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

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.