Miss USA 2007(R) Pageant to Be Broadcast Live on NBC From the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California Friday, March 23rd

NEW YORK, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart,
president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that Los
Angeles, California will host the 56th Annual Miss USA Competition where
Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner, will crown her successor at the conclusion of
the two-hour primetime telecast. The competition makes a return to Los
Angeles after airing the last two years live from Baltimore, Maryland. The
celebrated show will air live from the Kodak Theatre on Friday, March 23rd
on NBC.

"We are excited to announce that the 2007 Miss USA show will be
broadcast from the Kodak Theater in the famed 'glamour capital' of the
world, Hollywood," said Shugart. "The greater Los Angeles area is a
fantastic tourist destination and we look forward to seeing the numerous
friends, families and fans that will visit during the three week pageant
period."

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(R), MISS
USA(R) and MISS TEEN USA(R) Pageants, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC
Universal 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.

The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles Hotel is the official Host Hotel of Miss
USA 2007.

Press Contacts:
The Miss Universe Organization
Lark-Marie Anton, (212) 373-4982, lanton@missuniverse.com
Esther Swan, (212) 373-4870, eswan@missuniverse.com
Erin Cooney, (212) 373-4868, ecooney@missuniverse.com
Rubenstein Public Relations
Dara Busch, (212) 843-8079, dbusch@rubensteinpr.com
NBC
Amanda Ruisi, (212) 664-5478, amanda.ruisi@nbcuni.com