Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the ONLY Place to Party September 6th-9th

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the ONLY Place to Party September 6th-9th

A staggering event lineup planned, including the Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary Celebration

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As Las Vegas prepares for one of the busiest weekends of 2007, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has quietly put together a four-day event list that raises all the stakes. Capacity crowds are expected for a weekend so action-packed, even Vegas veterans will be left reeling. Hard Rock welcomes a stunning lineup of live music, parties, entertainment and events including mega bands Linkin Park, Incubus with The Bravery, Angels & Airwaves, and performances from rap royalty Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. If that's not enough, iconic magazine, Rolling Stone presents a pack of exclusive affairs to celebrate 40 years of success as a predominant force in American music culture. Planned events include the Star Lounge gifting experience, a celebrity poker tournament and a VIP anniversary party, closing the weekend with a mega-watt celebrity guest list and an exclusive performance by Kanye West.

   Overall Weekend Lineup:    THURSDAY, SEPT. 6   Incubus with special guests, The Bravery   7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Summer Stage   Hard Rock Summer Stage is the prestigious outdoor concert venue, created   for select artists. Incubus and the Bravery perform to kick off the   Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary celebration. Tickets are available at Hard   Rock Box Office or Ticketmaster.    OAKLEY Awards Show Pre-Party   Featuring Lil Jon and Metal Skool   9 p.m. at Body English   Doors open at 9 p.m. DJ sets from hip hop star Lil Jon. Metal Skool hits   the stage at 10 p.m.  This is a semi-private event open to guests 21 years   and older purchasing bottle and table service.    FRIDAY, SEPT. 7   The Star Lounge Gifting Experience   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.   The Star Lounge, a Key Group event, will be the premier gifting and   hospitality lounge in Las Vegas during Rolling Stone's 40th Anniversary   Weekend.  The biggest names in music, TV, film & sports will enjoy an   exclusive event at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  From   complimentary spa and beauty services to the hottest fashion, lifestyle   and electronic brands, the Star Lounge will deliver an electrifying &   unique VIP experience fit for rock royalty.  Star Lounge is open to   invited guests only.    SNOOP DOGG   10 p.m. Friday Night Live, Poolside Stage   Presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in celebration of Rolling Stone's   40th Anniversary   One of hip-hop's most original influencers Snoop Dogg brings his West   Coast flavor to the Hard Rock as part of the Friday Night Live concert   series.  Tickets are available at Hard Rock Box Office or Ticketmaster.    BODY ENGLISH After Show Party - Hosted by SNOOP DOGG   10:30 p.m. at Body English   Open to the public. Cover charges apply.    SATURDAY, SEPT. 8   The Star Lounge Gifting Experience - Day 2   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Open to invited guests only.    The Rolling Stone celebrity Poker Tournament   1 p.m. at The Joint   A Celebrity Poker Tournament presented by Rolling Stone will attract some   of the Hard Rock's most exciting famous players and poker fans.    Angels & Airwaves   6 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. set time, Poolside   Billabong Apparel and Macbeth Footwear host a late summer Beach Party at   the Hard Rock Pool to help celebrate Rolling Stone's 40th Anniversary. See   the world's best wakeboarders perform a must-see demo in the pool, then   watch a short version of Billabong's new surf filmTrilogy with the film's   stars, the top ranked surfers in the world, Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson and   Taj Borrow, all followed by a special performance from Angels & Airwaves.   Tickets are available at Hard Rock Box Office or Ticketmaster.    50 CENT Performs on The Pontiac Garage Stage   9 p.m. Poolside   Presented by Pontiac, multi-platinum rapper 50 Cent takes the stage for   one of the most anticipated live performances of the weekend. A limited   number of tickets are available at the Hard Rock box office.    LINKIN PARK   10 p.m. at the Hard Rock Summer Stage   Presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in celebration of Rolling Stone's   40th Anniversary   Grammy Award winning, alternative rock band Linkin Park performs. Open to   the public. Tickets are available at Hard Rock Box Office or Ticketmaster.    OFFICIAL Rolling Stone 40th Anniversary Party with Kanye West Performance   11 p.m. at The Joint   Rolling Stone hosts an exclusive VIP celebration with a performance from   Kanye West. Expect one of the most star studded guest lists along with   music's biggest names to hit the red carpet.    50 CENT Album Release Party   11:30 p.m. at Body English   Join 50 Cent at the official celebration for the release of his new album   Curtis.  Presented by Vitamin Energy and Absolut 100. With celebrity DJs D   Nice & Sky Nellor.  Open to the public. Cover charges apply.    SUNDAY, SEPT. 9   REHAB   11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Hard Rock Pool   The original and still champion of Las Vegas "daylife".  Rehab has become   the Sunday destination for Las Vegas partiers.  Open to the public. Cover   charges apply.    SWIZZ BEATS Birthday Party   10:30 p.m. at Body English   World Renown Producer/Recording Artist Swizz Beatz celebrates his birthday   at Body English with Vibe Magazine and a host of celebrity friends. Music   provided by New York City's Own DJ Goldfinger.  Open to the public.  Cover   charges apply.    About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, newly owned and operated under Morgans Hotel Group and equity partner, DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination entertainment resort located on 16.7 acres situated strategically on Harmon Avenue, one of Las Vegas' fastest growing entertainment corridors. It was built in 1995 and expanded in 1999. The property offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property has also been a popular music scene destination where such acts as the Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers have all performed. Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 647 guest rooms; a 30,000 square foot casino; a beach club with a swimming pool that was selected by the Travel Channel as one of "The Top 10 Pools" in the world; the Body English nightclub; "The Joint" concert hall; five restaurants, including the world famous Nobu, Simon Kitchen & Bar, Pink Taco, AJ's Steakhouse; three cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and Rock Spa, an 8,000 square foot spa, salon and fitness center. For room availability and additional information, call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com.

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