Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Host 2008 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards, April 6-10

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Host 2008 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards, April 6-10

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards on April 6-10. The awards show, which will be broadcast live by Telemundo on April 10 at 8 p.m. returns to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the second time.

Billboard Latin Music Awards Show

Latin stars Marco Antonio Solis, Chayanne, and Alejandro Fernandez, A.B. Quintanilla III Presenta Kumbia All Starz, Fanny Lu, Aventura, Camila, Alexis y Fido, Belanova, Alacranes Musical, Kany Garcia and La Arrolladora Banda El Limon join recently announced Spirit of Hope and Lifetime Achievement recipients, Juanes and Conjunto Primavera respectively, in a remarkable performance line-up for the star-studded 10th anniversary broadcast celebration of the 2008 Billboard Latin Music Awards, presented by Heineken. For a full list of stars that are finalists for awards please visit: (Please copy/paste the following link into your internet browser) http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/latin/latin-music- awards/index.jsp.

The show, which will be seen in 24 countries by over 110 million viewers, is scheduled for a live broadcast on Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. from Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Prior to the awards show, a star-studded red carpet spectacle at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will begin at 7 p.m. on April 10.

Billboard Latin Music Conference

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host the Billboard Latin Music Conference from April 6-10. The annual Billboard Latin Music Conference is the single most important Latin music industry event in the world. Bringing together over 1,000 powerful music executives, artists, composers, sponsors and press, it features four full days of programming, showcases, educational sessions, parties and networking events. For a complete schedule of events please visit: (Please copy/paste the following link into your internet browser) http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/latin/schedule-of- events/index.jsp.

Highlights from the Billboard Latin Music Conference include "Morning Radio in the Post-Imus Era," a seminar on Monday April 7 at 1:15 p.m. in the main ballroom at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Speakers include: El Chulo y La Bola, La Ley, Chicago Javier Ceriani, Zona Cero, Enrique Santos & Joe Ferrero. On Thursday April 9th media will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A session at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with one of the world's biggest pop stars, Enrique Iglesias. The event is sponsored by Heineken and Iglesias will discuss the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Awards and Latin Music. The Annual Billboard Bash, honoring Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists, is the premiere pre-show event of Billboard Latin Music week. A celebration that features live performances from finalists of the Billboard Latin Music Awards, the Bash and its star-studded, red carpet entrance are part of on-air specials such as "Reventon Billboard VIP" on Telemundo, "Billboard Latino" and Mun2's "All Access." The Billboard Bash is scheduled for April 9 at 9:30 p.m. at Spirits Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Media interested in acquiring credentials for the Billboard Latin Music Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino should contact Eva Ross, Billboard PR Representative, 212-981-5218, eva_ross@dkcnews.com.

About Latin Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards

Now in its 114th year, Billboard is the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Billboard Radio Monitor. Billboard's many strategic partners include Anschutz Entertainment Group, Reuters, Apple, MTV, Yahoo!, Telemundo, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard's proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard's franchise and consumer reach.

About Telemundo

Telemundo, a U.S. Spanish-language television network, is the essential entertainment, news, and sports source for Hispanics. Broadcasting unique national and local programming for the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, Telemundo reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 16 owned-and-operated stations, 45 broadcast affiliates, and 800 cable affiliates. Telemundo is wholly owned by NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

About Hard Rock Live

Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility has quickly emerged as the entertainment capital of South Florida. Attracting music, comedy and sports fans, this 5,500-seat indoor arena further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit http://www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com/.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida's leading entertainment destination featuring Vegas-style slots on a 145,000-square-foot casino with 50 live action poker tables and more than 2,500 of the most popular machines. Property enhancements include a high-limit gaming room offering a cashier booth, check cashing services, ATMs, and safety deposit boxes, the VIP Plum Lounge, an exclusive area for loyal Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Players Club card members, Chef's Table celebrity show kitchen, and non-smoking gaming room with ATM and redemption machines and its own Players Club Booth. This Four-Diamond, AAA rated, 500-room hotel offers 17 restaurants and lounges, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting room space, a full-service, European-style spa, environmentally friendly hand car wash and auto detail salon, and 22 retail shops and 11 nightclubs in Seminole Paradise. Entertainment aficionados can enjoy national and international musical acts, comedic performances, and more in Hard Rock Live -- a state-of-the art and acoustically-sound arena located on property. Lucky Street parking garage offers guests an additional 2,300 spaces for parking. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) exit Stirling and travel west (1 Seminole Way) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1-800-937-0010 or visit us online at http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/.

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CONTACT: Claudia Santa Cruz, Telemundo PR Rep, +1-305-220-8887,
claudia@santacruzpr.com, or Suzette Millo of Telemundo, +1-305-884-9610,
smmillo@telemundo.com; or Ryan Rogers of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino,
+1-954-327-7631, ryan.rogers@seminolehardrock.com

Web site: http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/
http://www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com/

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