bike, waterski and do aeronautics,” said de la Fuente, who has benefitted from the South Florida weather for his bike training. "Probably soon I’m going to do the whole thing but for that you really have to train.
The bike I do regularly, I train three times a week every week, it’s my cardio sport so it’s not that complicated."

The triathlon benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and a portion of the proceeds go directly to pediatric cancer research. More than $400,000 was raised last year to benefit the hospital.

“People can help even if they are not running,” said de la Fuente. “Anything is helpful and it goes to St. Jude’s. The idea is to help the kids.”
 

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh hosted a lavish 29th birthday party on Wednesday night.

Media, invited guests, and nearby onlookers gathered around as the Heat star and his wife Adrienne made their grand entrance to kick-off his birthday celebrations at Briza On The Bay at the DoubleTree Biscayne Bay.

Bosh, who officially turned 29 on March 24, welcomed his guests to a Moroccan wonderland featuring a pair of dromedary camels, belly dancers and fire breathers.

The red carpet was a virtual who’s who of Miami Heat stars including Chris Andersen, James Jones, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, and Juwan Howard; many of which dressed in themed threads perfect for the occasion.

“My favorite gift is a day off,” Bosh said. “We’ve been on the road for so long that it’s nice to just spend time with my family at home. It was a good enough gift for me just to be back in Miami.”

The modest 6’11” power center also explained how much he has enjoyed his first 28 years of life and what he looks forward to the most this year.

“I just want to keep being awesome and having fun,” he said.

Miami native James Jones attended the festivities alongside his wife Destiny. Jones, who attended American Senior High in the late 90’s, has a special message for kids who might want to follow the same career path into the NBA.

“Never be afraid to dream big,” he said. “When I said I wanted to play professional basketball here at home for the Miami Heat a lot of people smiled or laughed and thought it was cute. At the end of the day, a lot of them doubted me but I never did. With a lot of hard work and sacrifice, I’ve had the blessing to be here.”

“Always dream big because that’s the only way you’ll be able to do something big.”

Shane Battier, who walked the red carpet with sister Ashley, gave a little insight into how the team is preparing for the playoffs.

“We’re getting ready, gaining momentum, just trying to get better everyday. It’s all about being rested and mentally prepared.”

The Heat’s Ray Allen added: “We’ve been working on staying healthy, working on our bodies, and making sure we get enough rest.

Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli surprised the people at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach by singing at the Easter Sunday Mass.

"No one knew he was going to do that, some people may have not even recognized him until they heard his voice,” said Jennifer Sabin Ley-Soto, who regularly attends St. Patrick Catholic Church. “He apparently asked to sing a song during the communion, and it wasn’t planned. It was a surprise for everyone, including the choir."

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Bocelli sang "Panis Angelicus" in the crowded Miami Beach church and received a standing ovation, said Sabin Ley-Soto.

"It was just him with the organist, and you would just hear it resounding in the church," said Javier Ley-Soto, who encouraged his wife to record the performance. "It was a great Mass to begin with, but it was a wonderful treat to see Andrea Bocelli."

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The couple uploaded the video to YouTube, which has been viewed more than 35,000 times.

"Just listening to him sing was incredible, being that close to him, seeing how powerful his voice was," said Ley-Soto. "It was an occasion that no one was expecting."

Michael Jordan's wedding invitation included a request for RSVP -- and for silence.

The invitation for Jordan and Yvette Prieto's April 27 black-tie affair in Palm Beach, Fla.,  instructed guests not to speak to the media, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, or share wedding details with friends and family who might talk.

Guests also were asked to shed their cameras and cell phones unless they plan to use them for personal photos.

Jordan filed for a marriage license this month in Florida in preparation for the April wedding to his long-time girlfriend, a Cuban model. The Sun-Times reports a prenuptial agreement was required of Prieto.

Jordan was married to his first wife, Juanita Vanoy-Jordan, for 17 years. The couple divorced in 2006.
 


 

These skinny jeans truly leave nothing to the imagination. Good thing they're fake.

American Eagle Outfitters' new YouTube ad purporting to sell spray-on jeans has gone viral much to the delight of the company's marketing department.

"We wanted to have fun with our fans," Vice President of Brand Marketing Bob Holobinko said on the Today show. "And the response has been incredible."

At first glance, it looks like any other American Eagle Outfitters ad, replete with cool-looking young adults doing cool things and wearing the retailer's latest creation: Skinny Skinny jeans.

But about 17 seconds into the video, viewers will notice that something is amok. The Skinny Skinny jeans are actually spray painted on and the actors are wearing no pants at all.

The YouTube video has been viewed almost 350,000 times, as of Friday morning. This faux ad comes a week after Pepsi launched a video that shows NASCAR star Jeff Gordon pranking a hapless car salesman. The salesman was reportedly in on the joke, but the video's popularity underscored the power of viral ads and its ability to promote brand awareness and get people talking.

"This is phenomenal," marketing consultant Peter Shankman said of American Eagle on the Today show. "A great way to bust out from the mainstream and people are talking about it."

The link in the video description takes viewers to AEO's online store, which purports to sell the spray-on jeans in Indigo and Bright Light.

But to be clear, the paint is not for sale, Holobinko said. Visitors who try to purchase the paint will get a message that says they're out of stock and a prompt that asks for shoppers' email addresses.

It isn't a total loss for those who were seeking a bigger pay-off to the fake ad.

"There will be an offer that the customer will receive throughout the campaign when we capture their email at the end," he said.

Holobinko also hinted that there will be more ads to come. The second ad is slated to appear next week. 

"We think of it is as a journey," he said. "So this is the first installment."