The preliminary rounds for this year’s 60th Annual Miss USA Pageant were held Wednesday night. The judges interviewed each of the contestants, and observed their bikini and evening gown ensembles. The judges’ verdicts from last night’s prelims will help determine the top 15 for Sunday’s broadcast.

According to reigning Queen Rima Fakih, the level of talent and competition for this year’s pageant is “the fiercest it’s ever been.” The stage is definitely set for a memorable 60th anniversary!

Today the judges for the 60th Annual Miss USA Pageant were officially announced. Among them are of the recent NBA champion Tyson Chandler, famous Vegas magician Pinn jillette, and Lil Jon! Check out the rest of the star studded list here!

There will also be a plethora of celebrities walking the red carpet on Sunday, including 35 former Miss USA’s!

Don’t miss the 60th Annual Miss USA Pageant, live from Las Vegas this Sunday at 9pmET, only on NBC!

Posted on June 17th, 2011