Miss America Pageant Takes Las Vegas This Weekend

The 2010 Miss America Pageant is taking place in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and broadcasting live on TLC on Saturday, January 30 at 8 p.m. (EST).  From celebrity judges and the 2010 host, to Miss America Organization and TLC executives, to former Miss Americas, a full lineup of news conferences has been announced. 

The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women.  Each year, the Miss America Organization makes available more than $45 million in cash and tuition scholarship assistance. Visit www.MissAmerica.org.  

The hottest property on the Las Vegas Strip with 2,500 beautifully designed guest rooms and suites featuring the best views in town, Planet Hollywood encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, fine dining restaurants including KOI and Strip House, an award-winning buffet, casual dining options including LA’s Pink’s Hot Dogs, lounges, Privé nightclub, Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara and is the home of PEEPSHOW, a sexy burlesque show with a modern sensibility.  The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants.  For more information, log onto www.planethollywood.com.