International Superstar Pitbull to Headline Musical Lineup at 7th Annual Premios FOX Sports Awards Show hosted by Hard Rock Live, December 10
Live Performances will also feature Latin Grammy Award-Winner Kany Garcia and World Television Debut of Nando & Solja Kingz
Celebrity Presenters to Include Daisy Fuentes, Wilmer Valderrama, Lena Burke, Bobby Abreu, and Claudio Corsi
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The excitement continues to build as Fox Pan American Sports LLC announced that international superstar and Billboard Latin Music Award winner Pitbull will headline the musical lineup at the seventh edition of Premios Fox SportsTM. The show will be telecast live on December 10, 2009 from Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
“We’re tremendously excited to welcome Pitbull to the Premios Fox Sports family,” said Patrick Ilabaca, vice president of event marketing for Fox Pan American Sports LLC. “This year’s show is already shaping up to be one of our best ever and the addition of Pitbull to our musical lineup, combined with the world television debut performance of Nando & Solja Kingz, will no doubt help catapult Premios Fox Sports to new heights as one of the most anticipated television events of the year.”
Recognized for his many achievements in the music industry, Pitbull currently has chart-topping hits including “Hotel Room Service” and “Calle Ocho,” and is the host of “La Esquina” on mun2. Rounding out the evening’s musical line-up will be Puerto Rican singer/songwriter and Latin Grammy-winner Kany Garcia performing her latest single “Feliz,” and the world television debut of cumbia music group Nando & Solja Kingz.
Celebrity presenters and guests confirmed to attend include actor and television personality Daisy Fuentes, actor Wilmer Valderama, recording artist and composer Lena Burke, All-Star baseball player Bobby Abreu, singer and songwriter Claudio Corsi, and Mexican soccer superstar Chuatemoc Blanco.
For constant updates and breaking news, please visit the official online hub at premiosfoxsports.com. Fans can also stay abreast of the latest developments via www.twitter.com/premiosfox and www.facebook.com/premiosfox.
Premios Fox Sports is the first and only awards program of its kind to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of US Hispanic and Latin American athletes and personalities from the world of sports both on and off the field. This year’s awards program will be telecast live to more than 26 million households in the United States and Latin America and will bring together the very best in Latino sports and entertainment.
About Fox Pan American Sports
Fox Pan American Sports LLC, operator of Fox Sports en Español and Fox Sports Latin America, is an international sports programming and production entity jointly owned by HM Capital Partners LLC and News Corporation’s (NYSE: NWS) Fox Sports International. Premios Fox SportsTM, now in its seventh edition, is Fox Pan American Sports’ signature annual event and the first and only awards program of its kind to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of U.S. Hispanic and Latin American athletes both on and off the field. Voted on by fans and an expert panel of judges, winners will be crowned during the official Premios Fox SportsTM 7a Edición awards ceremony on December 10, 2009 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The show will be telecast live to more than 26 million households through Fox Sports en Español in the United States and Fox Sports Latin America throughout the Spanish-speaking Americas.
About Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live, a spectacular state-of-the-art facility has quickly emerged as the entertainment capital of South Florida. Attracting music, comedy and sports fans, this 5,500-seat indoor arena further expands the ultimate entertainment experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit www.hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides quality guest experiences where South Floridians can play, stay, dine, and shop. Eighty-nine tables offer Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Play one of the more than 2,500 Vegas-style slots including the Native-American casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members experience an exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and celebrity show kitchen. Convene in The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise for Texas Hold ‘em, limit Texas Hold ’em, Seven Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Café-Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 127 globally recognized rock ‘n roll themed restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA, Four Diamond rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 16 restaurants and lounges, 40,000-square-feet of meeting room space, a European-style spa, auto salon, 22 retail shops, 14 nightclubs, Paradise Live, and Hard Rock Live. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.
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