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Page: PeoplePub. 1stSection, change MiamiHerald.com| THE MIAMI HERALD H1 8A MARCH 22, 2012 COMPILED BY MADELEINE MARR FROM MIAMI HERALD STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Lured by world-class events like the Sony Ericsson Open and Miami Music Week, celebrities of all ilk descended on the area this week. Want big names? Leonardo Di- Caprio big enough for ya? told the star of Shutter Island and Inception has been squiring his 69-year-old mother, Irmelin to tourism spots all over the area. staying at the South Beach in Miami Beach, and was spotted taking in the sights at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens shortly after lunch Monday. Pay attention to something other than the shoe stores while strolling along Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, you might catch a glimpse of fired American Idol and Factor judge Paula Abdul The 49-year-old made shopping trips on the pedestrian-only hotspot with new BF John Caprio as part of her daily routine.

The airports have been pretty busy, too. If you were at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International on Monday afternoon, then you crossed paths with a sour-pussed Kim Kardashian For once, the reality TV star looking her best in tight turquoise pants at a TSA checkpoint. Socialites Nicky and Paris Hilton them? arrived at Miami International Airport about the same time. Crooner Tony Bennett is already here, and way busy for an 85-year-old. On Saturday night, he and hip-hop star Queen Latifah are scheduled to be at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach for philanthropists Roy and Lea Black yearly charity dinner.

But Monday, Bennett played in a tennis tournament for his Exploring The Arts foundation at the Ritz- Carlton Key Biscayne with the likes of Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz and Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters Later, he sang at the fancy gala at Vizcaya. Speaking of tennis, told racket virtuoso Rafael Nadal is checked in to the presidential suite at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. For you autograph hounds, he has been spotted on the 19th-floor tennis court. The Ericsson Open is also where actor Christian Slater is headed as a spectator. But on Monday, the star of such action classics as Broken Arrow and Interview With The Vampire was spotted on the rocks off Miami South Pointe Park.

He and wife Brittany Lopez did something no local would be caught doing: They tried to get to the water without killing themselves on the slippery rocks! to hoping they found a sandy beach somewhere. CASE CLOSED Super Bowl legend Joe Namath finally settled a nasty lawsuit been hanging over his head for five years. Palm Beach County resident Na- math, 68, was being sued by a former UPS deliveryman attacked by the pack of dogs living with Namath. David Gunter says the chunk of change he got he say how much, confidential come even near helping him put the incident behind him. never even Gunter said.

he was downright mean to me, like it was my Gunter says he been able to work since the 2007 incident in which a half-dozen dogs, including a Weimaraner, a German shepherd, and aLabrador came running after him as he delivered Namath a package. Gunter suffered back and arm injuries while jumping over a hedge. Jose Lambiet GOSSIP EXTRA Events draw big bold names PAULA ABDUL ON LINCOLN ROAD SPLASH NEWS Even casual fans of Mario Lopez know the actor and TV personality is super-fit, so seeing him without clothes could be a pretty attractive sight. Alas, Lopez will only be emceeing his event Saturday 5-7 p.m. at Aventura to launch his line of underwear, RatedM.

We spoke with Lopez before his trip at 8 a.m. Los Angeles time and he was raring to chat. not early; I have a said the former Saved by the Bell star, whose daughter Gia with stage actress Courtney Mazza turned get about six and a half hours a sleep a night. like more but what all good; Lopez is loving his role as dad. is walking around.

very funny, very animated. Everything is not dramatic, like her Lopez always wanted to get into apparel so he figured briefs were a good start. needs underwear. proud of it the way it turned out and been a great response. This is just the As for the name, the necessarily stand for you-know-who.

tried to have fun with it. It could be whatever you want it to he says of Ra- tedM, which carries the tag Manful Men And Their Very Special (He admitted he was wearing the boxer-briefs during our interview.) amazing that Lopez, 38, could manage a foray into fashion. In between his duties at Extra and Best Dance Crew, he also hosts a radio show, On with Mario Lopez (IHeartRadio.com). He manages to get to the gym six days a week. Every day except Sunday.

and fitness is a top priority. I try to practice what I Interviewing celebrities for a living exactly a grind. Mario recently got to hang out with Bruno Mars and see him perform live. bigger the celebrity it seems like the cooler the Lopez explains. then you have the mid-lane reality types that come with the big entourage and have a little bit of an attitude.

very funny, I Lopez keeps in touch with some of the old Bell gang; he was one of the first people Elizabeth Berkley called when she announced she was pregnant. gonna be a great mom. happy for her. all having kids around the same time. a Speaking of trips, Lopez is always game to head to Miami.

try to catch up with his friends, the Estefans grab dinner and a few cocktails. such great Other immediate plans include checking out his Extra pal Maria Menounos on Dancing with the Stars and giving her tips he learned when he was a runner-up. base it on athleticism. all about rhythm. Either you have it or you MADELEINE MARR After runway show, Mario will sign RatedM purchases of $25 or more.

LOCAL APPEARANCE Looks like The Situation paying for his hard partying. TMZ first reported that Mike Sorrentino checked into a treatment facility. Sources told the site that the ab master, 29, had begun acting strangely on set. His rep denies that his client has any problems, except for maybe fatigue. has spent the past several weeks at an undisclosed location for much needed rest and recuperation after his extensive production and appearance read a statement to News.

The Sitch himself tweeted, believe everything you hear or and that he was in amazing shape for season FAMILY WAY Reese Witherspoon had a lot to celebrate on her 36th birthday Thursday. The news broke in Us Weekly that the Oscar winner is pregnant. The baby will be first child with her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth whom she wed last year at her $7 million California ranch. famous clients include Forest Whitaker, Scarlett Johans- son, Matthew McConaughey and Rachel Bilson Reese shares custody of her two children with Ryan Phillippe Ava 12, and Deacon 8. Witherspoon and Phillippe, who fell in love on the set of Cruel Intentions split in 2006.

PRETTY HARSH Guess the possibility of a sequel is out the door. Richard Gere had some ugly words for one of his most beloved movies, Pretty Woman The actor told Aussie mag Day, my least favorite Gere, who is pumping his upcoming high-finance drama, Sundance darling Arbitrage said: ask me about that movie, but forgotten it. That was a silly romantic MORE MAGIC Starz has really high hopes for Magic City The network has renewed the show for a second season before the first season even premiered. Set in 1959 Miami, the drama stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan as a hotelier with links to the mob. STARTING OVER The Artist costar Penelope Ann Miller has seen a rebirth in her career but not her love life.

The actress, 48, filed for legal separation from James Huggins her husband of nearly 12 years. They have two daughters, ages 2 and 11. CELEBRITY ROUNDUP Situation in treatment SORRENTINO TOTH AND WITHERSPOON MORGAN GERE Composer Stephen Sondheim is 82. Actor William Shatner is 81. Actor M.

Emmet Walsh is 77. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 69. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 64. Actress Fanny Ar- dant is 63. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 60.

Actress Lena Olin is 57. Singer-actress Stephanie Mills is 55. Actor Matthew Modine is 53. Actress Anne Dudek is 37. Actress Kellie Williams is 36.

Actress Reese Witherspoon is 36. Rapper Mims is 31. birthdays SHATNER KIDDIES 7P.M. The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice kicks off its four-day run of Story at AmericanAirlines Arena tonight featuring all your favorite characters from the movie. Tickets at TicketMaster.com.

AmericanAirlines Arena, 601Biscayne Miami; 786-777-1250. BASS 10 P.M. If you love your speedy breakbeats and jungle anchored by deep bass, this for you. Headlining is DNB god LTJ Bukem along with Fabio, John DJ SS, Rollz and many more. Euforia, 90 NE 11th Miami; Tickets at Wantickets.com.

NERVES 10 P.M. Party at the Nervous Music Festival featuring music by headliners Oscar Sander Kleinenberg, Peter Rauhofer, Christian Arango and Theo along with a sunrise session by local favorites Little Louie Vega and Rony Seikaly The Ice Palace, 71NW 14th Miami; Tickets $48 at Wantickets.com. To get listed visit www.miami.com/ events. LOPEZ Boxers or briefs, Mario? have to keep our foot on the gas Couric talks cancer research to Prevention people.