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Miss USA 2013 Telecast Judges Announced
New York, NY – June 10, 2013 – NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the MissUniverse Organization, announced today the judges for the 2013 MISS USA® Competition, which will broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 16th at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
The panel of judges includes:
- Bob Harper, Health and Fitness Expert, Author and Star on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”
- Betsey Johnson, Legendary Fashion Designer and Star of Style Network’s “XOX Betsey Johnson”
- NeNe Leakes, Actress “Glee,” Bravo star of “Real Housewives Atlanta” and “I Dream of NeNe”
- Wendie Malick, Actress, Star of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland”
- Jessica Robertson, Reality TV Personality on A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”
- Larry Fitzgerald, MVP Wide Receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, Seven-time Pro Bowl Selection
- Nikki Bella, Former WWE® Diva Champion and TV Personality on E!’s “Total Divas”
- Mo Rocca, Correspondent, “Sunday Morning” with Charles Osgood, Host of Cooking Channel’s “My Grandmother’s Ravioli”
- Christina Milian, American Actress, Singer-songwriter, Social Media Correspondent on NBC’s “The Voice”
“We have a great show in store for our fans and a diverse lineup of judges to select our next Miss USA,” said Shugart. “We like to bring a mix of talent to the judging panel. It reflects who we are as a country and creates an interesting outcome for the competition.”
Joining the musical lineup for the MISS USA telecast is Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, one of the world’s most sought after DJs, who will bring the electronic dance music phenomenon to the stage. Currently holding DJ residencies in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Pauly’s eclectic track selection, incomparable style and charismatic personality continues to captivate crowds around the globe leaving them fist pumping all night. The Jonas Brothers to perform during the Swimsuit Competition.
Additionally, fans are able to vote their favorite contestant into the semifinals at the MISS USA competition. Voting is taking place now through June 15 by logging on to http://www.missusa.com or voting through the vote icon on the official MISS USA Facebook page.
The MISS USA telecast is televised in approximately 90 countries and territories around the world and was one of the top social media trending topics during last year’s show. For more information, visit http://www.missusa.com.
Miss USA 2013 Schedule of Events
Monday, June 3
Event: Catalyst Bar/Recycled Percussion Flair Bartending Event
Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Catalyst Bar at The Quad
Description: Contestants will be entertained while watching Flair Bartenders mix drinks as the Recycled Percussion makes some noise. With the manipulation of bar tools and liquor bottles, drinks will be prepared in tricky ways. Miss New Hampshire USA, a flair bartender herself, will participate.
Tuesday, June 4
Event: Line Dancing and Iconic Country Hairdo Contest with Miss USA Hair Care Sponsor CHI
Time: 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah’s
Description: Contestants will choose from 5 iconic country singers’ hairstyles and recreate the look before arriving for line dancing at the event location. The contestants will be narrowed down while competing for the “best look” and a CHI professional with the crowd eventually choosing the winner of the contest.
Wednesday, June 5
Event: Meal Package Event Benefiting Haiti and Stop Hunger Now
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: The Venetian
Description: Contestants will participate in packing meals that will directly benefit and go to Stop Hunger Now, an organization dedicated to ending hunger by providing food and life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.
Thursday, June 6
Event: GO Pool Paddle Board Races with Miss USA Swimsuit Sponsor ViX
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Flamingo
Description: Contestants will take part in a paddle board race hosted by Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether. The girls will have to balance while dodging corners, waterfalls and opposing teams that will be soaking them with water guns.
Saturday, June 8
Event: PURE Nightclub Red Carpet Photo Opportunity
Time: 11:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Location: Paris
Description: Contestants and Miss USA Nana Meriwether will walk the red carpet for photos before entering PURE Nightclub at Caesars.
Sunday, June 9
Event: Best Buddies Sock Hop Sponsored by CHI
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: TBD
Description: Best Buddies creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year’s sock-hop themed event will include musical performances by the Opportunity Village Elvis, dancing and a myriad of games, including volleyball and a parachute activity.
Wednesday, June 12
Event: Press Junket
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Celebrity Ballroom 5 at Planet Hollywood
Description: Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether and the 2013 Miss USA contestants will be present for interviews.
Event: 2013 Miss USA® Preliminary Competition
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Description: Get ready as the competition heats up! Join us for the 2013 Miss USA Preliminary Competition, where the world will get their first glimpse at the contestants.
Sunday, June 16
Event: 2013 MISS USA® Competition Red Carpet Media Arrival: 3:00 p.m.
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mezzanine Level of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Description: The 2013 MISS USA® Competition Red Carpet will feature Miss USA 2012 Nana Meriwether, judges, hosts and celebrity guests.
Event: The 2013 MISS USA® Competition
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sunset 3 on the mezzanine level of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Description: 51 state titleholders will compete for the coveted title of Miss USA 2013 during the 62nd Annual Miss USA® Competition telecast.
Miss USA 2013 – Fitting and Registration in Photos
The Miss USA 2013 contenders go through registration, fitting and photo shoots.
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