New York, NY- May 30, 2012— NBC , Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart , president of the Miss Universe Organization, announce today that international multi-platinum recording artist & producer, Akon , and American pop band, Cobra Starship, will be the musical performers for the 61ST Annual MISS USA ® Competition, which will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, June 3 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. With 45 Billboard Hot 10 songs and over 300 guest appearances with megastars such as Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga, Akon is one of the most popular artists in music today. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of the smash hit single "Locked Up", from his debut album “Trouble.” His second album, "Konvicted" received three Grammy Award nominations. During the telecast, he will perform “America’s Most Wanted” from his upcoming album, “Stadium,” during the “Final Look” portion featuring the Top Five
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