Miami’s premier Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser, which will become an annual event, left guests satiated last weekend. The celebration, put together by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, attracting 3,000 guests to kick off the 9th Annual Miami Spice Restaurant Program.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Time is money.” This old adage certainly rings true for New York, the city that never sleeps. In fact, it was recently reported that The Empire State (pent)houses the most millionaires in the country. 2009 set a new bar for this statistic, as the percentage of millionaires located in the New York metropolitan area climbed a hefty 18.7% from 2008.

The Visa Black Card is a spectacle to be seen, held, and most importantly, used. Deemed “the ultimate buying tool,” the Visa Black Card is made with carbon and one of the world’s most prestigious and multifaceted credit cards that caters to its member’s exclusive needs. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a shopping frenzy, the Visa Black Card’s premium Concierge Service provides unparalleled service and is considered the card’s most prominent feature. The card includes a Rewards Program that allows members to redeem points for 1% cash back or for airfare on any airlines. As a plus, the VIP feature provides access to various airport lounges so you can always travel in style.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. On our Haute 100 New York list is Derek Jeter, one of the highest paid baseball players whose endorsement deals, philanthropic efforts, and unsurpassed athletic prowess proves he is a force to be reckoned with.

Retirement isn’t appealing to everyone, “Three hours into retirement, I was restless. I just decided that I didn’t want to be retired at the beach” said Hazy. After a six month hiatus he is back to his lucrative business of leasing aircrafts with a new start-up company, Air Lease Corp., or ALC.

Now guests of Desires Hotels will have even more to look forward to than their one-of-a-kind, high style design. The modern boutique hotels are offering a 10% discount on room rates along with a free The Beatles: Rock Band music video game for guests who book a minimum two night stay at any of their locations. Guests who stay for three nights will receive the 10% discount plus a free The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle.

Kerry Simon grew up wanting to be a rock star, and that he is, though not by standard definition. A summer job at Little Caesars Pizza, which was taken on to save up for an electric guitar, was the catalyst that led to Simon’s realization of his passion for food. Now, he is a well-known chef with traces in almost every major city around the country and beyond. Simon has opened restaurants in Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Hong Kong, London, Chicago, and Los Angeles. It also doesn’t hurt that he won the title of Iron Chef America, and was dubbed “the rock-n-roll chef” by Rolling Stone magazine.

We may not have Batman, Superman, or Spider-Man running around doing good deeds, but America does have a group of super wealthy super heroes. On Wednesday, 40 of the nation’s most affluent citizens joined monetary forces with a promise to donate at least half of their wealth either during their lifetime or after their death.

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets—Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These people continue to make moves, so rather than waiting for the next Haute 100 issue to come out, we thought we’d provide you with regular updates on those Haute 100 members who are making headlines. On our Haute 100 Miami list is Pharell Williams, who has just added custom bike designer to his list of endeavors.