Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that world famous pop icon and "American Idol" judge Katy Perry will serve as the godmother to its record-breaking and innovative newest ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting August 2022. As godmother, Perry will not only fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class, but she will perform during the christening ceremony before Norwegian Prima sets sail on its inaugural voyages from Reykjavík, Iceland, where the vessel will be the first major cruise ship christened in the Icelandic capital. A vital and familiar element of any ship launch and dating back centuries, the highly regarded tradition of appointing a ship’s godmother is a fundamental nautical custom during which the selected godmother officiates a ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship’s bow to bid the vessel and its travelers good fortune. "We are so excited to welcome Katy Perry, a one-of-a-kind artist and worldwide sensation, as godmother of Norwegian Prima," said Harry Sommer, President and CEO of NCL. "We are so incredibly proud that she will be part of the Norwegian Cruise Line family and look forward to launching our beautiful, innovative ship with her in August." "My most favorite way to vacation with my family is on the water. Every morning that you wake up, you get to experience an incredible new view," said Katy Perry. "I love that I get to christen her with my good vibrations, and I’m so excited for this new, beautiful, high-end, high-tech ship to take the seas, and provide once-in-a-lifetime vacations for so many families." Norwegian Prima is the company’s most in-demand vessel ever launched, delivering world-class service, thoughtful design, unforgettable itineraries, and an unrivaled guest experience. While on board, guests can escape to Ocean Boulevard, featuring multiple infinity pools and Oceanwalk glass bridges with breathtaking ocean and destination views, visit Indulge, the Brand’s first-ever upscale international dining open-air marketplace or relax on The Concourse, featuring an outdoor sculpture garden boasting "Instagrammable" installations by famed artists David Harber and Alexander Krivosheiw. Designed by the master architects at Piero Lissoni, the ship’s revamped luxurious centralized suite complex, The Haven By Norwegian will feature 107 staterooms spanning eight decks with a stunning new infinity pool overlooking the ship's wake and a new outdoor spa with a glass-walled sauna and cold room. Most recently, NCL unveiled its remaining culinary and beverage offerings available on Norwegian Prima and Viva, including the Brand’s first sustainably-focused lounge, The Metropolitan and its ultra-upscale Mediterranean seafood specialty restaurant Palomar. Launching August 2022, Norwegian Prima will offer inaugural voyages to Northern Europe from Southampton, England; Amsterdam; and Reykjavík, Iceland beginning Aug.12; Bermuda sailings from New York City beginning Oct. 6; and Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas and Miami beginning Oct. 27. To commemorate this exciting partnership and celebrating other entertainment headliners that will be featured on Norwegian Prima, NCL has put together a celebratory Spotify playlist. For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Norwegian

In 2021, the number of women teeing it up on the golf course surged to an all-time high, according to the National Golf Foundation ― and the June 7, 2022 Women’s Golf Day (WGD) event will celebrate this milestone by uniting people across the globe through golf for 24 hours straight. The event, celebrating its 7th year, starts in New Zealand and ends in Hawaii. The number of women golfers increased to almost 6.2 million in 2021. This comes after a net rise of 450,000 women golfers in 2020 pushed the on-course participant base over 6 million for the first time since 2007. WGD, a global movement that engages, empowers, and supports females through golf, will embrace this surge at its annual one-day sporting and community celebration. WGD was founded by Elisa Gaudet in 2016. The 4-hour WGD experience, which takes place annually on the first Tuesday of June and has been hosted at more than 1,200 locations in 80 countries, allows a simple and accessible platform to build a golf foundation and skills that will last a lifetime. It creates a network to support the continuation of golf no matter what skill level or interest, while engaging women in an empowering initiative with global impact from a local level. The event transcends race, gender, religion, language, geography or economic status. “More and more women are beginning to participate in golf, and Women’s Golf Day provides a great opportunity for them to either learn how to play or further enjoy this game for which they have developed a love,” said Gaudet. “WGD creates opportunities for people all over the world and gives them a chance to connect and feel welcome in the sport. We started by creating local events around the world. WGD has now become a global movement and community of people who support each other regardless of their golf skill level.” The event’s four-hour format gives women a golf experience with lessons or 9 holes of play during the first two hours. The second two hours is a social event where both groups join together. Participating locations can be found at womensgolfday.com/location/. Location registration for WGD events is now available to virtually any location that offers golf or golf-related products and services. The cost for people to participate varies by location. For more information and to register, visit www.WomensGolfDay.com. On the day, participants are encouraged to wear red and white, and share photos and posts from WGD events on social media tagging @womensgolfday and using the hashtags #womensgolfday and #WGDunites. WGD is also hosting WGD Palooza, a free virtual event that anyone can attend on May 31, 2022. This one-of-a-kind, 2-hour digital celebration is interactive and connects golfers from around the world to the movers and shakers in golf by creating opportunities for more people to engage with the sport, people and the brands. Register at https://womensgolfday.com/wgdpalooza/. Women’s Golf Day Supporters: Current partners and supporting organizations are: Callaway Golf, ClubCorp, FootJoy, GloveIt, Golf Town, Titleist, The R&A, and PGA TOUR Superstore. Women’s Golf Day is also proudly supported by: All Square, Annika Foundation, Asian Golf, The California Alliance for Golf, Chronogolf, ClubCorp, EGCOA, European Tour, European Tour Properties, The First Tee, Gallus Golf, The Golf Channel, GolfNow, International Golf Federation, Imperial Headwear, LET, LPGA Amateur, Modest Golf Management, NGCOA, NGCOA Canada, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, Players First, Prestige Flags, Sky Sports, TopGolf, TopTracer, TPC Properties, Troon Golf, Troon International, WE ARE GOLF, Women & Golf, Women’s Golf & Travel, The World Golf Foundation and more. About Women’s Golf Day: Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is a global movement that Engages, Empowers, and Supports women and girls through golf and facilities them learning the skills that last a lifetime. The one-day, four-hour event, has now taken place at more than 1000 locations in nearly 80 countries since its inception in 2016, and has introduced thousands of new golfers to the sport. WGD is the fastest-growing female golf development initiative. In 2021, WGD’s primary hashtag, #WomensGolfDay, received more than 87 million global impressions to nearly 37 million people viewing WGD content. Women’s Golf Day is unique, there is nothing like it in sports, a one-day sporting and community celebration event that unites women through golf across the globe for 24 hours straight transcending gender, race, religion, language, geography, or economic status. To find us online visit: www.womensgolfday.com To follow us on social media: @womensgolfday #WomensGolfDay #WGDunites All are welcome to participate in Women’s Golf Day except where prohibited by law. Women’s Golf Day does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, material status or sexual orientation. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of WGD

Florida Grand Opera presents “A Night in Mantua,” a gala celebration following the opening night performance of Rigoletto on March 12, 2022, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a personal invitation from the opera’s Duke of Mantua, the evening includes a lavish catered dinner by the Constellation Culinary Group, served onstage behind the Rigolettoset, in a decadent display of color, flowers, and textiles reflecting the hedonism of the Duke’s court. There will be dancing with live music provided by Kate Delaney Band. There will also be an opportunity to meet Rigoletto’s principal artists, who will be seated among the guests. “The Duke informs me that this will be a rhapsodic evening,” says Victor Kendall, FGO Chief Development Officer, and temporary secretary to the Duke. “He will be opening his personal cellars for an open bar stocked with spirits by Bacardi and premium wines by Penfolds and I’ve heard rumors that a $3,500 bottle of Penfold Tawny Port is somehow involved in the evening.”The highlight of the gala is a drawing for a 2.1-carat cushion cut diamond, donated by Salah and Chang Turkmani on behalf of the Duke. The diamond’s appraisal value is $24,000. “The Duke is a great connoisseur and supporter of the arts,” says Kendall. “All profits from gala and raffle tickets go to support Florida Grand Opera as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary Season. We are Florida’s longest operating performing arts organization. The great tenor Luciano Pavarotti made his American debut here in 1965, and for Rigoletto, we have the great baritone, Todd Thomas, singing his thirty-first production in the title role. We’re proud to be a longstanding part of Miami’s tremendous arts and culture scene.”Tickets are $1,000 per person for the gala only and must be reserved by March 4, 2022. Tickets to Rigoletto must be purchased separately. For a gala invitation, email Victor Kendall at vkendall@fgo.org or visit www.fgo.org. Tickets for Rigoletto range from $255-$21 and are available at www.fgo.org or by calling 1-800-741-1010. RIGOLETTO PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE MIAMI Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House March 12, 2022, at 6:00pm March 13, 2022, at 2:00pm March 15, 2022, at 8:00pm March 17, 2022, at 8:00 pm FORT LAUDERDALE Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater March 31, 2022, at 7:30pm April 2, 2022, at 7:30 pm By ML Staff. Florida Grand Opera

Wells Fargo announced today a $20 million grant to The Miami Foundation, the nonprofit’s largest grant received to date, to help historically disadvantaged small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets and improve technology to better serve customers. The Miami Foundation plans to use the funding to support diverse small businesses and nonprofits through a combination of capital and technical assistance. The donation comes from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund, a roughly $420 million national small business recovery effort with a focus on racially and ethnically diverse small business owners, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The fund was created from the gross processing fees that Wells Fargo received from Paycheck Protection Program loans made in 2020. Wells Fargo has donated funds to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and local nonprofits across the nation. “Fostering an inclusive economic recovery and helping small businesses sustain themselves and grow in the wake of COVID‑19 is a priority for us,” said Charlie Scharf, Wells Fargo’s CEO. “As a company, we have a commitment to make the communities where we operate stronger, and to do it at a very local level. Today’s donation is one of the largest we’ve made from the Open for Business Fund, and we know it will make a difference for small business owners here in Miami.” “Minority‑led small businesses and nonprofits are vital to the strength of our region,” said Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, president and CEO of The Miami Foundation. “This is a transformational investment from Wells Fargo that will help create generational wealth and support a stable future for diverse small businesses as we work to foster a strong, equitable, and thriving Greater Miami, which is at the core of our Foundation’s mission.” “Small businesses are not just a factor for Miami’s sustained success, they’re a necessity,” said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. “Wells Fargo’s $20 million donation to The Miami Foundation will invest in minority‑owned businesses at the ground level‑giving equity back to the business owners who have kept our city up and running throughout the pandemic.” “Miami‑Dade is a small‑business economy, and it has been a priority for my administration to invest in small business innovation and support a diverse business community,” said Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “We are thankful to Wells Fargo for this momentous donation that, managed through the excellent team at The Miami Foundation, will be a game changer for small businesses striving to succeed in the new economy and be future‑ready.” “As the daughter of a small business owner and civil rights activist, I commend Wells Fargo for its commitment to fostering racial equity in the space of entrepreneurship,” said Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson. “Small and minority‑owned businesses have served as a beacon of opportunity in Miami‑Dade County, strengthening our overall economy, and this $20 million grant to The Miami Foundation provides for a long overdue investment in our region’s diverse small business community.” The Miami Foundation will leverage its relationships with community stakeholders and small business development organizations to conduct outreach and provide funding to small businesses and nonprofits in Miami‑Dade County. The Foundation will also convene a diverse advisory council to help inform strategic program design and disbursement of capital. For more information on the program, visit www.miamifoundation.org/miamiopenforbusiness. “We started our small business about 22 years ago with the desire to uplift and protect our local artists by creating a space that was not just a dance company, but a support network and a home for diverse, talented artists,” said Alexandra Sliva, business owner and artistic director of local entertainment company New Century Dance Company, which obtained free legal expertise from Legal Services of Greater Miami, a prior Open for Business Fund grantee. “We are working toward the goal of further protecting our intellectual property, small business and artists. This kind of strategic planning is invaluable to our long‑term success.” Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund has previously supported South Florida small businesses through grants to Florida International University’s StartUP FIU Food, The Urban League of Broward County’s Community Central County Development Corporation, the Black Business Investment Fund of Florida (BBIF), and others. Legal Services of Greater Miami also received an Open for Business Fund grant to help provide free legal services to local entrepreneurs in South Florida. On a national basis, Open for Business Fund grantees are estimated to reach more than 152,000 small business owners, helping to maintain an estimated 255,000 jobs. Roughly 85% of small businesses served by grantees are projected to be Black, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American small business owners. Wells Fargo also offers a Small Business Resource Center where entrepreneurs can explore business planning, financing considerations, and practical advice. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Wells Fargo

Global superstar, artist, actor and philanthropist Maluma is kicking off Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix race weekend with an intimate concert at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. on Thursday, May 5 at 8 p.m. As a founding partner of Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Hard Rock International is bringing globally recognized superstars to celebrate the inaugural race in Miami at both the Miami International Autodrome and at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the brand’s flagship resort and home of the iconic Guitar Hotel. Maluma is the first of several A-list entertainers announced who are scheduled to perform during race weekend. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. ET and start at $105. Tickets are available at www.myhrl.com. Fans can access venue presale on Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. ET via Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Doors open one hour prior to show time. In addition to the concert experience at Hard Rock Live, Maluma is slated to make an appearance at Hard Rock Beach Club at the Miami InternationalAutodrome during race weekend. Spanning the area by turns 11, 12 and 13, Hard Rock Beach Club is a highlight of the track that will give guests a uniquely South Florida environment to enjoy all of the race action with a 24,000 square-foot beach, resort-style pools and two levels of luxury cabanas. Juan Luis Londoño Arias, best known as Maluma, from Medellin, Colombia, has become a global Latin music idol. At only 28 years old, the Colombian superstar has a repertoire of smash hits and music collaborations with artists such as Madonna, Shakira, The Weeknd, Timbaland, Jason Derulo and Ricky Martin, among many others. He has recorded five albums: “Pretty Boy Dirty Boy” (2015), “F.A.M.E.” (2018 Latin Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album), “11:11” (2019), “Papi Juancho” (2020) which includes the worldwide hit “Hawái,” and “7 Días en Jamaica” (#7DJ). Maluma is a media leader due to his high impact on social media with more than 93 million active followers. He is the youngest artist with a total of 21 No.1 hits on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart, and if that weren’t enough, he has conquered Latin America, the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East with his live concerts, breaking records with sold out shows in stadiums and arenas throughout the world. His passion for haute couture has led him to be an ambassador for luxury brands such as Versace and to co-design a special line with Balmain. In addition Maluma's altruistic spirit is outstanding for the community work he leads with his foundation "El Arte de Los Sueños" based in his native country. Founded in 2016, the Foundation's mission is to transform at-risk youth through art and music education bringing an inspiring message to young people. In November 2021, Maluma starred in his first Disney animation movie, “Encanto,” which is nominated for a 2022 Oscar this year and was nominated by the Golden Globes. This 2022 the global superstar is back with his “Papi Juancho Maluma World Tour 2022” and debuted in Hollywood with his starring role as Bastian in the movie "Marry Me" alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. He also collaborated with Jennifer Lopez on the film's soundtrack. For more information visit: https://maluma.online/ and follow him on all social media platforms as @maluma. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Words from Sarah Burton, Creative Director for Alexander McQueen: “I am so happy to be back in New York, a city that has always been close to our hearts. We showed the Dante collection here in 1996, and then came again with Eye in the autumn of 1999. It is part of our community, a place that has always welcomed us, and this season I want to honor that. So, this collection is inspired by that idea of community, and specifically by mycelium, by the reality of nature as a community that is far, far older than we are. Mycelium connects even the rooftop of the tallest skyscraper to the plants, to the grass, to the ground, to animals and to human beings. Mycelium has the most profound, interconnecting power, relaying messages through a magical underground structure, allowing trees to reach out to each other when either they or their young need help or are sick. The idea is humbling – beautiful - and, of course, a metaphor for interconnection and for community between people, between us all. We exist as single, individual entities on one level, but we are far more powerful connected to each other, to our families, to our friends, to our community. Given everything that has happened over the past two years, that seems more important than ever. As a community we are infinitely more able to restore, reinvent, rejuvenate – heal.” By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alexander McQueen

Sienna Miller wore Gucci Love Parade look 36 cream silk duchesse V-neck thin strap gown with plissé detail with black lace gloves and black leather high heel platform sandals. Riz Ahmed wore Gucci Love Parade look 104 dusty blue two button peak lapel jacket with a pink silk crêpe shirt, black wool mohair vest, sandy brown wool pants and black leather loafers with Interlocking G detail. Daisy Edgar-Jones wore a Gucci turquoise and pale blush tulle A-line illusion gown with all-over micro crystal embroidered stones with silver metallic leather high heel sandals and a gold metallic leather clutch with lion head closure. Paapa Essiedu wore a Gucci black one button grosgrain shawl lapel tuxedo with a peach silk crêpe shirt with self-fabric bow, black grosgrain cummerbund and black leather loafers with buckle detail. Emerald Fennell wore a Gucci DIY MTO dark blue velvet one button contrast black satin peak lapel tuxedo with personalized pearl initial detail with a white poplin shirt, platinum metallic leather high heel platform sandals and an orange leather Gucci Bamboo 1947 mini top handle bag. Nominee for Outstanding British Film for No Time to Die, Cary Fukunaga wore a Gucci black two button satin peak lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, black satin bow tie and black leather lace-ups with Web detail. Salma Hayek Pinault wore a custom Gucci plum velvet open neck, long sleeve column gown with slit detail and black lace inserts. Nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for CODA, Troy Kotsur wore a Gucci black velvet one button satin shawl lapel tuxedo with a white pleated bib evening shirt and black satin bow tie. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of GUCCI

Nominee Lady Gaga wore a Gucci soft yellow silk duchesse thin strap deep neckline gown with black velvet cups, embroidered crystal ray detailing on the bodice and black lace high-neck sleeves. Nominee Jungjae LEE wore a Gucci black two button satin peak lapel tuxedo with a white pleated bib evening shirt, black silk bowtie and black patent leather lace-ups. Nominee Joshua Jackson wore a Gucci black one button satin shawl lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, black satin bowtie and black leather loafers with Horsebit detail. Jodie Turner-Smith wore a Gucci teal silk satin one shoulder asymmetrical flounced gown and black leather high heel platform sandals. Nominee Jared Leto wore Gucci Love Parade look 83 cream silk bourette double breasted peak lapel suit with a pale blue shirt, beige twill vest, burgundy velvet bowtie and silver metallic leather boots. He completed his look with tortoiseshell acetate aviator sunglasses. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Gucci

Diet soda drinkers, beware. Recent epidemiological studies have confirmed that the sweeteners used in diet sodas and other lite drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Often asymptomatic, type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and is most often found among people who are overweight and sedentary. Just published research results out of France show that people who “always or almost always” add sweeteners to their drinks – in sachet or tablet form – had an 83% higher risk of developing diabetes than those who use them “never or rarely”. Aspartame, the most commonly used sweetener, and, more recently, sucralose (aka Splenda), have been used to replace sugar in so-called “diet” sodas for over 30 years. Even though the quantity of artificial sweeteners in our diet has increased massively in recent years as industrial manufacturers add them with growing abandon to not just drinks but also cereals, biscuits, cakes, low-calorie yogurts and even certain medicines, reliable and precise data on their health impacts are rare. Such products are marketed as low-calorie alternatives that are therefore healthy. This perception encourages consumers to overuse sweeteners to avoid putting on weight. But, even in moderation, these additives can have negative effects on health. Today, sweeteners are increasingly controversial, and suspected of contributing to weight gain and being carcinogenic. This has independent researchers across the world seeking to measure their real effects on health, particularly their impact on metabolic diseases. Increase risk of diabetes and cancer Our team at France’s Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health at Inserm, has been contributing to this growing body of health knowledge since 2012 through a research program on the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The program’s findings suggest that sugar substitutes should be treated with the utmost caution. In February, we published a study showing that the risk of diabetes increases with the consumption of artificial sweeteners. We had already shown that this risk was higher with so-called “diet” drinks than with regular sodas. Our research is based on data from a cohort of nearly 100,000 French women in the Epidemiological Study of Women in National Education or E3N, one of the world’s few cohorts of this size. This prospective cohort study has been monitoring the health of women who belong to the mutual health insurance company for French national education staff for the past 27 years. Initiated by epidemiologist Françoise Clavel-Chapelon, the study aims to improve understanding of women’s health and their risks of developing chronic conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes. Participants have completed detailed questionnaires on their diets since 1993, giving full details of each food intake, including snacks and appetisers prior to the three main meals and evening snacks. This gives researchers precise information, including pictures, of both the foods and drinks consumed and the average nutritional intake for each woman. The study ended in 2007. Want a soda? Avoid diet Studying this data in 2013, our team was able to demonstrate for the first time a higher risk of diabetes associated with diet drinks rather than with regular sodas. Of the 66,118 women followed during this project, 1,369 were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Our team modelled the risk of developing the disease depending on consumption of three types of drinks: regular sodas, artificially sweetened sodas and 100% pure fruit juice. We took into account other factors such as physical activity, body mass index and family history. Other studies had already shown an increased risk of diabetes associated with high consumption of soda in general. This time, we managed to distinguish between them. For example, at 1.5 litres per week (the equivalent of a large bottle), the risk of diabetes was 60% higher with diet drinks than with regular sugary drinks. These results are all the more striking considering that people then drank less sugar-free sodas than we do today. The average back then was about 328 ml of sugary drinks each week (about a can), and 568 ml of “diet” drinks. Significantly, there was no increase in the risk of diabetes with 100% pure fruit juices, which are naturally sweetened products. Artificial sugar makes you feel hungry Recently, our team used the E3N study to look at women’s consumption of sweeteners in sachet or tablet form. In our latest study we show that those who use them “always or almost always” had an 83% higher risk of developing diabetes than those who use them “never or rarely.” Participants who used them regularly for more than ten years had a 110% higher risk than those who never or rarely used them, suggesting a cumulative effect over time. The increase in risk persists when body mass index is taken into account, although it is slightly lower. It therefore appears that sweeteners have a direct effect on the risk of diabetes, even if being overweight is also a risk factor. From a physiological point of view, the mechanism behind these results is still far from clear. One hypothesis is that people who consume a lot of sweeteners have a greater appetite for sugar, coupled with a tendency to overeat in general. Sweeteners are thought to increase the feeling of hunger or to activate the T1R2/T1R3 receptors, which detect a wide variety of chemically and structurally diverse sweet-tasting molecules, along the digestive tract. If that’s the case, obviously sweeteners will not produce the desired effect, namely staying slim. Another hypothesis is that those who consume large amounts of sweeteners also produce less of the GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) hormone, which promotes pancreatic insulin secretion, and suffer more frequent deregulation of their glucose metabolism. Sweeteners can alter our gut microbiota Lastly, research on animals at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has shown that high consumption of certain sweeteners causes changes in the intestinal microbiota. We now know these microorganisms, which regulate digestive, metabolic, immune and neurological functions in the human body, to be important for health. Altering them is thought to lead to glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, a trigger for type 2 diabetes. Whether people are trying to lose weight or avoid sugars, it’s time to convey a more accurate message about the benefits – or rather, the risks – of so-called “lite” foods. By Dr Guy Fagherazzi, Chercheur en épidémiologie du diabète, UMR 1018, Inserm, Université Paris-Saclay | Special thanks to The Conversation

New collection of Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli “La Vie En Rose” is all about vibrant fluorescent pink. A celebration of the color of universal love. “Pink is a form of freedom that exists maybe nowhere else in the realm of color,” stated Pierpaolo Piccioli who worked with visual artist, novelist and designer Douglas Coupland. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Valentino

Some of South Florida’s most highly anticipated luxury real estate developments are welcoming a new era of home ownership that focuses on flexibility. With remote work as the new normal and a younger generation of digital nomads spending more and more time away from home, demand for spaces that offer a full slate of amenities and short-term rental optionality is skyrocketing. “This is a new product for the Miami market and there has been a desperate need for short term rental solutions,” says Jaclyn Bild of Douglas Elliman. “Given the void there has been in this space, these buildings are selling out at record speeds.” AirDNA Industry Outlook shows short term rentals had a record year, with growth even outpacing the hot real estate sales market across the country - and is forecast to strengthen even more in 2022. Average earnings for short term rentals grew to their highest ever in 2021, 35% higher than at the start of the pandemic, while revenue for the average listing grew 26%. “Buyers are looking for residences that offer ownership on their terms, with the ability to home share or rent out their unit to monetize their investment while they are traveling,” said Angel Nicolas, with The Nicolas Group Compass. “On the tenant side, we’ve noticed a trend in travelers wanting to stay in a home or condo rather than a hotel – it’s a more private alternative which is what people want these days.” From buildings with built-in Airbnb programs to fully furnished, move-in ready residences, developers are tapping into the trend and delivering properties across South Florida designed to be shared. “These new developments are catering to both end-users and investors looking to cash in on the blazing hot market,” says Minette Schwartz with The Schwartz Team at Compass. They’re a great opportunity for young second-home buyers who don’t want to bear the full cost of a second home, but want the flexibility to live and work in Miami at their leisure.” The Standard Residences From the creators of the world-renowned Standard Hotels and pioneering developer Carlos Rosso, comes the first ever Standard Residences—Midtown Miami’s first true pied-a-terre building. Allowing for rentals for as few as 30 days, the residences offer the opportunity to live The Standard’s distinctive lifestyle. The 12-story building by Arquitectonica will rise in the heart of Midtown and feature 228 residences ranging from studios to two bedrooms, with interiors by Urban Robot. Thoughtfully designed social spaces and amenities will span 34,000 square feet including a rooftop with a sunset pool and signature restaurant, a state-of-the-art sweat room and fitness center, an infrared sauna, a karaoke bar, co-working spaces, an indoor pickleball court, yoga and stretch studios, and a pet spa. For more information visti: thestandardmiamiresidences.com Lofty Brickell The flagship property’s turn-key, fully furnished residences are purposely designed, built and licensed to be shared. Being built by the Newgard Development, behind the highly successful Natiivo that sold out even before construction began, Lofty was created for buyers seeking a modern way to own, live and monetize luxury real estate. Sitting on the Miami River, the Brickell location will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units with interiors by NY-based INC. With 40,000 square feet of shared spaces, amenities include a private marina, invitation-only speakeasy, waterfront restaurant, resort pool deck plus separate rooftop with infinity edge pool, co-working spaces, cigar lounge, game areas, fitness center with yoga studio, sauna/steam rooms and cold plunge, owners lounge & social club, car service, juice bar, personalized app and on-site hospitality management. For more information visti: loftybrickell.com The Crosby Miami Worldcenter A 31-story tower set within Downtown Miami’s $4 billion, 27-acre Miami Worldcenter, the mixed-use development by Related Group and Merrimac Ventures will deliver 450 turn-key residences, free of rental restrictions. Floorplans are designed to fit a range of lifestyles, with turn-key studio, one- and two-bedroom residences curated by AvroKO. Owners have access to over 22,000 square feet of amenity spaces spanning multiple floors. Amenities include saunas, plunge pools, a dedicated space for yoga and mat workouts, a spacious coworking center, a clubroom featuring billiards, a theater and a private dining area. Museum-quality art adorns nearly every space, indoor and out. For more information visti: thecrosbymiami.com District 225 Nearly sold out before breaking ground, District 225 in downtown Miami offers fully furnished, flexible residences with a first of its kind, built-in Airbnb program for monetized home-sharing. On site staff will seamlessly handle all aspects of the hosting process, from listing to check-in and cleaning. The units can be rented out for as few or as many days as the owner wants. Building amenities include a rooftop pool, museum-quality artwork, an indoor basketball court, professional-grade racquetball court, 28-foot-tall rock-climbing wall, state-of-the-art training center and yoga/spinning studio, dedicated coworking space and resident’s lounge with cinema and billiards table. For more information visti: district225miami.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of each mentioned property

Giuseppe Verdi’s score for Rigoletto is every bit as dramatic and moving as its story. Famous for his incredible toe-tapping melodies and exquisite orchestration, Verdi fills this opera with insouciant ditties, exquisite love arias, heart-wrenching duets and the most descriptive vocal and instrumental storm ever heard. Rigoletto hates his degrading job and the jaded people he serves, but he has a secret treasure. Sweet Gilda, the product of a long-ago love match with a woman Rigoletto can only describe as an angel, is everything to her father. When his boss, the Duke, seduces and abandons Gilda, there is only one path ahead — revenge of operatic proportions. Get your tickets today and experience the gutsy singing and grand music that stir your very soul. Opens tomorrow! By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Adrienne Arsht Center