"ACCESS HOLLYWOOD'S" TIM VINCENT AND NANCY O'DELL TO HOST THE 2007 MISS USAÆ PAGEANT TELECAST LIVE ON NBC FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd, 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.

NEW YORK, NY – March 15, 2007 –"Access Hollywood's" Tim Vincent and Nancy O'Dell will host the live telecast from the Kodak Theatre in the famed ‘glamour capital' of the world, Hollywood, on Friday, March 23 at 9-11 p.m. ET/PT.  Joining the celebrity-judging panel for the 2007 Miss USA® Pageant, Vince Young; NFL Quarter-back for the Tennessee Titans.

As previously announced Bravo's "Blowout" star, Jonathan Antin; Los Angeles Lakers owner, real estate tycoon Dr. Jerry Buss; "E! News" Co-Host Giuliana De Pandi; MTV's "Total Request Live" VJ and "Entertainment Tonight" Correspondent Vanessa Minnillo; President and Creative Director, Baby Phat Kimora Lee Simmons; and Jerry Springer host of NBC'S hit show "America's Got Talent" will headline the celebrity-judging panel.
 

"The 56th Annual Miss USAÆ Pageant, where Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, makes a return to Los Angeles after airing the last two years live from Baltimore, Maryland.

Miss USA travels the nation as an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research, and legislation. Each contestant from 50 states and the District of Columbia will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE Æ, MISS USAÆ, and MISS TEEN USAÆ competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC partnership.

Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Gilda's Club, Miss USA is armed to educate women today.

Press Contacts:

NBC
Amanda Ruisi (212) 664-5478Amanda.Ruisi@nbcuni.com

The Miss Universe Organization
Lark-Marie Antón, (212) 373-4982, lanton@missuniverse.com
Esther Swan, (212) 373-4870, eswan@missuniverse.com
Joyce Lee, (212) 373-4868, jlee@missuniverse.com

Rubenstein Public Relations
Dara Busch, (212) 843-8079
dbusch@rubensteinpr.com