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Annaleigh Ashford Christian Slater Christian Slater and Annaleigh Ashford were photographed at the CSA 31st Annual Artios Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Achievements in Casting at the Hard Rock Cafe today in New York City. Photos By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Juanes Juanes announced the launch of the limited edition Juanes Artist Spotlight Merchandise featuring original designs by Juanes to benefit Fundacion Mi Sangre at Hard Rock Cafe in New York City today. Photo By: Diego Corredor /MediaPunch

Andrew W.K. 'I Get Wet' Andrew W.K. 'I Get Wet' 10th Anniversary Tour at Body English, was at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

Mickey Hart Band The Mickey Hart Band performed at the Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: Erik Kabik / Retna Ltd.

Christina Milian Recording artist and actress Christina Milian celebrated her 30th Birthday over the weekend at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Milian kicked off the celebration with family and friends at the REVEL pool party on Saturday. The group relaxed and soaked in the October sun in one of the pool's VIP cabana and danced to the beats of SKAM artist DJ Scratchy. Milian was joined by her group at the hotel's newly opened 35 Steaks + Martinis steakhouse for dinner where she was presented with a special ice cream birthday cake. The table had a great time during dinner with fans approaching the table throughout the night to send their birthday wishes. The group then headed to Vanity Nightclub to dance the night away. Milian's actress pal Jennifer Freeman joined her for photos on the red carpet before heading inside and celebrating ringing in the big 3-0. Earlier in the week, Paramore's Hayley Williams arrived at the hotel to celebrate the wedding of one of ...

Chevelle Chevelle performed at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada the other night. Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

Tyga Tyga performed at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada last night. Sin City is really hot this summer! Photo By: Scott Harrison / Retna Ltd.

Jason Acuna, AKA Wee-Man Jason Acuna, AKA Wee-Man pictured with his signature MONSTER Skateboard at Monster Tweetup at Johnny Smalls restaurant at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

**** WALTER MCBRIDE VISITS HARD ROCK CAFE **** Beth Leavel Kyra DaCosta With Crystal Starr Knighton, Beth Leavel, Erica Ash And Christina Sajous Kyra DaCosta, Crystal Starr Knighton, Beth Leavel, Erica Ash & Christina Sajous attended the Meet & Greet the cast of the New Broadwayy Musical "Baby It's You" at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City today. Photos By: Walter McBride / WM PHOTOS / Retna Ltd

Dead By Sunrise At The Hard Rock Dead By Sunrise Dead By Sunrise performed the other night at the Wasted Space in The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band heated up the already hot strip of Sin City. Photos By: RD/ Kabik/ Retna Digital

A fundraising auction of music memorabilia from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Edge, Bono and Paul McCartney smashed pre-sale expectations and brought in $2.4 million, a portion of which will go to a charity that replaces musical equipment lost or destroyed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "It was the best sale we've ever done," said Darren Julien, president and CEO of Julien's Auctions, which ran the event benefiting Music Rising. The event on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Cafe was so popular, Julien said, that bidding went on for three hours after it had been supposed to stop. Music Rising was co-founded by The Edge, the U2 guitarist who donated his favorite instrument, a 1975 Gibson Les Paul that he has played on for years. Pre-sale estimates put the guitar at $60,000 to $80,000—it sold for $288,000, including the commission. Other highlights included a guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix that went for $480,000; a pair of sunglasses donated by Bono that went for $24,000...