Party Hosted by World-Renowned Musical Artist Usher

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Grand has defined yet another genre of nightlife with the grand opening of Teatro Euro Bar. The star-studded grand opening celebration, hosted by R&B sensation Usher, began immediately following the 2004 Billboard Music Awards on December 8. Invited celebrities who attended the party included: Paris Hilton, Maroon 5, Hoobastank, Nick Lachey and Petey Pablo, to name a few.

Usher, 11-time Billboard Music Award winner, set the tone for the premiere of Las Vegas' first Euro Bar. Bringing together entertainment and nightlife in an intimate atmosphere, Teatro Euro Bar treated guests to sensuous themed performances that included cabaret, go-go, tease and Asian influences. In an unforgettable night of lavish seduction, the most seasoned partygoers could be found dancing and enjoying the best in Las Vegas nightlife.

"We had a tremendous turnout for Teatro's opening. A-list celebrities and top record executives from all walks of life partied the night away at Teatro Euro Bar. It really is the ultimate in seductive nightlife," said Mike Milner, executive director of nightlife for MGM Grand.

Teatro Euro Bar is open daily from 6 p.m. through closing. The maximum capacity is 150 with reserved seating available for 85. Guests may make table reservations complete with fine bottle service or order signature cocktails from the bar. Located inside MGM Grand, Teatro Euro Bar is the evolving face of Las Vegas nightlife. For reservations call (702) 891-3695.

MGM Grand, "The City of Entertainment," features 5,034 elegant rooms and suites. Also located at MGM Grand is The Mansion, an exclusive hotel within the hotel, featuring 29 exquisitely appointed villas ranging in size from 2,400 square feet to 12,000 square feet. MGM Grand features world-class entertainment including star-studded concerts and events at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, La Femme direct from the Crazy Horse in Paris, the ultra lounge Tabu and the city's hottest nightclub -- Studio 54. The resort offers signature restaurants by celebrity chefs and restaurateurs including Tom Colicchio, Stephen Hanson and Michael Mina, an elaborate 380,000 square foot Conference Center and a dynamic Lion Habitat. MGM Grand is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE. For room availability and information, call (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or log onto the World Wide Web at www.mgmmirage.com.

Source: MGM Grand

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