Miss Universe Organization Announces Sponsor Line-Up for the 60th Annual MISS USA® Pageant

Miss Universe Organization Announces Sponsor Line-Up for the 60th Annual MISS USA® Pageant

NEW YORK, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2011 Miss USA contestants get ready to arrive in Las Vegas for an action-packed three weeks of pageant activities, the Miss Universe Organization announces its sponsors for the 2011 MISS USA® Pageant:

-- Farouk Systems Inc. / CHI (Official Hair Care Sponsor)
-- Diamond Nexus Labs (Official Jewelry Sponsor)
-- Australian Gold (Official Sun Care Sponsor)
-- Rain Cosmetics (Official Cosmetics Sponsor)
-- Sherri Hill (Official Fashion Sponsor)
-- Kandy Wrappers (Official Swimwear Sponsor)
-- OPI (Official Nail Care Sponsor)
-- Chinese Laundry (Official Footwear Sponsor)
-- New York Film Academy (Official Sponsor)

Farouk Systems will provide each of the 51 contestants with a variety of hair care products and tools, including the CHI ceramic flat iron. Each contestant will be vying for the stunning crown created by Diamond Nexus Labs. Throughout the competition each of the contestants will be showcasing striking gowns created by Sherri Hill, shoes from Chinese Laundry and swimwear provided by Kandy Wrappers. No look is complete without the final touches: OPI will provide manicures as part of a sneak preview of the Miss Universe Collection launching in September. Rain Cosmetics will make sure all contestants are camera ready and Australian Gold will ensure each woman shines with sun-kissed skin. Also, the one lucky woman crowned Miss USA 2011 will receive full tuition, room and board to the New York Film Academy.

This year, the MISS USA® Pageant celebrates its 60th anniversary and will air live on NBC on Sunday, June 19 (9-11 p.m. ET) from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts. The Pageant will feature contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The show will conclude with one contestant ultimately being crowned Miss USA 2011.

The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.

Follow Miss USA®:

-- Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialMissUSA
-- YouTube: www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUSA

SOURCE The Miss Universe Organization

The Miss Universe Organization

CONTACT: Brenda Mendoza, bmendoza@missuniverse.com, +1-212-373-4983; or Kristen Spirko, kspirko@missuniverse.com, +1-212-373-4986, both of Miss Universe Organization; or Rubenstein Public Relations, Dara Busch, dbusch@rubensteinpr.com, +1-212-843-8079

Web Site: http://www.missusa.com

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