Throughout the “Video Music Awards Weekend,” MTV will host events at the Palms Casino Resort and around the city to welcome artists, bands, celebrities and fans alike to Las Vegas and the biggest night in music. From poolside performances and benefit concerts, to an official MTV hospitality lounge and exclusive parties, MTV is heating up Las Vegas for one unforgettable weekend. Just some of the artists appearing as part of MTV’s VMAs Weekend include Maroon 5, Robin Thicke, Eve, Peter Bjorn and John, Boys Like Girls, and Kevin Michael.

The star-packed event will feature one night only performances by Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Common, Nelly Furtado, Gym Class Heroes, Akon and Souljah Boy, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Daniel Merriweather, Lil’ Wayne. In addition, Justin Timberlake with Timbaland are set to host a Fantasy Suite party, while critically acclaimed producer, artist and DJ Mark Ronson will rock the party in The Pearl with help from his turntables, horn section and surprise guests. Also making appearances at the “2007 MTV Video Music Awards” are Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Pamela Anderson, Alicia Keys, the cast of Entourage, Shia Labeouf, Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Rosario Dawson and Eve. This year, Timbaland will also find himself working overtime as the official Maestro of the VMAs, responsible for creating several show-stopping and unexpected artist collaborations.

The “2007 MTV Video Music Awards Weekend” schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH , 2007

VMA Hospitality Lounge
Ballroom Lobby at The Palms Casino Resort
Open from 10am-12am

mtvU VMA Rookie Showcase presented by Pepsi Smash
The Palms Casino Resort Pool- 6pm
Live performance by Kevin Michaels

Herbal Essences' Great Escape to the VMAs
Rain Nightclub at The Palms Casino Resort
Red Carpet Arrivals- 10pm
Live performance by Eve- 11pm-11:45pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH , 2007

VMA Hospitality Lounge
Ballroom Lobby at The Palms Casino Resort
Open from 10am-12am

Rock Band™ Tour Kick-Off
Across the Street from The Palms Casino Resort
Open from 1:00pm – 6:00pm

mtvU VMA Rookie Showcase presented by Pepsi Smash
The Palms Casino Resort Pool
Live performance by Boys Like Girls- 2:30 pm
Live performance by Peter, Bjorn & John- 5:30pm

VMA Fandamonium, A Concert to Benefit LIFEbeat presented by Neutrogena
House of Blues, Mandalay BayRed Carpet Arrivals- 10pm - 11pm
Doors Open- 10pm
Show Begins- 11pm
Hosted by TBD
Live performances by DJ Questlove, Robin Thicke, Maroon 5

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH , 2007

VMA Hospitality Lounge
Ballroom Lobby at The Palms Casino Resort
Open from 10am-6pm

2007 VMA After Party hosted by The Kingdom's Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner
The Palms Casino Resort Pool- 8pm - 12am
Hosted by The Kingdom's Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner