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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CONTACT: Dorian Cantrell of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, +1-702-693-5086,
DorianC@hrhvegas.com; or Cherryl Kaopua of Kirvin Doak Communications,
+1-702-737-3100, ckaopua@kirvindoak.com

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