Tyson Chandler, Rocco DiSpirito & More Set For 2011 Miss USA Pageant

NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announce today the celebrities and experts who will judge the 60th Annual "Miss USA(R) Pageant," which will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET live on NBC.

The line-up of judges includes:

Tyson Chandler, Center for Dallas Mavericks and 2011 NBA Champion

Rocco DiSpirito, Celebrity chef and host of Bravo's "Rocco's Dinner Party"

Mariel Hemingway, American actress and writer

Penn Jillette, The larger, louder half of comedy magic duo Penn & Teller

Lil Jon, American rapper and music producer

Caroline Manzo, From Bravo's hit series "The Real Housewives of New Jersey"

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder of OPI Products

British rapper Tinie Tempah will be performing his hit song "Written in the Stars" during the evening gown portion of the live telecast. Tinie's debut album "Disc-Overy" debuted at number one on the British charts and has gone platinum in record sales.

As previously announced, Andy Cohen, host of Bravo's "Watch What Happens: Live," and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of "E! News," will host the "2011 Miss USA(R) Pageant." Joining them will be one of the hosts of "Fashion Police," Kelly Osbourne and Susie Castillo, Miss USA 2003, who will provide skybox color.

ABOUT THE MISS USA(R)PAGEANT

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.

 

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