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03.27.08 - Welcome Event at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Michelle Berthelot, Miss Louisiana USA 2008, introduces herself during a welcome event for 2008 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on Thursday, March 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada.