As most people who live in the United States are aware, the Superbowl is about to take place this coming Sunday at the Sun Life stadium.  Many of the national, international, evening news and late night shows have been highlighting the entertainment and VIP events that are taking place in our stretch of paradise - Miami Beach.  If there was ever evidence as to the enduring popularity, national appeal, and "fun" factor of South Beach, here it is:

* Director Michael Bay has invited 70 VIP's (otherwise known as VERY rich people) to his house on North Bay Road in Miami Beach to raise money for charity.

*  Snoop Dogg is scheduled to perform live on Friday night at Mansion located on 12th & Washington Avenue in South Beach .

* Justin Timberlake is unscheduled, but rumored to be making a surprise appearance at one of the concert venues in Miami Beach.

* There will be a Super Bowl luncheon on Saturday in Miami Beach's South of Fifth Neighborhood at Red the Steak House for NFL fathers and Living Legends of Florida.

*  On Saturday night, there will be the Maxim Super Bowl invitation-only party at the Raleigh Hotel.

*  CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX broadcasting their morning shows live from Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach.

*  Free tickets for a spectacular Rhianna, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland concert stage set up righ on the beach in South Beach,  along with Timbaland, Nelly Furtado.  The concerts began on Thursday night at what is being called the Pepsi Fan Jam.

*  There’s a Jamie Foxx concert/comedy show on Friday night at the Fillmore Theater in Miami Beach.

*  ESPN is having a private party Friday night with Q Tip at the Fontainebleau.

*  Lincoln Road is awash in Superbowl fever, with team decor and sponshorship displays by Lincoln-Mercury.  This incredible displays along the pedestrian mall go from Alton Road to Collins Avenue.

*  The Black-Eyed Peas will perform at the American Airlines Arena in Miami this Friday evening.  The official after-party will take place at the Sagamore Hotel, on Collins Avenue, located in the heart of South Beach.

The Super Bowl itself is held at the Sun Life stadium which is located in Miami Gardens, which is a short 20 minute drive from downtown Miami and Miami Beach. 

Enjoy the game everyone!