UNITED STATES, Las Vegas: In this photo provided by the Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas officials welcome the 53 contestants in the 2011 Miss America Contestants on Thursday, Januay 6, 2011. The event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino kicked off a week of preliminary competitions (interview, lifestyle and fitness, talent and evening wear), culminating in the live telecast from Planet Hollywood presented by DSW on ABC, Saturday, Januay 15 at 9 p.m. (EST)/tape delay (PST). The pageant is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. AFP PHOTO / Las Vegas News Bureau / Brian Jones
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