Ludacris Celebrates 30th Birthday Vegas-Style with Exclusive Private Dinner Party 'Birthday for a Boss' Presented by XM Radio

Ludacris Celebrates 30th Birthday Vegas-Style with Exclusive Private Dinner Party 'Birthday for a Boss' Presented by XM Radio

Star Filled Birthday Bash on Friday to Kick Off MTV VMA Weekend at Cafe Martorano at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Friday, September 7th at 7pm, Grammy Award-winning musician/actor Chris "Ludacris" Bridges will celebrate his 30th birthday with a private gathering of friends at an exclusive event presented by XM Radio and being held at Cafe Martorano in the fabulous Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Joining him on this auspicious occasion will be celebrity guests including LeBron James, Quincy Jones, Joe Pesci, 50 Cent, Gnarls Barkley, recording songstress Ciara, Music Executive Kevin Liles, Island Def Jam Records President LA Reid, award-winning producer Timbaland and actress Gabrielle Union to name a few.

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has amassed many accomplishments throughout the fields of Music, Film, Television and Business. In 1995, along with partners Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, he started the record label DISTURBING THA PEACE as a co-venture with Def Jam Records. As a multi-platinum artist, he has garnered numerous awards including MTV's VMA, BET Awards, Billboard Awards and in 2006 won two Grammys for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Single. His label DTP has also introduced several impressive artists in both the R&B and Hip-Hop Music genres. Additionally, Ludacris hosts his own weekly XM Radio show with the new season of "Ludacris' Open Mic" premiering on Saturday, September 8th at 6 p.m. [ET] on XM's uncut hip-hop channel, "RAW" (XM 66). In his acting career, his roles in such feature films as the Oscar winning CRASH and HUSTLE AND FLOW have been critically-acclaimed garnering him an Image Award Nomination as well as wins for at both the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Awards. His foundation LUDACRIS FOUNDATION continues to supply money and support to various children's charities throughout the country.

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About Cafe Martorano

Cafe Martorano features traditional Italian-American cooking developed exclusively by resident owner/cook/DJ Steve Martorano. With locations in South Florida and the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, the top Zagat rated restaurant offers a unique atmosphere that combines exceptional food with extraordinary music. Cafe Martorano South Florida is open for dinner Monday -- Saturday from 5:30 pm -- midnight. Cafe Martorano Las Vegas is open for dinner Tuesday -- Sunday from 6pm to 2am. For more information call 954.561.2554/ 702-221-8279 or log onto www.cafemartorano.com.

About Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is a Harrah's Entertainment resort. Rio offers guests a unique all suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,563 all suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip, one block west on Flamingo Road. The Rio is the home of Vegas' most popular free show -- Masquerade Show in the Sky performing nightly. A sand beach surrounds the edge of the Rio's tropical lagoon, complete with waterfalls, four nautical-shaped swimming pools, and five Jacuzzi-style spas. The Rio boasts 16 dining outlets, 3 lounges, 2 performance theatres (Penn & Teller Theater and the Chippendales Theater), Spa/Health Club/Steam Room/ Beauty Salon, 23 retail outlets, 5 swimming pools, 9 luxury Palazzo Suites and 2 nightclubs.

Source: XM Radio

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Inc., both for XM Radio

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http://www.cafemartorano.com/

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